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USDA to begin issuing $2.14 billion to agricultural producers through key conservation and safety-net programs

USDA to begin issuing $2.14 billion to agricultural producers through key conservation and safety-net programs

LINCOLN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners – providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs. Producers should soon receive payments from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their participation in these programs aimed to conserve natural resources and keep family farms economically viable. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

2023 Irrigation and Water Management data now available

2023 Irrigation and Water Management data now available

LINCOLN – There were 212,714 farms with 53.1 million irrigated acres, which included 81 million acre-feet of water applied in the United States, according to the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey results, published today by the U.S. Department ofAgriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Extension Notes

Extension Notes

Impacts of Grazing Corn Stalks 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

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NEBRASKA TIMELINES . . .

Roller skating once a popular adult pastime 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Boat, dock, lift owners asked to check for zebra mussels

Boat, dock, lift owners asked to check for zebra mussels

As cold weather approaches and Nebraskans remove their watercraft, docks, and other boating equipment from the water, Nebraska Game and Parks encourages boat owners to check their equipment for zebra mussels. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska crop production report released

Nebraska crop production report released

LINCOLN –Based on Nov. 1 conditions, Nebraska’s 2024 corn crop is forecast at 1.88 billion bushels, up 9% from last year’s production, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. If realized, this would be a new record production. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Osmond one-act cast members named outstanding

Osmond one-act cast members named outstanding

OSMOND – On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Osmond One-Act cast and crew took the stage at Lutheran High Northeast in their production of “The Great Gatsby.” The production is adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Christmas Wishes to be held December 8

Christmas Wishes to be held December 8

OSMOND – The community Christmas Wishes gathering will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the city auditorium. Hosted by Sons of the American Legion (SAL), it combines an evening of entertainment with honoring local veterans and assisting those who could use a little help at Christmastime. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Council hears Broadband update; approves after school program in city hall

Council hears Broadband update; approves after school program in city hall

OSMOND – The Osmond City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the council room. Klint Arnold of Stealth Broadband gave an update and presented blueprints for equipment placement. Permits will be done in December and work will begin in January, weather permitting. They hope to have work completed for Phase I the end of May and start hooking residents up June 1. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Pierce County Housing Study, resident and employer survey responses requested

Pierce County Housing Study, resident and employer survey responses requested

PIERCE COUNTY– Pierce County residents are being asked to participate in a countywide survey to be used in an updated housing study that is being completed by Pierce County Economic Development with help from Bobbi Pettit and Lowell Schroeder of FIVE RULE Rural Planning. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Osmond Ambulance Fund Donations

Osmond Ambulance Fund Donations

Recent donations to the Osmond Ambulance Fund amounted to $1,200, making the grand total so far $270,815.09. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM