Ag-Life

Laura Wilson sits atop this brand-new Fendt tractor, given to her by the company to demo on her YouTube channel, Laura Farms.

Laura Wilson sits atop this brand-new Fendt tractor, given to her by the company to demo on her YouTube channel, Laura Farms.

Laura (Farms) looks back on the best year yet

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
So many things in Laura’s life have changed since she stepped foot into the farming world last year. But, at the same time, so many things are still the same.
Springtime heralds the arrival of newly emerging flowers and the busy insects that will soon fill everyone’s garden.

Springtime heralds the arrival of newly emerging flowers and the busy insects that will soon fill everyone’s garden.

Cultivating a pollinator habitat in the backyard

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Springtime heralds the arrival of newly emerging flowers and the busy insects that will soon fill everyone’s garden.
The Hamilton County Growers Association had a great year despite the challenges of COVID-19.

The Hamilton County Growers Association had a great year despite the challenges of COVID-19.

Hamilton County Corn Growers look to the future

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
With 2020 in the books and the spring of 2021 fully underway, Mike Bergen, president of the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association, took a moment to reflect on what they have accomplished during the previous year and what the future holds for the organization.
The On-farm Research Network allows farmers to gather their own data while running studies on their farms.

The On-farm Research Network allows farmers to gather their own data while running studies on their farms.

On-farm Research Network connects farmers, data

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
New information can typically only be gained by trying new things and the On-farm Research Network has found a way to support farmers looking for personalized studies.
Speaking to farmers, ranchers and others during the Aurora Cooperative’s annual meeting was David Kohl.

Speaking to farmers, ranchers and others during the Aurora Cooperative’s annual meeting was David Kohl.

Ag economist shares market insight at Aurora Co-op meeting

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Speaking to farmers, ranchers and others during the Aurora Cooperative’s annual meeting was  David Kohl, an ag economist who has published more than 2,500 articles in his career.
Andrew Bish with Bish Enterprises spoke on behalf of the Hemp Feed Coalition at the Nebraska Ag Expo Feb. 23 regarding the impact of utilizing hemp in feed.

Andrew Bish with Bish Enterprises spoke on behalf of the Hemp Feed Coalition at the Nebraska Ag Expo Feb. 23 regarding the impact of utilizing hemp in feed.

Hemp Feed Coalition shares mission for future of feed

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
As hemp becomes more common across the state organizations are working to find ways that it can be utilized to the fullest extent. One of those groups is the Hemp Feed Coalition, which spoke at the Nebraska Ag Expo Feb. 23 in Lincoln.
Trevor Johnson, hemp program manager with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, gave producers an overview of the current state of the hemp program at the Nebraska Farm Expo.

Trevor Johnson, hemp program manager with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, gave producers an overview of the current state of the hemp program at the Nebraska Farm Expo.

State of Hemp Union address changes in Nebraska

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Producers were invited to attend the State of the Hemp Union seminar at the Nebraska Farm Expo Feb. 23 in Lincoln. There Trevor Johnson, hemp program manager with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, gave an overview of the hemp program in Nebraska.
Hampton FFA President Sarah Logue said she gained confidence and a broader perspective on all things agriculture during the four years she wore her familiar blue FFA jacket.

Hampton FFA President Sarah Logue said she gained confidence and a broader perspective on all things agriculture during the four years she wore her familiar blue FFA jacket.

Not all FFA presidents grew up on the farm

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Slipping on the familiar blue jacket gives Sarah Logue a boost of confidence she didn’t expect when she joined FFA as a freshman. The experience has changed her attitude, she admits, as well as her perspective on all things agriculture.
High Plains FFA President Brooke Bannister enjoys spending time with all of HPCs animals, including checking in on this particular pregnant nanny goat.

High Plains FFA President Brooke Bannister enjoys spending time with all of HPCs animals, including checking in on this particular pregnant nanny goat.

Brooke Bannister combines passion for ag, leadership

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
For many students FFA isn’t just an extracurricular activity, it’s a life-long passion. High Plain’s chapter president and senior Brook Bannister embodies that thought by stepping into the leadership role for a group she has been with since middle school.