March 2014 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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32 ISSUE 3
MARCH 19, 2014
Nebraska
Farm Bureau News
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MORE INSIDE
Taking Care of New Life
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Get to Know Leadership
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New Faces
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Hunger
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Monthly Food Distributions Make a Difference Nebraska Farmers Helping Out You Can Help Too!
Engaging with Congress

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Opportunities for Youth

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Day @ The Farm

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Nebraska Farm Bureau News
The Presidents Message

Top 4 Ways to Advocate
By Steve Nelson, President Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Members Can Make a Difference Fighting Hunger
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!
You may have heard me say this before, but Farm Bureau is a unique organization. There are a lot of reasons for that, but the main one I always point to are the great people involved in our organization. Whether youve joined Farm Bureau to access financial services or insurance products, or because you believe in supporting farm and ranch families and the underlying mission of agriculture, the bottom line is we have tremendous members who are rooted in working for the betterment of their families, their communities and our state as a whole. As Ive traveled across Nebraska Ive had the opportunity to meet with many Farm Bureau members. The scope and reach of our organization never ceases to amaze me. Reaching out and helping neighbors is the Nebraska way, and its very much ingrained in our diverse membership. Its that same sense of responsibility and commitment to looking out for one another that makes me believe Farm Bureau and its members can be a difference
Volunteers help set up food at one of the rural food distribution sites in Nebraska.
maker in one of the issues that faces Nebraska hunger and food insecurity. This months cover story touches on this very serious and sensitive issue. For someone whose whole life has involved helping raising food for others, it is hard to believe when statistics are shared about the growing need for food and assistance by food banks and food pantries in both rural and urban areas of Nebraska. While there are many reasons for it, the one thing I know is that Farm Bureau and our members collectively have the power and ability to do something meaningful about it. There are lots of ways in which we can make a difference in fighting hunger. Some of those are highlighted in this months edition. Neighbors helping neighbors in times of need; that sounds an awful lot like the Nebraska way of doing things and something Farm Bureau members excel at. Until next time,
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.
Fresh produce is in high demand at food pantries in Nebraska.
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COUNTY NEWS
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Young Farmers and Ranchers Tour Area Agriculture Facilities

Jefferson County Farm Bureau sponsored a young farmers and ranchers tour and social Feb. 21. Tour participants got a behind the scenes look at C&C Processing, an informational tour of Classic Dairy followed by a stop at Clifford Seeds. After a scenic drive by area windmills, the tour ended with a meal and presentation by the Windmill guy at the Diller Opera House.
Otoe County Farm Bureau
Otoe County Becomes 24th Livestock Friendly County in Nebraska

Otoe county became the 24th county in Nebraska to earn the Livestock Friendly County designation Feb. 25. Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann (third from right) presented the certificate to Otoe County Commissioners C.R. Hauptman, Rick Freshman, Carol Crook, Timothy Nelsen and Steve Lade at the Kimmel Research and Education Center in Nebraska City. The program helps recognize the positive impact that the livestock industry and agriculture has on Nebraskas economy. The county will receive road signs bearing the program logo to display along highways. The program is coordinated by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Other counties designated as Livestock Friendly through the state program include: Adams, Banner, Box Butte, Cuming, Dawes, Deuel, Dodge, Gage, Garden, Grant, Hitchcock, Holt, Jefferson, Johnson, Kimball, Keith, Lincoln, Morrill, Saline, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Wayne and Webster counties. Additional information on the Livestock Friendly County program is available at www.nda.nebraska.gov. Several members of Otoe County Farm Bureau were on hand and sponsored the refreshments.
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Students Excited to Meet a Farmer through Pen Pal Program

Third grade students in Karen Ashbys classroom at Chandler Elementary School in Bellevue welcomed their Ag Pen Pal, Darleen Tonack, to their classroom Feb. 25. Tonack is a member of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee and a Douglas County Farm Bureau board member. This was Tonacks second visit to the class. She said the students have had great questions about agriculture and were wanting to meet a farmer so she took along her husband, Fred. She said that her son will go to the next visit with the class. The students showed them a video on how the world is like an apple and the video sliced the apple to show the percents of the worlds land classified (i.e., water, mountains, desert and farmable). The video also showed the peal of the apple and how it represented the only layer of the ground that the famer can use to plant their crops. The Ag Pen Pal program is part of the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program and farm/ranch families become pen pals with a classroom. They are supposed to exchange three letters throughout the school year. Some farmers/ranchers go above and beyond by visiting the class and some classes are able to visit the farm/ ranch. If you are interested in helping tell the story of agriculture to a classroom next school year visit agclassroom.org/ne for more information on how to get involved.
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COUNTY NEWS
Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau
County Donates Money to Schools for 3-Point Baskets

Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau donated $5 for each three-point basket scored by the Kimball and Banner varsity basketball boys and girls teams during February home games and sub-district games. The money earned will be used for special projects within the schools. A total of $145 was sent to the schools for the Interact Club, Positive Behavior Reports and educational supplies.
Box Butte County Farm Bureau
Young Farmers and Ranchers Learn About Farm Bureau

Box Butte County Farm Bureau invited area farmers, ranchers and agriculture professionals in the 18-35 age group to dinner March 11 at the Eagles Club in Alliance, Neb., to network and have dinner. Nebraska Farm Bureau Director of National Affairs Jordan Dux spoke to the group about Farm Bureau policy. Box Butte County Farm Bureau members Mark and Bridgett Vaughn (left) and Joel and Corinna Robbins are pictured catching up with each other after the meeting.
Frontier County Farm Bureau
Ag Ambassador Learns about Farm Bureaus Grassroots Policy

