High Plains Journal

12/29/2025

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12/25/2025

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12/24/2025

For more than 35 years, the Topeka Farm Show has been a must-attend event for farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals across the Midwest.
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2026 Topeka Farm Show to feature live cattle demonstrations and free horsemanship clinics, Jan. 6 to 8, at Stormont Vail Events Center.

12/24/2025

South Dakota State University Extension’s Crop Hour webinar series for 2026 will return in January.
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The Crop Hour webinar series provides information to navigate the challenges and opportunities of farming in South Dakota.

12/23/2025

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12/23/2025

The Nebraska Corn Board is accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant Program.
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This initiative is designed to increase the availability of higher ethanol blends statewide, including E15, E30 and E85.

12/23/2025

I love Bible stories like Gideon’s, where persons suddenly find themselves facing an enormous task that they don’t feel qualified for.
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In this week's Meditation prayer from the Upper Room Devotional, Lee Watson of England discusses how to bless others.

12/23/2025

Rabobank’s experts took a long, philosophical view on whether targeting a few large crops for price supports continues to be the best way to support U.S. farmers.
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Today's market cycle of low crop prices likely to remain in the near term and government aid to be improtant, Rabobank experts say.

12/23/2025

If you’re looking to impress guests, Santa Cookies are the ultimate treat. They’re rich, soft and full of festive spirit.
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Simple ingredients and a plan can make these Santa Cookies the star of the show on your holiday table.

12/23/2025

The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales results for the week ending Dec. 14, reported receipts of 75,455 head compared to 57,974 head a week ago.
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The report was based on sales from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, and Minnesota feedlots.

12/23/2025

It was noted on the health certificate that one reindeer, Rudolph, has a minor physical anomaly. However, APHIS indicated that Rudolph’s red nose, while bright, was normal for him and not a concern.
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The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus.

12/22/2025

With over 1600 sq. ft. of space, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home is perfect for a small family.
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This classic house plan #61-230 features three bedrooms and two baths with plenty of space.