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.)

Cooler weather and moisture story of past week

Championship sale day at the Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, Iowa. (Courtesy photo.)

Dean Edge wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship

Courtesy photo.

Junior nationals to showcase youth and Aberdeen cattle

Lesser prairie-chickens during a lek in late April. (Photo courtesy of Michael Smith.)

Texas court weakens federal protections for lesser prairie-chicken

Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle on Feed notes myriad of challenges

Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report

From left, Mark Hodges and Bradford "Brad" Seabourn were recognized for their vision and leadership by Plains Grains Inc. (Courtesy photo.)

Plains Grains Inc. elevates wheat quality and honors industry pioneers

Mature female in elderly care facility gets help from hospital personnel nurse. Cropped shot of senior woman's hands with aged wrinkled skin and care giver. (Photo: iStock - Evrymmnt)

KDOI to participate in elder abuse awareness day