USDA Announces $1 Billion in Grants Available to Farmers, Ranchers for Installing Renewable Energy Systems
April 28, 2023
The new funds have been designated for agricultural producers and rural small businesses, to assist with financing renewable energy systems or to make energy-efficiency improvements.
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Farmers, Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought
April 26, 2023
Producers have until Dec. 1, 2023 to apply for FSA drought assistance loans on grazing losses from small grains, native pasture, improved pasture or forage sorghum.
USDA Announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup for 2023
April 21, 2023
Farmers and ranchers have until May 26 to sign up for the Grassland CRP through their local USDA Service Center.
USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk
March 31, 2023
The new relief funds will begin dispersement in April, and all producers with open FLP loans will receive a letter that details eligibility, and information about qualifying for assistance and how to apply.
USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Programs Webinar
March 16, 2023
Learn more about two new USDA programs created to assist farmers and ranchers with natural disaster and pandemic-related losses in this Center for Agricultural Profitability webinar.
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.
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.
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.