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Beautiful green fields against blue cloudy sky. (Adobe Stock │ #449067244 - Piotr Krzeslak)

Grazing during spring green-up

  • February 17, 2026
  • By Elizabeth Picking │ University of Missouri Extension
Cows in the stable eat hay. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #322327093 - Lukas)

High quality hay after calving a must

  • February 17, 2026
  • By Ben Beckman │ University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Charolais cow-calf pair. (K-State Research and Extension)

Three strategies to improve profitability for small cow-calf operations

  • February 17, 2026
  • By Kenny Burdine

Breaking down the breed: Leghorn 

  • February 16, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Current with today’s cattle cycle, average days-on-feed have extended, and carcass weights are reaching all-time highs—equating to increased dressing percent, but not necessarily more pounds of saleable beef. (Courtesy photo.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

  • February 15, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Greer announces signing of U.S.-Taiwan trade pact

  • February 14, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Protecting backyard chickens from avian influenza takes implementation of a consistent biosecurity regimen that reduces the potential for the virus to be introduced to your farm. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.

  • February 13, 2026
  • By Adam Russell │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

HPAI continues to affect turkey and egg production

  • February 13, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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