By Marilyn Schlake Nebraska Extension Educator Emerita Social relationships build a sense of community and belonging. For farming and ranching, one of those communities
Agriculture
PREEC 2026 Scholarship Accepting Applicants
Nebraska Extension The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center is now accepting applications for its annual student scholarships of $1000 each
Nebraska Extension to Host Webinar on Low Pregnancy Rates in Young Cows
Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow-calf producers. To address this challenge, Nebraska Extension
Nebraska Cattlemen Statement on U.S. Argentina Agreement
Following the Trump Administration’s announcement regarding a bilateral trade deal with Argentina including beef, Nebraska Cattlemen released the following statement: “Nebraska Cattlemen stands firm
Continuous, General CRP Signups Announced
Agricultural producers and private landowners may sign up for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program from Feb. 12-March 20, 2026, or the General CRP from
Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Now Accepting 2026 Scholarship Applications
The Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation (NCF) announced they are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 academic year from qualified youth in
Legacy Coop Welcomes E. Tod Clark as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Legacy Coop has announced that, effective Feb. 3, Charlie Wright is no longer serving as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. Former Scottsbluff
Whip and Spur
Recently at our church men’s bible study, our discussion circled around the topic of complacency. With a group of ranchers all sitting at the
Nebraska Extension to host Beef Feedlot Roundtable in Bridgeport
Nebraska Extension invites feedlot owners, managers, employees, and allied industry professionals to attend the 2026 Beef Feedlot Roundtable Series. The roundtable will be held
Fischer, Klobuchar, Hinson, Pingree Celebrate Senate Passage of Resolution to Honor Women Ag Producers
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution celebrating the designation of 2026 as ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer.’ U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), member


