It’s no secret that it’s dry and windy across much of Nebraska at the present time.

Cale Carlson, like many area farmers, was out in the field last week, preparing for the planting season ahead on his farm near Marquette.

A teary-eyed Ellie Wanek was thanked by her state officer team after completing her retiring address at the 94th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention.

In continuation of a conversation about nitrate awareness, especially as it pertains to ground and drinking water, Conservation Nebraska hosted a February webinar with Upper Big Blue NRD water resources technician Erin Wilkins.

Jack Wergin peers through binoculars to get a better look at the birds at Teal View Wetland Education Area.

The first webinar was focused on what might be the hottest topic of them all -- nitrates in drinking water.

Now three months into 2022, the time is here for producers across the state to be looking into “beefing up” their cattle herds before or after calving season. 

It’s no secret, the weather in Hamilton County and much of the state of Nebraska in general has been abnormally dry. 

A popular topic of discussion among producers and ag specialists alike is that of nitrogen and its presence in water. 

Kirsten Jensen, Aurora’s first-ever junior FFA chapter president, spoke in depth about her passion for cattle leading her toward the opportunity of leadership.