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.)

Widespread rain welcomed news on the Plains

Rollins outlines policy to boost small family farms

Even with tariffs on the landscape, cattle prices are forecast to remain high through 2025, according to a recent World Agricultural Supplies and Demand Estimates report. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

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.)

Welcome rains fell in parts of the Plains

Downward trend in Iowa cash rental rates for 2025

  • By Ann Johanns │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
USDA

Enrollment opportunities ahead for CRP

The annual King of the Ring auctioneer competition included eight contestants and more than 7,000 head of cattle on July 27 at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Woman farmer touches the ears of wheat on an agricultural field. (Adobe Stock │ #560983445 - scharfsinn86)

Nominations Open for 2025 Women Impacting Agriculture Recognition

  • By Madeline Schultz and Lisa Scarbrough │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach