Rowan County Conservation District

06/23/2026

🌱 Calling All Future Conservation Leaders! 🌱

Are you 13 years old or older and passionate about agriculture, soil health, water quality, wildlife, or protecting our natural resources? Then we want YOU to join us at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts (KACD)!

📅 July 26–28, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Louisville, KY

Youth attendees will receive:
✅ A discounted registration rate of only $100
✅ Access to conference meetings.
✅ Opportunities to network with conservation professionals and leaders
✅ A special off-site youth event on Sunday evening just for young attendees!

This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and explore future careers and leadership opportunities in conservation and agriculture.

If you know a young person who would be interested in attending, please contact your local Conservation District or KACD Executive Director Crystal Renfro at [email protected].

🌿 The future of conservation starts with the next generation. Join us and help fill our footsteps!

06/23/2026

U.S. CATTLE REPORT 🐂📈 Kansas Posts Largest Increase from May in June Cattle on Feed Report 📈🐂

U.S. cattle on feed inventories increased by 98,000 head during May, rising from 11.584 million head on May 1 to 11.682 million head on June 1. Kansas posted the largest monthly increase among the major feeding states, adding 50,000 head to reach 2.420 million head. Texas ranked second with an increase of 30,000 head, followed by Colorado (+20,000), California (+15,000), and Oklahoma (+10,000). Nebraska remained the nation's largest cattle feeding state at 2.630 million head despite a decline of 10,000 head from the previous month.

🐂📈 June Cattle on Feed Inventory: States Ranked by Largest Monthly Increase 📈🐂

Change from May 1 to June 1 inventories in feedlots with capacities of 1,000 head or more.

🟢 Kansas: 2,420,000 (+50,000)
🟢 Texas: 2,610,000 (+30,000)
🟢 Colorado: 940,000 (+20,000)
🟢 California: 510,000 (+15,000)
🟢 Oklahoma: 345,000 (+10,000)
🟢 Washington: 275,000 (+5,000)
⚪ Iowa: 680,000 (No Change)
🔴 Arizona: 217,000 (-2,000)
🔴 Idaho: 350,000 (-5,000)
🔴 Nebraska: 2,630,000 (-10,000)
🔴 South Dakota: 235,000 (-10,000)

🇺🇸 United States: 11,682,000 head (+98,000 from May)

Sandhills Cattle Association DTN/The Progressive Farmer BEEF Magazine Foote Cattle Company Pratt Livestock Fort Scott Livestock Market Winter Livestock Inc. Coffeyville Stockyards

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Good morning have a wonderful and pleasant day

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Good Morning! ... it's a fresh start

06/17/2026

Good morning! ... have a wonderful and pleasant day