The agricultural landscape rapidly evolves, driven by advancements in technology and entrepreneurship. The next Heuermann Lecture, titled "Innovations in Agricultural Technology: Cultivating Tomorrow's Farms," will feature industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of agriculture. The symposium is hosted by the Institute of Agriculture…
The regular season of college rodeo wrapped up last weekend at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln. Among the excitement of College National Finals Rodeo qualifications, the Great Plains Region bestowed honors on members and coaches within the region. Mid-Plains Community College's Aukai Kaai was named Coach of the Year,…
The Lexington track teams competed in the Class B-5 district track meet on Tuesday in Aurora. The Minutemen scored 39 points to finish 6th, the Minutemaids score 32 points to finish 8th. Coach Sam Jilka listed these highlights from Tuesday's meet. Field Events: Abbriel Sutton placed 2nd in shot put…
District meets were held for Classes A & B on Tuesday. Classes C and D will hold District meets on Wednesday. Results from Area meets below Click here for A-4 Click here for B-5 Click here for B-6
Cozad Invite Results May 7th Individual Results 1st 79- Hayden Russman, Cozad2nd 79- Ben Yocom, Cozad3rd 82- Caleb Castillo, Ogallala4th 85- Braxton Hammond, Southern Valley5th 86- Rylan Gilmore, Ogallala6th 87- Wyatt Hosick, Cozad7th 88-Bryce Schuster, Gibbon8th 89 -Tyler Weismann, Gibbon9th 90- Devon Hager, Kearney JV10th 90- Kamden Bose, Southern Valley11th…
Meadowlark accounts will be opened with a $50 deposit (LINCOLN, Neb., May 7, 2024) – Nebraska children born in 2023 will receive a one-time $50 seed contribution this spring to a Meadowlark savings account, as directed by the Meadowlark Act. Families will receive a letter from the State Treasurer announcing…
May is Mental Health Month, and in addition to Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) resources available to farmers and ranchers who are experiencing stress at www.kfb.org/ruralmindsmatter, KFB is rolling out two mental health advocate awards to honor the important work of individuals who are dedicated to advocating for mental health in rural…
Lexington Regional Health Center has been recognized as a Breastfeeding Hospital Champion by the Department of Health and Human Services. LRHC says this prestigious award acknowledges their commitment to providing exceptional breastfeeding support and education to birthing families in the community. LRHC's Director of Obstetrics Emily Tvrdy says they "recognize…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. USDA will accept nominations from May 7, 2024, to July 7, 2024. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in March 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts…
Lincoln, Neb. -- The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy and its partners have begun weekly sampling of public lakes across Nebraska. This sampling will test for "microcystin" -- a toxin produced by harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae and E. coli bacteria. NDEE and its partners…