Depending on the job, some people may have to complete a fitness test to prove that they can complete what will be required of them to be successful. For bulls whose job it is to breed cows, the fitness test often comes in the form of a breeding soundness exam…
The 3rd annual Resistol Rookie Roundup played host to the top 15 first-year Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association cardholders in each event, giving them the chance to compete for $100,000 in prize money. The Cornhusker State proudly sent two cowboys to the event held April 26-27 at the historic Cowtown…
Nebraska corn farmers expressed frustration and dissatisfaction with the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury (USDOT) regarding limitations on corn-based ethanol's role in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), through the 40B tax credits. An update to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne GREET model requires that corn-based ethanol must…
An announcement this week by the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the final guidance on eligibility for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act was met with concern from leaders at the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) who say they are now committed to ensuring that the updated…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend rodeoing in the Nebraska Sandhills. Here are results from the Hyannis and Arthur high school rodeos, per the NEHSRA: Hyannis High School Rodeo | Saturday, April 27th Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameStockScore/TimePointsTotalPoints1281Miller, Zachary14.570002082Sortum, Emmett14.840002113Drueke, James18.760002354Johnston, Cayson20.410002545Phillips, Jack22.560001856Schmidt, Dominick25.010002127Drueke, Taylor26.170003088Lantis, JT26.890001009Rosentreader, Jace26.9900034510Johnston,…
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after sharing a title-by-title overview of the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 farm bill. "This bill is a product of an extensive and transparent process, which included soliciting feedback from Members of both political…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed appreciation to USDA, the U.S. Treasury, Argonne National Labs, the Department of Energy, and other federal agencies for finalizing updates to the GREET model that will allow taxpayers to use it in calculating 2023-2024 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blender tax incentives (§40B). The updates…
The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) announced the allocation of over $59,000 in scholarships aimed at supporting the next generation of the agriculture industry in their academic pursuits. These scholarships were bestowed upon 55 students. "Each year, generous donors from across the state donate to the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation's Retail Value…
*Why are we seeing so much weakness in the corn, soybean, and wheat markets today?*Why is soybean oil under some much selling pressure?*Will the market be more concerned about the planting pace going forward?*What are the funds corn and soybean position in the market?*Will the corn market become more concerned…
Groundwater levels in much of Nebraska continue to decline after several years of prolonged drought, according to the most recent statewide groundwater level report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Natural Resources. Of the 4,822 wells measured statewide, 85% exhibited declines from spring 2022…
