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cold weather

Flower pot decoration in cozy home flower garden. (Adobe Stock-#220506404 │ moccabunny)
Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors, Regional Roundup, Western Region, Wyoming

UW offers advice on damaged landscape plants

As temperatures fluctuate this spring, the University of Wyoming Extension is advising residents to monitor landscape plants for cold damage. Read More

(Photo courtesy of Black HIlls Energy.)
Animal Health, Arkansas, Central Region, Colorado, Cow Calf, Dairy, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Farm Safety, Feeder, Horses, Iowa, Kansas, Midwestern Region, Nebraska, Poultry, Regional Roundup, Seedstock, Sheep and Goats, South Dakota, Stocker, Swine, Weather, Western Region, Wyoming

Black Hills Energy: Take precautions in advance of cold

Ag News, economy, Energies, finance, General, Kansas, Weather

Kansas Cold Weather Rule takes effect Nov. 1

Experts share tips for managing cattle as weather turns colder 

  • October 24, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott
Keeping winter eggs from freezing. (Photo: Joanna Starkey)

Keepin’ your eggs fresh in cold weather: Beat the winter freeze

  • February 17, 2025
  • By Joanna Starkey │ No Rulz Ranch hatchery
Vibrant golden-red sunset painted the horizon of the farmland in heavy winter, the sun has set below the hills, night has begun to take over, but the light from the sun has not completely faded yet, giving the land it's most romantic hour, with the snowfield reflecting the blue tone of the darken sky. Photo taken @ semi-desert stretch of eastern Washington by I-90 Lumaca Photo MyCameraDiary.com

Cold weather reminders: What to wear and how to stay safe working in the cold

  • January 31, 2025
  • By HPJ staff

It is January 

  • January 31, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier

Utility company urges High Plains residents to prepare for arctic front

  • January 17, 2025
  • By HPJ staff
Cattle in snowstorm. (Photo: iStock │ #530874133 - AleMoraes244)

Severe cold weather rangeland and livestock considerations

  • January 3, 2025
  • By Colorado State University Extension
Girlfriend and boyfriend covered with blankest warming up near heater. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295094930 - LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS)

Heed safety precautions when using heaters

  • January 3, 2025
  • By Susan M. Collins-Smith │ MSU Extension Service
Brown marmorated stink bug on wall, upside down. (Photo: iStock - Petra Richli)

Seal your home to keep insects from spending the winter with you

  • October 16, 2024
  • By University of Missouri Extension
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