Matt Kreifels, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and long-time ag educator, was recently honored by the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) with the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute’s (NAYI) Award of Merit during a special luncheon at UNL’s East Campus Union. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture…
OMAHA — State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha has filed to withdraw from running for re-election to his longtime seat representing North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature. Chambers, 87, filed paperwork Monday to remove himself from the November ballot, three days before Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline, Douglas County Election Commissioner…
Alex Parsaye knew from a young age that she belonged on the back of a horse. Growing up, she felt drawn to horses in such a powerful way that her parents got her in riding lessons at the age of five. Parsaye explored multiple events and disciplines, but ultimately fell…
The American Sheep Industry Association’s Young and Emerging Entrepreneurs group has received a grant of $89,580. The money comes from the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center to develop a beginning producer education program. It will incorporate online education, producer workshops, and an online forum. “We started the conversation at the…
The West Point-Beemer School Board held a special meeting Monday night. Superintendent DJ Weddle says the school district decided on a bid for the Ag Facility Project. West Point-Beemer also had bids from Construction Companies in West Point, Norfolk, Columbus, and Omaha. Weddle tell us what's next. Also at Monday…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested a federal disaster declaration from President Joe Biden, due to damage resulting from a series of storms impacting nearly 20 counties May 20 – June 3. The request encompasses the following counties: Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard,…
Soybean prices are showing a slight improvement compared to Friday, while corn prices have risen. Weather models continue to play a crucial role in market fluctuations, adding uncertainty to the forecast. Political developments are also influencing market conditions. Despite the positive trend in corn, cattle prices have struggled, facing downward…
A Stanton man was arrested on multiple charges including a felony gun violation after he was driving recklessly on an ATV and refusing to stop. Multiple items are on the agenda for the West Point School Board meeting tonight. The Washington County Fair in Arlington continues through Wednesday with big…
The corn conditions rose one percentage point to 68% good to excellent, while the soybeans dropped one point to 67% good to excellent. National break down compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Silking 77%; 61% last week; 76% on averageCorn Dough 30%; 17% last week; 22% on averageCorn Condition 68%…
Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 397 Beans - 998Humphrey Corn - 401 Beans - 1000Laurel Corn - 399 Beans - 1010Monroe Corn - 411 Beans - 1007Oakland E. Hub Corn - 397 Beans - 1010Royal Hub Corn - 396 Beans - 1003Wakefield Corn - 394 Beans - 1005Hinton, IA Corn…
