News Category: Agricultural
West Holt FFA Chapter has dominate performance at Nebraska State Range Judging contest
The West Holt FFA Chapter recently posted a dominant performance at the 70th Annual Nebraska State Range Judging Contest held in Chase County. The contest is organized by the Nebraska Range Judging Committee and local partners from the NRD, NRCS, and Nebraska Extension. Six area contests culminate in a state…
RRN Harvest Recipes: Easy Cheeseburger Mac Casserole
This recipe is great for a last-minute meal in under 30 minutes! Happy harvest from the Rural Radio Network! Do you have a recipe you'd like to submit? Email us! From the Kitchen of: Haley Dietz | Alma, NE INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 2/3 cup diced onion (approx. 1…
Nomination window open for Nebraska ag educator of the year
In recognition of the contributions made by agricultural educators, Nationwide and the Nebraska FFA Foundation are now accepting nominations for the 2024-2025 Ag Educator of the Year. The Golden Owl Award® honors outstanding agricultural teachers. For the 2022-2023 cycle, Nationwide and its state partners recognized 64 educators as finalists, with…
Cornhusker Harvest Begins
A few weeks ago Tidbits reported on the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates of cash rents in Nebraska. This week Tidbits digs deeper into changes in cash rents over the past eight years between 2016-2024. Unfortunately, NASS did not report rents for each class of land (irrigated, dryland, and pasture) in each…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net | 10/1/24
Corn broke through its 100-day moving average, signaling a key technical shift in the market. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions are rising with Iran launching missiles into Israel, adding uncertainty to global markets. Domestically, good harvest weather is helping farmers, but the focus is also on South American weather—could it be a…
USDA will not hold referendum on Soybean Promotion and Research Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order will not take place. This decision follows the May 2024 Request for Referendum, held through USDA Farm Service Agency County offices, where only 207 valid requests were submitted by soybean producers across…
Husker Rodeo Weekly: Schram places 4th at Dickinson College Rodeo
The University of Nebraska - Lincoln Rodeo Team competed at the Dickinson State University College Rodeo over the weekend. Husker rodeo athlete Gage Schram placed 4th in the team roping average with his partner, Logan Hughes, from Southeast Community College. Listen to Husker Rodeo Weekly Tuesday and Thursday mornings at…
Nebraska College Rodeo Results: Weekend of September 27
College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains, Central Plains, and Central Rocky Mountain regions found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend.…
RRN Harvest Recipes: Cindi’s Famous Meatballs
Cindi's famous meatballs are highly requested, and they're a great meal to make now, freeze/refrigerate, and bake later! We hope you enjoy. Happy harvest from the Rural Radio Network! Do you have a recipe you'd like to submit? Email us! From the Kitchen of: Kaylee Burnside | Central City, NE …
Study finds grazing corn residue has positive effects on soil, crop yields
A 16-year study conducted by the University of Nebraska shows that grazing corn residue can benefit both cattle and soil health without causing long-term soil compaction. In a recent article, Mary Drewnoski, a Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist, shared that grazing during the fall and early spring had no negative…