August 2013 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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Nebraska Farm Bureau News
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By Steve Nelson, President Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Drought Just Wont Go Away

what it means when Nebraska agriculture faces drought conditions. Thats why in late July, Nebraska Farm Bureau released the results of a study we conducted regarding the economic impact of Nebraska farmers and ranchers ability to irrigate in 2012. We did the study on the heels of last summers drought conditions to help demonstrate the importance of having water available for agriculture. Not only did the study show major benefits to farmers and ranchers, but to the states larger economy as well. Youll find a full story about the study on page 9A. The findings show irrigation contributed billions to Nebraskas economy and created tens of thousands of jobs, many outside of production agriculture. While the results may not surprise those of us in agriculture, it is an important story to tell. It helps demonstrate that the drought which has affected us would have had broad impacts well beyond the farm gate without water for agriculture. In visiting with media about the study I was asked about potential conflicts between agriculture and other water uses during times of shortage. I talked frankly about the need to find balance among water users. At the same time the study was very helpful in pointing out water used in agriculture, isnt just about agriculture. Its about Nebraskas economy and real Nebraska jobs. Its about feeding the people of our state, our nation and our world. Thats a story worth telling, especially in the middle of drought that just wont go away.
Farm Bureaus Agricultural Contact Team (FB-ACT) is the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations grassroots action network. When we reach out to state lawmakers or Congress, we impact the decisions they make. FB-ACT advances agricultural and rural interests by connecting elected officials to those people who matter most their constituents. Passing legislation that supports our issues is a challenging process that requires active participation by our members. You can make a difference by:
SEND A LETTER As a constituent, your lawmakers and political appointees know that you are the key to their understanding of issues important to you. They want and need to hear from you on issues you consider important. MAKE A PHONE CALL When you need to get in touch with your lawmaker immediately, and dont have the time to craft a letter or email, thats when its time to use the most common method of communicating with your lawmakers make a phone call!
MEET FACE TO FACE By far, the most effective way to articulate your views to your elected officials and positively affect the outcome of legislation and of policy debates is to speak with lawmakers face to face. LETTER TO THE EDITOR You can send a letter to the editor to many newspapers via email rather than hand-writing them. Go to our online Legislative Action Center to find media outlets in your area, and send them a message. It only takes a minute. For more information about getting involved in FB-ACT visit nefb.org or call 402-421-4409.
nfortunately, there are some things in life that dont bring us much joy. Like the feeling you get when youre just about to wrap up harvest and for some reason equipment breaks down. Its the same type of feeling I got a few weeks ago when Farm Bureau participated in a call with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to discuss the release of CRP acres for emergency haying or grazing and earlier in the month when the State Department of Roads expanded the opportunity for early roadside haying. It wasnt that I wasnt glad FSA and the state were willing to move forward in helping make much needed forage available for livestock producers. Both Farm Bureau and I support it. But it was the reality that were still in the middle of a drought that just wont go away. No moisture, high temps and lack of any breeze over the last several weeks has put the squeeze on livestock, pastures and crops. Its not a good feeling, and its become all too familiar. The long-term weather forecasts havent necessarily given us much to shout about either. With the current situation it is a strong reminder of why we, as an organization, have been pushing so hard for a farm bill built on the foundation of crop insurance with inclusion of funding for the reauthorization of livestock disaster assistance programs. However, with uncertainty surrounding the farm bill, it is certainly no silver bullet. In the meantime its my hope that those working through the drought are taking advantage of the resources that are available. The hay/pasture hotline through the Department of Agriculture is one that has proven helpful to many people over the years. The University of Nebraska has also put together a number of drought related resources and has been very open in asking for help in spreading the word. While there are certainly different ways to address drought, one of those is helping others understand just
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York County Farm Bureau
County Supports State Ag Literacy Efforts

York County Farm Bureau gave $500 to help support ag literacy efforts locally and across the state. York County Farm Bureau secretary/treasurer Karah Perdue (right) presented the check on the organizations behalf on June 18 to Cathy Day (left), interim executive director of the newly-created Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The funds will go toward the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program (AITC). AITC has been in existence for 31 years and due to its efforts, students across the state are gaining a better understanding of the agricultural industry and the important role farmers and ranchers play in producing the food, fuel and fiber that Nebraskans use every day. In Nebraska, AITC is sponsored by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.
Johnson County Farm Bureau
County Holds Annual Appreciation Supper

Johnson County Farm Bureau held its Annual Appreciation Supper June 23 with approximately 40 people attending. Duane Sugden (bottom right), president of Johnson County Farm Bureau, welcomed the group. Jordan Dux, national affairs coordinator for Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, was the main speaker and after his talk he answered questions from the group. Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann also spoke to the group regarding his duties and legislative concerns. Nathan Bartels, district 1 director for the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation (NFBF) board, also spoke to the group. Darlene Tonack, District 1 Ag Promotion Committee member, told the group about upcoming activities and encouraged all in attendance to sign up to be Ag Pen Pals for the coming school year. Sugden introduced our present board members and gave special recognition to Ken Kuhl who passed away. Kuhl was a long-time board member and had also been on the NFBF board. Karl Linke (bottom left), NFBF regional director of member services for the southeast, was presented with a plaque recognizing his long and dedicated service to the county and Farm Bureau. He is retiring in August and the county appreciates all the help and support he has given them through his 19 years.
Wayne County Farm Bureau
County Holds Annual Picnic and Farm Tour

Members and friends of Wayne County Farm Bureau met at the Wes Sievers (left, red shirt) farm Northwest of Wayne, Neb., June 20 for the Annual Wayne County Farm Bureau Picnic and Farm Tour. After a pot luck supper attendees looked over Sievers operation. A couple years ago he began collaborating with Plymouth Dairy, a 2,700-head family dairy operation, near Merrill, Iowa. Wes gets their heifer dairy calves in at 500 pounds and brings them to maturity; roughly 1,200 pounds when they are AId and shipped back to the dairy as replacements. He generally has 1,200 to 1,300 head at his farm and his brothers farm a mile down the road. Chris McGuire helps manage the AI program and helps chop. They also do custom chopping. Wes stated that, all his crops are chopped now and, the combine hasnt been out of the machine shed for the last two harvest seasons. They use a CLAAS windrower/chopper and a Kuhn 50 rakes in their operation. Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation District 3 Director Jason Kvols and District 3 Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee member Brian Gould, both from Cedar County, spoke about the importance Farm Bureau plays in developing ag policy, some of the current issues Farm Bureau is involved in and some of the other benefits of belonging to Nebraska Farm Bureau.
Wayne County Farm Bureau
County Holds Farmer Olympics at Chicken Days

As part of the annual Wayne Chicken Days celebration, members of Wayne County Farm Bureau held a Farmer Olympics childrens event at Bressler Park in Wayne, Neb., on July 13. More than 50 children participated in events that included a stick-horse race, steer roping and bean bag scooping. Two bucket calves were also on display, along with various feed ingredients that children could touch and ask questions about. All children who participated in an event received a commemorative Farm Bureau cup and coloring book.
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Lincoln County Farm Bureau
AgLand Event at Fair Teaches People More About Agriculture

Agriculture is the number one industry in Nebraska, and it is also something most kids dont see every day. The Lincoln County Farm Bureau looked to change how much people know about agriculture this year with a new event called AgLand at the Lincoln County Fair July 25-28. AgLand was brought to kids and their parents by the Lincoln County Farm Bureau in cooperation with other Farm Bureau groups and the county fair. There was a cow milking station, a find a prize in the seeds station, kids could design their own stick horse and much more. Organizers hope to expand on this event each year and encourage ongoing agriculture education for kids who dont normally get the experience.
NCTA Centennial Celebration August 9-11 in Curtis

