The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Heat and spotty rains hit Plains region

Dave Begmeier

Numbers don’t lie: Cowherd expansion has yet to materialize

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Timely rains and a strong cattle market

Drought Monitor map - August 5, 2025

Drought map shows more rain in the High Plains

Producers take a look at the latest in conservation techniques in western Kansas that included cover crops. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Norway phosphate discovery holds promise for future

Antique Tractor Preservation Day is set for Aug. 22.

Antique Tractor Preservation Day set in Kansas

Lindberg confirmed for key ag trade post

Pictured above in the courtesy photo is the U.S. Grains Council's 65th Annual Board of Delegates meeting at the historic Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Aug. 1, including a slate of expert speakers and opportunities for members to contribute to the Council's global marketing strategies. In the picture, USGC Deputy Regional Director for Southeast Asia and Oceania Chris Markey (right most) updates members of the Council's Asia Advisory Team about trade policy developments in the region.

U.S. Grains Council board adds BioProducts to name