Curtis Stallbaumer

Husband to my beautiful wife, Marla. Assistant Kid Chaser, Farmer, Rancher, Nebraska LEAD Alumna

[Curtis Stallbaumer @StallbaumerFarm]

@Sarah29469152 Impressive. I don’t ever remember birds grouping like that, growing up. We get the occasional 1 or 2. Maybe 3 if you’re lucky.

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Scenes like this are rare in this part of Nebraska.

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@SSpiehs Congratulations!

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@JimTerr09062150 That’s why Nebraska hunters go to SD for pheasant. When wild turkeys moved in, pheasant numbers started their decline.

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@BillNachtigal These are wild.

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@stevewhitenews The urge to harvest is strong. Especially when equipment is at the field.

[Bob Campbell, ACC, CEC @cwbybb]

Here’s the math for the online gambling initiative in Nebraska, as per State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg:

Proposed property tax relief: $166 million over 10 years. That’s $16 million per year.

Nebraska collected $5.6 billion in property taxes in 2025.

The proposed property tax relief equals three-tenths of 1%.

Nebraskans would have to bet and lose over $800 million over 10 years for the projection to materialize.

I wonder how that stacks up with other states that have legalized online sports betting?

[Bob Campbell, ACC, CEC @cwbybb]

Nebraska has a ballot initiative on sports betting.

Proponents tell us about property tax relief. IMO, the impact is minimal and a forecast.

All you have to do is follow the money. If you’re ok with it, go for it. If not, vote no

Property tax relief isn’t the reason.

Here’s a podcast from 2024 that is enlightening if you’re interested.

https://t.co/mfI6f3hnBL

[Curtis Stallbaumer @StallbaumerFarm]

@AlecIbach The result? Local tax bases are forced to pick up the tab. If you’re a landowner in a rural school district…it’s a large part of your expenses. Find a way to spread those expenses out to equalize the cost. Taxing food is one of my thoughts. Everyone eats. Everyone pays.

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@AlecIbach Para’s were not part of the mix until “No Child Left Behind” was enacted. Yes, I agree with the concept. Uncle Sam pays for some, but the local community is left with paying for the rest. There are lots of pieces to this puzzle. The solution isn’t simple or easy.

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@AlecIbach To much administration and staff is part of the problem. In general, student population is shrinking, and yet administrative staff positions are as high as ever. Those are high dollar jobs. Are they really necessary? Assistant Principals and etc

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@SolickSeeds @dustfrmer What does a rock that size weigh? (Approximately) Genuinely curious.

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@Nebsandhills The end of an era. Soak it all in and enjoy the experience!

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This is the last painting my grandma made in 1973. Her mind was starting to drift towards dementia. She painted many things. Landscapes, flowers, still life’s, china, and even a pastel. I really enjoy this picture. It’s fitting for this time of year. Titled “The Good Old Days”

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@Nebsandhills …. and you made sure she left with a little spending cash too.

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@cattleNcrops83 2+ weeks of wet and damp conditions are not helping this crop either.

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@BillNachtigal Love my silencer also!

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Custer County, Nebraska geography. This is the headwaters of the Burr Oak Creek watershed.

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@CBKimbrell I’ve got 60 head I’d sell for $4,000. April 1 due date. Super nice.