USDA: Nebraska farm numbers decline in 2023

USDA: Nebraska farm numbers decline in 2023

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…
Farmers Market Handbook available in English and Spanish

Farmers Market Handbook available in English and Spanish

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.…
Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

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…
Tiny cabin, built by Ogallala High School students, to be sold at auction

Tiny cabin, built by Ogallala High School students, to be sold at auction

The tiny cabin created through the Mid-Plains Community College Ready-to-Work Building Construction program will be sold during a live auction April 20. The cabin, built by Ogallala High School students at the MPCC Ogallala Campus, is a 16 by 20-foot structure that could be used for a variety of purposes…
High School Basketball Scores 3-6-24

High School Basketball Scores 3-6-24

Boys State Basketball1st round Games Class ABellevue West 41, Omaha Creighton Prep 35Omaha Central 72, Omaha North 62Millard North 61, Gretna 54Omaha Westside 60, Lincoln Southeast 51 Class C-2Amherst 55, Bridgeport 47Cross County 44, Summerland 30Norfolk Catholic 62, Ponca 23Lincoln Lutheran 67, Hartington Cedar Catholic 50 Class D-2Shelton 65, Humphrey…
SEM downs Walthill to advance to state semifinals

SEM downs Walthill to advance to state semifinals

LINCOLN - The Sumner-Eddyville-Miller basketball team advanced to the state semifinals for the second straight year with a 70-49 victory over Walthill on Wednesday. Walthill got out to a fast start to take an early lead, but SEM kept it close as Jace Rosentreader scored 12 points in the first…
Elm Creek falls in first round of State

Elm Creek falls in first round of State

LINCOLN - After being down by 15 at the half, the Elm Creek boys basketball team stormed back, but had their rally fall short, dropping their first round D-2 State Tournament game 58-50 to Maywood-Hayes Center. The Buffaloes got out to a hot start, jumping ahead 6-0. The Wolves didn't…
Lopers fight off Washburn in MIAA Tournament

Lopers fight off Washburn in MIAA Tournament

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska-Kearney women's basketball team sank 22 of 24 free throws and forward Shiloh McCool had a game-high 21 points to help the Lopers hold off Washburn, 72-65, Wednesday afternoon in a MIAA Tournament first-round game in Kansas City. The seventh-seeded Lopers (19-10) will face second-seed Northwest Missouri State (22-6) in the quarterfinals on Thursday…
Week 25 Prep Spotlight: Natalie Wood

Week 25 Prep Spotlight: Natalie Wood

OVERTON - The Overton girls basketball team won their first ever state title, and were led in the state championship by senior Natalie Wood. In the championship game against Wynot, Wood scored 14 points and had 23 rebounds. In the state tournament as a whole, Wood averaged unofficially 15 points…