A family farm may be worth millions on paper, but that doesn't mean the farming heir can afford to buy out every sibling at market value.
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- Kristen Sindelar
How much nitrogen should I apply to my cornfields? With the price of fertilizer these days, that’s the million-dollar question.
- from Zoetis
Genetic testing can help improve bottom line. Meet Jeff Hale and learn how he improved his herd.
- By Noah Seberger, Bassett, Neb.
It’s definitely fall! The weather is increasingly reflecting the change of seasons.
- By Shannon Sand, Nebraska Extension
For livestock producers, managing risk often means using more than one tool. Three insurance programs Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF); Annual Forage (AF); and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) can be good options to complement each other to protect both feed supply and livestock value.
- Janelle Atyeo
As he harvests corn in south central Nebraska, Jordan Uldrich is finding that after four years of applying less nitrogen, yields are catching up.
- By Emily Lenhart, Perkins County FFA Chapter reporter
As another school year begins, the Perkins County FFA Chapter is excited for another year of learning, competing, serving our community and making memories together. This year, our chapter includes nine freshmen, 21 sophomores, 12 juniors and 13 seniors, for a total of 55 members. This year,…
- Kristen Sindelar
As a lifelong cattle producer, Grant Potadle of Herman, Nebraska, has had his hand in just about every aspect of the beef industry. He’s a fourth-generation cow-calf owner, first-generation purebred seedstock producer, direct-to-consumer marketer, international semen supplier and custom graz…
- By Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension
Pastures and hay meadows provide higher quality feed, are more productive, and require fewer inputs when they have good forage legumes growing in them.
Wet weather is slowing corn harvest across much of the Corn Belt, creating challenges for growers while also giving Wyffels Hybrids’ agronomy and breeding teams an opportunity to evaluate corn performance under a wide range of conditions.
- Amy Hadachek
Wet weather that delayed fall harvest may be here to stay.
- Kristen Sindelar
When 16-year-old Justin Eisenmann takes to the stage at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo next week, he will be performing for more than 10 times as many people than are counted on the population sign of his hometown in Colfax County.
- By Katelyn Usasz, Central Valley FFA Chapter reporter
Whether they are giving back to local farmers through Feed the Farmer, teaching younger students through Connecting Chapters or developing their skills through Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs), Central Valley FFA members stay active in their chapter a…
Here's a list of livestock auctions coming up in the area.
- Kristen Sindelar
“The ability to test machines in these conditions, bring the data back to Omaha and work with our group of engineering teams helps us to develop solutions with significant relevance to North American farmers.”
- Kristen Sindelar
Youth are getting a unique 360-degree view of agricultural production in different states through a new, interactive virtual reality program.
- Janelle Atyeo
For two weeks, Jordan Uldrich has been looking at his soybean field that’s ready to harvest, but wet weather is keeping his combine parked.
- By Kendra Porteck, BerMis FFA Chapter parliamentarian
“I believe in the future of Agriculture…” These words are very familiar to most FFA members, but the BerMis FFA Chapter lives it out in many different ways. Our chapter is a cooperative between the Bertrand and Loomis schools, which helps foster lasting friendship and community between our t…
- By Noah Seberger of Bassett, Neb.
"The plant identification portion of the contest was my favorite. I knew a lot of the plants. I even got some of the trickier ones, like switchgrass with the seedhead removed."
- By Macy DeBuhr, Auburn FFA Chapter reporter
The Auburn FFA Chapter is located in southeastern Nebraska and has around 60 members. Our chapter includes students from many different backgrounds, including students who live and work on farms as well as students who live in town.
The West Holt FFA team won the senior division of the Nebraska Range Judging contest, held Sept. 23 northwest of North Platte.
- By Katie Wagner, Beef Improvement Federation
Retained ownership data shows management can help cattle express genetic potential and improve ranch returns
