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Nebraska Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in Washington, D.C.
Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) members traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to meet with Nebraska’s congressional delegation, federal officials, and policy leaders to advocate on behalf of Nebraska agriculture. During their visit, members discussed the need for a five-year Farm Bill, year-round E15 sales, and federal efforts to combat the spread of the New World Screwworm.
Upcoming Webinar: USDA Drought Resources | June 23
While some areas of Nebraska have received recent rain, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows a more long-term picture of significant drought over three quarters of the state. In this webinar, Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) representatives will outline drought response resources available through their agencies to assist producers.
Applications Open for 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence
The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Farm Credit, is seeking applicants for the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. The award recognizes U.S. military veterans or service members for excellence in farming or agriculture and positively impacting local communities.
Economic Analysis: A Broken Record — Taxable Values Rise Again
Anyone who has listened to vinyl records knows that they tend to scratch, causing the needle to skip, trapping listeners in a tedious, annoying loop of repeating music. Agricultural land values in Nebraska are caught in the same repeating, and some might say annoying, loop.
Is Your Health Coverage Costing More Than Your Mortgage?
For many Nebraska families, health insurance has become one of the largest monthly expenses in the household budget. In some cases, the cost of health coverage rivals or even exceeds a monthly mortgage payment. That's a reality many families, self-employed professionals, farmers, ranchers, and small business owners are facing today.
Nominations Now Open for Farmers, Ranchers to Serve on USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2026 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 3, 2026.
Protest Property Valuation by June 30!
Nebraska Farm Bureau has developed a checklist to help Farm Bureau members looking to protest their property valuation. If you think the assessed value for your house, farmstead, or real estate is too high, you can file a protest with your county clerk’s office. This can be done in-person or by mail and must be submitted in triplicate, signed, dated, and postmarked by June 30. Contact your local county assessor’s office with questions. Check out our checklist today and put it to work for you!
A Producer's Guide to Annual Forage Insurance: Coverage, Sign-Up Decisions, and Performance
The Annual Forage Insurance Program (AFIP) is a precipitation risk management tool available for annual forages planted on cropland with intended use as livestock feed or fodder. The insurance is available in all counties of Nebraska. It is a rainfall index product much like the popular Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance. The sign-up period for annual forages planted from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, is currently open. In this webinar, UNL CAP discusses how AFIP coverage works, sign-up decisions that need to be completed by July 15, and performance of the product over the last several years.