Farm bill expires, leaving questions for Nebraska farmers and SNAP recipients

The expiration comes as changes to SNAP could increase costs for states and affect programs connecting low-income families with local farms.

October 7, 2026Updated: October 7, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Farm bill expires, leaving questions for Nebraska farmers and SNAP recipients

Dalton Bartek works a field to prepare for planting soybeans on his family’s farm near Wahoo, Neb., on Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Regional

UNK discontinuing summer commencement starting in 2027

Lexington man sentenced to 30-45 years in fatal shooting

GIPD: Thousands turned away as Trump rally hits capacity

North Platte man arrested in child enticement investigation

Heroes for Hunger Food Drive Underway in Hastings

Heros for Hunger Food Drive Underway in Hastings

Trump rallies supporters in Grand Island, campaigns for Nebraska Republicans

Thousands of people gathered in Grand Island Monday to hear President Donald Trump speak as he campaigned for Republican candidates and promoted his administration’s policies.

Farm bill expires, leaving questions for Nebraska farmers and SNAP recipients

Regional

UNK discontinuing summer commencement starting in 2027

Lexington man sentenced to 30-45 years in fatal shooting

GIPD: Thousands turned away as Trump rally hits capacity

North Platte man arrested in child enticement investigation

Heroes for Hunger Food Drive Underway in Hastings

Trump rallies supporters in Grand Island, campaigns for Nebraska Republicans

State

Wife’s discovery leads to Lincoln man’s child sex abuse material arrest, sheriff’s office says

Nebraska AG raises concerns over TP-Link routers, ties to China

City of Kimball signs MOU with Johnson Construction for community clean-up program

UNK discontinuing summer commencement starting in 2027

Farm bill expires, leaving questions for Nebraska farmers and SNAP recipients

Man charged in fatal Douglas County crash scheduled for court

Sports

Turnovers could be crucial in Huskers tilt with Hoosiers

Scottsbluff sweeps Bridgeport in inter-class showdown

Colandrea’s running ability a major spark to Husker offense

Doane rues frustrating missed chances in Homecoming defeat to Mount Marty

Diller-Odell shuts down Meridian in Homecoming blanking

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inducts latest class

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer