WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for abandoning the appropriations process and dismissing the House for the August recess ahead of schedule. “By sending the House into recess early, Speaker Johnson once again proves that his dysfunctional Republican Leadership is the biggest obstacle to passing…
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a proclamation calling for a special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature. The session will convene Thursday, July 25 at 10 a.m. The scope will be limited to enacting legislation related to reducing state property taxes. A copy of the proclamation can be…
Landlord/Tenant cash rent workshops have been scheduled at seven sites across Nebraska to offer updates on leasing practices, succession planning and more. Hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability, the workshops will be held between Aug. 13 and Sept. 4, 2024. The workshop will cover current Nebraska…
Following the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of expected delays to finalize Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers, two lawmakers reacted negatively. U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts called it an "example of Biden’s war on American energy producers and the consumers that rely on them." Ricketts' statement also said, "American-made biofuels save consumers…
Gov. Jim Pillen has announced that Tom Riley, director of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be leaving his position with the state and transitioning back to the private sector. Riley’s last day with the agency will be Aug. 2. He was appointed director of DNR in November…
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has asked Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly to step in for him to lead a trade mission to Indonesia this month — a shift made in light of the upcoming special legislative session. Pillen has pledged to call a special session that will focus on property taxes…
Nebraska ag land values increased 5% from last year, marking the fifth consecutive year of increases according to a recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The final report from UNL's 2023-2024 Farm Real Estate Market Survey indicates an average all-land value of agricultural land in Nebraska reached $4,015 per…
Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers at two factories in Iowa and Illinois, citing declining demand for the decision. A combined 310 employees will be let go at the Iowa locations and 280 employees at the company's home base in Moline, Illinois. Deere reported a more than…
The United States Secretary of Agriculture made a stop in Omaha, Nebraska, last week to host a roundtable discussion on a summer meal program. Secretary Tom Vilsack said the purpose of his visit was to learn about the summer meal program funded by the USDA and hear from those…
The Supreme Court struck down Chevron deference, which is good news for American farmers and ranchers. Travis Cushman, deputy general counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the most important takeaway from the case is a restored balance of power at the federal level… He says this decision sets…
