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Fourth of July has additional meaning in 2026

America 250 inspires Fourth of July reflections on history, patriotism, the bicentennial, and enduring promise, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

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USMCA: How we got here

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Stressors all around—optimism, too

A wheat field near Hutchinson, Kansas, awaits cutting, as drought and other pressures will make it a challenging harvest. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Wheat farmers grapple with poor crop

Naturally colored eggs are the result of hybrid crosses of birds. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

WASDE: Broiler production helps boost meat outlook

Photo courtesy of Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.

Center helps ranchers with their grazing lands

Illustration by Luke Waldron.

Impact of Iran war pressing input costs

The latest cattle on feed report, issued May 22 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Agricultural Statistics Service, was about what most ag economists expected. This file photo is from Hy-Plains Feedyard, LLC, taken in 2024. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Cattle on feed report aligned with industry expectations

Livestock producers have seen favorable prices, but Extension analysts say they need to stay on top of expenses. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Livestock industry urges producers to follow protocol

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Wheat harvest will be a tough one

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A time of reflection