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Property Tax Relief Chief Among Concerns Discussed by Delegates

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FB Holds Joint Reception with IANR To Honor Dr. Weldon Sleight

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Dawes County Members Win Apply Now for Scholarships and Young Farmers and Ranchers Contests Loans from County Farm Bureaus
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In Every Issue 3 County News 4 Member Benefits 5 Whats Cooking? 13-16 Cover Story 26 Want Ads

The Presidents Message

By Steve Nelson, President Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation

Attitude Is Key To Success

Corrections On page 11 of the November Nebraska Farm Bureau News in a photo caption we said many of Congressman Smiths staff had never been to Nebraska or a farm. All of Smiths staff are either from or have visited Nebraska on previous occasions. We regret the error. On page 11 of the November Nebraska Farm Bureau News in a photo caption we noted that Quentin Bowen was from Pawnee County and in fact he is from Richardson County. We regret the error.

On the Cover Members celebrate Nebraska Farm Bureau at the 95th Annual Convention Dec. 2-4 in Kearney. Photos by Tina Henderson Photo Illustration by Tara Grell

Changes Made To Mailing of Nebraska Farm Bureau News

The cost of printing our Nebraska Farm Bureau News continues to rise, so to save money mailing changes have been implemented, Tina Henderson, editor of Nebraska Farm Bureau News, said Dec. 10. The cost of printing and mailing the publication to all of our Nebraska Farm Bureau members has become costly. It was decided that all Nebraska Farm Bureau members will receive the publication quarterly and our farmer and rancher members will receive the publication 11 times a year. If you are a Nebraska Farm Bureau member and would like to receive the publication 11 months a year, please contact me at tinah@nefb.org or at 800-/42-4016, ext. 4446, Henderson said. Farmer and rancher members will automatically receive the newspaper 11 times a year. We appreciate any thoughts or comments on this change.

any times we talk about Farm Bureau being a family. ing Korea and will have a very positive effect on Nebraska Its easy to see why after having spent a good part agriculture and our states economy moving forward. It was of the first week of December at our 95th Annual great to be able to talk with Korean importers about the Meeting in Kearney. The convention represents a chance to quality of U.S. farm products and to see the potential that see old friends, make new ones, gather to enjoy good food exists in Korea. and entertainment, and talk about the many issues that afThe trip was of interest for another reason. My father fect the way farm and ranch families make a living. served in Korea during the Korean Conflict (it was a war, One the main messages in my Presidential address at make no mistake about it). I have read considerably about the meeting was that much of the way that we look at the the war and quite frankly wish my interest would have come world lies in our attitude towards it and others. In life there sooner while my Dad was still living. My mother has shared are many things beyond our control. We do, however, letters she received from Dad while he was in the Army control our attitude. To help make the point I shared a (they were dating at the time). I have read many of them. song by Wynnona Judd. The songs refrain is very clear in its While sitting in one of the meetings in Korea it crossed my message, Theres two ways to take what this ol lifes gonna mind that I bet my father never thought his son would be in throw at you. You can choose to win or Seoul 60 years later promoting U.S. farm lose. Its all about attitude. products. That song resonates in light of the In his letters he talked about being able challenges that we face in agriculture to save up money because there was heading into a new year. Whether its nothing to spend it on and the Army dealing with one of the worst droughts provided all the cigarettes you wanted. in our states history or working through He hinted in some of the letters that he a business and regulatory climate that would be able to buy something nice continues to make it more difficult to at a jewelry store when he got home bring young people home to the farm (an engagement ring). He also said he or ranch, how we deal with these chalplanned to buy a new tractor. He did lenges lies greatly in our attitude. both, and as they say, the rest is history. Ive heard State Sen. Tom Carlson say I share that story for a number of reaNFBF President Steve Nelson addresses many times that next to the work of the members at NFBFs 2012 Convention on sons. I would never have had the opporDec. 3 in Kearney. church, we in agriculture are involved in tunity to visit Korea if not for my involveone of the highest callings there is: raising ment in Farm Bureau and for that I thank food to feed a growing population. Ive had the opportunity you. It also reminds me during what can be an overwhelmto listen to many great speakers and presentations, and the ingly busy holiday season of whats truly important, our message I hear often and the one most staggering is that we family and our friends. I know there are many families who will need to double food production by 2050 to meet the have members serving our country, some home and some needs of an additional two billion projected to live on our abroad. Many of them wont be home for the holidays. To planet. Talk about a challenge. Im confident, however, that those in the military and to their families serving our great through hard work, technology, and the right attitude, well country, I say thank you. Our country wouldnt be the same meet the challenges that lay ahead. without you and your sacrifices arent forgotten. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! KEEPING THE HOLIDAYS IN PERSPECTIVE One of the other things I enjoy at convention is saying thank you to those who help make Nebraska Farm Bureau successful. Ive had many great opportunities to represent our members over the past year. It is a great honor to represent Farm Bureau and Nebraska agriculture. In March I had the privilege to travel to South Korea. The trip was scheduled around the passage of a new trade agreement which significantly reduces tariffs on U.S. products enterVOLUME 30 ISSUE 11 December 12, 2012 USPS 375-780 ISSN 0745-6522

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COUNTY NEWS
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Holt County Receives Livestock Friendly Designation

Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy (top photo) announced Nov. 30 in ONeill the official designation of Holt County as Nebraskas newest Livestock Friendly County. With the addition of Holt County, there are now 21 counties designated as Livestock Friendly through the state program, including Adams, Banner, Box Butte, Cuming, Dawes, Deuel, Gage, Garden, Grant, Hitchcock, Jefferson, Kimball, Keith, Lincoln, Morrill, Saline, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Wayne and Webster Counties. Additional information on the Livestock Friendly County program is available by visiting www.agr.ne.gov and clicking the Livestock Friendly County link. Pictured in bottom photo are Sheehy (left) and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach (right), presenting the Holt County Supervisors with the Livestock Friendly County designation.

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Box Butte County Farm Bureau Says I Believe in the Future of Ag

Box Butte County Farm Bureau is encouraging residents of Box Butte and Grant counties to lend a hand to local FFA Chapters in support of a statewide effort called I Believe in the Future of Ag, a capital campaign for the Nebraska FFA Foundation. Box Butte County Farm Bureau is partnering with the FFA chapters at Alliance, Hemingford and Hyannis High Schools during this regional effort in December and January, said Mary Crawford, president of Box Butte County Farm Bureau. Our board was asked by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, as one of 17 corporate sponsors, to say I Believe in the Future of Ag and the vibrant vo-ag education programs operating in our high schools. Vocational agriculture is growing in Nebraska, including some school systems such as Bridgeport Public Schools, which started an FFA program just this fall. There are now 145 FFA chapters across the state. Agricultural-related businesses in Hemingford, Berea, Alliance, Ellsworth, Ashby, Hyannis and Whitman will be asked to assist with this effort by donating and sharing a traveling FFA display in their business over the next two months. FFA chapters will receive 100 percent of their local donations, with enhanced gifts from the Nebraska FFA Foundation.

