PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release
January 3, 2006 www.agr.ne.gov		Contact: Christin Kamm (402) 471-6856

LINCOLN - With the start of a new year, Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach announced the NDA web site has been updated.

"The updated web site is easier to navigate, and will provide web site users with the information they are searching for in a quick and more effective manner," said Ibach.

A convenient "How Do I" pull-down-menu, as well as easier to navigate buttons, are also included.

"There is also a new feature offered, in the form of a producer idea exchange," said Ibach. "The goal of the producer idea exchange is to provide farmers, ranchers, producers and those interested in agriculture with an opportunity to exchange information and ideas with each other."

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture web page can be found at www.agr.ne.gov.

ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA:
The new web site features a "Media" link that will guide you to a web page where you will be able to choose from the Radio Reports, Press Releases, Public Service Announcements and the NDA Photo Gallery.

Please note that the web page no longer has a "Hot Topics" link; however, future "Hot Topics" will be added to the Media link located under the "What's New Around the Department" subtitle.

If you have any questions in regard to anything you may see under the Media link, please contact Christin Kamm at (402) 471-6856 or ckamm@agr.ne.gov.