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Sterling’s Own Tyus Wilson Selected as Big Ten Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year

Thursday, March 20

Tyus Wilson, a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was selected Big Ten Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year on Wednesday by the conference head coaches.According to Husker Athletics, Wilson (Sterling, Kan.,) is the first Husker men’s...

Nebraska Gov. Pillen on USDA’s HPAI plan

Monday, March 17

Nebraska Governor and licensed veterinarian Jim Pillen says when it comes to addressing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry, he has two beliefs – the virus always wins in a naïve population of people, birds or mammals, and “there’s no effective vaccine.” He tells...

Nebraska farmer says additional moisture needed ahead of growing season

Friday, February 28

An eastern Nebraska farmer says a lack of moisture could be problematic for spring planting. Tanner Hoffman tells Brownfield dry conditions have been in place for the past two to three months. “I think that may come to roost as we hit planting. We’re...

Nebraska lawmakers considering bill to increase protections for meat and poultry workers

Thursday, February 27

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that could increase protections for meatpacking and poultry workers during animal disease outbreaks. State Senator Dunixi Guereca is the bill’s sponsor. “This bill emerges from an urgent need to bridge meatpackers and agricultural production while ensuring, even during...

Nebraska farmer encouraged by rally in grain prices

Monday, February 24

A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s been encouraged by rallying grain prices over the past few weeks. However, Logan Bredemeier says he’s unsure there’s been enough of a rebound for farmers to be profitable. “Some of that stuff moved out at prices that are...

Nebraska Ag Committee hears testimony on bill to ban lab-grown protein

Wednesday, February 19

Nebraska’s Senate Ag Committee heard testimony this week on legislation that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute lab-grown protein. Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton is supportive of LB 246. “This legislation is necessary to protect consumers of real...

Nebraska Cattlemen concerned about layoffs at US Meat Animal Research Center

Tuesday, February 18

Recent layoffs at the USDA’s U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) are raising concerns from the Nebraska Cattlemen Association. Executive Vice President Laura Field tells Brownfield the move was the result of the Department of Government Efficiency’s ongoing work to trim federal spending. “We understand...

Bill to exempt feedlots from brand inspection garners criticism, support from Nebraska ag groups

Wednesday, February 12

A bill to exempt Nebraska feedlots from brand inspections, audits and related fees is drawing both criticism and support from state ag groups. Criag Uden, president-elect of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, told the Nebraska Senate Agriculture Committee Tuesday the bill gives few options for...

Nebraska Farm Bureau President says more guidance needed for SAF playbook

Monday, February 10

The president of Nebraska Farm Bureau says there’s still some uncertainty surrounding the future of sustainable aviation fuels. Mark McHargue tells Brownfield the organization wants more clarity on what farming practices could qualify for tax incentives. “Making sure that we have the ability to...

Beck’s expands Nebraska footprint with new seed warehouse

Friday, January 31

Photo by Farmacy Seed and Chemical. Emily Keiser, a marketing and sales specialist at local Beck’s dealer Farmacy Seed and Chemical, says the new site will help farmers have local access to Beck’s products and research. The new warehouse is located in Gothenburg, Nebraska....

Nebraska Farm Bureau wants to capitalize on SAF potential

Monday, January 27

Nebraska Farm Bureau president Mark McHargue says his state has an opportunity to capitalize on the sustainable aviation fuel market. Speaking to Brownfield at the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas, he said Nebraska is developing a pipeline to capture carbon dioxide....