Nebraska Farm Bureau

03/22/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/22/2024 12:41

Farmers and Ranchers Celebrate Agriculture at Lincoln Children’s Museum Discovering the wonders of farming, ranching, ...

Farmers and Ranchers Celebrate Agriculture at Lincoln Children's Museum

Discovering the wonders of farming, ranching, and all things agriculture, Nebraska's farmers and ranchers gathered at the Lincoln Children's Museum to celebrate National Agriculture Day with families in the Lincoln area. Here We Grow, the newly opened Lincoln Children's Museum exhibit, offers a wide range of entertaining and educational activities for children to explore the world of agriculture.

Farmers and Ranchers Champion Agriculture to State Senators in Honor of National Ag Week

As Nebraskans are further removed from where their food, fiber, and energy are grown, it is important for Nebraska's farmers and ranchers to share their story with state legislators. Nebraska Farm Bureau's Promotion and Education and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committees, which are made up of farmers and ranchers across the state, did just that during National Agriculture Week.

FCC Updates the Definition of Broadband

The FCC recently voted to increase the minimum size of a "broadband" connection to 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up. Rural broadband is essential to modern agriculture. Read more about the decision and Farm Bureau's policy regarding broadband.

Leadership Academy Continues Training This Week

This week, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy gathered in Lincoln, bringing together a group of 10 farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals from various parts of the state. Discover more about the Leadership Academy session and explore the key takeaways from this event.

Claim Your Refundable Income Tax Credit

No matter your income tax situation - if you pay property taxes, you are eligible for the income tax credit. For tax year 2023, the credit equals 30 percent of property taxes paid to schools and 55 percent of property taxes paid to community colleges. Check our guide for step-by-step instructions on how you can claim your credit.

New Episodes of Ag on the Go Podcast Online

Find out what Nebraska Farm Bureau is doing for you. From updates on agriculture policy to regulations that might impact farmers and ranchers. Ag on the Go is what You need to know now!