By Jessica Groskopf Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal.
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Drought Plans Should be Updated, as Weather Predictions Could Impact Forage
By Aaron Berger Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Educator In parts of the High Plains region, recent developing dry conditions are starting to raise concerns
Secretary of State Announces Trade Mission to Taiwan
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen invites Nebraska business leaders to join his delegation for a Trade and Investment Mission to Taiwan. The Secretary
USDA Provides Online Disaster Assistance Tool for Livestock Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with FarmRaise, today launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program
Fischer, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Protect VA Helpline for Veterans
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced the Veterans Assistance Helpline Act to maintain a permanent helpline for veterans to quickly
DHHS Extends Coverage of Fingerprinting Costs for Child Care Providers to 2029
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will continue to cover child care workers’ fingerprinting fees until April 30, 2029. The $45.25 fee
CSC Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program Earns Accreditation
Chadron State College has received official confirmation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) that the CSC master’s degree
Nebraska Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration for April Storm
For the second time in May, Governor Jim Pillen has received approval of a federal disaster declaration. The latest is for funding to assist
Women in Ag Event to be Held at Gordon Livestock Market
PREEC News Release The Gordon Livestock Market will host a Nebraska Women in Agriculture event on Saturday, June 22. The program, hosted in partnership
Major Trade Legislation Sponsored by Smith Advances
Ways and Means Committee Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) released the following statements following the committee’s markup