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Nebraska Ag Update  |  July 21, 2017
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Programs Available for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Suffering from Drought Conditions


The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is providing information to Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers in need of assistance due to prolonged dry conditions in the state.

“The U.S. Drought Monitor has updated its drought status. In Nebraska, abnormally dry conditions in parts of the state have intensified.  The Department is receiving reports of rapidly deteriorating pasture and field conditions,” said NDA Director Greg Ibach. “In response to the worsening conditions, we are outlining several tools that are available for farmers and ranchers to utilize.”

For information on the following items, click here.
  • Emergency Haying and Grazing of CRP
  • Haying of Roadside Right-of-Ways
  • NDA Hay Hotline
  • Fire Suppression Efforts

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Nebraska Double Up Food Bucks Program with Casey Foster

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is offering a new program for SNAP participants called the Nebraska Double Up Food Bucks program. Casey Foster with our Ag Promotion and Development focus area joins us on this week's NDA Update to discuss the program. » Listen here

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