Hunters Helping the Hungry allows hunters to donate whole field-dressed deer to participating meat processors, with the final product donated to food pantries or charitable organizations statewide. The program is made possible through monetary donations that cover the processing costs of this program. Meat processors have until September 1 to…
WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) today announced the availability of over $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants to support small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs. These grants will promote business expansion, job creation, business capacity building, and increase local products…
The wheat market has resumed its decline, leading the broader grain markets lower. While the latest CPI data continues to exert some influence, traders are now shifting their focus to the upcoming crop tours next week. These tours are eagerly anticipated, as they will provide crucial insights into the condition…
Jake Jacobson may spend his winters in Arizona, but the Nebraska native cannot be kept from the Cornhusker state for long. Originally of Elkhorn, the music director will be making his fifth straight appearance at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings. "When you meet a new rodeo committee you either…
The Purdue University Farmland Value and Cash Rent Survey showed that Indiana farmland prices once again hit a new record in 2024. The average price of top-quality farmland is $14,392, up 4.8 percent from June 2023. Average and poor-quality farmland also hit new high prices at $11,630 and $9,071 per…
Baker’s Candies founder Kevin Baker set out to make a product that “Nebraska could be proud of.” These days, the company produces what is affectionately known as “Nebraska’s Chocolate.” Though the sweet, delectable chocolates are a point of pride for Nebraska residents, “Nebraska’s Chocolate” has not stayed within state lines.…
Ryan Preister of Humphrey, Nebraska was selected as President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) at the Annual Membership Meeting of the Association. The meeting was held on July 17 at York’s Holthus Convention Center in conjunction with the Nebraska Pork Expo. Joining President Preister on NPPA’s Executive Team…
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is influencing stock markets, adding to the complex mix of geopolitical tensions that are already impacting financial and commodity markets. As California's new biofuel policies are set to begin in September, traders are closely watching for potential ripple effects across the agricultural sector.…
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined a bipartisan effort urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modernize and improve the accuracy of its foreign land ownership disclosure process. In the letter, the senators note alleged inaccuracies in information publicly posted by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and…
The Oregon Trail Rodeo is kicking open its chutes for its 32nd year in Hastings, Nebraska. The rodeo will feature three performances happening August 16-18. The PRCA rodeo will feature all standard rodeo events, with mutton busting available for youth. This year will feature a few brand new elements, adding…
