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Collins wins SLMR’s Safe Race at Junction
Mike Collins of Council Bluffs started on the outside front row and drove to the win in round two of the SLMR Series’ Malvernbank.com Race for the Safe — Full Story »
Mike Collins of Council Bluffs started on the outside front row and drove to the win in round two of the SLMR Series’ Malvernbank.com Race for the Safe — Full Story »
I-80 Speedway Results - Friday May 12
I-80 Speedway Results from Friday May 12th - Greenwood, NE — Full Story »
I-80 Speedway Results from Friday May 12th - Greenwood, NE — Full Story »
USDA Open House to celebrate 150 years
Representatives of the Scotts Bluff County USDA offices invite the public to a birthday celebration on Tuesday, May 15. From left right are Roger Joekel, Barb Cross, Tammy Strey and Curtis Cloud, from the Farm Service Agency, Rural Development, and Natural Resource Conservation Service. — Full Story »
Good or bad:Conservation easements important
LINGLE, Wyo. -- Conservation easements can be a good tool in preserving farm and ranch practices, but they can also impact opportunities for future generations. — Full Story »
LINGLE, Wyo. -- Conservation easements can be a good tool in preserving farm and ranch practices, but they can also impact opportunities for future generations. — Full Story »
Irrigation water management important
A few years ago, the Nebraska Panhandle and eastern Wyoming were in the grips of a drought, irrigation water supplies were limited and the North Platte River reservoirs were near empty. Then we had three years of plentiful water supplies. — Full Story »
A few years ago, the Nebraska Panhandle and eastern Wyoming were in the grips of a drought, irrigation water supplies were limited and the North Platte River reservoirs were near empty. Then we had three years of plentiful water supplies. — Full Story »
North Platte inflows below average
MILLS, Wyo. -- Reduced snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is translating into lighter inflows in the major reservoirs along the North Platte River reservoir system. — Full Story »
MILLS, Wyo. -- Reduced snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is translating into lighter inflows in the major reservoirs along the North Platte River reservoir system. — Full Story »
Cheney deplores administration attack on farm/ranch life
TORRINGTON, Wyo. -- Liz Cheney left no doubt of her rejection of the Obama Administration's attack on family farmers and ranchers. — Full Story »
TORRINGTON, Wyo. -- Liz Cheney left no doubt of her rejection of the Obama Administration's attack on family farmers and ranchers. — Full Story »
USS Nebraska Sailors Travel In Style, Maxwell man provides a ride on an antique hitch wagon
North Platte, Neb. – May 14, 2012 – Lynn Meyer is a collector of beautiful old horse drawn vehicles.
And every June, he gets to put one of them to work, carrying dignitaries at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte.
— Full Story »
Nebraska Weather and Crops
Agricultural Summary: For the week ending May 13, 2012, both planting and crop development continued ahead of average, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Due to limited rainfall, topsoil moisture levels dropped again below average causing some producers to start pivots. Corn planted advanced to 91 percent with over half of the crop emerged. Soybean planting was near two weeks ahead of average with 60 percent complete. One quarter of the sorghum crop was planted. Wheat jointed was 95 percent with half of the crop headed, 18 days ahead of average. The first cutting of alfalfa neared the half way point and was 3 weeks ahead of average. Planting of proso millet was underway. — Full Story »
Agricultural Summary: For the week ending May 13, 2012, both planting and crop development continued ahead of average, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Due to limited rainfall, topsoil moisture levels dropped again below average causing some producers to start pivots. Corn planted advanced to 91 percent with over half of the crop emerged. Soybean planting was near two weeks ahead of average with 60 percent complete. One quarter of the sorghum crop was planted. Wheat jointed was 95 percent with half of the crop headed, 18 days ahead of average. The first cutting of alfalfa neared the half way point and was 3 weeks ahead of average. Planting of proso millet was underway. — Full Story »
Central Platte NRD Board to Meet on May 24
(Grand Island, NE)- The Central Platte Natural Resources District will hold their monthly Board of Directors meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012. The meeting will be held at the NRD office located at 215 Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island. — Full Story »
(Grand Island, NE)- The Central Platte Natural Resources District will hold their monthly Board of Directors meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012. The meeting will be held at the NRD office located at 215 Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island. — Full Story »
Op. Ed. Farmers Sometimes Need A Little Help When Mother Nature Throws a Fit
2011 was a year that American farmers will not soon forget. The year started off with a record freeze in Florida, followed by historic flooding in the Corn Belt. While farmers were trying to salvage their waterlogged fields in the Midwest, folks in the southern plains were baking under intense heat and a prolonged drought, which still hasn’tbroken. And then there was Hurricane Irene, that ravaged the East Coast, from North Carolina to the Canadian border.
