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U.S. House advances ag bill; next stop the Senate

House passes 2026 farm bill, but Senate action pending as policy debates and timelines remain uncertain, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

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Outlook for ethanol markets

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
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KC Fed economist offers cautiously optimist ag outlook

Justin Korver harvests corn in southeast Lancaster County in November 2023. Total farm receipts in Nebraska are projected to increase $731 million, to $33.37 billion, in 2025. (Courtesy photo.)

Policy experts: Finishing farm bill still important

  • February 11, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Producers take a look at the latest in conservation techniques in western Kansas that included cover crops. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Ag economists hope 2026 can offer an uptick for crop producers

  • January 2, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier

Eligible producers can tap into $12 billion aid program

  • December 11, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
Justin Korver harvests corn in southeast Lancaster County in November 2023. Total farm receipts in Nebraska are projected to increase $731 million, to $33.37 billion, in 2025. (Courtesy photo.)

Nebraska farm income projected to increase 55% in 2025

  • June 5, 2025
  • By HPJ staff

Just how bad is the farm economy? It depends

  • October 23, 2020
  • By Sara Wyant

Poll: Ag remains a driver of economic well-being for most rural Nebraskans

  • October 14, 2020
  • By Rebecca Vogt, UNL Agricultural Economics

Farm bill program enrollment video resources available

  • February 18, 2020
  • By hpj-editorial

2018 Farm Bill Conferences planned

  • February 11, 2018
  • By Thomas Reust, Kansas State University

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