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Last Call! Register for YF&R on the Road: Western Nebraska
Join fellow Young Farmers and Ranchers July 24-25 for a fun and engaging experience in northwest Nebraska. This year’s event will highlight the region’s unique agriculture industry through a series of local tours, including stops at Fort Robinson, Crawford Livestock, Crow Butte Resources, and Wyatt Family Farms. The weekend will wrap up with dinner,drinks, and an evening at the Sheridan County Rodeo.
Federal Agencies Rescind Regulatory Definition of "Harm" Under the Endangered Species Act
On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration finalized a rule that rescinds the long-standing regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act(ESA). This rule represents a fundamental shift in ESA enforcement, moving toward a more constrained and predictable legal standard.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Welcomes Three New Team Members
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is thrilled to welcome three new team members who will support the organization’s mission and help expand agricultural literacy efforts across Nebraska.
AFBF, NFU Call on USDA to Preserve Protection for Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued a joint statement on reports that USDA plans to rescind rules that protect farmers under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Realigns Teams, Promotes Staff to Strengthen Member Services
Nebraska Farm Bureau is strengthening its commitment to serving members through a strategic realignment of staff responsibilities and several key promotions designed to enhance membership engagement, recruitment, retention, and member services.
Nine County Farm Bureaus Awarded Century Club Grants
Congratulations to the nine county Farm Bureaus selected to receive Century Club Grants. These grants are designed to support local initiatives that help grow Farm Bureau membership, strengthen rural communities, and promote Nebraska agriculture.
USDA Designates Four Nebraska Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Wildfire
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.
Significant Enhancements to Disaster Assistance and Commodity Loan Programs
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant improvements to its disaster assistance and commodity loan programs as outlined in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.