Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald has been exploring ag across the United States, and soon the world, as part of Nebraska LEAD class 40.

The Aurora land judging team competed last week at the district event near Marquette, qualifying for this week’s state meet.

As drought conditions continue to plague the Midwest, livestock producers across many states are looking for ways to reduce stress on their animals, and their operations. 

A young Ag Day participant explores a fistulated steer, provided in part by Nebraska Extension.

UNL beef systems specialist Mary Drewnoski gave a speech on the benefits of grazing and feeding cattle on fields planted with rye, noting costs, yields and gains for cattle.

A large group, including NASA Earth Science Director Karen St. Germain (front, center) visited the Hunnicutts farmstead outside of Giltner.

Eric Bailey presents to a full group of onlookers at the second day of Husker Harvest Days near Grand Island. His presentation touched on tips for producers to build resilience in their herd and ways to maintain a profitable business in drought-like conditions.

The Grain Place resident Kathryn Hain speaks to Nebraska Public Media’s ‘Backyard Farmer’ program about her efforts exploring the Three Sisters gardening technique.

This year’s Hamilton County Corn Grower’s Association plot tour was a well-attended event. The afternoon started with a look at the plot, followed by a supper and presentations.

Giltner farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was first to offer an update, speaking toward corn on the state level.