With U.S. farmers expected to produce 4.6 billion bushels of soybeans for the 2024/25 crop and supply estimates up 11% over last year, according to USDA, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has convened more than 400 international soy customers to elevate a preference for U.S. Soy products and differentiate…
A 66-year-old North Platte woman was arrested Friday following a two-month investigation, by North Platte Police Department, involving the procuring alcohol and tobacco products to underage juveniles in the North Platte area. Investigators found that The investigation found that Nanette Timms was using her phone to communicate with juveniles while…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has received two federal grants totaling $1.7 million to build on the university’s environmental sustainability work on two issues: nitrogen management for sugar beet production, and alley cropping, an agroforestry practice involving the planting of trees or shrubs alongside crops. The funds are part of $90…
LINCOLN, Neb. - The AVCA volleyball rankings were released on Monday. Nebraska starts the season ranked second behind the team that beat them for the national title last season. Nebraska sits behind Texas as the top of the rankings. Nebraska faced off against Texas for a sixth national championship last…
KEARNEY – Bill Albin has been selected as the 2024 UNK College of Business and Technology Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. He will be honored at the 44th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Gala Room in the Regional Engagement Center, 2204 University Drive,…
The crop tour is currently underway, providing valuable insights into the condition of this year’s crops. Grains have seen a nice bounce, which is encouraging, but the drier weather could still have a significant impact on yields. As market conditions shift, many are wondering if this might present a selling…
A Cozad woman pled "not guilty" to charges in connection with a house fire and injuries to individuals on the scene last Fall. Fifty-one-year-old(51) Brenda S. Lawrance faces two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, First Degree Arson and two counts of Second Degree Assault Friday in Dawson County District…
National breakdown below compiled by Water Street Solutions: Corn Silking 97%; 94% last week; 98% on averageCorn Dough 74%; 60% last week; 71% on averageCorn Dented 30%; 18% last week; 26% on averageCorn Mature 5%; 3% on averageCorn Condition 67% G/E; 67% G/E last week, 58% last yearSoybeans Blooming 95%;…
On August 17, 2024 at 0047 hours the Frontier County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a burglary alarm at Curtis Pharmacy in Curtis, NE. When deputies arrived the back entrance to the pharmacy was found open with evidence of forced entry. Deputies cleared the building and located no…
On September 18, 2024, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting the inaugural Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit at the Younes Center in Kearney. This day-long event will have multiple featured speakers and collaborative panels from various professions, including national and local organizations working to combat human trafficking. …
