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…
Legion Baseball July 28th, Class A Juniors, Kearney Creighton Prep 15, Lincoln East 13Papillion South 4, Kearney 1Lincoln Southeast 6, BenningtonMillard West 9, Hastings 0 Games MondayLincoln East vs Millard West 1pmKearney vs Lincoln Southeast 4pmCreighton Prep vs Papillion South 7pm Class B6 Seniors, Broken Bow Central City 11, Holdrege…
LINCOLN, NE (July 26, 2024) – NFIB Nebraska announced today that 13 members of the unicameral state legislature achieved a 100% NFIB Voting Record in the 2023-24 session. “I commend these pro-small business legislators for supporting Main Street,” said NFIB State Director Ryan McIntosh.“Small business owners need relief from skyrocketing inflation and burdensome regulations. If the legislature wants Nebraska to succeed,…
Broken Bow, Neb. - Inspire Rehab came awfully close to erasing a double-digit Central City lead but fell just short. Central City held on to win 11-9 after enjoying a 10-run lead midway through the third inning. Starting pitcher Colbyn Peters returned to the mound late to stifle a consistent…
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon took place July 25-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are final results per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: Matt Peters, $196, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Nick Pelke, 86 points on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo's Black Mamba,…
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell took place July 24-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the final performance, Saturday, July 27th: All-around cowboy: Coleman Proctor, $3,951, team roping and steer roping. Bareback riding: 1. Jess Pope, 86.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Top…
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — An open house is planned by Grow Grand Island on Wednesday, July 31, from 4:30pm-6:30pm, at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation’s community room (located at 1503 West 2nd Street) to field questions about the special election ballot for a proposed economic development program related to…
Class A Juniors State Tournament, Kearney SaturdayKearney 11, Millard West 3Papillion South 11, Hastings 3Lincoln East 12, Bennington 4Lincoln Southeast 9, Creighton Prep 1 SundayKearney plays at 7pm vs Papillion SouthHastings vs Millard West at 1pm B6 Area Seniors, Broken Bow Holdrege 9, Minden 1Central City 9, Broken Bow 1Gothenburg…
