June 2013 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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JUNE 12, 2013
Nebraska
Farm Bureau News
See Why Nebraska Pops!
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Legislative Session Ends, Key Issues to Return Next Year

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There's More to the Farm Bill Than Farming

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Greater Horizon Scholarships Awarded to Future Farmers

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Farm Bureau Sends Letter Disapproving of Meatless Mondays

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The Presidents Message

By Steve Nelson, President Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers Share Commitment To Water Conservation

make timely irrigation decisions conserving water and enhancing efficiency. Other new technologies in seed varieties, developed through research at land-grant universities like the University of Nebraska and private companies, have led to more drought tolerant seeds that allow farmers to use less water and still achieve optimum crop yields. Tillage practices, cropping rotations and adjusting plant populations are all management decisions farmers and ranchers now employ to save water. The good news is that these strategies have been paying off. Data from the U.S. Geological Survey shows total water use for irrigation in Nebraska actually decreased from 2000 to 2005, despite a growth in the number of irrigated acres during that same time period. Moreover, the Middle Republican Natural Resources District located in southwest Nebraska, reports groundwater irrigators in the district used an average of 9.5 inches of water per acre from 2005-2012. To put that number in context, my understanding is the citywide average water use in Lincoln equates to roughly 12 inches of water per acre annually. When sacrifices are made by our urban neighbors related to water conservation, we in agriculture dont take them for granted. The water we use is critical to our ability to help raise food for the people of our state, nation and world. Despite all of our efforts, we cant escape the reality that we cant raise food without water. Having said that, we all have a role in managing Nebraskas water resources. Preventing impacts to other water users is one of the many reasons farmers and ranchers continue to put their time, effort and resources into doing whats right as water stewards. At the end of the day, conserving water is truly is a commitment that we all share.
Correction On page 8B of the May Nebraska Farm Bureau News in the Young Farmers and Ranchers contests story we listed incorrect gifts for the national winners. The correct gifts each national winner receives will be a choice of a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado or a 2014 GMC Sierra pickup (approximate retail value of $35,000). In addition, they will receive a paid registration for the 2014 YF&R Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach, Va. The three national finalists receive a Farmall Tractor from Case IH, a $2,500 cash prize and $500 in STIHL merchandise from STIHL. We regret the error.
Update The Nebraska Farm Bureau News was planning to finish a two-part series called The Changes in Food Consumption this month. The first part ran in the March issue of Nebraska Farm Bureau News. The second part will now run in September. We hope this series will shed light on why farmers and ranchers use the practices they do when raising the food we eat.
ne of the great things about being president of Farm Bureau is the opportunity it gives me to travel our state. And while there is great diversity in Nebraska, the one constant in my travels last summer and fall was the reality that the drought touched everyone in our state in one way or another. Water use restrictions, well problems and fires that ravaged parts of western Nebraska were making headlines more than any of us would like. While southeastern Nebraska has been fortunate to receive much needed moisture, drought conditions continue to grip much of the central and western parts of our state. The most recent national weather service report predicts above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation for much of Nebraska in the months of June, July and August. The report is a stark reminder that when it comes to the drought, we are not out of the woods yet. As a farmer, I tend to get questions about how I use water on the farm. Those questions are magnified in the height of a drought when water restrictions are being enacted on my non-farm neighbors living town. Enactment of emergency water restrictions in neighboring communities is not news welcomed by anyone, especially farm neighbors. Regardless of drought, water conservation and efficient use of water is a goal farmers and ranchers share with their neighbors. Over the years farmers have aggressively worked to make changes to better manage how we use water. Those changes have been made to not only help us become better farmers, but a core belief that we share in the responsibility for preserving water resources for the next generation of water users, including those that dont farm. These on-farm changes are numerous and have required significant investments in new technologies, tillage practices and management strategies. From irrigation equipment to the very seeds we put in the ground, everything we do is now targeted to getting the most out of every drop of water. Today we can measure a crops water use, water need and the existing soil moisture content; and do so in real time. Monitoring and data gathering allows us to
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What's Cooking Do you love the economic price of Ramen noodles? We have some recipes with a twist on the basic noodles. page 6A
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COUNTY NEWS
Lancaster County Farm Bureau
Prairieland Dairy Wins U.S. Dairy Sustainablity Award

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy recently announced the winners of its second annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, which recognize dairy farms for practices that advance the industrys commitment to healthy products, healthy communities and a healthy planet. The Midwest Dairy Association, the farmer-funded checkoff organization for 10 Midwest states, is pleased to announce that two farms within its territory were honored, including Prairieland Dairy of Firth, Neb., as a national winner. Prairieland Dairy is a creative partnership between four Nebraska dairy farm families that milks 1,600 cows, farms 600 acres and is home to a processing plant, Prairieland Foods, and a composting site, Prairieland Gold. Each has a role in the farms sustainability solutions from their efficiently built barns bring great cow comfort with automatic cooling, waste management and pest control systems. Prairieland Dairy also taps into the natural power of wind, gravity and the geothermal properties of well water to reduce the use of energy, water and equipment. Pictured from left are Dan and Brenda Rice and Chris and Dave Obink of Prairieland Dairy accepting their Innovation Center for U.S. Sustainability Award.
Wayne, Custer and Richardson County Farm Bureaus
Nebraska Dairy Farms, Farmers Receive Awards

Nebraskas 2013 Philip H. Cole Award Distinguished Dairyman is a farmer from Wayne, Neb., with a dairy herd of 650 cows. Doug Temme of Temme Dairy was honored with the award during the Nebraska Dairy Convention in Norfolk, Neb. Temme and his wife, Mary (blue sweatshirts), started their dairy career with Temmes father in 1980, expanding the herd of 100 to its present size over the course of 33 years. They are members of Wayne County Farm Bureau. The couples son, John (navy blue polo), vice president of Wayne County Farm Bureau, joined the business four years ago. Temme was recognized for a variety of leadership roles in the dairy industry, including serving on the boards of the Nebraska State Dairy Association, the local, state and National Dairy Herd Improvement Associations, Cache Valley Select Sires and the National Cattlemens Beef Board. He is the current president of We Support Agriculture and vice-president of the Associated Milk Producers, Inc. Other awards presented at the convention include production recognition for the states top dairy herds. Wallman Dairy in Diller, Neb., was the high-producing Holstein herd followed by Broken Bow Dairy LLC in Milburn, Neb., owned by Doug and Linda Hodorff, Custer County Farm Bureau members, and Temme Ag of Wayne, Neb. James Meyer of Roca, Neb., received the award for high-producing Jerseys, followed by Chad and Robbin Beckmann of Center, Neb., Knox County Farm Bureau members. Steffen Ag, Inc. in Humboldt, Neb., owned by Ben and Paula Sue Steffen, was recognized for the high production mixed breed herd. The Steffens are Richardson County Farm Bureau members.
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COUNTY NEWS
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Four $2,000 Scholarships Presented to Local Students

