Agriculture

It’s no secret that it’s dry and windy across much of Nebraska at the present time.

It’s no secret that it’s dry and windy across much of Nebraska at the present time.

Windy, dry weather cause for concern in beef industry

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
It’s no secret that it’s dry and windy across much of Nebraska at the present time. While many farmers are struggling with the beginning of planting season, local beef producers are finding this season equally as full of challenge and concern.
Cale Carlson, like many area farmers, was out in the field last week, preparing for the planting season ahead on his farm near Marquette.

Cale Carlson, like many area farmers, was out in the field last week, preparing for the planting season ahead on his farm near Marquette.

Farmers plan for best despite dry, cold

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Spring has sprung except for the weather. In the current weather pattern, farmers across the county have to consider when, what and how they will plant this year’s crop.
It’s no secret, the weather in Hamilton County and much of the state of Nebraska in general has been abnormally dry. 

It’s no secret, the weather in Hamilton County and much of the state of Nebraska in general has been abnormally dry. 

Experts speak to dryness, atypical winter weather

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
It’s no secret, the weather in Hamilton County and much of the state of Nebraska in general has been abnormally dry.  So dry, in fact, that local fire departments are issuing no-burn orders until a decent amount of moisture has returned to the soil.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Giltner school set to add agriculture program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Giltner’s search for a full-time agriculture and science teacher is officially underway with full support from its school board.  Monday’s regular meeting featured discussion about advertising for a new full-time ag teacher, something that’s been discussed for several months.  Supt.
Ben Johnson, left, and Zane Zents display an updated version of The Grain Weevil, what the start-up company describes as “an ag robot doing the work that no farmer should.”

Ben Johnson, left, and Zane Zents display an updated version of The Grain Weevil, what the start-up company describes as “an ag robot doing the work that no farmer should.”

Grain Weevil start-up gaining traction

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
A Grain Weevil concept designed to improve grain bin safety is slowly but surely gaining traction and credibility as father and son co-founders Chad and Ben Johnson report significant progress in developing the foundation and funding needed to take their product to market nationwide.
A combine rolls through a field east of Phillips last week as farmers work to finish up what most are describing as a good growing season in 2021. Wind damage from a July 9 storm, as well as some late October and early November rains, prolonged this year’s harvest.

A combine rolls through a field east of Phillips last week as farmers work to finish up what most are describing as a good growing season in 2021. Wind damage from a July 9 storm, as well as some late October and early November rains, prolonged this year’s harvest.

Farmers ready to be done with bountiful harvest

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
“It was a good harvest, but I’m glad I’m done.” Those were the relieved words of Phillips area farmer John McDonald last week, who said what a lot of area farmers were thinking as the 2021 harvest comes to a close.
In a recent webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP), industry professionals spoke to a new and rising hot-button issue in the beef world -- processing plants.

In a recent webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP), industry professionals spoke to a new and rising hot-button issue in the beef world -- processing plants.

What to know before starting a meat processing plant

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
In a recent webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP), industry professionals spoke to a new and rising hot-button issue in the beef world -- processing plants, starting said plant, and legal concerns or questions that might come along with...
Ava Myers (left) and Morgan Bonifas pose with their lambs from the Aksarben Lamb Challenge.

Ava Myers (left) and Morgan Bonifas pose with their lambs from the Aksarben Lamb Challenge.

Myers, Bonifas compete at Aksarben Stock Show

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Taking to the competitors’ ring, two Aurora livestock exhibitors put their skills to the test at the 2021 Aksarben Stock Show. Ava Myers and Morgan Bonifas both competed in the Aksarben Lamb Challenge where they raised lambs from April until the competition in September.
Donning her FFA jacket, Emma Snoberger stands with one of her cows in her family’s field.

Donning her FFA jacket, Emma Snoberger stands with one of her cows in her family’s field.

Emma Snoberger follows passion for ag to NAYI

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is a week-long event for high school students to gather, network and gain education about future careers. Emma Snoberger was one of the around 150 high school students from across the state that was selected to participate in this year’s event.
A small herd of pigs is feeding on “odds and ends” now at Grain Place Foods north of Aurora, part of a long-term experiment to see if hogs produce better on silvo pasture, described as a combination of trees and pasture, as compared to having them in drylot.

A small herd of pigs is feeding on “odds and ends” now at Grain Place Foods north of Aurora, part of a long-term experiment to see if hogs produce better on silvo pasture, described as a combination of trees and pasture, as compared to having them in drylot.

Grain Place speaker gives insight on improving soil

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Grain Place Foods held its annual field day and seminar virtually Saturday where those who logged in were treated to keynote speaker David Montgomery.