Ag Feature Stories
A collection of interviews airing across the Rural Radio Network on a wide array of topics related to the agriculture industry.
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Preventing Farm Falls & Stress/Harvest Safety RemindersPaul Perkins talks with Trauma Outreach Coordinator Tracy Dethlefs-Rademacher, of CHI Health/Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney, for ways you can prevent falls around the farm, avoid the pitfalls of stress and depression, and how you can stay injury-free this harvest season
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Ag Weather for Tuesday (10/1/24)When Highs reach into the Mid 80s to Low 90s for a Couple of Days, the Days to Watch for Critical Fire Weather Conditions, and the Temperature & Rainfall Outlook thru October 14th
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FNBO Fridays in the Field Dan Kellner | 9/30/24After a very wet start to the growing season the Kellner brothers had pivots running most of the summer, but late September they had to turn them back on for that final drink.
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Harvest Safety RemindersAs Harvest ramps up, Paul Perkins talks with Trauma Outreach Coordinator Tracy Dethlefs-Rademacher of CHI Health/Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney for some safety reminders around the farm and on the road
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on John Deere equipment made in MexicoFormer President Donald Trump threatened John Deere on Monday with a 200% tariff on imported machinery. Trump criticized the company’s decision to relocate some jobs and manufacturing to Mexico during a roundtable discussion in Pennsylvania focused on agriculture and concerns about China’s influence on the food supply.
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Fort Hartsuff Celebrating 150 YearsPaul Perkins talks with Park Superintendent Michaela Clemens for more on all the activities celebrating Fort Hartsuff's 150 years southeast of Burwell
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Ag Weather for Thursday (8/22/24)When More Thunderstorms are possible, Where Storms could be Severe, and How Hot it gets This Weekend
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Rudy Gatlin of the Gatlin BrothersRudy Gatlin, of the Gatlin Brothers, talks with Paul Perkins about their sold-out Nebraska State Fair Concert with Lorrie Morgan and memories of his time in Nebraska on the combine crew. (Photo courtesy of The Gatlin Brothers)
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Ag Weather for Wednesday (8/21/24)Where There are Better Chances of Thunderstorms Tonight & Tomorrow Night, When to expect Widespread Highs in the 90s, and the Time to Watch for the Return of Spotty Thunderstorms
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Ag Weather for Tuesday (8/20/24)When a Few More Thunderstorms are possible, Details of a Warmer & Drier Pattern, and the Temperature & Rainfall Forecast thru Labor Day
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Ag Weather for Wednesday (8/14/24)Where Thunderstorms & Severe Storms are More Likely later Today, How Rain Chances look Tomorrow thru Early Next Week, and the Temperature & Rainfall Outlook thru August 27th
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Oregon Trail RodeoPaul Perkins and Rodeo Announce Travis Schauda preview the 3 big nights of PRCA Rodeo Action at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings
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'Unified Showing' empowers youth with special needsUnified Showing, a program dedicated to empowering youth with special needs through livestock, is making a notable impact in the agricultural community. The organization pairs youth with special needs with buddies who ensure the safety of the youth showman and lamb. The initiative aims to provide opportunities and build confidence in youth who might not otherwise engage in agricultural activities. Founder Allison Walbrecht joins the Rural Radio Network to highlight the success of the program in this feature interview.
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Recent Severe Weather, Upcoming Changes, & La NinaPaul Perkins talks with Warning Coordination Meteorologist Mike Moritz, of the Hastings National Weather Service, for more about recent severe weather, upcoming changes in the way extreme weather information is relayed, and what a transition to La Nina means
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Heat, Water & Storm SafetyPaul Perkins and Trauma Outreach Coordinator Tracy Dethlefs-Rademacher of CHI Health/Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney discuss things to keep in mind around the lake or pool, avoiding heat exhaustion, and staying safe during severe weather.