The Nebraska Auctioneers Association is set to host their annual convention in person April 30th through May 2nd in Hastings Nebraska. The 2020 convention was unable to happen due to the global pandemic. President of the Nebraska Auctioneers Association Travis Augustin says he expects a good turnout as the annual…
$175 scholarships are available for livestock producers from the Twin Platte Natural Resources District who apply for a scholarship by April 29th and complete the 2021-2022 Ranch Practicum. The Practicum is a three-season, hands-on educational program conducted by University of NebraskaExtension. It is designed to give participants additional skills and…
Nebraska's Governor is taking issue with the Biden American Infrastructure Plan, saying it's not really a true infrastructure program. During his weekly news conference with reporters in Lincoln Monday, Pete Ricketts said the actual percentage of the overall spending proposed by the Biden Administration really isn't that large considering it's…
CURTIS, Neb. – Prospective college students can attend “Discovery Day” on Monday (April 12) at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. Individuals of any age, including some changing careers or colleges, are welcome, says Gaylene Stinman, admissions recruiter. “Our NCTA Discovery Day is a great mix of individuals…
Columbus, NE – Today, conservative farmer, businessman, and University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen announced his candidacy to be the 2022 Republican nominee for Governor of Nebraska. "Our state is at a crossroads, and it's never been more important to have principled, conservative leadership with a vision for Nebraska's future," said Pillen. "We have…
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) — The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors voted during Monday’s monthly meeting to proceed to phase two of a study to explore a potential consolidation with the Dawson Public Power District. Last December, both organizations’ boards agreed to share the costs of retaining…
The Nebraska State Fair is excited to announce that Gary Kubicek has joined the Nebraska State Fair Staff as Marketing Director. He will be responsible for all marketing strategy, media relations, advertising budget, and sponsorship sales to promote and support the Nebraska State Fair, Aksarben, and additional events at the…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today expressed his opposition to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to any plan that would undermine private property rights under the Biden administration’s 30 by 30 initiative to conserve at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and 30 percent of U.S. waters…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is home to one of the top agriculture and forestry programs in the world, according to the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject. UNL ranks 21st among U.S. Ag and forestry programs and 55th worldwide, according to the rankings, which were released earlier this month. “Nebraska…
Consumers plan to spend an average of $179.70 this Easter, the highest figure on record, according to survey results released by the National Retail Federation. A total of 79 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend a collective $21.6 billion, down slightly from last year's pre-pandemic forecast of…
