Ohlde Family Farms, based near Firth, Nebraska, has been busy with silage chopping this season. Levi Ohlde, who helps manage the family-owned operation, reports that they have been at it for nearly three weeks. After beginning their chopping in Kansas, the team moved north and has been working through irrigated…
The federal government announced $7.3 billion in investments Thursday for 16 rural electric cooperatives around the country, including one in Nebraska, that seek to expand clean energy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a news release the funds come through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program that is…
A 44-year-old North Platte man was sentenced in federal court on Thursday to serve 10 years in prison for one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Luke H. Schwartz will also serve a 5-year term of supervised release upon release from prison. The U.S. Attorney's…
The Nebraska Farmers Union has announced the dates for their Fall district meetings. "As always, the public is invited," said John Hansen, Nebraska Farmers Union President. "It is always a good idea if you can bring along a friend, relative, or neighbor who should be more active in our organization."…
Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 5, 2024 — Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about their current and future well-being, according to the 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll. Over the past 29 years, the poll has asked respondents about their current well-being and their outlook on the future. This year, 33% of respondents indicated…
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company is inviting customers to participate in its annual National Farmers Market event at local stores on September 28. The event takes place outside Tractor Supply stores across the country, and now through September 23, farmers, growers, craft makers, artisans and other producers of goods are…
GOTHENBURG - The Broken Bow volleyball team picked up a big road win Thursday, holding off Gothenburg in five sets 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 18-25 and 15-11. Gothenburg started strong before Broken Bow took its first lead at 14-13 in the first set and pulled away. The next two sets were…
The Nebraska volleyball team swept The Citadel on Thursday, 25-14, 25-16, 25-16, in front of 8,607 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers (4-1) started strong and never looked back, trailing for just four rallies the entire match. Nebraska posted 17 kills before suffering its first attacking error midway…
LEXINGTON - Errors would doom the Lexington Minutemaids as Gothenburg would take advantage early in the first inning, scoring four on four errors and never looked back. Gothenburg would go on to win 14-2 in three innings Thursday night. Lexington would commit eight total errors on the night. Gothenburg would…
Geopolitical pressures continue to create uncertainty in the markets, making it difficult to forecast long-term trends. There are hints of a potential wheat rally, though the rally doesn't appear to be driven by demand but rather by supply-side concerns, including weather issues and geopolitical instability. The technicals are also playing…