November 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

NebraskaFarm Bureau NewsNOVEMBER 14, 2012

VOL. 30 ISSUE 10

Check Out How Easy It Is To Get a New Truck with GMpage 4

Weldon Sleight Honored With NFBF Silver Eagle Awardpage 7

The Clock Is Ticking for Congress To Stop Taxmageddonpages 8-9

Get To Know Your NFBF Board Candidatespage 16

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2012: The Best of Nebraska Farm Bureau

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NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Steve Nelson, president (Axtell)Mark McHargue, first vice president (Central City)Rob Robertson, chief administrator/ secretary-treasurer (Lincoln)

BOARD OF DIRECTORSSherry Vinton, second vice president (Whitman)Nathan Bartels (Elk Creek)Andy DeVries (Ogallala)Del Ficke (Pleasant Dale)Jason Kvols (Laurel)John C. Martin (Pleasanton)Scott Moore (Bartley)Kevin Peterson (Osceola)Tanya Storer (Whitman)Shelly Thompson (Whitney)

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On the CoverMany changes and continued progress occurred for Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation in 2012.

Photo Illustration by Tara Grell

GMO LabelingGenetically modified food labeling law defeated in California.

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Election ResultsSee which NFBF Friends of Agriculture won on Nov. 6.

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In Every Issue3 County News4 Member Benefits5 What’s Cooking?14-15 Cover Story27 Want Ads

Thanksgiving Dinner SurveyThe cost of Thanksgiving is up slightly this year.

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I want to start this month’s column by saying “Thank You” to all Farm Bureau members who through their time, talent and energy helped shape the future of

agriculture for our state and nation through the political process.

In the last several months Farm Bureau members have worked to support Nebraska Farm Bureau’s “Friend of Agriculture” candidates. Our endorsement is actively sought by candidates because they understand the grass-roots support it provides. One of the most important things we do as an organization is advocate for agriculture and work to implement the public policies that help our farmers and ranchers. Electing candidates who understand agriculture’s importance to our state and how policy deci-sions can help our members is critically important to the success of Farm Bureau’s mission. So for all your efforts, I again say “Thank You”!

REFLECTING ON THE ELECTIONThe one thing about making endorsements is that you

know you won’t win them all. This election cycle was no exception. While the vast majority of our “Friend of Agriculture” candidates will take office, a handful came up just short. Our commitment has and will continue to be to work with all candidates who are elected, regardless of our endorsement, and we congratulate them all on their victory.

I would be remiss if I didn’t note the Legislative District 29 race, where Larry Zimmerman, Farm Bureau’s former Vice President of Member Services, lost by the slight-est of margins. Those who know Larry know he worked extremely hard and ran a great campaign. Larry has much to offer his community and his state. Whatever Larry chooses to do, we know he will do it with passion and commitment. I wish him well.

The highlight of election night was Deb Fischer’s win in the U.S. Senate race. Sen. Fischer persevered through a negative campaign that targeted her character and integ-rity. The majority of Nebraskans clearly saw the quali-ties our members did when they picked her to receive the “Friend of Ag” endorsement: a true Nebraskan who continued, despite the attacks, to run a positive campaign about important issues. We look forward to working with Sen. Fischer as she heads to Washington, D.C. There’s no question she will face a tough task.

The result of the Presidential election appears to in-

dicate we are moving toward becoming a country that approves of more government intrusion into individuals’ private lives. That’s a position the majority of Nebraskans disagree with, based on Nebraska’s Presidential election results. Sen. Fischer’s task reminds me of the book, “Forty Years Against the Tide,” which follows the career of former U.S. Sen. Carl Curtiss who served Nebraska from 1955 to 1979. Like Fischer, Sen. Curtiss was a Republican from small town Nebraska, in his case, Minden. The book chronicles a career of fighting against the growth of the federal government and social programs. Some 30-plus years later, Sen. Fischer will face a similar challenge as she steps forward in helping shape an America that is reflec-tive of Nebraska values.

MOVING FORWARDWith the elections behind us, we now look forward to

a lame duck session of Congress where many top priori-ties for Farm Bureau remain in play. Completing a farm bill during the lame-duck continues to be our top priority.

Tax provisions which expire at the end of the year include Farm Bureau priorities such as estate taxes, capital gains taxes, personal income tax rates, renewable energy tax credits, and many other tax deductions that affect many farmers and small business owners. We will contin-ue our move forward in working to protect the interests of Nebraska’s farm and ranch families as Congress works through the end of the year.

In terms of priorities, I don’t want to miss the opportu-nity to encourage you to join us in Kearney on Dec. 2-4 for Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 95th Annual Convention. It’s a celebration of all the good things Nebraska Farm Bureau has done over the course of the last year and sets the stage for developing the positions and policies that will move us forward in our mission in 2013.

Like the elections, the strength of our organization comes from the many voices that make up the Nebraska Farm Bureau. We hope you’ll take the time in December to join us in furthering our mission of “Strong Agricul-ture…Strong Nebraska.”

The President’s MessageBy Steve Nelson, PresidentNebraska Farm Bureau Federation®

Reflecting on the Past – Moving Forward to the Future

Book of the Year“First Peas to the Table” selected as the 2012 Ne-braska Farm Bureau Children’s Agriculture Book of the Year.

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Outstanding Ag Literacy VolunteerErma McGill of Lancaster County Farm Bureau is honored for promoting and educating about agriculture.

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COUNTY NEWS

Morrill County Farm Bureau donated $10,000 to the Bridgeport High School’s FFA Chapter Oct. 19 during half-time of the school’s football game. The Bridgeport FFA Chapter is new this year and the money will be used to help the chapter make a good start.

Morrill County Farm Bureau

County Donates $10,000 to Help FFA Chapter Get Started

Red Willow County Farm Bureau sponsored a forum for candidates for the board of directors of the Middle Republican Natural Resources District on Oct. 29 in McCook which was broadcast live on the local radio sta-tion. Nebraska Farm Bureau State Board Member Scott Moore of Frontier County (right) was among four panel-ists who asked questions of the candidates. The NRD, located in southwest Nebraska, includes the counties of Hayes, Hitchcock, Frontier and Red Willow and southern Lincoln County.

Red Willow County Farm Bureau

County Sponsors NRD Forum Carried Live on Local Radio

The Staff at Nebraska Farm Bureau Wish You and Your Family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Stop by and listen to live reports at the Rural Radio Network booth Mon., Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.at the NFBF Annual Meeting. Photo Courtesy of Barb Batie

Former NFBF President Keith Olsen received the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) “Service to Agriculture” award at the NRRA meeting Nov. 12. Olsen (left) is pictured with Kevin Cooksley, NRRA director.

MEMBER BENEFITS


GM Private Offer Benefits Farm Bureau MembersWith harvest complete, farmers and

ranchers may be looking at a new truck. Be-ing a Nebraska Farm Bureau member can save you big dollars when you buy a GM or Chevy vehicle, Roger Berry, Farm Bureau vice president/member services, said Nov. 9.

“Eligible Farm Bureau members in Ne-braska will receive a $500 discount on each qualifying 2012 or 2013 model year Chev-rolet, GMC or Buick vehicle they purchase or lease. This Farm Bureau member exclu-sive is offered for vehicles purchased or leased at participating dealerships through Farm Bureau’s GM Private Offer at a partici-pating GM dealership,” Berry said.

Duane and Rosie Sugden of Johnson County purchased a 2012 Equinox and said the process was flawless.

VERY EASY SAVINGS“We went to Brinkman Brothers in Te-

cumseh and the dealership already knew about the program and that we were mem-bers of Nebraska Farm Bureau. They did all of the necessary paperwork for us! All we had to do was sign for the SUV. We re-ceived $500 off and it was very easy,” Rosie Sugden said.

Twenty-six GM models are part of the program, including the Chevrolet Silverado HD, honored as the 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year. A broad range of other pick-up trucks, SUVs, sedans and crossovers also are included in the program.

“The Farm Bureau-General Motors Pri-vate Offer is a strong addition to the port-folio of benefits we offer to save members

money as they and their families work hard to provide food, fiber and renewable fuels for our nation,” Berry said.

PURCHASE OR LEASE QUALIFIESTo qualify for the offer, individuals must

have been a Farm Bureau member for at least 60 days. Members may receive the in-centive for the purchase or lease of multiple vehicles, including fleet vehicles purchased through GM’s National Fleet Purchase Pro-gram. Full details and program eligibility guidelines are available by contacting Shel-ley Kurtzer, associate director of member services, or visiting www.nefb.org.

The Farm Bureau-GM Private Offer is a member benefit offered by American Farm Bureau, Inc. AFBI was founded nearly three decades ago by the American Farm Bureau

Federation to increase the economic value of membership in Farm Bureau.

AFBI and GM will promote the FB Private Offer through publications and state events, including the Nebraska Farm Bureau An-nual Meeting and AFBF’s Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 13-16.

YOUR GUIDE TO SAVINGSThese discounts and services add value to your membership.

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Thinking Ahead Eases Family Business TransitionWest Des Mones, Iowa — Rising com-

modity prices and the boost in demand for grains and soybeans have been a boon for farmers in recent years. They’ve also sent land prices soaring. Farmers in the Midwest find the average price for farmland is around $2,400 per acre, and sometimes the highest-produc-ing land goes as high as $9,000 per acre.

Prices like these impact not only short-term purchases and tax values, but also the longer-term succession strategy of the fam-ily farm. A little extra planning can yield a better result and help ensure your heirs are not overburdened with steep estate taxes,

income taxes, gift taxes, etc. that can take a toll on your business assets and leave your heirs strapped for cash.

The most important step in the succes-sion of your business is to start now. De-veloping a strategy does not mean giving up control – it means you’re taking control of your future. Working with a team that may include your accountant, attorney, banker, financial advisor and your Farm Bureau agent, you can assess your business today and define your goals for your exit strategy.

After you’ve established broad goals for yourself and your business, your succession

strategy team will help you understand your options. “The transition of the family farm is often a sensitive topic. Each operation has its own dynamic and requires a unique succes-sion strategy,” says Jim McCarthy, advanced markets vice president at Farm Bureau Finan-cial Services. “Sorting through these issues is a major step toward avoiding the personal conflicts and family feuds that can arise during the settlement of a farm estate.”

The most successful family business transi-tion strategies create advantages for every-one. Parents are reassured the business will remain in the family and goodwill among the

children will also be preserved. Active busi-ness heirs are provided enhanced opportuni-ties to explore funding options for a buyout of non-active heirs. And non-business heirs know that their inheritance is not dependent on the business heir’s work with the business.

“Once you establish your family farm transi-tion strategy, don’t forget to revisit it and make updates as needed,” says McCarthy. “Rising land prices have rendered many old strategies inef-fective. An annual discussion with your business transition team can help you rest easy, knowing your strategy is in order.” For more information, visit www.small-business-transition.com.

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WHAT’S COOKING?If you want to submit your own recipes, and photos if you have them, send them via email to [email protected].

Cranberry, Orange and Apricot Compote recipe from Women’s Day Magazine with some adjustments by Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director of member services for the southeast. Ruth’s Shrimp Dip recipe from Ruth Lamb, neighbor of the Linkes. Cinnamon Honey Butter recipe adapted from

www.food.com. Garlic Lemon Butter recipe adapted from Taste of Home Magazine. Maple Nut Truffles recipe from Taste of Home magazine. All photos from Linke.

Ingredients1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips. Set aside to cool.2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar and maple flavoring until smooth. 3. Add melted chocolate; beat until well blended.4. Chill for 15 minutes or until firm enough to handle.5. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in chopped walnuts.6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to package for a gift.

Yield: Approximately 30-40 truffles

Maple Nut Truffles

UPCOMING MONTHSBelow are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to: [email protected]

December – oatmeal recipesJanuary – sweet potato and cherry recipesFebruary – noodle and sauce recipesMarch – recipes using atypical ingredients (i.e. - fudge using Velveeta)April – barbecue recipesMay – fresh fruit and vegetable recipesJune – ramen noodle recipesAugust – honey and biscuit recipesSeptember – recipes on a dimeOctober – famous fast food/restaurant recipesNovember – crock-pot recipesDecember – under 30 minute recipes

December Celebrations: Holiday Snacks and Hors D’oeuvres/Food Gifts

Cinnamon Honey Butter(like used at Texas Road House)Ingredients1 stick butter, room temperature1/4 cup powdered sugar1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions1. Whip the butter with a hand mixer for about 30 seconds.2. Add powdered sugar, honey and cinnamon and beat until completely combined and very smooth. Whip for another minute or two until the butter is very light and fluffy.3. Transfer to a container appropriate for gift-giving. Store in refrigerator until gifted. Advise recipient to do the same.4. Use as a spread on bread, rolls, muffins, etc.

Yield: 3/4 cups

Garlic Lemon ButterIngredients1 stick butter, room temperature2 teaspoons grated lemon rind1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 clove minced garlic1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions1. Whip the butter with a hand mixer for about 30 seconds.2. Add remaining ingredients and mix until completely combined.3. Roll into a log shape and wrap in waxed or parchment paper. Twist ends closed.4. Decorate by wrapping ribbon, etc. around twisted ends.5. Store in refrigerator until gifted. Advise recipient to do the same. 6. To use, slice desired amount as needed.7. Uses: baste meats (especially seafood), add to hot cooked vegetables, toss with hot rice or pasta.

Yield: 1/2 cup

Sweet and SavoryButters

Ingredients2 navel oranges12 oz. package cranberries (fresh or frozen)1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar6 tablespoons apricot preserves or jam

Directions1. Zest 2 teaspoons from one orange into a medium saucepan. Juice oranges into a measuring cup (you need 3/4 cup of juice – you may need to supplement with other orange juice). Pour juice into the saucepan.2. Add the cranberries, sugar and preserves. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15-20 minutes.3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Yield: Eight 3-tablespoon servings

Cranberry, Orange and Apricot Compote

Ingredients8 oz. cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup milk1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, drained

Directions1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.2. Add all other ingredients except shrimp; mix until well blended.3. Stir in the shrimp.4. Chill for a few hours to allow flavors to blend.5. Serve with your favorite chips.

Yield: 2 cups

Ruth’s Shrimp Dip


25 ‘Friends of Agriculture’ Candidates Win in Nov. 6 Elections

DebFischerStatewide

U.S. Senate

JimPillen

NU Board of Regents

District 3

BobWhitehouse

NU Board of Regents

District 4

LavonHeidemann

NU Board of Regents

District 5

HalDaub

NU Board of Regents

District 8

Jeff Fortenberry

U.S. CongressDistrict 1

AdrianSmith


LeeTerry


JimScheerDistrict 19

KenSchilz

District 47

AlDavis

District 43

LesSeiler

District 33

MikeGloor

District 35

KateSullivanDistrict 41

GalenHadleyDistrict 37

JeremyNordquist

District 7

HeathMello

District 5

ScottPrice

District 3

BeauMcCoyDistrict 39

JohnMuranteDistrict 49

JerryJohnsonDistrict 23

KathyCampbellDistrict 25

CharlieJanssenDistrict 15

ColbyCoash

District 27

DanWatermeier

District 1


For the 2012 general election, Nebraska Farm Bureau made 31 “Friend of Agricul-ture” designations. Twenty-five of those candidates were elected by voters on Nov. 6 to serve in the state legislature, the NU Board of Regents, and the U.S. House and Senate.

“Nebraska Farm Bureau enjoyed victory in all three of the Congressional races, with U.S. Congressmen Jeff Fortenberry, Lee Terry and Adrian Smith all being re-elect-ed to their seats. The highlight of the night was seeing Sen. Deb Fischer elected as our next U.S. Senator,” Jessica Kolterman said. Nov. 7. Kolterman is director of NFBF-PAC, which made the designations.

Nebraska Farm Bureau endorsed Fisch-er’s candidacy this past summer, and has been very invested in her campaign.

“Nebraska Farm Bureau members from across the state served as county chair-men for her campaign, joined her coali-tions, walked in parades, plastered signs along highways and country roads, wrote letters to the editor backing her as the right candidate and supported her by fi-nancially investing in her campaign. We thank them for all of their efforts,” Kolter-man said.

4 FRIENDS WIN REGENT RACESThe University of Nebraska will be served

well by a Board of Regents with two mem-bers who are active farmers, she said. Both Friends of Agriculture Jim Pillen and Lavon Heidemann were elected to serve, bring-ing with them personal experience in agri-culture. Other Friends of Agriculture, Hal Daub and Bob Whitehouse, will be joining

them at the table, representing two differ-ent areas of Omaha.

“In the legislative races, Nebraska Farm Bureau helped elect 17 Friend of Agricul-ture candidates out of the 23 races we en-dorsed. We look forward to working with these many individuals,” Kolterman said.

TOUGHEST LOSSOne of the toughest campaigns to talk

about is that of Larry Zimmerman, she said, who served as Nebraska Farm Bureau’s vice president/member services for nearly 30 years and ran for the District 29 legislative seat.

“We were actively engaged and worked very closely with him in his pursuit of the District 29 seat. Having worked with great candidates for many years, I can honestly say I have never seen a candidate invest the

time, energy and sheer will in a race as Larry did. Knowing everything he had personally invested in the race, and knowing what a good senator he would be, it was very hard to see him lose by fewer than 300 votes. I am very proud of him, as I know our mem-bers are,” Kolterman said.

It’s important that Farm Bureau helps elect knowledgeable, educated, agricul-ture-friendly candidates to the legislature during a time when there is more and more urban influence on legislative deci-sions, she said.

“Ag policy starts with having the right people serving in elected office. And by our efforts in this election cycle, I think we can safely say we made a difference.”

Pictured below are the Friends of Agricul-ture who were elected by voters on Nov. 6.

Voters in California defeated Proposition 37 on Nov. 6, a proposed law that would have required food packagers to label all products made from genetically modified animals or plants.

The law, had it passed, would have put California at direct odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which does not demand GMO labeling. Such labeling is required by every member country of the European Union, as well as many other na-tions.

PROP 37 FLAWED“We’re pleased that voters saw the

many flaws in Proposition 37 and rejected it,” California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger said. “It would have created con-fusion about food safety and raised food costs, and it would have created all sorts of complications for family farmers and oth-ers who grow or sell food.” The California Farm Bureau Federation opposed Proposi-tion 37.

Despite the defeat of Proposition 37, Wenger said farmers understand that many people want to know more about how their food is produced.

“No matter what crops they grow or

how they grow them, farmers want to provide the food and farm products that people want and need,” he said, add-ing that Farm Bureau supports contin-ued research and education to broaden

understanding of genetically engineered foods.

While it’s true that California farmers don’t grow a lot of genetically engineered crops, Farm Bureau believe biotechnology

holds promise to provide environmental benefits and nutritional improvements for a growing population, he said.

BIOTECH CROPS ARE SAFE“While we seek to fulfill that promise, we

will continue to support the current, com-prehensive regulatory program that ensures biotech crops are safe and are produced in a way that protects the environment. We believe biotech crops to be safe, but if people choose not to consume foods pro-duced through biotechnology, there are al-ternatives such as organic products or those voluntarily labeled as being made without use of genetically engineered ingredients,” Wenger said.

Supporters of the proposition argued that the long-term health implications of ingest-ing GMO products have not been fully in-vestigated and that GMO crops are increas-ingly resistant to herbicides.

Opponents claim the new labeling would cost the average household more than $400 a year in additional grocery costs. More than 70 percent of all processed foods sold in the United States now contain genetically engineered ingredients, typically corn or soybeans.

California’s Labeling Law for Genetically Modified Foods DefeatedProp 37 Would Have Forced Food Companies to Implement Costly New Labeling on Common Grocery Products


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REMINDER TO COUNTY FARM

BUREAUS

By Tina HendersonNebraska Farm Bureau has selected Wel-

don Sleight of Curtis as the 2012 recipient of its highest honor, the Silver Eagle Award. The award will be presented to Sleight on Dec. 4 at the 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau Convention in Kearney.

Weldon Sleight is widely respected for his commitment to the stu-dents who attend the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) at Curtis and the agriculture industry and has been a good friend to Farm Bu-reau, Nebraska Farm Bu-reau President Steve Nel-son said Nov. 8. Sleight is retiring in December.

“When Weldon Sleight arrived in Curtis in 2006, he saw a strug-gling rural Nebraska with many youth leaving hometowns and never returning. He set out to help re-verse that trend by transforming NCTA into a vehicle that drives rural entrepre-neurship,” Nelson said.

Sleight has been a member of the Fron-tier County Farm Bureau since 2008. During much of his tenure at Utah State University (1998-2006), he was a member of the Utah Farm Bureau. In Nebraska he is known for

being instrumental in the infusion of entre-preneurship across the entire NCTA cur-riculum. This theme has been the catalyst in the development of the 100 Beef Cow Ownership Advantage Program, 100 Acre Farm Program and the NCTA Business

Builder Program. Each of the programs is designed to provide NCTA stu-dents with an early en-try into an agriculture or business enterprise as a partner/owner that will lead to eventual ranch, farm or rural business ownership.

ADVOCATE FOR RURAL NEBRASKA

“Weldon is not just one of the leading advo-cates for rural Nebraska within the university and state. I believe he’s one of the most creative thinkers about the future of rural

America in the nation,” said Ronnie Green, University of Nebraska vice president for agriculture and natural resources.

“Weldon has been a terrific advocate for NCTA and rural Nebraska,” NU Presi-dent James B. Milliken said. “He had a vi-sion for a vibrant agricultural economy and rural life and was always innovative – and I’ve been particularly impressed by his commitment to serving our students.

Weldon has made tremendous contribu-tions to the university and to Nebraska and he will be missed. We wish him and his family the very best.”

CONSTRUCTION BOOMTo the casual observer, NCTA’s most obvi-

ous success is a construction boom that pro-duced a new Education Center, an addition to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a new resi-dence hall and a biomass project to use wood

chips from red cedar trees rather than natural gas for the school’s heating system.

Most recently under Sleight’s leadership, the college began a year-long outreach program called “Own the Farm or Ranch,” aimed at producers and farm and ranch employees who want to one day own their own agricultural enterprise. The 100 Beef Cow program currently has 25 students en-rolled, with more interested.

Support from Nebraska’s agricultural in-dustry, including major commodity groups, has been key to NCTA’s progress. The school’s enrollment has grown from 262 the year before Sleight arrived to 333 in 2011-12.

“NCTA is stronger than it has ever been. It’s better positioned than it ever has been. And a lot of that is due to his vision and his persistence in getting it done,” Nelson added. “We’re extremely fortunate to have had him and congratulate Weldon on win-ning the Silver Eagle Award.”

2012 Silver Eagle to Honor Weldon Sleight

Courtesy PhotoWeldon Sleight was a key to the success of the new Education Center built just this year on the NCTA Campus in Curtis. Sleight is the 2012 recipient of Nebraska Farm Bureau’s highest honor, the Silver Eagle Award.


National Elections Have Little Impact on Pending Tax Legislation, Farm BillWith no major changes coming out of the

Nov. 6 national elections, addressing the pend-ing expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts remains the priority issue for Congress. And attaching the farm bill with its budget savings to the tax cut leg-islation continues to be the most likely scenario for getting a new farm bill passed in 2012.

“We’ve got a divided government and trying to find a way to bridge the gap is difficult – the two parties have very different governing phi-losophies,” Farm Bureau National Affairs Coor-dinator Jordan Dux said Nov. 7. “Republicans and Democrats are going to have to find some sort of common ground to solve the numerous tax issues,” he said, when the lame duck session of Congress begins the week of Nov. 12.

More than 100 different federal tax provi-

sions expire at the end of the year, including issues important to agriculture, such as estate taxes, capital gains taxes and personal income tax rates. If Congress fails to address the tax cut issue, the U.S. could see a massive tax hike.

The key issue in extending the tax cuts is whether people who earn more than $250,000 a year will continue to be eligible for them, Dux said. Democrats would elimi-nate the cuts for those individuals while Re-publicans would retain them.

FARM BUREAU TAX PRIORITIESFarm Bureau wants to keep current indi-

vidual income tax rates, maintain the estate tax rate at 35 percent with a $5.1 million per person exemption and keep capital gains tax rates at 15 percent.

“I think there’s the will to do those kinds of things. The bigger question is whether we get a long-term deal or a short-term deal. There is also the possibility that we could haggle this over in the next Congress. Ei-ther party might want to hold off (until next year) to try to get a better deal,” Dux said.

Dux also said there is still a small chance to pass a farm bill this year. “The best shot we’ve got is to try to attach it to the tax bills. The $23 billion to $36 billion in savings from the two farm bill proposals would be a good ‘pay for’ to offset the cost of maintaining the tax rates.”

NUTRITION FUNDING ISSUEFirst, however, the issue of how much

to cut nutrition programs including food stamps must be resolved. The Senate bill cuts $4 billion and the House Agriculture Committee bill cuts $16 billion out of the current $700 billion-plus cost.

“If you can find a number in between that both parties can work with, that’s the only way we’re going to get a farm bill passed. Both sides are going to have to give and take,” he said.

But, “If we get to December and we haven’t passed a farm bill, I think you’ll hear more talk about an extension.”

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Tax Provisions, Farm Bill Are Priorities in Lame Duck SessionSeveral key tax provisions that affect farm-

ers and ranchers and passing a farm bill are Nebraska Farm Bureau’s top priorities head-ing into the lame duck session of Congress that begins the week of Nov. 12. “With the elections behind us, it’s time to move for-ward and address the key issues that are creating financial uncertainty for Nebraska’s farm and ranch families,” said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president.

Among Farm Bureau’s top priorities are numerous tax provisions set to expire at the end of the year, including estate taxes, capi-tal gains taxes, personal income tax rates, renewable energy tax credits and many oth-er tax deductions that affect many farmers and other small business owners.

Without action, federal estate taxes will increase from the current rate of 35 percent up to 55 percent and drop the current $5.1 million per person exemption to $1 million.

PRESSURE TO SELL FARM LAND“When you consider the increase in

the value of agriculture land over the past few years and the realities of an estate tax rate increase and reduction in exemption amount, what we’re really talking about is significantly growing the number of farm

families that could be forced to sell part of their farm upon death of the owner just to pay federal estate tax,” Nelson said.

Another tax provision of concern is rates on capital gains taxes, which will increase from

15 percent to 20 percent without Congressio-nal action. Capital gains taxes hit farmers and ranchers particularly hard because farms and ranches are reliant on large investments in land and buildings that are generally held by an indi-

vidual for a long period of time, during which the value of the assets can increase significantly.

“Capital gains taxes effectively make it more difficult to transfer farm land from older farmers to younger farmers,” Nelson said. Older farmers account for the capital gains tax they will pay when selling their land and the capital gains tax is then reflected in the land price to be paid by the younger farmer. “It simply makes it more challenging for the next generation of farmers and it’s important we stay at the 15-percent rate.”

FARM BILL STILL A PRIORITYAccording to Nelson, passage of a 2012

Farm Bill during the lame duck is still a priority for Farm Bureau because of the drought and the fact the 2008 Farm Bill expired at the end of September. While the authorization for cur-rent programs expired, most of the commodity programs are not affected until next spring.

“We need a farm bill that will restore some of the critical, non-program crop disaster pro-grams that will aid livestock farmers coping with one of the worst droughts in recent history and we need a farm bill that is based on a strong crop insurance program that helps farmers deal with managing their risk,” Nelson said.

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• The capital gains tax is a tax levied on the profit that can occur when an asset is sold at a higher price than what the owner originally paid for the asset. In the case of agri-culture, the assets most impacted by capital gains taxes are land, buildings and breeding livestock.• The impact of capital gains taxes on farming and ranching is significant because farm-ing and ranching requires large investments in land and buildings that are held for long periods of time as part of the family business.• On average, farmers own their farmland for 30 years, during which time land values can more than triple.• Capital gains taxes come into play when farm or ranch land and buildings are trans-ferred to a new or expanding farmer or rancher while the original owner is still alive.• This occurs most often when a farmer wants to expand his or her farm or ranch to take in a son or daughter, or when a retiring farmer or rancher sells his business to a beginning farmer or rancher.• Starting or expanding a farm or ranch requires a large investment because of the cap-ital-intensive nature of the business. Land and buildings typically account for 76 percent of a farmer’s or rancher’s assets.• To cover the costs associated with capital gains, the individual(s) selling the asset gener-ally includes the added cost of the capital gains tax into the price of the land, buildings or livestock. The cost associated with the tax then becomes an added cost to the buyer who is starting or expanding a farm or ranch. The cost impact also increases the likeli-hood that farm and ranch land will be sold outside of agriculture to commercial uses that are willing to pay more for the asset.• Because capital gains taxes are imposed when buildings, breeding livestock and farm-land are sold, it is more difficult for farmers to shed unneeded assets to generate rev-enue to adapt and upgrade their operations.• Farm and ranch owners are much more likely to pay capital gains taxes than the popu-lation at large. Forty percent of all agricultural producers report some capital gains, nearly double the share for all taxpayers. The average amount of capital gain reported by farm-ers is about 50 percent higher than the average capital gain reported by other taxpayers.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Ag Promotion Committee has selected “First Peas to the Table” as the 2012 Children’s Agriculture Book of the Year for grades K-3.

“First Peas to the Table,” by Susan Grigs-by, tells how Thomas Jefferson loved to garden. In the spring, he and his neighbors competed to see whose peas would be ready to eat first. Two hundred years later, Maya’s class is having their own First Peas to the Table garden contest.

Publishers across the nation submitted 18 books for review. Selection committee members were Nancy Dondlinger, a teach-er; Erma McGill, Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee chair; Eleanor Lueck

and Jo Anderson, Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee members; and Ne-braska Agriculture in the Classroom State Coordinator Deanna Karmazin. Each voted for the books she thought deserved the honor.

The Ag Promotion Committee will do-nate a copy of the book and teacher’s guide for County Farm Bureau Learning Barns. The book and teacher’s guide may be picked up at the Ag Promotion exhibit at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Kearney next month. A limited supply of the books will be available for purchase at the Ag Promotion exhibit. Cash or check will be accepted.

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Seventeen staff members of Rep. Adrian Smith took part in a team building event in Nebraska on Doug and John Temme’s dairy farm near Wayne. Many of Smith’s staff had never been to Nebraska or a farm. The group also met with officials in Lincoln and South Sioux City.

Nebraska Farm Bureau leaders attended rallies Nov. 1 across the state in support of Sen. Deb Fischer, candidate for U.S. Senate. Fischer has been designated a Friend of Agriculture by Nebraska Farm Bureau. Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson attended the rally in Lincoln along with members from Lancaster County Farm Bureau. Farm Bu-reau First Vice President Mark McHargue attended the rally in Grand Island. Gov. Dave Heineman, U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, Reps. Jeff Fortenberry, Adrian Smith and Lee Terry and Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy also participated in the rallies. Rallies also were held Nov. 2 in Fremont, Columbus, Hastings, North Platte and Scottsbluff.

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2012 Activities and InitiativesMembers of Nebraska Farm Bureau can look back on numerous achievements during the year

and be proud of how they contributed to the strength, character and reputation of our organization.

We devoted many resources to advocate for drought assistance and to communicate the impact of the drought to policy makers.

NFBF is the one farm organization representing all growers of livestock and crops in Nebraska who is and continues to be fully dedicated to fight against HSUS and the animal rights effort.

NFBF staff worked effectively with members of the legislature and other governmental officials, with three full-time lobbyists leading our legislative work in 2012 to support property tax relief on farm homes, oppose legislation that would increase regulation on irrigation and grain handling equipment and support state education standards to include agriculture.

NFBF also worked on legislative efforts in Washington, D.C., staying in close contact with Nebraska’s Congressional delegation and the American Farm Bureau on issues such as passage of the 2012 Farm Bill, opposing farm child labor regulations and supporting Free Trade Agreements to increase ag exports.

Faced with several attacks on modern agriculture this past year, NFBF was aggressively out front using several public venues to counter the myths and half-truths about agriculture, dealing with pink slime, meatless Mondays, child labor laws, antibiotics in livestock and GMOs.

NFBF’s support continues to build for the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program with many efforts underway to make the program more financially secure and structured for growth.

Our Friends of Agriculture designation in political races has certainly paid off in getting strong representation for agriculture in Congress, the Nebraska Legislature and on the NU Board of Regents. We were successful in helping elect 25 out of our 31 “Friend of Agriculture” designees.

NFBF continues to be on the leading edge among agricultural groups nationwide in engaging the public and members on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest, allowing members to connect with other members and giving us more opportunities to share what the organization is working on and driving traffic to our website.

Public and Policy Advocacy

The Membership Advisory Committee met this year with the charge of reviewing ideas to increase revenue from membership in order to increase financial resources and to make our membership structure more inclusive.

The 21st Century Fund was announced at the 2011 State Convention and $20,000 was raised throughout the year from contributions from individual members and County Farm Bureaus.

The Member Services Department sent seven email blasts to members promoting new and existing Nebraska Farm Bureau member benefits such as the GM program, Grainger products and Choice Hotels. These promotions helped communicate that it “pays to be a member” of Nebraska Farm Bureau.

We just completed a strong membership year by achieving 55,646 members and reaching AFBF quota.

We implemented several strategies to use the many issues threatening agriculture as a way to recruit more members and to provide more tools for County Farm Bureaus to draw interested people into the organization.

A great deal of time and effort has been given this past year in improving the look, content and readability of the “Nebraska Farm Bureau News.” The fresh and energetic look has increased its readership among members and others in the general public.

We continue to make improvements to the design and appeal of the NFBF website located at www.nefb.org to increase visits by both members and non-members. Our website is much more attractive, user-friendly, interactive and rich with information on Farm Bureau efforts in the public policy and communications area.

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Many changes and continued progress occurred for Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation in 2012 and a BIG “thank you” needs to be extended to every member in Farm Bureau for their willingness to invest in our efforts to support farmers, ranchers and all Nebraskans.

Change in leadership marked the beginning of the year with Steve Nelson taking over as the new president and chief spokesman for the organization. Having a new guy at the helm meant that a very concerted and strategic effort was put in place to assure that Steve made all the right connections.

Another major change this year was a reconfiguration of our staff to expand the public relations and communications area. The new department of Commu-nication Strategy and Issue Management (CSI Department) was created and the primary purpose of this new department is to significantly enhance strategies to

better educate and advocate on priority issues.The issue of the year was the 2012 drought and how farm and ranch families were coping with it.

While I wish Nebraska Farm Bureau could somehow make it rain to alleviate this huge challenge facing agriculture, I do know that your organization put a great deal of resources and time in helping facilitate implementation of disaster programs and tell the story of drought to the public.

Other issues that took center stage this year were the farm bill, livestock disaster assistance, child farm labor laws and ag literacy in state education standards. Also, Nebraska Farm Bureau placed a high prior-ity in the political election process through NFBF-PAC and our “Friend of Agriculture” endorsements.

I know you can mark 2012 down as a great year for Nebraska Farm Bureau. I am proud to report that we met AFBF’s quota of having more the 55,500 members and I think we are positioned to strongly move forward with membership growth.

As a member of Nebraska Farm Bureau, your investment is a part of a strong grassroots organization. You should be proud of its success and confident in the future as we continue to expand our efforts to carry out the Nebraska Farm Bureau vision of being the “Trusted voice for Nebraska farm and ranch families.”

Rob Robertson, NFBF chief administrator/secretary-treasurer

Message from the Chief Administrator/Secretary-Treasurer

Rob Robertson

Message from the PresidentAs I approach the end of my first year serving as your

president, I want to extend my sincere appreciation for the support and time you give to this great organization. As the “Trusted voice for Nebraska farm and ranch families,” Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation is dedicated to support-ing agriculture and works for the benefit of all Nebraskans.

Over the course of the year, I have seen firsthand how we are truly a member-driven, grassroots organization. Whether it was your efforts to fight back on the child labor restric-tions, your efforts to defend agriculture from the radical agendas attacking today’s agriculture or your support and donations to the Agriculture in the Classroom program, you

as a member of Nebraska Farm Bureau have made a significant difference.The challenges facing Nebraska agriculture continue to grow. The difficulties

in dealing with the drought, advocating for a new farm bill, and the high level of engagement in this year’s election are just a few of the many challenges we took on in 2012. The growing disconnect between producers and consumers of food will present even more challenges in the future as we continue to advocate and educate about the importance of agriculture.

But as challenges continue to grow, I believe the opportunities for Nebraska Farm Bureau to shape the state’s largest economy will grow as well. Modern tech-nology and continued scientific breakthroughs will keep Nebraska agriculture in a leadership position of providing job opportunities for Nebraska’s youth.

I hope you will agree with me that your membership is not only valuable today but extremely important in the future. It is both an honor and privilege for me to serve as your president and partner in growing this organization. By work-ing together, we will continue to build a great future for Nebraska Farm Bureau, Nebraska agriculture and all of Nebraska.

Thanks for being a member of Nebraska Farm Bureau!

Steve Nelson, NFBF president

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2012 Activities and Initiatives (cont.)


Rewards and Expectations for Serving on NFBF’s Board of Directors

As a way to let Farm Bureau members know about the benefits and time commitments of Board ser-vice, following are a series of rewards and expecta-tions for those serving on the State Board.

Benefits/Rewards:• Directors receive leadership and personal growth training annually, improving public speaking and other interpersonal relationship skills;• They gain valuable leadership experience in the chairing of committees/task forces and in organiza-tional representation; and• They have the opportunity to serve fellow FB members, and the ag industry, knowing they are helping to shape the organization’s future through these Board positions.

Time Commitments:• Attend NFBF Board meetings, which include eight face-to-face meetings and several conference calls per year;• Participate in other meetings such as: State Legisla-tive Conference, Washington, D.C. Governmental Relations Visit and/or AFBF National Leadership Conference;• Potentially serve as a voting delegate to the AFBF annual meeting;• Potentially serve on NFBF task forces or committees;• Visit each county within their district annually or at least once during their three-year term;• Make telephone contacts to recruit volunteers to serve in various NFBF capacities;• Promptly respond to action requests;• Have computer equipment and Internet access or be willing to obtain such so they may respond to e-mail requests and receive periodic reports from the state office.

Financial Commitments.Directors are expected to:• Join the Farm Bureau Century Club and 21st Cen-tury Fund ($250 annually);• Contribute to NFBF’s Political Action Committee ($50 or more per year);• Make minimum annual contributions to Farm Bureau-related foundations, including Nebraska Foundation for Agricultural Awareness ($25) and American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture ($50).

Financial Compensation:• Directors receive $150 per diem plus travel time ($3.50 per 50 miles traveled). Round trip mileage (at standard IRS rates) for authorized meetings and activities. Reimbursement for expenses as speci-fied in the financial policies and general expense guidelines.

Members of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee took real life examples from their own operations to Capitol Hill concerning key issues on cap and trade, water and estate taxes during a lobbying trip in July.

Twelve farmers and ranchers from across Nebraska graduated from Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy. The academy is a series of seminars designed to develop and retain leaders for County Farm Bureaus and the state organization.

NFBF continues to invest time and financial resources in the FFA and 4-H programs in Nebraska. We provide service on the boards of their respective foundations and we are an active participant in many of their statewide meetings.

The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee continued its efforts to promote and award its $1,000 Greater Horizon Scholarship, to help young people who have a clear vision of returning to production agriculture attain higher education.

Efforts were made to beef up promotion and interest in three valuable contests offered by the Young Farmers and Ranchers program: the Achievement Award, Excellence in Ag and Discussion Meet contests.

We continued our efforts to grow our Collegiate Farm Bureau program at the UNL College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis by facilitating several activities and programs throughout the year.

Leadership Development

Many County Farm Bureaus hosted food collection sites and related events in conjunction with Nebraska Farm Bureau’s sponsorship of the KOLN/KGIN “Can Care-A-Van” to benefit local food pantries.

Thirteen County Farm Bureaus led the way by hosting “Candidate Forums” before the May primary election.

NFBF was a joint sponsor of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben 2012 Nebraska Pioneer Farm Family Awards which honor farm families who have owned a parcel of land continuously for 100 or more years. Several County Farm Bureau leaders were involved in the presentation of these awards during their county fairs.

NFBF and many County Farm Bureaus gave financial support and provided many volunteers for the State Fair in Grand Island. Nebraska Farm Bureau sponsored several educational events and promotional efforts.

County Farm Bureaus have been very active and visible on local issues on topics such as county government issues and local candidate forums that affect members close to home. NFBF staff provided support and facilitation for those projects.

Strengthening County Farm Bureaus


Nebraska Farm Bureau Delegates Will Elect Four to the NFBF State Board

Board Member Candidates

Nathan BartelsJohnson County Farm Bureau

Bartels has been a Farm Bureau member for 33 years. He and his wife Jolene have irrigated and dryland corn and soybeans and hogs on 400 acres near Elk Creek.

I think this issue is the fact that the health of Nebraska’s economy is so dependent on the health

of Nebraska agriculture and particularly, getting our urban residents to recognize and celebrate this fact. We want them to celebrate it so that they embrace the concept that anything that hurts Nebraska agriculture will in turn damage them.

I think that a strong relationship with FFA will funnel pre-qualified leaders into the next level of

leadership that these young leaders hunger for. FFA is making inroads into some of our most urban areas in the state. This seems to me to be a natural connection.

