AgWeb: Soybean Gall Midge Scouting: Signs of Infestation and How to Manage Only recently discovered, in 2017, soybean gall midge is a significant and fast-spreading new pest to Midwest growers. Significant yield reductions may occur, especially at the field edge where this ... Soybean gall midge adults have been detected in eastern Nebraska, marking the start of the emergence period.

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Editor’s note: Justin McMechan, University of Nebraska crop protection and cropping systems ... The blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum), black currant or cassis[a] is a deciduous shrub in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its edible berries. It is native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia, where it prefers damp fertile soils. Known by its scientific name Ribes nigrum, the black currant (also sometimes called blackcurrant) belongs to the gooseberry family of plants.

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This small shrub is native to certain parts of northern and central Europe as well as Siberia and thrives in the cold temperatures found in these regions. Black currants (Ribes nigrum, also called blackcurrants or cassis) are dark purple berries that grow on shrubs. They look like very dark blueberries. While there are also red and white varieties, black currants are the most popular. While the breadth of research on blackcurrant is relatively small, evidence suggests they may have slight beneficial effects on blood pressure and sporting performance.

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Their flavor can be a little bit tart, but they offer many nutritional benefits for those that enjoy the taste. Blackcurrants are one of the richest sources of anthocyanins, which are potent antioxidants that help neutralise free radicals and reduce oxidative damage to cells.