Spring 2018 • Volume 18, Issue 2

Truffles being Governor Dairy West found in Idaho candidates promotes – page 4 answer questions Idaho milk – page 14 – page 21 The Zipline Much like spring fol- February 2018, and it’s not expected to get lows winter, every dairy above $16-$17 this year. Heartbreaking market boom is followed time for dairy by a bust and vice versa. With no price recovery in sight, many of us Dairy farmers are enter- personally know a dairy farming family that ing a fourth straight year is getting out of production after generations By Zippy Duvall of low prices as global of being in the business. About 10 percent of President American Farm milk production has dairy farms across the nation have shut down Bureau Federation grown faster than de- over the past year. mand. The all-milk price averaged more than $25 Just in the last few days, I have heard from per hundredweight at certain points in 2014, good dairy farming friends in Georgia that but it has been downhill from there. The milk price hit just $15.30 per hundredweight as of See DUVALL, page 7 The President’s Desk Trade is vital to Ameri- eat 45 potatoes every day, as well as two pounds Important ca’s farmers and ranchers of beef, three cups of beans, two onions, two and that’s why it’s critical pounds of cheese and 208 slices of bread. to get trade for our leaders to make sure they get it right when Idaho’s agricultural sector exports about $2 bil- negotiations negotiating and re-nego- lion worth of food and food products to foreign right tiating trade deals. nations each year and one in every six rows of Idaho potatoes is exported. Fifty percent of the As an example of how wheat grown in Idaho is exported to foreign By Bryan Searle important trade is to Ida- markets and overseas sales of ag products sup- President Idaho Farm ho producers, consider port 24,000 jobs in this state. Bureau Federation this: If all the food grown in this state had to be consumed here, every Idahoan would have to See SEARLE, page 12 Inside Farm Bureau When you take a half- like to talk, you are making a real contribution Farm Bureau’s hour out of your busy to self-government. day to plan with a few of volunteer your fellow farmers and You are more important than you think. You, ranchers on improving as an individual member of Farm Bureau, are leaders a rural road, when you part of one of the most fundamental and pow- rush through your eve- erful voluntary organizations. By Rick Keller ning chores and hurry CEO Idaho Farm Bureau Federation your supper so that you I have watched many in agriculture give back can walk into a Farm to their industry through volunteering. Sel- Bureau meeting on time, dom have I witnessed more giving of time when you get up in a meeting and say what and resources than with farmers and ranchers. you believe, even though you don’t particularly See KELLER, page 12

2 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / spring 2018 Volume 18, Issue 2 IFBF OFFICERS President ...... Bryan Searle, Shelley Vice President ...... Mark Trupp, Driggs Contents Executive Vice President ...... Rick Keller Assist Executive Vice President...... Dennis Brower BOARD OF DIRECTORS Features Austin Tubbs ...... Malad Dan Garner...... Clifton Chris Dalley ...... Blackfoot Producers in southwestern Gubernatorial candidates Stephanie Mickelsen...... Idaho Falls Travis McAffee ...... Howe Idaho try their hand at answer questions. Scott Steele ...... Idaho Falls Gerald Marchant ...... Oakley growing truffles. Rick Pearson ...... Hagerman Rick Brune...... Hazelton PAGE 14 Luke Pearce ...... New Plymouth Cody Chandler...... Weiser PAGE 4 Tracy Walton ...... Emmett Marjorie French ...... Princeton Dairy West promotes Bob Konen...... Lewiston Tom Daniel ...... Bonners Ferry Idaho milk. Judy Woody ...... Filer Idaho Water Resource Kyle Wade...... Downey STAFF Board sets aquifer PAGE 21 Dir. of Organization...... Justin Patten recharge record. Director of Admin. Services ...... Cara Dyer Commodities & Marketing Assistant . Melissa Nelson Member Services Assistant ...... Peggy Moore Public Relations Assistant ...... Dixie Ashton PAGE 6 Idaho Farm Bureau Assistant Treasurer...... Tyler Zollinger Dist. I Regional Manager ...... Ott Clark Women’s Leadership Dist. II Regional Manager ...... Tyrel Bingham Dist. III Regional Manager ...... Zack Lanier Conference. Dist. IV Regional Manager ...... Brody Miller Lawmakers urge council Dist. V Regional Manager ...... Bob Smathers Dir. of Governmental Affairs ...... Russ Hendricks to use funds to help PAGE 30 Asst. Dir. of Governmental Affairs .... Dennis Tanikuni Energy/Natural Resources...... Braden Jensen reimburse ranchers. Publications Editor ...... Sean Ellis Video Services Manager ...... Steve Ritter Farm labor situation Broadcast Services Manager ...... Jake Putnam Office Manager, Boise ...... Melissa Bechaver PAGE 8 tightens as earnings rise. Director of Information ...... Joel Benson Commodities and Marketing...... Zak Miller Project Manager...... Tyler Moore PAGE 35 Printed by: Owyhee Publishing, Homedale, ID IDAHO FARM BUREAU QUARTERLY USPS #022-899, is published quarterly by the IDAHO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, 275 Tierra Vista Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201. POSTMASTER send changes of address to: DEPARTMENTS IDAHO FARM BUREAU QUARTERLY P.O. Box 4848, Pocatello, ID 83205-4848. Periodicals postage paid at Pocatello, ID and additional mailing offices. The Zipline: Zippy Duvall...... 2 Subscription: $4 a year included in Farm Bureau dues. The President’s Desk: Bryan Searle...... 2 MAGAZINE CONTACTS: Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Inside Farm Bureau: Rick Keller...... 2 EDITOR (208) 239-4292 • ADS (208) 239-4279 E-MAIL: [email protected] University of Idaho Forestry...... 18 www.idahofb.org Word Search...... 25 Cover: Truffle farmer Paul Beckman, left, and chef Farm Facts...... 28 Richard Jimenez, pause with Beckman’s dog, Gitana, while hunting for truffles April 15 in an orchard in Classifieds...... 42 Eagle, Idaho. For a story on Idaho truffle farming, see page 4. Photo by Steve Ritter

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 3 Photo by Steve Ritter Truffle farmer Paul Beckman hunts for truffles April 15 in his orchard in the foothills of Eagle, Idaho. Expensive truffles being grown in Idaho

By Sean Ellis have been inoculated with truf- was eaten by the dog that found He said finding nothing even fle spores. it. Now he uses trained truffle after his trees were six or seven Idaho Farm Bureau Federation dogs and truffles being eaten years old made him wonder, “Is Unlike in many other places EAGLE – Truffles, the most by the dogs that find them is it ever going to work? But the around the world, where people expensive food in the world on less of a problem. fact that we’ve actually moved search for truffles in the wild, an ounce-for-ounce basis, are from concept to reality is even Idaho producers have planted The type of truffles Beckman starting to be found in the foot- more exciting.” thousands of acres of trees in- has been finding are known hills of Eagle in southwestern oculated with truffle spores in as white Bianchetto truffles, According to Beckman, about Idaho. orchard settings. which he has been selling for 20 people in southwestern Ida- An underground fungus that $40 an ounce or $640 a pound. ho have planted a total of about Beckman planted his first truf- grows near tree roots, truffles 150 acres of truffles and the fle trees near the Eagle foothills Brad Sprenger, a neighbor, sell for hundreds to several region has what is believed to in 2006 and planted most of his planted his trees a few years thousand dollars a pound, de- be the largest concentration of trees in 2008. Trees typically after Beckman and this year pending on the variety. truffle orchards in the United take 8-12 years to start pro- found 18 black Perigord truf- States. At those prices, searching for ducing truffles and Beckman fles, the first of that type found them is kind of like mining for found his first truffles in 2012 in Idaho and the second most In Caldwell, vineyard and gold, says Paul Beckman, the and has been finding about 12 expensive truffle at about winery owner Ron Bitner has father of truffles in Idaho. pounds a year since then. $1,000 to $1,200 a pound. planted one acre of trees in- oculated with Perigord truffle “It’s like gold mining. It’s just Trained dogs are used to sniff Truffle farming is a lesson in spores. Though he hasn’t found fun,” said Beckman, who has out truffles, which grow under- patience “and a lot of weed- any yet, he said he’s “excited planted several dozen acres ground, and the first truffle dis- ing, watering and waiting,” that the black truffle has been of hazelnut and oak trees that covered in Idaho by Beckman Sprenger said.

