June marks the start of a busy summer driving season. This year, many American families are feeling the pain of prices at the pump. Since Joe Biden took office, gas prices have risen over 54%. Biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel are one solution to relieve that burden. That’s why I’ve fought…
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office and Lancaster County Sheriff are issuing an alert that there has been an increase in government imposter scams in Lancaster County, especially those impersonating local law enforcement offices or court officials. These scammers may claim there is a warrant out for your arrest and…
DES MOINES, Iowa – State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Polk County on Friday, June 28, noon to 8 p.m., to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage. The walk-through event, designed as a resource…
The tornado touched down and crossed a quarter of beans before tearing out several adult trees and a shed at a nearby acreage. Miraculously, the house and several other outbuildings on the property remained intact. On this week’s episode of Fridays in the Field, we travel to northeast Nebraska where…
Kansas State University welcomed over 100 high school students to campus for their two annual livestock judging camps. Students came from over 20 states to learn from the livestock judging team and coaching staff in Manhattan and improve their oral reasons skills on June 3-5 and June 10-12. …
The Nebraska Football Team added Northwestern College NAIA All-American Quarterback Jalyn Gramstad to its roster on Thursday. Gramstad comes to Nebraska after attending a Husker post grad camp. The Lester, Iowa, native threw 3,681 yards last season with Northwestern College. He was also named the NAIA Player of the Year.…
A new program has launched to help connect Nebraska pasture owners with livestock producers. The Nebraska Grazing Exchange, created by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR), works by having land owners fill out information about what pasture land they have available and then it's added to an interactive map…
USDA released its June 2024 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook that shows the 2024 beef production forecast is virtually unchanged. Heavier cattle weights are expected to partially offset tight cattle supplies. The 2025 beef production forecast is raised with expectations of continued high cattle weights and a shift in marketings…
Lincoln, Neb. – The Sioux City Explorers (16-20) claimed the series against the Lincoln Saltdogs (14-24) Thursday night, winning the finale 10-6. The offense exploded as Sioux City’s Daniel Montano batted 4-4 from the plate while John Nogowski went 3-4 and Daniel Lingua had three RBI. A great start from Sioux City starter Joey Murray (3-2) saw…
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the third of a six-game series against the Louisville Bats 4-1, Thursday at Werner Park as the team’s seven-game winning streak came to an end. The Chasers struck for the game’s first run in bottom of the second inning as Devin Mann,…
