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Uncommon Wheat Disease in the Nebraska Panhandle in 2023
Over 50% of wheat grown in Nebraska is produced in the Panhandle. This region is typically characterized by low precipitation; however, 2023 saw frequent rains before and during flowering. The 2024 winter wheat crop is out of dormancy in Nebraska (Figure 1) and the recent USDA NASS report estimates that…
White downs Red squad in Husker spring game
Lincoln - Nebraska's top three quarterbacks all put together productive games to highlight an entertaining Spring Game that resulted in a 25-21 victory for the White team over the Red in front of 60,452 fans at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Dylan Raiola produced the biggest numbers by completing 16-of-22 passes for…
$21,000 in Internship Grants Awarded to Nebraska Public Libraries
The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Nebraska Library Internship Grants totaling $21,000 to eighteen Nebraska public libraries. These internship grants will support public library interns who will contribute to the scope and value of the diverse programs and activities in Nebraska’s public libraries. “The internships are a great opportunity for students to get involved in…
RDC Announces New Fundraiser
The Riverside Discovery Center would like to announce its latest fundraiser: Support Your Zoo! Now through June 6th, when you donate to RDC, we will offer a thank you gift based on the level of your donation. All proceeds from this campaign will go to operating expenses. You are not…
Regents confirm Gold as ninth NU President
Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., a first-generation college student, heart surgeon and longtime college administrator who for the last decade has led the University of Nebraska Medical Center through a period of record growth, was confirmed today as NU’s ninth president by the Board of Regents. Dr. Gold, who also serves…
Wheat led the grain market 4|26|24 Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup
The wheat market led corn and soybeans this week as weather around the world weighed in. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Darren Frye with Water Street Solutions and Sue Martin with Ag & Investment. Next Wednesday brings a new month, so markets are…
Commission Approves 2024 Big Game Hunting Recommendations
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved recommendations for 2024 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons at its meeting April 25 at Ponca State Park. Commissioners approved staff recommendations that will help the agency meet management goals for big game populations. Management goals take into consideration population and harvest data,…
Supernovas outlast Rise in 5
The Omaha Supernovas won 3-2 at home over the Grand Rapids Rise Friday night. The Supernovas won set one 25-22 before losing set two 25-23, and then won set three 25-20, lost set four 25-16, and won set five 15-7. Omaha takes on the Columbus Fury on the road next…
Huskers earn come from behind win over Hawkeyes
Nebraska scored six unanswered runs and shut out Iowa over the last five innings to come away with a 7-4 victory over the Hawkeyes on Friday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (26-13, 9-4 B1G) totaled seven runs on eight hits with an error, while Iowa (23-16, 9-7…
Huskers fall to Northwestern in series opener
The Nebraska softball team let too many opportunities slip away in a 6-5 loss to Northwestern Friday night at Bowlin Stadium. Nebraska out-hit Northwestern, 8-6, and the Huskers drew two more walks than the Wildcats. But Nebraska committed the game's only two errors - leading to three unearned runs -…