More cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been detected in dairy cattle, and now one case has been confirmed in a human. As a result, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has issued an importation order effective immediately. According to Fox News, the CDC announced yesterday that a person…
The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement recognized two honorees and inducted eight new members during its annual banquet, held on the University of Nebraska—Lincoln’s East Campus in March. Founded in 1916, the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement is dedicated to preserving and improving Nebraska Agriculture. Each year, the group recognizes at least one…
Rural Radio Network TV has continued its partnership with Nebraska FFA to host the Nebraska FFA Preshow before all seven general sessions of the 96th Nebraska FFA State Convention. The convention sessions will also be streamed live on Rural Radio Network TV through AcresTV. The platform offers viewers access to…
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 18-20, 2024. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers from the grassroots level with a unified voice. This grassroots advocacy culminates with a…
The popular lawn and garden series “Backyard Farmer” begins its 72nd season at 7 p.m. CT, Thursday, April 4 on Nebraska Public Media. Host Kim Todd, Nebraska Extension landscape horticulture specialist, and a panel of Nebraska Extension experts and other horticulture professionals help viewers answer questions about insect pests and…
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of the Solicitor has secured a federal consent judgment mandating that a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment components for prominent firms such as John Deere, Toro, and Yamaha cease illegal employment of minors and adhere to federal child labor regulations moving forward. The judgment…
Founding Father and inventor Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to plan, you are preparing to fail.” In the cattle business, that sentiment rings true when it comes to executing an artificial insemination breeding strategy, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent…
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team is hosting a “Virtual Chat” to discuss the latest information on the mystery illness effecting dairy cows in the Southwest on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm. The knowledge on the illness is growing almost hourly, so this program is on…
Over 700 elementary students recently gathered at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, for agriculture education. Consisting of mostly 4th graders from 15 area schools, the students learned about various aspects of the ag industry. JessaLynn Hudson, a Nebraska Cattlemen Senior Beef Ambassador, was a presenter at this year’s event.…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorized emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres nationwide, including in Nebraska, to aid livestock producers impacted by recent wildfires in Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. "Ranchers in Nebraska, Texas, and Oklahoma hit by devastating wildfires need grazing acres and hay…
