Ricketts Celebrates 50 Years of National Agriculture Day
Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following video statement celebrating 50 years of National Agriculture Day: https://youtu.be/bQ_iaRyDT74
News Category: Agricultural
Limits on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland gain support in Congress, despite skepticism
WASHINGTON — Bipartisan momentum is building in Congress to restrict China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing U.S. farmland, a reflection of a similar push by some states as well as apprehension over Chinese spy balloons, rising land prices and growing international competition. “Foreign ownership of agricultural land threatens small…
Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world’s poor
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An unprecedented wartime deal that allowed grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices are pushing more people into poverty was extended just before its expiration date, officials said Saturday. The United…
Ronnie and Jane Green named Block and Bridle honorees
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Animal Science will honor five individuals with awards at its annual Block and Bridle Club and Alumni and Friends Reunion April 22 in the Nebraska East Union’s Great Plains Room. Ronnie and Jane Green will be recognized as the 2023 Block and Bridle Club…
Nebraska Agriculture Department recommends FieldWatch for pesticide management
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is encouraging collaboration among commercial specialty crop growers, pesticide applicators and beekeepers to protect sensitive crops and pollinators. The department is recommending Nebraskans in these fields use FieldWatch, an online mapping service that the department monitors. According to a news release from the…
South Dakota congressman advocates expansion of work requirements for federal food aid
WASHINGTON — Republican South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at expanding work requirements for federal nutrition aid, reigniting a perennial conflict over how Congress navigates both the farm bill and federal spending. “Work is the best pathway out of poverty,” Johnson, who in his home state…
TODAY: Filling spring, early summer forage gaps webinar
The drought reduced hay production across much of Nebraska last year. This winter has maxed out hay supplies. Many cow-calf producers are short on hay and questioning if they have enough to make it to green grass. In addition, spring-calving cowherds are at the time of year when nutrient requirements…
Ricketts Co-Sponsors Fischer Bill to Allow Year-Round E15 Sales
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) co-sponsored bipartisan, bicameral legislation from Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to allow for year-round E15 sales. “High costs of living are costing American families hundreds of dollars a month,” said Senator Ricketts. “We owe it to them to use every tool…
Getting more out of fall forage cover crops: Is strip grazing worth it?
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Extension will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, March 23rd at 7 p.m. CST/ 6 p.m. MST to share the results of on-farm research at five locations across Nebraska over two years evaluating the value of strip grazing cover crops. The webinar will include producer perspectives on…
AFBF signs right to repair MOU with Case IH, New Holland
The American Farm Bureau Federation and CNH Industrial brands, Case IH and New Holland, signed a memorandum of understanding today that provides farmers and ranchers the right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU follows a similar agreement AFBF entered into with John Deere earlier this year. “Our members…