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🌱 What can you learn at Wayne’s North American Manure Expo?

Wayne, Nebraska Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What can you learn at Wayne’s North American Manure Expo?
  • How a new cattle parasite threat could affect Wayne-area herds

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Learn At Manure Expo 2026 (nebraskaagconnection.com) — Wayne residents can look forward to the North American Manure Expo coming to the Wayne County Fairgrounds July 28–30, offering tours, a large trade show, and expert-led sessions. Farmers, ag professionals, and families can learn about composting, renewable energy, soil health, and safe manure handling, with online registration and early bird pricing available through June 30.
   

• Theileria detected in Nebraska cattle (thewayneherald.com) — Nebraska cattle producers, including those around Wayne, are being warned after the tick-borne parasite Theileria was detected in cattle imported into the state, though the Asian Longhorned Tick itself hasn’t been found here yet. The disease can cause serious illness or death in cattle, and herds may qualify for indemnity if affected. Full details are available in the May 28 Wayne Herald edition.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wayne. Apply here.
  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Barista in Wayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wayne here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norfolk

  • Council advances south Norfolk redevelopment study (norfolkdailynews.com)
  • Christian Cross Festival set for Saturday at Skyview Lake (norfolkdailynews.com)
  • KBRX Area University of Nebraska Medical Center Graduates Receive Diplomas May 7th (kbrx.com)

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Ok Wayne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wayne

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