Hot Topics
Read about what's expected thru the winter season in agriculture, farming issues, environmental concerns, livestock and more.
2025 Pioneer Farm Family
At the Jefferson County Fair, The Dick family was awarded the Aksarben Heritage Award for 150 years of continuous family ownership.This is only the 3rd farm in Jefferson County to receive this award, and only 102 have been awarded in all of Nebraska.The Dick family farm is lived on and is a working diversified crop
Governor Kelly Updates Declaration of Drought Emergency, Warnings, and Watches for Kansas Counties
TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated drought declarations for Kansas counties. Scattered heavy rainfall events this past month, especially in south central and south eastern areas of the state, have led to localized improvements to ongoing drought and abnormal dryness. The overall drought conditions in Kansas are showing signs of