Members needed for Historical Society

The Hooker County Historical Society met Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Old Hotel/Museum. Present were Frank Harding, Charlie Jones, Ken Clark, Peggy Marsh and new members Jennifer Peters and Ty Walker. President Clark called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

2021 Beef Issue

     

Does your beef moo?

There are a lot of problems with the government and the agriculture industry. Ranchers and farmers have many hoops to jump through to be able to produce. The government is not the only problem. There are a lot of outside influencers on agriculture.

Shout out to the milk cows too!

Most of our lives revolve around beef. We’re born into a world where we care for and then eat cattle. Charolais, Herfords, Simintals and Angus require our attention every single day of the year. We give them practically all our attention, especially during calving season.

Brandings are a spring highlight for many

Spring has always been my most treasured time of year for a plethora of reasons. Above all springtime activities, going to brandings with my Dad has always been best-loved. My favorite part about going to various brandings is observing all of the contrasting ways that people get the job done!

Alfalfa irrigation before first cutting

Low soil moisture levels in many areas across the state may mean irrigating alfalfa before the first cutting. Have you considered irrigating early? Early season watering is not a typical practice, but when soil profiles are dry, it needs to be considered.

Remember these food safety practices for meats

May is National Beef Month, and Nebraska has historically been known as “The Beef State.” So as the weather warms, the time and place are right to celebrate beef month with a barbecue.

Managing alfalfa weevil

Be careful not to overlook wilting and browning leaves in your alfalfa fields, since this could be a sign of an alfalfa weevil infestation.

Smart feeder to kick-start precision livestock management

Lincoln – Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Extension Centers and Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory have kick-started a project that takes a new approach at real-time precision livestock management in extensive rangeland ecosystems.

New Beef Passport Program

Kearney - The Nebraska Beef Council has launched the Good Life Great Steaks Beef Passport program highlighting over 40 Nebraska restaurants that serve outstanding beef.