Canadian And USA FAD Response Agreement Progressing Well

The recent agreement between the U.S. and Canada on foreign animal disease detection and response is proceeding well. In that…

STC Board Member Outlines Priorities Wanted In President’s Infrastructure Bill

President Joe Biden wants his infrastructure plan to be approved by this summer. It’s expected to cost more than $3…

Nebraska Ag Groups Focusing On Grain Bin Safety This Week

This week through April 2, Nebraska’s agricultural checkoff groups are teaming up to focus on grain bin safety during their…

ASF Concerns With Imported Rescue Dogs From FAD Countries

United States Animal Health officials along with the National Pork Producers Council are monitoring what’s happening with African Swine Fever…

President Signs COVID 19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act Legislation

President Joe Biden has signed the COVID 19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act legislation. University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Public Policy…

Farm Bureau President Supports Iowa State Legislators Move To Reduce Taxes

Iowa Senate Republicans are advancing a plan to change how mental health is funded and eliminating property tax funding for…

Dairy Margin Insurance Outlook Promising For Producers

A new era of dairy margin insurance is providing better risk management tools for dairy producers especially in the current…

Agriculture Groups Want Removal Of Section 232 And 301 Tariffs

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives which is part of the National Foreign Trade Council wants the Biden administration to…

North Dakota Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Electric Hunting Posting

The North Dakota legislature has passed a pair of bills to advance electronic posting of public land. Those measures are…

Treated Seed Ban Bill Advances In Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska State Senators have given first approval to LB 507, a measure that would prohibit the use of treated seed…