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Weather, energy prices hampering Midwest economy

A Midwest economic index has hit a new low despite record farm income, brisk farm equipment sales and rising farmland prices. ...more
Friday, May 16, 2008 01:59 pm

Lessons Learned/A rule to live by: Accept an employer’s offer to help

“Would you mind looking at my latest 401(k) statement?” my friend asked. I was flattered. She frowned slightly while handing me the envelope. ...more
Friday, May 16, 2008 01:57 pm

Reinke Manufacturing honored for innovative efforts

Reinke Manufacturing Co. has been named the recipient of the first-ever Nebraska Innovation in Manufacturing Award.  ...more
Friday, May 16, 2008 01:53 pm

Business briefs: Oil, gas prices continue surge

NEW YORK — Oil prices shot to new highs again Friday as traders, unimpressed by U.S. and Saudi efforts to boost supply, kept buying on the belief that prices had more room to rise. ...more
Friday, May 16, 2008 08:02 am

Lincoln grain prices Friday

Range of cash grain prices paid to farmers by country elevators in the Lincoln area as of 4 p.m. Friday. Figures are averaged prices. ...more
Friday, May 16, 2008 08:01 am