Husker team to ID genetic tools to boost cattle growth efficiency

Husker team to ID genetic tools to boost cattle growth efficiency

Husker scientists have begun a federally funded study to deepen the understanding of links between genetics and cattle growth efficiency. The project has significant potential to expand the range of genetic tools used by breeders. The study will focus on cattle’s mitochondria, cell components whose biochemical activity produces most of…
The Thursday Chanel Final Bell with Brian Splitt with AgMarket.Net

The Thursday Chanel Final Bell with Brian Splitt with AgMarket.Net

Risk off across the board Even energy coming off highs Soft markets so some positives What’s up next on the economic front? FEDS comments yesterday having any effect today? Feeder cattle market at an important technical level Some support from July/August contract highs
USDA Sees Record Interest in Conservation and Clean Energy Programs

USDA Sees Record Interest in Conservation and Clean Energy Programs

WASHINGTON — On the heels of the first anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has seen record interest in the conservation and clean energy programs that received funding from the law. As a key part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Inflation Reduction…
Nebraska Cattlemen Accepting Nominations for Young Cattlemen’s Connection Class of 2024

Nebraska Cattlemen Accepting Nominations for Young Cattlemen’s Connection Class of 2024

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Cattlemen announced they are accepting nominations for the Young Cattlemen’s Connection (YCC) Class of 2024 until Tuesday, October 24, 2023. YCC is a longstanding Nebraska Cattlemen tradition aiming to keep the future of our industry innovative and knowledgeable. This program helps emerging leaders understand the industry structure, issues…
USW, NAWG Applaud Senate Introduction of American Farmers Feed the World Act 

USW, NAWG Applaud Senate Introduction of American Farmers Feed the World Act 

ARLINGTON, Virginia -- U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) thank Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) for introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 in the U.S. Senate. The bi-partisan legislation…
Wheat Industry Applauds Senate American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023

Wheat Industry Applauds Senate American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today thank Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Sen. Pete Rickets (R-NE) for the introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 in the U.S. Senate.…
Daily market commentary

Daily market commentary

Midweek brings a mixed market with grains and livestock trying to bounce back from early week slides/sell offs. The Fed released it's latest announcement on interest rates and the trade is looking closely over what the Fed had to say to see if it sheds light on the future direction…
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum receives $10M to boost urban tree population

Nebraska Statewide Arboretum receives $10M to boost urban tree population

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to strengthen Nebraska’s urban forest infrastructure in disadvantaged communities across the state. The arboretum aims to accomplish this through tree plantings, tree maintenance and removal, and workforce development. Programs will include…