MEETING EVOLVING DEMANDS

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Nebraska is a national and global leader in agriculture. One in four jobs are tied to farming and ranching. Biotechnology, value-added agriculture – including renewable fuels, automation, ecommoditization and international trade present the greatest opportunities for growth. The state’s agribusiness cluster (ag-tech, food manufacturing and machinery industries) is highly sophisticated, efficient and well-positioned to help meet evolving agricultural demand.

AGRICULTURE RANKINGS AMONG 50 STATES (2017)
GDP                                             #5
Beef                                            #1
Hay, Pinto Beans, Ethanol       #2
Corn                                            #3
Grains for feed, processed     #3
Soybeans                                   #5

BUILDING FOR TOMORROW

Nebraskans ranked agriculture as a top economic priority in the Blueprint Nebraska public input process. As a result, the plan promotes aggressive initiatives to accelerate diversification, new technologies, marketing and research to respond to 21st-Century demand and markets. The Nebraska Chamber is partnering with Blueprint Nebraska to build partnerships that:

• Develop agricultural production and processing industries.
  
• Promote education, incentives and partnerships in research in efficiency, water use,    digital agriculture and new value-added products.
  
• Build broadband connectivity and automation potential.
  
• Invest in a sectorwide data network to support client, consumer and policymaker decision-making.

MAKE YOUR MARK
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The Nebraska Chamber Agriculture and Agribusiness Policy Council meets at least twice annually to discuss emerging trends and recommend policy positions to the Board of Directors. Council participation is open to all members as a benefit of joining.