By A Mystery Man Writer
Are phrases like "the Great Plains" and "the Midwest" interchangeable? Guest Commentator Julene Bair, who grew up in western Kansas, says no! She also tells us why that matters when it comes to growing crops.
The Great Plains Are Not the Midwest / COMMENTARY
Northern Great Plains Joint Venture
The Good Country - University of Oklahoma Press
Where is the Midwest? A new study asks which states make up the region
Excerpt: Agriculture in the Midwest, 1815-1900 – UNP blog
Spotlight: Great Plains Region - Scotsman Guide
The Fascinating North Central Region Educational Resources K12 Learning, United States, Geography Lesson Plans, Activities, Experiments, Homeschool Help
Drought hits the Midwest, threatening crops and the world's food supply • Wisconsin Examiner
Explore Nature in the Great Plains
A new survey tries to define what states make up the Midwest. The results surprised this Kansan. • Kansas Reflector
What Happens to the U.S. Midwest When the Water's Gone?
Midwestern United States - New World Encyclopedia
Great Plains Weather - IFR Magazine