Spring has sprung in Nebraska.
We have five calves on the ground here on the ranch.
I also travelled to NACTA (an ag college association for two- and four-year schools) that host an annual contest in topics such as livestock, precision ag, business, communication, mechanics, a quiz bowl and more. Most years, the competitions are far away, but they were held in Nebraska for 2022. 2023 is likely to be in California.
North Platte still has a lot of Sandhill Cranes residing in the area. Listening to them as they migrate northward really emphasized the spring season. The grass is greening up. We are in a drought, but springtime grass is such an optimistic sign.
Of course, it wouldn’t be spring without a blizzard. Our five vans made it through the weather, but we saw many vehicles stuck in ditches. There was one semi on its side in the interstate median. There were other colleges that had to move slowly and arrived later than anticipated because of the weather.
Ultimately, everyone made is safe and sound. Memories were made and the next generation of ag professionals took their first steps into the work world. Chances are, the food you eat a few years from now will have been produced behind the influence of some of the young people I was around this past weekend.
You are in good hands.
Frosted Flakes
Kinney Powers Husker Softball to 9-0 Victory – University of Nebraska
Kaylin Kinney pitched the complete game shutout while adding a home run and four RBIs to power the Nebraska softball team to a 9-0 five-inning victory over Rutgers
Luff Wins 110M Hurdles at Florida Relays – University of Nebraska
Darius Luff won the 110-meter hurdles title to lead the Nebraska track and field team at the Pepsi Florida Relays on Saturday in Gainesville, Fla.
Nebraska defensive linemen with opportunity to accelerate development
With a limited amount of bodies on the interior defensive line, inexperienced linemen are getting more reps
HOL In-State Anonymous feedback: Nebraska, others contact with high schools
HuskerOnline hosted its annual In-State Tour and had coaches and players across Nebraska give feedback about many topics
Nebraska Football: Tommi Hill making immediate impression in CB battle
Arizona State transfer Tommi Hill has emerged as one of the leading candidates in Nebraska’s cornerback competition.
Q&A with John Cook: What Huskers’ success in 2022 will ‘depend on’; super seniors; coaching changes | Volleyball | journalstar.com
There’s plenty to unpack from a recent conversation with the Nebraska coach, including a factor that could shape the season’s arc.
Sports: Non-Nebraska Variety
South Carolina Gamecocks go wire-to-wire against UConn Huskies to win second national championship
One year after a heartbreaking loss in the Final Four, No. 1 South Carolina found redemption, earning the program’s second national championship with a 64-49 victory over 2-seed UConn on Sunday in Minneapolis.
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE WINS WNIT CHAMPIONSHIP – South Dakota State University Athletics
Very few teams have the opportunity end its season with a championship game victory on home court. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are one of them.
Final Four 2022 – Coach K’s career didn’t end with a win but did end with a fitting spectacle
Mike Krzyzewski and Duke have long been synonymous with major moments in college basketball. Even in defeat, Coach K’s exit produced one more colossal, riveting event.
‘No one stopped it’: Carlos Beltrán addresses Astros’ sign-stealing scandal – The Athletic
In his first interview since the Astros sign-stealing scandal, Carlos Beltrán said there’s a stain on the team’s 2017 championship.
Frank Gore, NFL’s 3rd all-time rusher, to sign with 49ers, retire
Frank Gore played 16 seasons in the NFL, 10 of them in San Francisco. He said he plans to sign a one-day contract and retire from the sport.
More Noise and Other Disturbances
How natural “short sleepers” thrive on 4 hours of sleep per night – Big Think
“Natural short sleepers” thrive on just four to six hours of sleep per night. Could drugs grant everyone this superpower?
Runaway flamingo that escaped from a Kansas zoo 17 years ago is spotted in Texas : NPR
A video posted by the Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department shows the fugitive flamingo wading into Cox Bay about 120 miles southwest of Houston.
Canada’s Supreme Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief – BBC News
Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.
Oldest U.S. active park ranger retires at 100 | AP News
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — The nation’s oldest active park ranger is hanging up her Smokey hat at the age of 100. Betty Reid Soskin retired Thursday after more than 15 years at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, the National Park Service announced.
‘Heavy pigs’ fight off bear that entered their pen
This certainly isn’t something you see every day.
What is something that was used heavily in the year 2000, but it’s almost never used today?
Dial up internet. Neopets. Phone books. JNCO jeans.
This Week’s Dump
Smelly chemicals in your pet’s poop may reveal cancer-causing toxins lurking in your home | WSAV-TV
The study warns that these toxins are likely coming from substances that could also lead to cancer in both pets and humans.
Then There’s This
How the Jeep became America’s favorite military vehicle – Task & Purpose
Soldiers may enjoy their time in a Humvee or Huey nowadays, but there is no military vehicle more beloved than the World War II Jeep.
Cat Steals So Many Items From UK Neighbors She Set-Up a Klepto-Cat Box So They Can be Reclaimed
Rescued pet cat Charlie has been renamed Klepto Cat by his owner Alice Bigge in the UK as he loved stealing toys and other items from his local streets.
Dear Leader’s great-niece is part of this competition. (Support the Nebraska contestant)
The Miss Collegiate America Contestants
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