Changes to school lunches still in the works

By Clay Masters
Lincoln, NE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is finalizing new nutrition guidelines for school meals. However, the overhaul has turned into a shadow of its former self since Congress blocked some of the ambitious proposals.
Read MoreTaking the grass-fed road less traveled

By Clay Masters
Lincoln, NE – Two roads diverge in the U.S. beef industry. Americans are buying more alternatively raised meat organic, natural, grass-fed and the like – but most large-scale cattle producers in the Midwest are not cashing in on the trend.
Read MoreTurning the tables on traditional music marketing

By Clay Masters
Lincoln, NE – For some Nebraska musicians, building a global audience is becoming more important than having a bestseller.
Read MoreNebraska craft breweries thrive in tough economy

By Clay Masters
La Vista, NE – It’s the one luxury that’s recession-proof, and the numbers show it: people are going to drink beer regardless of their income. While many beer drinkers may downgrade their brew of choice, American craft beer sales continue to go up.
Read MoreFlood recovery continues in Niobrara

By Clay Masters
Niobrara, NE – Recovery is underway in northeastern Nebraska after this year’s devastating flood on the Missouri River.
Read MoreThinking about becoming a farmer? Think again.

By Clay Masters
Utica, NE – In farm country, business is booming. It’s quite enticing for the would-be farmer that wants to leave the rat race … but these days it’s even harder for the next generation of farmers to get their hands dirty.
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