Has anyone looked at the calendar lately and seen that May ended this week? I had a “what the heck?” moment this morning when I was trying to figure up some scheduling items and realized that May has disappeared somewhere.
"I am not sure if the church knows just how much they ministered to him or how much their fellowship helped, but it was important."
Right this very minute, down on the farm we are praying for rain. We would take any kind of measurable precipitation at this time. We have picked up around an inch and a half for the entire spring, which puts us about seven inches behind the normal, according to the University of Nebraska-Li…
"The language in the cattle business is universal and it consists of hard work, passion, and great values."
"A huge weight had been lifted off of everyone's shoulders."
The federal government began conversations about a new research laboratory in the 1990s. Manhattan was selected from 18 potential sites to house the research facility
Today I’m thankful for the birds chirping outside my window. We’re finally enjoying some true spring with mild temps, blooming flowers and bird watching.
"A huge weight had been lifted off of everyone's shoulders."
The federal government began conversations about a new research laboratory in the 1990s. Manhattan was selected from 18 potential sites to house the research facility
Today I’m thankful for the birds chirping outside my window. We’re finally enjoying some true spring with mild temps, blooming flowers and bird watching.
“In the beef industry, we are taking grass and byproducts and converting them into something that has a lot of nutritional value.”
She asked, “do you work in fitness?” I had to chuckle as I replied “no ma’am, I’m a cattle rancher.”
Nebraska cattle producers have the opportunity to attend one of two, full-day Stockmanship and Stewardship events this June. Both events will offer the opportunity for individuals whose primary language is Spanish to participate in sessions as well.
Before the combine hits the fields, farmers in the Upper Midwest begin cleaning out bins and preparing them for the new crop. Once the grain is augered into the bins, they will manually turn on aeration fans at night to cool down the crop and spend a lot of time walking up and down ladders o…
“We're 80% more profitable on 500 acres than several thousand, just because of our focus on getting the soil right. So less inputs, less equipment.”
When making a recipe, the quality of the ingredients and how they are managed in the cooking process can have an impact on the palatability of the final dish.
With a persistent drought weighing on the minds of farmers and ranchers in the Central Plains, there’s some encouraging news.
The 2023 Kansas Livestock Association Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) met in the Kansas City area May 8-10 for their second seminar of the year. Class members from across the state spent three days learning more about beef marketing and connecting with consumers.
Did you know a Nebraska farm warehoused chia for the popular Chia Pets in the 1980s? The Grain Place has done a number of unconventional things in the the way they farm and market their crops. A new foundation will help ensure it continues.
Willis Loseke stands with Dean (Earl) and Larry Mohrman with their pony with Deb Loseke along for the ride at Willis' farm west of Platte Center, NE. Photo taken in 1956.
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"Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy riding in a nice vehicle. I just don’t enjoy paying for one."
“I thought they’d be a nice addition to our show pig sow herd, and they were. And then we started eating them, and I said, ‘holy moly, what have we been missing all these years.’”
“The foodservice business has fully bounced back from COVID and (is) booming on both beef and pork.”
"It was a mad struggle this last week to get some cosmetic things worked on around the ranch for a tour from the UK hosted by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture."
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