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CRP Enrollment and the Farm Bill with Brad Lubben
The Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP, has been a key part of U.S. farm policy for decades, but enrollment in the program has shifted quite a bit over time. Today, CRP looks different than it did…
Understanding SCO and ECO Crop Insurance Options Before the March 15 Deadline with Cory Walters and Jessica Groskopf
As the March 15 crop insurance deadline approaches, many Nebraska producers are deciding whether county-level coverage options like the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) or Enhanced Coverage Option…
Strengthening Rural Grocery Stores: A Learning Cohort with Deborah Solie and Charlotte Narjes
Rural grocery stores are more than places to buy food — they’re anchors for small-town economies and community life. In this episode, Deborah Solie of the Center for Rural Affairs and Charlotte…
Farm Bill History and Why It's Stuck with Brad Lubben
In this episode, Brad Lubben, extension ag policy specialist with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, walks through the key legislative turning points that shaped today’s farm bill. Drawing from his…
Beyond the Auction: The Social Value of Nebraska's Livestock Sale Barns with Marilyn Schlake and Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel
Livestock sale barns are often thought of as places where cattle are bought and sold. But for many producers, they also serve as important gathering spaces — places to exchange information, build…
Farmer Bridge Assistance: What's It Mean? With Brad Lubben
USDA has announced a new round of farm assistance called the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, a one-time payment intended to help producers manage financial pressure while longer-term farm…
What's Ahead for Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska in 2026 with Michelle Garwood and Skylar Falter
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska is approaching its 20th year of connecting consumers with Nebraska-grown food and supporting farmers, ranchers, and food businesses across the state. In this episode,…
Base Acres Explained: How They Compare to Planting on Nebraska Farms with Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters, and Anastasia Meyer
Base acres are the foundation of Farm Bill commodity payments, but in Nebraska they don’t always line up with what farmers are planting today. In this episode, economists with the University of…
Policy Gains but Uncertainty Looms in 2026 for Ag Producers With Brad Lubben
As farmers and ranchers plan for 2026, federal ag policy offers a mix of stronger support and lingering uncertainty. Brad Lubben, extension ag policy specialist with the University of…
Nebraska Farm Income Outlook: A Tale of Two Sectors with Brad Lubben
Nebraska’s net farm income is projected to climb more than 40% in 2025, driven by strong cattle prices and a surge in government payments. But those headline numbers don’t tell the whole story. Crop…
A Tradition of Trust: Nebraska Farmer and Nebraska Extension with Curt Arens and Brad Lubben
For generations, Nebraska Farmer magazine and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Extension programs have helped farmers and ranchers stay informed, adapt to change, and make better business…
Bigger Farms, Bigger Challenges: The Costs of Growing with Tim Meyer
Expanding acres, adding livestock, or investing in bigger equipment can spread out costs and boost efficiency — but growth also brings new challenges. In this episode, Tim Meyer, associate professor…
Veterinary Drug Residue Regulations in Major U.S. Export Markets with Elliott Dennis and Akinbode Okunola
When U.S. beef, pork, and poultry are exported, they’re tested to make sure residues from antibiotics, dewormers, or other animal health products stay below certain limits. The catch is that those…
Smart Spending in a Record Cattle Market with Brock Ortner and Glennis McClure
Record-high calf prices in 2024 and 2025 have given cow-calf producers a welcome boost, but deciding how to reinvest those earnings can be tricky. Should profits go toward tax savings, new equipment,…
The Big Beautiful Bill Act: Impacts on Ag with Brad Lubben
Dr. Brad Lubben, ag policy specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability breaks down the massive reconciliation bill – officially the “One Big Beautiful…
2025 Nebraska Grocery Industry Summit to Support Rural Grocers with Ansley Fellers and Charlotte Narjes
The 2025 Grocery Industry Summit is Aug. 25, 2025, in Kearney. The third annual event brings together grocery store owners, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address some of the…
Farm Succession Without a Next Generations with Jessica Groskopf
This episodes returns to an important conversation around farm and ranch succession planning—specifically for those who don’t have a family heir lined up to take over the operation. We're joined by…
Home Care Worker Cooperatives in Rural Nebraska - Arapahoe, Nebraska, Leads the Way
On this episode of Nebraska FARMcast, we’re exploring how a simple phone call sparked a movement to build a new kind of business model in Nebraska — one centered on worker ownership and community…
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir with Jessica Groskopf
What happens when there isn’t a family heir to take over the operation? In a new article that’s the first in a series of publications aimed at helping producers navigate succession planning without a…
Nebraska Custom Rates for Livestock Services with Glennis McClure
Glennis McClure, Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability discusses the newly released “2025 Custom…
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