Hunnicutt

Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

Harvest season ends a challenging, rewarding year

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
In what has been a topsy-turvey year for local weather and inflation, farmers in Hamilton County report that with the crops now in from harvest the year has had its rewards despite the turbulent conditions of 2022.
A large group, including NASA Earth Science Director Karen St. Germain (front, center) visited the Hunnicutts farmstead outside of Giltner.

A large group, including NASA Earth Science Director Karen St. Germain (front, center) visited the Hunnicutts farmstead outside of Giltner.

NASA, technology-minded visit Hunnicutt farms

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
It is a unique combination, space and agriculture. However, it’s a combination that has found its way together before and after the Aug. 22 Heuermann lecture, “Space for Ag: NASA Satellites and Science to Support Food and Water Security.” NASA Earth Science Director Karen St.
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.
Giltner farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was first to offer an update, speaking toward corn on the state level.

Giltner farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was first to offer an update, speaking toward corn on the state level.

Brandon Hunnicutt provides Nebraska corn update at event

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
In a jam-packed evening event just outside of Aurora, the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association hosted its annual plot tour and presentation for local producers, association members and others in the industry.
The filing deadline for incumbent candidates has come and gone, though newcomers seeking voter approval this fall have nearly a week left to throw their hat in the ring for the 2022 elections.

The filing deadline for incumbent candidates has come and gone, though newcomers seeking voter approval this fall have nearly a week left to throw their hat in the ring for the 2022 elections.

Hunnicutt, McDonald to seek elected office

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The filing deadline for incumbent candidates has come and gone, though newcomers seeking voter approval this fall have nearly a week left to throw their hat in the ring for the 2022 elections.
Brandon Hunnicutt kicked things off for the 2022 Hamilton County Ag Day hosted by local Nebraska Extension offices. His topics included what’s going on at the National Corn Checkoff board and more.

Brandon Hunnicutt kicked things off for the 2022 Hamilton County Ag Day hosted by local Nebraska Extension offices. His topics included what’s going on at the National Corn Checkoff board and more.

Hunnicutt gives local update at Extension Ag Day

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Giltner farmer Brandon Hunnicutt helped kick off Hamilton County’s “Ag Day” presentations by giving attendees an inside update on the state of corn locally, statewide and at the national level.
Keagen and Emmah White work on a bracelet making kit together. In front of them is a seed tray that Emmah has started working on.

Keagen and Emmah White work on a bracelet making kit together. In front of them is a seed tray that Emmah has started working on.

A changing educational landscape

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Tasha White sits at a table with her children, 5-year-old Emmah and 11-year-old Keagan as her daughter writes her name again and again on a practice sheet and her son works on creating a bracelet with small beads.