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Rural Nebraskans Pay More Taxes
Governor Pillen and state senators are in the throes of a special session to address property taxes. In light of the session, Tidbits is resurrecting a 2022 story on the relative tax burdens of Nebraskans . . .Nebraskans in rural counties paid the highest taxes per person in 2020 according to estimates…
Countdown to kickoff, Washington
Washington has a new coach and is playing in a new league this season. Jayson Jorgensen has this preview with our Countdown to kickoff series. Click here to listen.
Husker Fall Camp Report: August 13th
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White met with members of the media after Tuesday morning’s fall camp practice. White spoke on the defense’s progress getting in a ‘groove’ and advancing situational learning and reps. “We’re throwing a lot of situations at them this week, especially,” White said. “Coach (Rhule) has situations mapped out,…
USDA to take ‘additional step’ in testing beef from former dairy cattle for Avian Influenza
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to embark on a year-long study next month that will test samples for evidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza from former dairy cattle moved into meat production. Emilio Esteban, the undersecretary for food safety at the USDA, told reporters on a call…
Cattle Chat: What makes a dummy calf?
With most of the nation’s fall-calving cowherd entering late gestation, Kansas State University beef cattle experts reminded producers of the causes and prevention methods associated with weak calf syndrome, or dummy calf, on a recent episode of the Cattle Chat podcast. “Think of (what we call dummy calf) as contrasting everything a…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net | 8/13/24
Grain markets are experiencing continued weakness as the industry grapples with the implications of recent data. The unexpected numbers have left many participants in a state of shock, causing a reassessment of market positions. There are also rising concerns about potential shortages in Growing Degree Units (GDUs), which could affect…
KNEB.tv News: August 13, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: A trio of Monday morning accidents in the Valley, including one that claims the life of a young man Possible small modular reactor sites for NPPD include Rushville Riverside Discovery Center announces passing of 38-year-old spider monkey Scootie Catch these stories and more- right now on…
Three Panhandle high schools among 27 getting EducationQuest grants
EducationQuest Foundation Tuesday announced that 27 Nebraska high schools have been awarded $840,000 in College Access Grant funding over the next four years to help develop and enhance programs designed to increase the number of students who go to college. https://youtu.be/D934d1SHNTI EducationQuest awards College Access Grants every two years through…
Bolt Announces Additions to Husker Baseball Staff
Nebraska Baseball Head Coach Will Bolt announced Tuesday the hiring of Derek Roy as Director of Player Development. “We are excited to welcome Derek to Lincoln,” said Bolt. “Derek brings a variety of experience and is a great asset to our staff. His experience with data and analytics will benefit…
Ricketts & Fischer Join Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Process for Disclosing Foreign-Owned Land
Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined a bipartisan effort urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modernize and improve the accuracy of its foreign land ownership disclosure process. In the letter, the senators note alleged inaccuracies in information publicly posted by the Farm Service Agency…