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Global conditions reach rural American livestock industry
BANNER COUNTY - Driving down a snowpacked rural Nebraska road keeps a driver’s hands tightly gripping the steering wheel, and his mind on the hazards ahead. — Full Story »
Neb. sugar producers urged to watch trade agreements and congressional votes
Even though Nebraska sugar beet growers are isolated from most of the world by geography, that is no insurance against national and international influences on their livelihoods. — Full Story »
WSC wrapping up successful year
In spite of the weather delays imposed on the WyoBraska sugar beet production area in 2011, officials of Western Sugar Cooperative are pleased with the results.
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Scribner-Snyder FFA
Scribner-Snyder FFA Chapter sponsored a White Out night on Tuesday, January 24th. This was a fundraising effort to bring awareness to pediatric needs children. The communities of Scribner, Snyder, Oakland, and Craig participated by wearing white to the basketball games. — Full Story »
Scribner-Snyder FFA Chapter sponsored a White Out night on Tuesday, January 24th. This was a fundraising effort to bring awareness to pediatric needs children. The communities of Scribner, Snyder, Oakland, and Craig participated by wearing white to the basketball games. — Full Story »
Extension News »
Engaging Everyone Solves Family Situations
Communication in the family is important. Families should be able to offer a friendly and nourishing environment for communication. If there are issues concerning the family, it is important that everyone gets to participate. — Full Story »
Communication in the family is important. Families should be able to offer a friendly and nourishing environment for communication. If there are issues concerning the family, it is important that everyone gets to participate. — Full Story »
Start Fresh With Savings At The Turn Of The Year
New Year’s provides a good opportunity for long-term saving. This gives everyone a fresh start on long-range planning for those more expensive things in life. — Full Story »
New Year’s provides a good opportunity for long-term saving. This gives everyone a fresh start on long-range planning for those more expensive things in life. — Full Story »
Ultrasonic Devices and Deer Whistles: Do They Work?
It is ingrained in the human condition to find easier ways to do things. It is the reason why people buy ultrasonic devices. These devices have existed for many years and are marketed through mail-order companies, home shopping cable channels and gardening magazines. They are readily being sold on the Internet and at hardware and other stores. — Full Story »
It is ingrained in the human condition to find easier ways to do things. It is the reason why people buy ultrasonic devices. These devices have existed for many years and are marketed through mail-order companies, home shopping cable channels and gardening magazines. They are readily being sold on the Internet and at hardware and other stores. — Full Story »
USDA News »
USDA Offers Mobile Access and More Efficient Online Tools for Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON —Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse announced today a package of technology enhancements from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) that include Web access for handheld and smartphone users, as well as a more efficient and timely option for receiving news and critical program information. The technology improvements will allow users of FSA information to gain access to easy-to-read data, including key features such as loan deficiency payment (LDP) rates, posted county prices (PCP), FSA news releases and AskFSA, the agency’s online self-help knowledge base. — Full Story »
WASHINGTON —Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse announced today a package of technology enhancements from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) that include Web access for handheld and smartphone users, as well as a more efficient and timely option for receiving news and critical program information. The technology improvements will allow users of FSA information to gain access to easy-to-read data, including key features such as loan deficiency payment (LDP) rates, posted county prices (PCP), FSA news releases and AskFSA, the agency’s online self-help knowledge base. — Full Story »
NRCS Provides $1.1 Million to Protect Nebraska Ag Land
LINCOLN – The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that $1.1 million will be available through the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) to protect agricultural land in Nebraska. Nebraska conservation partner organizations and land preservation groups have until April 1, 2012, to apply. — Full Story »
LINCOLN – The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that $1.1 million will be available through the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) to protect agricultural land in Nebraska. Nebraska conservation partner organizations and land preservation groups have until April 1, 2012, to apply. — Full Story »
USDA Announces CRP General Sign-up
WASHINGTON —Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Michael Scuse announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup, beginning on March 12 and ending on April 6. CRP has a 25-year legacy of successfully protecting the nation's natural resources through voluntary participation, while providing significant economic and environmental benefits to rural communities across the United States. — Full Story »
WASHINGTON —Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Michael Scuse announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup, beginning on March 12 and ending on April 6. CRP has a 25-year legacy of successfully protecting the nation's natural resources through voluntary participation, while providing significant economic and environmental benefits to rural communities across the United States. — Full Story »
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