Governor Pillen isn't happy with the efforts of some state senators to water down the local government spending caps in the property tax relief package moving through the state legislature. Now that school is back in session across the state, Greg Wagner from Nebraska Game and Parks says it's a…
Aug. 19, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of July 2024, twenty-five people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 25 ¨ These 25 fatalities occurred in 23 fatal crashes. ¨ Six of the sixteen vehicle occupants killed were not using…
Hunters are reminded Nebraska’s state recreation areas are closed to hunting until Sept. 3. Several hunting seasons open in early September, including archery deer, dove, grouse, early teal and other small game and furbearer seasons on Sept. 1. Regulations state that portions of some SRAs are open to hunting from…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The American Association has named Sioux City Explorers right-handed pitcher Kyle Marman the Pointstreak Pitcher of the Week for the week ending Sunday, August 18. Marman saved four games this week, including all three games for Sioux City in the team’s sweep of the Winnipeg Goldeyes in…
National breakdown below compiled by Water Street Solutions: Corn Silking 97%; 94% last week; 98% on averageCorn Dough 74%; 60% last week; 71% on averageCorn Dented 30%; 18% last week; 26% on averageCorn Mature 5%; 3% on averageCorn Condition 67% G/E; 67% G/E last week, 58% last yearSoybeans Blooming 95%;…
Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 363 Beans - 919Humphrey Corn - 368 Beans - 921Laurel Corn - 371 Beans - 931Monroe Corn - 378 Beans - 928Oakland E. Hub Corn - 371 Beans - 931Royal Hub Corn - 363 Beans - 928Wakefield Corn - 366 Beans - 926Hinton, IA Corn…
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach joined forces Friday to oppose Nebraska’s planned Platte-Republican interbasin transfer, which they argue would introduce invasive carp that could bring significant harm to Kansas waterways. The transfer would redirect water from the Platte River in Nebraska south toward the Republican River…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) added soybeans to the lineup of Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) farm management competitions for 2024. Chris Proctor, an associate extension educator, shared an update on the soybean addition. The TAPS program aims to foster interactive real-life farm management competitions to advance profitability and input-use…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend at the Lexington High School Rodeo August 17-18. Here are results per the NHSRA: Day 1: Saturday, August 17 Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time4321Shane, Case - Atkinson NE49.0001582Wright, Colter - Burwell NE48.0001503Norby, Dylan - Farnam NE45.0003314Fanning, Jess - Benkelman NE44.0002625Arensdorf, Bladen -…
The 109th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents recognized four Nebraska Extension professionals with national awards. The awards received are as follows: National Search for Excellence Award in Farm and Ranch Business Management: “It’s as Easy as ABC — Figuring Cost of…