EPA Releases Final Herbicide Strategy, Restricting Herbicide Use Upon Renewed Label The Environmental Protection Agency ...

EPA Releases Final Herbicide Strategy, Restricting Herbicide Use Upon Renewed Label

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its herbicide strategy, introducing significant changes to how herbicides will be labeled in the future. We break down all the details in this story.

DOL Delays Implementation of "Worker Protection" Rule

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new set of rules focused on farm workers. Some of the most concerning provisions of the proposed rule included:

Overall, DOL's proposed rules would make a burdensome H-2A program even more complicated for all employers, especially small family farms. However, on August 26, in Kansas, et al. vs. U.S. Department of Labor, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia preliminarily enjoined the Farmworker Protection Rule in certain states. Those states are Georgia, Kansas, South Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Miles Berry Farm and members of Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association are also protected from enforcement of the rule. On August 28, DOL announced a delay in updating the FLAG system in the Office of Foreign Labor Certification in order to reassess in light of the court's decision. The system was scheduled to update relevant H-2A job order and application forms associated with the new rule. Per DOL, this delay will happen until further notice.

Husker Harvest Days is Next Week!

We're gearing up for Husker Harvest Days! We've got exciting giveaways, including a chance to WIN a Yamaha ATV, sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services and Nebraska Farm Bureau! Plus snag your very own Farmer/Rancher shirt! Farm Bureau members score FREE work gloves. Join us Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at our building on Main Street for a special announcement. We can't wait to see you there!

Get Your Overweight Permit Exemption Form!

Heavy harvest? No worries! Keep things rolling with your Farm Bureau overweight permit exemption form. The overweight permit exemption allows farmers to exceed the legal weight limit on loads by up to 15% from field to farm storage, field to market or from stockpile or farm storage to market or factory, if travel is within 70 miles. Print copies for your trucks and drivers to ensure smooth sailing this season!

President's Column - Setting Priorities, Advancing Out Cause

As summer draws to an end and the harvest season approaches, we prepare ourselves and equipment for long days in the fields. It is one of the most rewarding experiences to bring in the harvest, whether it's grain or livestock, after hours of work and thousands of dollars invested. Equally, here at NEFB there have been countless hours and members' dollars invested this summer to ensure our policy priorities are achieved.

Apply to Serve on our Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee!

Calling all passionate young leaders! Are you interested in making a meaningful impact within the farming and ranching community? The Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee is your chance to become part of a dynamic think tank that thrives on fresh ideas and a vibrant energy. Applications are due October 1, so don't miss out! Let's shape the future of Nebraska Farm Bureau together!

Positions up for appointment include:

26th Annual Golf Classic was a Hole in One for Ag in the Classroom!

The 26th annual Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Classic was a striking success! The event raised over $50,000 that will support the AITC mission. Golfers from across Nebraska supported the fundraiser for Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program, which helps students understand the importance of agriculture in their daily lives.