*How did the crop report look for corn and soybeans?*How was the yield determined on corn and soybeans?*Are there any particular state yields that surprised you?*What do you think yields will do going forward? How did the world numbers look to you?What do you think we will see for world…
WASHINGTON (August 12, 2022) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) condemned the flawed “Food Compass” study funded, in part, by fake meat promoter Bill Gates. “The idea that M&M’s, potato chips and cereal are somehow healthier than natural beef ignores scientific evidence and frankly doesn’t measure up to logic. These…
Irrigation systems are staying busy this year to keep Nebraska’s corn and soybean crops on pace throughout the growing season. Creighton Peterson, a farmer near Bertrand, has taken advantage of his ability to irrigate. Last year, Peterson took part in the National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest. As Peterson keeps…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has released new recommendations for sampling feed that officials say will help meet the agricultural industry’s need to limit the presence of pathogens in feed mills. The new feed sampling resources website can be found online at www.KSUFeed.org. “The concept of feed safety -- or…
The Congressional Research Service this week published details of the Inflation Reduction Act regarding agriculture. The Senate passed the bill, which is considered a substitute to the House-passed Build Back Better Act, on August 7, and the House will consider the bill Friday (today). The legislation provides $19.5 billion for…
Weather heating up-brings crop concernsNeed to check more than from roadsCattle on the cash side finally coming to workCan cash hold or will it move higherSpike in commodities after midterm electionsWASDEBasis
Stress seems to be prevalent in the agriculture sector, especially in areas where natural disasters or wildfires have occurred. When temporary stress turns into chronic stress, it can impact physical health and mental wellness. Nebraska Extension is facilitating a workshop, “Communicating with Farmers Under Stress,” Tuesday, August 16, 2022, from…
Lincoln, Nebraska — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitabilitywill present a workshop in Grand Island for those who have inherited or received farmland andwant to learn more about the best strategies for managing and owning this asset. “So You’ve Inherited a Farm … Now What?” will be held…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Beef cattle economic outlook, ongoing issues surrounding the transportation and cattle industry, and improving efficiency through feeding strategies and cattle comfort are among topics planned for the 2022 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 29. The conference will be hosted at the K-State…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center in Scottsbluff is hosting a disaster assistance workshop on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. at the North Platte Natural Resources District office in Scottsbluff. The meeting is intended for farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners impacted by the recent wildfire in the…
