Agriculture

This screen shot is from a 2017 documentary on The Grain Place and its founders, the late Don and his son David Vetter. The 77-minute film was titled, “Dreaming of a Vetter World.”

This screen shot is from a 2017 documentary on The Grain Place and its founders, the late Don and his son David Vetter. The 77-minute film was titled, “Dreaming of a Vetter World.”

Grain Place plans for leadership transition

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
A mission to grow crops organically and protect the soil on the Vetter family’s 280-acre farm near Marquette is on the verge of a transition, both in terms of ownership and leadership. Established officially in 1978, The Grain Place has grown in scope and stature.
This screen shot is from a 2017 documentary on The Grain Place and its founders, the late Don and his son David Vetter. The 77-minute film was titled, “Dreaming of a Vetter World.”

This screen shot is from a 2017 documentary on The Grain Place and its founders, the late Don and his son David Vetter. The 77-minute film was titled, “Dreaming of a Vetter World.”

Grain Place plans for leadership transition

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
A mission to grow crops organically and protect the soil on the Vetter family’s 280-acre farm near Marquette is on the verge of a transition, both in terms of ownership and leadership. Established officially in 1978, The Grain Place has grown in scope and stature.
Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.

Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.

Giltner welcomes new ag teacher

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.
Long, hot days are no match for a properly prepared Outfield Detasseling crew.

Long, hot days are no match for a properly prepared Outfield Detasseling crew.

Detasseling season tops off despite weather worries

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Local youth from a range of ages have officially begun what many consider a summertime rite of passage in rural Nebraska -- detasseling season. As a reminder, detasseling is the process of removing the pollen-producing flowers, or “the tassel,” from the tops of corn plants.
Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

James: Commodities impacting organic farming

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Saturday saw sunshine and heat at local Marquette organic farming industry leader Grain Place Foods’ annual field day. The event, complete with tour, lunch, speakers and an art feature was well attended.
Crew members at Diamond J Custom Services are keeping busy throughout spray season, though old equipment must be fixed as new machines are a year out at best.

Crew members at Diamond J Custom Services are keeping busy throughout spray season, though old equipment must be fixed as new machines are a year out at best.

Supply chain shortfalls hit, miss in ag industry

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting local business and industry. This report highlights feedback from Hamilton County-based ag companies.
Crew members at Diamond J Custom Services are keeping busy throughout spray season, though old equipment must be fixed as new machines are a year out at best.

Crew members at Diamond J Custom Services are keeping busy throughout spray season, though old equipment must be fixed as new machines are a year out at best.

Supply chain shortfalls hit, miss in ag industry

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Supply chain issues have plagued a variety of industries in more than one way and level of disruption. Unfortunately the agriculture industry is no exception, though it seems to be lesser -- for some.
Nebraska beef, and beef in general, hold a lot of nutritional value to the human body, according to industry experts.

Nebraska beef, and beef in general, hold a lot of nutritional value to the human body, according to industry experts.

Nutritional benefits a plenty in Nebraska beef

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Beef and Nebraska go hand-in-hand. As May pushes forward, so too do the celebrations for National Beef Month. Though beef is oftentimes brought up in Hamilton County and beyond as a commodity product, what do some of the experts have to say about just why Nebraska beef is the best?
Like many fields in Hamilton County, this one, located just of Highway 14 north of Aurora, still had standing water in the corners thanks to rain. With up to 4.9 inches falling over the last week, the effect could be beneficial for farmers.

Like many fields in Hamilton County, this one, located just of Highway 14 north of Aurora, still had standing water in the corners thanks to rain. With up to 4.9 inches falling over the last week, the effect could be beneficial for farmers.

Increased rainfall brings potential bigger profits

Jacob Courtney
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Areas in Hamilton County have received anywhere from 3.1 to 4.9 inches of rain from April 23 to May 6, according to the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources website, bringing moisture to farms that have been parched since the start of a dry spell in December of last year.
With the war in Ukraine taking a large supply of commodities off the market, producers around the world have opportunities and pitfalls to navigate in order to fill the void of demand.

With the war in Ukraine taking a large supply of commodities off the market, producers around the world have opportunities and pitfalls to navigate in order to fill the void of demand.

How volatile markets, world events affect local growers

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
With the war in Ukraine taking a large supply of commodities off the market, producers around the world have opportunities and pitfalls to navigate in order to fill the void of demand.