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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…
Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean
We observed the emergence of Dectes stem borer adults (Figure 1) on June 10 in Cass County, with adult emergence at all monitoring sites in eastern Nebraska by June 19. Adults were first observed in North Platte on June 17 and reports from Grant, Nebraska were received on June 28. While…
‘Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture’ Exhibition Marks 40 years of Women in Ag Program
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will celebrate 40 years with the debut of a photo gallery exhibition, "Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture," at the 2024 Nebraska State Fair, Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, in Grand Island. The gallery aims to highlight the vital role of…
Smith reminds Third District students to apply for Youth Advisory Council
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Third District students who are current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to submit their application by July 31st. The Third District Youth Advisory Council is a forum for students to share…