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.)

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Buffalo Feeders employs 37 dedicated employees as the feedlot has a capacity of 32,000 head of cattle. (Courtesy photo.)

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A herd of cattle moves to a new pasture as part of the landowners land management initiative at Caquelin's Ranch. (USDA NRCS Montana)

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The annual King of the Ring auctioneer competition included eight contestants and more than 7,000 head of cattle on July 27 at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

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Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

America’s Heartland open new beef packing facility in Missouri

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.)

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Cows graze a field in northeast Wyoming. (Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Extension.)

Rollins presses Mexico to stop spread of New World screwworm

Keeping cattle well fed and watered helps to keep them healthy. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

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