Douglas County Farm Bureau has awarded four $2,000 college scholarships to recipients Zaiid Liwaru (upper left), Colleen Melvin (upper right), Hannah Sowers (bottom left) and Taylor Vencil (bottom right). Liwaru graduated from Omaha North High School and will attend University of Nebraska-Omaha majoring in civil engineering with an emphasis on renewable energy. He is the son of Sharif Liwaru and Gabrielle Gaines-Liwaru. Melvin graduated from Bennington High School and will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in food science and technology. She is the daughter of Steve and Cindy Melvin. Sowers graduated from Bennington High School and will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Kurt and Sherri Sowers. Vencil graduated from Douglas County West Community Schools and will attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney majoring in industrial distribution. She is the daughter of Steve and Deb Vencil. The scholarships are payable in four segments of $500 per semester to the students college or university upon proof of the students enrollment each semester.
Morrill County Farm Bureau
Bridgeport FFA Chapter Thanks County Farm Bureau for Support

The Bridgeport FFA Chapter invited Morrill County Farm Bureau board members to a dinner May 14 as a way to thank them for their encouragement, cooperation and assistance in building their chapter. Morrill County Farm Bureau board members Jeff Metz, Regina Rhodes, Dave Petersen and Howard Daharsh attended the event. They also spoke to the FFA students about the scholarship they have available and Tim Horn, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation district director of member services for the northwest, spoke to the students about Nebraska Farm Bureau as an organization, policy development and left each student with a membership packet to take home to their parents. Pictured in the bottom left photo is Jeff Metz, Morrill County Farm Bureau board member, and Alissa Neitenbach, Bridgeport FFA Chapter advisor.
Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau
Long Time Pen Pal Participants Visit Classroom

Kendall and Beverly Atkins, long time Ag Pen Pal participants with the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program, recently visited Bernie Crows fourth grade class in Arnold, Neb., that they have been pen pals with during the 2012-2013 school year. The Atkins shared letters, experiences, pictures and gifts with the class throughout the school year. During their visit, the students were shown historic exhibits, branding irons, grasses and crop samples. They contrasted their western Nebraska high plains, short grass prairie land with the rolling hills of Custer County. Sam, the Atkins nine-year-old Dalmation, also visited the class, helping to explain how farmers and ranchers care for their animals.
Dixon County Farm Bureau
County President Visits Ag Pen Pal Class

Martey Stewart, Dixon County Farm Bureau president, visited his Ag Pen Pal fourth grade class at Covington Elementary in South Sioux City May 21. The students loved the animals and asked lots of questions. Martey and his wife Linda wrote letters back and forth throughout the year with one class, but all three sections of fourth graders wanted to see the animals. The kids were really excited about getting in with the animals and petting and feeling the different hair, wool and the bottle calfs tongue.
Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau
County Provides Desserts for Bike Ride Across Nebraska Participants

Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau provided desserts for the 500 participants in the Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) trip June 1. The trip began on the western edge of the state in Kimball, Neb., this year. Farm Bureau members and friends donated pies, cakes and cookies for the evening meal held at Kimball High School. Local Farm Bureau scholarship students helped serve the desserts and visited with the participants in the BRAN event. Pictured from left are Janet Gifford, Lois James and Meri Gifford, Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau members, and David Gifford, Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau scholarship winner.
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MEMBER BENEFITS Summer Vacation Savings with Your Farm Bureau Membership
Many families across Nebraska have a traditional summer vacation planned, and Nebraska Farm Bureau is excited to unveil another reason to pack your bags! Whether preparing for a family vacation or stay-cation, Nebraska Farm Bureau members have new savings available on all aspects of their summer trip, Roger Berry, vice president of member services, said June 7. ATTRACTIONS Discounted prices attheme parks, zoos, museums, aquariums and other attractions nationwide are now available to Nebraska Farm Bureau members. Savings of more than $10 per ticket are available for select attractions, said Berry. See box for a list of popular destinations, but be sure to check the members site within nefb.org for a full list of attraction discounts. HOTELS Nebraska Farm Bureau members now have access to more than 60,000 exclusive world-wide hotel discounts with significant savings in cities within Nebraska and beyond. Inn and many more. Members using this benefit will never have a booking fee, said Berry. CAR RENTALS If you are flying to your destination or are in need of extra space or miles per gallon, a car rental is the way to go. Alamo and National car rentals are now offered as Nebraska Farm Bureau member benefits.
Popular Destinations with Farm Bureau Discounts

In Nebraska Co-Co Key Water Resort (Omaha) AMC Theaters Cinemark Theaters Marcus Theaters In Midwest Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun (Kansas City) Chicago City Pass (Chicago) LEGOLAND (Chicago) Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL) Elitch Gardens Theme Park (Denver) Nationwide SeaWorld (Nationwide) Disney Theme Parks (Nationwide) Six Flags (Nationwide) Las Vegas Day Passes (Las Vegas) Universal Studios (Nationwide) San Diego Zoo (San Diego)
On average Nebraska Farm Bureau members save 10 to 50 percent off on their hotel stays with access to rates not available to the general public. Hotel brands include Hilton, Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Comfort Inn, Quality
Both brands offer Farm Bureau members up to 20 percent off their rates. National customers also receive access to special coupon offers including a free car class upgrade, said Berry. To access these new benefits and more visit the members site within nefb.org.
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Customers that have already purchased online are not eligible for this discount. **Coupons are not valid for purchases of the following: 1) Gift Cards; 2) any technology or consumer electronic products and accessories or media and software products; 3) performance protection plans; 4) postage or mailing/shipping services; 5) HP ink or toner; 6) Tech Depot Services or third party services; or 7) premiums/free gifts with purchase.
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WHATS COOKING?
If you want to submit your own recipes, and photos if you have them, send them via email to tarag@nefb.org.
Ramen Noodle Recipes

Ramen Noodle Upgrade
Ingredients 1 package chicken flavored Ramen noodles 1 pack noodle flavoring 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce Directions 1. Boil noodles with flavor pack for 3-5 minutes or until noodles are cooked. 2. Drain off most liquid. 3. Toss with soy sauce, peanut butter and Sriracha. Yield: 1 serving
Cheesy Ramen Meat Pie

