Public input is being sought at a string of meetings concerning the quality and availability of high-speed internet across Nebraska, and how new federal funding should be spent. The sessions are designed to help the state develop a comprehensive approach to provide quality digital access across the state. The Nebraska…
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently joined five of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act. The bipartisan bill would authorize funding for community college workforce training, education, and research programs in agriculture. U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) led the…
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow of Michigan was pleased that the Senate voted to pass the bipartisan bill to avoid a debt default, calling it critical for our economy and families. “I’m pleased this agreement protects the important steps that we’ve taken over the last two years to rebuild America,…
LINCOLN, NEB. – "Nebraska Farm Bureau thanks the Biden administration for pursuing formal proceedings through United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, (USMCA) against Mexico's proposed ban on Genetically Modified White Corn. This is an important first step to preserve the addition of a biotechnology title in USMCA, one of the largest wins for…
Sioux Falls, SD– The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomes the Adopt the E-15 Access Standard Act, as Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen officially signs the Nebraska bill (LB 562) into law. The bill’s intent is to increase consumer access to E15 by providing tax credits to fuel retailers selling higher ethanol…
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, and Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) led 62 of their colleagues in a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. In the letter, the members call on Ambassador Tai to fully utilize the tools USTR has…
Fairmont, NE – POET, the world’s largest biofuel producer, applauded final passage of landmark legislation to ensure that drivers statewide can save money with E15 fuel, made with Nebraska bioethanol. Authored by Sen. Myron Dorn (R-Adams), the E15 Access Standard Act (LB 562) will unlock access to E15 at Nebraska fueling stations…
According to numbers from the U.S. Labor Department, more than 378,000 workers were authorized for H-2A visas for temporary agriculture positions. The number was less than a third of that as recently as 2012. Farmer Mac says that trend is going to continue for some time. “In the short run,…
The U.S. Supreme Court today handed a huge win to landowners, including farmers, in a case involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s jurisdiction over Waters of the United States, often referred to as WOTUS. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauded the decision. “This sensible ruling preserves protections for our nation’s…
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has been selected to establish the Heartland Regional Foods Business Center. The Heartland Regional Foods Business Center is among 12 national centers the USDA will establish to serve all areas of the country. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester-Moffitt hosted a round…
