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Cattle Chat: Caring for young calves
Driving around in the country and seeing the cows and calves out on pastures full of green grass in late spring is a welcomed sight to many. And this is the time of year to begin routine processing for one- to two-month-old calves, and to develop a marketing strategy according…
Dams Protect Lives and Property During Intense Rainstorms
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Amid a series of intense rainstorms, eastern Nebraska faced a deluge that brought up to 10 inches of rain within hours. Thanks to a network of floodwater-reduction dams, lives were saved, and property damage was significantly mitigated. These dams, built through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources…
Shaun Turner Sentenced to 20-25 Years in Prison for 2019 Mitchell Drug Bust
A rural Mitchell man who spent five years on the lam on drug and weapons charges has finally been sentenced to prison. Back in December, 45-year-old Shaun Turner was apprehended in Colorado as he evaded local charges after authorities found more than half a pound of methamphetamine as well as…
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society to host annual meeting in Scottsbluff
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society will hold its 2024 annual meeting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension, & Education Center from June 11 to 13 in Scottsbluff. “Each state has its own Soil and Water Conservation Society chapter, that meets annually,” said Robin Foulk, NSWCS member and…
Equipment is Key to Carbon Neutrality in the Beef, Dairy Industries
The beef and dairy industries have outlined comprehensive plans to achieve net zero over the next few decades. Accomplishing that objective will require deliberate actions from a variety of stakeholders, including beef and dairy farmers themselves, logistics providers, processors, and resellers. Ag equipment manufacturers also have an important role to play…
DOVES program in Scotts Bluff County moving to new location
The DOVES Program is excited to announce its move to a new office location, reflecting our commitment to growth and deeper community engagement. While our current Gering office will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the transition, our dedicated advocates remain available to provide support via our 24-Hour Help…
6th annual Bucking Battle & Bash happening in North Platte this weekend
The sixth edition of the Bucking Battle & Bash will take place this weekend, May 24-25 in North Platte, Nebraska. The event is part of the Ultimate Bull Riding Tour, a five stop bull riding series that will crown its champion during the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Other…
Gering and WESTCO legion baseball results from Wednesday
We had the Gering Platte Valley Companies seniors once again last night on KMOR 93.3 FM as they won their home opener at Oregon Trail Park over Alliance 6-3. Gering scored two runs in the fifth and two more runs in the sixth inning to get the comeback win and…
Mann Champions Agricultural Community
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. Rep. Mann is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, which will markup the Farm Bill on Thursday, May 23. Rep. Mann represents…
Northern Plains Farm Labor
LINCOLN, Neb. May 22, 2024 - In the Northern Plains Region (Kansas, Nebraska, NorthDakota, and South Dakota) there were 37,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on farmsand ranches during the week of April 7-13, 2024, unchanged from the April 2023 referenceweek, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Workers…