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For the week ending March 2, 2025, topsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 44% short, 29% adequate, and 0% surplus, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 33% very short, 43% short, 24% adequate, and 0% surplus.

Mass layoffs by the Trump administration are cutting into essential services across the federal government. In Nebraska, that includes overseeing the U.S.

Farmers and ranchers from across the state gathered in Lincoln to meet with senators and outline priority issues affecting agriculture. These priorities, set by Nebraska Farm Bureau’s (NEFB) members, aim to strengthen Nebraska’s agricultural industry, which serves as the backbone of the state’s economy, while addressing challenges that impact rural communities and producers. “Our state’s agricultural sector thrives on hard work, integrity, and a commitment to prosperity for all Nebraskans,” said Mark McHargue, NEFB president. “We’re engaging with senators to advance policies that support the growth and sustainability of agriculture, and the state’s economy.”

Workmen contracted with the Union Pacific work on the Highway 14 crossing in Central City on Monday as the traffic is rerouted to the next crossing west. First phase of Nebraska Christian capital re-vamp is underway as it is around 1.3 million dollars over all to re-vamp.

Last Tuesday, Sanderson Construction & Irrigation welcomed the community to an open house at their Central City location, enjoying a beautiful day for the event. The highlight of the gathering was a presentation by Tyler Novotney of Komet Irrigation, offering an indepth look at several of their irrigation products.

On March 3, the Merrick County GOP met for the third time this year. Fortunately, this was the first meeting that wasn’t met with frigid temperatures surrounded by an arctic wasteland. The weather was still a bit brisk, but the conditions weren’t nearly as awful as they were a few weeks ago.