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Are the trees in your windbreaks dying out? Do you need to replant parts of your windbreak, or add sections to it to help improve protection for your livestock or acreage? Now is the...
Students from across the state competed in the annual contest.
(KLKN) - Five Nebraska students have been recognized for their artwork for the annual Conservation Poster Contest.
The Upper Loup Natural Resources District in Thedford, Neb., caught the attention of cattle producers last week. The taxpayer funded district ran an Earth Day feature in their newsletter that urged people to commit to meatless meals in an effort to conserve water. At the request of several members, Elysabeth Kierl, manager of the Sandhills Cattle Association said she penned a letter to the NRD and area newspapers about the misstep. In the letter, Kierl said she understands the challenges of cultivating newsletter content, as she handles the task for the SCA. Kierl said the ULNRD newsletter fe...
by: Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - Apr. 9, 2021 Obituaries Darwin “Derb” Frey, 88, of Stapleton passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2021 at the Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney. Darwin was born May 14, 1932 at the home of Harry and Eva Frey in Stapleton. He graduated in 1950 from Baker Rural High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Darwin served during the Korean War as an aerial gunner on a B-29 bomber flying out of Okinawa. He was decorated with the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. After serving four years each of active and reserve duty, he was honorabl...