Obituaries
Roy R. Moore Jr.; 1935-2026
December 22, 1935 — September 10, 2026
Roy R. Moore, Jr., 90, a pioneering cattleman, rancher, entrepreneur and innovator whose vision helped shape the American beef industry, passed away Sept. 10. Born Dec. 22, 1935, in Salt…
Lawrence A. Ford Jr., 1935-2026
March 22, 1953 — July 4, 2026
On the early morning of July 4, Larry Ford (Lawrence A. Ford Jr.) died at Timber Ridge Care in McKinleyville, CA, with his son, Merrill, and Sarah of hospice beside…
Kathleen L. Ostrum; 1938-2026
December 30, 1938 — September 12, 2026
Kathleen L. (Pelton) Ostrum passed away on Sept. 12, 2026, at Morning Star Assisted Living with her family by her side. Kathleen was born Dec. 30, 1938, to George and…
Youth Opportunities
Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
Dec. 15 – The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking students with a passion for entrepreneurship and…
Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program
Applications are currently open for the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program. Host ranch applications are due Oct. 31, while student intern applications must be submitted by Nov. 18. Angus breeders…
2027 Sandhills Ranch Internship and Apprenticeship opportunities
Jan. 4, 2027 – The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for the 2027 Sandhills Ranch Internship and Apprenticeship opportunities. To learn more and to apply, please visit sandhillstaskforce.org….