Professional bull fighter Chuck Swisher shares lessons from the arena on Breaking the Barrier

At 15 years old, Chuck Swisher got his start fighting bulls. These days, he is one of the most sought after bull fighters in the sport of rodeo. In addition to working some of the largest rodeos in the country, Swisher has been a pioneer for bull fighting as a…

Consumers Increase Spending on Food

Food prices are higher now compared to a few years ago thanks to inflation. Higher food prices, though, are masking an underlying trend of consumers spending more on food in real terms. The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) says total per person food spending, when adjusted for inflation, was 6.3…

Ethanol Fuels Economy

Nebraska, with 24 operating ethanol plants, is the second-largest ethanol producing state. It stands to reason that ethanol production would have a significant economic impact on the state. A recent report by economists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bureau of Business Research and the Department of Agricultural Economics, sponsored by…

UNL’s Loeffel Meat Shoppe to celebrate grand re-opening on May 3rd

The Loeffel Meat Shoppe at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a grand re-opening celebration event on May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will include recipe samples, along with demonstrations on food safety, knife care, and proper knife usage in the home kitchen from 11:30 a.m.…

KNEB.tv News: April 22, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: The community mourns after a Bluffs Middle School student dies in Friday crash in Wyoming Friends seek justice for friend slain in November shooting in Scottsbluff Wanted Wyoming fugitive apprehended in Kimball following recent assault Secretary of State Bob Evnen encourages Panhandle residents to sign up…

Monday Channel Final Bell with Darren Frye with Water Street Advisors | 04/22/24

KC wheat thoughts on good start Rally in the markets Chasing the headlines Strong cattle market off Bullish COF report Higher hogs on a Monday

Volunteer Awareness is being highlighted marked this week

This is Volunteer Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the time and efforts of those who give of themselves in our communities. Opportunities abound for those willing to take part in a variety of opportunities to serve others and make our communities a better place to live. At the Scotts…

Weekly Crop Progress Report for 4/22/24

Crop Progress as of April 21st: Corn Planted 12%; 6% last week; 10% on average Corn Emerged 3%; 2% on average Soybeans Planted 8%; 3% last week; 4% on average Winter Wheat Headed 17%; 11% last week; 13% on average Winter Wheat Condition 50% G/E; 55% G/E last week; 26% G/E last year Spring Wheat Planted…

Huskers Add Connor Essegian to 2024-25 Roster

Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg has announced that Connor Essegian (pronounced eh-SEE-jin) will join the Husker basketball program for the 2024-25 season. Essegian, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound guard from Fort Wayne, Ind., spent the last two years at Wisconsin and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Hoiberg said that Essegian’s combination…

Gering Announces New Principal for Northfield Elementary

Gering Public Schools is proud to announce Wendee Powell as the new principal of Northfield Elementary. With an extensive background in education and a commitment to student success, Powell brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Powell is a Gering High School graduate and has been the Assistant…