4 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 found in Idaho.” fles and a two-pound Alba once don’t have to add tons of lime “It’s turning out to be a pretty sold at auction for $300,000, to the soil like truffle farmers good climate for truffles,” he His trees are 8 years old and it though they typically fetch in other areas do. said. “We’re excited about it.” takes about 8-12 years for trees about $2,500 to $3,500 a pound. to produce the black Perig- ord truffles, Bitner said. The Truffles have traditionally been vegetation around the trees found in the wild and trying to has started to burn off from a raise them in an orchard setting chemical reaction that happens is a relatively new idea so there when truffles start to produce, is no manual on raising truffles, he said. Beckman said. “The dogs get excited and get People who have planted truf- down and start to dig but we fles in Idaho are trying a wide haven’t found anything yet,” variety of methods to try to Bitner said. “I’m not discour- unlock the secret to making the aged at all, especially since underground tubers grow, he Brad has found some.” said. Truffles are prized for the rich “We try everything,” Beckman aromas they emit and have said. “We’re all trying to learn been described by one writer exactly what the secret is.” as “sulfuric love bombs … Eat- When he was first thinking of ing, even sniffing, a truffle is a planting truffle trees, Beckman bit like being drugged.” was told it was too cold here Beckman and Sprenger are and not an ideal place to grow promoting truffles as “Idaho’s them. That turned out to not be other tuber,” a play on the true. Photo by Steve Ritter state’s most famous crop, po- The Snake River moderates the Truffles found in orchards in Eagle, Idaho, are shown at Le Coq d’Or tatoes. Beckman dreams of a climate in the area, Beckman restaurant in Eagle. Truffles, which sell for several hundred to a few promotion campaign tying the said, and the soil pH content in thousand dollars a pound, are starting to be found in southwestern Idaho two crops together. orchards. the area is very high so growers “What I’d really like to see is truffles and tubers married up,” he said. “Potatoes with truffles on them is an incredibly nice meal.” Sprenger said that when he and Beckman were trying to figure out the potential viability of the crop, they modeled on 30 pounds of truffles per acre each year. When and if that happens, “We’ll cover the cost of the land, everything, in that first year,” he said. “It would be nice if it did generate some retire- ment income. If it doesn’t, fine, we had fun.” Beckman has planted a few trees inoculated with white Photo by Steve Ritter Alba truffle spores. Alba truf- This orchard in the foothills of Eagle, Idaho, was planted with thousands of trees inoculated with truffle spores. fles are the mother of all truf- Truffles are starting to be found in small amounts in this and some other orchards in southwestern Idaho.

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 5 Submitted photo Work proceeds on a project to improve infrastructure at an Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer water recharge site in this Idaho Water Resource Board file photo. Water board blows away aquifer recharge record By Sean Ellis ing record at the time. farmers and ranchers, as well as that, depending on the weather municipalities and businesses. and a lot of factors, including Idaho Farm Bureau Federation The ESPA, which covers 10,000 irrigation demand,” he said. square miles in southern Idaho, As of April 5, the board had POCATELLO – The Idaho Wa- provides irrigation water for recharged more than 419,000 Helping maintain and im- ter Resource Board has already more than two million acres of acre-feet of water into the aqui- prove water levels in the ESPA blown away its record for man- farm land. fer during the 2017-18 season, through managed recharge is aged recharge into the Eastern which began in August and particularly important to the Snake Plain Aquifer with at The water board’s managed could last well into May. region’s farming industry, said least a month to go in the 2017- recharge program seeks to re- IWRB Chairman Roger Chase. 18 recharge season. verse declining groundwater That’s far more than the 317,000 levels and spring flows within acre-feet of managed recharge “Our goal is to sustain the agri- And the previous record, set the ESPA, which is a critical achieved during the 2016-17 culture industry we have today last year, blew away the exist- resource for many of the state’s season, which eclipsed by a and help it grow,” he said. “It’s wide margin the previous re- such an important part of the cord at the time of 166,000 state’s overall economy and we acre-feet set during the 2011-12 had to make sure we took care season. of our agricultural community.” During the 2014 and 2015 sea- Since 2009, the state has had sons, the program recharged a managed aquifer recharge 75,000 and 66,218 acre-feet, re- goal for the ESPA of 250,000 spectively. acre-feet per year. Last year was the first time that goal was Wesley Hipke, who runs the achieved. IWRB’s managed aquifer re- charge program, said there’s The large amount of water the a decent chance of hitting program has been able to re- Submitted photo 500,000 acre-feet of recharge charge into the aquifer the past Water is recharged into the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer in this Idaho this season. two years is a result of last win- Water Resource Board file photo. More than 419,000 acre-feet of water “We have a really good shot at has been recharged into the ESPA so far this year, blowing away last year’s See RECHARGE, p.41 record of 317,000 acre-feet.

6 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 DU VA LL Continued from page 2 the most impressive animals. of reduced supply as farms agriculture—our unique un- they’re selling all their cows. It is sad to think of fewer op- shut down or cull herds. That derstanding of what our fel- “This is the best business de- portunities for young people acceptance of the cyclical na- low farmers and ranchers are cision,” a member of the fam- to grow up in dairy farming. ture of dairying might be of going through, our mutual ily said. However, “It’s never some help to get through the respect for the farming way There is help on the way. With been just a job to us; it’s how downturns by focusing on the of life, and our willingness milk prices down and pro- we raise our family. Without upswing to come. But the bust to offer an ear and a prayer duction costs up, the national our beloved cows, who in the that dairy farmers are facing to those in the farming fam- dairy margin under USDA’s world are we?” I think most of today seems worse and more ily who are struggling. If you Dairy Margin Protection Pro- us in agriculture can relate to prolonged. This doesn’t feel are a dairy farmer trying to gram in February 2018 fell to that, no matter what we grow like business as usual, even hold on, please talk with your $6.88 per hundredweight, the or raise. for dairy. friends and neighbors and let lowest level since June 2016. them be a source of emotional In March, I saw a news article While that reflection of to- Many of us are necessar- support. If you know a dairy about a farm in Vermont that day’s dairy industry is noth- ily focused on national policy farmer, offer him or her an act auctioned off its cows and ing to cheer about, a silver solutions and global market of kindness, even if it’s a small equipment. Turns out that lining is the lower margin will trends. Those are important, favor or just an invitation to farm was owned by my friend trigger much-needed program but I will close by focusing come over for supper and talk and Farm Bureau colleague, payments to farmers. Also, on the people behind the poli- as friends. In times like this, former Vermont Farm Bureau Congress recently passed leg- cies and the data. The trait that little things can have a big im- President Clark Hinsdale. Ac- islation to make the program I’ve found in just about every pact. cording to the article, his was work better, including month- farmer I’ve ever known is that one of 12 dairy farms in that ly margin calculations instead special spirit of brotherhood Better days are ahead. Let’s state to exit the dairy business of bimonthly, and providing and sisterhood that abides in help each other get there. just since January. catastrophic coverage at the $5 margin level at no cost to Clark’s summation that the producers. With those chang- structure of dairy farming is es in place, USDA has opened changing—that smaller fam- the enrollment period for MPP ily operations cannot sustain coverage for 2018. It is hoped themselves—is concerning. that more dairy farmers will When the market eventually sign up. turns in a better direction, and it will, most of the small, In addition, Farm Bureau has family-operated dairies that been working with USDA to have shut down will not come develop a revenue insurance back. It is heartbreaking to product, much like crop in- watch as second-, third- and surance, for dairy producers. fourth-generation dairy farms Dairy farming is risky busi- call it quits. This will have an ness. Producers need adequate irreversible impact. risk management and Farm Bureau is excited about de- I grew up on my family’s dairy veloping another tool to help farm. We got out of dairy them survive times like this. farming years ago, during a We look forward to being able previous bust, and switched to share more information to beef cattle and poultry pro- about the program soon. duction. But I’ll always cher- ish the experiences and the The old saying in dairy farm- work ethic that my brother and ing is the cure for low prices I learned from milking cows. I is low prices, meaning prices still think a Holstein is one of will go back up on the basis

