National Pork Producers Council 2024-2025 President Lori Stevermer presented Dr. Howard Hill with the NPPC Hall of Fame award in recognition of his contributions to the pork industry. (Courtesy photo.)

Hill inducted into NPPC Hall of Fame

South Dakota State University

SDSU hosts intercollegiate ‘Dairy Challenge’

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Study shows effects of early diet options in beef x dairy calves

(Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock.)

Soybean growers look to buck headwinds

Silver waters abstract picture on a lake. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #128666336 - Jenn's Photography)

Woodland management and water quality workshop to be held Feb. 18

Livestock producers have seen favorable prices, but Extension analysts say they need to stay on top of expenses. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Stay focused on production costs

As the year nears the end several packing plants announced plans to close as animal protein supplies remain tight and margins are thin, according to agricultural economists. This photo was taken near Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Processing plant closures reflect tight margins

Producers will need to keep their soybean plants healthy in 2025, researchers say. (Photo courtesy of AdobeStock.)

Attention soybean growers: Disease pressure