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Farm Bureau works hard to keep members up-to-date with their industry and the environment in which it operates. Click any of the links for timely information.

News Releases

  • Nebraska Farm Bureau Opposes Animal Care Laws that Ignore Science
    • Lincoln – Nebraska Farm Bureau’s voting delegates said this week they adamantly oppose efforts by animal rights groups to enact laws both on the state and national levels that would prohibit science-based food animal care practices. The delegates met during Farm Bureau’s annual convention in Kearney, on Dec. 8 and 9.
  • Nebraska Farm Bureau Re-Elects Olsen as President, Elects Four Directors
    • Delegates to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Kearney re-elected Keith Olsen of Grant as the organization’s president Dec. 9 and elected three new members to its board of directors
  • Silver Eagle 12/25/2008
    • Robert Busch of Mitchell Chosen for Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Highest Honor
  • Water Funding, Ethanol, Livestock Issues on Farm Bureau Agenda 11/25/2008
    • Delegates to Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 2008 convention next month will discuss repealing the water checkoff, increasing the amount of ethanol in blended gasoline, providing incentives for Livestock Friendly Counties, making it easier to obtain livestock facility permits, and requiring animal rights groups to take responsibility for unwanted horses.

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

  • November 2008
    • Elections: Reaping What We Sow; Expect a Mixed Bag for Agriculture under Obama; 92 Members Join 2009 FB Century Club; 2008 Convention Schedule; Robert Busch of Mitchell Chosen for Silver Eagle Award; Delegates Will Elect Four to State Board; GM Helps Farm Bureau Members Save Money; Nebraska's $110 Million Turkey Industry Fighting for Its Life; Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference Schedule
  • October 2008
    • Agriculture Holds Tight During Credit Squeeze; 2008 Convention Schedule and Registration Form; 2008 Voter Guide; Nebraska Farm Bureau Seeks Leadership Academy Nominations; More Political Activity, Focus on Animal Issues Were Highlights of FY 2008; It Takes a Lot of Land To Do Systems-Focused Ag Research
  • September 2008
    • A-FAN Tours Open Eyes to Nebraska Agriculture; Delivering Grain to a Third Party? Take Steps To Reduce Your Risk; Farm Bureau Administrator Is AgRelations Honoree; Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorses Mike Johanns for U.S. Senate; Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorses Reps. Fortenberry, Smith, Terry; 2008 State Fair and Husker Harvest Days Photo Pages 9/10/2008
  • August 2008
    • Market Volatility Makes Risk Management Even More Important; New Farm Bill: Top 10 Factors Affecting Nebraska Farmers; Energy Prices Hit Agriculture Especially Hard, Young Farmers Tell Congress; 2008 NFBF Policy Development Guides: Help Overcome Challenges In Agriculture; Seven Nebraskans Featured in 'American Farmer: The Heart of Our Country'; FB Accomplishments Brochures Segment Rural, Urban Members; The Run for the White House 7/30/2008

Nebraska Farm Bureau Radio Programs

  • Focus-WTO Deal/FB-Immigration 11/26/08
    • Seven years of talks, but still a long way to go for a new World Trade deal. Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Tina Henderson reports that one farm group is saying maybe it’s time for a change. The report runs 1:49. Following the report is the Farm Bureau View and an interview with AMERICAN FARM BUREAU IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST PAUL SCHLEGEL who will talk with us about immigration reform and what may happen to the issue under the Obama administration. The FB View runs 1:43.