Corn
President of the Hamilton County Corn Growers association Mike Bergen gave an update on the local and state Corn Growers Associations at the 2023 Ag Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Jan. 31.
Bergen gives corn, USDA update at Ag Day
Jacob Courtney
President of the Hamilton County Corn Growers association Mike Bergen gave an update on the local and state Corn Growers Associations at the 2023 Ag Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Jan. 31.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.
Harvest season ends a challenging, rewarding year
Jacob Courtney
In what has been a topsy-turvey year for local weather and inflation, farmers in Hamilton County report that with the crops now in from harvest the year has had its rewards despite the turbulent conditions of 2022.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Long, hot days are no match for a properly prepared Outfield Detasseling crew.
Detasseling season tops off despite weather worries
Cheyenne Rowe
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.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Area producers listen to seed providers share insight during the annual test plot tour north of Hampton on Aug. 30.
Melvin shares end-of-season irrigation tips
Jeni Obermier
As the days start to grow cooler and shorter it is a signal that harvest is on the horizon. To help prep farmers for end-of-season irrigation, Steve Melvin, irrigated cropping system Extension educator, spoke last week at the Hamilton County Corn Growers test plot tour.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
