Great Plains.
broad expanse of flat land west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains
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What's happening
Active this week
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The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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The Baltimore Museum of Art is displaying a historical buffalo skull image, highlighting the deep roots of the Cree on the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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Interstate 94 connects states in the Great Lakes region to those in the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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El Niño drives heat waves and drought risk, with Pacific Ocean conditions affecting global weather patterns across regions including California, Colorado, and the Indian Ocean.Well supported42 reports16 developments inside
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The Dust Bowl is currently impacting the Great Plains, affecting states including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Idaho.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A renovation project will feature research focused on mammals native to the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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MEMIC Group announced its expansion and acquisition of Dakota Group, extending its footprint across the Great Plains and into Maine.Some support1 report
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Drought and abnormal dryness intensified and expanded across Mississippi, Arkansas, and the Great Plains.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Integrated economies connect Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña. TxDOT utilizes the Great Plains as a corridor connecting to Canada.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Researchers and services report on tallgrass prairie decline and woody plant tracking in the Great Plains region of Kansas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mimosa Networks is providing Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services across rural America and the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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The state of Colorado contains significant paleontological sites, including Dinosaur Ridge, and encompasses various distinct geographical regions of the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is hosting events within the broader organization in the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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The Red River is situated in the Great Plains, and the settlement of Centralia grew into the city of Fargo.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Shared weather patterns were reported to be affecting both the Great Plains and the Great Lakes region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Shared resource management issues arise in Colorado and the Great Plains due to historical allocation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Iowa's former range stretched across the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions are intensifying across the Great Plains and Midwest due to strengthening El Nino, which is being tracked by NOAA.Some support3 reports
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Cost increases are concentrated in the Great Plains and Midwest, while fires are reported in Los Angeles County.Some support1 report
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NOAA reported on US climate data and noted that the Great Plains experienced Dust Bowl summers.Some support2 reports
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Researchers are collaborating on beef cattle nutrition studies in the Great Plains, noting the impact of drought and heat on forage production.Some support1 report
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Retaliatory tariffs are being implemented, set to take effect September 8, challenging the profitability of wheat farming in the Great Plains.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather is predicted across the Great Plains and Kansas.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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A current tornado outbreak is underway in the Great Plains, affecting states including Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Kansas, as tracked by AccuWeather.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Tornado surge in Illinois contrasts with Great Plains trend.Some support2 reports
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Grain is growing across the Great Plains, utilizing the Corn Belt for agricultural production.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Grand Island is situated within the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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Settlers traveled into the Great Plains and filed a homestead claim near Beatrice.Some support1 report
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The Great Plains are defined as including plains areas of Kansas, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming, contrasting with Southeast drought conditions.Some support1 report
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Anderson sought land claims in Butler County and Green County, both located in the Great Plains region.Some support1 report
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A new event has emerged involving the Great Plains region and Joseph.Some support1 report
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Warming climate is causing a decline in soil moisture levels across the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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Native grasslands exist in the Great Plains region.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Drought limits herd expansion in the Great Plains, and a geographical detail notes the Santa Teresa port is west of El Paso.Some support2 reports
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Research is being conducted on skunks within the Great Plains region.Some support2 reports
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A zoo event took place in Kansas on April 8, 2026, involving Friends of Sunset Zoo, Hy-Vee, and Simone, a resident red panda.Some support1 report
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Documentation of the condition of grasslands and wetlands, noting their role as a continental migration corridor.Some support1 report
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Tornado activity is shifting from the Great Plains into Michigan, as reported by the NWS.Well supported3 reports
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A heat dome has moved into the Great Plains, causing record high temperatures across the region.Some support2 reports
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AccuWeather warns of a potential 'mini-Dust Bowl' scenario due to El Niño, affecting the Great Plains and Sahel.Some support2 reports
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The National Weather Service issued extreme heat warnings for western Nebraska, which is affected by heat domes.Some support1 report
