Nebraska
Drought improving but still hanging around southeast Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The drought is easing in Nebraska, but it’s stubborn in some spots, mainly the southeast part of the state.
On Thursday, the Lincoln-based National Drought Mitigation Center released a map showing that only 20% of the state is in drought.
At this time last year, practically the entire state was parched.
Today, most of Lancaster County is still in moderate drought, though things are improving.
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Tom Peterson, a farmer near Waverly, said the increase in rain gives him hope, but there is still room for improvement.
“We might be able to raise a crop, get enough grass for the cows,” said Peterson. ” I mean, the subsoil moisture isn’t there yet. We’re getting soaked up from the top down, and it hasn’t gotten that far down yet.”
Peterson said growing was difficult in 2023, but this year is looking better.
“The rains have been nice and soaking,” he said. “And that’s beneficial to getting our corn crop and our bean crop off to a good start. Give them the best start they can, and then you got to hope you’re going to continue to get those rains over the summers to keep feeding those things.”
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While his grass and crops are growing, Peterson said some of the creeks and ponds on his property could use a little more moisture.
“Those ponds are actually ground fed,” he said. “So the water level underneath is what actually brings the water level up in those ponds.
Peterson said once those ponds start to fill, that will be a sign that the drought is no more.
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He is hopeful that Friday morning’s storm will be productive and not destructive.
“We got a good grass stand to start with now, and there’s a good start with that for the cows,” he said. “But if that floods over, that lays all that grass over, covers some of it with mud. And, you know, you lose a lot of tonnage, a lot of a lot of meals for the cows.”
Peterson does not use irrigation, so he’s hoping Mother Nature will give him a helping hand.
“She takes good care of things, most of the time,” he said. “If we don’t have to haul water to the cows, that’s great … We’re dryland farmers. But you know, if Mother Nature gives us a shower every now and then, it’s very beneficial, and you don’t have to sit there and hope for rain.”
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Nebraska Farm Bureau wants to capitalize on SAF potential
Nebraska Farm Bureau president Mark McHargue says his state has an opportunity to capitalize on the sustainable aviation fuel market.
Speaking to Brownfield at the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas, he said Nebraska is developing a pipeline to capture carbon dioxide.
“So I think using our ethanol or corn stover to go into sustainable aviation fuel is going to be important.”
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – John Cook and the Nebraska volleyball team landed a big time transfer Sunday, getting a commitment from former Baylor star Allie Sczech.
The 6-foot-4 opposite hitter announced her commitment in a post on Instagram:
Courtesy @allie.sczech on Instagram
The Sugarland, Texas, native was previously the No. 32 recruit in the nation when she committed to Baylor in 2022.
Sczech finished the 2024 season with 268 kills, totaling 2.44 kills per set. She had a .273 hitting percentage and also totaled 0.65 blocks per set.
The Huskers have a big hole in the offense with the departure of outside hitter Merritt Beason, and Sczech’s high production will help fill that void.
Sczech will have one season of eligibility remaining.
Date: Sunday January 26th, 2025
Tipoff: Noon (CT).
Arena: Kohl Center (Madison, Wisconsin)
Radio: Sunday’s game will be carried on the Huskers Radio Network with Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhleisen on the call, including KLIN (1400 AM) in Lincoln, KXSP (590 AM) in Omaha and KRVN (880 AM) in Lexington. The pregame show begins an hour before tipoff and will also be available on Huskers.com and the Huskers app.
TV/Online: Sunday’s game will be on BTN with Kevin Kugler and Stephen Bardo on the call. It will also be available online on the Fox Sports app.
Jarek’s Pre-tipoff Thoughts: Ok, eventually Nebraska has to win a game in the conference again, right? This will be a big game for Connor Essegian, the former Badger who gets to play against his old team at his old home. The rest of the Huskers will have to match his intensity levels, as it is a different breed of animal to face a former team. If, and it’s a big if, they can do that, Nebraska just might have a chance. Nebraska’s last road game, which was Maryland, was a much better performance on the road than any other this season. Hopefully that momentum continues. Having said all of that, I just don’t see Nebraska winning, making the Conference losing streak 6 games. Prediction: Wisconsin 91 Nebraska 76.
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The style of play used by the Buckeyes – a full court press and pressure defense has flustered the Huskers in their most recent matchups. The Buckeyes try to take their opponent out of the game early and has an offense that comes at you from every position on the floor.
Can the Huskers stay composed and handle the early punches from the Buckeyes? Will they be in position to pull off one of their patented fourth quarter surges?
RV/25 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. 12/12 Ohio State Buckeyes
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2 p.m. (CT)
Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln, Nebraska
Special Event: Pack PBA
Giveaway: ”For Three” Roller Banners (500)
Live TV: B1G+
Live Radio: Huskers Radio Network (1:30 p.m.)Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst)Lincoln (107.3 FM), Huskers.com, Huskers App
Live Stats: Huskers.com (statbroadcast – public)
RV/25 Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten)
12 – Jessica Petrie – 6-2 – So. – F – 5.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg
40 – Alexis Markowski – 6-3 – Sr. – C/F – 14.5 ppg, 8.2 rpg
2 – Logan Nissley – 6-0 – So. – G – 7.1 ppg, 1.8 rpg
14 – Callin Hake – 5-8 – Jr. – G – 6.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg
23 – Britt Prince – 5-11 – Fr. – G – 13.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Off the Bench
5 – Alberte Rimdal – 5-9 – Sr. – G – 6.4 ppg, 1.7 rpg
44 – Petra Bozan – 6-3 – Fr. – F/C – 5.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg
33 – Amiah Hargrove – 6-2 – Fr. – F – 4.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg
15 – Kendall Moriarty – 6-1 – Sr. – G – 3.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg
32 – Kendall Coley – 6-2 – Gr. – F/G – 2.3 ppg, 1.1 rpg
22 – Natalie Potts [Out] – 6-2 – So. – F – 14.4 ppg, 7.4 rpg
3 – Allison Weidner [Out] – 5-10 – RJr. – G – 3.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg
4 – Kennadi Williams – 5-4 – Fr. – G – Redshirt
Head Coach: Amy Williams (Nebraska, 1998) Ninth Season at Nebraska (152-115); 18th Season Overall (345-224)
12/12 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-1, 7-1 Big Ten)
32 – Cotie McMahon – 6-0 – Jr. – F – 16.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg
1 – Ajae Petty – 6-3 – Gr. – F – 10.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg
2 – Taylor Thierry – 6-1 – Sr. – G/F – 10.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg
21 – Chance Gray – 5-9 – Jr. – G – 15.1 ppg, 1.8 rpg
22 – Jaloni Cambridge – 5-7 – Fr. – G – 15.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg
Off the Bench
5 – Ava Watson – 5-8 – Fr. – G – 5.8 ppg, 1.0 rpg
22 – Kennedy Cambridge – 5-8 – RSo. – F – 4.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg
12 – Elsa Lemmila – 6-6 – Fr. – C – 4.6 ppg, 4.9 rpg
0 – Madison Greene – 5-8 – Gr. – G – 4.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg
55 – Eboni Walker – 6-0 – Gr. – F – 2.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg
Head Coach: Kevin McGuff (St. Joseph’s, Ind., 1992) 12th Season at Ohio State (216-107); 22nd Season Overall (471-206)
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