Agricultural Policy

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are discussing different options for the new farm bill. Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Public Policy Specialist. MP3/Web
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Nebraska Restrictions on Foreign Owned Land
Nebraska is one of the eight states which restrict foreign land ownership. According to the USDA, 1.8% of agricultural land is owned by foreign citizens. Dave Aiken, UNL Extension Ag Law Specialist. MP3/Web
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Monday, March 19, 2012
CRP
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, has announced two new initiates for continuous enrollment in CRP to keep marginal or fragile acres out of production. Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Public Policy Specialist. MP3/Web
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Farm Bill
Planning of the 2012 Farm Bill will start over in 2012 after super committee rejections late last year. Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Public Policy Specialist. Mp3/Web
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Farm Bill/Budget Issues
The 2012 Farm bill debate will begin new in 2012, with much of the discussion stemming from the earlier six week recommendation effort. Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Public Policy Specialist. MP3/Web
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May 23, 2011
FSA ACRE Program
Ag producers have until the end of May to sign up for the new FSA ACRE Program. Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Policy Specialist. mp3/web
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April 13, 2011
Diggers Hotline Issues
A new bill introduced in the 2011 legislative session may require farm consultants to consult the Digger’s Hotline before any soil sampling can be done. David Aiken, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Ag Law Specialist. mp3
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February 25, 2011
Income Taxes on Timber
Income taxes on timber are treated differently than income from other types of sales. Dennis Adams, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Forestry Specialist. mp3
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February 14, 2011
2011 Federal Estate Tax Update
Congress reviewed and made changes regarding federal estate taxes. These changes may affect your family. Dave Aiken, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Ag Law Specialist. mp3/web
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February 7, 2011
New Regulations for Met Towers
The Wind for Export bill was passed in 2010, changing law and regulations for met towers in Nebraska. John Hay, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension educator. mp3
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