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Sara Wyant
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Federal, state officials on high alert as New World screwworm advances into U.S.

With recent reports of the New World screwworm now in the U.S. federal and state officials on high alert, Sara Wyant writes. Read More

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.)
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Cattle on feed report aligned with industry expectations

Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)
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Cattle on Feed report aligns with tight supplies

Dave Begmeier

High Plains cattle sales report

Futures had a brief tumble yet calf market is resilient

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.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Feeders are looking for opportunities to add capacity, if it is feasible. This photo was taken during a King of the Ring competition several years ago at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Winter Livestock to help raise monies for fire-impacted ranchers

Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Current with today’s cattle cycle, average days-on-feed have extended, and carcass weights are reaching all-time highs—equating to increased dressing percent, but not necessarily more pounds of saleable beef. (Courtesy photo.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Drones capture thermal images of cattle facilities. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

High Plains cattle sales report 

High Plains cattle sales report