The Superior Express -

A few times a month, I receive questions about hops or hemp. For those interested in hops, the Nebraska Brewer’s Conference will be Jan. 27-28 at the Younes Convention Center in Kearney. You can learn more details here: http://www.growbrewnebraska.com.

Merrick Co. Ag Day is Jan. 28 at the Fairgrounds in Central City. Topics include weed control in prevent plant acres, farm bill, pivot wheel track management, understanding the hydrogeology of wells in Central Nebraska, groundwater protection and water quality sampling and testing, and domestic and farm level water treatment equipment. There is no charge and please RSVP for meal to 308-946-3843.

The Annual York-Hamilton Cattlemen’s Banquet will be Jan. 28 at the Holthus Convention Center in York beginning with social at 6:30 p.m. and

prime rib meal at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be Jay Hendren, a farmer from Ohio. Hendren uses his experiences in farming to tickle the funny bones of audience members of all walks of life. Hendren has entertained groups across the country from banquets and conventions to comedy clubs.

Lambing and Kidding School Jan. 25: The closest location to this area will be in Broken Bow at the fairgrounds. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

Topics include: Keeping ewes healthy through disease control and treatment (Brian Vander Ley DVM, Great Plains Educational Center); Economical feeding programs for the doe (Steve Hart, goat extension specialist Oklahoma); Economical feeding programs for the ewe (Ivan Rush, sheep producer, Scottsbluff); Treating chilled newborns, tubing lambs-kids-Q&A session (local veterinarians). The program is followed by a hands-on tour to Beth and Hannah Smith’s Farm. More info and pre-register at: ne.sheep.goat@gmail. com or 308-386-8378.

2020 Sorghum Symposium will be held at the Nebraska College of Technical Ag in Curtis on Jan. 30. I don’t have details regarding the time, but program highlights include: weather (Al Dutcher); sorghum production and management (Brent Bean, agronomist); Farm Bill Update; grain sorghum variety performance in 15” and 30” rows; sorghum TAPS program panel; and how to win an argument without arguing via social media. The annual meeting will follow the program and several vendors will be present. There’s no charge but please RSVP for meal count to [email protected] or 402-471-4276.

Annie’s Inspired: Feb. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. is the next Annie’s Inspired Workshop for women involved with agriculture. It will be held at the library in David City. Glennis McClure will cover Farm and Ranch budgets and financials. These workshops include a light supper, plenty of networking time and hands-on learning. Please RSVP to 402-367-7410 or 402-362-5508 if you’re interested in attending.