USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought, Wildfire
April 26, 2022
USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help Nebraska farmers and livestock producers across the state recover from recent wildfires and ongoing drought.
Fire Damage and Crop Residue Impacts
April 22, 2022
Extension Educator Jenny Rees shares insights on the nutrient value of crop residue and soil impacts following fires and dry conditions across the state of Nebraska.
USDA Designates Four Nebraska Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
October 14, 2021
Chase, Dundy, Hayes and Hitchcock counties were designated as primary natural disaster areas due to prolonged or extreme drought intensity throughout the growing season. Several other counties were also named as contiguous counties eligible for aid.
Mullen and Cameron Peak Wildfires and Their Potential Effect on Nebraska Ag
November 12, 2020
The wild fires that took place late this summer and early fall, located in Colorado and Wyoming, are almost completely controlled, but they still might affect agriculture throughout Nebraska during the next growing season and for years to come.
USDA Designates Six Nebraska Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
October 8, 2020
Producers in Colfax, Cuming, Dawes, Dodge, Stanton and Thurston counties who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for emergency loans.
Nebraska Extension Launches Online Platform for Exchange of Carbon Sources Needed by Livestock Producers
May 14, 2020
Nebraska Extension is calling on farmers, municipalities, lawn care companies and others to donate or sell wood chips, hay, lawn waste and other carbon sources to livestock producers hit hard by COVID-19.
Disaster, Financial Shocks & Stress - You Aren’t Alone
March 11, 2020
Everyone confronts times of stress. Know that whatever challenges you have faced, you are not alone!
How Communities Heal and Recover After Disaster Strikes
March 11, 2020
Last spring Nebraska residents experienced a historic weather event that continues to affect many communities. The historic bomb cyclone that occurred in March 2019 changed the land and communities in many ways. As we approach the anniversary of this historic event, it’s important to understand the recovery process and how communities heal.