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Mark McHargueMerrick County Farm Bureau

McHargue has been a Farm Bureau member for 26 years. He and his wife Judi have four children. They have a hog and row crop op-eration on 600 acres near Central City.

Agriculture is moving at record speeds along with our culture, but not necessarily in the same

direction. The challenge we face is how to balance a society that demands greater ac-countability and transparency in agriculture, while standing firm on our core beliefs that have stood the test of time. I am a global thinker and problem-solver. I will use these skills to insure Nebraska Farm Bureau’s core ideology is not compromised while we plan for the future. I will work for solu-tions that bring together a world that does not understand agriculture but so desper-ately needs it.

New members coming into Nebraska Farm Bureau want to use their education and passion

about agriculture to influence our society. We must provide them the platform and organizational framework to effectively use their skills to carry out our vision to be “The trusted voice for Nebraska farm and ranch families.”

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Nebraska Farm Bureau’s House of Delegates will elect a first vice president and three other members to the NFBF Board of Directors at the state convention in Kearney on Dec. 4.

The NFBF Nominating Committee inter-viewed individuals nominated by County Farm Bureaus as candidates for first vice president and the other director positions on Nov. 12 and 13, in conjunction with the Policy Forum meeting held in Kearney.

Candidates will be introduced at the Awards and Recognition session of the con-

vention on the night of Dec. 3. On Tuesday, Dec. 4, members of the House of Delegates can nominate additional candidates prior to voting, which will be held at 1 p.m. Each candidate will give a 90-second campaign speech before the vote takes place.

The First Vice President, District 1, Dis-trict 2 and District 5 director positions are open for election. Terms are for three years. In the nomination materials, board candi-dates were asked to respond to the two questions listed in the box below.

Questions for Board Candidates:

In 100 words or less: What do you think is the most crucial organizational challenge facing Nebraska Farm Bureau, and how would you use your lead-ership position during your potential board term to address it?

In 50 words or less: What new strategies should Ne-braska Farm Bureau and County Farm Bureaus de-velop to recruit new mem-bers and enhance the value of being a member?

Tom SchwarzPhelps County Farm Bureau

Schwarz has been a Farm Bureau mem-ber for more than 10 years. He and his wife Linda have two grown children. They have a row crop and vegetable operation on 700 acres near Bertrand.

Farmers’ and Farm Bureau’s great-est challenge in this decade is to enhance and, where appropriate,

defend the United States’ meat industry. The cornerstone of our current grain mar-kets is livestock. Most grain in this country is either directly fed to livestock, or in the case of distiller’s grains, fed as a byproduct. Without the ethanol industry, agriculture prices collapse, and without a healthy live-stock industry, the same thing happens. We in agriculture don’t have the resources to fight every battle. Rather, we must focus our efforts on key issues; we must pick de-fendable positions and always attack issues from the moral high ground.

In my opinion, once informed about NEFB activities, most farm-ers would be impressed. In order

to show them what we do, we need to get them to a meeting. In order to do that, we need a BIG speaker, not necessarily agriculture-related. At those meetings we have the opportunity to tell our story and ask personally for support.

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Benner has been a Farm Bureau member for 29 years. He and his wife Karen have three grown children. They have a corn, soybean and seed corn row crop opera-tion on 1,500 acres near Central City.

Farm Bureau needs to be con-stantly in the forefront of critical farm issues so that we can be a

strong voice for all facets of agriculture. The strength of this organization is the voice of each individual, beginning at the county level. As a state board member, I see it as my role to gather the input from the counties I serve. Bringing this informa-tion to the state level to influence decision-making concerning agricultural issues will be my role as state director.

Keeping the door open for younger members to become involved as leaders is critical.

Developing personal relationships, making meeting times flexible to accommodate busy schedules, and taking a stand on issues that are critical to agriculture at the county and state level are important to recruit members and make memberships valuable.

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Don BennerMerrick County Farm Bureau

Myles RamseyAdams County Farm Bureau

Ramsey has been a Farm Bureau member for 32 years. He and his wife Mary have three grown children. They have a mostly no-till row crop operation on 1,600 acres near Kenesaw.

I believe we need to improve communication between the state board and the county boards as

well as between county boards and agricul-ture professionals living in those counties. I will stay in close contact with the Farm Bureau leaders in each county to discuss issues and address their needs to the best of my ability.

Farm Bureau must be the trusted source of information for all pro-ducers in Nebraska. I would work

with County Farm Bureaus in my district to find ways to disburse pertinent information to all producers, using traditional and elec-tronic formats that will illustrate the value of a Farm Bureau membership.

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Discussion Meet Changes for 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual MeetingLook for a change in the 2012 YF&R Dis-

cussion Meet room layout: The American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee has made the decision to remove the modera-tor from the center of the discussion and move him/her to a separate side table.

The moderator will still have similar roles – introducing the contest and contestants, calling time, etc. The only change with the new layout will be that the moderator will no longer be able to place the five-minute

warning card on the center table. Instead, the competition will rely on the timekeep-ers in each round to hold up the five-minute warning card until all contestants have not-ed the warning.

This decision comes after lengthy dis-cussions and feedback from state Farm Bureaus about the role of the modera-tor and trying to focus the discussion to more similarly reflect a committee meet-ing.

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The Discussion Meet contest times for the other rounds are: Dec. 3, Round 2, 1 to 2 p.m.; Round 3, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Finals, 7 p.m. The final four competitors will be an-nounced at 4:55 p.m. on Dec. 3.

“These format changes will better prepare our Nebraska winner for the Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. The winner of our state contest will receive an all-expense paid trip to the AFBF Annual Meeting in Nashville, Jan. 12-15,” Day said.

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Farm Bureau Gathers Information on School Lunch Program ChangesNebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson has sent a letter and questionnaire to Nebraska’s school superintendents asking them to share their insights and observa-tions regarding the recent changes made to the United States Department of Agricul-ture’s School Lunch Program. Farm Bureau has received numerous complaints and con-cerns from members regarding the changes that have left some children complaining of being hungry during the school day. Farm Bureau sent the letter to gain more informa-tion on the impacts of the changes as it develops a response to USDA on the issue.

Western Issues Advisory Committee Meets with Rep. SmithMembers of Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Western Issues Committee met in Alliance recently to discuss policy issues on the state and national level. Nebraska Third

District Rep. Adrian Smith stopped by to talk about the farm bill, tax code and health care reform. The recent wildfires through-out western Nebraska were also a topic of conversation for the committee as Al Berndt, assistant director of the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, discussed how his agency coordinates and responds to emergency situations across the state. The committee also discussed ideas related to establishing a state beef checkoff pro-gram. The Western Issues Committee is charged with making policy recommenda-tions for consideration by Farm Bureau’s State Legislative Policy Committee.

