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Erdman Bill Aims at Keeping Corn Detasseling Jobs for Nebraskans
A bill introduced by Bayard Sen. Steve Erdman aimed at keeping more jobs for Nebraskans has advanced in the Nebraska Legislature. LB844 provides clarification for corn seed companies on how they go about soliciting bids for contract labor for roguing and detasseling. The current law says that migrant, H-2A workers,…
California is only state left to approve E-15 use
California is the only state left to approve sales of E15, which is gasoline blended with 15% ethanol. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) said just over one year ago, California introduced an ambitious climate strategy for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. She pointed to "practical reforms" that would immediately…
Rep. Adrian Smith touts importance of international trade in Yeutter Institute speech
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s longest-tenured member of Congress told a University of Nebraska-Lincoln audience Tuesday that American trade needs a jolt of public interest. U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, who chairs the House Ways and Means subcommittee with jurisdiction over international trade, stressed economic importance of trade to Nebraska and the world.…
ASA Survey Paints Harsh Reality of ESA Herbicide Strategy on Soy Farmers
Washington, D.C.- The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed pesticide registration plans to meet its Endangered Species Act obligations that could significantly affect farmers’ livelihoods. With U.S. soybean farmers concerned over the impacts of these proposals, which include the Vulnerable Species Pilot Program (more details below) and a draft Herbicide Strategy, the American…
High School Basketball Scores 2-21-24
Boys Districts Beatrice 63, Nebraska City 47Bennington 86, Schuyler 17Blair 62, South Sioux City 32Hastings 63, Northwest 42McCook 61, Gering 43Omaha Roncalli Catholic 76, Omaha Gross Catholic 64Omaha Skutt Catholic 76, Ralston 19Seward 74, Lincoln Northwest 57Waverly 67, Plattsmouth 56York 70, Lexington 38Girls Districts Bellevue West 83, Lincoln High 29Lincoln…
Husker Men pick up first Conference Road win at Indiana
Jamarques Lawrence had a career-high 19 points, including six points and three assists in a decisive 14-1 second-half run, as Nebraska picked up a crucial 85-70 win at Indiana Wednesday night. Lawrence played the best all-around game of his career, finishing with 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including a perfect…
Supernovas lose to Fury
COLUMBUS, OH. - The Omaha Supernovas fell to the Columbus Fury 25-12, 25-21, 23-25, 25-23 Wednesday night at Nationwide Arena for the Fury’s home opener. Team captain Brooke Nuneviller spearheaded the Omaha attack, finishing with her fifth double-double of the season with 13 kills and 16 digs. In relief duty,…
Bill to enhance penalties for drug offenses tied to death, serious injury stalls
A measure that would provide a criminal enhancement when the manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance results in death or serious bodily injury stalled in the Nebraska Legislature Wednesday. https://youtu.be/wpn0M3ZkmJI Under LB137, the criminal penalty in such circumstances would be increased to the next higher penalty classification. During floor…
KNEB.tv News: February 21, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Public invited to Situla Solar Project open house tonight at Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering Slow progress in case for woman charged with Attempted Murder in Halloween Kimball motel shooting McGrew man pleads no contest to meth distribution charge Bayard Sen. Steve Erdman fights…
The Wednesday Channel Final Bell with Arlan Suderman with StoneX | 02/21/24
South American Weather Rumor in China on bean reserves Chatter in Brazil over bean acreage increases Firmed up late in the day for hogs Stronger cattle numbers