Palmyra News
The Palmyra Community Vacation Bible School will be the week of July 18-22. There are flyers around Palmyra with the details. All youth PreK-6th grades are welcome. The program is a generic Bible study for youth.
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Frogeye Leaf Spot showing up in more SE Nebraska crops
A soybean disease that is causing more concern in Nebraska is Frogeye Leaf Spot. The past 10-15 years frogeye leaf spot sometimes caused issues here in southeast Nebraska, but it is showing up more in southeast Nebraska and the chances are great that it is resistant to the Qol (Group 11) fungicide which includes Strobilurins. Quadris is a popular fungicide that Frogeye Leaf Spot has been found to be resistant to. In my April issue of this newsletter, I addressed this issue of frogeye leaf spot in soybeans. In 2019 ten counties in Nebraska have identified soybeans that have been infected with Frogeye Leaf Spot resistant to fungicides.
Syracuse Scout hooks Master Angler fish
A Syracuse Boy Scout, Will Simon, recently reeled in a 21.5 inch Large Mouth Bass. The fish qualifies for a Master Angler award for length. A weight was not recorded. Simon will get a certificate from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Simon was in the process of earning his Fly Fishing Merit Badge when he reeled the fish in using a basic rod and lure as bait. The fish was caught at Camp Cornhusker outside of DeBois. One of the requirements for completing the merit badge is cleaning a fish. Since Simon had already met the requirement, others cleaned the Large Mouth Bass to help meet the requirement of the badge.
Gov. Ricketts Highlights Nebraska State Patrol’s drone program
Governor Pete Ricketts held a July 7 press conference at the headquarters of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) to highlight NSP’s innovative drone program. NSP drone operators performed a live demo at the conclusion of the event.
988 suicide prevention dialing code takes effect tomorrow
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting tomorrow (July 16, 2022)
Unique locations to host a wedding
A vineyard can provide an idyllic backdrop for a wedding. When tying the knot, couples continue to do so in familiar venues.
154 youth participate in the Nebraska 4-H State Public Speaking contest
Fifty-seven senior-age youth and ninety-seven intermediate-age youth from 46 counties participated in the Nebraska 4-H State Public Speaking Contest on Friday, June 24, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus Union.
Lien named interim activities director at Lourdes Central Catholic
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kris Lien as our Interim Activities Director at Lourdes for the 2022-2023 school year. In addition to his new responsibilities as AD, a position previously held by Mr. Borer, Lien will continue to teach high school science at Lourdes and serve as a member of the Knights football coaching staff.
Check fields for Palmer amaranth
A major concern in Nebraska is the weed Palmer amaranth. While I have not seen major infestations of it in the area, I know there are some fields where it is increasing and spreading in southeast Nebraska. Earlier this week I was in a corn field with some Palmer amaranth that had recently been sprayed. While it appeared to be dying, it was still alive and may continue to grow and produce seed. Palmer amaranth is in the pigweed family and the major problem is that it has developed resistance to several herbicides. It is one of the hardest weeds to control in row-crop production in the United States.
Corn can provide food and fuel without sacrificing either
As our nation celebrates Independence Day, the grocery bill for cookouts and picnics is hitting the budgets of American families harder this year. The American Farm Bureau Federation calculated U.S. consumers are paying 17 percent more for standard Fourth of July fixings than last year.