Last week’s Super Harvest Moon (or Harvest Moon Supermoon) indicates it’s that time of the year when a cloud of dust on the horizon means a combine grinding its way through a field with a tractor and grain cart in pursuit. The USDA projects Nebraska farmers will harvest 9.7 million…
Corn harvest is 14% complete around the nation with soybeans not far behind at 13%. Compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Dented 92%; 85% last week; 91% on averageCorn Mature 61%; 45% last week; 55% on averageCorn Harvested 14%; 9% last week; 11% on averageCorn Condition 65% G/E; 65% G/E…
Funds are beginning to come out of their short positions, creating some movement in the markets. Early harvest updates are showing disappointing yields for soybeans, while corn seems to be holding its own as harvest progresses. In Brazil, the northern regions are struggling with poor conditions, adding to global supply…
A presentation of the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District’s Water expansion project is on the agenda for the Washington County Board of Supervisors Tuesday afternoon. Also on that agenda, an update from the office of Congressman Adrian Smith, and a presentation by the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter among other items.…
A gunshot wound, a possible stroke, a call regarding a non responsive person not breathing are some of the matters on the activity summaries for the Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for September 17th through the 23rd. Also on those summaries, a hemorrhage, a person having difficulty breathing, and…
Arrests on the Washington County Sheriff’s Activity Summary for Friday through Monday morning include a 43 year old male in Fort Calhoun for a Douglas County Warrant, a 21-year old male on Mary Nelson Lane and Highway 75 for driving under suspension and a 23-year old woman at Highway 30…
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including four schools in Nebraska. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. The Nebraska schools named…
A one vehicle rollover accident northwest of Leigh sent the woman who was driving, and her three small children, to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Multiple agencies helped bring a suspect into custody on felony charges after he fled via vehicle and by foot through fields in the counties of…
Methodist Physicians Clinic will be offering this year’s flu vaccine at four area locations in an easy drive-thru format. Flu shots are available to anyone 6 months and older, including high-dose shots for those 65 and older. “We know that time and convenience remain significant barriers to vaccination,” said Michael…
SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Zack Chevalier has been named this week's Great Plains Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week for football, the league released this morning. Chevalier's selection comes after the junior quarterback threw for a pair of touchdowns and 415 yards, completing 23-of-31 passes. His long was a 45-yard strike…
