November 6, 2003 Reflections on the Economy It can be confusing, if not downright confounding. The status of the general economy is important to millions of Americans – and to elected officials who represent us at the national and state levels. We hope for the best. But it's sometimes difficult to tell what's going on. MoreOctober 30, 2003 Off-Farm Income Important to Farm Families To me, it's a stunning number. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently estimated that 94 percent of the income for farm-operator households will come from off-farm sources this year. In average dollar terms, that's off-farm income of $63,635 out of total household income of $67,603. MoreOctober 27, 2003 Workshop Focuses on 'Changing World of Crop Insurance' LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nov. 19 workshop will help crop insurance agents, agricultural lenders, farmers, ranchers and other financial consultants learn about new livestock insurance contracts. MoreOctober 23, 2003 Outlook for Energy Prices How much will it cost to keep your toes warm on a cold winter's night? MoreOctober 16, 2003 Local Government Financing: No Easy Answers How should we finance local governments? It's one of the knottiest problems that Nebraskans face, particularly in our smallest counties. MoreOctober 15, 2003 Osborne Keynote Speaker at Annual Agriculture at the Crossroads Conference LINCOLN, Neb. — Congressman Tom Osborne will be the keynote speaker for the 13th annual Ag at the Crossroads: Policy Challenges Facing the Livestock Industry conference Nov. 6. MoreOctober 9, 2003 Government Programs Do Not Eliminate Uncertainty Assuming risk is an integral part of being a Nebraska farmer or rancher. Drought, hail storms, insect invasions and erratic prices have impacted most producers at one time or another. MoreOctober 2, 2003 Drought and Net Farm Income It's a task that's never easy. Several times in recent years, I've been asked to estimate the overall impact of drought in Nebraska. MoreSeptember 25, 2003 Public Policy for an Aging Population Few public policy issues develop overnight. Some, in fact, are years in the making. MoreSeptember 23, 2003 Poll Finds Rural Nebraskans Positive About Regional Collaboration LINCOLN, Neb. — Regional cooperation – communities, businesses, governments or organizations teaming up to provide goods and services – gets a thumbs up from most rural Nebraskans, according to the latest Nebraska Rural Poll. More |
