Early short covering did little to support grain prices, as shifting weather models introduced new uncertainties. Stock movement has reverted back to trade, complicating the market outlook. The risk for old crop corn remains high, driven by fluctuating conditions and market dynamics. Meanwhile, feeder cattle prices are influenced by corn…
In the latest update to the Fortune 500 U.S.-based business list, 15 companies with strong involvement in the agriculture industry were named. The highest-ranking company was Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) sitting in 43rd place. Following ADM further down the list were Sysco, Deere, Tyson Foods, CHS, and others involved…
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) is excited to announce the hiring of Reagan Skow as the new associate professor of Agribusiness Management Systems for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester. In the six years since graduating from Wauneta-Palisade High School, Skow has deepened her ag industry knowledge by studying…
Lincoln -- The Nebraska Legislature began its second day of the special session with bill introductions, but a motion to end the session sine die was laid on the desk by Sen. Justin Wayne. Speaker John Arch urged lawmakers to vote no on the motion to adjourn the sesssion and…
The community of Ogallala, Nebraska has a rich history rooted in the old west. Every year since 1916, the Ogallala Roundup Rodeo has played host to some of the most talented cowboys and cowgirls from Nebraska and beyond. This year will be no exception. However, the rodeo board has made…
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are results from Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 83 points on Summit Pro Rodeo's Open Range; 2. Dylan George, 75.5; 3.…
The cattle industry could see revolutionary genetic selection based on a recent study. The research concluded that cattle have CoRSIVs which are essentially chemical markers on genes that can be linked to specific traits. These features are expressed physically in cattle like productivity, female fertility, and even heat tolerance. …
Lincoln, Neb. -- Lawmakers convened Thursday to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature. Gov. Jim Pillen called the special session to consider legislation relating to property tax reform. Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly started the session. Among the 25 measures introduced were: LB17, introduced by Sen. John…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Attorney General Mike Hilgers says the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri issued a preliminary injunction in Arkansas v. U.S. Department of Education halting the implementation of the Biden Administration’s new rule interpreting Title IX. “We are grateful for this ruling. It is…
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the second performance, Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 82 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Lost & Found; 2. Quintonn…
