WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) on Thursday welcomed Senate passage of his legislation to name the Federal Building in North Platte, NE after former U.S. Representative Virginia Smith. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE-3) introduced companion legislation that awaits passage in the House. The bill also has the support of Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and…
Q: Should I adjust stocking rates for my burned pasture/rangeland? A: Rainfall in May and June will be most critical and should be the guiding factor affecting stocking rate decisions. With adequate rainfall, adjustments to stocking rate are not necessary. Research from the Great Plains shows that dormant-season fires do not…
Hastings, NE – The Hastings College men's basketball team pulled away late to defeat the Briar Chargers 76-61 on Wednesday night inside Lynn Farrell Arena in the quarterfinals of the Great Plains Athletic Tournament. Broncos guard Reggie Thomas from Omaha, continued his season to remember as he finished the night…
WASHINGTON, DC – A groundbreaking label is about to arrive in grocery stores, and with it an inspiring glimpse at a thriving, sustainable future for our food system. PACHA and Roots Chips will be the first two companies to carry the Soil & Climate Health Initiative Verified label and will be…
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – On February 29, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) convened high-level U.S. and Mozambican government officials, industry professionals and other stakeholders to discuss the benefits and challenges of using ethanol biofuel to meet the country’s clean energy goals in both cooking and transportation. During the event, the USGC,…
Girls State 1st Round Class AMillard West 49, Omaha Central 35Lincoln North Star 46, Millard North 31Lincoln Southwest 58, Lincoln Southeast 56Bellevue West 48, Papillion-Lavista South 39 Class C-2Yutan 60, Niobrara/Verdigre 28Bishop Neumann 61, Cross County 40Crofton 38, Clarkson/Leigh 32 (OT)Elmwood-Murdock 44, Oakland-Craig 33 Class D-2Overton 51, Paxton 27Howells-Dodge 52,…
OMAHA, Neb. -- Five Bluejays finished in double figures as No. 12 Creighton led wire-to-wire in the 85-64 win over Seton Hall on Wednesday, February 28.The victory pushed the Bluejays to 21-8 on the season and 12-6 in BIG EAST action, while Seton Hall dropped to 18-10 overall and 11-6…
Here at Commodity Classic Friday announcement from Ag Sec & EPA Corn and beans higher mid week End of month of on Thursday Weather
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen Wednesday joined Jason Jackson, director for the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in recognizing top public servant mentors for 2023. Those 11 individuals received specially designed challenge coins for mentoring youth as part of the state’s Employee Youth Mentoring Program in 2023. “The public servants of Nebraska…
Following the decision by the Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) Board of Directors at their February 27, 2024 meeting to remove Leslie Marsh as Chief Execuitve Officer, LRHC Chief Financial Officer Wade Eschenbrenner is now the interim CEO. A statement from LRHC stated the Board of Directors thanks Leslie for…
