A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for eastern Gage, Johnson and northwestern Pawnee counties in Nebraska until 2:45 p.m. A tornado watch is in effect for parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa until 10 p.m. Sunday.
Heartland families have many options when it comes to choosing Christmas trees. Nebraska state agriculture officials hope families choose home-grown trees.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says Christmas tree operations offer a big variety of pine, spruce, and fir trees. Many of those firms also offer wreaths, swags and garlands.
Going to a tree farm doesn’t have to be as simple as hacking a tree down. Many farms offer Kodak moments with snacks, wagon rides, and gifts on the side.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is making its Nebraska Christmas Tree Growers Directory available online. It features more than 30 tree farms throughout the state. To obtain the brochure, just click here.
