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Good cattle and a giving nature: Late cowboy to receive hall of fame honors

Good cattle and a giving nature: Late cowboy to receive hall of fame honors

    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.

    Shires: Draft horses with “chrome”

    Shires: Draft horses with “chrome”

    • Ruth Nicolaus

    Looking for a people friendly horse to give rides at their Christmas tree farm, the Jenson family of Blair, Nebraska, found Shires. 

    Hard work and high standards: Horsewoman honored with Hall of Fame induction

    Hard work and high standards: Horsewoman honored with Hall of Fame induction

      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…

      Cows on the move as calving season approaches

      Cows on the move as calving season approaches

      • Paula Peterson

      Right this very minute down on the farm we are moving cows – here, there and everywhere.

      Auction Calendar 02-27-26

      Auction Calendar 02-27-26

        MARCH

        Getting scientific: Test results revealed from statewide soil health study

        Getting scientific: Test results revealed from statewide soil health study

        • 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…

        Health of body, mind and spirit stems from the garden

        Nebraska Urban Soil Health Initiative updates

        • 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…

        Paso Finos: Elegance and beauty in a smooth ride

        Horse Breeds

        • Ruth Nicolaus
        Classic love behind old Model T truck

        Classic love behind old Model T truck

        • Kristen Sindelar

        For bride Stephanie Schwedhelm Koch, her “something old” was a family heirloom transversing four generations, a beloved Model T truck.

        Auction Calendar 11-14-25 (copy)

        Auction Calendar 11-14-25 (copy)

          JANUARY

          Together, we can: Volunteers in Henderson can 26,000 pounds of meat in four days

          Together, we can: Volunteers in Henderson can 26,000 pounds of meat in four days

          • 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.

          Messenger reporter recognized for role supporting agriculture

          Messenger reporter recognized for role supporting agriculture

          • 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!

          Do you prefer pine scent or sturdy branches? Tips for choosing your Christmas tree

          Do you prefer pine scent or sturdy branches? Tips for choosing your Christmas tree

          • 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.

          American Paint Horse: Colorful horses with distinct patterns

          American Paint Horse: Colorful horses with distinct patterns

          • 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.

          AgCeptional conference moving to West Point

          AgCeptional conference moving to West Point

            After 17 years being hosted at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, the annual AgCeptional Conference will move to West Point in 2026.

            CVA members can access mental health support through Solid Ground

            CVA members can access mental health support through Solid Ground

              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).

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                  NOVEMBER

                  Caring community club continues in former railroad town

                  Caring community club continues in former railroad town

                  • 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. 

                  Minnesota libraries awarded grants from seed company program

                  Minnesota libraries awarded grants from seed company program

                    Two Minnesota library districts are amongst the recipients of the Rural Library Grant program of Rob-See-Co, an independent seed company based in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

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