Backyard flock members brave the snow in early January 2024 to enjoy a feed cake. (Image courtesy John Lovett.)

Bird flu detected in Nebraska backyard flock

Cross-country tractor trip promotes FFA  

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.)

Additional moisture found parts of the Plains

Wheat variety plots at the High Plains Ag Lab near Sidney. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Roots of progress: The hybrid wheat journey continues

Chickens on traditional free range poultry farm.(Adobe Stock │ #372263083 - monticellllo)

Avian flu case detected in Nebraska flock

Beautiful natural spring tree background. Dark green pine tree branches with small buds of brown pine cones. Pale faded pastel tones. Seasonal forest nature backdrop wallpaper.

Snow on Texas beaches was eye opener

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.)

Winter moisture has eased some drought stress

Storage silos (Photo: Alissa Weece)

High Plains grain storage highly under-utilized