Headline Stories
China Agrees to Purchase US Soybeans Annually
This week the U.S. and China reached an agreement of China purchasing 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue commented this week on China’s agreement to resume soybean imports from the U.S.
Last Call for Leadership Academy Applications!
Are you ready to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact on Nebraska agriculture? Farm Bureau’s Leadership Academy equips future leaders with the tools to advocate for agriculture, connect with members, and carry forward our grassroots mission. Apply now for Leadership Academy!
USDA Extends ELRP Sign-Up Deadline for Flood and Wildfire Losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the sign-up deadline for the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) from October 31, 2025, to November 21, 2025. The program provides financial assistance to livestock producers who suffered grazing and forage losses due to floods, wildfires, drought, or other qualifying natural disasters.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Meets with Iraqi Ambassador to Strengthen Agricultural Trade Opportunities
Nebraska Farm Bureau joined other agricultural organizations recently to meet with the Ambassador of Iraq to the United States to discuss ways to strengthen agricultural trade between Nebraska and Iraq.
Economics of U.S. Beef and Cattle Market
U.S. cattle farmers have faced significant challenges in recent years, from COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions, low cattle prices and persistent drought conditions to growing threats of invasive pests and diseases, a decades-low supply of beef cows and historic inflation in production costs.
You’re Invited to the 10th Annual Grower’s Gala, Dec. 8
Step into the magic at the 10th Annual Grower’s Gala on Monday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Younes Conference Center South in Kearney, Nebraska. Enjoy a festive feast (yes, milk and Christmas cookies included!), hear how we’ve been Rooting for Agriculture, and bid on holiday treasures in a lively auction sprinkled with a little Christmas mischief.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Honors Dr. Chris Calkins with Prestigious Silver Eagle Award
Nebraska Farm Bureau has named Dr. Chris R. Calkins, Emeritus Professor of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, as the recipient of its Silver Eagle Award, the organization’s highest honor. Best known as the co-discoverer of the flat iron steak, now one of America’s most popular cuts, Calkins built a distinguished career as a professor of meat science, shaping both the beef industry and generations of students.
Registration is Open for Policy Forum
Join us Thursday, November 20 at the Kearney Holiday in for the 2025 Nebraska Farm Bureau Policy Forum. Through the in-person meeting, members will be able to provide comments on resolutions submitted by their County Farm Bureau. Help shape the future of agriculture and register today!
Popcorn Kernels and (Consumer) Connections
Fall field trips are in full swing for children and their teachers. While a teacher might notify parents of an upcoming field trip a week or two before the big day, the preparation needed for a field trip to become reality sometimes happens many months prior.