As cows age, their metabolism can change, K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said. (Photo: K‑State Research and Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report

November defied its usual boundaries

A large plastic trashbin overflowing with garbage and discarded Christmas paper, lights, bows, etc. (iStock │ #462582085 - Allkindza)

Reduce, reuse, recycle this holiday season

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.)

Moisture brought improvement made in drought-related regions

The Oklahoma invasive tree, the eastern redcedar, is contributing to the spread of another problematic species in the state, the lone star tick (Photo by OSU Agriculture).

Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick

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.)

Meaningful rain fell in parts of the High Plains

Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab utilizes manure analysis to provide precise data on forage quality and livestock nutritional demands, empowering livestock producers to make informed management decisions and improve operational efficiency. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Experts: Collaboration can strengthen cattle performance

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