Blair FFA Chapter wins Launch! entrepreneur program at state convention

Blair FFA Chapter wins Launch! entrepreneur program at state convention

The Launch! Final Pitch took place on Friday, April 5 at the 96th Nebraska FFA Convention. Students from four different schools spent the school year developing their Launch! projects and businesses. McCool Junction’s “Blue River Freeze Dried Treats,” Blair’s “Bear Brew,” Plainview’s “Pirate Treasure,” and Thayer Central’s “TC Freezers” presented…
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

WHEAT: This month’s supply and demand outlook for 2023/24 U.S. wheat is for lowersupplies, reduced domestic use, unchanged exports, and higher ending stocks. Suppliesare tightened with a reduction in projected imports by 5 million bushels to 140 million on aslower-than-expected import pace, primarily for Hard Red Winter. Domestic consumptionis forecast…
Options for taxpayers who need help paying a tax bill

Options for taxpayers who need help paying a tax bill

Taxpayers who can't pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn't panic – The IRS has several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations. It's important for taxpayers to file their tax return or request an extension of time to file at IRS.gov/extension by the April 15,…
Bureau of Reclamation reports on water outlook for irrigation season

Bureau of Reclamation reports on water outlook for irrigation season

The annual Yonts Water Conference, held on Wednesday, April 10, at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, updated ag producers on topics from water to weather.  “So, we've seen some improvement early on the snowpack, which was below average. Improvement is in the upper and lower…
National Guard visits students in Sargent and Burwell

National Guard visits students in Sargent and Burwell

SARGENT - Students in Sargent and Burwell got an up close look at a Lakota helicopter Wednesday morning as the Nebraska National Guard landed at the high school football fields in each town. Brigadier General Gary Ropers is a graduate of Sargent High School and spoke with students about the…
Sjeklocha spearheads new rodeo initiatives for Rural Radio Network 

Sjeklocha spearheads new rodeo initiatives for Rural Radio Network 

A familiar voice has returned to the Rural Radio Network (RRN), as the Network expands its coverage of rodeo.   Rebel Sjeklocha joined the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) broadcast team as a podcast host and multimedia producer with a special emphasis on rodeo and western life.  “We're thrilled to welcome…
National Sorghum Producers Seeks New Leaders for Board of Directors

National Sorghum Producers Seeks New Leaders for Board of Directors

LUBBOCK, Texas —National Sorghum Producers has opened applications for two positions on the 2024 board of directors. NSP is looking for new producer leaders who are passionate about advancing the crop and shaping the future of the sorghum industry. “Today, the sorghum industry stands at a crossroads of tradition and…
30th anniversary of destructive ice storm

30th anniversary of destructive ice storm

Lexington, Neb. -- 30 years ago on April 11, 1994, Dawson Public Power District's (DPPD's) power grid was heavily damaged by an ice storm. Some customers were without power for weeks. It was a difficult time. Power needed to be restored to homes and the electrical system needed to be…
March Consumer Price Index: Small Increases in Food Prices

March Consumer Price Index: Small Increases in Food Prices

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in February. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The food index increased 0.1 percent in March, while the food…