http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/index.html Press Releases issued by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture en-us http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2012/usda_051512.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2012/usda_051512.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today offered his congratulations to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on its 150th anniversary. On May 15, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing the department. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:35:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2012/vs_import_order.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2012/vs_import_order.pdf LINCOLN - A recent confirmed case of Vesicular Stomatitis in a horse in New Mexico has prompted the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) to today issue an importation order for livestock entering Nebraska from New Mexico. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:45:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2012/carc_release.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2012/carc_release.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska farmers, ranchers and water system managers are being encouraged to monitor weather conditions as spring progresses and temperatures rise. The Nebraska Climate Assessment Response Committee (CARC) met this week to discuss current weather conditions and the outlook for the remainder of 2012. Committee members reviewed information provided by the state climatologist, as well as representatives of the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) and the National Weather Service. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:25:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2012/bse_statement_042412.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2012/bse_statement_042412.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach offered this comment today following an announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been found in a California dairy cow. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2012/sfmnp_training.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2012/sfmnp_training.pdf LINCOLN - Fresh fruit, vegetable, herb, and honey producers interested in participating in this year's Nebraska Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will need to attend a web based training session offered by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). SFMNP, reauthorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, provides low-income senior citizens and mother with infant children with coupons that can be exchanged for fresh locally grown produce and honey at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and u-pick operations. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:45:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2012/urban_youth_farm_tours.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2012/urban_youth_farm_tours.pdf LINCOLN - Youth, even those from Nebraska, can be three to four generations removed from the family farm. That is exactly the reason why the members of the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) have invited urban youth to visit area farms for a day. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:25:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/south_korea_trade.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/south_korea_trade.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach will lead a group of Nebraska agriculture leaders on a trade visit to South Korea March 31 - April 5. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:10:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/lean_finely_textured_beef.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/lean_finely_textured_beef.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach and Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy today participated in a tour of the South Sioux City, Nebraska, Beef Products Inc. (BPI) plant that produces lean finely textured beef. Lean finely textured beef has been in the spotlight over the past month following highly publicized misinformation about the processing of the product. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:10:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/import_enforcement.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/import_enforcement.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach is reminding livestock producers to follow the state's importation requirements when moving animals into Nebraska. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 9:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/specialty_crop_block_grant_proposals.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/specialty_crop_block_grant_proposals.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today announced that NDA is seeking grant proposals from organizations or groups of individuals interested in enhancing the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:00:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/nayi_application.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2012/nayi_application.pdf LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) today announced the availability of applications for the 2012 Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:30:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2012/ag_conference_reminder.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2012/ag_conference_reminder.pdf (LINCOLN) - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach is reminding all Nebraskans about the upcoming registration deadline for the 24th Annual Governor's Ag Conference. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:45:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2012/uslge_cost_share_funding.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2012/uslge_cost_share_funding.pdf LINCOLN - On behalf of the U.S. Livestock Genetics Export (USLGE), the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is reminding Nebraskans of cost-share funds to promote U.S. livestock exports. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:40:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/poster_contest.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/poster_contest.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today announced the opening of the annual NDA Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest. Entering its ninth year in 2012, the contest is open to all Nebraska youth in the first through sixth grades. This year's theme is, "Nebraska Agriculture: Feeding My Family." Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:35:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/poster_contest.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/poster_contest.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today announced the opening of the annual NDA Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest. Entering its ninth year in 2012, the contest is open to all Nebraska youth in the first through sixth grades. This year's theme is, "Nebraska Agriculture: Feeding My Family." Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:35:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/new_nayc.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/new_nayc.pdf LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is pleased to announce the selection of the members of the 2011-2012 Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC). Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:00:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/taiwan_delegates.