Dry conditions have made for an expedient harvest season for Kurt Bernhardt who farms with his family near Imperial, Nebraska. The Bernhardt family grows corn, soybeans, wheat, pinto beans, and milo. This harvest, they are observing lower yields across the board as a result of severe hail that hit this…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ real estate arm is paying $289 million to acquire tens of thousands of acres of farmland across eight states. Farmland Reserve, a nonprofit arm of the Mormon Church, is buying 46 farms from real estate investor Farmland Partners. The farms encompass 41,500 acres of…
At tonight’s Custer County Ag Society meeting, the board reviewed winter storage agreements, which will run from November 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025. The public can rent space in the north stall barn and the Farm Bureau show arena, with the Society approving an increase in storage fees from…
Wheat held higher in today’s trade, while corn and beans saw lower movement. A recovery in crude oil prices added some support to the broader market. As traders look ahead to tomorrow’s report, questions linger about potential shifts, especially with South American weather in focus. On the livestock side, the…
Wheat held higher in today’s trade, while corn and beans saw lower movement. A recovery in crude oil prices added some support to the broader market. As traders look ahead to tomorrow’s report, questions linger about potential shifts, especially with South American weather in focus. On the livestock side, the…
Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels in August while lamb exports trended higher, posting the largest volume since January. August…
The Badlands Circuit Finals are set to take place October 10-13 in Minot, North Dakota. The Badlands Circuit is one of 13 circuits recognized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Comprised of North and South Dakota, the Badlands Circuit also hosts cowboys and cowgirls who opt out of their local…
Plant-based products started quickly in the grocery sector a few years ago. However, Supermarket News says that the market is beginning to settle and evolve. The plant-based meat sector, a hot topic a few years ago, is currently experiencing growing pains. Fresh meat alternatives had volume sales of 36.9 million…
Steady cattle prices were offered in the north this week, though it seems the basis may have been lost, the potential for lighter kills as packers continue to add pressure to the trade. The market is still contending with heavy cattle in the south, but despite these challenges, the cattle…
Liberty Cunningham wowed audiences across the country in her first year of PRCA membership. The 13-year-old trick and roman rider was selected by the PRCA Executive Council to perform at the 2024 National Finals Breakaway Roping. For Nebraskans, Cunningham may be a familiar face. This year was her inaugural performance…
