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: Buffalo Bill…
This week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup featured insights from Matt Stuever and Alex Gade of Tredas. The grain markets experienced significant fluctuations, ending the week with mixed results across various commodities. https://youtu.be/ybQAK3vebuQ Corn Market Recap: Support and Resistance: Corn found support at the $4.60 level, rebounded on Thursday,…
A 66-year-old farmer from rural Plymouth died Thursday in a farming accident near Pickrell. At 10:23 a.m., Gage County Deputies, along with Beatrice Fire and Rescue and Pickrell Fire, responded to a call. Eugene Bock was found trapped under a large drill. The Gage County Sheriff's Office said it appeared…
The Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the western lifestyle and horse culture in the Sandhills of Nebraska. The 19th Annual Banquet Ceremony will be held on June 8, 2024, at the 4-H building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, NE.…
Pastures in central Nebraska are looking the best they have in three years, according to Jordan Popp, a rancher near Broken Bow. Popp says the rain and days of sunlight has made the ideal conditions for grass growth and allowed them to turn cattle out to pasture without the concerns…
The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is kicking off its 26th year of raising money for cancer research today. The Ball will be held on June 7 and 8 in Scotts Bluff County hosted by Scott and Kristin Schiff on their ranch. A special feature of the event is that it’s…
Nebraska high school students are showing strong interest in the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) received a record number of applications, over 310, from juniors and seniors statewide for this year's event, which will be held July 8-12 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East…
The eighth Legend Buttes Horse Sale will take place June 21st in Crawford, Nebraska at Crawford Livestock. The sale is the first of two in 2024, with the fall edition happening at the same location September 27th. The upcoming June sale will feature 62 consigned ranch, rope, and recreational type…
Miller, Nebraska native Karla Nichols is returning to her rural roots as an agricultural broadcaster with Rural Radio Network affiliate KBEAR 92.3. In her new position, Nichols will cover local and regional events, sharing the information on KBEAR 92.3 and on the Rural Radio Network. Nichols graduated from the University…
Advanced ag technology has gained important momentum in recent years, and Nebraska is playing a key leadership role. A panel of entrepreneurs and business analysts spoke in detail on that theme during a May 29 symposium at Nebraska Innovation Campus. The presentations and discussions, part of the Heuermann Lecture series, described…
