Blog

There are a few more days remaining to purchase a raffle ticket for a brand new Chevy Silverado thanks to the Nebraska State Fair 1868

The summer travel season is coming to a close and the Nebraska State Patrol is encouraging safe travel this Labor Day Weekend. “Whether you’re staying

The onset of another heat wave combined with the death of child left in a vehicle in Omaha last week underscores the importance of taking

By Kathy Tando, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Nothing quite announces spring in the same way Tulips and Daffodils do. Spring flowering bulbs need to go

Saturday, September 2 is the Final Black Hills National Forest Moon Walk of the 2023 season. In partnership with Custer State Park (CSP), the walk

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, West Central Research Extension and Education Center held its annual Water and Crops Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 24, in North

A revised statute allowing some Nebraska landowners to kill damage-causing wildlife predators becomes effective Sept. 2. Predators included in this statute are badger, bobcat, coyote,

By Kathy Tando, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener In planting a tree, we talked about finding the lateral root to determine the depth of the hole.

Great weather and a number of fun attractions helped push the 2023 Nebraska State Fair to a 29.9 percent increase in attendance through the first

By Renae Blum When you think of Nebraska’s state parks, what do you envision? Many might picture outdoor activities like fishing, camping and hiking –

By Kathy Tando, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener When planting a tree, it is vital to pay attention to the roots. Too often, the tree has

Hunters are reminded Nebraska’s state recreation areas are closed to hunting until Sept. 5. Several hunting seasons open in early September, including archery deer, dove,

By Kathy Tando, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener If a little is good, more is not necessarily better. Mulching our trees and shrubs is highly recommended.

By Kathy Tando, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Fall is a great time of year for planting trees. But before you plant – PLAN. In choosing

The tourism industry continues to be strong in Northwest Nebraska, posting its second largest year for the fiscal year that ended June 30. Tourism promotion