Daily Cash Grain Bids | Tuesday June 25, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Tuesday June 25, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn – 414 Beans – 1071Humphrey Corn – 421 Beans – 1076Laurel Corn – 411 Beans – 1086Monroe Corn – 431 Beans – 1084Oakland E. Hub Corn – 422 Beans – 1086Royal Hub Corn – 411 Beans – 1076Wakefield Corn – 406 Beans – 1081Hinton, IA Corn…
Nebraska’s May 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.5 Percent

Nebraska’s May 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.5 Percent

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for May 2024 is 2.5 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged since September 2023 and is up 0.4 percentage points from the May 2023 rate of 2.1 percent. Nebraska's rate is ranked fourth lowest in the…
Northeast Nebraska producer faces flooding from Missouri River

Northeast Nebraska producer faces flooding from Missouri River

Farming on the banks of the Missouri River is presenting a challenge this week as flooding from the north travels into Nebraska.   Quentin Connealy has been producing corn and soybeans in the area for 16 years and this is the third flood he has seen.   “We’re going to…
Cattle Chat: Water requirements in the summer

Cattle Chat: Water requirements in the summer

 On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than a cool drink of clean water to quench one’s thirst. For cattle out on pasture, their need for clean, accessible water is important for good health, said the experts from Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.…
More shelf life: Best ways to store tomatoes

More shelf life: Best ways to store tomatoes

Getting the most out of tomatoes can be tricky, but there are some tips and tricks to help you get more shelf life from your tomato harvest or purchase, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Joe Masabni, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension small-acreage horticulturist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension…
Australia to America | Travis Munro, professional steer wrestler on Breaking the Barrier

Australia to America | Travis Munro, professional steer wrestler on Breaking the Barrier

Australian steer wrestler Travis Munro moved continents to follow his dream of making the NFR and becoming a World Champion. Learn more about this high level athlete and his dedication to his dream in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vohMhXAbcOJOuoIG0XNWi?si=_QOmRdn5Q4yb5_-3j8hK-g https://youtu.be/Hl3gQInxGnY
Taxable Value of Agriculture Land Rises

Taxable Value of Agriculture Land Rises

The taxable value of agricultural land in Nebraska rose 11.2 percent during the past year according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue. This follows a 6.3 percent rise in 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive year taxable values of agricultural land have risen (Figure 1). Residential property, including new growth,…
Moo post shutout against Sodbusters

Moo post shutout against Sodbusters

Fremont, Nebraska - The Fremont Moo began the second half of the Independence League Baseball Association schedule with a 3-0 victory over the Hastings Sodbusters, Monday night at Historic Moller Field. Due to the excessive heat warning throughout the day, Monday night's game was moved back to an 8 p.m. start…
Legion Baseball Scores 6-24-24

Legion Baseball Scores 6-24-24

Juniors: Arlington 14, South Sioux City 4Columbus Lakeview 10, Pierce 5 Seniors: Ponca 6, Oakland-Craig 5West Point 4, Wakefield 3Arlington 7, South Sioux City 4
Tennessee defeats Texas A&M to win CWS

Tennessee defeats Texas A&M to win CWS

Tennessee won the Men's College World Series Monday night, defeating Texas A&M 6-5 in Game 3 of the Championship Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. It is Tennessee's first Championship in Baseball in School History. The Volunteers end their year at 60-13 while the Aggies finish 53-15.