Regan Garey of Frontier County Farm Bureau (sitting left) was selected as the winner of the Frontier County Farm Bureaus Ag Ambassador program. As part of the program Garey visited Lincoln on March 11 to learn about state government and Nebraska Farm Bureaus grassroots policy process. As an Ag Ambassador, Garey will also make a presentation about agriculture to an elementary class and she will receive a $500 scholarship for college. Also on the trip to Lincoln were Spencer Bierfreund and Jessa Lemon of Frontier County.
Phelps County Farm Bureau Nebraska Volleyball Coach Speaks About Leadership at County Meeting
Phelps County Farm Bureau hosted Nebraska Volleyball Coach John Cook as a part of their 2014 Annual Meeting March 12 at the Taste of Texas BBQ in Holdrege. Cook spoke to the group about leadership and his experiences with being a coach of a top level athletic team. Farm Bureau representatives spoke to the group on topics such as policy development and state and national issues. They also stressed why its important to become involved in Farm Bureau.
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WHATS COOKING?
If you want to submit your own recipes, and photos if you have them, send via email to tarag@nefb.org.
Brunch Recipes
Cinnamon Granola
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup flaked coconut 1 tablespoon ground golden flax seed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 300 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat liner. 2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, coconut, flax, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. 3. In a small sauce pan or microwave bowl, heat the oil, honey and vanilla until combined. 4. Slowly pour liquid mixture into the oat mixture and stir until well combined. 5. Spread onto a baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. 6. Allow the granola to cool before storing in an air-tight container. 7. Enjoy as a snack or as a compliment to your favorite yogurt. Yield: 2 cups
Warm Fruit Compote
Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained 1 can (15 1/4 oz.) sliced pears, drained and cut into chunks 1 can (15 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained Topping Ingredients 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate Directions 1. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water, orange juice concentrate and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. 2. Add the fruit; heat through. 3. In a small mixing bowl, beat the topping ingredients until smooth. 4. Divide fruit mixture into 6 individual serving dishes. Dollop cream cheese mixture over the fruit. Serve warm. Yield: 6 servings
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup dairy sour cream 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract Filling Ingredients 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup raspberry jam Topping Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced almonds Directions 1. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in the butter using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Remove 1 cup crumbs for topping. 2. To the remaining crumb mixture, add baking powder, soda, salt, sour cream, egg and almond extract; blend well. (This will be a very stiff batter.) 3. Spread batter over the bottom and 1 1/2-2 inches up the side of a greased and floured 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan (batter should be 1/4-inch thick on sides). 4. In a small bowl, prepare filling by combining cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and egg; blend well. Pour this over the batter in the pan. 5. Carefully spoon jam evenly over the cheese filling. 6. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of the reserved flour mixture and almonds; sprinkle over the top. 7. Bake at 350 F for 55-60 minutes or until cream cheese filling is set and crust is a deep golden brown. 8. Cool 15 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Serve warm or cool. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-16 servings
Bacon Egg Cups
Ingredients 12 slices bacon 8 eggs 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. If you are using thick bacon, partially precook in microwave. 3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, pepper and cheese. 4. Spray non-stick spray in a 12-cup muffin tin or two 6-cup tins. 5. Wrap each piece of bacon inside the sides of each muffin cup. (I find that cutting the strips in half vertically makes wrapping more manageable.) 6. Fill each bacon-lined cup 3/4 of the way with the egg mixture. 7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the egg cups are golden brown and dont jiggle. 8. Use a knife to scoop them out of tins. Serve immediately. Note: You can easily cut this recipe in half for 6 egg cups. Yield: 6-12 servings
UPCOMING MONTHS
Below are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to tarag@nefb.org. April low calorie or low carb May master mix recipes i.e. homemade Bisquick and recipes using it or other mixes that can be used in multiple ways June salads with meat and salad dressing recipes
Cinnamon Granola recipe from bakeyourday.net. Warm Fruit Compote recipe from Taste of Homes Quick Cooking Magazine. Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake recipe from Lois Linkes childrens late fifth grade teacher. Bacon Egg Cups recipe from fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.com. All photos from Linke.
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Calving in the Cold; Rancher Near Farnam Takes Care of Calves and First-Time Mamas
By Tina Henderson At the end of January and into February, two of the coldest months of the year, a process more suited to warmer weather unfolds in ranch country. It often requires a midwife who wears boots and spurs, and who can go sleep deprived for a few months. It is called calving season. Calving in the cold keeps ranchers like 25 year old Tyler Pieper and his wife, Heidi, very, very busy. CHECKING CATTLE When its cold we continually check every hour to hour and a half to monitor the cows, said Pieper March 5, who ranches near Farnam in southwest Nebraska and is a member of the Frontier County Farm Bureau. Pieper and his wife look over about 275 first calf heifers and 150 cows as they give birth to their babies in sometimes below freezing temperatures. We do what we can to keep them out of extremely cold conditions, and keep them comfortable, he said. When its cold and we see them start to deliver, we get them in the barn to make sure their calves are born out of the elements. If the weather is nice, we let them have their babies outside, said Pieper. Of the 275 first calf heifers and 150 cows who are giving birth this seaon them when they are born outside and take them to the warming room in our calving shed and make sure they get dried off. It doesnt matter if its 2:00 in the morning or 2:00 in the afternoon. This is not an eight to five job. There isnt such a thing in agriculture, he said. KEEPING WARM A lot is done to prevent the calves from getting too cold. Its normal for ranchers to check a calfs temperature. A good temperature is around 99 to 100 degrees. Anything lower and its into the barn for the calf. Its important to get their temp up to normal so that they are strong enough to get their mothers first milk, Pieper said. The first milk is essential, it contains colostrum which supplies the calf with antibodies needed for a healthy immune system. It also allows the bond between calf and mother to begin. We both grew up around cattle. I would work livestock with my dad, Dr. Kent Pieper, who is the veterinarian in Farnam. My wife, Heidi, grew up in Dunlap, Iowa, and helped her folks run both of their livestock markets, a physical place where farmers and ranchers go to buy and sell cattle. We both have the same passion for agriculture and feel blessed to do what we love, Pieper said.
Riding horseback is a common practice when ranchers check their cattle during calving season. In late February and March, farmers and ranchers can check their cattle as often as every hour to hour and a half 24 hours a day. son about 115 to 120 of them have gone through the barn at one stage or another because of the cold. CATTLE COME FIRST Everything the Piepers do on the ranch revolves around the cattle. Cattle come first, Pieper said. As a rancher, I am responsible for those cows and their calves. Sometimes there is a fine line between life and death. They depend on humans to take care of them, so it is my responsibility to check
How do Tyler and Heidi Pieper manage risk on their ranch?

They purchased a Farm Bureau Financial Services policy to help cover potential losses.
The Piepers manage risk on their ranch by having Farm Bureau Financial Services insurance to protect their cattle investment. They offer a unique optional coverage with a policy that covers livestock freezing or smothering, Tyler Pieper said. (Read article on page A7.) I feel good knowing that we are protected and that Farm Bureau Financial Services has our back if something should go wrong during calving season or anytime, Tyler Pieper said.
Heidi Pieper of Frontier County Farm Bureau helps carry a calf with a broken leg into the barn to be fed.
Tyler Pieper carries a calf to the trailer to bring him back to his mother. February through April is a very busy time for ranchers as they take care of their cattle.
Right after a heifer gives birth to her calf the bonding process between calf and mother begins. Tyler Pieper and his wife, Heidi, look over about 275 first calf heifers and 150 cows.
Tagging calves is an important means of identification for ranchers like Tyler Pieper, who also collects vital records like birth weight.
Heidi Pieper and their Australian Shepard, Hank, ride along with a chilled calf headed for the warmth of the barn.
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Drowned in Mud and Snow

By Heather Hamilton-Maude For Tri-State Livestock News Following the October 2013 Atlas blizzard, many producers were relying on insurance they believed would cover drowning and suffocation losses to help ease the financial burden placed upon them. The reality for many was that their insurance companies would not pay for losses resulting from the storm, causing frustration and questions regarding what actually killed cattle in Atlas, and why insurance companies were so often unwilling to work with their rancher clients. My policy stated it covered drowning from external causes, and that is what happened in my instance. The cows that died in the storm breathed in cold, wet rain and snow, washing away the surfactant that keeps lung tissue from sticking together, which is called ciliated epithelium. As the tissue stuck together, it reduced the area available for oxygen storage, resulting in the cattle slowly suffocating in a liquid they inhaled, which is a definition of drowning, began Richard Perli, who ranches southeast of Rapid City, S.D., of the issue he took with his insurance company telling him the 50 cows and six calves he lost in Atlas would not be covered. Perli, like many of his neighbors, had multiple head necropsied by his veterinarian, who filed a report with his insurance claim. Within the report, Perlis vet stated his cattle had lungs that were, heavy and moist increased pressure, some capillaries start to leak and the serum from the blood actually leaks into the lungs, filling them with fluid. There is a drowning event with pulmonary edema. The contentious point is whether the drowning occurred from fluid within that animals own body as a result of physiological fatigue from stress rather than the scenario of breathing that fluid in, stated Oedekoven. He added that pulmonary edema was not the only cause of death he provided in reports following the blizzard. Hypothermia, exhaustion, drowning, suffocation from being buried in snow, and in some cases traumatic injury, such as being hit by cars, were also attributed to livestock deaths in Oedekovens report. I encouraged people to work directly Photo courtesy of Heather Hamilton-Maude for Tri-State Livestock News with their insurance companies and pracRanchers who lost cattle in Octobers storm faced opposition when they turned to their ticing vets to make determinations. I would insurance companies to collect on premiums. Many veterinarians concluded the cattle also suggest in any claim filing scenario to get a copy of the policy so the vet can see drowned, but the state vets opinion differed. what it says and make their call in a truthful and the cows drained water out of their na- He chose to take that report over the prac- way that is in accordance with that policy, continued Oedekoven. sal cavities when moved around. I found the ticing veterinarians diagnosis of death. While many producers continue to fight Oedekoven confirmed that was the most cows died from drowning. His adjustor told Perli that he heard South logical cause of death in his opinion, which their insurance companies and in some Dakota State Veterinarian Dustin Oedek- was formed by South Dakota State University cases pursue legal action, Perli among them, ovens report stating the cattle most likely (SDSU) extension personnel and animal dis- others were happy with their companys redied from congestive heart failure and result- ease diagnostics lab employees, most specifical- sponse following the blizzard. In most cases, ing pulmonary edema, and that he took that ly after studying a paper by Russ Daily in addi- those people had policies with Farm Bureau to mean they succumbed to the elements. tion to conversations with numerous practicing Financial Services. We offer a unique optional coverage withvets in the affected area. He did not see any of in the policy for freezing or smothering that the cattle in person following the storm. I never intended the listing of one pos- not all companies do, began Farm Bureau sible cause of death to cut the amount of an Financial Services spokesperson Nancy Doll. She added that agents, adjustors and a insurance payment, and would much prefer to see the insurance companies pay out to dozen additional staff, who were brought into the area followtheir customers who ing the storm, spent have paid their prethe better part of a miums. I would also month in the field not dispute any vets We offer a unique with their customers. who were in the field optional coverage But, even with those and made a different within the policy for additional resources, statement for a spethe conditions made cific animal or animals freezing or smothering impossible to reach cause of death, said that not all companies do. it all clients with a pracOedekoven. ticing veterinarian in Pulmonary edema, or left-sided heart NANCY DOLL, the days following the failure, occurs followFarm Bureau Financial Services storm. The vets couldnt ing extreme physical spokesperson be everywhere so exertion, to the point we applied common that a lack of energy leads the animal to collapse. From there sense to the law and allowed our adjustors Photo courtesy of Heather Hamilton-Maude for Tri-State Livestock News other issues can arise, including hyperten- to verify cause of death. Not all companies Good records were helpful for ranchers to determine the number of head and ages of sion or increased pressure within the capil- did this. The agent and adjustor rode with cattle lost in the storm. laries of the lung tissue. As a result of that one client/member in his plan to locate cattle; others four-wheeled for miles on end with customers to do the same. That type of activity went on throughout the month of October, she explained. In total, Farm Bureau responded to 45 claims related to the storm, and to-date 44 have been settled. We have heard good feedback and a high degree of satisfaction from those who filed claims. Our agents work very hard to help our client/members be prepared for the unexpected. We believe that, when things go wrong, you need your insurance to go right. Regardless of who youre insured with, you need an agent and adjustor who will deliver on that promise, Doll continued. For Perli, the entire experience has been incredibly disheartening. While he continues to work on his claim and pursue possible legal action, he has also switched insurance companies to ensure he does not face a similar experience in the future. It doesnt say much for an insurance company that youve been with for a long time when they back out in any way possible to prevent providing a service you pay for. I dropped my old company and switched to Farm Bureau early in 2014. I have better insurance now, with a company that worked for their customers when they needed them to, he concluded.
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Leadership Academy Feb. 27-28, 2014 Grand Island, Neb. Photos by Kerry Hoffschneider
Leadership Academy participants Amanda Fairley of Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Andrew Ward of Cherry County Farm Bureau participate in a consumer communication exercise following training by Willow Holoubek of A-FAN and Deanna Karmazin of Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The training taught them how to talk to those who have questions about their food and how it is raised.
Leadership Academy begins session two of their experience, Influencing through Ag-Vocating, held in Grand Island Feb. 27-28. Pictured from left is Beth Fisher (left) of Harlan/Furnas County Farm Bureau talking about her familys farm located near Beaver City as Amanda Fairley of Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Shane Daniels of Cherry County Farm Bureau listen.
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An Inside Look at the 2014 Leadership Academy Class

