Tractors prepping field
Soybeans, corn, beef, dairy, cotton and tree nuts were the top commodities exported by the U.S. in 2022 and represented more than half of U.S. agricultural export value.

2022 Was Another Record Year for U.S. Farm Exports

March 2, 2023
According to USDA, U.S. agricultural exports in 2022 increased 11%, or $19.5 billion, from the previous record set in 2021.

Read more

Dry bean field
Dry edible bean field in western Nebraska. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Proposals for 2023 Specialty Crop Projects Due Jan. 31

January 13, 2023
Producers, organizations, educational groups and other specialty crops stakeholders are encouraged to apply with proposals for innovative research, development and marketing projects.

Read more

USDA Census ad

2022 Census of Agriculture Now Underway in Nebraska

December 1, 2022
Nebraska producers can now begin using their unique survey codes to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture, which is open for responses until Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

Read more

Young farmer

USDA Provides Nearly $24M Boost for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

November 16, 2022
The funds will support projects that assist farmers and ranchers with managing capital, acquiring and managing land, and learning effective business and farming practices.

Read more

Wildfire in field

Assistance Available for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfire

November 11, 2022
Nebraska landowners now have until May 31, 2023 to apply for USDA NRCS assistance with wildfire recovery efforts on cropland or rangeland.

Read more

Farmer in harvested field

Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections, Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs

November 3, 2022
Producers have until March 15, 2023 to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year.

Read more

Tractor planting field

Free Livestream Planned for USDA’s 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum

October 27, 2022
More than 100 government, industry and academic leaders will share insights on commodity and food price outlooks, U.S. and global agricultural trade developments, supply chain disruptions, and innovations to mitigate impacts of climate change.

Read more

Tractor at sunset

USDA Provides Payments of Nearly $800 Million in Assistance to Help Keep Farmers Farming

October 19, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act includes a total $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers whose operations face financial risk.

Read more