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ASI Awarded Additional NADPRP Grant
The American Sheep Industry Association has been awarded a National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program grant for $111,110 to evaluate the traceability of livestock marketed in an auction market setting utilizing electronic identification in a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak through collaboration with industry and state partners. The purpose…
K-State breaks ground on Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has launched a project that will bring together two of its strongest agricultural programs under one roof. The university held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 17 for the Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, to be located just off the corner of Claflin Road…
Call for Applicants for 2024 Governor’s Wellness Award
Gov. Jim Pillen is encouraging organizations in Nebraska to apply for the 2024 Governor’s Wellness Award. “Prioritizing health has many benefits. It strengthens the immune system and reduces stress and the likelihood of developing many chronic diseases,” said Gov. Pillen. “Each year, we recognize organizations across Nebraska for offering wellness programs in…
Husker Scientist Looking for Answers Behind Semiconducting Material Properties
Metal halide perovskites have emerged in recent years as a low-cost, highly efficient semiconducting material for solar energy, solid-state lighting and more. Despite their growing use, a fundamental understanding of the origins of their outstanding properties is still lacking. A Husker scientist is aiming to find answers that could lead…
Kosman honored for 50 years in financial services industry
Hod Kosman recently completed 50 years of service to the banking industry and is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Platte Valley Financial Service Companies. The Kosman family banking history dates back to the early 1900s and now has 22 banking locations throughout the Nebraska Panhandle, eastern Wyoming and northern…
Supernovas win title
OMAHA, Neb. — From preseason favorites to first-ever champions, the Omaha Supernovas (18-8) swept the Grand Rapids Rise (13-13) 25-13, 26-24, 25-22 Saturday in front of 10,678 to become the inaugural PVF Champions. Saturday marked the third sweep in the month of May for the Supernovas. Omaha had three sweeps combined in the…
2024 Summer Reading Program at Lied Scottsbluff Public Library: Adventure Begins at Your Library
The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” will begin Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The first day to register is June 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m at the library. Registration will continue throughout the summer for those unable to register on June 4.…
Huskers earn 2nd seed in Big Ten tournament
Nebraska has claimed the No. 2 seed in next week’s Big Ten Baseball Tournament on May 21-26 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The Huskers finished 2nd in the regular season standings to Illinois. The Huskers take on seventh-seeded Ohio State on Tuesday, May 21 at 2 p.m. The winner…
Celebrate National Beef Month with good eats: Beef and Tater Tot Casserole
By Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf-Stocker and Range Management This is a tasty casserole. It is easy to fix and transport and provides a healthy, well-rounded meal in one dish. My kids have always liked this dish, and my extended family was introduced to it in the silage field and…
TeamMates Of Scotts Bluff County Celebrates Graduating Seniors
As the academic year comes to a close, several TeamMates matches are celebrat-ing a major milestone— graduation. This year seven TeamMates mentees will graduate from Gering and Scottsbluff High School. Two Mentees from the Scotts Bluff County TeamMates Mentoring program earned scholarships from the local Scotts Bluff County Chapter to…