Soil Health Gap Project Setting Up Baselines and Schools for Ag Producers
March 29, 2024
USDA NRCS is partnering with Nebraska Extension on research and grower outreach to encourage adoption of soil health strategies in Nebraska.
University Leaders Thank Federal Delegation for USDA Ag Research Facility Investment
March 29, 2024
A $25 million investment from USDA ARS will fund construction of a new research facility at UNL's Innovation Campus, dedicated to the development of ag tech and precision agriculture tools.
Bean Day Brings Pertinent Information to Growers
February 29, 2024
Attendees of the recent event heard from the Nebraska Department of Ag about ongoing initiatives to expand the dry bean export market, and learned more about the 2024 weather outlook.
Nebraska Farm Numbers Lower in 2023
February 27, 2024
Nebraska lost 100 farms and ranches throughout 2023, according to USDA NASS's latest report.
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2024
February 16, 2024
NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in late February, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops and amount of acreage they intend to plant in 2024.
USDA Invests $207 Million in Clean Energy and Domestic Fertilizer Projects
February 15, 2024
One of the program fund recipients is a Nebraska-based business that plans to construct a fully automated fertilizer facility.
USDA NASS Announces Release of 2022 Census of Agriculture
February 14, 2024
Though the numbers of farms in Nebraska was down slightly in 2022, the value of ag products has risen by 34% since 2017.
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to Conduct Hemp Survey
January 18, 2024
The survey will gather information from Nebraska producers on planted and harvested acreage, yield, production and value of hemp.