Engler remembered for generosity, entrepreneurial spirit

Engler remembered for generosity, entrepreneurial spirit

University of Nebraska alumnus Paul Engler, who died May 3 at age 94, believed the secret to successful entrepreneurship was to have “a fire in the belly” to find a better way of doing things. He credited that mindset for his accomplishments in the cattle industry and wanted to find…
Webinar Looks at Grazing During Disease Outbreak

Webinar Looks at Grazing During Disease Outbreak

Public lands grazers should make plans now to attend the Grazing Public Lands: Guidance and Resources in a Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak webinar set for May 13 at 2 p.m. eastern time. Managing livestock grazing public lands in an FMD outbreak poses unique challenges for sheep and cattle ranchers. An effective…
Florida becomes first state to ban lab grown meat

Florida becomes first state to ban lab grown meat

Florida is going meatless-less. The state has set a groundbreaking precedent by being the first state to officially prohibit the manufacturing and sales of lab-grown meat, with other states considering similar measures.   This move follows opposition from politicians and meat lobbying groups like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association who…
Dairy Organizations Advocate for More Trade Opportunities

Dairy Organizations Advocate for More Trade Opportunities

U.S. trade policy can strengthen supply chain resiliency and ensure that U.S. dairy continues growing as a global leader. That’s the testimony that Tony Rice, Trade Policy Director for the National Milk Producers Federation, gave at a hearing before U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The U.S. dairy industry exported more…
Huskers wrap up weekend with loss

Huskers wrap up weekend with loss

Nebraska fell short of completing its second series sweep on the road in Big Ten play, as the Huskers fell 6-2 at Minnesota on Sunday afternoon at Siebert Field in Minneapolis. Nebraska (30-16, 12-6 Big Ten) scored two runs on seven hits, while Minnesota (21-21, 7-11 Big Ten) totaled six…
Storm Chasers win series over Iowa Cubs

Storm Chasers win series over Iowa Cubs

DES MOINES, IOWA - The Omaha Storm Chasers ended what was a series win against the Iowa Cubs with a 3-2 win Sunday at Principal Park, the team's fifth straight victory. The Chasers took an early 2-0 lead as Nick Pratto crushed his fifth home run to left center field in the top…
Iowa State Softball drops regular season finale to UCF

Iowa State Softball drops regular season finale to UCF

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State (20-30, 6-18 Big 12) wrapped up the regular season on Sunday, falling to UCF (30-22, 12-15 Big 12) at the Cyclones Sports Complex by a score of 4-0 on Senior Day. The Cyclones celebrated nine seniors on the after, with eight of the nine appearing in…
Iowa Softball beats Illinois in extras to conclude series

Iowa Softball beats Illinois in extras to conclude series

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The University of Iowa softball team took the series finale against Illinois, 6-5, in eight innings on Sunday afternoon at Eichelberger Field. Sophomore Jalen Adams got the start for the Hawkeyes today allowing only one hit in two innings of work. Seniors Grace Banes and Brylee Klosterman went…
Iowa Baseball sweeps Northwestern

Iowa Baseball sweeps Northwestern

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Northwestern, 6-5, in 13 innings on Sunday afternoon at Duane Banks Field. “It was a big game for this team,” said head coach Rick Heller. “To have this kind of weekend and get a sweep. Get a win on senior…
Supernovas Fly by Fury in Four Sets

Supernovas Fly by Fury in Four Sets

COLUMBUS, OH. - Bethania de la Cruz hammered a match-high 21 kills as the Omaha Supernovas (14-7) ran past the Columbus Fury (8-13) in four sets (24-26, 25-22, 25-18, 25-20) Saturday night at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus.  The Supernovas are now one win away from locking up the No. 2 seed in…