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USDA Deputy Secretary Joins Farm Bureau Members at Conference and FarmTour
Nebraska Farm Bureau welcomed U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Alexander Vaden to Nebraska on Aug. 15 for a day of connecting with producers, touring agricultural facilities, and engaging with industry leaders.
Farmers Commend USDA Efforts to Protect Livestock
Farm Bureau commented on USDA’s announcement that it will open a domestic sterile fly production facility to battle the New World screwworm. The announcement comes after Farm Bureau sent a letter to Sec. Rollins urging federal leadership to prevent a catastrophic outbreak in the U.S.
Interested in Running for Office? We can help!
Running for elected office at any level can be challenging. There’s much to consider before jumping into the fray. Understanding the time commitment, the ins-and-outs of running a campaign on a day-to-day basis, and fundraising are among the things to consider before seeking office. That’s why the NEFB-PAC offers campaign training for perspective candidates and others interested in campaigns.
What Does Summer Pneumonia Look Like in Calves, And What to Do About It?
Summertime for cow-calf producers is usually a low stress period of the year. While this can provide a much-needed break, don’t forget that there is the potential for lurking problems in pasture if we don’t remain vigilant about monitoring cattle health.
Start Harvest Off Right by Getting Your Overweight Permit Exemption Form!
Farmers can haul up to 15% over the legal weight limit year-round within 70 miles, with origin/destination documentation. Use NEFB’s State Patrol-approved overweight exemption form—available at www.nefb.org—this harvest or anytime you haul commodities.
Policy Development Guides are Online!
Having good information is critical in evaluating agriculture policy issues. There’s always more to the story and digging into the issues is important. Our policy development guides are meant to be a resource for members looking for background information on higher profile agriculture issues to help them make informed recommendations as part of Farm Bureau’s policy development process. Policy Resolutions are due to Whittney by Nov. 7.
Young Farmers & Ranchers Award Applications Due Sept. 1
Farm Bureau is built on members’ dedication to overcoming agricultural challenges. YF&R Awards recognize outstanding members and celebrate achievements on and off the farm. State winners will receive $500 and paid expenses to attend the AFBF Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA in 2026. Apply here.
LEAD Scholarship Available to Members!
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation offers five $1,000 awards to Farm Bureau members who participate in the Nebraska LEAD program and commit to serving in a leadership role with Farm Bureau upon completion of LEAD. Application deadline is September 15.
Economic Analysis: Production Estimates Cause “Double Take”
“You had to do a double take. Not only did they come in high, they came in higher than the highest level of any analyst expectations.” Such was Tyler Schau’s, with AgMarket.Net, take on the latest USDA corn production estimates.
See You at the State Fair!
Nebraska Farm Bureau is a proud sponsor of the Nebraska State Fair and our future agriculture leaders! We’ve got a lot going on at the state fair this year! Stop by and see us in the cattle barn.