November 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

VOL.
30 ISSUE 10
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Nebraska
Farm Bureau News
Strong Agriculture ...... Strong Nebraska
2012: The Best of Nebraska Farm Bureau

pages 14-15
Check Out How Easy It Is To Get a New Truck with GM

page 4
The Clock Is Ticking for Congress To Stop Taxmageddon

pages 8-9
Weldon Sleight Honored With NFBF Silver Eagle Award

page 7
Get To Know Your NFBF Board Candidates

page 16
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Nebraska Farm Bureau News
contents
In Every Issue 3 County News 4 Member Benefits 5 Whats Cooking? 14-15 Cover Story 27 Want Ads
The Presidents Message

By Steve Nelson, President Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Reflecting on the Past Moving Forward to the Future

dicate we are moving toward becoming a country that approves of more government intrusion into individuals private lives. Thats a position the majority of Nebraskans disagree with, based on Nebraskas Presidential election results. Sen. Fischers 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 reflective of Nebraska values. MOVING FORWARD With the elections behind us, we now look forward to a lame duck session of Congress where many top priorities 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 continue our move forward in working to protect the interests of Nebraskas farm and ranch families as Congress works through the end of the year. In terms of priorities, I dont want to miss the opportunity to encourage you to join us in Kearney on Dec. 2-4 for Nebraska Farm Bureaus 95th Annual Convention. Its 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 youll take the time in December to join us in furthering our mission of Strong AgricultureStrong Nebraska.
On the Cover Many changes and continued progress occurred for Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation in 2012. Photo Illustration by Tara Grell
Election Results See which NFBF Friends of Agriculture won on Nov. 6. page 6
GMO Labeling Genetically modified food labeling law defeated in California. page 6
Book of the Year First Peas to the Table selected as the 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau Childrens Agriculture Book of the Year. page 10
want to start this months 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 Bureaus Friend of Agriculture candidates. Our endorsement is actively sought by candidates because they understand the grassroots 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 agricultures importance to our state and how policy decisions can help our members is critically important to the success of Farm Bureaus mission. So for all your efforts, I again say Thank You! REFLECTING ON THE ELECTION The one thing about making endorsements is that you know you wont 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 didnt note the Legislative District 29 race, where Larry Zimmerman, Farm Bureaus former Vice President of Member Services, lost by the slightest 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 Fischers win in the U.S. Senate race. Sen. Fischer persevered through a negative campaign that targeted her character and integrity. The majority of Nebraskans clearly saw the qualities 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. Theres no question she will face a tough task. The result of the Presidential election appears to inVOLUME 30 ISSUE 10 November 14, 2012 USPS 375-780 ISSN 0745-6522
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor/Advertising/Writer: Tina Henderson tinah@nefb.org or ext. 4446 Writer: Craig Head craigh@nefb.org or ext. 4435 Graphic Designer/County News/ Photo Contest: Tara Grell tarag@nefb.org or ext. 4494 Want Ads and County Annual Meeting Notices: Shayna Truax shaynat@nefb.org or ext. 4485
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sherry 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)
Outstanding Ag Literacy Volunteer Erma McGill of Lancaster County Farm Bureau is honored for promoting and educating about agriculture. page 21
Official publication of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
402/421-4400 www.nefb.org
Nebraska Farm Bureaus Mission is Strong Agriculture ...... Strong Nebraska. Yearly subscription: 50 cents of membership dues.
NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Steve Nelson, president (Axtell) Mark McHargue, first vice president (Central City) Rob Robertson, chief administrator/ secretary-treasurer (Lincoln)
Thanksgiving Dinner Survey The cost of Thanksgiving is up slightly this year. page 23
Associate Member, Nebraska Press Association
NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS is published monthly, except July, by Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, 5225 South 16th St., Lincoln, NE 68512. Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, NE and additional entry offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Nebraska Farm Bureau News Attn: Tina Henderson P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501.
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
COUNTY NEWS
Morrill County Farm Bureau
County Donates $10,000 to Help FFA Chapter Get Started

Morrill County Farm Bureau donated $10,000 to the Bridgeport High Schools FFA Chapter Oct. 19 during halftime of the schools football game. The Bridgeport FFA Chapter is new this year and the money will be used to help the chapter make a good start.
Red Willow County Farm Bureau
County Sponsors NRD Forum Carried Live on Local Radio

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 station. Nebraska Farm Bureau State Board Member Scott Moore of Frontier County (right) was among four panelists 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.
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.
The Staff at Nebraska Farm Bureau Wish You and Your Family a Happy Thanksgiving!
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
MEMBER BENEFITS
GM Private Offer Benefits Farm Bureau Members

With harvest complete, farmers and ranchers may be looking at a new truck. Being 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 Nebraska will receive a $500 discount on each qualifying 2012 or 2013 model year Chevrolet, GMC or Buick vehicle they purchase or lease. This Farm Bureau member exclusive is offered for vehicles purchased or leased at participating dealerships through Farm Bureaus GM Private Offer at a participating 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 Tecumseh and the dealership already knew about the program and that we were members of Nebraska Farm Bureau. They did all of the necessary paperwork for us! All we had to do was sign for the SUV. We received $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 Private Offer is a strong addition to the portfolio 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 QUALIFIES To qualify for the offer, individuals must have been a Farm Bureau member for at least 60 days. Members may receive the incentive for the purchase or lease of multiple vehicles, including fleet vehicles purchased through GMs National Fleet Purchase Program. Full details and program eligibility guidelines are available by contacting Shelley Kurtzer, associate director of member services, or visiting www.nefb.org. 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
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Annual Meeting and AFBFs Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 13-16.
Thinking Ahead Eases Family Business Transition

West Des Mones, Iowa Rising commodity prices and the boost in demand for grains and soybeans have been a boon for farmers in recent years. Theyve 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-producing land goes as high as $9,000 per acre. Prices like these impact not only shortterm purchases and tax values, but also the longer-term succession strategy of the family 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 succession of your business is to start now. Developing a strategy does not mean giving up control it means youre 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 youve 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 succession strategy, says Jim McCarthy, advanced markets vice president at Farm Bureau Financial 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 transition strategies create advantages for everyone. Parents are reassured the business will remain in the family and goodwill among the children will also be preserved. Active business heirs are provided enhanced opportunities 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 heirs work with the business. Once you establish your family farm transition strategy, dont forget to revisit it and make updates as needed, says McCarthy. Rising land prices have rendered many old strategies ineffective. 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.
YOUR GUIDE TO SAVINGS

These discounts and services add value to your membership.
FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES
OFFICE DEPOT
CHOICE HOTELS
GRAINGER
Photo courtesy of www.grainger.com
Grainger offers special discounts and is a preferred Farm Bureau supplier for maintenance, repair, operations and safety products. Thousands of commercial and industrial products with brand names you know and trust. Save on products you use every day like cleaning products, hand and power tools and ladders. Stock up on long-lasting Duracell batteries for flashlights, smoke detectors, radon detectors, radios, MP3 players and more! Easily purchase products online or contact your local branch. Provide the NEFB Grainger Account # 855922449 and your Farm Bureau membership number to take advantage of these discounts. Farm Bureau members receive free freight on all online purchases!
Save up to 80% off preferred products for your office!

Office Depot has 3,000 of the most commonly used products at 15% off retail web pricing and 93,000 products discounted below retail.
Photo courtesy of www.choicehotels.com
Save up to 20% on business and vacation travel at participating locations of the following hotels: Comfort Inn Comfort Suites Quality Sleep Inn Clarion Main Stay Suites EconoLodge Suburban Cambria Rodeway Inn
Photos courtesy of www.fbfs.com
Insurance, Investments Retirement and more

Farm Bureau Financial Services provides the following competitve products and services: Vehicle, home, farm/ranch and life insurance Annuities and investments Retirement and education funding estate preservation and more!
Take advantage of next-day delivery with free shipping on orders over $50.
Visit www.nefb.ctcshares.com/ to print your Store Purchasing Card, view the Best Value List and Member Frequently Asked Questions and access your customized portal for online shopping. Dont forget to present your card to an associate at your local store each time you make a purchase.
800-258-2847
Identify yourself as a member of Nebraska Farm Bureau and use the Farm Bureau ID#00209690 when calling to make your reservation. A reservation must be made in advance to use this discount.
877-860-2904 www.fbfs.com
www.nefb.org
www.nefb.org
For more information on these and other great benefits, log on to www.nefb.org or visit your local County Farm Bureau.
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
WHATS COOKING?
If you want to submit your own recipes, and photos if you have them, send them via email to tarag@nefb.org.
December Celebrations: Holiday Snacks and Hors Doeuvres/Food Gifts
Cranberry, Orange and Apricot Compote
Ruths Shrimp Dip
Ingredients 2 navel oranges 12 oz. package cranberries (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons apricot preserves or jam Directions 1. 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
Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon dill weed 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, drained Directions 1. 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
Sweet and Savory Butters
Maple Nut Truffles
Cinnamon Honey Butter (like used at Texas Road House) Ingredients 1 stick butter, room temperature 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions 1. 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 Butter Ingredients 1 stick butter, room temperature 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley 1 clove minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions 1. 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
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions 1. 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
UPCOMING MONTHS
Below are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to: tarag@nefb.org December oatmeal recipes January sweet potato and cherry recipes February noodle and sauce recipes March recipes using atypical ingredients (i.e. - fudge using Velveeta) April barbecue recipes May fresh fruit and vegetable recipes June ramen noodle recipes August honey and biscuit recipes September recipes on a dime October famous fast food/restaurant recipes November crock-pot recipes December under 30 minute recipes
Cranberry, Orange and Apricot Compote recipe from Womens Day Magazine with some adjustments by Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director of member services for the southeast. Ruths 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.
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
25 Friends of Agriculture Candidates Win in Nov. 6 Elections

For the 2012 general election, Nebraska Farm Bureau made 31 Friend of Agriculture 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-elected 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 Fischers candidacy this past summer, and has been very invested in her campaign. Nebraska Farm Bureau members from across the state served as county chairmen for her campaign, joined her coalitions, 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 financially investing in her campaign. We thank them for all of their efforts, Kolterman said. 4 FRIENDS WIN REGENT RACES The University of Nebraska will be served well by a Board of Regents with two members who are active farmers, she said. Both Friends of Agriculture Jim Pillen and Lavon Heidemann were elected to serve, bringing with them personal experience in agriculture. Other Friends of Agriculture, Hal Daub and Bob Whitehouse, will be joining them at the table, representing two different areas of Omaha. In the legislative races, Nebraska Farm Bureau helped elect 17 Friend of Agriculture candidates out of the 23 races we endorsed. We look forward to working with these many individuals, Kolterman said. TOUGHEST LOSS One of the toughest campaigns to talk about is that of Larry Zimmerman, she said, who served as Nebraska Farm Bureaus 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 members are, Kolterman said. Its important that Farm Bureau helps elect knowledgeable, educated, agriculture-friendly candidates to the legislature during a time when there is more and more urban influence on legislative decisions, 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 Agriculture who were elected by voters on Nov. 6.
Statewide U.S. Senate
Deb Fischer
Jeff Fortenberry
U.S. Congress District 1
Lee Terry
Adrian Smith
NU Board of Regents District 3
Jim Pillen
Bob Whitehouse
Lavon Heidemann
Hal Daub
Dan Watermeier
District 1
District 3
Scott Price
District 5
Heath Mello
Jeremy Nordquist
District 7
District 15
Charlie Janssen
District 19
Jim Scheer
Jerry Johnson
District 23
Kathy Campbell
District 25
District 27
Colby Coash
District 33
Les Seiler
District 35
Mike Gloor
District 37
Galen Hadley
District 39
Beau McCoy
District 41
Kate Sullivan
District 43
Al Davis
District 47
Ken Schilz
John Murante
District 49
Californias Labeling Law for Genetically Modified Foods Defeated

Prop 37 Would Have Forced Food Companies to Implement Costly New Labeling on Common Grocery Products
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 nations. PROP 37 FLAWED Were pleased that voters saw the many flaws in Proposition 37 and rejected it, California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger said. It would have created confusion about food safety and raised food costs, and it would have created all sorts of complications for family farmers and others who grow or sell food. The California Farm Bureau Federation opposed Proposition 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 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, comprehensive 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 produced through biotechnology, there are alternatives 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 ingesting GMO products have not been fully investigated and that GMO crops are increasingly 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.
how they grow them, farmers want to provide the food and farm products that people want and need, he said, adding that Farm Bureau supports continued research and education to broaden
understanding of genetically engineered foods. While its true that California farmers dont grow a lot of genetically engineered crops, Farm Bureau believe biotechnology
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
2012 Silver Eagle to Honor Weldon Sleight

By Tina Henderson Nebraska Farm Bureau has selected Weldon 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 students 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 Bureau, Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson said Nov. 8. Sleight is retiring in December. When Weldon Sleight arrived in Curtis in 2006, he saw a struggling rural Nebraska with many youth leaving hometowns and never returning. He set out to help reverse that trend by transforming NCTA into a vehicle that drives rural entrepreneurship, Nelson said. Sleight has been a member of the Frontier 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 entrepreneurship across the entire NCTA curriculum. 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 students with an early entry 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 advocates for rural Nebraska within the university and state. I believe hes 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 President James B. Milliken said. He had a vision for a vibrant agricultural economy and rural life and was always innovative and Ive been particularly impressed by his commitment to serving our students.
Courtesy Photo
Weldon 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 Bureaus highest honor, the Silver Eagle Award. Weldon has made tremendous contributions to the university and to Nebraska and he will be missed. We wish him and his family the very best. CONSTRUCTION BOOM To the casual observer, NCTAs most obvious success is a construction boom that produced a new Education Center, an addition to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a new residence hall and a biomass project to use wood chips from red cedar trees rather than natural gas for the schools heating system. Most recently under Sleights 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 enrolled, with more interested. Support from Nebraskas agricultural industry, including major commodity groups, has been key to NCTAs progress. The schools enrollment has grown from 262 the year before Sleight arrived to 333 in 2011-12. NCTA is stronger than it has ever been. Its 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. Were extremely fortunate to have had him and congratulate Weldon on winning the Silver Eagle Award.
402-421-4794
WANTED
YOUR USED OR SCRAP ALUMINUM PIPE
Paying top cash prices We pick up. Call for quote.
Nebraska ___
Minimum purchase 1000 pipe
KRVN KNEB KTIC _________
Rural Radio Foundation
Another way... to serve Nebraska agriculture!
308-647-5564 evenings
308-380-4549
George Frazell
The Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation wants your support as we continue our work sharing the story of agriculture by offering scholarships and grants!
REMINDER TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS

Please bring items for the Ag Promotion and Young Farmers & Ranchers Silent Auction to the NEFB Annual Meeting.
Proceeds from the Ag Promotion Silent Auction go to the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program and proceeds from the Young Farmers and Ranchers Silent Auction go to the Greater Horizon Scholarship funds.
Giving Opportunities include: Endowments Life Insurance Gifts Bequests
For more information call KRVN at 308-324-2391
www.nrrfoundation.com
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Tax Provisions, Farm Bill Are Priorities in Lame Duck Session

Several key tax provisions that affect farmers and ranchers and passing a farm bill are Nebraska Farm Bureaus top priorities heading into the lame duck session of Congress that begins the week of Nov. 12. With the elections behind us, its time to move forward and address the key issues that are creating financial uncertainty for Nebraskas farm and ranch families, said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president. Among Farm Bureaus top priorities are numerous tax provisions set to expire at the end of the year, including estate taxes, capital gains taxes, personal income tax rates, renewable energy tax credits and many other 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 were really talking about is significantly growing the number of farm 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 its important we stay at the 15-percent rate. FARM BILL STILL A PRIORITY According 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 current 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 programs 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. See some fast facts on page 9.
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 Congressional 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-
National Elections Have Little Impact on Pending Tax Legislation, Farm Bill
With no major changes coming out of the Nov. 6 national elections, addressing the pending 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 legislation continues to be the most likely scenario for getting a new farm bill passed in 2012. Weve got a divided government and trying to find a way to bridge the gap is difficult the two parties have very different governing philosophies, Farm Bureau National Affairs Coordinator 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 provisions 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 eliminate the cuts for those individuals while Republicans would retain them. FARM BUREAU TAX PRIORITIES Farm Bureau wants to keep current individual 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 theres 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. Either 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 weve 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 ISSUE First, 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, thats the only way were 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 havent passed a farm bill, I think youll hear more talk about an extension.
If you need a cattle working facility
Parasal Mfg. Inc.

has the MOST portable MOST affordable cattle working facilities on the market today!
Head gate is fully wrapped in 7/8" rubber padding
112" Between head gate & tail gate 6' 6" Tall
Portable Hydraulic Chute
Head & tail gate open to 30" & close to 4.5 41"
No one compares to ours!
Shown with hydraulic neck extender
16+ Years Of Feed Bunk Building Experience. Over 10,000 Feed Bunks Across 10 States!
Shown with hydraulic neck extender
450# 6"x26"x20' 20', 24' and 30' length
available. All adjustable from 18" to 34"
675# 10"x30"x20' Left hand or right hand

Portable Alley 10"x30"x20'
model available
750# 15"x30"x20' Can be picked up &
cc nne e e iee perri er re!d! s ex oveed v rrs e y a o y u co 1 ye 30 ea ott you c 33 eg e g e evv WW
moved in less than 15 minutes by one person
Parasal Manufacturing
Duane Witte P.O. Box 74 Valentine, NE 69201
Sioux City, IA Mankato, MN
,URTXRLV 6'
www.parasalmfginc.com
402-376-3554
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Fast Facts: Federal Estate Tax Death Tax and Agriculture

The federal estate tax is a tax levied on the net value of the estate of a deceased person before the estate is distributed to the heirs. In the case of a farming operation, this tax generally comes into play when a farmer, who has spent a lifetime acquiring land, buildings and equipment, dies and the estate tax is levied against his or her estate which includes the farm. Estate taxes negatively affect the ability of farm families to keep their farming operations intact upon a death and subsequent transfer of the farm from one generation to the next. Because most of the wealth in a farming operation is tied up in assets such as land, buildings and equipment, farm-families have few options when it comes to generating immediate cash to pay the estate/death tax that is incurred when the farm owner dies. When estate taxes on a farm or ranch exceed the cash assets of the farm, surviving family partners may be forced to sell off core pieces of the farm operation such as land, buildings or equipment to pay the estate tax. Recent increases in the value of farm land have greatly expanded the number of farms and ranches that would exceed a $1 million estate tax exemption. If no action is taken by Congress, as many as 10 percent of American farms and ranches could owe the estate/death tax versus 1.62 percent in 2009. With large increases in the price of farmland in Nebraska over the past few years, a $1 million exemption would only cover roughly 412 acres, using UNLs all-farm land sale average of $2,425 per acre. The average Nebraska farm size in 2010 was 996 acres meaning more than half of the average Nebraska farm would be subject to the estate tax if no change is made. With the average sale price of irrigated crop ground in eastern Nebraska at nearly $8,000 per acre, it would take only about 126 acres to hit the $1 million exemption. Even with planning, uncertain tax law combined with changing land values and family situations makes it impossible to guarantee that an estate plan will protect a family farm or ranch from estate taxes. This not only can cripple a farm or ranch operation, but also hurts the rural communities and businesses that agriculture supports.
Fast Facts: Capital Gains Taxes and Agriculture

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 agriculture, 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 farming 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 transferred 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 capital-intensive nature of the business. Land and buildings typically account for 76 percent of a farmers or ranchers assets. To cover the costs associated with capital gains, the individual(s) selling the asset generally 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 likelihood 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 farmland are sold, it is more difficult for farmers to shed unneeded assets to generate revenue to adapt and upgrade their operations. Farm and ranch owners are much more likely to pay capital gains taxes than the population 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 farmers is about 50 percent higher than the average capital gain reported by other taxpayers.
800-554-8715
SINCE 1877 Bus. (402) 694-2121 Watts (800) 742-7423 FAX (402) 694-2124 grosshansintl@hamilton.net
PO Box 168 1471 West Hwy. 34 Aurora, NE 68818
NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES
COMPLETE GRAIN HANDLING & IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS.

