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Gardens seem to explode with produce this time of year! Freezing can be the easi·est way· to preserve your harvest. Be sure to choose containers made for freezing. Peppers, onions, and tomatoes can be frozen raw for the least preparation. Zucchini, beans, broccoli, carrots, corn, and other vegetables will need to be blanched with steam or boiling water for a short period of time.

Kearney, August 5, 2024 – The Nebraska Beef Council is committed to advancing our understanding of the nutritional impact of beef. To that end, a new study led by a team of scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including renowned neuroscientist and director of the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, Dr. Aron Barbey and graduate student Jisheng Wu, is investigating the potential link between beef consumption and brain health. The Department of Animal Science and Loeffel Meat Lab will be collaborating on the project providing beef to the study participants.

Lincoln-Nebraska Public Media digs into the state’s volleyball culture with a look at some of the best programs in “State of Volleyball: 2024 Fall Preview.” It premieres at 8:00 p.m. CT on Monday, August 26 on Nebraska Public Media.

Although vision loss is typically associated with aging, people of all ages can experience issues that contribute to diminished vision. Sometimes parents may be unaware that their children have low vision or other issues compromising their sight, particularly when children are too young to verbalize their impairments. The Mayo Clinic notes additional symptoms, such as squinting while reading or holding reading material closely may be more apparent.

Prepare some space in the garden or a container for a fall harvest of radishes. They’ll grow and taste best when harvested during cooler weather and some are ready to harvest in just 25 days.

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Organizer John Johnson wasn’t aware of this at the annual Nebraska Star Party, but shared it as soon as he knew,”I thought you might be interested in this NEWS!! The accolades keep rolling in!! Look at this!”

The Cherry County Ag Board asked students to at VMS, VES, the rural schools, and Cody-Kilgore to come up with a theme and make posters for this years fair. “The teachers chose the top five, then the board picked the one we wanted for the fair,” said Cherry County Ag President Andy Dawson.

August 1, 2024,Ainsworth — Weather permitting, work will begin September 3 on the Minnechaduza Creek Bridge replacement project, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. General Excavating, LLC of Lincoln is the prime contractor for the project.

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Legislature’s Revenue Committee on LB1, the property tax reduction bill introduced on his behalf by Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, chair of the committee. In three years, this bill aims to slash property taxes by an average of 50 percent for Nebraskans, based on the comprehensive proposal dubbed The Nebraska Plan.