Headline Stories
MAHA Report Recognizes Solutions Within Agriculture
Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue commented this week on the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy.”
Did You Get a Pink Postcard? Check Our Guide for More Information!
You may be receiving a postcard saying your property taxes will be raised by more than two percent (2%) and there is a public hearing about the increase. The reason for the postcard is because of a change in state law that requires counties to notify property taxpayers when the property tax asking has increased by more than 2% over real growth.
Pierce County Farm Bureau Plays Key Role in School Bond Debate
When the Pierce County School District proposed a $25.9 million bond issue this summer, members of the community had many questions. Without taking a “for” or “against” position on the school bond, Pierce County Farm Bureau went to work to make sure voters had the facts before heading to the polls.
UNL Students Hear from President McHargue at First Meeting of the Year
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Collegiate Farm Bureau kicked off the academic year with their first meeting with Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue as the guest speaker.
Key Tax Changes for Farmers and Ranchers in the One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025. This law made some previous tax provisions permanent and added some new tax rules. Tina Barrett, executive director of Nebraska Farm Business, Inc, presented the changes during a webinar.
Don’t Forget Your Overweight Permit Form
Harvest time and any time, the Nebraska Farm Bureau is making it easy for members with our exemption form for overweight permits! The form is now applicable year-round and needs to be updated for each farm location and destination.
You Share the Gifts You’ve Been Given
Their story, they say, began with a gift: A homemade Raggedy Ann doll someone had donated to the church bazaar. Read Dan and Susan Ladenburger’s story and learn how they’ve given gifts to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation over the years, and why.
Register Now for the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention
Join us in Anaheim, California for the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention Jan 9-14! Get ready to be inspired with keynote speaker Tim Tebow and don’t miss the chance to network with farmers, ranchers, and leaders from across the county. Contact Autumn Jacobs at autumj@nefb.org to register!
The Ups and Downs of Cash Rents
Monitoring changes in cash rents on agricultural land isn’t quite as exhilarating as the up and downs of a roller coaster, but rents over the last year in Nebraska did see both ups and downs.
NEFB Proud to Sponsor U of NE Ag Day!
Saturday is Ag Day at the University of Nebraska, and the excitement is in the air! The Husker football team is ready to take on Houston Christian! Nebraska Farm Bureau, along with Farm Bureau Financial Services, couldn’t be happier to partner for this fantastic celebration. Every day is Ag Day for our farmers and ranchers, but this weekend, we’re turning up the volume! Whether you're cheering from the stands or supporting from home, let’s honor those who put food on our tables and fuel in our tanks. Here’s to farming, football, and all things Nebraska!