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USDA to begin issuing $2.14 billion to agricultural producers through key conservation and safety-net programs

USDA to begin issuing $2.14 billion to agricultural producers through key conservation and safety-net programs

LINCOLN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners – providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs. Producers should soon receive payments from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their participation in these programs aimed to conserve natural resources and keep family farms economically viable. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Pierce County Courthouse News

Pierce County Courthouse News

COUNTY COURT 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Inside Billy’s Brain

Inside Billy’s Brain

Drain the Swamp, Turn the Soil 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Firearm deer hunters should think safety first

Firearm deer hunters should think safety first

As excitement builds toward the November firearm deer season, hunters should remember safety is most important. Make sure to always follow the four primary rules of firearm safety. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference will be December 17; preregister now

Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference will be December 17; preregister now

The first Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference will be Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lifelong Learning Center on the campus of Northeast Community College in Norfolk. The Ag Conference is co-hosted by the Bow Creek Watershed Project and the Bazile Groundwater Management Area (BGMA) and takes the place of the BGMA Winter Meeting, which is typically held in January or February. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

County Visitors Bureau discusses recent grants

County Visitors Bureau discusses recent grants

PIERCE – Chairman Robert Wehrer presided over a meeting of the Pierce County Visitors Bureau on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Pierce County Courthouse. Roll Call was taken with members Robert Wehrer, Kelly Hodson, Julie Newman, Rick Higgins and Jean Bierschenk present. There were no visitors in attendance. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Osmond's Veterans Remembered

Osmond's Veterans Remembered

Edward Wanke 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Fishing pier to be built at Willow Creek SRA

Fishing pier to be built at Willow Creek SRA

A fishing pier is being built near the boat ramp west of the campground at the Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska crop progress, condition reported

Nebraska crop progress, condition reported

LINCOLN – For the week ending Nov. 17, 2024, there were 5.7 days suit- able for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 21% very short, 41% short, 37% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 46% short, 27% adequate, and 0% surplus. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

A Time to Give Thanks

A Time to Give Thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's a good time to reflect on the concept of giving thanks as taught in the Bible. Throughout Scripture, we are reminded again and again of the importance of gratitude. 11/20/2024 12:00 AM

Voter turnout near record in reelecting President Donald Trump

Voter turnout near record in reelecting President Donald Trump

PIERCE – Some 3,964 ballots were cast in Pierce County this year, for an 80.18% voter turnout, a close second only to the 2020 election when the percentage of voters turning out for the Joe Biden-Donald Trump race was at 80.44%. 11/13/2024 12:00 AM