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Non-profit seeking local host families for exchange students

Non-profit seeking local host families for exchange students

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with community high schools, is looking for local families to host high school exchange students aged 15 to 18 from diverse countries such as Australia, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, and more. 06/05/2024 12:00 AM

Memorial Day is more than just a holiday

Memorial Day is more than just a holiday

(By Regina Lorenz, Osmond Republican) OSMOND – The annual Osmond Memorial Day program was held in the OHS gym at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Farmers Market season begins

Farmers Market season begins

The Plainview Farmers Market will open for the season on Wednesday, June 5, at Band Shell Park, two blocks north of Highway 20 on Main Street. The market will be open each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 2. This year, the Plainview Farmers Market has been approved to accept SNAP/EBT Food Stamp Benefits. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Ed Korths to celebrate 50th anniversary

Ed Korths to celebrate 50th anniversary

PIERCE – The family of Ed and Sandy Korth would like to honor them with an open house for their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 1, 1974, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierce. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

LENRD gives latest updates

LENRD gives latest updates

In February, the Lower Elkhorn NRD (LENRD) Board of Directors approved modifications to LENRD Cover Crop Guidelines. Some of the modifications include: increasing the maximum number of acres enrolled from 80 to 160; the minimum contract amount from $200 to $220; and the definition of how to decide who a participant, or operator, is. Exceptions have also been added to the requirement for Cover Crop Seeding each year for up to three consecutive years. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Gerdes shoot, swing tournament is June 8

Gerdes shoot, swing tournament is June 8

PIERCE – The Brandon Gerdes Memorial Shoot and Swing Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 8. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Feds incentivize better biosecurity at dairy farms

Feds incentivize better biosecurity at dairy farms

DES MOINES, Iowa – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it will pay dairy farms with confirmed avian influenza infections to help contain the virus’ spread to people and more cows. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Farm bill text released to U.S.

Farm bill text released to U.S.

House, setting up fight with Senate 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility in Agriculture

Accessibility in Agriculture

AgrAbility provides hope for those with disabilities 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

The annual Nebraska Water Conference planned for Oct. 9-10

The annual Nebraska Water Conference planned for Oct. 9-10

LINCOLN – The annual Nebraska Water Center Conference will be held Oct. 9 and 10, The conference will highlight successful collaborations and innovations in Nebraska water and discuss future opportunities in water research and management. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

UNL symposium to focus on ag-tech opportunities

UNL symposium to focus on ag-tech opportunities

LINCOLN –Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from a range of startups will hold a panel discussion on the opportunities in advanced agricultural technology during a May 29 Heuermann Lecture symposium at Nebraska Innovation Campus. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM