Midwestern Region

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Boozman selected to chair Senate Ag Committee

On Jan. 7, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) was formally named chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for the 119th Congress. Boozman succeeds former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan), who previously served as chairwoman. Boo... Read More

Herd of dairy cows grazing in the countryside in spring. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #356662969 - Thierry RYO)
Forage Crops, Iowa, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

Iowa Forage and Grassland Council Conference set for Feb. 3

Close up of Yellow paddy rice plant. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #108959162 - ananaline)
Arkansas, Midwestern Region, Other Crops, Regional Roundup

Norsworthy honored with USA Rice Industry Award



Dense fog has settled into southwest Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Winter Storm Blair set to hit High Plains

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Advanced beef cow calving clinics scheduled for Jan. 13

  • By Denise Schwab │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Cowherd improvements on tap for conference

  • By Erika Lundy-Woolfolk & Chris Clark │ ISU Extension and Outreach
(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Beef Quality Assurance sessions in Iowa set for January 2025

Soybean farmers in many parts of the High Plains have dealt with weather extremes in 2023. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

Soybean disease on agenda at conference

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.)

Feedlot Forum to look at latest challenges

Redbooks are produced by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. (Photo: University of Missouri Extension)

Mizzou offers 2025 Redbook for ranchers

Mike Naig

Naig opens sign-up for crop insurance discount