Accessibility in Agriculture: AgrAbility provides hope

Accessibility in Agriculture: AgrAbility provides hope

Most people can’t imagine not being able to do the things they love, and many never have to experience that.  This was a reality for 61-year-old Kevin Daniels, a rancher from Norfolk, when he became paralyzed last April.  Kevin grew up near Norfolk. He remembers warm summer days spent riding…
Considerations before turning cattle out to pasture

Considerations before turning cattle out to pasture

The time for turn out to our primary summer pastures is very near. A couple of important questions are what date to turn out, and which pastures should be first? The driving factors on the amount of grass growth at a specific date varies each year depending on spring temperatures…
Supernovas battle Mojo in Pro Volleyball Federation Semifinal

Supernovas battle Mojo in Pro Volleyball Federation Semifinal

OMAHA, NEB. - The Omaha Supernovas (16-8) return home to face off against the streaking San Diego Mojo (13-11) in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship at the CHI Health Center. First serve is set for 8:30 p.m. CDT.   The Supernovas will make their fourth appearance on CBS Sports Network with Paul Sunderland and Holly McPeak on the call.   The match will…
Nebraska Jr. High Finals Rodeo Happening this Week in Albion

Nebraska Jr. High Finals Rodeo Happening this Week in Albion

The Nebraska Junior High Rodeo Association is gearing up for its state finals this Thursday and Friday, May 16-17. Student athletes from across the state will compete in Albion in 13 different events. At the junior high level, some events are modified to ensure athletes are given a chance to…
Junkstock’s first weekend a success thanks to tornado clean-up crew

Junkstock’s first weekend a success thanks to tornado clean-up crew

WATERLOO--Not even a tornado can stop Junkstock from bringing the community together.    The vintage festival opened as scheduled on Friday, May 3 – just a week after a tornado hit Sycamore Farms in Waterloo, where Junkstock takes place.   Skye Mielke, owner of Soul + Muse Boutique and vendor at Junkstock, drove by the…
Bob Phares, Katie Cornelio speaking Friday at UNK spring commencement

Bob Phares, Katie Cornelio speaking Friday at UNK spring commencement

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will host its spring commencement 10 a.m. Friday at the Health and Sports Center on campus. Chancellor Doug Kristensen will confer degrees for 702 graduate and undergraduate students during the ceremony and present the Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award…
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Whitney Jennings

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Whitney Jennings

Mid Plains Community College rodeo athlete Whitney Jennings had a stellar freshman season, punching her ticket to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. The Seneca, Nebraska native placed third in the Great Plains Region in the breakaway roping to secure her spot. Though this will be…
“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier

“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier

Competitor, coach, and contractor are just a few hats third-generation cowgirl Micah Barnes wears. From qualifying for the American in the breakaway roping, to serving as an assistant coach for the storied Cal Poly rodeo team, to carrying on her family's legacy through Barnes PRCA Rodeo, Micah Barnes has truly…
FMMO Formulas Need to Reflect Today’s Realties

FMMO Formulas Need to Reflect Today’s Realties

ARLINGTON, VA – Way back in the 1930s, one of the original motivations behind creating the Federal Milk Marketing Order system was to provide incentives for farmers to produce better milk. Much of the milk at the time was Grade B, which was lower quality than the Grade A milk earmarked for…