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“Twin Platte and Central Platte NRDs Offer Solution to Platte Basin Water Issues”
At a joint meeting of the Twin Platte Natural Resources District (TPNRD) and the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) boards of directors, both boards took action to direct the managers of the respective districts to approach the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (CNPPID) with an offer to assist them to convert to conjunctive use water management. — Full Story »
At a joint meeting of the Twin Platte Natural Resources District (TPNRD) and the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) boards of directors, both boards took action to direct the managers of the respective districts to approach the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (CNPPID) with an offer to assist them to convert to conjunctive use water management. — Full Story »
Shift in seats will leave one Tri-Basin board vacancy, Republican Basin IMP approved Tuesday
Holdrege - A resignation and the redrawing of subdistrict boundaries based on the 2010 Census will result in reorganization of the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors. A retirement reception for 18-year director Dick Helms of Arapahoe preceded Tuesday's board meeting. Helms has served Subdistrict 1, but resigned after moving outside the NRD. — Full Story »
Holdrege - A resignation and the redrawing of subdistrict boundaries based on the 2010 Census will result in reorganization of the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors. A retirement reception for 18-year director Dick Helms of Arapahoe preceded Tuesday's board meeting. Helms has served Subdistrict 1, but resigned after moving outside the NRD. — Full Story »
2012 New Pork & Beans Recipe Challenge – Enter On-Line
May 7, 2012 (For Immediate Release) — Nebraska pork producers and dry bean growers know there’s a new crop of mouthwatering recipes combining the great taste of pork and beans. Nebraska is the 5th largest pork producing state and is the country’s top producer of great northern beans and a leading producer of pinto, light red kidney, black and navy beans. Jane Reeson, Domestic Marketing Director for the Nebraska Pork Producers and Lynn Reuter of the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission have no doubts that there are many recipes combining pork and dry edible beans that are being updated, created and tweaked in family kitchens across the nation and they are willing to make it worth your while to share. — Full Story »
May 7, 2012 (For Immediate Release) — Nebraska pork producers and dry bean growers know there’s a new crop of mouthwatering recipes combining the great taste of pork and beans. Nebraska is the 5th largest pork producing state and is the country’s top producer of great northern beans and a leading producer of pinto, light red kidney, black and navy beans. Jane Reeson, Domestic Marketing Director for the Nebraska Pork Producers and Lynn Reuter of the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission have no doubts that there are many recipes combining pork and dry edible beans that are being updated, created and tweaked in family kitchens across the nation and they are willing to make it worth your while to share. — Full Story »
Students Compete In The 2012 Nebraska State Envirothon
(Halsey, NE) – The 2012 Nebraska Envirothon State Championship team hails from West Holt High School located in Atkinson. The competition was held May 5th at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp near Halsey, NE. Student teams, consisting of five members, first competed in regional contests around the state. The winners of each region and the next seven overall highest scoring wildcard teams had the opportunity to compete at the state competition. The state competition is one stop on the road to the Canon Envirothon which is a national program for 9th – 12th grade students. The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) is the annual sponsor of the Nebraska Envirothon. — Full Story »
Rodeo Champion Serves As Volunteer Phillipsburg vet won rodeo, now volunteers
Phillipsburg, Kan. (May, 2012) – Rodeo champions rarely show up at a rodeo to volunteer.
But that’s exactly what has happened in Phillipsburg. The 1978 steer wrestling champion of Kansas' Biggest Rodeo now gives of his time as a volunteer at the same rodeo. — Full Story »
Hippotherapy in Nebraska: What is it and What are the Benefits?
Horses, four-legged majestic animals, are not only used for work and show, but also used for rehabilitative purposes for individuals with disabilities to provide benefits that other therapeutic techniques may not provide. I personally have used horses for work and show. From the age of 10, I have been showing horses and using them on my family’s farm and my fiancé’s ranch. Besides using horses for work and show, they have been a part of my life therapeutically.
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From The Queen Of England To Phillipsburg All women’s trick riding and trick roping group to entertain at Kansas' Biggest Rodeo
Phillipsburg , Kan. (May, 2012) – The Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls are the specialty act at this year’s Kansas' Biggest Rodeo.
The girls, who trick ride and trick rope, put on a fast-paced, high energy production choreographed to music. The all-female group features six girls and is the only all women’s specialty act that trick rides as well as ropes.
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Gizmo Comes To Hastings Rodeo clown loves to entertain, bring humor
Abilene, Kan. (June, 2012) – Gizmo McCracken has several identities.
But no one’s going to throw him in a psychiatric ward for his multiple personalities.
The rodeo clown and barrel man uses his different characters to entertain rodeo crowds, and he’ll do just that when he comes to the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings August 31-September 1-2.
