The 2021 Cattle Industry Convention will hit all the right notes when country music stars, inspirational speakers and hot topics converge in Nashville, Tennessee, Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 10-12. New to this year’s convention is an additional general session, which provides even more va…
The Aurora Cooperative Board of Directors appointed Chris Decker as new president and CEO a special meeting April 6.
- Jon Burleson
If you are looking to enjoy attending a gun show, there will be a total of 22 shows in eight states in our region over the next month.
Though the hazards of entering a grain bin are well-known, farmers and agricultural professionals often underestimate them until it’s too late.
- Photo submitted by W. Pavelka
Horse power (literally) was the only way to get things done in the field for centuries. It wasn’t until the middle of the 20th Century that steam and then gasoline-powered engines took the place of horses.
- Jon Burleson
This year’s York Home & Garden Show may be smaller, but will still be an exciting and edifying event, said Hannah Miller, marketing and event coordinator for the York Chamber of Commerce.
- Jon Burleson
It’s time to get things back to normal. That’s how the organizers of the Northeast Nebraska Farm & Equipment Show feel.
One of the area's premier indoor farm events, the Triumph of Ag Expo will be held March 3 - 4, at the CHI Health Center - Omaha, located at 10th and Capitol Avenue, just off I-480.
Wounded Warrior Project expanded partnerships to include 12 new and existing veteran and military service organizations to help meet the needs of our nation's wounded, ill, and injured veterans and their families.
- Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO, U.S. Grains Council Emily Skor, CEO, Growth Energy Geoff Cooper, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association Jon Doggett, CEO, National Corn Growers Association
The U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association and the National Corn Growers Association issued the following statement in response to the Brazilian government’s decision to let the current tariff rate quota expire, replacing it with a 20 percent tariff on all import…
In recognition of this contributions to the state’s bioscience industry, animal nutrition company Evonik of Blair, Nebraska received the Governor’s Bioscience Award during a presentation ceremony rounding out Bioscience Month Oct. 28.
- Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University
It was three in the morning when Jacob got that popcorn on the way to a bowl game. That stop for gas turned into an experience which would stimulate Jacob Yingst to create a better flavor of popcorn when he joined his family’s business.
- William Burleson
Green Cover Seed is operated out of Bladen, Nebraska, and is co-owned and managed by Keith Berns. Their online seed store, www.greencoverseed.com sells hundreds of different species, each with their own benefits and uses for enriching a customer's soil, by restoring nutrients for the next gr…
Though the annual Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference scheduled for Nov. 9-10, was postponed due to COVID-19 based restrictions and health risks, next year’s conference has already been set for Nov. 8-10, 2021, at the Lincoln Cornhusker Marriott.
Bob Delsing of Hemingford and Mark Knobel of Fairbury were elected chair and vice chair respectively of the Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) during the board’s most recent meeting. Both will serve in that capacity for a period of one year.
- Kerry Hoffschneider
Meet Nate Blum, the new executive director of the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board. Blum is extremely enthusiastic about working with, and for, sorghum producers and the industry in Nebraska.
- Kerry Hoffschneider
It is rare to find dedication to a cause for 10 years, let alone 38 years. Barb Kliment has done just that through passionate service to the Nebraska sorghum industry. Kliment retired from her role as the executive director of the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board in December 2018 and took some t…
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) announced that Roger Berry will be the board’s next administrator, effective with the next board meeting May 31.
- Kerry Hoffschneider
“Behold, our living soil,” were the words displayed in front of a room full of farmers and ranchers who are regenerating healthier soil and new farmland management systems because of a program that is inspiring collaboration, communication and a genuine connection between people to improve o…
- Katy Moore
Tilting massive antlers, an elk calls out with an eerie screech that slices through the hazy stillness of dawn.
Nebraska Ethanol Board Administrator Sarah Caswell has announced that she will be leaving her position effective after the agency’s board meeting May 31. Caswell said she wants to work closer to her home in Omaha.
- By Kerri Rempp, Chadron Record
A deep respect for the family traditions that have spanned generations and a desire to diversify the family farm enough to ensure a successful future are both evident at Galyen Farms.
- By Terry Anderson, Midwest Messenger News Editor
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sonny Perdue told America’s farmers that they have not only his support, but also the support of his boss, President Trump. Mentioning a Super Bowl ad by Bud Light beer that knocked American production of corn, Perdue had a quick quip.
LINCOLN, Neb. – Gov. Pete Ricketts recently returned from leading a delegation on a trade mission to Mexico. The visit marked Ricketts’ second trade mission to Mexico in as many years. The purpose of the mission was to meet with government officials and to promote Nebraska as a destination f…
Washington – U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) was named the National Wheat Leader of the Year by the National Association of Wheat Growers. This is the wheat industry’s top award. The Wheat Leader of the Year receives a customized Wheaties Box.
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