Nebraska Farm Bureau

08/23/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/23/2024 13:56

Syngenta Submits Dicamba Label Proposal Amidst Ongoing Regulatory Challenges Syngenta has joined Bayer and BASF ...

Syngenta Submits Dicamba Label Proposal Amidst Ongoing Regulatory Challenges

Syngenta has joined Bayer and BASF in submitting a proposed label for its dicamba product, Tavium, as regulatory scrutiny over the herbicide continues. Syngenta's label seeks approval for over-the-top application on soybean plants through the V2 growth stage or until June 12, whichever comes first.

Policy Development Guides Available Online

Having good information is critical in evaluating agriculture policy issues. There's always more to the story and digging into the issues is important. Our policy development guides are meant to be a resource for members looking for background information on higher profile agriculture issues to help them make informed recommendations as part of Farm Bureau's policy development process.

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Heavy Loads Require an Overweight Permit Exemption Form

Is your harvest load a little extra heavy? That's okay, if you have your Nebraska Farm Bureau overweight permit exemption form. Print copies for all your trucks and drivers and keep your harvest rolling uninterrupted this season!

NDEE Awarded $307 Million to Fund Climate-Friendly Agricultural Practices

The EPA announced in late July that Nebraska was selected as a recipient of a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy was awarded $307 million in grants from EPA to fund environmentally beneficial agricultural practices in the state.

Record Corn Crop on Tap?

Belly up to the bar, a record corn crop for Nebraska might be on tap. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) last week estimated Nebraska's corn crop at 1.88 billion bushels, up 9 percent from last year

Majority of Farm Families Struggle with Access to Child Care, According to Survey

Raising children while keeping a farm going is no easy feat. In a recent study conducted by Penn State and Ohio State University, over three-quarters of the 729 farm families surveyed said they had experienced childcare challenges.

Stop by and See Us at the State Fair!

Nebraska Farm Bureau is a proud sponsor of the Nebraska State Fair and our future agriculture leaders! We've got a lot going on at the state fair this year! Stop by and see us in the cattle barn. If you are showing livestock in FFA and 4-H, don't forget to pick up your FREE T-shirt!