Nebraska Farm Bureau has introduced a new product, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans, that could be a game changer in lowering health insurance costs for Nebraskans. “The current health care insurance market discriminates against self-employed individuals and small business owners because they are not eligible for the discounted rates…
The National Farmers Union (NFU) and the USDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county-level offices. NFU and USDA say they will work together to gather feedback on the experiences of family farmers and ranchers when…
As markets position themselves ahead of Thursday's USDA crop report, there's been a noticeable reversal in soybeans, driven by lower stocks affecting both grain and livestock trade. Heather emphasizes the importance of solidifying marketing plans before harvest gets into full swing. With combines set to hit the fields, having a…
Corn conditions drop one percentage point to 64% good to excellent while holding steady at 65% on the beans. Crop Progress as of Sept 8th: Data compiled by WaterStreet from NASSCorn Dough 95%; 90% last week; 94% on averageCorn Dented 74%; 60% last week; 73% on averageCorn Mature 29%; 19%…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend rodeoing in Broken Bow. Here are results from both days of rodeo action, per the NHSRA: Day 1 - Saturday, September 7 Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time1111Drueke, James - O'Neill NE10.4003002Leach, Colton - Dunning NE11.1902453Johnston, Tate - Thedford NE11.8401544Phillips, Jack - Chadron…
The Nebraska State Rodeo Association Finals took place September 6-8 in Lexington. Below are year end, round, and average results per the NSRA: Year-end Winners & Standings: NSRA Standings 8.13.24Download Round 1 Results: Results - Round 1Download Round 2 Results: Results - Round 2Download Round 3 Results: Results - Round…
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more about cost-share programs that can benefit…
Abnormally dry or drought conditions are present across 73 percent of the Missouri River Basin, with drought conditions likely to persist or get worse through November. August runoff was 1.2 million acre-feet, 86 percent of the average above Sioux City, Iowa. The updated 2024 calendar year forecast for the upper…
As the Nebraska Cornhuskers are set to host the Colorado Buffaloes this weekend, let’s see how the two match up in agriculture. First in farm acres statewide, Nebraska beats out Colorado by 14 million acres. Nebraska boasts over 3.6 million more cattle and 3.2 million more hogs. And no surprise,…
Today's trade saw a downturn, largely influenced by a weak macroeconomic picture. Outside markets played a significant role in dragging grains down, as broader economic concerns overshadowed short-term agricultural trends. Growth remains the central focus, with market participants closely watching for any signs of economic recovery. This week’s BPA (bushels…
