Farmers and ranchers are keenly aware of weather conditions because they're most often out in the elements and can observe changing conditions. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Being weather aware takes a little planning

Texas wildfire (Texas A&M Forest Service photo.)

Smokehouse Creek wildfire expected to be contained March 14 

The burn scar on the Clark County, Kansas landscape following the 2017 Starbuck Fire. (Journal photo by Tracy Shinogle.)

Wildfire coverage becomes the norm 

Alfalfa U keynote speaker gives 2024 weather outlook

A sharp contrast in the air masses causes severe weather—thunderstorms and tornadoes. The contrast can be in temperature or in the amount of moisture, particularly if there is a dry line of air behind the storm system, said K-State climatologist Mary Knapp. (Courtesy photo taken near Manhattan, Kansas, by Dan Donnert.)

March hopefully will bring more moisture

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Texas governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires 

A sharp contrast in the air masses causes severe weather—thunderstorms and tornadoes. The contrast can be in temperature or in the amount of moisture, particularly if there is a dry line of air behind the storm system, said K-State climatologist Mary Knapp. (Courtesy photo taken near Manhattan, Kansas, by Dan Donnert.)

Severe weather looms; make plans now to stay safe

National Cattlemen's Beef Association

CattleFax forecasts continued producer profitability with herd expansion ahead