The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has conducted a thorough review of all available information in the wake of the damaging tornado outbreak of April 26, 2024. This includes direct comparison to the other tornado damage of similar magnitude, forensic analysis, and careful evaluation of newly available high resolution overhead…
Among the proposals were: LB41, sponsored by Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward, which would change the tax on sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems; LB42, introduced by Glenvil Sen. Dave Murman, which would provide a duty for the Education Committee of the Legislature related to the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support…
Soybean prices are showing a slight improvement compared to Friday, while corn prices have risen. Weather models continue to play a crucial role in market fluctuations, adding uncertainty to the forecast. Political developments are also influencing market conditions. Despite the positive trend in corn, cattle prices have struggled, facing downward…
The corn conditions rose one percentage point to 68% good to excellent, while the soybeans dropped one point to 67% good to excellent. National break down compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Silking 77%; 61% last week; 76% on averageCorn Dough 30%; 17% last week; 22% on averageCorn Condition 68%…
HALSEY - The Bessey Ranger District near Halsey will be hosting three days of activities this week to celebrate the 80th birthday of Smokey the Bear. Smokey Bear was created by the U.S. Forest Service in 1944 for a series of public service announcements to educate the public about the…
July 29, 2024 (York, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 77 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and arrested two people during a traffic stop Saturday on Interstate 80 near York. At approximately 9:15 a.m. Saturday, a trooper stopped a Hyundai Sonata for speeding on I-80, near mile marker 355.…
The Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo took place July 25-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/wahoo-saddle-club-prca-rodeo-brings-western-way-of-life-to-eastern-nebraska/ Here are final results per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: (tie) Clay Ellis, tie-down roping and team roping, and Judd Grover, tie-down roping and team roping, $948 each. Bareback riding: 1. Rhett Robbins,…
Farm and ranch production expenditures for Nebraska totaled $28.5 billion in 2023, down 1% from a year earlier, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Livestock expenses, the largest expenditure category, at $7.59 billion, increased 11% from 2022. Feed, the next largest total expense category at $3.45 billion, decreased 24%…
The very real and damaging consequences of Congress’ failure to pass a modernized farm bill are brought to light in a new analysis by American Farm Bureau Federation economists. It provides a clearer picture of major impacts of relying on the antiquated 2018 farm bill, including the likely loss of more family…
Due to the growing demand for soybean oil, soybean crush capacity is rapidly expanding across Nebraska to increase soy oil output. Will this lead to increased soybean prices? How do you factor these elements into your risk management plan? In recent years, there has been a notable increase in demand…
