The annual King of the Ring sale is at Winter Livestock in Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Drought Monitor map - August 5, 2025

Drought map shows more rain in the High Plains

Keeping cattle well fed and watered helps to keep them healthy. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Roundup Rodeo is in Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Mistake pays off for Garrett

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.)

Drought map shows signs of less stress in Plains

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.)

Rain has helped ease drought concerns

New Mexico State University students Alejandro Schutte, from left, Joy Agbawodike, Jazmine Arreola, Ashley Medina Cardona and Andrea Soler received the Platinum Dairy Innovator Award at the American Dairy Science Association annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. (NMSU photo)

Students earn dairy snack pack awards