Daily market commentary

Daily market commentary

Midweek the market is tense, but we are finally getting words from the Fed that may help shed light on where things may be going and that is trying to restore confidence in the market. Out just before the close on Wednesday the Fed has announced it will increase interest…
Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world’s poor

Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world’s poor

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An unprecedented wartime deal that allowed grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices are pushing more people into poverty was extended just before its expiration date, officials said Saturday. The United…
Interoperability’ still an issue for volunteer firefighters across Nebraska

Interoperability’ still an issue for volunteer firefighters across Nebraska

March 20, 2023 LINCOLN — When a wind-blown wildfire broke out in rural Lancaster County in October, dozens of volunteer firefighters from the region rushed to the scene.Flames raced across farm fields, consuming outbuildings and rural homes in its path, and blackening a state wildlife area.But there was a problem:…
Weekly Commodity Market Recap with Darrell Holaday for the week of March 17th

Weekly Commodity Market Recap with Darrell Holaday for the week of March 17th

The market was extremely volatile this week with macro market headlines worrying over the financial sector. Ag commodities were not completely immune to the shifts in trading, but did weather the storm better than other commodity sectors like energy. WTI crude oil futures retraced to 2021 lows. Darrell Holaday with…
Midwest sheep and goat market report for the week of March 18th

Midwest sheep and goat market report for the week of March 18th

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Ronnie and Jane Green named Block and Bridle honorees

Ronnie and Jane Green named Block and Bridle honorees

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Animal Science will honor five individuals with awards at its annual Block and Bridle Club and Alumni and Friends Reunion April 22 in the Nebraska East Union’s Great Plains Room. Ronnie and Jane Green will be recognized as the 2023 Block and Bridle Club…
Nebraska Agriculture Department recommends FieldWatch for pesticide management

Nebraska Agriculture Department recommends FieldWatch for pesticide management

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is encouraging collaboration among commercial specialty crop growers, pesticide applicators and beekeepers to protect sensitive crops and pollinators. The department is recommending Nebraskans in these fields use FieldWatch, an online mapping service that the department monitors. According to a news release from the…
TODAY: Filling spring, early summer forage gaps webinar

TODAY: Filling spring, early summer forage gaps webinar

The drought reduced hay production across much of Nebraska last year. This winter has maxed out hay supplies. Many cow-calf producers are short on hay and questioning if they have enough to make it to green grass. In addition, spring-calving cowherds are at the time of year when nutrient requirements…