As the year nears the end several packing plants announced plans to close as animal protein supplies remain tight and margins are thin, according to agricultural economists. This photo was taken near Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Processing plant closures reflect tight margins

Dave Bergmeier

Grinch appears to have won battle over farm bill

A New World screwworm fly. (Photo courtesy USDA.)

New World screwworm found in Mexico 

Isolating cattle that join the herd for the first 30 days is an important part of a biosecurity plan, K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

Establishing a biosecurity plan

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension

Tyson to close plant in Emporia, Kansas

Kansas State University livestock judging team won national champion honors at the 2024 North American International Livestock Exposition Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky. (Courtesy photo.)

K-State livestock team claims national title

(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

WASDE: Red meat and poultry production upped for 2024

Bales should be removed from the field to avoid damage to existing forage and the hay itself. (U of A System Division of Agriculture courtesy photo by Dirk Philipp)

USDA emergency aid awarded to Kansas producers