The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by 5% over the prior year, to an average of $4,015 per acre, according to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey preliminary report. This marks the third consecutive year of increases in the market value of…
On March 11, President Joe Biden released a proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget that fully funds the Federal crop insurance program in recognition of the indispensable role that crop insurance plays in the farm safety net. The budget states that the “administration supports improvements to crop insurance, proactively managing…
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III has named Trev Alberts as his new director of athletics — an All-American University of Nebraska football player who has served in AD roles in Nebraska for the past 15 years. Alberts, a former first-round NFL draft pick and ESPN broadcaster,…
The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of an Omaha police officer who filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Omaha and the chief of police. After finding out in 2017 that a 2010 sexual harrassment complaint wasn't adequately investigated,…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – National Farmers Union (NFU) closed its 2024 Convention by adopting the organization’s grassroots policy book, laying the foundation for advocating on behalf of family farmers and ranchers across the country. Convention delegates also adopted six special orders of business focused on issues of particular importance in the coming…
Omaha, Neb. -- A NYC man has been sentenced in Nebraska federal court for a scheme to defraud Verizon Wireless. Gregory Lorenzo will spend 5 years in prison and pay restitution of more than $528,000. Lorenzo conspired with others to acquire stolen identities, including from at least three Nebraskans. They…
GENEVA--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Cargill announces promising results from six-month Pyxis Ocean trial as wind power drive moves maritime industry towards renewable energy This highlights the possibility of advancing the use of When two large rigid wind sails, ``Windwings® ' ' developed by BAR Technologies, were installed on MC Shipping's ``Camsamax'' vessel, the performance matched expectations…
Nebraska’s offense scattered double-digit hits for the third straight game, as the Huskers held on to an 8-6 victory over against Wichita State at Eck Stadium on Tuesday night. The Huskers improved to 7-1 on the road and have now won seven of their last eight games overall. Nebraska (10-4)…
The Nebraska softball team was unable to come up with the clutch hit it needed in a 5-3 loss to Northern Colorado Tuesday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium. The Huskers stranded 10 base runners in the game and were 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and 0-for-4 with the bases loaded.…
Grand Island, Neb. -- March 12 -- Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall and Red Willow Counties in recent weeks. During the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday, February 29, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall County. This project was supported by…
