Bayer pilots unique generative AI tool for agriculture

Bayer pilots unique generative AI tool for agriculture

SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer today announced the pilot of an expert GenAI system to benefit farmers and up-level agronomists in their daily work. The company has been using proprietary agronomic data to train a large language model (LLM) with years of internal data, insights from thousands of trials…
Kearney to host Husker spring match

Kearney to host Husker spring match

Husker volleyball is returning to Kearney. The Huskers will face Denver in its spring match at Kearney High School on Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Doors to the match will open at 12:30 p.m. The Huskers will sign autographs following the match. Kearney High School's new gym opened in…
Congressman Flood Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program

Congressman Flood Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program

LINCOLN - U.S. Congressman Mike Flood is taking applications for the summer internship program in his Washington, D.C. office.  “I’m excited to announce we are now accepting applications for our Washington, D.C. summer internship program,” said Congressman Flood. “This program provides students with a way to get firsthand experience in…
Gov. Pillen Approves LB 574 Regulations on Nonsurgical, Gender Altering Treatments

Gov. Pillen Approves LB 574 Regulations on Nonsurgical, Gender Altering Treatments

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has approved regulations governing nonsurgical pharmaceutical gender altering treatments for individuals under nineteen years of age. "Nebraska’s kids are our future. They deserve the opportunity to grow up and develop to their full, God-given potential,” said Gov. Pillen. “As a state, we must protect children…
From Lab to Loaf

From Lab to Loaf

Not every wheat farmer can see and handle the flour made from their harvest, let alone taste a loaf of bread made from that wheat. But that was exactly the experience of one participant in the 2024 Kansas Wheat Leadership Program recently conducted by Kansas Wheat.  Neil Bekemeyer, a wheat…
Bancroft-Rosalie School Bond Passes

Bancroft-Rosalie School Bond Passes

Voters in the Bancroft-Rosalie Public Schools area have approved a new school bond on a vote of 253-209. The bond is not to exceed $17,950,000 and is for the purpose of constructing new additions and renovations of classrooms, along with safety and security upgrades, a new competition gymnasium and other…
Northeast Baseball Splits with Southeast

Northeast Baseball Splits with Southeast

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College baseball team was again home at Norfolk Veterans Memorial Baseball Field in Norfolk Wednesday for a doubleheader with Southeast Community College. The Hawks dropped Game 1 by a final score of 4-3 before rallying back and triumphing in Game 2 by a final score…
Creighton Softball Wins Two vs Rider

Creighton Softball Wins Two vs Rider

OMAHA, Neb. – Sophomore Natalia Puchino and junior Kenzie Schopfer dominated in the circle while the Bluejays launched five home runs at the plate as the Creighton softball team cruised to a pair of victories over Rider in the home opener on Wednesday afternoon.  Puchino recorded a season-high eight strikeouts and picked up her 10th win…
Midland Softball Splits Wednesday Doubleheader in Arizona

Midland Softball Splits Wednesday Doubleheader in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. – After a late night of games on Tuesday, No. 12 Midland University was back in action under the Arizona sunshine on Wednesday for two more games at the Tucson Invitational Games. The Warriors avenged an opening day loss to Simpson University, 10-1 in six innings, and then…