Nebraska Farm Bureau Newswire

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Invasion of Ukraine Rocks Agricultural Markets

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked repercussions in global corn, wheat, fuel, and fertilizer markets. Nebraska Farm Bureau president Mark McHargue and senior economist Jay Rempe talk about what the conflict means for Nebraska agriculture.

. 4min 45sec

Where Have All the Workers Gone?

Where have the workers gone? This question has been repeatedly posed in recent months. The question concerns the current shortage of workers and the number of jobs going unfilled. Presumably, people filled the jobs pre-COVID. Nebraska Farm Bureau senior economist Jay Rempe explai ... Show more

. 3min 13sec

Supply Chain Problems, Higher Input Costs Pose Challenge for 2022

Supply chain problems and higher input costs are going to continue into 2022. Record fertilizer prices, high fuel prices, and tight supplies of chemicals like glyphosate are just a preview of what producers can expect, but a new report suggests positive margins are still possible ... Show more

. 3min 37sec

NEFB Preserves Rural Voice in Redistricting Process

Nebraska Farm Bureau expressed appreciation for the hard work of the Redistricting Committee, the governor and all 49 senators who came together to come up with the new redistricting maps during the Special Session. Nebraska Farm Bureau asked the Legislature to recognize the impo ... Show more

. 3min 48sec

Fertilizer Prices Sore Amid “Prefect Storm”

The unrelenting increases in the price of fertilizers are on many farmers’ minds, with some farmers reporting a threefold cost increase. I saw down with Nebraska Farm Bureau’s senior economist Jay Rempe to talk about what is driving the high cost of fertilizer and what producers ... Show more

. 2min 53sec