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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

Central Platte NRD Static Groundwater Level Report Shows Overall Improvement

11/21/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resource District (NRD) met Nov. 20, 2025, and learned that static groundwater levels show overall Improvement. Luke Zakrzewski, GIS Image Analyst, presented the fall groundwater level report. Of the 414 wells measured between spring and fall 2025...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board of Directors Met in Plattsmouth for November Meeting

11/21/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 19, 2025, at the Plattsmouth Public Library, in accordance with the operating policy that calls for at least one meeting each year to be held outside the City 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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