The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The signup runs from today through June 28, 2024. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provides important conservation benefits for wildlife, soil health and carbon sequestration, all while continuing most grazing and haying practices.

Star-Journal They began arriving Saturday, June 1st, to the Cherry County Fairgrounds. A few John Deere tractors wouldn’t look out of place in the fairgrounds - ever. Over thirty tractors, however, with grinding gears, vintage paint jobs, and old-time sun visors... that just might catch the eye.

The team at Niobrara National Scenic River is so excited for summer, not only because it means getting back on the river but because of all the fun summer programs planned, including Junior Angler fishing clinics, Night Sky events, and Junior Ranger programs at Smith Falls State Park!

Water bath canning (also known as boiling water bath canning) is a method of food preservation where filled canning jars are submerged in boiling water for a specific time. While in the boiling water, two important things happen: 1) the food product is heated to sufficiently kill any potential bacteria; and, 2) oxygen is removed from the jar, which allows a vacuum seal to form between the lid and rim when the jar cools. Both factors are necessary to avoid spoilage and ensure a safe and quality product.

“Sites Around Ainsworth and Brown County” One sometimes wonder, does anything out of the ordinary happen in Ainsworth? Well, last week, Sunday, June 2nd - Sunday, June 9th, one had the opportunity to witness the site of many unusual opportunities in the county..

Along with Governor Pillen, Speaker of the Legislature Senator John Arch, and Major General Craig Strong, we toured the US/ Texas border where about 35 Nebraska National Guard members are currently serving their state and nation.