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The Nebraska Corn Board kicks off new fiscal year with new program focuses

1 year ago By News Staff
The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) began the new fiscal year on July 1, which brings new programs funded by the checkoff for the 2024-2025 year. With a strategic plan in place through 2027, the goals of the checkoff rely on the main objectives of the plan aligning with the four main pillars of NCB including promotion, education, market development and research. A sample of funded programs in the four areas are outlined below.

Biosecurity measures help protect livestock during fairs, shows, rodeos

1 year ago By News Staff
County fairs, livestock competitions, and rodeos, let people see, experience, and celebrate agriculture on a different level. Since many agricultural events take place during the summer, now is the perfect time for the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) to remind livestock owners to protect their animals and to keep them healthy, especially livestock participating in shows and competitions.
Central Valley Ag grain engulfment trailer, ready for use.  

Central Valley Ag promotes grain bin safety with grain engulfment training trailer

1 year ago By News Staff
Central Valley Ag (CVA) is proud to announce the completion of its groundbreaking grain engulfment trailer, designed to provide local first responders with training for grain bin rescues. Developed in partnership with EBM Construction, this $75,000 training tool began development in March 2023.

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1 year ago By News Staff
The 29th annual Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Lone Tree Days Celebration boasted many of its traditional events – parade, fireworks, Teddy Bear picnic, sidewalk sales – but saw the addition of such new ideas as a home-based business and craft fair and a re-imagination of the annual Relay for Life. A group of parents, athletes, and planners gathered to dedicate the new burnished metal sign at the Central City Ball Complex at South Park.
History in the Making: The ongoing legacy of the Merrick County Historical Museum  

History in the Making: The ongoing legacy of the Merrick County Historical Museum

1 year ago By News Staff
The Merrick County Historical Museum has been a staple in the Central City community and in the Merrick County communities for generations and they have the archives to prove it. This year’s Lone Tree Days celebration will be a special one as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. In the list of things the Historical Museum has done for our county, this simple gesture to bring some excitement and special memories to our kids has stayed as consistent as the first year Nancy Johnson came up with the idea.
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