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By Elaine Pile, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener What class are your vegetables in? Grab your fair book, and determine which classes your produce entries reside

By Rep. Adrian Smith On July 4, 1851, the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the federal government embarked on a

By Elaine Pile, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Freshness and quality are keys to a successful fair exhibit. Take the time to carefully harvest your produce,

Nearly 500 predominantly cow/calf producers, cattle backgrounders, and feeders from over 25 states recently gathered to celebrate R-CALF USA’s 25th Anniversary Convention in Deadwood. Other

By Chabella Guzman, PREEC communications Bacteria are growing in the Plant Pathology Lab, but the bacteria have nothing to do with plants but the kind

On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their

By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist As we roll into mid-summer, many farmers are looking for opportunities to do some forward contracting for fall. 

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) is pleased to announce the launch of a new

By Elaine Pile, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener To stem or not to stem, that is the question! Tomatoes should be exhibited at the fair without

Donations and support from local businesses, foundations and the Lang Family have made the opening of a new dig building and a free summer camp

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has released the fiscal year 2025 Surface Transportation Program Book. The book lists the 2025 State Highway System Program

Independence Day calls for more than fireworks and freedom. With many people travelling to celebrate the holiday with friends and family, Troopers with the Nebraska

Use of fireworks on the Black Hills National Forest and within the Black Hills Fire Protection District is prohibited. “Possessing, discharging or using any kind

By Elaine Pile, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Did you know numbers matter? A common mistake made when exhibiting produce at the fair is having the