Leading indicator falls in March, rapid economic growth still expected

Leading indicator falls in March, rapid economic growth still expected

Nebraska’s leading economic indicator saw a decline during March, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, fell 1.31% after a nearly 4% increase during February. “Taken together, the two monthly reports suggest that there…
Omaha falls to San Diego in five sets as Samedy makes Supernovas debut

Omaha falls to San Diego in five sets as Samedy makes Supernovas debut

SAN DIEGO, CA. - The Omaha Supernovas (12-7) fell to the San Diego Mojo (8-9) in a 25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 25-21, 8-15 five-set thriller Tuesday night at Viejas Arena. The result means the Supernovas and Mojo have split the season series at two wins apiece with each team winning its home matches. Olympian…
Proposal to increase Nebraska’s corn checkoff rate passes

Proposal to increase Nebraska’s corn checkoff rate passes

Leaders of the Nebraska corn industry successfully navigated the legislative process to secure increased financial support for corn-related initiatives. State Senator Terresa Ibach spearheaded efforts to introduce amendments to the Nebraska Corn Resources Act, proposing revisions to the corn fees levied on sales to bolster support for corn education, research,…
Ideas For Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting

Ideas For Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting

For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully bringing additional family members into the operation may require some creativity as all parties need to maintain a viable standard of living. This series of articles will highlight ideas and tactics for…
Midweek woes continue for the Huskers

Midweek woes continue for the Huskers

Lincoln-Nebraska couldn’t climb out of an early four-run deficit, as the Huskers fell 9-4 vs. Kansas on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (25-13) scored four runs on eight hits, while Kansas (22-15) totaled nine runs, 11 hits and an error. Tyler Stone led the way for…
Huskers sweep two from Iowa

Huskers sweep two from Iowa

The Nebraska softball team swept a doubleheader from Iowa on Tuesday at Bowlin Stadium, posting walk-off wins in both games. In game one, Bella Bacon had a walk-off two-out double in the eighth inning of Nebraska's 1-0 victory. Kaylin Kinney threw an 8.0-inning shutout in the circle. In game two,…
Nebraska Wheat Board Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors Vacancies

Nebraska Wheat Board Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors Vacancies

LINCOLN, NE – The directorship appointments for two of the Nebraska Wheat Board will expire June30, 2024, and are seeking candidates to apply for those districts. The open positions are District 1 andDistrict 6. District 1 – Includes the counties of Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Sheridan,and Garden.…
UNL: Net farm income impacts net worth growth

UNL: Net farm income impacts net worth growth

By: Glennis McClure | Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst The beginning of the year is busy for businesses in finalizing records and filing annual income taxes. Farm and ranch operations are no exception. Beyond the net income or loss showing on the farm’s Schedule F, analyzing the…
KTIC NewsCenter Tuesday News 4-23-24

KTIC NewsCenter Tuesday News 4-23-24

Columbus Police have taken into custody a man wanted on multiple charges including kidnapping and assault. In western Iowa a murder investigation is underway after a man rolled a stolen pickup and the truck's owner was found dead. Gas prices have risen steadily for the past fifteen weeks. ...these stories…