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 7 Idaho Farm Bureau file photo Idaho Farm Bureau file photo Tim Lowry Paul Nettleton Lawmakers encourage reimbursement of Owyhee County ranchers By Sean Ellis However, the court refused to ley. battle and the legislation will grant the ranchers attorney fees allow southern Idaho ranchers Idaho Farm Bureau Federation During the state’s Snake River and their ranches were each who didn’t file claims to stock Basin Adjudication process, BOISE – A proclamation saddled with more than $1 mil- watering rights on federal land which decreed more than passed by the Idaho Legislature lion in legal bills. during the SRBA to file them 158,000 water rights, southern encourages the state’s Constitu- now. Since then, they have negoti- Idaho ranchers and the BLM tional Defense Council to help ated the amount they owe down filed thousands of overlapping Bedke said the ranchers’ court reimburse two Idaho ranchers to about $300,000 each. claims to in-stream stock wa- victory changed the way stock- for the legal costs involved in tering rights on federal land. water rights are adjudicated in their landmark court victory House Proclamation 1, which Idaho. that resulted in several prece- Idaho lawmakers overwhelm- All but two of the ranchers, dent-setting water law rulings. ingly approved in March, asks Lowry and Nettleton, backed Before the ranchers’ victory, that money from the Constitu- off or negotiated with the BLM every stockwater right in Idaho The Idaho Supreme Court in tional Defense Council Fund be when they realized fighting the that was conveyed went to the 2007 unanimously ruled in used to help offset the ranchers’ federal agency in court would federal government. Since the favor of the Owyhee County legal fees. cost a lot of money. victory, those rights have gone ranchers, Tim Lowry and Paul to ranchers with grazing per- Nettleton, in their battle with During debate on the House The SRBA court ended up con- mits on federal allotments. the U.S. Bureau of Land Man- floor, several lawmakers point- veying 17,000 stock watering agement over who owns in- ed out that the entire state has rights to the BLM. “Every permittee in the state stream stock watering rights on benefited from the ranchers’ benefits for their having stood During the past two legisla- federally administered land. court victory. up,” Bedke said. The case tive sessions, Idaho lawmakers “changed the way stockwater Agreeing with the ranchers, the “They, on their own dime, per- have passed bills that codify rights are adjudicated in the court ruled the BLM didn’t own fected a public right for every- the ranchers’ court victory into state of Idaho. It’s a big deal.” the rights because it doesn’t one,” said Idaho’s Speaker of state law. own cattle and couldn’t put the the House, Rep. Scott Bedke, a The ruling has also benefited That means other ranchers water to beneficial use. Republican rancher from Oak- North Idaho ranchers. Dur- won’t have to fight the same

8 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 ing the North Idaho Adjudica- and LU ranches effected a pub- discretion to reimburse” the ranchers reimbursed for their tion process, the U.S. Forest lic right that resulted in benefits ranchers, he said. legal costs. Service withdrew 36 claims to the entire state … yet they Nettleton and Lowry told Idaho “Unfortunately, the low success to in-stream stockwater rights continue to struggle with legal Farm Bureau Federation that rate for enacting private relief after the Idaho Department of fees that were involved in their they welcome the proclamation legislation and the ban on con- Water Resources, as a result of effort,” she said. but aren’t sure how the council gressionally directed spending, the Idaho Supreme Court case, “This is the right way to en- will vote on the issue. such as earmarks, made it ex- sent the Forest Service a letter courage the righting of an in- ceedingly difficult for Senator requiring evidence the agency “We’re not holding our breaths justice,” she said of the procla- Crapo’s bill to advance in Con- was putting the water to benefi- but I’m glad that they sent that mation’s call to help reimburse gress,” said Lindsay Nothern, cial use. message and it’s definitely a the ranches. Crapo’s communications direc- moral victory,” Nettleton said. “They’ve gone in debt at the tor. The court victory didn’t just risk of their ranches to protect Lowry said there was no debate affect LU and Joyce ranches, “Clearly, the state of Idaho the water rights of the state among his family on whether to it “affected every water hold- recognizes the efforts and sac- of Idaho,” Rep. John Vander fight the court battle “because er in the state of Idaho,” said rifices of Mr. Lowry and Mr. Woude, R-Nampa, said before what was going on was com- Rep. Christy Zito, R-Hammett. Nettleton, and it was encour- House lawmakers voted in pletely wrong, as the supreme “These ranchers fought for the aging to see the legislature de- favor of the proclamation. “I court validated. The BLM had sovereignty of our state, not bate this issue during its 2018 would encourage the Constitu- absolutely no right to hold the just for the survival of their session,” he added. “Not only tional Defense Council to also water right. We decided that ranches.” has it helped the ranching op- vote in favor of it.” we had no other option than to erations of Mr. Lowry and Mr. The Constitutional Defense stand and fight.” Agreeing with Nettleton’s Nettleton, the legal victory Council consists of the gover- Joyce Livestock Co. and Low- At the federal level, Sen. Mike yielded benefits to their ranch- nor, attorney general, speaker ry’s LU Ranching Co. on their Crapo, R-Idaho, has introduced ing neighbors in Idaho and of the house and president pro main point that the government legislation in Congress three across the West as well.” tempore of the senate. can’t hold federal rangeland times that seeks to get the water rights because it doesn’t According to state statute, the own cattle, the Idaho Supreme purpose of the council “in- Court said the BLM’s argument cludes, but is not limited to, reflected a serious misunder- restoring and advancing the standing of water law. sovereignty and authority over issues that affect this state and However, the court denied the the well-being of its citizens.” ranchers the ability to recover attorney fees under the Equal The proclamation states that Access to Justice Act, which payment of the ranchers’ attor- the court said doesn’t allow ney fees “would comport with state courts to award attorney the purpose of the Constitution- fees against the federal govern- al Defense Council and its use ment when the United States of funds in support of Idaho’s appears in an adjudication sovereignty and authority over under the McCarran Amend- stockwater rights on federal ment’s waiver of sovereign im- lands in the state of Idaho.” munity. During debate on the procla- That left the ranchers with a mation in the Senate, Sen. Jim court victory that benefits the Rice, R-Caldwell, said state entire state but also with le- statute gives the council broad gal costs that jeopardize their authority to defend the rights ranches, Rep. Megan Blanks- of the state and its citizens. ma, R-Hammett, said during “The statute clearly is broad debate on the House floor. enough to give the Constitu- tional Defense Council the “Through their lawsuit, Joyce

