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The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses.

Heath and Shauna Rudnick of Ainsworth welcomed their son Jayson Boone Rudnick on April 17 at 2:22 p.m. in O’Neill.

The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska. From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state.

Old tires have a way of piling up – behind sheds, along tree lines, and tucked into corners of garages. With the upcoming tire amnesty, the North Central Nebraska RC&D is inviting participants to take a fresh look at those piles of tires and ask a simple question – what’s it worth to clear them out the right way? The upcoming amnesty is designed to make scrap tire disposal easier, more affordable, and environmentally responsible.

The Nebraska American Legion is pleased to announce that Rownan Eggert of Valentine was selected by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79 and will join nearly 300 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State Program, May 31 – June 6, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus.

Spring has officially arrived. Crabapples and flowering pears are nearing full bloom, and tulips and daffodils are putting on a colorful show.

Severe weather can bring with it many hazards, including the danger of downed power lines. Severe storms with strong straight-line winds or tornadoes can damage power poles and lines, causing them to break.

Last week, I wrote about my team’s work to secure federal tax dollars Nebraskans already sent to Washington to improve the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island. This week, I want to update you on my recent visit to Avera St.

Were you expecting more from last year’s alfalfa yields? Did your plants get enough time to winterize in the fall? Do you have concerns about stand winter kill? Evaluating your alfalfa stand in the spring is key to planning management and setting expectations for this year. As stands begin greening up, alfalfa stand assessment can be completed using a hay square as a quick and easy way to look at the overall stand health.

As Christians, we have been given spiritual insight about the power of words and how critical it is to be careful and watch what we say. In the third chapter of James, we read about the potential dangers of the tongue.