As it plans to lower nitrate levels in groundwater for several counties, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District hosted a virtual meeting to inform the public.
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Nebraska town hit with hazardous stench from local ethanol plant
Residents in Mead are furious as the smell has lingered for years scaring businesses away and potentially contaminating the air and water supply.
January 14, 2021 12:30 pm
MEAD, Neb. (KLKN) – An ethanol plant in Mead is facing backlash from residents and state agencies after filling the town with a rancid smell for months.
AltEn has racked up violations from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) for close to three years – some have been resolved, others haven’t.
The issues stem from the type of corn the plant uses.
Pollution concerns have spread to environmental watchdogs in the United States and internationally.
The mounds of corn byproduct from ethanol production are just a mile out of sight for Jody Weible, but the frequent smell lets her know they’re still there.
“I want the pile out of there and I want no more, no more product. Not with potential chemicals in there,” said Jody.
In a recent British publication, which quotes from our story, an environmental watchdog claims the site uses seed corn coated with fungicides and insecticides.
Mead is just down the road and people living in and around the village hope their county board will give them a bigger voice in echoing their concerns about this grain waste pile and its effect on the environment.
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Nebraska Farmers Union announces president’s awards
FARM GROUPS MEET: Many of the state’s farm and ranch organizations met recently to announce awards, elect officers and new directors, and name Hall of Fame honorees. Nebraska Digest: Cattleman Hall of Fame honorees announced; Farm Bureau elects directors; nutrient management calendars available.
Dec 22, 2020
Nebraska Farmers Union held its 107th annual state convention in farm homes and offices across the state on Dec. 4, using the Zoom platform. The convention theme was “107 Years of Service.”
The president’s award is NeFU’s highest honor and is presented to individuals who provide outstanding service and leadership to family farmers, ranchers and rural communities at the state or national levels.