Increasing area dryness as autumn approaches
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
A year that began with early spring rains and the promise of bountiful moisture has, as is common across the tri-state region, turned into a typically dry year. Across much of the region only scattered and localized precipitation has fallen since late June. Summer heat combined with heavy plant use has drawn down soil moisture and as autumn approaches the ...more
North Panhandle Beef Day approaches
Modified: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
Beef producers can learn how to improve feeding practices, obtain better gains, and boost carcass value and market value at the North Panhandle Beef Day Sept. 22 at Chadron.
The workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Dawes Co. 4-H Building. Co-sponsors are the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Dawes County, and First National Bank of Chadron.
Register at (308) ...more
Independent cattlemen attend workshop
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
A chartered bus with 54 individuals returned early Saturday morning from the August 27 workshop hosted at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the workshop was to hear from producers and rural Americans about the concentration and buying power of the packing industry in ...more
Morrill County Cattlemen meeting
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
The Morrill County Cattlemen will meet Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at the Prairie Winds Community Center. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with the meal to follow at 7 p.m.
Guest speaker will be Harlan Hughes, Professor Emeritus at North Dakota State University.
Please call for reservations: Mick at 262-2100 or Lewis at 641-6012.
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Guest Commentary - Sugar program offers security to America’s food supply
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
There has been positive and strong support for the current sugar program among the U.S. lawmakers. This positive reflection was visible by the speakers at the 27th annual International Sweetener Symposium which was held at Vail, Colo. this year. Sen. Kent Conrad, Senate Budget Committee Chairman (D-N.D.) joined House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Saxby ...more
Movie about CSU professors wins seven Emmys
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
The HBO movie, "Temple Grandin," which illustrates the life story of Temple Grandin, Colorado State University animal scientist and renowned animal behaviorist, received a total of seven Emmy Awards, five of which were handed out last night during a primetime broadcast on NBC.
The film swept the major awards including Outstanding Made for Television Movie, Outstanding Lead Actress in a ...more
Nebraska Beef Council shares ideas for cool weather cooking
Modified: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
Labor Day, America's third most popular outdoor grilling holiday, is right around the corner, but not all Americans will pack away the barbecue grill after this end-of-summer celebration.
Outdoor grilling is at an all-time high, nearly double what it was 20 years ago, according to the market research firm NPD Group's 22nd annual Eating Patterns in America ...more
Western Sugar settles with EPA
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
The Western Sugar Cooperative has reached an agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to settle allegations its Scottsbluff, Neb. processing plant caused damages in the North Platte River because of excessive plant discharge.
The agreement dictates the cooperative will pay a $56,736 civil fine for alleged violations and will also employ plant upgrades in Scottsbluff.
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Grasshoppers ravage crops
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
Grasshoppers have dominated the concerns of crop producers and homeowners in western Nebraska throughout the summer.
About 100 species of grasshoppers can be found in Nebraska, each with their own unique biology and environmental preferences. This year, we have had two noticeable peaks in grasshopper abundance during the spring (dominated by our rangeland species) and at least one more ...more
Would hen vaccine prevent egg recalls?
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Low-cost vaccines that may help prevent the kind of salmonella outbreak that has led to the recall of more than a half-billion eggs haven't been given to nearly half the nation's egg-laying hens.
The vaccines aren't required in the U.S., although in Great Britain, officials say vaccinations have given them the safest egg supply in ...more
Conservation and surveying in the Panhandle
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
The Conservation and Survey Division (Nebraska Geological Survey) of University of Nebraska-Lincoln has had a presence in the Panhandle since the mid-1970s, and its highest priority has always been investigating ground water, arguably Nebraska's most important natural resource.
In the mid-1970s, Vern Souders was the head of the Scottsbluff office and in charge of the test-hole drilling program that ...more
UNL Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day
Modified: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
The August 30th Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center, Neb., will help producers save water and money at the same time.
Sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association in partnership with UNL Extension, the program starts with 8:30 a.m. registration, and training runs ...more
Wheat group contests spill regulation rule
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
NAWG joined a coalition this week in submitting comments related to the timing of regulation on farms under the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, suggesting a four-year delay in compliance deadlines for agricultural operations.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed extending the compliance date by which farms must prepare and implement SPCC plans until November of 2011, ...more
USDA Nebraska crop condition report
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
For the week ending August 22, rain fell bringing some relief to crops stressed by high temperatures, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Crop maturity continues ahead of average. Temperatures for the week averaged 2 degrees above normal with highs that reached over 100 and lows in the low 50s. Rain fell in nearly all areas of the state.
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Rural property crimes on the increase
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
Property crimes, once considered an urban problem, are being committed in rural areas with increased frequency. Theft and property damage can cause serious financial and personal loss to farmers and ranchers.
Some of the most common items stolen are gasoline and diesel fuel, especially where large quantities are stored. Feeds, produce, tools, fertilizer, livestock and field equipment are also common ...more
Record corn harvest still predicted
Modified: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
While projections for the 2010 corn crop may not be in complete agreement, everyone is certain that it will be a very good harvest. With estimates of between 13.29 billion and 13.365 billion bushels, U.S. corn growers are on course to set yet another production record this year, easily surpassing the 13.1 billion bushel harvest record set in 2009.
"As ...more
Colorado wheat farmers could have $562M harvest
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
DENVER (AP) -- Colorado has another above-average winter wheat harvest this year, with what's projected to be a record-setting average yield, according to a forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
That's not the only good news. Thanks to prices boosted by a drought limiting Russian wheat exports, the Colorado crop could be worth up to $562 million, which would ...more
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