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Ribbon cutting celebrates new feedlot, research, teaching Extension center
MEAD, Neb. — The University of Nebraska held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 27, marking the completion of a feedlot research, teaching and extension center. The new facility, located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Neb., will pave the way for world-class research projects and teaching and extension opportunities in a commercial-scale, state-of-the-art feedlot.
Colfax County horse with equine infectious anemia is first confirmed NE case since 2013
LINCOLN — A Colfax County horse has tested positive for equine infectious anemia — the first confirmed case in Nebraska since 2013. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture confirmed the case Thursday and said the horses on the infected premises have been quarantined. The department is working with the owner and local veterinarian to monitor potentially […] The post Colfax County horse with equine infectious anemia is first confirmed NE case since 2013 appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Anglers alert Game and Parks to large number of dead fish at Nebraska lake
GAGE COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Game and Parks is monitoring a southeast Nebraska lake after a large number of fish were found dead this week. Biologists with Game and Parks said they went to Big Indian Recreation Area south of Wymore in Gage County after people fishing reported the fish dead. The biologists said they saw numerous dead fish of all species.
Nebraska lakes with high levels of E. coli bacteria during July 1 testing
OMAHA, Neb. — With the city of Blair under a boil advisory after water tested positive for E. coli, Nebraska is monitoring lakes for the bacteria. The state's Department of Environment and Energy said 10 lakes had high levels of the bacteria during July 1 testing, including Fremont Lake No. 9, Louisville Lake No. 2, and site No. 11 at Lake Cunningham.
Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska, Headlined by Husker AD Troy Dannen
LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. This year’s event will take place August 7-9, 2024, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.
How to stay safe with Independence Day fireworks
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - In 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported nearly 10,000 firework-related injuries that were treated in the emergency room. That same report shows eight people died. Families and friends are attending gatherings across the country to celebrate the Fourth of July. That’s why experts have shared...
Nebraska farmers grapple with hail and floods, some grateful for sandy planting grounds
PHELPS COUNTY, NE — Nebraska has seen large amounts of rain over just a few days. Johnson Lake received 4 inches of rain on Monday night, while Holdrege received about 3 inches. Corn was just starting to show its tassels, and wheat was ready to be picked, but now...
Out of disaster, a helping hand
Nebraska’s severe weather has been relentless in recent years – from drought and wildfire to floods and tornados. One Nebraska teen knows that all too well. After a tornado destroyed her family’s home and farm buildings near Ames, Nebraska, she’s teaching kids about being prepared for the worst.
Moo look to get back on track with four-game set against Plainsmen
Fremont, Nebraska - Fresh off three-rest days, the longest off-stretch of the season, the Fremont Moo (5-2 in second half) start a four-game set with the Plainsmen (0-8 in second half). It’s the last series of the year for the Plainsmen, a traveling, non-playoff eligible team. It’s been a...
Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot
LINCOLN — Nebraska appears poised to follow six states since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade to vote on the future of abortion rights in its state constitution. It also could be the first state since to give its voters competing abortion proposals on the same ballot: one amendment cementing abortion rights and […] The post Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
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