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Screwworm closer to US border, threatening Texas cattle industry
KWKT - Texas
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July 29, 2025
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The deadly parasitic New World screwworm has been spotted less than 400 miles from the Southwest border and is threatening Texas cattle, lawmakers say. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says the screwworm flies could...
Bacterial Diseases in Dry Beans in Nebraska: a Potential Problem
Alliance Times Herald - Nebraska
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July 30, 2025
By Bob Harveson Extension Plant Pathologist With the recent thunderstorms, hail, and higher temperatures, growers may experience widespread bacterial disease problems in dry beans throughout the Panhandle. Growers should be on the lookout for the...
Nebraska National Guard Strengthens Ties with Tanzania During U.S. Army Birthday Visit
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 28, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - A Nebraska National Guard delegation traveled to Tanzania in June to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Army and advance the newly established State Partnership Program between Nebraska and Tanzania....
Three missing after massive explosion at Nebraska plant left crews battling fire for hours
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 30, 2025
Three people remain missing after a massive explosion at a Nebraska plant Tuesday left crews battling a fire for hours. The explosion happened at the Horizon Biofuels plant in Fremont. The plant makes animal bedding and wood pellets for heating...
3 people missing after explosion at plant in U.S. Nebraska
Xinhua News Agency
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LOS ANGELES, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Three people are missing after an explosion at a plant on Tuesday in Fremont, U.S. state of Nebraska, local authorities and news outlets said. Troopers, along with multiple fire and police agencies are on the scene...
Disaster declared for six Nebraska counties following June storms, offering low-interest loans
Nebraska Examiner
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July 29, 2025
LINCOLN — The U.S. Small Business Administration this week approved a disaster declaration for six central Nebraska counties following late June storms and opened eligibility for certain low-interest loans. The declaration covers the counties of...
'Never experienced a clawback like this': Nebraska Public Media faces uncertain future after federal cuts
KETV 7 - Nebraska
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July 30, 2025
Shake-ups to federal funding, spurred by President Donald Trump's administration and approved by Congress, left public media outlets across the country scrambling for funding. It marks the end of a decades-long era."Public broadcasting has been...
Fremont, Nebraska: Three Missing After Massive Explosion At Horizon Biofuels Plant | Watch
Times Now
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July 29, 2025
Horizon Biofuels, which produces fuel pellets and animal bedding, is a key player in Fremont’s industrial landscape. | Representational Image Photo : iStock A chilling video circulating online shows the moment a massive explosion ripped through...
3 missing after massive explosion, fire at Nebraska plant
New York Daily News
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July 29, 2025
Three people are missing in eastern Nebraska following an explosion Tuesday afternoon at a wood pellet manufacturing plant. The incident occurred around noon local time at the Horizon Biofuels plant in Fremont, about 40 miles northwest of Omaha....
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger promises economic boost for Nebraska
KHGI - Nebraska
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OMAHA, Neb — U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts expressed optimism following the announcement of a merger deal between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. "Union Pacific is an engine for growth in Nebraska," said Ricketts. "Consolidating another railroad...
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to Nebraska storm victims
KHGI - Nebraska
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GRAND ISLAND, Neb — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for Nebraska small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on June...
Search underway for missing people after explosion at Nebraska fuel pellet plant, officials say
Fox 5 Las Vegas - Nevada
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July 30, 2025
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Authorities say three people are unaccounted for after an explosion at a plant in Nebraska Tuesday morning. Reports say the explosion happened just before noon near Schneider Street and Cloverly Road in South...
Three missing after explosion rocks Nebraska manufacturing building
NBC News
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July 29, 2025
Three people inside a Nebraska manufacturing building that partially collapsed in an explosion Tuesday evening remained missing as authorities tried to reach them. Rescuers have been thwarted by the state of the mangled, warehouse-style building...
Desperate search for 3 missing people continues after major explosion at Nebraska plant
The Mirror US
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July 30, 2025
Firefighters battle a fire after an explosion in an industrial area in Fremont, Neb., Tuesday, July 29, 2025 ( Image: AP) Firefighters in eastern Nebraska battled a fire for hours following an explosion Tuesday at a wood pellet manufacturing...
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
AGNet West - Florida
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July 29, 2025
The Roots of Irrigation In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold sheds light on the long and fascinating history of irrigating cropland. While modern systems are sophisticated and efficient, the practice of irrigation dates back...
Ag Progress Days 2025 Coverage: Stay Up To Date On Penn State's Annual Agricultural Event
Lancaster Farming - Pennsylvania
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July 29, 2025
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3 people 'missing and unaccounted for' after explosion at Nebraska plant
WVTM 13 - Alabama
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July 29, 2025
Law enforcement and fire crews are on the scene of an explosion at a plant in Fremont, Nebraska.The plant is home to Horizon Biofuels Inc., a company that makes fuel pellets, according to Nebraska Manufacturing. Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said...
Beef crisis deepens: Soaring prices and shrinking herds mark a troubling era for U.S. cattle industry
Natural News
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July 29, 2025
Beef crisis deepens: Soaring prices and shrinking herds mark a troubling era for U.S. cattle industry U.S. cattle herd at 94.2 million, lowest since 1973, driving ground beef prices to $6.10 per pound. New World screwworm outbreak in Mexico...
Matt Rhule Bolsters Nebraska Recruiting Staff with New National Connector
KLIN News Talk - Nebraska
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July 29, 2025
Nebraska football isn’t just reloading its roster because it’s upgrading its off-the-field game too. In the modern arms race of college football recruiting, a well-connected staff can be just as critical as a five-star quarterback. That’s why the...
Marine debris research center may be closing
The Maui News - Hawaii
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Maui resident Cheryl King, founder of environmental Sharkastics, helps collect marine debris with volunteers so it can be sent to the Center for Marine Debris Research on Oahu. The center could have to close its doors due to funding. Photo...