Judy Ridenour of Mullen, Nebraska, was named the 2024 NRD Director of the Year at the Nebraska Resources Districts' annual conference in Kearney. Ridenour has been a dedicated member of the Upper Loup NRD Board since 1990. Over the past 34 years, she has passionately contributed to conservation efforts both…
With the Colombian government recently lifting its ban on U.S. beef originating from states in which H5N1 was detected in dairy cows, the Export Library for Colombia has been updated to reflect restored access for beef from 14 states. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement:…
Lincoln-University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will undergo a medical procedure this Friday to have his pacemaker replaced. This will be the second pacemaker replacement for Hoiberg, as he previously underwent the procedure in 2014. The pacemaker was originally placed in 2005 when he had open-heart surgery to…
The River City Rodeo took place September 20-21 in Omaha, Nebraska at the CHI Health Center. Below are full results from the event, per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: Wacey Schalla, $2,280, bareback riding and bull riding. Bareback riding: 1. Cooper Cooke, 89 points on Cervi Championship Rodeo's Wild Thang, $3,737; 2. Cole…
Former President Donald Trump threatened John Deere on Monday with a 200% tariff on imported machinery. Trump criticized the company's decision to relocate some jobs and manufacturing to Mexico during a roundtable discussion in Pennsylvania focused on agriculture and concerns about China’s influence on the food supply. "I will tell…
Last week’s Super Harvest Moon (or Harvest Moon Supermoon) indicates it’s that time of the year when a cloud of dust on the horizon means a combine grinding its way through a field with a tractor and grain cart in pursuit. The USDA projects Nebraska farmers will harvest 9.7 million…
Corn harvest is 14% complete around the nation with soybeans not far behind at 13%. Compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Dented 92%; 85% last week; 91% on averageCorn Mature 61%; 45% last week; 55% on averageCorn Harvested 14%; 9% last week; 11% on averageCorn Condition 65% G/E; 65% G/E…
Funds are beginning to come out of their short positions, creating some movement in the markets. Early harvest updates are showing disappointing yields for soybeans, while corn seems to be holding its own as harvest progresses. In Brazil, the northern regions are struggling with poor conditions, adding to global supply…
A presentation of the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District’s Water expansion project is on the agenda for the Washington County Board of Supervisors Tuesday afternoon. Also on that agenda, an update from the office of Congressman Adrian Smith, and a presentation by the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter among other items.…
A gunshot wound, a possible stroke, a call regarding a non responsive person not breathing are some of the matters on the activity summaries for the Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for September 17th through the 23rd. Also on those summaries, a hemorrhage, a person having difficulty breathing, and…
