The corn conditions rose one percentage point to 68% good to excellent, while the soybeans dropped one point to 67% good to excellent. National break down compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Silking 77%; 61% last week; 76% on averageCorn Dough 30%; 17% last week; 22% on averageCorn Condition 68%…
The Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo took place July 25-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/wahoo-saddle-club-prca-rodeo-brings-western-way-of-life-to-eastern-nebraska/ Here are final results per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: (tie) Clay Ellis, tie-down roping and team roping, and Judd Grover, tie-down roping and team roping, $948 each. Bareback riding: 1. Rhett Robbins,…
Farm and ranch production expenditures for Nebraska totaled $28.5 billion in 2023, down 1% from a year earlier, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Livestock expenses, the largest expenditure category, at $7.59 billion, increased 11% from 2022. Feed, the next largest total expense category at $3.45 billion, decreased 24%…
The very real and damaging consequences of Congress’ failure to pass a modernized farm bill are brought to light in a new analysis by American Farm Bureau Federation economists. It provides a clearer picture of major impacts of relying on the antiquated 2018 farm bill, including the likely loss of more family…
Due to the growing demand for soybean oil, soybean crush capacity is rapidly expanding across Nebraska to increase soy oil output. Will this lead to increased soybean prices? How do you factor these elements into your risk management plan? In recent years, there has been a notable increase in demand…
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon took place July 25-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are final results per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: Matt Peters, $196, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Nick Pelke, 86 points on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo's Black Mamba,…
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell took place July 24-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the final performance, Saturday, July 27th: All-around cowboy: Coleman Proctor, $3,951, team roping and steer roping. Bareback riding: 1. Jess Pope, 86.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Top…
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are results from Friday, July 26th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Nick Pelke, 86 points on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo's Black Mamba; 2. Tanner Aus, 84.5;…
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the third performance, Friday, July 26th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Rhett Robbins, 83.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's First Class; 2. Bryce Eck,…
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: Athlete Spotlight…
