Headline Stories
Farm Bureau Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill
After several months of work and negotiation, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill, with a bipartisan vote. More than 150 NEFB member stook action by sending an email to the Nebraska delegation, urging them to support the farm bill. Nebraska Farm Bureau thanks you for your engagement. NEFB President Mark McHargue commented on the vote to pass the Farm Bill.
New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way
Every Nebraska rancher who has moved a herd of cattle across a public highway understands the momentary confusion that can occur when a vehicle crests the hill. Until now, Nebraska law provided no clarity on the rules of the road regarding livestock. However, that lack of clarity ended on April 14 with the governor's signature on LB977. Sen. Tanya Storer explains the new law in this article from KVSH Radio in Valentine.
Impacted by the Spring Wildfires? Apply for Disaster Relief
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting applications to assist farm and ranch families impacted by the devastating spring wildfires. Applications will be available online and will be reviewed monthly. A committee will review applications at the beginning of the month and distributions will be made until 100% of donations are exhausted.
USDA Issues Second Supplemental Disaster Payment, Extends Program Application Deadline
USDA announced an increase to Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payments and extended the application deadline to August 12, 2026, giving farmers more time to access assistance for losses in 2023 and 2024.
USDA Accepting Applications for Emergency Conservation Program Assistance in Several Wildfire-Impacted Counties
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on Monday, April 27, for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in several Nebraska counties impacted by March wildfires.
USDA Designates Nebraska Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.
Teams Wanted for the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Classic
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation’s 28th Annual Golf Classic is set for Monday,July 13 at Tiburon Golf Course in Omaha. Grab your team of four and enjoy a day on the course. Proceeds support Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom. To register, contact Lona Thompson: lonat@nefb.org (402) 421-4780.
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