Tag: Nebraska
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Drought Means Hard Choices For Producers
BISMARCK, N.D. — Dry conditions continue to challenge livestock producers across parts of the Northern Plains, and beef cattle specialists say tough management decisions made now could have a major impact on profitability down the road. With pasture conditions tightening and forage supplies becoming more limited, some ranchers may be forced to reduce herd numbers.…
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Nebraska Feedlot Project Turns Manure Into Energy
A new renewable energy project planned for Central Nebraska is putting cattle manure to work in a different way and could bring new economic opportunities to cattle country. Neogenyx Fuels has announced construction is beginning on a renewable natural gas facility at Adams Land and Cattle near Broken Bow, Nebraska. The project will use manure…
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Multiple Fires Burning Across Northern Nebraska Panhandle
Winds are back and so are the fires Fire crews continue to battle multiple grass fires across the northern Nebraska Panhandle following a round of thunderstorms that moved through the region Wednesday night. Several new fire starts were reported, with dry lightning believed to be the primary cause. The largest fire is located in west…
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Nebraska equine virus cases raise concern across horse operations
In Nebraska, confirmed cases of an equine respiratory virus are prompting heightened concern among horse owners, trainers, and event organizers. Veterinarians say the illness is highly contagious among horses, spreading through direct contact as well as shared equipment, water sources, and human handling between animals. Infected horses can show symptoms including fever, nasal discharge, coughing,…
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Extreme Drought and Hard Freezes Stunt Nebraska Winter Wheat
April 30, 2026 NORTH PLATTE, NE — Cattle and grain producers in central and western Nebraska are facing a critical early-season challenge as extreme drought (D3) conditions persist across the region. According to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, unseasonably warm temperatures followed by recent hard freezes have left 65% of the state’s…
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Pillen Signs LB 1187 to Overhaul Nebraska Brand Committee and Fees
New Nebraska Brand Law Signed to Modernize Cattle Inspection and GovernanceLINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen has officially signed LB 1187, a landmark overhaul of the Nebraska Livestock Brand Act designed to settle long-standing industry disputes. The new law expands the Nebraska Brand Committee from five to seven members, specifically adding representatives for cattle feeders and…