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Cattle outlook: Peel predicts more high prices, tight supplies for 2026 

OSU Extension's Derrell Peel gave his expectations for the current cattle market and the future of the historic low cattle inventory. Read More

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.)
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Snow in Sierra Nevada but wildfires in Plains

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
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KC Fed economist offers cautiously optimist ag outlook



Wildfire. (Chad Boyd (D4935-1)).

Taking care of people and cattle paramount in wildfire

  • February 24, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
(Left) Kellen Allison pictured in front of his feedlot operation sign with his Oklahoma State Star Farmer Award, and Waynoka FFA Chapter Reporter Chanan Wyatt. (Courtesy photo.)

Where FFA began and success followed: Kellen Allison’s journey

  • February 24, 2026
  • By Chanan Wyatt
Feeders are looking for opportunities to add capacity, if it is feasible. This photo was taken during a King of the Ring competition several years ago at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Winter Livestock to help raise monies for fire-impacted ranchers

  • February 24, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
The annual King of the Ring sale is at Winter Livestock in Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Prices and demand for red meat remains strong

  • February 24, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
Pastures were left bare after wildfire swept across them, but with time and rain, the grasslands will come back stronger and healthier. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Lawmakers call on USDA to help after wildfires

  • February 23, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff

Lubbock Feeders closing 

  • February 23, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Wheat pasture grazing: The bloat stops here 

  • February 20, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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.)

West Coast gets bulk of moisture

  • February 19, 2026
  • By Richard Tinker
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