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NebraskaFarm Bureau News
JANUARY 23, 2013
VOL. 31 ISSUE 1
Earn Cash by Signing Up New
Nebraska Farm Bureau Memberspage 4
Governors Tax Reform Package
To Repeal Ag Sales Tax Exemptionspage 14
Farm Bureau Webinar Series:
Legislative Issue Updatespage 23
Learn the Issues and Gain Insight
At the NFBF Legislative Conferencepage 26
pages 14-16
Taking Time to Make a Difference
Join FB-ACT!Let Your Voice Be Heard.
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VOLUME 31 ISSUE 1
January 23, 2013
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NEBRASKA FARM BUREAUFEDERATION
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)
Myles Ramsey (Kenesaw)
Scott Moore (Bartley)
Kevin Peterson (Osceola)
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contents
On the CoverGet involved with FB-ACTand make a difference on
issues like ag sales taxexemptions, HSUS and a
new farm bill.
Cartoon by Craig Head,NFBF vice president
of issue management
Internship UpdateBryce Vaughn of Alliance,
Neb., the first recipient of theKeith R. Olsen Agricultural
Policy Internship Award atthe University of Nebraska-
Lincoln, sat down with theNebraska Farm Bureau News
to recap his experience inWashington, D.C.
page 7
Animal Traceability
USDA published their finalruling to implement a na-
tional Anima l Disease Trace-ability system in the Federal
Register.
page 8
In Every Issue3 County News
4 Member Benefits5 Whats Cooking?
26 Want Ads
National YF&RNebraskas own Zach Hun-
nicutt from Aurora, Neb., waselected the American Farm
Bureau Young Farmers andRanchers Committee chair-
man for 2013.
page 10
If anyone in agriculture thought the 2013 Nebraska
legislative session would be quiet, that notionevaporated quickly last week when the Governor
announced a tax reform plan that would seek toeliminate the states individual and corporate incometaxes at the expense of severa l exi sting state salestax exemptions. Many of the exemptions targetedfor elimination are purchases by farmers and ranch-ers of inputs and equipment used to raise crops andlivestock. According to the Governor, the intent ofthe measure is to help improve Nebraskas overal lstanding in tax ratings to encourage job growth andeconomic development.
PROPERTY TAXES AND RAISING AG TAXES
While Nebraska Farm Bureau has always shared aninterest in job creation and growing Nebraskas econ-omy, a couple thoughts struck me right away aboutthe proposal . For starters, there was nothing in theplan about property tax reform, a major consider-ation and concern of both our farming and non-farmmembers. The property tax burden on agriculturalland alone has grown almost 70 percent since 2006. Idont think we can talk about comprehensive tax re-form without property taxes being part of the discus-sion.
The second thought was disappointment in a pro-posal that would result in a huge tax increase on
Nebraskas farm and ranch families. Its difficult to seehow raising taxes on farm families can help grow thestates economy. Nebraska agriculture and associ-ated businesses account for one out of every fourjobs , and it s no secret Nebraska and its citizens haveweathered the nations economic troubles betterthan the rest of the country due to the strength ofagriculture. We know agriculture is cyclical. In the last10 years weve witnessed a record net farm income,but also the lowest net farm income since the early1980s. Changing the way we treat farmers and ag-riculture in our states tax policy must consider thishistory and not simply be based on a few good years.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARDDuring the announcement the Governor indicated
his plan would provide a starting point for a discus-sion about our states overall tax system and that
it had been nearly five decades since weve had a
serious debate. He said he welcomed feedback. Ifthere was ever a time for you to share your
thoughts on an issue that will directly affect
the future of your farm and ranch operation,
that time is now! (see FB-ACT story, page 16)
Outside of farm and ranch circles, I hear a lot abouthow farm programs and high commodity prices aremaking farm and ranch families wealthy. That attitudeis becoming more prevalent and is reflective of thedisconnect people have with whats happening onour farms and ranches and the volatility of the cli-mate we operate in. Its imperative that we in agri-culture take the time to weigh in and share our story
of how changes in tax policy will affect bottom linesand your families abilities to stay in business. Manypeople arent quite as familiar with the fact that whilefarm income has increased in recent years, so havethe costs associated with farm inputs and machin-ery, along with the tax burden of higher land values.We also continue to operate in a global marketplacewhere drought and other conditions beyond our con-trol can change the financia l picture without warningwhich is particularly challenging for a family businessthat relies heavi ly on large capi tal investments.
Its imperative that Farm Bureau and its membersweigh in early and often with the Governor and state
senators on this tax reform proposal and any under-lying tax debate. If the starting point for this conver-sation becomes the end point, it would be a gamechanger for agriculture; not only putting you and yourfamily at competitive disadvantage, but also harm-ing the future of rural Nebraska. It is squarely on ourshoulders to make our voices heard if we want to en-sure a huge tax increase on farm and ranch families isnot the foundation of state tax reform. Here at FarmBureau well do what is necessary to represent yourinterests and to help make your voice heard.
The PresidentsMessage
By Steve Nelson, PresidentNebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers and RanchersVoices Critical
To Tax Reform Talks
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Drought
The droughts grip on Ne-braska will intensify if it lasts
through the winter.
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COUNTY NEWS
Dawson County Farm Bureau held a meeting in Gothenburg Dec. 10 to recruit young farmer and rancher mem-bers. More than 40 people attended, most of them non-members. NFBF Board Member Scott Moore, NFBF VicePresident of Member Services Roger Berry and NFBF District Director of Member Services Dick Neel explained
what Farm Bureau does and the benefits of its Young Farmers and Ranchers leadership development program.
Dawson County Farm Bureau
County Holds Meeting To Recruit Young Farmer and Rancher Members
Cindy and Jerry Glaser, Greeley County Farm Bureau members from Spalding, are participants in theNebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Ag Pen Pal program. Through the program they write letters
back and forth at least three times during the school year with Barb Hochsteins third grade class at Sa-cred Heart Elementary School in Norfolk. Pictured are the Glasers visiting their class Nov. 14 to showthe students samples of grain and teach them about their organic crop and grass-fed beef operation. Ms.Hochstein already had the Glasers first letter and photos on the wall in the classroom so they were able
to use those in their presentation as well. Each student received a bag of organic yellow popcorn that theGlasers raise. The class is going to have a popcorn party with it.
Greeley County Farm Bureau
Ag Pen Pal Family Visits Third Grade Class
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Jeff Metz (pictured at left), Jeff Pohl and Regina Rhodes, members of Morrill County FarmBureau, visited first grade classrooms at the Bayard and Bridgeport Elementary Schoolson Dec. 18 to give each student a book titled Farmers and Ranchers Care About Their
Animals written by the Kansas Farm Bureau. This is the fourth year that Morrill CountyFarm Bureau has presented books to the students. During the visit the students also gotto look at, smell and touch containers of different types of grain along with samples of
hay and wheat stalks. The students were given a chance to ask questions at the end ofthe presentation and they learned more about the animals raised on farms and ranchesand also about how farmers and ranchers care for their animals when they get sick. The
students also were given an activity book courtesy of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federa-tion Ag Promotion Committee.