A Program Supported by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
Amanda Fairley
Why try so hard to fit in when youre born to stand out? said Amanda Fairley, regarding why ag leaders need to be bold! Responsibility, relator, empathy, discipline and belief these five words describe who I am as an individual. They are my strengths I discovered through the StrengthsFinder 2.0 session during Leadership Academy. Leadership Academy is an outstanding program that Nebraska Farm Bureau offers. I am honored and excited to be part of this years class! Amanda said.
Travis Anderson
For your family and for mine, said Travis Anderson when it comes to why he is so passionate to be in the agriculture industry. I have already gained so much from the Leadership Academy, and we have barely started. We spent a lot of time working outside the box, and looking for ways that one can transform things for a better outcome. We also found our leadership strengths, focusing on them and not on the weaknesses. We also talked about why we do what we do in agriculture.
Beth Fisher
Amanda Fairley and her husband, Dustin, of Fairbury are very active in Nebraska Farm Bureaus Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. The couple owns and operates a custom farming business, Fairley Fine Ag, LLC. The couple also farms on their own, helps with Dustins parents dairy and Amanda is an agricultural instructor at Southeast Community College as well as doing crop consulting.
Pictured is Travis Anderson (far right) along with other Leadership Academy participants during a team building exercise. Academy students become like family right from the start.
Soaring Above Below is an excerpt from Beth Fishers writings she began during session one of the academy about their family farm near Beaver City. Participants were encouraged to dig deep and begin to learn how to tell their rural story in their own, unique way. Many layers of thought ... Uncovered one by one ... In a heartbeat of time ... As I soak in the beauty of this place, this place that draws the eagle, this place that drew my heart, this place I now call home.
Pictured is Amanda Fairley during her formative years in FFA. Fairley said FFA played a huge role in her personal and professional development. She said that becoming involved with the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation was a natural next step to keep her passions alive in agriculture.
Travis Anderson used this family picture during the This is Nebraska session at Leadership Academy where class members were asked to bring an object that helped describe what they truly value about their life in agriculture. Anderson talked about why his family is the core motivator for him each day. Pictured is his wife Nancy and their children Regan (age seven), Turner (five months) and Anna (age three). Travis operates a cow/calf and feeder operation with forage crops. He also works for other ag operations in the area and does leather repair too.
Beth Fisher brought a simple, tiny log house to the This is Nebraska session of the academy, The log house symbolizes how our family has built our small farm and cattle operation little by little from the ground up. Our children can take pride in the fact that they have helped us build what we have, even at the young ages of 10, 12 and 15. And the Bible verses written on many of the pieces of this log home reminds us that our faith has guided us through it all.
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The Nebraska Farm Bureau board of directors traveled to Washington, D.C., for their annual national affairs visit March 2-5. Despite a day of closures due to winter weather, the board was able to meet with all of Nebraskas Congressional Delegation. Pictured in front of the U.S. Capitol are front, from left: Steve Nelson, president; Sherry Vinton, second vice president; Leslie Boswell, district 4; and Jason Kvols, district 3; back row from left: Don Benner, district 2; Andy DeVries, district 8; David Grimes, at-large; and Mark McHargue, first vice president.
Given the snow Washington, D.C., received Sen. Mike Johanns flight was canceled, so the Nebraska Farm Bureau board met with him via video conference in Washington, D.C., while Sen. Johanns was stuck in Omaha.
American Farm Bureau Federation Ag Promotion Joint Chair Conference March 2-5, 2014 Washington, D.C.
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Mallory Becker (left) Ag Promotion Committee member of Greeley County Farm Bureau, and Hilary Maricle Ag Promotion Committee chair of Boone County Farm Bureau, spoke with Nebraskas Congressional delegation during the American Farm Bureau Federations Joint Chair Conference March 2-5.
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Tax Code Overhaul Needed UNL Research: Fructose Not

Updating the nations out-of-date and extremely complicated tax code is a task that is needed, but likely wont be taken up by Congress anytime soon. While the leadership in both the Senate Finance Committee and House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee have expressed a desire to move tax reform legislation forward, strong partisan gridlock has put those plans on hold. However, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) hasnt given up hope and released a tax code reform package that lowers tax rates for individuals and businesses and broadens the tax base by eliminating over 220 tax credits, deductions and exclusions. Farm Bureau believes that any tax reform proposal considered by Congress must be comprehensive and include individual as well as corporate tax reform, Nebraska Farm Bureaus Director of National Affairs Jordan Dux said Feb. 26. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman commended Chairman Camp for doing the hard work of developing a comprehensive rewrite of our nations cumbersome, convoluted and complex tax code. The idea of lowering the top tax rates for both corporations and individuals has obvious attraction. The proposal is a strong and much-needed start to what will surely be an extensive tax reform discussion. Farmers and ranchers are grateful for the longstanding willingness of the chairman, as well as his colleagues, to listen to our concerns on issues like cash accounting. We look forward to continuing the conversation about meaningful tax reform that benefits the whole economy, Stallman said Feb. 26. The plan makes the following changes: Income Tax: The proposal lowers both the top corporate income tax rate and the top individual tax rate to 25 percent. It also would create only two individual tax brackets; 10 and 25 percent. Capital Gains Tax: The proposal would allow 40 percent of capital gains to be excluded from taxation. The result would be that only 60 percent of any capital gains are taxed at the taxpayers income tax rate. The bill does not repeal the 3.8 percent Medicare tax on capital gains imposed by the Affordable Care Act. Depreciation and Expensing: Section 179 small business expensing deduction limit is permanently set at $250,000 (currently only $25,000 for 2014) with the deduction phased out when investments exceed $800,000. The proposal repeals MARCS (modified accelerated cost recovery system) and replaces it with a slower depreciation system for property placed in service after the end of 2015. While Farm Bureau appreciates the desire to set a permanent Section 179 Small Business Expensing rate, we continue to support keeping the rate at $500,000 which was law until it expired at the end of 2013. We also support the extension of the additional 50 percent bonus depreciation for the purchase of new capital assets, which also expired at the end of 2013, Dux said. This plan runs deep and wide and at a level of detail that will require careful analysis. Farm Bureau will take a serious look at the proposal and thanks the chairman for his dedicated effort, Stallman said.
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LINCOLN, Neb. Fructose has gotten a bad rap in the obesity epidemic, says a University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientist whose research shows fat and other sugars are the primary culprits. From 1970-2009, obesity rates in the U.S. increased from 13 percent of the population to 34 percent. Dietary fructose has been blamed as a possible contributor to this increase. Nutrition Scientist Tim Carr found thats not the case, though. While the total energy availability in Americans food increased 10.7 percent over that period, consumption of fructose did not increase. Carr based his findings on the U.S. Department of Agricultures Loss-Adjusted Food Availability Database and its Nutrition Database for Standard Reference. Those resources, rich in data about Americans eating patterns over the years, show that the energy available from total glucose increased 13 percent. The main source of glucose in the American diet is starch. Also, glucose availability was more than three times that for fructose. Energy available from protein, carbohydrates and fat increased 4.7 percent, 9.8 percent and 14.6 percent, respectively. It is a misconception that fructose is a unique contributor to obesity, said Carr Feb. 14. Carr chairs UNLs Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences. Some of that misconception may stem from the fact that the consumption of one type of fructose high fructose corn syrup has increased significantly over the last 40 years, but it has replaced another source of fructose table sugar leaving total consumption steady, Carr said. Were focusing the spotlight in the wrong place, Carr said. Fructose turns out to be a relatively small contributor to the overall food supply. In 1970, fructose availability was 63.2 grams per day. It has fluctuated in the years since, but stood at 62.4 grams in 2009. We conclude that increased total energy intake, due to increased availability of foods providing glucose (primarily as a starch in grains) and fat to be a significant contributor to increased obesity in the U.S. wrote Carr and graduate student Trevor Carden in an article outlining their findings in the December 2013 issue of Nutrition Journal, which can be found at go.unl.edu/bt40. The research was supported by the University of Nebraska Agricultural Research Division with funds provided through the Hatch Act.
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The New Faces of Hunger in Nebraska

