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Ag News, Crops, Editors, Kylene Scott, Wheat

Less than ideal conditions challenge wheat at finish line 

Some wheat fields in southwest Kansas haven’t had the best of luck as harvest nears, according to K-State agronomy professor John Holman. Read More

Easing of drought conditions will help boost livestock production. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Beef

Rebuilding the herd will take time

Ag News, Animal Health, Cow Calf, Editors, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Vitamin A important for cow herds 

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Rice injury 10 weeks after emergence. (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas Extension.)

Fluridone offers flexibility for rice growers

Corn plants stripped of their leaves from hail damage. (Photo by Gentry Sorenson, Iowa State University.)

Hail damage hits corn and soybean fields in northern Iowa

Livestock News

Eggs that have been in your fridge for a few weeks will peel easier once hardboiled. The larger the egg, the easier it should be to peel as well. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Avian flu continues to impact egg and poultry production

Vitamin A important for cow herds 

Regional Roundup

FFA stars recognized during recent Kansas convention

2025 1-29 Moo University / Northern Plains Forage Association Forage Webinar Series

Forage topics on tap for webinar June 18

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Opinions and Originals

Rain followed by sun; best therapy ever By Trent Loos
Reflections: 40 years in journalism By Dave Bergmeier
Regina Bird
May rain—without hail—welcome news By Regina Bird
Naomi Blohm. (Courtesy photo.)
Uncertainty reigns in grain price outlook By Naomi Blohm
Flies can take from your bottom line By Jerry Nine
Kylie Reiss
The backbone of rural America: Honoring everyday ag leaders By Kylie Reiss

Staff News Articles and Blogs

Lacey Vilhauer
Kylene Scott
Dave Bergmeier
David Murray

Home & Family

Happy Father's Day - Kansas Beef Council

Beef benefits for men’s health: small portions, big impact

Bundle Skewer Street Tacos (Current)

Expert advice to cook for a summer crowd

Oklahoma gardeners are holding out hopes of warmer, sunnier weather as water-logged soil causes issues in their gardens. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Soaklahoma – where the rain comes sweeping down the plains

House Plan

Tool and Tech

CHS volunteers help with drive to help rural America. (Courtesy photo.)

CHS Harvest for Hunger raises half a million dollars to combat rural hunger

Rivera to NGFA staff

Championship sale day at the Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, Iowa. (Courtesy photo.)

Dean Edge wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship

Drones capture thermal images of cattle facilities. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Researchers using drones to aid cattle feed yard sustainability