Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle on Feed notes myriad of challenges

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.)

High Plains cattle sales report

SOIL FERTILITY — The annual Wayne E. Sabbe Arkansas Soil Fertility Studies publication guides nutrient management recommendations to improve soil health and crop yield. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Publication reveals soil lab use, fertility findings for blackberries, row crops, forages

  • By Maddie Johnson │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Cover crops growing in a field of no-till corn. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.)

Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm Field Day Is June 26

  • By Aaron Saeugling │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Refilling an car with fuel at the gas station. (Photo: iStock - Lightspruch)

Iowa Corn partners with Hy-Vee, Growth Energy

STATE CHAMPION — Vishak Meenachi, 14, took first place at the 2025 Soybean Science Challenge at the Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair. (Division of Agriculture image.)

Little Rock teen’s diesel fuel project wins award

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.)

Extensive rainfall helps reduced drought’s footprint

Wind turbine and a solar panel at sunset. Sustainable energy source for smart cities. (Photo: iStock - bombermoon)

Invenergy announces Phase I Grain Belt Express contracts