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Dry period was story of the High Plains week

Most of the High Plains was in a dry stretch although northern Rockies captured precipitation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

Dairy cows at the K-State Dairy Farm (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)
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Roundtable shares information about protecting dairy workers from avian influenza 

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Much of country felt impact of winter storm



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.)

High Plains headed for cold stretch

  • January 22, 2026
  • By Brad Rippey
(Photo courtesy of Black HIlls Energy.)

Black Hills Energy: Take precautions in advance of cold

  • January 22, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
Photo courtesy of National Western Stock Show.

Western Farm Show set for Feb. 19 to 21

  • January 19, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
Silverado Ranch Texas longhorn herd at Stock Show Parade. (Courtesy photo.)

Fort Worth to have stock show parade Jan. 17

  • January 12, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
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.)

Mother Nature being stingy with moisture

  • January 8, 2026
  • By Brian Fuchs
Courtesy photo.

National Western Stock Show basks in tradition

  • January 7, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier

Texas Tech’s School of Veterinary Medicine receives $250,000 USDA grant

  • December 29, 2025
  • By HPJ Staff
Temperature and precipitation patterns varied sharply across the country with eyes on Northwest, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Temps and precipitation varied sharply across country

  • December 18, 2025
  • By Lindsay Johnson
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