Question: I am interested in using cover crops in my vegetable garden. Do you have any advice? No-till gardens should be covered all year to prevent weeds and retain moisture; cover crops are a good way to get that accomplished.

Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, February 3rd: Cheeseburger helper, brussel sprouts, applesauce, biscuit and milk. Friday, February 4th: Tater tot casserole, peas, peaches, bread and milk.

Thought for the week: The simplest thing in living is being kind to yourself. Where has the month of January gone? Time flies it seems.

Ainsworth Library Board to Meet The Ainsworth Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 2nd at 5:00 p.m. at the Ainsworth Public Library.

Did the groundhog see his shadow this year? Every year on February 2, people gather in the small town of Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania to observe the annual Groundhog Day ceremony. If the groundhog does see his shadow, he may retreat to his den and winter will last another six weeks. If he does not see his shadow, spring may arrive early.

The Nebraska Beef Council is seeking candidates in four districts to serve on the board of directors in 2023. Directors volunteer their time to represent fellow beef producers while overseeing Beef Checkoff collections and investments on the state, national, and international level. The Board’s major responsibility is to oversee checkoff expenditures by determining promotion, research and education programs for checkoff investments. The term is four years and will begin on January 2, 2023.