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New partnership offers grant writing support for farmers
“I’m considering an equipment upgrade, but I have no idea if there is a grant that can help me fund this. On top of that, I don’t have the time to put together whatever complicated application the grant requires.” Does this thought sound familiar? Midwest Dairy is offering free grant-writing…
Monday Channel Final Bell with Darren Frye with Water Street Advisors | 8/5/24
The current situation is not a meltdown in the system but rather a correction in the equities, so there's no need to panic yet. The Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) charts are broken down by Darren. With the big crop report coming up on August 12th, there's significant anticipation about the…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 8/5/24
Crop Progress as of Aug 4th: Breakdown from Water Street AdvisorsCorn Silking 88%; 77% last week; 88% on averageCorn Dough 46%; 30% last week; 38% on averageCorn Dented 7%; 5% on averageCorn Condition 67% G/E; 68% G/E last week, 57% last yearSoybeans Blooming 86%; 77% last week; 84% on averageSoybeans…
Bob Jensen of Huskerland Prep Report previews the up coming season
Gretna-The high football season is rapidly approaching. Jayson Jorgensen of the RRN talked with week with Bob Jensen of the Huskerland Prep Report. His annual preseason magazine is out this month.
National Night Out Coming to Downtown Scottsbluff Tuesday
Several blocks of Broadway in downtown Scottsbluff will be blocked off on Tuesday evening for the annual National Night Out celebration. The nationwide event is designed to strengthen relationships in neighborhoods and communities, and raise crime prevention awareness as public safety workers and members of the community come together for…
Lyman Man Facing Meth Distribution Charge Following Traffic Stop
A Lyman man is facing several charges including felony drug distribution after authorities catch him driving on a suspended license last week. In court records, Scottsbluff Police say they saw 28-year-old Travis Buckley driving a white Nissan with deeply tinted windows last Thursday afternoon, and knowing he didn't have a…
Got Hay? A guide to purchasing forage
MANHATTAN, Kan. — According to the U.S Drought Monitor, approximately 20% of Kansas presently faces drought conditions, while 40% remains abnormally dry. Many issues arise from this lack of rainfall that affects livestock producers. Kansas State University beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said ranchers who grow their own hay encounter forage fields…
WNCC soccer teams open practice over the weekend
The Western Nebraska Community College soccer teams opened practice over the weekend with plenty of talent on the men’s and women’s programs. The Cougar men return 13 players from a year ago and welcome another 14 freshmen to the roster. The Cougar men went 8-5-3 a year ago and fell…
State APA: Former Rushville Housing Director tied to $31,000 in possible fraud
The state Auditor of Public Accounts has issued a report Monday alleging the former executive director of the Rushville Housing Authority may have misused tens of thousands of dollars for personal benefit over a three-year period ending this past February. Following allegations of financial improprieties involving Krystal Freeseman sent to…
University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold Visits Scottsbluff
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold concluded a a statewide tour Friday at the Panhandle Research Education and Extention Center. Gold told the roughly 60 people in attendance that he his honored to serve in his newly appointed post. "I come at this with a true sense of humility. I…