Ag and Outdoor

NEFB working with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand broadband in Nebraska

Nebraska's farmers and ranchers may be moving one step closer to high-speed internet service.

Outdoor notes: With harvest down, Nebraska putting limits on deer permits

NHS garden continues to grow

Outdoor notes: Join the Great Park Pursuit for a Nebraska outdoor adventure

Part scavenger hunt, part outdoor recreation, the 2023 Nebraska Great Park Pursuit is back for its 16th year.

Plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend

With the unofficial kick off to summer rapidly approaching, Nebraska Game and Parks reminds park visitors to plan ahead and be prepared for crowds, construction and other changes at state parks across the state.

Outdoor notes: Boat safe with these 10 safety tips

During National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26, Nebraska Game and Parks reminds boaters to brush up on safety rules in preparation for peak boating season.

Harvesting Potential: Winside Public Schools breaks ground on investment in FFA

The groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, with students, construction managers, and administration in attendance.

Ash Hollow SHP closed due to flooding

Ash Hollow State Historical Park near Lewellen is closed until further notice due to flooding from heavy rains and runoff.

Outdoor notes: Train to survey for monarchs and regal fritillaries

Help document rare butterflies across Nebraska by getting trained to monitor for regal fritillaries and monarchs at one of two upcoming events.

Column: Why grazing before pastures are ready can have lasting impacts

Although near record snowfall this winter brought many challenges in areas of Nebraska, the moisture the snow provided was welcomed after three years of below normal precipitation.

Outdoor notes: Discover great birdwatching at these 8 wetlands

Surveys by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission show many Sandhills lakes fared better than expected after a harsh winter led to fish kills.

Norris’ Hennecke wins Cornhusker Cup

Zach Hennecke lost one shoot-off Saturday in the 53rd Cornhusker Trap Shoot, but he made the next one – the one that really counted.

Hettler is individual champ at 16 yards at Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Mason Hettler of Grand Island Northwest broke 74 of 75 targets and won a shoot-off Friday to capture the individual title in the 16-yard competition at the 53rd Cornhusker Trap Shoot at Doniphan, Nebraska.

Allard wins junior high ladies title at Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Sara Allard, of Sidney 4-H, shot a 94, one shot better than defending champion Sara Thiellen of Ashland, to win the Junior High Championship at the 53rd Cornhusker Trap Shoot Thursday in Doniphan, Neb.

Cornhusker Trap Shoot sets record numbers, expects 2,500 total shooters

The trap shooting season is going out with a bang.

Outdoor notes: Outdoor recreation grants accepting applications

Two federal grant programs administered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are accepting applications starting May 1 from communities across Nebraska for recreation improvements.

Students tackle global food insecurity in Nebraska competition

Students studied food insecurity in various countries and presented their findings and solutions to a panel of PREEC researchers.

53rd Annual Cornhusker Trap Shoot set for this weekend

More than 2,400 students in grades 6-12 are expected to compete in the 53rd Annual Cornhusker Trap Shoot April 27-29 on the home grounds of the Nebraska Trapshooting Association in Doniphan, Nebraska.

Nebraska Cattlemen set up disaster fund for wildfire relief

The Nebraska Cattlemen are putting out the call for donations to help farmers and ranchers affected by the recent wildfires.