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Active weather created downpours on the Plains

An active weather pattern brought as much as 4 to 8 inches of rain to central and southern Plains, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

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Southern Texas biggest gainer in Arthur event

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Midwest and Southern Plains received beneficial rain

Heavy rains in causing flooding in the Midwest causing problems for grain and cattle farmers. These cattle have moved up to dry ground as water levels quickly rise. (iStock │ #1147191171 - JJ Gouin)

Flood readiness tips for Texas ranchers

  • May 22, 2026
  • By Blair Fannin │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Meteorologist warns El Niño may bring extremes to High Plains 

  • May 1, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
In this 2019 file photo, flooding in crop fields leaves behind debris and submerged plants that may die or suffer yield damage. (Photo by Linda Geist)

When fields stay wet

  • April 29, 2026
  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
STUDYING A SAMPLE — Taylor Klass, head plant pathologist and lead diagnostician for the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic, observes a plant sample submitted to the clinic. (UADA photo by Paden Johnson.)

Severe flooding shaped disease trends

  • April 23, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Flood and wildfire benefit for livestock producers deadline Nov. 21

  • November 13, 2025
  • By hpj-editorial
The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Heavy rains hit Four Corner states

  • October 16, 2025
  • By Richard Tinker

USDA aid available for flooding and wildfire losses

  • September 12, 2025
  • By HPJ staff

The more you know about disaster prep can help alleviate losses later on 

  • August 15, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott
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