Pump & Irrigation Experts! Custom Pipe Fittings Water Meters Celebrating Over 50 Years Of Service! Cel
Nebraskas GSI/DMC Warehouse
919 Rd. B, Henderson, NE www.northernagriservices.com
LIVESTOCK DIRECTORY
ALFALFA HAY WANTED

Round or Square Bales
Please Call (620) 793-7701
Energy Efcient, Stainless Steel Tanks
Alfalfa
Pellets LLC
Alfalfa Pellets & Alfalfa Meal
For Bulk Pricing Call
If You Want Good Service, Call Us
SELECT DEALERSHIPS & DISTRIBUTORSHIPS AVAILABLE
| 620-793-7701 |
PO Box 101 Hoskins, NE 68740 402-565-4420 800-658-4020 www.hoskins-mfg.com
JLENTERPRISES
m ent.co quipm tocke brands lives er www.jl to see othavailable
Visit ve we ha
Enterprises
Independent Livestock Equipment Distributor
JL
American Made Since 1987

Call for a dealer near you!
Hillsboro, KS 67063
The New Daniels Ultimate AH (All Hydraulic) Squeeze Chute will be the most durable, quietest running, and easiest to use for both cattle and handlers on the market today. It will be the last chute you will ever have to buy, and is now more affordable than ever! The Daniels ULTIMATE AH uses hydraulic cylinders instead of chain drives. The purpose of this is to prolong the life of the chute as well as eliminate the need to clean Squeeze Chute Options: 8 Feedlot Stationary / Portable and oil chains. So far in our current testing, this chute has ran tight and 10 Stationary / Portable quiet from the first cycle through more than 100,000 cycles. CALL FOR PRICING!!!
3297 N Prairie Trace Rd Sutherland, NE 69165 Swing Arm
1-800-793-4283
www.jllivestockequipment.com Neck Stretcher
Sternum Bar
Special Traction Floor Scale Mounting Brackets No Steel on Steel
INCLUDED FEATURES:
Non V Bottom Extra Wide Entry/Exit Three Year Warranty
10
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
First Peas to the Table by Susan Grigsby was chosen as Nebraska Farm Bureaus 2012 Childrens Agriculture Book of the Year.
2012 Childrens Agriculture Book of the Year Selected

Nebraska Farm Bureaus Ag Promotion Committee has selected First Peas to the Table as the 2012 Childrens Agriculture Book of the Year for grades K-3. First Peas to the Table, by Susan Grigsby, 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, Mayas 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 teacher; Erma McGill, Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee chair; Eleanor Lueck and Jo Anderson, Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee members; and Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom State Coordinator Deanna Karmazin. Each voted for the books she thought deserved the honor. The Ag Promotion Committee will donate a copy of the book and teachers guide for County Farm Bureau Learning Barns. The book and teachers 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.
Tim Trumble of Sarpy County (left) and Adam Peterson, NFBF district director of member services for the Central District, helped load donated fencing supplies and lumber from Sarpy County Farm Bureau members Nov. 2. Springview in Keya Paha County is where ranchers who were affected by the fires this summer can pick up the donated fence posts and lumber. The value of these items totaled more than $1,000.
Renn Farm Boy Roller Mill
North Central Steel

Minneapolis, KS 67407
800-382-0106
Flexible Storage Solutions
Rock Solid Quality! Rock Bottom Prices!

All-Steel Buildings Engineered to Your Exact Needs Quality Materials & Workmanship Sentinels Hassle-Free Service & Support
KEARNEY WEGNER SALES & SERVICE 308-237-3743 MC COOL JUNCTION NORQUEST AGRI SYSTEMS INC 402-724-2163 ONEILL NORTH CENTRAL AUTOMATION 402-336-1900 OSMOND ASCHOFF CONSTRUCTION, INC 866-748-3551 www.aschoffconstruction.com
Grain, seed, fertilizer, feed for everything you store on your farm there is a Meridian Manufacturing bin to t your needs.
Grain, seed, fertilizer, feed for everything you store on your farm there is a Meridian
Well Put You In Touch With Qualied Foundation & Erection Providers in Your Area
BEATRICE MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS, INC 402-223-5281 www.midwestlivestock.com
EXETER BOECK SEED SERVICES, INC 402-366-4501 jerry.boeck@plantpioneer.com
Youll live with your building for years and years... Get it right the rst time!
Call Sentinel Today For A Free Quote.
www.sentinelbuildings.com
MINDEN MADSEN ENTERPRISES 308-830-0160
800-327-0790
2012 Meridian Manufacturing Group. Registered Trademarks Used Under License.
www.MeridianMFG.com
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
11
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 Bureau 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.
Nebraska Third District Rep. Adrian Smith met with members of Nebraska Farm Bureaus Western Issues Advisory Committee in Alliance Oct. 24. Smith updated the committee on national issues such as the farm bill, health care and comprehensive tax code reform.
Seventeen staff members of Rep. Adrian Smith took part in a team building event in Nebraska on Doug and John Temmes dairy farm near Wayne. Many of Smiths staff had never been to Nebraska or a farm. The group also met with officials in Lincoln and South Sioux City.
OPTIMUM GRAIN PROTECTION
County Farm Bureau members met Nov. 13 in Kearney to share insights on the policy resolutions theyve submitted with the State Legislative Policy Committee as part of Nebraska Farm Bureaus grassroots policy development process. Pictured from left are Quentin Bowen, Pawnee County; Howard Daharsh, Morrill County; Ken Kozisek, Howard County; Terry Keebler, Johnson County, all members of the SLPC Tax and Business Issues Subcommittee listening to members discuss trucking regulations. For Sale: Guymon Hog Nursery 60x14 Bldg, 2 rooms, (24) 4x4 pens, scraper system. Cablevay feed system, 2 like new 3 ton bulk bins. Nipple waterers, fans, heat exchangers. Good Condition. 319-464-4068
102710p16775as
TITAN farm bins offer superior strength, durability and ease of installation.
TITAN stiffened farm bins
offer all the strength of our largest commercial bins! In fact, TITAN W stiffeners are almost twice as strong as the closest competing stiffeners. Side walls are of G115 galvanized steel.
We welcome the opportunity to bid on your next project, may it be big or small. Call Jay B. Trailer Sales today at 712-322-3934 for more information.
Jay B. Trailer sales We sell, repair, and rent
50 HE OF STEERS, HEIFERS, BRED COWS & SEMEN: Sell @ 7pm 50 HEAD

For more information contact: For mor information contact Rick Geppert (605) 697-7892 Sale Day Phone: (605) 372-8000
Crossbreds, Herefords, Shorthorns, Angus, Main Anjou & ChiAngus Influence. All popular AI sires represented! Crossbreds
Sioux Canton, South Dakota Si Falls Regional Livestock Auction Barn I-29 exit, Worthing, South Dakota
Friday November pm, Saturday, November 17, 19, 2011 Saturday,November 19,52010 2012
DAKOTACLUBCALFSALE
Factory Direct Pricing I-Beam Steel Building We Can Erect! All Sizes Available
Buying semi loads of alfalfa hay picked up at your farm or delivered to us in Kansas. Paid in full at scales
1-877-285-8200 or 1-620-285-6971
1-800-369-3882
www.toplinebuildings.com sales@toplinebuildings.com
TITAN Unstiffened bins
feature 42.5" sidewalls with standard G115 galvanized coating for superior corrosion resistance. Features a 26" x 62" Easy-Walk door.
WANTED: DAMAGED GRAIN

We pay top dollar for damaged grain. We buy grain in virtually any condition. Trucks and vacs available. Immediate response anywhere.
Cable Scrapers. For more information: lever@sasktel.net or 1-306-682-3332
Wanted to buy:
www.agri.chiend.com
Weaver Farm Service