CURTIS, Neb. For a century, thousands of agriculturalists across Nebraska and the U.S. have at one point during their academic career called the campus on the rolling hills at Curtis, Neb., home. On Aug. 9-11, alumni, former faculty and friends of the University of Nebraska-Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) will gather for a reunion and celebration of their alma mater. No matter its title over the 100-year history, todays two-year technical college, NCTA, is still most commonly known simply as the ag school at Curtis. Welcoming alumni and friends to the campus will be the newest resident to Curtis, Dr. Ron Rosati, who joined the University of Nebraska system as the NCTA Dean on July 1. NCTA has been providing outstanding technical education to the agricultural communities of Nebraska and surrounding states for 100 years, notes Rosati. I feel honored to have the opportunity to serve with my friends and colleagues in the NCTA community as we move into our second century, continuing to provide graduates ready to address important issues for the residents of Nebraska. The Nebraska School of Agriculture (NSA), a high school, was established by the Nebraska Legislature in 1911, with classes starting on Sept. 9, 1913. Students later attended UNSA University of Nebraska School of Agriculture, UNSTA University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture and NCTA Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. The two-year technical agriculture college started in fall 1965 and operated simultaneously for three years with the high school graduating its final class in spring 1968. NCTA implements its unique mission in an extraordinary fashion due to the dedication of highly qualified faculty and staff, Rosati added. That mission continues to grow in importance as we see an increasing demand placed on our agricultural industries to provide even more food for a growing world, to emerge as a source of energy, and to play a leading role in resolving the countrys environmental issues. Alumni, former faculty and family members, local residents and agricultural industry partners are invited to attend the reunion and centennial celebration, said Rosati. Registration and schedule details are available at NCTA.unl.edu or email chauptman4@unl.edu or call 308-367-5222. Fri., Aug. 9, centennial activities include the chuck wagon dinner and cowboy poetry by NCTA alumnus R.P. Smith of Broken Bow. Saturdays agenda features campus and farm tours, alumni meetings, agriculture-related contests and games, and an evening banquet, program and dance.
Historical Timeline
1911 The Nebraska Legislature established Nebraska School of Agriculture (NSA) for high school students Sept. 9, 1913 Nebraska School of Agriculture began high school classes 1946 NSA became the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture (UNSA) 1965 UNSA became part of the land-grant university system, supplementing the UN-Lincoln mission Fall 1965 to Spring 1968 Both the high school and the two-year college operated simultaneously with the final UNSA high school class graduating in 1968. 1968 UNSA became the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture (UNSTA) 1994 UNSTA changed to University of NebraskaNebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) 2013 August 9-11, University of Nebraska NCTA will observe A Century of Ag Education in Curtis
USDA Report Shows Corn and Soybeans Hold Steady

WASHINGTON, D.C. The July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released July 11 by the U.S. Agriculture Department shows no change in the projected corn and soybean yields this month. Julys WASDE report projected the 2013 corn yield to be 156.5 bushels per acre and the soybean yield to be 44.5 bushels per acre, paralleling the June report. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Todd Davis said corn production is down slightly from June due to slightly lower harvested acreage expectations. The corn crop is projected at 13.95 billion bushels, down from slightly above 14 billion bushels in last months report. Despite a decreased estimate, corn production is still on target for a record setting-year, if realized, said Davis. Davis added the soybean crop, projected at 3.42 billion bushels, would also be record-setting if obtained. REFLECTIVE OF SURVEY Both corn and soybean acreage were reflective of the acreage survey released June 28, upping corn planted acres by 100,000 to 97.4 million acres and soybean planted acres by 600,000 to 77.7 million acres. The report predicts a dip in 2013-14 corn exports by 50 million bushels due to a later harvest and tight old crop corn stocks. The 2013-14 exports are projected at 1.25 billion, which would be an increase of 550 million bushels from the 2012-13 marketing year. Davis said the estimate may be optimistic because of South American competition. CORN ENDING STOCKS Corn ending stocks are estimated to build significantly, from 729 million in 2012-13 to a projected 1.959 billion for 2013-14. Davis said the WASDE projections for corn ending stocks are higher than the trade prereport predictions of 1.88 billion. Elevated corn ending stocks predictions will reflect negatively on marketing-year prices, reducing the estimated 2013 farm price to $4.80 per bushel from $6.95 per bushel in 2012, said Davis. U.S. soybean ending stocks are expected to more than double from the 2012-13 marketing year, projected at 295 million bushels for 2013-14, up from 265 million bushels in Junes WASDE report. The increase will lower the 2013-14 projected soybean price to $10.75 per bushel, down from $14.40 per bushel in the 2012-13 marketing year. Due to a late planting season, the corn crop is on the verge of entering the crucial reproductive phase of tasseling. Moderate temperatures and moisture should ensure a good crop, said Davis. Augusts WASDE, released Aug. 12, will include the first field and producer surveys and provide the first projection of 2014 corn and soybean yields.
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Nebraska Farm Bureaus Successes for You

For more than 90 years, Nebraska Farm Bureau has worked to represent our members on issues that affect the viability and profitability of their farm or ranch. The past year was no exception, with Farm Bureaus efforts netting an estimated $25,000 in savings for farm operations. While there were several key issues in which we were involved in 2013, the largest concern at the state level this year was the two proposed bills that would have increased sales taxes on agricultural inputs used in farming and ranching. On the national side, passage of a farm bill is the continued focus of our efforts, said Jay Rempe, vice president of governmental relations. Our mission has always been to be the collective voice representing farmers and ranchers, said Rempe. We are proud of the many successes this year for our farmer and rancher members to help maintain their viability. WINS FOR YOU Saved farm operations an estimated $25,000 in new sales taxes By engaging members, working daily with Nebraska lawmakers and helping tell the story of how farm and ranch families would have been harmed, Farm Bureau stopped a major tax increase that would have enacted a sales tax on purchases of agricultural inputs including seed, fertilizer, machinery, equipment, fuel and energy. Farmers told us the new taxes would have cost their operations on average $25,000. Kept the next generation of farmers and ranchers on the farm by saying NO! when the government wanted to take the farm out of farm kid Farm Bureau led the Nebraska charge to defeat the U.S. Department of Labors proposed rule that would have prevented many children from working on farms and ranches. Our Let Me Get My Hands Dirty campaign gained support and backing from thousands of people in Nebraska including children, which helped forced the Labor Department to pull the proposal. Helped keep Nebraska on the right track in protecting water for agriculture Water is essential to your farm or ranch. Thats why Farm Bureau worked with Nebraska senators to pass legislation designed to secure funding for state water projects to assure adequate water supplies for farmers and ranchers in the future. Turned away animal rights extremists When animal rights extremists pushed for a one-size fits all housing and care standards for egg-laying hens in the Senate farm bill, Farm Bureau pushed back keeping the measure out of the Senate legislation. Helped lower your property taxes By advocating for property tax relief in the Legislature, Farm Bureau helped secure dollars for Nebraskas property tax credit program, a program that gives you credit on your property tax bill. In 2012 the credit was worth $71 per every $100,000 in property valuation. Took some life out of the death tax Working in Washington, D.C., Farm Bureau secured a permanent estate tax exemption of over $5 million per person or $10 million per couple. Prevented additional regulations Farm Bureau helped stop initiatives putting more burdensome regulations on farms and ranches such as state legislation unduly restricting the use of regulatory-approved pesticides and legislation placing additional notification requirements on farmers when soil testing. ONGOING EFFORTS Nebraska Farm Bureau continues to work daily to protect the livelihood of the states farmers and ranchers. Ongoing efforts continue on several issues, said Rempe. We will continue to work for a resolution of these issues in the best interest of our members. A Safety Net for Farmers Farm Bureau continues to push for a farm bill centered on crop insurance and streamlined conservation programs to make sure theres protection for farmers and ranchers when catastrophic events happen. Dealing with Drought Farm Bureau sponsored several drought workshops to help farmers and ranchers visit with experts on how to work through tough business decisions and advocated for policies like opening CRP acres for emergency haying and grazing. Oil Spill Regulations Farm Bureau is working to roll back and mitigate EPAs Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule that created unnecessary regulations on Nebraska farm and ranch families. Farm Bureau worked with Congress on legislation to reduce the number of farmers impacted. Getting Ag Supporters Elected Farm Bureaus political action FARM committee works VOTES diligently engaging members across the state to help get those who MATTER understand the needs of agriculture into positions where they can make a difference for farm and ranch families.
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Honey Lemon Cookies
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter or stick margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 egg 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup wheat germ, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions 1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. 2. Beat in the honey, egg and lemon peel. 3. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup wheat germ, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. 4. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. 5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining wheat germ. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray. 6. Bake at 350 F for 11-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an air-tight container. Yield: 3-4 dozen
Apricot Walnut Scones

