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Ricketts: Beef is incredibly important to Nebraskans

Ricketts: Beef is incredibly important to Nebraskans

Nebraska is the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Fields of the Future

Fields of the Future

AI is becoming part of the regular routine on some farms 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

USDA reports on farm labor statistics

USDA reports on farm labor statistics

LINCOLN – In the Northern Plains Region (Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) there were 37,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on farms and ranches during the week of April 7-13, 2024, unchanged from the April 2023 reference week, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Workers numbered 30,000 during the week of January 7-13, 2024, down 9% from the January 2023 reference week. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

UNL symposium to focus on ag-tech opportunities

UNL symposium to focus on ag-tech opportunities

LINCOLN –Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from a range of startups will hold a panel discussion on the opportunities in advanced agricultural technology during a May 29 Heuermann Lecture symposium at Nebraska Innovation Campus. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

The annual Nebraska Water Conference planned for Oct. 9-10

The annual Nebraska Water Conference planned for Oct. 9-10

LINCOLN – The annual Nebraska Water Center Conference will be held Oct. 9 and 10, The conference will highlight successful collaborations and innovations in Nebraska water and discuss future opportunities in water research and management. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility in Agriculture

Accessibility in Agriculture

AgrAbility provides hope for those with disabilities 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Farm bill text released to U.S.

Farm bill text released to U.S.

House, setting up fight with Senate 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Feds incentivize better biosecurity at dairy farms

Feds incentivize better biosecurity at dairy farms

DES MOINES, Iowa – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it will pay dairy farms with confirmed avian influenza infections to help contain the virus’ spread to people and more cows. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Gerdes shoot, swing tournament is June 8

Gerdes shoot, swing tournament is June 8

PIERCE – The Brandon Gerdes Memorial Shoot and Swing Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 8. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

LENRD gives latest updates

LENRD gives latest updates

In February, the Lower Elkhorn NRD (LENRD) Board of Directors approved modifications to LENRD Cover Crop Guidelines. Some of the modifications include: increasing the maximum number of acres enrolled from 80 to 160; the minimum contract amount from $200 to $220; and the definition of how to decide who a participant, or operator, is. Exceptions have also been added to the requirement for Cover Crop Seeding each year for up to three consecutive years. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Ed Korths to celebrate 50th anniversary

Ed Korths to celebrate 50th anniversary

PIERCE – The family of Ed and Sandy Korth would like to honor them with an open house for their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 1, 1974, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierce. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM