Ag-Life

Grain Place Foods President David Vetter (at left holding microphone) speaks to legislators from six states in the surrounding region at a tour of the farm and processing facility near Marquette on June 27.

Grain Place Foods President David Vetter (at left holding microphone) speaks to legislators from six states in the surrounding region at a tour of the farm and processing facility near Marquette on June 27.

Tour aims to help legislators understand ag diversity

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Helping state legislators from the surrounding region understand the diversity of agricultural systems and the importance of regenerative farming practices were two of the goals of a tour held recently at Grain Place Foods near Marquette.
Ashley Kroese, seen here working with students at a state FFA event, came up with the idea for SAIL Day while she was sitting in class at UNL preparing for her current career as a high school ag teacher. Kroese is working this summer as a seasonal employee at The Leadership Center where she will serve as facilitator for the two SAIL Days being launched in July and August.

Ashley Kroese, seen here working with students at a state FFA event, came up with the idea for SAIL Day while she was sitting in class at UNL preparing for her current career as a high school ag teacher. Kroese is working this summer as a seasonal employee at The Leadership Center where she will serve as facilitator for the two SAIL Days being launched in July and August.

SAIL Day helps students sail into SAE learning

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
First-year ag teacher Ashley Kroese gets excited when she talks about a new one-day program she’s helping launch at The Leadership Center in Aurora this month.
A large deer population can mean significant damage to agriculture. (Photo by Eric Fowler, Nebraskaland Magazine)

A large deer population can mean significant damage to agriculture. (Photo by Eric Fowler, Nebraskaland Magazine)

NGPC program helps corn grower manage deer numbers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
It’s no secret to those living in the Cornhusker State: Nebraska is serious about its agriculture. Also evident: Nebraskans are proud of their populations of deer and other big game species. Unfortunately, those animals can sometimes be at odds with landowners’ agricultural goals.
This large stand of poison hemlock was found along County Road 12 just four blocks east of Highway 14 on the edge of Aurora. Hemlock growth like this can be seen all over the county and the region this year, due in part to the plentiful rain since the plant thrives in wet and soggy soils. Ingesting any part of the plant can be harmful and even fatal to humans and animals.

This large stand of poison hemlock was found along County Road 12 just four blocks east of Highway 14 on the edge of Aurora. Hemlock growth like this can be seen all over the county and the region this year, due in part to the plentiful rain since the plant thrives in wet and soggy soils. Ingesting any part of the plant can be harmful and even fatal to humans and animals.

2024 is a good year for a bad weed

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
One doesn’t have to drive very far on county roads in the area to notice that one particular plant is thriving this year and it’s one that could be deadly to people or livestock.
Jordyn Bader discusses her work with the ag-tech startup Marble Technologies during the Heuermann Lecture on May 29. She was part of a panel of ag-tech entrepreneurs that also included (from left) Shane Forney of Sentinel Fertigation; Chad Johnson of Grain Weevil; Jacob Hansen of ALA Engineering; and Jessica Korinek of Nave Analytics. (Cara Pesek/IANR Media)

Jordyn Bader discusses her work with the ag-tech startup Marble Technologies during the Heuermann Lecture on May 29. She was part of a panel of ag-tech entrepreneurs that also included (from left) Shane Forney of Sentinel Fertigation; Chad Johnson of Grain Weevil; Jacob Hansen of ALA Engineering; and Jessica Korinek of Nave Analytics. (Cara Pesek/IANR Media)

Heuermann Lecture panel touts Nebraska’s ag tech strength

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Advanced ag technology has gained important momentum in recent years, and Nebraska is playing a key leadership role. A panel of entrepreneurs and business analysts spoke in detail on that theme during a May 29 symposium at Nebraska Innovation Campus.
A farmer takes advantage of a window between thunderstorms to do some field work south of Aurora Thursday afternoon. Local observers say that despite the frequent rain showers in May, planting appears to be nearly complete in Hamilton County.

A farmer takes advantage of a window between thunderstorms to do some field work south of Aurora Thursday afternoon. Local observers say that despite the frequent rain showers in May, planting appears to be nearly complete in Hamilton County.

Planting timetable challenged but mostly on track

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
After two years of drought, Hamilton County farmers are finding it hard to complain about the near overabundance of rain the area has received recently, however, the resulting delays in field operations have caused some concerns about getting seed in the ground on time. Meanwhile, the latest U.S.
Passing along a farming or ranching operation to the next generation can be a complicated process, but paying family members for their work on the farm, gifting land and assets to the next generation and then possibly leasing it back are strategies for avoiding pitfalls.

Passing along a farming or ranching operation to the next generation can be a complicated process, but paying family members for their work on the farm, gifting land and assets to the next generation and then possibly leasing it back are strategies for avoiding pitfalls.

UNL presents ideas for ag estate, transition planning

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Editor’s note: A series of recent articles from the UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability gives tips and advice for successfully passing along a farm or ranch operation to the next generations of Nebraska ag producers.
An Extension agent meets with a group of rural Nebraskans, discussing how an ignition engine works, in this undated photo. (University Archives and Special Collections)

An Extension agent meets with a group of rural Nebraskans, discussing how an ignition engine works, in this undated photo. (University Archives and Special Collections)

NE Extension working to create better tomorrow

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Nebraska spans 430 miles east to west, totaling 77,327 square miles, with a population of 1.96 million people. And the University of Nebraska–Lincoln impacts every corner of the Good Life through Nebraska Extension.
This aerial photo of the NEXAT at work shows the maneuverability of the huge machine.

This aerial photo of the NEXAT at work shows the maneuverability of the huge machine.

Danhauer testing prototype all-in-1 equipment

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The next revolution of farming has made its way to central Nebraska – it’s called the NEXAT.NEXAT — which stands for Next Generation of Agriculture Technology — is a German machine that combines all traditional farming equipment into one with the hopes of saving time, money and soil compaction.
Summertime is grill time and what better way to observe May Nebraska Beef Month than to grill up some tasty beef kabobs to celebrate Nebraska’s No. 1 industry — agriculture.

Summertime is grill time and what better way to observe May Nebraska Beef Month than to grill up some tasty beef kabobs to celebrate Nebraska’s No. 1 industry — agriculture.

Beef Month highlights power of NE cattle industry

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
By official proclamation of Gov. Jim Pillen, May is “Beef Month” in Nebraska. The proclamation signed on May 1 highlights the importance of Nebraska’s beef industry to the state’s economy.