Wheat producers can learn more about identifying pests and diseases in wheat and how to increase yield in their crops at the Jan. 22 Wheat Scout School in Bartlett. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

First day of wheat tour completed May 14

Set of vacuum packed beef (iStock - Ilia Nesolenyi)

USDA Beef Quality Grades: What do they mean?

  • By Christina Bakker │ SDSU Extension Meat Science Specialist
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.)

Severe weather strikes Midwest, Plains

U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann outlines priorities he has for the next farm bill based on input from farmers and ranchers. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Lawmakers urge USDA to restore 3 NASS surveys

Photo courtesy of U.S. Wheat Associates.

Wheat crop deteriorates due to lack of moisture

Steve Kouplen (Courtesy photo.)

USDA offers disaster assistance for Oklahoma

Money planning (Photo: iStock - Thapana Onphalai)

Ag lenders school set for June 3 to 6

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.)

Severe storms strike central Plains