South Africa native Matthew Oelofse, who now calls Kearney, Nebraska his home, is pursuing his dream of farming in the United States. Oelofse was able to increase his agricultural knowledge and experience when he had the opportunity to work for a local farm in northern Nebraska before he moved to…
Roland Rushman of Rushman Seeds in Dalton, Nebraska has a diverse crop operation. On his irrigated ground, he primarily grows wheat, corn and dry edible beans. On his dryland ground, Rushman grows wheat, corn, millet and peas. Rushman said his geographical location gives him an advantage by allowing him to…
Bob Larson of Larson Farms near Creston, Nebraska grows corn, soybeans and alfalfa and runs a 350-head dairy operation. Larson’s operation is innovative in a number of ways. He was one of the first producers in the state to adopt the robotic milking technology, and he conducts his own on-farm…
Quentin Connealy farms near Tekamah, Nebraska where his family’s operation is in its 128th season of growing crops. In this year’s season of Fridays in the Field, Susan Littlefield will follow along with Connealy to learn more about his operation in eastern Nebraska. Fridays in the Field is brought to…
Clay Patton takes us back to Mac's Creek Winery in Lexington for the final time this season. Mac's Creek is in the process of preparing for an active fall with Mactoberfest and making their signature wines. Fridays in the Field is brought to you by FNBO, the Great Big Small…
Susan Littlefield takes us back to the Kamrath operation near Columbus, where the growing season is coming to a close. Jim Kamrath and his son Matt have put up the last of their hay, and are just getting started on harvesting their pumpkins and corn. The Kamrath Family will market…
The summer crops are coming to a close at Pekarek's Produce near Dwight, Nebraska. Alex takes a final trip to Dwight to visit with Ryan Pekarek about their crops this summer. While the family still has some summer crops like cucumbers and squash in production, the focus is on pumpkins.…
A hot and dry summer has Jason Harimon preparing for harvest near Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Chabella Guzman takes us back out to the panhandle to talk to Harimon about his corn and beans near the end of his growing season. Fridays in the Field is brought to you by FNBO, the…
While the organic crops move closer to harvest at Zimmerman Farms, the crew is working to prepare for field tiling this fall. Chad Moyer takes us back to Pierce to visit with Aaron Zimmerman about crop progress, organic marketing and their tiling business, Zim Ag. The Zimmerman's got into the…
While row crops move into their final maturity stages in Central Nebraska, Mac's Creek Winery and Vineyard is busy with the grape harvest. Max McFarland highlights why Mac's Creek hand harvests all their grapes and how to spot a mature grape. Of course, production agriculture isn't without its challenges. As…