1602 North Colorado Minden, NE (308)832-1051 (308)233-4308 Cell
We Engineer Relationships
Contact your local independent authorized Chief Agri/Industrial dealer:
Pruess Elevator, Inc. 800-828-6642
Call for a quote today
Box 277 Central City, NE 68826 Roto-Mix now available with new staggered rotor system. Call for free DVD!
Available w/DEF tank, toolboxes & many other accessories 400, 500, 750, 990-gal. sizes available
Bills Volume Sales, Inc.
Seed Tenders, Bulk Bins & Parts New Models Coming Many New Models On Hand Equipment On Hand New 750-Gal. w/40-gal. pump & rock guards w/fuel cart
Livestock Mixing & Feeding Equipment Commercial Manure Spreaders Electronic Scales TOM PULLEN SALES REPRESENTATIVE WATTS: 1-800-658-4375 BUS. (308) 946-3068 or 946-2224 RES. (308) 946-2152 FAX: (308) 946-2672 See www.billsvolume.com for pictures and information on our used equipment.
2-220 BST-Ts 375 RT8
Used
Titan 4T 4-Box Titan 2T 2-Box
110 BST-T
New
Vyhnalek Farms
Dorchester, Nebr. 402-641-7059 402-946-4011
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
13
Managing the Winds of Change

Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. YF&R Committee Meeting Credentials Committee Meeting YF&R Discussion Meet Round 1 Board Dinner & Meeting YF&R Dinner
DAY 1 MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
95th Annual Convention

Dec. 2-4, 2012 Younes Conference Center Kearney
2:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 4:55 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Convention & Voting Delegate Registration Trade Show Presidents Welcome Keynote Address Presidents Annual Address Lunch APC Report, NRRA Report Convention & Voting Delegate Registration Trade Show Workshop 1 Farm Succession Workshop 2 How To Tell Your Ag Story Workshop 3 Farm Bill and Ag Economy Analysis YF&R Discussion Meet Round 2 Workshop 1 Farm Succession Workshop 2 How To Tell Your Ag Story Workshop 3 Farm Bill and Ag Economy Analysis YF&R Discussion Meet Round 3 General Session YF&R Final 4 Announced in General Session Caucuses Group Dinner YF&R Discussion Meet - Finals Awards & Recognition Introduction of Board Candidates Conversation, Cookies, Ice Cream & Raffle
DAY 2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
SLEEPING ROOM RESERVATIONS

HOTEL PRICES AT ALL THREE PROPERTIES $79.25 1- 4 people
You must specify that you are with Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation to receive the discounted rates shown above. Check out time is noon. The hotels will be unable to extend late checkout. Prices do not include tax.
5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Breakfast Memorials Convention & Voting Delegate Registration General Session YF&R & APC Workshop Lunch General Session Board Elections (1:00 p.m.) YF&R & APC Training Committee Members Only Farm Bureau Reception Annual FB Banquet Silver Eagle Award Entertainment County Photos
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5
7:30 a.m.
Board of Directors Breakfast & Meeting
KEY YF&R = Young Farmers & Ranchers Program APC = Ag Promotion Committee NRRA = Nebraska Rural Radio Association
HAMPTON INN 118 3rd Avenue 308-234-3400
WINGATE INN 108 3rd Avenue 308-237-4400
FAIRFIELD INN 510 Talmadge Road 308-236-4200
Younes Conference Center Floor Plan
Hotel Locations
Talmadge Road
covered walkway
3rd A
Younes Conference Center
Hampton Inn
Fairfield Inn
ve.
Wingate Inn
Holiday Inn
I-80
Hwy. 44 N. 2nd Ave.
14
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
2012 NFBF Annual Report

Message from the President
As 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 supporting 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 restricSteve tions, your efforts to defend agriculture from the radical agendas attacking todays agriculture or your support and Nelson 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 years 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 states largest economy will grow as well. Modern technology and continued scientific breakthroughs will keep Nebraska agriculture in a leadership position of providing job opportunities for Nebraskas 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 working 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
Message from the Chief Administrator/ Secretary-Treasurer

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 Rob the public relations and communications area. The new department of CommuRobertson 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 priority 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 AFBFs 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
2012 Activities and Initiatives

Members 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.
Public and Policy Advocacy

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 Nebraskas 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. NFBFs 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.
Membership
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.
Financial Resources
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.
Nebraska Farm Bureaus 21st Century Fund
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.
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.
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
15
2012 Activities and Initiatives (cont.)

Leadership Development
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.
Strengthening County Farm Bureaus

Many County Farm Bureaus hosted food collection sites and related events in conjunction with Nebraska Farm Bureaus sponsorship of the KOLN/KGIN Can Care-A-Van to benefit local food pantries.
Twelve farmers and ranchers from across Nebraska graduated from Nebraska Farm Bureaus 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.
Thirteen County Farm Bureaus led the way by hosting Candidate Forums before the May primary election.
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.
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.
Rewards and Expectations for Serving on NFBFs Board of Directors

As a way to let Farm Bureau members know about the benefits and time commitments of Board service, following are a series of rewards and expectations 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 organizational representation; and They have the opportunity to serve fellow FB members, and the ag industry, knowing they are helping to shape the organizations future through these Board positions. Time Commitments: Attend NFBF Board meetings, which include eight faceto-face meetings and several conference calls per year; Participate in other meetings such as: State Legislative 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 Century Fund ($250 annually); Contribute to NFBFs 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 specified in the financial policies and general expense guidelines.
16
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Board Member Candidates

Nebraska Farm Bureau Delegates Will Elect Four to the NFBF State Board
Nebraska Farm Bureaus 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 interviewed 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 convention 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, District 2 and District 5 director positions are open for election. Terms are for three years. In the nomination materials, board candidates were asked to respond to the two questions listed in the box below.
1st VICE PRESIDENT
DISTRICT 1
Mark McHargue
Merrick 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 operation on 600 acres near Central City.
Nathan Bartels
Johnson 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.
Farm Bureau Believes

c in the American private, competitive enterprise system. c that the Constitution is the basic law of the land; longestablished interpretations should be changed only through constitutional amendment. c in a government of law, rather than of people, and in a Congress that limits discretionary powers of the executive branch and regulatory agencies. c that property rights are among human rights essential to the preservation of freedom. c that government should provide only minimum aid and control. c that each person should be rewarded according to productive contributions to society. c that government should stimulate, not discourage, individual initiative. c that the search for progress should be encouraged through opportunity rather then hindered by illusions of security. c that monopoly whether by government, industry, labor or agriculture is dangerous. c that government should operate impartially in the interests of all. c that propagandizing by government is dangerous to self-government. c that voluntary cooperation is a part of the American system and is the Farm Bureau way.
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 leadership position during your potential board term to address it? In 50 words or less: What new strategies should Nebraska Farm Bureau and County Farm Bureaus develop to recruit new members and enhance the value of being a member?
Q1
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 accountability 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 Bureaus core ideology is not compromised while we plan for the future. I will work for solutions that bring together a world that does not understand agriculture but so desperately needs it.
Q1
I think this issue is the fact that the health of Nebraskas 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.
Q2
Q2
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.
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.
DISTRICT 2
Merrick County Farm Bureau
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 operation on 1,500 acres near Central City.
DISTRICT 5
Don Benner
Myles Ramsey
Adams 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.
Phelps County Farm Bureau

Schwarz has been a Farm Bureau member 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.
Tom Schwarz
Q1
Farm Bureau needs to be constantly 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 information to the state level to influence decisionmaking concerning agricultural issues will be my role as state director.
Q1
I believe we need to improve communication between the state board and the county boards as well as between county boards and agriculture 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.
Q1
Q2
Q2
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.
Farm Bureau must be the trusted source of information for all producers 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 electronic formats that will illustrate the value of a Farm Bureau membership.
Farmers and Farm Bureaus greatest challenge in this decade is to enhance and, where appropriate, defend the United States meat industry. The cornerstone of our current grain markets is livestock. Most grain in this country is either directly fed to livestock, or in the case of distillers grains, fed as a byproduct. Without the ethanol industry, agriculture prices collapse, and without a healthy livestock industry, the same thing happens. We in agriculture dont have the resources to fight every battle. Rather, we must focus our efforts on key issues; we must pick defendable positions and always attack issues from the moral high ground.
Q2
All These Sustained by Our Religious Faith
In my opinion, once informed about NEFB activities, most farmers 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.
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
17
Discussion Meet Changes for 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Look for a change in the 2012 YF&R Discussion Meet room layout: The American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee has made the decision to remove the moderator 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 timekeepers in each round to hold up the five-minute warning card until all contestants have noted the warning. This decision comes after lengthy discussions and feedback from state Farm Bureaus about the role of the moderator and trying to focus the discussion to more similarly reflect a committee meeting. DISCUSSION MEET SCHEDULE The first round of the Discussion Meet will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Younes Convention Center in Kearney, Cathy Day, NFBF director of special programs, said Oct. 5. 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 announced 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. LIKE A COMMITTEE MEETING The Discussion Meet is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic. The judges are looking for the contestant who offers constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. These are the Discussion Meet Questions: 1. Certain sectors of agriculture are labor-intensive and rely heavily on immigrant workers. What is a fair and balanced immigration policy? 2. What can be done to encourage young farmers and ranchers to return home to the farm if it means living in a rural area that does not provide the same amenities (education, health care, technology) as a metropolitan community? 3. How do we reach out to associate members to provide value to their membership? 4. How should Farm Bureau help prepare its members both young and old for transferring operations to the next generation of farmers and ranchers? What is Farm Bureaus role in encouraging more transfers? 5. How can Farm Bureau play a role to ensure the viability of quality agricultural education programs within our schools?
I know health insurance.

{ And I'm right here to help you out. }
Farm Bureau agent
Melissa Wheeler ChFC

84th and O Street Lincoln
402-484-0303 agentmelissawheeler.com
The agents are independent and authorized producers of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association | *Registered Representative/Securities & services offered through FBL Marketing Services, LLC, 5400 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 877/8602904, Member SIPC, Affiliate Farm Bureau Financial Services. H2CNErr1 (412)
Located31/2mileseastof Plainview,NEonHighway20 ToSellCorncall
Visit www.nefb.org
Support Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Visit www.agclassroom.org/ne
Husker Trading at
866-348-7537
Ryan or Todd at 877-487-5724 ext 3 or 1
ToPuchaseDistillersGrainscall
THE LINDSAY ADVANTAGE
GREATEST PAYBACK PER ACRE

ZIMMATIC GPS CORNER GUIDANCE FOR 9500CC
WE BUY, SELL, TRADE & CONSIGN SPRAYERS!!

Call Leon Today
REBUILT INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS Rebuilt to industrial specs with top quality heavy industrial cylinders, hoses and ttings for years of trouble-free service. We carry the full line of industrial and ag scrapers. All sizes from 4 to 20 yds. Also used scraper tires. Trades welcome. Looking to buy Cable Scrapers Box 194, Muenster, SK SOK 2YO Shop Ph. (306) 682-3332 lever@sasktel.net
LEVER HOLDINGS INC.
Vermeline Ag Equipment, Inc.

Malmo, NE Cell (402) 480-1430 Office
Legacy Steel Buildings

All Steel Straight Wall & Quonset Buildings Compare Before You Buy
www.vermelineagequip.com
(402) 642-5876
Ask for Steve www.legacysteelbuildings.com
800-237-9620
Add even more flexibility and value to the highestperforming corner on the market. Expand the productivity of the land you already farm with the greatest payback per acre of any GPS-based corner guidance system.
SCRAPERS AND ROLLERS

Ashland, Big Dog, Cat, For Sale or Rent Gareld, Leon, Lease to Own Rowse, IronWolf Johnson & Arts-Way Graders Scrapers/Rollers in Nine Locations! e F ot b De ree Largest dealer ill n live e w r-sold! W ry! in the U.S. e und
To learn more about the Zimmatic GPS Corner Guidance, contact your local dealer, or visit www.zimmatic.com.
ASK YOUR DEALER ABOUT THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER: 0% down and no payments until January 2014.
2012 Lindsay. All rights reserved. Zimmatic, FieldNET, Growsmart, Greeneld and Watertronics are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Lindsay Corporation. Certain restrictions and conditions apply. See your local Zimmatic by Lindsay dealer for complete details. www.zimmatic.com
www.lindsayadvantage.com
Custom Made Products
BELVIDERE WILLIAMS DRILLING COMPANY, INC 800-477-3745 402-768-6098
ONEILL KRACL IRRIGATION CO. 402-336-4437
Humboldt - De Soto - Iowa Falls Union - Manchester - Britt - Hudson - Wayne, NE 800-760-7871 Anytime www.gncmp.com
SEED AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS FERTILIZER GRAIN FEED BULK OIL, FUEL & PROPANE DELIVERY ON FARM TIRE SERVICE AG AVIATION (800) 642-6795 www.auroracoop.com
Imagine a world where TECHNOLOGY and IRRIGATION are one in the same
Thats what you get when you buy a Valley. We work hard to bring you the most advanced technology to help make your life easier. With Valley equipment you can be there for the important moments in life and build a successful operation that makes you proud.
Hydrostatics Since 1969
Hydro rebuilds on combines, swathers, skid steers, & IH Tractors. Units tested Special on 5 yr. warranty H.D. Torque Ampliers & related parts. Ask about our package deal. TOLL FREE: 877-525-2875 WASHINGTON, KANSAS www.herrsmachine.com
Trust the technology leader. Valley, the leader in precision irrigation.
Call for new super competitive prices ALL SIZES 3-30 DIA. For combines, grain augers, mixers, driers, sweeps, etc.
REPAIR FLIGHTING
Factory Direct
ALLIANCE WESTERN VALLEY IRRIGATION, INC 308-762-5450 800-762-5460
ATKINSON GREEN VALLEY IRRIGATION, INC. 402-925-2858 www.greenvalleyirr@ hotmail.com
BASSETT HOLDREGE LEXINGTON PERFECT VALLEY CENTRAL VALLEY CENTRAL VALLEY IRRIGATION IRRIGATION IRRIGATION 402-684-2321 308-995-6583 308-324-3434 perfectvalley@huntel.net www.centralvalleyinc.com www.centralvalleyinc.com
REPLACEMENT FLIGHTING SUPPLY

BOX 311 AURORA, NE 68818
(888) 728-0969
18
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Governmental Relations Hires New Assistant Director

Anthony Aerts
Anthony Aerts of Brainard is the new assistant director of governmental relations for Nebraska Farm Bureau, Jay Rempe, vice president/governmental relations. said Nov. 12. Aerts succeeds Craig Head who was promoted to vice president/issues management in April. Aerts grew up on a farm in Butler County near Brainard where his family still farms and raises both conventional and organic crops and poultry and cattle. He has a degree in public policy from Stanford University with a concentration in agriculture and water, economics, policy and law. Anthony will be a great addition to our Governmental Relations team. For the past two years he has worked as a consulting policy analyst on natural resources and water issues for a law firm in San Francisco, Calif. We look forward to working with Anthony, especially as we start the new legislative session in January, Rempe said.
GM PRIVATE OFFER Benets Farm Bureau Members:

Eligible Farm Bureau members in Nebraska can now receive a $500 discount on each qualifying 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC or Buick vehicle they purchase or lease. This Farm Bureau member exclusive is offered for vehicles purchased or leased at participating dealerships through Farm Bureaus - GM PRIVATE OFFER at a participating GM dealership. 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.
To qualify for the offer, individuals must have been a Farm Bureau member for at least 60 days prior to the date of delivery of the vehicle selected. Members may receive the incentive for the purchase or lease of multiple vehicles, including eet vehicles purchased through GMs National Fleet Purchase Program. Full details and program eligibility guidelines are available by contacting Shelley Kurtzer, associate director of member services or visiting www.nefb.org.
Telephone 308-928-2106 Alma, Nebraska 68920 814 Highway 183 Established 1936
Tripe Motor Co., Inc.

Ask for Craig or Jody or John Visit our Website at www.tripemotor.com
Chevrolet Cadillac Pontiac

Check out our new & used inventory @ www.meyerearp.com
402-274-3160 OR 888-573-6611 1100 E St AUBURN, NEBRASKA Check out our new & used inventory at www.meyerearp.com
206 South 6th St. Beatrice, NE 402-223-2397 www.carriagegmc.com

S I N C E 19 3 0
Carriage Motors
ROE BUICK INC. 308-382-0280 800-739-7303 jroe@roecars.com www.roecars.com
TAKE $1000s OFF AN ALL-NEW CHEVY SILVERADO,* PLUS:

All Farm Bureau Members get a FREE LINE-X Spray-On Bed-liner May also qualify for $1,000+ in FREE GM accessories
*Ask dealer for details.
84th and L Street
Omaha
877-551-2771
Shop online at HHChevy.com
Big O Pickup Sale on new and used!
See The
for current rebates, pricing offers on new models
ALEXANDER MOTORS INC.

254 E. 3rd, Superior, NE 68978 402.879.3204 - 800.821.4588
PICKUP STORE
Sales & Service Since 1947
Brinkmans
Downtown Tecumseh (402) 335-3348 or 1-800 322-0156
Towards the purchase or Extra $500 towards purchase $500leaseoff most GMthe vehicles or lease of most GM of vehicles
ATTENTION GM DEALERS:
Call 1-800-798-2691 for more information on how you can reach Nebraska Farm Bureau readers!
$750 any GM E85 FlexFuel vehicle www.brinkmansgm.com
Off the purchase or lease of
Buick. Beyond Precision.
9-4 pm Tues., December 4, 2012 9-4 pm Wed., December 5, 2012 9-3 pm Thurs., December 6, 2012 LANCASTER EVENT CENTER 4100 North 84th St. Lincoln, Nebraska 68507 FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING!
We Have The Solution!
Tired Of Cleaning Sprinkler Nozzles?
ADS Bulk Seed Buggy

ADS Bulk Weigh Buggy
Building Quality Tenders Since 1999
E-Mail: americanagprod@ptsi.net www.americanagricultureproducts.com
580-338-7104 Cell 580-651-0377
American Agriculture Products
All galvanized for a long and corrosion free life Variable Speed Throttle Control 6 or 7 Poly Cup Augers Central ll ready Liquid or Dry Inoculators and Scale Systems available Models available: 2-4 box std, 3-4 box inline, 100-250 unit bulk
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO SEE VIDEO & PRINTABLE BROCHURE WWW.AGDRYER.COM
MANUFACTURED BY AG DRYER SERVICES, INC. ELM CREEK, NEBRASKA
Many Sizes Available 5, 6, 7& 9 Flighting Diameter For 6, 7, 8, & 10 Augers
Come see us at the 2012 Nebraska Power Farming Show booth 1414
Factory Direct Pricing CALL NOW for Spring 2013

Excellent Quality - Factory Direct Pricing!
CALL NOW and book your 2013 order!
800-657-2184
#3419/62-4080
Limited building spots are available during Mortons off-peak construction season. Dont wait, start your project now to take advantage of discount pricing.
Call or visit our website for details and to check availability in your area.
MORTON BUILDINGS INC. - Lincoln

12055 Hwy 6 Waverly, NE 68462 (402) 786-3000
Building must be delivered between January and March 2013 to take advantage of discount pricing. Certain restrictions apply. 2012 Morton Buildings, Inc. A listing of GC licenses available at mortonbuildings.com/licenses.aspx. Ref 043.
20
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Nebraska Farm Bureau News American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Group Dinner January 12, 2013 Wildhorse Saloon For more information contact: Autumn Jacobs at 402/421-4470 or autumnj@nefb.org
Other Attractions in Nashville

Grand Ole Opry www.opry.com Ryman Auditorium www.ryman.com Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum www.countrymusichalloffame.org General Jackson Showboat www.generaljackson.com
GOTHENBURG HOLT PIVOT 308-537-3134 308-539-3956 HIAWATHA KEN BABCOCK SALES 800-544-6530 www.kenbabcocksales.com
High-Capacity (7,800 bph) HARVEST-TIME Sweep And Unloading System SUPERB ENERGY MISER SQ Series Grain Dryers With Super-Quiet Centrifugal Fans Popular, Award-Winning TRI-CORR Drying Floor With PARTHENON Support
SIMPLE. DURABLE. VERSATILE.

You asked, we delivered.
Brocks industry-leading systems are designed to perform together to match your needs and to provide a better return on your investment. You can trust Brock for: High-quality grain storage capacities up to 730,000 bushels for the largest commercial grain bin models. Reliable grain handling systems engineered for farm or commercial use. Innovative, energy-efficient grain conditioning and drying systems. Now is the best time to plan for and purchase new equipment. Contact us today to order an industry-leading system from Brock the leader you can trust.
MC COOK DOAK CONSTRUCTION, INC 308-345-3194 MC COOL JUNCTION NEVILLE CONSTRUCTION CO 402-724-2413 www.nevilleconstruction.com
There are two ways to design a machine. One approach is to strap your customers boots on and build something you assume they need. Or, you can let them wear their own boots as they tell you whats really needed in the field. Before we set out to build the BPX9000, we listened closely to what our customers wanted and needed in a bale processor. They kept asking for the same things: Simplicity, Durability and Versatility. So thats the bale processor we built.
An optional square bale kit lets you process large square bales evenly and consistently.
Watch it work at vermeer.com.

Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. 2012 Vermeer Corporation. All rights reserved.
(Dealer Imprint)
DIFFERENT BY DESIGN
BENKELMAN BOB & DEE STAMM BALER SALES 308-423-2892 Bob 308-423-2441
LOUP CITY ELDON KIEBORZ FARM 308-745-0293
MAXWELL MILLER REPAIR LLC 308-582-4303 www.millerrepair.com
TALMAGE BOTTCHER AG SALES 800-284-0781 402-264-2955
VERDON JT FARM SERVICE 402-883-2730
Please Join Us
www.toro.com
Built to Last
Power Throw
Easily change chute direction Electric start standard Ideal for large areas/heavy snowfalls Powerful Briggs & Stratton engine
0.00
COLUMBUS ACE HARDWARE & GARDEN CENTER 402-564-0995 www.aceistheplace.com FREMONT ACE HARDWARE & GARDEN CENTER 402-727-7067 www.aceistheplace.com
GRAND ISLAND ACE HARDWARE & GARDEN CENTER 308-382-1874 www.aceistheplace.com KEARNEY ACE HARDWARE & GARDEN CENTER 308-234-2888 www.aceistheplace.com
ARCADIA SELL SERVICE 308-789-6225 cell 308-202-0024 CENTRAL CITY SENKBILE FARMS INC. 308-946-3396
COLUMBUS HEMINGFORD MAGNUM ELECTRIC INC. SORENSEN IRRIGATION 402-562-9130 308-487-3880 DESHLER SOUTH CENTRAL IRRIGATION 402-365-7202 SHICKLEY CARLSON IRRIGATION INC. 402-627-4035
See dealer or toro.com (toro.ca for Canadian residents) for warranty details. Product availability, pricing & special promotions are subject to dealer options.
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
21
Erma McGill, an Outstanding Ag Literacy Volunteer!

Erma McGill of Waverly, Neb., has been promoting and educating about agriculture as an Ag Pen Pal for 16 years. For the first two years, Erma just visited classrooms and took brochures, samples of soy nuts and soy milk. But for the last 12 years the classes have visited Ermas farm. STUDENTS REMEMBER Each learner receives a bag filled with information and prizes to take home. The incentives serve as a long-lasting reminder for many. For example, while Erma was working in the Lancaster County Farm Bureau exhibit at the county fair last year, a young girl who had visited Ermas farm three years before said, You are Erma, I visited your farm. How is Blackie the calf? Erma replied, Blackie is now a cow and is out in the pasture with her baby calf!
When the students arrive at the farm there are several stations. Station one is in Ermas kitchen where a retired college professor tells students about seeds and crop protection schools. He also tells them the products they eat and use every day come from farms. Stations two has farm animals and students get to pet and ask questions about the animals. At station three, students have the opportunity to ride a horse. Ermas adult children help with the horse rides. At station four, the students get popcorn made with soy popping oil, chocolate and white milk, soy nuts (chocolate and spiced) and ice cream cups.
Ermas latest ag literacy volunteering includes taking the Beef Reader to a neighboring school. The Beef Reader is patterned after the ever-popular Weekly Reader. It is a letter from a boy who lives on a ranch telling what happens there. It has illustrations about cuts of beef, games to play about beef, and information about beef in our diet and recipes. MANY VOLUNTEERS HELP Erma knows the value of volunteering. She also knows she cannot pull off large-scale learning opportunities alone. Her family, County Farm Bureau and friends are a big part of how it happens. Both Erma and her late husband were longtime Farm Bureau members. Erma has also been involved with the Nebraska Ag Promotion Committee as a committee member and as the chair for the last four years. Thank you, Erma, for being an outstanding example of a volunteer who is passionate and willing to educate her community about agriculture!
Central intelligence
The 20/20 system centralizes strategic planter operations and puts them at your fingertips. SeedSense tells you more than any other monitor, so you can proactively fix planting errors. It also lets you automatically control down force with AirForce, so you can avoid compaction and ensure depth. And it simplifies variable rate prescriptions with RowFlow, so you can adjust population to changing soil types.
Thats central intelligence. Thats 20/20. Come see how you can use it to increase your yield and profit.
ASHTON ASHTON FEED & GRAIN 308-738-2292 bdonscheski@hotmail.com CHAPMAN J & S METER & SEED 308-390-7104 308-380-8200 ELGIN BAUM SEED SERVICE, LLC 402-843-5802 402-843-8282 EXETER BOECK SEED SERVICES, INC 402-366-4501 jerry.boeck@plantpioneer.com GRETNA SCHRAM SEEDS 402-719-1534 schramseeds@hotmail.com HARVARD MACK INC. 402-773-5233 402-469-2134 LINDSAY ER PRECISION AG 402-920-2498 (402) 428 - 9060 MOOREFIELD LORN DIZMANG 308-367-8764 SCHUYLER TRI-COUNTY AG SERVICE, INC 402-352-3680 www.tcapower.com WESTON PROGRESSIVE FIELD SOLUTIONS 402-480-3724 JON 402-480-3562
YIELD IS IN THE DETAILS.
EXETER BOECK SEED SERVICES, INC 402-366-4501 jerry.boeck@plantpioneer.com VALPARAISO TAG INC. 402-784-2987 CELL (402) 560-8508
SCOTTSBLUFF BELLS PRO-AG, INC 308-632-3082 Les Kampbell MINDEN MADSEN ENTERPRISES 308-830-0160
2012 Meridian Manufacturing Group. Registered Trademarks Used Under License.
22
AG
NOVEMBER 14, 2012

District Rep. Adrian Smith stopped by to talk about the farm bill, tax code and health care reform. The recent wildfires throughout 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 program. The Western Issues Committee is charged with making policy recommendations for consideration by Farm Bureaus State Legislative Policy Committee. prices are likely to remain at current levels through the remainder of the year. Participants at the conference, however, expressed great concern about the prospect of a second year of drought that could have major consequences to crop and livestock producers as well as reverberations throughout the global economy. Tysons 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 independent, third-party audits are being developed by veterinarians and animal scientists and will build upon current voluntary industry best-management practices, such as those included in Pork Quality Assurance Plus and Beef Quality Assurance.
notes
Farm Bureau Gathers Information on School Lunch Program Changes
Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson has sent a letter and questionnaire to Nebraskas school superintendents asking them to share their insights and observations regarding the recent changes made to the United States Department of Agricultures School Lunch Program. Farm Bureau has received numerous complaints and concerns 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 information on the impacts of the changes as it develops a response to USDA on the issue.
Nebraskan elected to National FFA Officer Team
Farm Bureau Staffer Attends Economic Outlook Conference
Western Issues Advisory Committee Meets with Rep. Smith
Members of Nebraska Farm Bureaus Western Issues Committee met in Alliance recently to discuss policy issues on the state and national level. Nebraska Third
Nebraska Farm Bureau National Affairs Coordinator Jordan Dux recently attended the American Farm Bureaus 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 conditions in agriculture and future trends. The impacts of the 2012 drought on commodity 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
Brennan Costello of Gothenburg, Neb., was recently chosen to join the National FFA Officer 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 members. Costello is a member of the Gothenburg High School FFA Chapter and has held many leadership positions in his chapter.
2012 Census of Agriculture Mailed in December

Farmers 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 Agricultures 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.
Tyson Foods Announces Animal Welfare Audit Program: FarmCheck
Tyson Foods, Inc. has announced a new animal welfare audit program called FarmCheck. When fully implemented over a phased-in period, the program will personally audit the treatment of animals at the livestock and poultry farms that supply the company. In addition to FarmCheck,
Propane Sales & Service

