Nebraska Water & Energy: Gov. Jim Pillen announced a $38 million ONE RED grant for Norfolk’s wastewater treatment facility to expand anaerobic digesters, capture biogas, and convert it into renewable natural gas—aimed at cutting energy costs and emissions while improving how the plant handles high-strength agricultural wastewater. Mosquito-borne disease: Nebraska health officials reported West Nile virus and Cache Valley virus in mosquito samples in Adams County and surrounding areas, urging residents to “fight the bite” with repellents and bite prevention. Farm climate pressure: A USDA Midwest Climate Hub director warned repeated wet weather could delay harvest across parts of the Corn Belt for weeks, even months, even as some drought areas got relief. Conservation tech in ag: Precision Conservation Management (PCM) enrollment is growing across Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Missouri, with more producers using field-by-field data to adopt practices tied to water-quality goals. Water monitoring for ranches: RanchBot is expanding real-time, satellite-connected monitoring for wells, pumps, pipes, and storage—targeting better water decisions where cell service is spotty. Pollution & health: A new analysis says atrazine—linked to cancer and hormone disruption—contaminates about a quarter of U.S. river and stream miles, raising fresh concerns as federal review continues. Data center debate: Nebraska Public Media reports a purchase option for 560+ acres northwest of Lincoln is being considered for a data center, adding to local opposition and regulation discussions.