Wildfire Watch (Nebraska Panhandle): The South Fork Fire surged to 23,112 acres with winds and very dry fuels keeping conditions dangerous; Fort Robinson State Park and Peterson WMA were temporarily closed and evacuations were ordered near Crawford, with crews working to protect at-risk areas and Highway 20 shut between Fort Robinson and Harrison. Public Access & Habitat Incentives: Nebraska Game and Parks is expanding its Open Fields and Waters Program, paying landowners per acre for walk-in hunting and fishing access, with priority for CRP, Wetland Reserve Program easements, and high-quality grasslands. Waste & Recycling Push: A tire amnesty day in O’Neill collected 700 tons of tires in a single day, with materials recycled into products like benches and feed bunks. Agriculture Research (Manure): SDSU Extension highlights precision livestock research at the Cottonwood Field Station, focusing on practical, science-based ways to improve livestock production and returns. Health & Environment (Pesticides): A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors. Wildlife Management (Out of state): Disney World removed 414 nuisance alligators over the past decade after a toddler death, underscoring the ongoing challenge of managing wildlife near people.