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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

National/International

Beef demand holds strong as consumers pay premium prices
05/27/26 The Farmer
American consumers are proving their appetite for beef remains strong, even as grocery prices climb across the board. According to Kansas State University's April Meat Demand Monitor, shoppers are willing to pay premium prices for beef products, with ribeye steaks commanding nearly $18 per pound — up from just under $17 in March.

State/Regional

A ‘Super El Niño’ could develop this summer. What that means for Wichita, Kansas
05/27/26 Wichita Eagle
“The strength of an El Niño is determined by how far above normal sea surface temperatures peak,” Matthew Sittel, assistant state climatologist at Kansas State University, told The Wichita Eagle.