If you think nutrition is just about calories or cutting sugar, you’re missing the bigger picture. March is National Nutrition Month, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Minutes for the February 24, meeting of Brown County American Legion Post 79, Ainsworth, Nebraska. The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Acting Commander Charlie Kyser at 7:30 p.m.

Over the last several days, we have been reminded how quickly life can change. Across Nebraska, wildfires are tearing through more than 800,000 acres and counting.

Wildfires occurring in western and central Nebraska mirror a broader trend of increasing wildfire frequency and magnitude across the western United States. While the immediate impacts of wildfire are devastating to beef production and rural communities, the effects of wildfire smoke may also pose risks to both human and animal health. In the weeks and months following a wildfire event, producers should remain vigilant and monitor calves for signs of respiratory disease or illness.

With recent wildfires affecting parts of Nebraska, many producers are feeling overwhelmed and wondering what the first steps are after everything settles. Once everyone is safe and accounted for, there are two important steps to take right away.

The North Central Nebraska RC&D met in Bassett on March 11. The meeting was led by Chairman Mike Burge.