LYONS, Nebraska, Oct. 4 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: The Center for Rural Affairs is seeking participants for its Conservation Mentorship Network, a program designed to foster peer-to-peer learning among farmers and ranchers and increase the number of conservation practices adopted across Nebraska. The network will create opportunities for participants to learn in individual and large-group settings. In addition to attending field days, webinars, and small  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: Alexandria, VA - The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Distinguished Service Award, recognizing exceptional contributions to education by state board members from the District of Columbia, Illinois, and Nebraska. This prestigious award honors three outstanding board leaders each year and represents NASBE's  more

HASTINGS, Nebraska, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Bold Nebraska issued the following news: By Shelli Meyer Summit Carbon Solutions is proposing a carbon capture project located at 4 ethanol plants. Locally, statewide and regionally, this project threatens to deplete public water resources from ground water and aquifers. It also will use a substantial amount of electricity, and other resources used by the state. Water would be used in Summit's operation to capture carbon dioxide at the ethanol plants to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: New York, NY: Tens of thousands of expectant parents nationwide face investigations from child protective services over allegations of marijuana use, according to a year-long investigation by Rolling Stone magazine. Reporters identified nearly 100,000 marijuana-related investigations in six states (Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, Louisiana, Ohio, and Wes  more