Students from across the state were awarded Proficiency Awards at the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held April 3-5. The Proficiency Awards program
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Construction of Canal Tunnels Could Begin in Fall
The 2024 Yonts Water Conference, on April 10, hosted representatives from the Goshen Irrigation District and HDR Engineering, who presented an update on the
Master Gardener: 4-H Youth Invited to Plant Sugar Beets
By Laurie Ziterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener April 15 – Special Agronomy Project 2024, Sugar Beets, from Nebraska Extension and 4-H. The project gives
Don’t Forget to Register for Nebraska Soil Health School
By Nicole Heldt, Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL PREEC Dryland cropping systems will be the focus of the April 24 Nebraska Soil
Several Area Students Recognized at 96th FFA Convention
Over 7,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests attended and participated in the 96th Nebraska FFA Convention, held April 3-5 in Lincoln. Students competed in
Youth Range Camp to be Hosted in Chadron
By KyLee Kime The 2024 Nebraska Youth Range Camp will be held at a new location – Chadron State College in Chadron from June
Legacy Coop to Acquire West Plains Northern Grain Assets
Legacy Cooperative (“Legacy) and West Plains, LLC (“West Plains”) have entered into an agreement for Legacy to acquire seven of West Plains’ grain handling
Crawford’s Tollman Announced as State FFA Vice President
Seven FFA members were announced to the 2024-2025 Nebraska State Officer Team at the final session of the 96th Nebraska FFA Convention. The 2024-2025
Several Area Students Awarded Highest Degree at State FFA Convention
A total of 832 students were awarded the Nebraska State FFA Degree at the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held April 3-5. The
Engaging Agriculture: Embryology – a Classroom Springtime Favorite
By Sarah Paisley 4-H Youth Development Educator, Garden and Morrill Counties Spring is here, and Nebraska elementary students are busy learning about embryology. This