March 2013 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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In Every Issue 3A County News 4A Member Benefits 5A Whats Cooking? 8A National News 11A State News 14B Want Ads
The Presidents Message

By Steve Nelson, President Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Food Security Is Not a Bargaining Chip

full effects as meat shortages would drive prices higher for chicken, pork and beef or possibly create challenges in meat product availability. The administrations suggestions that meat inspectors would be subject to budget reductions can really only be interpreted in two ways. Either the White House has no true understanding of what cuts to federal meat inspectors means for Americas food supply and American consumers, or they are simply playing a game of chicken with Congress to try and enhance its position supporting a delay in the sequester. Regardless, it is a disappointing display of leadership that should get peoples attention. The idea that our own administration would attempt to use food security and food safety as a scare tactic and potential bargaining chip to avoid serious discussion about the federal budget reduction is a disservice not just to farmers and ranchers, but all Americans. The idea is even more disheartening when one considers the fact sequester would trim only three cents out of every federal dollar it currently spends. COMMON SENSE SENATORS Fortunately, as Nebraskans, we have a pair of common sense U.S. Senators that to their credit have been willing to question USDA. Sen. Mike Johanns and Sen. Deb Fischer are part of a small group of U.S. Senators that have asked Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to further clarify intentions related to the federal meat inspection program in light of the sequester. Most of us recognize there are few things sacred left in this day and age when it comes to politics and advancing a political position. The consequences of failing to provide a viable food supply, however, remain as real today as ever. The administrations inability to recognize that fact and its willingness to use our nations food security as a chip in the high stakes game of deficit reduction isnt good for America. Nor is it good for the rest of us looking to put food on the dinner plate.
MAILING CHANGE REMINDER

We have made a change in the mailing of Nebraska Farm Bureau News. All Nebraska Farm Bureau members will receive this publication quarterly and our farmer and rancher members will receive the publication 11 times a year. If you are a Nebraska Farm Bureau member and would like to receive the publication 11 times a year, please contact Tina Henderson at tinah@nefb.org or at 800-742-4016, ext. 4446. Farmer and rancher members will automatically receive the newspaper 11 times a year.
On the Cover Consumer food trends show consumer habits and farmer methods. Photo Illustration by Tara Grell
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he lyrics from Jim Croces 1972 single You Dont Mess Around with Jim came to mind a few weeks ago when listening to the back and forth talks on the federal budget sequester. You may recall the songs catchy list of things you dont do: tug on Supermans capespit into the windor try and pull the mask off the ol lone ranger. It struck me that sequester talks would benefit from a Croce like warning such as: you dont threaten the safety and security of Americas food supply. FOOD SECURITY If history has taught us anything as a country, its that our strength comes from the ability to feed and nourish our ever growing population. Even with the ability to raise food, natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy, are vivid reminders of just how fragile, yet complex, our food distribution system can be. Despite that reality, food security has become the latest hostage in the showdown between the White House and Congress on the budget sequester. The sequester would make $1.2 trillion in total budget cuts over the course of the next 10 years with roughly $85 million in cuts for fiscal year 2013; the idea being to slow Americas federal budget deficit that has bloated to $17 trillion due to the federal government spending nearly a trillion dollars a year more than it takes in. While theres plenty of blame to go around between Democrats and Republicans alike for the situation, the finger pointing and rhetoric hit a new low when the White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began beating the drum that layoffs of federal meat inspectors could be part of the sequester. EFFECTS OF POTENTIAL CUTS From a historical perspective, meat inspectors have always been considered essential personnel making them exempt from government shutdowns and other federal budgetary issues. This status for inspectors was established for good reason. Without federal meat inspection, packers and processors are not legally able to ship meat products across state lines. A slow down or shutdown in meat inspections would send shockwaves through the meat supply and distribution chains. Processors and packers would be limited in production capability or forced to shut down. Livestock farmers would literally have no market. American families and consumers would feel the
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Pierce County Farm Bureau
Animal Shelter Seeks Funds for New Facility

The Pierce County Farm Bureau board of directors and guests met at the Pierce Library Feb. 19. The meeting included a presentation from Judy Funk, executive director of the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska. The shelter is in the midst of conducting a fund drive to build a new facility on Highway 81 in Pierce County. The county commissioners have approved a conditional use permit, and Funk told the audience they are just over 25 percent of the way to reaching their goal of the one million dollars needed. Funk explained that the cost of construction is significantly increased because of strict EPA and Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality regulations. Pierce County Farm Bureau approved a donation of $250 a year for five years to the shelter. Anyone willing to donate or assist in this effort may contact Funk at 402-316-4848 or visit animalshelternn.org.
Keith County Farm Bureau
County Hosts Forum for Bill Updates from Senator

Keith County Farm Bureau hosted a forum for Sen. Ken Schilz Feb. 23 at Dennys in Ogallala, Neb. Sen. Schilz, newly appointed chairman of the Ag Committee, provided an update on the bills being discussed in Lincoln and addressed questions and concerns. Area farmers and ranchers were invited to express their concerns with the governors tax proposal that could drastically affect the states essential industry and ag community. Sen. Schilz was accompanied by Sen. Charlie Janssen who discussed why he is running for governor. Pictured from left are Kenny Rhoades, Keith County Farm Bureau vice president; Wayne Thunker, Keith County Farm Bureau president; Jean Thunker, Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee District 8 representative; Sen. Janssen; Sen. Schilz; Andy DeVries, Nebraska Farm Bureau District 8 board member; and Laura DeVries, Keith County Farm Bureau board member.
Morrill County Farm Bureau
Sen. Schilz Discusses Issues Before Legislature

Morrill County Farm Bureau sponsored an event for Sen. Ken Schilz to talk with individuals about issues before the Legislature at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport, Neb., March 2. Sen. Schilz talked about property taxes, brand bills, water and more. Members from Morrill and Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureaus, Bridgeport Schools and representatives from the State Brand Committee also attended.
Dawes County Farm Bureau
Ranch Family Visits Ag Pen Pal Classroom in Omaha

