October 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. MoreSeptember 18, 2003 Controversy in Cancun It reminded me of a family squabble. The recent conference of trade ministers in Cancun, Mexico appeared to accomplish little. Placing blame on others and posturing for better position in future negotiations were the order of the day. Everyone seemed to go away in a pout. MoreSeptember 11, 2003 Payment Limits Again on the Agenda What should be the maximum amount a single farm can receive in price and income supports? It's a recurring issue that's likely to return to the congressional agenda this fall. MoreSeptember 4, 2003 More Land Committed to Conservation Reserve Program It's perhaps the most popular government program ever offered to farmers and ranchers. The Conservation Reserve Program, which began in 1985, has been well received by producers and environmentalists. And taxpayers don't seem to mind paying for it. MoreAugust 28, 2003 Crop Prospects in Perspective If you're a crop producer, it's as normal as can be. Crop progress nationally tends to be linked to what's happening in the local community. MoreAugust 26, 2003 Majority of Rural Nebraskans Oppose Cutting State Aid for Schools LINCOLN, Neb. — A strong majority of rural residents oppose reducing state aid for elementary and high school education while nearly half oppose budget cuts for higher education, according to the latest Nebraska Rural Poll. More |
