LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a multi-state coalition, led by Iowa, in a lawsuit to block the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new rule that unlawfully forces public companies to make climate-related disclosures. "Our security depends on access to reliable energy,” stated Attorney General Mike Hilgers. “This rule…
Omaha, Neb. -- The American Automobile Association (AAA) is activating ‘Tow to Go’ for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, March 15th to 6 a.m. Monday, March 18th. How does it work? When someone calls Tow to Go, AAA dispatches a tow truck to transport the…
Holdrege, Neb. -- Update: Seat belts were in use and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in a two-vehicle collision in Holdrege that resulted in the death of one person. That's according to an update from Phelps County Attorney Natalie Nelsen-Pacey as an investigation continues. Sandra Monthey, 81,…
9 days till report day followed by a holiday What a week for the grains Beans trading both sides of the trade Bean oil is the one to watch Fund money changing their tune on corn
OMAHA, Neb. – Today, Renewable Fuels Nebraska announced its endorsement of Senator Pete Ricketts for United States Senate. “As our Governor and now in the United States Senate, Pete Ricketts has been a leader in promoting policies that benefit renewable fuels – which, in turn, benefit Nebraskans,” said Tony Leiding. “Senator Ricketts understands supporting biofuels will lower…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Rattan Lal, a pioneer in soil-centric agricultural management to improve food security globally and a leader in developing climate resilient agriculture, will give the 2024 Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lecture in Soil Science at Kansas State University on March 26. Lal’s talk – Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Management…
Agriculture is Nebraska’s number one industry and the heart and soul of our state. Agriculturedeserves recognition and celebration every day, especially during National Ag Week, March 17-23. As the Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), it’s an honor and aprivilege to serve the dedicated people of Nebraska's agricultural…
Roughly 35% of Nebraska's electricity is produced from renewable sources and advocates of clean energy development are concerned about the changes a bill in the Unicameral would bring about. Legislative Bill 399 would require privately developed wind and solar projects to be approved by the Nebraska Power Review Board, reversing…
The Minutemaids and Minutemen track teams opened up their season on Thursday by attending the Concordia University Indoor Meet. A limited squad represented the teams yet some individuals had some respectable marks to start their season. Sophomore Nevaeh Sauer set a new personal best in the long jump with a…
LINCOLN, NEB. – Emphasizing the importance of protecting and even growing federal risk management programs with the next Farm Bill, Nebraska Farm Bureau’s (NEFB) agricultural leaders met with Nebraska’s congressional delegation and other elected officials during a national affairs fly-in to Washington, D.C. March 11-13. “Updating the farm safety net…
