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Heat continues to be the story for much of the Plains

Although there was spotty rains western High Plains residents continue to fight the heat, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

(At right) Retired publisher Duane Ross was remembered for being a strong leader and a gentleman. He is pictured with (left) retired publisher Tom Taylor and the late publisher Joe Berkely. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
75th Anniversary, Arkansas, Central Region, Colorado, Commemorative Content, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Regional Roundup, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming

Co-workers fondly remember retired HPJ publisher

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Forage Crops, Midwestern Region, Missouri, Regional Roundup

MU Extension to host grazing systems field day

Mizzou Weed Science team is led by MU Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. The team continues its research efforts to find solutions to reducing weeds in Missouri row crops. (Photo by Linda Geist.)

MU weed science team seeks ways to reduce soil weed seed bank

  • August 10, 2026
  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension

Brock elected as Missouri Soybean Association president

  • August 8, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert talks to attendees of the Thompson Research Center Field Day, which took place Sept. 24, 2025, in Spickard. (Photo by Logan Jackson, Courtesy of CAFNR.)

Mizzou’s agriculture programs address industry challenges through research and outreach

  • August 7, 2026
  • By Chase Pray
The Missouri State Fair is expecting its traditional parade to kick off the 11-day fair. (Photo by Missouri State Fair.)

Celebrating America’s 250th through Missouri tradition

  • August 3, 2026
  • By Jessie Earley

Mainord elected chair of Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council

  • August 2, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Soybean leaves may show yellow spots on upper canopy leaves. Symptoms may resemble those of sudden death syndrome. Disase typically appears in nonuniform patches within fields. (Photo courtesy of MU Extension state plant pathologist Mandy Bish.)

Free tests target ‘Red Crown Rot,’ a threat to Midwest soybeans

  • August 1, 2026
  • By Chase Pray
(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Controlling volunteer wheat is critical to reducing wheat curl mite

  • July 31, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Sorghum got a big boost from the CME Group. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Sorghum futures get a boost from CME

  • July 31, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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