Nebraska extension seeking growers to participate in potassium (K) field study

Nebraska extension seeking growers to participate in potassium (K) field study

Nebraska Extension is seeking growers to participate in a study that will evaluate the impact of potassium (K) fertilization on crop yield. The study is an effort by Nebraska Extension's Water and Cropping System team and the Nebraska Soybean Board, led by Assistant Professor Nicolas Cafaro La Menza and Professor…
Rural Nebraska town ends childcare desert with new daycare facility

Rural Nebraska town ends childcare desert with new daycare facility

In a major win for the rural community of Thedford, the recent opening of a childcare center has ended what was known as a "childcare desert." For years, families in the area struggled to find licensed childcare, forcing some parents to leave the workforce or juggle unreliable alternatives. But through…
Lexington tennis competes in Omaha

Lexington tennis competes in Omaha

Omaha-The Lexington boys tennis team competed at the Omaha Skutt invite on Saturday. Skutt won the event, Lexington finished in second place. Kearney Catholic tied Lincoln Pius for third place. Leading Lexington in number one singles was Noah Scheer who finished in second place.
Sen. Fischer Announces Advancement of Nearly Half Billion in NE Broadband Funding

Sen. Fischer Announces Advancement of Nearly Half Billion in NE Broadband Funding

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has accepted Nebraska’s proposal for $405,281,070 in broadband deployment funding through the BEAD program.The funding for this program was initially provided by the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, which Senator…
Loper soccer ties at home

Loper soccer ties at home

Kearney. Neb. – Junior Hanna Schimmer scored twice but Black Hills State countered to tie Nebraska Kearney, 2-2, Sunday afternoon at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium.The Lopers finish non-conference play with a 4-0-2 mark. They head to Pittsburg State (4-2-0), a first-year program, next Friday afternoon and then visit Missouri…
Nebraskans Take a Healthy Approach to Aging

Nebraskans Take a Healthy Approach to Aging

Lincoln – September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the positive aspects of leading a long and healthy life. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages every Nebraskan to take a proactive approach to aging by adopting healthy habits and behaviors early, talking openly with…
Huskers sweep Louisville

Huskers sweep Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team earned its second win of the week against a top-five opponent with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 win over No. 4 Louisville in front of a crowd of 14,126 at the KFC Yum! Center on Sunday afternoon.  The Huskers improved to 10-1…
Adams Land & Cattle honored with RAAA Industry Service Award

Adams Land & Cattle honored with RAAA Industry Service Award

LINCOLN — Adams Land & Cattle was recently honored as the 2024 Industry Service Award winner at the 71st Annual National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln. The Industry Service Award is presented by the Red Angus Association of America to an individual, company, beef industry association or academic community, who…