‘Tis the season for severe winter weather and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) wants to remind customers to be aware of the dangers caused by downed power lines. Severe winter storms can bring heavy snow, wind, or ice that can damage power lines and cause outages.
Clearing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is no small job. You rely on your outdoor power equipment to do the heavy lifting, and it’s important to keep safety in mind. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners to use snow throwers, often referred to as snow blowers, safely and offers tips to help.
As we start the New Year, many people are making resolutions and setting goals for the next 12 months. One of the most common resolutions is to be more active. At Prairie Doc, we want all of our viewers to be both healthy and happy. This week, On Call with the Prairie Doc will be showcasing different ways people can incorporate movement into their lives. There is truly something for everyone.
As the new year begins, it is important to look back at pasture and forage production conditions to understand what to focus on for the coming year. Stick around and I’ll reflect on forage and pasture production conditions in 2024.
As we kick off the new year, people often take time to look back on the past and make plans or resolutions for what’s to come. We can do our own planning for forage production in 2025 First, with an extremely dry end of summer and fall, a lot hangs on moisture this spring.