The fund expects to provide up to $10 million for projects protecting grasslands, supporting ranchers and improving wildlife habitat. The post Fund to pair voluntary land protection with technical, financial assistance for ranchers  appeared first on High Plains Journal.

U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Chairman Jay Reiners signed a memorandum of understanding with BioPower Energy Oct. 16 during Export Exchange 2026 in Seattle, Washington. BioPower Energy is a joint venture of Quazar Investment and Petron Scientech that plans to build, own and operate a fully integrated biorefinery in the United Arab Emirates. The memorandum […] The post U.S. Grains Council Signs UAE Corn Export Agreement appeared first on High Plains Journal.

South Dakota 4-H will give youth a hands-on look at local government and civic engagement during a Nov. 7 event in Mitchell. The post Youth to hone civic engagement skills Nov. 7 appeared first on High Plains Journal.

Farmers should evaluate cash flow, debt capacity and long-term financial goals when deciding whether to rent or buy farmland. The post Cash flow should guide farmland renting versus buying  appeared first on High Plains Journal.

High Plains voters send a message on trade, tariffs and leadership as election results reshape agricultural priorities. The post Election is behind us — lessons hopefully learned appeared first on High Plains Journal.

With cattle supplies remaining tight, market analyst Naomi Blohm examines what could drive cattle prices heading into 2027. The post Can cattle futures continue to rally? appeared first on High Plains Journal.

Paige Stanley’s research examines grazing management, soil carbon and rancher decision-making to better understand rangeland health. The post Stanley has different way of looking at rangeland issues  appeared first on High Plains Journal.

Could a little more dirt in our daily lives benefit our health? Trent Loos explores the connection between soil, bacteria and the microbiome. The post Time for more dirt on our hands appeared first on High Plains Journal.

When cattle prices drop sharply in a single day, producers feel the financial impact, and columnist Jerry Nine has some thoughts. The post Feeder cattle futures took a dip and traders appeared first on High Plains Journal.

Corn, wheat and soybean bids provide a snapshot of current country elevator prices for corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum across the High Plains. This week’s report includes grain bids from Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas, reflecting market conditions as of November 2, 2026. These prices help producers compare local grain values and […] The post Corn wheat and soybean bids appeared first on High Plains Journal.