Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a bill that they say could modernize the state’s long-standing brand law. Senator Mike Jacobsen of North Platte says the legislation is not perfect but strikes a compromise on ownership verification for cow/calf operators and feedlots. “It ensures that the expectations are clear for producers and the brand committee particularly when […]
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