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 9 County Farm Bureaus oppose Scotchman Peaks wilderness area proposal

By Sean Ellis He said the proposed wilder- number of acres designated as land as wilderness forever. ness area is literally in the back wilderness. Almost 4.8 million Idaho Farm Bureau Federation As harvest methods become yards of many local residents acres of public land in Idaho more economically viable, less who have used the resource for are protected with a wilderness SANDPOINT — County Farm intrusive and environmentally recreation, exploration and in- designation, which is the high- Bureau presidents represent- sound, “those proposed wilder- spiration for generations. est form of preservation of the ing thousands of Idaho fami- ness areas will become more nation’s public lands. lies have sent letters to Sen. “If it is classified as wilder- important for society,” Nuxoll Jim Risch, R-Idaho, opposing ness, many of the families who Lands with a wilderness desig- said. “Locking up potential a proposed Scotchman Peaks have enjoyed this area will be nation are off limits to mining solutions for future needs is Wilderness Area in North Ida- restricted from its use,” Omodt and timber harvest and are also shortsighted.” ho. said. “These families honor closed to motorized and me- According to Friends of Scotch- and revere the area and want to chanical vehicles. Risch in December 2016 intro- man Peaks, which supports see it protected and managed. duced legislation in Congress “By placing more land into wil- the wilderness designation, it But they do not want it locked that would set aside 13,960 derness, our local people are would not close any areas cur- away.” acres in Bonner County as wil- deprived of already very lim- rently open to timber harvest, derness. During Idaho’s May 15 pri- ited land area available to sup- motorized recreation or moun- mary election, Bonner County port our declining forest, agri- tain biking and it would not Bonner County residents will residents will be asked, “Do cultural and mining economy,” close any existing roads, mo- vote on the proposal during the you favor Senator Jim Risch’s Nuxoll stated. torized trails or snowmobiling May 15 primary election. proposal for congressional areas. The proposal would lock up the Risch has said the legislation designation of a 13,960-acre won’t move forward unless Scotchman Peaks Wilderness supported by county residents area in Bonner County?” and that he introduced it to get Risch, in his opinion piece, said a better sense of where people that while he did introduce the stood on the wilderness desig- legislation in Congress, it was nation. at the urging of many Idahoans “The decision is not mine, it is and at the request of the Bonner yours,” he stated in an opinion County Commissioners and the piece published April 11 in the Friends of Scotchman Peaks in Sandpoint Reader. order to measure community support for the proposal. The proposed wilderness area is opposed by Bonner County “I did not initiate this pro- Farm Bureau and BCFM Presi- posal and, more importantly, I dent Fred Omodt sent Risch a will follow the decision made letter pointing out that 65 per- by you, the people of Bonner cent of Idaho, and 60 percent County,” he said. “The decision of Bonner County, is owned by is not mine, it is yours.” either federal or state agencies. Idaho County Farm Bureau “By placing more land in the President Sheryl Nuxoll sent wilderness system in Idaho, ad- Risch a letter stating that ICFB ditional acres are taken from an members have grave concerns already limited land area avail- about the proposal. able to support our economy,” She pointed out that Idaho Omodt said in his letter. ranks third in the nation in total

10 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 Idaho Farm Bureau file photo Potatoes are harvested in a field in this Idaho Farm Bureau file photo. Idaho producers are responding to 2017 Census of Agriculture surveys at one of the highest rates in the nation and the state is No. 1 when it comes to the percentage of farmers and ranchers who have responded to those surveys online. Idaho farmers among top in responses to 2017 Census of Agriculture survey By Sean Ellis Statistics Service began col- lot of state and federal funds better decisions.” lecting data for the census last are allocated to the agricultural Idaho Farm Bureau Federation When it comes to use of the year. industry based on the data pro- internet to respond to the sur- vided by the census, and that POCATELLO – Idaho farm- As of April 18, Idaho ranks veys, Idaho leads the nation at data is also used to help shape ers and ranchers rank No.4 in fourth in the nation when it 22.24 percent. The U.S. aver- farm programs and policies. the nation when it comes to comes to the percentage of pro- age is 13.49 percent. responding to 2017 Census of ducers in the state who have He said he was pleased but not Mertz said there is still time to Agriculture surveys. returned the surveys, with a surprised by Idaho’s high re- get the questionnaires returned 65.11 percent response rate, sponse rate. And they lead the nation when and NASS will be contacting behind only Iowa and Illinois, it comes to the percentage of “Those involved with agricul- producers about the census into which are tied at 66.56 percent, producers who have responded ture in Idaho understand how June. and Alaska (65.38 percent), to those surveys online. important agriculture is to the Chris Mertz, director of NASS’ The census contains a wide state and local communities,” The census, taken every five Northwest regional field office, variety of farm production and Mertz said. “By returning their years, is a complete count of told Idaho Farm Bureau Fed- demographic characteristics census questionnaires at the every farm and ranch in the na- eration March 30. for every county in the nation. current levels, they are ensur- tion that produces or normally USDA began collecting data The U.S. average response rate ing their industry will be ade- would produce at least $1,000 for the new census in 2017 and is 57.1 percent. quately counted and represent- worth of agricultural products will analyze and compile the ed when data are being used during the census year. Mertz said it’s important to re- data in 2018 and release it in to promote and defend Idaho spond to the census because a February 2019. USDA’s National Agricultural agriculture. Better data leads to

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 11 SeARLE Continued from page 2 tariffs on agricultural ture by creating a level playing They must also be careful to products by both the field for farmers and ranchers in defuse any potential situations Trade is not only important United States and China, re- foreign markets. that could result in a trade war to the state’s farming sector negotiating the North American that could have far-reaching but Idaho’s overall economy. For example, since NAFTA Free Trade Agreement, or any consequences for the nation’s According to a University of was implemented in 1994, farm other trade issue, this nation’s producers. Idaho report, agriculture is the exports from the United States leaders have to make sure they state’s top economic sector and to Canada and Mexico have Any potential retaliatory tariffs get it right. is responsible for 16 percent of increased from $8.9 billion in or trade war would come at a Idaho’s total Gross Domestic Rest assured, American Farm 1993 to $38 billion in 2016. time when America’s agricul- Product. Bureau Federation staff are tural sector could ill afford it. This nation’s farmers and ranch- working day and night on all the The USDA estimates net U.S. According to the report, agri- ers export more than 20 percent various trade issues this country farm income will fall by 6.7 culture is also directly and in- of their production and free is currently facing and AFBF is percent to $59.5 billion in 2018. directly responsible for 128,000 trade plays a big role in enabling making sure the collective voice If realized, it would be the fifth Idaho jobs and about $28 billion them to earn their living. of American producers has a straight year America’s farmers in sales annually. seat at the table when these dis- As our nation’s leaders negoti- and ranchers have collectively On the national level, one in cussions are taking place. ate and re-negotiate trade deals, seen their farm incomes de- three farm acres is planted for they should keep in mind that crease. While the current trade issues export and $325 of the value agriculture has been one of the are a concern to American ag- Again, while the stakes are high of each steer sold in the United few bright spots in our country’s riculture, Farm Bureau is also for agriculture, Farm Bureau is States can be attributed to ex- overall trade balance. hopeful that positive benefits hopeful the current trade dis- ports. Roughly 30 percent of can arise from addressing these Any gains in agricultural trade cussions will result in an even total U.S. farm income comes issues. must be maintained while our fairer and more level playing directly from foreign exports. trade representatives work to field for America’s farmers and Free trade agreements have a Whether it’s working on an remove remaining barriers to ranchers. proven track record of boosting agreement to avoid the proposed trade. revenue for American agricul- KELLER Continued from page 2 like Farm Bureau, unite in voluntary groups to ac- just have the heart.” Whether it is serving on the perform functions so complish. We are extremely grateful for soil and water district, helping important and so unique to this The agricultural volunteers do the many, many individuals with 4-H weekly, participating country that they are an insepa- most of their work without re- who volunteer their time and with the county planning and rable portion of the American course to government. They efforts within Farm Bureau on zoning commission, coaching way of living. Their greatest meet problems themselves. a very regular basis. Just in Ida- a community softball team, or contribution is in solving prob- There is scarcely a commu- ho alone, there are several thou- serving on the numerous com- lems—community, state and nity which does not profit by sand Farm Bureau volunteers. modity commissions or adviso- national problems— not by the hard work and wisdom of Some give a little and others ry groups, farmers and ranch- appeal to government, but by citizens who band together to more, but all is appreciated and ers return to their industry by group thinking and united ac- achieve something of value for applauded. faithful service. tion. their neighborhood, their state, More than 2,300 years ago, “The greatest phenomena of Reducing highway fatalities, or their county. Greek philosopher Aristo- our American Republic are building a community hospital, Elizabeth Andrews, an inter- tle summed up volunteerism: our voluntary organizations,” playground or recreation cen- national voluntary leader with “What is the essence of life? To says one of America’s leading ter, securing better schools or Habitat for Humanity, de- serve others and to do good.” industrialists. “They represent roads, promoting trade between scribed many of the volunteers the genius of Americans for countries or peace in the world Thank you, Farm Bureau vol- within organizations like Farm achieving by working togeth- – all of these things, and many unteers. Thank you for your Bureau and agriculture when er.” more, are the constructive jobs time and your hearts. she stated: “Volunteers do not which citizens all over America The great voluntary groups, necessarily have the time; they

