Great weather by Hartley, Iowa for fall harvest.

Late September rain brought challenges

Photo courtesy of Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.

Welcome rain finds the region

The state fair offers a window into life on the farm 

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Large-scale rain event hit many regions in country

Female farmer refueling a tractor. (iStock │ #1181480737 - fotografixx)

Governors work to help farmers and ranchers with record diesel prices 

It is important to maintain the cattle handling facilities for the safety of the people and the animals, say the experts at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)

Farm safety includes livestock

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Southwestern storm brought needed rains to Plains

Oklahoma State Fair photo highlights