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled 3/4 cup half & half 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup toasted coarsely broken walnuts 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots 6 ounces white chocolate chips Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. 3. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. In a small bowl, stir together the cream, egg and vanilla. 5. Add the nuts, apricots and chips to the dry ingredients. Mix to distribute. 6. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined. 7. On a floured surface, gently knead dough until it comes together. Pat out into a circular disk approximately 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges. 8. Place the wedges in a circle onto a greased baking sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch space between each wedge. 9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned. Yield: 8 scones
Pear-Nut Biscuits
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cold butter 1 egg 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 1 cup chopped pealed ripe pears 1/4 cup chopped pecans Directions 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. 2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Whisk egg and cream together; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. 4. Fold in pears and pecans. 5. Drop by 1/4 cups onto an ungreased baking sheet. 6. Bake at 400 F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. 7. Serve warm. Yield: 8-10 biscuits
Honey Peanut Butter Popcorn
Ingredients 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (approximately 4 quarts of popped corn) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup honey 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup roasted peanuts (optional) Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 200 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper; set aside. 2. Pop the popcorn in an air popper or paper bag in the microwave. Pour popped kernels into a large baking pan/roaster. Sprinkle with salt and set in the oven to keep warm. 3. In a medium saucepan, mix sugar and honey. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring as it bubbles. After 3 minutes, remove pan from the stove. 4. Add peanut butter and stir until it melts and the mixture is smooth. Add vanilla. 5. Remove warm popcorn from the oven. Pour peanut butter syrup over the popcorn and mix until all kernels are coated. 6. Add peanuts if desired. 7. Spread coated popcorn on the two lined baking sheets to cool. Once cool, enjoy. Yield: 4-5 quarts
Fried Honey Banana

Ingredients Coconut oil cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 banana 1 tablespoon honey Directions 1. Cut the banana into 1/8 in width. 2. Mix together honey and 1/2 tablespoon water in a bowl and set aside. 3. Place a frying pan on the stove top under medium heat and spray generously with the coconut oil spray. 4. Add the banana slices; once browned (about 12 minutes) flip over. 5. Once you flip the pieces of banana over, turn off the stove and add the honey/water mixture all over the top and watch it bubble. 6. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top and enjoy.
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Pear-Nut Biscuits recipe from Taste of Homes Healthy Cooking magazine. Honey Lemon Cookies recipe from Taste of Homes Light and Tasty magazine. Honey Peanut Butter Popcorn recipe from Betty Crockers mobile cookbook. Apricot Walnut Scones recipe from Rock County Recipes and Remembrances Book with modifications by Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director of member services for the southeast. All photos by Linke. Fried Honey Banana recipe and photo from thecrohnsjourneyfoundation.org/recipes/fried-honey-banana/.
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Funding task force met July 19 for the first of what will be several meetings of the group created by the Legislature to make recommendations for a strategic plan that prioritizes water related programs, projects and activities in need of funding. The 34 member task force is required to submit their final recommendations to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2013, and will terminate at that time. Nebraska Farm Bureau supported the legislation that established the task force and has been actively monitoring the work of the group. diate court order stopping EPAs imminent release, AFBF hoped to stall disclosures of farmers and ranchers names, home addresses, GPS coordinates and personal contact information until a court can clarify EPAs obligation to keep personal information about citizens private. The National Pork Producers Council joined AFBF in the lawsuit. Earlier this year the farming and ranching community was shocked that EPA released personal information about thousands of livestock and poultry farmers and ranchers in 29 states in response to FOIA requests from three environmental organizations.
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Each star finalist receives $2,000 from the National FFA Foundation and earns the opportunity to participate in an international experience tour to Costa Rica. A panel of judges will interview the finalists and select one winner for each award at the 86th National FFA Convention, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, in Louisville, Ky.
Law Allocating Sales Tax For Roads in Effect
Court: Florida to Pay Former Pig Farmer
Nebraska Farm Bureau was one of several groups highlighting the implementation of a new law that allocates 1/4 of a cent of the states sales tax collections to new road construction. The Build Nebraska Act passed in 2011, but went into effect July 1, 2013. Nebraska Farm Bureau was part of a broad coalition of business and economic development groups which supported the legislation championed by then state Sen. Deb Fischer. The law is expected to raise about $65 million a year for roads construction. In addition to meeting state roads funding needs, a portion of the receipts will be allocated to cities and counties for their roads infrastructure needs.
Nebraskans Named FFA American Star Finalists Suit Filed to Protect Farmers Privacy
Water Funding Task Force Underway
A task force charged with helping direct management of Nebraskas water resources has started its work. The Nebraska Water
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has taken legal action to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from publicly releasing personal information about thousands of farmers and ranchers and their families. EPA was expected to respond to several Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, prompting AFBF to file a lawsuit and seek a temporary restraining order before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. By seeking an imme1,790 Sq. Ft. Home with hickory cabinets, replace in family room, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, skylight, patio door and more. WAS $110,035
Two Nebraskans have been selected as finalists for by the National FFA Organization for top awards. Eric Dean Miller of Lyons-Decatur Northeast FFA has been selected as one of four finalists for the Star in Agribusiness award. Mark Keck of Plainview FFA has been selected as one of four finalists for the Star in Agriscience award. The star awards recognize students who have developed outstanding agricultural skill and competency through their career development programs, demonstrated outstanding management skills, earned the American FFA Degree and met other agricultural education, scholarship and leadership requirements.
An appeals court has sided with a North Florida farmer who was awarded more than $500,000 in a lawsuit against the state because a 2002 pregnant pig constitutional amendment caused losses to his business. The 1st District Court of Appeal, in a 2-1 decision, upheld a Jackson County circuit judges ruling in favor of Stephen D. Basford, who reportedly was one of only two Florida farmers who used gestation stalls for pregnant sows that were banned by the constitutional amendment. In 2010 Basford filed what is known as an inverse condemnation lawsuit, seeking compensation for improvements he had made to his farm for the pork operation. The courts opinion said Basfords operation depended on raising a high volume of pigs for market, and his improvements were designed for that purpose. Basford shut down the operation in 2003 after voters approved the constitutional amendment to ban the use of gestation crates, which have been targeted nationally by animal-rights groups.
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Farm Bill Continuing to Move Forward Recently, the House sent their "farm only" farm bill over to the Senate for their consideration. Next, the Senate must take up the House bill, H.R. 2642, and either approve it or send it back requesting a conference. The House would then need to pass a motion to go to conference which will allow both the House and Senate to select their members of a conference committee. The bill that comes out of conference would again need to be passed by both the House and Senate (the bills passed would need to be identical) before heading to the president's desk for his signature or veto. As reported, the House's bill did not address the nutrition title of the farm bill which represents roughly 80 percent of the total spending within the farm bill. News reports and members of Congress have talked about how the House "stripped out" or "defunded" nutrition programs, however because the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as well as others are part of the permanent budget baseline, passing a farm bill isn't necessary for those programs to remain funded. It is important to note that a "farm only" farm bill will not be passed by the Senate. If a new five-year farm bill is passed this year, and there is no guarantee that it happens, it will be a full bill with funding for commodity programs, crop insurance, conservation programs as well as nutrition programs. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has been very clear that the Senate will only pass a complete and comprehensive farm bill. The House will likely have a lot of work to do negotiating with both Republicans and Democrats to avoid having the combined conference bill meet the same fate as the full bill which failed on the floor in June. Legislation Introduced to Stop EPA Data Releases Earlier this week Sens. Joe Donnelly (DInd.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the Farmer Identity Protection Act legislation that would protect farmers and ranchers by prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from disclosing their private and confidential information to the public. Earlier this year, in response to Freedom of Information Act requests, the EPA released the personal and private information (names, phone numbers and email addresses) of many livestock and poultry owners from across the nation. Farm Bureau and several other farm and agricultural organizations recently sent a letter to Grassley expressing support for the legislation. Farm Bureau has also filed suit against the EPA because of the data releases. Horse Processing Facilities Set to Open Newly licensed horse slaughter plants in Iowa and New Mexico are set to open on Aug. 5, but not if the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other activist groups prevail in court. HSUS and other groups alleged in a lawsuit that the U.S. Department of Agriculture did not conduct the proper environmental reviews before issuing permits for Valley Meat of Roswell, N.M., and Responsible Transportation in Sigourney, Iowa. A judge will rule on the request for a temporary restraining order that would stop the plant doors from opening as scheduled. U.S.-EU FTA Talks Begin The first round of talks between the U.S. and European Union (EU) began last week in an attempt to form the worlds largest free trade deal, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Reports following the meeting noted that the discussion was process-oriented with plenty more issue-oriented discussion to come in the months to follow. The talks are a give and take matter, with the U.S. looking to discuss food safety sanitary barriers and GMOs, among other things. The EU wants better access for its beef and dairy products and will bring the issue of geographic indications to the table. The talks will resume in Brussels, Belgium, in October.
Summer Picnic Cost Less Than $6 per Person