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Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 13 Idaho governor candidates respond to Farm Bureau questions

Brad Little Raul Labrador Tommy Ahlquist

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation asked the with transparency and reduce the regulatory Ahlquist: No. Government shouldn’t grow three leading Republican gubernatorial burden on citizens. faster than our citizens’ paychecks. I have a candidates five questions that Farm Bureau As governor, my role is to provide and plan to reform Idaho’s cap on government believes are important to its members. execute a vision for a stronger and more spending, that will put in place an actual prosperous Idaho. I uniquely can rely on my cap that prohibits government spending Following are the responses from Lt. Gov. Idaho Statehouse and national experience from growing faster than personal income Brad Little, Rep. Raul Labrador and Dr. as U.S. congressman to implement my growth. This is an important additional side Tommy Ahlquist. vision. Most importantly, Idahoans know board to our balanced budget requirement Q: What is the purpose of government what to expect from me: I have a proven, that will safeguard against out of control and your role as governor? consistent, conservative record, have government spending. taken on special interests and made tough A fresh look and full evaluation of how Little: The proper role of government is decisions. we spend each of our taxpayer dollars to provide an environment where business is equally important. We must eliminate can thrive and families can prosper. State Ahlquist: The purpose of government is to wasteful government spending and ensure government can help provide infrastructure serve the people of Idaho in the limited and that we are bringing efficiencies to state and a solid workforce, but then must get enumerated roles outlined in the Idaho and government that invest our tax dollars out of the way and allow the free enterprise U.S. constitutions. I believe the limited role effectively. system to work. of government is to get the heck out of our On a typical day, a governor makes several way. Labrador: I am not satisfied! Making decisions that affect Idahoans now and When government does have a role, it government more accountable, transparent into the future. You need a governor who should work as hard as the people of Idaho and efficient are essential ingredients in instinctively understands Idaho and knows and we should demand the same level of my vision for a stronger, more prosperous the interests of rural communities. Making excellence as we do from ourselves. The Idaho. As governor, I will get government Idaho the destination of choice for our governor is the CEO of the state and should out of the way; government regulations children and grandchildren is the lens provide statewide vision and leadership. have muffled the creativity and potential of by which I will look at every decision as The governor should also to execute the our citizens, higher tax rates have limited governor. laws of our state and fight for Idahoans. economic development, federal mandates have crippled education and healthcare in Labrador: Government should create Idaho and politicians in power have passed an environment where businesses and Q: Are you satisfied with the current size out too many favors to the well-connected. citizens thrive, provide essential services and scope of state government? If not, I want to unleash Idaho’s potential by to citizens, be good stewards of taxpayers’ how would you change it? reducing regulatory burdens, lowering money, treat all constituents equally and taxes, fighting to eliminate federal

14 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 mandates and to provide equal opportunity oath is to first do no harm. My regulatory national forest system.” and transparency for all Idahoans. approach will be to follow those words In 2011, I introduced the “Idaho Land and get government out of the way of Sovereignty Act” to protect ranchers our families and businesses. As a small (livestock grazing), tourism and motorized Little: Like on our family farms and businessman, I’ve dealt with ridiculous recreation in Idaho from federal overreach ranches, state government must be focused government regulations first-hand and I in monument designation. on the drivers of spending and make know that over-regulation harms business. necessary cuts in order to be prepared when I’ll fight to remove burdensome Q: Would you support the construction times get tough. I believe Idaho is a model regulations facing all areas and appoint of additional dams in Idaho? If so, what for fiscally responsible government. As a people in my administration who come specifically would you do as governor to conservative, we cannot rest on our laurels. from the industries they are regulating. ensure results? Although the legislature and the governor I think we should be following President delivered tax relief this year for families Trump’s example of rolling back multiple Little: I’m excited about the headway we and businesses, set aside more revenue in regulations for every new one. have been making on [aquifer] recharge, our rainy day funds, and invested more to but we must do more. The need for stored improve education, there is still more to water, both surface water and groundwater, do to ensure we have a pro-growth climate Q: Do you support Idaho taking is essential. Idaho’s future is dependent on here in Idaho. over management of our federally it. With our dynamic economy, we need administered lands? Q: As the head of all state agencies, what to ensure we have the water infrastructure would be your regulatory approach? Ahlquist: Yes, study after study shows that for existing industries, while also Idahoans are better stewards of our lands accommodating future economic growth Labrador: President Trump wants to “drain and that we know how to take better care across Idaho. the swamp” federally and I firmly believe of our lands than bureaucrats in D.C. The Any new dam project would require Idaho has a swamp of its own. I believe principle I always follow is the closer the significant investments from the public and Idaho suffers from crony capitalism, that giver is to the receiver, the better. With private sectors. As governor, I will bring Idaho’s government is picking winners Idaho managing our lands, we can ensure people to the table, and lead a coalition and losers and that special interest groups first and foremost public access and that determines where we need additional are benefiting unfairly from Idahoans’ multiple use of lands for grazing, timber storage and develop a plan for getting it tax dollars. We need to restore citizens to harvest, mining, and recreation. As with done. their rightful place; government should most things, Idaho will always do a better serve them, not the other way around. job than the federal government. Labrador: I believe the construction Under the “Why I’m Running” section of new dams in Idaho should be based of www.RaulLabrador.com, I summarize Little: I have a long history, as a cattle and on the economic needs of the state my position this way: “We need a leader sheep industry leader, of working on these to take into account the agricultural who will hold people accountable, public lands issues. I was a sage brush community, flood control, electricity, make government more efficient, more rebel in the late 1970s. I sued the Clinton transportation, and environmental transparent, and fully open for citizen Administration over its top-down Roadless concerns. Capital investments of this size review.” Rule in 2000, halting implementation require all stakeholders to work together and allowing Idaho to draft its own state collaboratively, including local, state, and Little: My mantra with regulation is, we Roadless Rule in 2006. federal. I would be involved in ensuring must ensure only the lightest possible hand Local communities across Idaho, those these stakeholders work together in a way of government in the day-to-day lives of folks on the ground, must have more say that benefits consumers and taxpayers. our citizens and businesses. As governor, in day-to-day management, and I would I will require all agencies to put together pursue every option to get more control Ahlquist: Yes, absolutely. More storage regulatory impact statements, much like over management of our federal lands. options are critical to keeping our Idaho fiscal impact statements, to determine the water right here in Idaho where it belongs. impacts of rules on families and businesses. Labrador: Sixty-five percent of Idaho’s It is time for less talk and studies and more Last year, I issued the Idaho Freedom land is owned by the federal government action to make this happen. I will work Licensing Act that reviews all professional (38 percent is national forest). In 2012 closely with our federal delegation, all licensure, with the aim of reducing burdens and 2015, I was lead sponsor of the Self- the key stakeholders and industry experts on Idahoans seeking to make a living. As Sufficient Community Lands Act “that to find ways to aggressively pursue more governor, I will bring a healthy skepticism will allow state and local management of storage options. I will also work closely of regulation and aim to reduce burdens on federally-owned forests and improve forest with the agricultural community to ensure Idahoans. health, boost local economies and save recharge efforts continue and water rights taxpayers money.” In 2015 I stated: “We in are protected. I will fight to protect Idaho’s Ahlquist: As an emergency room doctor for Idaho know local managers will be better water for farmers, ranchers and dairymen 18 years, the first line of the Hippocratic stewards of the 193 million acres in the and make sure Idaho maintains sovereignty over its water.