Shelly Thompson, Nebraska Farm Bureau youth-at-large board member, and her children, Jamie, 16; Jacey, 14; Haiden, 9; Tiegen, 7; Hadley, 5; and Turek, 3; visited their Ag Pen Pal class Feb. 13. They write letters back and forth with Ms. Contreras second grade class at Gomez Heritage Elementary School in Omaha. They planted seeds with the students that they can wear as a necklace.
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WHATS COOKING?
Submit your own recipes, and photos if available by emailing tarag@nefb.org. All past recipes can be found on nefb.org.
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Cake Mix Dinner Rolls
Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 F) 3 1/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 9-ounce package Jiffy yellow cake mix or 1 1/4 cups of a standard 18.5 ounce cake mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine to brush on baked rolls Directions 1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes. 2. Add flour, salt and cake mix to dissolved yeast. Beat until dough is smooth. 3. Add some flour to a kneading surface. Knead dough, adding flour as necessary, until dough is no longer sticky. 4. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. 5. Cover dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in volume, about 1 hour. 6. Deflate the dough and turn it out on a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into rounds. Let rest 5 minutes. Roll each round into a 12-inch circle. Cut each circle into 10 wedges. Brush melted butter onto the wedges. Roll up each wedge, beginning at the wide end, creating crescent-style rolls. 7. Place rolls on two greased baking sheets with the pointed end of each roll tucked to the underside. Cover with clear plastic wrap sprayed with nonstick baking spray. Let rise until double, about 25 minutes. 8. Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake rolls for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with additional butter when done. Yield: 20 rolls
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Candied Bacon Ingredients 8 slices center cut thick bacon 1/2 cup brown sugar Cookie Ingredients 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 3/4 cups butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place bacon in a single layer on a foil-lined sheet. 3. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of bacon strips. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until crispy, making sure to turn bacon over after 15 minutes. 4. Remove bacon from the oven and place on a wire rack for cooling. Once bacon has cooled chop it finely. 5. Reduce oven temperature to 325 F. 6. Sift flour and baking soda. 7. In a medium bowl, cream butter with the white and brown sugar. 8. Add vanilla, egg and egg yolk. Beat until light and creamy. 9. Add flour mixture and mix well. 10. Add diced candied bacon and chocolate chips. Stir until just combined. 11. Place golf ball sized balls of dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet. 12. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove from oven and let cookies sit on the cookie sheet for a couple of minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool. Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs

Ingredients 2 pounds pre-made frozen meatballs (contributor used Italian meatballs) 1 can jellied cranberry sauce 1 jar chili sauce 1 can sauerkraut (drained) 1 cup brown sugar Directions 1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, sauerkraut and brown sugar. 2. Place meatballs in the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking pan. 3. Pour sauce over the meatballs. 4. Bake at 350 F for 1 hour. 5. The meatballs can be kept warm in a slow-cooker and served as an appetizer. Yield: 10-12 servings (6 meatballs each)
Microwave Velveeta Fudge
Ingredients 1/2 pound Velveeta Cheese 2 sticks butter 1 2-pound bag of powdered sugar 3/4 cup cocoa 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Directions 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, place the cheese and butter; microwave on medium (50 percent) until melted (about 5 minutes). Check and stir periodically. 2. Sift the cocoa and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the melted mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. 3. Add vanilla and optional nuts. 4. Pour into a buttered 8 or 9-inch square pan. Chill until firm. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Yield: 3 pounds of fudge
Sticky Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings

Ingredients 1 10 ounce jar grape jelly 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 chicken wings, tips discarded and wings separated at the joint Directions 1. In a bowl, whisk together the jelly, peanut butter, vinegar, hot sauce and salt. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting during baking. 2. Add the chicken wings to the mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight. 3. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Arrange the wings on a greased rack set on a foil-lined baking sheet (do not omit the foil). Bake for 30 minutes. Turn, baste with the reserved marinade and bake until browned, about 20 minutes more. Yield: 12 servings
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Below are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to tarag@nefb.org. April barbecue recipes May fresh fruits and vegetables June ramen noodle recipes August honey and biscuit recipes September recipes on a dime
Microwave Velveeta Fudge recipe and all photos from Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director of member services for the southeast. Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from www.tablespoon.com/recipes. Cake Mix Dinner Rolls recipe from www.mommyskitchen.net. Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs recipe from Shelley Kurtzer, NFBF associate director of member services. Sticky Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings recipe from rachaelraymag.com/recipes.
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Adequate Land Ranks as Top Concern of Young Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. Securing adequate land to grow crops and raise livestock was the top challenge identified in the latest survey of participants in the American Farm Bureau Federations (AFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) program. That challenge was identified by 20 percent of respondents, followed by burdensome government regulations and red tape, which was identified by 15 percent of the young farmers and ranchers responding. Access to adequate land to begin farming or expand an established operation is a major concern for todays young farmers, Zach Hunnicutt, AFBFs national YF&R Committee chair and a crop farmer from Nebraska said March 7. Another major challenge we all face in one form or another is the cost of complying with a maze of government regulations. Other issues ranked as top concerns included economic challenges, particularly profitability, 12 percent; water availability, 10 percent; taxes, 9 percent; health care availability and cost, 9 percent; availability of farm labor and related regulations, 8 percent; and willingness of parents to turn over the reins of the farm or ranch, 7 percent. When asked to name the top three steps the federal government should take to help young farmers and ranchers, cutting government spending was the top response, with 24 percent listing this as most important. Twelve percent of those surveyed said maintaining the farm safety net was most important, while financial assistance for beginning farmers and tax reform were each cited by 11 percent as the priority that should be first on the list. The 21st annual YF&R survey revealed to accomplish this. The popular social methat 90 percent of those surveyed are more dia site, Facebook, is used by 82 percent of optimistic about farming and ranching than those surveyed who use the Internet. Thirty they were five years ago. Last year, 94 per- percent of respondents said they use the cent of those surveyed said they were more social networking site Twitter, and 18 peroptimistic about farming than they were five cent use YouTube to post videos of their years ago. farms and ranches. The 2013 survey Use of technolalso shows 83 perogy to improve cent of the nations production pracAccess to adequate young farmers and tices on the farm land to begin farming and to interact with ranchers say they or expand an established are better off than consumersour they were five years operation is a major concern customerscontinago. Last year, 94 ues to grow, Hunfor todays young farmers. percent reported nicutt said. Having being better off. instant access to inMore than 94 ZACH HUNNICUTT, formation and compercent considered AFBFs national Young Farmers munication tools is themselves lifetime and Ranchers Committee chair the new normal farmers, while 90 and thats not going percent would like to change, he said. to see their children follow in their footNearly 80 percent of young farmers and steps. The informal survey reveals that 84 ranchers surveyed said they regularly use percent believe their children will be able to mobile devices such as smart phones and follow in their footsteps. tablets to communicate. Thats up from 66 The survey points out that 64 percent of percent last year. YF&R members consider communicating Computers and the Internet remain vital with consumers a formal part of their jobs. tools for the nations young farmers and Many use social media platforms as a tool ranchers, with 92 percent surveyed report-
ing using a computer in their farming operation. Nearly all of those surveyed, 94 percent, have access to the Internet. Highspeed Internet is used by 65 percent of those surveyed, with 22 percent relying on a satellite connection and just over 2 percent turning to dialup. The survey also shows that Americas young farmers and ranchers are committed environmental caretakers, with 64 percent using conservation tillage to protect soil and reduce erosion on their farms. AFBF President Bob Stallman said the annual YF&R survey underscores his belief that the future of U.S. agriculture is in good hands. The future looks bright for American agriculture and our nation as a whole, thanks to the commitment and solid knowledge base held by todays young farmers and ranchers, said Stallman. The informal survey of young farmers and ranchers, ages 18-35, was conducted at AFBFs 2013 YF&R Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., 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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Sen. Johanns Awarded Farm Bureau Golden Plow

