National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to Nebraska’s ecosystems, competing with native wildlife for resources, disrupting habitats, and even altering entire food chains. From zebra mussels in our waterways to invasive plants like purple loosestrife, these species can have long-lasting impacts on our environment and economy.
Why should we care?
🚫 Invasive species can outcompete native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity.
🚫They often have no natural predators, allowing their populations to grow unchecked.
🚫Managing and controlling invasives costs the U.S. billions of dollars annually.
What can YOU do?
✅ Clean, drain, and dry your boat and gear to prevent aquatic invasives.
✅ Avoid releasing pets or aquarium plants into the wild.
✅ Use native plants in landscaping and restoration projects.
✅ Report sightings of invasive species.
Nebraska’s native wildlife depends on us to protect their habitat. Learn more about invasive species and how you can help at brnw.ch/21x0bmi
📷 left to right: Zebra Mussels, Purple Loosestrife, Japanese Beetles
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UPDATE: Newton man killed in grain bin accident was 2007 Berean Academy grad, husband, father of 4 -- Mark Klaassen was a family man who was active in his church and had a heart for farming.
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"As Oklahomans and their nearby neighbors in Kansas endure wildfire season, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists offer tips to keep your livestock safe, as well as help with recovery efforts."
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Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season - Oklahoma State University
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Ahead of wildfire season, OSU Extension specialists offer tips to keep livestock safe during and after wildfires.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Kansas has added 46 agriculture programs since 2020, a 5% increase statewide, but schools are struggling to hire and retain agriculture educators due to long hours and lower pay compared to industry jobs."
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Kansas agriculture programs grow despite teacher shortage challenges
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"The pilot of a small plane in northeast Kansas was forced into making an emergency landing Monday morning after a mechanical issue."
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Pilot forced to make emergency landing in Kansas corn field after propeller fails
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LYON COUNTY (KSNT) – The pilot of a small plane in northeast Kansas was forced into making an emergency landing Monday morning after a mechanical issue. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the …0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The U.S. dairy industry closed 2025 just shy of an all-time export record, signaling strong global demand and growing diversification across international markets."
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U.S. Dairy Exports Surge to $9.51 Billion in 2025
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Exports climbed 15% in 2025, just short of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Look up! Six planets will parade across the night sky at the end of the month. 😮
It’s what’s known as a planetary parade, which happens when multiple planets appear to line up in the sky at once. 🪐
Details here - www.ksnt.com/news/national/6-planets-will-parade-across-the-night-sky-at-the-end-of-the-month/
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"Through irrigation, the Ogallala Aquifer supports agricultural communities across eight Great Plains states, from South Dakota to Texas."
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Thank you, FFA, for all you do to educate and train the future of agriculture! We are happy to celebrate the history and the future of FFA in Kansas during FFA Week!
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"Assessing dehydration status is the first step in managing a scouring calf, but it’s not as simple as assigning a percentage."
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4 Tips for Assessing Hydration Status in Calves
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Dr. Blake Balrog outlines practical exam findings that help determine when oral therapy is sufficient and when it's time to move to IV fluids.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Following a recent trial at the Kansas State University Dairy Research and Teaching Center, one researcher suggests that a higher omega-3 diet in dairy cattle can increase milk production and aid in maintaining a pregnancy."
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K-State research suggests higher omega-3 content can increase milk production
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🌪 Severe weather season is right around the corner. To prepare, Kansas is planning a statewide tornado drill next week.
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Here’s where major Oklahoma–Kansas wildfires stand
Here’s where major Oklahoma–Kansas wildfires stand
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Oklahoma Forestry Services has provided new updates on several active wildfires, some of which have been burning since Tuesday.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It's officially the best week of the year: National FFA Week! From Saturday the 21st to the 28th, 14,000 Kansas FFA members will be celebrating our organization in their local communities. Follow along on our socials to see all the fun. #ksffa #NationalFFAWeek
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Zebra mussels are established in some Kansas waters. A single zebra mussel can filter up to a liter of water daily. While this makes the water look clearer, it can also shift nutrient balance in ways that contribute to harmful algal blooms and alter food webs that support healthy fish populations.
These mussels attach to hard surfaces, clog intake pipes, and can affect boating access and maintenance, which can ultimately affect communities and people who rely on Kansas waters for recreation and drinking water.
Kansas law requires draining livewells and bilges and removing drain plugs before vessels are transported on any public highway.
Kansas boaters take prevention seriously.
Clean. Drain. Dry. Every trip – Don’t Move a Mussel
➡️ Before leaving the ramp:
✔ Remove all visible plants, animals, and debris
✔ Drain livewells and bilge
✔ Let equipment dry completely
👉 What reminder helps you remember to pull your drain plug before leaving the ramp?
#NISAW #DontMoveAMussel
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"Kansans are encouraged to review their severe weather plans during Severe Weather Awareness Week, set for March 2-6, with a statewide tornado drill scheduled at 10 a.m. CST (9 a.m. MST) Wednesday, March 4."
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K-State meteorologist advises Kansans on dangers of severe weather
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Kansans are encouraged to review their severe weather plans during Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 2-6. A statewide tornado drill is scheduled at 10 a.m. CST (9 a.m. MST) on March 4.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Biochar is produced by pyrolyzing or combusting organic waste biomass at high temperatures under low-oxygen conditions."
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Nebraska scientists establish biochar on-farm research network
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Nebraska researchers Guillermo Balboa and Michael Kaiser, partnering with American Farmland Trust, and four Nebraska farmers, have established a biochar on-farm research network which is among the fir...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"U.S. tractor sales slipped for the fourth straight month in January, while combine sales improved in the U.S. and Canada."
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U.S. Tractors Sales Fall for Fourth Straight Month as Combine Sales Surge
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U.S. tractor sales fell for the fourth straight month in January, down 4.7% year over year, as weakness in larger models offset gains in mid-range tractors. Meanwhile, combine sales surged 68% in the ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"China may be less likely to follow through on another big purchase of U.S. soybeans that President Donald Trump has been touting for several weeks in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down Trump's sweeping tariffs, analysts said."
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Analysts Say China Less Likely to Buy U.S. Soy After Supreme Court Decision
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China may be less likely to follow through on another big purchase of U.S. soybeans that President Donald Trump has been touting for several weeks in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down Trump'...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"It’s February and the trees are already starting to bud in southern Colorado."
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Colorado Drought Worsens Ahead of Spring Irrigation
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Colorado drought conditions are worsening ahead of spring irrigation season, with severe to exceptional drought now covering nearly one-third of the state. Farmers report depleted soil moisture, minim...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Rainfall in central and northern Argentina in the last week brought much-needed relief to the 2025/2026 soybean crop, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange said on Friday."
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Rainfall Prevents Drop in Soybean Productivity in Argentina
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Rainfall in central and northern Argentina in the last week brought much-needed relief to the 2025/2026 soybean crop, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange said on Friday.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The U.S. dairy industry closed 2025 just shy of an all-time export record, signaling strong global demand and growing diversification across international markets."
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U.S. Dairy Exports Surge to $9.51 Billion in 2025
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Exports climbed 15% in 2025, just short of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"If you’ve ever had a jellybean, a Tic Tac, or a blueberry, you have a good frame of reference for how tiny these eggs are."
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Hummingbird Eggs Are Even Tinier Than You Think
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“None of this would work if it wasn’t for all these people and programs working together,” Tietjens said.
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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: John Tietjens, Little River
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When Little River’s locally owned telephone cooperative sold its share of a large cell phone business, company leaders recommended that the profits go into a community fund. That resulted in the Lit...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The largest student-run rodeo in the nation resides in Manhattan, Kansas, and it’s celebrating its 80th anniversary in a new and improved arena."
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K-State rodeo celebrates 80th year with new arena and coach
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) — The largest student-run rodeo in the nation resides in Manhattan, Kansas, and it’s celebrating its 80th anniversary in a new and improved arena. The Kansas State Univ…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Soldiers would call them “Coffee berries.” People would also use roasted acorns, sweet potatoes, rye and other grains in place of coffee beans. #AgFactFriday #nedeptag #coffee #soybeans #coffeebeans Nebraska Soybean Board
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"The move marks the Transportation Department's latest effort to improve safety in the trucking industry."
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Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools should close over safety failures
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"Yesterday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), made his way through 5 counties in North Central Kansas, continuing his 4 Corners, 50 Counties tour and spending the day at sale barns, agriculture co-ops, and in small businesses."
