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: National High…
In April, we visited with Dan Kristensen, a farmer near Minden, Nebraska, who was looking forward to a promising growing season. Fast forward to July, and hail has wiped out thousands of acres of crops. In this week's edition of Fridays in the Field, we catch up with Dan to…
The 40th annual O'Neill Summerfest is taking place this weekend, July 18-21. The celebration will feature performances of the award-winning O'Neill Summerfest Rodeo. The rodeo has won Small Purse Rodeo of the Year honors eight times from the Mid States Rodeo Association. In addition to the standard rodeo events, the…
A Nebraska FFA member has been named one of four American Star Farmer finalists by the National FFA Organization. Jacie Wolfinger from the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller FFA Chapter will interview for the award during the upcoming National FFA Convention in October. The American Star Farmer is awarded to the FFA member that…
Ben Sasse has announced he is stepping down as President of the University of Florida. In an X post he noted his wife Melissa, suffered an aneurysm and series of strokes in 2007. He said his wife made an "incredible comeback" at the time. But, in recent months, she's has…
Cole Ransen, of the Norfolk FFA Chapter, has a clear passion for science and research. This interest helped him achieve being named the 2024 Nebraska State FFA Star in Agriscience. Ransen said that his Supervised Agricultural Experience has helped him achieve both academic and personal growth. “My SAE is comprised…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – It was another game that went down to the wire between the Sioux City Explorers (26-33) and Winnipeg Goldeyes (33-28) Thursday night as the Goldeyes came out with the sweep-ensuring 5-4 victory. Sioux City had four scoreless innings from the bullpen and a three-hit night from…
Hastings, Nebraska - The Hastings Sodbusters handed the Fremont Moo a 14-4 defeat Thursday night at Duncan Field. Hastings won the final two games of the three game series. After a scoreless first inning, Fremont plated three runs in the top of the second. Against Hastings starter Cohen Evans, Fremont's…
Three Nebraska students were awarded scholarships from the Angus Foundation at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Madison, Wisconsin. Western States National Junior Angus Show Scholarship – $1,000 JessaLynn Hudson – Belvidere, Neb. Richard L. Spader Scholarships – $5,000 Addison Cotton – York, Neb. Tucker Stagemeyer – Page,…
Disappointing cattle trade Cattle hit sell signals Cattle inventory for July not happening Stdy cash going into COF report Hogs technically looking better Grains is a tough one to call Market gets itself there in ahead of time Low 4’s now what on corn