Plains Edition Ag Events
February 12-14
Nebraska Aviation Trades Assn. Conference, Grand Island, Neb., Midtown Holiday Inn, (402) 475-6282.
February 13
Vegetative Treatment Systems for Animal Feeding Operations Workshop, Albion, Neb., fairgrounds, 1 p.m., Steve Pritchard, (402) 395-2158.
February 13
Challenges and Opportunities with Feeding Ethanol Byproducts Workshop, Albion, Neb., fairgrounds, 1 p.m., Steve Pritchard, (402) 395-2158.
February 13-15
Beef 706 Course, Lincoln, Neb., Animal Science Complex, contact Nebraska Beef Council, (800) 421-5326.
February 15
Livestock Insurance Workshop, Scottsbluff, Neb., Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., (308) 632-1480.
February 16
Livestock Insurance Workshop, North Platte, Neb., Extension office, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., (308) 532-2683.
February 16-18
ABATE Motorcycle Show, Lincoln, Neb., Lancaster Event Center, (402) 440-8756.
February 17
Pinewood Derby, North Platte, Neb., Platte River Mall, (308) 534-3090.
February 17
2007 Western Regional NATPA National Antique Tractor Pull, Sterling, Colo., Chris, (970) 520-3203 or Ernie, (308) 254-6033.
February 17
Black Tie Calf Fry, Chadron, Neb., Wrecker’s Road House, fundraiser for CSC’s Rodeo Club, Dan Lindsey, (308) 432-6286.
February 18
Preserving Family Treasures: Quilt Care Workshop, Grand Island, Neb., Stuhr Museum, 2 p.m., Karen Keehr, (308) 385-5316.
February 19
Livestock Insurance Workshop, Auburn, Neb., nemaha Co. Fairgounds, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., (402) 274-4755.
February 21
Wymong Beef Council Meeting, Laramie, Wyo., UW Animal Science Bldg., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Ann Wittmann, (307) 777-6399.
February 22
Land Application Training Workshop, West Point, Neb., Courthouse, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Larry Howard, (402) 372-6006.
February 23-April 8
Wings Over the Platte Art Show, Grand Island, Neb., Stuhr Museum, nature-inspired art show reflects the wildlife and landscapes of the Platte River Valley, (308) 385-5316.
February 24-25
Oregon Trail Home Show, Ogallala, Neb., Keith Co. Fairgrounds, (308) 289-4909.
February 24-25
Brule Gun Show, Brule, Neb., Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 9-4, (308) 287-2528 or (308) 287-2228.
February 26
Phosphorous Index Workshop, Albion, Neb., Columbus Hall, 9 a.m., Steve Pritchard, (402) 395-2158.
February 26
Phosphorous Index Workshop, O’Neill, Neb., Courthouse, 2 p.m., Ralph Kulm, (402) 336-2760.
February 26
Livestock Insurance Workshop, York, Neb., 4-H building, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., (402) 362-5508.
February 27-March 1
Custom Applicator School, Hastings, Neb., Central Community College-Cottonwood Rm., (402) 476-1528.
March 1
Value of Manure to Cropping Systems Workshop, Burwell, Neb., Legion Club, Steve Niemeyer, (308) 346-4200.
March 2-4
Homebuilders Show, North Platte, Neb., Quality Suites, Larry Piester, (308) 532-7429.
March 3
30th Annual Firefighters Ball, Brule, Neb., 8-12 p.m. dance to the Dynamics.
March 6
Livestock Insurance Workshop, Norfolk, Neb., Ag Complex, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., (402) 370-4040.
March 7-8
Triumph of Agriculture Expo, Omaha, Neb., Qwest Center, large indoor farm machinery show, (402) 346-8003.
March 9-11
Nebraska Horse Expo, Lincoln, Neb., Lancaster Event Center, (402) 375-4827.
March 10-11
Town and Country Expo, Gordon, Neb., High School Gym, booths, crafts, food and more, (308) 282-0730.
March 15
Vegetative Treatment Systems for Animal Feeding Operations Workshop, York, Neb., 4-H building, 10 a.m., Gary Zoubek, (402) 362-5508.
March 16-17
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, O’Neill, Neb., grand parade, Mulligan stew, fun run, art show, carnival, Irish dancers, (402) 336-2355.
March 17
Antique Tractor Pull, Kearney, Neb., Buffalo Co. Fairgrounds, (308) 237-3101.
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