Former U.S. Department of Agricultural Undersecretary Greg Ibach has joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the institute’s inaugural undersecretary-in-residence. In his new role with IANR, Ibach will help advance the institute in areas including agricultural biotechnology policy, agricultural-biosecurity, workforce training and the partnership between…
MARCH 4, 2021 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two California men after locating 770 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop Wednesday near Seward. At approximately 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper observed a cargo van speeding and failing to signal as it traveled eastbound…
The Big Ten Conference released its preseason Players to Watch list and preseason coaches’ poll on Thursday morning. Senior Chance Hroch as well as juniors Cade Povich and Spencer Schwellenbach represented Nebraska on watch list. Hroch is in his first season at Nebraska after transferring from New Mexico State. A…
KEARNEY – Two Rivers Public Health Department is asking that all unvaccinated people 65+, healthcare workers, first responders, utilities workers, homeless shelter staff, corrections staff, Funeral Home staff and educators contact our office today to set up an appointment for our clinic on Friday at the Viaero Center. The clinic,…
Farm income and agricultural credit conditions improved significantly according to agricultural lenders across major portions of the U.S. in the fourth quarter. Despite turbulent conditions related to the ongoing pandemic, prices of several agricultural commodities increased sharply in the final months of the year. Dramatic improvements in crop prices drove…
This week Brad Kooima looks at cattle demand to box beef price spreads and what cattlemen are being paid. https://youtu.be/8h4tZ92kWF8
Rosemont, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference will allow a limited number of fans to attend the 2021 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament which will be played March 10-14 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Following approval by the Marion County Health Department, the decision to allow a limited capacity…
The Third Day of action is set from the NSAA Girls State Basketball tournament. Click here for the bracket.
Wednesday Scores GIRLS PREP BASKETBALLNSAA State ChampionshipFirst RoundClass BElkhorn North 35, Omaha Gross Catholic 28Scottsbluff 34, Crete 20Class C1Hastings St. Cecilia 54, Syracuse 32Lincoln Lutheran 53, Sidney 20North Bend Central 50, Broken Bow 29Winnebago 48, Guardian Angels 46Class C2Bancroft-Rosalie/Lyons-Decatur 62, Wood River 41Bridgeport 66, Nebraska City Lourdes 48Crofton 62, Centennial…
NORTON, KS 3-03-2021— News reports about astronomical electricity bills have Prairie Land Electric members fearing how much the energy emergencies in February will increase their bill. While power purchase bills have not yet been assessed, Prairie Land is anticipating the costs to be exponential. No matter the amount, Prairie Land…
