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Gering PVC’s season ends in B7 tournament, Alliance plays today.
GERING- Gering Platte Valley Companies saw their season come to an end Sunday afternoon at the hands of Auburn, 9-2. Auburn pitcher Travon Shaw went the distance. Allowing only two runs on two hits and two walks in his seven-inning complete game performance. Both of those runs for Gering came…
Failure to Modernize Farm Bill has Measurable Consequences
The very real and damaging consequences of Congress’ failure to pass a modernized farm bill are brought to light in a new analysis by American Farm Bureau Federation economists. It provides a clearer picture of major impacts of relying on the antiquated 2018 farm bill, including the likely loss of more family…
Grain IQ Podcast: How much could soybean prices go up with expanding crush?
Due to the growing demand for soybean oil, soybean crush capacity is rapidly expanding across Nebraska to increase soy oil output. Will this lead to increased soybean prices? How do you factor these elements into your risk management plan? In recent years, there has been a notable increase in demand…
Annual Forage Options Following Irrigated Winter Wheat
Western Nebraska is a low-rainfall area with annual rainfall ranging from 8 to 18 inches. Precipitation usually occurs in the early spring benefitting the predominately cool-season grasses of this high altitude (3,800-5,000 ft.) area. Unfortunately, limited summer rainfall and declining quality of cool-season pastures creates a challenge for producers needing…
Final Results: Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon took place July 25-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are final results per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: Matt Peters, $196, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Nick Pelke, 86 points on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo's Black Mamba,…
Final Results: Nebraska’s Big Rodeo 2024
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell took place July 24-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the final performance, Saturday, July 27th: All-around cowboy: Coleman Proctor, $3,951, team roping and steer roping. Bareback riding: 1. Jess Pope, 86.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Top…
Prairie Dog Educational Meeting Scheduled for Box Butte and Sheridan Counties
Box Butte County and Sheridan County will be hosting a Prairie Dog Educational Meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm at The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center.
4H Youth Work on 4H Skills and Life’s Lessons
Most 4-Her’s have been working on their projects and livestock since the late fall or winter. This was also true for Tatum and Riley Pittman of Morrill until tragedy hit. Their 4-H livestock, two fiber alpacas, were killed early in the year. “My father-in-law (Jack Pittman) found them. One was…
Fire burns 121 acres in Banner Co. Friday
Lightning was the cause of a grass fire Friday in Banner County that burned more than 100 acres. Banner County Fire officials say at 15:52, the department was dispatched to the blaze in the western part of the county. Due to the location and intensity of the fire, mutual aid…
Center Pivots: Innovation that Grew Crops and Acres in Nebraska
The center pivot is the one invention that has changed the irrigated agricultural landscape worldwide. Center pivot irrigation has increased irrigation water use efficiency and reduced labor costs. It has also allowed agricultural development on marginal land with varying soil types and topography. Irrigated acres in Nebraska have increased from…