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 15 Photo by Steve Ritter Idaho lawmakers in March passed a bill that strengthens Idaho’s trespassing laws and makes them easier for the public and landowners to understand. Bill strengthens, clarifies Idaho’s trespassing laws By Sean Ellis trespassing laws, which were hearing from dozens of prop- Under the new statute, some- Idaho Farm Bureau Federation previously spread throughout erty owners, including many one guilty of criminal trespass Idaho code and were confusing farmers and ranchers, who faces a minimum $300 fine for and inconsistent. traveled to the Statehouse to a first conviction, $1,500 for a This past legislative session, describe the damage caused to second conviction and $5,000 Idaho lawmakers overwhelm- It balances the rights of land- their property by a small per- for a third conviction. Someone ingly passed a bill that clarifies, owners and the rights of the centage of people who willfully with a third conviction could simplifies and strengthens the public and is a solid improve- trespass on their property. face a felony charge if there state’s trespassing laws. ment upon the state’s previous is more than $1,000 worth of trespassing laws. They provided examples of Contrary to claims by some of damage involved with the tres- how trespassers have continu- the bill’s opponents, it does not It should also improve relations pass. ally driven through freshly criminalize innocent behav- between property owners and planted fields, destroyed expen- Not only is this felony provi- ior and will not result in Girl hunters, fishers and other out- sive farming equipment, cut sion harmonious with current Scouts, missionaries and door- doorsmen by simplifying and down fences, used corrals for law when it comes to malicious to-door salesman becoming consolidating those previously firewood or harassed and even damage to property, it is com- criminals. dispersed trespassing codes so shot their livestock. pletely reasonable. they are more easily found and In order for someone to be con- understood by both parties. The problem with the state’s There should be a strong pen- victed of a criminal trespass existing trespassing laws, they alty for someone who know- under the new law, they must While House Bill 658, which said, was that they had no teeth ingly and willfully trespasses know or have reason to know goes into effect July 1, did face and were confusing and thus on someone else’s property they were trespassing. some significant criticism, that hard to enforce. three times and causes more opposition was based on a fun- What the legislation will actu- than $1,000 worth of damage damental misunderstanding of Under Idaho’s previous tres- ally do is protect private prop- while doing it. the current law and the legis- passing codes, someone guilty erty rights, which are one of the lation. It should be noted that of criminal trespassing faced And remember, someone can fundamental rights essential to lawmakers approved it by a a $50 fine, if convicted. That only be convicted under this the preservation of individual combined 80-24 vote. was hardly enough to deter law if they knowingly and freedom, and the new law trespassers or give prosecutors adds more clarity to the state’s They made their decision after reason to pursue a conviction. See TRESPASS p. 40

16 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 17 First steps for new Idaho forest owners

By Chris Schnepf In 2016, 28 percent of surveyed Idaho for- est owners indicated they were likely or very likely to sell or give away a portion of their forest land within the next five years. If you are a new forest owner, or know someone who is or will be, here is a check- list of things to consider doing in the first year of forest ownership. Check your property tax classification. Idaho has different tax rates for different land uses. Forest use Is taxed at a relatively low rate, similar to agricultural use, to sup- port timber production from those lands. There are two possible categories. In cat- egory 6 (productivity), forest land is taxed Photo by Chris Schnepf at a set rate every year. In category 7 (bare Most Idaho family forests will benefit from reduced density. land and yield), forest land is taxed at a lower annual rate, but when timber is har- Get more education. University of Idaho scription to Northwest Woodlands, a 20- to vested, there is a 3 percent yield tax on the Extension offers a whole variety of educa- 30-page quarterly publication of the Idaho, stumpage value. Different counties have tional activities, publications, and videos Oregon, and Washington forest owner as- varied procedures for documenting the to help landowners manage their forest to sociations, with many articles by regional landowners’ intent to manage for wood meet their goals. For more information, go experts and forestry education specialists. products, but many counties require a to http://www.uidaho.edu/extension/forest- Learn to identify Idaho trees. Idaho is written management plan that is either de- ry. You can also learn a lot about forestry blessed with a wide variety of tree spe- veloped or approved by a professional for- though your forest-owning peers. One of cies, especially as you go further north in ester. For more information, contact your the best ways of doing that is though the the state. Being able to identify tree spe- county assessor’s office or check the Idaho Idaho Forest Owners Association (http:// cies is a fundamental first step toward State Tax Commission’s website at https:// www.idahoforestowners.org). making forest management decisions that tax.idaho.gov/index.cfm and type “forest” Membership in IFOA also gets you a sub- reflect your objectives. Many good local into the search engine.