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Senator Marshall Covers More Ground Across North Central Kansas - KFRM Radio 550 AM
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Press Release North Central Kansas – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), made his way through 5 counties in North Central Kansas, conti ...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The State of Kansas is awarding $3 million to a Seneca-based aviation company that specializes in unmanned aircraft."
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Seneca company awarded $3 million to help Kansas farmers with unmanned aircraft
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SENECA (KSNT) – The State of Kansas is awarding $3 million to a Seneca-based aviation company that specializes in unmanned aircraft. Grace Hoge with the Office of the Governor said in a press…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Unseasonably warm temperatures across Kansas may have some people wondering if bug season is arriving early this year."
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Are warm winter temperatures bringing bugs out early in Kansas?
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MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Unseasonably warm temperatures across Kansas may have some people wondering if bug season is arriving early this year. Rare warm temperatures in February have arrived in Ka…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Pruning not only is an essential maintenance practice, but it also enhances the beauty of the trees and shrubs, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist."
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Spring landscape cleanup begins with smart pruning - Oklahoma State University
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Spring is a time for pruning, but some plants should not be pruned now.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Several local organizations and businesses have stepped forward to serve as drop-off and donation locations."
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Kansas community rallies to support urgent hay and relief effort: How to help
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“Find the average soil temperature over five days to determine when the time is right for planting,” McKernan said.
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Soil temperature is important for germination in the garden
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Different plants require different soil temperatures to germinate, says K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
THANK YOU, FIREFIGHTERS! 💗 Today, the Wichita Fire Department arranged this special window visit via bucket for a boy to see his father, a fellow firefighter, who was one of three injured while battling the recent wildfires in Oklahoma and Kansas.
📷: Kansas Firefighters Museum
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"Wet conditions that favor parasites like liver flukes are a reminder that herd health threats often develop quietly before becoming costly problems."
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Cattle Chat: Plan ahead to protect your herd
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K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts say liver flukes can pose serious health risks to cattle, particularly in wet pastures, making proactive disease management essential.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The impact of this $46 million investment will be felt for years to come."
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DFA Awarded $46 Million USDA Grant to Advance Dairy Conservation and Small Farm Markets
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DFA’s $46 million USDA grant empowers small farms to lead in conservation, lowering barriers to sustainable practices and connecting producers to premium, emerging market opportunities for a resilie...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In a Wednesday report, agrometeorologist Marco Antonio dos Santos said some parts of Rio Grande do Sul had received between 30 millimeters and 40 millimeters of rain."
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Rains Return to Southern Brazil Bolstering Soy Fields
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Recent rains have brought relief to soybean fields in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, which had been grappling with hot, dry weather that compromised yield potential, according to we...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Restoring biodiversity in a home garden or any area can be done by incorporating native plants, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan."
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How to incorporate native plants in the garden
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Native plants can restore biodiversity to a home garden or other areas, says K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan. Some plants to consider for a landscape include Bee Balm, Witch Hazel, False Ind...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Local farmers and ranchers are stepping up to help those in need in southwest Kansas after wildfires destroyed thousands of acres of grassland and cattle feed."
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Kansas farmers organize hay donations for wildfire-affected ranchers
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"The Kansas Livestock Association is stepping in to help farmers and ranchers after extreme winds and dry conditions sparked multiple wildfires across western Kansas."
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Wildfires devastate western Kansas, KLA steps in to help
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Livestock Association is stepping in to help farmers and ranchers after extreme winds and dry conditions sparked multiple wildfires across western Kansas. The fires…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wildfire danger threatens most of Kansas today with strong winds. It only takes a spark to start a fire that can quickly get out of control. Make sure you follow all precautions listed below!
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AERIAL ATTACK: Efforts continue in fight to contain wildfires in SW Kansas, Oklahoma panhandle (photo courtesy of Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm)
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"Wildfire smoke in southwest Kansas is prompting feedyard workers to monitor cattle more closely."
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Kansas cattle operations monitoring animals due to wildfire smoke
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"Property tax relief remains uncertain as Kansas lawmakers navigate turnaround week, with multiple proposals facing an unclear path through the Senate."
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Property tax relief uncertain as Kansas Senate debates bills
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Property tax relief remains uncertain as Kansas lawmakers navigate turnaround week.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
