‘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.
Choice Cuts: The future of meat
By Harvest Public Media
It takes a massive amount of resources to produce our beef, chicken and pork. That’s why some savvy entrepreneurs are ready to offer up alternatives with lighter environmental footprints. In the final story of Harvest Public Media’s series “Choice Cuts: Meat in America
Read MoreFarmers forced to adapt as dietary recommendations change
By Harvest Public Media
The average American eats hundreds of pounds of meat every year. But after years of putting more and more meat on our plates, it seems we’re starting to see a slow-down. For Harvest Public Media’s series Choice Cuts, Meat In America. Kristofor Husted reports on how changing dietary recommendations are trickling down to the farm.
Read MoreWith lifesaving antibiotics at risk, livestock producers look for options
By Harvest Public Media
The antibiotics we depend on to defeat infections are in crisis. And the meat industry is partially responsible. New rules meant to target that part of the problem are coming, but as farmers adjust to the changes, some critics fear they don’t go far enough. As part of Harvest Public Media’s series Choice Cuts: Meat in America
Read MoreChoice Cuts: Massive corn crops necessary to satisfy our appetite for meat
By Harvest Public Media
The world’s appetite for meat helps shape the Corn Belt. Farmers planted close to 90 million acres of corn this season. A lot of that gigantic crop will go to fatten up the livestock that becomes hamburgers, chicken fillets, and pork chops.
Read MoreChina Slowdown Could Squeeze Midwest Farmers
By Harvest Public Media
The economic slowdown in China has spread financial pain around the world, especially among people who sell products there. That includes Midwestern soybean farmers, who typically export about a quarter of their crop to China. For Harvest Public Media, Frank Morris reports.
Read MoreWhat’s organic? In the marijuana industry, that’s a hard question
By Harvest Public Media
Earlier this year officials in Colorado cited a handful of commercial marijuana growers for misusing pesticides in indoor grow houses. Some of those businesses were also advertising their products as “chemical-free†and “organic.â€
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