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Rapid Start for 2024 Pork Exports; Beef Export Value Above Year-Ago
U.S. pork exports raced to a great start in 2024, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While January beef exports were slightly below last year’s volume, export value trended significantly higher. Lamb exports were also strong in January, posting the…
CRP General Signup runs through March 29
Agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the general Conservation Reserve Program through March 29, 2024. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon and improving water quality and soil health. The competitive program, administered by the United…
Teachers Invited to Summer Soybean Institute
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Soybean Board is proud to announce its funding support for the upcoming 2024 Summer Soybean Institute (SSI), inviting twenty middle school and high school educators to delve into the fascinating world of soybeans. Hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR)…
ASI Seeking Nominations for ALB, NSIIC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking nominees for both the American Lamb Board and the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center. The American Sheep Industry Association is a certified nominating organization for both ALB and NSIIC and is now accepting nominations from those interested in filling these…
Family Support Waiver to Offer Services to 850 Children with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce Nebraska’s newest Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver, the Family Support Waiver (FSW). This waiver will begin March 1, 2024, and will provide services to 850 children, ages birth to 21 years old with…
WASDE report breakdown and analysis | Weekly Market Roundup
Join us for the latest insights and analysis in the Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup! In this episode, Heather Ramsey from the ARC Group and Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures and Options share their thoughts on the latest activity in the grain market. Discover key market trends, potential future…
High School Basketball Scores 3-8-24
Boys State TournamentSemifinals Class ABellevue West 62, Omaha Central 54Millard North 50, Omaha Westside 48 (OT) Class BOmaha Skutt 55, Crete 47Norris 65, Scottsbluff 47 Class C-1Wahoo 49, Omaha Concordia 36Auburn 43, Ashland-Greenwood 32 Class C-2Amherst 63, Cross County 48Lincoln Lutheran 51, Norfolk Catholic 45 Class D-1Ainsworth 54, GACC 53Johnson-Brock…
Huskers drop home opener to South Alabama
Nebraska fell 11-3 in its home opener against South Alabama at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Friday night. Nebraska (7-4) scored three runs on nine hits and left nine men on base, while South Alabama (11-3) had 11 runs on 12 hits and left three men on base. Rhett…
Scottsbluff Native Selected as New Editor-in-Chief for the Arkansas Law Review
Payton R. Flower has been selected to serve as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Law Review for the 2024-25 academic year. The outgoing editorial board selected Flower based on her dedication and commitment to the flagship legal journal in the state of Arkansas. Reflecting on the significance of her achievement, Flower said, "Being…
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