18 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 tree identification handouts are Logging Selectively (PNW available. There are also some 534). We also offer field days excellent color field guides. on thinning and pruning — the One of the best is titled Plants next one will be held June 3 in and Trees of Southern Inte- Bonners Ferry. rior British Columbia and the Favor pines and larch over firs. Inland Northwest (Lone Pine Grand fir and Douglas-fir are Publishing), which will help good trees, but on many sites, you identify trees and a variety we have much higher propor- of understory plants, shrubs, tions of them than we ever had mosses, and lichens. historically, due to a century of Reduce stocking. Idaho fam- fire exclusion and partial cut- ily forests are commonly over- ting practices. This means more stocked, or put differently, problems with root disease and trees are too close to each insects that focus on these two other. Moisture is usually the species. If Douglas-fir or grand most limiting factor to tree fir are the most shade tolerant growth in Idaho. Overstocking tree you see in the understory, accentuates moisture stress, favoring ponderosa pine will which predisposes trees to at- result in fewer insect and dis- tack by forest insects. Spacing ease issues on the site. If you needs vary from 12-15 feet of have cedar or hemlock on the space between sapling trees, site, then western larch and to over 40 feet between trees western white pine are some of with stems over 24 inches in the most sustainable species to diameter, especially on drier favor on the site over the long sites. Leaving the tallest, best- term. We are not talking about formed trees and cutting the going on a search and destroy shorter or poorer-formed trees mission for firs; rather, we are Photo by Chris Schnepf (e.g., conifers with forked tops) talking about favoring pines Keeping road drainage open protects the road and reduces sediment to will leave the most resilient for- and larch for long-term sustain- streams. est. For more information, see a ability. Clean road drainage structures. pine up 10 feet (no more than UI Extension publication titled Forest roads act as a drainage half the tree’s height at any one network. If that network is time) can reduce blister rust plugged, sediment may be sent mortality by half. For more to streams, where it can de- information, see a UI Exten- grade fish habitat. Inadequate sion publication titled Pruning drainage can also lead to road Western White Pine (PNW failure, which is very costly 584). See https://www.cals.ui- to repair. It is important to daho.edu/edcomm/pdf/PNW/ check culverts and similar road PNW0584.pdf. drainage devices to make sure Prepare for fire. If you live on they are functioning properly. your property, remember that To download a publication or fires are a natural part of Idaho stream a video on these topics, forest ecology. Forest home- got to https://www.uidaho.edu/ owners should prepare for fire extension/idahoforestrybmps/. the same way people in Okla- Prune young white pine. If you homa should prepare for tor- are lucky enough to have young nadoes. For more information, white pine on your property, see Protecting and Landscap- consider pruning them. White ing Homes in the Wildland/ pine are very vulnerable to a Urban Interface (UI Bull 67) Photo by Chris Schnepf non-native disease called white University of Idaho Extension offers many educational opportunities for new forest owners. pine blister rust. Pruning white See FORESTRY p. 27

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 19 Submitted photo A vineyard in southwestern Idaho is shown in this Idaho Wine Commission file photo. Idaho’s 2018 wine grape crop should be much larger than the 2017 crop, which was reduced by a severe cold snap. Wine grape crop should be bigger in 2018 By Sean Ellis Idaho’s wine grapes are pro- and manager of Williamson who manages UI’s fruit pro- Idaho Farm Bureau Federation duced, said low temperatures Orchards and Vineyards, said gram in Parma. reached minus 20-27 degrees it’s hard to be worse than last He agreed with Williamson for several days in January year. His operation experienced CALDWELL — The size of that it won’t be difficult to im- 2017. a massive reduction in its nor- Idaho’s 2018 wine grape crop prove on last year’s tonnage. mal wine grape harvest in 2017. should be markedly bigger than They reported massive reduc- “Last year the crop was zero the 2017 crop, according to tions in overall tonnage as a “I’m pretty optimistic about in some places and anything is vintners and vineyard owners. result. But the 2018 winter was this year,” he said. “The plant better than zero,” he said. “For relatively mild and this year’s wood I’ve been looking at is all “We’re not across the line yet both wine and table grapes, we crop should be much better, the right color.” but it’s looking good so far and are expecting a better crop this they said. this year certainly should be Winemaker Martin Fujishin year.” better than 2017,” said Dale Jef- Winemaker and vineyard own- said he would take even an av- But, he added, many vineyard fers, manager of Skyline Vine- er Ron Bitner, who only har- erage year over last year. owners cut their vines down yards, which harvested only vested about 50 percent of his “The way it looks now, barring to the ground or snow line last a small portion of its normal normal crop last year, is prun- any major weather disasters, year, so while this winter was wine grape crop last year. ing right now and said that so 2018 will be a lot better year,” much milder, those people are far, his vines look good and The state’s 2017 wine grape he said. “This year looks like dealing with younger vines that he’s expecting a far different crop was significantly impact- it’s going to be a pretty good won’t produce as much as a result in 2018. ed by a severe January cold year overall, so far.” more mature vine, he said. snap that reduced tonnage by “We never know for sure until The damage caused by last “The production will be there more than 90 percent in some we drink that vintage, but this year’s January cold snap was but it will not be as high as a vineyards. year looks to be a lot better than extreme, for both wine and normal year,” he said of those last year,” he said. Vineyard owners in southwest- table grapes, said University of vines that were cut. ern Idaho, where the bulk of Michael Williamson, co-owner Idaho researcher Essie Fallahi,

20 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 United Dairymen of Idaho becomes Dairy West

By Sean Ellis Dairy West marries up the two Idaho Farm Bureau Federation states’ resources and provides a broader marketing and pro- motional opportunity, which BOISE — The potential market is good for the collective dairy reach of Idaho’s dairy industry industry, she said. has been greatly expanded with the formation of Dairy West. “What if we move the needle even slightly on yogurt con- Dairy West, created last year, sumption in schools, or milk is a non-profit organization that consumption?” Miller said. will continue the work of Unit- For now, Dairy West and UDI According to a University of “That would be significant.” ed Dairymen of Idaho, which are being co-branded as the Idaho study, the state’s dairy promotes and markets the While Utah is the first state same entity to give consumes industry directly and indirectly state’s dairy industry and rep- outside of Idaho to join Dairy time to realize that the same is responsible for about $10 bil- resents its 490 family owned West, the potential is there for programs and promotion work lion in economic output, 39,000 dairy operations. other states to join forces as UDI conducted will continue, jobs and $160 million in state well. just under the Dairy West um- and local taxes. The group is funded through brella, Fallow said. a producer assessment equal “This allows us to go outside of Brubaker said there is still to 15 cents per every hundred our state boundary to promote “This affords us new opportu- some confusion among con- pounds of milk produced. our products in other states,” nities. The potential is huge,” sumers about what Dairy West said Buhl dairyman John Fallow said. “Farmers, con- is but that’s quickly becoming UDI became a partner of Dairy Brubaker, a member of the sumers, schools, teachers will less of a challenge. West one year ago and on April Dairy West board of directors. continue to see the same great 9, the Dairy Council of Utah/ “I don’t get near as many ques- “We’re excited about being quality programs that UDI has Nevada also became a partner. tions as I used to,” he said. “I able to reach other population always had, we just now have This will allow Dairy West think we’re getting the message bases.” the opportunity to employ the ability to tap into the Utah out pretty good.” those in a wider geography.” market, which has 3.1 million Idaho’s dairy industry has Idaho’s dairy industry, on the people, and segments of the plenty of funding to work with The Dairy Council of Utah/Ne- other hand, has known about Nevada market. “but we don’t have the popula- vada will also be co-branded the plans to form Dairy West tion base to work with,” said with Dairy West. Idaho’s population is 1.7 mil- for several years. Gooding dairyman Steve Bal- lion and the state’s dairy opera- Idaho milk flows across bor- lard, vice-chairman of Dairy Fallow said a lot of outreach tions produce 15 billion pounds ders every day “and following West’s board and chairman of and conversations were held of milk annually while Utah that milk to market and mak- Idaho Farm Bureau Federa- with dairy operators, proces- and Nevada produces only a ing sure there is demand and tion’s dairy committee. “Dairy sors and other stakeholders be- fraction of that. consumption happening was a West gives us the opportunity fore the group was launched. huge motivating factor in form- The milk assessment, or to invest some money where ing Dairy West,” Fallow said. “This effort has been a long “checkoff,” that Idaho’s dairy the population is in the West. It time in the making,” she said. farm families pay to fund UDI gives us access to more popula- She said increasing regional “I believe we did a pretty good have provided that organization tion centers.” demand for milk has the poten- job at keeping our stakeholders with a large amount of resourc- tial to have a positive economic UDI is a quasi-state agency informed.” es, while the Utah council had impact for dairy operations, and didn’t have the flexibility relatively few resources. which is no small thing for Ida- Brubaker said a lot of what he to partner with other entities ho agriculture and the state’s calls “kitchen table conversa- “So, through this collaboration, outside Idaho, said Dairy West economy. tions” were held with dairymen we have the ability to meet the CEO Karianne Fallow. while the concept was being potential demand in this great- Revenue from Idaho milk sales “Dairy West gives us a lot more discussed. er regional effort,” said Cindy accounts for about 30 percent flexibility to be able to work Miller, Dairy West’s communi- of the state’s total farm-gate “From processors to dairymen, outside the borders of Idaho,” cations director. revenue. we had overwhelming support she said. for it,” he said.