Ingredients 2 packages of beef flavored Ramen noodles 1 25-ounce can Hormel chili with or without beans About 1/2 of a large bag of nacho chips 1/4 cup diced jalapeno peppers or 1, 4-ounce can green chilies 1 tablespoon chili powder 9 thin slices of Velveeta cheese Directions 1. In a medium sauce pan, boil 3 cups of water. Add just the noodles; remove from the heat and let sit until noodles are cooked (about 5 minutes), stirring one time. 2. Drain water, add seasoning packets to the noodles and then set noodles aside. 3. In a small sauce pan or in the microwave, heat chili just until hot. Add peppers and chili powder. 4. Lightly butter a pie pan. Crush nacho chips and spread 1/4 of them in the bottom of the pie dish. 5. Add about 1/3 of the noodles, then 1/3 of the chili, followed by 1/3 of the cheese. 6. Continue layering (chips, noodles, chili, cheese), ending with nacho chips. 7. Bake in a 350 F oven for 10-15 minutes. Serve. Optional: a dollop of sour cream and salsa may be added. Yield: 6-8 servings
Ramen Frittata with Ham and Cheese

Ingredients 2 packages chicken flavored Ramen noodles 1 tablespoon butter 6 eggs 4 thin slices deli ham, cut into medium dice 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Cook noodles just until tender, following package instructions, reserving the flavor packets. Drain. 3. Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham and onions; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 seasoning packet. Add the cooked noodles. 5. Shake the skillet to evenly distribute the ham and onions. Add the egg mixture and sprinkle with cheese. 6. Transfer the skillet to the oven; bake until eggs are set and cheese is melted (about 6-8 minutes). 7. Remove from oven; cut into 4-6 wedges. Serve. Note: If you dont have an oven-proof skillet, you can melt the butter and saut the ham and onions in a skillet; then transfer to a deep pie dish or shallow casserole dish. Yield: 4-6 servings
Mandarin Oriental Salad

Ingredients 1 (3-ounce) package Oriental-flavored Ramen noodles 1/2 cup sliced almonds 5 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn 1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn (or 1 head of the lettuce of your choice) 5 celery ribs, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained Directions 1. Crumble noodles. Set flavor packet aside. 2. Bake noodles in a shallow pan at 350 F for 10 minutes or until toasted, stirring after 5 minutes. Remove from oven; cool. 3. In a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, cook sliced almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar, stirring constantly for 5-6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and almonds are evenly coated. Remove almond mixture from heat and set aside. 4. Whisk together reserved flavor packet, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and hot sauce. 5. Toss together lettuces, celery and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss. Add noodles, candied almonds and oranges; toss. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings
Chicken Ramen Noodle Casserole

Ingredients 1 package of chicken flavored Ramen noodles 1 can of chicken or 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 package frozen mixed vegetables 1 cup crushed saltines (buttery crackers such as Ritz or Club are preferred) Directions 1. Coarsely break up and cook the ramen noodles without adding the seasoning packet, drain. 2. In a medium bowl combine noodles, seasoning packet, chicken, soup and vegetables together. 3. Pour mixture into a greased 8x8 or 2-qt. baking dish. Cover the top with crushed saltines. 4. Bake at 350 F for 30-40 minutes until crackers are slightly browned. Yield: 4-6 servings
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Below are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to: tarag@nefb.org 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
Ramen Noodle Upgrade recipe from marthastewart.com and photo from Tara Grell, NFBF graphic designer. Cheesy Ramen Meat Pie recipe from budget101.com with modifications and photo by Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director of member services for the southeast. Ramen Frittata with Ham and Cheese recipe from allrecipes.com and photo by Linke. Mandarin Oriental Salad recipe from myrecipes.com and photo by Linke. Chicken Ramen Noodle Casserole recipe from thriftyfun.com and photo by Linke.
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Legislative Session Ends, Key Issues Likely to Return

Nebraska state senators closed the books on the 2013 legislative session June 5. Over the course of the 90-day session senators adopted a two-year state budget, wrestled with restructuring Nebraskas tax laws and allocated funding for school aid, among numerous other initiatives. While lawmakers have adjourned for the year some of the key issues from this past session are expected to return when lawmakers reconvene in January, said Jay Rempe, vice president of governmental relations for Nebraska Farm Bureau. There were some good things done this session, but a couple of the bigger issues will be examined further over the course of the summer and fall. Among those are efforts to reexamine the states overall tax structure and the work of a taskforce thats been charged with putting together recommendations on funding priorities for management of the states water resources, said Rempe June 10. TAX STUDY Prior to closing out the session, senators adopted a legislative resolution to create a Tax Modernization Committee to study Nebraska's tax structure. The resolution calls on a committee of 14 legislative members to study Nebraska's tax system with an eye toward fairness and equity in the system. The Committee is expected to look at past studies of Nebraska taxes, and it intends to hold hearings across the state to receive input from citizens. The work of WATER STUDY The other major initiative that will bring senators together over the interim is the work of a taskforce charged with charting a course for funding critical projects and activities related to the states water resources. The taskforce, which received approval from lawmakers and the governor, will examine funding for water research and water modeling; water management infrastructure; conjunctive management of ground and surface water; and state compliance with interstate water compacts. This group is charged with reporting back to the full Legislature when they reconvene in January, so they have a lot of work to do in a very short time. Nebraska as a state has the committee will also include an examination of the states sales tax exemptions and whether more services should be taxed, ways to lower property taxes and whether retirement income should be taxed. The resolution was introduced in response to the bills introduced early on in the session on behalf of the governor to remove or reduce income taxes and replace the revenue by removing sales tax exemptions. We continue to be very interested in ways in which we can deliver property tax relief to our members, and well continue to be a part of these broader conversations about the states tax policy in hopes of making progress in that area when senators return, said Rempe. been very proactive over the years on water issues in hopes of avoiding many of the pitfalls that have impacted other western states that have struggled with how to make sure water is available to their citizens for agricultural, domestic, business and recreational purposes, said Rempe. Theres a lot that goes into making sure there is water available when you turn on the tap or when our farmers and ranchers start their irrigation systems. When the state is required to meet the needs of endangered species, make sure were meeting our obligations to states we share water compacts with and make sure our ground and surface water supplies are being managed in a way that allows for growth in the future, it doesnt happen without planning and foresight.
Key Legislation Supported by Nebraska Farm Bureau

In addition to working through tax restructuring and water management, here are a few other key takeaways from the work of the Legislature and the governor supported by Nebraska Farm Bureau during the 2013 session. Passed: A two-year state budget that a) includes $115 million a year for the states property tax credit program that provides direct property tax relief to those who pay property taxes and b) includes general fund dollars for water programs targeted to aid management actions taken to reduce consumptive uses of water, enhance stream flows, recharge groundwater or support wildlife habitats in fully or over appropriated river basins. Passed: A bill (LB 308) that repeals the Alternative Minimum Tax in Nebraska and amends the statutory provisions that govern the deductions of net operating and capital losses for Nebraska income tax purposes. The measure will extend the length of time losses are allowed to be carried forward from five years to 20 years, beginning with tax year 2014. Passed: A bill (LB 423) that would strengthen seizure protocols in the case of livestock cruelty or neglect. The measure authorizes law enforcement officials to enter into an agreement with animal owners and custodians outlining interventions to be undertaken to avoid seizure of neglected animals. The bill also sets numerous parameters related to seizure and euthanizing of animals in cruelty and neglect cases. Provisions of a separate bill related to trichomoniasis in cattle were also amended into the bill. Passed: A bill (LB 634) that would enact a number of measures to help prevent the spread of wildfires. The measure calls Nebraska Emergency Management Agency to contract for the services of a plane to deploy to help prevent the spread of wildfires and require the Nebraska Forest Service to administer programs to thin forests to reduce fuel loads, provide expanded training programs for volunteer firefighters, among numerous other requirements.
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Crop Insurance Is Just That Insurance

