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Cattle grazing in Faulkner County, taken April 9, 2026. (UADA photo by Kevin Lawsonl.)
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High Plains cattle sales report

The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales reported 48,451 head of cattle selling the week ending May 31, 2026. Read More

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Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
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High Plains cattle sales report 



(Photo courtesy K-State Research and Extension.)

Better access to beef grading is possible for meat processors

When purchasing bred heifers, it is important to know their expected calving date and vaccination history. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Cattle at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Feedlot wait for their feed rations from a truck driven by Sofia Canafoglia, a visiting scholar. (Photo by Chabella Guzman.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

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High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke.)

High Plains cattle sales report