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Nebraska Extension’s efforts to assist farmers and ranchers to achieve profitable outcomes continue with a series of workshops that will offer strategies and tools to reduce risk exposure associated with cattle production.

Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a FREE clinic. The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential. The Farm Finance clinic gives you a chance to meet with an experienced ag law attorney and ag financial counselor. These clinic staff specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, water rights and other relevant matters. Here is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch. Bring your questions!

Concordia University spring honors list Rebecca Higgins, Valentine, was one of 239 students named to Concordia University, Nebraska’s honors list for the Spring 2021 semester. The top 25 percent of all undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list.

Sandhills Task Force will be hosting a one-day workshop in Arthur, Nebraska on June 30, 2021 as an introduction to their newest outreach program, Sandhill Stewards. The workshop is free to the public, but a pre-registration is requested in order to allow for a complimentary meal count.

Dine, play, and enjoy your outdoor spaces more than ever this year by managing annoying and disease-spreading mosquitoes. Use a multifaceted approach to boost your enjoyment and help keep mosquitoes away.

LINCOLN, (AP)-Investigators were trying to identify human remains found Thursday near Pawnee Lake west of Lincoln, Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner said. Investigators were not immediately able to determine the age, sex or race of the body, Wagner said.

Hastings (June 14, 2021) The entry list has been set for the Nebraska State High School Finals Rodeo, to be held in Hastings, June 17-19 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Over 150 high school rodeo athletes will compete in thirteen events.

Thursday, June 17 - Ham, auGratin potatoes, green beans, roll, tropical fruit. Friday, June 18 - BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, biscuit, peaches.

LINCOLN, (AP)-Ann Tillery could see by her own image on the Zoom screen that something was wrong when the left side of her face began to droop. Her speech slurred and her left arm felt heavy.

LINCOLN, (AP)-A Nebraska public health doctor specializing in the spread of diseases has been chosen as the new acting state epidemiologist, officials said Friday. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced the appointment of Dr.