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- Columbus, NE (68601)
  
  Today
  
  A mix of clouds and sunshine with gusty winds developing this afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High near 60F. Winds NNW at 20 to 30 mph..
  
  Tonight
  
  Clear skies. Low 36F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph.
  
  Updated: April 18, 2019 @ 7:34 am
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Agriculture

'Just a terrible mess' — Ranchers, farmers left with dead animals, flooded fields, work to be done

State and Regional

'Just a terrible mess' — Ranchers, farmers left with dead animals, flooded fields, work to be done

Mar 25, 2019

As temperatures rise, so do the chances of more devastating floods, Nebraska experts say

State and Regional

As temperatures rise, so do the chances of more devastating floods, Nebraska experts say

Mar 21, 2019

Nebraska still in the running for USDA office relocation

Agriculture

Nebraska still in the running for USDA office relocation

Mar 12, 2019

Farmland valuation drop for bond issues wins first-round approval

Legislature

Farmland valuation drop for bond issues wins first-round approval

Feb 28, 2019

Asian jumping worm poses future threat to Nebraska, experts say

Agriculture

Asian jumping worm poses future threat to Nebraska, experts say

Feb 28, 2019

Nebraskan pays record $1.51 million for 'freak' of a bull

State and Regional

Nebraskan pays record $1.51 million for 'freak' of a bull

Feb 24, 2019

Ag groups endorse Friesen property tax reform plan

Legislature

Ag groups endorse Friesen property tax reform plan

Feb 15, 2019

Study: Nebraska ethanol industry seeing growth

Agriculture

Study: Nebraska ethanol industry seeing growth

Feb 14, 2019

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Apr 17, 2019

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Apr 13, 2019

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Apr 17, 2019

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Apr 13, 2019

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Apr 13, 2019

Legalized hemp touted as new Nebraska crop option

Legislature

Legalized hemp touted as new Nebraska crop option

Feb 12, 2019

New Bomgaars site open for business

Local

New Bomgaars site open for business

Jan 24, 2019

Insurer pays $50,000 fine over canceled hail policies

Agriculture

Insurer pays $50,000 fine over canceled hail policies

Jan 8, 2019

Farm bill hailed by congressmen as good for Nebraska

Agriculture

Farm bill hailed by congressmen as good for Nebraska

Dec 12, 2018

Nebraska interests mostly praise Senate farm bill

State and Regional

Nebraska interests mostly praise Senate farm bill

Dec 11, 2018

As ag economy continues to struggle, farm bankruptcies rise

Agriculture

As ag economy continues to struggle, farm bankruptcies rise

Dec 1, 2018

Power Farming Show innovating with startup pitch contest

Agriculture

Power Farming Show innovating with startup pitch contest

Nov 27, 2018

Using Nebraska corn to make fish food

Local

Using Nebraska corn to make fish food

Nov 26, 2018

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Insurer that canceled Nebraska hail policies dropped from crop insurance program

Agriculture

Insurer that canceled Nebraska hail policies dropped from crop insurance program

Nov 1, 2018

Agriculture

Platte County growers experience harvest delays due to rain

Oct 17, 2018

Yeutter Institute hoping to capitalize on increased attention to global trade

Education

Yeutter Institute hoping to capitalize on increased attention to global trade

Oct 6, 2018

Farm Bureau, Medica team up for health plan for farmers

Agriculture

Farm Bureau, Medica team up for health plan for farmers

Sep 19, 2018

Photos: Husker Harvest Days

Agriculture

Photos: Husker Harvest Days

Sep 13, 2018

Lancaster County Board approves chicken operation despite opposition

Government and Politics

Lancaster County Board approves chicken operation despite opposition

Sep 11, 2018

Nebraskans cheer news of trade agreement with Mexico

Agriculture

Nebraskans cheer news of trade agreement with Mexico

Aug 27, 2018

Planners OK chicken farm; neighbors plan to appeal decision

Agriculture

Planners OK chicken farm; neighbors plan to appeal decision

Aug 15, 2018

State ethanol administrator to retire

Agriculture

State ethanol administrator to retire

Aug 7, 2018

Planners again fail to get votes to OK chicken farm

Agriculture

Planners again fail to get votes to OK chicken farm

Aug 1, 2018

Cindy Lange-Kubick: A farmer for the summer, tossing corn tassels with the only arm he has

Local

Cindy Lange-Kubick: A farmer for the summer, tossing corn tassels with the only arm he has

Jul 29, 2018

Nebraska farmers want Trump to lift tariffs, not offer 'gold crutches'

State and Regional

Nebraska farmers want Trump to lift tariffs, not offer 'gold crutches'

Jul 24, 2018

How does irrigation impact the weather? UNL-led study is seeking answers

Agriculture

How does irrigation impact the weather? UNL-led study is seeking answers

Jul 19, 2018

Farmer says Lancaster County chicken farm won't be nuisance; neighbors say it will make lives miserable

Agriculture

Farmer says Lancaster County chicken farm won't be nuisance; neighbors say it will make lives miserable

Jul 18, 2018

Bloomfield farmer says in lawsuit that herbicide dicamba damaged his crops

Local

Bloomfield farmer says in lawsuit that herbicide dicamba damaged his crops

Jul 18, 2018

UNL adjunct prof tabbed by Trump to be USDA's top scientist

Education

UNL adjunct prof tabbed by Trump to be USDA's top scientist

Jul 17, 2018

No time for panic amid plummeting soybean prices, Nebraska farmers say

Agriculture

No time for panic amid plummeting soybean prices, Nebraska farmers say

Jul 14, 2018

Nebraska corn farmers oppose Trump's tariffs on China

Agriculture

Nebraska corn farmers oppose Trump's tariffs on China

Jun 19, 2018

Trump's trade policies stir discomfort in rural Nebraska

State and Regional

Trump's trade policies stir discomfort in rural Nebraska

Jun 9, 2018

Lincoln firm Quantified Ag highlights rural internet needs, draws visit from FCC official

Agriculture

Lincoln firm Quantified Ag highlights rural internet needs, draws visit from FCC official

May 29, 2018