LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for May 2024 is 2.5 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged since September 2023 and is up 0.4 percentage points from the May 2023 rate of 2.1 percent. Nebraska's rate is ranked fourth lowest in the…
Farming on the banks of the Missouri River is presenting a challenge this week as flooding from the north travels into Nebraska. Quentin Connealy has been producing corn and soybeans in the area for 16 years and this is the third flood he has seen. “We’re going to…
On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than a cool drink of clean water to quench one’s thirst. For cattle out on pasture, their need for clean, accessible water is important for good health, said the experts from Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.…
Getting the most out of tomatoes can be tricky, but there are some tips and tricks to help you get more shelf life from your tomato harvest or purchase, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Joe Masabni, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension small-acreage horticulturist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension…
Australian steer wrestler Travis Munro moved continents to follow his dream of making the NFR and becoming a World Champion. Learn more about this high level athlete and his dedication to his dream in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vohMhXAbcOJOuoIG0XNWi?si=_QOmRdn5Q4yb5_-3j8hK-g https://youtu.be/Hl3gQInxGnY
The taxable value of agricultural land in Nebraska rose 11.2 percent during the past year according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue. This follows a 6.3 percent rise in 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive year taxable values of agricultural land have risen (Figure 1). Residential property, including new growth,…
Fremont, Nebraska - The Fremont Moo began the second half of the Independence League Baseball Association schedule with a 3-0 victory over the Hastings Sodbusters, Monday night at Historic Moller Field. Due to the excessive heat warning throughout the day, Monday night's game was moved back to an 8 p.m. start…
Juniors: Arlington 14, South Sioux City 4Columbus Lakeview 10, Pierce 5 Seniors: Ponca 6, Oakland-Craig 5West Point 4, Wakefield 3Arlington 7, South Sioux City 4
Tennessee won the Men's College World Series Monday night, defeating Texas A&M 6-5 in Game 3 of the Championship Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. It is Tennessee's first Championship in Baseball in School History. The Volunteers end their year at 60-13 while the Aggies finish 53-15.
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is acting proactively to mitigate the impact of any flooding that happens along the Missouri River. Today, he declared a state of emergency for those counties that abut the river, which will immediately free up state funds and resources, should the need arise. The proclamation…