Cattle Chat: Fall calving considerations

Cattle Chat: Fall calving considerations

It is always exciting when a little one joins the family. In the beef cattle business, calves are typically born during a planned calving season that occurs in the spring or the fall, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat…
Arapahoe woman accused of false reporting

Arapahoe woman accused of false reporting

An Arapahoe woman has been charged with False Reporting in Furnas County Court. Kaley Carrasco is scheduled for arraignment on the charge on November 4, 2024 at 1:00pm. The charge stems from an incident on September 23, 2024 in which Carrasco accused a man of False Imprisonment. The charge against…
USDA to Survey Nebraska and Kansas Producers on Farm Chemical Use and Production Costs

USDA to Survey Nebraska and Kansas Producers on Farm Chemical Use and Production Costs

This fall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will gather information about production practices from Nebraska and Kansas producers, as part of the 2024 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). This year, NASS is surveying wheat and sorghum producers across the country.NASS will conduct the survey starting…
Beef up your busy schedule with convenient, nutritious ground beef dishes

Beef up your busy schedule with convenient, nutritious ground beef dishes

Each fall, many families find themselves juggling back to school, harvest, sports and more, making it challenging to prepare nutritious meals.  But the Nebraska Beef Council said incorporating ground beef into meal planning is a practical way to ease the hurdle.  “I typically like to focus on recipes that include…
City of Lexington offering free tree-planting workshop

City of Lexington offering free tree-planting workshop

Lexington, Neb. -- The City of Lexington has taken delivery of eight free trees to plant around the new Patriot Park near 20th Street and Airport Road. This is the 13th consecutive year and a total of 121 trees the City has received through the Free Fall Trees program, an…
Gov. Pillen addresses Committee on Pacific Conflict at inaugural meeting

Gov. Pillen addresses Committee on Pacific Conflict at inaugural meeting

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen addressed the newly formed Committee on Pacific Conflict, which held its inaugural meeting this morning. The group, formed through passage of LB1300, has the responsibility of identifying potential risks to the state that might emanate from China in the event of a conflict in the Pacific…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures | 9/24/24

Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures | 9/24/24

Chinese stimulus measures are adding some optimism to global markets, but questions remain about the impact on agricultural demand, particularly for corn. With corn sitting on the sidelines, traders are left wondering what the next move will be. While the macro environment appears slightly improved, soymeal is still facing struggles,…
North Platte Police make arrests for procuring alcohol & tobacco to minors

North Platte Police make arrests for procuring alcohol & tobacco to minors

North Platte -- North Platte Police Department received information in the first week of June, 2024, that adults residing in the 100 block of S. Oak, a central residential area, were providing alcohol and tobacco to minors. Deputy Chief Kendall Allison said in a news release today (Tuesday) that a…
Travis Schauda, Professional Rodeo Announcer on Breaking the Barrier

Travis Schauda, Professional Rodeo Announcer on Breaking the Barrier

Chances are, if you've attended a rodeo in the state of Nebraska, the voice of this week's guest may sound familiar. Travis Schauda is a PRCA cardholding announcer that makes his home right here in the Cornhusker State. Travis sat down with host Rebel Sjeklocha for a live podcast recording…
Husker Softball announces Big Ten, NFCA Leadoff Classic Schedules

Husker Softball announces Big Ten, NFCA Leadoff Classic Schedules

The Nebraska softball team announced its Big Ten schedule on Tuesday. The Big Red’s conference docket includes 22 total games across eight series. The Huskers will host four conference opponents and travel to four opponents.  Three of NU’s Big Ten foes qualified for the NCAA tournament in 2024 – Northwestern,…