By Lauren Keefe Forest Health Specialist, Nebraska Forest Service Unusually high temperatures in February and March have contributed to many trees starting to bud
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Pros and Cons of Conservation Reserve Program Grazing in Drought Conditions
By Aaron Berger Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Cattle producers may have the opportunity to use Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres after July 15 if
Master Gardeners: Mulch, Grass, and More
By Vicki Schmitt Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Nothing spruces up a yard quicker than new mulch, but there are practical reasons to use
Supplementing Dryland Wheat and Irrigated Corn with Proso Millet in Drought Years
By Rituraj Khound, UNL post-doctoral research associate Dipak K. Santra, Nebraska Extension Alternative Crops Breeding Specialist The United States High Plains region often experiences
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Departure of Hantavirus-Exposed Guests from UNMC
Governor Jim Pillen issued the statement below following the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) announcement that, in coordination with the CDC and home
Regional West Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
Regional West encourages people to reduce stigma, have open conversations, and care for their mental well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Mental
Take Steps to Prevent Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
For many Nebraskans, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and the start of the boating and water recreation season. However, one troublesome
Emergency EQIP Assistance Extended for Nebraska Producers Affected by Wildfires
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is extending the deadline to offer critical assistance to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and forest
Western Nebraska Drought and Freeze Affecting Wheat This and Next Year
By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications Wheat has had a tough season. Planting in the fall of 2025 started in a drought, with little rain
DUI Investigation – Hit and Run / Property Damage
By Chief David Leavitt On May 31, 2026, at approximately 2:05 a.m., the Alliance Communications Center received a report of a motor vehicle accident