June is National Sorghum Month, a time to recognize Nebraska sorghum growers and highlight the crop’s contributions to agriculture across the state and the United States. “Nebraska’s sorghum industry continues to benefit from the dedication of growers, researchers and industry partners who are helping move the crop forward,” said Tracy Zink, chair of Nebraska Sorghum Producers.

The new Village Board members were given the oath of office at the June 1 meeting by the village clerk. The board members elected in the primary election are Ron Sheppard, M.D., and Charles M.

More of What I Learned From Andy Rooney Written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words. Rooney has passed away but used to be on CBS’s 60 Minutes TV show.

Nebraska Extension to Host Stocker/ Yearling Tour Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle producers an opportunity to learn from Nebraska operations managing through ongoing drought conditions and explore current research and management strategies for stocker and yearling systems.

The Callaway Aquatic Center is open for the season! Hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily, with 5-6 p.m. reserved for adult-only swim. Callaway residents may use the pool for no fee. The cost for nonvillage residents is $3 for children aged 4 and under, and $5 for ages 5 and over. Individual passes are $50, and a family pass is $100.

Dry conditions have left some dryland alfalfa fields short, stressed, and slow to grow. When plants are only six to twelve inches tall, turning purple, yellow, or gray, and starting to bloom, the question becomes: should we cut it, graze it, or leave it alone? The first thing to consider is yield.

Following up on the discussion of the power and responsibility that comes with casting a ballot, this week I want to address one of the more debated issues of this legislative session: Nebraska’s new minimum wage law and the passage of LB258. LB258 was a bill created to provide practical, real-world guidelines for implementing Ballot Initiative 433, which was approved by voters in 2022.

CC Foundation Announces Spring 2026 Grant Awards The Custer County Foundation reviewed grant requests for the period ending April 30, 2026, and they are awarding a total of $43,521.33 to 10 Custer County organizations. “It’s always an exciting time when we get to announce our grant recipients,” said Rilee Daffer, Executive Director of the Foundation.