By Kerry Hoffschneider Throughout the coming months, Nebraska Farm Bureau News will be focusing on a variety of hunger programs. We asked the Food Bank of Lincoln and the Food Bank for the Heartland to identify counties where we can explore the hunger issue more deeply. Our County Farm Bureaus alongside their regional directors of membership will be working on projects that in real, tangible ways, begin to address and deepen the understanding of the hunger issues in these areas. Watch for these stories to unfold in the coming months. Looking back through the annals of human history, its clear, the hunger issue has been present with humans as long as humans have been present on the planet. However, how we address the feeding of ourselves and our neighbors has changed and can improve as diverse backgrounds and vantage points come together on this issue. As farmers and ranchers who work hard to produce healthy and nutritious food, there are many ways we can get involved and provide insight into the issue of hunger that we may not have thought about before. Thats why, this year, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation has decided its time to explore hunger in Nebraska, celebrate the great work County Farm BuThe face of hunger has changed since the Great Recession of 2008, said Brian Barks, director of development for the Food Bank for the Heartland. The face is now the working poor, children and seniors regardless of location urban and rural. Hunger is a critical problem in rural communities where families in need have limited access to assistance. Barks said the Food Bank of Lincoln and the Food Bank for the Heartland can help support local pantries and other efforts going around food security both entities combined support all 93 Nebraska counties. The Food Bank for the Heartland has trucks that travel more than 25,000 miles per month delivering to food pantries and other partner organizations. We collect large quantities of donated food from manufacturers, wholesalers and retail outlets, he said. Whats even more significant is the fact that in the 2013 fiscal year, Barks said the Food Bank for the Heartland spent $2.2 million purchasing food because the amount of donated product received was not enough to meet demand. Many people are also surprised to learn the number one item distributed by the Food Bank is fresh produce, Barks said.
The Food Bank for the Heartland has trucks that travel more than 25,000 miles per month making deliveries to food pantries. The number one item distributed is fresh produce. reaus are already doing and also challenge each other to dig deep and break out of our comfort zones when it comes to this complicated issue impacting all of us. The face of hunger today is a very diverse face. An Associated Press article featured in the Jan. 2 issue of the Lincoln Journal Star entitled: The new face of food stamps talks about how working-age people are now making up the majority of U.S. households that rely on food stamps. The article reports the change has to do somewhat with demographics, such as the trend toward having fewer children. However they also note, A slow economic recovery with high unemployment, stagnant wages and an increasing gulf between low-wage and high-skill jobs also plays a big role.
1 in 7 people in Nebraska are food insecure.
Nebraska Farmers Helping Out

Another way we can get involved is learn from other Nebraska farmers who have decided to step up and help out. Tim Semin is a farmer near Bee who has been moved to help his hungry neighbors. Semin began donating to the Food Bank of Lincoln after reading a book entitled Trust God for Your Finances by Jack Hartman. We contacted Semin who was apprehensive at first to share his story. However, he felt it may be Gods timing to share if it helps educate others about opportunities to get involved. I read the book in my mid-twenties and it has been a gift for me and helped me think about ways I could help out. I started to ask myself, Whats the most practical need, where do I start? Then I thought, people have all kinds of issues and needs but they have to eat. Its ridiculous to me that in this country or in this state specifically people are missing meals and deciding what bill to pay or not pay so they can eat. Semin said he chose the Food Bank of Lincoln because it serves neighbors
Monthly Food Distributions Make a Difference

The following is a real-life story that we heard from officials at the Food Bank of Lincoln which serves many rural Nebraska counties. The names have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. Carol was starting a new job as a nursing assistant in Columbus, but recently she was in line for food at the Knights of Columbus Hall in David City. Her husband is a truck driver who had to stop trucking late last summer after suffering a stroke. When he stopped driving, they stopped being able to pay their bills. The food ran out. Our source of income suddenly stopped in one day, she said. Three months without income was a long time for the family. But now things are looking up for Carol. She has a job. There will be paychecks again. She and her husband needed that boost when the checks stopped. Monthly food distributions in communities like Carols are making a difference. If it was not for the Food Bank of Lincoln, we would not have made it, Carol said.
Tim Semin is a farmer from outside Bee who has decided to get involved with the hunger issue in his community and the state. locally and they operate their non-profit so that the majority of their funds go directly to helping those in need.
You Can Help Too!

Here are ways you can help neighbors in need. Get to know your local food pantry provider. Ask what their needs are and develop an on-going relationship with them and your County Farm Bureau. Hold a dinner for those hungry among you at your local community center or church. Offer your knowledge and skills in cooking or baking to the local school or mission. Coordinate community cooking programs with local non-profits to help busy moms and dads learn to cook on a budget. Fund milk, egg, fresh vegetable or meat vouchers at your local pantry so that families can go and purchase those nutritional perishable items that are hard to keep stocked on food pantry shelves. Have your County Farm Bureau take a tour of the Food Bank of Lincoln or Heartland Food Bank to help connect your area to their state-wide mission in new, innovative ways. Plant a community garden with your local FFA, 4-H or other youth groups in your community. Check out the investanacre.org program and donate some of the proceeds of your bounty to those in need.
Call Kerry Hoffschneider, director of membership marketing, at 402-853-4238 or email kerryh@nefb.org if you want to make any of these ideas or your own creative ideas happen in your area.
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The Food Bank for the Heartlands demand for food was greater than the amount of donated product so they had to spend $2.2 million purchasing food in the 2013 fiscal year.
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dustry cost of this action over the next 15 to 17 years was approximately $4 billion. HSUS, in turn, had agreed to cease all state ballot initiatives and undercover investigations related to the egg industry and to publicly recognize the welfare acceptability of the enriched cage system. The two groups attempted to pass legislation in both the Senate and House during the 112th and 113th Congress without success. The American Farm Bureau Federation opposes any laws mandating specific farming practices in livestock production but does support the rights of individual commodity groups to develop voluntary national production standards.
and international marketplaces. It also will be part of education exhibits in the new agriculture building that will open at the 2014 Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Nebraska Agriculture can be viewed through the Nebraska Department of Agricultures website, YouTube, and Facebook and Twitter pages. It was unveiled at the Governors Ag Conference March 5-6. Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach of Sumner said the video is meant to inform and create an emotional connection with consumers by capturing the essence of what we do in agriculture. He encourages everyone involved in Nebraskas agriculture industry to share the video with others.
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Nebraskas roots in agriculture are deep. Help those roots remain strong by telling agricultures story! Celebrate National Agriculture Week - March 24-28, 2014. Nebraska Farm Bureau has compiled a resource kit for your county to make your planning, promotion and celebration easy. Go to nefb. org member page and click on Resources.
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Apply Now for Scholarships and Education Loans

