Ground meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F, measured with a food thermometer, said K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. (K-State Research and Extension)

Latest WASDE report raises red meat, poultry production

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly spoke March 18 at the Ogallala Aquifer Summit in Liberal, Kansas. (Courtesy photo.)

Governor Kelly tells Ogallala Aquifer Summit that Kansas’ future depends on water 

National Pork Producers Council

NPPC elects new officers, board members

Participants prepare to show cows and cattle in the arena at the Minnesota State Fair (Photo: iStock - Melissa Kopka)

Minnesota offers youth exhibitor grants

Cattle that have survived the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are going to need immediate care. Owners should pay close attention to extremities, particularly hooves, udders, testicles, sheaths and soft tissues, such as eyes and muzzles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft).

Cattle surviving the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires need immediate care

There’s no better place to grow up than the farm

Farmers and ranchers are keenly aware of weather conditions because they're most often out in the elements and can observe changing conditions. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Being weather aware takes a little planning

Grain Elevator (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Still on the hunt for needed rain