Steady cattle prices were offered in the north this week, though it seems the basis may have been lost, the potential for lighter kills as packers continue to add pressure to the trade. The market is still contending with heavy cattle in the south, but despite these challenges, the cattle…
Liberty Cunningham wowed audiences across the country in her first year of PRCA membership. The 13-year-old trick and roman rider was selected by the PRCA Executive Council to perform at the 2024 National Finals Breakaway Roping. For Nebraskans, Cunningham may be a familiar face. This year was her inaugural performance…
McDonald’s is taking legal action against the nation’s four largest meat packers. The fast-food giant has filed a lawsuit against the “Big Four” in the U.S. meat industry—Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef Packing Company—alleging a price-fixing scheme in the beef market. The complaint was filed Friday in a federal…
Kearney, NE– Two Nebraska Beef Council Board of Director members, Mark Goes of Odell and Doug Temme of Wayne, recently returned from international trade missions to Japan and Indonesia, where they had the opportunity to promote U.S. beef and strengthen trade relationships.Goes, who traveled to Japan with the U.S. Meat Export…
The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Fremont cooperative for three serious safety violations with proposed penalties totaling over $36,000 following a March 2024 investigation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that workers in the palletizing area at Wholestone Farms Cooperative Inc. were exposed to ergonomic stressors likely to…
Grain markets were softer overall this week, with soybeans leading the pullback. Seasonals suggest some pressure is typical during this period, while harvest is moving ahead of last year’s pace. A big question looming is where to store the grain—could this become a market issue as supplies increase? On the…
College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains Region found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend. We recognize many Nebraska athletes have…
Dona Kay Rule is as gritty and competitive as they come. The 66-year-old will be in the mix this December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Learn more about her story and the horses that have made it happen in this re-released episode from January of 2022. Dona…
With 24 operating ethanol plants, Nebraska is the second-largest ethanol producing state behind only Iowa. As such, ethanol production makes an important contribution to the state’s economy. A report sponsored by the Nebraska Ethanol Board showed ethanol production in 2020 contributed $4.41 billion to the state’s economy, making it the…
The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program, part of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, seeks students passionate about entrepreneurship and turning ideas into action. The scholarships are open to both incoming and…
