New grant program to help fill Nebraska’s large animal vet shortage

A new grant program is tackling the state’s shortage of large animal veterinarians. “This program addresses the demand and extraordinary shortfall that we have.”  Governor Jim Pillen says the state is anywhere from 10 to 12 veterinarians short and hopes The Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program can help recruit and retain top talent. “We’re really looking…… Continue Reading

FFA membership soars in Iowa, need for teachers highlighted

Photo of Scott Johnson by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The executive director of the Iowa FFA Association says student membership is at an all-time. Scott Johnson says there’s a rising interest in FFA and agriculture education programs across the state. “We continue to add ag education programs and FFA chapters in school systems around the state that…… Continue Reading

Bauer reflects on year as Iowa FFA State President

Photo of Collin Bauer by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Iowa FFA’s outgoing state president says the organization has made a lasting impact on his life. Collin Bauer tells Brownfield he’s traveled nationally and internationally over the last year meeting with policy makers and ag producers. He says some of his stops included Australia, Spain, and Portugal. “I…… Continue Reading

Minnesota farmer in “wait-and-see” mode for planting

A farmer in south-central Minnesota hopes to begin planting this week. Todd Selvik grows corn and soybeans near Waseca. “I think our plan, we just talked about it this morning, is kind of wait-and-see. The soil temperatures haven’t quite gotten to the right temperature for our corn and soybeans. We talked a little bit about…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices steady except cheese Monday

Cash dairy prices were steady except cheese, which was higher Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.4650.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0250 at $1.77.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7450 to $1.77.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0350 at $1.84.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from…… Continue Reading

Planting expected to pick up in southern Minnesota this week

Planting should pick up in the Upper Midwest this week. Wayne Schoper with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota says soils are warming and there’s decent moisture. “I’ve been hearing that the tiles have been running, when you go in the drainage ditch you can see some water out there. So things are coming along.”…… Continue Reading

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