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Nebraska, Iowa attorneys general petition EPA over weed killer

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August 7, 2024

Nebraska, Iowa attorneys general petition EPA over weed killer

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Attorneys general for Nebraska and Iowa announced Wednesday that they’re part of a multi-state coalition asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a national standard over glyphosate, the active ingredient in weed killers like Roundup.

Joining them was Underwood, Iowa farmer Kevin Ross.

“Glyphosate is one of the most effective tools that we absolutely have ever had in controlling weed, weed pressure and, as Attorney General Bird had mentioned earlier, allowing us the opportunity to reduce other chemicals that may be a lot harsher,” Ross said.

A study conducted in 2013 and 2014 detected glyphosate in 81 percent of a U.S. sample population’s urine.

However, the EPA has said it’s found no evidence of glyphosate being a cancer risk.

Despite that, California seeks to require a cancer warning label on products containing it. Both California and the International Agency for Research on Cancer have classified it as “probably carcinogenic to humans” based on studies with animals.

“We’re asking the EPA to set things straight and to make it clear what the labeling should be and, quite frankly, not let other states tell farmers how to farm or have an impact on farming,” said Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird.

She and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said they want to avoid individual states creating a patchwork of labeling laws across the country.

“Potentially, it could have some of these products over the long haul be pulled out of being sold in various states, including Nebraska,” Hilgers said.

They believe not having a uniform standard nationally could cause compliance and logistics costs that would be passed to farmers and consumers.

They’re not filing a lawsuit—at least not yet.

“It could lead to a court filing, but what we are asking the EPA to follow its own science and follow the statutory authority that’s been given to it by Congress,” Hilgers said. “And that’s what we expect them to do.”

Their petition asks the EPA to begin the rule making within 90 days.

California’s warning label requirement is tied up in the legal system after an appeals court found the requirement to have a glyphosate warning label unconstitutional.

Regardless, Hilgers said California’s move to have its own label requirement shows the EPA needs to have a national labeling rule.

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Nebraska basketball star Braden Frager returning for next season

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April 10, 2026

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Belmont forward Orme commits to Nebraska

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April 9, 2026

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Belmont forward Orme commits to Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska received its first commitment from the 2026 transfer portal on Thursday. Belmont forward Sam Orme gave his pledge to the Huskers.

Orme is a 6-foot-9 sophomore that emerged as a top portal target earlier in the week. Orme averaged 12.7 points while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor for the Bruins.

Orme joins Nebraska after the most successful season in program history. The Huskers won 28 games and advanced at the NCAA Tournament for the first time.

Orme’s commitment comes on the same day that Braden Frager, the 2026 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, re-signed with the Huskers.

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Nebraska volleyball ready to open spring play against Iowa State

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April 9, 2026

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Nebraska volleyball ready to open spring play against Iowa State

Nebraska volleyball will play in three exhibition matches this spring. The Huskers will open the spring against Iowa State on April 11 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Cornhuskers are hitting the road for all three spring exhibition matches as the John Cook Arena at the Devaney Center has been under construction since late February. The facility is undergoing locker room upgrades and adding roughly 10,000 new seats with cupholders.

Last season, Nebraska finished the season 33-1 and No. 3 in the final AVCA poll. Iowa State ended the season 23-8 and lost to Minnesota in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

The Cyclones are coached by Christy Johnson-Lynch, who is entering her 22nd year as head volleyball coach. She also played and coached at Nebraska.

She was an All-American for the Huskers in 1994 and 1995. Johnson-Lynch was the starting setter for the 1995 team, which won the school’s first national volleyball championship.

This is the first spring season in which the Huskers will play three exhibition matches. Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly is excited about the potential to play against a different team and in a gym packed with Nebraska fans.

“Not only do we get to play against an opponent, but in front of fans and have that added pressure and a different vibe. I think that’s what this team needs. And when we’re ready for things, we need to continue to push them and not hold them back.”

Following Saturday’s match against Iowa State, the Huskers will play Creighton on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. at the D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha. Nebraska ends the spring season with an exhibition match against Northern Colorado on Saturday, April 25, at the Chicoine Center in Chadron, NE.

First serve on Saturday between the Huskers and Cyclones is at 1 p.m. CT from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. The game can be seen on the Big Ten Network, and Cornhuskers Wire will have live updates.

LINK: How to watch Nebraska volleyball face Iowa State this Saturday

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