Agriculturists, from growers to livestock producers, rely heavily on the soil and its health to make their operations thrive. In a collaborative effort, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) is supporting Nebraska Extension, specifically Bijesh Maharjan, soil nutrient and management specialist’s Soil Health Gap project…
DES MOINES, Iowa, February 27, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated 2024 World Pork Expo, set to take place on June 5-6 at the iconic Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. The two-day event promises an immersive experience from 9 a.m. to 5…
Update on the Betty's Way Fire On February 26th at 10:32a.m. North Platte 911 center received a phone call reporting a wildfire from a resident on Betty’s Way, approximately 8.6 miles northeast of North Platte. North Platte Fire Department responded with 3 stations and arrived on scene within 12 minutes.…
NATE SMITH w/special guest Lauren Watkins Date: April 10 Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Place: Health & Sports Center, University of Nebraska at Kearney Tickets: Reserved tickets $35, $45, $55 plus fees On Sale: 10 a.m. March 1 www.unk.edu/natesmith KEARNEY – Nate Smith’s world is on fire. One of the most electrifying up-and-comers…
Kearney – The Kearney Public Schools (KPS) Athletics Department is excited to announce the hiring of Drew Danielson as the new Head Coach for the Bearcat Girls Basketball Program at Kearney High School, starting in the fall of 2024. Danielson, who brings a wealth of experience and a winning pedigree…
As another growing season approaches, First Lady Suzanne Pillen said she wants to ensure children in Nebraska know where their food, fiber, and fuel come from. The First Lady said it's one of her missions to share accurate agriculture books with students in Nebraska. Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom, managed…
A Hispanic artist will return to the Nebraska State Fair’s main stage lineup, as Ramón Ayala y sus Bravos del Norte is the latest addition to the 2024 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. "We have seen great success - and a lot of fun - with our Spanish language musical acts…
The value of Nebraska’s 2023 field and miscellaneous crops is forecast at $13.5 billion, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is down 11% from 2022. The value of corn production is expected to total $8.56 billion, down 13% from the previousmarketing year. Nebraska’s corn price is projected…
Host FREE Colorectal Cancer Screening March 11-31 KEARNEY— Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in Nebraska. Incidences of colorectal cancer diagnosis and death remain higher in Nebraska compared to overall U.S. rates. Additionally, of all cancer deaths in people under 50, colorectal is now number one in men and…
Recognizing that farmers and ranchers spend a lot of time tending to their land, crops and livestock, but little time tending to their own health needs, Delaware Farm Bureau came up with an initiative to shine light on the importance of mental health. The “Healthy Farmers Grow Healthy Crops” marketing…
