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Crops and Cattle

Nutrition, management important for heifer development 

Mineral intake affects cattle health, reproduction and performance 

Emerging disease threats discussed at Crops & Cattle animal health session 

Oklahoma FFA auctioneering champion builds career behind the microphone 


Alfalfa U

Kevin Melvin of MorningStar Farms, left, was a member of the Industry Panel, along with Charlie Bezona, center, co-owner and trader, Reinert Hay and Commodities, Hereford, Texas; Katelyn McCullock, director, Livestock Marketing Information Center and Adam Robertson, right, sales and production manager, Bestifor Farms, Belleville, Kansas at Alfalfa U in Dodge City, Kansas, Feb. 27. John Holman, agronomy professor at Kansas State University, moderated the panel. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Alfalfa U gives producers answers to their questions 

High Plains Journal announces HPJ Live: Aug. 6-8, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas

Romulo Lollato. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Lollato shares best practices for managing high-yielding alfalfa at event 

OSU forage entomologist discusses alfalfa weevils


Cattle U

HPJ Live speakers, details announced 

Kylie Reiss

HPJ Live a new opportunity to boost your bottom line

Cattle U: Where it started and where it’s headed 

High Plains Journal announces HPJ Live: Aug. 6-8, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas


Soil Health U

HPJ Live speakers, details announced 

High Plains Journal announces HPJ Live: Aug. 6-8, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas

Closing keynote speaker, Cristine Morgan, chief scientific officer, The Soil Health Institute discussed measuring and evaluating soil health at Soil Health U, Jan. 18 in Salina, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Morgan explains soil health basics at Soil Health U 

Conserving water, promoting soil health


Podcasts

Trent Loos - Trent On The Loos • Across The Pond • Rural Route Radio

Trent Loos: Morning shows – April 29, 2026

Trent Loos - Trent On The Loos • Across The Pond • Rural Route Radio

Trent Loos: Morning shows – April 24, 2026

Trent Loos - Trent On The Loos • Across The Pond • Rural Route Radio

Trent Loos: Morning shows – April 3, 2026

Trent Loos - Trent On The Loos • Across The Pond • Rural Route Radio

Trent Loos: Morning shows – March 30, 2026


Wheat U

An Oklahoma wheat field. (Photo by Andrea Hanson.)

Wheat growers and researchers anchored U event

HPJ Live speakers, details announced 

High Plains Journal announces HPJ Live: Aug. 6-8, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas

The producer panel kicked off Sorghum U/Wheat U first thing Aug. 13 in Wichita, Kansas. Adam York, Kansas Sorghum CEO moderated the panel which included Matt Durler, a Ford County, Kansas farmer and managing director of Climate Smart Sorghum with National Sorghum Producers, Keefe Felty, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers and Chris Tanner, vice president of the Kansas Wheat Commission. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.

Panelists share about operations, challenges at Sorghum U/Wheat U 


Cotton U

High Plains Journal announces HPJ Live: Aug. 6-8, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas

The old and new weed management challenges for cotton

Cotton U farmer panelists discuss challenges and opportunities in cotton today

Cotton U speaker discusses farm bill expectations


All Aboard

Christy: Fall Running Strong

Sherry: A whirlwind 2026 harvest

Kimberly: A wild harvest

Christy: Transitioning to Fall Crop


Sorghum U

HPJ Live speakers, details announced 

High Plains Journal announces HPJ Live: Aug. 6-8, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas

John Duff, founder and CEO , Sero Ag Strategies, discussed new approaches to supporting emerging markets in sorghum at Sorghum U/Wheat U in Wichita, Kansas, Aug. 13. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Duff discusses new approaches to support emerging markets in sorghum at SUWU 

The producer panel kicked off Sorghum U/Wheat U first thing Aug. 13 in Wichita, Kansas. Adam York, Kansas Sorghum CEO moderated the panel which included Matt Durler, a Ford County, Kansas farmer and managing director of Climate Smart Sorghum with National Sorghum Producers, Keefe Felty, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers and Chris Tanner, vice president of the Kansas Wheat Commission. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.

Panelists share about operations, challenges at Sorghum U/Wheat U 


Machine Feature/It’s Your Business

Lots of pigs in animal shed eating, standing and lying. Meat industry concept.

SDSU Swine Day Highlights Research and Industry Insights

BRANDT Altiara Acquisition Expands Latin American Reach

American Farmland Trust announces winners of the 18th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration

Courtesy photo.

AEM: Tractor and combine sales lag


Ag Finance

Little pupils walking home from school. (Adobe Stock-#231235700 │ tan4ikk)

Back to school: Americans shopping earlier this year to save money and spread expenses

(Journal stock photo.)

Proper planning makes a difference

Table full of bills, hands of a woman, who checks and calculates everything. Christmas shopping concept. (Adobe Stock │ #539112708 - Vitalii)

Tips for holiday shopping on a budget

Farm transition planning: How to get it right 


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