Farm Bureau Staffer Attends Economic Outlook ConferenceNebraska Farm Bureau National Affairs Coordinator Jordan Dux recently at-tended the American Farm Bureau’s annual Agricultural Economic Outlook Conference in Baltimore. The event brings together economists and commodity market and agriculture input experts from across the country to discuss current economic condi-tions in agriculture and future trends. The impacts of the 2012 drought on commod-ity and livestock markets, and the ongoing debate surrounding the Renewable Fuel Standard highlighted discussions. Among the takeaways from the event were that adjustments to the RFS would do little to aid livestock producers dealing with higher feed prices, and livestock numbers and

prices are likely to remain at current levels through the remainder of the year. Par-ticipants at the conference, however, ex-pressed great concern about the prospect of a second year of drought that could have major consequences to crop and live-stock producers as well as reverberations throughout the global economy.

Nebraskan elected to National FFA Officer TeamBrennan Costello of Gothenburg, Neb., was recently chosen to join the National FFA Of-ficer team. Costello was elected National FFA Central Region vice president for 2012-13. As a national officer, he and his teammates will travel more than 100,000 miles across the country to engage with top leaders in business, government and education. The national officers will lead personal growth and leadership training seminars for FFA mem-bers. Costello is a member of the Gothen-burg High School FFA Chapter and has held many leadership positions in his chapter.

Tyson Foods Announces Animal Welfare Audit Program: FarmCheckTyson Foods, Inc. has announced a new animal welfare audit program called Farm-Check. When fully implemented over a phased-in period, the program will “per-sonally audit the treatment of animals at the livestock and poultry farms that supply the company.” In addition to FarmCheck,

Tyson’s comprehensive animal welfare approach will include research, an animal welfare advisory committee, and a new internal management structure to oversee all animal welfare initiatives. Animal welfare audits have already begun on swine farms and will be expanded to cattle and poultry operations by January 2014. The indepen-dent, third-party audits are being devel-oped by veterinarians and animal scientists and will build upon current voluntary industry best-management practices, such as those included in Pork Quality Assur-ance Plus and Beef Quality Assurance.

2012 Census of Agriculture Mailed in DecemberFarmers and ranchers in Nebraska will soon have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their communities by participating in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the census is a complete count of all U.S. farms and ranches and those who operate them. NASS will mail census forms in late December to collect data for the 2012 calendar year. Completed forms are due by Feb. 4, 2013. Producers may use a secure website, www.agcensus.usda.gov, to complete the census or may return their forms by mail. Federal law requires all agricultural producers to participate in the census and requires NASS to keep all individual information confidential.

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Washington, D.C. — The retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pump-kin pie and all the basic trimmings increased less than 1 percent this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

AFBF’s 27th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.48, a 28-cent price increase from last year’s average of $49.20.

“At just under $5 per person, the cost of this year’s meal remains a bargain,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman, a rice and cattle producer from Texas. “Our diverse farm and ranch families are honored to pro-duce the food from our nation’s land for family Thanksgiving celebrations. During this holiday season, I am encouraging farmers and ranchers to reach out to consumers in-person or through social media, to answer questions about the food that they grow or

the livestock and poultry they raise,” he said.The AFBF survey shopping list includes tur-

key, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of car-rots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10. There is also plenty for leftovers.

TURKEY’S THE BIG TICKETThe big ticket item – a 16-pound tur-

key – came in at $22.23 this year. That was roughly $1.39 per pound, an increase of about 4 cents per pound, or a total of 66 cents per whole turkey, compared to 2011. The whole bird was the biggest contributor to the final total, showing the largest price increase compared to last year.

“Thanksgiving Dinner is a special meal that people look forward to all year,” said John Anderson, AFBF’s deputy chief econo-mist. “Most Americans will pay about the same as last year at the grocery store for

a turkey and all the trimmings. A slight in-crease in demand for turkey is responsible for the moderate price increase our shop-pers reported for the bird,” he said.

Savvy shoppers may pay even less for frozen tom turkey compared to AFBF’s 155 volunteer shoppers who checked prices at grocery stores in 35 states.

LAST-MINUTE BARGAIN“Turkeys may still be featured in special

sales and promotions close to Thanksgiv-ing,” Anderson explained. “Anyone with the patience to wait until the last minute to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving could be reward-ed with an exceptional bargain,” he said.

In addition to the turkey, a combined group of miscellaneous items, including cof-

fee and ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (onions, eggs, sugar, flour, evaporated milk and butter) increased in price, to $3.18. A dozen brown-n-serve rolls also increased slightly this year, up 3 cents to $2.33.

Items that showed a price decrease from last year were: a half pint of whipping cream, $1.83, down 13 cents; a 14-ounce pack-age of cubed bread stuffing, $2.77, down 11 cents; three pounds of sweet potatoes, $3.15, down 11 cents; one gallon of whole milk, $3.59, down 7 cents; fresh cranberries, $2.45, down 3 cents; one pound of green peas, $1.66, down 2 cents; a 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix and two nine-inch pie shells, $5.53, down 2 cents.

FOOD COSTS RELATIVELY STABLEA one-pound relish tray of carrots and

celery remained the same at 76 cents. An-derson noted that despite retail price in-creases during the last year or so, American consumers have enjoyed relatively stable food costs over the years, particularly when adjusted for inflation.

The slight percentage increase in the na-tional average cost reported this year by Farm Bureau for a classic Thanksgiving dinner tracks closely with the organization’s 2012 quarterly marketbasket surveys and the gov-ernment’s Consumer Price Index for food.

Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers are asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promotional cou-pons or purchase deals, such as spending $50 and receiving a free turkey. Shoppers with an eye for bargains in all areas of the country should be able to purchase individual menu items at prices comparable to the Farm Bu-reau survey averages. Another option for busy families without a lot of time to cook is ready-to-eat Thanksgiving meals for up to 10 people, with all the trimmings, which are available at many supermarkets and take-out restaurants for around $50 to $75.

The AFBF survey was first conducted in 1986. While Farm Bureau does not make any scientific claims about the data, it is an informal gauge of price trends around the nation. Farm Bureau’s survey menu has re-mained unchanged since 1986 to allow for consistent price comparisons.


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Item 2011 Price 2012 Price Difference16-pound turkey 21.57 22.23 +.66Misc. ingredients 3.10 3.18 +.08Rolls, 12 2.30 2.33 +.031-pound relish tray .76 .76 No change(carrots and celery)Whipping cream, 1/2 pint 1.96 1.83 -.13Cubed stuffing, 14 oz. 2.88 2.77 -.11Sweet potatoes, 3 lbs. 3.26 3.15 -.11Milk, 1 gallon whole 3.66 3.59 -.07Fresh cranberries, 12 oz. 2.48 2.45 -.03Green peas, 1 lb. 1.68 1.66 -.02Pumpkin pie mix, 30-oz. 3.03 3.02 -.01Pie shells (2) 2.52 2.51 -01TOTAL 49.20 49.48 +.28

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1987 – $24.511988 – $26.611989 – $24.701990 – $28.851991 – $25.951992 – $26.391993 – $27.491994 – $28.401995 – $29.641996 – $31.661997 – $31.751998 – $33.091999 – $33.83

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1:30-3 p.m. National Issues Update Jordan Dux State Issues Update Jay Rempe, Anthony Aerts and Jessica Kolterman NFBF Governmental Relations Dept.

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