Midwestern Region

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Grain markets challenge farmers the rest of 2026

Economists warn tight margins, strong exports and uncertain demand will shape 2026 grain market outlook, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

U.S. Reps. Glenn “GT" Thompson, R-PA, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, left, and Tracey Mann, R-KS, pose for photos in front of a patriotic backdrop May 2, after the Kansas Food & Agriculture Listening Session in a farm shop north of Gypsum, Kansas (Photo by Tim Unruh.)
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House approves farm bill on a bipartisan vote

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.)
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Rain bypasses critical areas of need in the Plains



Drought conditions are impacting cool-season crops like winter wheat and reducing available quality grazing for Texas cattle producers. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Cattle Report

In this 2019 file photo, flooding in crop fields leaves behind debris and submerged plants that may die or suffer yield damage. (Photo by Linda Geist)

When fields stay wet

Hereford cattle eating protein cubes to supplement nutrients from dry hay ahead of spring grazing turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report

Panorama blue pool water. (Adobe Stock-#88810244 │ yotrakbutda)

Arkansas SeaPerch program to send six teams to international competition

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Curious Pigs in the Outdoor Pen. (Adobe Stock-#346576824 │ Countrypixel)

Mizzou to host bilingual workers workshop

Hand placing golf ball on tee over beautiful golf course with blue sky. (Adobe Stock-#127222431 │ karamysh)

Golf tournament supports youth programs through Missouri

Michael Popp, Harold F. Ohlendorf Professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, stands on a floating solar array in Spain in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Mike Popp)

New project ‘floats’ idea of solar panels on irrigation reservoirs

  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Little green plant on crack dry ground, concept drought. (Adobe Stock │ #197359617 - sawitreelyaon)

Arkansas drought lingers as nature moves beyond usual rainy spring

  • By Mary Hightower │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture