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

Students from New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences bring animals to AG Day each year to interact with attendees. The 2023 AG Day is from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at NMSU. AG Day is a free, educational event that features family-friendly activities leading up to the Aggie football game at 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy New Mexico Department of Agriculture.)

Shearing grant applications due Jan. 1

(Journal stock photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Sheep and lamb health and management study

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

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.)

Minor expansion of drought regions

(Journal stock photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Group studying lamb insurance program