by admin | Jun 16, 2020 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced a brief pause on the application process for Small Business Stabilization Grants for Livestock Producers. Applications will not be accepted during this pause, which will provide DED necessary time to...
by admin | Jun 13, 2020 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
In his Friday news conference, Gov. Pete Ricketts laid out his plans on how to spend the first $387 million given to the state under the CARES Act. Ricketts says the money will be split up between these four areas: Financial assistance to small businesses and...
by admin | Jun 13, 2020 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Although program elections for the 2020 crop year remain the same as elections made for 2019, all producers...
by admin | Jun 13, 2020 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15, 2020. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are...
by admin | May 20, 2020 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In...
by admin | May 18, 2020 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is implementing changes that will affect camping, lodging, or activity plans this season. Park offices are closed to the public however some parks will have open kiosks or gatehouses for purchases, directions, and other...
