LINCOLN, NE – On Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen announced three initiatives that he, along with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) would be undertaking now and in the future, to protect the state’s agriculture industry, as well as consumers, from lab-grown meat. Standing before a group of producers at Oak…
Seward, Neb. -- A Seward woman died following a collision between an SUV and a tractor at a rural Seward County intersection northeast of Seward. The Seward County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene on Thursday, August 22, at approximately 8:00 a.m. A Sheriff's Office release says the tractor…
Geopolitical tensions are once again impacting the markets today, adding to the uncertainty. China’s pullback on purchases of corn, wheat, rice, and barley is also creating additional pressure. As we approach the month’s end and head into a three-day holiday weekend, market volatility could increase. Acreage changes in Argentina are…
This update from Custer Public Power District (CPPD) highlights significant advancements in their irrigation monitoring and management systems. The CPPD has recognized that, since 1979, capacitors have been required on all electric irrigation motors, but due to limitations in resources, enforcement and monitoring have been challenging. To address…
Curtis, Neb. - The Bertrand/Loomis Wolfkings opened their 2024 Cross Country season at the Medicine Valley Invitational on Thursday. The boys finished as the runner-up in the team standings with the girls team finishing in fifth place. Bertrand senior Marcus Hernandez was off to a hot start after placing first…
Global demand for U.S. soybeans has fallen sharply as international buyers remain discouraged by a strong dollar, slowing economic growth and uncertainty over the direction of U.S. trade policy in an election year. Export sales of new-crop soybeans are historically low as the U.S. enters the 2024/25 soybean marketing year…
Lincoln, NE – August 29, 2024 – The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing for over two months. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to set spending and time limits. A string of drawings without a jackpot winner has grown the estimated Mega Millions jackpot to…
Bertrand, Neb. - The Vikings have momentum coming into the 2024 football season. Bertrand may have finished with a loss to rival Loomis pushing the Vikings out of the postseason last year, but they finished 3-1 down the stretch as first year coach, Trey Stutheit, was able get his team…
Results from Thursday's cross country invite in North Platte. You can find all of the results here. Girls Team Scores 1 - North Platte (33)2 - Broken Bow (63)3 - Wallace (84)4 - McCook (93)5 - Cozad (127) Girls Individual Scores 1 - Kori McClain (North Platte) 19:36.92 - Ashley…
Dane Pokorny of Thedford, Nebraska, is no stranger to rodeo. With deep family roots in the sport, Pokorny got involved at an early age. His first love? Bulldogging. These days, he can be found working the arena as a cowboy lifesaver. Though some may think the jump from steer wrestling…