WASHINGTON, D.C. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman presented Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) with AFBFs Golden Plow award March 5 during an event at the AFBF office. The Golden Plow is the highest recognition the organization grants members of Congress. Nebraska Farm Bureau nominated Sen. Johanns for the award because of his dedicated work as a member of Congress on issues important to Farm Bureau members. Soon after being elected to the Senate in 2008, Sen. Johanns immediately began working to seek collaborative solutions to the challenges facing farmers and ranchers, such as tax reform, trade expansion and regulatory oversight, Stallman said. Sen. Johanns also serves as a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. While the award is based on Sen. Johanns congressional achievements, Stallman said his commitment to agriculture can be traced throughout a career of political service first as governor of Nebraska and then as secretary of agriculture under President George W. Bush. Regardless of whether he has served as governor, secretary or senator, one thing that is never in doubt is Mike Johanns commitment to agriculture, Stallman said. Sen. Johanns is a very deserving leader with a long and distinguished career of serving farmers and ranchers and I am pleased to say he was approved unanimously to receive this award by the AFBF board of directors. AFBFs Golden Plow award recognizes members of Congress for distinguished agricultural leadership and support of Farm Bureau policies. Recipients are chosen based on having a philosophy or record that demonstrates a commitment to the private enterprise system, sound agricultural policies supported by Farm Bureau, fiscal conservatism and reduced federal regulations on businesses and individuals.
Sen. Mike Johanns (second from right) was presented with American Farm Bureau Federations (AFBF) Golden Plow award March 5. Pictured from left are Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation President Steve Nelson; Stephanie Johanns, wife of Johanns; Sen. Johanns; and AFBF President Bob Stallman.
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Property Tax Relief Legislation in State House

