According to the CDC, the agricultural sector is one of the most dangerous industries in America. By following safety precautions and having a farm readiness plan in place, farmers can greatly reduce the risk of an emergency.
By Chrystal Houston
LINCOLN - Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced today that a sufficient number of valid signatures have been collected on petitions to put the Medical Marijuana Initiative on the ballot.
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) board of directors will hold a public levy hearing prior to the August board meeting. The levy hearing will begin at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, with the board of directors meeting following at 2:00 p.m. Bo…
LINCOLN – Prescribed burns are planned in the upcoming months on some Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife management areas if weather conditions allow.
LINCOLN — Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana announced today that their signature drive succeeded in collecting enough signatures to put their constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana on the 2020 statewide ballot.
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) elected four farmers to serve leadership roles at its August board meeting. The leadership roles are effective immediately and are yearlong in duration, with the possibility to be reelected.
QUINCY, Illinois — Titan International, Inc. (Titan) is proud to announce the new Titan Hi-Dration Lug irrigation tire, which is the first radial non-directional irrigation tire on the market. In addition to being available from Titan and Goodyear Farm Tire dealers, the new Hi-Dration Lug wi…
(GRAND ISLAND, NE)- The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s board of directors approved the Fiscal 2021 budget on Thursday. A public hearing was scheduled prior to the board of directors meeting. Total requirements for the general and sinking fund are $24.7 million with the required…
LINCOLN – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) biannual Corn Congress event was held virtually this week instead of in-person at its usual location in Washington, D.C. During this event, Nebraska corn farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was elected to NCG…
LINCOLN – Analysis conducted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau indicates Nebraska's agricultural economy could face nearly $3.7 billion in losses due to COVID-19 in 2020 if economic conditions do not improve. The estimate is based on a "snapshot" of revenue losses projected for 2020 commodities th…
LINCOLN, NEB. - The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 and Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Holthus Convention Center, 3130 Holen Ave., York, Nebraska.
GRAND ISLAND - Irrigators within the Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Nitrogen Management Phase 2 and 3 areas are required to submit their annual crop reports for nitrogen management online at cpnrd.gisworkshop.com by March 31, 2020. The deadline was set for March 31st to…
Aurora, Nebraska March 2, 2020 – Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company, a leading agricultural retailer in the high plains, is expanding its business through the following transaction:
Grand Island, NE - U.S. Senator Ben Sasse announced that a member of his staff will be hosting a Mobile Office on Friday, January 24th in Grand Island.
LINCOLN - Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) once again reflects on membership and leadership happenings as another year passes.
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is pleased to announce that applications for the next class of the PRIME Program are now available. The PRIME Program is a continuing education opportunity for younger or newer producers who are interested in learning more about agronomic, busine…
Wayne, Neb. - Wayne State College (WSC) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) have partnered to offer students an innovative pathway to an agriculture and natural resources degree in Northeast Nebraska. Students who complete the new dual-degree program will receive two bachelor's degr…
(GRAND ISLAND, NE) Luke Zakrzewski, GIS image analyst, will report on the number of producers who have not submitted their Nitrogen Management forms that were due on March 31, 2019. Zakrzewski will request Cease and Desist orders be issued to those producers for being out of compliance wi…
LEXINGTON, Neb. - The only farmer-and-rancher-owned radio association is expanding its reach.
LINCOLN, Neb. – As combines pop up in fields across the Midwest, the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association encourage farmers, as well as local residents and visitors, to take a second for safety in rural areas this harvest season.
Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in conjunction with Four Corners Health Department recently identified Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in York County. It is the first time this particular type of mosquito species has been found in the state. Aedes aegypti is co…
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