Despite misconceptions, crop insurance is just that insurance. Insurance as a whole is complicated and intricate; however, crop insurance is like any other segment of insurance. Farmers and ranchers rely on crop insurance when Mother Nature turns on them, just like homeowners, car owners, business owners and all other insurance claim holders. Farmers and ranchers must pay a premium for crop insurance. The major difference between your cars insurance and crop insurance is that crop insurance is a private pubic partnership between the federal government and private crop insurance companies. Crop insurance cannot compete on price, as it is government backed. The government backs the private crop insurance companies because unlike hail damage on your car, there are no rentals available for the worlds food supply. And to a point, the crop insurance system is working despite the fact that the U.S. has faced two of the worst farming years in decades with a devastating drought in the Southern Plains and flooding in the Midwest in 2011 and widespread drought over major corn and soybean growing regions in 2012, there has not been a single call for an ad hoc disaster bill from Americas farmers. Crop insurance was designed by Congress to replace the need for ad hoc disaster legislation; helping shelter taxpayers from the full cost of agricultural disasters by avoiding the need to enact new disaster assistance following major farm disasters, like was recently experienced with Hurricane Sandy. The Hurricane Sandy relief bill took the federal government three months to pass. Farmers and ranchers rely on crop insurance to manage their investment risk of seed, fertilizer and machinery, often investing more than $750 per planted acre, from an Iowa State University Extension study on 2013 costs of raising crops. In fact, since 2000, farmers have spent nearly $30 billion out of their own pockets to purchase protection through crop insurance. Crop insurance premiums are partially discounted by the federal government, but first and foremost, farmers must put money in the game. Farmers and ranchers must suffer a verifiable loss to collect any payment from the crop insurance program (indemnity). Contrary to allegations, most farmers purchase crop insurance and do not collect any indemnity. In fact, of the nearly 1.1 million policies purchased in 2012 during the worst drought faced in decades less than half of the policies were indemnified. And that was a really bad year. In unusual and catastrophic years like 2012, there will be heavy losses and all participants will feel the pinch. That is how all types of insurance work. In crop insurance, losses are shared by farmers, who pay premiums $4.1 billion in 2012 and who have deductibles, thus shouldering a percentage of loss.But losses by the federal government are buffered by underwriting gains that they make during the good years, from 2001-2010 the government saw $3.99 billion in underwriting gains. Not only does crop insurance help farmers and ranchers, but rural communities as well. A recent study conducted by the University of Nebraska officials and underwritten by Farm Credit Services of American indicates that investments made by farmers in crop insurance saved an estimated 7,450 off-farm jobs in Nebraska that would have gone away without crop insurance. The study also goes on to show that in agriculture states, like Nebraska, crop insurance not only stabilizes local economies but the statewide economy as well. So while opponents of crop insurance criticize a policy that has been embraced by farmers, farm groups, bankers and politicians of all political stripes, it is noteworthy that critics have left out the fact that crop insurance ensures taxpayers are never stuck with the whole tab, as they are with ad hoc disaster assistance, and rest assured that the food production system is stable for the 360-million people in the U.S. looking to eat every day and a growing global food demand.
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The Smithsonians National Museum of American History is collecting stories, photos, videos, audio files and other ephemera for an 8,000-square-foot exhibition that will open in 2015. Items will be weaved together to show how agriculture has become more efficient and sustainable over time. The exhibit will focus on agriculture, but will also explore the impact the industry has on rural communities, finance, science and retail.
Administration Will Not Re-propose Child Farm Labor Rules

Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) questioned Acting Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Seth Harris June 6 on the future of the farm labor rules that were withdrawn in April 2012. The withdrawal was spurred by an out-
pouring of concern by farmers and ranchers. When asked by Sen. Moran if the proposed regulation would be reintroduced, Harris responded, We have no plans to re-propose it, and we wont be re-proposing it during the rest of the Obama administration. The DOLs previously proposed rules would have banned children from performing common farm tasks and suggested nixing farm safety and certification programs such as Extension, 4-H and FFA, claiming the programs were too locally driven and lacked federal direction. Nebraska Farm Bureau was an active part of opposition to the rule in which thousands of Nebraska children weighed in in opposition to the regulation through Nebraska Farm Bureaus Let Me Get My Hands Dirty petition campaign.
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Ag Innovation Focus of Smithsonian Exhibit
A new exhibition displaying innovation in American agriculture is coming to Washington, D.C. As fewer Americans work directly with agriculture, the Agriculture Innovation and Heritage Archive is building an exhibit to let visitors know how less than 2 percent of Americas population feeds the country.
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Wick Buildings was proudly founded in 1954. While designs, materials and construction methods have improved over the years, you can still rely on Wick to provide a great building at a competitive price. And Wick maintains the same dedication to helping Nebraska farmers, families and businesses by providing long-lasting, low-maintenance buildings that stand the test of time. Thats the Wick way of building. Always has been. And always will be.
Ag Grads Buck Trend, Find Jobs
A new study by Georgetown University shows that the unemployment rate of recent graduates in agriculture and natural resources fields is lower than average. At a 6 percent unemployment rate, that is below the national unemployment average for recent college graduates which is 7.9 percent. The study also looked at unemployment rates for experienced ag-related graduates. Those with general agriculture and plant science/agronomy degrees had
The San Diego, Calif., school board has voted to adopt a proposal which would force schools to abstain from serving meat to hungry students on Mondays. The proposal, applies to elementary and K-8 schools but not middle and high schools. We are disappointed with how the school board chose to vote on such an important issue which affects the health and well-being of children in San Diegos schools, said Animal Agriculture Alliance President and CEO Kay Johnson Smith. The intentions of board members in support of this measure are gravely misguided as protein is often what is most lacking in school age childrens diets especially those who may only get real meals when at school. As was reported in one article following the boards vote, over 65 percent of children in the San Diego School District qualify for the subsidized lunch program based on their familys income. I wish that the school board would have taken more time to consider this proposal, as the Meatless Monday campaign is an extreme measure driven by animal rights organizations who hope to end the consumption of meat, milk and eggs in this country. said Johnson Smith.
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June is one of my favorite months of the year. The kids are out of school, many of us have been working hard to get our landscapes and gardens planted and the start of summer is just around the corner. But while June is a wonderful month, the best is yet to come because in just a couple of weeks it will change. As can happen in spring, our landscapes are flush with growth and color, our vegetable gardens are moving along nicely and everything seems to be growing strong. It almost seems like a magic trick. Plant the plants, wait a couple of weeks then poof, our plants are growing. Spending time planting our crops whether for food or interest and then waiting to see how everything grows, to some, is like waiting for Santa Claus to come. Will our new plants grow as well as we expect? Will we have a bumper crop of vegetables to savor or weeds to deal with? Will Mother Nature send us enough rain? Will everything grow into the dream landscape we have envisioned in our minds? Simple just wait a few weeks and well know. Now that the plants are growing, some of us could be fighting insects, weeds or diseases, and well be waiting to see the effects of our care. As some plants have bloomed and are finishing, were waiting for the next plant to come into bloom. Now that the vegetables are growing well, were waiting to harvest our first crop. Every time we think its been a few weeks and were done with one issue or enjoyment, a whole new crop of concerns and delayed gratification can happen. Overall this whole wait a few weeks idea can be June should be about making sure your chemical controls to deal with bagworm, fungus, red spider, grubs, webworms, aphids or any of the other insects or diseases we may experience early summer are applied or ready to apply. Its also time to plant if you havent had the chance or need to fill some holes in the landscape. Annuals to perennials, shrubs to trees all can be planted through the summer with some care. June could be about fertilizing your plants, both in the vegetable garden or your landscape, to keep them growing happy and producing well. Be sure you are using the right fertilizer, for the right plant and for your specific situation for the best results. Finally, June should be about spending some time enjoying everything a bit before it gets too hot. Whether it is sitting on the porch with friends, visiting our many local farmers markets or just spending a lazy afternoon enjoying the fruits of your labors, please enjoy the beginning of summer and try to enjoy everything you can in June because as we all know, in a few weeks things will change. Andy Campbell is manager of Campbells Nurseries Landscape Department. A Lancaster County Farm Bureau Member, Campbells, a family-owned Nebraska business since 1912, offers assistance for all your landscaping and gardening needs at either of its two Lincoln garden centers or through its landscape design office. Visit campbellsnursery.com or facebook.com/ campbellsnursery.
both my favorite part and most hated part of working in the nursery industry. Theres always something happening in our landscapes and gardens. Something needs a bit of care, something is showing its beauty, some weed needs to be pulled or sprayed, some vegetable crop is ready for picking and on and on. I can guarantee you working with a landscape or a garden is never boring if you dont want it to be. And June is one of the best months to experience it firsthand. June should be about making sure everything planted is ready to go into the heat of summer. Make sure your mulch is 2-3 inches thick to keep weeds down and to hold in the moisture. Every year, but especially after last years drought, make sure you are ready to water your plants and lawn when Mother Nature doesnt send us rain.
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Greater Horizon Scholarships Awarded to Kuester, Kumpf

Cody Kuester of West Point, Neb., and Kyle Kumpf of Hemingford, Neb., were named recipients of the 2013 Greater Horizon Scholarship, sponsored by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Both of these young men showcase strong leadership skills and a passion for agriculture, and we are excited to assist them with their continued education. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be used at their selected university, said Cathy Day, Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture interim executive director. Kuester will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the fall to major in agronomy. The 2013 graduate of West Point High School is the son of Gary and Linda Kuester who are members of Cuming County Farm Bureau. Kumpf is a 2013 graduate of Hemingford High School and will attend the University of Wyoming to major in agribusiness this fall. He is the son of Box Butte County Farm Bureau members, Tim and Deb Kumpf. The Greater Horizon Scholarship is awarded to a student or students ages 18 to 35 who are from a Nebraska Farm Bureau member-family and who plan to study an agriculture-related field full-time at a college or university. Recipients must plan to return to production agriculture. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential through extracurricular activities and work experience. CODY KUESTER Kuester, 18, has known his desired career path since early in life to return to the family farm. After completing college, he plans to start a small cow/calf herd of his own while farming alongside his father. Throughout high school Kuester has worked on Cody Kuester various farming operations to gain experience in crop scouting, sales and marketing and livestock production. He hopes to gain additional marketing and technology experience while pursuing his education. Kuester was an active FFA member serving as chapter president and receiving National Proficiency Gold recognition for forage production. He also has been involved in 4-H, church youth group, National Honor Society, football and track. KYLE KUMPF Kumpf, 18, has always wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father and become a farmer. After college graduation, he plans to return to the family farming operation to add additional business and technology experience. During high Kyle Kumpf school Kumpf has worked on his familys farm as well as gaining experience at Box Butte County Seed and Specht Farms. While attending high school, he was involved in FFA, serving as chapter vice president and participating in the state agronomy competition. Kumpf also played football and basketball, ran track, sang in the choir, participated in three-act and one-act plays, and was a member of student council, National Honor Society and much more. The scholarship is designed to encourage and assist those individuals who have a clear vision of returning to production agriculture after completing their higher education, said Day. Nebraska Farm Bureau Services, Inc. is the founding contributor for the Greater Horizon scholarship. Both scholarships will be awarded at the 2014 Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference in Grand Island, Neb., on Jan. 25, 2014.
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Nebraska Popping Up Across the Globe

By Kassi Williams Popcorn is an alternative crop with food Baseball games are in full swing, and mov- value and gives farmers a different rotation ie theaters are full. Summer is the primary along with an opportunity for income, said time for both, and Nebraska plays a major Senkbile, who has been raising popcorn role in the ballpark and cinema experience since 1996. Its been a great fit. of fun-seekers world-wide. Farmers in Nebraska that grow popcorn MAN OF STEEL How many times do you go to the have increased over the past 15 years due movie theater and not buy a bag in a large part to the formation of a new THE BLING RING of popcorn? Or a ball game? Its company outside of a tradition to eat popcorn Chapman, Neb., just VEHICLE 19 in several situations. south of U.S. Highway Americans today BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO Its a great food and 30 between Central consume 17 billion a healthy food, said City and Grand Island quarts of popcorn WORLD WAR Z Greg Senkbile, pop Preferred Popcorn. each year. corn grower from MerPreferred Popcorn rick County. was formed in 1998 The average Nebraska is the number by four area farmers American eats 58 one state for popcorn proand support of Auquarts of popcorn. duction, producing more rora Cooperative. than 270 million pounds of RAISING popcorn each year. Growing POPCORN popcorn in Nebraska makes There are a few small sense as popcorn requires a low hudifferences in raising popcorn, it is Nebraska Farm Bureau members can midity environment which no other porlargely the same as growing field corn now enjoy movie tickets and concestion of the corn belt can provide. Nebraska although popcorn is a completely different sions at a reduced cost through the newalso offers high quality soil and consistent variety of corn. est member benefit. moisture, provided by irrigation, which enThe growing cycle is very similar to field Movie tickets are purchased in packagsure a consistent and uniform sized kernel. corn, and farmers can use the same plantes with no expiration date and are good ers, harvesters and other equipment, said for any movie. AMC, CineMark, Marcus, Norm Krug, CEO of Preferred Popcorn. Showcase, Regal Theaters and more are Popcorn tends to be a shorter season than included in the offer. field corn, normally planted after and harvested prior between 100 and 105 days. Farmers deliver their popcorn kernels to MARKETING WITH A POP Preferred Popcorn following harvest. As The primary goal of forming Preferred with field corn, farmers are rewarded Popcorn was to rejuvenate the vacant for the quality of popcorn kernels popcorn plant to add commerce to they produce. The ideal the area and provide another popcorn is between 15 to crop option for farmers to 17 percent moisture at harraise, said Krug. vest. Preferred Popcorn is well Popcorn We gently condition the on its way to accomplishing is low in kernels to the perfect unithat goal. calories form moisture to maxiWe ship 55 percent only 31-55 mize the popped kerof our product internacalories nels and minimize the tionally and 45 percent per cup. un-popped ones, said of it stays in the U.S. Krug. We keep the The international trade popcorn fresh, the popgave us a chance to get Norm Krug, pictured with his wife Sue, is corn does not come out started and build a name, a third generation popcorn producer from of our storage bins until there is an order said Krug. That's far more than Chapman, Neb., and current CEO of Pre- for it; it is then processed, packaged and the other major U.S. popcorn companies, ferred Popcorn. shipped within five days. which export only about a third of their product. Each week, the company ships at least 20 containers, each holding 900 50-pound bags of popcorn, to customers in 59 countries. Overall, 18 million servings the size of a movie-theater popcorn tub leave Chapman on a weekly basis. To put that into perMONSTERS UNIVERSITY MANIAC A HIJACKING UNFINISHED SONG
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CROP SCOUTS
Nebraskas Crop Condition Report
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We are all done planting and have been for over two weeks. The recent rains did cause some delay of planting in our area, but the Debbie Borg lack of sunshine has further Dixon County delayed the crops. While we are very grateful for the rain, we now need more sun and heat to get the crop going. Pastures look fabulous and our moisture is good. We are very encouraged by the moisture we have received the last six weeks, especially since just three months ago it was very dry. Cows in our area were moved to pasture last week and things look very good.
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Most of the corn and oats are planted in our area. A lot of the winter wheat had to be replanted to oats this spring because it was Tuffy Snook so dry it never came up Dawes County last fall. Subsoil moisture is still very bad. We have had spotty showers, and we have only received a half inch of rain at a time. We are cutting alfalfa right now, but it is really not all that good. We are seeing a lot of bugs in the alfalfa. We are expecting hot weather over the next several weeks and this puts us on edge a bit, because what little moisture weve had will be gone in a hurry. Pastures are green, but not great. We just need more rain.
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Planting is behind schedule, and there is some replanting going on from the rain. Subsoil moisture is good right now, but the profile Ross Garwood all the way down is still dry. Holt County We need more rain in a slower gentler form. Most of the cattle are feeding on grass. Our pastures are behind in growth, but the rain we have had has kept them green and growing. We need more rain to continue greening up those pastures, but some pastures still look pretty tough from last years drought.
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Planting is done! We have had good rain, and we are expected to see some warmer temperatures. The plants are really starting to John Shiers grow. Sub-soil moisture is Buffalo County in good shape. We need more moisture to help with soil moisture reserves, but overall things are looking better. The Holdrege area and anything south of the interstate seems dryer than land north of interstate. Buffalo County seems to be in good shape. Pastures are still hanging on, but there is not a lot of growth yet.
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Planting in our area is completed. We are probably 75 percent of normal in subsoil moisture. As you get south of Stratton Kent Lorens 30 miles it gets really bad. Hitchcock County Cattle are all on grass right now, which is 15 to 30 days later than normal. Pastures are maybe at 60 to 75 percent of what they should be. Subsoil moisture in pastures is very poor. While they look very green from recent rains, the hot weather that is expected over the next few weeks will cause pastures to deteriorate really fast. We definitely need more rain.
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Here in Hall County we are all done planting,. It was late, but we are done. Right now things look really good. After planting Mark Haskins we received really good Hall County soaking rains over 2 inches over most of south central Nebraska that has helped a lot of the crops get started. But soil moisture reserves are still down. Pastures are looking better than last year, but the subsoil moisture is still pretty dry. The rains helped the grass grow a bit, but we need more rain!
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Farmers in this area are still planting soybeans. Recent rains have slowed planting and replanting significantly. We just have had a lot of Paul Weinert moisture in our subsoil and Richardson County beyond. We are completely turned around from what it was like last year and over the last two months. Pastures are very good. The problem with the first cutting of alfalfa is that we need dry weather to be able to cut it. But pastures are abundant and it looks better than we have had in a year or two.
GARDEN SCOUTS
Nebraskas Garden Condition Report as of June 12, 2013 central
It has been so cold and wet that gardens are just getting in. Things that have been planted early look good, but we need some warm weather. We have had good moisture so Lou Kresha Polk County far, but we need some good heat to get our plants growing. No concerns with bugs yet. We may see that later in the garden year as the temperatures heat up.
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The gardens are growing, but are showing the affects of a late spring. Some were hailed out and had to be replanted. We are dry, still drought conditions. Farther east of us Donna Johnson Kimball County they did receive rain. We are watering particularly now that the weather is so hot. The major concerns are the late season and water.
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Gardens are in late this year. While they had a slow start, moisture levels are very good. We have had a lot of good rain over the past two weeks. It makes the grass grow pretty Denise Lang Saunders County fast too, so we have used grass clippings as a bedding in between the rows. We have had some concerns with rabbits, but as we get hotter and dryer we will start to see bugs.
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Nebraska Farm Bureau Sponsors 10/11 Can Care-A-Van May 31 and June 3-8, 2013 Photos by Kassi Williams, Kerry Hoffschneider and Nikki Bates
The 2013 Can Care-A-Van officially kicked off on May 31 at the 84th and Holdrege HyVee in Lincoln. The drive exceeded its 102,500-pound goal with a total of 201,818 pounds of food collected. Heres a look at some of the events held across the state.
Total pounds of food collected at the 10/11 designated sites:

