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.)

Rain, snow fell in parts of Plains

Calving (K-State courtesy photo)

Preparation is key to a successful calving season  

Proper heifer development is critical to the health and productivity of a cattle herd. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Mandy Carr Johnson detailed what is happening with consumer eating, buying and consuming trends during the Kansas Livestock Association Convention Nov. 30 in Wichita, Kansas. Johnson is the senior executive director of scientific affairs department at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association where she’s leads a team which looks after technical research in beef safety, product quality, human nutrition and sustainability, as well as the market research and nutrition and health influencer programs. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Johnson details beef consumer trends at KLA Convention 

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.)

Another round of moisture hits Plains states

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Eye opening experience at the dentist

Beef industry works to halt Paraguayan beef imports

Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Considerations for cows kept in confinement