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The latest cattle on feed report, issued May 22 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Agricultural Statistics Service, was about what most ag economists expected. This file photo is from Hy-Plains Feedyard, LLC, taken in 2024. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Cattle on feed report aligned with industry expectations

USDA's May 22 cattle on feed report was in general alignment with industry expectations, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

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Wet conditions can cause more problems than the obvious ones with hay 

Palmer amaranth in a corn crop. (Photo courtesy of BASF.)
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Handling weed pressure takes strategic planning

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Meditation

Arnall takes a closer look at small grain management at HPJ Live 

Southern rust on a corn crop (Courtesy photo.)

Southern rust impacting nation’s corn crop

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Numbers don’t lie: Cowherd expansion has yet to materialize

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Import restrictions will weigh on cattle markets

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Considerations for producers when it comes to fly, insect control 

Hay bales on Tuesday, Mar 05, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Understanding a hay test: TDN

With drought conditions persisting and another growing season approaching, proactive forage management is essential—these tactics can minimize pasture damage and give producers some insurance in the event of severe drought. (Photo courtesy of University of Nebraska Extension.)

Prepare now in case of drought