Public input sought on deployment of federal broadband funds for Nebraska

Public input sought on deployment of federal broadband funds for Nebraska

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…
Pesticide container recycling program promotes responsible disposal of chemicals

Pesticide container recycling program promotes responsible disposal of chemicals

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…
Safety risks of older tractors on the farm

Safety risks of older tractors on the farm

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…
NPPC Speaks Up on Policy Priorities at World Pork Expo

NPPC Speaks Up on Policy Priorities at World Pork Expo

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,…
NMPF Board of Directors Names Gregg Doud New President and CEO

NMPF Board of Directors Names Gregg Doud New President and CEO

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…
Cattle to Crops: Ranch in western Nebraska blessed with recent rain

Cattle to Crops: Ranch in western Nebraska blessed with recent rain

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…