Leaders of the Nebraska corn industry successfully navigated the legislative process to secure increased financial support for corn-related initiatives. State Senator Terresa Ibach spearheaded efforts to introduce amendments to the Nebraska Corn Resources Act, proposing revisions to the corn fees levied on sales to bolster support for corn education, research,…
For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully bringing additional family members into the operation may require some creativity as all parties need to maintain a viable standard of living. This series of articles will highlight ideas and tactics for…
LINCOLN, NE – The directorship appointments for two of the Nebraska Wheat Board will expire June30, 2024, and are seeking candidates to apply for those districts. The open positions are District 1 andDistrict 6. District 1 – Includes the counties of Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Sheridan,and Garden.…
Funds on a buying spree in wheat Drop in U.S. wheat conditions Supporting evidence on less corn in Brazil Beans being drug along Weather Crop conditions with disease in S.A.
By: Glennis McClure | Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst The beginning of the year is busy for businesses in finalizing records and filing annual income taxes. Farm and ranch operations are no exception. Beyond the net income or loss showing on the farm’s Schedule F, analyzing the…
College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains, Central Plains, and Central Rocky Mountain regions found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend.…
The Nebraska Extension 4-H and Open Class entries have seen many special projects over the years, from dry edible beans to sorghum and broom corn. This year, Nebraska Extension and 4-H’s Special Agronomy Project for 2024 is sugar beets. The project is held across the state, both in the Panhandle…
LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general agriculture organization, has announced a slate of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the Nebraska Legislature. Endorsements made by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC) are based on the candidate’s positions on agriculture and rural issues and recommendations…
At 15 years old, Chuck Swisher got his start fighting bulls. These days, he is one of the most sought after bull fighters in the sport of rodeo. In addition to working some of the largest rodeos in the country, Swisher has been a pioneer for bull fighting as a…
Food prices are higher now compared to a few years ago thanks to inflation. Higher food prices, though, are masking an underlying trend of consumers spending more on food in real terms. The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) says total per person food spending, when adjusted for inflation, was 6.3…