The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading reached 111, marking a 5-point rise from last month. The small uptick is attributed to producers expressing increased optimism about the future, with the Future Expectations Index climbing 7 points to 115. However, the Current Conditions Index remained unchanged. Despite their improved outlook for the future, farmers’…
The Nebraska State Fair has announced their headline concert, as the kings of Red Dirt music Turnpike Troubadours have been added to the 2024 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. “Turnpike Troubadours are used to headlining major events and selling out arenas,” said Karli Schulz, Entertainment and Events Director. “We are thrilled they are coming…
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors held their monthly meeting on Monday handling routine business while listening to reports and updates from management and staff. Also at Monday’s board meeting: · The directors approved a purchase requisition for $344,872 for seven 2024 Chevrolet…
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the finalization of Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The final rule will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. The final rule Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and…
Lincoln -- In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is encouraging Nebraskans to take proactive steps to safeguard their personal information and online accounts. Because of the frequency of online shopping, banking, and social media, personal data has become increasingly valuable and vulnerable. The Federal Trade…
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, is to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for its ocean shipments. This follows the finalization of an agreement for the transport of containers using biofuel for a Europe-US shipping…
Amherst girls basketball coach Brandon Rohr is stepping from that position. Rohr made that announcement on social media on Monday stating he wanted to have more time for his family and his business. Rohr has led the Amherst program the last four seasons compiling a 64-34 record. This past winter…
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that David Franklin Slater, 63, of Nebraska, was arrested Saturday, March 2, after having been indicted in the District of Nebraska, for allegedly conspiring to transmit and transmitting classified information relating to the national defense (National Defense Information or NDI) on a foreign online…
OMAHA, Neb. -- Double-digit home wins over Seton Hall and Marquette last week helped the Creighton men's basketball team improve to 10th in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls released on Monday. It's a two-spot jump in both rankings.The Bluejays also stayed at No. 11 in the updated version of the NET and…
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — (NTV News) "A freak accident," that's how officials described a bad spill at Fonner Park that left three horses dead. According to race track officials, during the eighth and final race of the Sunday afternoon racing event at Fonner Park, a chain reaction happened that led to…