WASHINGTON, D.C. A summer picnic of Americans favorite foods including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk is affordable this summer at less than $6 per person, according to an informal survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The average cost for a summer picnic for 10 is $57.20, or $5.72 per person, according to AFBF. Although retail food prices have increased modestly over the past year or so, most Americans should be able to find summer picnic foods at close to the average prices found by our volunteer shoppers, said John Anderson, deputy chief economist at AFBF. For many of us, nothing says summer more than firing up the grill to prepare a meal, Anderson said. Were fortunate here in America to have a consistent, high-quality supply of meats and poultry that can be grilled or prepared any number of different ways. AFBFs summer picnic menu for 10 consists of hot dogs and buns, cheeseburgers and buns, pork spare ribs, deli potato salad, baked beans, corn chips, lemonade, chocolate milk, watermelon for dessert, and ketchup and mustard. A total of 60 AFBF volunteer shoppers in 22 states checked retail prices for summer picnic foods for this informal survey. Average Retail Prices AFBF July Fourth Picnic Survey: Ground round (pre-cooked weight), 2 pounds $7.86 Package of hamburger buns $1.67 Mixed meat hot dogs (1-pound package) $2.29 Package of hot dog buns $1.64 American cheese slices, 16 (1-pound package) $2.73 Pork spare ribs, 4 pounds $12.29 Deli potato salad, 3 pounds $8.77 Baked beans, 28-ounce can $1.99 Corn chips, 15-ounce bag $3.37 Lemonade (pre-mixed), 2 quarts $2.07 Chocolate milk (pre-mixed), 2 quart $2.62 Watermelon, 4 pounds $5.71 Ketchup, 20-ounce bottle $2.64 Mustard, 16-ounce bottle $1.55
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Study Shows Irrigation Protected Jobs, Fueled Nebraska Economy in 2012

The ability of farmers and ranchers to tunities outside of commodity production irrigate Nebraska crops contributed $11 are tied closely to jobs in the real estate, billion to Nebraskas economy in 2012. food service, wholesale trade business, The finding comes through a new study banking and lending sector and medical chartered by Nebraska Farm Bureau to professions. identify the importance of water for irrigaThe employment contributions of irrigation during one of the worst droughts in tion in agriculture are staggering. If you put Nebraskas history. all of the jobs protected by irrigation into We knew irrigation was important one county, it would make for the 10th largto our farm and ranch members, but the est county by population in the state. When study shows the benefits of water for irri- you talk about jobs for Nebraska, irrigation gation stretch well beyond the farm gate, plays a major role, said Nelson. said Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Other notable findings in the study point Nelson. to Nebraska having the highest level of The study, conducted by Decision Inno- acreage under irrigation among all states vation Solutions, a research firm located in at 8.4 million acres of cropland under irriDes Moines, Iowa, gation. California provides an estiranks second bemate of the total hind Nebraska at impact which ir7.3 million irrigated The major take away rigated agriculture acres. from the study is that had on the NeThe study also water used for irrigation in braska economy contributed to agriculture plays a critical role in 2012. Economic helping determine impact estimates in the states economy, whether the value of irwere calculated rigation water on its direct financial benefit or comparing Nea per application helping protect Nebraska jobs. braskas economic basis. Using the activity with and most recent U.S. without farmers STEVE NELSON, Geological Service and ranchers ability president of Nebraska Farm Bureau data, the $11 bilto irrigate in 2012. lion in total ecoTo put this nomic impact from into perspective, $11 billion dollars is the irrigation helps determine that every inch of equivalent of every Nebraskan filling their water placed on an acre of cropland genervehicle with gasoline roughly 100 times ates roughly $100 of economic benefit to at $3.50 per gallon. Were talking about a the state. significant contribution to the state, said The major take away from the study is Nelson. that water used for irrigation in agriculture The study also shows that irrigation was plays a critical role in the states economy, key in protecting Nebraska jobs in 2012. whether its direct financial benefit or helpAccording to the study, Nebraska would ing protect Nebraska jobs. Given that rehave had 31,221 fewer jobs without irri- ality, its critical we as a state continue to gation, with more than one-third of those recognize its importance as we talk about jobs coming outside of direct crop pro- future management of our states water duction. Furthermore, the study shows resources and the role of irrigation in Neirrigations impact on employment oppor- braska agriculture, said Nelson.
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The new Food and Farm Facts book and map poster, produced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), is now available. Food and Farm Facts provides the opportunity to learn more about the many ways farmers and ranchers produce food to meet the needs of todays consumers, said AFBF President Bob Stallman July 15. The book features 32 pages of color photos and graphics as well as a wall-sized map poster showing where various foods, livestock and crops are grown. Information about how farmers and ranchers care for the environment, what an acre of land can produce, how many people one farmer can feed and much more are included in the new book. Also featured are prize-winning photos from the 2012 Farm Bureau Photo Contest. Related Food and Farm Facts products also are available. Two sets of activity cards (for grades 4-6 and grades 7-12) were developed by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture for educators using national learning standards and state common core standards that reflect the knowledge and skills young people need for success in college and careers. Purchase the book and related resources online at http://fb.org/orders or agfoundation.org. State and County Farm Bureaus may be invoiced for orders.
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Modernize Membership Image and Culture Goal of Department Change

