April 6th is NRD tree planting deadline

Spring is upon us, which means so is tree planting season. If you are wanting to plan a spring planting it is not too late! The Upper Loup Natural Resources District has some remaining cost share funds available. The deadline to contact the NRD to get on our planting list is April 6th.

Tanya Storer appointed to Nebraska Brand Committee

Lincoln – Governor Pete Ricketts has announced recent appointments he has made to fill Nebraska’s boards and commissions.

Upper Loup Natural Resources District Drought Management Plan

Could a drought affect your business? Your customers? You and your family? Unfortunately, Weathertrends360 expects expanding drought in the 2021 season with at least 62% of the nation in drought.

New season of “Backyard Farmer” starts April 1

Lincoln – The popular lawn and garden series “Backyard Farmer” begins its new season at 7 p.m. CT, Thursday, April 1, on NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations.

Finalizing your forage grazing plans

Now that small grains and cover crops are greening up, this is the time for finalizing your forage grazing plans. Small grains provide ample grazing opportunity. For every 1,000 pounds of forage dry matter production, there is potential beef gains of approximately 100 pounds.

Court News

Robert V. Hasette Jr, Scottsbluff, Neb., no operators license/waiverable, $75 Julie A. Willcock, Hastings, Neb., 75/65, $25 Steven Avera, Mullen, Neb., 69/60, $25 Kathrine L. Ironhorse, Lincoln, Neb., 80/65, $75 Harold D. Haefele, Douglas, Wyo., 80/65, $75 Nancy J. Vrbka, Brainard, Neb.,...

Hwy 97 to be closed beginning May 17

North Platte - Weather permitting, work will begin April 1 on N-97, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen Inc., of Cozad, Nebraska, has the $10,360,006 contract.

Easter Egg Hunts set for next week

The Mullen Commercial Club will sponsor two Easter Egg Hunts next week. The first Easter Egg Hunt will be for children through preschool aged at the library at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31.