High Plains Journal

01/24/2025

𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦: All farmers should evaluate opportunities to reduce fertilizer applications in the 2025 growing season without reducing yields.

Here are ways to reduce input costs in a year that many farmers may struggle to keep production costs below the price of corn.

01/24/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟: "Trump is no stranger to Washington as he served as the 45th president from 2017-21, and many in the agricultural community are watching to see what direction he plans to take the country."

Farmers and the ag industry will be watching the Trump presidency to see how he uses his deal-making skills, Editor Dave Bergmeier writes.

01/24/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞: Red meat and poultry production for the past year was lowered due to lower beef, pork, broiler and turkey production in the fourth quarter. Here's why.

Recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates noted a reduction in red meat and poultry production, Dave Bergmeier writes.

01/24/2025

𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗛𝗨𝗠: Snow and moisture is welcome news for sorghum producers. Agronomists said having a game plan with quality seed and good stewardship practices makes a difference.

It’s never too early to develop a good sorghum plan beginning with good seed and stewardship, Dave Bergmeier writes

01/24/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬: HPJ Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer explains the financial situation for agriculture going into 2025, and how producers can best manage their pocketbooks to keep the farm afloat. American Farm Bureau Federation

01/24/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟: This investment will elevate the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative into an institute, advancing innovation, education and economic growth in Wyoming tourism.

The University of Wyoming is set to transform outdoor recreation, tourism and hospitality, thanks to a $5 million gift.

01/24/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟: All sessions will be hosted at the ISU Extension and Outreach Woodbury County Office in Sioux City, IA.

The trend of people using their homestead to grow some of their own food is expanding, ISU Extension is holding an Urban Cow program.

01/23/2025

𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦: Producers must closely scrutinize input costs and decisions. Here are his 10 suggestions.

Agronomist Wayne Flanary says 2025 likely will be a year when corn producers need to batten down the hatches to offset low sale prices and high input costs.

01/23/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞: “Proper cattle identification is important to a recordkeeping system,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.

Cattle producers should evaluate their recordkeeping system and determine if it was successful or if changes are needed.

01/23/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞: When it comes to having a successful calving season, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts say now is the time to make those preparations.

K-State beef cattle experts share recommendations on how to best prepare for calving season.

01/23/2025

𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥: Almost all the United States experienced a cooler-than-normal week, with only a handful of areas being above normal.

Cold weather took hold over much of country with limited precipitation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

01/23/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟: The theme this year is “Collaborating from Peaks to Plains.”

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Colorado Ag Forum, which is slated for Feb. 20 at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado.

01/23/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟: The Century Farm program honors Farm Bureau members who own farms of at least 80 acres within the same family for 100 years or more.

Kansas Farm Bureau is continuing in 2025 its recognition for “Sesquicentennial Farms” in conjunction with its annual “Century Farm” program.

01/23/2025

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 & 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦: Bundle up and go outside for at least 15 to 30 minutes of daily sunlight and exercise. Here are more tips to lighten your mood.

The holiday rush is over, and many people will experience a touch of the winter blues over the next couple of months.

01/22/2025

𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗬: For the week ending Jan. 18, demand remains light, despite the winter weather and prices remain mostly steady, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

Kansas hay market report for the week ending Jan. 18, from the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Jan. 21.

01/22/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗬: In Wyoming, movement has decreased from last week and demand has been slow. In Montana, Colder weather and snowfall continues to help increase interest in hay, but much of these sales are on an as need basis.

State hay market reports for the week ending Jan. 18, as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Market News Service.

01/22/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗢𝗡: If Rollins ultimately steps into the role of secretary of agriculture, passing a new farm bill will be the first item on the agenda.

Brooke Rollins, native Texan and president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, was tapped to lead the USDA.

01/22/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟: The Kansas Travel Guide highlights the state’s remarkable attractions, vibrant culture, rich history, unique lodging and breathtaking landscapes and scenery.

Kansas Tourism has announced the release of the 2025 Kansas Travel Guide in both print and digital format.