More than 800 students were awarded the Nebraska State FFA Degree at the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held April 3-5. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Nebraska FFA. In total, 832 students recieved the degree. The Nebraska State FFA Degree recognizes FFA members…
Penn State used a pair of two-run home runs to rally for a 6-4 victory over the Nebraska softball team in 10 innings Sunday at Bowlin Stadium. Nebraska took a 4-2 lead into the seventh inning before Penn State tied the game on a two-run homer. The Nittany Lions then…
GEMS stands for Genetics, Environment, Management and Society, which are four pillars of our sheep industry. Why so? In the United States, distinct breed-types are spread across climatically diverse regions and management systems. Breeding robust sheep that perform well under these conditions is therefore critical to the industry’s long-term sustainability.…
Omaha, Neb. -- The price of regular unleaded gas in Nebraska declined four-tenths of a cent over the past week to settle on just under $3.32 per gallon on Sunday according to AAA (Triple A). That's up 14 cents from $3.18 one-month ago. AAA pegged the national average on Sunday…
Expanding rural connectivity to secure high-speed, high-quality internet access statewide is a policy priority for Nebraska Farm Bureau. Last year, NEFB helped secure $405 million in funding to expand broadband to every acre. Under the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, Nebraska will receive just over $405 million in…
Lansing, Mich. - The Nebraska bowling team ended its season at the Lansing Regional as the Huskers climbed through consolation, but fell to No. 3 Youngstown State in the Regional Championship match. After dropping their first match to Maryville on Friday, the Huskers dropped down to the contenders bracket and…
No. 24 Nebraska clinched its seventh weekend series in a row this season behind a six-run fifth inning in a 7-3 win vs. Ohio State on Saturday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. The Huskers (22-6, 5-0 Big Ten) scored seven runs on 11 hits, while Ohio State (12-14,…
Campers may begin making reservations beginning April 8 at newly developed campgrounds at Sherman Reservoir and Box Butte Reservoir state recreation areas. At Sherman Reservoir SRA near Loup City, West Ridge Campground has been expanded and now has 61 campsites with Electric Plus (30/50 amp) service. Reservations are needed for…
THEDFORD - A third person has succumbed to injuries from a head on collision March 30 near Thedford. An obituary from Harman-Wright Mortuary in Beatrice indicates 13-year-old Braylee McKillip of Beatrice died at UNMC following the crash. Braylee's mother, 43-year-old Amy McKillip, and 43-year-old Justin Sprague of Thedford were killed…
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share, payable May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business…
