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.)

Southwestern Plains received beneficial moisture

Chickens (Photo: USDA-ARS photo by Stephen Ausmus)

Mahaska County confirms HPAI case

Hand holding water in pond (Photo: iStock - lovelyday12)

OSU introduces Oklahoma Hydronet to improve water management

Sorghum harvest over much of Kansas and surrounding states was late in the fall of 2014, but most had good yields. Damp conditions coupled with high humidity in some areas prevented the sorghum from drying down on time. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Farmers can now enroll in ARC and PLC for 2024 crop year

Monarch butterfly. (Photo courtesy of Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund.)

Conserving Monarch butterflies and other pollinators focus of new grant

Charcuterie board. (Photo courtesy of Seanna's Kitchen.)

Charcuterie boards and food safety

Rule of thumb: For every degree below the lower critical temperature, a cow’s energy requirement increases by 1%. That’s assuming the cow is in a body condition score 5 or greater. (Photo courtesy of Purina.)

High Plains cattle sales report

U.S. Capitol Building dome in Washington DC.(Photo by Kristen Labadie, University Communication and Marketing.)

EPA eyes pesticide use on endangered species