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   

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 Plains received beneficial moisture

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Fighting cattle-pestering flies goes organic

Rule of thumb: For every degree below the lower critical temperature, a cow’s energy requirement increases by 1%. That’s assuming the cow is in a body condition score 5 or greater. (Photo courtesy of Purina.)

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.)

Weather disturbance felt in the West

Farmers and ranchers are likely to see tighter margins in 2024. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Ag’s balance sheets remain strong, economist says

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.)

Some drought relief felt in parts of US

Courtesy photo.

High Plains cattle sales report