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is accepting applications for education loans and scholarships through the Charles Marshall Loan Fund and two scholarship programs, Cathy Day, Foundation director of events and programs, said March 17. 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 Nebraska 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, 2014 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 agricultural-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, 2014. GREATER HORIZON SCHOLARSHIP The Greater Horizon Scholarship is awarded students ages 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, 2014. 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 Foundation for Agriculture website at nefbfoundation.org, or contact Cathy Day at 800-742-4016 ext. 4750.
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Adams County: 3 $500 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; for seniors in Adams and Webster counties, preferably Farm Bureau members. Antelope County: 2 $250 scholarships awarded; contact Antelope County Farm Bureau at 402-887-4842. Blaine County: 2 $200 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members; contact Margie Lloyd at 308-547-0420. Boone County: 1 $300 scholarship awarded; applications due April 1; for Farm Bureau members in Boone County; contact Sharon Ketteler at 402-678-2574. Buffalo County: 4 $500 scholarships awarded; 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 $500 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Burt County; contact Larry or Kathy Mussack at 402-374-2588. Clay County: 2 $250 scholarships awarded; ag-related field; contact Clay County Farm Bureau at 402-469-5033. Cuming County: 2 scholarships awarded; 1 for $500; 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 $500 scholarships awarded with preference for ag-related field; Farm Bureau members only; contact Dawson County Farm Bureau at 308-324-4000. Dixon County: 2 $500 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Dixon County; contact Martey Stewart at 402-584-2252. Dodge County: 1 $500 scholarship awarded; ag-related field; applications due May 1; contact David Saalfeld at 402-652-8678. 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 submitted by March 15; contact Douglas County Farm Bureau at 402-991-1433 or elmapoppe@dcfb.omhcoxmail.com. Dundy County: 2 $250 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau members only; given to students in second, third and fourth year of study; contact Dundy County Farm Bureau at 308-423-2223. Frontier County: 2 $500 scholarships for Frontier County Youth Ambassador; agrelated field; residents of Frontier County only; contact Frontier County Farm Bureau at 308-367-4350. Hayes County: 2 $100 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau members only; contact Hayes County Farm Bureau at 308-286-3431.
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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 at 402-336-1154. Howard County: 1 $500 scholarship awarded; ag-related field and preference to Howard County members; applications due April 13; contact Margie Townsend at 308754-5481. 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 308832-2290. Keith County: 3 $150 scholarships awarded; must be a Keith County member; contact Sherry Gies at 308-239-4497. Kimball/Banner County: 2 $250 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; applications due April 15; contact Beverly Atkins at 308-682-5647. Knox County: 6 $250 scholarships awarded; 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 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. Contact Herschel Staats at 402-483-5673.
Lincoln County: Kent Boyer Memorial Scholarship administered by Community Foundation to a graduating senior majoring in agriculture. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Contact Lincoln County Farm Bureau at 308-534-9694. Lincoln County: 2 $500 scholarships awarded; contact Lincoln County Farm Bureau at 308-534-9694. Madison County: 2 $250 scholarships awarded; 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 $200 scholarship awarded; ag-related field; applications due April 1; contact Bob McNeff at 308-536-2836. Perkins County: $1,000 each year; 2 scholarships of $300 and 1 of $400; must be Farm Bureau member; studying an agrelated field; contact Perkins County Farm Bureau at 308-352-4320. Pierce County: 2 $500 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Pierce County; contact Pierce County office at 402-329-6284. Platte County: 2 $500 scholarships awarded; ag-related field with preference to Platte County members; applications due April 15; contact Stan Rosendahl at 402285-0469. Polk County: 2 $300 scholarships awarded; contact Abbie Peterson at 402747-2186.
Rock County: 1 scholarship awarded; 1 $100 nursing scholarship; contact Loren Ammon at 402-244-5304. Saline County: 2 $250 scholarships awarded; ag-related field; must be a Saline County member; contact Pat Hudecek at 402-821-2157. Scotts Bluff County: 3 $500 scholarships awarded; applications due April 14; contact Shannon Kampbell at 308-632-3082. Sarpy County: 1 or more $500 scholarship(s) awarded; applications due July 1; ag-related field; must be a Sarpy County member; can re-apply and extend for 4 years; contact Sarpy County Farm Bureau at 402-339-8778. Saunders County: 1 or more $250 scholarship(s) awarded; applications due April 1; ag-related field; must be a Saunders County member; contact Sharon Vermeline at 402-909-2160. Thayer County: 1 $500 scholarship awarded; for Thayer County resident with plans to study in ag or ag-related field; due date is March 1; contact Thayer County Farm Bureau at 402-768-6218. Thurston County: 2 $250 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Thurston County; contact Joel Lamplot at 402-385-2452. Washington County: 4 $1,000 scholarships awarded; 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: 2 $1,000 scholarships awarded; contact Robert Dowling at 402585-4504 or cell 402-360-3932. York County: 1 $500 scholarship awarded; contact Jerry Stahr at 402366-0602.
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With the Legislature nearly three-quarters of the way through the 2014 session, Nebraska Farm Bureau News sat down with the head of Farm Bureaus governmental relations team to talk about Farm Bureaus advocacy efforts and how agriculture is faring at the state Capitol.
1. Jay, heading into the 2014 legislative session there was a lot of build-up about tax relief and tax reform. At this stage it seems like the wind has dropped out of the sails a little bit on major reform. Where are things at on tax relief for agriculture? Tax relief this year is probably going to be largely at the margins. Some of the bold efforts for reform ... there just was never any agreement or consensus among the body. You never know, but right now I dont expect a major tax reform package at this stage so it doesnt look good for the bills to lower agriculture land valuations for tax purposes. With that said, there are some bright spots for agriculture. The bill (LB 96) to exempt replacement and repair parts on agriculture machinery and equipment from sales tax is up on the final round of debate and that would provide some tax relief to farmers and ranchers ($7 million to $10 million a year). The budget working its way through the process also includes an additional $25 million for the states Property Tax Credit Program. Weve supported that program because it does provide direct relief against property taxes paid. Theres also a state aid bill working its way through the Legislature that has the potential to increase state aid for rural schools which could help with the local property tax burden. 2. Finding dollars to help manage the states water resources was another big issue heading into the session. How are things progressing there? The budget senators are working on right now includes $31 million in funding for projects and programs to help manage water resources statewide. Thats less than the $50 million the state Water Funding Task Force discussed in the interim, but its a good starting point. Theres already a lot of local dollars being put toward water management, and weve advocated that water management is a statewide issue and some level of financial assistance from the state is needed. It was only a few years ago that we worked hard just to get $3 million a year in state money for water projects, so the $31 million in the budget shows progress in the state working to match local dollars. The new monies will also provide an opportunity to demonstrate there are benefits to the state investing in water management. Hopefully that will help as additional dollars are needed down the road. Again, the dollars are going for projects that will help make sure were managing water in a way to keep it available for all of us, agriculture included, so it feels like were headed in the right direction on the water right now. 4. Theres been a lot of back and forth this session on legislation that would match Nebraska state law up with new federal regulations as it applies to Commercial Drivers License (CDL) requirements for some farm trucks. How has that bill advanced along? Good news on that front. The original bill (LB 249) was amended into a larger transportation bill thats now up on the last round of floor debate, so it looks to be in a good position. The bill would have Nebraska law match relatively new federal regulations that would exempt CDL requirements for farm covered vehicles with a gross weight rating below 26,000 pounds no matter where they travel, in addition to giving the CDL exemption for farm covered vehicles with a gross weight rating above 26,000 pounds if they stay within the state and 150 miles from their farm. 3. A handful of bills targeted to growing Nebraskas livestock industry were introduced both last session and then again this year. Whats the prospect of those going anywhere and what do you foresee happening in the livestock area moving forward? Right now the bill thats moving is the one looking at the dairy industry in the state. Sen. Ken Schilz introduced it (LB 941) as a way to explore what Nebraska needs to do to try and grow our dairy sector. States like Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa are seeing their dairy numbers grow while Nebraska is standing still. The idea is to study why thats happening and what we could do to improve that picture. The other two livestock bills are on a slower track. The bill that would expand opportunities for custom feeding of swine is still in the Agriculture Committee. It would allow pork processors to enter into custom feeding agreements and expand opportunities for people who are looking to get started in the pork business. The other bill related to livestock would provide resources to counties to help them with livestock expansions in their county. That bills not likely to move, so instead were having some discussions outside of the Legislature with both livestock interests and county officials to identify how we can move forward to grow livestock opportunities which we think could be very productive. 5. Overall, how would you say agriculture has fared so far this session as we head down the home stretch? Given that its a short session, the fact we have 17 term-limited senators and several in the body that are running for other offices which adds more politics into the process, its been a decent session for agriculture. We certainly were wanting more on the property tax front which is disappointing, but removing sales tax on ag replacement and repair parts is a good step and more money in the property tax credit fund is a positive. If the dollars for water come to fruition and the CDL bill passes it would be hard not to say it was a good session. Agriculture is more and more of a minority in the Legislature, so its always good if we can prevent anything bad from happening. We have a daily presence at the Capitol for a reason. Even though we are an agriculture state there are ideas that get introduced that wouldnt be good for farm and ranch families sometimes our members never even hear about them because we work hard to prevent them from gaining momentum. Anytime we close a session with some wins and no major setbacks its a good thing for our members.
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Day @ the Farm Video Contest Announces Three Winning Classrooms

The Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Agriculture is a staple of Nebraskas Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for economy accounting for one in four jobs Agriculture are pleased to announce three across our state. But with a growing disNebraska classrooms who were selected connect between farmers and ranchers to as grand prize winners in their Day @ the teachers and students, an understanding Farm video contest. The two organizations of the impact of agriculture is becoming a teamed up to host the Day @ the Farm major issue. video contest to promote agriThe Day @ the Farm concultural literacy. test was designed to eduWinning classrooms cate students about the will go on an all-eximportance of agriculpense-paid field trip to ture in their lives no farms or ranches near matter where they their school in April live, said Deanna 2013 2014 and May and also reKarmazin, executive ceived a surprise party director of the Necongratulating them. braska Farm Bureau Grand prize winning Foundation for AgriNeb u ea r classrooms are: culture. Through the Fou as k a F ar m B ur re tu n d a ti o n f o r A g ri c ul Mrs. Christy Kleffmans contest, we have profirst grade class from St. Vinvided these classrooms with cent de Paul in Omaha, Neb. hands-on educational opportu Mrs. Jessica Tjaden and Mrs. Kal- nities that will have a lasting impact on ynne Breunsbachs kindergarten classes these students. from Southern Public Elementary in Blue Teachers and their classrooms, grades Springs, Neb. K-12, were invited to submit a video an Mrs. Ashley Muellers second grade swering the question What would your class at Jefferson Elementary in Grand life be like without Nebraska agriculture? Island, Neb. Many wonderful entries were received and
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Buffalo County Farm Bureau member Steve Wolfe highlighted what the second graders from Jefferson Elementary will see on their May 6 tour of his dairy. the competition was tough, said Karmazin. We are looking forward to getting these students out to the farms and ranches. We have had several Farm Bureau members offer to host these students and are very excited to showcase agriculture in our state to the future generation. We want to make sure these visits are memorable and positive, said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president.
Jeramy Colgrove-Habluetzalof Mrs. Tjadens Southern Public kindergarten class enjoys his pizza during the Feb. 7 surprise party where Nebraska Farm Bureau staff announced the classroom won an allexpense-paid tour to Gage County Farm Bureau member Scott Spilkers farm and Jefferson County Farm Bureau member Dean Engelmans dairy on April 25.
Shayna Meyer, youth outreach coordinator for Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, involves the winning kindergarteners from Southern Public Elementary in Blue Springs, Neb., showing them how the ingredients for the pizza they enjoyed Feb. 7 started on a farm or ranch.
Nebraska Farm Bureau staff surprised Mrs. Muellers class with the announcement they won the Day @ the Farm contest on Feb. 5. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson will also host the second graders from Grand Island on his farm near Axtell, Neb., on May 6.
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The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is asking you to donate to a new campaign that will help children understand where their food comes from and remind others that Ag Day is Every Day. National Agriculture Week is March 24-28 and National Agriculture Day is March 25. Why should we celebrate agriculture only at that time? We need people to help us spread the good word about agriculture year-round, Deanna Karmazin executive director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, said March 12. Today we have people who are two, three or four generations removed from the farm. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is trying to build relationship with consumers and educate teachers, children and their parents that food comes from a farm or ranch. We need dollars to provide books and resources to schools and libraries, organize farm tours, develop agriculture related museum and zoo exhibits and nature nights, provide free resources to Nebraska classrooms and a whole lot more, Karmazin said. The Foundation wants to embrace the future by working with teachers and students through the Agriculture in the Classroom program, advance young farmers and ranchers to be spokesmen for their industry, promote and educate the public about modern agriculture, develop leaders and offer student scholarships. The Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization making a difference in the lives of all Nebraskans. Giving a positive public perception of agriculture today is vital! We can no longer take for granted that people know where their food comes from they dont! By building awareness and understanding of agriculture, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture uses education and leadership development to tell agricultures story. Thats why we need your help to plant seeds of knowledge about agriculture, Karmazin said. If you would like donate please make your checks payable to Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and mail them to P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501. Or donate online at nefbfoundation.org. Donate today and help us educate a child on where their food comes from!
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Nebraska Farm Bureau Top 10 List Helps Farmers Navigate Farm Bill
Nebraska farmers will have a lot of different options to consider when it comes to farm programs under the recently passed 2014 Farm Bill. To help navigate through the changes, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation has developed a list of Top 10 Things to Know About the 2014 Farm Bill to aid farmers in evaluating what is included in the new bill and what it might mean for their farm or ranch. Farmers are going to have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to participation in the new farm programs; and while the USDA rules for the programs arent expected until late 2014, its important farmers have a baseline of understanding of what the programs are and the type of decisions they will be asked to make if they participate. The Top 10 list provides a baseline of information to help them get started, said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president. Farmers will have the choice of signing up for one of two versions of the new Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) commodity program or have the ability to participate in a new Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program that replaces direct payments and the ACRE program under the previous farm bill. Participation in the PLC program will also open the door for farmers to participate in a new crop insurance program known as the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO). In addition to the new programs, farmers will also find that they will have only one chance to make the decision on which program they will participate in over the life of the five-year farm bill, so it is critical they take a good look at their options and what makes the most sense for their farm operation, said Jordan Dux, Nebraska Farm Bureau director of national affairs. Of specific interest to Nebraska farmers and ranchers is the retro-active extension of numerous livestock disaster programs under the farm bill to aid those who suffered livestock and forage losses due to both drought and blizzard conditions going back to 2012. Livestock disaster sign-up begins April 15. Nebraska farmers will also note that the new farm bill allows them to select different levels of protection on irrigated versus dryland crop ground under crop insurance, which was not allowed under the previous bill. While this wont kick in until 2015, it will allow farmers to customize their level of crop insurance coverage to better meet their individual needs, said Dux. The farm bill has also brought change to conservation programs. While the mainstay programs of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) remain, several of the previous land preservation and easement programs are now rolled into one program. Farmers will also find the farm bill now links conservation compliance to crop insurance. We know there are a lot of questions about the new farm bill and what it will mean for each individuals situation. Were committed to helping farmers and ranchers as they work through this process by putting good information in their hands and helping them jump start the process. The Top 10 list is simply a starting point, said Nelson. Nebraska Farm Bureau has developed a 2014 Farm Bill Breakdown web page to provide background information and resources related to the farm bill. The site also allows individuals to submit farm bill questions. The Top 10 Things to Know About the 2014 Farm Bill is below. More resources can be accessed by visiting nefb.org.
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USDA Rules Should Be Out by Late 2014 Many of the rules governing this farm bill have yet to be written. Because there are new commodity programs, the USDA still has to work out how they will administer certain provisions, and there could be several kinks to work through. Deadlines for program sign-up also remain uncertain.
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Dont Overlook PLC and the New Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) The new PLC target price program operates similarly to the old Counter-Cyclical payment program. Under the new program, a payment would trigger if the U.S. average market price for the crop year is less than the set reference price. While the target price program was a non-factor in recent years, USDAs price projections for 2014 might make this attractive for farmers who worry about crop prices more than revenue. Farmers that sign up for PLC can also utilize the new Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO). SCO is a crop insurance program that provides farms the option to purchase county level insurance that would cover part of the deductible under their individual yield and revenue loss crop insurance policies. A farmer is not eligible to participate in SCO if they are enrolled in ARC. This program would be available beginning in the 2015 crop year. You Get One Shot to Get It Right Like the decision to sign up for ACRE in the last farm bill, farmers will have one chance to make a decision as to which program (County-ARC, Individual-ARC or PLC) they will participate in through the life of the five-year farm bill. If a farmer does not choose an option, they are automatically enrolled in PLC but will receive no benefits for their 2014 crop. Also, landowners will have the one-time option to reallocate base acres. Participating in the PLC program will also offer landowners a one-time opportunity to update base yields.
Conservation Compliance and Crop Insurance are Now Linked Farmers purchasing crop insurance will have to be in compliance with conservation provisions with highly erodible lands and wetlands in 2015. While farmers were obligated to meet similar requirements for commodity payments, the linkage to crop insurance is new and will provide more options for complying than under the compliance provision for commodities. Irrigated and Dryland Crops Can be Insured at Different Levels Different than in previous years, the new farm bill allows farmers to select different levels of protection on irrigated versus dryland crop ground. While it will not be available until 2015, this will allow farmers to customize their level of crop insurance coverage to better meet their individual needs. Conservation Program Opportunities Might be Tighter The big three conservation programs of CRP, EQIP and CSP remain in the 2014 Farm Bill, but there are fewer dollars collectively for these programs this time around. Another change is that the land preservation and easement programs in the previous farm bill are now all rolled into one program. Livestock Disaster Sign-Up Begins April 15 The much anticipated retro-active extension of numerous livestock disaster programs occurred under the 2014 Farm Bill. Producers who suffered livestock and forage losses due to drought and blizzard conditions going back to 2012 will be able to begin the sign-up process at local FSA offices beginning April 15. There is A Lot to Chew On ... There will be a lot of options for farmers to think about this time around which means communication with landlords and lenders will be very important as you consider which safety-net programs will work best for your operation. Key among these considerations is the fact that program payments will not be issued until October of the following crop year (i.e. 2014 crop year payments will be issued in Oct. 2015).
Nebraska Corn and Soybean Farmers Should Start by Looking at ARC Farmers will have a choice of signing up for one of two versions of the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) program or the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program that replaces direct payments and the ACRE program. This decision will be made for each Farm Service Agency (FSA) farm. In general, ARC would pay out when actual county crop revenue is below the county ARC revenue guarantee for a crop year. Farmers will have to choose between ARC and PLC, but early indicators suggest ARC might be a better bet and a good place to start investigating farm bill options.
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Is County or Individual ARC Better for You? Farmers will have the option to choose between two versions of the ARC program: County-ARC or Individual-ARC. The County-ARC program allows producers to participate on a crop by crop basis and protects based off of county revenue losses. The individual-ARC program provides individual farm level protection, but all of a farms commodities must be enrolled in the program if the farmer selects this option. Early analysis indicates County-ARC might be more popular among corn and soybean producers. Individual-ARC is more complicated than its CountyARC counterpart.
For more details on each of these programs visit nefb.org for Nebraska Farm Bureaus 2014 Farm Bill Breakdown page.
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UNL Rodeo Team Debunks Stereotypes

