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.)

Southwest and parts of Plains see additional rain

Pecan Nut Cluster surrounded by yellow and green autumn leaves. (iStock │ #482448264 - Skapie777)

Texas pecans near harvest in challenging season

Falconers seek Oklahoma land to hunt their birds of prey in November 

From left, Stephen and Jim West, co-owners of Sunrise W Land and Cattle Company in McCulloch County, Texas. (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Sunrise W Land and Cattle Company and NRCS team up to establish regenerative agriculture in Central Texas

Even with tariffs on the landscape, cattle prices are forecast to remain high through 2025, according to a recent World Agricultural Supplies and Demand Estimates report. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Stacy Vincent, Ph.D., has been appointed head of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. Vincent brings a broad range of experience in agricultural education, academic leadership and student-focused teaching. (Mark Pearson/University of Kentucky Department of Community Leadership and Development)

Vincent to lead Texas A&M program

Monarch Butterfly feeding on a rubber rabbitbrush bloom. (Adobe Stock │ #499457615 - Jim)

Growing gardens and connecting communities

Lyford Plot MX Rows. (Photo courtesy of Warner Seeds.)

Warner Seeds acquires Sorghum Partners brand and assets