Beard on job as new County Weed Superintendent
Brandon Beard is the new Chase County Weed Superintendent, assuming the position from Randy Bartlett.
Ag & Business
Pea, wheat field day in Grant June 20
Nebraska Extension staff members at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Center at Grant will hold a field pea and wheat field day Tuesday, June 20.
An aerial applicator is shown spraying a wheat field in northwest Chase County early last week to control rust. The window for treating for rust has passed as the crop nears maturity for harvest. (Johnson Publications photo)
Wheat diseases spotty, not as bad as last year
Extension Educator and wheat specialist Strahinja Stepanovic of Grant said disease conditions in this year’s wheat crop do not appear as bad as last year.
There was a big group of third grade students, Imperial FFA members, presenters and volunteers who gathered at the Wanamaker Wildlife Management Area earlier this month for the third youth pollinator planting project. (Courtesy photo)
Pheasants Forever coordinates third youth pollinator planting project
A third youth pollinator event was hosted by the Southwestern Nebraska Pheasants Forever Chapter May 9.
NRCS offers conservation options for producers
Andy Keep of Imperial is all about conservation and why wouldn’t he be—he’s the district conservationist with the Natural Resources Convervation Service (NRCS).