Nitrate model aids producers with nutrient management

In February 2023, the Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors passed a rule to allow the Lower Loup NRD (LLNRD) to assess all agricultural fields within the District’s three groundwater quality management areas annually for the purpose of locating potentially problematic sites.

Center pleased to learn Nebraska will provide Summer-EBT for children

LYONS — The Center for Rural Affairs welcomes this morning’s news from Gov. Jim Pillen that Nebraska will participate in the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program.

Smith sends letter to USPS on possible North Platte processing facility closure

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, Rep. Adrian Smith (RNE), sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing concern about the United States Postal Service (USPS) proposal to remove postal operations from the USPS processing facility in North Platte.

Beef certification offered

Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance will be offering Beef Quality Assurance and Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Certification. The date and location is: • Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. 6-8 p.m., Nance County Fairgrounds Events Building – 406 N Ida St Fullerton, NE 68638.

Fill up for FFA at CVA

YORK — During National FFA Week February 17 through February 24, Central Valley Ag (CVA) cooperative will donate 10 cents from every gallon purchased to empower the next generation of leaders through the Nebraska FFA Foundation.

Residents can apply for early voting

Nebraskans who would like to vote early for the May 14, 2024, statewide primary can now submit early voting applications to their county election office.

The Chosen coming to Central City movie theater

The Chosen has taken the media by storm in its modern portrayal of Jesus Christ’s life. The show has steadily gained attraction beyond just faith-based audiences since its 2017 debut.

Cold temps bring additional risk in 2nd winter storm this eeek

LINCOLN  — The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Transportation are urging caution in extremely cold temperatures throughout the state for the remainder of this week and into next week.