News Category: Agricultural
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…
Nebraska Rural Radio Association honored with Reserve Champion Outstanding Programming Partner at State Fair
The Nebraska State Fair honored the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) with the Reserve Champion Outstanding Programming Partner this year. "We're proud to work with the fair and have numerous Rural Radio Network affiliates occupy the booth," said NRRA Chief Executive Officer Tim Marshall. New to the booth this year,…
Pillen, NDA taking action on lab-grown ‘meat’ products
Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen announced three initiatives that he, along with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) would be undertaking now and in the future, to protect the state’s agriculture industry, as well as consumers, from lab-grown meat. Standing before a group of producers at Oak Barn Beef in West…
Ag Valley Co-op partners with Land O’Lakes Foundation and CoBank to award a Donation to Local FFA Chapters
Arapahoe, Neb., August 30, 2024 - Ag Valley Co-op, in partnership with the Land O’LakesFoundation and CoBank, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 FFA Impact Dollars. Thisyear, eight FFA chapters have been selected to receive funding to support their agriculturaleducation programs and initiatives. Eight local FFA chapters…
Thursday Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 8/29/24
Geopolitical tensions are once again impacting the markets today, adding to the uncertainty. China’s pullback on purchases of corn, wheat, rice, and barley is also creating additional pressure. As we approach the month’s end and head into a three-day holiday weekend, market volatility could increase. Acreage changes in Argentina are…
U.S. Soybean export sales drop to historic low
Global demand for U.S. soybeans has fallen sharply as international buyers remain discouraged by a 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 U.S. enters the 2024/25 soybean marketing year…