"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”
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in agriculture? Someone who embodies passion, innovation, leadership or all the above? Now is your chance to shine a light on their impact.
- Kristen Sindelar
Three growing boys can drink a lot of milk, but Melissa said she had to figure out what to do with all the extra. “We had an abundance of milk—the freezer was full,” she said.
- Kristen Sindelar
Nia Karmann sees the world through a different lens. As a professional photographer, she seeks to capture the essence of nature, to view life from a different angle.
The late Jerry Adamson was one of the first Sandhills ranchers to start cross-breeding cattle. Never getting into debates about breeds of cattle, he maintained there were good cattle in every breed and he enjoyed the process of trying to make his herd better.
- Ruth Nicolaus
Looking for a people friendly horse to give rides at their Christmas tree farm, the Jenson family of Blair, Nebraska, found Shires.
Deloris Marshall Adamson of Cherry County, Nebraska has lived a life committed to the cowboy way of life, exemplifying the traits of honesty, hard-work and the care of livestock. She has set a high standard for her family and been a great representative for the Nebraska Sandhills and the cow…
- Paula Peterson
Right this very minute down on the farm we are moving cows – here, there and everywhere.
- Kristen Sindelar
Three years ago, hundreds of gardeners across Nebraska rolled up their sleeves and dug deep into soil health. They volunteered to dedicate a 100-square-foot portion of their gardens to the Nebraska Urban Soil Health Initiative (NUSHI), a research trial offered in partnership through the Univ…
- Kristen Sindelar
Three years ago, hundreds of gardeners across Nebraska rolled up their sleeves and dug deep into soil health. They volunteered to dedicate a 100-square-foot portion of their gardens to the Nebraska Urban Soil Health Initiative (NUSHI), a research trial offered in partnership through the Univ…
- Ruth Nicolaus
- Kristen Sindelar
For bride Stephanie Schwedhelm Koch, her “something old” was a family heirloom transversing four generations, a beloved Model T truck.
- Kristen Sindelar
Many hands make light work. Generous people in Henderson, Nebraska, are putting this saying into action in a time-honored community service project that centers on charity and fighting food insecurity.
- Janelle Atyeo
We are proud to announce that Midwest Messenger Reporter Kristen Sindelar was recognized for her work in supporting agriculture with the AgCeptional Spotlight Award. Congratulations, Kristen!
- By Nicole Stoner, Nebraska Extension
Now that Thanksgiving is over, we will all be getting our holiday decorations out, if you haven’t already started.
- Ruth Nicolaus
The American Paint Horse sticks out in a crowd. The horse is known for the white markings on its coat, and no horse has the same marking as another.
After 17 years being hosted at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, the annual AgCeptional Conference will move to West Point in 2026.
Central Valley Ag (CVA) is launching Solid Ground to provide member-owners access to the same confidential mental health services available to CVA employees through Best Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Kristen Sindelar
In this installment of Mysteries on the map, we visit Wareham in Cedar County, where a community club has been going since the 1940s.
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