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Nancy Labbé appointed new chair of USRSB

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Editor’s note: Nancy (French) Labbé is a 1989 graduate of Mullen High School and the daughter of Larry and Georgann French of Mullen.In addition to celebrating a decade of change, U.S.

Conservation efforts vital to Nebraska’s grassland legacy

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Editor’s note: This op-ed is being reprinted with permission from the Omaha World-Herald. by Alex McKiernan A rancher, an environmentalist and a federal bureaucrat walk into a bar... This might sound like the setup to a bad joke, but in Nebraska, it’s how resource conservation begins.

Also Known as Ranching

Judy Gragg - 12/22/24

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

This life known as ranching, can get very interesting.Any time, any where, any way It’s up to us to be ready for whatever comes. So much for feet up by the fire.Also known as ranching.The cows are out, get them back in, fix fence, pour them for lice while you have them captured.

Senator Ricketts’ column: Beef Month

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month.Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerstone. Nebraska’s ranchers feed the world. This month, we honor hard-working cattlemen and women. Overall, agriculture accounts for $31.

Life is Good

Judy Gragg 2/5/25

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

I go check pastures on a hot July day.Windows rolled down, radio cranked up.Life is good One more well to check, the left front tire blows, out in the boonies, no cell service, life just got interesting.Look thru the toolbox for a wrench to unbolt the jack.

Applications now open for Nebraska LEAD Program’s 44th cohort

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Lincoln - Individuals passionate about agriculture, leadership and making a difference across Nebraska are encouraged to apply for the Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program’s 44th cohort.

Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame 2025 inductees

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Announcing the 2025 inductees of the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame: Vern Boeser - Logan County Alice Cotton - Garden County Charles Daly - Logan County Stanley Huffman - Cherry County Jerry Kennedy - Sheridan County Mick Knott - Arthur County Jack Malmberg - Sheridan County Sam Miles -...

NE Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame: Stanley Huffmann

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Nov. 2, 1921 – Aug. 13, 2005 Stanley Mellor Huffman was born Nov. 2, 1921, in Elgin, Nebraska, to Stanley and Zoe Mellor Huffman. He grew up in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School. He earned a degree from the Ag College at the University of Nebraska.

NE Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame: Samuel Miles

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

March 13, 1931 Samuel Spencer Miles was born at a house in Thedford, Nebraska, on March 13, 1931, to Austin and Mae Miles, joining four older siblings: Lester, Eldora, Robert and Merle Marie.

Back, l-r: Carson Batterton (Scott City, KS), Reed McFadden (Purdum, NE), Nate Kaup (West Point, NE), Liz Bohlken (Wymore, NE), Koen Helmuth (Watford City, ND), Kelsey Howard (O’Neill, NE), Tanner Ward (Fort Stockton, TX) Lane Painter (Norman, OK). Front: Emaleigh Towner (DeSoto, KS), Justin Beck (Pampa, TX), Nick Maynard (Mendon, IL), Beth Lamp (Goose Lake, IA), Adrianna Underwood (Bemidji, MN), Hannah Stephenson (Meridian, MS), Brigid Cronk (Wolf Creek, MT). courtesy photo

2025 Sandhills Ranch Interns

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Boots are on the ground, and the 2025 Ranch Internships are officially underway! Last week, the Sandhills Task Force welcomed this year’s interns during our Intern Orientation meeting in Mullen, a gathering that sets the tone for the summer ahead.

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