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The strongest farms aren’t built alone

It's well after dark, and the day's work is finally done. The machinery is parked, the cattle are fed, and the markets are closed. But the workday isn't really over. Read More

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Niman Ranch rolls out new domestic Regenerative Organic Certified Beef

Livestock producers have seen favorable prices, but Extension analysts say they need to stay on top of expenses. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Beef industry’s focus on quality pays dividends

A farmer pours soybean seed into his planter prior to no-till planting into cereal rye. (Photo courtesy of Jason Johnson/Iowa NRCS)

Caution: Planting ahead

  • March 6, 2026
  • By Ken Eriksen

Emerging markets for sorghum discussed at seminar 

  • January 30, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott
David Murray

The future of American beef

  • September 12, 2025
  • By David Murray
Bean plants grow in the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center’s Greenhouse. (Photo by Chabella Guzman.)

MPCC announces $3.5 million in checkoff distribution

  • July 5, 2025
  • By HPJ staff

Red Angus adds 3 staff members

  • June 15, 2025
  • By HPJ staff
Plains Cotton Growers Inc.

Plains Cotton Growers annual meeting April 1

  • March 18, 2025
  • By HPJ staff
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More corn at soybean’s expense?

  • February 22, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
Black and black baldie cattle predominate the Merrill Ranch in Comanche County, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott)

Four state beef conference planned in Parsons, Fort Smith

  • February 4, 2025
  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
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