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Natural Resources Districts to celebrate 50 years of serving Nebraskans

Established in 1972, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are local government units involved in a variety of projects and programs to conserve and protect the state’s natural resources. Today, Nebraska’s unique system of locally-controlled, tax-funded, watershed-based conservation is widely admired throughout the nation.

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Nebraska State Patrol news

NSP honored for 2021 stop stick deployment The Nebraska State Patrol has been honored by Stop Stick Ltd. for the 2021 “Hit of the Year.” The award is presented annually for an exceptional stop stick deployment that results in the safe conclusion of a pursuit.

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Check fields for Palmer amaranth

A major concern in Nebraska is the weed Palmer amaranth. While I have not seen major infestations of it in the area, I know there are some fields where it is increasing and spreading in southeast Nebraska. Earlier this week I was in a corn field with some Palmer amaranth that had recently been sprayed. While it appeared to be dying, it was still alive and may continue to grow and produce seed. Palmer amaranth is in the pigweed family and the major problem is that it has developed resistance to several herbicides. It is one of the hardest weeds to control in row-crop production in the United States.

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