‘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.
Can Small Farms Do Business With The World’s Largest Retailer?
By Harvest Public Media
Columbia, MO — The world’s largest retailer is muscling in on one of the fastest growing segments of American agriculture, but small family farms aren’t necessarily seeing the benefits.
Read MoreSafety Scrutiny Turns To Grain
By Harvest Public Media
Newell, IA — As new rules from the Food and Drug Administration are unveiled, grain handlers question the cost.
Read MoreNew Year, Same Old Drought
By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE — 2012 was a bad drought year for Nebraska, but 2013 could be even worse according to Michael Hayes, director of the National Drought Mitigation Center.
Read MoreCellulosic Ethanol Is Coming, Future Uncertain
By Harvest Public Media
Nevada, Iowa — About a decade ago, concerns about energy independence, greenhouse gas emissions, and the need to boost rural economies led Congress to launch policies in support of biofuels.
Read MoreFeedlots grapple with never-ending waste
By Harvest Public Media
Marquette, Kansas — Had a hamburger lately? Thousands of cattle housed at feedlots produce tons and tons of waste that if not properly disposed of, could lead to an environmental disaster.
Read MorePipeline siting law challenged; landowners divided
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE- Nebraska environmental officials are evaluating the latest route proposed for the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
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