Nebraska Agriculture News (United States)

Guinn Auction Company is teaming up with Proxibid (www.proxibid.com), the world’s largest real auction marketplace for an, unreserved heavy equipment auction. To view a complete catalog and to place pre-bids, visit www.proxibid.com/guinn.

United Farmers Cooperative signed a letter of intent to purchase the Marquette, NE based Midwest Ag Partners LLC. HQ in York, Nebraska, United Farmers Cooperative will add Agronomy, Grain, Energy and Feed to Marquette, NE

Proxibid will provide live online bidding for an upcoming farm and construction equipment auction presented by Rebel Auction Co. The live auction will take place Thurs., Nov 10 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern via www.proxibid.com/rebel.

Edgar Hicks has been appointed to serve on the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) Advisory Committee of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration (GIPSA).

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Stenberg today called for Congressional hearings on the mismanagement of the Missouri River by the Corps of Engineers.

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has issued a statewide proclamation declaring May as Aroniaberry Month in Nebraska. The proclamation highlights the health benefits of the Aroniaberry and agricultural significance in Nebraska.

International experts will explore potential solutions for growing more food with limited water to feed the world’s expanding population during the third annual global Water for Food Conference May 1-4 in Lincoln, Neb.

Wert-Berater, Inc. is a leading provider of feasibility studies in the renewable energy

NEBFARMPAC unanimously voted to endorse Sen. Cap Dierks after considering his record on farm, rural, education, rural development, and renewable energy issues, and getting input from Farmers Union members and leaders in the 40th Legislative District.

Nebraska's two largest agriculture organizations have endorsed Senator Cap Dierks for the District 40 legislative race. The Nebraska Farm Bureau P.A.C. and the Nebraska Farmers Union P.A.C. have both given their support to Senator Dierks.

Michigan Wind Developer Says $4 Million Will go to Nebraska Materials and Labor

QC Supply and Gillis Ag Systems have joined forces to better serve the livestock and poultry industry.

The new feature allows growers to fully control and monitor their irrigation pivots anywhere through the convenience of smartphones.

After an especially hard winter in many areas of the country, this spring is a good time to check key pivot components and make any necessary repairs or replacements.

EG Integrated’s client roster includes international, national and local companies active in agriculture, health care, manufacturing, financial services, technology, and other business sectors.

The eight-page full-color brochure contains information on water requirements for the key stages of cotton growth, including emergence, squaring, bloom and ripening.

The Nebraska Energy Export Association announced today that the organization has begun accepting membership from wind developers interested in investing in projects in the state should changes in state law be adopted by the Nebraska Legislature.

Allows growers to access a single online portal to monitor and control their entire pump and center pivot irrigation system.

Lincoln Industries has started 2009 by launching an updated website with a new look and new message. It answers the question "Why Lincoln Industries" and shows how they provide solutions and breakthrough performance.

Lincoln Industries positions for growth by opening an 86,000 square foot addition which includes space for offices, warehousing and production.

Syrocketing metal prices have encouraged criminals to steal copper from center pivots. Lindsay Corporation, maker of Zimmatic irrigation systems, now offers a solution - CopperCuff™.

VersaStand™ continues to bring innovative, versatile, and quality outdoor products to the marketplace. Its updated ecommerce website offers new products to meet a variety of outdoor recreational needs.

Lindsay Corporation’s FieldNET™ – the industry’s first full control Web-based irrigation management system – was named the winner of the 2007 Irrigation Association New Ag Product of the Year.

Innovation, quality and optimal outdoor use are the keys to all new products in the VersaStand™ Product line! VersaStand™ LLC has added two new products to meet a variety of outdoor recreational needs.