In this video, K-State Research and Extension weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster explains how drones are being used to help farmers control weeds in their fields. “One area we are using drones is in spraying crops, but the other that is probably a little more common is for use in scouting…
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: 2024 NSRA…
Ohlde Family Farms, based near Firth, Nebraska, has been busy with silage chopping this season. Levi Ohlde, who helps manage the family-owned operation, reports that they have been at it for nearly three weeks. After beginning their chopping in Kansas, the team moved north and has been working through irrigated…
The federal government announced $7.3 billion in investments Thursday for 16 rural electric cooperatives around the country, including one in Nebraska, that seek to expand clean energy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a news release the funds come through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program that is…
The Nebraska Farmers Union has announced the dates for their Fall district meetings. "As always, the public is invited," said John Hansen, Nebraska Farmers Union President. "It is always a good idea if you can bring along a friend, relative, or neighbor who should be more active in our organization."…
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company is inviting customers to participate in its annual National Farmers Market event at local stores on September 28. The event takes place outside Tractor Supply stores across the country, and now through September 23, farmers, growers, craft makers, artisans and other producers of goods are…
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday morning at Blair’s Hollow Road South By-Pass drew several of the people who were instrumental in the beginning stages of the By-Pass and those that helped complete the multi-decade project. Former Blair Mayor Jim Realph. Current mayor Mindy Rump says the project helps commerce, but…
Wayne, Neb. --- Wayne State senior quarterback Nick Bohn threw three touchdown passes while the Wildcats added a kickoff return for touchdown by Jadon Johnson and an interception return for a score by senior linebacker Dexter Larsen as WSC posted a 44-17 Northern Sun Conference football victory at MSU Moorhead…
MEMPHIS, TENN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers were swept in a doubleheader for the second time this season, dropping a pair of 7-inning contests to the Memphis Redbirds Thursday at AutoZone Park, 3-1 and 5-1. GAME 1: Memphis 3, Omaha 1 (Final/7) Chandler Champlain started the first game of the day and…
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) handed Toledo (3-1, 0-0 MAC) its first loss of the season in the Cyclones' home opener Thursday. ISU sealed the 3-0 sweep 25-20, 28-26, 25-17. Kiersten Schmitt provided crucial kills in the victory, leading the Cyclones with 10 to tie her career…
