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1 week ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Chabella Guzman
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2 weeks ago | 
starherald.com | Chabella Guzman
In February, Bijesh Maharjan was awarded the 2024 Gamma Sigma Delta award for Outstanding Extension Program at the annual awards reception of the Nebraska Chapter. Maharjan is an extension specialist and associate professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture and is located at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. Maharjan has developed a widely recognized and effective soil health and fertility program.
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2 weeks ago | 
starherald.com | Chabella Guzman
Recent headlines have a rocky outlook for college graduates and the businesses they expect to build a career in. Wade Sanders, a native of Alliance, would say he’s a bit more optimistic about his career and the beef industry he is looking to enter. “I’m optimistic about the beef industry. I mean, today our cattle are grading close to 85% prime and choice compared to 50% not all that long ago,” he said.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefencepost.com | Chabella Guzman
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center awarded Tessa Little, Isaac Olsenand Alexa Tollman each a $1,000 scholarship to any of the Nebraska University Campuses. Tessa Little will be graduating from Bridgeport High School and plans on attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to major in animal science. “This scholarship means more than just financial support — it’s an investment in my future as a veterinarian,” Little said.
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2 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Chabella Guzman
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3 weeks ago | 
thefencepost.com | Chabella Guzman
Agriculture is the backbone of Nebraska’s economy, along with crops, beef is a big player. Nationally, in 2024, Nebraska was No. 1 in beef with more than $2 billion dollars of exports, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. While there looks to be changes in the next decade, many of the ranches supplying those cattle are still family owned, and some will see the next generation take the reins.
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1 month ago | 
thefencepost.com | Chabella Guzman
The beef industry has seen numerous challenges, including supply chain issues, trade problems and environmental concerns. Hayden Hoos, a native of Sheridan County, Nebraska, believes the industry is at a crossroads. “It’s hard for a young producer to start their own place, even if their family has a place,” he said. “The cash flow is really difficult right now for any new young producers getting in, especially with such high land costs.
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1 month ago | 
tsln.com | Chabella Guzman
For National Beef Month, we are looking at the future of the beef industry through the eyes of some of our area youth in a four-part series. Agriculture is the backbone of Nebraska’s economy, along with crops, beef is a big player. Nationally, in 2024, Nebraska was number one in beef with more than two billion dollars of exports, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.
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1 month ago | 
thefencepost.com | Chabella Guzman
Recent headlines have a rocky outlook for college graduates and the businesses they expect to build a career in. Wade Sanders, a native of Alliance, Neb., would say he’s a bit more optimistic about his career and the beef industry he is looking to enter. “I’m optimistic about the beef industry. I mean, today our cattle are grading close to 85 percent prime and choice compared to 50 percent not all that long ago,” he said.
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1 month ago | 
thefencepost.com | Chabella Guzman
Sitting crouched on the floor, second graders pretended to be a kernel of corn, waiting to grow. With a spritz of water, Jana Schwartz, Nebraska Extension 4-H youth development assistant, instructs the students to grow as she pretends to be the sun. The children began to stand with their arms in the air, reaching for the sun, like corn stalks.
