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Proposal would pay farmers to cut synthetic nitrogen by replacing it with biological sources
Summary
House File 2683 would create a one-year incentive program paying farmers per acre to reduce synthetic nitrogen by replacing part of the application with biological sources; proponents cited water-quality benefits and Nebraska’s recent experience while members asked about peer-reviewed evidence and program duration.
Chair Anderson introduced House File 2683, a proposal to incentivize farmers who grow nitrogen‑dependent crops (primarily corn) to reduce synthetic commercial nitrogen application by 15% (up to 30 pounds per acre) and replace the reduced portion with a biological nitrogen source. The bill as presented would set a minimum field size eligibility (40 acres) and a payment formula described in committee documents.
Cameron Henning, a commercial agronomist for Pivot Bio, told the committee…
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