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AsthefeaturedartistfortheSand Painters Art Club, Cindy Brader will have her art on display at the Valentine Public Library through the month of March. Listen as she shares her artistic journey: My passion to paint is a daily pursuit, fueled by the vibrant colors, shapes, and shadows that capture my heart and imagination.

Prescribed burns will begin this spring on some Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife management areas, state parks and state recreation areas where weather allows. Burning allows habitat managers to positively affect more acres.

Baldwin Angus of Wood Lake, NE is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 21,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is reinvesting into the state’s recreational resources to enhance outdoor experiences, support state tourism, and provide safe and accessible amenities in state park areas and trails. Completed projects will appeal to an array of park users, from campers to anglers.

Lincoln, NE ~ February 2 —The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program and Annie’s Project have announced The Gap and The Gain, as the choice for their first quarter Book Club, which will conclude with a virtual discussion at 1:00 p.m. CST on March 9.

KEARNEY – On a typical day at Beebout Veterinary Medical Center, Charlotte Hargreaves might be drawing up vaccines, assisting withsurgeryorcalmingananxious animal before an exam. The University of Nebraska at Kearney junior is gaining handson experience and confidence by working as a veterinary assistant at the local clinic.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order that will help support the transportation of much-needed hay, feed, fencing and other supplies to fire ravaged areas of Kansas and Oklahoma. Cattle have been killed and injured. Some were set loose by producers to allow them to escape the flames. Today’s action by Gov. Pillen eases certain transportation regulations that will allow for expedited delivery of items to ranchers in need.

In light of current market dynamics, there has been growing interest in converting marginal dryland crop acres to perennial pasture. Additionally, several government and non-governmental organizations have cost-share dollars available to help facilitate the establishment of perennial forages. To address this opportunity, UNL Extension and the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition will host programs on Monday, March 16, in Kimball, and on Tuesday, March 17, in Rushville.

The Valentine FFA Chapter proudly celebrated National FFA Week, held February 21-28, 2026, joining chapters across the country in honoring the impact of the National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America).

Formal educators teaching grades 6-12 are invited to join Nebraska Game and Parks for a free, interactive Educator Field School at the Niobrara Valley Preserve north of Johnstown, where wetlands, prairie and river systems will become their classroom.