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Nebraska chicken, egg numbers reported

Nebraska chicken, egg numbers reported

LINCOLN – All layers in Nebraska during November 2023 totaled 8.17 million, up from 7.23 million the previous year, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Nebraska hog inventory up 6%

Nebraska hog inventory up 6%

LINCOLN – Nebraska inventory of all hogs and pigs on Dec. 1, 2023, was 3.80 million head, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This was up 6% from Dec. 1, 2022, and up 1% from Sept. 1, 2023. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Extension Notes

Extension Notes

Look back on last year to plan for the future 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Inside Billy’s Brain

Inside Billy’s Brain

Fourth Down and Long 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Be aware of fishing regulation changes

Be aware of fishing regulation changes

Anglers need to be aware of fishing regulation changes in Nebraska that take effect Jan. 1, 2024. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s changes to 2024 fishing rules are: Archery Paddlefish – Archery paddlefish permit holders may har - vest paddlefish in the spillway below Gavins Point Dam. The north wall and discharge canal remain closed to archery paddlefish fishing. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Jones gives State Board of Education December Highlights

Jones gives State Board of Education December Highlights

Anyone wishing to view the December business meeting may do so at http://www.education.ne.gov/ live/ ExcelinEd Conference 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Agriculture risk coverage, price loss coverage programs receive Extension

Agriculture risk coverage, price loss coverage programs receive Extension

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year. Producers can enroll and make election changes for the 2024 crop year starting Dec. 18, 2023. The deadline to complete enrollment and any election change is March 15, 2024. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Cattle on feed down 1%

Cattle on feed down 1%

LINCOLN – Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.58 million cattle on feed on Dec. 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was down 1% from last year. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Osmond-Randolph Hawks claim silver in Holiday Tournament

Osmond-Randolph Hawks claim silver in Holiday Tournament

RANDOLPH – On Dec. 29 and 30, the Osmond-Randolph Hawks competed in the Randolph Holiday Tournament, and brought home the silver medals after defeating the Winside Wildcats and falling to the Stuart Broncos. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Pierce County highest in job growth among area counties

Pierce County highest in job growth among area counties

PIERCE – Susan Norris, executive director with Pierce County Nebraska Economic Development (PCED), recently shared some positive news regarding rural job growth/employment and Pierce County. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

LENRD releases statements on court order

LENRD releases statements on court order

NORFOLK – On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District was informed that an order had been released by Judge John M. Gerrard, Senior United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska regarding the motion for a preliminary injunction filed by plaintiff Melissa Temple, against the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM