News Category: Agricultural
Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo attracts top talents in PRCA/WPRA
The Sheridan County Fair is underway in Gordon, Nebraska. A large component of this event is the PRCA rodeo that will be taking place July 25-27. Five years ago, the rodeo transitioned from being sanctioned by the Nebraska State Rodeo Association (NSRA) and Mid-States Rodeo Association (MSRA), to the Professional…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners | 7/23/24
The corn and soybean markets today appear cautiously optimistic. The crop progress report yesterday did not bring any major surprises, but it underscored ongoing concerns about crop conditions. As we move into next week, crop conditions are likely to depend heavily on weather forecasts, which are currently mixed with some…
Annual forage options following irrigated winter wheat
Western Nebraska is a low-rainfall area with annual rainfall ranging from 8 to 18 inches. Precipitation usually occurs in the early spring benefitting the predominately cool-season grasses of this high altitude (3,800-5,000 ft.) area. Unfortunately, limited summer rainfall and declining quality of cool-season pastures creates a challenge for producers needing…
Garrett Shadbolt wins Round 1 of Cheyenne Frontier Days
Merriman, Nebraska's Garrett Shadbolt won the bareback riding in the first performance of the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Shadbolt bested his opponents with an 85.5 point ride on United Pro Rodeo’s Big Apple. Shadbolt's success on Saturday has propelled him to the semifinals, which will take place July 26th…
Study: Bacon safe to eat for people with red meat allergy from tick bite
New research shows "special" bacon might be safe to eat for people who obtain a red meat allergy from a lone star tick bite. The surprising source for the loophole around the allergy: genetically modified pigs. Known as "Gal-Safe" pigs, these animals were created for organ transplant research. The name…
Alicia Erickson, Entrepreneur and former Miss Rodeo Canada on Breaking the Barrier
How did Alicia Erickson turn a conversation at an airport into a full-fledged business? Find out in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier! Erickson's airport conversation lead her to pursue her own enterprise. Known as @sociallyalicia online, Erickson is a former Miss Rodeo Canada, a sideline reporter, a social…
A Tale of Two Years
Nebraska’s last two growing seasons have been plagued with drought. This year the drought has receded, and the state’s crop producers have seen marked improvement in growing conditions. Pasture conditions are also better than average for this time of year. The improvement of the past year can be seen in…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report
National Data breakdown from Water Street Advisors Corn Silking 61%; 41% last week; 56% on averageCorn Dough 17%; 8% last week; 11% on averageCorn Condition 67% G/E; 68% G/E last week, 57% last yearSoybeans Blooming 65%; 51% last week; 60% on averageSoybeans Setting Pods 29%; 18% last week; 24% on…
Team Nebraska brings home 17 top 20 finishes from National High School Finals Rodeo
The National High School Finals Rodeo took place July 14-20, 2024. Team Nebraska left Rock Springs, Wyoming, placing 5th in the girls team standings, 8th in the boys team standings, and 5th in the combined standings. The following athletes finished within the top 20 in their respective events: Steer Wrestling:…
Monday Channel Final Bell with Kyle Bumsted | 7/22/24
Commercial selling happening on the cattle Could we see a turnaround Tuesday? Thoughts on hogs going higher Grains saw funds hitting the exit door