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Summer’s heat is a tough beast

Kansas columnist reflects on summer heat, drought, resilience, weather forecasts and practical tips for staying safe outdoors. Read More

Cindy and Ken DeVan. (Courtesy photo.)
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Rural America steps up when country needs it

first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant in Georgia
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Senate ag committee releases its framework for a farm bill

The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Poultry production on upswing

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Fourth of July has additional meaning in 2026

Photo courtesy of Dave Bergmeier.

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