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Nebraskan selected to join NCBA’s Trailblazers program
A Nebraskan was selected to join the Trailblazers program, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Anna Kobza, originally of David City, will join nine other beef community spokespeople for the third cohort of the program. Kobza is a digital creator and Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.…
Mfg. slumps in latest Mid-America Business Conditions survey
After climbing above growth neutral for December and January, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, slumped below the 50.0 growth neutral threshold for February. Overall Index: The Business Conditions Index, which uses the identical methodology as…
Grain IQ Podcast explores the role of crop insurance for grain marketing plans
In this episode of Grain IQ, host Chad Moyer and guest Cory Walters, an associate professor in the Department of Ag Economics at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, discuss the role of crop insurance in grain marketing and risk management. https://youtu.be/rEwy4xZKpJs Crop Insurance Overview: Cory explains that crop insurance is…
Weekend house explosion in Wood River deemed arson
At approximately 9:16 AM CST, Saturday, March 2, 2024, Wood River Fire Department responded to the report of a residential house explosion at 107 E. Eleventh Street, Wood River with one occupant unaccounted for. Upon arrival, firefighters determined the explosion/fire had also caused significant damage to surrounding structures. Nebraska State…
Corn Grower Leaders Re-Affirm Stance on Use of GREET Model in Determining Tax Credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuels
As Treasury considers how to measure greenhouse gas emissions as it allocates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuels, the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Congress, meeting in Houston, Texas, reaffirmed their support today for the use of the GREET model in making that determination. “Corn grower leaders across the country…
USDA scientists develop technology to reduce pathogens in eggs
The CDC estimates that Salmonella causes 1.35 million infections and hospitalizes 26,000 people annually in the US. For context, that’s about the population of Hastings, Nebraska. Raw eggs and egg products can carry Salmonella, leading to foodborne illness and outbreaks. Researchers at the USDA have developed a solution using Radio…
Husker women fall in final seconds at Illinois
Champaign, Ill. - The Nebraska women's basketball team rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to take a seven-point fourth-quarter lead, but the Huskers were unable to knock down the winning shot in a 74-73 loss at Illinois on Sunday afternoon. Jaz Shelley led Nebraska's big rally in the first 15 minutes…
Huskers win on Senior Day
Keisei Tominaga scored seven of his team-high 18 points in a span of 48 seconds in the second half, as Nebraska held off Rutgers, 67-56, Sunday evening. Tominaga, making his final regular-season appearance at Pinnacle Bank Arena, took over after Rutgers whittled a 16-point second-half lead to 54-58 with 7:05…
WNCC baseball has won seven straight after sweep of Dawson on Saturday
The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team evened their overall record at 8-8 after taking the 4-game series with Dawson Community College on Friday and Saturday at Cleveland Field. After defeating Dawson 17-4 and 10-2 on Friday, the Cougars continued playing strong defense and timely hitting on Saturday, topping the…
VanRiper blasts grand slam as Cougar softball splits with Dawson on Saturday
The Western Nebraska Community College softball team split a doubleheader with Dawson Community College on Saturday at Volunteer Field in Scottsbluff. The first game saw the Cougars play well early as they had a 6-4 lead. It was an 8-run, fifth inning that pushed Dawson to the win 17-6. The…
