Recent rainfall across Nebraska has slowed harvest activity in some areas, while dry conditions and wildfire concerns remain in others. Alex Makovicka and Steve White discuss the latest weather conditions and drought monitor in this week’s Ag News Weekly.
The two also discuss plans by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to introduce cattle and hog futures contracts, potentially creating new competition for CME Group. The proposed launch is scheduled for December 7, pending federal approval.
With the National FFA Convention approaching, several Nebraska students are preparing to compete for national recognition. White shares stories from four proficiency award finalists and previews upcoming coverage from Indianapolis.
Other topics include the four finalists in the Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska contest, efforts to improve emergency radio communications following Nebraska wildfires, the Nebraska Farm Bureau’s endorsement of Gov. Jim Pillen and USDA’s announcement of record ARC and PLC payments.
Watch this week’s episode of Ag News Weekly for the full discussion.