Vilsack Stresses Importance of Farm Bill
In a recent statement at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack stressed the importance of passing the 2013 Farm Bill while praising the bipartisan efforts of rural…
Representatives Criticize Farm Bill Process
Rural representatives are still seething at the series of disastrous attempts to pass the 2013 Farm Bill, and many farmers and rural residents have lost faith in Congress’ ability to…
100-Cow Program Helps Ranchers
A small school in western Nebraska is making the dreams of ranchers a reality with the new 100-Cow Program. The 100-Cow program would-be ranchers low-interest, government loans up to $300,000…
Nebraska Farmers Eligible for FSA Loans
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide $145 million in loans to U.S. farmers. $13.8 million will go to 229 farmers in Nebraska. The money is part of the federal…
USDA Funding Available for Organic Farmers
Greg Ibach, Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director, announced that Nebraska will receive funding from the USDA to aid organic producers and processor with certification costs. Ibach told reporters, "Nebraska's organic…
Organic Loans Available in Nebraska
Nebraska producers looking to go organic have the opportunity to apply for loans stemming from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. $2 million is available as part of the Natural Resources…
Farmland Values Increased
According to the Federal Reserve farmland values appear to have stabilize in the first quarter of 2009. The increase is promising after a the decline at the end of 2008.…
Hearings Wanted in Nebraska
The Nebraska Farm Bureau and two livestock organizations would like the United States Department of Agriculture to hear the concerns and questions from Nebraska livestock producers regarding the National Animal…
Cattle Tested Positive
A herd of beef cattle in Rock County, Nebraska has been tested for tuberculosis. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) and the USDA are working with the cattle producer to…
Introducing: Maxine Moul
Nebraska, meet your new new director of the USDA's Rural Development, Maxine Moul. A business woman her whole career, Moul was appointed by President Barack Obama to lead the department.…