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…
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.
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.
For more than seven decades, John Ravenscroft has devoted his life to ranching in the Nebraska Sandhills. His lifelong commitment is in responsible land management, ethical cattle practices and community service.
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer (HTRS) FFA has had an outstanding year of competition and achievement across multiple events. The chapter competed in Land Judging, Livestock Judging, Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs), showcasing the diverse talents and d…
Across the Midwest, row crop producers face a familiar set of pressures: rising input costs, declining soil organic matter, nutrient loss, and increasing scrutiny over environmental impact.
While restoring this stripped ground into a native mecca for his herd of bison in southwestern Nebraska, Darrel Meister has come to this conclusion: “It’s always easier to work with nature than against her – more economical as well.”
‘Round the NSHC Coffee Pot is a monthly feature special to the Midwest Messenger. It highlights the work of the Nebraska Soil Health Coalition, a nonprofit organization established in 2023 to advance producer-centered education, outreach, and the adoption of soil health principles to build r…
"Branding is not the most exciting job, but it goes a lot better when you have a few friends helping push calves."
The 2025–2026 school year brought exciting changes for the Exeter-Milligan-Friend (EMF) FFA Chapter. While our chapter has been a cooperative since the 2017–2018 school year, this marks the first year all students have been under one roof. Exeter-Milligan Public Schools and Friend Public Sch…
Imagine buying a dozen eggs at a grocery store, but when you get home and open the carton, there’s only a half dozen inside because you weren’t buying a dozen eggs. You were buying approximately 12 eggs, plus or minus six.
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in agriculture? Someone who embodies passion, innovation, leadership or all the above? Now is your chance to shine a light on their impact.
Uncertainty over the war in Iran and its impact on fuel prices prompted south-central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich to buy diesel in bulk.
Midwest Messenger writers received several awards at the Nebraska Press Women’s spring conference in Lincoln April 25, but no recognition was as high as the honor given to the late columnist and reporter Barb Bierman Batie, who died of cancer on Christmas Day last year.
The Crete FFA Chapter has had a successful and well-rounded year filled with leadership development, competitive achievements and community service. With approximately 60 active members, the chapter continues to stay involved through competitions, events and volunteer efforts throughout the year.
Gary Powles has worked his entire life as a cattlemen, making great improvements on his ranch.
When it comes to spring calving or fall calving, cattle producers have a variety of factors to consider.
Registration is open for the Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
The U.S. House approved, 224-200, a five-year farm bill Thursday as members of Congress attempt to update major agriculture and nutrition policy after three years of extensions.
Despite all his “irons in the fire,” UNL student and entrepreneur Nathan Rippe has started a new metal project. He wants to help FFA and ag students prepare for their future.
Nebraska Extension brings you hands-on training for crop scouting with a line up of speakers and topics from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, 1071 County Road G in Ithaca.
Central Valley Ag (CVA) and Randall Farmers Co-op Union (RFCU) have approved a merger following a member vote April 29. The unification, backed by the required two-thirds majority of RFCU members, will create a combined cooperative operating under the Central Valley Ag name and headquartered…
The Neligh-Oakdale FFA Chapter serves approximately 55 active members in grades 7–12 in Antelope County and is continuing to build momentum through a strong focus on student involvement, retention and achievement.
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