Summer weed control in alfalfa

When soil moisture is available after a cutting of alfalfa, the grasses and weeds will grow just like their name suggests: like weeds. How can these plants be held at bay? Thick alfalfa stands will be the first defense against foxtail, crabgrass, pigweed, etc.

Spinning the rodeo tunes

North Platte – His work is always heard at a rodeo, but the man behind the music is rarely seen. From rock and roll to country, from zydeco to techno beat, Benje Bendele works his magic in the sound booth at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, Nebraska.

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House is Aug. 25

The 22nd annual University of Nebraska–Lincoln GSL Open House will be Wednesday, Aug. 25. This year’s Open House will be an in-person event but the morning speakers will also be live streamed online.

Reclaiming your money goals in the Second New Year

Have you ever started out the weekend with exciting plans only to have them come to a screeching halt? I have! That’s what happens when you have three little kids. The same is true of our money goals: Sometimes they get derailed.

Nebraska Career Scholarships available through MPCC until Aug. 1

New scholarships are available to Mid-Plains Community College students pursuing degrees in program areas leading to high-wage, high-skill and high-demand careers. The deadline to apply is Aug. 1.

MPCC Valentine Campus offers barn quilt workshops

The Mid-Plains Community College Valentine Campus will offer two opportunities to learn about barn quilts later this month. The first, Barn Quilt Book Author Talk, will be from 6-8 p.m. CT July 29.

General Unit of United Methodist Women hold meeting

The General Unit of the United Methodist women met Wednesday afternoon, June 30 in the senior high room of the church with six members present. President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting. Joys and concerns were given. The theme song, “Trust and Obey” was sung and scripture and purpose were given.