Ag-Life

A teary-eyed Ellie Wanek was thanked by her state officer team after completing her retiring address at the 94th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention.

A teary-eyed Ellie Wanek was thanked by her state officer team after completing her retiring address at the 94th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention.

Wanek bids farewell at FFA convention

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The time has officially come and gone for Aurora grad Ellie Wanek to serve her state and the Nebraska State FFA as president for 2021-22.
In continuation of a conversation about nitrate awareness, especially as it pertains to ground and drinking water, Conservation Nebraska hosted a February webinar with Upper Big Blue NRD water resources technician Erin Wilkins.

In continuation of a conversation about nitrate awareness, especially as it pertains to ground and drinking water, Conservation Nebraska hosted a February webinar with Upper Big Blue NRD water resources technician Erin Wilkins.

A nitrate discussion via NRD

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
In continuation of a conversation about nitrate awareness, especially as it pertains to ground and drinking water, Conservation Nebraska hosted a February webinar with Upper Big Blue NRD water resources technician Erin Wilkins.
Jack Wergin peers through binoculars to get a better look at the birds at Teal View Wetland Education Area.

Jack Wergin peers through binoculars to get a better look at the birds at Teal View Wetland Education Area.

One year in, Teal View Wetlands thrive

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
For the past year, 39 acres north of Hampton have become a natural resource for Hamilton County residents. The many croaks and chirps of the new life testify to change.
The first webinar was focused on what might be the hottest topic of them all -- nitrates in drinking water.

The first webinar was focused on what might be the hottest topic of them all -- nitrates in drinking water.

Webinar notes impacts of nitrates in drinking water

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Conservation Nebraska, through help from Nebraska Water Center research and extension specialist Crystal Powers, hosted a series of helpful webinars beginning in February to explore water quality topics in Nebraska.
Now three months into 2022, the time is here for producers across the state to be looking into “beefing up” their cattle herds before or after calving season. 

Now three months into 2022, the time is here for producers across the state to be looking into “beefing up” their cattle herds before or after calving season. 

Webinar speaks to beef heifer replacement forecast for ‘22

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Now three months into 2022, the time is here for producers across the state to be looking into “beefing up” their cattle herds before or after calving season.  The Nebraska Center for Agricultural Profitability aimed to help farmers and ranchers with its Feb.
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.
A popular topic of discussion among producers and ag specialists alike is that of nitrogen and its presence in water. 

A popular topic of discussion among producers and ag specialists alike is that of nitrogen and its presence in water. 

Specialist brings it back to the basics of water

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
A popular topic of discussion among producers and ag specialists alike is that of nitrogen and its presence in water.
Kirsten Jensen, Aurora’s first-ever junior FFA chapter president, spoke in depth about her passion for cattle leading her toward the opportunity of leadership.

Kirsten Jensen, Aurora’s first-ever junior FFA chapter president, spoke in depth about her passion for cattle leading her toward the opportunity of leadership.

Jensen serves as first junior Aurora FFA president

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Though soft-spoken and petite, Aurora High School junior Kirsten Jensen has no problem lugging around a full-grown heifer or leading her FFA chapter through another successful year.  And she’s doing it as the first-ever junior chapter president in Aurora FFA history. So where did her story begin?
Hampton FFA Chapter President Lillian Dose grew up around cattle helping out with vaccinations during the summer months with her family’s Dose Land & Cattle operation, thus she felt comfortable around the expanding Hawk Herd.

Hampton FFA Chapter President Lillian Dose grew up around cattle helping out with vaccinations during the summer months with her family’s Dose Land & Cattle operation, thus she felt comfortable around the expanding Hawk Herd.

Dose leads Hampton FFA chapter into 50th year

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Having grown up around a family-owned cattle operation Lillian Dose is proud of her own ag-based heritage and said she is also pleased to be part of an FFA organization about to celebrate 50 years of ag education in Hampton.
High Plains FFA President Emma Snoberger grew up around farm animals and has turned that passion into her own brand of cattle at home. Snoberger is pictured here with HPC’s smiling goats as part of the school’s FFA chapter.

High Plains FFA President Emma Snoberger grew up around farm animals and has turned that passion into her own brand of cattle at home. Snoberger is pictured here with HPC’s smiling goats as part of the school’s FFA chapter.

Snoberger relishing FFA leadership opportunity

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Emma Snoberger has always had a knack for the farm life and taking care of animals to the point where she’s found her calling.  The High Plains Community senior grew up showing animals and has taken that passion to becoming the HPC FFA chapter president.