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Cattle U: Where it started and where it’s headed 

  • January 10, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Kelly Bruns talks his top 5 heifer choices during the Beef Empire Days Live Show June 4 in Garden City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Beef sector runaway top story for 2024

  • December 27, 2024
  • By Dave Bergmeier
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Moisture has helped wheat and pastures

  • December 6, 2024
  • By Jerry Nine
"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Thanksgiving gives us reason to say thank you

  • November 29, 2024
  • By Jerry Nine
"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Good fall rain has lifted many spirits

  • November 22, 2024
  • By Jerry Nine
"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Military service is a strength

  • November 15, 2024
  • By Jerry Nine
"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Time for us all to stay positive

  • November 8, 2024
  • By Jerry Nine
"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Wind presented the latest challenge

  • November 1, 2024
  • By Jerry Nine
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