More State Dollars Heading to Schools

More State Dollars Heading to Schools

State aid to Nebraska school systems distributed through the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA) will equal $1.16 billion for school year 2024-25, up $83 million from this school year according to the Nebraska Department of Education. TEEOSA aid includes equalization aid, allocated income tax rebate, option funding,…
Agriculture Emissions Fall to Lowest Levels in 10 Years

Agriculture Emissions Fall to Lowest Levels in 10 Years

America’s farmers and ranchers are leading the way in greenhouse gas emission reduction through voluntary conservation efforts and market-based incentives. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022. The report shows American agriculture reduced emissions by almost 2% from 2021 to 2022, the…
KAAPA Weekly Crop Progress Report for 4/15/24

KAAPA Weekly Crop Progress Report for 4/15/24

According to USDA NASS' weekly national Crop Progress report released today nation wide: Corn Planted 6%; 3% last week; 5% on average Soybeans Planted 3%, 1% on average Winter Wheat Headed 11%; 6% last week; 7% on average Winter Wheat Condition 55% G/E; 56% G/E last week; 27% G/E last year Spring Wheat Planted 7%;…
Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report

Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report

Smithfield, Va., April 15, 2024 — Smithfield Foods released its 22nd annual sustainability impact report detailing sustainability goal achievements and renewed commitments that continue to drive the production of safe, wholesome and nutritious food responsibly. “Despite the difficult industry environment our company and industry faced in 2023, Smithfield remained resilient and made significant progress…
Nebraska Beef Passport to kickoff May 1 with over 40 stops

Nebraska Beef Passport to kickoff May 1 with over 40 stops

The fourth annual Nebraska Beef Passport will launch on May 1st as part of the Nebraska Beef Council’s Beef Month celebration. The Beef Passport will highlight over 40 restaurants and independent meat processors across the state that offer beef.    “We’re excited to kick off this year’s Beef Passport,” said Adam…
Nebraska Court Decides in Favor of Farmers Edge

Nebraska Court Decides in Favor of Farmers Edge

WINNIPEG, Manitoba--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers Edge Inc. (“Farmers Edge” or the “Company”), a pure-play digital agriculture company, is pleased to announce that the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska has ruled in favour of Farmers Edge in a patent infringement suit brought by AGI SureTrack, LLC (formerly Farmobile, LLC)…
Partners with Purpose: NPB and Ducks Unlimited Advance Sustainability Progress

Partners with Purpose: NPB and Ducks Unlimited Advance Sustainability Progress

Embracing sustainability practices is not just our duty to the earth, though that’s a noble cause. It’s a way to future-proof our business strategy and produce a marketable product that stands out. I think about how different sustainability must have been when my grandparents were Iowa’s Master Pork Producer award…
Construction on canal tunnels could begin in fall

Construction on canal tunnels could begin in fall

The 2024 Yonts Water Conference, on April 10, hosted representatives from the Goshen Irrigation District and HDR Engineering, who presented an update on the progress of replacing the tunnels on the Goshen and Gering-Fort Laramie Irrigation Districts 129-mile-long mainline canal.  “We’ve selected a contractor, Atkinson Construction, a relatively large full-service…