The tax reform discussion has shifted in Lincoln, and Nebraska Farm Bureau members are continuing to push for the focus to be on property taxes. Property taxes are a major concern with members as they have increased 70 percent over the last six years on agricultural land collectively. Some members across the state have seen an increase of 50 percent in the last two years, making property taxes a major threat to family farms and ranches across the state. Historically, property values have not changed much from year to year; however, that is no longer the case with agricultural land values soaring to all time highs averaging $2,410 per acre in 2012, said Jay Rempe, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations vice president of governmental relations. With the current income conditions in agriculture, farmers have been better able to absorb the dramatic tax increases, but when the agricultural economy turns, and it will, the current level of property taxes will mean cash flow struggles. Ranchers, and livestock producers, are already struggling to keep up with the rising tax costs on their property as their income has been most affected by the drought. The average Nebraska farm and ranch was 974 acres in 2012. The farmer would owe more than $35,000 annually for property taxes on that land despite the earnings on the farm that year. Farmers and ranchers annual income is based upon the production value of the land they own, but property taxes do not reflect income, only the market value of the land. Agriculture has been and continues to pay a much higher percentage of the overall county tax bill compared to other taxpayers, said Kevin Peterson, Nebraska Farm Bureau member from Polk County, who testified in support of both LB 101 and LB 145. Petersons testimony shared a number of examples of enormous growth in property tax over the last five years including: a farmer from Lancaster County who farms 330 acres had his taxes increase from just over $7,000 to just under $13,000 in the past two years, a rancher from Morrill County saw values on his pasture ground up 42 percent even in the midst of the drought, and a farmer from Knox County who farms 960 acres said his property taxes were $7,500 in 2009 and now taxes on those same acres total just over $20,000. For my own take, property taxes have gone up nearly 30 percent in just the last three years. In dollars, my bill was approximately $9,800 in 2009 and in 2012 will be over $14,000, and Im a pretty small land owner, said Peterson on his personal impact. The impact of increasing property taxes on agriculture land is not limited to farmers and ranchers who own the land they need to produce a crop, but it also heavily impacts those who rent. Land owners pass the added property tax expense to those farming the land, so farmers face higher rent prices thus making their profit margin tighter for producing a crop. LB 101 Two bills to lead the way in providing property tax relief held hearings on Feb. 28. Sen. Dan Watermeier of Syracuse, Neb., sponsored LB 101 which would change the valuation of agriculture land for purposes of school district taxation and for purposes of calculating state aid to schools. The bill establishes a schedule to gradually reduce the percent of value for agriculture land which taxes can be assessed by school districts from the current 75 percent market value to 65 percent by 2018. The reduction would occur through a 2 percent per year incremental decline beginning in 2014. The bill also reduces the ration at which agriculture land may be valued in state aid to schools formula by gradually reducing the value for state aid calculations from the current 72 percent to 62 percent of value by 2018. With LB 101, the funding for schools would shift a bit from being largely funded by agriculture property taxes to other property sectors within a given school district, but would make the district look less wealthy in the state aid formula to allow for more state funding to the school district as well, said Rempe. LB 145 LB 145 was sponsored by Sen. Lydia Brasch of Bancroft, Neb., and would reduce the value of agriculture land for property tax purposes from the current 75 percent taxable value to 65 percent. It would also reduce the valuation of agriculture land for purposes of calculating state aid to schools by lowering the rate from 72 percent to 62 percent which would in turn aid rural schools in formal calculations. LB 145 is a little simpler than LB 101, as LB 101 only looked at the funding of schools whereas LB 145 reduces agricultural land values across the board for all local government entities, said Rempe. In addition to the two bills which have already been through committee hearings, Sen. Russ Karpisek of Wilber, Neb., introduced LB 618 to create the Agriculture Land Valuation Task Force to study and examine alternative methods for the use of an income capitalizations approach when valuing agriculture land for property tax purposes. The hearing for LB 618 was March 20. Farm Bureau members are encouraged to contact their state senator or the Revenue Committee to highlight how property tax increases have impacted their farm or ranch.
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February and March may seem like a cold and gloomy time of the year in Nebraska, but for many farmers and ranchers its a time of excitement, little sleep and extra care to welcome the new arrivals on their farm calves. Across the country there are two distinct seasons in which the majority of calves will be born. Farmers and ranchers signify them as fall and spring even though calves can be born any day of the year. For many farmers across the country, the spring calving season is beginning, and well be seeing many new calves in pastures and fields in the next few months. After awaiting the arrival of the calves for nine months, farmers and ranchers spend extra time checking their cows when calving season arrives. Farmers often check on them multiple times throughout the night and some even set up cameras to watch the cows 24/7. Much like a nurse, farmers and ranchers are on call to assist their mother cows in giving birth when complications arise. Farmers must take extra care with heifers, female cows that have not given birth before. Also, once the calf has arrived, farmers and ranchers sometimes need to play the role of lactation therapist to teach the calves how to eat and the cows how to nurse to insure calves get a healthy start and have enough to eat. Occasionally, mother cows are not able to produce enough milk or are lost in the birthing process. If this occurs, farmers and ranchers bottle feed calves until they are able to eat grain and hay. Despite the extra time and care required during calving season, farmers and ranchers know that the calves they help welcome into the world are worth the late nights and early mornings.
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With the legislative hearing process for bills wrapping up in mid-March, Nebraska state senators now turn their full attention to developing the states two-year budget and handling priority bills. Each session state senators are allowed to designate one bill as their priority which if advanced from committee helps ensure that it will receive time for debate on the floor. In addition to senator priority bills, each standing legislative committee is allowed to designate two bills as priorities during the session. The Speaker of the Legislature also has the power to designate priority bills. Tax Reform Talks Members of the Legislatures Executive Committee have unanimously advanced LB 613. Introduced by Sen. Paul Schumacher of Columbus and prioritized by Sen. Beau McCoy of Omaha, the bill would serve as the main vehicle for broader discussion about the states overall tax policy. The bill moved into the spotlight after the Revenue Committee opted to go a different direction than the income tax elimination proposals offered earlier this session by the Governor. The bill, as advanced by Executive Committee members, would create the Tax Modernization Committee comprised of 11 members of the Legislature. In addition to members of the Revenue Committee, the chairs of the Appropriations, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and Planning Committees would also serve on the Committee. The Committees purpose is to review and study Nebraskas tax law, including, but not limited to, sales and use taxes, income taxes, property taxes and other miscellaneous taxes and credits. As of this writing, senators are debating the bill on General File. If passed, it is expected the Committee would study Nebraska tax policy and report its recommendations to the full Legislature for consideration in 2014. In related news, members of the Revenue Committee have advanced LB 96. The bill would remove sales tax on repair or replacement parts for agricultural machinery and equipment. Sen. Annette Dubas of Fullerton introduced the bill, and Sen. Tom Hansen of North Platte has named it his priority for the session. These items are exempt from taxation in many states surrounding Nebraska. This difference in tax policy between Nebraska and its neighbors creates competitive problems for Nebraska farmers and ranchers. Nebraska Farm Bureau supports the bill. Corn Checkoff Program The Legislatures Agriculture Committee has voted to advance LB 354 to the full Legislature for discussion. The bill, introduced by Sen. Tyson Larson, would make changes to Nebraskas corn checkoff program patterned after Iowas checkoff program. Under the bill, the Corn Checkoff Board would be changed to be a quasi-state agency and require the election of board members. The bill would continue the mandatory checkoff but provide a refund mechanism. The amount of the checkoff would continue to be 1/2 cent per bushel, with a cap of 1 cent per bushel. Any changes to the rate would require a producer referendum for approval. An issue of concern related to the bill was whether or not the Corn Checkoff Board could continue to use checkoff funds to lobby on federal legislation. Under current law, up to 25 percent of the funds can be used for lobbying purposes at the federal level. Farm Bureau policy opposes the use of checkoff funds for lobbying. Under a compromise reached prior to the bills advancement, the Corn Checkoff Board would be prohibited from lobbying on state legislation in Nebraska and engaging in political activities. The bill would be silent on federal lobbying, however, regulations would be adopted allowing the Corn Checkoff Board to share information, research or other materials with federal officials concerning market development, product utilization or foreign trade issues with federal agencies for informational purposes. The board could not publically take a position on federal legislation or regulations. Farm Bureau supports the committee amendment and bill. Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh of Omaha has named LB 354 his priority bill for the session. Water Task Force The Legislatures Natural Resources Committee has advanced LB 517 to the full Legislature. Introduced and prioritized by Sen. Tom Carlson of Holdrege, the bill would create a short-lived, 28 member task force to develop priorities for water funding to be presented to the Legislature by the end of the year. The Committee Amendment would charge the task force with identifying water projects and categorizing them into funding areas. It would also be charged with creating a map of the projects identified and recommend project priorities to the Legislature. Farm Bureau supports the measure.
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Agriculture Leaders Talk Food Security, Farm Bill in Washington, D.C.

