Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

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.)

Drier week but cold weather lingered longer

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

Cattle Chat: Economic advantage of crossbreeding systems

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Pictured from left to right: Nick Wade, Tyler Anderson and Crue Chivers move a group of Angus bulls at Laramie Research and Extension Center during the inaugural University of Wyoming High Altitude Bull Test. (Photo by Ben Hollinger.)

Genetic Symposium bull stud panel encourages producers to embrace technology

2024 Grand Champion Steer: Exhibited by Croix Reimann, sold for $185,000 to Ames Construction Company. (Photo courtesy of National Western Stock Show.)

National Western buyers came out in support of the future ag leaders

(Photo by OSU Agriculture.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Shane and Beth Temple operate the T-Heart Ranch, La Garita, Colorado, and are known for their top of the line high altitude bred females and SimAngus bulls. (Courtesy photo.)

Colorado ranch pushes high level performance 

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.)

Storms, cold temps blanket the High Plains