South Africa native Matthew Oelofse, who now calls Kearney, Nebraska his home, is pursuing his dream of farming in the United States. Oelofse was able to increase his agricultural knowledge and experience when he had the opportunity to work for a local farm in northern Nebraska before he moved to…
The Shrine Bowl of Nebraska is the state’s most prestigious high school all-star sports event. The 64th Nebraska Shrine Bowl will be played Saturday, June 4th at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium on the campus of the University of Nebraska—Kearney. Join RRN Sports Directors from across the state and Mike…
With the market fizzling this week, Brad Kooima looks at other factors that have influenced the trade including some $142 cash which is steady, Memorial Day buying is done, does that bring in the hard to sell times for cattle?
The outside trade kept a tight grip on the grains & livestock this week. During the Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Darren Frye with Water Street & Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners look at the macros, energy & the inflationary cycle on the trade. The need to move…
From early cash at lower money, the domination of the macros to the outside market influence, all had a hand in shaping the cattle market this week. On this edition of the Cattle Call, Brad Kooima also looks at the demand worries with tighter budgets moving into the summer months.
Roland Rushman of Rushman Seeds in Dalton, Nebraska has a diverse crop operation. On his irrigated ground, he primarily grows wheat, corn and dry edible beans. On his dryland ground, Rushman grows wheat, corn, millet and peas. Rushman said his geographical location gives him an advantage by allowing him to…
Head Coach John Cook has taken the Nebraska Volleyball program to the pinnacle of success. With four national championships, three runner-up titles, and 10 national semifinal appearances, Coach Cook is no stranger to competition. These days, he can be found sporting his Wranglers with a rope in hand. That's right,…
WASDE report update and market reaction as we head into the weekend. The Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup features PJ Conradt and John Pfanner with Tredas. From WASDE to the 2023 prices, the jump in the wheat prices, consumer prices for proteins and other marketing factors influencing this week's…
Bob Larson of Larson Farms near Creston, Nebraska grows corn, soybeans and alfalfa and runs a 350-head dairy operation. Larson’s operation is innovative in a number of ways. He was one of the first producers in the state to adopt the robotic milking technology, and he conducts his own on-farm…
This week brought some better cash prices for cattle producers. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima talks about that cash, along with hotel/retail movement and the boxed beef effect. Some recent rains are helping to green up pastures which has brought with it a drop in beef cow slaughter…
