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Both FIFRA and the Nebraska Pesticide Act state that the label must be followed when making a pesticide application. Each product label has specific information regarding use to reduce risk to the applicator, other people, nontargets, and the environment. Some products may require additional data collection or training before applications. Others may require site investigation using Field-Watch, DriftWatch, or BeeCheck. Read and follow the label every time you use a pesticide. It’s the law.

On May 18, 2023 Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) filed a ballot initiative with the SOS to put the legalization of medical cannabis before the voters in November 2024. “We have no choice but to keep petitioning our government.

Don’t worry if the rest of your family does not appreciate the spicy heat your favorite hot peppers add to entrees, beverages and desserts. Proper pepper selection, care and preparation can help you turn down the heat as needed.

Lincoln-USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing additional flexibilities and further enhancing disaster recovery assistance provided by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) in response to needs expressed by livestock producers who have experienced significant feed, forage, animal and infrastructure loss from pre-existing, long-term drought conditions further compounded by unprecedented snowfall and winter storms.

Perspectives - No zero days Is there something about your health you’d like to change? For most Americans, this question usually triggers a wide range of responses. In my practice, most responses usually center on wanting to lose weight, being more consistent with their exercise routine, or finally stopping smoking, drinking or vaping.

Hastings College honors 137th graduating class Hastings College held its 137th Commencement on Saturday, May 13, 2023. During the ceremony, the College awarded degrees to 211 undergraduates and seven Master of Arts in Teaching graduates.

Mat 19, 2023, Lincoln — The Nebraska State Patrol arrested multiple people during incidents at the Nebraska State Capitol Building during legislative debate on Friday, May 19, 2023. During the legislative debate, at approximately 2:40 p.m., multiple observers in the opponent balcony began yelling.

Incidents/Arrests On 05/07/2023 at 9:00 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of South Helen Street for a dog bite. A 27 year old Valentine man was cited for having a vicious dog.

May 16, 2023, Lincoln — Summer is on the way! Memorial Day is right around the corner, which means the summer travel season is coming up quickly. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, along with officers and deputies from dozens of agencies across Nebraska, are participating in the annual Click It or Ticket campaign.

To date, 42 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in 2023. According to the organization, Officer Down, that is an approximate 69 percent reduction over last year with the difference primarily being fewer COVID deaths reported.