Omaha -- American technology and innovation have made farms, ranches, and the food processing industry more productive and efficient than ever before. But it also makes us more vulnerable to cyber and national security threats. More than 400 people from 30 states attended the FBI Omaha field office's 2nd annual…
Hunters Helping the Hungry allows hunters to donate whole field-dressed deer to participating meat processors, with the final product donated to food pantries or charitable organizations statewide. The program is made possible through monetary donations that cover the processing costs of this program. Meat processors have until September 1 to…
Lexington-After some struggles in recent years the Lexington Minutemen football program is looking forward to more success this fall. Leading the charge is senior running back and linebacker Cesar Cano who had a breakout season last year. The 5'8 185 pounder rushed for more than 700 yards and had five…
WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) today announced the availability of over $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants to support small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs. These grants will promote business expansion, job creation, business capacity building, and increase local products…
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Aug. 14 that makes adjustments to the state budget that was finalized in the recently concluded regular legislative session. Sen. Robert Clements LB2, as introduced by Elmwood Sen. Robert Clements at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, would reduce reappropriated general funds —…
The wheat market has resumed its decline, leading the broader grain markets lower. While the latest CPI data continues to exert some influence, traders are now shifting their focus to the upcoming crop tours next week. These tours are eagerly anticipated, as they will provide crucial insights into the condition…
Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced today that an agenda item to consider restoring voting rights toindividuals with felony convictions who registered to vote under LB53 will be taken off the agenda for theAugust 20 State of Nebraska Board of Pardons meeting. Secretary Evnen made the request in light of…
Jake Jacobson may spend his winters in Arizona, but the Nebraska native cannot be kept from the Cornhusker state for long. Originally of Elkhorn, the music director will be making his fifth straight appearance at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings. "When you meet a new rodeo committee you either…
The Purdue University Farmland Value and Cash Rent Survey showed that Indiana farmland prices once again hit a new record in 2024. The average price of top-quality farmland is $14,392, up 4.8 percent from June 2023. Average and poor-quality farmland also hit new high prices at $11,630 and $9,071 per…
A pair of Husker freshmen were tabbed for watch lists this week, as Dylan Raiola and Jacory Barney Jr. were recognized. Raiola was on the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watchlist, while Barney was featured on the Jet Award Preseason Watchlist. Raiola, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound quarterback, was one of…