— Full Story »
Nebraska Weather and Crops
Agricultural Summary: For the week ending May 6, 2012, producers made significant planting progress with favorable conditions, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Above normal temperatures and limited precipitation allowed active field work and aided crop development. Corn planted jumped to near three-fourths complete with 25 percent emerged. Soybean planting was 29 percent complete and sorghum planted stood at 7 percent. Wheat jointed was 87 percent with one quarter of the crop headed, 19 days ahead of average. The first cutting of alfalfa continued 3 weeks ahead of average. Cattle have been moved to summer pastures. — Full Story »
Agricultural Summary: For the week ending May 6, 2012, producers made significant planting progress with favorable conditions, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Above normal temperatures and limited precipitation allowed active field work and aided crop development. Corn planted jumped to near three-fourths complete with 25 percent emerged. Soybean planting was 29 percent complete and sorghum planted stood at 7 percent. Wheat jointed was 87 percent with one quarter of the crop headed, 19 days ahead of average. The first cutting of alfalfa continued 3 weeks ahead of average. Cattle have been moved to summer pastures. — Full Story »
Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Has New Science Coordinator
Grand Island -- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has hired Christopher Jorgensen as the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture’s Science Coordinator to help plan, design, and develop science-based conservation programs in Nebraska’s Rainwater Basin and mixed-grass prairie region. Funding for the position was provided by the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture. Jorgensen is completing a Master of Science degree in Natural Resource Sciences, specializing in Wildlife Ecology, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He begins his work for the University and the Joint Venture on May 14. — Full Story »
Grand Island -- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has hired Christopher Jorgensen as the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture’s Science Coordinator to help plan, design, and develop science-based conservation programs in Nebraska’s Rainwater Basin and mixed-grass prairie region. Funding for the position was provided by the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture. Jorgensen is completing a Master of Science degree in Natural Resource Sciences, specializing in Wildlife Ecology, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He begins his work for the University and the Joint Venture on May 14. — Full Story »
Rodeo Provides “Bucks” Off Tickets discounted for Buffalo Bill Rodeo in May
North Platte, Neb. – May 7, 2012 – Rodeo fans headed to North Platte for the annual Buffalo Bill Rodeo can get their tickets at a discount this month.
Till May 31, three specials will be offered to rodeo fans.
— Full Story »
Allmand Bros. plans to expand
Holdrege - Allmand Brothers in Holdrege plans an expansion that may add 50 jobs at its plant. Strong domestic and international demand led to the project. "We're creating a new addition, what we would call a significant expansion in both the facility and equipment to go into the facility," Brad Allmand, chief executive officer of Allmand Brothers, said at a meeting Monday afternoon. "We really want to get it finished by the end of this year." — Full Story »
Holdrege - Allmand Brothers in Holdrege plans an expansion that may add 50 jobs at its plant. Strong domestic and international demand led to the project. "We're creating a new addition, what we would call a significant expansion in both the facility and equipment to go into the facility," Brad Allmand, chief executive officer of Allmand Brothers, said at a meeting Monday afternoon. "We really want to get it finished by the end of this year." — Full Story »
'No good news' for 2012 Platte Basin water supply CNPPID board told less water may be new normal
Holdrege - Limited mountain snow and an unusually warm March did more than cause flowers to bloom early. Those conditions also squeezed prospects dry for a good 2012 Platte Basin water supply. "Nothing looks good," Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District Civil Engineer Cory Steinke told the Central staff and board of directors Monday. "No snow, warm temperatures, everything melted early and there was no late precipitation that we like to see." — Full Story »
Holdrege - Limited mountain snow and an unusually warm March did more than cause flowers to bloom early. Those conditions also squeezed prospects dry for a good 2012 Platte Basin water supply. "Nothing looks good," Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District Civil Engineer Cory Steinke told the Central staff and board of directors Monday. "No snow, warm temperatures, everything melted early and there was no late precipitation that we like to see." — Full Story »
Cattle groups study brand inspection changes, but don't agree on what needs changing
Kearney - Leaders of two Nebraska cattle organizations agree that for many beef producers, branding works well as a management tool and confirmation of ownership. "There are strategies and management practices where branding is extremely important and beneficial," said Nebraska Cattlemen Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey of Lincoln, especially when cattle graze in pastures and cornfields from which they sometimes wander. "It identifies who they belong to and where they should be," Kelsey said. — Full Story »
Kearney - Leaders of two Nebraska cattle organizations agree that for many beef producers, branding works well as a management tool and confirmation of ownership. "There are strategies and management practices where branding is extremely important and beneficial," said Nebraska Cattlemen Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey of Lincoln, especially when cattle graze in pastures and cornfields from which they sometimes wander. "It identifies who they belong to and where they should be," Kelsey said. — Full Story »
Brand still unique, permanent mark of ownership
Kearney - The main reason to brand cattle is the same today as during the wide open range era of the mid to late 19th century. It's a permanent mark of ownership. "It's an option for everybody," said Willie Craig, an inspector with the Nebraska Brand Committee office in Kearney. "You want to prove ownership if something happens to your cattle." — Full Story »
Kearney - The main reason to brand cattle is the same today as during the wide open range era of the mid to late 19th century. It's a permanent mark of ownership. "It's an option for everybody," said Willie Craig, an inspector with the Nebraska Brand Committee office in Kearney. "You want to prove ownership if something happens to your cattle." — Full Story »
Three Republican Basin entities have received federal WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants.
Washington - U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar announced approval Wednesday of $21.2 million for reclamation and reuse projects and studies nationwide and $11 million in new water and energy-efficiency grants. — Full Story »
Washington - U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar announced approval Wednesday of $21.2 million for reclamation and reuse projects and studies nationwide and $11 million in new water and energy-efficiency grants. — Full Story »
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