Ag-Life

Farmers are out in force all around Hamilton County harvesting their crops while the weather remains pleasant. This operation was moving grain south of Aurora.

Farmers are out in force all around Hamilton County harvesting their crops while the weather remains pleasant. This operation was moving grain south of Aurora.

Mental health in the agriculture industry

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
It is said on the news, the radio and paper that these are unprecedented times and many industries are facing financial uncertainties due to the ongoing pandemic.
Nebraska Extension Educator and Husker Beef Lab go-to Nathan Haman (left) teaches a young Aurora fourth grader about the muscles in a cows stomach.

Nebraska Extension Educator and Husker Beef Lab go-to Nathan Haman (left) teaches a young Aurora fourth grader about the muscles in a cows stomach.

Extension ag day gives students hands-on exposure

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Aurora fourth graders spent quality time Oct. 8 at the fairgrounds, getting up close and personal with the agriculture industry.
The Nebraska Extension handed out field pocket guides to producers attending the plot tour held by the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association.

The Nebraska Extension handed out field pocket guides to producers attending the plot tour held by the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association.

Nebraska Extension shares tips, tricks for producers

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Steve Melvin, Nebraska Extension Educator and irrigated cropping systems specialist, spoke to area farmers and the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association during a plot tour in September.
Bryce Knorr gave seminar viewers an update on the grain market.

Bryce Knorr gave seminar viewers an update on the grain market.

Who’s got grain? A look at the global supply picture

Jeni Obermier
Thursday, October 1, 2020
“The big question is who’s got grain?” Bryce Knorr, senior market analyst for Farm Futures Magazine, began his Husker Harvest Days seminar by asking. “We’ve got it. Does the competition have it?
Austin Gubbels (center) runs through a description of the cattle chute he is demonstrating while multiple cameras record the process.

Austin Gubbels (center) runs through a description of the cattle chute he is demonstrating while multiple cameras record the process.

Husker Harvest Days, Farm Progress shows unite virtually

Jeni Obermier
Thursday, September 24, 2020
For one weekend a field in Wood River becomes a hive of activity as vendors, farmers, students and more gather to see the latest innovations in the agriculture industry.
Rathje family farm

Rathje family farm

Rathje family farm recognized for 118 years

Friday, September 18, 2020
  With the induction of Jim and Nancy Rathje of Phillips, another Hamilton County farm family has joined the ranks of honor, earning the prestigious Aksarben Pioneer Farm award for 100-plus years of farm ownership.
Sen. Curt Friesen speaks with members of the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association during their 2020 Plot Tour. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Sen. Curt Friesen speaks with members of the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association during their 2020 Plot Tour. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Sen. Friesen speaks on legislative changes in ag world

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
A crowd of farmers gathered last week to tour plots, hear about the market and learn about changes that might be coming to their field. Sharing those updates was Sen. Curt Friesen during the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association Plot Tour Aug. 31.
HPC FFA members who volunteered to assist with the Orthamn research project include from left: Brianna Wilshusen, Tyler McNaught, Cameron Bohaboj, Emma Snoberger and Ryan McNaught. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

HPC FFA members who volunteered to assist with the Orthamn research project include from left: Brianna Wilshusen, Tyler McNaught, Cameron Bohaboj, Emma Snoberger and Ryan McNaught. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

High Plains’ FFA students get hands on research experience

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Members of the High Plains Community Schools’ FFA program were given the chance to get up close and personal with all the aspects of field research. An opportunity came knocking at the door of ag teacher and FFA sponsor Tom Hofmann through the parents of one of his students.