2013 Stops Lancaster County, Lincoln 1,916 Nuckolls County, Superior 12,050 Clay County, Sutton 5,420 Hamilton County, Aurora 17,850 Polk County, Osceola 5,720 Butler County, David City 4,125 Platte County, Columbus 69,360 Hall County, Grand Island 54,600 Fillmore County, Geneva 7,350 York County, York 8,940 TOTAL 187,331 TOTAL 14,487 2013 Satellite Support Drives Valley County, Ord 3,592 Antelope County, Elgin 2,392 Otoe County, Nebraska City 2,500 Nance County, Genoa 1,750 Webster County, Red Cloud-Blue Hill 1,356 Nemaha County, Auburn 1,100 Lincoln County, North Platte 1,000 Gage County, Beatrice 547 Buffalo County, Mid-Nebraska Food Bank 250
Kids in Superior did a great job encouraging residents to donate to the Can CareA-Van June 3!
Farm Bureau members gathered at board member Del Fickes farm on May 21 to shoot a commercial to promote the 10/11 Can Care-A-Van event. Del and Brenda Ficke, Brendas parents James and Karen Barker, and Kerry Hoffschneider and her children Luke and Caroline all served as actors for the day.
GRAND TOTAL 201,818
Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior used a fun competition to raise 7,232 pounds of food for Can Care-A-Van June 3.
Pictured above is David Grimes, Lancaster County Farm Bureau member, interviewing with the 10/11 news crew at the kick-off event May 31 at Northern Lights Hy-Vee in Lincoln. The kick-off event also featured $5 hamburgers and hot dogs which $3 was donated to Can Care-A-Van, a bounce house and live radio broadcasts.
The Can Care-A-Van wrapped up in York at the Wal-Mart. Pictured from left are York Can Care-A-Van volunteers from the local community and the York Street Club 4-H Club: Tyler Wright, Matt Mittman, Leon Linhart and Grant Case.
Butler County Farm Bureau presented a check to Blue Valley Community Action at the Can Care-A-Van event June 5 at Dales Food Pride Grocery Store in David City. For every $1 donated, 2 pounds of food can be purchased.
At the June 7 Grand Island event at SkagWay, Hall County Farm Bureau donated $1,300 to the Grand Island Can Care-A-Van.
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Farmers, Ranchers Changing Practices to Conserve Water

Nebraska farmers and ranchers are rapidly changing and adopting new practices to better manage and conserve water. Significant investments in new technology, changes in tillage practices and management strategies are taking place across Nebraskas countryside. Getting the most out of every drop of water is critical to helping farmers and ranchers manage their operations while working to ensure they are preserving the states water resources for the next generation of water users. Here are a few of the ways theyre conserving water: GRAVITY FLOW IRRIGATION TO CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION Many farmers are converting from gravity flow irrigation where water is released into the crop rows through gated pipe to center pivot irrigation where the application of water can be better timed to the crops needs and reduce the amount of water pumped. How it saves water: The center pivots are often low pressure systems, equipped with efficient sprinkler packages that can decrease the amount of water pumped. Some center pivots have been equipped with variable application rate technology, which when combined with other monitoring devices allows farmers to adjust application rates, applying more water in drier parts of the field and less in more moist areas. SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION Some farmers have invested in subsurface irrigation systems; new technology where plastic irrigation tape is buried underground in the field. How it saves water: The tape is placed underground close to a crops root zone. When water is released closer to the zone it creates greater technologies are critical to the long-term ability of farmers and ranchers to raise crops when dealing with drought or limited water situations. CHANGING TILLAGE AND CROP PRACTICES Other means to save water fall under the variety of management decisions made by farmers and ranchers. Tillage practices, cropping patterns and rotations, deficit irrigation and adjusting plant populations are all management decisions farmers employ to save water. For example, no-till or minimum till farming, which leaves crop residue on the ground conserving moisture, has become increasingly popular in Nebraska. How it saves water: Research has suggested that leaving residue on fields can reduce water losses through evaporation by three to five inches. In areas where irrigation is limited, farmers have adopted deficit irrigation practices. Under deficit irrigation farmers apply less irrigation water than would be required to meet crop needs in an amount that reduces crop yields, but maximizes water use efficiency.
efficiency in getting water to the crop and helps reduce water that could be lost to evaporation. DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS Farmers today use devices which measure a crops water use, a crops water needs and soil moisture content. Real time monitoring provides farmers with data and information they can use to make timely irrigation decisions. These devices allow for the accurate measurement of crop water use and soil moisture conditions. How it saves water: Knowing this information can help farmers meet the crops water needs and better time the application of water to avoid waste. Farmers participating in research projects on the effectiveness of these tools have reported reduced water pumping of anywhere from one-half to three inches of water. SEED TECHNOLOGY New technologies in seed varieties, developed through research at land-
grant universities like the University of Nebraska and private companies, have led to more drought tolerant seeds reducing the yield drag during dry times and producing more yield with the same amount of water. How it saves water: Seeds that use water more efficiently and handle dry conditions better allow farmers to apply less water to their crops without suffering significant yield losses. These seed
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A Tale of Two Farmers

