Public input is being sought at a string of meetings concerning the quality and availability of high-speed internet across Nebraska, and how new federal funding should be spent. The sessions are designed to help the state develop a comprehensive approach to provide quality digital access across the state. The Nebraska…
With summer approaching quickly, West Mill Flowers near Raymond, Nebraska, is preparing their flower crop for the farmers' market season. At the Lincoln Farmers' Market, owner Becca Monroe said attendees can find Betty White the School Bus filled with buckets of cut flowers from their farm. Customers choose colors or…
Cattle move-is there a short-term downtrend? Pull back from packers? Early cash sales nice to see Hogs lower once again WASDE out tomorrow Weather model Softer export sales for corn & beans Higher hay prices
Pesticides play a crucial role in pest management, both in agriculture and beyond. However, the safe handling of these chemicals, from purchase to disposal, is vital to maximizing benefits while minimizing risks. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Nebraska witnesses the application of tens of millions of pounds of pesticides…
A recent tragic incident involving a small utility tractor rollover in Southeast Nebraska serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with operating older tractors without rollover protection. The incident underscores the prevailing danger that exists on farms and acreages, regardless of age or experience. The distressing image of…
DES MOINES, IA— The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted a policy panel at the 2023 World Pork Expo. NPPC board officers and experts discussed the pork industry’s current priorities vital to protecting producers’ livelihoods and ensuring pork production remains a pillar of the U.S. economy. “Advocating for reasonable public policy,…
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors today unanimously voted to name Gregg Doud, a globally recognized agricultural leader, as its next president and CEO, succeeding Jim Mulhern, who is retiring at the end of the year. “Dairy farmers across the nation are pleased to endorse a true…
In the panhandle of Nebraska, recent rain has helped the crops and pastures bounce back after a tough year. In this video segment, the Rural Radio Network visits Schuler Red Angus, a ranch located near Reddington, Nebraska. The bread and butter of their operation focuses on Red Angus cattle, but…
Nebraska Cattlemen and Merck Animal Health partnered to launch the Cartridges for Cash program. Producers are encouraged to save their empty Revalor implant and Ralgro implant cartridges and turn them into their local Merck Animal Health representative or to Nebraska Cattlemen. Merck Animal Health will donate $0.25 for every cartridge…
Omaha philanthropists Barbara and Wally Weitz have made a $25 million gift commitment to invest in strategic priorities and leadership at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and redevelop a historic building at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis, Nebraska, to support student growth and success.…
