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Omaha overtook Chicago as the nation's largest livestock market and meat packing industry center in 1955, a title which it held onto until 1971. [3] The 116-year-old institution closed in 1999. [ 4 ] The Livestock Exchange Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
After a downturn in the market and changes in the livestock industry, the Union Stock Yards Company of Omaha lost value through the 1960s. In 1973 the Union Stock Yards Company of Omaha was sold to the Canal Capital Corporation of New York. In 1999 the Union Stockyards were closed by the City of Omaha, and replaced with a business park. [9]
A farm in Marquette County. Agriculture is a significant sector in Wisconsin's economy, producing nearly $104 billion in revenue annually. [1] The significance of the state's agricultural production is exemplified by the depiction of a Holstein cow, an ear of corn, and a wheel of cheese on Wisconsin's state quarter design. [2]
The Division of Markets was created within the department of Agriculture in 1919, in order to improve and promote the market for Wisconsin farm products. The division was established as a separate Department of Markets in 1921, and granted additional powers to regulate unfair competition and trade practices.
The Neligh Journal was published in 1875, and in 1879, The Republican appeared. The Neligh Leader, established in 1885, was edited by three generations of the Best family.. Purchased by Loren Fry, who served as the Nebraska Press Association Board president in 1963, [3] it celebrated 100 years of continuous publicat
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Wisconsin’s dominance over Nebraska ended weakly Saturday. The Badgers lost, 44-25, to Nebraska in front of the 403rd straight sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium. The ...
Wisconsin has owned the rivalry since Nebraska joined the Big 10 in 2011, winning 10 of the 11 matchups. The only loss for the Badgers came during the 2012 regular season when they fell 30-27 on ...