Layna Wear Earns American FFA Degree
The Holyoke graduate and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture student received the honor at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
Nebraska Agriculture News
This page covers farming, ranching, agribusiness and the food production supply chain across Nebraska. Reporting here focuses on field conditions, state and federal policy, market pricing and changes in production technology.
Recent news
November 3, 2026
IANR Research Funding Hits Record $71 MillionUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln's agricultural research institute secured its highest-ever annual sponsored funding in fiscal year 2022.
October 30, 2026
Nebraska Cooperatives Propose Strategic Merger PlanThe boards of Country Partners Cooperative and Legacy Cooperative seek member approval to merge operations by next year.
October 28, 2026
Nebraska Initiative Boosts State Agricultural Tech EcosystemThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln program works to bridge the gap between regional producers, engineers, and investors.
October 27, 2026
Nebraska Secures Federal Grant for Specialty Crop ProjectsThe state agricultural department will distribute over $850,000 to support local specialty crop research and development.
October 27, 2026
Nebraska Founders Launch Agricultural Labor AppThe Harvest Help app connects farmers with seasonal workers to address ongoing regional agricultural labor shortages.
October 24, 2026
Rural Nebraskans Report Decline in Local Tree PopulationsA state survey reveals that more than 60 percent of residents have observed fewer trees in their areas over the last five years.
October 23, 2026
Nebraska to Grant Farmers Farm Data OwnershipA new law taking effect on January 1 will give Nebraska farmers exclusive control over their agricultural data.
October 21, 2026
Ricketts And Thune Host Nebraska Farm RoundtableThe senators met with agricultural producers near Herman to discuss federal concerns.
October 19, 2026
Nebraska Farmers Face Rising Costs During Fall HarvestHigh diesel fuel prices and softening corn values are tightening profit margins for agricultural producers across Nebraska.
October 16, 2026
Nebraska Officials Discuss Biofuel Policy With ProducersSenator Deb Fischer and Energy Secretary Chris Wright met with farmers to discuss E15 fuel and energy costs.
More in Agriculture
Reporting here centers on harvest outcomes, federal farm bill provisions, commodity market trends and the logistics of transporting grain and livestock. It reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where the vast majority of agricultural activity takes place. Drought patterns and severe weather events create a distinct cycle for production, dictating the timing of planting and harvest reporting. Consolidation within the agribusiness sector and the adoption of precision technology are the primary forces driving structural change in the industry.