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Soybean Seeding Rates are Declining in Farm Country
Changes in technology and higher seed costs have shifted the way farmers plant soybeans in the United States. Between 1997 and 2018, soybean seeding rates – the number of seeds planted per acre – declined by 22 percent on America’s farms. In 1997, farmers planted an average of more than…
Winners of 2024 Old West Balloon Fest Window Decorating Contest Announced
Businesses in Mitchell, Scottsbluff, Gering, and Morrill participated in the “Downtown Window Decorating” Contest to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Old West Balloon Fest. Judges were picked from a neighboring county to judge the windows and displays. They went to each participating business storefronts in the communities to judge.Winners of…
KNEB.tv News: August 5, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Torrington man with warrants caught with gun at SBCo Fair beer garden Lyman man facing felony meth distribution charge United States Air Force hosting pair of townhall meeting this week to overview Sentinel Missile Project Red Cross seeking donations amid blood shortage University of Nebraska President…
New partnership offers grant writing support for farmers
“I’m considering an equipment upgrade, but I have no idea if there is a grant that can help me fund this. On top of that, I don’t have the time to put together whatever complicated application the grant requires.” Does this thought sound familiar? Midwest Dairy is offering free grant-writing…
Monday Channel Final Bell with Darren Frye with Water Street Advisors | 8/5/24
The current situation is not a meltdown in the system but rather a correction in the equities, so there's no need to panic yet. The Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) charts are broken down by Darren. With the big crop report coming up on August 12th, there's significant anticipation about the…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 8/5/24
Crop Progress as of Aug 4th: Breakdown from Water Street AdvisorsCorn Silking 88%; 77% last week; 88% on averageCorn Dough 46%; 30% last week; 38% on averageCorn Dented 7%; 5% on averageCorn Condition 67% G/E; 68% G/E last week, 57% last yearSoybeans Blooming 86%; 77% last week; 84% on averageSoybeans…
Bob Jensen of Huskerland Prep Report previews the up coming season
Gretna-The high football season is rapidly approaching. Jayson Jorgensen of the RRN talked with week with Bob Jensen of the Huskerland Prep Report. His annual preseason magazine is out this month.
National Night Out Coming to Downtown Scottsbluff Tuesday
Several blocks of Broadway in downtown Scottsbluff will be blocked off on Tuesday evening for the annual National Night Out celebration. The nationwide event is designed to strengthen relationships in neighborhoods and communities, and raise crime prevention awareness as public safety workers and members of the community come together for…
Lyman Man Facing Meth Distribution Charge Following Traffic Stop
A Lyman man is facing several charges including felony drug distribution after authorities catch him driving on a suspended license last week. In court records, Scottsbluff Police say they saw 28-year-old Travis Buckley driving a white Nissan with deeply tinted windows last Thursday afternoon, and knowing he didn't have a…
Got Hay? A guide to purchasing forage
MANHATTAN, Kan. — According to the U.S Drought Monitor, approximately 20% of Kansas presently faces drought conditions, while 40% remains abnormally dry. Many issues arise from this lack of rainfall that affects livestock producers. Kansas State University beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said ranchers who grow their own hay encounter forage fields…