Morrill County Farm Bureau
County Donates Books to First Graders
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WHATS COOKING?Submit your own recipes, and photos if available by emailing [email protected].
Crispy Sweet Potato Fries recipe and all photos from Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director of member services for the southeast.
Treasure Chest Bars recipe from Lois mothers file. Cherry Lush recipe from the 4-H Friends Cookbook. Sweet Potato Surprise recipe from bettycrocker.com.
UPCOMING MONTHSBelow are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to: [email protected]
February noodles and sauce
March recipes with atypical ingredients (i.e. - fudge using Velveeta)April barbecue recipesMay fresh fruits and vegetables
January Is National Sweet Potato Month and National Cherry Month
Ingredients
1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup milk2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup salted mixed nuts (large ones may need to be roughly chopped)1 cup drained maraschino cherry halves
3/4-1 package chocolate chips
Frosting Ingredients
1/4 cup butter2 cups sifted powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
Bars Directions
1. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar.2. Add eggs, one and a time; add vanilla3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl.
4. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.5. Gently fold in nuts and maraschino cherries.6. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch pan.
7. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.8. Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes.
9. While bars are baking, make the frosting.
Frosting Directions
1. Brown the butter in a small skillet or pan over medium heat until deep brown (amber
colored). Watch it carefully.2. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; beat until smooth.3. Frost the bars while warm.
Yield: 36 bars (depending on the cut size)
Treasure
Chest Bars
Ingredients
1 can (18 ounces) vacuum-pack sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar6 large marshmallows1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
1/3 cup cornflake crumbs
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 F.2. Grease the bottom of a small sheet pan.3. Mash sweet potatoes.
4. Blend the brown sugar into the mashed potatoes.
5. Shape 1/6 of the potato mixture (approx. 1/3 cup) around each marshmallowto form a ball.
6. Brush one sweet potato ball at a time with butter; roll in cornflake crumbs to coat.Place on sheet pan.
7. Bake 8-10 minutes or until coating is light brown.
Yield: 6 balls
Contributors note: I used my homegrown sweet potatoes. After cooking and mashing them,
I weighed out 18 ounces of the mashed potatoes for this recipe. Refrigerating the mashedmixture before forming balls makes handling easier.
Sweet Potato
Surprise
Ingredients
2 medium sized sweet potatoes
(approximately 1 pound)3 tablespoons cornstarch
(this helps create crispier fries)
1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepperOlive oil (vegetable oil can also be used)
amount may vary2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into sticks (about 1/4 inch width). Soak in cold waterfor a minimum of 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 425 F.3. Put cornstarch, salt, herbs and garlic powder in a 1-gallon plastic storage bag.
Mix in the bag. Drop half of the sweet potato sticks in the bag and shake to coat.
4. Place sticks in a single layer on a sheet pan sprayed with non-stick spray.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with remaining half of the sticks.6. Drizzle sticks with oil. Toss the sweet potato sticks with your hands until all sticks
are coated with oil.
7. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the sticks. Toss by hand again.8. Arrange the sticks so they are in a single layer with space between them.
9. Put sheet pan in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.10. Remove pan from the oven, flip the sticks and return the pan to the oven for another5-10 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings
Crispy Sweet
Potato Fries
Ingredients
1/2 loaf of a purchased angelfood cake, cut or broken into
1-inch pieces (about 5 ounces)3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 8-ounce carton of whipped topping1 can cherry pie fillingAdditional whipped topping (optional)
Sliced almonds (optional)
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, cream the cream cheese and powdered sugar.2. Fold in the whipped topping.3. Add the angel food cake and combine until the cake is well coated.
4. Spread cake mixture into a buttered 8-inch square pan.5. Spread cherry pie filling over the top. Chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
6. Garnish each serving with a dollop of whipped topping and sliced almonds.
Yield: 6-9 servings
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Expect More Impacts as Nebraska Drought Rolls into Second YearLINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska has
been at the epicenter of the 2012 drought,and its impacts will intensify if it lasts through
the winter, as is forecast, say climatologistsat the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Na-
tional Drought Mitigation Center.
The previous five years all had above-normal precipitation, the wettest period in
recorded history, said Michael J. Hayes, thecenters director on Dec. 20. For Nebras-ka, it was unprecedented. We came into2012 with a full hydrological system rivers,
streams, reservoirs and groundwater. Whenyoure talking major droughts, this is not amulti-year drought. As we look ahead to
2013, we dont have that margin built intoour hydrological system, so were in prettydire straits.
Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming are allon track to record their driest year on re-cord in 2012, Hayes said, and the country as
a whole is having its hottest year on record.The Climate Prediction Center says the
drought in the Plains is likely to continue at
least through February, and recovery willtake time.
In Nebraska and the central Plains, weve
started seeing the drought feeding off itself,with the dry soils and dry air not allowingprecipitation events to develop as usual,
said Brian Fuchs, drought center climatolo-gist. With the lack of moisture, were morelike a desert environment. It warms up fairly
quickly during the day, but drops quickly atnight.
State climatologist Al Dutcher recent-
ly said that the chances of getting a wetenough winter to bring moisture levels back
to normal are only 10 to 20 percent.
When we do have precipitation, very lit-tle will go to runoff, Fuchs said. Those soils
are going to act as a big sponge. Theyre justgoing to take in a lot of the moisture. Wellcontinue to see problems of stock ponds,smaller lakes and streams dropping. The hy-
drologic drought hasnt reared its head, butit is there, as we are seeing more water sys-
tems under stress.
Typically when farmers are done irrigat-ing, you will see the water in the Platte per-colate back through the basin, Fuchs said.
We did see that response but it was veryminimal and that was even with the irriga-
tion season end-ing sooner thanusual. The chan-
nels are tiny, withthese very smallthreads of water
in eastern Ne-braska.
Anecdotal evi-dence suggests
that in some ar-eas, groundwater
levels are declin-ing, which couldaffect well own-
ers. I would seethat exponential-ly increasing if we
stay dry in 2013,Hayes said. Theres a public health issuewhen homes dont have water. Although
rural residents may be accustomed to haul-ing water occasionally, Hayes noted that itcould be a real hardship for some, such as
older people living alone.Organizations that work with well own-
ers recommend having wells checked now,
especially if they were constructed before1993, to ensure reliability of water supply.
Agricultural producers have been hit
hard by thedrought. TheU.S. Depart-
ment of Agricul-tures Risk Man-agement Agency
said that as ofDec. 10, indem-
nity paymentsnationwide hadreached $8 bil-lion for 2012.
In 2012, 80percent of theeligible acres na-
tionwide and 90to 95 percentin Nebraska en-
rolled in cropinsurance, said Rebecca Davis, regionaldirector for the RMA in Topeka, Kan.,
speaking at Nebraskas Climate Assess-ment and Response Committee meetingNov. 29. She said that Nebraska is cur-
rently the fourth largest consumer of cropinsurance, and the fifth largest recipientof indemnity payments, with nearly $483
million paid out as of Nov. 19, and cornalone accounting for $363.2 million of thecovered loss. By Nov. 26, total Nebraska
indemnities were at $544 million, with$502 million due to drought, heat and drywind that affected more than 2 million
acres of cropland.This years drought is forcing producers
to make hard choices. The problem with
drought and lack of forage is that many pro-ducers are using corn stalks as forage, actu-
ally baling them and selling them like hay,which is a double-edged sword, Fuchs said.While they are using the stalks for one pur-pose, it could be hurting them as far as till-
age conditions. Leaving stalks on the fieldas a cover that can prevent erosion and helphold moisture in the soil.
Nebraska had its worst fire seasonsince 1919, with central and westernNebraska hardest-hit. Don Westover,
fire program leader of the Nebraska For-est Service, reported that as of Dec. 14,
the state had 1,426 wildf ires reported ,
burning more than 400,752 acres and 65structures and costing $12 million so far.He added that a few large fires still un-
reported in the official tally would addanother 94,000 acres.
For up-to-date information from Nebras-
ka Extension about how to prepare for an-other drought year, see droughtresources.unl.edu.
Drought Map Jan. 15, 2013
Drought Exceptional
Drought Extreme
Drought Severe
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Follow-Up with Bryce Vaughn First Recipient of Keith R. Olsen Ag Policy Internship Award
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Nebraska Farm Bureau News sat downwith Bryce Vaughn of Alliance, Neb., the firstrecipient of the Keith R. Olsen Agricultural
Policy Internship Award at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln. The award was establishedin November 2011 by Nebraska Farm Bureau
to honor Keith Olsen, who served as NebraskaFarm Bureau president from 2002 to 2011and on its board of directors for nearly 20
years. The award provides up to $4,000 fora UNL College of Agricultural Sciences andNatural Resources junior or senior to work as
an intern in a Nebraska Congressional office,for a Congressional Committee or an approvedagricultural organization.
Vaughn worked in Nebraska Sen. Mike Jo-hanns office ending his experience in Decem-ber. He shares his experiences below.
Q. Why did you apply for the Keith
R. Olsen Ag Policy Internship Award?
A. I applied for the scholarship becauseI really wanted to experience life in public
policy. There is a need for funding to help
students go to Washington, D.C., and gainreal life experiences. This scholarship al-
lowed me to go to Washington, D.C., andapply what I learned in school in a realworld setting. I hit the ground running and
saw first-hand how fast things happen in ournations capital. It was good to work for Sen.Mike Johanns who was a former agriculture
secretary, someone who knows and un-derstands agriculture. He knows the issuesfacing Nebraska farmers and ranchers and
listens to the concerns.
Q. What did you learn from the in-
ternship experience?
A. I learned a lot about how the Sen-ate functions, how bills are created and in-
troduced and about constituent services. Iwas really on the front lines when it came
to hearing the concerns of Nebraskans. My
job was to answer phones, conduct legisla-tive research, attend hearings, give tours andlisten to the concerns of Nebraskas farmers
and ranchers. I was amazed at how all of
that information was funneled through tothe senator and action was taken.
Q Would you recommend the
Keith R. Olsen Ag Policy Internship
Award to others?
A. I would 100 percent recommend itto students. It has added so much moreto my college experience and gave me
real world experiences. As I head back tothe classroom, I can implement the knowl-
edge I brought back from Washington,D.C.. This experience has really helped
me understand agriculture policy and un-derstand the process of how the federalgovernment works specifically the Senate.
I want to thank Nebraska Farm Bureaufor this wonderful opportunity. Workingin Washington, D.C., allowed me to take
what I have learned in the classroom andapply it to important issues that will deter-mine the future of agriculture.
Bryce Vaughn (right),Keith R. OlsenAgricultural Policy
Internship AwardWinner, internedin Sen. Mike Johanns
office inWashington, D.C.
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The United States Department of Agri-
culture (USDA) published their final rulingto implement a national Animal DiseaseTraceability (ADT) system in the Federal
Register on Jan. 8. The final ADT rule estab-lishes general regulations for the traceabilityof livestock moving across state lines. The
ruling was announced Dec. 20, 2012, and
now that it has been published will take af-fect March 11, 60 days following publication.
We understand not all livestock produc-ers will agree with every part of the proposedprogram. However, we hope Farm Bureaus
efforts over the past few years to inform live-stock producers about possible new ruleshas prepared them for what USDA has now
finalized, said Jordan Dux, Nebraska FarmBureau Federation director of national affairs.The fact that the new program only affects
livestock crossing state lines and provides anumber of needed exemptions will hopefullymake this new program more palatable to
livestock producers across the state.The final ADT rule has been written to
allow states a degree of flexibility, allowingstates to modify some parts of the system.The general rules every state must enact,such as the identification of individual animals
moved interstate, will be required by USDA.Unless exempted, livestock moved interstatewill have to be officially identified and ac-
companied by an interstate certificate of vet-erinary inspection or another state approveddocumentation, like brand certificates.
The rule was originally proposed in Au-gust 2011 by the USDA and left open forpublic comment. The USDA received over
1,600 comments from farmers and ranch-ers, and due to these comments the rulingwas modified to:
Recognize brands as official identifica-
tion when agreed upon by both the ship-ping and receiving states
Maintain backtags as an alternativeto eartags for animals moving directly toslaughter
Exempt beef cattle under 18 monthsof age
We are optimistic that our farmers and
ranchers will be able to come into compliance
of the final rule when it takes effect, howeverUSDA should continue to work on educa-
tional efforts to ensure producers know whatis needed for compliance, said Dux.
CATTLE
Cattle moved directly to a recognizedslaughter house, or through one approvedfacility and then to slaughter, may utilize ap-
proved backtags for identification. Cattleutilizing backtags must be slaughtered within
three days of leaving the ship-from premises.
Beef cattle under 18 months of age, unless
they are moved interstate for shows, exhi-bitions, rodeos or recreational events, are
exempt from the official ruling. Farm Bureauwill continue to advocate to keep this ex-emption permanent. Additionally, produc-
ers utilizing livestock for custom slaughteror home consumption are exempt, as wellas chicks moved directly from a hatchery.
SWINE
The traceability rule does not change thecurrent requirements for the identification and
movement of swine across state lines. Swine willcontinue to follow existing regulations includ-ing identification at first commingling, unloading
at any livestock market, transfer of ownershipor arrival at their final destination in interstate
commerce. No new records will need to becreated or maintained as a result of the rule.
For more information and species specificfact sheets, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability.
USDA Publishes Animal Disease Traceability Final Ruling
NFBF Resolutions
Make It To AFBF
Annual MeetingFive resolutions brought to the American
Farm Bureau Federation House of Dele-gates by Nebraska were passed at the 94th
Annual Meeting on Jan. 15. The resolutionswere brought to the Nebraska Farm Bureau
Convention in December and were spon-sored by various counties listed here: Daw-son, Cuming, Sarpy, Dawes, Hamilton, Buf-falo, Kimball/Banner, Adams, Gage, Lincoln
and the Western Issues Committee.1. Role of USDA Beginning Farmer Pro-
gram eligibility requirements should be the
same for FSA and NRCS. Language thatwas actually added was as follows: MakeBeginning Farmer Program eligibility re-
quirements consistent through all USDAagencies.
2. Environmental Protection and Regula-
tions: We oppose: EPA flyovers.3. Environmental Protection and Regula-
tions: We oppose: further EPA regulation of
pesticide shuttle tanks.4. Sales, Fuel and Excise Taxes Amend:Revenue from road fuel taxes should be
dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund forhighway construction and maintenance andnot used for rails to trails or other non-high-
way uses.5. School and Government Food Pur-
chasing Programs Insert: We oppose USDA
imposing caloric maximums in the federalschool lunch program. Our resolution waspart of a larger change to our policy on this
subject.
The USDApublished theirfinal ruling to
implement anational AnimalDisease
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Voting dele-
gates to the American Farm Bureau Federa-tions 94th Annual Meeting expressed sup-port Jan. 15 for a bipartisan, reform-minded
farm bill, crafted around a broad, flexible,crop-insurance-based program, includingrisk-management protection for peanuts,
rice, forage and specialty crops.
After ending a long year of policy un-certainty culminating with an extension of
the old bill, we will push hard, in coopera-tion with our congressional and adminis-tration allies, for a five-year farm bill that
provides our farmers certainty and extendsmuch-needed risk management tools acrossmore acres and
more crops, saidAmerican FarmBureau Federa-
tion (AFBF) Presi-dent Bob Stall-man, a rice and
cattle producerfrom Texas.
Delegates said
AFBF would notonly support afarm bill with a
strong safety netand risk manage-ment programs
to protect farm-ers from catastrophes, but they also wouldwork for programs that provide emergency
assistance for livestock and tree producersnot covered by federal crop insurance pro-grams.
Delegates reaffirmed policy supportingchanges to the dairy safety net, consistentwith the margin insurance programs included
in versions of the farm bill approved by the
House and Senate Agriculture Committees.
On another dairy issue, delegates ap-
proved a new policy that states only pas-teurized milk and milk products should besold for human consumption. Delegates ap-
proved the measure in light of the potentialrisks to public health and food safety posedby consumption of raw milk.
On national fiscal policy, delegates reaf-
firmed the importance of a sound budgetprocess with a priority on spending re-
straints rather than tax increases.Delegates also voted to support stream-
lining or replacement of the H-2A seasonal
and temporary agricultural worker programin addition to allowing experienced, un-
documented ag-
ricultural workersto adjust to legalstatus.
Only com-prehensive im-migration reform
through legisla-tion can solvethe agricultural
worker problem,Stallman said.
R e c og n i z i n g
the importantrole played by ag-ricultural biotech-
nology and rapiddevelopments in the industry, delegates ex-pressed continued support of a private-sec-
tor, industry accord to govern how biotechtraits are managed when patents expire.They also reiterated support for the contin-
ued implementation of an industry solutionthat promotes investment and marketabilityof new technologies.
On regulatory policy, delegates said that
all federal agencies shall be held to the
strictest interpretation of law when setting
regulations and no federal agency shall beallowed to legislate through their regulatorypower. They also said that no regulatory
action should be taken against landownersbased on satellite or aerial imagery.
Delegates expressed concern about the
advantage that Internet retail sellers haveover local merchants when it comes tocharging sales tax. They noted that in addi-
tion to lost revenues that affect rural com-munities budgets, the resources those com-munities have for economic development
activities also are reduced.Delegates voted to support greater flex-
ibility within the National School Lunch and
Breakfast Programs. Specifically, they voted
to oppose mandatory limits on calories and
serving sizes for lean meats, protein-rich
foods and dairy products, believing that lo-cal school districts are best able to deter-mine how to meet the nutritional needs of
their students.At the AFBF Annual Meeting, 362 vot-
ing delegates, representing every crop and
livestock sector in the 50 states and PuertoRico, deliberated on policies affecting farm-ers and ranchers productivity and profit-
ability. The policies approved at the annualmeeting will guide the nations largest gen-eral farm organization in its legislative and
regulatory efforts throughout 2013.Farm Bureau members will gather for
the 95th AFBF Annual Meeting, Jan. 12-15,
2014, in San Antonio, Texas.
AFBF Delegates Call for Flexible, Insurance-based Farm Bill
During American Farm Bureau Federation Delegate Session Jan. 15, Nebraska FarmBureau President Steve Nelson asked the delegate body to reemphasize language in thefiscal policy portion of the policy book prioritizing spending restraint over increasing
taxes. Watching from left are Don Benner, Shelly Thompson and Mark McHargue.
We will push hard, incooperation with our
congressional and administrationallies, or a fve-year arm bill thatprovides our armers certaintyand extends much-needed risk
management tools across moreacres and more crops.
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Ag Social Media Rock Stars Encourage Farmers, RanchersNASHVILLE, Tenn. A quartet of
agricultural social media rock stars offeredtips and encouragement to farmers andranchers at a strategic engagement confer-
ence Jan. 14 during the American Farm Bu-reau Federations 94th Annual Meeting.
Social media allows us to be part of the
conversation, said Ryan Goodman, a cattle
rancher from Arkansas who created the Ag-ricultureProud.com blog and is a guest con-
tributor to CNNs Eatocracy blog.Consumers are already talking about what
were doing on the farm and ranch. Through
social media we can have direct access topeople with questions, Goodman said.
Zach Hunnicutt, a Nebraska farmer who
was recently elected chairman of American
Farm Bureau Federations National YoungFarmers and Ranchers Committee, ex-plained that he is able to advocate for ag-
riculture by giving a tour of my farm everyday using Facebook and Instagram.
Be positive all the time, and be pas-
sionate when advocating for agriculture on
social media, advised Hunnicutt. It drawspeople in.
Setting up a business page on Facebookfor your farm is a strategy Janice Person ofMonsanto recommends. Having a business
page means your farm can be found on In-ternet search engines. And it addresses pri-vacy concerns many people have you can
share family photos and stories only on your
personal page, for example.Interacting on Facebook with people in
your community, at church and with college
friends is a great way to get started, Personsaid. From there, interest in a farmers Face-book page often grows dramatically in con-
centric circles, Person has found. A Colorful
Adventure is her personal blog.Be consistent with social media and you
will build community, said Katie Pinke, au-thor of the Pinke Post blog. Especially ifyoure just starting out, concentrate on do-
ing just one or two things well.Pinke, who started her blog several years
ago as a lonely pregnant woman on the
prairie trying to find friends offered encour-
agement to those in agriculture who maybe hesitant to get started in social media.What you do does not necessarily have to
be fancy or flashy, she said.All of the panelists have found that en-
gaging in conversations on social media
about non-farming subjects at least part of
the time helps increase outreach. Cooking,recipes, kids, sports, music, travel and pho-
tography are among the topics they havesuccessfully used for this.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Members ofthe American Farm Bureau Young Farmers
and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee electedZach Hunnicutt from Aurora, Neb., as thecommittees chairman for 2013 on Jan. 14.
He will take over as chairman in February,at the end of the committees leadershipconference, and serve for one year. He will
also serve a one-year term on the AmericanFarm Bureau Federation board of directors.
Zach and his wife Anna farm outside of
Giltner, Neb., raising irrigated corn, pop-corn and soybeans. Hunnicutt attended theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he
earned a degree in agricultural economics.He and Anna have two children, Everettand Adeline.
Both Hunnicutts are very active in socialmedia, working to tell agricultures story andhelping bridge the gap between consumers
and farmers and ranchers. Hunnicutt cur-rently serves as treasurer for the Ag Chat
Foundation.With a strong presence on Facebook,
Instagram (zjhunn) and Twitter (@zjhunn),
he is well-versed in the opportunities socialmedia offers for starting a conversation with
consumers nationwide.As YF&R chair, Hunnicutt said he intends
to continue to build on young farmers ef-
forts to connect with people outside ofagriculture.
With social media, I can reach out to
people from the seat of my tractor, Hun-nicutt said. Its very effective.
Hunnicutt would also like to help younger
growers ramp up their involvement in thepolicy development process in their coun-
ties and states.Whether theyre just getting started or
have long been a part of the policy devel-
opment process, Id encourage everyoneto get more active, from the early stagesof shaping policy to implementation, said
Hunnicutt.Getting state YF&R committees to collab-
orate more is another goal of Hunnicutts.
The committees should be a great re-source for one another. We should be tap-
ping into each others strengths and learningfrom each others successes, he said.
The YF&R program includes men and
women between the ages of 18 and 35.The programs goals are to help youngerFarm Bureau members learn more about
agriculture, network with other farmers andbecome future leaders in agriculture andFarm Bureau.
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Congratulations to Zach Hunnicutt of Au-rora, Neb., who was elected Young Farm-ers and Ranchers Committee Chair at the
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demands and costs, the one thing sought byfarmers in terms of transporting their goods
to market is certainty. That was the senti-
ment of a panel of transportation special-ists from several state Farm Bureaus duringan issues conference at the American Farm
Bureau Federations 94th Annual Meeting.The panel also discussed the critical needfor maintaining and improving the countrys
inland waterway system highlighting its im-portance in transporting millions of tons ofagricultural cargo every year.
Were really talking about making deci-sions in two areas that will bring a lot ofcertainty for farmers and ranchers in this
country, said Garret Hawkins, director ofnational legislative programs for the Mis-souri Farm Bureau Federation Jan. 15. One
decision will be on certainty of the fundingfor big ticket infrastructure needs suchas the improvement of inland waterways
and ports and the other will be smaller,regulatory reform for farmers in taking their
goods to market. These reforms arentgame changers, but will keep many of thesefarmers going.
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the
21st Century Act, signed into law July 2012,
includes several exemptions for agriculturewhich were fought for by grassroots FarmBureau members across the country. The
need for regulatory clarity crystalized after
state transportation officials felt pressuredby federal authorities to make rules for in-
trastate transportation as tight as interstaterules.
We were told to either change or lose
federal transportation funding, said SamuelKieffer, national governmental relations di-rector for Pennsylvania Farm Bureau.
Daniel Mecklenborg, senior vice president
and chief legal officer for the Ingram BargeCompany, spoke of the need for infrastruc-
ture improvements to inland waterways.The improvement of Americas ports willenable American agriculture to benefit from
larger ships that will come with the com-pleted expansion of the Panama Canal in
2014, he explained.Mecklenborg and Kevin Rund, senior di-
rector for local government for Illinois Farm
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terway projects. Public-private partnerships
could be a potential remedy for fundinginadequacies. The challenge comes from alack of long-term commitments to funding
from the federal government.Only securing limited funding one year
at a time makes working on these big infra-
structure projects very inefficient, Mecklen-borg said.
The panel added that involvement of
farmers and ranchers is necessary to pres-sure lawmakers to make changes in regula-
tory and funding certainty.
We need grassroots involvement and[Farm Bureau] members chewing on theears of members in Congress, Kieffer said.
With common sense changes and greatercertainty to the rules governing the moving
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their markets in the future the panelists con-cluded.
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A panel at this years American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting discussed thecritical need for maintaining and improving the countrys inland waterway system high-
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American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
Jan. 12-16, 2013 Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Tina Henderson
Nebraska was recognized for excellencein membership achievement and for im-plementing outstanding programs serving
Farm Bureau members in 2012. Nebraskawas also honored for the State Leaderand the Challenge Award recognizing out-
standing financial support of the AmericanFarm Bureau Foundation. Steve Nelson,
NEFB president (right) is congratulatedby Bob Stallman American Farm BureauFederation president at the AmericanFarm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 13.
Eleanor Lueck of Sherman-Valley Countylooks over the Community Impact Reportfor the American Farm Bureau Foundation
for Agriculture at the Flapjack BreakfastJan. 13.
Erma McGill former Ag Promotions chairman volunteered her time at the Ag Promo-
tions booth at the American Farm Bureau Federation Trade Show Jan. 13. Visiting the
booth are Becky and David Grimes of Lancaster County.
Judi and Mark McHargue of Merrick County converse with Don and Shannon Hannappelof Merrick County prior to Astronaut Mark Kellys presentation Jan. 15.
Deann Zens of Bennington and Mel Valasek of Douglas County enjoy a lesson in linedancing at the Silver Dollar Saloon in downtown Nashville Jan. 12.
Nancy Anderson of Dawes County did agreat job of representing Nebraska FarmBureau in the Young Farmers and Ranch-
ers Discussion Meet.
During the opening ceremonies of theAmerican Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Jan.13, Nebraska Farm Bureau president Steve
Nelson gets in line to march down the aislewith other state Farm Bureau presidentsduring the Parade of Flags ceremony.
Pat and John McGill of Lancaster County Farm Bureau attended the American FarmBureau Federation trade show Jan. 13 and looked over a brand new GMC truck.
In the culmination of Farm Bureaus grassroots process for developing its policy posi-tions, the American Farm Bureau House of Delegates met Jan. 15 at the national con-
vention in Nashville, Tenn. Nebraska Farm Bureaus delegates and their colleagues fromother states gathered to make policy to guide the organization. Pictured from left are
NFBF Board members Don Benner, Andy DeVries, Shelly Thompson, Mark McHargue,first vice president, Jason Kvols and Steve Nelson, president.
Luke and Erin Norman of Dawes County,Nebraska Excellence in Ag winners, re-
ceived their award at the American FarmBureau Federation Annual Meeting.
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103rd Nebraska Legislature
Nebraska Farm Bureaus Legislative team is ready for action on the state and nationalfront this year. Pictured front left are: Jessica Kolterman, director of NFBF-PAC and
state affairs; Whittney Kelley, governmental relations associate; and Steve Nelson, NFBFpresident. Back row left is Jordan Dux, director of national affairs; Jay Rempe, vice presi-dent of governmental relations; Anthony Aerts, assistant director of state and regulatory
affairs; and Jay Ferris, director of grassroots programs.
FARM BUREAUS TOP ISSUESThe 2013 session of the Nebraska Legislature is a 90-day session, the start of the
two-year legislative cycle. State lawmakers have introduced 401 Legislative bills andfour constitutional amendments as of Jan. 18; Jan. 23 was the last day for bill introduc-
tions. Hearings on legislative bills began Jan. 22 and will continue through March. The
session is tentatively scheduled to adjourn June 5.
BUDGET/TAXES
Create a better tax climate for farmers and ranchers by seeking reductionsto agricultures property tax burden and maintaining funding for the property
tax credit program. Maintain sales tax exemptions critical to agricultures competitiveness and seek
the repeal of the sales tax on agricultural equipment repair parts.
Work to assure assessed values for agricultural land better reflect the landsagricultural use value.
PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES Protect agricultures interests in water use, water management and compliance
with interstate compacts.
Seek broad-based, long-term, dedicated funding to address the states water challenges.
TRANSPORTATION
Work to adopt the federal MAP-21 regulations for farm-plated vehicles in state law.
Assure continued funding for road construction and maintenance.
REGULATIONS
Assure regulations on farms and ranches are reasonable, flexible, based on scientific
evidence and do not unduly burden or financially harm farmers and ranchers.
LIVESTOCK
Protect the rights of farmers and ranchers to use commonly accepted farming
and animal care practices to operate their farms and ranches. Seek means to encourage livestock growth and development in Nebraska.
New Committee Chairs
Sen. Greg Adams of York
Speaker of the Legislature
Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala
Agriculture Committee
Sen. Heath Mello of Omaha
Appropriations Committee
Sen. Tom Carlson of Holdrege
Natural Resources Committee
Sen. Annette Dubas of Fullerton
Transportation Committee
Sen. Galen Hadley of Kearney
Revenue Committee
Tax Reform Package Looks to Repeal
Agriculture Sales Tax ExemptionsNebraska farmers and ranchers would
be required to pay sales tax on agricul-
ture inputs and equipment under a pairof bills introduced in the Nebraska Legis-lature, according to Jay Rempe, Nebraska
Farm Bureau vice president of governmen-tal relations. Sen. Beau McCoy and Sen.Brad Ashford, both of Omaha, are primary
sponsors of two separate pieces of leg-islation that would seek to implement aproposal by Gov. Dave Heinemann to do
away with or significantly reduce the statesindividual and corporate income taxes. Theproposals would offset income tax losses
by eliminating state sales tax exemptions.The Governor said the proposals weremeant to start a broader discussion about
state tax reform in hopes of bolstering jobgrowth. The details surrounding the planwere released Jan.18.
AG SALES TAX
EXEMPTIONS ELIMINATED
The first bill would eliminate approxi-mately $2.4 billion in sales tax exemptions
to offset the total elimination of both thestate individual income tax and corporateincome tax.
Ag sales tax exemptions that would
go away under that proposal include wa-ter for irrigation and manufacturing, com-mercial artificial insemination, mineral oil as
dust suppressant, animal grooming, seedsfor commercial use, agriculture machinery,agriculture chemicals and energy used in
agriculture. The total value of these ex-emptions is estimated at $280 million, saidRempe.
The second bill would eliminate approxi-mately $395 million in sales tax exemptions,eliminating the corporate income tax in en-
tirety while exempting the first $12,000 of
retirement income for married couples and$6,000 for single individuals.
Sales tax exemptions that would ceaseto exist would include seeds for commercialuse, agriculture chemicals and energy used
in agriculture. The value of those agricultureexemptions are estimated at more than$211 million, said Rempe.
PROPERTY TAXES MISSING
FROM DISCUSSION
According to Rempe, Nebraska Farm Bu-reau is open to a conversation about broad-er tax reform, but the discussion laid out by
the Governor only deals with income taxesand doesnt give any consideration to prop-erty taxes. Our members wont consider
this a comprehensive discussion if propertytax reform isnt part of the conversation.The concerns we hear from both our farm
and non-farm members are about propertytaxes, not income taxes.
Rempe also noted that Farm Bureau was
disappointed the starting point for the con-versation on economic growth is to increase
taxes on the states largest economic sector.We recognize there will be more discus-sion, but its disappointing the bills reflect
the potential of a significant tax increase
on Nebraska farm and ranch families. Thepurpose of the conversation is to talk abouteconomic growth and job creation. Farm
families and agriculture have been helpingcreate a significant amount of jobs in ourstate for a long-time.
No hearing date has been set for thebills but Rempe encourages Farm Bu-reau members not to wait in sharing their
thoughts on the proposal. Its critical thatour members weigh in with both the Gov-ernor and their senator to help shape the
conversation.
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113th Congress
Deb Fischer U.S. Senator
Mike Johanns U.S. Senator
Jeff Fortenberry U.S. Congressional District 1
Lee Terry U.S. Congressional District 2
Adrian Smith U.S. Congressional District 3
Committee AssignmentsAFBF BOARD ESTABLISHES
STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN FOR 2013Following the delegate session of the American Farm Bureau Federations (AFBF)94th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., the organizations board of directors met toestablish priorities for AFBFs strategic action plan for 2013. The 2013 priorities set
by the AFBF board are built upon the dedicated efforts of our grassroots membersworking together during our annual meeting and throughout the year to achievepolicy goals that will benefit all of agriculture, as well as the nations consumers and
our customers around the world. Below are the priorities in order of importance.
IMMIGRATION
Aggressively working to secure passage of legislation early in the year thataddresses both long- and short-term agricultural labor needs is a priority for AFBF.
WATER RESOURCES
Passage of the Water Resources Development Act and reform of the harbor
maintenance trust fund and the inland waterways trust fund is another priorityfor AFBF.
NEW FARM BILL
Work to secure passage of a new farm bill that meets core principles importantto farmers and ranchers. This includes a farm income safety net and crop
insurance products to provide risk management tools that help protect farmersfrom catastrophes, including programs that provide emergency assistance forlivestock and specialty crop producers not covered by farm programs or federal
crop insurance.
RENEWABLE FUELS
Defend standards and incentives necessary to further develop the U.S. renewablefuels industry.
CLEAN WATER ACT
Oppose Environmental Protection Agency efforts to expand the scope of
navigable waters subject to federal regulations under the Clean Water Act. Oppose expansion of the federal Clean Water Act permit requirements for
poultry and livestock farmers and ranchers.
REGULATIONS
Protect farmers and ranchers interests in development of Food and DrugAdministration food safety regulations.
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on Small Business
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs
Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on Agriculture
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veteran Affairs
and Related Agencies
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and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade
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Farm Bill Continues to be Industry Pain PointCurrently, a long term farm bill remains
unsettled, and a temporary bill, an extensionof the 2008 Farm Bill, is in effect through
Sept. 30, 2013. The bill was passed on Jan.3, 2013 as part of year-end fiscal cliff ne-gotiations. For most agricultural support
programs, the extension simply changed thedates from 2012 to 2013.
All Congress really did was extend the
2008 farm bill through 2013. Nebraskafarmers are unlikely to notice any changesfrom the programs they have worked un-
der for over the past five years, said JordanDux, director of national affairs at NebraskaFarm Bureau.
EXTENSION OVERVIEW
Most of the programs from the 2008 billwere extended, except 37 programs lack-
ing baseline budgeting. These programsinclude agriculture disaster assistance(SURE and a number of livestock disaster
programs), the Wetland and Grassland Re-serve Programs, three additional conserva-
tion programs, eight energy programs and
seven programs for horticulture and organ-ic agriculture. Baseline budgeting uses cur-rent spending levels for establishing future
funding requirements and assumes futurebudgets will equal the current budget mul-
tiplied by the inflation rate times the popu-
lation growth rate.That extension doesnt provide a farm
bill for everyone. Theres nothing for spe-
cialty crop producers, dairy producers will
have Milk Income Loss Contract payments
and livestock producers are just out of luck.All it takes is for Congress to act, said Sec-retary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack following
his speech at the American Farm BureauFederations Annual Meeting Jan. 14.
The 2008 Dairy Product Price Support
Program was reauthorized through Dec. 31,2013 with the equivalent of a $10 supportprice for Class III and IV milk. The Milk In-
come Loss Contract (MILC) program thatcompensates dairy producers when pricesfall below specific levels is extended by sim-
ply changing all the dates in the 2008 FarmBill to 2013. This means the more generousformula and larger production cap is in ef-
fect extending through Aug. 30, 2013. TheMILC extension also raises the possibility ofretroactive payments to dairy farmers. It is
not clear whether this would include milkproduced in September 2012, the only ret-roactive month with a significant payment
opportunity for dairymen.In extending provisions of the 2008 Farm
Bill, we will continue on with the direct pay-
ment program instead of moving toward afarm bill with a foundation rooted in cropand revenue insurance programs designed
to address losses that are beyond a farmerscontrol, said Nebraska Farm Bureau Presi-dent Steve Nelson.
With the extension, the risk managementsafety nets remain in place for 2013 includ-ing direct payment, target price and the
Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE)program. However, producers who origi-
nally signed up and were locked in underthe ACRE program can elect to sign-up foranother program according to Secretary Vil-
sack.The farm bill extension was part of
broader legislation on tax provisions that
included (1) deduction of expenditures oncapital inputs up to $500,000 and continu-ation of bonus depreciation for 2013, (2) a
$1 tax credit per gallon on biodiesel retro-active through 2013, (3) an increase in capi-
tal gains taxes from 15 percent to 20 per-
cent only for those with individual incomesabove $400,000 and families with incomesabove $450,000 and (4) retention of the
2012 estate tax exemption of $5 million perperson and an increase of the tax rate to40 percent from 35 percent. Also included
was a permanent resolution to the alterna-tive minimum tax (AMT) which revised theAMT to include inflation.
NEW CONGRESSIONAL
ENVIRONMENT
The 2013 session will take presidential
electoral politics off the table, but manykey concerns remain. One key feature in
the 2012 Farm Bill debate was division
of Midwest and Southern agriculture forthe structure of farm safety net programs.Southern farmers continued to support di-
rect payments, but opted for an updatedtarget price program when it appeared di-rect payments wouldnt survive. Adding an-
other strong Southern voice to the mix will
be Sen. Cochran of Mississippi, who has
replaced Sen. Roberts of Kansas to serveas Ranking Minority Member of the SenateCommittee of Agriculture, Nutrition and
Forestry.With the ongoing drought conditions
looking to continue into planting season,
Nebraska farmers and ranchers will be pay-ing particularly close attention to the up-coming farm bill debate, said Dux. Now
that some certainty exists in our nations taxstructure, farmers and ranchers will be look-ing for the same kind of certainty from farm
programs.However, a new cause for concern may
be the amount of money available to write
the bill. The farm bill debate continues to beintertwined with federal spending and debtdebates. The looming appropriation talks
could have a significant impact on spend-ing especially if proposed cuts to defensespending are slowed. If so, additional cuts
could be required to farm programs includ-ing existing insurance programs or scalingback proposed enhancements.
It is unclear how much farmers andranchers will be asked to additionally cutfrom the farm bill. Yet, the one thing that
is clear is that if Congress must look for ad-ditional cuts within the bill, programs thataffect agriculture will likely be the main tar-
get, said Dux. Frustration also remains anissue on the hill as House and Senate agleadership developed and passed two dif-
ferent farm bill versions, but we still didntget a farm bill to the presidents desk.
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All levels of government are involved in
some way with issues that affect farmersand ranchers. Whether its local budgets,property taxes, water issues, endangered
species, private property rights, taxes ortrade, these decisions have a direct impacton your farm or ranch.
Contact Elected Officials
Nationally, less than three percent of thepopulation is engaged enough in policy tocontact their elected officials. It is this three
percent of people who are determining whatwill happen on your farm or ranch. Do thesepeople have the same knowledge about ag-
riculture that you do? Getting involved is es-sential to ensure that agriculture has a brightfuture in Nebraska and in the U.S.
If you do not get involved, who will? Whoelse has the expertise? Do you want oth-
ers determining what will happen on yourfarm or ranch? Your elected officials needand want to hear from you as much as you
need to communicate with them.
The Answer: FB-ACT
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations Ag-ricultural Contact Team (FB-ACT) program
provides a chance for every Farm Bureaumember to learn about and influence pub-lic policy issues that have an impact on your
farming or ranching business and our industry.(See sign up information in box on this page.)
FB-ACT is a grassroots action network
that keeps members informed on pendinglegislation via emailed action alerts. It alsoallows members to respond to their elected
officials through email and share their viewson this legislation. Farm Bureau memberswho join FB-ACT are able to maximize their
time, easily engage on the issues that mostaffect their daily lives and stay connected totheir elected leaders.