Announced retirements and new careers have opened the door to modernize Nebraska Farm Bureaus membership image and reignite the membership culture which are two goals driving the restructuring of the member services department, Rob Robertson, chief administrator, said July 25. "In a world with more access to information, more competition and more players in ag than ever before, Nebraska Farm Bureau needs to reignite a culture of not only recruiting and retaining farmer and rancher members, but also all the potential membership that can be gained from the growing human capital supporting and relying on the agriculture industry, said Robertson. We also need to establish meaningful benefits to bring value to those wanting to join or renew with Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation (NFBF). This is a conscious move to keep Nebraska Farm Bureau the strongest voice of Nebraska farmers and ranchers." MEMBERSHIP RESTRUCTURE This new strategy involves a restructuring in the member services department. Roger Berry announced in May that he was leaving the staff to pursue other career opportunities; and Karl Linke, southeast district director of member services will be retiring July 31. So starting August 1, Kerry Hoffschneider and Del Ficke will be joining Nebraska Farm Bureau's new membership department as director of membership marketing and director of membership services respectively, Robertson said. Lisa Klutz has also been promoted to a full-time administrative assistant position in NFBFs membership department and will be handling several membership administration matters, management of dues billing and processing, membership database oversight and member/customer service issues and inquiries. She began her new duties July 22. Shelley Kurtzer and Kim Wiseman will round off the membership team, Robertson said. INVEST IN MEMBERSHIP "We felt it was important to put more resources into the membership department to enhance the marketing component of membership. Both Kerry and Del will co-lead membership marketing and communication strategy as well as developing and promoting new member services and benefit initiatives. Kerry and Del will be looking for a new person to fill the County Farm Bureau needs in southeast Nebraska. I truly believe that this new team of Kerry, Del and Lisa will bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to our membership department and our efforts to market and communicate the value of being a Nebraska Farm Bureau member. They bring a lot of self-motivation, teamwork, marketing skills and passion to these new positions and to our Farm Bureau family. They will no doubt help carry out the mission and vision of Nebraska Farm Bureau to be the trusted voice for Nebraska farm and ranch families," he said. As director of membership marketing, Hoffscheidner will develop communication efforts and marketing plans to enhance NFBFs member value and to increase our efforts to attract new members and to support and retain our existing member base. She will work closely with our five regional directors of membership (field staff) to target recruitment and retention initiatives, identify member needs and to promote NFBF advocacy work and its member benefits, Robertson said. Kerry For the past couple Hoffschneider of years, Kerry has been the communications manager for DuPont Pioneers Western Business Unit which is based in Lincoln, Neb., where she managed external and internal communications for Pioneers western region. Prior to working at Pioneer, she managed the donor/public relations department for Epworth Village in York which serves children with behavioral and mental health issues. She also was a regional reporter for the York Times, and she is a Nebraska LEAD graduate. Her husband, Ryan, currently operates a crop and livestock production business with their family near Waco, Neb. They have two children Luke (6) and Caroline (2). As director of membership services, Ficke will work with County Farm Bureau leaders, Farm Bureau Financial Services insurance agents and regional directors of membership to enhance membership service and value by promoting and developing new member benefits and by creating new initiatives and activities to enhance our grassroots outreach. Del will work closely with the field staff efforts to provide services and activities to County Farm Bureaus to increase more engagement and involvement opportunities for local Farm Bureau members, Robertson said. Currently, Ficke is the owner and manager of the Ficke Cattle Company Seed Stock operation near Pleasant Dale, Del Neb., in Seward County. Ficke Since 2007, he has been the Rural Rehabilitation Specialist for the Nebraska AgrAbility program and previously has been a sales representative for Garst Seed Company. Del was an at-large director on NFBFs statewide 13-member Board and was just finishing his third year of a three year term on the Board until he resigned to take this new staff position with NFBF. Del and his wife, Brenda, have two children Austin (21) and Emily (14). THANK YOU Roger Berry's last day with Nebraska Farm Bureau is Sept. 4. "Roger has been instrumental in overseeing and managing many projects and changes both internally and externally with Farm Bureau and his follow through, attention to detail, work ethic and positive nature is second to none. He has been a tremendous value to the growth and development of Farm Bureau during his time with us. I want to thank him for the more than 20 years of service he has given to Nebraska Farm Bureau both as a volunteer leader and on staff. 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Back-to-school shopping is an opportunity to teach your kids smart money management habits. Turn the annual shopping event into a hands-on learning experience by letting kids do more than choose the color of their folders or backpack. Create a Budget Start by preparing a budget with your child. Agree on a spending range for each item on your childs school supply list. This allows your child the flexibility to make choices, while staying within the set price range. Reward your childs effort at money management by allowing him or her to keep any remaining money. Encourage kids to think of ways to save, like clipping coupons, taking advantage of sales and comparing prices online. Prioritize Differentiate between needs and wants. Your child may need a new backpack, but a $100 pair of shoes is a want. Encourage kids to contribute their own money to fill the gap between what they need and what they want. Many kids become more financially conservative when spending money they have earned, as opposed to money coming from someone elses pocketbook. Space Out Spending Help your child determine which needed items are immediate. For instance, a new pair of jeans is probably not needed for the first week of school. Spread purchases, like clothing, throughout the year and take advantage of seasonal clearance sales. When it comes to extracurricular activities, consider renting or buying used equipment and instruments until your child is certain to stick with an activity. Using everyday experiences to teach kids about money management will help set the stage for their future financial independence. For more simple lessons like these, pick up a copy of Farm Bureau Financial Services magazine Beyond the Piggy Bank from your local Farm Bureau agent today.
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More than 200 students from across Nebraska took part in the Nebraska Agriculture Youth Institute (NAYI) July 9-12. Nebraska Farm Bureau was a major sponsor of the Institute which ensures there is no registration fee for those selected to participate. In addition to taking part in the conferences career fair and awards banquet, Nebraska Farm Bureaus Communications Coordinator Kassi Williams presented to the group on the power and importance of using social media as a tool to tell the story of farmers and ranchers.
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Lighter soils in the area are showing signs of stress, some have burned up corn. We had 12.5 inches of rain from April 1until mid June, Neal Neidig and then it really slowed Madison County down. We havent had much more than 0.5 inches since then, mostly 0.10-0.35 per rain. Pastures are getting short,but our pairs are looking good so far. We have not had to supplement yet.Wheat harvest finished early last week, but I havent heard any yields; however, there was a lot of straw. A few wheat fields in the area were lost earlier this spring due to poor stand. We have not had any insect concerns yet. A few weed escapes in beans in the area, but mostly cosmetic.
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Irrigated crops are developing nicely in the panhandle, the dry land crops are another story. It has been very dry for the most part Trish and the damage is starting Schumacher to show. Pastures are also Box Butte County suffering from the drought. The grass is dried up and brown, so some operations are supplementing with feed. Wheat harvest is moving along.Yields are anywhere from 25-50 bu. with good test weights showing up. Many have reported downed wheat from sawfly damage.On July 24, a fast moving thunderstorm swept through central Box Butte County and dropped some large hail along with 2-5" of rain.Crop damage in this area is extensive.
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The crops are average condition for this time of year. The rains have been spotty, and at our place we had just a little over 11 inches Doris for the year. Currently, Eichenberger there are no serious bug Keya PahaCounty issues that I know of. After last year, the pastures are all looking unbelievable thus the cattle are doing very well. We have not had to feed any supplement so far. The one minor concern is that weeds are taking over where the grass is thin.
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Rains were pretty limited throughout the month of July, but we have had some rains lately and got 70 hundreths last night. The Mike Thede irrigated crops look good; Howard County dryland corn has some stress, but looks much better than last year. Dryland soybeans are looking good. Pastures are in average condition; they were getting dry, but have greened up with recent rains. There havent been any real concerns with insects or weeds, and many are applying aerial fungicide recently. I havent had many issues in our fields, except for a few grasshoppers but nothing of economic impact yet. Hopefully, the cool, damp weather will slow them down even more.
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It has been very dry here as we have missed several rains. Without some moisture soon the dryland corn will be hard pressed Wayne Thunker to survive. The irrigated Keith County corn is looking good, and tasseling is getting close to complete. Pollination is also occurring. As of last week, there is still wheat harvest going on in the area. Some of the wheat fields were sprayed for weeds, and farmers are waiting for that to clear beforeharvest. Wheat yields are from 15 to 40 bushels per acre in the area. We are doing some spraying for western bean cutworm as well as some fungicide spraying.Pastures here are showing stress from lack of rain. We keep our fingers crossed for more rain.
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We received 40 hundreths of rain last Tuesday, which was the first rain weve had since early June. Its been 6 weeks since weve had anything Paul Althouse more than 10 or 15 hunClay County dredths. Dryland is in really tough shape worse than last year. If we got an inch or more of rain next week, we could make 50 or 60 bushel on dryland but otherwise many fields will make nothing. Im planning to start chopping dryland corn next week. Irrigation land looks good. Grass on pastures is there, but dry and brown, nothing lush. Im putting out protein for cattle to maintain condition. We have some root worm beetle, but nothing to spray for at this time. Crop scouts are worried about spider mite coming in later, but advising if you dont have strong pressure not to spray.
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The crops are looking really good right now. Most of the corn is pollinating now and the cooler temperatures should help with that. Both Ryan Ueberrhein corn and beans are showing Douglas County stress on the sandier spots due to lack of recent rains. Lately, the rains have been very hit and miss. We received 1.5 inches with a little hail on one farm and just 20 one hundredths on another farm just a few miles down the road. There are some Japanese beetles on the soybeans, but not posing any threat at the time. We have had some issues controlling certain weeds in the beans, such as pigweed and water hemp, due to their increasing resistance to Roundup. Our pastures are looking a little stressed, but pretty good overall. We will definitely need more rain soon.
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Navigating Health Care Reform

By Tina Henderson The health care landscape will change in 2014 when the most significant portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) kick in. The new law will require all Americans to have health insurance (or pay a penalty) by January and require insurers to cover people who previously could not get coverage. If youre like many consumers recently polled by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, youre still uncertain about how the law will affect you. A tracking survey completed in April 2013 provides confirmation on the amount of confusion still surrounding the status of the Affordable Care Act, with four in 10 Americans unaware that the ACA is still the law of the land and is being implemented. To help answer some questions about the new health care law, Nebraska Farm Bureau News sat down with two people who are well-informed about the ACA, Steve Kammeyer, director of health insurance services for Farm Bureau Financial Services and Jerome Rewolinski, director of account management at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. The following are a list of questions and answers to help address some of the confusion around the new Health Care Law. For more information about health care reform contact your local Farm Bureau agent or visit nebraskablue.com/ health-care-reform.
What has already happened with the implementation of the law?

