by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Ag News, Local, News
A Valentine woman has earned a $1,000 dual excellence scholarship for her efforts both in the classroom and in the arena. Sheyenne Hammond, was presented with the scholarship during the sixth annual Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team Banquet on Saturday at the...
by admin | Feb 7, 2019 | Ag News, Local, News
The bulls are back on Main Street this Saturday, February 9th and there are many events to keep you busy throughout the day. There are 17 bull exhibitors with 24 pens of bulls, along with 16 commercial exhibitors. Be sure to check out the Purina tent as well, as 6 of...
by admin | Jan 22, 2019 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
USDA to Reopen FSA Offices for Additional Services During Government Shutdown (Washington, D.C., January 22, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will soon reopen to provide additional...
by admin | Jan 16, 2019 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 21 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen in Nebraska on Thursday, January 17th, Friday, January 18th, and Tuesday, January 22nd, to provide certain services to Nebraska ag producers. The...
by admin | Jan 15, 2019 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
President Donald J. Trump signed the bipartisan legislation, the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, championed by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) into law. The bill helps protect drinking water by enabling communities to prioritize water infrastructure projects...
by admin | Dec 21, 2018 | Ag News, Local, News
December 20, 2018 – Valentine USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Kay Hand is reminding producers that the deadline to apply for the Market Facilitation Program is Jan. 15, 2019. The Market Facilitation Program (MFP) was designed to assist farmers in...
