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Hamilton County commissioners passed a resolution Monday declaring February as National 4-H Month. Pictured from left after the brief ceremony are commissioners Francis McDonald, Nancy Salmon, Nicole SaBell, John Thomas, Rich Nelson, along with 4-Hers Sarah Mead and Logan McKay, and newly-hired 4-H coordinator Emily Soll.

Hamilton County commissioners passed a resolution Monday declaring February as National 4-H Month. Pictured from left after the brief ceremony are commissioners Francis McDonald, Nancy Salmon, Nicole SaBell, John Thomas, Rich Nelson, along with 4-Hers Sarah Mead and Logan McKay, and newly-hired 4-H coordinator Emily Soll.

County, ag society agree on plans for Extension bldg

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement Monday with the Hamilton County Ag Society, setting in motion plans to build a new Extension office at the fairgrounds.
The Peard family is all about faith, family and feeding cattle. They include, from left: Ben, Russ, Randyce, Chrissy and Andy Peard. Russ is being honored by the York-Hamilton County Cattlemens Association at the end of this month.

The Peard family is all about faith, family and feeding cattle. They include, from left: Ben, Russ, Randyce, Chrissy and Andy Peard. Russ is being honored by the York-Hamilton County Cattlemens Association at the end of this month.

Russ Peard: A steward of cattle, family

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Faith, family and feeding cattle. Living now in the house he grew up in, rural Phillips resident Russ Peard is dedicated to these three pillars in his life. He is being honored for the latter by the York-Hamilton County Cattlemen at the end of the month. “Our family always had livestock.
Hampton students and ag teacher Joel Miller look on as the newest member of the Hawk Herd, Casper, walks near its mama in the pens behind the school.

Hampton students and ag teacher Joel Miller look on as the newest member of the Hawk Herd, Casper, walks near its mama in the pens behind the school.

Hawk Herd program continues to expand

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Hampton’s Hawk Beef program is moving right along, growing and continuing to feed students within the district, all while teaching others valuable lessons about life and livestock care. As the late fall and early winter months crept into Hamilton County, a new life was welcomed in the herd.
The idea of cold and snow is often off-putting to almost everyone. However, in the agriculture realm, a good layer of snow, or even a freeze, can be beneficial.

The idea of cold and snow is often off-putting to almost everyone. However, in the agriculture realm, a good layer of snow, or even a freeze, can be beneficial.

The sunny side of snow in winter

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The idea of cold and snow is often off-putting to almost everyone. However, in the agriculture realm, a good layer of snow, or even a freeze, can be beneficial. “(With) snow, it depends on how light and fully it is, or how heavy it is,” reported Steve Melvin, Nebraska Extension educator.
Farmer Zach Hunnicutt (third from left standing next to daughter, Adeline) discusses technology and other areas of his farm with an assembled crowd of NASA’s Earth Science Division members, UNL Extension agents and media.

Farmer Zach Hunnicutt (third from left standing next to daughter, Adeline) discusses technology and other areas of his farm with an assembled crowd of NASA’s Earth Science Division members, UNL Extension agents and media.

Heuermann lecture - NASA, Hunnicutt featured speakers

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
A long-standing lecture series through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources) was brought to life long ago through a gift from Phillips native Keith and Norma Heuermann.  In the Aug.
Aurora High School graduating senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar.

Aurora High School graduating senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Kuehner a National Merit Scholar It’s official. Aurora High School senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar. Kuehner has held on throughout the process, where somewhere near 1.
Longtime farm hand and cattle industry veteran Ray Beck will be honored by the Hamilton-York County Cattlemen in late January.

Longtime farm hand and cattle industry veteran Ray Beck will be honored by the Hamilton-York County Cattlemen in late January.

Ray Beck reflects on life spent in the cattle industry

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Two things about Ray Beck are universally true -- he’s always wearing his cowboy hat and he’s been working with cattle for his entire life.  One or both of these facts have resulted in his most recent accomplishment.
As part of their weekly webinar series, ag industry professionals with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP) took the time recently to discuss “what decisions need to be made for early cull or post-pregnancy-check cull cows” and price considerations among “cull cows.” 

As part of their weekly webinar series, ag industry professionals with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP) took the time recently to discuss “what decisions need to be made for early cull or post-pregnancy-check cull cows” and price considerations among “cull cows.” 

Webinar draws attention to culling considerations

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
As part of their weekly webinar series, ag industry professionals with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP) took the time recently to discuss “what decisions need to be made for early cull or post-pregnancy-check cull cows” and price considerations among...
Young Sophia Clinch was soaring with excitement after receiving an academic achievement medal from Austin Allen during Monday’s Hawk Honors assembly.

Young Sophia Clinch was soaring with excitement after receiving an academic achievement medal from Austin Allen during Monday’s Hawk Honors assembly.

Allen offers insight during Hawk Honors

News Staff
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Aurora native and Husker standout Austin Allen helped recognize Hampton students for their academic achievement Monday morning, adding in some words of advice he has learned during a journey that may soon take him to the NFL.