Farm Bureau: There's No Way for Farmers To Meet EPA's Proposed Spray Drift Standard

Farm Bureau believes EPA's proposed changes in pesticide spray drift regulations are unreasonable and move from a science-based risk assessment to an unlawful precautionary and hazards-based standard.  More

Nebraska Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen speaks Tuesday at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence in Japan.
Nebraska Delegation Celebrates Ag Exchange Program with Japan

The State of Nebraska trade delegation to Japan, led by Nebraska Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen, participated in a celebration Tuesday of the Japanese Agricultural Exchange Program, which has brought more than 350 Japanese to Nebraska since 1952 to learn about the state's farming practices.

Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen (from left) and FB members Tim Scheer, Ann Brunz and Mark Spurgin showcase U.S. beef in a Tokyo Supermarket Monday.
Olsen Leads State of Nebraska Trade Mission to Japan

Nebraska Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen is leading a state of Nebraska Trade Mission to Japan this week. Other participants are representatives of Nebraska ag commodities, which are being highlighted during the trip. The Nebraskans' visit is part of the United States Embassy's "Partners in Agriculture" series. It include an event to celebrate the Japanese Agricultural Exchange Program, at which Olsen will speak. The program has brought more than 350 Japanese to Nebraska since 1952 to learn about the state's farming practices. The Nebraskans also will visit Japanese farms and meet with agribusiness leaders, and the U.S. ambassador in Japan will host a reception in their honor.
Click here to listen or download audio with Keith Olsen on Japan trip. Courtesy Ken Anderson of Brownfield Radio Network/Waitt AgriBusiness Network.

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Farm Bureau leaders met with U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson and his ag aide Erick Lutt (left in photo) Tuesday. Also pictured are Farm Bureau Board Member Kevin Peterson (foreground) and First Vice President Steve Nelson.
Farm Bureau Leaders Discuss Climate Issues, Estate Taxes, Crop Insurance with Sen. Ben Nelson

Continuing with their National Affairs Visit Tuesday, Farm Bureau board members met with U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson to discuss greenhouse gas regulation, trade, the federal estate tax, crop insurance and food safety.

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Farm Bureau Board Members Jason Kvols (from left), Larry Hudkins, First Vice President Steve Nelson and Kevin Peterson visit with So. Korean attachesYang-Ho Lee and Songmoo Heo.
Farm Bureau Leaders Continue Meetings in Washington

Members of Nebraska Farm Bureau's Board of Directors continued their National Affairs Visit to Washington, D.C., Tuesday with meetings with South Korea Embassy staff to discuss crop and livestock trade. They also met with USDA Chief Economist Dr. Joseph Glauber to discuss the crop outlook for 2010, harvest issues in Nebraska related to weather, ethanol, and livestock trade.

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Farm Bureau Board Members Bruce Stuart (left) and Second Vice President Mark McHargue met with Nebraska U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns in Washington Monay.
Farm Bureau Leaders meet with Johanns in D.C.

Nebraska Farm Bureau board members continued their National Affairs Visit to Washington Monday with a meeting with U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns to discuss progress on health care and key ag issues in Congress. The delegation will be in D.C. through Wednesday. 

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Farm Bureau Board Members Lobby in Washington

Several Farm Bureau Board Members are in Washington, D.C., for a National Affairs Visit. They met Monday morning with David McLaughlin of the World Wildlife Fund (left). Also pictured are (from left) Board Member Larry Hudkins, First Vice President Steve Nelson and Board Member Andy Devries.

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Keith Olsen
Storytellers Masquerade as Journalists

Nebraska Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen says recent examples of "point-of-view" journalism have disparaged agriculture. Unfortunately, many people believe this story telling is true.  Read Keith Olsen's February column.

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Farm Bureau Second VP Mark McHargue (left) and First VP Steve Nelson (right) listen to Sen. Johanns Thursday during his visit to the Farm Bureau office.
Johanns: Cap and Trade Is 'Carbon vs. Food' Issue

Nebraska Farm Bureau leaders and members from central and eastern Nebraska met with Nebraska U.S. Sen. Johanns Thursday in Lincoln to present him a giant "Don't Cap Our Future" ball cap and to discuss climate change legislation. More

Senate Resolution Would Keep EPA from Overreaching, Harming Agriculture

Farmers and Ranchers appreciate Sens. Nelson and Johanns signing on to a Resolution of Disapproval regarding EPA's attempt to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. More