On this day in agriculture history: UNL Tractor Test Laboratory opens

On this day in agriculture history: UNL Tractor Test Laboratory opens

On this day in 1919, the Tractor Test Laboratory opened its doors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), marking a significant milestone in agricultural machinery testing. The lab was established following the passage of the Nebraska Tractor Test Law, which required all tractors sold in the state to be tested…
Tierney honored with Broken Bow Distinguished Alumni Award

Tierney honored with Broken Bow Distinguished Alumni Award

BROKEN BOW - Paul Tierney was recognized Saturday with the Distinguished Alumni Award as part of Broken Bow's All-Alumni Weekend. Tierney graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1970 before receiving a degree in Agri-Business from the National College of Business in Rapid City, SD. In high school he competed…
Safety considerations for children on the farm

Safety considerations for children on the farm

MANHATTAN, Kan. — According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, 33 serious injuries involving children occur on a farm or ranch in the United States every day. To prevent these incidents, only youth with proper training and experience should be allowed to drive large…
Legion Baseball Scores 7/14

Legion Baseball Scores 7/14

Cozad Reds over Holdrege Wilkins ADP Juniors 6-4 (B6 Area Tournament, Holdrege eliminated) Broken Bow Juniors over Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors 13-5 (B6 Area Tournament, Aurora eliminated) York Cornerstone Kings over Minden Juniors 12-2 (B6 Area Tournament) Sidney Juniors over Gothenburg Melons Juniors 9-3 (B7 Area Tournament, Gothenburg eliminated)…
Lex school board to hold planning session

Lex school board to hold planning session

The Lexington Board of Education will be holding a planning session on this(Mon) afternoon beginning at 5:00pm. It will take place at the school district's Central Office located at 300 South Washington. Among the items to be considered is a review of the "Five-Year Board Goals Update", financial reports, discuss…
Nebraska philanthropist to receive 2024 Sower Award

Nebraska philanthropist to receive 2024 Sower Award

Humanities Nebraska (HN) has selected Anne M. Hubbard to receive the 2024 Sower Award in theHumanities in recognition of her significant contribution to public understanding of the humanities inNebraska. Hubbard will be honored for her philanthropic support for many Native American projects,the National Willa Cather Center, Omaha Public Library, KANEKO,…
Huskers add analyst

Huskers add analyst

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule made the second addition to his coaching staff in the last week. Jamar Mozee announced on social media on Sunday that he will join the program as a senior football assistant. Mozee has been the head coach at Lee's Summit North (Mo.) High School for…
River rescue last week near St. Paul

River rescue last week near St. Paul

Howard County Sheriff's Office deputies and officers with St. Paul Police Department responded to a call about a river rescue at the Loup River bridge South of St. Paul. last Thursday evening around 5:30pm An adult female and minor child were holding onto one of the bridge supports with the…
Celebrate National Blueberry Month!

Celebrate National Blueberry Month!

Did you know the USDA developed the first cultivated blueberry bush in 1916 from wild varieties? July is National Blueberry Month, a perfect time to celebrate this nutrient-dense food.  According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, whole fruits such as blueberries are part of a healthy dietary pattern, yet less than 20% of Americans meet the recommended daily fruit intake. The USDA Agricultural Research Service highlights that blueberries are rich in antioxidants,…