In the latest update to the Fortune 500 U.S.-based business list, 15 companies with strong involvement in the agriculture industry were named. The highest-ranking company was Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) sitting in 43rd place. Following ADM further down the list were Sysco, Deere, Tyson Foods, CHS, and others involved…
The community of Ogallala, Nebraska has a rich history rooted in the old west. Every year since 1916, the Ogallala Roundup Rodeo has played host to some of the most talented cowboys and cowgirls from Nebraska and beyond. This year will be no exception. However, the rodeo board has made…
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are results from Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 83 points on Summit Pro Rodeo's Open Range; 2. Dylan George, 75.5; 3.…
The cattle industry could see revolutionary genetic selection based on a recent study. The research concluded that cattle have CoRSIVs which are essentially chemical markers on genes that can be linked to specific traits. These features are expressed physically in cattle like productivity, female fertility, and even heat tolerance. …
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the second performance, Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 82 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Lost & Found; 2. Quintonn…
Bee Bum, a honeybee farm near Beatrice, Nebraska, is expecting to harvest about 6,500 pounds of honey this year. Owner Kevin Monfelt said commercial honeybee production presents many challenges and opportunities in Nebraska. Bee Bum operates 300 bee colonies and they're hoping to reach 400 colonies by next year. Monfelt…
The Ultimate Bull Riding Tour will make its third stop of five in Wayne, Nebraska. The event will take place at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and begin at 7:30pm. In addition to the bull riding, the event will also feature Bubble Bull Soccer. There is no entry fee to participate,…
Deere & Company announced another round of mass layoffs this week, this time affecting salaried employees. Deere officials cited the declining agriculture economy as the reason for their decision. Ag Web, citing online sources, reported the layoffs could affect 4,500 to 6,000 employees once complete. The layoffs include John Deere's…
Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year's rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results from Wednesday, July 24th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 82 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Lost & Found; 2. Quintonn Lunsford, 76;…
The 69th of edition of the Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo is happening July 25-27 in Wahoo, Nebraska. This year's rodeo performances will feature all of the traditional rodeo events, with a few new additions. Rodeo committee member Katelyn Houser says the committee enjoys bringing a professional rodeo to the…
