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(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.)
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Co-workers fondly remember retired HPJ publisher

Former High Plains Journal publisher Duane Ross is remembered by co-workers for his leadership, kindness and lasting influence. Read More

Keeping cattle well fed and watered helps to keep them healthy. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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U.S. Cattle on Feed shows 2% increase

Gov. Kevin Stitt was recently at the Beaver County Stockyards. (Journal photo by Bettye Lovelace.)
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Oklahoma governor stops at Beaver County Stockyards

(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Controlling volunteer wheat is critical to reducing wheat curl mite

  • July 31, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
K-State swine nutritionist Jason Woodworth says more than 10,000 pigs from commercial swine units in Minnesota and Ohio were used in recent research trials, noting that industry partners are integral to research happening at the university. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

U.S. hog inventory edges lower in June

  • July 31, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier

Lockout at Colorado beef plant may end soon

  • July 30, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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Life is better with a clothes dryer

  • July 29, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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Summer’s heat is a tough beast

  • July 24, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Cindy and Ken DeVan. (Courtesy photo.)

Rural America steps up when country needs it

  • July 20, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant in Georgia

Senate ag committee releases its framework for a farm bill

  • July 18, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Poultry production on upswing

  • July 17, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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