North Dakota scientist from Nebraska focuses on insects, crop diseases
Travis Prochaska talks about his path from a corn-soybean farm in Nebraska to his post as Extension crop management specialist at the North Dakota State University North Central Research Extension Center at Minot. 5:30 am, Jan. 26, 2021 ×
Nebraska farm boy Travis Prochaska has made himself at home, studying and educating farmers about crop insects and diseases, at the North Dakota State University North Central Research Extension Center at Minot, N.D. Photo taken Jan. 15, 2020, at Minot, N.D. Mikkel Pates / Agweek
MINOT, N.D. Travis Prochaska (pro HAS-ke) is an Extension crop protection specialist at North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center in Minot, N.D.
HEINKE George Henry , a Representative from Nebraska; born on a farm near Dunbar, Otoe County, Nebr., July 22, 1882; moved with his parents to Douglas, Nebr., in 1889, to San Angelo, Tex., in 1891, and to Talmage, Nebr.
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Alexandria, VA Author Publishes African Folktales January 13, 2021 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News Kabu Kabu (African Classics): Moonlight Folklore Stories from Africa for Young Readers, a new book by The Venerable (Prof.) Sydney C. Ugwunna, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.
Kabu Kabu (African Classics) is a collection of folktales from Africa, designed to teach children-and adults!-of all ages not only the moral lessons handed down from generation to generation by African elders, but about beautiful African culture in itself.
Within these pages, children will learn both a bit of science and theology, as well as valuable philosophical lessons crucial to their development as upstanding people of the world. Young readers (as well as older readers) can also relax and enjoy love stories in typical pure romantic and delicate African style.
COVID-19 almost sidelined Nebraska volleyball recruit and state champion Share Updated: 10:24 PM CST Jan 4, 2021 Share Updated: 10:24 PM CST Jan 4, 2021
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Show Transcript WHEN ATHLETES RECOVERY FROM COVID-19, DOCTORS ARE FINDING ROUTINE PHYSICAL ISN T ENOUGH TO GET THEM BACK IN THE GAME. THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SAYS SOME ATHLETES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEART TROUBLE AFTER BEATING THE VIRUS. AS MICHELLE BANDUR REPORTS, A STAR VOLLEYBALL RECRUIT HAD QUITE THE SCARE AFTER SHE GOT COVID. THE SCORE WITH THEIR FIRST EVER STATE TITLE. JUST ENDING YOUR SENIOR SEASON LIKE THAT. REPORTER: SENIOR RILEY WONDERED IF CHAMPIONSHIPS AS A HUSKER WAS IN JEOPARDY. SHE SIGNED HER SOPHOMORE YEAR. IT WAS HARD ADJUSTING BACK. I DIDN T KNOW IF IT WAS CONDITIONING BACK OR COVID. REPORTER: SHE ALWAYS WEARSES A MASK AT SCHOOL AND DURING VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE AND GAMES. LUCKILY, SINCE WE WERE ALL WEARING OUR MASK, NO ONE HAD TO QUARANTINE, N
Updated: 1:23 PM CST Dec 20, 2020 KETV Staff Report The University of Nebraska at Lincoln has confirmed the Nebraska Cornhuskers will not participate in a bowl game this season. In a statement emailed to KETV, UNL Athletic Director Bill Moos said “The young men in our football program have shown great discipline this year adhering to necessary safety measures and protocols. I commend them for how they handled the challenges they faced in this unprecedented season. I also can’t thank our coaching staff and support staff enough for the leadership, organization and professionalism they have displayed. It has been a true team effort to make this season possible. It has been a grueling 10 months for all involved, but because of the efforts of our football student-athletes, coaches and staff, we were one of only a few Big Ten teams that avoided a pause in team activities during the 2020 season.” A member of the athletic department confirmed the Huskers would