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Crustless Quiche
Ingredients 4 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup baking mix (such as Bisquick) 4 oz. shredded Swiss cheese (other cheeses could be substituted) 6 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled) or 6 tablespoons real bacon bits 1/4 cup … Continue reading
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Get To Know Your Nebraska Farmer: Erma McGill
Lancaster County Farm Bureau member Erma McGill from Waverly, Neb., has lived on a farm her whole life, most recently at her current farmstead for the past 58 years. Her operation lays claim to 600-acres of corn, soybeans and native … Continue reading
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Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Detrimental to Farmers
The President introduced his proposal last week to get the economy working again. In it, he outlined a very aggressive farm policy goal. We got an update from Jordan Dux, Nebraska Farm Bureau national affairs coordinator, about what this means by … Continue reading
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Increasing Taxes on Ag Lands Is Hardly a Pro-Growth Strategy
By Jay Rempe Nebraska Farm Bureau Vice President/Governmental Relations The Platte Institute of Economic Research released a “pro-growth strategy” for Nebraska last week which was authored by Dr. Eric Thompson of the University of Nebraska. The report included a recommendation that … Continue reading
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From Rabbits to Row Crops
Next up in our series of “Get to know your Nebraska farmers” is Otoe County Farm Bureau members Neil and Stephanie Stedman from rural Burr. Neil and Stephanie reside on the Stedman home place which has been passed down from … Continue reading
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English Apple Pie
1 cup diced, peeled apples 1/2 cup nuts (optional) 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon dash of salt Mix together and pour into shallow baking dish. Bake for … Continue reading
National Animal Traceability Proposed Rule
USDA is seeking comments on a proposed rule designed to improve the traceability of U.S. livestock that move across state lines if an animal disease event take place. The rule is flexible in that it allows states to develop systems … Continue reading
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Chipotle Video Sets up a Very Ugly Sequel
Rob Robertson By Rob Robertson, Nebraska Farm Bureau chief administrator The recent release of a video by the Chipotle restaurant chain that attempts to advance the agenda against modern agriculture practices should have a sequel to give its audience the real … Continue reading
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