There are a number of items that have been implemented as part of the law already. These have all been implemented over the last few years. Young adults are able to remain on their parents health insurance plan up to age 26. Lifetime limits on benefits have been eliminated. Many preventive services are now 100 percent covered. Insurers can no longer deny coverage to children because of pre-existing health conditions. Insurance companies are required to spend a minimum percentage of their premiums on health costs. You may or may not have noticed these changes, depending on how you were affected. Many people have paid little attention to these changes as they have all been very consumer-friendly and did not add a lot of cost to the insurance plans.
What is the impact of all of these changes?

There are significant changes coming in the marketplace. The biggest changes you will need to prepare for are: You are most likely going to have to select a new health insurance policy. Whether you are on an individual or group plan, there is a good chance you are going to have to select a new policy that is compliant with the law. Your agent or employer will help you with this transition. It is going to cost more. There are several new fees and taxes in the new law which will raise costs. In addition, the fact that insurance companies can no longer underwrite based on a persons risk profile means the price of coverage overall is going to go up in some cases dramatically. Some people may actually find the new plans to be less expensive, but the majority of people will pay more for these plans in some cases, much more offset for some by the premium subsidy that is available.
What is coming as we move toward 2014?

January 1, 2014, is the implementation date of many, if not most, of the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Below is a list of some of the major things being implemented in the coming months: All legal citizens of the U.S. will be required to have health insurance or will be assessed a penalty or tax for lack of coverage. Insurance companies will be required to issue policies to any legal citizen that applies for coverage and will not be able to decline coverage or rate the coverage differently due to any existing health conditions. Medicaid may be expanded greatly to increase the number of people covered. This expansion is subject to each states approval and, at this point, the Nebraska Legislature has said its off the table for 2013. There will be premium credits and subsidies available for coverage for a majority of Nebraskans. These subsidies will be available based on income status as well as the cost of the plans available in the market. At a high level, those that earn between 100-400 percent of the federal poverty level may qualify for subsidies. There are other qualification standards in place as well. All benefit plans will cover certain benefits. Each plan will cover 10 categories of what are called essential health benefits. These may be covered at different levels depending on the plan you buy, but all services will be covered at some level. These include: Ambulatory Patient Services Emergency Services Hospitalization Maternity and Newborn Care Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prescription Drugs Rehabilitative and Habilitative Care Lab Services Preventive and Wellness Services Pediatric Services including Dental and Vision All plans will be classified according to what are called metallic tiers. Those tiers are based on how much of the average costs of medical care the plan will cover versus the amount the member will pay. Here is a brief breakdown of those tiers: All risk pools for an insurer will be combined in the individual and small group market. There will no longer be several different pools of business meaning pricing will be consistent across these pools. Insurance companies can only vary premiums based on age, family size, geographical location and tobacco use. Within the age and tobacco use categories, there are limits on how much they can differentiate. There are several new fees and taxes that will be included in health insurance premiums going forward from Jan. 1, 2014. Combined, these taxes are expected to add about 5-7 percent to the cost of the average premium. These include: Transitional Reinsurance Fee Health Insurer Tax Patient Centered Outcomes Research Fee Exchange User Fee There will be new health insurance exchanges, or Marketplaces, which are designed to be a place for consumers to compare various plans. They are a centralized place (typically a website or 800 number) where consumers can apply for advanced premium tax credits and choose coverage. They are also where consumers who qualify for subsidies under the new law must go if they want those subsidies verified and immediately applied to the monthly premium for the plan chosen.
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1. Make an appointment to see your agent. They are trained to help and be familiar with the new law and can help answer some of the questions you may have. 2. Make a list of things that are important to you in selecting your health plan choice of doctor, cost of plan, amount of deductible, does it cover me while travelling, etc. 3. Know your budget. There will be numerous health coverage options, and breaking them down by cost can help narrow your choices. 4. Find out from your employer whether they plan to offer health insurance, especially if you work for a small business. 5. Explore current options. You may be able to get help with insurance now, through existing programs or changes that are in effect already from the new health care law.
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Poll Shows Rural Nebraskans Skeptical About New Health Insurance Law
LINCOLN, Neb. Most rural Nebraskans have health insurance and a majority think the nation will be worse off under the new health care law, though many also acknowledge they dont sufficiently understand the law, according to the 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll. The 18th annual University of NebraskaLincoln poll was sent to 6,320 households in Nebraskas 84 non-metropolitan counties in March and April. Results are based on 2,317 responses. The poll asked participants a series of questions about their own health insurance situation and about their opinions of the Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care reform law, passed by Congress in 2010. Fifty-five percent of respondents reported having health insurance through their job benefits or their spouses. Twenty-four percent said they have insurance through a government program such as Medicaid or Medicare. Nine percent said they have no health insurance. Most likely to be uninsured are those who live in north central Nebraska, people with lower household incomes, people who never married, people with lower education levels and people with food service or personal care occupations. The poll also found rural Nebraskans to be highly skeptical about the Affordable Care Act. Cheryl Burkhart Kreisel, UNL Extension specialist in entrepreneurship/ business development, said that skepticism is not surprising considering the law came from a democratic president and members of Congress, and were polling a very conservative red state. Fifty-four percent of poll respondents said they think the country will be worse off under the new law, and just 9 percent think it will be better off. Also, 52 percent think self-employed individuals will be worse off, and 8 percent think they will be better off. Thirty-five percent said they believed people currently without health insurance will be better off under the new law, while 27 percent think theyd be worse off. Other findings: Thirty-six percent think the new law will be somewhat successful at increasing access to health insurance coverage, while 27 percent think it wont. Fifty-eight percent think the law will not succeed in decreasing overall health care
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costs, while only 13 percent think it will. Also, 44 percent think it will not help increase the quality of health care, while 24 percent think it will. Persons living in or near smaller communities are more likely than those in or near large communities to say they and their family will be worse off under the new law 56 percent compared to 43 percent. Underlying respondents opinions of the new law, though, is an acknowledgment by many that they dont understand it well. Only 5 percent say they understand the law very well. More than 40 percent say they
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Members of Nebraska Farm Bureaus Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee participated in a national affairs visit to Washington, D.C., July 6-10, urging Nebraskas Congressional delegation to do what they can to help secure the passage of a comprehensive new farm bill. As young farmers and ranchers we support passage of a farm bill that doesnt guarantee a profit, but protects farmers and ranchers from catastrophic occurrences. There is considerable risk involved in agriculture, but those risks are amplified for young people working to get their start in farming and ranching. A farm bill safety net is critical to those of us building our operations from the ground up, said Shelly Thompson, who co-chairs the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee with her husband Thorpe. The Thompsons are ranchers from Whitney, Neb. In addition to passage of a farm bill, committee members advocate for the passage of legislation to fix Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations governing above-ground oil storage on farms. EPAs Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) oil spill regulations have been a source of contention since finalized in 2009. Nebraska Farm Bureau has since advocated for legislation that would raise the oil storage capacity threshold that triggers regulatory requirements. The original intent of the oil spill regulations was to govern large-scale, oil refinery type operations, not farms and ranches. Agriculture has no history of oil spills and raising the threshold for compliance would help eliminate costly regulatory requirements for young people in agriculture, said Thompson. The presidents new climate initiative was also on the minds of committee members. cessing facilities. A Government Accountability Office report released last summer documented the harmful impact of processing restrictions noting the numerous and rising cases of horse abandonment and neglect since the last U.S. processing plant closed in 2007. Funding for horse inspections is in question in Congress where votes removing USDA funding for horse inspection have advanced through the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Horse slaughter provides a much needed avenue for the removal of unwanted horses. We know many animals have already suffered from starvation and abandonment due to the loss of a viable horse market. USDA-approved inspection at horse processing facilities allows for a humane end to these animals lives, said Thompson. Representatives of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee met with all five members of Nebraskas Congressional delegation. Nebraska Farm Bureaus Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee members visiting Washington, D.C., in addition to Thompson and her husband, included Matt and Elizabeth Albrecht of Cozad; Tim and Stephanie Hruby of Hemingford; and Ben and Jamie Keep of Scotia. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee helps farmer and rancher members up to age 35 develop their leadership skills and provide them opportunities to meet and socialize with their peers.
Members of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee participated in the national affairs visit to Washington, D.C., July 8-10. Pictured in front of the U.S. Capitol from left are Stephanie and Tim Hruby, Jamie and Ben Keep and Elizabeth and Matt Albrecht.
In late June the administration released details of a climate plan that would impose deadlines for EPA to limit carbon dioxide emissions at U.S. power plants which could drive up energy costs for farmers. The proposal also includes new fuel economy standards on heavy-duty vehicles which could raise the cost and limit availability of new heavy-duty vehicles used on the farm and ranch. When it comes to climate-related initiatives, we favor efforts that focus on developing technologies and production practices
rather than establishing additional regulations. New regulations only put a greater burden on the economy and harm farmers and ranchers, said Thompson. Members of the committee also shared support for funding U.S. Department of Agriculture inspections at U.S. horse pro-
Members of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee visited with U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns July 10 on the need to have a farm bill this year.
During a visit with Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, members of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee posed for a picture. From left are Tim and Stephanie Hruby, Ben and Jamie Keep, Congressman Fortenberry, Shelly Thompson, Elizabeth Albrecht, Thorpe Thompson and Matt Albrecht. Nebraska Farm Bureau members used examples from their own lives and businesses to explain how proposed federal legislation would affect them during a visit July 9 with Sen. Deb Fischer. Regulation reform and getting a farm bill passed were topics of discussion.
Congressman Adrian Smith (left) talked about regulatory reform and the farm bill with members of the delegation that went on the National Affairs trip to Washington, D.C., July 8-10. Also pictured are Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president, Zach Hunnicutt, Hamilton County Farm Bureau and is the National Young Farmers & Ranchers chairman for American Farm Bureau and Jordan Dux, director of national affairs.
Some of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee and Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson met with Congressman Lee Terry during their National Affairs visit July 9 to talk about energy and the farm bill. Pictured from left are Congressman Lee Terry, Steve Nelson and Shelly Thompson, Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee chair of Dawes County Farm Bureau.
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The Nebraska State Fair is the mecca for 4-H and FFA exhibitors across the state to showcase their hard work throughout the year, and this year Nebraska Farm Bureau is proud to offer them an extra reward for their efforts. All 4-H and FFA large animal exhibitors will receive a Tshirt sponsored by Nebraska Farm Bureau. We are proud to provide these youth with a token of our appreciation for their efforts in agriculture, said Rob Robertson, Nebraska Farm Bureau chief administrator. The shirts will also work to pass on Farm Bureaus agricultural pride to the next generation. To receive the shirt, 4-H and FFA exhibitors must redeem a coupon found in their exhibitor packets at the Nebraska Farm Bureau booth on either Friday of the fair August 23 or August 30. The booth will be located in Exhibition Hall, number DA20. The Nebraska Farm Bureau booth will be staffed by members of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, the Ag Promotion Committee and County Farm Bureau volunteers. Additionally, this year Farm Bureau Financial Services will be assisting to staff the booth. If you are interested in volunteering to work the booth, please contact Cathy Day, interim executive director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, at cathyd@nefb.org or 402-421-4750. The Nebraska State Fair has always been a place to celebrate the strong agriculture industry in our state, and wed love to see several of our members in Grand Island, said Robertson. The Nebraska State Fair runs from Aug. 23Sept. 2 in Grand Island, Neb., at Fonner Park. Visit statefair.org for a full schedule of events.
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Nebraska Farm Bureaus Leadership Academy is an opportunity to meet others committed to the future of rural Nebraska and establish a solid network of friends and fellow leaders. Participants will learn the latest information about critical issues and develop their skills for leading change.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy is for Farm Bureau members with the potential for providing exceptional leadership in the county, community and state. The Academy is open to men and women of all ages. However, those who have served on the NFBF Board of Directors are not eligible to participate in this program. Ten individuals will be selected to participate. Applications are due by Nov. 15, 2013. A selection committee will review applications and participants who are selected will be notified no later than Dec. 10, 2013. Nebraska Farm Bureau Services, Inc., is the exclusive sponsor of this NFBF program and will support the majority of the Academy, including hotel stays and meals for all in-state sessions and airfare, hotels, meals and fees associated with the Washington, D.C., trip. You or your County Farm Bureau will make an additional $200 investment. The academy schedule includes four two-day sessions in Nebraska and a visit to Washington, D.C. Each participant must attend at least three in-state sessions to be eligible for the Washington, D.C., trip. This is the academy schedule: Jan. 30-31 Kearney Feb. 27-28 Grand Island March 27-28 Lincoln Aug. 21-22 La Vista September Washington, D.C. (The dates will be announced after Jan. 1 when the Congressional schedule is released.)
For more information and an application, please contact Kerry Hoffschneider, director of membership marketing, at kerryh@nefb.org or 402-853-4238. You can also contact your Regional Director of Membership: Central RDM Adam Peterson 402-853-3467, Northeast RDM Clark Kinnison 402-640-0022, Southwest RDM Dick Neel 308-350-0255 or Northwest RDM Tim Horn 308-280-0067. For the Southeast RDM, please contact Kerry Hoffschneider 402-853-4238.
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Help Educate Students About Agriculture

The Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Ag Pen Pal program is looking for new classrooms and farm/ranch families for the 2013-14 school year. We are looking ahead to agricultures future and the role Ag Pen Pals can play in strengthening agricultural awareness. To accomplish this, we need your help!
By being an ag pen pal, the farm/ranch family will educate students about natural resources, seasons, nutrition, communities, environment, weather and the culture of rural Nebraska. Students will also learn where their food comes from and how it gets to the grocery store. The only requirement is that you write your assigned classroom/family at least three times during the school year fall, winter and spring.
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Without question one of Nebraska Farm Bureaus biggest legislative successes of 2013 was helping turn away a pair of legislative proposals that would have put sales tax on the purchase of agricultural inputs, like seed, fertilizer, machinery and equipment. The proposals, introduced on behalf of the governor, were intended to start a broader conversation at the state Capitol about the future direction and possible modifications to Nebraskas overall tax structure. While the undercurrent of tax reform was present throughout the 90-day session, senators adjourned in June opting instead to move forward with a Tax Modernization Committee. The committee would be charged with studying Nebraskas tax structure and with bringing back recommendations for consideration when the Legislature resumes its work next January. The Legislatures focus on tax reform and how it might affect the taxes paid and bottom line of farmers and ranchers was a primary focus for Farm Bureau during the 2013 session. That focus has carried on for the organization well past the Legislatures adjournment through a newly created Tax Reform Committee charged with helping sort out what changes to Nebraskas tax policy, if any, are good for Nebraska Farm Bureau members. Tax reform will be a major issue next session at the Capitol, and we are committed to doing everything we can as an organization to be prepared for those conversations, said Myles Ramsey, chair of Nebraska Farm Bureaus Tax Reform Committee. That includes making sure weve done our homework in evaluating different options related to tax policy and working to identify what tax policies make sense for farmers and ranchers if changes were to occur. Ramsey, a farmer from Kenesaw, is a member of Nebraska Farm Bureaus Board of Directors and was appointed by the board to head the committee. According to Ramsey, the committee will investigate key tax areas with a goal of
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For farmers and ranchers you cant talk about reforming property taxes without considering the way we fund schools. Schools account for a large percentage of where our property taxes go.
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providing recommendations to the Farm Bureau Board of Directors and delegates to Farm Bureaus annual meeting in December. The committee is made up of Farm Bureau leaders from across the state. Weve always looked at the foundation of our state tax structure as a three-legged stool of property, income and sales taxes. Right now that stool is lopsided as property taxes account for nearly 43 percent of the state tax pie. Thats considerably more than the 24 percent of dollars collected from income taxes and the 19 percent collected from sales tax. We will explore and discuss ways to put the stool back into balance, said Ramsey. One of the items the committee has said it wants to explore are ways to reduce the growth in the property taxes. Property taxes statewide on agriculture land have grown from one-fifth of the state property tax pie in 2007 to roughly one-third in 2013. Agriculture land represents more than half of the assessed value in 58 of Nebraskas 93 counties.
The increase in valuation of agriculture land has pushed agricultural lands tax burden, but at the same time we know property taxes burden homeowners too. Well discuss several ideas related to slowing property tax growth such as revisiting budget lids and levy limits for local divisions of government and other ideas for helping prevent escalating property taxes, said Ramsey. The manner in which schools are funded has also been identified by the committee for consideration. Agricultural land accounts for more than 60 percent of the valuation base in many school districts. Farm Bureau has worked with state senators over the last several years on legislation to help alleviate the burden agriculture property taxes carry in a large number of districts. Those proposals have ranged from reducing the value of agricultural land for funding schools as well as making reductions in agricultural land valuation within the state aid to schools formula. For farmers and ranchers you cant talk about reforming property taxes without considering the way we fund schools. Schools account for a large percentage of where our property taxes go, said Ramsey. The Farm Bureau Tax Reform Committee has met once and will meet several more times prior to September by which time the committee plans to have recommendations ready for Farm Bureaus grassroots policy development process which will guide Farm Bureaus advocacy efforts at the Captiol. In addition to Ramsey, members of the committee include Terry Keebler of Sterling, Quentin Bowen of Humboldt, Matt Jedlicka of Columbus, Paul Meyer of West Point, Tara Korth of Meadow Grove, Josh Andersen of Edgar, Dustin Fairley of Fairbury, Doug Saathoff of Trumbull, Tim Krause of Mason City, Dustin Ladenburger of Stratton, Queeda Baldwin of Mitchell and Trish Schumacher of Gordon.
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Nebraska Farm Bureau was one of the states that took home honors at the American Farm Bureau Federations 2013 Communications Conference, held June 22-25 in Portland, Ore. Nebraska received an honorable mention for best tabloid or newspaper for states under 70,000 members and won in the category of best advertising campaign or spot with the membership campaign series Im Proud to be a Nebraska Farm Bureau Member. This is a great honor for Nebraska and our new Communication Strategy and Issue Management staff. It could not have been done if it wasnt for the hard work of the entire Nebraska Farm Bureau team. Our goal is to work together to write a creative news story sharing the story of farmers and ranchers and positively promoting Nebraska Farm Bureau, Tina Henderson, editor of the Nebraska Farm Bureau News said. California, Ohio and Pennsylvania took home the most awards, including awards of excellence in news, print media, social media and audio/video.
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Six Easy Steps to Your Full Farm Bureau Membership Value

