Agriculture

Wed
24
Jan
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FSA offers disaster assistance to NE farmers, livestock producers impacted by recent winter storms

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Nebraska is reminding the state’s producers who suffered impacts due to recent severe winter weather of programs that may be available for assistance.

Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact the FSA county office at their local USDA Service Center to learn about programs and how to apply for assistance, including understanding needed documentation, such as farm records, herd inventory, receipts, and pictures of damages or losses.

“The recent extreme cold and winter weather has been a challenge for farmers and ranchers in Nebraska,” Tim Divis, acting state executive director for Nebraska FSA, said. “We know some producers have experienced losses or other impacts. USDA offers disaster assistance programs that may be able to help.”

FSA DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Wed
20
Sep
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Farm Safety Check: Fatigue

Farm Safety Check: Fatigue

Fatigue has serious negative impacts on physical and mental health. Operating machinery when you’re sleep deprived can be as dangerous as operating machinery under the influence.

Increased physical and mental demands can result in poor sleep, which increases the risk for injuries.

While seasonality is a part of farming, it is important to be aware of the consequences fatigue can have, and what you can do to promote safety and health on your farm.

The checklist below lists a few things to help recognize the signs, symptoms, and possible strategies to address fatigue: Are you prioritizing rest, recovery, and sleep? Staying well-rested is essential for safe work performance?

Are you aware of the symptoms of fatigue? These can include drowsiness, apathy, dizziness, headaches, vision impairments, poor concentration, slow reflexes, changes in mood.

Wed
26
Jul
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Youth compete in regional 4-H Dairy Show

Youth compete in regional 4-H Dairy Show

Dax Shipley, Adams County—Champion Senior Dairy Cow; Senior Dairy Cow, 2+ yr milking, purple; and Joey Osienger, Adams County—Senior Showmanship, reserve champion, purple; Junior Dairy Calf, 5 Senior Showmanship, champion, purple. mo-1 yr, blue.

Youth compete in regional 4-H Dairy Show

Katya Ornelas, Adams County-Dairy Calf, 5 mo-1 yr, blue; -Senior showmanship, purple; Junior Ezra Kubicek, Lancaster County—Junior Herd, champion, purple; Intermediate showmanship, reserve champion, purple; Senior Dairy Goat, under 2 yr milking, purple; Senior Dairy Goat, 2 yr milking, purple; Senior Dairy Goat, 3 yr milking, purple; Senior Dairy Goat, 4+ yr milking, purple (2); Reserve Champion Senior Dairy Goat; Mother/Daughter, purple; and Dairy Goat Obstacle Course, ribbon.

Wed
19
Apr
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Progressive Agriculture Safety Day

Progressive Agriculture Safety Day

VIEWS FROM VANDEWALLE Brandy VanDeWalle UNL Extension Educator Clay County & Fillmore County

Recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America, Progressive Agriculture Safety Day (PAF Safety Day) provides age-appropriate, hands-on educational lessons primarily designed for children ages 4 to 13 years old.

Since the program’s start in 1995, more than 1.9 million individuals have been reached in 45 states, two U.S. territories, and nine Canadian provinces.

Trained PAF Safety Day Coordinators partner within their community, using one of the three delivery modes, to customize their PAF Safety Day selecting from more than 30 safety and health topics with hundreds of activities and demonstrations to meet the needs of the youth in their area.

Statistics from those impacted by a farm-related injury or death are sobering. Many know someone who was impacted by a farm accident that in many cases could have been prevented.

Wed
29
Mar
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2023 farm real estate report published: Nebraska land values up 14 percent

2023 farm real estate report published: Nebraska land values up 14 percent

According to the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey preliminary report, the market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by over 14 percent over the prior year.

The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by 14 percent over the prior year, to an average of $3,835 per acre, according to the University of Nebraska- Lincoln’s 2023 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey preliminary report.

This marks the second- largest increase in the market value of agricultural land in Nebraska since 2014 and the highest non-inflation- adjusted statewide land value in the 45-year history of the survey.

The report is issued annually by the university’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Center for Agricultural Profitability, based on a survey of land industry experts across Nebraska, including appraisers, farm and ranch managers, agricultural bankers, and other industry professionals.

Wed
29
Mar
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FSA taking applications for assistance with disaster, pandemic revenue losses

Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of two financial assistance programs designed to address revenue losses associated with natural disasters and the pandemic.

The Emergency Relief Program Phase 2 and the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) currently are both open for application at FSA offices across the state.

