Temperatures are expected to be higher next week, and dry conditions are likely to continue in the western Corn Belt. Concerns are building over what lies ahead for spring planting and early crop growth.

Wehrbein urged Congress to stand with real farmers and ranchers on a multitude of issues.

The look at corn and soybean acreage under current conditions will be among the key focal points during the event, but it will also be key to see how USDA paints an export outlook with so much uncertainty surrounding tariffs and trade.

Decisions up and down the beef supply chain evolve around calculating costs and breakeven prices.

Producers should be diligent with vaccinations, testing and biosecurity measures to protect herds from bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV).

K-State Extension Veterinarian AJ Tarpoff suggests these management tips as temperatures rise and mud follows.