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USDA Announces August 14 Deadline for ERP 2022 Applications

USDA Announces August 14 Deadline for ERP 2022 Applications

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October 2023.  “If natural disasters…
400+ acres grass burns north of Lake Minatare after apparent lightning strike

400+ acres grass burns north of Lake Minatare after apparent lightning strike

Firefighters were called to the Lake Minatare area Friday afternoon after a grass fire started in the hills north of the reservoir. Minatare-Melbeta Volunteer Fire Chief Brandi Ehler tells KNEB News they were paged to the scene shortly before 6 p.m. after an apparent lightning strike started the blaze. Mutual…
Research Tracks 66 Million Years of Mammalian Diversity

Research Tracks 66 Million Years of Mammalian Diversity

When trying to understand the present, it’s helpful to look to history. New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln examined the fossil record going back 66 million years and tracked changes to mammalian ecosystems and species diversity on the North American continent.  The study, led by Alex Shupinski, who earned her…
A7 Area Tournament scores and schedule

A7 Area Tournament scores and schedule

The legion baseball postseason A7 Area Tournament opened on Friday in Scottsbluff at Cleveland Field with a trio of games and continues with three more games on Saturday. Here are the day one scores and then Saturday schedule with our broadcast details for the WESTCO Zephyrs. Friday scores Grand Island…
Visit Northwest State Parks for Fun Events in August

Visit Northwest State Parks for Fun Events in August

Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s northwest state parks. During August, events are planned for those for all ages and interests. Don’t forget to purchase a required vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances. Kayak cleanup scheduled at Lake Minatare…
Bolin, Broderick Lead Team USA to Runner-Up Finish at Honkbalweek Haarlem

Bolin, Broderick Lead Team USA to Runner-Up Finish at Honkbalweek Haarlem

Nebraska newcomers Robby Bolin and Luke Broderick helped Team USA to a championship appearance at the historic Honkbalweek Haarlem on Friday. Japan won the title after recording a 10-4 victory against Team USA. The United States is a regular in the tournament, which is held every other year. The team…
KNEB.tv News: July 19, 2024

KNEB.tv News: July 19, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Scottsbluff Sidewalk Sales are in full swing Capital campaign fundraiser begins for Element Sports Summit and Event Center Signatures turned in for referendum on LB1402 school choice measure Gering man drowns following accident at Grayrocks Reservoir in Wyoming Gov. Jim Pillen outlines plan to lower property…
July Cattle on Feed Report up One Percent

July Cattle on Feed Report up One Percent

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on July 1, 2024. The inventory was 1 percent above July 1, 2023. The inventory included 6.82 million steers and steer calves, up 1…