WNCC softball takes two from NJC

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team put together two team wins as the Cougars took a conference doubleheader from reigning Region IX champions Northeastern Junior College Tuesday at Volunteer Field. The first game saw the Cougars jump out to a quick 8-1 lead and plating a run in five…

King Ranch®, Inc. Announces Strategic Investment into Cobalt Cattle

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--King Ranch, Inc. announced today that it has acquired a 50% stake in CobaltCattle, the nation’s fourth-largest cattle feeding operation with six feedyards in Colorado, Kansas and Texas. “We are excited about this opportunity and what it means for King Ranch’s long-term commitment to the beef industry,” said Robert…

Outrun Ag autonomous grain cart technology eases harvest labor challenges

When it's go-time in the fall, grain harvest won't wait for your operation to find help. Outrun Ag is changing the way producers think about harvest. Outrun Ag, a PTx Trimble solution, recently hosted field demos for producers in Fremont, Nebraska. IN THE CAB: Outrun Ag's autonomous grain cart technology can help…

Grassley to Schumer: Put the Farm Bill on the Senate Agenda

Senator Chuck Grassley calls on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to move forward with a bipartisan Farm Bill in short order. Grassley is urging the Majority Leader to hold true to his commitment to seek compromise with Republicans by passing a five-year Farm Bill reauthorization this year. The Iowa Republican…

Federal investigation into youth death at Pillen farm

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation after a teen was found dead at Pillen Family Farms in Boone County earlier this month. According to the OSHA website, on April 2, an investigation was opened into the death of a 17-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a…

Huskers fall at KU

Despite overcoming an early four-run deficit, the Huskers' rally came up short in a wild back-and-forth affair, as Nebraska fell 13-11 to Kansas at Hoglund Ballpark on Tuesday night. Nebraska (22-8) scored 11 runs on 12 hits with two errors, while Kansas (16-14) totaled 13 runs on 13 hits and…

Charges dropped against Terrytown man in Rebecca Winters Apartments shooting

Prosecutors have dropped the remaining charges against a Terrytown man tied to the shooting death of a male victim at the Rebecca Winters Apartments last year. The trial for Anibal Domingo, Jr. had been scheduled to take place this week, however, the State filed a motion last Thursday to dismiss…

KNEB.tv News: April 9, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Mitchell moving on to 3rd police chief in just 15 months Minatare man caught with 38 grams of meth avoids jail time Pennsylvania man nabbed with 300 pound of pot in Kimball Co. sentenced John Stinner among those speaking at ceremony for new CSC President Dr.…

The Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures | 04/09/24

Market out of sorts Heading into Thursday’s report Rallies are selling opportunities NASS to discontinue July Cattle Report Uptick in the livestock trade

Fischer, Ricketts applaud confirmation of new federal district judge for Nebraska

Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) released the following statements after the U.S. Senate confirmed Susan M. Bazis to be a federal district judge for the District of Nebraska: “I recommended Judge Susan Bazis to the White House because of her undeniable skill, expertise, and integrity,” said Senator Fischer.…