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First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Complaints of Bacon Smell (and More) Lead to Restaurant Closure

A San Francisco bacon restaurant is closed after neighbors complained of the smell coming from the establishment. The San Francisco Examiner reports there were also allegations the store - called Bacon Bacon - was illegally dumping bacon grease into the ... [Published KNEB 960AM - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Closure, Complaints, San Francisco (United States), Saturday Night Live

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Tom Coburn

U.S. Grains Council Highlights Importance of Export Promotion Programs

The U.S. Grains Council says the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program are the foundation of a longstanding public-private partnership that has made the U.S. the world's leading agricultural exporter. Cooperator organizations like ... [Published KNEB 960AM - 4 hours ago]

Entities: United States, Foreign Market, Tom Coburn

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

GMO Labeling Amendment Rejected

Senators did not add an amendment to the farm bill to give states clear authority to require labels on food or beverages made with genetically modified ingredients. Only 27 Senators voted in favor of the amendment - while 71 voted against it.© 2013 Rural ... [Published KNEB 960AM - 6 hours ago]

Entities: Genetically Modified

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

NCGA Disappointed with Approval of Durbin-Coburn Amendment

The National Corn Growers Association was pleased to see the progress made on the farm bill Thursday and the priority placed on the vital legislation's passage. But NCGA President Pam Johnson says the group was disappointed with the passage of the Durbin-Coburn ... [Published KNEB 960AM - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Pam Johnson, National Corn Growers Association, Means Test

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

Mike Johanns

Johanns Cosponsors Effort to Reform Regulatory Process

U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in renewing a push to significantly reform the federal regulatory process and reduce unnecessary burdens on job creators. Johanns is an original cosponsor of the Regulatory ... [Published KNEB 960AM - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Mike Johanns, Cost-benefit analysis, Collin Peterson, Angus King, Encumbrance

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

UNL Students Honored by Animal Science Department, Block and Bridle

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Animal Science and Block and Bridle Club recently honored students with awards and scholarships at its annual honors banquet.Block and Bridle Club awards, recipients and hometowns are: Parr Young Outstanding ... [Published KNEB 960AM - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Eric Miller, Sumner (Washington, United States), Livestock, Corn

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

John Boozman

Farm Bill Debate Continues in Senate

As the Senate continued to debate the farm bill Wednesday - an amendment to repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a nutrition assistance block grant program was defeated 36 to 60. Oklahoma's James Inhofe offered the amendment - noting ... [Published KNEB 960AM - May 23 2013]

Entities: Nutrition, James Inhofe, John Boozman, Thad Cochran, Mike Johanns

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

American Agri-Women Will Take Issues to Capitol Hill in June

During the first week of June - leaders of American Agri-Women from across the country will be in the nation's capital for the organization's annual Washington D.C. Fly-In. The 20th Annual Symposium will take place at the National Press Club the morning ... [Published KNEB 960AM - May 22 2013]

Entities: Washington DC, Health Care Reform, Endangered Species, US Department of Agriculture

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

NARD Receives Grant from Nebraska Environmental Trust for Wetland Conservation Program

- The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) has been awarded $70,000 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for a project that will increase opportunities for wetland conservation on private lands in the Rainwater Basin. This is a first-year ... [Published KNEB 960AM - May 22 2013]

Entities: Spikenard, Landholder, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wetlands, Andy Bishop

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Soybean Farmers Selected for 'See for Yourself' Program

The soy checkoff has selected 10 U.S. soybean farmers for the 2013 See for Yourself program. This intensive, week-long educational experience helps soybean farmers learn more about their checkoff and industry. United Soybean Board Audit and Evaluation ... [Published KNEB 960AM - May 22 2013]

Entities: Soybean, Willoughby (United States), Panama, Austin, Colombia

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

25th Anniversary World Pork Expo this June

2013 marks the 25th anniversary of World Pork Expo - which will take place June 5th through the 7th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. The Expo offers the world's largest pork-specific trade show, educational seminars and breeding stock ... [Published KNEB 960AM - May 22 2013]

Entities: National Pork Producers Council, Des Moines (Iowa, United States), Investigation

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

More Than 32,000 Pounds of Produce Donated at End of United Fresh Show

To prevent fresh produce from going to waste - United Fresh has long partnered with Feeding America. This year - more than 30 volunteers helped collect donations from the convention floor following the United Fresh show in Sand Diego to benefit those ... [Published KNEB 960AM - May 22 2013]

Entities: Feeding America, Donations, Food Bank, San Diego (California, United States), United Fresh Produce Association

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"This legislation offers a more straightforward and transparent approach to the regulatory process, sifting out unnecessary and excessively burdensome regulations, and allowing only those based in strong scientific information and proven cost-effective results."

Johanns Cosponsors Effort to Reform Regulatory Process [Published KNEB 960AM - 19 hours ago]

..." said Andy Bishop, coordinator of the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture. "Improved wetland function not only provides additional habitat for the millions of waterfowl that migrate through the region each spring; it also improves groundwater quality and increases groundwater recharge to the Ogallala Aquifer. In addition, it provides landowners with an economically productive alternative for flood-prone cropland" said Bishop

NARD Receives Grant from Nebraska Environmental Trust for Wetland Conservation Program [Published KNEB 960AM - May 22 2013]

"We look forward to improvements to our nation's transportation capacity, relief from growing congestion on our highways and a more competitive transportation system as benefits of this legislation."

Statement Regarding Senate Approval of WRDA [Published KNEB 960AM - May 17 2013]

"From all appearances, leaders in both the Senate and House are ready to move the farm bill to the floors of their chambers and across the finish line. Our top legislative priority is completing a long-term farm bill this year, and we stand ready to assist in their efforts to reach this goal."

Wheat Farmers Ready for Farm Bill Floor Action [Published KNEB 960AM - May 17 2013]

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