USDA Service Centers Taking Precautions to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus

March 17th Meeting at Mid-Plains Community College Canceled

Deadline to sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) is Dec. 6, 2019.

Free program will be held held on Monday, December 16th from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

FSA Announces Disaster Assistance for Crop Losses Through WHIP+ Program

Achievement night held on November 17th

About 100 people attended the public hearing on the Kilgore wind farm on Tuesday at Valentine High School.

Deadlines approaching for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program

USDA Enrollment Now Open Through Dec. 6

A reminder from the USDA Farm Service Agency Office that financial assistance may be available.

First case of West Nile Virus in Nebraska, in the North Central District Health Department’s jurisdiction.

June 25th was 4-H Livestock Day at the Cherry County Fairgrounds.

The deer ticks, known for carrying Lyme disease, were found in Douglas, Sarpy and Saunders counties

Producers using precision ag data equipment for planting encouraged to participate.

Extensions Also Available to Many Expiring Contracts.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund Helping Farmers, Ranchers, and Rural Communities.

Public hearings held April 30th on two proposed amendments on zoning regulations concerning wind energy in the county.

Higher levels of coverage began April 8th through NAP.

Lingering smoke may be present for up to a week.

Farm Service Agency Reminds Farmers, Ranchers of Resources to Address Flooding, Blizzard Impacts

Gov. Ricketts Temporarily Waives Hauling Requirements.

4-H Communications & Expressive Arts contest held March 1.

Assistance available for those impacted by winter-related weather in Blaine, Cherry, Grant , Hooker and Thomas counties.

Thomas, Blaine, and Loup County Farm Bureau to Host Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Brewer on March 8th.

Celebrate the Sesquicentennial at the UNL Extension Office during business hours.

USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program

Sheyenne Hammond recognized for work in class room as well as rodeo arena.

Many events during the 18th annual bull bash scheduled.

Valentine Farm Service Agency Reminds Producers of Approaching Application Deadline

Forms due by December 31st

Farmers and ranchers have until Nov. 16, 2018, to sign up for funding.

Justin Nollette of Cody-Kilgore one of 13 teachers honored.

Increasing Number of West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pools

USDA Announces Details of Assistance for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation.

Game and Parks states cat was euthanized July 17.

Richard Fordyce to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSA.

More assistance available through USDA programs.

Livestock Indemnity Program Benefits Available through FSA.

Conservation Grazing on Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Game and Parks hosting informational meetings on mountain lions.

The Valetine Chapter of FFA will hold their annual Hired Hand Auction on March 20th.

USDA Rural Development State Director Karl Elmshaeuser will be in Valentine March 15th

Producers Urged to Consider NAP, Other Risk Protection Coverage Before Spring Crop Sales Deadlines

Over 150 people attended the hearing held at Valentine High School

Cherry County Commissioners set February 7th for rescheduled public hearing on wind farms.

Valentine Farm Service Agency Announces County Committee Election Results

Public hearing regarding changes to zoning regulations will most likely be rescheduled.

USDA officials gather details on farm and ranch costs

Public hearing regarding changes to zoning regulations for wind turbines approaching

Fischer gains seat on US Senate Agriculture Committee.

South Dakota harvest rebounds following drought conditions.

Aquatic Habitat Project at Valentine NWR begins second phase

Veteran’s Day Program, Chili Feed, Gun Raffle, Silent Auction and Fireworks schedule for Nov 11th at the Fairgrounds.

USDA reminds producers FSA offers specially targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants,

Valentine NWR Announces Start of Prescribed Burning Season

USDA issuing safety-net payments to 85,000 Nebraska Farms

Ballots mailed out on November 6th and are due by December 4th

Wet weather slows harvest of corn, soybeans in South Dakota.