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Central Platte NRD Board to Meet March 26, 2026

03/13/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the CPNRD office, 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda / Action Items...Read more

Nebraska Nitrogen Use Efficiency Program Launched for 2026 Growing Season

03/13/2026
$1 Million Available for Producers who Demonstrate Nitrogen Efficiency LINCOLN, Nebraska – Agriculture producers have a new opportunity this growing season to earn extra income while cutting fertilizer costs. The Nebraska Corn Board has committed $1 million to a new Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE)...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Offers a Variety of Cost-Share Programs

03/05/2026
This article was originally written by Alan Bartels, Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator, for the Loup Lines Column. Loup Lines Volume 46, No. 2 March 2026 People who don’t work in agriculture may not know about the variety of cost-share programs available to ag producers as...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors February 2026 Meeting Recap

03/02/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- On February 26, 2026, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors met for the monthly Board meeting. Numerous items were on the agenda, mainly regarding Water Resources, as well as monthly and Water System reports. Directors voted to approve an...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Takes Action on Flood Reduction Plans

02/27/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – In 2020, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) was selected to receive three Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) grants from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to evaluate flood risks and identify potential solutions...Read more

Nebraska Receives Three National Conservation Awards at NACD Meeting

02/23/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska conservation leaders were recognized on the national stage during the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) annual meeting hosted Feb. 15-19, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. During the meeting, Dr. Orval Gigstad of Syracuse, Andy Bishop of Grand Island, and...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Approves Stream Stabilization Contract, Buffer Strip Booster Program, and Other Items

02/23/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors acted on a range of projects at its February 2026 meeting, advancing trail connectivity, stream stabilization efforts, conservation programs, and strategic partnerships across the district. Middle Creek...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Meet Feb. 26, 2026

02/13/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the Central Platte NRD office, 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island. The meeting is open to the public. AGENDA/ACTION...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Rules and Regulations Take Effect, Stay Partially Lifted

02/04/2026
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) approved revisions to its Groundwater Quantity Rules and Regulations with an effective date of Dec. 22, 2025. Subsequently, NRD Directors took action to lift the moratorium on the expansion of irrigated acres and the drilling...Read more

2026 ACE Camp Scheduled for June 21-24, 2026

02/03/2026
This article was written by Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator Alan Bartels as part of the Loup Lines Column. Loup Lines Volume 47, No. 2 February 2026 I know there is plenty of winter left, but it is never too early to begin thinking about summer camps. Plus, with the cold...Read more

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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

The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) Program is Open and Accepting Applications

10/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Producers will be paid for reducing their nitrogen application by the lesser of 40 lbs or by 15%. You can find the application and guidance document online. For this program, the state is divided up into three priority areas (A, B, and C). Priority area A is areas in the state...Read more

Annual NRD Conference Focuses on Water Projects, New Technology

09/17/2024
Hall of Fame and Conservation Award Winners Recognized for Commitment to Conservation LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Conference Sept. 23-24, 2024. The conference...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/11/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Husker Harvest Days this afternoon, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognized three individuals, who will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame later this month. “Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts involve many dedicated individuals working to protect...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/06/2024
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with...Read more

Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors Nebraska Award Winners

07/08/2024
SCOTTSBLUFF, Nebraska -- Three leaders in Nebraska resource conservation, as well as the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), will be honored at the 79th SWCS International Conference, July 21-23 in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Nebraska Chapter SWCS also honored 8...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores the Republican River

06/12/2024
NRD directors and staff meet in southwest Nebraska for learning opportunity LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 80 elected directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in McCook for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Lower...Read more

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with Concolor Fir Planting at State Capitol

04/26/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Lt. Governor Joe Kelly and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Arbor Day Foundation, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting a...Read more

Concordia Lutheran High School Qualifies for International NCF-Envirothon

04/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Amidst the picturesque Missouri River bluffs in northeastern Nebraska, high school students from across the state met at Ponca State Park for the 32nd annual Nebraska State Envirothon April 24, 2024. Concordia Lutheran High School from Omaha, Nebraska, took home the championship...Read more

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