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,…
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers took 5 of 6 games in this week's series against the Toledo Mud Hens, concluding wit a 6-3 win Sunday at Werner Park. In the series finale, Omaha starting pitcher Daniel Lynch IV fired 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and four walks to strand seven…
Fremont, Nebraska - The Fremont Moo wrapped up its five-game series with The Nebraska Prospects Sunday, at Historic Moller Field. Omaha native Gage Ingram tossed eight solid innings leading Fremont to an 8-1 win. After struggling to put runs on the board Saturday night, Fremont got going in the bottom of…
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…
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. – The Sioux City Explorers (26-30) couldn’t get the series sweep against the Lake Country DockHounds (24-33) Saturday night, falling 7-3 in a weather shortened game. Sioux City’s Daniel Perez hit a home run while Jacob Barfield went 2-3, but it wasn’t enough to propel the Explorers as Lake Country’s Marek Chlup ripped two home runs and…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has been following the unfolding of today’s events out of Butler, Pennsylvania at the campaign rally for President Donald Trump. He released the following statement: “This was a terrible incident and a shocking moment for our democracy. Suzanne and I are gratified that President Trump…
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…
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…
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. – The Sioux City Explorers (26-29) shutout the Lake Country DockHounds Friday night, earning a 3-0 victory behind 6.2 innings from Sioux City’s Jaren Jackson (1-1). Cameron Cannon was also key in the win, homering twice and collecting all three RBI in the game for the Explorers. The X’s broke onto the scoreboard when…
Fremont, Nebraska - Dylan Brandenburg's first home run of the season came at the right time. Tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth, the Fremont third baseman from Skyline College led off the inning by hitting a 2-1 pitch off Nebraska Prospects reliever Josh Kilzer over the "Moller…