The Nebraska Farm Bureau website, nefb.org, recently underwent a facelift for easier navigation and to better serve Farm Bureau members. The new website better showcases the latest legislative and agriculture news allowing it to be a stronger information source for all visitors. The website is split into two portals the main landing page, called the public site, and a password protected section for members only. The public site is targeted toward nonmembers of Nebraska Farm Bureau to provide information about food and agriculture. The public site is designed to educate visitors about Nebraska Farm Bureau, food and agriculture. The site features recipes, frequently asked questions and stories written for consumers wanting more information about where their food comes from, said Kassi Williams, communications coordinator. The member site is exclusively for Nebraska Farm Bureau members. This is where members can access member benefits information, register to attend Farm Bureau events and find additional membership information such as scholarship applications. The member site also features legislative coverage, Farm Bureau and agriculture news. A username and password are required to protect the value of the membership. It is our goal to make the website an easy, all-in-one resource to add value to each membership, said Williams. The public website is also designed to provide education on agriculture and Farm Bureau to nonmembers and the media. We look forward to adding fresh stories and information daily. Reference the graphic on the next page for step-by-step instructions on how to sign up for the members site.
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Membership Rewards at Husker Harvest Days

While you are checking out the latest in technology across the agriculture industry at Husker Harvest Days, be sure to include the Nebraska Farm Bureau booth, Lot 46 on Main Street, on your list of stops. We are looking forward to connecting with many of our members at this years show, said Steve Nelson, president of Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation. We have a lot going on at our booth with some exciting offers and ways to show our gratitude to all of our members. JOIN AT THE SHOW & EARN We also invite show attendees who arent members of Farm Bureau to stop by our booth, Lot 46 on Main Street, for a special membership offer, said Nelson. People who become Nebraska Farm Bureau members at Husker Harvest Days will receive $20 cash back. This is an exclusive offer only good on-site at Husker Harvest Days for new members. MEMBER GRATITUDE All Nebraska Farm Bureau members are encouraged to stop by the booth to pick up a token of appreciation. Just come by with your membership card and take home a pair of leather work gloves, said Nelson. $300-$500 depending on the tractor or implement acquired. Members should negotiate their best deal with their Case IH dealer, and then add the manufacturers incentive discount to the bottom line. Chief Industries Nebraska Farm Bureau members receive a factory-direct rebate check after purchasing a farm grain bin fromChief. GM Members of Nebraska Farm Bureau for at least 60 days, you can save $500 on the lease or purchase of your next GM vehicle. Blue Cross Blue Shield Health care insurance is offered by your Farm Bureau Financial Services representative. AG YOUTH REWARD Husker Harvest Days has long been the place for Nebraska farmers and ranchers to gather and gain knowledge about the latest in agriculture, and this year Nebraska Farm Bureau will have a special gift for the future of agriculture 4-H and FFA youth in attendance, said Nelson. We want to reward youth interested in the agriculture industry and encourage them to continue to grow their passion, said Nelson. All they have to do is stop by and say hi for a pair of sunglasses. Husker Harvest Days runs Sept. 10-12 in Grand Island, Neb. Visit huskerharvestdays.com for show information and tickets.
Nebraska Farm Bureau members are encouraged to stop by the booth at Husker Harvest Days to pick up a token of appreciation, leather work gloves. Members should also remember the great list of member discounts that are available to them when shopping at Husker Harvest Days, said Nelson. Nebraska Farm Bureau has a multitude of member benefits, and many will be at the show, including: Case IH Nebraska Farm Bureau members receive a manufacturers incentive discount of
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tool holder, single phase converted, $1300. Would consider trade for two axle flatbed trailer or tractor. Call Kearney, 308830-3835 or 308-832-1788. FOR SALE: Mens and Ladies Huffy USA 10 speed bicycle with extras, both $100 or $60 each; Like new GE AC, used 2 seasons, looking for instructions, $100. All gently used and stored inside. Call Douglas, 402-571-2846. FOR SALE: Strips of quality leather left over from making horse bridles, two large bags, price negotiable, would deliver to Norfolk area. Call Lancaster 402-489-6498. FOR SALE: 1988 Chevy X-Cab 4x4 with new motortransmission and rear end, new service box and new paint; Large REA Poles; Monarch ADD-AFurnace wood burning stove. Call Custer, 308-527-3555.
Notice BURT COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Tues., Aug. 27, 2013 6 p.m. Green Lantern Decatur, NE Notice JEFFERSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Tues., Aug. 20, 2013 7 p.m. Meal Arend Family Community Center Fairbury, NE Speaker: Jay Ferris, director of grassroots programs Notice SAUNDERS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Tues., Sept. 24, 2013 7 p.m. Farm Bureau Office 113 East 5th Wahoo, NE
Notice CLAY COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Sun., Sept. 22, 2013 6 p.m. Meal Sutton Legion Speaker: Anthony Aerts, assistant director of state governmental relations & regulatory affairs Sutton, NE Notice LANCASTER COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Thurs., Aug. 22, 2013 6 p.m. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Meeting Lancaster County Extension Education Center Lincoln, NE
Notice DAWSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Tues., Sept. 16, 2013 6:30 p.m. Meal Monsanto Gothenburg, NE Notice MERRICK COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Thurs., Sept. 19, 2013 6:30 p.m. Meal Speaker: Mark McHargue, first vice president St. Michaels Catholic Church Parish Hall Central City, NE Notice YORK COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Sat., Aug. 17, 2013 5:30 p.m. Meal Speaker: Rob Robertson, chief administrator Waco Community Building Waco, NE
Notice HOWARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Tues., Sept. 17, 2013 6:30 p.m. Meal Extension Building-Howard County Fairgrounds St. Paul, NE Notice RICHARDSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Mon., Sept. 30, 2013 7:30 p.m. Desserts Speaker: Mark McHargue, first vice president Verdon Community Building Verdon, NE Notice WASHINGTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Thurs., Sept. 5, 2013 6:30 p.m. Meal Speaker: Deanna Karmazin, NFB-Foundation for Agriculture Location TBA Arlington, NE
RSVP by Aug. 10 to Pat at 402-786-3876 or lcfarmbureau@live.com
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