Ag and Outdoor

Packed stands entertained by PRCA rodeo in Sidney

Cowboys lined up for their turns to compete with livestock during the PRCA Rodeo during the Cheyenne County Fair Tuesday night.

Big bucks for baked goods: Sheridan County’s 4-H event hits sweet spot

Outdoor notes: 7 outdoor activities to try after dark

Outdoor notes: Know when, where to fish to keep summer fishing edge

Anglers can use all the help they can get in the heat of summer when fishing gets tough.

EXCLUSIVE: NU System President Dr. Gold discusses the future leaders of NU's campuses

Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss where Nebraska fits into the state of higher education in the 21st Century and who he'd like to see helping lead NU's campuses in the future.

Outdoor notes: CWD is focus of virtual meeting July 16

Updates to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan are the focus of a virtual public meeting at 7 p.m. Central time July 16.

Pillen’s promises: Economic boom and little harm for neighbors. They haven’t always panned out.

As he grew Nebraska’s largest hog operation, Jim Pillen made economic and environmental assurances to residents of small communities where he was looking to build. Some residents profited. Others say Pillen Family Farms prospered while they suffered.

Big game permits available to residents starting July 10

Nebraska big game hunting permits will be available for purchase by residents beginning July 10.

Outdoor notes: Six great places to swim at Nebraska’s state parks

On a hot summer’s day, there is no better place to be than poolside or at the beach beneath Nebraska skies.

Outdoor notes: Paddlefish snagging permits accepted July 1-14

Applications for paddlefish snagging permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission from July 1-14.

Gosper County woman crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska

A new Miss Rodeo Nebraska was crowned Wednesday night at the Wild West Arena.

Outdoor notes: Celebrate Pollinator Week June 17-23

Celebrate the pollinators in the state during Nebraska Pollinator Week on June 17-23 by participating in one of many events hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks or its partners.

Outdoor notes: Enders Reservoir SRA Extravaganza

Enjoy music, Teddy Roosevelt, barbeque, hands-on activities, and 50 years of Hunter Education in Nebraska at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area on June 8.

New Daily Cattle Trading Limits

The CME live cattle and feeder cattle contracts opened this Monday with new daily and expanded limits. The live cattle futures complex previously had a daily limit of $6.75, now its new daily limit is $7.50, and the new expanded limit is $11.25. The feede

Bird flu’s spread from poultry to cattle to humans provokes worry among feds, states

H5N1 or bird flu, was diagnosed in a third dairy farmworker last week, marking the first U.S. case with respiratory symptoms, said to be mild.

Thrills on the water: Niobrara River Fest Races in Valentine

Niobrara River Fest Races featured several different competitions, including divisions for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards.

Pedaling across Nebraska: Nearly 500 cyclists take on the challenge

Hundreds of bicyclists are hoping for good weather as they travel across Nebraska this week.

Outdoor notes: Grazing tenant sought near Bridgeport

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking a cattle producer to graze livestock at Chet and Jane Fliesbach Wildlife Management Area 9 miles west of Bridgeport on U.S. Highway 26.

Outdoor notes: Equestrian campground addition opens at Fort Robinson

The $1.2 million expansion of the Mare Barn Campground at Fort Robinson State Park is scheduled to open this week, bolstering the northwestern Nebraska attraction's reputation as the state's premier destination for those traveling with horses.