‘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.
Obamacare could be a tough sell in rural Nebraska
By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE — The Affordable Care Act takes a big step forward October 1st when new health insurance marketplaces open for enrollment, but reaching rural families will be part of the challenge.
Read MoreThe Seeds Of Genetic Modification
By Harvest Public Media
Ames, IA — The vast majority of corn and soybeans in the US grow from seeds that have been genetically modified. How did it even become possible?
Read MoreTechnology Chips Away At Influence Of Prominent Ag Towns
By Harvest Public Media
Kansas City, MO — Since 1856, wheat has been traded on the floor of the Kansas City Board of Trade. In the old days, there would be a swarm of traders around the pits.
Read MoreModernizing Poultry Inspection Is No Easy Matter
By Harvest Public Media
Lincoln, NE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to modernize inspections at poultry processing plants, but critics disagree the proposals will improve things.
Read MoreFarm Bill Extension Not Sitting Well With Many Organic Farmers
By Harvest Public Media
Jamestown, MO — Organic farmers felt left out in the cold when Congress enacted new farm bill legislation on January 1.
Read MoreDrought Raises Stakes On Republican River
By Grant Gerlock
Hardy, NE — Kansas and Nebraska’s dispute over the Republican River continues to head for a decision by the Supreme Court.
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