WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) today announced the availability of over $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants to support small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs. These grants will promote business expansion, job creation, business capacity building, and increase local products…
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Aug. 14 that makes adjustments to the state budget that was finalized in the recently concluded regular legislative session. Sen. Robert Clements LB2, as introduced by Elmwood Sen. Robert Clements at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, would reduce reappropriated general funds —…
The wheat market has resumed its decline, leading the broader grain markets lower. While the latest CPI data continues to exert some influence, traders are now shifting their focus to the upcoming crop tours next week. These tours are eagerly anticipated, as they will provide crucial insights into the condition…
Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced today that an agenda item to consider restoring voting rights toindividuals with felony convictions who registered to vote under LB53 will be taken off the agenda for theAugust 20 State of Nebraska Board of Pardons meeting. Secretary Evnen made the request in light of…
Jake Jacobson may spend his winters in Arizona, but the Nebraska native cannot be kept from the Cornhusker state for long. Originally of Elkhorn, the music director will be making his fifth straight appearance at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings. "When you meet a new rodeo committee you either…
The Purdue University Farmland Value and Cash Rent Survey showed that Indiana farmland prices once again hit a new record in 2024. The average price of top-quality farmland is $14,392, up 4.8 percent from June 2023. Average and poor-quality farmland also hit new high prices at $11,630 and $9,071 per…
A pair of Husker freshmen were tabbed for watch lists this week, as Dylan Raiola and Jacory Barney Jr. were recognized. Raiola was on the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watchlist, while Barney was featured on the Jet Award Preseason Watchlist. Raiola, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound quarterback, was one of…
Topeka, Kan. - The Kansas Soybean Commission ended its August 14 Annual Meeting with a new team of officers. The board elected Keith Miller, Great Bend, to lead as Chairman. Miller represents KSC’s District 5 in central Kansas. He grows soybeans, wheat, corn, grain sorghum and alfalfa hay. Prior to…
ELWOOD - As the start of the football season is near, the Hi-Line football team looks to a new start after a surprise early exit in the first round of the playoffs last season. The Bulls finished 7-2 last year, dropping their playoff opener to Summerland 52-46. Headed into the…
Gov. Pillen declares August “Able to Save Month” (Lincoln) Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese announced the launch of www.Givetoenable.com, a new, free-to-use crowdfunding website designed to help Enable Savings Plan owners achieve a better life experience. Nebraska’s Enable Savings Plan was specifically designed to encourage persons with a disability to save…