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County Farm Bureau Supports Fire Fund

Ag producers in Box Butte County are lending a helping hand to neighbors in the north who were struck by wildfires earlier this fall. At the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations annual meeting in Kearney Dec. 3-4, members of the Box Butte County Farm Bureau presented a $500 donation to Dawes County Farm Bureau members to go to Chadron Community Foundation Relief for fire recovery. Box Butte County members specified the donation is to be used for supplies such as feed or fencing materials. Pictured from left are Mary Crawford, Box Butte County Farm Bureau president; Natasha and Trisha Schumacher, Box Butte County Farm Bureau members; and Shelly and Thorpe Thompson, Dawes County Farm Bureau secretary and president.

The Staff at Nebraska Farm Bureau Wishes You and Your Family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Ingredients 1 cup oatmeal (old fashioned is preferred better fiber) 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup honey 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cu ground flaxseed 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions 1. In a medium bowl, mix everything until thoroughly incorporated. 2. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Once chilled, roll into walnut-sized balls and enjoy. 3. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week. Yield: 18-20 bites

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Ingredients 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) One 11-1/2-oz. pkg. milk chocolate chips 2 cups oatmeal (quick or old fashioned) 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Beat butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla until creamy. 3. Gradually add combined flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; mix well. 4. Stir in remaining ingredients. 5. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls (I use a small ice cream scoop) onto ungreased cookie sheet. 6. Bake 9-10 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack. 7. Store tightly covered. Yield: 3 1/2-4 dozen

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Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick-cook oatmeal 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup boiling water 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, optional Directions 1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. 2. In another bowl, combine the oatmeal, apricots, butter and boiling water; stir until butter is melted. Cool for 5 minutes. 3. Add eggs, milk and orange peel to oatmeal mixture. Stir to combine. 4. Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. 5. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. 6. Bake at 400 F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 7. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen muffins

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Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70 to 80) 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 2 1/2 cups bread flour 1 pkg. (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast Directions 1. In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer (usually liquids first followed by dry ingredients and yeast). 2. Select the basic bread setting; choose crust color and loaf size. 3. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Yield: 1 (1 1/2 pound) loaf

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Below are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to: tarag@nefb.org January sweet potatoes and cherries February noodles and sauce March recipes with atypical ingredients (i.e. - fudge using Velveeta)

No-Bake Energy Bites recipe from www.smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com. Chocolate Oatmeal Chippers recipe from Nestle Toll House Morsels and Quaker Oats magazine ad. Apricot Oatmeal Muffins and Maple Oatmeal Bread recipes from Taste of Homes Quick Cooking Magazine. All photos from Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director of member services for the southeast. Oatmeal Pancakes recipe from Empire Magazine, a supplement to the Denver Post, in 1973 or 1974, submitted by Marian Beutler of Sheridan County; the extra touches for waffles come from Marians moms waffle recipe.

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After the Ag Promotion report on Dec. 3, Ag Promotion Committee Chair Erma McGill of Lancaster County was presented with a plaque recognizing her service on the committee. Pictured from left are members of the committee: Judy Geisler, Darlene Tonack, McGill, Becky Graham, Jo Anderson, Mallory Becker, Lou Kresha, Jean Thunker and Eleanor Lueck.

Shelly Thompson, youth at-large member of the NFBF Board of Directors and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee chair, gave the YF&R report to Farm Bureau members during the Awards and Recognition night Dec. 3.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau will be launching a new website in 2013, Tara Grell, Nebraska Farm Bureaus graphic designer, said Dec. 10. The new website will still be www.nefb.org and will be more user-friendly and offer Nebraska Farm Bureau members opportunities to personalize their experience when they come to the site, Grell said. There will be two website home pages: one for those who just visit Nebraska Farm Bureau and another for members only members can register for an account with a username and password to access this content. You will be able to register after the new site is launched. We will have step-by-step instructions that will walk you through the process, Grell said. Keep checking www.nefb.org for the latest developments on the website launch.

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Farm Bureau Identifies 2013 State Legislative Priorities

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors has identified the 2013 state legislative priorities for the organization. To be considered a priority, issues must meet criteria ensuring the issue has statewide impact, is of significant interest to County Farm Bureaus, and is meaningful to individual Farm Bureau members in the sense it impacts a farmers or ranchers ability to operate their farm or ranch or affects their ability to be profitable. The 2013 state legislative priorities are: 1. Protect the rights of farmers and ranchers to use commonly accepted farming and animal care practices to operate their farms and ranches in a profitable and efficient manner. 2. Protect agricultures interests in water use, water management and compliance with interstate compacts and seek broad-based funding to address the states water challenges. 3. Create a better tax climate for farmers and ranchers by seeking reductions to agricultures property tax burden, maintaining sales tax exemptions critical to agriculture, seeking repeal of the sales tax on agricultural equipment repair parts, and seeking other tax relief consistent with NFBF policy. 4. Work to assure assessed values for agricultural land better reflect the lands agricultural use value. 5. Ensure modifications to state commodity check-off programs are consistent with NFBF policy. 6. Assure regulations on farms and ranches are reasonable, flexible, based on scientific evidence, and do not unduly burden or financially harm farmers and ranchers. 7. Encourage the incorporation of agriculture literacy in K-12 schools curriculum. NFBF President Steve Nelson (right) presides over the delegate session and First Vice President Mark McHargue moves the resolutions Dec. 4 at the Farm Bureau Convention.

