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Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage 2
Nebraska FSA County Offices will begin taking applications on Nov. 24 for SDRP Stage 2. Other programs also opening for application that day include the Milk Loss Program and the On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program. These assistance programs are designed to provide financial relief to producers with losses incurred due to certain weather-related events in 2023 and/or 2024.
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $55.18, or about $5.52 per person — a moderate decline from last year, according to Farm Bureau’s 40th annual Thanksgiving Survey.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Welcomes New Members of the Public Policy Team
Nebraska Farm Bureau is pleased to welcome Jaydn Smith as the new director of environmental and regulatory affairs and Sam Taylor as the new assistant director of state legislative affairs. Smith succeeds Kole Peterson, while Taylor follows Madison Stracke, both of whom previously served in these roles.
Economic Analysis: USDA Releases Crop Production Report
In addition to the WASDE report released on November 14, USDA also released the crop production report. The crop production report outlines harvest acres, yields, and production from a national and selected state level.
NEFB Annual Meeting & Convention Online Registration Closes Nov. 30
Save your spot for the Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention before online registration closes on Nov. 30. Get an update on the latest state, national, and environmental issues, discover new ways to celebrate National Agriculture Week, and get the resources you need to start talking about transitioning the farm to the next generation through our engaging workshops.
NEFB Expands Leadership Development with Key Staff Promotions and New Team Structure
Nebraska Farm Bureau is investing in the future of its members and communities by expanding its leadership development resources through significant internal realignment. The changes announced by Chief Administrator Rob Robertson include promotions, new responsibilities, and the creation of a dedicated Leadership Development team.
Nebraska Living: Fall on the Farm
The leaves are changing. The temperature is cooling down. Football is in full motion. It must be fall in Nebraska! Karen Grant, a farmer and member of the Promotion and Engagement Committee, shares why she loves the fall season on the farm.
Despite Volatility, Optimism Reigns at USMEF
Although the U.S. red meat industry faces significant obstacles in the international marketplace, demand remains robust in many key destinations where customers crave the quality and consistency of U.S. pork, beef and lamb. This was the prevailing message delivered by U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom at the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference
Happy Thanksgiving!
Newswire will not be published next Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We extend our warmest wishes for a joyful Thanksgiving and express our heartfelt gratitude to the farmers and ranchers who tirelessly provide the food that nourishes us all.