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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.)
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High Plains cattle sales report

High Plains average direct sales reported 49,434 head of cattle selling for the week ending July 20, according to USDA reporting services. Read More

The decision to sell cows from the herd is often influenced by a variety of factors, including her performance, the quality of her offspring, cattle prices and marketing opportunities. (Photo: Kansas State University Research and Extension)
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Cattle Report September 6

K-State veterinary toxicologist Steve Ensley says lactating animals have a higher chance of becoming water deprived, given their additional fluid needs for milk production. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)
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Cattle Report Aug. 23

K-State veterinary toxicologist Steve Ensley says lactating animals have a higher chance of becoming water deprived, given their additional fluid needs for milk production. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

Cattle Report August 16

  • August 16, 2024
  • By Tracy Shinogle
Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Cattle Report July 26th

  • July 25, 2024
  • By Tracy Shinogle
Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Cattle Report July 19

  • July 19, 2024
  • By Tracy Shinogle
Cattle (File photo, MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.)

Cattle Report July 12th

  • July 11, 2024
  • By Tracy Shinogle
Cattle that have survived the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are going to need immediate care. Owners should pay close attention to extremities, particularly hooves, udders, testicles, sheaths and soft tissues, such as eyes and muzzles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft).

Cattle Report – March 22-28

  • March 21, 2024
  • By Tracy Shinogle
Cattle that have survived the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are going to need immediate care. Owners should pay close attention to extremities, particularly hooves, udders, testicles, sheaths and soft tissues, such as eyes and muzzles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft).

Cattle Report March 15-21, 2024

  • March 14, 2024
  • By Tracy Shinogle

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