KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

Crop Progress as of July 14th: Compiled by Water Street SolutionsCorn Silking 41%; 24% last week; 32% on averageCorn Dough 8%; 3% last week; 4% on averageCorn Condition 68% G/E; 68% G/E last week, 57% last yearSoybeans Blooming 51%; 34% last week; 44% on averageSoybeans Setting Pods 18%; 9% last…
One dies in single-vehicle crash in Sheridan County

One dies in single-vehicle crash in Sheridan County

The Nebraska State Patrol says a South Dakota man died as the result of a one-vehicle crash in Sheridan County over the weekend. NSP spokesperson Mikayla Hall says Sheridan County requested assistance from troopers late Saturday afternoon for a rollover accident, which Nebraska 511 said was 7 miles south of…
Deadline approaching for 2025 Farm Dog of the Year contest

Deadline approaching for 2025 Farm Dog of the Year contest

Farmers have until July 19 to submit nominations for the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest. This is the seventh year of the contest which is supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare and celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers. The grand prize…
KNEB.tv News: July 15, 2024

KNEB.tv News: July 15, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Ricketts, Pillen react to Saturday assassination attempt on former President Trump Bluffs woman found guilty on meth distribution charges Shakeup within Minatare City Council New director named for WNCC Alliance campus Nebraska gas prices rise slightly Cooks and guests brave hot heat during Saturday's OTD Chili…
Supernovas Re-Sign Thomas Robson as Assistant Coach 

Supernovas Re-Sign Thomas Robson as Assistant Coach 

OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas have announced the re-signing of Thomas Robson as assistant coach for the upcoming Pro Volleyball Federation season. Robson returns to Omaha after helping the Supernovas to the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship on May 18, 2024, when Omaha swept the Grand Rapids Rise at the CHI Health Center.   Robson…
Sears Taken in Seventh Round of MLB Draft by Atlanta Braves

Sears Taken in Seventh Round of MLB Draft by Atlanta Braves

Nebraska senior Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. Sears, who became the fourth seventh-round selection in NU history, was the No. 221 pick overall in the draft. Sears becomes the fifth Husker pitcher under head…
Caron Selected in Fourth Round of MLB Draft by Seattle Mariners

Caron Selected in Fourth Round of MLB Draft by Seattle Mariners

Nebraska junior catcher Josh Caron was selected in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Seattle Mariners on Monday afternoon. Caron, who became the seventh fourth-round selection in NU history, was the No. 121 pick overall in the draft, which is being held in Fort Worth,…
Cooks and Guests Brave Hot Heat at OTD Chili Cookoff

Cooks and Guests Brave Hot Heat at OTD Chili Cookoff

The 103rd consecutive running of Oregon Trail Days is officially in the books, and this year sure felt like one of the hottest on record. That makes everyone participating in the annual Chili Cookoff at Five Rocks Amphitheater really dedicated, really crazy, or maybe a little bit of both. https://youtu.be/t0m81giw1HU…
On this day in agriculture history: UNL Tractor Test Laboratory opens

On this day in agriculture history: UNL Tractor Test Laboratory opens

On this day in 1919, the Tractor Test Laboratory opened its doors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), marking a significant milestone in agricultural machinery testing. The lab was established following the passage of the Nebraska Tractor Test Law, which required all tractors sold in the state to be tested…