The National FFA Organization announced that it reached a record-breaking milestone of having more than one million FFA members: 1,027,000. There are now over 9,200 chapters nationwide. States that have shown the largest membership percentage growth this past year are Utah, Florida and Alaska. Texas, California and Georgia have the…
Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney head men's basketball coach Marty Levinson announced today the addition of three Omaha natives to the Lopers 2024-25 roster. They are guards Tre'Vion Crawford (Omaha Bryan) and Trey Hepburn (Bellevue West) and forward Chase Thompson (Omaha Westside). Each has a year of eligibility remaining with UNK's roster up to 12 players (two returners and 10…
A new study led by the University of Nebraska is investigating the potential link between beef consumption and brain health. The study is led by a team of scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including renowned neuroscientist and director of the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, Dr. Aron Barbey and graduate…
A man with Panhandle ties has been selected as the Vice President candidate by Kamala Harris on the democratic ticket. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz got the nod this morning after rising to the top of a short list of potential running mates. Walz is a native of West Point, Nebraska,…
Ohio State looks to get back to the top of the Big Ten standings this season. The Buckeyes were denied the last couple of years by Michigan. They loaded up in the offseason in the transfer portal and with a top rated recruiting class. Jayson Jorgensen previews the Buckeye's with…
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 5, 2024 — The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center and Nebraska Grocery Industry Association are hosting the second annual Grocery Industry Summit on Aug. 22 in Kearney. The summit offers a unique opportunity for grocers, wholesalers, vendors, policymakers and other stakeholders to collaborate and discuss best practices for…
Brooke Wallace Terrapin has leveraged her knowledge and love of the western industry with her passion for sewing and design to create one-of-a-kind pieces for rodeo queens and brides alike. With a degree in fashion design and a love for the western world, Brooke has set out to create high…
Changes in technology and higher seed costs have shifted the way farmers plant soybeans in the United States. Between 1997 and 2018, soybean seeding rates – the number of seeds planted per acre – declined by 22 percent on America’s farms. In 1997, farmers planted an average of more than…
at Friday summer commencement KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 200 summer graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday (Aug. 9) at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. Candidates for degrees are listed below in three groups: graduates from Nebraska, graduates from…
“I’m considering an equipment upgrade, but I have no idea if there is a grant that can help me fund this. On top of that, I don’t have the time to put together whatever complicated application the grant requires.” Does this thought sound familiar? Midwest Dairy is offering free grant-writing…
