Weather Watch

Great weather by Hartley, Iowa for fall harvest.
Opinion, Weather Watch

Late September rain brought challenges

A strengthening El Niño could bring a historically strong event this fall and winter. What does it mean for Plains producers? Read More

The sun is setting with an orange glow over a field of ripe wheat on the great plains of the United States. (iStock-#498449035 │ dmfoss)
Opinion, Weather Watch

August brought the heat

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July brought the heat and humidity

Dry conditions spurred fire danger

Fence after a Winter storm (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)

Mother Nature dealt Plains a cold punch

Regina Bird

Mild weather may stay in early winter

November defied its usual boundaries

Sorghum harvest (Photo: Linda Minns - Goodwell, Oklahoma)

Cooler temps kicking in for November

September brought welcome rain to parts of the Plains

Regina Bird

Mother Nature dropped rain and storms on the Plains

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As expected warm temps forecast for July