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Roundup your branding expenses

"It seems like every Tom, Dick and Jane are at a branding or going to a branding."

High hopes for new trees

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.

A church home away from home

"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."

Making do while waiting for rain

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…

Kansas beef producers talk genetics with Mexican trade team

"The language in the cattle business is universal and it consists of hard work, passion, and great values."

Much needed rains revive pastures in southwestern Nebraska

"A huge weight had been lifted off of everyone's shoulders."

One-of-a-kind U.S. research facility to advance testing, vaccines against global threats

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

Looking Back: Stewart cultivating

Gilbert Stewart cultivates his crop behind a team of horses near Albion, Neb., in the 1950s.

Kansas beef producers talk genetics with Mexican trade team

"The language in the cattle business is universal and it consists of hard work, passion, and great values."

Much needed rains revive pastures in southwestern Nebraska

"A huge weight had been lifted off of everyone's shoulders."

One-of-a-kind U.S. research facility to advance testing, vaccines against global threats

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

Smoky skies and no rain in southeastern Nebraska

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.

What’s trending? Beef as a sustainable protein

“In the beef industry, we are taking grass and byproducts and converting them into something that has a lot of nutritional value.”

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Fit to be a rancher

She asked, “do you work in fitness?” I had to chuckle as I replied “no ma’am, I’m a cattle rancher.”

National Stockmanship and Stewardship events coming to Nebraska

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.

GrainVue automatically manages grain in the bin

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…

Farmers protect groundwater while boosting profit

“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.”

Raising beef sustainably

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.

A break from extreme heat could help crop conditions

With a persistent drought weighing on the minds of farmers and ranchers in the Central Plains, there’s some encouraging news.

Young Stockmen visit beef marketers in Kansas City area

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.