Forage Minute: Fall alfalfa

FALL ALFALFA IRRIGATION by Todd Whitney Irrigating alfalfa now through November until the soil freezes can protect plants and improve fall yields. However, adjust irrigation rates compared to in-season watering.

State Patrol now hiring troopers

Lincoln – The Nebraska State Patrol is building the next class of State Troopers. Applications are open now at Nebraska-Troopers.com.“Now is the perfect time to join the NSP team,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Webinar series on range and pasture management

Lincoln - Nebraska Extension will host a six-part webinar series this fall to help landowners and livestock producers better understand how to identify, grow and manage grasses in pastures and rangelands.

Participate in deer exchange to donate or receive venison

Nebraskans who want to donate or receive harvested deer can participate in the Deer Exchange.This program is designed to accommodate the additional harvest of deer.

Devotions with Geneva: Mountains

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 Is there a mountain in your way?A mountain deep and wide?

Game and Parks accepting wildlife viewing grant proposals

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting grant proposals that will enhance watchable wildlife opportunities and naturebased experiences in Nebraska.The intent of these Watchable Wildlife Grants, which are funded through the Wildlife Conservation Fund, is to help people build appreciation...

Nebraska leaders determined to get handle on ‘skill games’

Editor’s note: This story is about gambling and problem gambling.

Changes to payments to the IRS coming Sept. 30

by Liza Simonson, CPA Back in March, President Trump signed Executive Order 14247, titled Modernizing Payments to and from America’s Bank Account, phasing out check payments to and from governmental agencies, including the IRS.This may change the way you pay your federal income taxes, both those...

Nebraska’s updated move-over law

Lincoln - The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers that the state’s updated move-over law takes effect Wednesday, Sept. 3.Previously, the move-over law applied only to emergency and roadside assistance vehicles.