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A new endowed scholarship providing $1,000 annually has been established for a Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team sophomore. The Erika Schmidt Memorial Sparkle Scholarship will be awarded to an eligible full-time student athlete who “sparkles” and exemplifies the qualities that Schmidt displayed throughout her time supporting the MPCC rodeo program; professionalism, go-getter spirit, encouraging, patient, supportive, building confidence, joy and generosity.

Theclassroomwallsdisappeared for students in Mr. Nollette’s Power Structure and Tech Systems class as they traveled to the Middle Niobrara Natural Resource District (MNRD) for an afternoon of handson learning centered around one of Nebraska'smostvaluableresources - water.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is continuing to offer pastures and hay tracts on some of its properties to landowners affected by spring wildfires. Game and Parks manages land for wildlife habitat management and recreation.

Clara Live - National Beef Wire - Valentine Livestock, Valentine, NE, held its Special Feeder Cattle sale on Thursday, May 28, 2026 and was awared the Superior Steel Sales Stickout Sale of the Day by Corbitt Wall on Thursday’s Feeder Flash. With receipts exceeding 2,500 head, the market posted the top 10 highest-priced 7-weight steer sales in the country on Thursday - a feat rarely, if ever, seen.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is looking to provide additional hunting and fishing opportunities on private lands through its Open Fields and Waters Program. Landowners willing to allow public walk-in access for hunting or fishing can receive annual, per-acre payments through the program.

LINCOLN, NE - Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have developed a vaccine approach that shows promise in protecting against highly pathogenic bird flu, demonstrating strong efficacy in both mice and cattle.

May 27, 2026 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory, a state-of-the-art laboratory facility today that will provide the U.S. cattle industry with innovative tools and advanced technologies to manage and eliminate the invasive fly and tick pests that threaten the U.S. cattle industry.

Lincoln, NE ~ June 1, 2026 — Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle producers an opportunity to learn from Nebraska operations managing through ongoing drought conditions and explore current research and management strategies for stocker and yearling systems.

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give lifesaving blood. Donors of all blood types are essential in keeping the blood supply strong enough to withstand summer challenges.

Tangy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Squares For the crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes For the filling: 3 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 large eggs 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350°F . Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.