Cost of summer cookout reaches record high

Cost of summer cookout reaches record high

Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. The grocery bill is up 5% from 2023, and almost…
New research facility creates measurable gains for DNA Genetics

New research facility creates measurable gains for DNA Genetics

(Columbus, NE) — In today’s economic climate, productivity and cost efficiency remain a primary focus for all producers. DNA Genetics (DNA) is committed to providing the highest-quality genetics for real-world commercial production. In keeping with its mission of providing the most profitable breeding stock to its customers, DNA recently invested in developing a…
Explorers triumph over Monarchs

Explorers triumph over Monarchs

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Sioux City Explorers (18-22) exploded for a series-opening victory over the Kansas City Monarchs (20-20) Tuesday night, taking down the hosts 9-1. Sioux City’s Jared Wetherbee (3-3) paced the Explorers with a quality start, tossing six shutout innings while allowing just two hits from the Monarchs. Sioux City’s John Nogowski also had…
Storm Chasers knock off Clippers

Storm Chasers knock off Clippers

PAPILLION, NEB. – As the second half of the season opened, the Omaha Storm Chasers snapped a four-game losing streak against the Columbus Clippers with a 6-1 win on Tuesday at Huntington Park. The Storm Chasers got on the board early in the first inning as Nate Eaton crushed his eighth homer of…
West Point 4th of July Celebration set for next Thursday

West Point 4th of July Celebration set for next Thursday

West Point's 4th of July Celebration will be held next Thursday at Neligh Park. Tina from the Chamber talks about the Fun Run that will be happening that morning. Tina says the Sand Volleyball Tournament begins at 8:00 a.m. Tina talks about the food that will be served up that…
Nebraska begins voluntary testing for HPAI in dairy farm milk tanks

Nebraska begins voluntary testing for HPAI in dairy farm milk tanks

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that four states will launch voluntary pilot programs in the days ahead to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu — a move that’s aimed at making it easier for farmers to ship herds across state lines and for public…
Results: National Junior High Finals Rodeo Update Rounds 1-4

Results: National Junior High Finals Rodeo Update Rounds 1-4

The National Junior High Finals Rodeo is underway in Des Moines, Iowa, and will continue through Saturday, June 19th. Here is an update on how Nebraska junior high rodeo athletes have competed so far: Performance 1 | Sunday, June 23rd - 7pm Bareback Riding 4th: Kelstyn Lindner, Broken Bow, Neb.,…