Headline Stories
Nebraska Startups Succeed in Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, announced finalists of the Ag Innovation Challenge on Oct. 5, 2021. Three of the ten finalists are Nebraska-based startups, all of whom are part of The Combine Incubator program based in Lincoln.
Policy Watch…
Farmers and ranchers can expect a bigger refundable credit on their income taxes this year; Nebraska Farm Bureau pushes for comprehensive tax reform, while finding solutions to the overreliance on property taxes to fund K-12 education; and continuing the five-year registration for dicamba is the focus of a letter to the EPA. Check out these stories and more in Policy Watch.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Leaders Urge President Biden to Focus Efforts on Trade Policy
In a letter to President Joe Biden, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Board of Directors expressed concern over the lack of progress on a number of key trade policy areas including ongoing concerns with China, expanding other international marketing opportunities, and preserving the integrity of the World Trade Organization (WTO), while still pushing for needed reforms.
LEAD Participants Receive Scholarships from Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation
In keeping with its mission to support the future of Nebraska agriculture, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded scholarships to four participants of the Nebraska LEAD program.
Registration is Open for the 2021 NEFB Annual Meeting and Convention
Join us for the 2021 Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention to be held Dec. 5-7 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. View the full schedule of events, hotel information, and register for Convention online today!
Nebraska Furniture Mart Discounts in October
Don’t miss out! Nebraska Farm Bureau members receive special pricing and more when shopping in-stores and online at Nebraska Furniture Mart October 1-12, 2021. Find the Special Savings Codes on the Member Benefits Mobile App or on our website.
