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International Team Calls for New Approach to Estimate Crop Yield
Apr 8, 2025 / Dan Moser, Office of Research and Innovation
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 8, 2025 — An international team of agronomists is calling for a new approach to estimate crop yield potential and ga...UNMC Alzheimer’s Studies First to Use New Mouse Models
Apr 8, 2025 / ohn Keenan, UNMC Strategic Communications
In a landmark study, researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center developed a novel mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease that, for ... Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases
Apr 7, 2025 / Press Release
Listen to the press event below.LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed a letter of intent to Secretary Brooke Rollins of the U.S. De...Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Apr 7, 2025 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. April 7, 2025 - For the week ending April 6, 2025, there were 4.5 dayssuitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricu...Red Cross Sends Nebraskans to Help Those Affected by Spring Storms
Apr 7, 2025 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, APRIL 7, 2025 — As part of a massive multi-state relief effort, the American Red Cross is rushing critical emergency support to thousa...Hastings College announces 2025-26 class of Scott Scholars
Apr 7, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – From more than 150 applications to 40 participants selected for two Community Leadership Challenges to additional inte...One Arrested After Pursuit in Dawson, Gosper Counties
Apr 7, 2025 / NSP
April 7, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in southern Nebraska...McCook Public Works - Crack Sealing Project
Apr 7, 2025 / City of McCook - Public Works Department
The City of McCook plans to begin crack sealing various streets in the community on Wednesday April 9th, weather permitting. It should take ro...Scam Targets Nebraska Casinos
Apr 5, 2025 / Press Release
Omaha, NE — WarHorse Gaming, LLC, the parent company of WarHorse Casino Lincoln and WarHorse Casino Omaha, is alerting the public to a series...Governor Pillen Statement on Upcoming Winner-Take-All Debate
Apr 5, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement ahead of Legislature’s anticipated first-round debate on LB3, which wo...Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: A Celebration of Nebraska Beef
Apr 4, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Nebraska is the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do. One in four jobs in Nebraska is related to agriculture. Beef is essent...Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks Held Throughout Nebraska
Apr 3, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 3, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have completed alcohol and tobacco compliance checks in numerous...Gov. Pillen Comments on Trump Trade Plan
Apr 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Liberation Day announcement of his fair-...Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen Plans Upcoming Trade Mission to Israel
Apr 3, 2025 / Josh Keenportz
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen speaks about the upcoming trade mission to Israel and Nebraska’s proposed winner-take-all legislation. ...Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement Honors Two Leaders
Apr 3, 2025 / Natalie Jones IANR Communications
Lincoln, Neb., April 3 — The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement (NHAA) recognized two outstanding agricultural leaders and inducted ni...Economic Engine: UNK has a $446 million impact on state
Apr 2, 2025 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications
KEARNEY – Jerry Catlett sees the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s impact on a daily basis. As president and chief operating officer...Nebraska Legislature advances bill that weakens voter-approved minimum wage initiative
Apr 2, 2025 / Nebraska Appleseed
LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Legislature advanced LB258, introduced by Senator Jane Raybould, which would significantly undermine Initiative 43...One Room, One Teacher honors Nebraska’s education pioneers
Apr 2, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson UNK News editor
KEARNEY – The One Room, One Teacher scholarship program pays tribute to pioneering Nebraska educators like Nora Van Pelt Lindner, who attende...Mid-America Manufacturing Economy Expands to 20-Month High
Apr 1, 2025 / Creighton University
OMAHA, Neb. (April 1, 2025) — The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state...Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Apr 1, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITIONLINCOLN, Neb. March 31, 2025 - For the week ending March 30, 2025, topsoil moisture supplies rated 23% ver...Gov Pillen Comments on ‘Bioreactor’ Meat Legislation
Apr 1, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen, a strong defender of farmers and ranchers and Nebraska’s first governor to come from agriculture in ...UNK selects 20 students for scholarship programs focusing on law, public administration
Apr 1, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – Twenty high school seniors from across the state will attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney as part of scholarship programs ...Nebraska Prospective Plantings
Apr 1, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA 2025 PROSPECTIVE PLANTINGS LINCOLN, Neb. March 31, 2025 - Nebraska corn growers intend to plant 10.6 million acres this year, up 5% ...Grain Stock Report
Apr 1, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA MARCH 1, 2025 GRAIN STOCKS LINCOLN, Neb. March 31, 2025 - Nebraska corn stocks in all positions on March 1, 2025 totaled 949 million...Agricultural Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2025 Crop Year
Mar 31, 2025 / USDA
Lincoln, Nebraska, March 31, 2025 - Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage ...