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.
"We got a light sprinkle through the night. We need a heck of a lot more. The hills look absolutely sick."
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Located in Nebraska’s Panhandle, Schuler Red Angus is known for supplying other ranchers with high quality live cattle and genetics. Equally impressive are the conservation efforts that have taken place on this unique landscape, diverse in its topography and ecological communities.
While King Charles was having tea state side with President Donald Trip, Gov. Jim Pillen was heading to London to promote Nebraska beef.
Burn area needs precipitation and time for grass regrowth. Nebraska experts give advice on cattle feeding and grass recovery.
As planting season ramps up, uncertainty around the season does as well. Wyffels Hybrids has introduced a free, online tool that can help take some of the guess-work out of spring field work.
Back from travel abroad, Jaclyn Wilson catches up on the ranch and shares some packing trips from her journey.
The Leigh FFA Chapter continues to build a strong tradition of success through leadership, teamwork, and community involvement. With 55 active members, the chapter has made a significant impact both in competition and within the local community.
Jim Johnston was a cowboy from age 6, when he competed in his first rodeo, a calf riding in Chambers, Nebraska. It turned into a lifelong passion in the rodeo and ranching industries.
"(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."
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses. The training will be off…
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…
Quick to recognize the importance of Harvey Bish’s cornhead conversion unit was Hastings-area farmer Elmer Hohlen.
Following historic wildfires that have burned nearly one million acres of Nebraska grazing lands this spring, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a new online hub that integrates science, mapping and field-based documentation in one place.
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