Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle caused significant cattle losses for individual ranchers, but should not impact beef cattle markets or consumers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. David Anderson, AgriLife Extension economist in the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics, Bryan-College Station, said it may be weeks before there…
Join us for the latest insights and analysis in the Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup! In this episode, Heather Ramsey from the ARC Group and Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures and Options share their thoughts on the latest activity in the grain market. Discover key market trends, potential future…
In the early hours of March 8, 2024, the McCook Police Department received a report of loose cattle at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds. Officers quickly coordinated with a Red Willow County Deputy and sought assistance from the Mid Plains Community College (MPCC) Rodeo Team to corral the wandering cattle.…
The House Committee on Agriculture laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The Agriculture Labor Working Group (ALWG) released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program. It includes more than 20 recommendations to streamline the program and…
Aiming to bolster the number of veterinarians serving livestock producers statewide, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has introduced a new scholarship program. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program offers financial support to Nebraska students pursuing degrees in animal science or veterinary science at UNL’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.…
The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources has selected three finalists in its search for the Nebraska LEAD Program Director. The candidates will participate in public presentations beginning March 8. The candidates will spend time with university administrators, faculty, staff and stakeholders. UNL faculty, staff, post-docs, and students, along with…
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska announced the opening of registration for membership for its 2024 season. Spearheaded by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Buy Fresh Buy Local aims to bridge the gap among producers, sellers and buyers seeking foods grown in the Cornhusker state. The…
Nebraska's agricultural landscape saw a dip in the number of farms and ranches in 2023, according to data released by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report revealed that the state's tally of farms and ranches stood at 44,400, marking a decrease of 100 from the previous year. Despite…
A Nebraskan was selected to join the Trailblazers program, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Anna Kobza, originally of David City, will join nine other beef community spokespeople for the third cohort of the program. Kobza is a digital creator and Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.…
In this episode of Grain IQ, host Chad Moyer and guest Cory Walters, an associate professor in the Department of Ag Economics at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, discuss the role of crop insurance in grain marketing and risk management. https://youtu.be/rEwy4xZKpJs Crop Insurance Overview: Cory explains that crop insurance is…