Roger Berry (left), Nebraska Farm Bureau vice president of member services, helps Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson put on his new American Farm Bureau membership Quota Jacket. Nebraska Farm Bureau exceeded its American Farm Bureau membership goal of 55,217 and completed the year with 55,646 member families.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau honored Dr. Weldon Sleight, dean of the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, with its Silver Eagle Award Dec. 4. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson (left) presented the award and cited Sleights innovations since joining the college at Curtis in 2006. Sleight worked to develop programs that enable NCTA graduates to become farm and ranch business owners, as well as highly trained employees.
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Various proposals were offered as ways to address the effects on county budgets if the inheritance tax is repealed. On the revenue replacement side, these included: (1) raising property taxes (where possible to do so given levy lids); (2) shifting motor vehicle tax revenues from the schools to the counties, which would in turn require additional state aid to schools; (3) counties collecting a flat annual fee from residents to fund operations rather than increasing the property tax; and (4) implementing a countywide sales tax. In terms of spending reductions, alternatives included: (1) pure cuts in spending, with the county court system cited multiple times as an area where savings could potentially be achieved; (2) shifting certain county responsibilities, such as bailiff and county assessor duties, to state-run programs; and (3) exploring the potential for savings in the retirement benefit obligations to county employees. Farm Bureau did not offer testimony at this hearing. in real terms from just over $200 billion in 2010 to more than $240 billion by 2014 a 20 percent increase. Certain and predictable market access to Russia is another key reason Farm Bureau has been supporting the legislation. Forcing Russia to comply with the same international trade rules U.S. farmers and ranchers much comply with will go a long way in maintaining U.S competitiveness around the world. President Obama is expected to soon sign the bill into law.

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Gov. Heineman Sends Director Ibach to Agricultural Event in China

Gov. Dave Heineman announced Dec. 3 he would send Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach to Beijing, China, to represent the state at a workshop designed to spark mutual U.S.-China investment in agriculture and bioenergy. As the most populous country in the world, China already is an important part of Nebraskas trade economy, Heineman said. The opportunities there are endless, and we need to position our state to be actively engaged in events such as this workshop to maintain a competitive edge. Seizing Investment Opportunities in Agribusiness: A U.S.-China Workshop is being coordinated by The Paulson Institute, the Chinese Agricultural Association for International Exchange and the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture. The event took place Dec. 7. Ibach was a presenter at a workshop, discussing the opportunity for Chinese companies to add value to Nebraska-grown commodities within the states borders. The Paulson Institute is chaired by Henry M. Paulson, Jr., former U.S. Treasury secretary. The Institute is working to promote sustainable, world economic growth and a cleaner environment, with its initial focus on actions by the governments and businesses of the United States and China. At the governors request, Ibach is serving as an adviser on the U.S.-China Agricultural Investment Experts Group of the institute.

USDA To Allow More Grains and Meats in School Lunches

The U.S. Agriculture Department, responding to criticism over new school lunch rules, is allowing more grains and meat in kids meals. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told members of Congress in a letter Dec. 7 that the department will do away with daily and weekly limits on meats and grains. Several lawmakers wrote the department after the new rules went into effect in September, saying kids werent getting enough to eat. The new guidelines were intended to address increasing childhood obesity levels. They set limits on calories and salt, and phase in more whole grains. Schools must offer at least one vegetable or fruit per meal. The department also dictated how much of certain food groups could be served. Though broader calorie limits are still in place, the rules tweak will allow school lunch planners to use as many grains and as much meat as they want. In comments to USDA, many had said grains shouldnt be limited because they are a part of so many meals, and that it was difficult to always find the right portion size of meat.

In a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation President Steve Nelson voiced concerns about the proposed waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) for 2012 and 2013. NFBF remains concerned that waiving the RFS could also have a negative impact, and create more uncertainty for agriculture and the economy in general, he said. The top two concerns about the proposed waiver are that it will have uncertain impacts on corn prices and an uncertain overall impact on gasoline prices.

Revenue Committee Hears Senate Votes To Alternatives for Counties Permanently Normalize If Inheritance Taxes Trade Relations With Russia On Dec. 6, the Senate voted overwhelmWere Repealed
The Nebraska Legislatures Revenue Committee hosted an interim study hearing Nov. 30 to examine revenue replacement alternatives available to counties if the inheritance tax were to be repealed. The majority of testimony was offered by county officials in favor of retaining the inheritance tax as a source of county revenue, especially given that many counties already have low reserves and are up against their levy and spending limits.

ingly, 92-4 (with both Sens. Johanns and Nelson voting in support), to give final Congressional approval to a House bill (H.R. 6156) that would permanently normalize trade relations with Russia. Farm Bureau has been very supportive of the measure. The bill would make permanent the trade status the U.S. has extended to Russia on an annual basis. In 2011, the United States was the thirdlargest supplier in the Russian market, where imports of U.S. food and agricultural products exceeded $1.3 billion. Russian retail food and beverage sales are forecast to increase

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New Look, New Leadership for State Legislature

When Nebraskas state senators return to Lincoln Jan. 9 for the first session of the 103rd Legislature, things will look considerably different than when the body adjourned sine die last April. Gone are long-time mainstays who served in key leadership positions. Among those departing are Speaker of the Legislature Mike Flood, Revenue Committee Chair Abbie Cornett, Natural Resources Committee Chair Chris Langemeier and Banking, Commerce and Insurance Chair Rich Pahls. Deb Fischer, who chaired the legislatures Transportation Committee, will be in Washington in January representing Nebraska in the U.S. Senate, and Lavon Heideman, who served as Appropriations Committee Chair, will be serving as a University of Nebraska Regent. All of the changes result from term limits. IMPACTS COULD BE PROFOUND Nebraska Farm Bureau Vice President of Governmental Relations Jay Rempe says changes in the legislature could have a profound impact, particularly in the way agriculture issues are addressed around the capitol. From an agriculture perspective, the 2013 body certainly will be different and bring different perspectives to the issues. You cant have that much turnover in leadership and make-up in the committees that address agriculture issues and think things wont be a little different. Nebraska Farm Bureau certainly looks forward to working with the new leadership and members. The extent of the change wont be known until the lawmakers return. A total of 11 new senators will take the oath of office in January. Ten of the 11 will be new to the legislature and one will return with many years of previous experience, Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha. In odd-numbered years, the Unicameral holds elections for all of the leadership positions, meaning there could be change in more than just the leadership seats vacated because of term limits. There will also be changes to the make-up of committees as returning senators move to different committees and newly elected members fill committee assignments. COMMITTEE CHAIRS CONSIDER MOVES Change in committee chairs doesnt necessarily mean those stepping in wont have experience. Its possible that some current chairs could simply change committees, Rempe said. One of those could occur in the legislatures Agriculture Committee. Current Agriculture Committee chair, Sen. Tom Carlson of Holdrege, has expressed interest in moving over to lead the Natural Resources Committee. Sen. Mark Christensen of Imperial has also expressed interest in that seat. Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala has expressed interest in moving into the chairmanship of the Agriculture Committee. Other committees could have current members move into the leadership position. Sen. Tom Hansen of North Platte has been serving on the Appropriations Committee for a number of years and has expressed interest in stepping into that leadership role, as has Sen. Heath Mello of Omaha. Similar situations exist in the Revenue, Education and Transportation Committees with Sen. Galen Hadley of Kearney considering Revenue, Sen. Kate Sullivan of Cedar Rapids considering Education and both Sens. Annette Dubas of Fullerton and Scott Price of Bellevue considering bids for chair of the Transportation Committee. NEW SPEAKER IS BIGGEST CHANGE The biggest leadership change will come in the position of Speaker. Current Education Committee Chair Greg Adams of York has noted his interest in filling the void from the departure of Sen. Mike Flood. The Speaker controls the agenda of the legislature and wields a lot of power over what gets to the floor for debate. They set the tone and the way the body handles its business. Each speaker is a little different in their interests and approach so you would expect things will be different with someone new in charge, Rempe said.

