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Gov. Pillen Provides Statement on UK Trade Deal
May 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen, a strong advocate for Nebraska agriculture and trade, released the following statement regarding President...
Showcase Your Fair Face at the 11th Annual Nebraska State Fair Marathon
May 8, 2025 / Jack Sheard
GRAND ISLAND – Whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for a memorable morning with family and friends, there's never been a bette...
Top Honors at NACTA for Crops Team
May 8, 2025 / By NCTA News
Topping off another excellent year, the NCTA Crops Judging team retained their 1st place title in the Crops contest and added the top spot in Preci...
Gov. Pillen Hosts Ceremonial Bill Celebrating Creation of New State Agency
May 7, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Listen to the press conference below.LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed LB317, creating the Nebraska Department of...
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Law Enforcement Leaders Join in Opposition to LB677
May 7, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, with Nebraska law enforcement leaders, announced strong, unified opposition to AM1251 to LB677, a bill known ...
Koch Family Donates $50,000 To Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation
May 7, 2025 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation received a generous donation this week to help with the restoration and maintenance of...
Nebraska farm income projected to increase 55% in 2025
May 7, 2025 / Ryan Evans, Department of Agricultural Economics
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 7, 2025 — Nebraska net farm income is forecast to increase 55% in 2025, to a record $9.42 billion, according to new pr...
Brooke Envick selected to lead UNK College of Business and Technology
May 6, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News
KEARNEY – Following a national search, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected Brooke Envick as the next dean of the College of Bu...
NCTA Ag Business Students Compete Well
May 6, 2025 / Andela Taylor Recruiting Coordinator & Media Contact
National competitions like the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) are an excellent proving ground for effective teaching a...
Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
May 6, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing appointments made to boards and commissions December 31, 2024, through March 31, 2025. The l...
Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Returns to Nebraska State Fair
May 6, 2025 / Jack Sheard
GRAND ISLAND — The Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search, Nebraska’s premier stage for rising performers, is returning to the Nebraska Sta...
Husker Research Unlocks Secrets of Sorghum's Defense Against Fall Armyworm
May 6, 2025 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 6, 2025 — University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists continue to advance the understanding of sorghum’s nat...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-led Challenge to California’s Electric-Truck Mandates
May 6, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln, NE—Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that California has agreed to repeal its electric-truck mandates that reach well beyond C...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
May 6, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION LINCOLN, Neb. May 5, 2025 - For the week ending May 4, 2025, there were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork,...
Open Sky Legislative Update
May 6, 2025 / Open Sky
Four things to know about the budget as we move into debate1. Low spending growthProjected General Fund spending for the coming biennium in the bud...
Platte Institute Proposes $162 Million Spending Freeze to Help Close Nebraska Budget Gap
May 5, 2025 / Ryan Kopsa Communications and Marketing Director
OMAHA, NE — At a virtual press conference held Monday afternoon, the Platte Institute proposed a targeted, responsible solution for addressin...
NDEE begins weekly public lake sampling
May 5, 2025 / Amanda Woita
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) and its partners have begun weekly sampling of public lakes across Nebraska. This samplin...
Positive Rabies Case in Southwest Nebraska
May 5, 2025 / SWNPHD
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has confirmed a positive rabies case in an animal in the health district. The positive rabies ...
NeFU Will Participate in NFU “Week of Action” Fly-In May 5-9, 2025
May 3, 2025 / John Hansen
Lincoln, NE. Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) State President John Hansen and Gage/Jefferson County Secretary Don Schuller of Wymore will join other F...
UNK choir members will perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC
May 3, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney choir members will perform at the world’s most famous concert venue later this month. Asso...
Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuel
May 2, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Noting that Nebraska and other states are currently experiencing fuel shortages due to high demand, Governor Jim Pillen has iss...
Mid-America Manufacturing Expands with Higher Prices
May 2, 2025 / Creighton University
OMAHA, Neb. (May 1, 2025) — The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state r...
Multiple TSCI staff members injured in assault
May 2, 2025 / NDOC
May 2, 2025 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Three staff members at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) sustained serious* injuries in...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
May 2, 2025 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...
Summer Literacy Training Aimed to Help Teachers
May 2, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education and the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council, in partnership with Institute for Learning & Resear...