Omaha Branch

The Omaha Branch is Nebraska’s connection to the nation’s central bank through our relationships with businesses and communities across the state who have insight into local economic conditions and concerns. 

Latest Information and Resources

Ten Magazine

Ask an Economist: Key agricultural trade partners are important for the farm sector and food prices

Associate Economist Ty Kreitman explores how major changes to trade relationships could lead to reduced agricultural revenue...

Trade | Agriculture | Food Prices
Nebraska Economist

Uncertainty Clouding a Conclusive Assessment of Nebraska’s Economy

Some economic data suggest that labor markets in Nebraska have remained solid, though perhaps somewhat cooler than a year or...

Nebraska | Nebraska Economist | Regional Economy | Labor Market
Ten Magazine

Fed Listens: Trends in the Agricultural Economy

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr joined the Kansas City Fed for a Fed Listens event discussing trends in the agricultural...

Agriculture | Omaha Branch | Jeff Schmid
Nebraska Economist

Labor Market Risk Associated with Trade Uncertainty More Limited in Nebraska

Nebraska’s labor market has remained strong through the first quarter of 2025 and faces more limited risk from trade policy...

Nebraska Economist | Nebraska | Labor Market | Trade
Ten Magazine

Costs putting quality, affordable childcare out of reach for many

Problems attaining affordable, quality childcare have been weighing on workers’ engagement in the labor force.

Nebraska | Labor Force | Ten
Board of Directors

Kansas City Fed announces director election results and appointments

The Omaha Branch welcomes two new directors in 2025.

Board of Directors | Omaha Branch | Nebraska

About the Omaha Branch

Omaha Branch

Omaha Branch Executive Nate Kauffman

Nate Kauffman is the Kansas City Fed's lead officer in Nebraska and the Bank's principal expert on the agricultural economy.

   
Board of Directors

Omaha Branch Board of Directors

Our seven-member Omaha Branch Board of Directors represent a range of industries across the state, and Nebraskans also serve on the Kansas City Board of Directors.

   
Omaha Branch

Omaha Branch History

The Omaha Branch opened on Sept. 4, 1917, as the first branch office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Learn more about our history.

   
Omaha Branch

Money Blomes Sculpture

The artwork represents the concept of "green and growing."

   

Research and Resources

Nebraska Economist

Nebraska Economist

The Nebraska Economist features ongoing information and insights on the state's economy.

   
Economic Forums

Nebraska Economic Forums

The Kansas City Fed hosts Economic Forums to share relevant insights on the economy and learn firsthand about local economic issues. The program includes a discussion...

   
Agriculture

Ag and the Economy

The Kansas City Fed is a leader on topics related to the ag economy. Our work provides insights on agricultural and rural economies for our region and nationally.

   
Ten

TEN Magazine

TEN is a publication that highlights the Kansas City Fed's research and practices through the experiences of everyday people from the region.

   
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