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This Week's Show

July 24, 2026

Rodeo Roundup
The world's largest youth rodeo has been taking place this week right here in Lincoln. The national high school finals rodeo has brought more than 1,700 contestants from six countries to Nebraska to compete for national titles. One of those helping represent our state is Nebraska high school rodeo queen Audrabell Werth. We had the opportunity to catch up with her during this week's event.

In the Field Update | Cuming County
For our latest In the Field Update. This week, Chad Moyer is standing by with a look at crop conditions as the growing season continues across northeast Nebraska. 

In the Markets | Darin Newsom
Statewide, crop conditions continue to trend in the right direction. According to the latest USDA crop progress report, 65 percent of Nebraska’s corn is rated good to excellent, up two points from last week. Soybeans also improved, with 68 percent now rated good to excellent.  The winter wheat harvest is now nearly 60 percent complete. To help us make sense of this week's trade, we're joined by Barchart Senior Analyst Darin Newsom.

Will the heat return? | Weather with Eric Hunt
We finally had a bit of a break from the heat this week. How are things shaping up in the week ahead?  Nebraska extensions eric hunt has the answer. 

ALA Engineering | Autonomous Feed Truck
As part of this year's event, ALA Engineering hosted a two-part field demonstration, giving attendees a firsthand look at some of the latest equipment and innovations. Our team was there to check it out.

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory | Open House
If you're a cattle producer looking to learn about the latest research and management practices, you won't want to miss this year's Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory open house. Located in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills, the Gudmundsen Sandhills Lab plays a key role in developing practical, economically and environmentally sustainable production systems for the beef industry.


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