Central Nebraska farmer anticipates strong harvest despite hailstorms

Central Nebraska farmer anticipates strong harvest despite hailstorms

Crops in central Nebraska have benefited from consistent moisture throughout the year, despite enduring four waves of hail, according to Don Cantrell, a farmer near Merna. Cantrell mentioned that while the hail completely wiped several neighboring pivots, his farm was relatively fortunate, with only a few of their pivots losing…
Greg Wagner w/JD Gibbs Midday in MidAmerica

Greg Wagner w/JD Gibbs Midday in MidAmerica

The Nebraska State Fair kicked off today and Nebraska Game and Parks has a huge interactive display there that Greg told us about. Labor Day weekend at state areas, hunting, fishing, and more were talked about this week when Greg and JD chatted on KTIC Midday in MidAmerica!
Friday Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners | 8/23/24

Friday Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners | 8/23/24

The ProFarmer numbers provide a crucial on-the-ground perspective, often highlighting regional variations that can either confirm or challenge broader estimates like those from the August WASDE report. These numbers are gathered through a detailed process where scouts physically measure crop conditions across key areas, assessing factors such as pod counts…
KTIC NewsCenter Friday News 8-23-24

KTIC NewsCenter Friday News 8-23-24

Two members of the Norfolk Police Division, including Police Chief Don Miller, have been placed on administrative leave. A new road construction project on Highway 77 between Lyons and Walthill began today and it's expected to be finished in mid-summer of next year. An attempted traffic stop by a Washington…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Friday August 23, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Friday August 23, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 353 Beans - 916Humphrey Corn - 358 Beans - 918Laurel Corn - 361 Beans - 928Monroe Corn - 368 Beans - 925Oakland E. Hub Corn - 361 Beans - 928Royal Hub Corn - 353 Beans - 921Wakefield Corn - 356 Beans - 923Hinton, IA Corn…
August Cattle on Feed Report

August Cattle on Feed Report

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on August 1, 2024. The inventory was slightly above August 1, 2023.Placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.70 million head, 6 percent above 2023.…
Norfolk Police Chief, Captain Placed on Paid Administrative Leave

Norfolk Police Chief, Captain Placed on Paid Administrative Leave

NORFOLK - The City of Norfolk would like to inform citizens that Police Chief Don Miller and Captain Chad Reiman have been placed on administrative leave. During this time, it is essential to ensure that all actions and decisions are made in the best interest of the community.  In addition,…
Nebraska College Rodeo Preview | Nebraska Rodeo Update for August 24

Nebraska College Rodeo Preview | Nebraska Rodeo Update for August 24

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: Comments from…
Scottsbluff duo indicted on federal drug conspiracy and weapons charges

Scottsbluff duo indicted on federal drug conspiracy and weapons charges

A woman and man arrested on drug and other charges following a York County traffic stop in May are now facing federal drug and weapons charges. US Attorney for Nebraska Susan Lehr announced Thursday that a federal grand jury has indicted 39-year-old Sonia Martinez and 36-year-old Andrew Juarez, both of…
Husker MBB to Face Murray State in 2024 American Airlines Diamond Head Classic Opener

Husker MBB to Face Murray State in 2024 American Airlines Diamond Head Classic Opener

Lincoln -- The final pieces of Nebraska’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule were released Thursday afternoon, as ESPN Events announced the pairings for the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. The 15th annual event takes place from Dec. 22-25 from the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Nebraska will open the three-day event against…