Washington, DC —Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), as well as the co-chairs of the Congressional FFA Caucus, Rep. Tracy Mann (KS-01) and Rep. Jimmy Panetta, (CA-19) along with co-sponsors Rep Williams (GA-5), Rep. Caraveo (CO-8), and Rep. Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Rep. Sorensen (IL-17), and Rep. Bishop (GA-2) introduced the Youth Lead Act on National Teach Ag Day.…
Agricultural credit conditions moderated during the second quarter, but the farm economy overall in the plains and mountain states is steady. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City surveys commercial bankers in its District each quarter regarding farm credit conditions. The Kansas City District encompasses Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and…
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) Conference at the Younes Conference Center Sept. 25-26, 2023. The conference brings together NRD employees, directors and others integrally involved in conservation, technology and policymaking. The event kicks off…
WASHINGTON, DC, September 20, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced AgTech Nation, a Nationwide AgriFood Innovation Network, catalyzed by AgStart, as a Stage Two winner for the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. The Network will receive a $150,000 award to leverage partnerships with leading agrifood-focused entrepreneur-support organizations across the…
Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 18, 2023 — Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about their current and future well-being, according to the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll. Over the past 28 years, the Rural Poll has asked respondents about their current well-being and outlook on their future. This year, 27% of respondents indicated…
An agricultural safety resource known as “Tools of the Trade” is proving popular with emergency medical responders who are trying to prevent trauma incidents in their communities, and is also being promoted to traditional agricultural safety educators during National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 17-23. Tools of the Trade, an online…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture has again been recognized as a top 10 college by Niche.com in its annual Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences ranking. Of the 253 agriculture colleges and programs Niche.com compared for their 2024 list, K-State ranks No. 6. The Niche.com ranking is based on an analysis…
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is shining a spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. “The future of American agriculture is bright due in part to start-up companies like…
Join us LIVE from Husker Harvest Days for the final time this year! Today is the perfect day to come out if you haven't already. Here's a look at what you can expect! Weather Outlook HHD Eats Behind the scenes The Sunrise Report is presented by Nebraska Farm Bureau. ***Special…
LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Husker Harvest Days this afternoon, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognized three individuals, who will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame later this month. “Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts’ projects involve many dedicated individuals working to make the good life great,” said Dr. Orval Gigstad, president…
