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Trade next steps should be purchases of ag goods
Brownfield Ag News
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News Trade next steps should be purchases of ag goods July 29, 2025 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Nebraska, News, Trade The leader of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’s encouraged by the announcement of new trade deals but real progress will...
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...
Nebraska Democrats have outraised the Nebraska GOP since 2022. Does it matter?
Nebraska Examiner
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July 29, 2025
LINCOLN — While Nebraska remains a firmly red state in terms of its registered voters and elected leadership, that tilt hasn’t translated into donations to the state’s top political parties. Since 2022, the Nebraska Democratic Party has outraised...
Nebraska U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith proposes bigger tax breaks for mining rare earth elements
Nebraska Examiner
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July 29, 2025
LINCOLN – Nebraska Republican U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith is proposing additional tax relief aimed at increasing American production of minerals used in electronics, including microchips. The legislation aims to increase the “depletion allowance” for...
Nebraska Volleyball Makes Statement at 2025 Big Ten Media Days
KLIN News Talk - Nebraska
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July 29, 2025
The officials who organized the Big Ten volleyball media days knew what they were doing when they placed Nebraska as the final team to address reporters on the first of the two-day event. Nebraska media represented the majority of the crowd of...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Nebraska Football Opponent Preview: Huskers Set for Big Ten Clash vs Michigan State
KLIN News Talk - Nebraska
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July 29, 2025
It’s October in Lincoln, and the stakes just keep climbing. After what promises to be a dynamic showdown with Michigan in Week 4, Nebraska’s football season doesn’t get any easier. The Huskers return home for Homecoming to face a hungry Michigan...
Nebraska AG Files Lawsuit Against General Motors Over Data Collection Practices
NOLN
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July 29, 2025
GM and OnStar are facing a lawsuit from Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers accusing the companies of collecting and selling driver data without adequate consent, according to GM Authority. Filed on behalf of the state of Nebraska, the suit...
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...
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...
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...
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...