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Nebraska corn stocks in all positions on June 1, 2024 totaled 433 million bushels, up 5% from 2023, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Of the total, 250 million bushels are stored on farms, up 9% from a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 183 million bushels, are up 1% from last year.

All layers in Nebraska during May 2024 totaled 8.50 million, up from 7.90 million the previous year, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Nebraska egg production during May totaled 216 million eggs, up from 196 million in 2023.

10 Years Ago Central City Dairy Queen owner Aaron Kunz explained how a franchise works to members of the Merrick Foundation’s ESI (entrepreneurship) Camp. Ten Merrick County middle school students attended the week-long camp.

Growing up in this community, there were always a few places that were staples for special occasions. We’d have ice cream at Dairy Queen after concerts or ball games, enjoy a “Mess” for breakfast at Donna’s Prairie Cafe, and indulge in one of the famous omelets, burgers, or waffles at Waffles N More. My go-to order was always the blueberry waffles topped with blueberry pie filling and whipped cream.

Rocky Hayes Hoffman Brady and Alycea (Unruh) Hoffman of Cortez, CO are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Rocky Hayes Hoffman. Rocky means strength and rest.