Global demand for U.S. soybeans has fallen sharply as international buyers remain discouraged by a strong dollar, slowing economic growth and uncertainty over the direction of U.S. trade policy in an election year. Export sales of new-crop soybeans are historically low as the U.S. enters the 2024/25 soybean marketing year…
Dane Pokorny of Thedford, Nebraska, is no stranger to rodeo. With deep family roots in the sport, Pokorny got involved at an early age. His first love? Bulldogging. These days, he can be found working the arena as a cowboy lifesaver. Though some may think the jump from steer wrestling…
A new vaccine could protect cattle from deadly tick-borne disease. Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis. The disease infects the red blood cells of cattle and causes hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses nationwide…
A Nebraska farmer is conducting various trials on his soybeans this year, including experimenting with biological seed treatments and planting soybeans in standing rye. Scott Richert farms near Gresham and was a host site for the 2024 Soybean Management Field Days. "I've been in seed corn, growing seed corn for…
In a bold move with no prior experience in the bakery business, a husband-and-wife duo purchased one of the most well-known bakeries in Nebraska. Alix and Andrew Ambriz didn’t grow up in McCook, Nebraska, nor did they have any background in baking. But that didn’t stop them from taking a…
Francie C. Riedmann, Gretna, has been appointed chief judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals beginning September 13, 2024. She succeeds Judge Michael Pirtle who has completed his term as chief judge. Chief Justice Heavican noted, “The Supreme Court is pleased with the appointment of Judge Francie Riedmann to serve…
The Nebraska State Rodeo Association recently announced their 2024 Top Personnel. The individuals and rodeos honored were voted on by members of the NSRA and are as follows: NSRA Judge: Ray Brown and Buck Moon NSRA Bullfighter: Dane Pokorny NSRA Pickup Man: Lance Heikel NSRA Secretary: Jill Hudson NSRA Announcer:…
FREMONT, NEBRASKA – Registration is now open for the fourth annual Latina Women in Business Conference: Creando un Legado (Creating a Legacy), hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. The event is in Spanish only. The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Fremont City Auditorium, 9 a.m. to…
LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general agriculture organization, has announced an additional list 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 agricultural and rural issues and…
The Central Community College volleyball team defeated Cloud County Community College, 3-1 sets, on Wednesday afternoon at Raider Fieldhouse. The first set was fairly even, but saw our Raiders pull away late to get a 25-20 win on the first set. Second set was not so even, seeing the Raiders…
