http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/index.html Press Releases issued by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture en-us http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/hay_hotline.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/hay_hotline.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach today encouraged farmers with hay or other forage for sale or pasture for lease to call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) to list those resources on the Department's Hay Hotline. The hotline is designed to connect those who have hay and forage available with those in need of such resources for their livestock. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:10:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/eia_update.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/eia_update.pdf LINCOLN - State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes announced today that the equine infectious anemia (EIA) found earlier this month in one horse herd in northwestern Cherry County has not been found in other horses that had contact with the initial herd. The herd remains under quarantine and will receive additional testing in the next few months to ensure the disease issue has been fully addressed, Hughes said. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:10:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/sfmnp_roll_out.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/sfmnp_roll_out.pdf LINCOLN - With farmers' market season in full swing, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture's (NDA) Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is back. The program, in its 13th year provides low-income senior citizens with coupons that can be exchanged for fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from NDA certified produce vendors. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:50:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/2013_nayi_delegates.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/2013_nayi_delegates.pdf LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture today announced the selection of 194 Nebraska high school juniors and seniors to attend the 42nd annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) this year from July 8-12 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:50:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/eia_in_horses.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/june2013/eia_in_horses.pdf LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has confirmed 12 cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in one horse herd located in Northwestern Nebraska. State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes said EIA affects only horses, mules and donkeys, and is usually fatal to these animals. No other animals or humans can be infected with this disease. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:30:00 CDT http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/press/may2013/uslge_cost_share_funds.pdf http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/press/may2013/uslge_cost_share_funds.pdf LINCOLN - On behalf of U.S. Livestock Genetics Export (USLGE), the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is reminding Nebraskans of the availability of cost-share funds to promote U.S. livestock exports. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:15:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2013/spencer_beef_promotion.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/april2013/spencer_beef_promotion.pdf LINCOLN - Agriculture Director Greg Ibach is in Japan this week working with a Nebraska beef processor to reintroduce a premium beef brand popular there a decade ago. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:12:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2013/new_noxious_weed.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2013/new_noxious_weed.pdf LINCOLN - In order to protect the quality of Nebraska’s agricultural and other land, Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach is designating sericea lespedeza as a noxious weed in Nebraska. The designation will take effect on April 1, 2013. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2013/specialty_crop_grant.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2013/specialty_crop_grant.pdf LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is currently accepting specialty crop grant proposals. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:50:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2013/ehv_biosecurity_reminder.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/march2013/ehv_biosecurity_reminder.pdf LINCOLN - Due to an increased number of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) cases across the nation, State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes is reminding horse owners as well as operators of horse shows/exhibitions to remain vigilant and exercise biosecurity measures at all events where horses are co-mingled. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:20:00 CDT http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2013/japan_beef_statement.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2013/japan_beef_statement.pdf LINCOLN - "We are pleased with today's announcement that Japan has released a new beef export protocol. The plan will expand access for Nebraska beef into one of our most valuable trading markets. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:08:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2013/2013_gac_paulson.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2013/2013_gac_paulson.pdf LINCOLN - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. will speak at the 25th Annual Governor's Ag Conference, to be held Feb. 12-13 in Kearney. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 9:05:00 CST http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2013/poster_contest.pdf http://www.agr.ne.gov/press/january2013/poster_contest.pdf LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today announced the beginning of the 10th annual NDA Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest. The contest is open to all Nebraska youth currently in first through sixth grades. This year's theme is “Nebraska Agriculture: What Farmers Do.” Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:00 CST