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Nebraska Farmers Union Participates In White House Virtual Meeting

Telling White House officials, the many issues facing rural America, John Hansen, the president of the Nebraska Farmers Union was…

Senator Rounds Listens To Constituent Concerns

While on recess, members of Congress are back at their home states holding town hall meetings and visiting with constituents. …

Nebraska Senator Tim Gragert Wraps Up Official Duties

The end of the Nebraska legislative session last week was also the end of the official duties of Senator Tim Gragert of Creighton. He decided not to run for another four-year term.

Court Challenge to Amendment “C” Continues

A legal challenge to Amendment “C” will continue despite a judges ruling last week.

La Nina Expected to Continue

The climate driver La Nina looks to hang around and have an impact into late this year.

No More Free School Lunch

For the past two years, school lunches for all public-school students have been free, paid for by Covid related federal programs. Those programs will end this summer.

Making a Bid for Yankton Wastewater Plant Repairs

Yankton City Commissioners will have to decide on a contract bid for repairs to the wastewater treatment plant.

Grain and Livestock Producers Tout Sustainability on Earth Day

April 22 is Earth Day and a time we observe the role farmers and agriculture are playing in raising crops…

Indemnity Payments Available to Livestock and Poultry Producers for Death Losses

Livestock and poultry producers that have faced recent death losses in their herds from weather or disease can sign up…

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