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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 Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
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We’ll have to wait a bit longer to get into the Cowgirls’ Super Regional.
A rainy night in Lincoln meant the teams only managed to get four outs into the Super between Oklahoma State and Nebraska. The game is tied at 0. The weather delay lasted about two hours before they called it.
The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Nebraska football team added its third 2027 offensive line commitment and addition from the state of Georgia on Wednesday.
Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive lineman KD Jones officially announced his commitment to NU this week. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Jones picked the Huskers over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. He visited Lincoln on May 6 and is scheduled to take his official visit to Nebraska on June 6.
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The Huskers first offered Jones in April, after offensive line coach Geep Wade had previously been recruiting him at Georgia Tech.
“Coach Wade called me and offered me today,” Jones told HuskerOnline on Apr. 25. “He has been on me for a long time, ever since he was at Tech. So his interest wasn’t anything new to me. He came to watch me train at school and was amazed. He offered the next day.”
Jones joins safety Corey Hadley from the state of Georgia in NU’s 2027 recruiting class.
“I knew nothing about Nebraska before the offer,” Jones said in April. But now that Coach Wade and Coach (Lonnie) Teasley are there, I know I can trust them.”
Jones had planned to take official visits to all the schools recruiting him, but his early commitment to NU appears to have shut down those visits.
He jones Omaha (Neb.) Millard North’s Matt Erickson and fellow Grayson product Jordan Agbanoma are the other offensive linemen in the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. He’s now the 10th commitment in Nebraska’s class of 2027.
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