‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
Why scientists disagree on RoundUp’s cancer risk
By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE – Scientists are having a hard time agreeing among themselves whether the weed killer used most commonly in the United State can cause cancer. The chemical glyphospate, known by the brand name RoundUp. Harvest Public Media’s Grant Gerlock explains the reasons why scientists disagree about the health risk posed by this blockbuster herbicide.
Read MoreIntegrated Behavioral Health
By Grant Gerlock
Making mental health part of physical wellness is the goal of a groups of behavioral health providers in western Nebraska. They’re reaching out to patients at rural medical clinics to provide close to home.
Read MoreChoice Cuts: Making room for more meat demand
By Grant Gerlock
When most Americans sit down to dinner, meat is often on the table. That’s a custom the growing global middle class is beginning to adopt. As more meat eaters come along, farmers will be challenged to feed them without eating up more land.
Read MoreAre common herbicides safe to use?
By Grant Gerlock
Farmers count on chemical herbicides to keep their fields weed-free. But exposure to weed-killing chemicals could come at a cost. Scientists recently looked at two of the most heavily used farm chemical to determine whether they could cause cancer.
Read MoreRodeo bullfighters aren’t clowning around
By Grant Gerlock
Rodeo season is getting into full swing and at most rodeos, bull riding is the main event. But when the bull ride ends, the work begins for rodeo bullfighters. A young bullfighter is making a name in the business by putting himself in the middle of the action.
Read MoreOpportunity from California drought elusive for Midwest farmers
By Grant Gerlock
Columbus, NE – California is the nation’s salad bowl. It grows almost half the fruits and vegetables in the U.S. But it’s also deep in drought, and on some farms water is growing scarce. That may sound like a chance for Midwestern farmers to churn out more peppers and broccoli.
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