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Patricio Grassini, professor of agronomy and horticulture, is co-author of a paper in the journal Nature Food that outlines a different way to estimate crop yields and crop gaps. (Aaron Nix/University Communication and Marketing)

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 ...

(Left to right: Dr. Sherman, Director Vinton, CEO Corsi, Gov. Pillen, Sen. Hardin, Director Grotrian

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...

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

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...

District 24 school: Nora Van Pelt Lindner, a One Room, One Teacher honoree, taught in District 24, a K-8 country school near Archer in Merrick County. At just 20 years old, she was the school’s sole employee. (Courtesy/Nora Van Pelt Lindner)

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 political science professor Chuck Rowling leads a field study experience focusing on civil rights issues in the Southern U.S. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

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 ...