Town Hall Meeting with Senator Brewer
Thomas, Blaine, and Loup County Farm Bureau to Host Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Brewer on March 8th.
Open House on February 15th
Celebrate the Sesquicentennial at the UNL Extension Office during business hours.
USDA Deadline Approaches
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
Sheyenne Hammond Receives Scholarship Award
Sheyenne Hammond recognized for work in class room as well as rodeo arena.
Bull Bash This Saturday
Many events during the 18th annual bull bash scheduled.
FSA Offices to Reopen
All FSA Offices set to reopen on January 24th amid government shutdown.
FSA Office To Reopen Temporarily
FSA Offices Will Reopen to Provide Certain Services to Nebraska Ag Producers on January 17, 18, and 22
President Signs Fischer’s Water Infrastructure Bill into Law
Legislation will protect drinking water for Nebraska families.
Market Facilitation Program Deadline Jan 15th
Valentine Farm Service Agency Reminds Producers of Approaching Application Deadline
Nominations Being Accepted for Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame
Forms due by December 31st
Conservation Funding Available
Farmers and ranchers have until Nov. 16, 2018, to sign up for funding.
Agricultural Education Teachers Receive Awards
Justin Nollette of Cody-Kilgore one of 13 teachers honored.
West Nile Detected in Cherry County
Increasing Number of West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pools
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue USDA Announcement
USDA Announces Details of Assistance for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation.
Mountain Lion Kills Goat Near Chadron
Game and Parks states cat was euthanized July 17.
Secretary Perdue Names FSA Administrator
Richard Fordyce to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSA.
Community Meeting Tonight, May 1st
UNL students will present final report to Valentine Community 6-8PM this evening.
SD Crop Report
South Dakota spring wheat planting finally getting underway.
Changes to USDA Program
Farm Service Agency Makes Administrative Change to the Livestock Indemnity Program
USDA Offers Blizzard Recovery Assistance
More assistance available through USDA programs.
LIP Benefits Available
Livestock Indemnity Program Benefits Available through FSA.
SD Crop Report
Winter wheat crop in good shape according to latest report.
Grazing Opportunity on Refuge
Conservation Grazing on Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
Mountain Lion Meetings
Game and Parks hosting informational meetings on mountain lions.
FFA Hired Hand Auction Tuesday
The Valetine Chapter of FFA will hold their annual Hired Hand Auction on March 20th.
USDA Listening Session March 15th
USDA Rural Development State Director Karl Elmshaeuser will be in Valentine March 15th
USDA Reminder to Review Crop Protection
Producers Urged to Consider NAP, Other Risk Protection Coverage Before Spring Crop Sales Deadlines
Commissioners Vote Down Changes to Wind Regs
Over 150 people attended the hearing held at Valentine High School
Feb 7th, New Date for Wind Public Hearing
Cherry County Commissioners set February 7th for rescheduled public hearing on wind farms.
FSA Election Results
Valentine Farm Service Agency Announces County Committee Election Results
Update on Public Hearing January 17th
Public hearing regarding changes to zoning regulations will most likely be rescheduled.
South Dakota Crop Report
Latest South Dakota crop report shows impact of drought
Farm Finances Survey
USDA officials gather details on farm and ranch costs
Public Hearing January 17th
Public hearing regarding changes to zoning regulations for wind turbines approaching
Sen. Deb Fischer Joins Agriculture Committee
Fischer gains seat on US Senate Agriculture Committee.
Bovine Tuberculosis in Wheeler County
Cattle in Wheeler county quarantined after positive TB test.
South Dakota Crop Report
South Dakota harvest rebounds following drought conditions.
Valentine NWR Trapping Season
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Announces Trapping Season.
Valentine NWR News
Aquatic Habitat Project at Valentine NWR begins second phase
FFA National Convention Wrap Up
Some of the happenings from National FFA Convention, including a 6th place medal!
Fireworks Display on Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s Day Program, Chili Feed, Gun Raffle, Silent Auction and Fireworks schedule for Nov 11th at the Fairgrounds.
USDA Targeted Farm Loans
USDA reminds producers FSA offers specially targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants,
Prescribed Burning Season
Valentine NWR Announces Start of Prescribed Burning Season
USDA Issuing ARC and PLC Payments
USDA issuing safety-net payments to 85,000 Nebraska Farms
FSA Committee Elections Begin Nov 6th
Ballots mailed out on November 6th and are due by December 4th
South Dakota Crop Report
Wet weather slows harvest of corn, soybeans in South Dakota.