Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 317, which will form the Department of Water, Energy and Environment.
Agriculture
Livestock Judge Sees Quality as Part of Future in Beef Industry
For National Beef Month, we are looking at the future of the beef industry through the eyes of some of our area youth in
Students Explore Agriculture at Annual AgSplosion Field Day
Sitting crouched on the floor, second graders pretended to be a kernel of corn, waiting to grow. With a spritz of water, Jana Schwartz,
Nebraska Corn Farmers Poised to Plant 10.6 Million Acres in 2025
According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.6 million
Cameras and Cellular Technology: Checking Water from Afar
By Aaron Berger Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator For cattle producers who rely on wells in pastures and rangelands, water checks are typically conducted
2025 Wheat Variety Tours Set for June
By Lana Koepke Johnson Agronomy and Horticulture The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crop Performance Testing Program will launch its annual wheat variety tours in June,
Governor Pillen Proclaims May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska
Governor Jim Pillen has officially proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska, recognizing the essential role that the beef industry plays in the state’s
Revised Burn Ban Provides Exception to Irrigation Districts
Governor Jim Pillen has revised a burn ban to allow fire chiefs discretion in granting burn permits to irrigation districts so that they can
The Ultimate Graduation Gift
By Jessica Groskopf Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Recently, I had the pleasure of attending Gering High School’s production of The Little Mermaid, in which
Master Gardener Attracting Fritillary Butterflies with Native Violets
By Laurie Zitterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener May 7 – April Native Violets deserve a place in your garden and lawn. Native violets are