Headline Stories
Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorses Candidates for Nebraska Legislature
“We are pleased to announce our support for these candidates’ seeking election to the Nebraska Legislature,” said Katie Olson of Atkinson, chair of NEFB-PAC and NEFB first vice president. “Agriculture is a major driver of Nebraska’s economy. Farmers and ranchers play an essential role in producing our food. It is important that we elect leaders who understand and appreciate both.”
White House Unveils Additional Actions Focused on Cattle Producers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 4 aimed at strengthening the U.S. cattle and ranching industry amid historically low cattle numbers and growing consumer demand for beef. The order directs several federal agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of regulations and policies affecting ranchers, with recommendations due within 90days on ways to improve producers’ financial viability and market access.
Northeast Community College Students Build Hands-On Connections to Agriculture During
Fall Farm Fest
Nearly200 students flocked to the Pohlman Agriculture Complex on NECC’s campus to discover the vastness of agriculture. The goal was simple: have students gain knowledge about how agriculture affects them every day.To accomplish this, students experienced ten stations that focused on different aspects of agriculture.
Financing the Farm: A Look at USDA Farm Loan Programs
Farming requires significant capital. Producers pay for seed, fertilizer, feed, fuel,and other inputs months and sometimes years before crops are harvested or livestock are sold. Buying farmland, machinery, and other long-term assets often requires even more financing. Those needs are growing. USDA projects total production costs for major field crops to reach new highs in 2027.
Before Open Enrollment, It Pays to Know Your Options
For people who buy health coverage on their own, it’s easy to fall into the same routine year after year. Maybe you will renew the same Marketplace plan because it’s what you know. Maybe you shop around, see the price, and decide to go without. Or maybe you’ve never seriously considered buying coverage on your own because you already expect it to cost too much.Whatever your situation, there may be an option you haven’t considered.