LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) continues to monitor for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in dairy cattle. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a federal order, that took effect on April 29, mandating testing for interstate movement of lactating…
The time for turn out to our primary summer pastures is coming soon. 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…
College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains, Central Plains, and Central Rocky Mountain regions found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend.…
Ashley Baller is no stranger to the western world. A connection forged during her year as Miss Rodeo Colorado 2022 lead her to creating dynamic experiences for rodeo newbies and dedicated fans alike. From games like ProFantasy Rodeo and Inside Rodeo, to grand events like Rodeo Vegas, Baller stays busy…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will begin collecting samples of ground beef from grocery stores to test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The sampling will take place in states where HPAI has been detected in dairy cattle, USDA said. Some dairy cattle enter the supply chain as…
The Nebraska Auctioneers Association has announced the 2024 Auctioneer of the Year - Dean Dallman, Franklin, NE Dean graduated from Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering at Mason City, Iowa, in 1976, and then embarked on a lifelong career as an auctioneer. He auctioned for K & S Auctions in…
Weather brought much rain What caused Chicago wheat to drop? Crop progress report To early to call planting delay? Lower cattle on a Monday
Crop Progress as of April 28th: from Water Street SolutionsCorn Planted 27%; 12% last week; 22% on averageCorn Emerged 7%; 3% last week; 4% on averageSoybeans Planted 18%; 8% last week; 10% on averageWinter Wheat Headed 30%; 17% last week; 21% on averageWinter Wheat Condition 49% G/E; 50% G/E last…
April 29, 2024 – On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen helped set the stage for the annual Nebraska Cornhusker College Rodeo by declaring the week of April 29th, “Rodeo Week” in Nebraska. Joined by members of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Rodeo Team, Governor Pillen rode horseback around his residence…
MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University researcher has new support to battle one of the biggest global threats to pigs and swine production, which is a $57-billion-dollar industry in the U.S. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, or FFAR, recently awarded a $1 million Seeding Solutions Grant to Waithaka Mwangi, immunology professor…
