Midwestern Region

Sara Wyant
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Farmer ‘bridge’ payments are coming, but will they be enough?

Bridge payments will help, but there is growing concern that more maybe needed in 2026, Sara Wyant writes. Read More

Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)
Arkansas, beef, Beef, Livestock

With U.S. beef slaughter down, consumer prices likely to remain high

Temperature and precipitation patterns varied sharply across the country with eyes on Northwest, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Temps and precipitation varied sharply across country



MU Extension researchers are using NASA data to map land surface temperatures. This will help transportation planners in the St. Louis area identify areas where green infrastructure could reduce extreme heat. (MU Extension)

NASA data used to ID highway hot spots

Deltapine NPE Summit. (Courtesy photo.)

Deltapine adds proven cotton varieties for growers

Cattle Markets

Close-up of cover crops growing between rows winter wheat stubble. (Photo: iStock - mvburling)

Arkansas looks at favorable temps

Customers shopping for vegetables at the Mankato farmers market. (University of Minnesota Extension)

Humphrey student studies Mankato market

Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Arkansas Hay Verification Program seeking participants for 2026

High Plains cattle sales report

The Iowa Beef Center is offering four Advanced Calving Clinics. (ISU Extension and Outreach)

Iowa Beef Center to offer calving clinics