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'Dance of the Planets' Visible in the Night Sky
Searching for a few nights of entertainment at no cost?Turn to the west-northwest sky after sunset May 24 through May 30. — Full Story »
After House, Rocky Road Looms for Lee Terry's Keystone XL Pipeline Bill
As the Republican-controlled House prepares to once again register its support for the Keystone XL pipeline, the White House waved its veto pen and Nebraska-based opponents vowed to fight the project down to the county level if need be. — Full Story »ISU Plans to Expand Farm Research Program
The program, ISU FARM (Farmer Assisted Research and Management), originated in 2006 at an ISU research and demonstration farm in O’Brien County operated by the Northwest Iowa Experimental Association. — Full Story »Thurston, Neb., Company Saves 30 Iowa Jobs
"We had been looking to use Simonsen Iron Works to outsource some manufacturing," said Nick Jensen, co-owner of Thurston Manufacturing. "It turned out to be a great deal." — Full Story »Neighbors Protest Proliferation of Pigs
The skirmish by property owners at a sand pit housing development in the eastern Nebraska countryside against one of the nation's largest hog producers is the latest episode of a struggle that some say threatens to poach a prime cut from the state's economy. Cash receipts from all Nebraska livestock and products is $10 billion. — Full Story »Regional Ag News »
West Central Spring Livestock Judging Contest Results Announced
The West Central Spring Livestock Judging Contest and Clinic was held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on May 22, 2013. Fifty-four youth from nine different counties in Nebraska competed. — Full Story »Electricity, Farming Bad Mix at Rush Time
Nebraska Public Power District this week issued some life-saving advice for farmers, whose operations are so dependent upon electrical energy to power irrigation pumps, milking barns and other parts of their operation. — Full Story »Organic Farm Cuts Feed Costs with Hydroponic Fodder
With the prices of feed on the rise and the drought affecting pasture, Edd Goerger knew he needed a more sustainable feed option. — Full Story »Nebraska State Parks Brace for Bustling Holiday Weekend
Despite a gloomy weather forecast for this year’s Memorial Day weekend, staff at nearby state parks and recreation areas are still prepping for an anticipated busy weekend of camping, fishing, boating and other outdoor activities. — Full Story »York Planning Commission Looks at Livestock Production
Trends in the county’s livestock production have obviously changed, says Orval Stahr who is directing the planning commission through the update of York County’s comprehensive plan. — Full Story »Current Farm and Ranch Issues
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S-E-M FFA Chapter Learns "Play" at COLT Conference
The S-E-M FFA chapter officers started the year off by attending the 2013 COLT conference session 2 in Aurora, Neb. — Full Story »Central FFA Chapter Holds Banquet
Central FFA reports the highlights of their recent banquet. — Full Story »Shickley FFA Chapter Reviews Summer Activities
The Shickley FFA held an all members meeting on Monday, May 13, to review summer activities. — Full Story »Extension News »
Controlling Common Mullein in Pastures and CRP
Common mullein is a weed species that's increasing in Nebraska’s rangeland, woodland, pastures, and CRP. It is a biennial plant that reproduces only by seeds, but it is a prolific seed producer. — Full Story »Sustainable Use of Crop Residues on Cow/Calf and Yearling Operations Webinar June 10
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension conference/webinar on sustainable use of crop residues for cow/calf and yearling operations will be June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Full Story »Registrations Due for Tractor Safety Course
Any youth 14 or 15 years of age who works on a farm or ranch other than a parent’s is required to be certified through a tractor safety course. Extension educators and field specialists will teach the class. — Full Story »USDA News »
USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers Seeks Nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently published a Notice of Solicitation for Nominations for its Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers for 2-year membership terms in the Federal Register dated April 30, 2013. — Full Story »Landowners and Producers Can Now Enroll in Continuous CRP
John R. Whitaker, State Executive Director for USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced the restart of sign-up for continuous CRP. — Full Story »FSA Administrator Urges Timely DCP / ACRE Enrollment
USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia emphasizes the enrollment deadline for farmers and ranchers considering the 2013 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program or the Average Crop Revenue Election Program. — Full Story »© 2008-2013 agNET. All rights reserved
