Forage Field Day in western Iowa to focus on summer annuals

Heavy rains in causing flooding in the Midwest causing problems for grain and cattle farmers. These cattle have moved up to dry ground as water levels quickly rise. (iStock │ #1147191171 - JJ Gouin)

Include farm animals in disaster preparedness plan

  • By Lauren Bryan │ University of Illinois Extension
Ergot bodies on seed heads look like mouse droppings. MU Extension file photo.

Making hay to reduce ergot infestation

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
A variety of packages of ground beef at the supermarket. (iStock │ #958146400 - AHPhotoswpg)

K-State study reveals insights into ground beef spoilage

  • By Madeline Drake │ K-State Research and Extension news service
The Oklahoma State University Ranch Tour gives participants a first-hand look at some of the top cattle operations across the state. (Photo courtesy of OSU Agriculture.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)

Cattle Markets: July 11, 2025

Cow legs hooves close-up. Big adult heifer standing on the farm ground. (iStock │ #1413038413 - Tungalag Balzhirova)

Make sure foot rot doesn’t affect your bottom line

An Angus bull standing out on a summer pasture. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Diagnosing cattle death

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service