Registration is open for the Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
- By Jacob Fischler, South Dakota Searchlight
The U.S. House approved,聽224-200, a five-year farm bill Thursday as members of Congress attempt to update major agriculture and nutrition policy after three years of extensions.
- Kristen Sindelar
Despite all his 鈥渋rons in the fire,鈥 UNL student and entrepreneur Nathan Rippe has started a new metal project. He wants to help FFA and ag students prepare for their future.
Nebraska Extension brings you hands-on training for crop scouting with a line up of speakers and topics from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, 1071 County Road G in Ithaca.
Central Valley Ag (CVA) and Randall Farmers Co-op Union (RFCU) have approved a merger following a member vote April 29. The unification, backed by the required two-thirds majority of RFCU members, will create a combined cooperative operating under the Central Valley Ag name and headquartered…
- By Tiffaney Palmer, Neligh-Oakdale FFA Chapter advisor, and Samantha Hart, Neligh-Oakdale FFA Chapter reporter
The Neligh-Oakdale FFA Chapter serves approximately 55 active members in grades 7鈥12 in Antelope County and is continuing to build momentum through a strong focus on student involvement, retention and achievement.
Located in Nebraska鈥檚 Panhandle, Schuler Red Angus is known for supplying other ranchers with high quality live cattle and genetics. Equally impressive are the conservation efforts that have taken place on this unique landscape, diverse in its topography and ecological communities.
While King Charles was having tea state side with President Donald Trip, Gov. Jim Pillen was heading to London to promote Nebraska beef.
- Janelle Atyeo
Burn area needs precipitation and time for grass regrowth. Nebraska experts give advice on cattle feeding and grass recovery.
As planting season ramps up, uncertainty around the season does as well. Wyffels Hybrids has introduced a free, online tool that can help take some of the guess-work out of spring field work.
- By Carmen Malena, Leigh FFA Chapter president
The Leigh FFA Chapter continues to build a strong tradition of success through leadership, teamwork, and community involvement. With 55 active members, the chapter has made a significant impact both in competition and within the local community.
Jim Johnston was a cowboy from age 6, when he competed in his first rodeo, a calf riding in Chambers, Nebraska. It turned into a lifelong passion in the rodeo and ranching industries.
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses. The training will be off…
- By Carla Post for Midwest Messenger
The dozens of silk flower arrangements lining the hall outside 96-year-old Harvey Bish鈥檚 apartment seem a quantum leap from his days as an ag machinery innovator. But for Bish, creating floral bouquets is not all that different from the day more than 70 years ago when he revolutionized the h…
- By Carla Post for Midwest Messenger
Quick to recognize the importance of Harvey Bish鈥檚 cornhead conversion unit was Hastings-area farmer Elmer Hohlen.
- By Natalie Jones, IANR Communications
Following historic wildfires that have burned nearly one million acres of Nebraska grazing lands this spring, the University of Nebraska鈥揕incoln has launched a聽new online hub聽that integrates science, mapping and field-based documentation in one place.
- By Katie Nolles Smith, Stuart Public Schools agriculture education teacher and FFA co-advisor
Established in 1999, the Stuart FFA Chapter seeks to serve students in all three components of agriculture education: classroom, SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) and FFA. In the 2025-2026 school year, the chapter has 24 high school members.
- Janelle Atyeo
The fertilizer that south-central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich is applying to his fields this year is unconventional 鈥 one is derived from squid protein 鈥 and they鈥檙e meant to feed crops a bit differently, too.
- Crystal Reed
The markets are eyeing the forecast to see whether planting progress will push forward or not.
- Benjamin Herrold
The latest USDA cattle on feed report showed lower inventory and placements.
- By Monica Dimas, Hayes Center FFA Chapter reporter, and Ellie Chitwood, Hayes Center agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor
The Hayes Center FFA Chapter has had a busy and successful year filled with competitions, leadership opportunities and community involvement. The year began with the officer retreat in Kearney, Nebraska, where the officer team planned chapter activities, set meeting dates and prepared for th…
- Janelle Atyeo
Farmers across Nebraska are facing another year of planting into dust, but by diversifying their crops and staying flexible, farmers can make the most of it.
Bish Enterprises is commemorating its 50th anniversary May 1 with an open house in Giltner, Nebraska.
- Emily Boragine Kansas State University
Hikers on the Konza Prairie may look up this summer and see something unusual in the air. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No 鈥 it's Kansas State University research in action.
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