News Category: Agricultural
Scientists crafting cell-cultured cocoa to keep up with demand
Cocoa is a highly sensitive crop and it’s naturally grown in rainforests, which have become stressed in recent years. But scientists are researching other ways to grow cocoa or develop cocoa substitutes. One company in California is growing cocoa from cell cultures, with plans to start selling its products next…
RESULTS: Nelson & State Fair High School Rodeos
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent Labor Day weekend rodeoing in Nelson and in Grand Island at the Nebraska State Fair. Here are results from all three days of rodeo action, per the NHSRA: Nelson Day 1: Saturday, August 31 Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time3731Shane, Ian - Atkinson NE47.0003042Neal, Cooper…
10 Teams Vie for $100,000 in Ag Innovation Challenge
Ten start-up companies offering agricultural innovations are now vying for a top prize of $100,000 in the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, continues to elevate the importance of entrepreneurship in agriculture through the contest. “New ideas and innovative businesses…
Livestock Nutrition Center releases statement in response to Beutler & Son Rodeo Co. tragedy
Livestock Nutrition Center, the company who sold and delivered feed contaminated with rumensin to the Beutler & Son Rodeo Company, recently released a statement regarding the situation. The mistake led to the death of over 70 horses, many of which were high caliber ProRodeo animal athletes. LNC President Dr. Ronnie…
Largest cattle feedlot in Nebraska to begin taking feeders later this month
Construction workers are hurrying to put the final touches on what is planned to be the state’s largest feedlot for feeding cattle. Blackshirt Feeders, led by a trio of Canadian veterinarians who are veteran feedlot consultants, plans to begin shipping in cattle within a month to its sprawling complex of…
Soybean Export Sales Drop Sharply, but Rebound Coming
Global demand for U.S. soybeans has fallen sharply as international buyers remain discouraged by the strong dollar, slowing economic growth, and uncertainty over the direction of U.S. trade policy in an election year. Export sales of new-crop soybeans are historically low as the 2024-2025 marketing year begins on September 1.…
UNL, Western Nebraska CC partner in higher education for Panhandle youth
To meet the needs of the community and students of western Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) signed a 2+2 agreement, which will aid students in obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Skilled and Technical Science Education. https://youtu.be/y62zFoDL6bw “We realize there…
NSRA Top Personnel, Stock Contracting Family Suffers Loss | Nebraska Rodeo Update for August 31
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: College Rodeo…
Northeast Nebraska: Crops need sunshine, heat to cross finish line | Fridays in the Field
Crops in northeast Nebraska received ample timely rains through mid-July, and now, farmers are hoping for sunshine and heat to take the crops to the finish line. Chris Schiller farms near Scribner. He said much of the corn in the area is in the dent stage, while soybeans are filling…
Thirty Nebraskans Selected for Nebraska LEAD Class 43
The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program has announced the selection of 30 individuals who will join the program as Fellows of Nebraska LEAD Class 43. Over the next two years, they will participate in a rigorous curriculum designed to enhance their leadership skills, broaden their understanding of domestic and…