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Win NRD Conservation Trees at the Gateway Expo in Kearney

11/14/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte and Tri-Basin Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) invite landowners to stop by their booth at the Gateway Farm Expo, held Nov. 19-20, at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. Visitors can enter to win 100 conservation tree seedlings and learn more...Read more

Second Annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference Slated for Dec. 16, 2025

11/12/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The second annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference (NNAC) will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. The all-day conference will begin with registration at 8 a.m. and closing comments and door prizes wrapping up the event around 4 p.m. The...Read more

Central Platte NRD Presents Groundwater Levels Report at Nov. 20 Meeting

11/07/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Central Platte NRD GIS Image Analyst Luke Zakrzewski will present fall groundwater levels at the upcoming Central Platte NRD Board of Directors meeting. As part of Central Platte NRD’s Groundwater Management Program, staff measure water levels in 386 irrigation observation...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Accepting Conservation Tree Orders

11/06/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- As of Nov. 1, the Lower Big Blue NRD is accepting conservation tree orders. This year, Lower Big Blue NRD will offer six species of evergreens, 17 deciduous species and 14 types of shrubs. Trees must be ordered in multiples of 25 and are sold for $1.50 each. The Lower Big Blue...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Encourages Landowners to Purchase Conservation Trees

10/30/2025
Written by Lower Loup NRD Information and Education Coordinator Alan Bartels as part of the Loup Lines series. Loup Lines Volume 46, No. 11 November 2025 ORD, Nebraska -- November is here and winter is quickly approaching. If they aren’t already, lots of people will soon begin thinking about trees...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Partners with NRCS on Indian Creek Watershed Plan

10/27/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) received official approval in June 2025 for the Indian Creek Watershed Improvement Plan in southeastern Nebraska. The Indian...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Approves Vadose Study

10/24/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved entering into an interlocal agreement for a three-year vadose study with the Lower Loup and Upper Big Blue NRDs at their monthly meeting on Thursday. The study aims to improve understanding of...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Announces Pilger Recreation Area Gift of Pavilion

10/24/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Pilger Recreation Area, owned and managed by the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) has been given the gift of new life thanks to the efforts of generous donors. At their Oct. 23, 2025, board meeting, Lower Elkhorn NRD directors unanimously voted to accept the...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Appoints New Director and Approves FY2025 Audit

10/17/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors met Oct. 15, 2025, approving several key actions focused on district operations, financial transparency, resource programs, and recreation development. Board Welcomes New Director for Subdistrict 2 The...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Recreation Area Closing for the Season

10/16/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue NRD will close recreation areas to vehicle traffic for the season on Oct. 24, 2025. The following recreation areas will be closed to vehicle access: Big Indian Recreation Area, located southwest of Wymore Swanton Wildlife Management Area, located north of...Read more

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Nebraska Cooperative Council Partners with NRDs on Producer Connect

03/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Nebraska Cooperative Council on the development of a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite, Producer Connect. Producer Connect is designed to empower agricultural producers...Read more

No New Taxes Nebraska Announces Opposition to EPIC Tax Ballot Initiative

03/14/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska - Today (March 14, 2024), No New Taxes Nebraska officially launched its campaign to stop the EPIC tax. No New Taxes is a joint effort of over 40+ businesses and organizations from across Nebraska including the Nebraska Chamber, Nebraska Association of County Officials, the League...Read more

Irrigation Association Student Scholarship

03/14/2024
The 2024 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program presents an incredible opportunity for aspiring individuals to pursue their passion for irrigation. By spreading the word about this scholarship, you can directly impact the lives and careers of promising students who are eager to contribute to...Read more

NARD Elects 2024 Officers

03/12/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The voting members of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Board of Directors elected new officers during their board meeting March 11, 2024. The NARD Board consists of representatives from each of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). The board...Read more

Envirothon Competition Qualifies 14 Teams for State

03/07/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Jan. 31 and March 7, 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

Registration is open for the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Informational Seminar

02/26/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The 2024 Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Informational Seminar is being held on March 14, 2024 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) at the Ramada by Wyndham in Grand Island, NE. Registration/Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. with welcoming remarks starting at 9:30 a.m. Rob Lawson, Natural...Read more

NRDs Taking Orders for Spring Conservation Tree Plantings

02/06/2024
Conservation Tree Windbreaks Provide Critical Livestock Protection LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are actively taking orders for conservation tree seedlings, and the deadline to order is fast approaching. Secure your favorite species and make a lasting impact on...Read more

NRCS and NRDs Continue Successful Partnership on Dam Assessments

01/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – To ensure water infrastructure safety, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and other sponsors continue a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on several dam assessments across the state. In 2023, 18...Read more

2024 NRD Legislative Conference Brings Together Elected Leaders, Highlights Partnerships

01/17/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In preparation for another legislative session, 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. 23-24, 2024. The two-day conference brings...Read more

University Releases Web-based Nitrogen Management Tool for Corn Growers

12/18/2023
This article was orginally written by Geitner Simmons, UNL IANR Media, on Dec. 13, 2023. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has updated a digital tool to make it easier for ag producers to determine appropriate nitrogen rates for individual fields. The nitrogen tool allows users to input specifics...Read more

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