High Plains Journal

A mid-level height anomaly pattern during the week exhibited an omega-block type pattern, with mean troughing over Alaska and both the West and East, with the western trough cutting off over California, and strong ridging between the troughs across the central contiguous United States.

This pattern promoted below-normal temperatures across the Southwest for much of ...

While 82% of American families report playing digital games with their children at home, many parents find themselves increasingly frustrated by a gaming landscape that feels vastly different from the one they grew up with. To address these challenges, 

Livestock Marketing Association, Overland Park, Kansas, has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients. These outstanding students were selected for their strong academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and deep commitment to the livestock marketing industry.

Through its scholarship program, LMA and its member businesses continue their commitment to i...

A doctoral student in crop production and physiology, Amina Moro’s work focuses on how corn responds to nearby perennial groundcover, a system gaining attention for its ability to protect soil year-round. Her paper, “Spatial Proximity to Perennial Groundcover Triggers Shade Avoidance Responses in Corn,” was recently published in the Journal of Agronomy.

Her research...

ARCO National Construction in late April broke ground on a new meat science lab at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The 9,506-square-foot meat science lab will be a Missouri state-inspected facility, providing Lincoln University with enhanced capabilities for handson student learning, product development and community engagement.

The project...