september

Gov. Jim Pillen recently proclaimed Sept. 23, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska. He presented the proclamation to John T. Heaston, executive director of the Nebraska Sportsmen’s Foundation. Also present were Dustin Allemann, Nebraska Sportsmen’s Foundation board chairman, third from right, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Tony Barada, left, T.J. Walker, second from left, Jeff Rawlinson, second from right, and Dean Rosenthal, right. (Photo courtesy of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.)
Nebraska, Regional Roundup

Governor proclaims Sept. 23 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska

Gov. Jim Pillen recently proclaimed Sept. 23, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska. “Hunting and fishing continue to be an integral part of the good life outdoors in Nebraska,” Pillen said. Read More

Drought affects more than plants and livestock. September – National Suicide Prevention Month – is a painful reminder that life is tough in rural America, especially after major events such as drought and flood. (Soybean photo by Valerie Tate, University of Missouri Extension.)
Home and Family

September is Suicide Prevention Month

(Photo courtesy of Iowa Barn Foundation.)
Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

Iowa hosts biggest barn tour in country 



A food thermometer helps to assure the quality of food items and reduces over-cooking. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Food Safety Education Month: Food thermometers are a kitchen must-have  

Lawn closeup (K-State Research and Extension)

Lawn Stressed? September is time for relief

Mental health must be taken seriously

I remember when

Dry pattern continues across US

Colorado creamed style corn

Red meat exports remain on record pace through third quarter

Regina Bird

Producers have had their share of Mother Nature’s storms