Agriculture
The plants could crowd out vegetation needed for cattle grazing as burned grasslands recover.
Cotton acreage and prices are up this year, although some growers are still struggling to break even.
The USDA-funded project will examine thousands of screwworm samples to improve outbreak tracking and control.
CoBank Lead Grains and Oilseeds Economist Tanner Ehmke says domestic demand for corn and soybeans remains encouraging, while wheat export demand bears watching.
Business & Markets
Shipping delays could threaten time-sensitive beef and pork exports to overseas markets.
Farmers are relying more on their own equipment rather than paying others to harvest crops.
Farmers in the Pacific Northwest face longer delivery times and greater price risks.
UNL’s Dr. Brian Vander Ley recommends evaluating cow body condition, closely monitoring calves for respiratory disease, treating health problems early, and maintaining biosecurity when introducing or moving animals.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Jessie Coffey with the Nebraska Department of Education says the initiative connects Nebraskans with the farmers and producers behind their meals through recipe development and ag education.
The 75-minute production features tributes to country music legends alongside Christmas classics.
The congressman met with local farmers to hear their concerns before returning to Washington.
With six new honorees and an expanded museum, the organization is continuing its mission to preserve those stories and introduce future generations to the women who helped shape the West.
