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Second Annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference a Success

01/21/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The second annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference was hosted Dec. 16, 2025, at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. The all-day conference offered something for everyone. Whether attendees were interested in new management practices or were already implementing them, a...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to hear Presentation on Flood Reduction Plan from JEO

01/09/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – JEO Consulting will present a completed flood reduction feasibility study for the Elm–Turkey Creek watershed to the Central Platte NRD (NRD) Board of Directors at its January meeting. The Board will consider adopting the plan. Adopting the plan would allow the Central...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Reminds Producers of the Importance of Chemigation Permits

01/06/2026
This article was originally written by Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator Alan Bartels as a Loup Lines Column. Loup Lines Volume 47, No. 1 January 2026 ORD, Nebraska -- A new year is upon us. One thing that is not new is the continued trend of rising commercial fertilizer prices...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board of Directors Concludes 2025 with December Meeting in Lincoln

12/19/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors met for its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at the district office in Lincoln. Directors reviewed recommendations from multiple subcommittees and approved a range of actions...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Sell Schroeder Property Near Cozad

12/19/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved the low bid from Agri Affiliates at its monthly meeting on Thursday to facilitate the sale of a 157-acre dryland cropland tract known as the Schroeder property. Proposals were also received from...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Directors Set 2026 Water Use Amounts for Quantity Management Subarea

12/19/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- At the Dec. 18, 2025, board meeting, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) directors set the 2026 water-use amounts for irrigation wells in the quantity management subareas. The 2026 water-use allocation amounts for these areas will remain unchanged from their...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Discuss Selling Schroeder Property

12/05/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s Building and Executive committees will review proposals and provide recommendations to the Board regarding a 157-acre dryland cropland tract known as the Schroeder property. The proposals include the sale of the land and pivot...Read more

Five Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

12/01/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Animal habitats were artfully crafted by young Nebraskans throughout the year turning blank paper into award-winning posters. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognize students from kindergarten to 12th grade, who competed in the annual “Home is Where the Habit is...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Opens 2025-2026 Photo Contest

12/01/2025
This article was orginally written by Alan Bartels, Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator, for the Loup Lines Column. Loup Lines Volume 46, No. 12 (December 2025) It seems to me that just about everybody is a photographer these days. People like me who spend a lot of time with a...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors November 2025 Meeting Recap

11/26/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors met Nov. 25, 2025, for their monthly Board Meeting. Lower Elkhorn NRD water resources staff provided a summary of variance applications received during the sign-up period for new irrigated acres in the...Read more

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Gov. Pillen Declares Statewide Burn Ban Through April 30, 2025

04/24/2025
Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Nebraska National Guard and Issues Statewide Burn Ban Following Fire in Brown County LINCOLN, Nebraska – Governor Jim Pillen has authorized the Nebraska National Guard to mobilize 29 soldiers and airmen to assist local volunteer fire departments, which...Read more

Nebraska’s NRDs Advocate for Conservation Funding in Washington, D.C.

04/07/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 31 to April 2, 2025. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers...Read more

Cover Crops: Share your Insights by Taking the Cover Crops in Semi-Arid Crop Production Survey

03/11/2025
HAYS, Kansas – Kansas State University (KSU) in collaboration with the Colorado Conservation Tillage Association (CCTA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites all producers from the semi-arid Great Plains region to participate...Read more

Envirothon Competition Qualifies 14 Teams for State

03/11/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Jan. 30 and March 11, Nebraska high school students competed around the state during regional Envirothon competitions demonstrating natural resources knowledge by identifying trees and animal tracks, calculating the number of steers on rangeland, and determining soil...Read more

NARD Elects 2025 Officers

03/11/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The voting members of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Board of Directors elected new officers during their board meeting March 10, 2025. The NARD Board consists of representatives from each of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). The board...Read more

NRD Recreation Exploration: Discover Nature, Win Prizes

02/26/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) encourage participation in the NRD Recreation Exploration program, which is designed to inspire individuals and families to venture into the great outdoors and explore the state’s natural beauty. The program aims to foster a deeper...Read more

NRD Legislative Conference Brings Together Elected Leaders, Highlights Partnerships

01/15/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts hosts their annual Legislative Conference to highlight partnerships and discuss natural resources policy at the Lincoln Embassy Suites Jan. 28-29, 2025. The two-day conference brings together Natural Resources Districts (NRDs),...Read more

Five Students Take State in 2024 Conservation Poster Contest

12/02/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Trees and wildlife were artfully crafted by young Nebraskans throughout the year turning blank paper into award-winning posters. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognize students from kindergarten to 12th grade, who competed in the annual “May the Forest Be with...Read more

New App Deployed to Help Cut Overapplication of Nitrogen Fertilizer

11/18/2024
This article was written and published by the Nebraska Examiner on Nov. 18, 2024. LINCOLN, Nebraska — Eleven years ago, Wade Ellwanger began analyzing reports submitted by farmers detailing the amount of fertilizer being applied on cornfields in his area of north-central Nebraska. What he found was...Read more

USDA to Begin Issuing $2.14 Billion to Agricultural Producers through Key Conservation and Safety-Net Programs

10/24/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners—providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs. Producers should soon...Read more

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