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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Asking Farmers to Give Up GPS Technology for Broadband Internet?
Over the years, GPS and technology have evolved exponentially. For farmers, GPS makes precision farming possible – the efficiency and increased productivity it enables is the key to farmers’ survival in this global market and to helping feed a growing … Continue reading
Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt orange food coloring (optional) 3 1/2 quarts popped popcorn Directions 1. Place popcorn in … Continue reading
Get to Know Your Nebraska Farmer: Randy Brehm
For Otoe County Farm Bureau member Randy Brehm, agriculture has always been an important part of his life. Growing up on the family farm near Unadilla provided valuable experiences which eventually inspired Randy to pursue a career in agriculture. Randy attended the … Continue reading
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Latest Trends in Safety Net Programs
Congress has recently trended toward shifting the farm safety net from programs that protect producers from catastrophic occurrences toward more shallow loss programs (such as low prices). This is raising concerns within Farm Bureau because: Perception — the idea that … Continue reading
Remarks on Food Day — Oct. 24, 2011
From Nebraska Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen: Much is being made of this year’s first celebration of Food Day. For many years, the international community has celebrated World Food Day in October; it began in 1979 to honor the founding … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, Farm Bureau, Food, Food Day, Miss America, World Food Day
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Get to Know Your Nebraska Farmers: Zach and Anna Hunnicutt
When was the last time you went to a movie theater and enjoyed popcorn during the show? Did you know that you may have eaten popcorn that was raised right here in Nebraska by Hamilton County Farm Bureau members Zach … Continue reading
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Missouri River Flooding Cost Nebraska Nearly $189 Million
The spring flooding along the Missouri River cost Nebraska nearly $189 million in lost agricultural crop sales and related economic activity, Nebraska Farm Bureau said in announcing the results of a study it commissioned this summer. The study looked at … Continue reading
English Muffin French Toast
Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 cup nonfat buttermilk 2 teaspoons orange zest ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 English muffins, split maple syrup Toppings: chopped fresh strawberries, peaches or nectarines Directions 1. Whisk together first five ingredients in a … Continue reading
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