Nebraska hemp acreage sees slight decline in 2023

Nebraska hemp acreage sees slight decline in 2023

Industrial hemp grown in open areas in Nebraska in 2023 totaled 280 acres, down 7% from 2022, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Industrial hemp harvested in open areas totaled 270 acres, down 4% from last year. Nationally, the value of all industrial hemp production in the open…
Work to begin next week on Custer County Courthouse steps

Work to begin next week on Custer County Courthouse steps

BROKEN BOW - Weather permitting, construction is expected to begin Monday on the front steps of the Custer County Courthouse. County Clerk Conni Gracey said that while work is being done, everyone will need to use the west entrance to the courthouse. Parking is available either in the parking lot…
Loper volleyball at home this weekend

Loper volleyball at home this weekend

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team will wrap up its spring season this weekend with two home events. The Lopers will face rival Chadron State Friday (April 19) at 5 p.m. in the Health & Sports Center. The next day (April 20), UNK hosts the annual "Legends Classic" which…
Wheat Groups Welcome New Funding for Food Assistance

Wheat Groups Welcome New Funding for Food Assistance

ARLINGTON, Virginia (April 18, 2024) - U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that U.S. wheat farmers can help increase global food assistance under a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding program announced today. USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will invest…
Lexington to host Bader Invite

Lexington to host Bader Invite

The annual Don Bader track and field invite is set for Friday in Lexington. The meet annually brings in several of the best athletes from across the region regardless of their school's class size. Head coach Sam Jilka talks with KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen about the season so far for the…
Worth Ranch of Springview to receive Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award

Worth Ranch of Springview to receive Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award

Worth Ranch of Springview is the recipient of the 2024 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award®. Cork and Janet Worth raise beef cattle and own the 8,000-acre Worth Ranch in Keya Paha County. The Worths will be presented with $10,000 and a crystal award at the AFAN annual meeting in November. The award honors…
Lexington seniors sign with Iowa Western

Lexington seniors sign with Iowa Western

Lexington seniors Alejandro Cruz and Willander Hernandez signed letters of intent on Wednesday to play soccer for Iowa Western community college next season. Alejandro Cruz (left) Willander Hernandez (right) picture courtesy Steve Zerr....Go Lex Cruz talked with KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen about what this means to him. Hernandez who was injured…