LINCOLN, Neb. The impact of who raise livestock, but also cause distribufederal budget sequestration and the need tion issues and spikes in meat prices for confor a new five-year farm bill were among sumers. a number of topics discussed by Nebraska We believe programs that ensure our Farm Bureau leaders as part of a national nations food security and food safety should affairs visit to Washington, D.C., March be protected from budget cuts, and federal 4-6. Farm Bureau leaders participating meat inspection is a critical component to in the visit met with all five members of preventing disruption in how meat gets Nebraskas Congressional delegation, in from the farm to peoples dinner plates, addition to discussions with the U.S. De- said Nelson. partment of Agricultures Risk ManageFarm Bureau leaders also relayed the ment Agency and the Office of U.S. Trade need for Congress to develop a new Representatives. farm bill that relies Reductions in less on traditional federal spending crop supports and budget cuts such as direct pay We believe programs are needed to get ments and instead that ensure our nations our nations fiscal moves toward food security and food safety situation back on an approach that should be protected from solid ground. With helps farmers and budget cuts, and federal the federal debt ranchers manage climbing to nearly risk while competmeat inspection is a critical $17 trillion and the ing in the global component to preventing sequester being marketplace. In disruption in how meat gets implemented, our addition to urging from the farm to peoples message was that Congress to move cuts to programs forward with a dinner plates. that affect our food new farm bill, they supply and food warned against re STEVE NELSON, Nebraska cent Congressiosafety need to be Farm Bureau Federation president nal proposals that done with purpose, precision and exwould only delay treme caution, said Steve Nelson, Nebras- sequestration and would turn to farm bill ka Farm Bureau president. programs to pay for it. One of the major issues related to seOver the past two years, agriculture has quester over the course of the past several been more than willing to do our fair share weeks has been comments by the Admin- in order to get the nations fiscal house istration and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture back in order, including the cutting of direct Tom Vilsack indicating that cuts to federal payments. However, Congress inability to meat inspection could be one of the casual- come together to pass meaningful reform ties of the sequesters implementation. Ac- under a new farm bill is truly the only reacording to Nelson, a slow down or shut- son the direct payment program still exdown in federal meat inspection could be ists. Handicapping farm bill negotiators by damaging to Nebraska farmers and ranchers eliminating direct payments for a short-term
Members of Nebraska Farm Bureaus board of directors were in Washington, D.C., March 3-6 as part of a national affairs visit. Farm Bureau leaders met with all five members of Nebraskas Congressional delegation. Here Congressman Adrian Smith listens as Nebraska Farm Bureaus Board of Directors Steve Nelson, president; Mark McHargue, first vice president; and board members Del Ficke and Myles Ramsey express concerns about the proposed cuts to federal meat inspectors as part of the sequester. Board members also shared support for development of a new farm bill that would help farmers and ranchers manage risk, but not guarantee a profit. sequester fix only perpetuates Congress inability to pass a farm bill, said Nelson. The drought that has plagued Nebraska was also top of mind for farm leaders in their discussions. Leaders urged support for a farm bill that would renew several livestock disaster programs that ran out of funding in 2011, which were not given funding in the farm bill extension passed by Congress earlier this year. With the severity of the drought in 2012 and the strong prospect for continued drought conditions in 2013, it is critical that livestock disaster programs are reauthorized as a tool to help those livestock producers that will have considerably fewer options available to manage drought this year, said Nelson. In addition to Nelson, Farm Bureau leaders participating in the trip were Nebraska Farm Bureau Board Members: Nathan Bartles of Elk Creek, Del Ficke of Pleasant Dale, Mark McHargue of Central City, Scott Moore of Bartley, Kevin Peterson of Osceola, Myles Ramsey of Kenesaw, Tanya Storer of Whitman, and Sherry Vinton of Whitman.
First Leg of USMEF Market Expo Wraps up in Peru; Team Moved on to Panama
Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation president, is traveled with a contingent of pork, beef, soybean and corn producers participating in the 2013 U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Market Expo. USMEF concluded its activities in Peru March 12 and traveled to Panama City next. The Market Expo is a market education program in which agricultural leaders from state and national USMEF member organizations travel to key markets to learn more about foreign marketing activities for U.S. beef and pork. The group toured the facilities of Oregon Foods, a Lima-based company that is a major importer and distributor of U.S. beef. Oregon Foods Director Federico Russo explained the attributes of U.S. beef that appeal to his Peruvian foodservice and retail customers and the Market Expo team had the opportunity to observe the companys portion control, packaging, labeling, cold storage and distribution processes. Its great to see high-quality U.S. meat being served in Lima restaurants and the growth potential that exists here, said Nelson. But its also gratifying to see the large volume of offal and underutilized cuts being used here, because exporting these U.S. Meat Export Federation Market Expo participants observe Perus first-ever retail promotion of U.S. pork in Limas Tottus supermarkets. proud to be a part of Missouri Corn and to know that our support of USMEF helps make this possible. While Peru has been a reliable importer of U.S. beef and beef variety meat for several years (2012 exports to Peru totaled 12,887 metric tons valued $29.7 million), Peruvian imports of U.S. pork are still in their infancy. Pork has not traditionally been a major element of the Peruvian diet, but a growing number of middle class consumers are becoming interested in purchasing higher-quality pork cuts. During the trip they observed Perus first in-store promotion for U.S. pork, which USMEF South America representative Jessica Julca coordinated with the Tottus supermarket chain. The Peruvian image of pork is that it is an item that must be deep-fried, Julca said. But this is gradually changing as consumers gain exposure to higher-quality pork cuts. Over time, we see growing opportunities for U.S. pork in Peru. The Market Expo team also went to Panama visiting importers, processors and cold storage facilities. Nelson was part of 13 people who made up the Market Expo team. The group was from Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Mexico.
products certainly adds significant value to our livestock. The team enjoyed lunch at La Bistecca restaurant, which exclusively features U.S. beef on its menu and makes tremendous use of underutilized U.S. beef cuts. One of the items served to the Market Expo group was the traditional Peruvian dish anticuchos grilled slices of U.S. beef heart. They also enjoyed a beef and vegetable stew made with U.S. beef knuckle. Another highlight was a tour of the beef tripe processing plant operated by Halema, which is also a very large importer of U.S. beef. The team observed the tripe processing and packaging methods
used by the company and learned about the use of tripe in Peruvian cuisine. Halema also imports U.S. beef hearts, with Commercial Manager Carlos Montero pointing out that the company recently increased its purchases of U.S. hearts since Peru closed to Brazilian beef following the December 2012 announcement of Brazils first BSE case. The business contacts USMEF has developed here in Peru and the relationships it has with key buyers has really been an eyeopener for me, said Jim Stuever of Dexter, Mo., a corn, soybean, wheat, rice and cotton farmer who represents the Missouri Corn Growers Association. It really makes me
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2013 Food Trends Favor Tech Savvy, Health Conscious Consumer

