New Mexico

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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Heat and rain highlighted the High Plains region

The High Plains region had areas where heat and rain were the main story, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

The Oklahoma State University Ranch Tour gives participants a first-hand look at some of the top cattle operations across the state. (Photo courtesy of OSU Agriculture.)
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High Plains cattle sales report

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Drought intensity continues to retreat



Feeders are looking for opportunities to add capacity, if it is feasible. This photo was taken during a King of the Ring competition several years ago at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (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.)

Scattered heavy rains story of the past week

USDA announces the phased reopening of southern ports for livestock trade

Lesser prairie-chickens during a lek in April on the Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Michael Smith.)

Good habitat takes a team on the same page

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.)

The heat was on throughout the country

New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Cover crop initiative launches in Lower Rio Grande

Buffalo Feeders employs 37 dedicated employees as the feedlot has a capacity of 32,000 head of cattle. (Courtesy photo.)

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.)

Significant rain hits High Plains