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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%…
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.