Nebraska corn farmers will plant 9.85 million acres of corn in 2024 according to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). If these planting estimates hold up, Nebraska corn farmers will invest nearly 3.1 billion dollars into the state’s economy over a two-month period as calculated by the University of Nebraska - Lincoln’s crop budgets. This total is a result of inputs, such as seed, fuel and fertilizer, but does not include land costs, labor or equipment. Despite the seemingly high investments now, the full economic impact will be realized over time.

Special Session Talk Abounds at the Capitol In 2021, the last special session of the Nebraska Legislature lasted 13 days and cost the state $105,436. Do the math, that’s $8,076.92 per day.

April 7th through April 13th, 2024 Sunday, April 7th Responded to a report of suspicious activity near East 1st Street in Ainsworth. No criminal activity was found at this time.

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Robyn L. Zeigler: Overtaking/Passing Prohibited, $25.00 Fine; No Valid Registration-Car/Pickup, $25.00 Fine; Brown County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Joel Carpenter.