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LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) develops and supports the next generation of ag leaders through the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC). NAYC is a group of college students working together to share their passion and knowledge about agriculture with young people across the state. NDA is proud to sponsor NAYC and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) expects an announcement soon that House and Senate Ag leaders will seek a one-year farm bill extension, though Grassley admits even one-year might not be enough. Grassley on a House/Senate Ag leaders’ announcement said; “I think you’ll soon get an announcement that the Republican and Democrat leaders of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September beef and pork production were significantly lower than last year, according to USDA. The beef total fell because of tighter market ready supplies, while the decline in pork production was down due a drop in average weights, along with a slightly slower slaughter rate. While both cow and heifer slaughter rates […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA released its updated WASDE report on August 11, 2023. The August WASDE is the first WASDE report that incorporates farmer surveys and satellite imagery into its yield projections. Previous reports use weather adjusted trendlines. Crop yields were the biggest numbers to watch heading into the report. The market was expecting […]
DENVER, CO – The American Lamb Board’s (ALB) July market report is now available. The report indicates that both lamb imports and domestic production are down. “We are hopeful that lower lamb imports will result in improved lamb prices for the second half of 2023 and provide an opportunity for producers to produce more lambs and increase […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – According to statistics released today by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, Deadwood’s overall gaming revenues were up 11.99 percent over July of 2022. The slot machine handle increased by 12.58 percent, when compared to July of 2022. The table game handle increased by 1.9 percent when compared to 2022 July’s table […]
STURGIS, S.D. – With Women’s Equality Day around the corner and the U.S. ranking as only the 43rd best country for gender equality, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality, as well as expert commentary. In order to determine where women receive the most equal […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two information-filled days, over 30 impactful speakers, a producer-focused trade show, socials, networking opportunities and more are all part of the 24TH Annual R-CALF USA National Convention, August 16 and 18, in Rapid City. Hundreds of cattle producers, agri-business representatives and industry leaders from across the country will gather at The […]
DEVILS TOWER, WY – It’s positively ‘batty!” On Saturday, July 22nd, the National Park Service and Devils Tower Natural History Association will host the Annual Bat Festival in the Picnic area of the Monument from 12 to 10 pm. The festival will include presentations and fun educational activities all about the amazing nighttime resident of […]
SARATOGA, WY – The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 25 inductees for the Class of 2023. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across the state during its annual meeting April 29 in Casper. The 10th Annual induction ceremony will be at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper, Sept. […]