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The article describes the geographic area of influence of North Dakota and the Great Plains, alongside discussions of political actions taken by the US government.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The government launched a tree planting programme in the Great Plains under the New Deal.Some support2 reports
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Illinois experienced record tornadoes in June, raising concerns about potential 'mini-Dust Bowl' conditions as global weather patterns are monitored for risk, including current wildfire risks in Colorado.Some support1 report
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Oklahoma is situated within the broad expanse of the Great Plains, a region known for its severe weather formation and frequency.Some support1 report
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A co-sponsored resolution recognizes the importance of rangelands for pastoralists in the Great Plains and Central Asia.Some support1 report
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Thomas Jefferson envisioned land built on independent landowners as settlers moved from Europe to the Great Plains.Some support1 report
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Poor winter wheat supply could affect consumer availability in the Great Plains, which includes Oklahoma and Nebraska.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A battle occurred near the Bighorn River in the Great Plains on June 25, 2026.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Extreme heat advisories are being issued for the Great Plains, with both the American Lung Association and the World Health Organization warning of heat illness risks.Some support3 reports
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Sandoz was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame for its work documenting the Great Plains landscape.Some support1 report
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Native tall grass prairies in the Great Plains are being lost due to ongoing development.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Jackrabbit populations exploded in South Dakota, leading to widespread damage to farms.Some support1 report
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Cattle drives are moving from the Great Plains into the Central Washington and Pacific Northwest regions.Some support1 report
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The Custer expedition has been linked to the impetus of a military campaign.Some support3 reports
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Illinois crop shows high potential, with Gallatin County reporting high yield estimates.Some support1 report
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Severe weather events are impacting new geographic areas, causing the risk to shift outside traditional high-risk zones.Some support2 reports
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The Missouri River flows through the Great Plains, a region that includes North Dakota.Some support1 report
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Around Great Plains this week
News at the entities that move Great Plains most-
Missouri River StructuralFirst Busey began providing commercial and retail banking services in Illinois, near the Missouri River and Villa Florida.Moves Great Plains
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Earth Shared contextStudies are measuring methane leaks occurring on Earth.Moves Great Plains
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Donald Trump OperationalA documentary based on Shelby Steele's book faces hurdles as the Smithsonian declines screening dates and the Administration threatens federal support.Moves Great Plains
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El Niño Shared contextNOAA is monitoring the El Niño event, noting that strong signals are currently underway.Moves Great Plains
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National Weather Service Shared contextThe National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center collaborate on severe weather information sharing and forecasting for Eastern North Carolina.Moves Great Plains
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Sahel OperationalTheorists predict major changes in warfare, noting how smaller states leverage technology to maximize capabilities.Moves Great Plains
Connections
The 40 strongest of 100, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Missouri River Structural
The Missouri River is a major hydrological feature whose path and existence are defined by the Great Plains ecosystem.
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Illinois Operational
The relationship is defined by the dynamic shift of severe weather patterns, with tornado activity moving from the Great Plains toward Illinois.
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El Niño Shared context
El Niño influences weather patterns, such as moisture levels and drought risk, across the Great Plains region.
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Earth Shared context
The Great Plains exist within the global system of Earth, which dictates conditions such as water availability and climate.
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Tulare Transactional
Due to drought and economic collapse, populations from the Great Plains migrate towards Tulare.
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Thomas Jefferson Mentioned together
Jefferson's conceptual ideas about land use were projected onto the context of the Great Plains.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's policies influence economic conditions, such as regional diesel prices, within the Great Plains.
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Sahel Operational
The two regions are currently engaged in a competitive dynamic driven by shared environmental pressures, specifically drought conditions.
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Michigan Shared context
The relationship is defined by the movement of weather systems, specifically tornado activity, originating in the Great Plains and impacting Michigan.
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Pacific Northwest Shared context
Both entities are vast geographical regions whose exploration led to mapping projects.
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Colorado Shared context
Colorado is a specific geographical entity that falls within the broader concept of the Great Plains, sharing common environmental and resource challenges.
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Paul Beck Operational
The environmental conditions of the Great Plains, specifically drought and heat, impact forage production relevant to Paul Beck's context.
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Indiana Shared context
The two entities share a high-risk geographic context regarding severe weather patterns, specifically increased tornado activity.
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Texas Shared context
Both Great Plains and Texas are noted as being affected by shared environmental conditions such as drought and the Dust Bowl.
