Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Grain markets challenge farmers the rest of 2026

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 bypasses critical areas of need in the Plains

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

High Plains cattle sales report

Set of vacuum packed beef (iStock - Ilia Nesolenyi)

New Mexico meat processors can get grants

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University.)

Mizzou’s FAPRI notes separate path for grain and beef producers

Southwest Kansas farmers are among those waiting for wheat harvest to begin. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains wheat marketing developments serve the U.S. and world

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

Two farmers standing in green wheat field using touch pad for check wheat quality. Smart farm. Agro business. (Adobe Stock │ #360040362 - maxbelchenko)

Wheat Quality Council names interim executive director