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The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering once again to encourage grain bin safety by donating two grain rescue tubes and training sessions to fire and rescue departments in Nebraska. In collaboration with Nationwide and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), this initiative aims to equip rural fire and rescue teams with the knowledge and tools to respond to grain bin entrapments effectively, safely and efficiently.

Due to the Nebraska wildfires that have severely impacted livestock feed and supplies within the state of Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen issued an executive order to provide emergency relief on Monday, March 16.

Contemporary Christian artist Phil Wickham is bringing a night of worship and music to the Nebraska State Fair, joined by special guest Jamie MacDonald on Sunday, August 30 inside the Heartland Events Center.

EARLY SCOUTING FOR ALFALFA WEEVIL RECOMMENDED By - Samantha Daniel The incredibly mild winter we’ve experienced this year has accelerated the accumulation of growing degree days for one of our most significant forage pests: the alfalfa weevil. For example, areas in southwestern Nebraska have accumulated an average of 318 growing degree days compared to 134 at this time last year.

Nineteen high school seniors from across the state will study at the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the Kearney Law Opportunities Program (KLOP), the largest incoming class in the program’s history.

U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, who was killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, was honored at Dover Air Force Base last weekend.

Last week’s warm temperatures may have nudged you out of winter mode and into garden planning. While it is still too early to plant most vegetables outdoors, there is plenty you can be doing right now to prepare for the season ahead.

Biofuel policy continues to show positive momentum in Washington as federal officials work toward finalizing Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements for upcoming years. Administration officials recently indicated the proposed Renewable Volume Obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard could represent one of the most supportive biofuel policies seen in recent years.

Leadership of the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund announced they are accepting monetary donations and relief applications to assist beef cattle producers who are being impacted by fires. Nebraska Cattlemen President Craig Uden said, “In the face of the largest wildfire in Nebraska history, our communities remain strong.

Fear and anxiety are negative byproducts of modern life, trying to influence us away from God. Our jobs are often stressful, our relationships and finances, and even our children struggle with social pressures we hardly faced when we were their age.