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Celebrate National Blueberry Month!
Did you know the USDA developed the first cultivated blueberry bush in 1916 from wild varieties? July is National Blueberry Month, a perfect time to celebrate this nutrient-dense food. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, whole fruits such as blueberries are part of a healthy dietary pattern, yet less than 20% of Americans meet the recommended daily fruit intake. The USDA Agricultural Research Service highlights that blueberries are rich in antioxidants,…
DED Leads State Delegation to Europe, Promotes Nebraska as Destination for Corn-Based Bioproduction
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) led a state delegation to the Hague, Netherlands to take part in the World Bio Markets conference on June 26-27. The international event convened major industrial biomanufacturers, bio developers, and investors into the bioeconomy. Leaders from Bluestem Biosciences, Bio Nebraska, Cargill, Gateway Development Corporation (Washington County’s economic development agency), Green…
Nebraska Medicine CEO Named Chair of Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors
Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD, has been named the chair of the Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors, replacing Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, who was recently chosen to be president of the University of Nebraska system. The board unanimously voted to make Dr. Linder its next chair. He begins this…
Scouting and Treatment Recommendations for Western Bean Cutworm
The first western bean cutworm moths (Figure 1) were captured in University of Nebraska-Lincoln black light traps at Clay Center on June 14, Concord on June 27, Mead on June 28, and at North Platte on June 29. Flights have increased over the past two weeks at Clay Center and over the…
Rural Immersion Program Brings UNK Health Science Students to Communities That Need Them
Brodie Mitchell and Alexys Hurt sat at a table inside a cozy coffee shop just off Interstate 80, sipping specialty drinks and discussing their decision to pursue a health care career. The University of Nebraska at Kearney students talked about their desire to help others and make a positive impact…
Nebraska, Wyoming politicians react to Trump assassination attempt
Politicians across Nebraska and Wyoming and across party lines are reacting to the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump during a rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump appeared to have suffered a wound in the area of his right ear after shots rang out during his speech. The Secret…
CSC Signs Agreement with Saigon Business School
Chadron State College and the Saigon Business School (SBS) have signed an affiliation agreement that will benefit students seeking to earn a bachelor’s degree at CSC. The agreement is similar to other 1+3 and 2+2 pathways. Students pursing a 1+3 degree pathway will complete one year of studies at SBS…
Pioneers survive a late rally by Legion All-Stars
Western Nebraska Pioneers survived a ninth-inning rally by the Wyo-Braska Legion All-Stars, hanging on for the 8-7 victory. The contest started as a back-and-forth affair. As each team answered each other’s runs in the first three innings of action. In the fourth and fifth innings however, the Pioneers were able…
Regional West Encourages Skin Cancer Prevention During Ultraviolet Safety Awareness Month
Regional West has joined the annual “Your Skin Needs You” campaign, a statewide effort organized by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2) to raise awareness of skin cancer screening during Ultraviolet (UV) Sun Safety Awareness Month in July. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common form…
Sheep Center Announces Request for Proposals
The National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors is accepting grant proposals designed to improve the American sheep industry. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30. The center was re-established as part of the 2008 Farm Bill, at the request of the American Sheep Industry Association. As part of the…