Policy Development Guides
Having good information is critical in evaluating agriculture policy issues. There’s always more to the story, and digging into the issues is important.
2024 Policy Guides
Our policy development guides are meant to be a resource for members looking for background information on higher profile agriculture issues to help them make informed recommendations as part of Farm Bureau’s policy development process.
Environmental Justice (EJ)
Environmental justice (EJ) is a term that is being tied to a substantial number of proposed regulations. EJ was referenced throughout the civil rights movement, but really gained traction in 1979 when it was proposed that a sanitary landfill be placed in an area inhabited almost solely by minorities.
Lab-Grown Meat
The emergence of lab-grown meat, also known as cultured or synthetic meat, represents a disruptive innovation in the food industry. It involves the production of meat products from animal cells grown in a laboratory setting, potentially offering an alternative to traditional animal agriculture.
National Interest Electronic Transmission Corridors (NIETC)
The federal government is proposing a new federal approval process for transmission lines. The plan will allow the feds to approve a project when a regional entity or state has taken longer than a year to approve a project or has denied one. The plan is accompanied by eminent domain authority.
State Budget Priorities
When developing a budget at the state level, lawmakers must make tough decisions on what programs should receive funding. For FY2024-25 Nebraska will spend close to $5.5 billion for agency operations, state aid to individuals, state aid to local governments, and construction.
State Energy Policy
While the state looks to continue to recruit new businesses, the federal government pushes policies to incentivize use of electric vehicles, and demand for energy is growing exponentially due to the information technology (IT) age, Nebraska must pursue new avenues to boost electricity generation.
State Tax Code Modernization
As Nebraska’s economy continues to evolve, we must look to also update our tax code to ensure it continues to reflect the realities of the modern economy.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Feedstock based Jet-A fuel to use in commercial aviation has been developed and is gaining traction. Based on this, many government programs are being implemented around it.
Policy Development Contacts
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