LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general agriculture organization, has announced an additional list of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the Nebraska Legislature. Endorsements made by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC) are based on the candidate’s positions on agricultural and rural issues and…
Geopolitical tensions are rising as Israeli forces conduct a sweeping military operation in the occupied West Bank, adding uncertainty to global markets. Meanwhile, China is pulling back on its purchases of key agricultural commodities like corn, wheat, rice, and barley, which could pressure prices. Domestically, the ProFarmer Crop Tour highlighted…
The beloved Antique Tractor display at the Nebraska State Fair seems to draw crowds from all generations each year. Brothers Larry and Kevin Killinger have managed the display, featuring hit and miss engines, since the fair moved to Grand Island. Larry said the most exciting part is interacting with all…
There's green on the screen across much of the agricultural sector, driven by non-commercial buying in both grains and livestock. In the cattle market, feeders experienced some commercial selling, while live cattle saw increased buying interest. Hogs are rallying back, showing renewed strength. Additionally, crop maturity is progressing earlier than…
Nine Nebraska college students received a total of $70,000 for the Tractor Supply FFA Future Leaders Scholarship: five four-year students and four two-year students. The four-year college students received $10,000 each and the two-year students received $5,000 each. In total, 143 students from 35 states received scholarships from the Tractor…
Ali Vaughn has been rodeoing for as long as she can remember. The Hershey, Nebraska native and former Nebraska High School Rodeo standout is headed to the next level. With her name on the roster at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Vaughn spent the summer preparing to make…
Article updated as of 9/3/24. The storied stock contracting firm Beutler & Son Rodeo Company of Elk City, Oklahoma, is suffering devastating loss after their horses were given contaminated feed. Approximately 70 horses have died, with numbers growing. The brand of feed has not been confirmed, though it is suspected…
Gov. Jim Pillen and University of Nebraska leaders honored the first group of students selected for a new program aimed at increasing the number of production animal veterinarians in the state. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, announced in February, offers scholarships to students specializing in working with livestock such…
Official results from the Nebraska State Fair 4-H livestock shows, projects and other competitions have been posted. During the first weekend of the state fair, 4-Hers from across the state entered their projects for judging. While livestock projects tend to be the dominant project showcased by students, 4-H youth can…
A 4-H Ambassador from Lewisville, Nebraska, was hard at work over the weekend preparing her livestock for the Nebraska State Fair. Corrine Cavanaugh has been in 4-H since she was in kindergarten and is involved in a number of activities, including showing sheep and cattle. As a 4-H ambassador, Cavanaugh…