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Wisconsin Shared context
Both entities are agricultural regions whose function is defined by their shared exposure to environmental factors like drought and commodity market pressures.
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Nebraska Shared context
Nebraska is geographically located within the Great Plains region.
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Kansas Shared context
Kansas is a state located within the larger geographic region known as the Great Plains.
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Missouri Shared context
The relationship is defined by shared weather patterns and outlooks that influence agricultural viability in both the Great Plains and the state of Missouri.
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Oklahoma Shared context
Oklahoma is geographically situated within the Great Plains region, which provides its environmental context.
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Starlink Shared context
The Great Plains is cited as a region lacking adequate connectivity, placing it in the context of Starlink's service area.
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Custer Shared context
Custer's expedition took place within the Great Plains region, which was the setting for military actions against tribes.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Mentioned together
The relationship is implied through the lens of environmental science, where land use in the region contributes to overall environmental vulnerability.
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AccuWeather Shared context
AccuWeather provides weather warnings and forecasts regarding the Great Plains region.
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Central Washington Operational
Historical evidence shows a directional influence where cattle drives migrated from the Great Plains into Central Washington.
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Cheyenne Shared context
The two entities share a geographical and resource context, specifically being situated in an area facing pressure on groundwater reserves due to AI expansion.
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drought Shared context
The Great Plains is a geographical region characterized by a high susceptibility to recurring drought cycles.
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American Lung Association Shared context
The entities share context related to extreme weather advisories impacting health in the Great Plains region.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service monitors and issues weather warnings relevant to the Great Plains region.
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MONTANA Shared context
The geographical area defined as the Great Plains encompasses specific plains areas relevant to the operations of MONTANA.
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Fort Hays State University Shared context
The university operates within the geographical and cultural context of the Great Plains region.
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Midwest Shared context
Midwest and Great Plains share a common risk profile due to severe weather and drought conditions.
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North Dakota Shared context
North Dakota is geographically situated within the larger conceptual area known as the Great Plains.
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Idaho Shared context
Idaho is geographically and environmentally situated within the Great Plains, sharing experiences such as drought and the Dust Bowl.
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South Dakota Shared context
South Dakota is a geographical and ecological component of the Great Plains biome, sharing agricultural and environmental contexts.
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National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Shared context
The organization operates within the broader geographic and contextual area of the Great Plains.
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Sedgwick Shared context
Sedgwick infrastructure operates within the geographic context of the Great Plains, impacted by severe weather events.
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Oklahoma State University Shared context
OSU conducts research focused on the skunk populations within the Great Plains region.
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South Shared context
Both Great Plains and South are reported to be affected by drought conditions.
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Bighorn River Shared context
The Bighorn River is geographically located within the Great Plains region.
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Baltimore Museum of Art Mentioned together
The museum features historical imagery related to the Great Plains.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- The Baltimore Museum of Art is displaying a historical buffalo skull image, highlighting the deep roots of the Cree on the Great Plains.
- Interstate 94 connects states in the Great Lakes region to those in the Great Plains.
- The Dust Bowl is currently impacting the Great Plains, affecting states including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Idaho.
- A renovation project will feature research focused on mammals native to the Great Plains.
- MEMIC Group announced its expansion and acquisition of Dakota Group, extending its footprint across the Great Plains and into Maine.
September 2026
11 events- Drought and abnormal dryness intensified and expanded across Mississippi, Arkansas, and the Great Plains.
- Integrated economies connect Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña. TxDOT utilizes the Great Plains as a corridor connecting to Canada.
- Mimosa Networks is providing Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services across rural America and the Great Plains.
- The state of Colorado contains significant paleontological sites, including Dinosaur Ridge, and encompasses various distinct geographical regions of the Great Plains.
- The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is hosting events within the broader organization in the Great Plains.
- The Red River is situated in the Great Plains, and the settlement of Centralia grew into the city of Fargo.
- Iowa's former range stretched across the Great Plains.
- Drought conditions are intensifying across the Great Plains and Midwest due to strengthening El Nino, which is being tracked by NOAA.
