Updtate from the Hamiltion County plot tour

The Hamilton County plot tour was held late last week -- with farmers and other interested parties getting an opportunity to compare, side-by-side, crops planted with seed from a number of different seed companies.

Seed company representatives also had an opportunity to talk to the group.

Scott Snell, who is with the local Natural Resource District office, provided a history of the NRD, as well as an update on the issues that are currently affecting the NRD. About 61 percent of the 1.8 million acres in the NRD are irrigated - yet thanks to responsible irrigation farmers are not faced with any moratoriums.

Annette Dubas, a farmer and state senator from district 34, also gave an update from the Unicameral. She explained interim studies that will be taking place, and provided insight into what to expect from the upcoming session. She expects the main topic to be the budget -- and noted that bills with funding needs will face an uphill battle.

(Thanks to Mat Habrock of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association for the photos and details.)