FFA members across Nebraska celebrated National FFA Week this week. Hear interviews with the Nebraska FFA State Officer Team, Nebraska FFA advisors and members. They share about their FFA journeys, SAEs and more! https://ruralradio.com/krvn/video-category/true-blue-salutes/
Event will draw participants from eight states to discuss water management issues A proverbial Who’s Who of water management is expected for the 2024 Ogallala Aquifer Summit, set for March 18-19 in Liberal, Kansas. The conference marks the third time that a group of water specialists, users, regulators and others from eight…
Sanctions on Russian & China Panic trading pattern Corn dropped below $4 Year round E15 political move? Dairy movement Higher cattle trade to finish the week
Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.55 million cattle on feed on February 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was down 1% from last year. Placements during January totaled 505,000 head, up 3% from 2023. Fed cattle marketings for the month…
Eighteen Nebraska LEAD 41 Fellows recently returned from a visit to Albania, Greece, and Italy. The international seminar is a critical part of the two-year leadership development program. In addition to developing a deeper understanding of global agricultural challenges and opportunities, delegates also are able to meet with farmers, processors…
ARLINGTON, VA – Statement from NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud:“Dairy farmers are pleased to finally have the certainty of knowing when the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program signup is beginning, and NMPF urges every dairy farmer to strongly consider signing up. DMC itself is improved from the previous farm bill, thanks to…
While last year saw the smallest lamb crop on record with just 3.03 million head, there were also some bright spots related to lamb imports and pricing, according to the 2023 Sheep Industry Review, a checkoff-funded report commissioned by the American Lamb Board (ALB) and compiled by the American Sheep Industry…
POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, released a statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule granting the request made by eight Midwestern states to allow year-round access to E15. The states include Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. “POET is grateful to the…
AFBF President Zippy Duvall says it’s critical that Congress finishes a farm bill this year. “There are only a few pieces of legislation that are more significant than the farm bill when it comes to helping our farmers secure our food supply,” Duvall explained in Newsline. “The farm bill is essential to…
South American Weather Rumor in China on bean reserves Dominos falling in the markets Wheat flash in the pan Live cattle were not able to hold green Cattle on Feed report tomorrow afternoon
