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Beef cattle prices have not reached a ceiling, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef economist. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Beef, Livestock

AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven’t hit the ceiling yet

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension says cattle prices could still have room to climb as supplies remain tight and beef demand stays strong. Read More

Dave Bergmeier
Columns, Dave Bergmeier, Editorials, Editors, From the Editor, Kansas, Opinion

Summer’s heat is a tough beast

Ag News, Drought, economy, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock, Weather

Nebraska beef producers facing tough decisions, challenging year 

Texas wheat producers faced myriad challenges this growing season between drought, diseases and pests. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas wheat: More problems than bright spots this year

  • By Kay Ledbetter │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Sunflowers (Photo courtesy of Amberlyn Brown.)

Alternative crops offer producers diversification

More than a century in the saddle at the Waggoner Ranch 

Drought Monitor map for July 7, 2026

Drought conditions shift as storms bring mixed changes across Plains

  • By Curtis Riganti │ National Drought Mitigation Center
Producers in many parts of the state continue to irrigate and hope for rain while producers in other parts of the Texas have faced challenges related to excessive moisture. But overall, most areas of the state have received some relief from rain over the past 90 days. (Hannah Harrison -Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas growing conditions split by rain: improved moisture, lingering drought

  • By Adam Russell │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Wheat harvest. (Journal stock photo)

Day 10: Kansas wheat harvest report

All Aboard Harvest

Day 9: Kansas wheat harvest report

Kansas wheat crop a testament to hardiness