By Tina Henderson Nebraska Farm Bureau News is taking a closer look at the trends in how food is produced, sold and consumed. We asked Marty Jarvis, marketing director for B&R Stores in Lincoln about his take on consumer food trends in Nebraska. B&R Stores, Inc., is an employee-owned corporation headquartered in Lincoln. The company currently owns 18 stores located in seven cities across Nebraska and Iowa and employs more than 2,000 people, nearly 1,000 of which are employee owners. The stores include Super Saver, Russs Market, Apple Market and Save Best grocery stores. Jarvis has been working for B&R Stores for more than 30 years and as marketing director for the company, he has a pulse on what consumers look for on their local grocery store shelves. Below is a list of the top five consumer food trends and some popular superfoods in Nebraska. These trends have a direct correlation to how people buy food in todays society. TREND #1 HEALTH But, eating gluten-free is gaining popularity with people who dont even have the disease, Jarvis said March 8. Studies show that nutrition and healthy eating habits are top meal planning priorities for Baby Boomers. Boomers are all 50+ and health is a bigger concern as people age. Boomers are expected to control more than half of the dollars spent on grocery foods by 2015, look for more heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich foods including oily fish such as salmon, as well as green tea, sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens, popcorn, berries and whole grains to move faster off supermarket shelves, said Jarvis. Grocery stores are also giving food they sell health ratings. The Guiding Star System is used in our stores and it helps consumers to decipher if the food they purchase is good for their overall health, or not so good, he said. TREND #2 ECONOMY Right now the economy is in a downturn and consumers are trading down from brand names to store brands. etables because the cost is less. Its all because inflation is outpacing their pay, Jarvis said. TREND #3 TECHNOLOGY The newest wave of technology includes smartphones that will reshape the way consumers interact with and purchase food. Consumers are using their mobile devices to shop, compare prices, check ads and find recipes. We continue to have a different marketing strategy at grocery stores, Jarvis said. For example, kale is becoming a popular vegetable, and once it is purchased consumers look at how to cook, store it and how long it will last after cooking. Smartphones give us product information instantly. TREND #4 ETHNIC FOOD Pizza and tacos use to be considered ethnic foods, but now they are American foods. But there is a growing demand by Hispanic, Oriental and Muslim customers for grocery stores to carry more authentic items, such as hummus, Sriracha sauces from Thailand, ghost peppers from India and the habaero from Mexico. We try to provide a variety of authentic foods, spices and sauces as more and more consumers are venturing out to try different dishes, Jarvis said. TREND #5 HOUSEHOLD SIZE In urban areas households seem to be shrinking. There are more households with no children or smaller family households. Grocery stores are redesigning packaging. Instead of selling a whole cake in the bakery, we now sell more half cakes or cake by the slice. In our deli and meat departments we sell single serving packages of food. The trend is to avoid food waste. More consumers are starting to visit the grocery store more often, he said. SUPERFOODS Experts say dozens of easy-to-find superfoods can help ward off heart disease, cancer, cholesterol and more. Those superfoods include whole grain, ancient grains like quinoa grain, kale and dark meat chicken. Greek yogurt has been trendy the last several years. Dark meat chicken is also making a comeback, Jarvis said. The one thing you need to keep in mind here is that those who are trading down in the grocery store are not as likely to buy superfoods. Consumers are also using more vegetable stocks, brown rice and healthy grains when preparing meals. So youll see diverse vegetables and products in grocery stores because that is what consumers are asking for. What consumers want, grocery stores will provide, Jarvis said.
Eating healthy is popular with consumers right now. Some people look for that silver bullet to give them healthier eating habits and being gluten-free is the silver bullet for some. A gluten-free diet is used by people with celiac disease.
Store brands are increasing in the percentage of overall sales at grocery stores. You can use steaks as an example of this trade down effect as people buy more sirloin steak rather than New York Strips, or they will buy the store brand canned veg-
Governors Fly Around March 19, 2013 Tecumseh, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Wayne, Neb. Photos by Craig Head, Tina Henderson and Kassi Williams
Gov. Dave Heineman met with Omaha Bryan FFA chapter members during the Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Day celebration in Omaha/Papillion. Pictured from left are Omaha Bryan FFA members Austin Martinez, Andrea Widhalm and Alejandra Alvarado. Nearly 70 people attended the event.
Nearly 90 people attended the Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Day celebration in Tecumseh March 19. Pictured from left are Nathan Dorn, Hickman; Jim Erickson, Johnson County Farm Bureau board member; Tim Beebe, Michaels Food; and Cathy Heetderks, Sunny Side Farms.
Doug Temme (left) and his son John (right) answer questions from Gov. Dave Heineman (center) about the family dairy during the Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Day celebration north of Wayne, Neb. Nearly 50 people attended the event.
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Pork Consumers Desires Drive On-Farm Evolution

The Nebraska Farm Bureau News is beginning a two-part series called The Changes in Food Consumption. It will run in the quarterly issues of the Nebraska Farm Bureau News v newspaper, March and June. We hope this series will shed light on why farmers and ranchers use the practices they do when raising the food we eat. Look for part two of this series in the June 2013 issue of Nebraska Farm Bureau News. By Craig Head What do records, eight-tracks, cassette tapes and CDs have in common? The simple answer is they all represent a way in which we listened, or in some cases still listen, to music; but more than that, each was cutting edge technology in the music industry at one point in time. Records are great, but you cant play them in your car, much less strap them to your arm for a morning run. This is one of several tours that Jim Pillen gives on his farm. He emphasizes that the CDs are nice, but when you can put thou- growing demand for lean pork is changing the way he raises his hogs. Unlike 25 years sands of songs on an MP3 player, they feel ago, Pillens hogs are raised and protected in climate controlled buildings. a little cumbersome to drag along. The evolution of the music industry highlights how When my granddad returned home after of pork. A product you cant simply generconsumer wants and needs change over World War I, he started raising pigs be- ate overnight or without some very specific time and how technology has helped meet cause he needed lard and soap. Protein was changes in the way in which the pigs are those demands. Change is inevitable and no looked at as a secondary benefit of raising bred and raised. pigs, Pillen said As weve become more health conone is immune March 14. scious as a society, people wanted less from its influAs Americas fat in their diet, which means we needed ence, including farmers and As weve become more health population and our pigs to also be leaner and less fatty. ranchers. conscious as a society, people its demand for Weve done that through selective breedmeat grew, the ing. The off-shoot is that pigs with less fat Jim Pillen, a wanted less fat in their diet, which focus of the pig cant survive temperature extremes, parthird generameans we needed our pigs to also on farms shifted ticularly harsh winters. Thats one of the tion pork probe leaner and less fatty ... pigs with from role of primary reasons people see pigs being ducer from Coutility player to raised inside climate controlled buildings lumbus, Neb., less fat cant survive temperature knows this lesextremes ... thats one of the primary primary protein today, he said. source. The other key to raising a leaner pig is son well. The reasons people see pigs being The grow- health and nutrition, something that is conevolution of pig raised inside climate controlled ing demand for siderably easier to manage in a more confarming might buildings today. pork as protein trolled environment. not be as visible changed everyIf you want to be lean you watch what to the average thing, from the you eat. We do the same with the pigs. The person, but the JIM PILLEN, third generation pork way we viewed changes on the producer from Columbus, Neb. the pig to how Pillen farm over it was raised. generations are more than on par with evolutions in the What you see on our farms today is a direct result of what the market place has told us it music industry. Im guessing most people would be sur- has wanted over the years, Pillen said. Pork is the worlds most widely Chief among the changes sought by pork prised to learn the primary reason for raising pigs in Nebraska wasnt always for food. consumers was the desire for a leaner type use of technology combined with buildings and individual stalls, gives us the ability to ensure each animal is getting the proper nutrition and care. Thats how we are able to provide the leaner product consumers are wanting, Pillen said. For all the changes made on the Pillens farm to meet the needs of consumers, whats more impressive is the fact that those changes havent led to a shortage of meat protein in grocery store coolers or sacrificing in other important areas. Pillen credits that to farmers long-term focus on sustainability and efficiency in their ability to make more food with less. Over the last 50 years weve been able to raise 80 percent more pigs using 40 percent less land and 40 percent less water. Weve been able to do that while helping put leaner cuts of pork on the dinner table. When you think about what weve been able to accomplish from a carbon footprint standpoint, its really an amazing story, said Pillen. For those wondering if farmers and ranchers are really paying attention to the wants and needs of their customers, the story of the Pillen family and others like them should be music to your earsno matter what technology you use to listen.
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Pork today is very lean and shouldnt be overcooked. To check doneness, use a digital cooking thermometer. The National Pork Board follows the guidance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which recommends cooking roasts, tenderloins and chops to an internal temperature of 145 F, followed by a 3 minute rest time, resulting in a flavorful, tender and juicy eating experience. Ground pork, like all ground meat, should be cooked to 160 F. Pre-cooked ham can be reheated to 140 F or enjoyed cold.
There are more than 180 species of pigs, found on every continent except Antarctica. Pigs are often thought to be dirty, but actually keep themselves quite clean. Most pigs are kept inside barns where the producer uses fans and misters to keep them comfortable, clean and safe. Pigs do not have sweat glands and need a controlled environment to stay comfortable. The average market weight of todays lean hog is about 265 pounds. Although pork is very popular in the United States, it is China that is the No. 1 producer and consumer of fresh pork. Pigs can run about 7 miles per hour.
HOGS MEDICAL FACTS

