Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

By John Perkins / Brownfield Ag News

May 29, 2026Updated: May 29, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

Regional

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Norfolk City Council fast-tracks new entertainment district ordinance despite pushback

State

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Months of hard work lead 4-H exhibitors to the show ring

Sen. Ricketts discusses USMCA trade agreement with Nebraska Farm Bureau

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Western Kimball County

Ricketts classifies AI data centers as matter of national security

US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over

Sports

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities