Nebraska begins voluntary testing for HPAI in dairy farm milk tanks

Nebraska begins voluntary testing for HPAI in dairy farm milk tanks

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that four states will launch voluntary pilot programs in the days ahead to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu — a move that’s aimed at making it easier for farmers to ship herds across state lines and for public…
Results: National Junior High Finals Rodeo Update Rounds 1-4

Results: National Junior High Finals Rodeo Update Rounds 1-4

The National Junior High Finals Rodeo is underway in Des Moines, Iowa, and will continue through Saturday, June 19th. Here is an update on how Nebraska junior high rodeo athletes have competed so far: Performance 1 | Sunday, June 23rd - 7pm Bareback Riding 4th: Kelstyn Lindner, Broken Bow, Neb.,…
James leaving Winnebago

James leaving Winnebago

Winnebago Activities Director and Head Football Coach Adam James is leaving the school after 20 years. James was Head Football Coach for 15 years, guiding the Indians to the All Nations League 9A Championship in 2021. He has accepted an Assistant Football Coach and P.E. Teaching position at Lyons-Decatur Northeast.
Bethania De La Cruz to Compete in 2024 NORCECA Women’s Final Six

Bethania De La Cruz to Compete in 2024 NORCECA Women’s Final Six

OMAHA, NEB. - Omaha Supernovas star server and outside hitter Bethania de la Cruz is set to compete for her home nation of the Dominican Republic for the 2024 NORCECA Women’s Final Six Tournament. The four-day tournament is set to take place in de la Cruz’s hometown of Santo Domingo from June 26 through…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Tuesday June 25, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Tuesday June 25, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn – 414 Beans – 1071Humphrey Corn – 421 Beans – 1076Laurel Corn – 411 Beans – 1086Monroe Corn – 431 Beans – 1084Oakland E. Hub Corn – 422 Beans – 1086Royal Hub Corn – 411 Beans – 1076Wakefield Corn – 406 Beans – 1081Hinton, IA Corn…
Nebraska’s May 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.5 Percent

Nebraska’s May 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.5 Percent

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…
Northeast Nebraska producer faces flooding from Missouri River

Northeast Nebraska producer faces flooding from Missouri River

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…
Cattle Chat: Water requirements in the summer

Cattle Chat: Water requirements in the summer

 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.…