Agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the general Conservation Reserve Program through March 29, 2024. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon and improving water quality and soil health. The competitive program, administered by the United…
AINSWORTH - The two candidates for the District 43 seat in the Nebraska Legislature met with voters Tuesday at a forum in Ainsworth hosted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau. Tanya Storer of Whitman and Tony Tangwall of Whitney are vying to replace Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon, who is term…
York County, Neb. -- The York County Sheriff’s Department says a 24 year old man has died as a result of a forklift accident near Benedict. Lieutenant Alex Hildebrand said Tuesday night, deputies with the York County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a workplace accident near the intersection of Road…
The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources has selected three finalists in its search for the Nebraska LEAD Program Director. The candidates will participate in public presentations beginning March 8. The candidates will spend time with university administrators, faculty, staff and stakeholders. UNL faculty, staff, post-docs, and students, along with…
Hear the interview with Minden Fire Chief Tom Brown here. A house in Norman was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. It was reported around 3:37pm Tuesday as a kitchen fire. Minden Fire Chief Tom Brown says they soon called out about 10 other fire departments in what is called their…
The Cornhusker State Games announced that North Platte will be the home for the Cycle Tour. The tour is scheduled for July 14th and will give cyclists a variety of distances. The routes range from 7.5 to 100 miles with west central Nebraska being on full display. Dave Minarik President…
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska announced the opening of registration for membership for its 2024 season. Spearheaded by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Buy Fresh Buy Local aims to bridge the gap among producers, sellers and buyers seeking foods grown in the Cornhusker state. The…
Nebraska's agricultural landscape saw a dip in the number of farms and ranches in 2023, according to data released by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report revealed that the state's tally of farms and ranches stood at 44,400, marking a decrease of 100 from the previous year. Despite…
LYONS, NEBRASKA – With spring comes thoughts of planting, followed by a summer of farmers markets. In addition to selling fruits, vegetables, meat, and other farm products, farmers markets often include prepared food, arts and crafts, cut flowers, baked goods, and handcrafted items. They also provide a gathering place for the community.…
LINCOLN, NEB. – “Following significant outcry from farmers and ranchers across Nebraska and across our nation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did the right thing today in voting not to include Scope 3 or supply chain emissions in their final Climate Disclosure Rule. The original proposal, released two years…