Kassi Williams Is New CSI Communications Coordinator

Kassi Williams of Omaha has accepted the communications coordinator position in Farm Bureaus Communication Strategy and Issue Management Department, Tina Henderson, vice president of communication strategy, said Dec. 10. Williams first day with Nebraska Farm Bureau was Dec. 2. Williams grew up on a farm in Knoxville, Iowa, Kassi where her family still farms, raising beef cattle, Williams corn and soybeans. She is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science, journalism and mass communications, with a special emphasis on public relations. For the past two years, she has worked at Swanson Russell, a full-service advertising agency serving agribusiness, animal health, outdoor recreation and health care clients in Omaha. Kassi will mainly focus on developing a long-term social media strategy for Nebraska Farm Bureau, Henderson said. The strategy will include preparing a plan to influence the influencers in social media circles. Its important to cultivate online influencers, but its a very time-consuming process. Engaging with online influencers is important, particularly for an organization like Nebraska Farm Bureau. We are competing for consumers attention on food issues at a time when the public is flooded with negative marketing messages about food. We are excited about examining this area of social media more and making a positive impact, Henderson said.

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Tax Relief, Reform, Headline Issues Discussed by Delegates

Nebraska Farm Bureaus voting delegates reiterated their support for efforts to reform Nebraskas tax system as a means to provide tax relief and help enhance Nebraskas economic competitiveness. Property tax relief was chief among concerns discussed by delegates to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Convention held Dec. 3-4 in Kearney. When it comes to funding for schools, roads and other local infrastructure funded through property taxes, Nebraska farmers and ranchers continue to carry a disproportionate share of the property tax load in rural areas and that continues to be a major concern for our members, said Jay Rempe, Nebraska Farm Bureau vice president of governmental relations. Delegates noted that reducing property taxes in general and reducing the percentage of property taxes paid by agriculture should be a priority in any future tax relief or reform efforts. The delegates expressed interest in looking at other ways to provide tax relief to farmers and ranchers, such as removing the sales tax on farm equipment repair parts.

Farm Bureau delegates gathered in Kearney Dec. 4 at NFBFs 95th Annual Convention to discuss state and national issues facing Nebraska farmers and ranchers. NEED TO CONTROL SPENDING There are numerous ways to deliver tax relief, but controlling spending is a part of providing property tax relief. The House of Delegates renewed their support for levy caps and budget limits, in addition to calling on local governments to seek efficiencies, Rempe said. Management of Nebraskas water resources was also a top issue for delegates as they lent support for the study and implementation of conjunctive management projects by Natural Resources Districts, irrigation and power districts, and the Department of Natural Resources. Conjunctive management is a process that uses the connection between ground and surface water to maximize water use while minimizing impacts to stream flows and groundwater levels, in an effort to increase the overall water supply and stability of the supply. Agriculture doesnt exist without water and Nebraskas competitive advantage is heavily dependent upon our ability to manage water in a way that allows for irrigation and other agriculture uses, while also protecting municipal, environmental and other water users, Rempe said.

Jeff Nichols of Scotts Bluff County speaks on an issue facing Nebraska farmers and ranchers during the delegate session on Dec. 4. AERIAL FLYOVERS OPPOSED Delegates also passed resolutions opposing EPAs practice of aerial flyovers of livestock farms for regulatory and surveillance purposes. The practice has been a point of contention for livestock farmers who are concerned about privacy and confidentiality of their farming operations. Delegates showed support for new federal trucking regulations that alleviate some of the burdens on farmers and ranchers in the transportation of agriculture commodities and equipment and called on the state of Nebraska to take action to comply with the new federal requirements. The prospect of establishing a state beef checkoff program in addition to the national beef checkoff was also discussed by delegates. They lent support to the concept, provided a referendum vote of cattle producers supported such a program, no checkoff dollars would be used for lobbying, and the program would include refund provisions for those choosing not to participate.

Marilyn Sonderup of Nance County listens to grandson Ryan Sonderup, also of Nance County, as he discusses an issue Dec. 4 on the delegate floor at the 95th Annual Convention of the Nebraska Farm Bureau.

Doug Saathoff of Adams County asks a question on the delegate floor during the 95th Annual Convention of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Dec. 4.

Anderson, Norman Family, Take Home Young Farmers and Ranchers Awards
Nancy Anderson of Crawford was selected as the winner of Nebraska Farm Bureaus 2013 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet and Luke and Erin Norman of Crawford were named the recipients of the 2013 Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture award. Both awards were given at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations 95th Annual Convention, held Dec. 3-4 in Kearney. Anderson received the top score of four contestants who advanced to the final round of the Discussion Meet contest. Rather than debating, contestants work to develop a solution to a problem being discussed, building on each others contributions. Competitors in the annual contest must be prepared to speak on any number of agriculture-related topics; the selected question is announced a short time prior to the contest round. Anderson teaches fourth grade at Chadron Public Schools and is involved in her familys ranching operation. Luke and Erin Norman were recognized for their ongoing involvement and commitment to agriculture. The Excellence in Agriculture Award is designed to recognize young farmers and ranchers for their contribution and involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture. Candidates for the award are judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other civic, service and community organizations. Luke and Erin are the primary operators of the Norman Ranch in Dawes County. Candidates for the awards are restricted to Farm Bureau members ages 18-35. Winners of the awards receive $500, an iPad, and an all-expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau convention in Nashville, Tenn., in January to compete in the contests at the national level.

Nancy Anderson of Dawes County Farm Bureau (center) was the winner of the 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet contest held Dec. 3 in Kearney. Presenting her with the award, a $500 check and an iPad are Shelly Thompson, YF&R chair; and Steve Nelson, NFBF president.

YF&R Chair Shelly Thompson (left) and Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president (right), present Luke and Erin Norman of Dawes County with the Excellence in Ag award Dec. 3 during the Awards and Recognition night.

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KRVN broadcast live from Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations 95th Annual Convention Dec. 3. Pictured are NFBF President Steve Nelson (left) being interviewed by Marlin Bohling, KRVN associate farm director.

