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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

January Bloodmobile canceled

January Bloodmobile canceled

OSMOND – Because of a severe staff shortage, the Red Cross Bloodmobile will not be held in Osmond in January. If you have received a card in the mail or a phone call to make an appointment, please disregard. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Calendars available now at businesses

Calendars available now at businesses

OSMOND – The 13-month community calendars for the year 2024 have been delivered and are available now at several outlets in Osmond. The calendars contain community, school and church activities listings, birthdays and sponsors. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

County officials attend Nebraska Association of County Officials annual conference

County officials attend Nebraska Association of County Officials annual conference

KEARNEY – County Treasurer Christine Bahr, County Assessor Jean Lubke, County Clerk Shannon Wragge, Veterans Service Officer Brett Rix, County Attorney Ted Lohrberg, Zoning Administrator Heather McWhorter and Clerk of District Court Vickie Prince had the opportunity to attend the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) Annual Conference in Kearney Dec. 13-15. It was a highly attended event that brought together more than 800 county officials to discuss important issues impacting communities throughout Nebraska. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

Embracing New Beginnings: A Message of Hope and Opportunity for Osmond

Embracing New Beginnings: A Message of Hope and Opportunity for Osmond

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, the air in Osmond is not just filled with the crispness of win ter but also with a sense of hope and anticipation. I write to you, my dear community, not just as a Lutheran pastor but as a fellow resident who has seen the strength and resilience of our town. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

Pierce County Republican group ratifies county constitution

Pierce County Republican group ratifies county constitution

PIERCE – The Pierce County Republican Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 5, with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer led by county chairman Bradly Lewon. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Every Monday – Al-Anon meets at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, Pierce, 6:30 p.m. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM