When Kara Philips Wondercheck married her husband Nolan, she knew that also meant saying “‘til death do us part” to his family’s four-generation farming operation near Newman Grove, Nebraska.
- By Nick Birdsley, Ralston agricultural educator and FFA advisor
Within the last year, Ralston FFA has focused on establishing community connections, investing in new student projects and working on pushing our bar for excellence further now that we have a firm foundation in place as a 5-year-old chapter.
- By Dakota Boyer, Centennial FFA Chapter reporter
The Centennial FFA Chapter has had an exciting and productive year filled with competitions, leadership development and continued involvement in the community.
- Janelle Atyeo
Ahead of planting season at his south central Nebraska farm, Jordan Uldrich was tackling some maintenance and fencing projects.
- Janelle Atyeo
“It would be very challenging if this were year one.”
- By Kameron Jutten, Palisade, Neb.
It was a busy week with two FFA contests, and the results were mixed. I didn't do well in welding, which was a disappointment because I know I can perform better than that. On the positive side, my team did well in ag sales and qualified for the state contest.
- Katelyn Winberg
Commodity Classic’s general session drew record attendance Feb. 26 in San Antonio, Texas, as agricultural leaders gathered to discuss policy priorities, technology and market opportunities.
- By Vicki Jedlicka, Nebraska Extension Lancaster County
This year marks 50 years of the embryology program in Lancaster County. This means two generations of local students have had the exciting experience of hatching baby chicks in their classrooms. Third graders often tell extension staff visiting their classrooms comments like “we have been wa…
- Kristen Sindelar
Technology in the meat processing industry has been limited, but a team of visionaries is combining robotic automation and AI in a way that could change the food supply chain.
- Julie Belschner
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – It was 95 degrees outside Feb. 25 in the River Walk area of San Antonio. It was almost as hot with information overload inside the Henry B. González Convention Center where the 30th-annual Commodity Classic was being held. According to the organizers, it was record atten…
- By Max Kinning, Pender FFA reporter
The Pender FFA Chapter has proudly served the Thurston County community since 1950. This year, we celebrated our 75th anniversary, a huge milestone that reflects decades of leadership, success and service. Over the years, Pender FFA has built a strong tradition of accomplishments, created co…
- By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension
K-State beef cattle experts discuss what producers might want to consider prior to making a purchasing decision.
- By Colton Tripp,K-State Extension
With spring and summer grazing months upon us, a Kansas State University beef cattle expert explains the importance of understanding the minerals a producer needs to provide a cow herd, and where to find that information to make the best decision.
- By Colton Tripp, K-State Extension
A K-State researcher suggests taking extra precautions and actions for animal welfare to help cattle be more efficient.
- By Amanda Hafer, LHNE ag teacher and FFA advisor
The Lutheran High Northeast (LHNE) FFA Chapter has very diverse interests. Many members are interested in shop and welding classes and love working with their hands and touring local manufacturers. Other members are more interested in animal and food science and want to pursue careers in ani…
- By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension
A K-State beef cattle expert outlines how to use donated hay wisely and protect cow body condition after a wildfire.
- Kristen Sindelar
One company is eliminating guesswork around fungicide application through its biosensing capability that is rooted in the plant’s physiology.
- By Kayla Mues, Dundy County Stratton FFA Chapter advisor
The Dundy County Stratton FFA Chapter has had an eventful fall semester, filled with learning, Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs).
- Janelle Atyeo
The first calves on the year at the Uldrich farm in south central Nebraska came during a week of spring-like weather when temperatures reached 70 degrees.
- Ruth Nicolaus
Meet a Nebraska horse trainer who's amazed by her Arabians.
The Nebraska Soil Health Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing soil health across the state, honored soil scientist Ray Ward, PhD, by naming a legacy award for him and making him the inaugural recipient.
- By Shelbie McKibbin, Bayard FFA Chapter reporter
Growing beautiful flowers is a rewarding endeavor; there are only a few core principles needed, including water amount, temperature control and correct variety. The Bayard FFA Greenhouse and two junior girls with an aspiration to create an SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) grew Poinset…
- Sue Roesler
A wet year in 2025 led to increased white mold pressure in crops throughout the region, especially in soybeans and dry beans, and BASF is launching Zorina fungicide as a protective fungicide to control white mold.
- By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.
"It feels like nobody is ever truly ready for calving season. Getting these shots done gives us a bit more confidence for when the first calves finally show up."
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