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Newly weaned calves can experience stress that makes them more susceptible to disease say K-State veterinarians. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Extension)
Ag News

Cattle market gains ground

The cattle market has gained some ground moving higher in the auction. Finally, our area has received good moisture over a fairly large area. I know many cattlemen contracted calves out of the north at a very high figure. Then feeder cattle and calves took a dive in price. And... Read More

A wall cloud forms underneath a tornadic supercell thunderstorm as it gathers strength. (Adobe Stock │ #157359268 - Dan Ross)
Just a Scoopful, Opinion

So much going on in the world

Cattle are seen at the Diamond Bar Ranch north of Stapleton, Nebraska. (Natalie Jones | IANR Communications)
Just a Scoopful, Livestock Markets, Opinion

Packers and retailers are all at play with prices

(Photo courtesy of Certified Angus Beef.)

Beef rebates would be a win-win for Americans

Beef cattle in South Dakota beat the summer sun next to a man made pool while taking break from grazing in the pasture. (iStock-#2251402213 │ RyanJLane)

Summer’s heat has been painful

A tray of packaged raw beef ribs, with more trays of meat in the background at a grocery store. (iStock-#2160294496 │ nastya_ph)

Cost of meat labeling

Wheat and cattle going different directions

Adult man with a cowboy hat, using smart phone on his farm. (iStock-#2249520688 │ AleksandarNakic)

Being in a hurry doesn’t always pay

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

New year and new opportunities

Happy Thanksgiving dinner at home, praying and blessing before having dinner. (Adobe Stock │ #294890305 - Nattakorn)

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful

Herd of grazing cows on a vast field. (Adobe Stock-#168421307 │ Maryna Konoplytska)

Never seen a year like this one