News Category: Agricultural
Fremont cooperative cited by OSHA for three health and safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Fremont cooperative for three serious safety violations with proposed penalties totaling over $36,000 following a March 2024 investigation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that workers in the palletizing area at Wholestone Farms Cooperative Inc. were exposed to ergonomic stressors likely to…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with David Ericson with Ag Optimist | 10/08/24
Grain markets were softer overall this week, with soybeans leading the pullback. Seasonals suggest some pressure is typical during this period, while harvest is moving ahead of last year’s pace. A big question looming is where to store the grain—could this become a market issue as supplies increase? On the…
Nebraska College Rodeo Results: Weekend of October 5
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 Region found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend. We recognize many Nebraska athletes have…
66-year-old barrel racer qualifies for 4th NFR | Dona Kay Rule on Breaking the Barrier
Dona Kay Rule is as gritty and competitive as they come. The 66-year-old will be in the mix this December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Learn more about her story and the horses that have made it happen in this re-released episode from January of 2022. Dona…
Ethanol Profitability Returns
With 24 operating ethanol plants, Nebraska is the second-largest ethanol producing state behind only Iowa. As such, ethanol production makes an important contribution to the state’s economy. A report sponsored by the Nebraska Ethanol Board showed ethanol production in 2020 contributed $4.41 billion to the state’s economy, making it the…
UNL’s Engler Program accepting applications for scholarships
The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program, part of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, seeks students passionate about entrepreneurship and turning ideas into action. The scholarships are open to both incoming and…
Monday Channel Final Bell with Don Roose with U.S. Commodities | 10/07/24
Weather in South America remains a critical factor, as we await Friday’s USDA report, which will provide more insight into yield expectations. The big question is whether seasonal lows have been set, and how a potentially large South American crop might impact prices moving forward. Meanwhile, dryness in the Midwest…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 10/07/24
Crop Progress as of Oct 7th: data compiled below from Water Street AdvisorsCorn Mature 87%; 75% last week; 81% on averageCorn Harvested 30%; 21% last week; 27% on averageCorn Condition 64% G/E; 64% G/E last week, 53% last yearSoybeans Dropping Leaves 90%; 81% last week; 85% on averageSoybeans Harvested 47%;…
Final Results: Wakefield and Adamson compete at Canadian Finals Rodeo
The 2024 Canadian Finals Rodeo took place October 3-5 in Edmonton, Alberta. Two Nebraskans made the were among the top 12 tie down ropers in the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association standings, and qualified for the event. Riley Wakefield of O'Neill and JT Adamson of Cody competed in five rounds of…
University Beef: NU program takes farm-to-table to a new level
From pasture to plate, a new University of Nebraska program gives students a true taste of the state’s No. 1 industry. The University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and University of Nebraska-Lincoln are partnering to launch University Beef, an innovative initiative that combines hands-on learning with high-quality dining. “Farm-to-table is a big movement across the country right now. People want to know where their food comes from, so there’s a lot of interest in eating locally raised…
