News & Information
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 below for timely information.Nebraska Farm Bureau Radio Programs
- 3-4-10 Focus-Biodiesel Tax
- 3-2-10 FB View – Farmers/Ranchers and Social Media
- 2-25-10 Focus-Wx System for Animals
- 2-23-10 FB View – Center for Consumer Freedom Website
The Senate is busy working on agriculture disaster relief and an extension of the biodiesel tax credit. Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Tina Henderson tells us more in the following report. The report runs 1:21.
As Americans become further removed from the farm - agriculture is embracing a new tool to reach them - social media. Here to talk about this topic further on Farm Bureau View is Will Gilmer Chairman the Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Committee. The report runs 2:22.
Livestock producers in northeast Montana have been testing a new experimental product from the National Weather Service that alerts them when the weather is dangerous for newborn animals. Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Tina Henderson tells us more in the following report. The report runs 1:23.
The Center for Consumer Freedom is launching a new website to examine the activities of the Human Society of the United States. Here to talk about this topic further is the Center for Consumer Freedom’s Director of Research David Martosko. The report runs 3:08.
News Releases
- Johanns: Climate Change Legislation Is ‘Carbon vs. Food’ Issue
- Nebraska Farm Bureau to Senators: Repeal the Water Checkoff
- Senate Resolution Would Keep EPA from Overreaching, Harming Agriculture
- Nebraska Farm Bureau Names 2010 Leadership Academy Members
Comments from U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns on climate change legislation when presented with Farm Bureau's giant "Don't Cap Our Future" ball cap on Feb. 18
HIghlights of Nebraska Farm Bureau's testimony in support of LB 689, which would repeal the state's water checkoff on corn and grain sorghum.
Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen explains why a Senate Resolution of Disapproval to put the brakes on EPA is a good thing.
The members of the 2010 Farm Bureau Leadership Academy are announced, with an overview of the academy program.
Nebraska Farm Bureau News
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
The Perfect Pairing: Nebraska and Wine; First Day of Spring Celebrates National Agriculture Day March 20; Farmers Use Facebook, Twitter To Protest Yellow Tail Wine Contribution to HSUS; Find Out What's Cooking This Month; Take a Look at the Fun That's Happening at Recent Farm Bureau Conferences; Ag Must Go on Offensive To Counter Animal Rights Movement; Anderson Auto Group Partners with Nebraska Farm Bureau on Car, Truck Discounts
The New Look of Nebraska Farm Bureau News;Climate Bill, Federal Debt Top Concerns of AFBF Delegates; Massachusetts Election Has Impacts for Health Care, Climate Change; The 2009 Blizzard Through the Tweets of Two Farmers; Snow Angels: Farmers Help Dig Out; Nebraska Farm Bureau Honored for Excellence; Find Out What's Cooking; Effects of Extreme Weather on Our Landscapes Remain To Be Seen; 10 Winter Skin Care Tips
Farm Bureau: Entire State Has a Stake in Irrigation; Farm Bureau Delegates Re-Elect Nelson as First Vice President, Select 3 Board Members; Dustin Ladenburger Honored As YF&R Achievement Winner; WalkingWorks Program Helps Improve Your Health and Physical Fitness; Hamilton County's Zach Hunnicutt Wins Farm Bureau Discussion Meet; NFBF Annual Convention photos; Apply Now for Scholarships and Education Loans; GM Program Ends Jan. 4, 2010; What Should You Do With Your Real Christmas Tree?
Health Care Reform: Bad Medicine; Budget Balancing; Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Achieves High Goals in 2009; Climate Change Legislation Is Moving, FB Members Need To Act Now; Former State Sen. Roger Wehrbeing Chosen for 2009 Silver Eagle Award; Sweet Sensation! A sweet story of sugar beets and how one Nebraska grower produces sugar for our holiday baking.