risk management

Easing of drought conditions will help boost livestock production. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, Livestock, Seedstock, Stocker

Feeding Quality Forum set for Aug. 4 to 6 in Amarillo

Feeding Quality Forum returns to Amarillo Aug. 4 to 6, offering market insights, cattle management strategies and networking. Read More

Combine harvester harvests wheat. (Adobe Stock │ #602027180 - scharfsinn86)
Arkansas, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

In troubled times, FARM Champions emerge

Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, beef, Drought, Livestock

Risk management strategies to consider for your herd

USDA updates livestock and dairy insurance programs for 2027 

Strategies to consider when dealing with drought, cow herds 

Reviewing insurance policies and fully understanding the coverage can help avoid costly surprises in the event of fires, tornadoes and floods. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)Reviewing insurance policies and fully understanding the coverage can help avoid costly surprises in the event of fires, tornadoes and floods. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Avoid costly surprises by reviewing insurance policies before disaster strikes

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Konza Prairie Fires (K-State Research and Extension)

Stay aware during fire season

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
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

Storm damage in Yell County after significant snowfall, Jan. 24-25, 2026. Image courtesy Bobby Powell.

Arkansas cattle industry suffers more than $24 million loss from winter storm damage

South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension co-hosts education day

Sara Wyant

Crop insurance touted as ‘stabilizing force’