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Brandon Hunnicutt

Brandon Hunnicutt

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Brandon Hunnicutt elected to NCGA Corn Board

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) biannual Corn Congress event was held virtually this week instead of in-person at its usual location in Washington, D.C. During this event, Nebraska corn farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was elected to NCGA’s Corn Board.
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Ag estate planning webinar, Aug. 5

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
While 90% of farmers and ranchers say they expect COVID-19 to impact their businesses, over one half do not have a plan for what would happen to the business if they fall ill, according to two surveys by Farm Journal and Farm Market iD.
Jenny Rees York County Extension Educator

Jenny Rees York County Extension Educator

Do you have wind-blown corn?

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2020
Wind-damaged Corn: The evening/early morning hours of July 8-9 caused quite a bit of damage to corn fields for some of you reading this. It’s always hard to see crop damage. For field corn, it came at a critical time prior to pollination.
Emerald Ash Borer troubles spread in Nebraska

Emerald Ash Borer troubles spread in Nebraska

Emerald Ash Borer troubles spread in Nebraska

Jeni Obermier
Friday, July 17, 2020
In 2002 the emerald ash borer (EAB), a beetle native to Asia was find in Detroit, Mich. Since then it has spread to 25 states including Nebraska. Most recently this invasive species was found in Kearney.
Pollie Hahn stands in front of her berm. The center piece of her garden has been filled with a variety of flowers in all shapes, sizes and colors. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Pollie Hahn stands in front of her berm. The center piece of her garden has been filled with a variety of flowers in all shapes, sizes and colors. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Passion for flowers blooms at home of Hampton resident

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Hampton resident Pollie Hahn has filled her backyard with a variety of blooms, like many spending time in her garden as an oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Megan Vetter and Brian Nilson are the current president and vice president, respectively, of the Nebraska Beekeeper’s Association. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Megan Vetter and Brian Nilson are the current president and vice president, respectively, of the Nebraska Beekeeper’s Association. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Beekeepers Association abuzz with new president

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
The Nebraska Beekeepers Association has welcomed its new president, Megan Vetter. She joins vice president Brian Nilson on the board of directors to help support the state’s beekeepers.