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Trunk or Treat

Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event in their west parking lot on Sunday, October 27. Many little ghosts and goblins, as well as princesses, athletes, soldiers, superheroes and even a dog dressed as a hot dog were on hand for treats and games. In top left photo, Henley Marks (left) and Hailey Gutz play one of the games set up by Immanuel Preschool teacher Julie Slagle; top right, Liam Gutz (left) and Beckett Marks also played some of the games. Clockwise from bottom left are: Presley Kuhl; Veda Kumm; Adeline Crosley; Sonja Kirchoff (second from right) with Schieffer sisters Raelynn, Reagan and Remi; Sarah Polt and Deb Schuettler. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Game and Parks will be closed for customer service on Veterans Day

Game and Parks will be closed for customer service on Veterans Day

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, including customer service oces, will be closed on Veterans Day. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Catch these Game and Parks education events in November

Catch these Game and Parks education events in November

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in November. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

DHHS: Preborn Child Protection Act Clarified

DHHS: Preborn Child Protection Act Clarified

The Department of Health and Human Services has received several inquiries, from physicians and health care providers, expressing concern regarding recent radio and television ads that included incorrect and misleading information regarding the Preborn Child Protection Act. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

USDA makes acreage reporting improvements to allow flexibility for urban, innovative producers

USDA makes acreage reporting improvements to allow flexibility for urban, innovative producers

WASHINGTON – Urban and innovative agriculture producers will be able to more easily participate in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs as a result of acreage reporting improvements. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Small grain acreage, production reported

Small grain acreage, production reported

LINCOLN - Winter wheat production is estimated at 47.8 million bushels, up 29% from last year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The area harvested for grain totaled 920,000 acres, up 5% from 2023. Planted acreage totaled 1.00 million, down 12% from a year earlier. The yield is 52.0 bushels per acre, up 10 bushels from last year. Oat production is estimated at 2.48 million bushels, up 95% from 2023. Area harvested for grain, at 36,000 acres, is up 50% from last year. Planted acreage totaled 120,000, down 23% from a year earlier. Average yield is 69.0 bushels per acre, up 16 bushels from 2023. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska cattle on feed up 2%

Nebraska cattle on feed up 2%

LINCOLN - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.47 million cattle on feed on Oct. 1, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was up 2% from last year. Placements during September totaled 610,000 head, unchanged from 2023. Fed cattle marketings for the month of September totaled 450,000 head, unchanged from last year. Other disappearance during September totaled 10,000 head, unchanged from last year. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Fire Academy addresses need for more wildland firefighters

Fire Academy addresses need for more wildland firefighters

PONCA - Wildfires are popping up in Nebraska at an alarming rate this summer, underscoring the need for fire prevention and training. The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is addressing this with its Eastern Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy, set for November 6-10 in Ponca. This academy aims to prepare the state's predominantly volunteer fire departments-92.3% of Nebraska's fire departments are volunteer-run-to respond to wildfires effectively. It also welcomes any Nebraskans, not a member of a volunteer fire department, who are interested in becoming wildland firefighters. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Boating, fishing access project completed at Grove Lake

Boating, fishing access project completed at Grove Lake

Installation of a new floating fishing pier recently was completed at Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area in Antelope County. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Extension Notes

Extension Notes

Using Fall Alfalfa: The Good and The Bad 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Next Generation of Farmers, Ranchers: How to Transition Your Operation

Next Generation of Farmers, Ranchers: How to Transition Your Operation

What happens if your family’s ranching or farming operation is unable to transfer to the next generation? 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

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