Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 423 Beans - 1083Humphrey Corn - 430 Beans - 1091Laurel Corn - 420 Beans - 1101Monroe Corn - 440 Beans - 1099Oakland E. Hub Corn - 431 Beans - 1101Royal Hub Corn - 420 Beans - 1091Wakefield Corn - 415 Beans - 1096Hinton, IA Corn…
Record feeder cattle prices are the shining star for Nebraska agriculture this year. According to the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the price for 500-600 lb. steers in early June was just above $352.16 per cwt., well above the $300.00 received last year at this time. Prices this year have shattered…
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on June 1, 2024. The inventory was slightly below June 1, 2023. Placements in feedlots during May totaled 2.05 million head, 4 percent above…
NORFOLK, NE - Candice Alder, Economic Development Director for the City of Norfolk and Norfolk Area Economic Development Council, was named the 2024 Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) Local Professional of the Year – Practitioner, at NEDA's recent annual conference. The award recognizes Alder's contributions to significant economic growth in the…
Senior Brett Sears earned Second-Team All-American recognition from Baseball America, the publication announced Friday morning. Sears’ second-team All-American honor is the highest by an NU starting pitcher since Aaron Marsden in 2003 after being named a second-team All-American by ABCA/Rawlings, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Perfect Game earlier this…
A new ballot measure would ban slaughterhouses in the city and county of Denver. Pro-Animal Future is a political group that has introduced the measure. The group is opposed to the harvesting of animals and argues that the slaughterhouse odors are a “nuisance” to nearby neighborhoods. “There’s multiple signs from the proponents…
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: Update from…
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…
