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

The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales reported 55,688 head of cattle selling the week ending April 26, according to the USDA reporting services. Read More

2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest
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Iowa seeks top breaded pork tenderloin

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University.)
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Mizzou’s FAPRI notes separate path for grain and beef producers



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.)

Limited moisture fell in parts of the Plains

Daily Cash Bids

Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship

30 value-added grants awarded

Company’s library grants help rural communities

Clover Kids work alongside caring adult partners and parents in a Birthday Kit assembly line. They were completing the final step in packaging their Birthday Kits to be donated to food pantries across Poweshiek County. (Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

Clover Kids bring birthday joy to Poweshiek County Iowa families

  • By Sydney Peterson │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Milk pouring into a glass. (Adobe Stock │ #354060824 - alter_photo)

Dairy markets pressured by rising supply

Courtesy of Bish Enterprises.

Celebrating 50 years of Bish Enterprises

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.)

Above-normal temps continuing their trend