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Somewarmweatherandhumidity made for a few uncomfortable days and renewed my appreciation of air conditioning. The corn fields are loving this weather – it’s amazing how much it’s grown in a weeks time. My friend Sara said it was hot enough to make the devil cry!

Speaker Jeff Barnes will present Sandhills and Sandlots - The amazing story of Rushville’s Modisett Ball Park, Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The event is free but tickets are required because space is limited.

VALENTINE, NE — September 2026 — The Heart City Creative District invites the community to celebrate our rich history and the unveiling and dedication of the Valentine Mural on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 3rd and Main Street in Valentine. The official dedication of the mural will begin at 11:00 a.m.

VALENTINE, NE — The National Park Service has selected Chris Mather as the next superintendent of Niobrara National Scenic River. He will assume the role in mid-September 2026. The position reports to the Missouri National Recreational River Superintendent.

f One of the first things I fell in love with after moving to the Sandhills was the wildlife. To have an active bald eagle nest on our ranch has always felt like a blessing ~ a privilege to live among these incredible creatures and witness them soaring, perching and raising their young.

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For many years, R-CALF USA has been a lone voice within the cattle and beef industries warning that unmanaged imports were dismantling the domestic beef supply chain’s competitive infrastructure. That imports are taking a serious toll on our domestic beef supply chain is now manifest.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s move to increase foreign beef imports: “As Nebraska’s ranchers continue to recover from the historic wildfires this spring—amid an ongoing drought—they need market certainty. With cattle inventory at 75-year lows, we must focus on policies which empower ranchers to rebuild our domestic herd.

Lincoln, NE, August 24, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.

When using insecticides, one of the most effective ways to reduce pollinator exposure is to avoid applying them when crops, weeds, or nearby vegetation are in bloom. Bees and other pollinators are most active during these bloom periods, when they are foraging for nectar and pollen.