- Cost increases are concentrated in the Great Plains and Midwest, while fires are reported in Los Angeles County.
- NOAA reported on US climate data and noted that the Great Plains experienced Dust Bowl summers.
- Researchers are collaborating on beef cattle nutrition studies in the Great Plains, noting the impact of drought and heat on forage production.
August 2026
14 events- Researchers and services report on tallgrass prairie decline and woody plant tracking in the Great Plains region of Kansas.
- Shared weather patterns were reported to be affecting both the Great Plains and the Great Lakes region.
- Shared resource management issues arise in Colorado and the Great Plains due to historical allocation.
- Retaliatory tariffs are being implemented, set to take effect September 8, challenging the profitability of wheat farming in the Great Plains.
- Tornado surge in Illinois contrasts with Great Plains trend.
- Grand Island is situated within the Great Plains.
- Settlers traveled into the Great Plains and filed a homestead claim near Beatrice.
- The Great Plains are defined as including plains areas of Kansas, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming, contrasting with Southeast drought conditions.
- Anderson sought land claims in Butler County and Green County, both located in the Great Plains region.
- A new event has emerged involving the Great Plains region and Joseph.
- Warming climate is causing a decline in soil moisture levels across the Great Plains.
- Drought limits herd expansion in the Great Plains, and a geographical detail notes the Santa Teresa port is west of El Paso.
- Research is being conducted on skunks within the Great Plains region.
- A zoo event took place in Kansas on April 8, 2026, involving Friends of Sunset Zoo, Hy-Vee, and Simone, a resident red panda.
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July 2026
13 events- Grain is growing across the Great Plains, utilizing the Corn Belt for agricultural production.
- Documentation of the condition of grasslands and wetlands, noting their role as a continental migration corridor.
- Tornado activity is shifting from the Great Plains into Michigan, as reported by the NWS.
- A heat dome has moved into the Great Plains, causing record high temperatures across the region.
- The National Weather Service issued extreme heat warnings for western Nebraska, which is affected by heat domes.
- The government launched a tree planting programme in the Great Plains under the New Deal.
- Illinois experienced record tornadoes in June, raising concerns about potential 'mini-Dust Bowl' conditions as global weather patterns are monitored for risk, including current wildfire risks in Colorado.
- Oklahoma is situated within the broad expanse of the Great Plains, a region known for its severe weather formation and frequency.
- A co-sponsored resolution recognizes the importance of rangelands for pastoralists in the Great Plains and Central Asia.
- Thomas Jefferson envisioned land built on independent landowners as settlers moved from Europe to the Great Plains.
- Extreme heat advisories are being issued for the Great Plains, with both the American Lung Association and the World Health Organization warning of heat illness risks.
- Sandoz was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame for its work documenting the Great Plains landscape.
- Jackrabbit populations exploded in South Dakota, leading to widespread damage to farms.
June 2026
15 events- The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.
- El Niño drives heat waves and drought risk, with Pacific Ocean conditions affecting global weather patterns across regions including California, Colorado, and the Indian Ocean.
- Severe weather is predicted across the Great Plains and Kansas.
- A current tornado outbreak is underway in the Great Plains, affecting states including Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Kansas, as tracked by AccuWeather.
- Native grasslands exist in the Great Plains region.
- AccuWeather warns of a potential 'mini-Dust Bowl' scenario due to El Niño, affecting the Great Plains and Sahel.
- The article describes the geographic area of influence of North Dakota and the Great Plains, alongside discussions of political actions taken by the US government.
- Poor winter wheat supply could affect consumer availability in the Great Plains, which includes Oklahoma and Nebraska.
- A battle occurred near the Bighorn River in the Great Plains on June 25, 2026.
- Native tall grass prairies in the Great Plains are being lost due to ongoing development.
- Cattle drives are moving from the Great Plains into the Central Washington and Pacific Northwest regions.
- The Custer expedition has been linked to the impetus of a military campaign.
- Illinois crop shows high potential, with Gallatin County reporting high yield estimates.
- Severe weather events are impacting new geographic areas, causing the risk to shift outside traditional high-risk zones.
- The Missouri River flows through the Great Plains, a region that includes North Dakota.