Proposal to increase Nebraska’s corn checkoff rate passes

Proposal to increase Nebraska’s corn checkoff rate passes

Leaders of the Nebraska corn industry successfully navigated the legislative process to secure increased financial support for corn-related initiatives. State Senator Terresa Ibach spearheaded efforts to introduce amendments to the Nebraska Corn Resources Act, proposing revisions to the corn fees levied on sales to bolster support for corn education, research,…
Ideas For Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting

Ideas For Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting

For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully bringing additional family members into the operation may require some creativity as all parties need to maintain a viable standard of living. This series of articles will highlight ideas and tactics for…
Midweek woes continue for the Huskers

Midweek woes continue for the Huskers

Lincoln-Nebraska couldn’t climb out of an early four-run deficit, as the Huskers fell 9-4 vs. Kansas on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (25-13) scored four runs on eight hits, while Kansas (22-15) totaled nine runs, 11 hits and an error. Tyler Stone led the way for…
Huskers sweep two from Iowa

Huskers sweep two from Iowa

The Nebraska softball team swept a doubleheader from Iowa on Tuesday at Bowlin Stadium, posting walk-off wins in both games. In game one, Bella Bacon had a walk-off two-out double in the eighth inning of Nebraska's 1-0 victory. Kaylin Kinney threw an 8.0-inning shutout in the circle. In game two,…
Nebraska Wheat Board Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors Vacancies

Nebraska Wheat Board Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors Vacancies

LINCOLN, NE – The directorship appointments for two of the Nebraska Wheat Board will expire June30, 2024, and are seeking candidates to apply for those districts. The open positions are District 1 andDistrict 6. District 1 – Includes the counties of Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Sheridan,and Garden.…
UNL: Net farm income impacts net worth growth

UNL: Net farm income impacts net worth growth

By: Glennis McClure | Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst The beginning of the year is busy for businesses in finalizing records and filing annual income taxes. Farm and ranch operations are no exception. Beyond the net income or loss showing on the farm’s Schedule F, analyzing the…
Nebraska College Rodeo Results | Weekend of April 20th

Nebraska College Rodeo Results | Weekend of April 20th

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.…
Husker offense discusses practice

Husker offense discusses practice

Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield met with members of the media following the Huskers’ spring practice on Tuesday. He discussed the plan for the quarterbacks during the spring game and what is important to see from them. “The plan is that they’re all going to get a chance to play…
Sugar beets to be grown across Nebraska in 4-H agronomy project

Sugar beets to be grown across Nebraska in 4-H agronomy project

The Nebraska Extension 4-H and Open Class entries have seen many special projects over the years, from dry edible beans to sorghum and broom corn. This year, Nebraska Extension and 4-H’s Special Agronomy Project for 2024 is sugar beets. The project is held across the state, both in the Panhandle…