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Producers In 35 Nebraska Counties Now Eligible For Emergency CRP Haying And Grazing

Several Nebraska counties have producers now eligible for emergency haying and grazing under the Conservation Reserve Program. Bobbie Kriz Wickham…

Farm Bureau Economist Says Cash Rents Remaining Stable This Year

Farmland cash rents remain stable this year according to an analysis done by Market Intel for the American Farm Bureau.…

NAWG Vice President Of Policy Says All Wheat Classes Need CFAP Aid

The National Association of Wheat Growers is thanking Senate Agriculture Committee leadership for asking the USDA to include wheat in…

New Bridge Big Boost for Niobrara

The new Highway 12 bridge over the Niobrara River was dedicated this week, ahead of schedule.

Controlling a Surge in COVID-19 Infections

While Covid-19 infections in South Dakota are surging, hospitals are not yet seeing a large increase in patients.

Nebraska Schools Still Waiting on State Aid Changes

Nebraska legislators reached a compromise on property tax relief and business incentives before adjourning their summer session. The bill didn’t make any changes to the school aid formula.

Corn Executive Says No Repercussions Yet From Trade Investigation On Mexico

The Trump administration plans to proceed with steps to protect U.S. growers of seasonal produce from imports from Mexico. They’ll…

Term Limits Force Chamber Jumps

Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton has served longer in the legislature than any other female, first elected in 2000.

Rough Recovery from Covid-19

Covid-19 infections can cause a wide range of symptoms and will make some people very sick.

Farmers Urged To Plant And Protect Public Varieties

Farmers planting small grains or cover crops this fall need to make sure they are planting legal seed varieties. There…

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