“Because ERP 2 and PARP look at losses from a revenue-based standpoint, they are different from other FSA-administered programs,” Tim Divis, the acting state executive director of Nebraska FSA said. “These are producer certification programs, and most of the information necessary to complete applications will come from producers’ personal financial records. Those interested in these programs are encouraged to begin working with their county FSA office now, ahead of their busy spring season.”

Wed
29
Mar
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Perfect Circle Irrigation Inc. has been recognized for outstanding achievement

Perfect Circle Irrigation Inc. has been recognized for outstanding achievement

Pictured, from left: Gustavo Oberto, President, Global Irrigation, Lindsay Corporation; Randy Wood, CEO, Lindsay Corporation; Eric Hunnicutt, Perfect Circle Irrigation; Jon Zoucha, Owner, Perfect Circle Irrigation; Chris Eischeid, Perfect Circle Irrigation; Brian Magnusson, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Lindsay Corporation; and Brad Dunbar, Midwest Regional Manager, Lindsay Corporation. COURTESY PHOTO | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, has recognized Perfect Circle Irrigation Inc., located in Central City, Doniphan, and Sutton, as the company’s Top North American Zimmatic™ dealer.

Jon Zoucha, Perfect Circle-owner and president, accepted the award during the company’s convention, which was recently held in Naussau, Bahamas.

“We are proud to recognize the team from Perfect Circle Irrigation for this outstanding achievement,” Gustavo Oberto, president of Global Agricultural Irrigation at Lindsay Corporation, said.

Wed
01
Feb
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2022 Census of Agriculture survey deadline nears

2022 Census of Agriculture survey deadline nears

Nebraska's farmers and ranchers have the opportunity to be represented in the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county and territory.

USDA recently mailed its 2022 Census of Agriculture to all known agriculture producers across the nation and Puerto Rico. Producers have the option to respond securely and conveniently online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail.

The deadline for a response is Feb. 6. The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS); it is not a Nebraska Farm Service Agency-conducted survey.

However, the Census of Agriculture is important as it tells the story and shows the value of U.S. agriculture.

The data inform decisions about business, programs, rural development, research, and more.

Wed
09
Nov
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Game and Parks reminds deer hunters to locate check stations

Deer hunters are reminded to locate their nearest in-person check stations prior to hunting during the nine-day firearm season this year.

All deer harvested during the Nov. 12-20 season must be accompanied by the hunter and taken to a check station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season.

Check stations in the Clay County area include: in Clay Center, at the Ampride station, located at 404 N. Center. They can be checked in from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the season. In Fillmore County, the Fillmore County Sheriffs office, located at 900 G Street, the Fillmore County Courthouse is the check-in point. The OxBow Motel is a check-in point in Nelson, located at 422 N. Main Street in Nelson, while in Aurora, the check-in point is T & L’s Convenience Liquor, located at 213 S. 16th Street. In Hastings, deer can be checked in at the Ampride South store, located at 1410 West J Street.

Wed
09
Nov
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County 4-H’ers recognized during annual awards night Nov. 6

County 4-H’ers recognized during annual awards night Nov. 6
County 4-H’ers recognized during annual awards night Nov. 6

Showmanship Contest winner at the 2022 Clay County Fair.
Youth receiving Clay County 4-H
Medals, from left: (back) Emily
Brhel, fashion revue, home
environment, wildlife conservation;
Rachel Brhel, photography,
clothing, leadership; (front) Katelyn
Griess, beef, fashion revue;
Brayden Griess, home environment;
Nathan Brhel, meat goats,
poultry, companion animals; Collin
Batterman, citizenship, shooting
sports; Josie Ochsner, food &
*See more photos on pg. 8A.*

Results of the Livestock Record Book Contest, from left: (back) Travis Moore, purple-beef and swine; Laurel Moore, purple-beef and swine, Nathan Griess, purple-beef and swine; Owen Smiley, purple-sheep, blue-meat goats; Rachel Brhel, purple-meat goats and poultry; (front) Katelyn Griess, purple-beef and swine; Collin Batterman, purple-beef and rabbits; Mason Menke, blue-beef and sheep; Brayden Griess, purple-beef and swine; Emily Brhel, purple-meat goats and poultry; Nathan Brhel, purple-meat goats and poultry. Not pictured: Breckyn Zoucha and Molly McCroden, Level 1 Horse Certificate; McKenzie Wagner, Level 2 Horse Certificate; Marshall Humphrey, Round Robin RITA BRHEL | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

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