NFBFs 95th Annual Convention keynote speaker was Damian Mason, a professional speaker, entertainer, writer, businessman and farm owner. He is known as Agricultures Professional Funny Man and he kept members on the edge of their seats laughing.

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Deb Fischer thanked Nebraska Farm Bureau members and staff during the NFBF Banquet Dec. 4 for their hard work in helping to get her elected to the U.S. Senate.

95th Annual Convention Dec. 2-4, 2012

Gary Hellerich of Lancaster County hysterically laughed during Damian Masons keynote address Dec. 3.

Ben and Jamie Keep of Howard County take a look at the details of Nebraska Farm Bureaus new website that will launch in 2013.

Russ Barelmann of Holt County enjoys Conversation, Cookies and Ice Cream Dec. 3.

Dr. Ross Korves, an independent economic policy analyst, led a workshop Dec. 3 at NFBFs 95th Annual Convention. He discussed the farm bill and gave an ag economy analysis.

Aaron Davis, inspirational and motivational speaker, stops to pose for a photo Dec. 4 while emceeing the Farm Bureau Banquet Dec. 4.

Gov. Dave Heineman spoke to Nebraska Farm Bureau members and others in attendance at the NFBF Annual Banquet Dec. 4.

Dr. Weldon Sleight, dean of the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, and Alan Moeller, IANR assistant vice chancellor, enjoy listening to Aaron Davis at NFBFs Annual Banquet Dec. 4.

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Members of all ages enjoyed NFBFs 95th Annual Convention! Jena Ziemba of Dawson County and her four-monthold daughter Molly laugh during Damian Masons keynote speech on Dec. 3.

Kyle Perry, American Farm Bureau Federation director of leadership development, led the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee and Ag Promotion Committee training Dec. 4. He taught committee members ways to generate and organize ideas.

Younes Conference Center Kearney, NE Photos by Tina Henderson and Kassi Williams
Kathy Kvols of Cedar County debates whether or not to bid on an item at the silent auction on Dec. 3.

Larry Hadan and Ryan Ueberrhein of Douglas County enjoy keynote speaker Damian Mason.

Rikk Wilde of GM gives away a 50-inch TV to Barb Batie of Dawson County on Dec. 3.

Shane Greckel of Knox County, John Temme of Wayne County, Nancy Anderson of Dawes County and Brian Gould of Cedar County participated in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet contest Dec. 3.

Fred and Darlene Tonack of Douglas County load their ice cream with yummy toppings during Conversation, Cookies and Ice Cream Dec. 3.

Gary Lindgreen of Merrick County looks over NFBFs Annual Report during Chief Administrator/Secretary-Treasurer Rob Robertsons report to Nebraska Farm Bureau delegates on Dec. 3.

Glynn Fagerstone of Hayes County stops by the Agriculture in the Classroom exhibit to sign an apple post-it note saying that she believes students should be taught about agriculture in school. Nebraska Farm Bureau and AITC launched the Teacher Why Is Agriculture Important To Nebraska? campaign during NFBFs 95th Annual Convention Dec. 3.

NFBFs 95th Annual Convention banquet entertainment was No Better Cause, an award winning pop/soul/funk vocal a cappella band hailing from Lincoln. Dawn Caldwell of Clay County was serenaded by the group which consists of Nate Kellison - tenor (left), Bill Catlett - bass, T.J. Saddler - tenor, Lucas Kellison - tenor and Michael Evans - beatbox/ vocal percussion.

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Farm Bureau and IANR Reception Honoring Weldon Sleight

Dec. 4, 2012 Younes Conference Center Kearney, NE Photos by Tina Henderson

Sen. Tom Carlson congratulates Dr. Weldon Sleight, dean of the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis, on receiving the Silver Eagle Award from Nebraska Farm Bureau on Dec. 4. NU Vice President and IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green (obscured) and Alan Moeller, IANR assistant vice chancellor (right) present Dr. Weldon Sleight, dean of the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, with a print during the Farm Bureau and IANR Reception at the NFBF Convention on Dec. 4.

NU Vice President and IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green says a few words about Dr. Weldon Sleight, dean of the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, who will retire this month.

Farm Bureau members, UNL leaders and dignataries listen to a presentation for Dr. Weldon Sleight, dean of the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis, during the Farm Bureau and IANR Reception honoring Sleight.

Sen. Tom Hansen congratulates Dr. Weldon Sleight, dean of the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis, on his retirement this month, during the Farm Bureau and IANR Reception at the NFBF Convention Dec. 4.

Kathy and Jason Kvols of Cedar County Farm Bureau (left) and Beverly and Bob Kremer of Hamilton County Farm Bureau listen to speakers at the Farm Bureau and IANR Reception at the NFBF Convention on Dec. 4. Former NFBF President Bryce Neidig catches up with former NFBF Chief Administrator/ Secretary-Treasurer Doug Gibson during the Farm Bureau and IANR Reception at the NFBF Convention.

Farm Bureau members Karen Ammon, Jim Sybrant, Loren Ammon all of Rock County and David Endorf of Jefferson County socialize during the Farm Bureau and IANR Reception at the NFBF Convention on Dec. 4.

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Rob Robertson gives his report to the delegates as chief administrator/ secretary-treasurer of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation on Dec. 3.

Nebraska Farm Bureau recognized the 2012 Top 10 most active participants in FB ACT at its annual convention in Kearney Dec. 3. FB ACT members respond to Action Alerts to contact state and federal lawmakers or other public officials on current issues and pending legislation. Pictured from front left are Erma McGill, Lancaster County; Rosie Sugden, Johnson County; Hilary Maricle, Boone County; LaDene Rutt, Deuel County; and Jean Thunker, Keith County. Back row from left are David Grimes, Lancaster County; Duane Sugden, Johnson County; Kent Lorens, Hitchcock County; Bill Lueck, Sherman/Valley County; and Wayne Thunker, Keith County.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau Names 2013 Leadership Academy Members

