| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday June 16, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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Bold Alliance Land Justice Director Terrell McKinney Letter to OPPD Re: Pace of Clean Energy Transition in North Omaha
HASTINGS, Nebraska, June 15 -- Bold Nebraska issued the following letter on June 14, 2024:
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Dear Omaha Public Power District Board,
I am writing on behalf of Bold Alliance to express our position and concerns regarding the future of energy production in our community. We commend OPPD's efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources and would like to provide our input to ensure that this transition is effective and beneficial to all stakeholders.
Firstly, we strongly advocate for shutti
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Center for Rural Affairs: Planning Can Ease Concerns About What Happens to Wind Turbines at the End of Their Lifespan
LYONS, Nebraska, June 13 (TNSres) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release:
Advances in technology and lower installation costs continue to contribute to the growth of wind electricity generation in the U.S., especially in rural areas.
According to a report from the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the cost of installing wind turbines has fallen more than 40% since its peak in 2010. In 2022, wind energy provided 10% of total electric
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Center for Rural Affairs: Webinar Planned to Address Federal Grant Opportunities in Rural Communities
LYONS, Nebraska, June 11 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release:
Rural leaders looking to identify grant opportunities to better their communities are invited to attend a free webinar hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and Heartland Environmental Justice Center.
"Federal Grant Resources for Rural Communities" is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., online. This webinar will review grant resources available, including a grant guide, SAM.go
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Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Advocate for Action on the Farm Bill in DC
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 15 -- The Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following news release:
Securing the next Farm Bill is essential for creating a sustainable future for agriculture and is at the forefront of producers' minds across the country. Movement on the Farm Bill was one of the key messages Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee members shared with the Nebraska congressional delegation during their annual fly-in to Washington, D.C.
Enhancing federal crop
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Pheasants Forever Receives Over $1 Million in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grants to Improve Wildlife Habitat
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 14 -- Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, issued the following news release:
Pheasants Forever is proud to announce the organization has been awarded a pair of new grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Conservation Partners Program in Wisconsin and Nebraska. The funds will be used for private land habitat improvement, grassland restoration, and technical assistance for regenerative agriculture and cover crops.
"The National Fish and
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Red Angus Association Issues Commentary: Exercise Intolerance Gene Mutation Identified
COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, June 12 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following commentary on June 11, 2024:
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Exercise Intolerance Gene Mutation Identified
By Lindsay Upperman, RAAA director of breed improvement
A new, non-lethal genetic mutation was identified at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with composite calves, made up of a cross of Red Angus, Simmental and Gelbvieh. The calves in the UNL herd were experiencing exercise intolerance that was exacerbated by stress.
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