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Veterans Memorial gets a boost from local bank

Veterans Memorial gets a boost from local bank

LAUREL – The Laurel veterans receiveda$10,000donationrecently fromSecurityBanktowardtheLaurel Area Veterans Memorial honoring past, present and future veterans. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Feds incentivize better biosecurity at dairy farms

Feds incentivize better biosecurity at dairy farms

DES MOINES, Iowa – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it will pay dairy farms with confirmed avian influenza infections to help contain the virus’ spread to people and more cows. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Farm bill text released to U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate

Farm bill text released to U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bills, which is likely to face opposition in the Senate from Democrats due to disagreements over federal anti-hunger programs and climate change requirements. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility in Agriculture

Accessibility in Agriculture

AgrAbility provides hope for those with disabilities 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

The annual Nebraska Water Conference planned for Oct. 9-10

The annual Nebraska Water Conference planned for Oct. 9-10

LINCOLN – The annual Nebraska Water Center Conference will be held Oct. 9 and 10, The conference will highlight successful collaborations and innovations in Nebraska water and discuss future opportunities in water research and management. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

UNL symposium to focus on ag-tech opportunities

UNL symposium to focus on ag-tech opportunities

LINCOLN –Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from a range of startups will hold a panel discussion on the opportunities in advanced agricultural technology during a May 29 Heuermann Lecture symposium at Nebraska Innovation Campus. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Fields of the Future

Fields of the Future

AI is becoming part of the regular routine on some farms 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

USDA reports on farm labor statistics

USDA reports on farm labor statistics

LINCOLN – In the Northern Plains Region (Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) there were 37,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on farms and ranches during the week of April 7-13, 2024, unchanged from the April 2023 reference week, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Soil and water group to hold its annual meeting in June

Soil and water group to hold its annual meeting in June

LINCOLN – Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society will hold its 2024 annual meeting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension, & Education Center from June 11 to 13 in Scottsbluff. “Each state has its own Soil and Water Conservation Society chapter, that meets annually,” said Robin Foulk, NSWCS member and past president. “We rotate around Nebraska and this year we are having it in the Panhandle.” The society reaches out to members in western Nebraska to host the event and get the agenda ready. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Ricketts: Beef is incredibly important to Nebraskans

Ricketts: Beef is incredibly important to Nebraskans

Washington Report 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Hartington farmer redefines traditional agriculture through conservation

Hartington farmer redefines traditional agriculture through conservation

HARTINGTON – Matt Kathol stepped out of the box from traditional farming practices, by emphasizing soil health, water quality, and sustainable livestock management practices working with the local USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

After five years without drinkable water, Santee asks: When will our tap water be safe?

After five years without drinkable water, Santee asks: When will our tap water be safe?

SANTEE – Kameron Runnels watches, frustrated, as a pair of Santee tribal members move a pallet of water bottles with a borrowed forklift. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Funds available to establish buffer strips

Funds available to establish buffer strips

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has funding available through the Nebraska Buffer Strip Program to assist landowners in establishing buffer strips. A buffer strip provides an area between a stream and crop ground to maximize the filtration of water from rain events allowing suspended sediment and chemicals to drop out before reaching surface water bodies. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Now is the time to renew your chemigation permits

Now is the time to renew your chemigation permits

HARTINGTON – Chemigation is an efficient method for applying fertilizer and pesticide to growing crops. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

LCNRD presents seedlings to area Kindergarten classes

LCNRD presents seedlings to area Kindergarten classes

HARTINGTON – Earth Day and Arbor Day are special days set aside to recognize the importance of trees and natural resources. They also provide an ideal opportunity to teach our youth about the value of trees in our lives. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

District officials concerned about Sodbuster impacts

District officials concerned about Sodbuster impacts

HARTINGTON – Land within the Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District boundaries has experienced considerable conversion of pasture and Conservation Reserve Program land to row crop. Grassland acres with steep slopes which are broken out and brought into crop production run a high risk for erosion which could lead to sediment problems for downstream neighbors. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Crofton native returns to coach at USD

Crofton native returns to coach at USD

VERMILLION, S.D.–South Dakota women’s basketball coach Carrie Eighmey is pleased to announce the hiring of Amber (Hegge) Cunningham as an assistant coach for the Coyotes. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Post 4 Juniors are off and running

Post 4 Juniors are off and running

CROFTON - The Hartington Post Junior American Legion program got off to a good start for what should be an historical 2024 campaign. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Wildcats make second-day adjustments at State golf tournament

Wildcats make second-day adjustments at State golf tournament

NORTH PLATTE - The Hartington-Newcastle golf team improved 24 strokes from day one to day two here at the Lake Maloney Golf Club May 21 and 22 in the Nebraska Class D Golf Championships. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Local wrestlers make name for themselves on the national scene

Local wrestlers make name for themselves on the national scene

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. – A trio of Cedar Catholic wrestlers competed last weekend at the 25th annual National Duals meet at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Hartington Pony team opens the new baseball season off on fire

Hartington Pony team opens the new baseball season off on fire

HARTINGTON - The Hartington Pony League literally came out of the gate swinging as it opened the season with five straight wins by a combined score of 72-5 and three shutouts. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

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