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Nebraska ag land values fall 2% amid lower crop prices, rising costs

University of Nebraska-Lincoln · July 17, 2025

Nebraska’s average agricultural land value declined in 2025 for the first time in six years, falling 2% to $3,935 an acre, according to the final report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 2024-25 Farm Real Estate Market Survey. The decline...

Google Search Adds AI Calling Feature for Local Business Queries

Digital Information World · July 17, 2025

Google has launched a new AI feature inside its search results that can call local businesses on behalf of users. The tool is designed to collect practical details such as pricing, opening hours, or booking availability. When users search for...

Adult-Use and Medical Cannabis Legalized by Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Cannabis Science & Technology · July 17, 2025

Recreational and medical cannabis have both been legalized by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska (1-3), becoming the first “fully legal and regulated medical and adult-use cannabis system in Nebraska,” (3). Tribal Council members voted unanimously and...

Trump says Coca-Cola to use real sugar in flagship U.S. drink, no company confirmation yet

The Dallas Morning News - Texas · July 17, 2025

WASHINGTON — Make American Coke Great Again? President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion — though the company didn’t confirm such a move. Any...

Former Nebraska AG authors white paper arguing cities lack authority to sue over public health issues

Cornhusker State News - Nebraska · July 17, 2025

Former Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson (R) has authored a new paper for the Washington Legal Foundation titled "Public Health and Parens Patriae: How Attorneys General Can Preserve States’ Exclusive Litigation Authority." The paper...

Nebraska suing Colorado over canal

The Gazette - Colorado ·

The state of Nebraska is suing Colorado over the Perkins County Canal in a lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the lawsuit filing Wednesday, with a statement criticizing Nebraska for what he said will...

Even Organizes Trade Mission To Egypt

KIOS - Nebraska · July 16, 2025

The State is inviting business and industry leaders to go on a trade mission to Egypt in the fall. Secretary of State Bob Evnen says the mission will give Nebraskans the opportunity to access Egypt's growing market and open up more opportunities...

Tar Spot Infects Corn Crops in 19 Nebraska Counties

Successful Farming ·

According to the latest Crop Protection Network map, positive cases of tar spot have been reported in 19 Nebraska counties so far this year. First reported in the Corn Belt in 2015, the disease has been confirmed in eastern portions of the state...

Nebraska sues Colorado over construction to pull water from South Platte River

The Colorado Sun · July 16, 2025

Nebraska officials Wednesday announced a lawsuit against the state of Colorado to clear the way for construction of the Perkins County Canal, a contentious proposal to divert water from the South Platte River in Sedgwick County to a storage...

Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't...

Journal News - Ohio ·

Any switch from high-fructose corn syrup in Coke sold in the United States would put Coca-Cola more in line with its practice in other countries, including Mexico and Australia. But it wouldn't affect Trump's drink of choice, Diet Coke, which uses...

Nebraska sues Colorado over rights to South Platte River water

North Platte Bulletin - Nebraska · July 16, 2025

Nebraska has sued the state of Colorado to enforce the South Platte River Compact and clear the way for construction of the Perkins County Canal in eastern Colorado and western Nebraska. The compact limits certain Colorado uses and defines how...

Nebraska Sues Colorado Over South Platte River Water Rights

KLIN News Talk - Nebraska ·

Nebraska has filed a lawsuit against Colorado in the U.S. Supreme Court, accusing the western neighbor of violating a century-old compact over water use from the South Platte River and obstructing the planned construction of the Perkins County...

Secretary Evnen organizing trade missions to Kenya, Egypt

News Channel Nebraska - Metro ·

He is organizing trade missions to both countries this fall and offering Nebraska businesses, the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, makers of central pivot irrigation, the Nebraska Corn Board and even the inventor of the flat iron steak...

Gov. Pillen Signs Bills to 'Streamline' Nebraska Government

KLIN News Talk - Nebraska ·

Governor Jim Pillen signed ceremonial copies of three new laws Wednesday, which he says are aimed at boosting government efficiency, cutting outdated regulations, and reducing costs across state agencies. The legislative package includes LB346,...

USDA announces plan to end Regional Food Business Center funding

Newstalk KZRG - Missouri · July 16, 2025

Heartland Center Round 1 Business Builder grant projects to proceed on shorter timeline The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service yesterday announced its intent to terminate a national program to support the development of small farms, local food...

Minnesota-based grain dealer surrenders Nebraska license

KSNB Local 4 - Nebraska · July 16, 2025

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Minnesota-based grain dealer is no longer licensed to do business in Nebraska, according to the Nebraska Public Service Commission. In a statement released Wednesday, the NPSC wanted to ensure grain producers are aware that...

Uniti Med Recognized as a BluePipes "Best Travel Nursing Company" for Third Consecutive Year

The Bulletin - Kansas · July 15, 2025

OMAHA, Neb., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Uniti Med, a premier healthcare staffing provider headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, has been named among BluePipes' "Best Travel Nursing Companies" for 2025, marking its third consecutive year receiving...

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Heartfelt, Inc., a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, have been amended …

Seward County Independent - Nebraska · July 16, 2025

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Heartfelt, Inc., a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, have been amended pursuant to Amended & Restated Articles of...

Farmers market stand gives back to class of 12-year-old who passed

KETV 7 - Nebraska · July 16, 2025

A garden for good Auburn family honors lives of father and son with farmers market stand THANK YOU. A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE INTRODUCED YOU TO A FATHER AND SON AT THE BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET. JASON AND CHARLIE. THIS IS THEIR FIRST SUMMER BEHIND THE...

Omaha organization helping businesses with growing need for STEM jobs

The Reader - Nebraska · July 16, 2025

The demand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics talent, also called STEM, is rising rapidly in Nebraska. STEM jobs are expected to grow 5.6% within the next decade, compared to the national average of 2.8%. Omaha STEM Ecosystem is...