Ten farmers and ranchers from across Nebraska have been selected for Nebraska Farm Bureaus 2013 Farm Bureau Leadership Academy leadership development program. They will begin the program on Jan. 31 and Feb.1 in Kearney. The academy is a series of seminars designed to develop and retain leaders for County Farm Bureaus and the state organization, said Roger Berry, academy coordinator and vice president of member services for Nebraska Farm Bureau. The academy curriculum focuses on the opportunities for leadership within Farm Bureau and the opportunity to influence public policy through a Farm Bureau leadership role, both at the county and state level, he said. Academy members will participate in sessions on entrepreneurial thinking, understanding the county/state/national structure of Farm Bureau and its grassroots policy process, policy issues important to agriculture, issue management, relationship building, presenting viewpoints, and media training, including use of social media. Participants attend two-day seminars in January, February, March and August. In September the group will travel to Washington, D.C., for visits with Nebraskas Congressional delegation and federal agency representatives. Academy participants are expected to increase their leadership involvement in Farm Bureau upon completion of the program, Berry said. The 2013 Farm Bureau Leadership Academy members are: One of the highlights of the 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy was the September trip to Washington, D.C., during which academy members joined with Farm Bureau members from across the country and representatives of 88 agriculture, conservation, consumer and nutrition organizations to urge Congress to pass a farm bill. Marvin Andel of David City is a member of Butler County Farm Bureau. He raises corn, soybeans, alfalfa and sheep. He also operates a custom hay baling operation. Nancy Anderson of Crawford is a member of Dawes County Farm Bureau. She and her husband operate a cow-calf and cattle feeding operation. Shane Greving of Chapman is a member of Merrick County Farm Bureau. He raises seed corn, field corn, soybeans and winter wheat. Greving also partners in a custom seed corn harvesting business. Stephanie Hruby of Hemingford is a member of Dawes County Farm Bureau. She and her husband have a cow-calf operation and also operate a well and windmill business that installs and services domestic and livestock wells, windmills, solar pumps and septic systems. Matthew Krenk of Pleasant Dale is a member of Seward County Farm Bureau. He farms with his brother, raising corn, soybeans and wheat. He also holds a position with Cargill, Inc. Melodie Loostrom of Maxwell is a member of Lincoln County Farm Bureau. She is involved in her familys cow-calf and cattle feeding operation. They also raise alfalfa, grass hay and silage. Karah Perdue of York is a member of York County Farm Bureau. She is involved in a dryland corn and soybean operation and has been active in working on projects for the County Farm Bureau. Julie Reed of Lincoln is a member of Lancaster County Farm Bureau. She and her husband are involved in a precision agriculture business and family farm operation. She has also been a member of Farm Bureaus Young Farmers and Ranchers program. Andrew Schmidt of Deshler is a member of Thayer County Farm Bureau. He farms with his father and raises corn, soybean and wheat on irrigated and dryland acres. The familys farm also includes a cowcalf and cattle feeding component. Ryan Ueberrhein of Elkhorn is a member of Douglas County Farm Bureau. He raises corn and soybeans near Valley and is also involved in raising sheep with his father.
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Apply Now for Scholarships and Education Loans

Nebraska Farm Bureau is accepting applications for education loans and scholarships through the Charles Marshall Loan Fund and two scholarship programs, Cathy Day, director of special programs, said Dec. 11. We want to make our members aware of the availability of these programs and encourage them to apply, she said. CHARLES MARSHALL LOANS The Charles Marshall Loan Fund uses funds contributed voluntarily by Farm Bureau members. These funds are available to worthy individuals enrolled for training in accredited institutions. The Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee sponsors the loan fund program as a part of its overall program of work. Applicants are able to apply more than once, but new applications are required each year. Also there were two major changes to the loan application: the financial statement and County Farm Bureau Board form are no longer required. However, the applicants answer to the question To what extent is your training dependent upon this loan will be weighed heavily, Day said. Applications are due July 1, 2013 and are open to all Farm Bureau members. KENNETH SCHWARTZ SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship fund was established by the family of the late Kenneth E. Schwartz, who was executive vice president of Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Nebraska at the time of his death in 1987. The Schwartz family has established these qualifications: Applicants must be juniors or seniors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who are majoring in an agricultural or agriculture-related program, including agribusiness. Applications may be made during the sophomore or junior year. Applicants must have demonstrated satisfactory academic performance during their freshman and sophomore years at UNL. They must be members of a currently paid Farm Bureau family in Nebraska. Neither gender nor rural or urban status is a factor in selection. Applications are due May 31, 2013. GREATER HORIZON The Greater Horizon Scholarship is awarded to a student aged 18 to 35 who is from a Farm Bureau member family, plans to study an agriculture-related field full-time at a college or university, and plans to return to production agriculture. The applicant must demonstrate leadership potential through extracurricular activities and work experience. The deadline for the application is May 1, 2013. Up to two $1,000 scholarships may be awarded. To apply for any of these programs, use the forms available on the Nebraska Farm Bureau website at www.nefb.org, or contact Cathy Day at 800/742-4016 ext. 4750.

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Adams County: 3 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; $500 each; for seniors in Adams and Webster counties, preferably Farm Bureau members. Antelope County: 2 scholarships awarded; $250 each; contact county office: 402/887-4842. Blaine County: 2 $200 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members; contact Margie Lloyd at 308/547-0420. Boone County: 1 scholarship awarded; $300; applications due April 1; for Farm Bureau members in Boone County; contact Sharon Ketteler at 402/678-2574. Buffalo County: 4 scholarships awarded; $500 each; ag-related field preferred and must live in Buffalo County; applications due April 1; contact Sara Everett at 308/234-2222. Burt County: Up to 6 scholarships awarded; $500 each; for Farm Bureau members in Burt County; contact Larry or Kathy Mussack at 402/374-2588. Clay County: 2 scholarships awarded; agrelated field; $250 each; contact Clay County Farm Bureau at 402/469-5033. Cuming County: 2 scholarships awarded: 1 for $500 and 1 for $300; for Farm Bureau members in Cuming County; contact Dennis Schultz at 402/529-6433. Custer County: Up to 5 $300 scholarships awarded; ag or ag-related field; applications due April 1; contact Ken Byam at 308/935-1820. Dawson County: 3 scholarships awarded with preference for ag-related field; $500 each; Farm Bureau members only; contact Dawson County Farm Bureau at 308/324-4000. Dixon County: 2 scholarships awarded; $500 each; for Farm Bureau members in Dixon County; contact Martey Stewart at 402/584-2252. Dodge County: 1 scholarship awarded; $500; applications due May 1; ag-related field; contact David Saalfeld at 402/6528678. Douglas County: Must belong to a family that has been a Douglas County Farm Bureau member three years or more; graduate of a Douglas County High School; cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0; application must be submitted by March 15; contact Douglas County Farm Bureau at 402/991-1433 or elmapoppe@dcfb.omhcoxmail.com. Dundy County: 2 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau members only; $250 each; given to students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year; contact Dundy County Farm Bureau at 308/423-2223. Frontier County: $500 to Frontier County Youth Ambassador; 2 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; $500 each; residents of Frontier County only; contact Frontier County Farm Bureau at 308/3674350. Hayes County: 2 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau members only; $100 each;