Hogs are a source of nearly 40 drugs and pharmaceuticals on the market. Pig skin is used to treat massive burns in humans due to its similarity to human skin. Since 1971, thousands of hog heart valves have been successfully implanted in humans to save lives. Swine research led to the development of the CAT scan, a technology for examining internal organs without surgery.
The key to raising a leaner pig is health and nutrition, something that is considerably easier to manage in a more controlled environment.
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Member Benefits Highlighted on New Website

The Nebraska Farm Bureau website recently underwent a facelift to make it more user friendly with easier navigation to find organization information on member benefits, Nebraska agriculture, food and much more. The website also better showcases the latest legislative and agriculture news allowing it to be a stronger information source. The refreshed look of the website better showcases the value of being a Nebraska Farm Bureau member, said Tina Henderson, Nebraska Farm Bureau vice president of communication strategy. It is the hub of activity and a great information source for everything Farm Bureau, all at the click of a mouse. The website is split into two portals, the main landing page called the public site and a password protected section for members only. The public site is targeted toward non-members of Nebraska Farm Bureau to provide more information about food and agriculture. The public site is designed to educate the visitor about Nebraska Farm Bureau, food and agriculture. We have recipes, frequently asked questions and stories written for consumers wanting more information about where their food comes from, said Henderson. The member site is exclusively for Nebraska Farm Bureau members. To access the members site, a username and password is required as information to utilize member benefits, attend Farm Bureau events and additional membership information such as scholarship applications are there. The websites members only section is personalized to each Farm Bureau member. Once you login, you can access all of your member benefit information including some of our most popular member benefits like the Choice Hotels discount, reduced prices from Office Depot and the $500 discount available on new qualifying Chevrolet, GMC or Buick vehicles purchased or leased, Henderson said. Additionally, the members site feaWebsite Highlights tures event inforPublic mation for state Member Benefits and county events Meet a Farmer as well as groups Recipes members are a Top Stories in Agriculture part of. The site also showcases top stories for agMembers riculture and Farm Member Benefits Bureau. My Groups (personalized to you) We look for Policy & Issues ward to making Top Stories in Agriculture our website fresh with new information daily. Its important that the website works to foster improved communication to both visitors and our members to add more value for all of our members, Henderson said. Shayna Truax, CSI associate, can assist members in setting up an account to access the members only portion of the website. Shayna can be reached at shaynat@nefb.org or 402-421-4485. If you dont have an email address Shayna can help you do that as well. Reference the graphic below on step-by-step instructions on how to sign up for the members site.
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Nebraska Farm Bureau is accepting applications for education loans and scholarships through the Charles Marshall Loan Fund and two scholarship programs, Cathy Day, director of special programs, said March 13. We want to make our members aware of the availability of these programs and encourage them to apply, she said. CHARLES MARSHALL LOANS The Charles Marshall Loan Fund uses funds contributed voluntarily by Farm Bureau members. These funds are available to worthy individuals enrolled for training in accredited institutions. The Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee sponsors the loan fund program as a part of its overall program of work. Applicants are able to apply more than once, but new applications are required each year. Also there were two major changes to the loan application: the financial statement and County Farm Bureau Board form are no longer required. However, the applicants answer to the question to what extent is your training dependent upon this loan will be weighed heavily, Day said. Applications are due July 1, 2013 and are open to all Farm Bureau members. KENNETH SCHWARTZ SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship fund was established by the family of the late Kenneth E. Schwartz, who was executive vice president of Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Nebraska at the time of his death in 1987. The Schwartz family has established these qualifications: applicants must be juniors or seniors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who are majoring in an agricultural or 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, 2013. GREATER HORIZON The Greater Horizon Scholarship is awarded to a student 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, 2013. Up to two $1,000 scholarships may be awarded. To apply for any of these programs, use the forms available on the Nebraska Farm Bureau members only website at www. nefb.org/members, or contact Cathy Day at 800-742-4016 ext. 4750.
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Adams County: 3 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; 1 $1,000; 2 $500; 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 308-2342222. 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 308-3244000. 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 402-6528678. Douglas County: Must belong to a family that has been a Douglas County Farm Bureau member three years or more; craduate of a Douglas County High School; cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0; application submitted by March 15; contact Douglas County Farm at 402-991-1433 or elmapoppe@dcfb.omhcoxmail.com. Dundy County: 2 $250 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau members only; given to students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year; contact Dundy County Farm Bureau at 308423-2223. 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
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To qualify for the offer, individuals must have been a Farm Bureau member for at least 60 days prior to the date of delivery of the vehicle selected. Members may receive the incentive for the purchase or lease of multiple vehicles, including eet vehicles purchased through GMs National Fleet Purchase Program. Full details and program eligibility guidelines are available by contacting Shelley Kurtzer, associate director of member services or visiting www.nefb.org.
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Free Want Ads for Farm Bureau Members

