At 15 years old, Chuck Swisher got his start fighting bulls. These days, he is one of the most sought after bull fighters in the sport of rodeo. In addition to working some of the largest rodeos in the country, Swisher has been a pioneer for bull fighting as a…
Food prices are higher now compared to a few years ago thanks to inflation. Higher food prices, though, are masking an underlying trend of consumers spending more on food in real terms. The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) says total per person food spending, when adjusted for inflation, was 6.3…
Nebraska, with 24 operating ethanol plants, is the second-largest ethanol producing state. It stands to reason that ethanol production would have a significant economic impact on the state. A recent report by economists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bureau of Business Research and the Department of Agricultural Economics, sponsored by…
The Loeffel Meat Shoppe at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a grand re-opening celebration event on May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will include recipe samples, along with demonstrations on food safety, knife care, and proper knife usage in the home kitchen from 11:30 a.m.…
KC wheat thoughts on good start Rally in the markets Chasing the headlines Strong cattle market off Bullish COF report Higher hogs on a Monday
Crop Progress as of April 21st: Corn Planted 12%; 6% last week; 10% on average Corn Emerged 3%; 2% on average Soybeans Planted 8%; 3% last week; 4% on average Winter Wheat Headed 17%; 11% last week; 13% on average Winter Wheat Condition 50% G/E; 55% G/E last week; 26% G/E last year Spring Wheat Planted…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes kicked off their spring season this weekend in McCook. Here are results per the NEHSRA: DAY 1 - APRIL 20TH Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameStockScore/TimePointsTotalPoints189C1Kirchmann, Colton50.00000362C2Arensdorf, Bladen48.000003013Buss, Cort46.000004314Fanning, Jess43.000002095Buss, Cale42.000002036Grube, Emma42.000004047Neal, Cooper40.000001988Nelson, Jason40.000002509Norby, Dylan39.0000025710Nelson, Kellin39.000004501Nelson, Alex34.000002651Herrington, Gage32.000004261Stevens, Ty30.00000 Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameStockScore/TimePointsTotalPoints1561Gracey, Chase14.000003402Marshall, Cody14.660002123Drueke,…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – White grubs, identifiable by their ivory white bodies and brown heads, feed on the root systems of brome fields causing plant loss, said K-State entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, noting that the pests are currently showing up in some eastern Kansas fields. “They're developing in the soil and consuming…
Minden, Nebraska, farmer Dan Kristensen is ready to begin planting corn and soybeans this week. Speaking to the Rural Radio Network last week, he provided insights into the ongoing fieldwork and planting preparations for the 2024 season. Amidst a recent rainfall that slowed operations midweek, Kristensen reflects on the challenges…
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be…
