Celebrating Nebraska Agriculture, a Powerhouse of an Industry

Celebrating Nebraska Agriculture, a Powerhouse of an Industry

Agriculture is Nebraska’s number one industry and the heart and soul of our state. Agriculturedeserves recognition and celebration every day, especially during National Ag Week, March 17-23. As the Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), it’s an honor and aprivilege to serve the dedicated people of Nebraska's agricultural…
Two new K-State wheat varieties will be available to farmers this fall

Two new K-State wheat varieties will be available to farmers this fall

Two new wheat varieties have been released from the Kansas State University wheat breeding program and are being licensed by Kansas Wheat Alliance seed associates for farmers to plant this fall. Hard red winter (HRW) wheat KS Bill Snyder, named after the legendary football coach, will be available in limited…
Walmart continues to invest in new food processing facilities

Walmart continues to invest in new food processing facilities

Walmart recently announced another investment in a new food processing facility. A new milk processing facility in Texas will open in 2026. Walmart said the facility will support nearly 400 jobs in the community and allow the company to meet growing demand from customers. The facility will process and bottle…
Consumers are falling in love with American Lamb.

Consumers are falling in love with American Lamb.

February was Lamb Lovers month, and the 2024 ad campaign, “Show Us Your Chops,” reached over 125,000 culinary enthusiasts across three targeted demographics. The campaign helped drive more than 10,000 unique visitors to the American Lamb Board consumer website. Once on the site, visitors learned more about American Lamb, had…
Study: Thawing method does not seem to affect beef quality

Study: Thawing method does not seem to affect beef quality

What's the best way to thaw beef to maintain its quality? Some new research suggests the method doesn't matter. Thawing does not seem to have an impact on the quality of beef by the time it hits the consumer’s table, according to a study by a Kansas State University graduate…