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Wildfire. (Chad Boyd (D4935-1)).

Taking care of people and cattle paramount in wildfire

  • February 24, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
Feeders are looking for opportunities to add capacity, if it is feasible. This photo was taken during a King of the Ring competition several years ago at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Winter Livestock to help raise monies for fire-impacted ranchers

  • February 24, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
Pastures were left bare after wildfire swept across them, but with time and rain, the grasslands will come back stronger and healthier. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Lawmakers call on USDA to help after wildfires

  • February 23, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)

High Plains cattle sales report 

  • February 22, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff

February wildfire spread quickly across two states

  • February 20, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
Kansas Department of Agriculture

Kansas agriculture responds to wildfires

  • February 18, 2026
  • By Kansas Department of Agriculture
Current with today’s cattle cycle, average days-on-feed have extended, and carcass weights are reaching all-time highs—equating to increased dressing percent, but not necessarily more pounds of saleable beef. (Courtesy photo.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

  • February 15, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Greer announces signing of U.S.-Taiwan trade pact

  • February 14, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
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