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Memorial Day reminds us about service to our country

Memorial Day is a sacred day of remembrance, reverence and gratitude for the brave patriots who have laid down their life in service of our great nation. The White House called for a Prayer for Peace, on Memorial Day 2025. Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, ... Read More

Field pond (Photo: Alissa Weece)
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The sound of rain drops lifts spirits

The decision to sell cows from the herd is often influenced by a variety of factors, including her performance, the quality of her offspring, cattle prices and marketing opportunities. (Photo: Kansas State University Research and Extension)
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Easter is a time to reflect on life



Pasture summer heat (Photo: AI generated image)

A good rain still needed

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Can higher beef prices stay?

The decision to sell cows from the herd is often influenced by a variety of factors, including her performance, the quality of her offspring, cattle prices and marketing opportunities. (Photo: Kansas State University Research and Extension)

Stocker cattle also have their share of challenges

Calves grazing on the Giles Ranch. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Weather and strong cattle market story of week

Cows graze a field in northeast Wyoming. (Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Extension.)

BOIR and grazers have entered the limelight

Lush wheat basks in the evening sun April 28 just north of Salina, Kansas. Local farmers say the crop needs more rain to yield well. (Photo by Tim Unruh.)

Wheat fields need rain soon

We are blessed to live in America

Amy Langvardt minds the cattle at the May Beef Month proclaimation event May 12 near Manhattan, Kansas. Lyons Ranch hosted the event where Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed the proclamation. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Are cattle prices starting to top out?