The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) added soybeans to the lineup of Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) farm management competitions for 2024. Chris Proctor, an associate extension educator, shared an update on the soybean addition. The TAPS program aims to foster interactive real-life farm management competitions to advance profitability and input-use…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend at the Lexington High School Rodeo August 17-18. Here are results per the NHSRA: Day 1: Saturday, August 17 Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time4321Shane, Case - Atkinson NE49.0001582Wright, Colter - Burwell NE48.0001503Norby, Dylan - Farnam NE45.0003314Fanning, Jess - Benkelman NE44.0002625Arensdorf, Bladen -…
The 109th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents recognized four Nebraska Extension professionals with national awards. The awards received are as follows: National Search for Excellence Award in Farm and Ranch Business Management: “It’s as Easy as ABC — Figuring Cost of…
On-farm grain storage gives farmers another option at harvest, but it also adds a few more factors to consider in a risk management plan. For farmers considering expanding their on-farm storage capacity, what specifically should they be factoring into that decision? What technological advancements in grain storage are making an…
The Oregon Trail PRCA Rodeo took place August 16-18 in Hastings, Nebraska. Here are the final results from the rodeo after three performances, per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: Grant Lindsley, $1,532, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Andy Gingerich, 75 points on Korkow Rodeos' Gunpowder, $1,359; 2. Kyle Bloomquist, 74.5,…
Southwest Georgia farmer Alex Harrell surpassed his own world record soybean harvest of 206.79 bushels an acre set in 2023. Now, he’s a back-to-back yield champ, growing the highest-yielding soybeans in agriculture history. He cut a bin-busting 218 bushels per acre in the Georgia Soybean Production Contest. He told Farm…
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Oregon Trail…
The grain markets have taken a hit, contributing to the overall sloppiness in the trade. Traders are uncertain about their next moves, as they're bombarded with rollercoaster economic news that makes it difficult to predict market direction. With the possibility of rate cuts after the September meeting, there's added speculation…
Nenzel, Nebraska native Tucker Ravenscroft snagged his first official ProRodeo win at the Inter-State Rodeo. The rodeo took place August 15-16 in Coffeyville, Kansas. A 4.2 second run in a muddy slack propelled Ravenscroft to the top of the leaderboard where he remained until the rodeo's end. Ravenscroft left the…
On-farm grain storage has drastically changed how producers harvest and market their grain. What are the economic benefits of keeping grain in good condition? Are there considerable differences in storage practices? In part one of a two-part discussion, Dr. Ken Hellevang, a professor and extension engineer in the Department of…
