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April RMI: Economy in Negative Territory with Record-High Farm Loans
For an eighth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the April survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy. Overall: The region’s overall reading for April increased to 45.8 from 38.0 in March, or its…
Nebraska Craft Brewery Board Seeks Project Proposals to Help Grow Industry
LINCOLN—“Grow Local. Brew Local. Buy Local.” That’s the mission statement of the Nebraska Craft Brewery Board and the inspiration behind growing the state’s craft brewery industry. To help achieve that mission, the Nebraska Craft Brewery Board is seeking project proposals from growers, industry organizations, state and local agencies, educational groups,…
Nebraska hemp acreage sees slight decline in 2023
Industrial hemp grown in open areas in Nebraska in 2023 totaled 280 acres, down 7% from 2022, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Industrial hemp harvested in open areas totaled 270 acres, down 4% from last year. Nationally, the value of all industrial hemp production in the open…
Thursday Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 04/18/24
Exploring fuel & feed commodity market South American production & cash prices Weather Higher cattle ahead of COF report
Special session assured as property tax bill fails on final day in Nebraska Legislature
Nebraska lawmakers have adjourned sine die for the 2024 regular session, but the final day may have been more notable for the failure of certain bills to pass with the clock running out. https://youtu.be/_sZQPcwJbrk A measure supported by Governor Jim Pillen to broaden the sales and use tax to reduce…
KNEB.tv News: April 18, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: New grocery store opening in Mitchell early next month SBCo Commissioners table awarding bid for river bridge repairs Bluffs man charged with more than two dozen child sex crimes set to stand trial in August New political party approved for Nebraska NSP ticketing drivers going 90+…
University of Nebraska Presidential Candidate Jeffrey Gold Panhandle Visit Set for April 24
Priority candidate for the University of Nebraska President, Dr. Jeffrey Gold, will be at a public forum next Wednesday, April 24th at 3 p.m. at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff. https://youtu.be/oonP2dpvkuU The public, faculty, staff, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to meet Gold, ask questions,…
April is National Safe Digging Month: simple rules to dig safely
As Nebraskans plan for spring, Black Hills Energy offers helpful tips to make sure you’re not the neighbor that knocks out the power – or worse – when doing spring projects like planting trees. Simple rules for safe digging at home and for contractors: Call 811 before you dig. This…
Wheat Groups Welcome New Funding for Food Assistance
ARLINGTON, Virginia (April 18, 2024) - U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that U.S. wheat farmers can help increase global food assistance under a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding program announced today. USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will invest…
Worth Ranch of Springview to receive Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award
Worth Ranch of Springview is the recipient of the 2024 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award®. Cork and Janet Worth raise beef cattle and own the 8,000-acre Worth Ranch in Keya Paha County. The Worths will be presented with $10,000 and a crystal award at the AFAN annual meeting in November. The award honors…