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.)

Dry weather, warm temps continue on the Plains

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall discusses a likely short-term extension of the 2018 farm bill. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Marshall advocates passage of Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

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.)

High Plains cattle sales report

DewEze next generation bale bed. (Courtesy photo.)

Next generation DewEze bale beds available in May

Sale barns in Dodge City. Southwestern Livestock in the foreground with Winter Livestock Auction in the background. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Options for beef producers have evolved over the years

Tom and Marlysue Holmquist team up every February to welcome newborn calves to their farm near Smolan, Kansas. During extreme winter conditions, their kitchen doubles as a refuge. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

Holmquist kitchen for family, friends, and newborn calves

Dry weather pattern hits the Plains

Bar S Ranch Inc., Paradise, Kansas, won reserve grand champion pen of three heifers at the 2024 National Western Stock Show's Angus Pen and Carload Show, Jan. 13, in Denver, Colorado. The April 2023 heifers posted an average weight of 870 pounds and are sired by Sitz Barricade 632F. The trio earlier won late calf champion. Adam Sawyer, Bassett, Nebraska; Doug Stevenson, Laurel, Montana; and John Toledo, Visalia, Calififornia, evaluated the two carloads and 22 pens. (Photo courtesy of Legacy Livestock Imaging.)

Angus genetics showcased at 2024 National Western Angus Pen and Carload Show