U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nebraska Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director John Berge is reminding the state’s producers who suffered livestock losses due
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First 4-H Maker Day Huge Success
On Sunday, December 11 Box Butte County 4-H held its first 4-H Maker Day at the Westside Event Center. Over 70 youth members attended
USDA Announces CRP Special Initiative for Upland Wildlife Habitat Development
Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director John Berge is announcing the opening of applications for a special Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) initiative
Helping Cows Cope with Cold Stress
Cold stress increases a cow’s energy requirement and can pull down her body condition. Thin cows can result in weak calves being born in
WESTCO Hosts Annual Meeting
The 81st Annual Stockholders’ Meeting of Western Cooperative Company (WESTCO) took place Monday, December 19 at the Westside Event Center in Alliance. The event
Nebraska Cattlemen Board of Directors Elects Hanson as President
Last week, during Annual Convention, the Nebraska Cattlemen Board of Directors elected Steve Hanson of Elsie, Nebraska, to serve as President. Steve Hanson is
Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Deadline Extended to Jan. 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage
Nebraska Corn Internship Application Deadline Extended
Nebraska Corn has extended the deadline for the Market Development and Innovation & Stewardship Internship hosted at the Nebraska Corn office in Lincoln. Nebraska
Extension Sets Financial Record-Keeping Course for Farmers, Ranchers in January
The next session of “Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options,” Nebraska Extension’s four-part record-keeping course, will be held virtually from 6 to 8 p.m.
Applications for the Nebraska Corn Growers Association FLAGship Program Now Available
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association is now accepting applications for the next class of the Future Leaders in Agriculture Scholarship (FLAGship) Program. The FLAGship