Session Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee considered bills this session clarifying the definition of hybrid seed corn, repealing the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act and supporting industrial hemp research.
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Hybrid seed corn definitions, violations updated
Senators passed a bill April 24 that updates the definition of hybrid seed corn and allows a restraining order or injunction to be imposed on anyone who sells or represents corn seed as a hybrid variety that does not meet identity standards.
Read moreHybrid seed corn definitions, violations advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 11 to a bill that would update the definition of hybrid seed corn and allow a restraining order or injunction to be imposed on anyone who sells or represents corn seed as a hybrid variety that does not meet identity standards.
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Injunctions for hybrid seed corn violations advanced
A restraining order or injunction could be imposed against anyone who sells or represents corn seed as a hybrid variety that does not meet identity standards under a bill advanced from general file March 30.
Read moreEgg-handling rules clarification passed
The Legislature passed a bill March 3 that updates the state Department of Agriculture’s authority to regulate those who provide eggs for human consumption.
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Industrial hemp research proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that would bolster research and development of industrial hemp for use in agribusiness, alternative fuels and other areas.
Read moreApiary registry proposed for hive locations
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill meant to protect Nebraska apiaries from encroachment by out-of-state beekeeping operations.
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Bill would discontinue prairie dog management
The Agriculture Committee heard a bill Feb. 14 that would repeal the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act.
Read moreEgg-handling rules clarification advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 24 that would update the state Department of Agriculture’s authority to regulate those who provide eggs for human consumption.
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Members of the Agriculture Committee considered bills on pork production and grain storage regulations this session as well as a proposed amendment to the state constitution guaranteeing the right to farm and ranch.
Read moreRight to farm constitutional amendment stalls
The Legislature accepted a senator’s motion March 24 to end debate on his proposal that would amend the state constitution
Read moreGrain storage clarification passed
Lawmakers gave final-round approval March 24 to a bill that clarifies a provision regarding the distribution of assets if a
Read moreConstitutional amendment would guarantee right to farm and ranch
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a proposed amendment to the state constitution guaranteeing the rights of Nebraska
Read moreGrain storage rule clarification advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill Feb. 23 that would clarify a provision regarding the distribution of assets if a grain warehouse
Read moreFund would increase access to healthy food
A bill heard by the Agriculture Committee Feb. 9 would create a financing program intended to increase underserved Nebraskans’ access
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