Active Local Farm Bureaus, Big Impact! Merrick County Farm Bureau hosted a Tallgrass meeting to ...

Active Local Farm Bureaus, Big Impact!

Merrick County Farm Bureau hosted a Tallgrass meeting to update members on the pipeline progress and 'Ask a Farmer' event connects rural Nebraska back to urban communities. Read about these events hosted by County Farm Bureaus.

Darkest Before Dawn - Steve Breeding's Story

Farmers and ranchers are known for their resilience, determination, and-most of the time-optimism. The definition of their "worst day" is oftentimes the type of day that would bring anyone to their knees and maybe even keep them down. That "worst day" came for Delaware farmer Steve Breeding on a spring afternoon last year, when more than 200 of his sheep were killed in a tragic barn fire. Already feeling stress from other aspects of his life, the loss of his animals was too much for Steve to bear.

Save the Date: Farm Bureau Tailgate Party

Get ready for game day, Farm Bureau style! Join us on November 1 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln for a member exclusive Nebraska Tailgate Party before the Huskers take on USC. The fun kicks off 2.5 hours before game time. RSVP to [email protected] by Oct. 21.

Fertilizer Prices on the Rise

As input costs continue to put a strain on farmers' bottom lines, a concerning trend has emerged for fertilizer prices. Farm Bureau's Mike Davis takes a look at the numbers in this Newsline.

ELRP Expands to Support Livestock After Floods and Fires

Livestock producers hit by wildfires on non-federal land and floods in 2023 and 2024 now have access to a new source of relief. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) has opened the application window for the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (FW), with applications due Oct. 31, 2025.

Harvest Time Means It's Time to Get Your Overweight Permit Form

Harvest time and any time, the Nebraska Farm Bureau is making it easy for members with our exemption form for overweight permits! The form is now applicable year-round and needs to be updated for each farm location and destination.

Register for the Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Convention

Registration is open for the 2025 Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention! Join us in Kearney Dec. 7-9. Join other farmers and ranchers from across the state to participate in educational workshops to advance your leadership skills, expand your business insight, and get up to date on the latest trends impacting food production. Book your spot today!

Economic Analysis: What Would You Do?

Imagine you're a member of the Federal Reserve Bank Open Markets Committee (OMC) responsible for setting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate, effectively the rate on short-term interbank loans, is a monetary policy lever used by the Federal Reserve to influence the economy. Changes in the rate quickly ripple through the economy.