4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (208+ words) Grand Island, Neb — The hard work of young people in agriculture took center stage Monday at the Nebraska State Fair as the Future Farmers of America showcased their livestock projects in championship competitions. The FFA championship shows featured goats, hogs,…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (320+ words) Competitors from across the state filled the state fair arena for the Regional Youth Open Dairy Cattle Show, bringing together FFA and 4-H exhibitors who, for many, feel more like family than rivals. “In the dairy industry we know everyone…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (214+ words) Lincoln, NE — Monarch butterflies, known for their vibrant orange-and-black wings and their long migration through Nebraska, have been declining for decades — and local leaders in Lincoln are working to help rebuild their habitat. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird is working with…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (590+ words) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Months of early mornings, long days in the barn and plenty of sacrifice came down to one afternoon for Nebraska’s top young livestock exhibitors of this year. The 4-H Final Drive crowned champions Sunday at the Nebraska…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (169+ words) Aurora, Neb — As harvest season begins across Nebraska, farmers and law enforcement are urging both agricultural workers and everyday drivers to slow down and focus on safety during Harvest Safety Week. Hamilton County Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said drivers should expect…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (109+ words) KHGI The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending its deadline for producers impacted by wildfires to apply for assistance. The USDA says it is extending its application period for the Emergency Conservation Program to October 26th for those impacted by the Morrill,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (21+ words) KHGI Kearney OKs first step to bring data center to town...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (541+ words) Kearney’s long-running crypto mining operation could soon be transformed into a larger, multi-lot data center project, after city planning commissioners took initial action Friday to allow the redevelopment to move forward. The proposed redevelopment and expansion is part of Project…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (394+ words) Lincoln, NE — The western bean cutworm, a pest that can cause significant damage to Nebraska corn fields, has been found in multiple regions across the state, according to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Associate Professor of Entomology Silvana Paula-Moraes. Paula-Moraes said the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (198+ words) Lincoln, NE — Frustrated Nebraskans again pressed the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission on Monday, saying they still do not have access to medical cannabis as the state continues to work through licensing and rulemaking. As with past meetings, the commission began…...