Fairness in the Cattle Market

As Nebraskans know well, we are the beef state. We have every segment of the supply chain from cow-calf producers, to backgrounders, to large and small feed yards and also three of the four big packers in the state. The livestock industry contributes $13.8 billion to Nebraska’s economy annually.

“Prayer Points: Praying for Our Nation”

I am writing this column just a few days prior to the National Day of Prayer. Depending on when you read this column, May 5 may already have passed. But I’m sure you will agree that the need to pray for our country never ends.

Smokeless Tobacco is a Cancer Risk

By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. From Babe Ruth to John Wayne, Americans have seen chewing tobacco in popular culture for over a century. Spitting chew has been a trademark of cowboys and professional athletes alike and chewing tobacco use continues at high rates in the United States.

Remembering Brad Ashford

Recently, Nebraska lost a good man too soon. Brad Ashford, a former state senator and U.S. congressman from Omaha, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Brad was a dedicated public servant. After earning his J.D.

“Upcoming National Day of Prayer”

“Next Thursday, May 5, people across our land will observe a special time of prayer for our nation. So in this week’s column I’ve chosen to include a copy of a press release from the National Day of Prayer Task Force, as well as the 2022 National Prayer for America, written by Kathy Branzell.

Community Connection

Women’s Health Exercise is an important part of any women’s ability to maintain high levels of fitness and overall health. Research shows that regular exercise can have dramatic benefits to a women’s health.

Aspects

Tomorrow marks Earth Day 2022 when we again acknowledge all that Planet Earth means to us. Locally we realize the need to better separate recyclables, for avoiding their inclusion with costly tonnage destined for the landfill.

A Draconian Ending for the 2022 Legislature

Forgive me for not realizing sooner that the 2022 version of the Nebraska Legislature would end on a draconian note.

Community Connection

Men’s Health Information Approximately 191,930 U. S. men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. Prostate cancer is a common, but usually slow growing cancer. For the general population, one in nine American men will have prostate cancer during his lifetime.

Nebraska’s Great Outdoors

As the weather warms up this spring and summer, thousands of Nebraskans are planning to visit our state’s many national treasures and other historic sites. From Homestead National Historic Park in Beatrice to Scotts Bluff National Monument in the Panhandle, Nebraska has so much to offer.