Below Breed Average Bulls May be Better
By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Educator The use of genetic selection tools by cattle breeders has resulted in significant changes within many major
Deja Andersen
Learn Ice-Fishing at Four Events in January
Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January. The Nebraska
Jones Named Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Achievement Award Winner
Grant Jones was named recipient of the 2024 Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Achievement in Agriculture Award. The award was announced Dec. 10 at the
Jordon Harms Takes Home Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award
Clay County Farm Bureau member, Jordon Harms, earned the 2024 Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award was announced Dec. 10
David Schuler of Morrill County Wins NEFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet
Morrill County Farm Bureau member, David Schuler, won the 2024 Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet. The award was announced
Cody Maricle is Named Collegiate Discussion Meet Champion
Cody Maricle of Boone County took top honors at the 2024 Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet. The award was announced Dec. 10 at
Planning Grazing and Feeding Options for the Cowherd in 2025
Drought conditions, high cattle prices—what are a cattle producer’s options for profitably feeding their cows in the upcoming year? Nebraska Extension, in conjunction with local
Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance Program Transitioning to Waitlist
Additional funds will be used to develop affordable rental housing Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, applications received for the Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program will be
Student Loan Relief for Qualified Medical Professionals in Rural Communities
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offers two incentive programs offering student loan repayment of up to $200,000 for qualified medical care
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Jumps Above 50-year Average in November
Main Street breaks 34-month streak of record high uncertainty The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, after 34 months of
OPINION: Americans Still Support Peace Through Strength
By U.S. Senator Deb FischerFox News Channel America’s 40th president is still remembered for what’s known as the Reagan Doctrine: “peace through strength.” He popularized a
Operation Christmas Child Volunteers Send Christmas Joy to Children Overseas
Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world. Thousands of volunteers contributed
Dawes County Notice to Bidders
NOTICE TO BIDDERS FROM DAWES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT FOR TWO (2) USED MOTOR GRADERS The Dawes County Board of Commissioners will be taking bids for
Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course offered in Scottsbluff on January 9
Nebraska Extension Release Nebraska Extension will offer the Part 107 Remote Exam Prep Course on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the UNL Panhandle Research, Extension, and
Pile Burning to Begin Soon on the Black Hills National Forest
With the recent snowfall across the Black Hills National Forest, Ranger Districts will begin burning thousands of hand and machine slash piles. Piles are created