Wildfire Recovery for Nebraska Producers: Gov. Jim Pillen asked USDA for a Secretarial Disaster Designation for Garden, Grant, Lincoln and Morrill counties after March-April fires burned through more than 850,000 acres, damaging pasture and power infrastructure and worsening feed shortages for cow-calf operations. Farm Costs Under Pressure: A Reuters report links the Iran war to record diesel prices in the Midwest, squeezing corn and soybean growers already dealing with tight margins. Water Watch: Nebraska issued a Harmful Algal Bloom health alert for Rockford Lake in Gage County after microcystin levels exceeded thresholds; swimming beaches are closed while boating and fishing continue with caution. Local Governance & Mobility: Broken Bow advanced an e-bike ordinance after community concerns about speeding and near misses, with the measure moving through required readings. Public Health Recall: FDA/CDC say a Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa supplements has expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting expanded recalls. Rural Community Spotlight: Omaha’s inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 drew thousands through the metro, including Bennington, boosting local visibility for the endurance event. Energy & Infrastructure Oversight: A Colorado judge partially blocked a federal approval for a Nebraska Sandhills transmission line, citing missed cultural and environmental consultations. Health Care Leadership: Box Butte General Hospital named Gabriel Behling as its new CEO, effective June 4. Consumer Protection: Nebraska continues urging residents to check NebraskaLostCash.gov for unclaimed property. Agriculture Research & Water Quality: LENRD discussed a vadose zone study aimed at tracking nutrient and water movement underground under different farming practices.