Ag Tech Students 2022

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21st Century Equipment is pleased to announce the following students have been accepted into the 21st Century Equipment-sponsored John Deere Ag Tech program for 2022. These high school graduates will attend Southeast Community College in Milford enrolled in the John Deere Ag Tech program. 21st Century Equipment awards these students with a brand new Snap-On… Continue reading Ag Tech Students 2022

From Scottsbluff to Kherson: Alex Tkachenko’s Story

On February 24, 2022, Alex Tkachenko awoke to the sound of explosions. As export coordinator at 21st Century Equipment, Alex was visiting family in his hometown of Kherson, Ukraine, during a business trip to the country. Little did he know he would bear witness to the day Russia invaded Ukraine, effectively igniting a war between the two nations.

Owen Palm, 2022 Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement honoree

Owen Palm is the owner and founder 16 Nebraska John Deere dealerships and the former CEO of Western Sugar Cooperative. He served as the co-chair of BluePrint Nebraska, and has been a strong supporter of UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Western Nebraska Community College and various natural resources groups, among other entities.

Looking ahead to spring

What a difference a few months make. Who of us last September thought we would see March ’21 corn pushing $5.50/bushel or KC wheat futures over $6.00/bushel? The best part is that these prices are being sustained by both strong export demand as well as tight old crop supplies—a great combination!