Farm Bureau members may submit one free Want Ad per month. If there is more than one category mentioned with the Want Ad we will split it into multiple categories, but it must be a combined total of 30 words or less. Ads are used on a space-available basis, subject to approval. Ads exclude real property (permanent structures) such as homes, farms, ranches and businesses. Selling crops or herds of livestock also is excluded. Send typed or printed ads to Want Ads, c/o Shayna Truax, Nebraska Farm Bureau News, P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 or email shaynat@nefb.org. If you would like to rerun your ad you must resubmit the ad. Previously submitted ads will not be kept on file. Deadline is the 1st of each month. (No issue in July.) The Want Ad form can be found on our members website (nefb.org/members), login and click on NEWS and then Submit a Want Ad.
WANT ADS
FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: NH windrower 1475, swing hitch 16; Freeman 1592, large square baler; irrigation gearhead, 90 hp, runs at 2200 rpm; 8 gated pipe PVC and aluminum; towline tractor, shop built. Call Platte Center, 402-276-0776. FOR SALE: Allis 185 diesel, 1972, dual hydraulics, new tires, clutch brakes; JD 220 disc, new 22 front blades, cylinder and tires; antique lightning rods and
glass bulbs; 8x60 federal auger with swing hopper. Call Platte Center, 402-276-0385. WANTED: One way disk in working condition. Call Allen, 402-635-2372. FOR SALE: A1 mist sprayer, 55 gallon tank, 20 HP Honda engine, used very little; 2 grain bins, 7 and 9 thousand bushel, to be moved. Call Ainsley, 308935-1859.
FOR SALE: 16.9x38 tractor tire, 40 percent, no breaks, ruined one so replaced both, with tube, $200. Call Norfolk, 402-454-3785. FOR SALE: Pair of pallet forks to attach to front end of loader bucket, $100. Call Henderson, 402-723-4378. FOR SALE: 2008 Timpte 50 foot, 3 axle grain trailer, 78 inch sides, new brakes and shocks within 5,000 miles, 24.5 inch aluminum,
weight 11,000, tires and tarp good, 50 inch trap doors, $34,000. Call Blue Hill, 402-469-5638. FOR SALE: 2 bottom plow 3-14 International, cutters are good, lays are good. Call Pender, 402-385-2663. FOR SALE: 1964 Chevy 2 ton grain truck, Omaha Grain Box with stock rack, 292 Inline engine (new fuel pump), good read on all tires, $3,000 or OBO. Call North Platte, 308-
530-3447 or 308-534-0749. FOR SALE: Patriot 220 bushel seed tender, long auger, electric start; 325 bushel gravity wagon with hydraulic poly auger; Allis Chalmers dual wheel forklift 3 point forklift; all in very good condition. Call Verdigre, 402394-8602 or 402-668-7318. WANTED: Suitcase weights, 70 lbs, John Deere preferred but all others accepted. Call Lincoln, 402-432-8030.
White-Reinhardt Ag Literacy Mini-grant Winners Announced

WASHINGTON, D.C. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has awarded 14 mini-grants up to $500 to communities across the nation. The grants are awarded through the Foundations WhiteReinhardt Fund for Education program. The grants are used to fund new projects or expand existing agricultural literacy efforts and are distributed through county and state Farm Bureaus. Criteria for selecting winners included: the effectiveness of demonstrating a strong connection between agriculture and education, how effectively the programs encouraged students to learn more about agriculture and the food and fiber industry, and the procedures and timelines expected for accomplishing project goals. Teaching people, especially younger generations, about agriculture and its positive effects on our daily lives is the basis of our efforts, said Dan Durheim, executive director of the Foundation, Feb. 28. The minigrant program gives Farm Bureau members vital tools to distribute to educators in their communities free of charge, helping them teach young people in rural and urban America about todays agriculture. The White-Reinhardt Fund for Education is a project of the Foundation in cooperation with the American Farm Bureaus Womens Leadership Committee. The fund honors two former committee chairwomen, Berta White and Linda Reinhardt, who were trailblazers in early national efforts to expand the outreach of agricultural education and improve agricultural literacy. 2013 Mini-Grants Awarded to State and County Farm Bureaus: Adams County Farm Bureau, Ill. Ag literacy kits with access to accurate agricultural info for students and teachers. Boone County Farm Bureau, Neb. Classroom materials including tools directly related to animal agriculture to assist students and members with literacy and food science. Cook County Farm Bureau, Ill. Four-part summer program encouraging children to read and experience agriculture in urban Cook County; includes reading, activities and field trips. Crawford County Farm Bureau, Ga. Books to enhance lessons and activities in the classroom, and for use in the office library by volunteers. Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Ala. Enhance classroom lessons with hydroponics to allow students a hands-on experience. Johnson County Farm Bureau, Kan. Hoop House to teach about food sources, biology, ecosystems and more during the school year. Lawrence County Farm Bureau, Ill. Expansion of resource library and initiation of Ag in the Classroom Book of the Month club. Lee County Farm Bureau, Ill. Sub Tub that provides alternative for substitute teachers, allowing them to engage classes in meaningful discussions about agriculture. Nevada Farm Bureau, Nev. Establish school garden to increase students agricultural literacy and awareness. Sangamon & Menard County Farm Bureau, Ill. 167 copies of Who Grew My Soup? to distribute among public and school libraries, with summer programs based on the book at local libraries. Stafford County Farm Bureau, Va. Embryology projects offered by 4-H to county and private schools, local homeschool families and 4-H community clubs. Turner County Farm Bureau, Ga. How Did That Get in My Lunchbox books for grades K-2 in each classroom as well as the media center. Utah Farm Bureau, Utah Food Journey: Utah Beefscapes DVD with lesson plan for every elementary school in the state. Wilcox County Farm Bureau, Ga. Compost tumbler to reduce waste and raised beds to grow vegetables. The Foundation will announce a second mini-grant application process in spring 2013. Applications will be available online at www.agfoundation.org under What We Support Mini-Grants.
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FREE Want Ads For Farm Bureau Members

Please use this form for your free Want Ads and send completed form to: Want Ads, c/o Shayna Truax Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 OR email ad to shaynat@nefb.org Please type or print your ad and use 30 words or less. Circle Wanted or For Sale. Deadline is the 1st of each month. WANTED: or FOR SALE: ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
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April 17, 2013 4-5:30 p.m. Farm and Ranch Museum
We hope you can join us as we brainstorm ideas and concepts to start ag literacy efforts in your area of the state.
For more information contact Deanna Karmazin at 402-421-4408 or deannak@nefb.org.
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They work the land sun up til sun down every day rain or shine. Chances are, you dont think twice about the many ways Americas farmers and ranchers enhance our everyday lives. We rely on them for everything from comfortable clothing to quality meats and fresh produce. Thats why we continue to thank the farm families who work and care for this great land.
Join us in saying thanks at www.fbfs.com
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