10/18/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/18/2024 13:56
Nebraska Farm Bureau is excited to inform members about a new opportunity to improve the quality of your drinking water while also benefiting from a tax credit. The Reverse Osmosis System Tax Credit Act provides Nebraska homeowners with a refundable tax credit for installing a reverse osmosis water filtration system at their primary residence.
Nebraska farmers have always been stewards of the land, working tirelessly to ensure that our state's rich natural resources continue to support generations to come. In line with this commitment, the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program (NiRIA) offers a unique opportunity for farmers to enhance sustainability without financial sacrifice.
Shape the future of Farm Bureau! Make sure to send in all policy resolutions by Friday, November 8, to [email protected]. To assist you in developing well-informed recommendations, we've put together useful Policy Development Guides-explore them for valuable insights on important agricultural topics! This is your opportunity to make your voice count! Also, don't forget to register for the Policy Forum on November 21 in Kearney.
The application window for our Leadership Academy is now OPEN! Participate in five dynamic sessions designed to enhance your advocacy skills and strengthen your community connections. Together, we can drive Farm Bureau forward into a bright future!
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded 20 teachers with funds in support of agricultural education and FFA programs in Nebraska.
While wildfires are a concern for all, people who own a farm or a ranch have a lot to protect - from your residence and equipment to your livestock and horses. Here's what to do before, during, and after a wildfire.
This fellowship offers an enriching experience at the NEFB Annual Meeting for student members eager to engage with Farm Bureau, understand the policy development process, and expand their network among Farm Bureau leaders. The application deadline is October 25!
The November 5 election is quickly approaching, and we need to make sure our leaders fight for Nebraska agriculture! Nebraska Farm Bureau has endorsed Sen. Pete Ricketts in the U.S. Senate race. Members are invited to meet Ricketts along with legislative candidates at several events in October.
Nebraska Farm Bureau members will have the opportunity to speak with and hear directly from members of Nebraska's Congressional delegation later this month and hear the latest on what is happening in Washington, D.C. NEFB has secured time for two tele-townhall events with the first featuring Nebraska Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts and the other focused on Congressmen Mike Flood, Don Bacon, and Adrian Smith. The call with both of Nebraska's U.S. Senators is scheduled for October 29 from 7-8 p.m. (CT). The with the U.S. House members is scheduled for October 30 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. (CT). You will receive an email and text message with specific details on how to join the call in the days ahead.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of states in filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today. Hilgers's suit is aimed at stopping the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. Attorney General Hilgers is leading a coalition of 24 States in Nebraska v. EPA to challenge the new rule.