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…
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…
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…