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National study to give snapshot of equine industry 

National study will assess equine health, biosecurity and disease risks across the United States. Read More

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.)
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Heat causes degradations in drought map

Central Region, Kansas, Regional Roundup

Moran-backed rural housing legislation becomes law

The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Poultry production on upswing

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.)

Rains fell on northeast Texas and other regions

Texas wheat producers faced myriad challenges this growing season between drought, diseases and pests. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas wheat: More problems than bright spots this year

  • By Kay Ledbetter │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Herd of grazing cows on a vast field. (Adobe Stock-#168421307 │ Maryna Konoplytska)

Conservation, grazing, and forage situation

  • By Matthew Diersen │ South Dakota State University Extension
Elk (Wapiti), Cervus elephas, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. (Adobe Stock-#189870605 │ Frank Fichtmüller)

State, federal entities boost big-game program

Three NWS cases confirmed in July as U.S. total reaches 34 

Separating fact from fiction on New World screwworm 

Horse owners need to be vigilant with NWS