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/taiwan_delegates.pdf LINCOLN - Next week, three Nebraska students will travel over 7,000 miles to Taiwan where they will experience the country’s agricultural education system, agricultural industry and learn more about the role Nebraska agriculture plays in Taiwan. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:00:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/holiday_brochure_gift_guide.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/december2011/holiday_brochure_gift_guide.pdf (LINCOLN) - With Christmas rapidly approaching, Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach would like to encourage Nebraskans to think locally this holiday season. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:10:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/september2011/producers_reminded_import_requirements.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/september2011/producers_reminded_import_requirements.pdf LINCOLN - Agriculture Director Greg Ibach is encouraging beef cattle producers to be certain they are following the state's import requirements, as the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) continues its enforcement efforts related to cattle moving into Nebraska from other states. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:40:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/september2011/organic_cost_share.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/september2011/organic_cost_share.pdf LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) will receive funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist organic producers and processors with certification costs. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/august2011/dry_bean_nutrition_seminar_china.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/august2011/dry_bean_nutrition_seminar_china.pdf LINCOLN - Over 100 Chinese nutritionists, food manufacturers, government officials and researchers attended a seminar late last week designed to encourage the use of Nebraska dry edible beans in the Chinese diet. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:50:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/august2011/ledrs_conference.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/august2011/ledrs_conference.pdf LINCOLN - Nearly 100 participants from across Nebraska will be teaming up with the veterinary staff from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service/Veterinary Services (USDA APHIS/VS) to participate in the Livestock Emergency Disease Response System (LEDRS) meeting in Kearney August 17-18. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:45:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/august2011/blank_retires.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/august2011/blank_retires.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today announced the appointment of NDA Laboratory Administrator Tom Jensen to the Department’s chief administrator position. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:45:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/august2011/producers_reminded_import_requirements.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/august2011/producers_reminded_import_requirements.pdf LINCOLN - State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes is reminding producers of the need to meet import requirements when buying, leasing or receiving cattle from other states. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:45:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/hay_hotline.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/hay_hotline.pdf LINCOLN – Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach is reminding producers of the availability of the NDA Hay and Forage Hotline. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:05:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/national_farmers_market_week.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/national_farmers_market_week.pdf LINCOLN – Summer presents the perfect opportunity for Nebraskans to enjoy the taste of farm grown sweet corn, the juiciness of a vine-ripened tomato, or the freshness of green beans plucked straight from the garden. Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach encourages all Nebraskans to enjoy their local Farmers' Market this season and especially during National Farmers' Market Week from August 7-13. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:50:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/heat_stress_on_livestock.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/heat_stress_on_livestock.pdf LINCOLN - As the high heat and humidity continue to affect Nebraska, State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes would like to encourage producers to continue to keep their livestock comfortable. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:05:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/nayi_award_of_merit.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/nayi_award_of_merit.pdf LINCOLN - During the 40th Annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) held last week, the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) presented its highest honor, the NAYI Award of Merit, to Jill Brown. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/nayi_scholarship_winners.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/nayi_scholarship_winners.pdf LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) today announced that two returning delegates at the 40th Annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) were awarded scholarships for their leadership and commitment to agriculture, as demonstrated during this year's conference. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/delegates2011.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/july2011/delegates2011.htm LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is pleased to announce the selection of 145 Nebraska high school delegates that will be attending the 40th annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) next week. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:00:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2011/flooding_fsa.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2011/flooding_fsa.htm LINCOLN - As flood waters continue to rise, Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach is encouraging producers who have experienced failed or prevented plant acres, or loss of livestock pasture, to contact their local United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to report their losses. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:55:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2011/sfmnp_roll_out.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2011/sfmnp_roll_out.htm LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture's (NDA) Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) has officially begun for the year. In its 11th year, the program provides low-income senior citizens with coupons to purchase, at no cost to them, locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from NDA certified produce vendors. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2011/prepare_for_flooding.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2011/prepare_for_flooding.htm LINCOLN - Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach is encouraging farmers and ranchers located in or near flood zones to pay close attention to information being released by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and to take precautionary measures now to minimize potential flood damage. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2011/ehv1_quaranties_lifted.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2011/ehv1_quaranties_lifted.htm LINCOLN - State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes has released the horse premises that were quarantined last month after several cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) were confirmed across the nation. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2011/equine_herpesvirus.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2011/equine_herpesvirus.htm LINCOLN - State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes has placed five horse premises under quarantine after several cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) have been confirmed across the nation. Mon, 16 May 2011 16:25:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2011/may_egg_month.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2011/may_egg_month.htm LINCOLN - During a luncheon today with egg producers, Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy presented a proclamation to Greg Nelson, President of the Nebraska Egg Council, declaring "May Is Egg Month" in Nebraska. Fri, 13 May 2011 15:10:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2011/carc_meeting.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2011/carc_meeting.htm LINCOLN - Bobbie Kriz-Wickham, assistant director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, has scheduled a meeting of the Climate Assessment Response Committee (CARC) for Thursday May 19, 2011. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. in room 901 of Hardin Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus. Thu, 12 May 2011 15:45:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2011/env_trust_grant.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/may2011/env_trust_grant.htm LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) will receive a $65,000 grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the Nebraska Noxious Weed and Invasive Weed Initiative. The project is one of the 94 projects receiving $15,412,788 in grant awards from the Nebraska Environmental Trust this year. This is the third year of funding for the Initiative. Wed, 04 May 2011 15:15:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2011/low_path_ai.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2011/low_path_ai.htm LINCOLN - State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes has placed several backyard mixed bird flocks under quarantine after receiving confirmation of a case of low pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) in a backyard flock in Eastern Nebraska. A Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Bureau of Animal Industry staff member detected the LPAI case through routine testing conducted at a recent exotic bird sale. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:55:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/urban_youth_farm_tour.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/urban_youth_farm_tour.htm LINCOLN – Youth, even those from Nebraska, can be three to four generations removed from the family farm. That is exactly the reason why the members of the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) have invited urban youth to visit area farms for a day. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:30:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/importation_order_gya.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/importation_order_gya.htm LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has issued an Importation Order for cattle and bison entering the state from designated surveillance areas in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming due to ongoing endemic brucellosis concerns. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:45:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/nayi_application.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/nayi_application.htm LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) announced the availability of applications for the 2011 Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:15:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/specialty_crop_block_grant.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/specialty_crop_block_grant.htm LINCOLN – Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today announced that NDA is seeking grant proposals from organizations or groups of individuals interested in enhancing the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:15:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/poster_contest_winners.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/poster_contest_winners.htm LINCOLN - To celebrate National Ag Week, Governor Dave Heineman and Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach announced the winners of NDA’s annual poster contest today. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:30:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/photos/11ag_week/11ag_week.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/photos/11ag_week/11ag_week.htm March 13-19th is National Ag Week. Make sure to check out the items we’ve posted online at: http://www.agr.ne.gov/photos/11ag_week/11ag_week.htm Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:30:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/fmd_prevention.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2011/fmd_prevention.htm LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach is reminding livestock producers and international travelers to be aware of recent concerns with Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in international countries which may have implications to Nebraska’s livestock community. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:40:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/february2011/gov_ag_reminder.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/february2011/gov_ag_reminder.htm (LINCOLN) - Greg Ibach, Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), would like to remind Nebraskans about the approaching 23rd Annual Governor's Ag Conference. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:15:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/february2011/nayc_members.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/february2011/nayc_members.htm LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is pleased to announce the selection of the members of the 2010-2011 Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC). Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:15:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/february2011/knotweed_designations.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/february2011/knotweed_designations.htm LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today announced the statewide designation of Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) and giant knotweed (Fallopia sachalinenis), including any cultivars and hybrids as noxious weeds in Nebraska. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:30:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2011/poster_contest.htm http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2011/poster_contest.htm LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach announced the theme for the annual NDA Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest today. In its eighth year, the contest is open to all Nebraska youth in first through sixth grade. This year's theme is: "Nebraska Agriculture: Caring for Animals and the Earth Every Day." Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:20:00 CST