WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to embark on a year-long study next month that will test samples for evidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza from former dairy cattle moved into meat production. Emilio Esteban, the undersecretary for food safety at the USDA, told reporters on a call…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa –The stage was set for the Sioux City Explorers Tuesday night as another chapter began for one of the best stories of the season, J.D. Scholten. The current Iowa State Representative entered the game with a 4-1 record to over 1,000 fans who came to see along…
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the series opener against the Louisville Bats 9-2 on Tuesday at Werner Park, allowing nine runs in the last three innings of the game. The Chasers wasted no time getting on the board in the bottom of the first inning as John Rave led off…
With most of the nation’s fall-calving cowherd entering late gestation, Kansas State University beef cattle experts reminded producers of the causes and prevention methods associated with weak calf syndrome, or dummy calf, on a recent episode of the Cattle Chat podcast. “Think of (what we call dummy calf) as contrasting everything a…
Grain markets are experiencing continued weakness as the industry grapples with the implications of recent data. The unexpected numbers have left many participants in a state of shock, causing a reassessment of market positions. There are also rising concerns about potential shortages in Growing Degree Units (GDUs), which could affect…
Cub Scout Pack 165 in West Point is having a sign-up event on Thursday, August 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Parent Sandra Renner says attendees will learn all about Boy Scouts. Renner says Boy Scouts teaches a wide variety of skill building and other development and social…
During last night's West Point-Beemer School Board meeting, updates were given for ongoing projects including the track project and when it will start. A Pierce man died, and a 12 year old from Norfolk was injured, in an early morning accident yesterday. Norfolk Police were busy over the weekend, especially…
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Nebraska Baseball Head Coach Will Bolt announced Tuesday the hiring of Derek Roy as Director of Player Development. “We are excited to welcome Derek to Lincoln,” said Bolt. “Derek brings a variety of experience and is a great asset to our staff. His experience with data and analytics will benefit…
Bradley Pfeifer, MD, became interested in medicine because of his mother, a nurse. He liked how people in the community went to her with their health care-related questions. Dr. Pfeifer, a family medicine physician with Methodist Physicians Clinic, enjoys his role because of the positive influence he can have on…
