http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines RSS Feed for KOLNKGIN - Ag - Headlines en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 23:02:44 GMT 2013-05-21T23:02:44Z en-us http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/This-Week-on-Pure-Nebraska-May-21-2013-208123441.html Hunting for Morel Mushrooms is a Pure Nebraska pastime, but the growth of these mushrooms is running a little late this year. We'll go mushroom hunting and show you what to look for. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:02:44 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/This-Week-on-Pure-Nebraska-May-21-2013-208123441.html 2013-05-21T23:02:44Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/White-House-Says-More-Farm-Subsidy-Cuts-Needed-208265731.html The Senate is debating cuts to the federal crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week. The Obama administration said Monday it wants to see more cuts to agriculture subsidies and crop insurance in the legislation, which would cost almost $100 billion a year over five years and would set policy for farm programs and food aid. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:32 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/White-House-Says-More-Farm-Subsidy-Cuts-Needed-208265731.html 2013-05-21T11:04:32Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Nebraska-Cattlemen-Executive-Vice-President-Announces-His-Plans-to-Step-Down-207912481.html Michael Kelsey has announced he will be stepping down as the Executive Vice President of Nebraska Cattlemen, Inc. effective the end of June. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:50:15 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Nebraska-Cattlemen-Executive-Vice-President-Announces-His-Plans-to-Step-Down-207912481.html 2013-05-17T19:50:15Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Farmers-Making-Progress-with-Planting-207812901.html Greg Greving says like many Nebraska farmers his planting season got off to a late start. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:15:17 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Farmers-Making-Progress-with-Planting-207812901.html 2013-05-17T11:15:17Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Deadline-Nears-to-Enroll-in-Crop-Stubble-Program-207684651.html Nebraska landowners have only a couple of weeks left to enroll in a program that pays them up to $10 an acre for keeping their wheat and mile stubble 14 inches or taller during this year's harvest. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:47:44 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Deadline-Nears-to-Enroll-in-Crop-Stubble-Program-207684651.html 2013-05-16T11:47:44Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Farm-Bill-Progress-Starts-with-Ag-Committees-207643151.html Last year Congress' attempt at a farm bill failed when the House of Representatives never scheduled a vote on their final version. Now lawmakers in Washington have taken the first steps toward a 2013 Farm Bill. Thu, 16 May 2013 02:18:00 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Farm-Bill-Progress-Starts-with-Ag-Committees-207643151.html 2013-05-16T02:18:00Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Federal-Reserve-Says-Farm-Income-Weaker-in-1Q-207624581.html The Federal Reserve says farm income growth slowed across the Plains and western states in the first quarter as costs increased and the drought lingered. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:48:14 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Federal-Reserve-Says-Farm-Income-Weaker-in-1Q-207624581.html 2013-05-16T00:48:14Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/This-Week-on-Pure-Nebraska-May-14-2013-207216181.html We'll travel to the Gage County fairgrounds and learn more about the "Day on the Farm" Agricultural Awareness Program. Find out how third graders are learning about the world of farming. Tue, 14 May 2013 20:51:52 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/This-Week-on-Pure-Nebraska-May-14-2013-207216181.html 2013-05-14T20:51:52Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Nebraska-Farmers-Working-to-Plant-Corn-Crop-207343701.html Nebraska farmers are working hard to plant their corn crop, but this spring's wet weather has slowed their work. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says about 43 percent of Nebraska's corn crop has been planted. That's about 10 days behind the average of 77 percent planted at this point. Nebraska's wheat crop continues to be in bad shape. About 48 percent of the wheat crop is in poor or very poor condition. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:27:16 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Nebraska-Farmers-Working-to-Plant-Corn-Crop-207343701.html 2013-05-14T12:27:16Z http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Farm-Beginnings-Event-In-North-Platte-207226711.html Those wanting to evaluate and plan a farming business can get training and support this month from a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension program. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:47:49 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/ag/headlines/Farm-Beginnings-Event-In-North-Platte-207226711.html 2013-05-13T16:47:49Z