Nebraska Farm Bureau always has been
known as an effective grassroots lobbyingorganization. However, many other organi-zations, associations, corporations and coali-
tions are engaging their members, employ-ees, customers and others in this process.
Still, not many organizations have the ca-
pability to organize grassroots contacts inevery county in Nebraska and communicatein a focused way with every elected official.
The FB-ACT network truly can be oneof the most effective grassroots programsin the state when Farm Bureau members
engage.There is a difference between being no-
ticed and having an impact. Get involved
and take part, before all of agriculture is tak-en apart. Knowing how to have an impactis key to implementing Farm Bureau policy.
Why and How to Work
with Legislative Staff
Constituents frequently have the oppor-
tunity to meet and work with legislative staffmembers. Meeting with the staff gives you
the chance for longer visits and specializa-tion in your interest area. In working with
legislative staff, here are a few things to keepin mind.
Staff members are hired to represent
the elected official, not their own interests.It doesnt matter where they stand person-ally on an issue. It is their job to advise the
elected official who hired them on their dis-tricts best interest.
Staff members are representatives of
the elected official. Talk to staff as thoughthey were the elected official, because they
talk with the elected official most often. Tryto speak with the staff person responsiblefor your issue. The staff person will advise
the elected official on that issue when the
issue comes up for vote. Elected officials willwant to know who in the district has stakedout a position on that piece of legislation
and what that position is. Staff members are invaluable resources.
They work in Lincoln or Washington, D.C.,
because they are experts on the legisla-tive process. They know the ins and outsof how a bill becomes law, how to amend
a bill and the politics of the issue. As a po-litically engaged FB-ACT member, workingwith staff members opens the opportunity
to offer your knowledge and experience,while you get the benefit of an interestedand open ear in return. Be their resource
and researcher on agricultural issues.
Being a Grassstops Advocate
Youve heard of grassroots advocacy, buthave you heard of grasstops advocacy? Gras-
stops advocacy refers to the engagement ofhigh-ranking, influential individuals in per-sonal contact with lawmakers. This personal
contact is especially effective in reaching leg-islators quickly. One of the more powerfulinfluences on an elected official is a person
who represents a number of other peopleor organization.
State and County Farm Bureau leaders
are in a perfect position to be grasstopsadvocates by developing relationships withelected officials and their staffs. Often the
contact comes from a board member orCounty Farm Bureau president who has apersonal relationship with the lawmaker or
staff person.The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
hopes all FB-ACT members become not
just grassroots advocates, but grasstops ad-vocates.
Successful Meetings
with Members of Congress
One of the most influential activities anyconstituent can do is to meet with electedofficials or their staffs. This is more com-
monly done in Lincoln or Washington, D.C.,but look for opportunities to invite electedofficials to a county Farm Bureau meeting or
farm or ranch operation.Meeting with lawmakers is a great way
to develop relationships and become a re-source on agricultural issues. Here are a few
things to know about visiting your lawmaker: Schedule in advance. Use the proce-
dure (phone, fax or e-mail) that is preferredby the lawmaker. Dont just drop by, unlessyou have absolutely no other choice, sched-
ules and resources are too tight. Drop-byappointments can strain relationships. If youmust drop by, be courteous and gracious
about the options available. Be polite and courteous. Lawmakers
and their staff will meet with numerous
people throughout the day. Positive atti-tudes are always noticed, and can leave animpression with the office.
Be conscientious of numbers. Meetingspace is limited and elected officials usuallyonly want to meet with and hear from their
constituents. Be on time (but not too early). Allow
time for delays and leave a buffer time for a
successful meeting. If you are unexpectedlyrunning late, call the office as a courtesy.
Be flexible. You may be on time, but the
elected official may be delayed because ofvotes or other meetings. Make the most of
the time and attention you have devoted to
you. Its your time with your elected officialand their staff; use it wisely.
Engage with staff. If the lawmaker is un-avoidably delayed and you are offered theopportunity to meet with staff, take it. Staff
members are valuable resources for keepingour issues in front of the lawmaker. Be brief but make your case. Get to the
point, but be prepared to share further in-formation if asked. Connect the issue to thelawmakers constituency and district.
Give and take. Outline specifically whatyou would like the elected official to do.Here are four tips to help you make your
requests clear and memorable. 1. Ask for,dont demand, reaction or feedback onyour position. 2. Offer to provide additional
information or to be a resource. 3. Invitethe elected official or staff to a site visit, lo-cal event, county Farm Bureau meeting or
other event. 4. Leave behind one page thatoutlines your specific requests.
Follow up and through. Always say,
thank you, with a follow-up letter oremail, and use that message to reiterateyour discussion. If you promised to provide
more information, provide it. Dont missthe chance to demonstrate that you are aresource of information for the elected of-
ficials and staff member.
How to Write Effective Messages
to Congress and State Senators
Securing pro-agriculture policies is an up-
hill battle when fewer and fewer lawmakershave direct ties to agriculture.
Remember the joke about the three
most important rules in real estate beinglocation, location, location? Well, the threemost important rules in communicating
your message to Congress or state lawmak-ers are personalization, personalization andpersonalization.
A recent Washington Post column said,Heavy amounts of email do not equal im-pact. Its the story in the email or message
to lawmakers that has an impact.Always share your personal story and
details of your farming operation. Add in-
formation specific to your farm or ranch op-eration. At a minimum, members of Con-gress and state lawmakers are looking for
the following: Your name, address and zip code (to
identify you as a constituent)
Reference to a bill name or number (toidentify the issue)
Your personal story or the impact a billwould have on the district or state
Just how important is your personal mes-sage? According to a survey by the Congres-
sional Management Foundation, its criticallyimportant. Ninety-six percent of congres-sional offices that responded to the survey
said personalized messages the words offarmers and ranchers, for example had alot or some influence. Form messages, on
the other hand, are merely counted at best.Form messages are noticed, but not alwaysin a positive way.
The lesson here for farmers and ranchers:Never hesitate to tell your story. In fact, al-ways share your story, because that has the
most impact.Congressional and legislative staffers saythat personalized messages are more like-
ly to be read individually, rather than filedaway as form messages. FB-ACT membersshould remember that quality can be more
persuasive than quantity.
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The Reason To Get Involved In Grassroots Action
Sign up for FB-ACT by emailing Jay
Ferris, director of grassroots pro-grams, at [email protected]. Include yourname, address, city, state and zip
code, phone and or cell number andan email address.
Sign Up for FB-ACT
Attend NFBFs 2013 Legislative Confer-ence and Elected Officials Reception in
February. See page 26 for details.
Nebraska Farm Bureau holds two annualtrips to Washington, D.C., to visit with
elected officials.
The Nebraska Legislature
Always share your personal story and details
of your farming operation when writing amessage to Congress and State Senators.
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