Coach John Cook signs new deal with Nebraska

Coach John Cook signs new deal with Nebraska

Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced Wednesday that Nebraska has signed four-time national champion Head Volleyball Coach John Cook to a new five-year contract. The recently completed deal runs through Jan. 31, 2029, with Cook receiving an annual salary of $825,000 beginning on June 1. The new salary represents a…
FDA approves methane-reducing feed ingredient for dairy cattle

FDA approves methane-reducing feed ingredient for dairy cattle

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated recently announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its review of Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient, and determined the product meets safety and efficacy requirements for use in lactating dairy cattle. Bovaer represents a potential innovation that accelerates livestock sustainability, the…
Schwellenbach called up by Braves

Schwellenbach called up by Braves

Former Husker Spencer Schwellenbach is set to become the 40th Nebraska baseball player to reach the Major Leagues after his contract was selected by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday morning. It marks the first MLB call-up for Schwellenbach, who started the year with High-A Rome before being called up to…
Explorers fall to Milkmen

Explorers fall to Milkmen

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Milwaukee Milkmen (9-7) took down the Sioux City Explorers (6-10) Tuesday night in the series opener 3-1. Greg Minier (1-1) led the charge for the Milkmen, starting the game and pitching into the ninth with a shutout before he was relieved. Sioux City starter Joey Murray (1-2) collected…
Moo defeat Sodbusters

Moo defeat Sodbusters

Hastings, Nebraska - Solid starting pitching and timely hitting wins ball games. The sentence is cliche’. However, the statement doesn’t lie as was shown by the Fremont Moo in a 6-1 victory over the Hastings Sodbusters at Duncan Field, Tuesday night. Fremont starter Zach Vincent struck out six over seven…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson | 05/28/24

Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson | 05/28/24

What is going on with the corn and soybean markets? What are the factors that are impacting the corn and soybean market? How much impact is planting progress having on the corn and soybean markets? Are the funds still short the corn and soybean markets? Why did soybeans sell off…
Brichacek signs with Doane

Brichacek signs with Doane

Clarkson/Leigh Football Standout Ryan Brichacek has signed with Doane. Brichacek, who helped guide the Patriots to the 2022 Class D-1 State Championship, says his High School Sports Experience was simply unforgettable. Brichacek, who also drew interest from Dakota Wesleyan, says he chose Doane for Academic and distance reasons. He will…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

OMAHA (DTN) -- U.S. corn planting was estimated at 83% complete, and soybean planting was 68% complete as of Sunday, May 26, according to USDA NASS' weekly national Crop Progress report released Tuesday. Corn emerged was estimated at 58%, and soybeans emerged were 39%. Winter wheat headed was 77%. Winter…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Applications Due July 2nd

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Applications Due July 2nd

The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) reminds workers that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to eligible individuals as a result of a major disaster declared by the President on May 3, 2024. NDOL is accepting applications for DUA from individuals in Washington and Douglas counties whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due…