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo Team is a lot of things, but it might not be what youd expect. Not everyone on the team is an animal science major looking to go back to the ranch. In fact, only one person on the 23-person team fits that description. Only 61 percent of the rodeo team are animal science majors and 17 percent of the team consists of non-ag majors. There are more females on the team than males, and 35 percent of the team is part of the Greek system. Sophomore business management major Lindsay Adamson of Cody, Neb., says she thinks most people would be surprised to learn that. I think there are a lot of misconceptions about rodeo, Adamson said Feb. 25. We arent all a bunch of hicks. Adamson explained that in rodeo, relationships between opposing teams are stronger than in other sports. Even though we are competing against other teams, we want them to do well, she said. All competitors put in hundreds of hours of preparation and all deal with the variables of their own horse, the stock they drew, the ground, you name it; when someone successfully puts it all together, theres encouragement all around, no matter which team they represent. Bump Kraeger, one of the UNL Rodeo Teams coaches, said that rodeo teaches many valuable life lessons including control of ones emotions and perseverance. If you dont try your hardest you are almost guaranteed to fail, Kraeger said, adding that rodeo gives a person permission to fail, something not found in most activities. Even when you are trying your hardest you may still fail, you may get bucked off Rodeo teaches many valuable life lessons including control of ones emotions and perseverance.
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Speaker: Conventional Agriculture Winning Some, Losing Some in Culture War

The intellectual war over modern agriculture has been won by the cultural elite, but agricultures continued commercial and technological success still bode well for its future, a political scientist said Feb. 27. Thats not to say conventional agriculture wont have to make adjustments in the face of ongoing challenges from its detractors, said Robert Paarlberg, who spoke at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as part of the Heuermann Lecture series. Specifically, he predicted that the inroads activists already have made in the area of animal welfare will continue to force change in livestock agriculture. Paarlberg, the Betty Freyhof Johnson 44 Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wellesley College, is author of the book Food Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know. His lecture was titled Our Culture War Over Food and Farming. Conventional agriculture as practiced in states such as Nebraska is under strong attack from people who believe it is unhealthy, unsafe, environmentally unsustainable and socially unjust, Paarlberg said. These forces want a shift from large-scale, specialized, highly capitalized farming systems to smaller scale systems that integrate crop and livestock production. Instead of internationally traded foods, they want local foods and instead of genetically engineered food, they want organic food. Paarlberg said this battle is being fought on several fronts intellectual, commercial and policy. Conventional ag already has lost on the first front, he added. As for whos winning in this cultural arena, I would say flat out the advocates for alternative agriculture have already won, Paarlberg said. Students come to my classes with their minds already made up. Theyve taken in Food Inc., Michael Pollans Omnivores Dilemma and other popular media attacks on modern agriculture and they see this as a social cause. Paarlberg said hes found one risks social ostracism by defending conventional agriculture in his state of Massachusetts. In the commercial arena, detractors have made some progress in promoting changes in diets. Meat consumption and overall calorie consumption have dropped and a recent study shows the obesity rate among preschoolers is down. The activists critique of the way we eat ... is having an impact ... and I think thats an impact we should welcome and celebrate, Paarlberg said. Activists promotion of organic agriculture and local marketing of food have led to advances in those areas too, but Paarlberg noted, they still comprise a very small percentage of conventional agriculture and international food marketing, respectively. Meantime, most critics of conventional agriculture have ignored, perhaps as an inconvenient truth, the fact that their predictions that conventional farming practices were unsustainable have proven untrue. In recent years, conventional agriculture has drastically cut inputs while continuing to increase yields. Total fertilizer use peaked in 1981, total pesticide use in 1973, Paarlberg said. Technological advances have led to huge reductions in land use, soil erosion, irrigation water, energy and greenhouse gases, he added. If only the rest of our economy had done this well, we would have something to be proud of, Paarlberg said. Two areas where critics of conventional agriculture have scored significant victories are animal agriculture and the use of genetically modified crops for human consumption. Ballot issues in some states, as well as decisions made by some large customers, have led to changes in how livestock are cared for, and that trend is likely to continue, Paarlberg said. Activists also are making progress in challenging the use of antibiotics in livestock solely for weight gain. While genetically modified crops are used widely for animal feed and industrial use, they have been stopped dead in their tracks for human food use, Paarlberg said. Ballot issues to require mandatory labeling of foods containing any genetically modified ingredient failed in Washington and California and passed in Connecticut and Maine. Conventional agriculture will be obliged to make concessions, Paarlberg concluded, but those concessions arent going to push conventional agriculture away from its preferred model of highly capitalized, large, science-driven practices. Heuermann (pronounced Hugh-er-man) Lectures in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources focus on providing and sustaining enough food, natural resources and renewable energy for the worlds people, and on securing the sustainability of rural communities where the vital work of producing food and renewable energy occurs. The lectures are made possible through a gift from B. Keith and Norma Heuermann of Phillips, long-time university supporters with a strong commitment to Nebraskas production agriculture, natural resources, rural areas and people. Heuermann Lectures are archived at heuermannlectures.unl.edu shortly after the lecture. Theyre also broadcast on NET2 World at a date following the lecture.
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vator his entire life. Born in Wakefield, Neb. the family farmed until his father decided to enter the ministry. He still retained a passion for farming and since has operated three different farms growing everything from corn and soybeans (in rotation with sweet clover, oats and alfalfa) to vegetables. Lundahl said he did not want to go into debt during the 1980s, so he opted to be innovative and entrepreneurial in his endeavors in order to continue in the agricultural field he loves. He met Shonka during a class he took at Metropolitan Community College and decided to use his skills in solar to enhance his operation. The current greenhouse we are working on was moved in from South Dakota. The structure was used there as a hog house, Lundahl explained. Now were growing aronia in it by Papillion. We have definitely been willing to adapt and change to make our farm continue. Shonka is proud to work with Lundahl and Morse to help their agricultural dreams come true. He also said that the students he teaches have a passion for solar energy, Solar is not the only answer, but its one of the answers, and I want to encourage their desire to see this technology grow. Another project that is important to Nebraskas agriculture economy is the solar electric system installed on a pivot at the Beller family farm near Lindsay this past summer. One-hundred solar modules were installed behind the meter that runs a 60 horsepower pump. The solar modules were on a rack 130 feet long and tied into the grid. The solar system will generate electricity all year long, but the irrigation season is only three months. This year we were fortunate to have a wet year so the solar system actually produced a small surplus. We expect on a typical year that it would save 50 to 80 percent of the electrical costs, depending on the size of the pump, Shonka said. We enjoy trying new things, Lundahl said about his entrepreneurial spirit. Morse added, Its really nice to see Nebraska Farm Bureau interested in projects like this. Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation agrees, its going to take diversity, innovation and a good business plan for farmers and ranchers of all different backgrounds to be viable in the future.
Tom Lundahl, Lucena Morse and Michael Shonka have some very important attributes in common a love and respect for the field of agriculture, Nebraska overall and the innovation that can help both come to life in new, progressive and conservationist fashions. The trio met due to Shonkas expertise in solar energy. Morse and Lundahl are partners operating Meristem Farm & Nursery and were looking at the value of alternative energy systems in their greenhouse operation. They were already using passive solar and hydronic heating in one of their facilities. Now, with the help of Shonka, they are building a section of their new gutter-connected greenhouse to be set up with radiant floor heat using a series of solar hot water panels mounted near the facility. Typical greenhouses produce sufficient solar heat during the winter day, but at night they have no way to heat up their plant beds, Shonka explained. So, we are installing 24 solar hot water panels to provide radiant heat to a 12 by 72 foot portion of the 72 by 44 foot greenhouse. Shonka said the solar panels heat up the water that is pumped into a tank. The heated water then moves through tubes embedded in concrete on the plant benches, providing radiant heat to the plants. These benches are designed to be mobile on a track, allowing space for more plants and also creating a more versatile workplace for those caring for the crops inside in this case aronia (also known as chokeberries) that are cultivated as both ornamental plants and food products. There is a business risk to innovation, but there are significant rewards that can be shared and replicated by other farmers. The greenhouse project was awarded a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for its innovation, conservation of resources and potential economic impact in the state. Lundahl has been an agricultural inno-
Pictured from left is Michael Shonka who specializes in solar heat and electric and also serves as an instructor at Metropolitan Community College, Creighton and a host of other educational institutions along with Tom Lundahl and Lucena Morse who operate Meristem Farm & Nursery in Papillion, Neb. The threesome is in front of a portion of the solar hot water panels installed at Meristem Farm & Nursery.
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Securing adequate land to grow crops and raise livestock was the top challenge identified again this year in the American Farm Bureau Federations (AFBF) annual outlook survey of participants in the Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) program. That challenge was identified by 22 percent of respondents, followed by economic challenges, particularly profitability, which was identified by 15 percent of the respondents. For young people today, securing adequate land to begin farming or expand an established farm or ranch is a major challenge, said Jake Carter, AFBFs national YF&R Committee chair and a farmer from Georgia, March 11. Another major challenge is figuring out how to excel not just survive in todays economy, he said. Other issues ranked as top concerns by young farmers and ranchers included burdensome government regulations and red tape, 12 percent; availability of farm labor and related regulations, 9 percent; water availability and urbanization of farm land, 7 percent each; and health care availability and cost, 6 percent. The 22nd annual YF&R survey revealed that 91 percent of those surveyed are more optimistic about farming and ranching than they were five years ago. Last year, 90 percent of those surveyed said they were more optimistic about farming compared to five years ago. The 2014 survey also shows 93 percent of the nations young farmers and ranchers say they are better off than they were five years ago. Last year, 83 percent reported being better off. More than 91 percent considered themselves lifetime farmers, while 88 percent would like to see their children follow in their footsteps. The informal survey reveals that 87 percent believe their children will be able to follow in their footsteps. The majority of those surveyed 69 percent consider communicating with consumers a formal part of their jobs. Many use social media platforms as a tool to accomplish this. The popular social media site Facebook is used by 74 percent of those surveyed. Twenty-two percent of respondents said they use the social networking site Twitter, 16 percent have a farm blog or webpage and 13 percent use YouTube to post videos of their farms and ranches. Use of technology and all the tools at our fingertips to not only improve production practices on the farm but also to interact with consumers our customers among young farmers continues to grow, Carter said. Use of social media platforms, personal outreach through farm tours, agri-tourism, farmers markets or a combination of these methods is where were at today, he added. High-speed Internet is used by 71 percent of those surveyed, with 28 percent relying on a satellite connection and fewer than 2 percent turning to dialup. New this year, the young farmers and ranchers were asked about their rural entrepreneurship efforts, with 40 percent reporting they had started a new business in the last three years or plan to start one in the near future. The survey also shows that Americas young farmers and ranchers are committed environmental caretakers, with 55 percent using conservation tillage to protect soil and reduce erosion on their farms. AFBF President Bob Stallman said the results of the YF&R survey point to the future of U.S. agriculture being in good hands. I am confident that the know-how and tenacity of our young farmers and ranchers will ensure that the best days are ahead for our country and agriculture, Stallman said. They are the future of American agriculture and food production. The informal survey of young farmers and ranchers, ages 18-35, was conducted at AFBFs 2014 YF&R Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach, Va., in February. The purpose of the YF&R program is to help younger members learn more about farming and ranching, network with other farmers and strengthen their leadership skills to assist in the growth of agriculture and Farm Bureau.
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Gov. Heineman: Nebraska Ranks First in Nation for Cattle Feeding

