BY Nebraska Extension | December 21, 2020
Since 2018, soybean gall midge has expanded its range, claiming eight new counties in Nebraska this year. With its aggressive spread, Midwestern producers are encouraged to attend a three-part webinar series featuring the latest information on this invading soybean pest.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in conjunction with Iowa State University and University of Minnesota, will be hosting three live sessions in January to educate ag producers and professionals on the biological and ecological impacts of soybean gall midge, as well as scouting, identification and management techniques.
Session topics include:
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. to noon Soybean gall midge ecology and plant injury
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The City of Plainview is accepting applications for several boards within city government. The board accepting applicants include: Zoning Board of Adjustment, Building Trades/Fire Code Board of Appeals, Parks Advisory Board, Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board of Health. Descriptions of each board are available at www.plainviewtx.org/69/Boards-Committees-Commissioners. Those interested can also call (806)296-1100. Applications are also available at www.plainviewtx.org/BoardApplication. Applications must be received by Dec. 31. They can be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary, 901 Broadway, Plainview, TX 79072.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host an advent penance on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in the gym, cafeteria and CCE building. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is set for 5:30-8 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to practice social distancing and wear a mask.
NRCS California
Wendy Rash is the Natural Resources Conservation Service s new State Water Quality Specialist on the Ecological Sciences Staff in Davis, Calif. Wendy Rash is a strong advocate for water quality protection and has previously served as district conservationist in both Solano and Napa counties.
Dec 11, 2020
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Rash as the new State Water Quality Specialist on the Ecological Sciences Staff in Davis, California.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Ms. Rash to a new state leadership role,” says Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “In this job, Rash will provide expertise to promote the development and adoption of agricultural conservation technologies and work with partners and other agencies as a technical advisor in decision-making that benefits private landowners and the environment with a focus o