6+ hour, 50+ min ago  (133+ words) Nearly $9 million added to help rural roads'High Plains Journal Nearly $9 million added to help rural roads Gov. Laura Kelly announced more than $8.77 million in federal funds will go toward 13 projects to enhance safety on rural roadways in Kansas. The effort…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (339+ words) Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are native to southern Japan and arrived in the U.S. in the late 1800s. Their pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers became symbols of hope and renewal, making them a natural fit for Easter celebrations. Today, growers carefully manage light…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (341+ words) PhytoGen cottonseed, a Corteva brand, has announced a new Pima cotton variety for the 2026 growing season designed to improve yield potential and tolerance to Fusarium Race 4, a persistent disease affecting Pima cotton production in the Southwest. The new variety, PHY…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (377+ words) Two Texas wheat producers were recognized as national winners in the National Wheat Yield Contest, earning top honors in the dryland winter wheat category. Shawn Kimbrell, of Sunray, and Royce O'Neal, of White Deer, were honored during the National Wheat…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (114+ words) Demeter Award nominations for female producers sought'High Plains Journal Demeter Award nominations for female producers sought In recognition of 2026 being designated the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Women in Agribusiness, in partnership with the American Farm Bureau Federation,has…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (385+ words) John Deere announced the launch of six new 8R and 8RX tractor models, expanding its 8-series lineup with higher horsepower options and updated technology. The new models include horsepower options of 440, 490 and 540, extending the range available in the 8-series. The company said…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (154+ words) Texas crawfish outlook strong despite early harvest delays'High Plains Journal Texas crawfish outlook strong despite early harvest delays Despite a slow start, Texas crawfish production remains steady, and consumers can expect an average season amid ongoing demand, according to Texas…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (216+ words) (Feature Impact) As the days lengthen and warm air has you ready to get your patio furniture out of storage, that means it's time to give your yard a fresh start. With a little planning now, you'll be rewarded with…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (569+ words) As warmer weather draws people outdoors, food safety should remain top of mind for anyone firing up the grill this spring, said'Karen Blakeslee, a food scientist and coordinator of the'Rapid Response Center for Food Science'at'Kansas State University. Blakeslee emphasizes that…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (240+ words) Beck's, the largest family-owned seed company and third largest seed brand, has announced they've acquired the exclusive licensing rights of the SOYLEIC soybean patents from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, marking a significant milestone in farmer-driven innovation and expanding new…...