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...
by admin | May 16, 2020 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
According to Project Leader Steve Hicks, the bison at Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge will be in the pasture closest to the visitor center for the next week or so. This would be a good time to see the herd with new bison calves. Viewing them from the County...
by admin | Apr 22, 2020 | Ag News, Local, News
The Valentine USDA Service Center will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers...
by admin | Apr 16, 2020 | 2-State, Ag News, Local, News
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Steve Wellman has issued an order easing restrictions on pesticide applicators whose licenses are up for renewal. The order temporarily postpones certain training requirements...
