Dry conditions spurred fire danger

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.)

Some regions of High Plains received rain

Cattle (Kansas State University Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Collaboration amplifies wheat breeding progress

Enhanced monitoring of surviving livestock after a wildfire is crucial. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Wildfire a reminder of need to have plans in place

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.)

Much of High Plains in need of moisture

Oklahoma Conservation Commission providing drought assistance  

Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report