Unified Showing, a program dedicated to empowering youth with special needs through livestock, is making a notable impact in the agricultural community. Founded by Allison Walbrecht, the organization pairs youth with special needs with buddies who ensure the safety of the youth showman and lamb. The initiative aims to provide…
Rocking Plus Rodeo Company's Nebraska's Roughest Rodeo Series has been underway all summer. The series serves as a unique opportunity for roughstock riders to hone in on their skills and compete for competitive prize money. Events in the series feature bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding. So far,…
Kinze announced today that it will be implementing a reduction in its workforce, citing "the ongoing economic downturn in the agricultural sector." The reduction affects 193 of Kinze’s 815 employees - almost 25% - in Williamsburg, Iowa. “We deeply regret the necessity of this action,” said Susanne Veatch, President of…
The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and issues related to landlord and tenant communication will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability at noon on Aug 19. Offered since 2019, the quarterly webinars address common…
The United States has numerous beef cow-calf farms that raise beef calves at least through weaning. However, USDA data says while there are a large number of farms, most are relatively small. Data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture indicated that 55 percent of America’s farms with beef cattle had…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Sioux City Explorers (31-37) saw one of their best pitching performances of the season Wednesday night as Sioux City’s Austin Drury (3-5) went seven innings to take down the Lincoln Saltdogs (27-44) 8-2, evening the series at home. Drury allowed just two runs in the game while striking out…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped a second straight game against the Rochester Red Wings, losing 3-2 in 10 innings on a walk-off win Wednesday at Innovative Field. For the first time this series, the Storm Chasers got on the board first as John Rave drew a two-out walk in the…
Today's FED talk is generating significant interest as it may impact economic conditions affecting agriculture. The size of this year’s crops is a major concern, with weather conditions being closely monitored for any potential impact on yields. Additionally, China's decision to buy beans from Brazil is adding another layer of…
The Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo took place last week in Wahoo, Nebraska. Amongst the excitement of professional rodeo action, the Thundering Hooves Drill Team made their debut. Team lead HalLee Linner was inspired to start the group because of her previous experience on a drill team with her late…
The Dakota-Thurston County Fair is being held now through Sunday in South Sioux City. Fair Manager Lisa Bousquet says lots of things are planned for Thursday. Bousquet says there will be free food and racing on Friday. Bousquet says a full day is planned for Saturday. For more information, head…
