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The Nebraska Corn Board says the state's harvest is nearly a month ahead of schedule.Executive Director Don Hutchens says the condition of the crop varies…
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Drought conditions in Nebraska are nearly unchanged from last week, according to a new report. The new report from the National Drought Mitigation Center…
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Drought conditions expanded rapidly in Nebraska during the previous week, according to a new report.The National Drought Mitigation Center’s weekly report…
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the drought isn't contributing to higher food prices—at least not yet.Vilsack spoke Friday in Omaha following…
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. House needs to pass the farm bill upon its return to session next month.Vilsack, a former Iowa Governor,…
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Nebraska’s senior U.S. Senator says the House needs to pass the farm bill to help farmers and ranchers struggling because of the drought.Senator Ben…
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A new report on drought conditions shows 90 percent of Nebraska is now in an extreme drought.The National Drought Mitigation Center at UNL compiles the…
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The USDA’s Natural Resources Defense Council is making assistance available to farmers and ranchers struggling due to the drought.Ag producers who live in…
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All of Nebraska and Iowa are experiencing drought conditions, according to a new report.The latest U.S. Drought Monitor was released Thursday morning. 83…
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An expert on emergency preparedness says wildfires pose particular challenges not seen during other disasters.Last week’s hot, dry weather caused the…