Forage Minute: High quality hay after calving

by Ben Beckman Good cow nutrition is crucial following calving to get cows rebred. Today, let’s look at the reason for using our top tier hay after calves hit the ground.Because cows experience a lot of stress after calving, they needs good feed.

United Women in Faith hold January meeting

by Lois Folk United Women in Faith met Wednesday afternoon, Jan.21 in the senior high room of the Methodist Church with six members present.President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting. Concerns were given, thinking of yous were noted and a sympathy was recognized.

Registration open for 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum

Lincoln - Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the lat est cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska– Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum offered by Nebraska Extension.

Prairie Doc Perspective: Insomnia

by Kelly Evans Hullinger, MD, FACP Difficulty sleeping is an common concern we hear about in primary care. Many of us will have trouble sleeping on occasion, but when that is a persistent pattern causing distress or functional impairment, we call it insomnia.

Nebraska Beef Council Director call for candidates

Kearney - The Nebraska Beef Council is seeking candidates in 4 district s to serve on the Board o f Directors in 2027. The volunteer directors represent beef producers’ checkoff collections and invest ments on the st ate, national and international level.

Easy houseplants to brighten winter

by Elizabeth Exstrom, Nebraska Extension Educator Cold winter temperatures often leave us stuck indoors, dreaming of spring and longing to see something green.That’s where houseplants really shine. Houseplants do more than look nice.

Kesslers win Valentine’s Day Contest

Congratulations to Cody and Terri Kessler - the winners of the Tribune’s annual Valentine’s Day Contest!They received a Mullen Date Package, courtesy of the Tribune.

Devotions with Geneva: Is He able?

Editor’s note: Geneva Connell of Tryon has been writing devotions for the past several years. She has published a book called, “From My Pen to Your Heart.”by Geneva Connell - Jan.23, 2026 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” II Corinthians 12:9.

Search for your unclaimed property

Lincoln - State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is launching a statewide push to reunite Nebraskans with their “lost cash” in recognition of National Unclaimed Property Day, which was Feb. 1.