Wheat harvesting season creates timely questions from producers for after the combine field care. Sarah Lancaster, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University says there are a few reasons weed control is critical even after harvest. “it’s hot its dry...weeds are harder…
Open class exhibit entries are now open for the Nebraska State Fair. All ages are welcome to submit entries in divisions including agriculture, bees, education, foods, horticulture, photography, textile and visual arts, and quilts. Competitive events have traditionally been a staple of the state fair and continue to provide…
Since she was knee high to a grasshopper, Danielle Forster remembers attending and helping out at the Elwood Rodeo. These days, Forster is preparing for her year as the official ambassador for the sport of rodeo in the Cornhusker State. She will officially begin her reign as Miss Rodeo Nebraska…
York, Neb. -- A fourth fatality crash in York County along Highway 34 in a little over a month has York County Sheriff Paul Vrbka searching for answers. The latest tragic crash Wednesday at 11 a.m., at the intersection of Highways 81 and 34 on the west side of York…
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) mourns the loss of an advocate and friend, Edgar J. Hicks, who passed away on June 29, 2024. Edgar's impact on our community and his dedication to the NRRA will be cherished and remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born…
WHEAT: The outlook for 2024/25 U.S. wheat this month is for larger supplies, domestic use,exports, and ending stocks. Supplies are raised on increased wheat production and beginningstocks. All wheat production is raised 134 million bushels to 2,008 million, on an increase inharvested area and higher yields. The first 2024 survey-based…
Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 over US Nationals Midland Hansen 2-1
Christian Burton, a senior to be this fall at Lexington High school, recently finished as a national runner up in FCCLA. Last week, Burton traveled to Seattle, Washington to compete in the National Family Career and Community Leaders of America STAR competition. Burton finished as the runner up, placing only…
Following the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of expected delays to finalize Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers, two lawmakers reacted negatively. U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts called it an "example of Biden’s war on American energy producers and the consumers that rely on them." Ricketts' statement also said, "American-made biofuels save consumers…
Corn growers were responsible for a $151 billion boost to the U.S. economy in 2023, according to a new report released this week by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). The report, entitled NCGA Economic Contribution Study for 2023, looked at a number of ways in which corn growers shaped the economy,…
