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VERMILLION, S.D.–South Dakota women’s basketball coach Carrie Eighmey is pleased to announce the hiring of Amber (Hegge) Cunningham as an assistant coach for the Coyotes.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has funding available through the Nebraska Buffer Strip Program to assist landowners in establishing buffer strips. A buffer strip provides an area between a stream and crop ground to maximize the filtration of water from rain events allowing suspended sediment and chemicals to drop out before reaching surface water bodies.

May 29, 1924

COLERIDGE – The American Legion Post 114 and Auxiliary Unit 114 held a monthly meeting May 9, at Coleridge Community Building.

“The greatest armada ever known to man silently left the shores of England in the darkness of night. Eleven thousand planes took to the air to cover the operations and 5000 ships of all types left their ports on the greatest fighting mission in the world’s history.

HARTINGTON – Land within the Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District boundaries has experienced considerable conversion of pasture and Conservation Reserve Program land to row crop. Grassland acres with steep slopes which are broken out and brought into crop production run a high risk for erosion which could lead to sediment problems for downstream neighbors.

LINCOLN –Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from a range of startups will hold a panel discussion on the opportunities in advanced agricultural technology during a May 29 Heuermann Lecture symposium at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

HARTINGTON – Chemigation is an efficient method for applying fertilizer and pesticide to growing crops.

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With first cutting alfalfa, comes the annual appearance of alfalfa weevils chewing through stands and destroying yields and quality. Proper scouting, identification, and treatment are needed to properly handle these hay field pests.

June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day – the landing of U.S. forces on the beaches of Normandy, France.

HARTINGTON – Earth Day and Arbor Day are special days set aside to recognize the importance of trees and natural resources. They also provide an ideal opportunity to teach our youth about the value of trees in our lives.

LINCOLN – In the Northern Plains Region (Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) there were 37,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on farms and ranches during the week of April 7-13, 2024, unchanged from the April 2023 reference week, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

HARTINGTON – Matt Kathol stepped out of the box from traditional farming practices, by emphasizing soil health, water quality, and sustainable livestock management practices working with the local USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service.

LINCOLN – The annual Nebraska Water Center Conference will be held Oct. 9 and 10, The conference will highlight successful collaborations and innovations in Nebraska water and discuss future opportunities in water research and management.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it will pay dairy farms with confirmed avian influenza infections to help contain the virus’ spread to people and more cows.

YANKTON, S.D. – Cedar County law enforcement joined the search over the weekend for a man last seen swimming in the Missouri River on Friday.

HARTINGTON – A judge won’t make a ruling on whether or not a Laurel man suspected of a quadruple murder can waive his appearance at his own trial until he can fully advise him of his rights.

HARTINGTON – Construction on a bridge replacement project east of Hartington is coming close to a conclusion.

Honoring our Heroes

ACTIVITIES Wednesday, May 22: Catholic Communal Services/Bible Study, Chair Exercise, Dominoes, Current Events, Open Centers, Puzzle Time.