513 Broadway,Wausa
Carlson Home & Auto Inc.
Propane for Farm & Home Phoenix BBQ Grills Tire Sales & Repair Small Motor Repair
York & Luxaire Furnaces York & Luxaire Air Conditioners A.O. Smith Water Heaters LB White Units for Hog Houses
402-586-2282 800-253-1893
The T-L Difference.
BIG LOADS? NO PROBLEM.
The Bobcat S850 skid-steer loader features a new cab-forward design for visibility in all directions. And with a more spacious and comfortable cab, youll feel right at home.
Stop in and see us Today!
Authorized Bobcat Dealer
THAT WORKS!
IR
R
ATIO N IG
Proven technology
1955
E C X CELLEN
Irrigation Systems
COLUMBUS GOTHENBURG HOPPE IRRIGATION HOLT PIVOT 402-564-9719 308-537-3134 402-563-4790 Dealer Signature Here 308-539-3956 T-L HENDERSON NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES 402-723-4501
Are you tired of dealing with the hassles of irrigating with electrically powered pivot irrigation systems? Microswitches, expensive unexpected repairs, high maintenance costs, safety concernsthe list goes on. Only T-L irrigation systems use strong, efficient, smooth running and reliable hydrostatic power that you know and work with every day. Proven technology that works! Let T-L Irrigation Co. and T-L dealers give you lasting value and decades of dependability. T-L pivot irrigation systems are Easier on You For a Lifetime. Call your local T-L dealer or T-L Irrigation Co. at 1-800-330-4264 today!
SINCE
YEARS
GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL NEBRASKA BOBCAT 800-379-2099 www.cnebobcat.com
HASTINGS SOUTH CENTRAL BOBCAT 402-462-5332 www.cnebobcat.com
KEARNEY CENTRAL NEBRASKA BOBCAT 308-236-6003
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
23
Cost of Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Up Slightly This Year

Washington, D.C. The retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings increased less than 1 percent this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBFs 27th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this years feast for 10 is $49.48, a 28-cent price increase from last years average of $49.20. At just under $5 per person, the cost of this years 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 produce the food from our nations land for family Thanksgiving celebrations. During this holiday season, I am encouraging farmers and ranchers to reach out to consumers inperson 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 turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots 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. TURKEYS THE BIG TICKET The big ticket item a 16-pound turkey 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, AFBFs deputy chief economist. Most Americans will pay about the same as last year at the grocery store for a turkey and all the trimmings. A slight increase in demand for turkey is responsible for the moderate price increase our shoppers reported for the bird, he said. Savvy shoppers may pay even less for frozen tom turkey compared to AFBFs 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 Thanksgiving, Anderson explained. Anyone with the patience to wait until the last minute to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving could be rewarded with an exceptional bargain, he said. In addition to the turkey, a combined group of miscellaneous items, including cof-
AFBF Graphic
PRICE COMPARISONS
Item 16-pound turkey Misc. ingredients Rolls, 12 1-pound relish tray (carrots and celery) Whipping cream, 1/2 pint Cubed stuffing, 14 oz. Sweet potatoes, 3 lbs. Milk, 1 gallon whole Fresh cranberries, 12 oz. Green peas, 1 lb. Pumpkin pie mix, 30-oz. Pie shells (2) TOTAL 2011 Price 21.57 3.10 2.30 .76 1.96 2.88 3.26 3.66 2.48 1.68 3.03 2.52 49.20 2012 Price 22.23 3.18 2.33 .76 1.83 2.77 3.15 3.59 2.45 1.66 3.02 2.51 49.48 Difference +.66 +.08 +.03 No change -.13 -.11 -.11 -.07 -.03 -.02 -.01 -01 +.28
301 E. Frederick Milford, IL 60953 815-889-4191 Ofce 815-889-5365 Fax CONSIGNMENT AUCTION BUY, SELL, TRADE DAILY
Toy Auction Immediately Following Approximately 6pm Tractors; Combines & Heads; Tillage & Forage Pieces Check out website for Listing & Pictures www.moweryauction.com Consignments Welcome. Titled Vehicles Absolute
December 19, 2012 7:00 A.M. Chicago Time
Needing Good Clean Machinery, Offering Trucking, Detail Shop and On The Spot Cash (815)889-4191 (815)889-5365 FAX
E-MAIL: mowreyauction@illicom.net LICENSE #044000247 JON MOWREY LICENSE #041000416 301 E. Frederick St., P.O. Box 24 Milford, IL 60953
Call for more information: Ask for Jon or Jim Mowrey
MOWREY AUCTION CO., INC.
STORAGE STARTING AT $2.35 /BU
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 package 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 STABLE A one-pound relish tray of carrots and celery remained the same at 76 cents. Anderson noted that despite retail price increases 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 national average cost reported this year by Farm Bureau for a classic Thanksgiving dinner tracks closely with the organizations 2012 quarterly marketbasket surveys and the governments Consumer Price Index for food. Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers are asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promotional coupons 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 Bureau 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 Bureaus survey menu has remained unchanged since 1986 to allow for consistent price comparisons. Yearly Averages 1987 $24.51 1988 $26.61 1989 $24.70 1990 $28.85 1991 $25.95 1992 $26.39 1993 $27.49 1994 $28.40 1995 $29.64 1996 $31.66 1997 $31.75 1998 $33.09 1999 $33.83 2000 $32.37 2001 $35.04 2002 $34.56 2003 $36.28 2004 $35.68 2005 $36.78 2006 $38.10 2007 $42.26 2008 $44.61 2009 $42.91 2010 $43.47 2011 $49.20 2012 $49.48
IROQUOIS, SD SIOUX CITY, IA MANKATO, MN WEB
888.546.2485 712.898.8418 507.381.1413 SEEDPOINT.COM
SEE US AT: FARMFEST DAKOTAFEST BIG IRON
24
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Enter Nebraska Farm Bureaus Facebook Contest and Win a T-shirt!

Nebraska Farm Bureau launched a photo contest on its Facebook page Nov. 1. The promotion is to help us reach our goal of 1,500 likes before the end of the year. On Nov. 1 we had 1,107 likes, and as of Nov. 14, we have 1,297 likes. Each day we will post a new category for a photo. To participate, simply like us on Facebook and post a photo relating to that days category and you will be entered to win the cool T-shirt pictured below! Photo Categories: Nov. 17 Something That Makes You Smile Nov. 18 Nebraska Product Nov. 19 Favorite Social Media Outlet Nov. 20 The Beef State Nov. 21 Black and White Nov. 22 What Are You Thankful For? Nov. 23 Black Friday Nov. 24 Words of Encouragement Nov. 25 Close-up Nov. 26 Breakfast Nov. 27 Something Old Nov. 28 Water Nov. 29 3 OClock Nov. 30 Home Winners will be posted to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Facebook page each Friday. Keep posting photos if you havent won a T-shirt yet! And keep spreading the word about Nebraska Farm Bureaus Facebook page so your family and friends can enter for their chance to win a T-shirt as well. Visit www.facebook.com/Nebraska.Farm. Bureau to like Nebraska Farm Bureaus Facebook page or to post your photos.
Sampling of Photos Entered in Contest From Nov. 1-8
Day 1: Todays Weather
Day 2: Nebraska: The Good Life
Day 5: Favorite Place
Day 7: Sunset
Day 8: Agriculture
Day 10: Husker Pride
In-The-Field Service
The Only Poly Tank Seed Tender on the Market
3 Models Available 290 Unit 400 Unit 500 Unit
FEATURES:
180 degree conveyor swivel w/both side and rear unloading positions Only tender with non-corrosive poly tanks 245"x27" sealed lid openings 8" diameter tube 24' long conveyor for extra reach 10" wide all rubber belt Enclosed belt on return of conveyor 17 locking positions on the conveyor
WE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SERVICE YOUR TIRES,

INCLUDING A SENSE OF URGENCY.
All new Reversing Conveyor
Transport lock on the conveyor for safety 3-piece telescoping downspout w/end variable ow controls 5.5 Honda motor, battery and variable ow controls 18" wide catwalk w/side ladder access Powder-coated frame
When you need farm tire service give us a call. We are specially trained and equipped to handle your on-farm, in-eld tire service, repair and replacement needs. Well get you back up and running when you need it most.
Country Tire, formerly Glenwood Firestone, is back doing 712-527-3621 After Hours, Call: 712-314-4206 or 712-308-1534 Blair, NE 712-249-6189 Glenwood, IA 712-527-3621 Shenandoah, IA 712-246-3756 Atlantic, IA 712-243-4561
In-The-Field Service!
www.norwoodsales.com 800-446-0316
GOOD ENOUGH NEVER IS.
You dont stop at good enough. Neither do we.

Come into H&H Chevrolet today and take $10,000 off an ALL-NEW Chevy Silverado. Plus, well throw in the extras that make Americas hardest working truck work harder for you like a FREE LINE-X Spray-On Bedliner with a lifetime warranty ($699 value). You can even take advantage of more than $1,000 in FREE GM accessories, if youre a qualifying Member. Just what youd expect from a Chevy dealer thats been family owned and operated for four generations. H&H Chevrolet, since 1930.
$10,000 OFF
a NEW Silverado*
FREE LINE-X
Spray-On Bedliner
$1,000 FREE
GM Accessories**
* Stock# 401254 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel. Offer with qualifying trade-in vehicle. See Dealer for complete details. ** Member must meet quali cation for the GM Business Choice Program. See Dealer for complete details.
SHOP ONLINE AT
HHCHEVY.COM
Check out our reviews online:
H&H Chevrolet 84th & L Street Omaha 877-551-2771
hhchevyreviews.com facebook.com/hhchevy twitter.com/H_H_Chevrolet
26
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
2013 Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference

Connecting the Producer to the Consumer
Friday, January 25
11:30 a.m. Kick-off Luncheon Gov. Dave Heineman, to be invited Depart for Tours Dinner Can One Voice Truly Make a Difference Grassroots 101 Ultimate Farmer/Rancher Challenge
11:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon Farm Bureau 101 Keynote Connecting with Consumers 5 person panel comprised of a Producer, a Mom, an individual from a local coop, a grocer, and a cattle buyer Break
1 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
3-3:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Saturday, January 26
8 a.m. 9 a.m. Discussion Meet Workshops Burps & Slurps U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Estate Planning and Farm Law 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Break Keynote Using Your Voices Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Mock YF&R Policy Development Session
3:45 p.m. Workshops Everything You Wanted to Know about Farming and Ranching but Were Afraid To Ask WTF...Without the Farmer, Whos Telling the Story Nebraska Farm Bureau Legislative Update 6:30 p.m. Banquet Speaker yet to be decided Greater Horizon Scholarship Presentation 8 p.m. Entertainment Steve Meade Comedic Hypnotist
Divots Conference Center Norfolk, Nebraska January 25-26
Cathy Day
FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION CONTACT: Nebraska Farm Bureau 800/742-4016 www.nefb.org
Legislative Conference Feb. 14-15, 2013

Embassy Suites 1040 P Street (Downtown Lincoln) Tentative Agenda
Thursday, Feb. 14 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Registration Presidents Welcome Steve Nelson Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Issues and 113th Congress Jim Wiesemeyer ProFarmer Luncheon Susie O Preachers Kid Turned Farm Wife National Issues Update Jordan Dux State Issues Update Jay Rempe, Anthony Aerts and Jessica Kolterman NFBF Governmental Relations Dept. Break State Senator Update Elected Officials Reception Friday, Feb. 15 7 a.m. Embassy Suites Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast (on your own) Registration Tom Hoegemeyer The Impact of Future Crop Innovations Drought Forecast Al Dutcher State Climatologist Break Matt Erickson AFBF Economist Speaker TBD Luncheon Aaron Davis Former Nebraska Football Player and Inspirational Speaker
7:30-8:30 a.m. 8:30-9:15 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
Jim Wiesemeyer
9:15-10:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m. -1:25 p.m.
1:30-3 p.m.
Susie O
10:00-10:30 a.m. 10:30-11:15 a.m. 11:15-12:00 a.m. 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Al Dutcher
3:00-3:30 p.m. 3:30-5:00 p.m. 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Aaron Davis
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
For registration information, please contact Whittney Kelley at whittneyk@nefb.org or 402/421-4760.
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
27
Free Want Ads for Farm Bureau Members

Farm Bureau members may submit one free Want Ad per month. If there is more than one category mentioned with the Want Ad we will split it into multiple categories, but it must be a combined total of 30 words or less. Ads are used on a space-available basis, subject to approval. Ads exclude real property (permanent structures) such as homes, farms, ranches and businesses. Selling crops or herds of livestock also is excluded. Send typed or printed ads to Want Ads c/o Shayna Truax, Nebraska Farm Bureau News, P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 or email shaynat@nefb.org. You may also place your ad online using the following link: http://www.nefb.org/wantad.htm. If you would like to rerun your ad you must resubmit the ad. Previously submitted ads will not be kept on file. Deadline is the 1st of each month. (No issue in July.)
WANT ADS
FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: John Deere 401 D tractor $12,500, low hours, great diesel engine, plumbed for all directional 3 point, backhoe mounts and hydraulic power shift forward and reverse live pto. Call Omaha, 402/359-9313. FOR SALE: Buhler Allied 2795 HD loader, complete with bucket and grapple fork, used very little, like new, complete with joystick. Call Rockville, 308/3723203, ask for Wendell.
FOR SALE: Koyker K-5 loader, 7 bucket, grapple, 3 spool control valve, 4020 mtgs, $3,500 OBO. Call Sutton, 402/450-8817. VEHICLES WANTED: 2006 or newer Chevrolet Duramax pickup. Call Stella, 402/883-2711 or 402/245-8763. FOR SALE: 1954 Ford F-100 V/8, 10 miles on total re-built engine, Ford-o-matic trans-
mission, front suspension, engine stuck from non-use, over $8,000 invested, please make offer. Call Minden, 308/8322258. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Christmas tree equipment: double cone (16 and 20), tree netting baler, tree drilling machine, shop-built tree shaker, wreath crimper on stand, Victor electronic cash register, several signs. Call Sidney, 308/254-6289.
FOR SALE: 500-gallon propane tank. Call Orleans, 308/473-3463. FOR SALE: Productive herd of dairy goats, bred does, breeding bucks and 2012 doelings: Alpines, Toggenburgs, Nubians and LaManchas. Many are show quality, prices from $50 up. Call Eddyville, 308/3256514, leave message. FOR SALE: Several pieces of antique dinnerware in peach
luster and ivory white with gold trim, all Fire King and in excellent condition, all goes for $100. Call Inman, 402/394-5580, after 8 p.m. FOR SALE: Pella oak accordion door, 80 long, 82 high, $100; two Panelfold vinyl accordion doors, 79 high, 16 long, $75; Jack LaLannes power juicer, $40. Call Lincoln, 402/4230776.
BECOME A-FAN
Red Willow Chemical
www.becomeafan.org 1.888.580.AFAN (2326)
AG CHEMICALS PRICES BELOW WHOLESALE (800) 658-4394 for prices and delivery
Quality You Can Trust
RED WILLOW Chemical

www.rwaviation.com
McCook, NE 69001
The Chief Advantage... One-stop solutions with unmatched personal service

Material Handling Storage Bins
Aeration Catwalk Systems
Follow Nebraska Farm Bureau on:
facebook.com/Nebraska.Farm.Bureau
twitter.com/NEFarmBureau
search for Nebraska Farm Bureau on youtube.com
HYDRO SERVICE
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Ask about our FACTORY REBATES on farm bins!
As a Nebraska Farm Bureau member, make your best deal with your favorite Chief Bin dealer.
Sales EMERGENCY SERVICE Emergency Service Combines - Skid Steers Combines - Skid Steers IH Hydro Tractors Choppers Combines - Skid Steers and ChoppersHydro Tractors - Sprayers - Swathers IH Sprayers - Swathers
REBUILD SALES Rebuild REBUILD SALES TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical SUPPORT Support TECHNICAL
www.agri.chiefind.com
We Engineer Relationships
515-388-4096
Roland, Iowa
Every acre tells a story.
Turn to us when its time to turn the page.

When youre ready to transition the family farm or business its taken a lifetime to build, were here to help. As part of your team of advisers, your Farm Bureau agent can work with you to create a succession plan that fits your unique needs. Call your Farm Bureau agent today and visit www.SmallBusinessTransition.com for ideas and information.
Securities & services offered through FBL Marketing Services, LLC+, 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266, 877/860-2904, Member SIPC. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company+*/West Des Moines, IA. +Affiliates *Company provider of Farm Bureau Financial Services BT-003-ML (10-12)
NE-Transition(10-12).indd 1 10/4/12 9:05 AM

November 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

Transféré par

Informations du document

Copyright

Formats disponibles

Partager ce document

Partager ou intégrer le document

Options de partage

Avez-vous trouvé ce document utile ?

Ce contenu est-il inapproprié ?

Droits d'auteur :

Formats disponibles

November 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

Transféré par

Droits d'auteur :

Formats disponibles

VOL.

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Strong Agriculture ...... Strong Nebraska

2012: The Best of Nebraska Farm Bureau

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

The Clock Is Ticking for Congress To Stop Taxmageddon

Weldon Sleight Honored With NFBF Silver Eagle Award

Get To Know Your NFBF Board Candidates

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

The Presidents Message

Reflecting on the Past Moving Forward to the Future

Official publication of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation

NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Associate Member, Nebraska Press Association

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

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

Red Willow County Farm Bureau

County Sponsors NRD Forum Carried Live on Local Radio

Photo Courtesy of Barb Batie

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

GM Private Offer Benefits Farm Bureau Members

Thinking Ahead Eases Family Business Transition

YOUR GUIDE TO SAVINGS

FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES

Photo courtesy of www.grainger.com

Save up to 80% off preferred products for your office!

Photo courtesy of www.choicehotels.com

Photos courtesy of www.fbfs.com

Insurance, Investments Retirement and more

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

December Celebrations: Holiday Snacks and Hors Doeuvres/Food Gifts

Cranberry, Orange and Apricot Compote

Ruths Shrimp Dip

Sweet and Savory Butters

Maple Nut Truffles

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

25 Friends of Agriculture Candidates Win in Nov. 6 Elections

Statewide U.S. Senate

U.S. Congress District 2

U.S. Congress District 3

NU Board of Regents District 3

NU Board of Regents District 8

Californias Labeling Law for Genetically Modified Foods Defeated

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

2012 Silver Eagle to Honor Weldon Sleight

Paying top cash prices We pick up. Call for quote.

Minimum purchase 1000 pipe

KRVN KNEB KTIC _________

Rural Radio Foundation

Another way... to serve Nebraska agriculture!

REMINDER TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS

Giving Opportunities include: Endowments Life Insurance Gifts Bequests

For more information call KRVN at 308-324-2391

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

Tax Provisions, Farm Bill Are Priorities in Lame Duck Session

If you need a cattle working facility

Parasal Mfg. Inc.

,URTXRLV 6'