Retained ownership data shows management can help cattle express genetic potential and improve ranch returns
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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced theUniform Vehicle SafetyStandards Act to ensure federal vehicle safetystandards set by the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration are the nationwide standards.
Nebraska drivers bought more gallons of E15 fuel in 2025, a nearly 45% jump from the year before, according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue's 2026 Report of the Statewide Ethanol Blend Rate. The increase comes as Nebraska corn farmers continue to invest checkoff dollars in the fuel inf…
- By Dave Sjuts Lee Enterprises
There wasn’t a huge learning curve for the new owners of Pyramid Tarp & Repair at 2443 S. Lincoln Ave. in York, Nebraska. That’s because brothers Nick Lutt and Dillon Drake were longtime employees of the business before purchasing the operation earlier this year from the original owners.
- By Pat Melgares K-State Extension
Scientists and officials from NASA stopped by the Flickner Innovation Farm in late August to check in on the progress of a partnership that is helping to shape the future of space-based tools for agriculture.
H5N1 influenza, commonly known as bird flu, continues to threaten U.S. poultry and egg production. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Entomol Products, LLC are investing $448,940 in a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to test an innovative, pla…
Do you know an individual, organization or group that has profoundly influenced the soybean industry and the Soy Checkoff? The United Soybean Board (USB) is now accepting nominations for two annual honors recognizing outstanding contributions to U.S. Soy: the Tom Oswald Legacy Award and the …
Agricultural lenders, consultants, farm financial advisors and producers are invited to attend the 2026 Siouxland Agricultural Lender’s Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Terrace View Event Center, 230 St Andrews Way, Sioux Center, Iowa.
- By Cara Besek IANR Communications
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln launched on Sept. 15 a new initiative aimed at helping producers make better use of digital agriculture technologies — from developing new decision-support tools to improving existing technologies and training the next generation of innovators.
Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, has been selected as winner of the “Irrigation Innovation of the Year” award for the E3™ center pivot. The seventh annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards honors innovators driving sustainable solutions in the global agric…
Agriculture is aboutmore than what happens in the field;it’s about the people, challenges and innovations shaping the future of farming. Those are the conversations behind the new podcast “Beyond Irrigation” that has been launched. Sponsored by Reinke, the world’s largest privately held irri…
- University of Nebraska CropWatch
Efficient irrigation relies on minimizing water losses and maximizing the portion of applied water that reaches the crop root zone. Improving efficiency becomes even more critical in dry years like 2026, when irrigation demand is high, air temperatures are elevated and relative humidity is l…
- By Ben Beckman Nebraska Extension
As we move into fall, many producers may be looking at harvesting forage from summer annuals like sorghum-sudan, forage sorghum or millet. While these crops can provide valuable feed, making dry hay this time of year can be challenging.
- By Shannon Sand Nebraska Extension
There are a couple of leasing options for producers and landowners. Verbal leases are a common form of lease agreement. However, if someone is considering terminating a verbal lease, there are some dates and rules to remember for those with crops vs. pasture verbal lease agreements. The Nebr…
- By Ben Beckman Nebraska Extension
Drought can leave dryland corn with little grain potential but still considerable forage value. Before writing those fields off, grazing may be one way to capture some value with livestock.
- By Elena Tittel South Dakota News Watch
About 20 miles from Mitchell sits a 100-year-old barn. Merely driving by, it looks like nothing out of the ordinary: just one of many such farming landmarks off of I-90 surrounded by fields of crops and tall grass.
Harvest may feel like the finish line, but it's actually where next year's seed decisions begin.
- By Pat Melgares, K-State Extension news service
Kansas State University weed specialist Sarah Ganske is urging farmers to keep a watchful eye for next year’s weed problems, even as they bring in this year’s harvest.
Jeff Hale has lived on the same gravel road his entire life.
ARS is employing innovative modeling techniques to predict where New World screwworm infestations may emerge in the U.S.
As the Southern U.S. continues to navigate cases of New World screwworm, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the University of Notre Dame are investing $140,389 in a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to evaluate whether an existing drug can be…
- By Geitner Simmons - IANR Communications
Each calf, like each human, begins as an embryo. But important questions remain about the complex factors that shape bovine fertility and development during the earliest stages of life. Bit by bit, Jennifer Wood and her Husker colleagues in the Department of Animal Science are unraveling tho…
- Kaitlin Donovan
For decades, the U.S. beef industry fought an uphill battle to increase consumer demand. Today, that story has changed.
Storing grain provides the flexibility needed to maximize profitability. But without a plan to protect grain quality from insect damage, the cost of storage-related losses can quietly erode, or even eliminate, the gains that come with holding grain longer for higher prices. To help growers a…
Low feed levels in a swine barn can compromise pig health and productivity. To help ensure proper nutrition, the new FeedSense system from AP (Automated Production) automatically monitors feed bin levels with high accuracy and minimal maintenance.