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Colorado, Crops, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas

Warm nights can take a big bite out of corn yield

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Why dogs and cats can’t ‘sweat out’ summer heat

  • September 2, 2026
  • By Maci Guay │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Sunburn on plants, not just on people 

  • August 14, 2026
  • By Kenny Dodson │ Kansas State University Extension
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Summer’s heat is a tough beast

  • July 24, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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

  • July 15, 2026
  • By Kay Ledbetter │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Helping gardens survive summer heat

  • July 6, 2026
  • By Aaron Steil │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

From bunk to gut: Digestive health a key to beef profitability 

  • May 29, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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NMSU to host water management workshop

  • March 19, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Kansas State University Cattlemen's Day

Genetic selection can help producers advance their operation

  • March 9, 2026
  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
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