Pro Farmer Crop Tour: Does the data matter to the grain markets?

Pro Farmer Crop Tour: Does the data matter to the grain markets?

Consistent randomness and investigative reporting are two themes that come from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour every August.  But what's the significance of the data to the markets? Is it accurate? And how should the data be used in grain marketing decisions?  That's the focus of this week's episode of…
9 Huskers named to Senior Bowl Watchlist

9 Huskers named to Senior Bowl Watchlist

Nine Nebraska football players were honored Wednesday with selections to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist. They were among 859 prospects chosen nationally.   The honorees include five Husker offense players: wide receiver Jahmal Banks and Isaiah Neyor, tight end Thomas Fidone and offensive linemen Micah Mazzccua and Ben Scott. Four senior Blackshirts were on the…
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from May 20-June 3, 2024. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments…
Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator shows strong rise in July

Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator shows strong rise in July

Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose 1.72% during July, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future. “The rising indicator value suggests the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of the year and into early 2025," said economist Eric…
UNK celebrating new school year with Blue Gold Welcome events

UNK celebrating new school year with Blue Gold Welcome events

Click here for Blue Gold Welcome events listing KEARNEY – The energy and excitement are building at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Campus will be buzzing with activity this week as more and more Lopers arrive for the start of another academic year. Before fall classes begin Monday, UNK…
Cozad schools excited about new facility

Cozad schools excited about new facility

Cozad-Work continues on the new Cozad school building project as the school year gets underway. This season the Cozad volleyball squad will be the first to play in the new west gym which was part of a 26 million dollar bond issue passed by voters in 2022. Most of the…
Hastings college announces new baseball coach

Hastings college announces new baseball coach

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clements announced today that Steve Maddock has been named as the head baseball coach, coming over with 20 years of professional baseball experience, including 13 as a coach and seven as a player. "We are very excited to have Steve join the…
History Nebraska Rebranding to Nebraska State Historical Society

History Nebraska Rebranding to Nebraska State Historical Society

New Brand Effective Sept. 3 Lincoln, NE - 08/20/2024 - History Nebraska announced today it will return to its original, lawful name, the Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS), effective Sept. 3, 2024. “Our return to the name Nebraska State Historical Society represents a recommitment to our mission to collect, preserve,…
Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood Kansas

Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood Kansas

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years. “The continued…