Susan Littlefield takes us back out to Kamrath operation near Columbus, Nebraska. The third cutting of alfalfa has been put up, the pumpkins are almost ready to pick and the corn is healthy. Will will stay tuned this growing season to see how the pumpkin crop turns out and what…
Fridays in the Field is back in Scottsbluff and Jason Harimon has had some life changes since we last talked with him. Plus, he shares with us a hobby his Dad and he work on in the winter months and in the summer, when they are not busy in the…
Chad Moyer traveled to Pierce county to get an update from organic farmer Aaron Zimmerman. Several weeks ago, field peas were harvested, but much of the yield was left on the ground because of wind and heavy rain. Since then, he's been following an experiment using rye to suppress weeds…
The Kamrath family near Columbus, Nebraska, has had good moisture early in July. The corn is well into tassel, the pumpkins are vining out, and the second cutting of alfalfa is put up. Susan Littlefield will continue to follow the Kamrath family this growing season. Fridays in the Field is…
Farmers’ markets are in full swing across Nebraska, hosting large and small produce farmers alike. But do you know what it takes to prepare for each market? Ryan Pekarek of Pekarek’s Produce near Dwight, Nebraska, describes their process for preparing for farmers’ markets. He said first, they pick produce seven…
The Harimon family near Scottsbluff, Nebraska, is preparing for irrigation on their corn and soybeans. The Bureau of Reclamation put the North Platte River irrigation districts under an allocation, which could challenge producers to provide enough water for their crops. Recent rainfall in the area, however, is relieving some of…
On the Zimmerman family farm near Pierce, Nebraska, being proactive in weed control is a big priority. The organic farm uses different methods than conventional farms across the state. Chad Moyer takes us back to Pierce to learn more about how the management of Zimmerman’s organic crops are different from…
The heat puts stress on farmers across the Midwest while they try to prevent wither. Luckily for Max McFarland, at Mac’s Creek Winery in Lexington, his grapes endure the hot temperatures. Clay takes us back to Mac’s Creek Winery to learn more about how the grapes are coming along, as…
Susan takes us back to Columbus to visit with the Kamrath family about alfalfa and pumpkins. The Kamrath family of Columbus has been fighting the weather to get bales put up. Hot and humid days have made baling through the night the only option for Jim Kamrath. Luckily, Kamrath’s grandson…
Pekarek's Produce near Dwight, Nebraska, is busy 12 months out of the year. Owner Ryan Pekarek said right now, he's focused on growing cool season vegetables like radishes, peas and carrots. He's also proactive about weed control this time of year. He said he uses Christmas herbicide - hoe, hoe,…
