‘Process every kernel here’

By Carla Post for Midwest Messenger
Sep 12, 2025
Sep 12, 2025

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Nebraska is uniquely positioned to harvest the benefits of a strategic trade-investment agreement with Japan, according to Gov. Jim Pillen.

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image000000 3.JPG — Sherry Vinton, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, left, and Gov. Jim Pillen discuss their recent trade mission promoting Nebraska products in Japan at Husker Harvest Days, with Curt Arens, senior editor of Nebraska Farmer, and staff writer Elizabeth Hodges.
Midwest Messenger photo by Carla Post

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image000000 1.JPG — Husker Harvest Days visitors watch field demonstrations at the 2025 show.
Midwest Messenger photo by Carla Post

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image000000 2.JPG — Golf cart drivers and pedestrians pass by irrigation and equipment displays at Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10, 2025, in Grand Island.
Midwest Messenger photo by Carla Post

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Husker Harvest Days visitors walk past the Farm Bureau booth Sept. 10, 2025.
Midwest Messenger photo by Carla Post

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