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Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund
The Nebraska Farm Bureau has established a Disaster Relief Fund to collect donations to support farm and ranch families and communities affected by the March 2026wildfires, including one of the single largest wildfires in Nebraska history. One hundred percent of the donations will be distributed to support farmers,ranchers, and rural communities affected by the disaster.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Urges Lawmakers to Advance LB 1187 as Originally Introduced
Nebraska Farm Bureau voiced opposition to a proposed amendment to LB 1187 during a second public hearing before the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the bill in its original form. While the underlying bill focuses on updates to livestock brand inspection fees, the amendment proposes broader changes to the composition of the Nebraska Brand Committee.
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Nebraska Impacted by Wildfire
Agricultural operations in Nebraska have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office to report losses and learn more about program options available.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorses Pete Ricketts for U.S. Senate
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts has received the official endorsement by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC). Ricketts is seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate and earned the endorsement based on his long record of delivering results for Nebraska’s agricultural producers.
Did Your Health Coverage Change? Here’s Why You Should Reevaluate Your Coverage in2026
Many Nebraskans are already feeling the ripple effects of changes in health coverage options and rising costs that took effect this January. Whether your plan renewed automatically or you experienced changes to your deductibles, out-of-pocket costs, or access to providers, now is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your health coverage for the year ahead.
President’s Column: Putting Member Policy into Action
There’s something about early spring in Nebraska. Before long, tractors will begin to roll across our fields. Seed will meet soil. And with it comes a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. Here at Nebraska Farm Bureau, this is also the season when the seeds of policy, planted by our members, begin to take root.
Middle East Tensions Raise Spring Planting Concerns
American farmers are entering the2026 spring planting season amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran and nearby Persian Gulf countries, which adds uncertainty to global energy and fertilizer markets. This timing matters because fertilizer purchasing, field preparation and early season fertilizer applications are already underway,limiting farmers’ ability to adjust if input prices spike suddenly.