Kids around Osmond, Nebraska know that to be an all-star, you’ve got to join 4-H.
- By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension
Today’s beef cattle are bigger than they were a generation ago, and according to Kansas State University experts, that shift may represent more than a passing cycle in the cattle industry.
Next year’s corn rootworm pressure is already taking shape. For growers who want to stay ahead of it, the time to measure that risk is now. Adult beetles are active in late spring and early summer, feeding, mating and laying the eggs that will determine next year’s pressure. For growers in h…
- Kristen Sindelar
The temps are heating up, kids are out of school and the days are getting longer. For Elise Anderson, these are signs that her favorite season is almost here: fair season.
- Ruth Nicolaus
“When I go out to the pasture, they all follow me around. They’ve been referred to as my herd of dogs.”
Producers are urged to watch their cattle herds, especially cattle imported from other states, after Theileria, a tick-borne parasite that affects cattle, was detected in several Nebraska counties. The Asian longhorned tick is the primary carrier responsible for spreading the parasite.
- Janelle Atyeo
Farmers are choosing not to plant their fields to cash crops that require high dollar inputs and bring ever smaller returns. Instead, they’re seeding the land back to the plants that grew before settlers began to turn dirt with plows.
- By Amy Hadachek
It was no small feat for Maywood, Nebraska’s FFA chapter members and their teacher to have a banner year. Many of the members earned awards, and the chapter dug deep to engage in numerous community service projects.
From entertaining clown to rodeo Bible camp leader, the late Bob Woodward had a heart for others.
- Janelle Atyeo
For a plant that grows naturally on the Midwest prairies, significant effort goes into starting native grasses and flowers in a greenhouse.
- By Amy Hadachek, for the Midwest Messenger
More moisture is indicated for the Central Plains for the last week of May, according to the latest forecast from the Climate Prediction Center issued Thursday, May 21.
- Kristen Sindelar
A central Nebraska woman turned her love of horses into a nonprofit organization, Heartland Youth Ranch, offering hope and healing for the child and families amidst horse riding sessions, summer camps and a women’s retreat in the fall.
- Ruth Nicolaus
A Tryon, Nebraska, native and his family return to Buffalo Bill Rodeo each year for competition and family time.
- Kristen Sindelar
Buckle up for a trip down memory lane for the Holt County 150th Birthday Historical Caravan Tour June 6. The day-long event will take you to five historical pit stops on the Highway 275-20 corridor, beginning at Ewing and ending at Stuart.
- By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension
K-State beef cattle experts explain economic drivers and how mature cow size may need to be different across segments in the industry
- By Amy Hadachek for Midwest Messenger
Deep in the vast ranching territory in Cherry County in the Nebraska Sandhills, FFA has generated huge enthusiasm at Cody-Kilgore High School.
- Janelle Atyeo
“You only get one chance at planting, and if you can control the situation, you go ahead and turn the key or flip the switch and you make conditions right for yourself,” said Jordan Uldrich from his farm in south central Nebraska.
Sandhills cowboy Brad Wilson is nothing if not determined.
- By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension news service
K-State and national experts discuss how imports and exports shape state-level economic outcomes
- Kristen Sindelar
Ag-focused research is coming to the heartland of agriculture with the organizational restructuring of certain parts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Agricultural operations in Nebraska have been significantly impacted by wildfires over the past several months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
The 21st annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be June 6 at the 4-H building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, Nebraska. Social hour will begin at 4 p.m., a benefit auction will take place at 5 p.m., banquet at 6 p.m. and induction cer…
- By Kyptan Scheideler, Ord FFA Chapter reporter
The Ord FFA Chapter has been very busy this past year. Two Ord FFA members traveled to Chadron for Range Camp on June 9-12: Elizabeth Skibinski and Kyptan Scheideler. The week was packed with lots of activities and learning experiences. Students were placed in groups called “Crews” that comp…
The National Grazing Lands Coalition will feature four Midwest operations for its third annual bus tour this fall with the theme Grazing the Heartland.
- By Atlie Andersen, Adams Central FFA Chapter reporter
The Adams Central FFA Chapter has had an exciting and successful year, highlighted by strong performances, leadership growth and meaningful community involvement. From competitions to conventions, members have represented their chapter with pride and dedication.
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