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U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran listens to concerns expressed by Dodge City community leaders. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Recent ICE raid had unintended consequences too

Dodge City leaders tell Sen. Jerry Moran that recent ICE raids disrupted schools, strained trust and raised concerns. Read More

(Photo courtesy of West Texas AI&M.)
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USDA awards WT $9.75 million for beef cattle research facility

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Drones help inventory cattle at feedyard 

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More than $22K awarded in KJLS scholarships

  • October 8, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Large-scale rain event hit many regions in country

  • October 8, 2026
  • By Richard Tinker
The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Southwestern storm brought needed rains to Plains

  • October 1, 2026
  • By Jonathan Case
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Modern beef grading should reward true value

  • September 27, 2026
  • By Donnell Brown

Santa Teresa livestock crossing reopens after 16-month closure 

  • September 25, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Beef industry faces uncertainty entering October

  • September 25, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Localized areas in the Plains received beneficial rain

  • September 24, 2026
  • By David Mocko
A cowboy on a horse surrounded by livestock during a cattle drive. (iStock │ #477413769 - johnrandallalves)

High prices have not slowed beef buyers

  • September 24, 2026
  • By Kaitlin Donovan
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