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Monday, September 08, 2008
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National economic trends hitting the Midlands
Job losses, inflation and weak but positive economic growth in the Midwest last month mirrored the national economy, economist Ernie Goss of Creighton University said. — Full Story »
Fair leaving with a bang
The Nebraska State Fair is leaving the Capital City with a flourish. — Full Story »
Call of farm life proves strong
Even after generations away from the farm, the love of agriculture can run deep in the genes. — Full Story »
'Family' of workers back for adventure
Working the entrance gates at the Nebraska State Fair "is like the Navy. It's not just a job, it's an adventure,'' according to one ticket taker. — Full Story »
Fair saves glitter, glitz for nighttime
A crowd of about 5,000 people rose from their seats as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, a bluegrass and country group with roots back to the 1960s, began plunking out its greatest hit. — Full Story »
Lower Loup valuation increases
Total property valuations in the Lower Loup Natural Resources District are up $6 million, allowing LLNRD directors to approve an increased budget Thursday without increasing the current levy of 2.85 cents per $100 valuation. — Full Story »
Big effort behind big horses
Amanda Kruis peered up through the iron bars of the stall into the silver-dollar-size eyes of a 2,000-pound Belgian draft horse named "Chet.'' — Full Story »
Senators tour local irrigation system
When the Nebraska Legislature's Natural Resources Committee held hearings in the Panhandle recently, two of its members were able to take advantage of a tour of a segment of the local irrigation system. Beginning at the Wyoming/Nebraska state line, the group, headed by State Water Superintendent Tom Hayden of Bridgeport; Dennis Strauch, general manager of the Pathfinder Irrigation District at Mitchell; and Dennis Beyer, executive director of the High Plains Weed Management Association, visited the delivery canals and their diversions, as well as district operations along the tributaries and storage reservoirs. — Full Story »
Mitchell district plans early end to irrigation season
Because of heavy rain near Casper and Douglas, Wyo., in early May, farmers in the Mitchell Irrigation District are looking at a shortened irrigation season. — Full Story »
Sugar beets continue amazing growth
Considering a spring of hail, freezing temperatures and wind that destroyed several thousand acres and caused several thousand more to be replanted, the 2008 sugar beet crop in western Nebraska is in very good shape. Root sample testing done this past week show an increase to 23 tons per acre, with 17 percent sugar content. — Full Story »
Wheat planting decisions
If you missed the wheat variety tour for your area or you are looking for more information on varieties that are best suited for your farm, you can make a Virtual Wheat Tour “online” from the comfort of your home. — Full Story »
After School Snacking Can Be Healthy
School’s out for the day and the kids are home. The first words to come from their mouths are “I’m starving.” What do you do when supper is only a couple hours away and you don’t want to ruin their appetite? It may be tempting to give them a candy bar or some cookies and then make them wait for supper, but is that really the best plan? — Full Story »
Some fairgoers not bullish on move in 2010
Eric Reinmiller thumped the map of the state fairgrounds with a pointed finger for emphasis.
— Full Story »
800-pound porker noses a tradition back into place
Teddy Bear is the only entry in this year's "biggest pig'' contest at the Nebraska State Fair. The competition was resurrected a couple of years ago. — Full Story »
Central America offers Nebraska some opportunities
State officials and cattlemen always will focus on Japan, South Korea and other huge long-term markets for Nebraska beef, but they're also keeping an eye out for near-term opportunities in smaller markets. — Full Story »
 Guatemalan officials visit Kearney
An emerging economy and the need for food security brought a dozen Guatemalan officials to Kearney's Monsanto seed corn plant Sunday morning as the first stop on a U.S. tour to learn about production of genetically modified crops. — Full Story » |
Efficiency continues as focus of dry bean research
During the past long, dry eight years, researchers as well as producers have been struggling to find ways to make dry edible bean production more profitable while attempting to grow the crop with a greatly reduced amount of water.
— Full Story »
Agri Co-op, CHS mull merger
Agri Co-op will remain Agri Co-op even if it merges with one of the largest agriculture cooperatives in the Midwest. — Full Story »
Irrigators could face tighter water restrictions
Irrigators could face tighter limits on future groundwater pumping in the North Platte Valley. — Full Story »
Lower Republican NRD mulls budget
The Lower Republican Natural Resources District directors set a public hearing for a fiscal year 2008-09 budget that includes about $40,000 more in expenditures but $604,987 less in property tax asking.
The hearing will start at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the NRD office in Alma. — Full Story »
Rep River Compact will contract with arbitrator
Republican River Compact administrators agreed Wednesday in Lincoln to have a compact compliance arbitrator under contract within 30 days. — Full Story »
Cattle leaders give advice at Grazing Conference on adapting to high feed, fuel costs
It's always been true that conditions helping one segment of agriculture often create hardships for another. The high corn prices now helping grain farmers have created higher input costs for cattle producers. — Full Story »
Fairgoers soak up living lessons
Whitney Horn put her arm through the cage and ran her hand lightly over the calf's head. — Full Story »
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