Nebraska Farm Bureau
07/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/31/2026 17:07
Headline News
EPA Proposes to Eliminate DEF Deratements
Recently,the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the full text of a proposed rule that would eliminate diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) deratements - the forced speed and power reductions that trucks and other diesel equipment impose when an SCR system detects a fault.
Producers Experiencing Livestock Losses from Extreme Heat Encouraged to Contact FSA
As extreme heat impacts livestock across Nebraska, producers who have experienced animal losses are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency (FSA)office as soon as possible to determine whether they may be eligible for assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).
NEFB to Host Informational Webinar on Data Centers
Join Nebraska Farm Bureau Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. CT for the first in a new series of webinars on data centers. With so many questions swirling around about the current data center build-out, NEFB is hopeful that this new series will help answer the important questions that members have. During this first webinar, NEFB members will have the opportunity to hear from the Vice President of Data Center Infrastructure Management Client Services at Sunbird Software.
New Senate Farm Bill Aims for Year-Round E-15
Year-roundE15 language is expected to be included in the Senate farm bill draft ahead of next week's markup, as lawmakers work toward a compromise between the House-passed provision and a Senate proposal known as the Fischer-Capito bill.
86 Nebraska Counties Facing Drought Approved for USDA Emergency Loan Assistance
U.S.Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has approved another disaster declaration for 13 Nebraska counties due to drought, bringing the total number of counties covered by a USDA declaration for drought conditions this year to86 of 93 counties.
Pete Ricketts is Agriculture's Endorsed Candidate
In response to U.S.Senate candidate Dan Osborn rolling out his agriculture plan, Nebraska Farm Bureau is reminding Nebraskans that U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts is the only candidate who has received the endorsement of the state's largest general farm and ranch organization.
Controversial Petition Won't Appear on regon Ballot
A proposed ballot measure that could have criminalized hunting, fishing and livestock production in Oregon will not be on the state's general election ballot this November.
Enter the Farm 250 Photo Contest
The American Farm Bureau Federation launched a photo contest to celebrate the contributions of America's farmers in helping to grow America into the nation it is today. The contest is part of Farm Bureau's FARM 250 initiative, marking the nation's 250thanniversary. The photo contest runs through September 9, 2026. Submit your photo today!
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