Nebraska Farm Bureau is accepting applications for scholarships from students needing assistance in paying for college. contact Hayes County Farm Bureau at 308/286-3431. Holt County: Holt County Memorial Scholarship Fund; 2 $500 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau member families; preference to applicants entering an agrelated field; contact Farm Bureau office in ONeill or Atkinson. Howard County: 1 scholarship awarded; $500; ag-related field and preference to Howard County members; applications due April 13; contact Margie Townsend at 308/754-5481. Kearney/Franklin County: A total of $1,000 to Kearney/Franklin County students; ag-related field has priority; contact Kearney/Franklin County Farm Bureau at 308/832-2290. Keith County: 3 scholarships awarded in the amount of $150 each; must be a Keith County member; contact Sherry Gies at 308/239-4497. Kimball-Banner County: 2 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; $250 each; applications due April 15; contact Beverly Atkins at 308/682-5647. Knox County: 6 scholarships awarded; $250 each; for Farm Bureau members in Knox County; contact Knox County Office at 402/373-4600. Lancaster County: The Lancaster County Farm Bureau Scholarships are administered by Southeast Community College and by the University of Nebraska Foundation for UNL and NCTA. Students who are residents of Lancaster County and /or who graduate from a high school in Lancaster County are eligible to apply for a scholarship. They need to pursue a course of study in agriculture at Southeast Community College or NCTA or declare a major in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL. Students who are interested in a scholarship need to contact the school they plan to attend. Information available from Herschel Staats at 402/483-5673. Lincoln County: Kent Boyer Memorial Scholarship administered by Community Foundation to graduating senior majoring in agriculture. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Contact Lincoln County Farm Bureau at 308/534-9694. Lincoln County: 2 $500 scholarships; contact Lincoln County Farm Bureau at 308/534-9694. Madison County: 2 scholarships awarded; $250 each; for Farm Bureau members in Madison County; contact the Madison County office at 402/371-1520. Merrick County: Up to 3 scholarships awarded; available to Farm Bureau members; contact the Merrick County office at 308/946-3893. Morrill County: 2 $300 scholarships awarded; preference to agriculture majors; available to Morrill County members; contact Regina Rhodes at 308/262-0858. Nance County: 1 scholarship awarded; $200; ag-related field; applications due April 1; contact Bob McNeff at 308/536-2836. Perkins County: $1,000 each year, this year 2 scholarships of $300 and 1 of $400; must be Farm Bureau member; ag-related field; contact Perkins County Farm Bureau at 308/352-4320. Pierce County: 1 scholarship awarded; $250; for Farm Bureau members in Pierce County; contact Pierce County office at 402/329-6284. Platte County: 2 scholarships awarded; $500 each; ag-related field with preference to Platte County members; applications due April 15; contact Stan Rosendahl at 402/285-0469. Polk County: 2 scholarships awarded; $300 each; contact Abbie Peterson at 402/747-2186. Rock County: 1 scholarship awarded; 1 $100 nursing scholarship; contact Loren Ammon at 402/244-5304. Saline County: 2 scholarships awarded; $250 each; ag-related field; must be a Saline County member; contact Debbie Lorenz at 402/826-4028. Scotts Bluff County: 3 scholarships awarded; $500 each; applications due April 14; contact Shannon Kampbell at 308/6323082. Sarpy County: 1 or more scholarships awarded; $500; applications due July 1; ag-related field; must be a Sarpy County member; can reapply and extend for 4 years; contact Sarpy County office at 402/339-8778. Saunders County: 1 or more scholarships awarded; $250; applications due April 1; ag-related field; must be a Saunders County member; contact Sharon Vermeline at 402/443-3205. Thayer County: $500; 1 scholarship awarded; for Thayer County resident with plans to study an ag or ag-related field; due date is March 1; contact the Thayer County office at 402/768-6218. Thurston County: 2 scholarships awarded; $250 each; for Farm Bureau members in Thurston County; contact Joel Lamplot at 402/385-2452. Washington County: 4 scholarships awarded; $1,000 each; must be a Washington County member for a minimum of 2 years; due date is March 15; contact Judy Geisler at 402/654-3685. Wayne County: 1 scholarship awarded; $1,000; contact Donald Liedman at 402/585-4725. York County: 1 scholarship awarded; $500; contact Jerry Stahr at 402/366-0602.

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Delegates Urge Prompt Action on Farm Bill, Extension of 2012 Tax Provisions
Delegates to Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations 95th Annual meeting urged Congress and the president to take action before year-end to pass a farm bill and extend a number of tax provisions that are vital to the future success of American agriculture. The action came in the form of a special resolution adopted by the House of Delegates. Nebraska farm and ranch families are facing considerable uncertainty in both our nations farm and tax policy. We need swift action in Washington to bring certainty in these areas, said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president. Passage of an agricultural safety net via the 2012 farm bill is important to both Nebraska and American agriculture. The exceptional drought experienced across Nebraska and much of the country highlights the continued need for federal crop insurance, livestock disaster programs, and other important farm bill programs. With expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill having already occurred over a month ago, the lame-duck session of Congress provides the last opportunity to move forward with the farm bill yet this year, Nelson said. 100+ TAX PROVISIONS TO EXPIRE More than 100 different tax provisions are set to expire at the end of 2012, including the current estate tax rate of 35 percent with an exemption of $5.1 million per person; a 15-percent capital gains tax rate; lower personal income tax rates; and numerous other tax credits and deductions such as equipment depreciation and the biodiesel tax credit. If Congress fails to act before the beginning of January, estate tax rates rise to 55 percent with an exemption of only $1 million, capital gains taxes rise to 20 percent and all personal income tax rates rise between 3 and 5 percent. A reduction in the estate tax exemption amount alone would dramatically affect the number of Nebraska farms and ranches that would be exposed to estate tax liability. Research conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that lowering the estate tax exemption from $5 million to $1 million would increase the number of Nebraska farms and ranches that exceed the estate tax exemption from 1,628 farms and ranches to more than 15,000 farms and ranches. ESTATE TAX WOULD AFFECT MANY MORE Were talking about a nine-fold increase in the number of farms and ranches that could face the implications of the death tax when you combine a reduction in the estate tax exemption with the appreciation in agricultural land values in recent years, Nelson said. Passing a farm bill and extending the 2012 federal tax provisions are critically important to our members because both greatly affect how our members make decisions related to their operations. The resolution adopted by our delegates sends a strong signal that now is the time for action on these issues, he said.

