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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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Lower Republican NRD mulls budget
The Lower Republican Natural Resources District directors set a public hearing for a fiscal year 2008-09 budget that includes about $40,000 more in expenditures but $604,987 less in property tax asking.
The hearing will start at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the NRD office in Alma. — Full Story »
Rep River Compact will contract with arbitrator
Republican River Compact administrators agreed Wednesday in Lincoln to have a compact compliance arbitrator under contract within 30 days. — Full Story »
Cattle leaders give advice at Grazing Conference on adapting to high feed, fuel costs
It's always been true that conditions helping one segment of agriculture often create hardships for another. The high corn prices now helping grain farmers have created higher input costs for cattle producers. — Full Story »
Tri-Basin budget up more than $1 million
An increase of more than $1 million in budgeted operating expenses in the fiscal year 2008-2009 budget approved Tuesday by the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors primarily reflects expected projects to reduce water use in the Platte Basin. — Full Story »
Irrigators could face tighter water restrictions
Irrigators could face tighter limits on future groundwater pumping in the North Platte Valley. — Full Story »
Fairgoers soak up living lessons
Whitney Horn put her arm through the cage and ran her hand lightly over the calf's head. — Full Story »
Late Summer Lawn Weeds
Homeowners frequently ask questions about lawn weed control during late summer. We think we have our turf weed problems under control – then suddenly in August they start showing up more than ever. — Full Story »
Tool helps determine cost/benefit of using distillers grains
University of Nebraska–Lincoln specialists have developed a spreadsheet to help feedlot managers calculate costs and benefits of feeding ethanol co-products in their own operations, said Terry Klopfenstein, UNL professor of animal science. — Full Story »
Asthma and Indoor Air Quality
Asthma is a serious problem in our society. Asthma is the leading chronic illness of children in the United States and the leading cause of school absenteeism due to chronic illness. Asthma deaths and the number of Americans diagnosed with asthma continue to increase each year. — Full Story »
From pineapples to salad, if it's edible, you're likely to find it fried and on a stick.
A glint of anticipation flashed in Rita Stauffer's eye as she placed her order for the newest delicacy at the Iowa State Fair. — Full Story »
Crops doing well in west central Iowa
The corn and soybean crops are doing well in west central Iowa, especially considering the conditions in the spring, according to Mark Licht, Northwest Extension Field Agronomist based in the Carroll County ISU Extension office. — Full Story »
Lowery sees great opportunity in auction field
2008 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion Matt Lowery, 32, of Burwell, Nebraska, has some advice for young people who would follow in his footsteps. — Full Story »
Iowa fair: Some stuff old, other things new, much food fried
When the gates of the fairgrounds open today, visitors will be privy to a magical world that exists for just 11 days each year.
— Full Story »
Supervisors approve construction on matrix, hear from assisted living facility in Swea City
Dale Person of the Burt area voiced his concerns on the possible location of a future livestock operation, KSC Enterprises LLC, Section 9, Burt Township. — Full Story »
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