NE Ranchers Look for More Assistance
Nebraska ranchers feel that the government's assistance falls short when compared to the losses they have faced so far in 2009. 4,000 cattle were lost this year from harsh weather…
Emergecy Loans Available for Nebraska Farmers
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) of Perkins County announced that family farmers in Hayes, Perkins and Valley counties (Nebraska) are eligible for emergency loans. These loans are available following excessive…
NE Harvests Lagging
Wet, soggy weather has been pushing harvesting dates back across the country, especially in Nebraska. The USDA reports that the combination of excessive rainfall and last week's snowfall across the…
Nebraska Farmers Join FSA Committee
Five Nebraska farmers have been appointed to the Nebraska Farm Service Agency's state committee. Susan Frazier of Fillmore County has been appointed chairwoman of the committee. Other farmers appointed include…
Nebraska Farm Bureau Offers Scholarships
The Nebraska Farm Bureau is accepting applications for scholarships intended for students pursuing a career in agriculture. These scholarships are available through the Charles Marshall Loan Fund. Farm Bureau members…
USDA Seeks Rural Development Projects
Rural development is currently one of the most important issues for the United States Department of Agriculture. With the improvement of rural living, more jobs can be created to boost…
University of Nebraska Commissions Farm Injury Study
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health has recently commissioned a study investigating the nature of farm injuries. While many people may not think of it, farming…
Nebraska Cropland Grows in Value
The 2010 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Farm Real Estate Survey reports that Nebraska agricultural land value has increased as of February 2010. Dry cropland with no irrigation potential increased by 6.4…
Top Five Concerns for Nebraska Farmers in 2009
The Nebraska Farm Bureau has released a list of the top five agricultural problems for Nebraska farmers in 2009. It is not a surprise to many that the number one…
Soybeans are the IT Crop
Although soybeans are the most desired crop in the U.S. this season, they are at their lowest price this month and most of it is thanks to favorable weather this…