Lawmakers weigh in as skinny farm bill faces hurdles

Some members of the Senate and House Ag Committees say the skinny farm is losing momentum.   “It might be after the new year before we are able to work on it.” Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, says there are other issues that need to be addressed before the  can consider a farm…Continue Reading

Nebraska grain company to stop operations over licensing violations

A south-central Nebraska grain company has violated state law and has been ordered to stop operations. An investigation from the Nebraska Public Service Commission found that Roberts Seed Inc in Axtell has been purchasing and storing various amounts of commodities from Cornhusker farmers without a proper license. The Commission also says farmers should stop transporting…Continue Reading

Ohio Soybean Association pushing to restore flexibility in state pesticide applicators law

A proposed amendment in the Ohio state legislature could provide flexibility to pesticide applicators. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director of the Ohio Soybean Association, says the recently passed state budget bill implemented a provision that extended beyond federal regulations. “Unfortunately, the way the language was implemented in the budget, that flexibility was eliminated,” he says.…Continue Reading

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