(Journal stock photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Group studying lamb insurance program

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

(Photo by OSU Agriculture.)

3 steps to take for a more productive new year on your operation 

4-H members, parents and volunteers experience the winner's circle after a race and tour of Remington Park in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Oklahoma 4-H.)

Oklahoma 4-H hosts new Horse Heritage Experience

Thanksgiving turkey (Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)

How to safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey

When purchasing bred heifers, it is important to know their expected calving date and vaccination history. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Adding purchased bred heifers to the herd 

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

K-State cow-calf production clinics Dec. 7 and 14

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

Smith named distinguished alumnus