Molly Ashford
Reporter, Nebraska Public MediaI cover agriculture and environmental issues for Harvest Public Media via Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln, Nebraska.
I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where I continue to live while commuting to Lincoln. Prior to joining the public radio world, I worked at The Omaha World-Herald for about three years, with a primary coverage area of courts and justice issues. Before that, I worked at a small daily legal newspaper and freelanced for a variety of local nonprofit outlets.
I have an undergraduate degree in Medical Humanities from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and will soon return to the university to begin a Master’s program in History and Government.
Reach out with tips, story ideas, feedback — or just to say hello. My email is mashford@nebraskapublicmedia.org and I’m far too active on Twitter/X under the username @heymooly.
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After the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, THC products made from the plant have grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Now, more state and federal lawmakers are working to limit or ban the products. -
Nebraska will ban soda and energy drinks from federal food aid. Cuts in other states are likely nextAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins gave a first-ever approval for a state to restrict what’s covered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during a visit to Nebraska this week. Other states, including Kansas, Iowa and Indiana, are seeking similar waivers. -
The Conservation Reserve Program incentivizes farmers to take environmentally sensitive land out of production. Project 2025 says the Trump administration should champion its elimination.
