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Back to school a time of opportunity

Back-to-school season brings new opportunities as Dave Bergmeier reflects on education, classroom discipline and Kansas cellphone restrictions. Read More

A line of tractors was a popular attraction at Keating Tractor’s antique machinery show that coincided with the farm equipment dealer’s 65th anniversary in Liberal, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Antique, Central Region, Kansas, Machinery, Regional Roundup

Antique Tractor Preservation Day Aug. 22

Ag News, Disaster, Editors, Fire, General, Kylene Scott

Wildfires burn nearly 130,000 acres in Clark and Meade counties in Kansas 

Lightning strikes cause wildfires in New Mexico, Panhandles and southwest Kansas 

  • May 15, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott

Beef Month celebrated with Governor’s Proclamation and statewide consumer campaign

  • May 2, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff

Kansas updates drought declarations as conditions worsen statewide

  • May 1, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Kansas Department of Agriculture

Kelly appoints three to animal health board

  • April 30, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Long road (Photo: Alissa Weece)

Nearly $9 million added to help rural roads

  • April 2, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
This spray drone was used to desecate sorghum when there was too much rainfall for a ground rig to complete the job. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

$3 million set aside for UAS ag research

  • March 4, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Dinner table, women eat healthy food at home kitchen. (Adobe Stock │ #152323446 - unrestedm)

Gov. Laura Kelly sues Trump Administration for illegally suspending SNAP benefits

  • October 28, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott
From the combine the wheat is being unloaded into the trailer. (iStock │ #1713349771 - Eduardo Lopez)

Transload facility planned for Kansas community

  • February 3, 2025
  • By hpj-editorial
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