Keeping cattle well fed and watered helps to keep them healthy. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

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.)

Country’s midsection receives good dose of rain

Cattle in a pen at Hy-Plains Feedyard LLC, Montezuma. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

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.)

Varying temps and moisture on the forecast

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.)

High Plains cattle sales report

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.)

Midwest region received heavy rainfall

There are simple fly control tactics, including feeding a fly control mineral, that can help keep horn fly populations under wraps. (Courtesy photo.)

High Plains cattle sales report

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