Poll: Rural Nebraskans 'unfamiliar' with federal farm policy

The latest Farm Bill, still in the works on Capitol Hill, is expected to top the $1 trillion mark for the first time ever. At the same time, a new survey finds those numbers largely lost on rural Nebraskans.

March 6, 2024Updated: March 8, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

Former Bellevue East music teacher appears in federal court on child pornography charges

OSHA reveals equipment lacked safety controls in deadly Fremont explosion

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Storm spotters provide 'truth on the ground'

State

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

Sports

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard