High Plains Journal

High Plains Journal and Midwest Ag Journal are weekly agricultural news magazines based in Dodge City, Kansas, serving a readership that spans twelve states across the Great Plains and Midwest. Every week, these publications feature in-depth coverage of farming and ranching issues, backed by award-winning journalism. They provide the latest industry news, market updates, weather forecasts, and boast the largest classified ads section in the area. Additionally, the journals dedicate issues to specific topics, including farm and ranch management, seed production, cattle feeding, agribusiness, and more.

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Marshall’s whole milk act is a win for the dairy industry - High Plains Journal

2 days ago | hpj.com | Lacey Vilhauer

Ag News, Dairy, Government, Kansas, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Youth Whole milk could soon be returning to school cafeterias thanks to legislation sponsored by U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D., R-Kansas. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act was recently approved by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It was first introduced by Marshall in 2023 and was reintroduced in April 2025 with numerous bipartisan sponsors and co-sponsors.
MAHA report includes citing errors, studies that do not exist - High Plains Journal

4 days ago | hpj.com | Lacey Vilhauer

Ag News, Crops, economy, EPA, Government, Lacey Vilhauer The “Make America Healthy Again” report, which was released on May 22, made waves among agriculture groups. Now, new information has surfaced that the MAHA report, which was a 72-page document focusing on the factors that could be contributing to childhood illness, should have been proofread.
High Plains cattle sales report

6 days ago | hpj.com | Dave Bergmeier

Beef, Cattle Report, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Livestock, Livestock Markets, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales results for the week ending May 25, reported receipts of 46,393 head compared to 69,772 head a week ago and 56,471 head a year ago, according to the USDA Livestock Poultry and Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, Missouri.
KU Cancer Center breaks ground on new complex

6 days ago | hpj.com | Dave Bergmeier

The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Kansas City, Kansas, broke ground on the future site of a new complex today that will bring research and patient care into one complex for the first time in KU Cancer Center’s history. The new building realizes a long-time vision of KU Cancer Center’s leadership to bring together the entire cancer community—from physician-scientists to researchers to physicians and clinical staff—side-by-side in one complex.
Milk production expected to increase in next year

1 week ago | hpj.com | Dave Bergmeier

Dairy, economy, Government, Livestock, USDA Milk production in 2026 was forecast to increase compared to the current year as it is driven by an expanding milk cow herd and slightly higher milk per cow, according to May’s U.S. Department of Agriculture’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Milk production is estimated at 227.3 billion pounds in May 2025 and in 2026 it is forecast to increase to 227.9 billion pounds.
Arkansas blackberry research to take stage at June 10 field tour

1 week ago | hpj.com | Dave Bergmeier

From robotic harvesters to more than 43 developed varieties, blackberry research is big in Arkansas, and it will all be on display at a June 10 field tour at the Fruit Research Station in Clarksville.
USDA to provide $1 billion to livestock producers impacted by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024

1 week ago | hpj.com | Kylene Scott

Government, Hay Range Pasture, Livestock, USDA Assistance for flood-impacted producers coming summer 2025U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins May 29 announced the release of Congressionally mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire events in 2023 and/or 2024.
Crop progress reports for the week ending May 25, 2025

1 week ago | hpj.com | Kylene Scott

Colorado—Scattered moisture and cooler temperatures were prevalent across the state during the week ending May 25, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Colorado Crop Progress Report. Winter wheat in far northeastern counties received some reprieve from dry conditions after a week of decent moisture. Stem sawflies had begun their emergence in the district.
What should be in a farm first aid kit?

1 week ago | hpj.com | Lacey Vilhauer

Farm safety is a never-ending concern for agricultural workers and their families. Although farm safety education has helped to lessen farm and ranch injuries, agriculture is still one of the most dangerous careers compared to other occupations.
Texas harvest underway and specialist notes two bacterial diseases

1 week ago | hpj.com | Dave Bergmeier

The Lone Star state has entered with realistic expectations considering Mother Nature’s fickle demeanor during the growing season as the High Plains wheat harvest gets underway. Steelee Fischbacher, executive director for Texas Wheat Producers, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has estimated a 2025 harvest of about 71.3 million bushels, which is down from 80.6 million bushels a year ago. NASS has estimated a statewide average of 31 bushels per acre.