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.)

Prospects for swine feed costs in 2024

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

Two pigs sitting amongst a group. (Journal photo by Natalie Sleichter.)

New resource offers sow management considerations for Prop 12 related changes

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.)

Much needed rain falls in key drought areas

Kansas State department of animal science head Mike Day (at left) and distinguished alumnus Dr. Bob Smith, DVM. (Courtesy photo.)

Smith named distinguished alumnus

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.)

Moisture did find fields in the South