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Nebraska to host Sheep Industry Producer Education Program
The American Sheep Industry Association’s Young and Emerging Entrepreneurs group has received a grant of $89,580. The money comes from the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center to develop a beginning producer education program. It will incorporate online education, producer workshops, and an online forum. “We started the conversation at the…
KNEB.tv News: July 29, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Vote to end special legislative session falls well short Friday as lawmakers begin process of comprehensive property tax reform Scottsbluff arson suspect sentenced on amended charges Minatare man accused of destroying $12,000 worth of meds at Scottsbluff VA clinic takes plea deal Neb. Sup. Court affirms…
Monday Channel Final Bell with Sue Martin with Ag & Investment | 7/29/24
Soybean prices are showing a slight improvement compared to Friday, while corn prices have risen. Weather models continue to play a crucial role in market fluctuations, adding uncertainty to the forecast. Political developments are also influencing market conditions. Despite the positive trend in corn, cattle prices have struggled, facing downward…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 7/29/24
The corn conditions rose one percentage point to 68% good to excellent, while the soybeans dropped one point to 67% good to excellent. National break down compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Silking 77%; 61% last week; 76% on averageCorn Dough 30%; 17% last week; 22% on averageCorn Condition 68%…
Minatare Man Accused of Destroying $12,000 Worth of Medication at Scottsbluff VA Clinic Takes Plea Deal
A 32-year-old Minatare man accused of setting fires on the side of the new VA building and causing more than $12,000 in damage in February has struck a plea deal to avoid standing trial. Court records say Dario Olivas manually shut off the power of the building as he allegedly…
Scottsbluff Arson Suspect Sentenced on Amended Charges
The Scottsbluff man who was arrested on an arson charge after back to back nights of house fires at his West Overland home has been sentenced. Skylur Nelson had been facing a Class 3 Felony of 2nd Degree arson after firefighters had consecutive nights for a blaze at Nelson's home.…
Final Results: Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo
The Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo took place July 25-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/wahoo-saddle-club-prca-rodeo-brings-western-way-of-life-to-eastern-nebraska/ Here are final results per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: (tie) Clay Ellis, tie-down roping and team roping, and Judd Grover, tie-down roping and team roping, $948 each. Bareback riding: 1. Rhett Robbins,…
Scotts Bluff County Fair Gets Underway
The 137th Scotts Bluff County Fair kicked off Saturday with a parade in downtown Mitchell. There's lots for folks to see and do at this year's fair, including 4H showings, FFA chore time relay on Tuesday night, the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull on Wednesday, Arena Cross on Thursday, and…
UNL BBR: modest economic growth expected for rest of 2024
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of the year," said economist Eric…
Farm Production Expenditures Rise in Kansas, Decline in Nebraska
Farm and ranch production expenditures for Nebraska totaled $28.5 billion in 2023, down 1% from a year earlier, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Livestock expenses, the largest expenditure category, at $7.59 billion, increased 11% from 2022. Feed, the next largest total expense category at $3.45 billion, decreased 24%…