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).
- Glenn Brunkow
Do you know the old saying, “even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while?” Well, that was the way I felt last week. Or maybe something like, “even the worst rancher catches his cows occasionally.”
- Jaclyn Wilson
"I’m thinking of investing in a couple of camels. I’m pretty sure they would feel right at home in the drought-stricken hills. It’s ugly and doesn’t look like any real relief in sight."
- Dixi Wellman
"For a gal who self-proclaims to crave and need nothing more than simplicity, a slow pace of life, and non-materialistic things I sure seem to chase the opposite."
- Katie Kaliff-Jagels
There’s something nobody tells you about owning chickens. The truth is, they should come with a warning label – something along the lines of: “buy at your own risk, these animals will change your identity, and bring you endless amounts of happiness at the expense of your paychecks”
- Kristen Sindelar
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.”
- By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.
"Branding is not the most exciting job, but it goes a lot better when you have a few friends helping push calves."
- Kristen Sindelar
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.”
- By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.
"Branding is not the most exciting job, but it goes a lot better when you have a few friends helping push calves."
- Janelle Atyeo
Uncertainty over the war in Iran and its impact on fuel prices prompted south-central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich to buy diesel in bulk.
- Glenn Brunkow
"It set in and rained all night. I know this because the weather alerts went off from 11:30 p.m. until about 4 a.m. I missed a lot of beauty sleep, and it shows."
- Janelle Atyeo, Midwest Messenger Editor
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.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"We got a light sprinkle through the night. We need a heck of a lot more. The hills look absolutely sick."
- By Jacob Fischler, South Dakota Searchlight
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.
- Kristen Sindelar
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.
- Paula Peterson
Right this very minute down on the farm, I am remembering Rule 1 in farming with livestock. If you move bulls from one pasture to another, it is a fabulous idea to make sure all the gates are shut inside the barn where the pasture they moved to has access.
- Janelle Atyeo
Burn area needs precipitation and time for grass regrowth. Nebraska experts give advice on cattle feeding and grass recovery.
- Jaclyn Wilson
Back from travel abroad, Jaclyn Wilson catches up on the ranch and shares some packing trips from her journey.
- Glenn Brunkow
"(My father-in law) could be summed up in two words: family and commitment. Without a doubt his family was first, and I feel blessed to have been a part of that."
- By Carla Post for Midwest Messenger
The dozens of silk flower arrangements lining the hall outside 96-year-old Harvey Bish’s apartment seem a quantum leap from his days as an ag machinery innovator. But for Bish, creating floral bouquets is not all that different from the day more than 70 years ago when he revolutionized the h…
- Glenn Brunkow
To take liberty with Paul Harvey’s words; On Aug. 4, 1943, God made a farmer. April 11, 2026, God called that farmer home.
- Janelle Atyeo
The fertilizer that south-central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich is applying to his fields this year is unconventional – one is derived from squid protein – and they’re meant to feed crops a bit differently, too.
- Crystal Reed
The markets are eyeing the forecast to see whether planting progress will push forward or not.
- Benjamin Herrold
The latest USDA cattle on feed report showed lower inventory and placements.
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