Gov. Dave Heineman was joined by Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach in applauding Nebraskas ranchers and those involved in the cattle and agriculture industry, noting the states new position as the nations top state for cattle feeding. The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its monthly national report, Cattle on Feed, for feedlots above 1,000 head capacity. The state of Texas traditionally has been the top cattle feeding state in the nation. However, as of Feb. 1, Nebraska surpassed Texas by 20,000 head. At the beginning of this month, Nebraska had 2.46 million head of cattle on feed in feedlots above 1,000 head, compared to Texas figure of 2.44 million head. This is a milestone for our modern and progressive agriculture industry, Gov. Heineman said Feb. 25. Over the past
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Ibach noted that while these figures could fluctuate over the next year, there has been an overall positive trend for cattle feeding
in Nebraska. There are many variables in the business of feeding cattle and Nebraska is a natural fit, Ibach said. Nationally, we are the second largest ethanol producer and third in corn production. We have nearly 23 million acres of range and pastureland, an excellent partnership with the University and a strong processing sector. These position Nebraska well for ongoing success. Gov. Heineman added, A strong livestock sector is critical to the states overall economic well-being. When our cattle industry does well, Main Street Nebraska prospers. We are the third largest agricultural state in the nation, and I dont expect that to change, Ibach said. We also need to continue to encourage our young, beginning farmers and ranchers to get into the business of growing food.
UNL Report Outlines Potential for Livestock Expansion in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. A new report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln outlines the potential for expansion of the states livestock industry. Ronnie Green, vice chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Nebraska, discussed the report March 6 at the Governors Ag Conference in Kearney. We all know that livestock is big business in Nebraska, Green said. Clearly there are opportunities to expand the industry to ensure further economic success in our state. Greg Ibach, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, welcomed the report. The report outlines exciting rural development opportunities through the livestock sector, Ibach said. But it also outlines the critical role local community leaders and public policy makers still have in helping Nebraska achieve its full potential. The 24-page report, prepared by faculty in the University of Nebraska-Lincolns agricultural economics department, notes that the Nebraska advantage, a reference to the states unique mix of crop, livestock and biofuel production, has served the state well. However, the report notes, in some respects Nebraskas livestock industry has fallen behind those in other states. The report, prepared in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, outlines potential expansion scenarios in beef cattle, dairy cattle, pork and poultry. It outlines potential obstacles and benefits. The report concludes: At this juncture it would appear that the livestock component of this unique system has considerable potential for further expansion. In fact, the long-term economic sustainability of the total crop/livestock/biofuel system and its ability to thrive in the future may hinge upon such expansion as global demand for food products, especially protein-based products, rises. The market forces, both domestic and global, are well positioned to allow investment in and expansion of this states animal industry in the coming decade. As the states land-grant university, Green said, we are hoping to use this report as a way to start a statewide conversation about this potential, understanding that all Nebraska citizens have a stake in this matter. The report is posted online at the agricultural economics departments website, agecon.unl.edu.
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Student members of the Collegiate Farm Bureau Clubs from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis (back row) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (front row) visited the state Capitol Feb. 18. The students met with Sens. Tom Carlson of Holdrege and Mark Christensen of Imperial. They also heard an update on the legislative session from Nebraska Farm Bureau staff. The NCTA students also had the opportunity to tour the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center at Clay Center as part of the visit.
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman received the Sower Award from all Nebraska agriculture organizations, including Nebraska Farm Bureau, for his work in supporting Nebraska agriculture as the states number one industry during the Governors Ag Conference March 6 in Kearney.
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Taking Care of New Life

Engaging with Congress

Opportunities for Youth

Day @ The Farm

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Nebraska Farm Bureau News

The Presidents Message

Members Can Make a Difference Fighting Hunger

Fresh produce is in high demand at food pantries in Nebraska.

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Young Farmers and Ranchers Tour Area Agriculture Facilities

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