Foreign Land Ownership Bills Introduced in Nebraska Legislature
February 15, 2024
Dave Aiken, professor and extension agricultural law specialist, discusses two new Nebraska legislative bills aimed at restricting alien land ownership.
Returning to the Farm Workshops Set for March 8-9 in Kearney
February 15, 2024
This workshop series assists families and agricultural operations with developing financial plans and successful working arrangements to meet their unique needs.
The Importance of Strategic Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
February 15, 2024
Center for Agricultural Profitability Director Larry Van Tassell discusses two steps that make planning strategic: defining the mission of the business, and assessing the external environment and its implications for the farm business.
New Program Aims to Help Socially Disadvantaged Ag Producers Access Capital
February 14, 2024
The program will assist underserved farmers and ranchers with finding affordable funding sources to start and grow their business.
NFarms Research Will Bring Precision Ag Innovations to Producers
February 14, 2024
The new NFarms facility, to be constructed at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, will be a test bed for new technologies, as well as platforms to help farmers better harness data.
January 2024 Climate Summary
February 14, 2024
A prolonged polar vortex caused below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation last month, which had the added benefit of improving drought conditions in eastern Nebraska.
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.
Extension to Host Multi-state Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series for Rural Families
February 12, 2024
Hosted by local extension personnel in five locations across Nebraska, the workshop series will focus on farm and ranch emergency management, first aid, fire protection and hazardous materials.