Macy Byars
Reporter, Nebraska Public MediaI cover agriculture and environment stories for Harvest Public Media, and I’m a reporter/producer at Nebraska Public Media.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism in May 2025 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where I discovered the creative potential of audio reporting and storytelling.
Though I’m a city girl raised in Omaha, I have always been fascinated by science, conservation and the natural world. From the Sandhills to the cities, my reporting focuses on how federal and state policy decisions affect people’s day-to-day lives. When my recorder’s off, you can find me crocheting, baking, journaling and hanging out with my pet rabbit! You can reach me at mbyars@nebraskapublicmedia.org.
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When beekeepers saw widespread honeybee die-offs last year, researchers at the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center stepped in to help. The Trump administration now plans to close the facility, sparking concern among beekeepers and scientists. -
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