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Dave Bergmeier
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Stressors all around—optimism, too

Agriculture faces ongoing challenges, but perspective, planning and support can help weather difficult times, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) on Friday, Jun 06, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Animal Health, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Southern Region, Texas, USDA

Three new cases of NWS confirmed in Texas 

Easing of drought conditions will help boost livestock production. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, Livestock, Seedstock, Stocker

Feeding Quality Forum set for Aug. 4 to 6 in Amarillo

Texas, USDA launch response after screwworm detection in U.S. 

New World screwworm larvae. (Photo courtesy USDA APHIS.)

USDA confirms presence of New World screwworm in the United States

Southern Plains drought webinar discusses weather, agriculture 

Black Angus out in the field. (Photos courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)

Finding the right cow size for your herd

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

USDA: Poultry production expectations raised for 2027

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

Beef industry’s focus on quality pays dividends

Forage harvester on maize cutting for silage in field. (iStock-#1713783185 │ Frederick Doerschem)

Silage for beef conference set for June 18

A herd of cattle are eating grass on the grassland. (Adobe Stock │ #316982109 - zhengzaishanchu)

New World screwworm on your operation