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Delegates to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Convention re-elected Mark McHargue of Central City as the organizations first vice president Dec. 4 in Kearney. They also elected or re-elected three members of Farm Bureaus Board of Directors. McHargue has been a Farm Bureau member for 26 years. He and his wife Judi have four children. They have a hog and row crop operation on 600 acres near Central City. Nathan Bartels of Elk Creek was reelected to represent Farm Bureau District 1 which covers Cass, Douglas, Gage, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Sarpy and Saunders counties. Bartels has been a Farm Bureau member for 33 years. He and his wife Jolene have four children. They have irrigated and dryland corn and soybeans and hogs on 400 acres near Elk Creek. Don Benner of Central City was re-elected to represent Farm Bureau District 2 which covers Boone, Burt, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Stanton and Washington counties. Benner has been a Farm Bureau member for 29 years. He and his wife Karen have three grown children. They have a corn, soybean and seed corn row crop operation on 1,500 acres near Central City. Myles Ramsey of Kenesaw was elected to represent Farm Bureau District 5 which includes Adams, Buffalo, Franklin, Greeley,

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Normal Winter Forecast, But April Showers Could Bring Drought Relief
Lincoln Current forecasts suggest the state will not see any significant increase in precipitation this winter to reverse the drought, according to the state climatologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Were probably going to see a more normal winter, said Al Dutcher, state climatologist in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL. December through February typically is a dry period for the state, he said. To eliminate the drought, we would have to set a record snow season, and even then, I dont know if it would be enough, he said. Those hoping winter will be more like last years with above-normal temperatures also are most likely out of luck. Dutcher said the critical period to determine if the state will have another significant drought will be March into next spring. Its going to take an exceptionally temperatures havent cooperated, he said. wet pattern next April through May to Sea surface temperatures must average have a decent shot at least 0.9 Fahrenat reducing the heit above normal drought, he said. for three consecutive months in the EL NINO NOT central and eastern LIKELY Pacific Equatorial Dutcher said as Basin to qualify for the state progressan El Nino weather es through this fall, pattern. forecasts are backThere will be ing off on a projectoccasional bursts ed El Nino event, of the southern jet which would typically bring cooler Nebraska needs moisture and forecasts that will resemble and wetter condi- show no significant precipitation this winter. El Nino, but then well have a more tions to the southnormalized winter ern one-third of the pattern with a big player being the northern United States. Models were indicating a potential El jet stream, he said. Dutcher said the problem last winter was Nino into the late summer, but sea surface La Nina and the northern jet remained far north and kept very cold air from infiltrating the southern and northern plains. Currently the state is not in a La Nina or El Nino weather pattern. DECENT SNOW IN CANADA Dutcher said the northern jet stream already has carved out significant troughing east of the Rocky Mountains, bringing decent snow pack in central and southern Canada and the northern third of North Dakota. Therefore, we do have a snow foundation in place, so that will make a big difference. It should reduce the likelihood that well see the extent of the above-normal temperature pattern that we experienced last winter, he said. Dutcher said portions of the Nebraska Panhandle have accumulated nearly half the snow they received last year.

Census Countdown Begins for Nebraskas Farmers and Ranchers

Lincoln Farmers and ranchers in Nebraska will soon have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their communities by participating in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agricultures National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the census is a complete count of all U.S. farms and ranches and those who operate them. The census is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every county in the nation, said Dean Groskurth, director of the Nebraska Field office of NASS. Its a critical tool that gives farmers a voice to influence decisions shaping the future of their community, industry and operation. CENSUS AFFECTS DECISIONS The census looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income, expenditures and other topics. This information is used by all who serve farmers and rural communities, from federal, state and local governments to agribusinesses and trade associations. Your answers to the census impact farm programs and rural services that support your community, Groskurth said. So do your part and be counted when you receive your form, because theres strength in numbers that only the census can reveal. In 2007, Nebraska farmers and ranchers reported more than 47,000 farms spanning 45.5 million acres. This showed a 3 percent decrease in the number of Nebraska farms from the 2002 census. Nebraska had 3,369 operators of farms with fewer than five years of operating experience in 2007, 3 percent less than in 2002. The 2007 Census of Agriculture revealed that only 3,353 operators were under the age of 35, an 11-percent drop since 2002. DATA IDENTIFIES ISSUES While beginning farmers are often faced with hurdles such as acquisition of land, in contrast, farmers nearing retirement are challenged by the transition of land to future generations. In 2007, there were 13,062 operators in Nebraska aged 65 and up, 8 percent more than in 2002. This telling information and thousands of statistics are only available every five years as a direct result of producer responses to the census, Groskurth said. NASS will mail census forms in late December to collect data for the 2012 calendar year. Completed forms are due by Feb. 4, 2013. Producers may use a secure website, www. agcensus.usda.gov, to complete the census, or they can return their forms by mail. Federal law requires all agricultural producers to participate in the census and requires NASS to keep all individual information confidential. For more information, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov. The Census of Agriculture is your voice, your future, your responsibility, USDA emphasizes.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Retired astronaut Mark Kelly will deliver the keynote address at the American Farm Bureau Federations Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-16, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. More than 8,000 Farm Bureau members from across the nation are expected to gather in Nashville for the 94th annual meeting to hear Mark Kelly from distinguished lead- retired astronaut ers and participate in a grassroots policy-setting process that will guide AFBF through 2013. Kelly is one of Americas most experienced pilots and has logged more than 6,000 flight hours aboard more than 50 different aircraft. His experience includes 375 aircraft carrier landings, 39 combat missions, more than 50 days in space and serving as commander of the Space Shuttle Endeavors final mission. In addition to his experience as an astronaut and Navy captain, Kelly is a prostate cancer survivor and best-selling author. Moustronaut: A Partially True Story, is a childrens book written by Kelly that was slated for release in October. We are excited to have Mark Kelly as our keynote speaker, said AFBF President Bob Stallman. His outstanding leadership, dedication to teamwork and courage under pressure are truly inspirational. Kelly is married to Gabrielle Giffords, the former member of Congress who survived an assassination attempt in January 2011.

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Farm Bureau members may submit one free Want Ad per month. If there is more than one category mentioned with the Want Ad we will split it into multiple categories, but it must be a combined total of 30 words or less. Ads are used on a space-available basis, subject to approval. Ads exclude real property (permanent structures) such as homes, farms, ranches and businesses. Selling crops or herds of livestock also is excluded. Send typed or printed ads to Want Ads c/o Shayna Truax, Nebraska Farm Bureau News, P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 or email shaynat@nefb.org. You may also place your ad online using the following link: http://www.nefb.org/wantad.htm. If you would like to rerun your ad you must resubmit the ad. Previously submitted ads will not be kept on file. Deadline is the 1st of each month. (No issue in July.)

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