Theres a guy in Nebraska whos a farmer. He farms 5,000 acres of corn and soybeans over several areas. He is responsible for all of the business decisions for the operation, including which varieties to plant, when to sell what he harvests and for how much. His tractors and combines are huge machines. They are equipped with laptop computers and the latest GPS technology. As part of his income, he sells seed and cattle equipment to other farmers. He sits on the board of directors for a statewide farm organization, often traveling to meetings and conventions and providing input on the operation of County Farm Bureaus in his district. During busy times, he hires outside employees to help get the job done around the farm. Theres another farmer, also from Nebraska. A fifth-generation farmer, he takes environmental stewardship seriously, maintaining buffer strips next to water sources on his land. He uses contour planting and no-till farming. He and his kids drink water from the well on his farm. He tends to his animals daily, taking special care when theyre sick. Hes up in the middle of the night every night during calving season to check on birthing cows and heifers and their newborns. Hundreds of school kids visit his farm each year for personal tours to understand how their food grows. Three generations of his family work on the farm. If you were forced to label one of these farmers as a family farmer and one as a factory farmer, which would be which? Heres the catch: these two real-life farmers are brothers, in charge of different operations on the very same farm. How can that be, when everything about the first farmer appears to describe a factory farm? The answer is simplethe term factory farm doesnt mean anything. Its a term used by activists to make people assume facts not in evidence. They know youll hear or read the term and assume it means something bad. But do you know what they mean?Do they mean a farm over a certain size? If so, what is that size?A hundred acres? Five hundred? Is it a farm that raises animals for meat, instead of just milk, eggs and companionship?A farm that plants biotech crops?Is it a farm that makes a certain amount of money? Does it have to be all of the aboveor just anyoneof the above? If youGooglefactory farm you get about 260,000 results.The first entry, fromdictionary.com, defines a factory farm as a farm in which animals are bred and fattened using modern industrial methods. Conjures up the image of robots forcing animals to mate on a conveyor belt while theyre being stuffed full of food, doesnt it? Wikipedias definition is this: a systematic effort to produce the highest output at the lowest cost by relying on economies of scale, modern machinery, biotechnology and global trade.By this definition, a farmer trying to maximize efficiency to turn a profit and using anything but horses and oxen to work the fields is a factory farmer. As Russ Parsons of the Los Angeles Times wrote earlier this year, farming without a financial motive is gardening. We are blessed in this country to have plenty of food and many optionsconventionally-produced food, organic, locally grown. The truth is that no matter the size of the producer or the type of food produced, a profit must be made so that money can be re-invested and the farmer can provide for his or her family.Yet, the organic farmer with 20 acres or 20 animals is celebrated, but the conventional farmer with 500 acres or 500 animals is vilified. Activists would have you believe that because someone farms a large number of acres or raises a lot of animals, he does a bad job; he endangers the environment and mistreats his animals. Not true. Quality assurance programs, regulations and inspection programs keep farmers accountable. And when someone tells you that America is being over-run by factory farms, know that 96 percent of the farms in the U.S. are family farms. Beware of labels. They can be misleading, vague and even meaningless. This Farm Meets Fork blog post was drafted by the Illinois Farm Bureau originally for their blog, Standing Out in a Field.
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LINCOLN, Neb. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln horse specialist warns Nebraska horse owners that 12 confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) cases were reported in a horse herd in northwestern Nebraska. EIA is a blood borne disease that is typically transmitted by biting insects, such as horseflies, deerflies and mosquitoes, but also can be transmitted from horse to horse through infected needles, Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension horse specialist, said June 7. There is no cure for EIA, so prevention is the key to controlling the disease, she said. It is important horse owners take biosecurity precautions to reduce the risk of infection in their herd. For more information to protect the herd, visit nda.nebraska.gov. The Coggins test, used to detect the presence of EIA, is a simple blood test done by a veterinarian. The Coggins test is often required to transport, show, sell or board a horse. A U.S Department of Agriculture website, aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/eia/eia_ distribution_maps.htm, maps the number of EIA cases in the U.S. for the last eight years by affected state. In 2011, there were 82 positive horses and 30 positive premises in the U.S. While there is normally a very low incidence in most areas of the country, EIA is still a disease of concern, Anderson said. As you will see, these are the first reported cases in Nebraska for some time, Anderson said. To read more about EIA, check out the information on HorseQuest, extension.org/ pages/10386/disease:-equine-infectiousanemia, or the EIA APHIS fact sheet, aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/ content/printable_version/fs_equine_ infectious_anemia.pdf. The USDA also has a fact sheet at aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/eia/eia_ info_sheet.pdf on the prevalence of EIA in the U.S. from 1972 to 2005. As of 2005, the incidence appears to be less than eight horses positive for 100,000 horses tested. EIA symptoms include: fever, depressing, weight loss, swelling and anemia. Producers with horses, donkeys or mules that exhibit these symptoms should contact their veterinarian immediately.
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NATIONAL NEWS Congressional Happenings

Senate Passes Farm Bill... House Process Could be Messy On June 10, the U.S. Senate voted to pass their version of the 2013 Farm Bill. The bill passed by a vote of 66-27 with both of Nebraska's Senators voting in favor of passage. The vote came just days after the passage of a cloture vote to limit debate given more than 200 amendments to the bill had been introduced. The Senate voted 75-22 on the motion to limit debate on the farm bill June 6 with both of Nebraska's Senators again voting to support the motion. Such a strong showing of support from the Senate on the overall bill provided necessary momentum as the bill is being taken up by the House. The attention of farmers, ranchers and the public in general now turns to the House, which is still expected to take up their version of the farm bill the week of June 17. The House will consider the farm bill under a fairly open amendment rule, so we are expecting the number of amendments introduced to be well above 300. The House farm bill process will likely be considerably more messy and contentious as votes will be taken on a number of controversial subjects

such as nutrition spending, GMO labeling, crop insurance spending as well as a host of others. Speaker of the House John Boehner, continues to oppose the new dairy reform program and will likely work hard to make changes to it. Those changes, if enacted, could affect the outcome of the overall bill. Canada Releases Retaliatory Trade Targets On June 7 the Canadian government released a list of potential targets for trade retaliation if the U.S fails to bring its Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulations into compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) obligations. The list includes many Nebraska grown commodities including live and processed beef and pork. Both Canada and Mexico have stated that they intend to request WTO authorization for retaliatory tariffs against U.S. commodities. We expect Mexico to release a similar list soon. USDA issued their new COOL rule intended to comply with a June 2012 WTO decision which found that previous COOL requirements discriminated against Canadian
and Mexican livestock imports. The new rule published May 24, modifies the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities to require the origin designations to include information about where each of the production steps (born, raised or slaughtered) occurred and removes the allowance for commingling of muscle cuts. The rule is effective immediately. Since COOL was introduced in 2008, exports of Canadian hogs to the U.S. have fallen by 41 percent and cattle exports by 46 percent. Canada estimates total damages to its livestock industry due to processing declines, lost sales and added costs exceed $1 billion per year. Farm Bureau policy supports COOL so long as it is WTO compliant. We anticipate there will be further issues raised in conjunction to the WTO ruling.
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Legislative Session Ends, Key Issues to Return Next Year

There's More to the Farm Bill Than Farming

Greater Horizon Scholarships Awarded to Future Farmers

Farm Bureau Sends Letter Disapproving of Meatless Mondays

JUNE 12, 2013

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Farmers Share Commitment To Water Conservation

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JUNE 12, 2013

Prairieland Dairy Wins U.S. Dairy Sustainablity Award

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Nebraska Dairy Farms, Farmers Receive Awards

JUNE 12, 2013

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

Four $2,000 Scholarships Presented to Local Students

Morrill County Farm Bureau

Bridgeport FFA Chapter Thanks County Farm Bureau for Support

Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau

Long Time Pen Pal Participants Visit Classroom

Dixon County Farm Bureau

County President Visits Ag Pen Pal Class

Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau

County Provides Desserts for Bike Ride Across Nebraska Participants

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JUNE 19, 2013

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JUNE 12, 2013

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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Nebraska Farm Bureau News

JUNE 12, 2013

Legislative Session Ends, Key Issues Likely to Return

Key Legislation Supported by Nebraska Farm Bureau

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JUNE 12, 2013

Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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JUNE 12, 2013

Administration Will Not Re-propose Child Farm Labor Rules

School Adopts 'Meatless Monday'

Ag Innovation Focus of Smithsonian Exhibit

Wick Helps Build Many of Nebraskas Best Farms

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