It seems like market analysts always bring up South American corn and soybean production. Does that really matter for the profitability of family farms in the United States? Jeff Peterson, president of Heartland Farm Partners in Lincoln, breaks down South American agriculture - especially in Brazil and Argentina – and…
LENEXA, KAN. – Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing its next steps to protect people from the herbicide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA, or Dacthal). EPA is warning people of the significant health risks to pregnant individuals and their developing babies exposed to DCPA and will be pursuing action to address…
The Nebraska High School Rodeo Association recently announced the hiring of a new secretary, Jill Austin of Valentine. The announcement comes as the board voted to merge two part-time secretarial positions into one, more full-time role. “This move creates a single point of contact for the association members for both…
In Iowa, the same law that pertains to cropland leases also applies to pasture leases. However, unlike crop leases that typically span from March 1 to the last day of February the following year, pasture leases may be written for a shorter period of time. Charles Brown, a farm management…
Lincoln will trade its usual red and become a “sea of blue” over the next week for the 96th Nebraska State FFA Convention. More than 7,000 students from across Nebraska will attend the convention, which runs from April 3-5, 2024. FFA members from across the state have spent the last…
Monday (04/01/2024) Adams Central 14, Platteview 9Blair 7, Beatrice 2Creighton Preparatory School 10, KC Rockhurst, MO 4Gretna East 5, Mount Michael Benedictine 2Lincoln Pius X 10, Ralston 0Millard South 12, Elkhorn North 7Nebraska City 7, Seward 0Omaha South 21, Omaha Buena Vista 1Raymond Central 6, Auburn 1Wahoo/Bishop Neumann 8, Crete…
ALBANY, New York — The top-seeded University of Iowa women’s basketball team downed third-seeded LSU, 94-87, on Monday night in a National Championship rematch at MVP Arena. The Hawkeyes advance to the second straight Final Four and third in program history. National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark will Iowa…
OMAHA, Neb. -- The College of Saint Mary softball team was swept by Nebraska Wesleyan University in a double-header on Monday afternoon. The Prairie Wolves took a 10-1 victory in game one before securing a 11-0 run-rule win in the nightcap. The Flames have now dropped six-straight to fall to…
Carryover from the Thursday report 33% increase in corn exports Diversification in ag
New members are being recruited for a new Lions Club in West Point, formed by Kal Lausterer of the Wahoo Lions Club and Karen Jackson from the Tekamah Lions Club. Lausterer discusses the importance of having a Lions Club in a community. Jackson says they're seeking 25 members. Lausterer says…
