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Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R-SD) has declared a statewide emergency because of the ongoing drought conditions in his state.

Dryness is intensifying in the northern Plains, and cattlemen and grain markets are responding.

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that most of the Dakotas are experiencing drought conditions that experts say are harming farmers and cattle producers.

By May 18, more than 600 donations had been made online or by mail totaling more than $350,000.

Cattle stranded by flooding in California are being fed with a helicopter. 

Cattle ranchers in the Great Plains have been struck with another heavy blow after a weekend blizzard left countless cattle dead and thousands struggling to feed in Oklahoma and Kansas. This setback comes two months after the March wildfires tore through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Kansas animal losses may reach thousands, livestock group says.

Farmers from the mid-South to the Great Plains are counting their losses and making plans to replant after a tumultuous storm brought deadly flooding to double-digit snowfall.

Deep snow is melting into Western mountain streams, but some farmers and ranchers on the high plains are struggling amid a lengthy dry spell and the aftermath of destructive wildfires.

The ag community rallied around those impacted by the devastating March wildfires, but rebuilding will take years—and significant financial support. That’s why Farm Journal is proud to announce the Million Dollar Wildfire Relief Challenge, launching today, which enables you to help ranching families rebuild by doubling your donation.

Winds are expected to slow down Wednesday, but weather conditions are still not ideal for emergency crews battling wildfires in four states that have killed six people and destroyed hundreds of square miles of land.

Emergency crews on Tuesday struggled to contain deadly wildfires that have scorched hundreds of square miles of land in four states and forced thousands of people to flee their homes ahead of the wind-whipped flames.

Winter weather could continue to help drive cattle prices higher.

Polar Vortex Blasting U.S. Dealt a Short Life by Dueling Weather

Northern U.S. gets cold in a La Nina, while the South warms.

Nineteen cows are dead in east Texas after lightning struck the tree they were standing underneath during the storm.

Heat and humidity could lead to heat stress this week.

Beef demand unlikely to slip, but weights could fall amid heat.

The agricultural loss from the March flooding across Louisiana could top $15 million, according to an economist with the LSU AgCenter.

Snow is on the way for Wyoming, and it’s coming at the wrong time of year for ranchers.

Drought and heat have stressed Oregon's grass seed crops in multiple ways, which has farmers expecting a substantial decrease in yields now that harvest is underway.

One of the wettest springs on record is keeping Dwain Mayfield and his ranch hands busy.

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CattleFax predicts a cool start to planting and mild summer temperatures

Instead of battling through Michigan’s cold winters and muddy springs, Ron Weston thought he’d just build around it.

Livestock producers need to be thinking now about how they’ll keep their animals warm when the temperatures drop.

Forecast calls for above-normal temps west of the Rockies, with cooler-than-normal temps from the Gulf region to the southern edge of the Midwest.

It’s been one year since an early snowstorm in South Dakota killed over 40,000 head of livestock. While most ranchers have found a way to scrape by, rebuilding hasn’t been easy.

It’s been nearly a year since an early blizzard plowed into the northern Plains, killing more than 40,000 head of livestock. Now, ranchers are focused on rebuilding.

Rain and cold temps are expected to keep many farmers out of the field this week.

Cold dominated the weather reports since Jan. 1 and it has made managing livestock during these frigid times more difficult.

Cattlemen and women gathered today at the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show to hear CattleFax market analysts’ projections for the year ahead.

Beneficial winter precip is falling on the Central & Southern Plains

When do cows start experiencing cold stress and then how much more energy do they need?

Along with the decreased temperatures and decline in forage growth, comes an increase in calories needed for farm animals.

As temperatures drop we need to consider how to adjust diet and management practices for cows and heifers.

Federal officials have designated portions of 11 western and central states as primary natural disaster areas because of a drought.

Lack of precipitation so far this season has California farmers and ranchers bracing for a third consecutive dry year that they say could have wide-reaching impact on the state's agricultural landscape.

But chilly conditions are currently in effect for the Southern Plains & Midwest.

U.S. crops are escaping record-setting cold weather with little damage, while the arctic blast drove cattle prices to a record as animals struggle to gain weight.

Snow expected to move into the Midwest.

A USDA official says there is some federal aid available to South Dakota ranchers who lost cattle to an early October blizzard, but it's limited.

Two 20-foot-deep disposal pits opened on Monday to help ranchers dispose of livestock carcasses piling up since an early October blizzard decimated herds.

The drought areas of Iowa increased by eight percentage points from last week.

But a large drought footprint will remain in place across the western states.

Still reflects more than half of continuous U.S. covered by drought.

This is expected to prolong Midwest planting delays.

Forecast raises concerns about planting delays.

While drought improved in many areas, the Southern Plains saw slight expansion.