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 21 Art Winners 2019

The Art Design Contest began in 2000 in an effort to promote the arts and further the understanding of agriculture in our lives. Targeted at grades 6-8, only original designs are accepted.

1st Sheridyn Sharp - Rexburg, ID

2nd McCoy Weekes - Rexburg, ID

3rd Lacey Bullock - McCammon, ID

22 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 Poster Contest Winners

1st Titan Harrison - Blackfoot, ID

2nd Reese Baldwin - Blackfoot, ID 3rd Lila Cude - Ashton, ID

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 23 Color Contest Winners Kindergarten & 1st Grade

1st Josephine Kohtz - Twin Falls, ID 2nd Kashton Hutchings - Blackfoot, ID 3rd Daphne R - Rexburg, ID 2nd & 3rd Grade

1st Lucy Long - Rigby, ID

2nd Serena Flaig - Sugar City, ID 3rd Mauriana Saiz - Chubbuck, ID

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Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 29 DeAnn Waddell, Teton County women’s committee chair, speaks to participants of the Idaho Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Conference, which was held in Moscow March 16-17. Idaho Farm Bureau Women’s 2018 Leadership Conference By Sherril Tillotson that included group meetings with re- tivities for team building led by Chairman searchers who provided information and Judy Woody and Vice Chair Allis Chan- Farm Bureau women from across Idaho visual demonstrations about several agri- dler. met together at the Best Western Conven- cultural research projects, including certi- tion Center in Moscow, Idaho, March 16- Attendees battled a spring snow storm as fied seed potatoes, horticulture, dairy and 17 to attend the annual Idaho Farm Bureau they returned to their homes following the genetically modified organisms. The ladies Women’s Leadership Conference. The conference, empowered, excited and ready were each given the opportunity to work conference is structured to provide train- to return to their communities with new up a DNA sample in a small test tube and ing and information for women in agricul- information to further the promotion of ag- an overview of how the process is complet- ture to become strong leaders in their com- riculture throughout the state. ed from beginning to end. munities as they advocate for agriculture through education, community service and A highlight of the conference on March 16 policy development. was guest speaker Bruce Vincent, who is a third-generation logger from Libby, Mont. The conference kicked off with an early His inspiring talk provided humorous and morning tour at the University of Idaho statistical information about environmen- tal issues and other concerns confronting the logging industry and the experiences of his family through the years. The conference included hands-on work- shops for attendees as they learned to promote “Farming on the Patio,” gained knowledge of the “New Addiction” (por- nography) gripping the population and ef- forts to fight the damaging impact to fami- lies and individuals. A workshop of information was presented about policy development processes and there was a visual vehicle tour workshop Bruce Vincent, a logger from Libby, Mont., Sherril Tillotson, District 1 women’s committee talks about environmental issues and other representative, addresses participants of the of Idaho reflecting agriculture products concerns confronting the logging industry, Idaho Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership in every area of the state on a board de- during the Idaho Farm Bureau Women’s Conference, which was held March 16-17 in signed and presented by District 2. Ending Leadership Conference, which was held March Moscow. the conference was leadership training ac- 16-17 in Moscow.

30 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 SPOTLIGHT ON IDAHO FFA—Growing Tomorrow’s Agricultural Leaders

Idaho FFA Elects New State Leadership

Idaho FFA wrapped up the 87th Annual State FFA Leadership conference in Twin Falls on April 7 with the announcement of the 2018-19 State FFA Officer Team.

The new officers began their training in April and will spend the next year serving Idaho’s 5,000 FFA members, promoting the FFA Organization and advocating for Idaho agriculture. 2018-19 Idaho State FFA Officer Team

(Pictured from left) Harrison Jansen van Beek, State Vice To learn more about Idaho President, Middleton FFA; Caleb Johnston, State Sentinel, New FFA, please visit: Plymouth FFA; Savannah Stroebel, State Reporter, Kuna FFA; www.idahoffa.org Allyson King, State Secretary. Filer FFA; Saydee Longhurst, State President, Shelley FFA; and Melanie Searle, State www.idffafoundation.org Treasurer, Burley FFA.

Idaho Farm Bureau proudly sponsors the Idaho FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event

The Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event challenges FFA members to prepare and deliver a factual speech on a specific agricultural issue in a logical manner – in a short amount of time. Participants draw a topic and have 30 minutes to prepare their four to six minute speeches. A panel of judges uses an additional five minutes to question the speaker on their assigned topic. Through this event, students develop a broad knowledge of current agricultural issues, as well as polish logical reasoning and effective communication skills that will allow them to excel in the classroom and beyond.

Zachary Boyd, Rigby FFA, placed first in the 2018 state event held during the State FFA Leadership Conference in Twin Falls in April. He will represent Idaho at the National FFA Convention in October. 2018 Idaho FFA Extemporaneous Kaitlin Mirkin, Jerome FFA placed second; Sara Trees, Public Speaking Champion Genesee FFA was 3rd; and Katie Hettinga, Kuna Zachary Boyd, Rigby FFA FFA was fourth.

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Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 31 Idaho Farm Bureau announces support for legislative candidates

All other candidates listed below do not have an opponent in the primary election, but Agra-PAC has made a contribution to their campaign and we encourage you All other candidates listed below do not have an opponent in the primary election, but Agra-­‐PAC has made a to castcontribution your vote to for their them campaign at the general and we encourage you to cast your vote ion for them at the general elect in electionNovember. in November. District 1 (Boundary, Bonner counties) District 15 (Ada County) House Seat B — Sage Dixon, Ponderay House Seat A — Lynn M. , Luker Boise District 2 (Kootenai County) House Seat B — Patrick McDonald, Boise Senate — Steve Vick, Dalton Gardens District 20 (Ada County) District 3 (Kootenai County) House Seat A — Joe Palmer, Meridian Senate — Don Cheatham, Post Falls House Seat B — James Holtzclaw, Meridian House Seat A — Ron Mendive, Coeur District 21 (Ada County) d’Alene Senate — Clifford Bayer, Meridian District 5 (Benewah and Latah counties) House Seat A — Steven C. Harris, Meridian House Seat B — Caroline Nilsson Troy, House Seat B — Thomas E. Dayley, Boise Genesee District 22 (Ada County) District 6 (Lewis and Nez Perce counties) Senate — Lori Den Hartog, Meridian House Seat A — John Vander , Woude Nampa Idaho Farm Bureau Federation has a Political Action Committee named Agra-PAC. Senate — Dan Johnson, Lewiston District 23 (Owyhee, Elmore, Twin Falls The purpose of the PAC is to financially support state legislative candidates who House Seat A — Thyra Stevenson, Nezperce counties) House Seat B — Mike Kingsley, Lewiston House Seat B — Megan Blanksma, Hammett are philosophically aligned with Farm Bureau policies and help them win their District 7 (Bonner, Clearwater, Idaho, Shoshone District 24 (Twin Falls County) counties) House Seat A — Lance W. Clow, Twin Falls election. Senate — Carl Crabtree, Grangeville District 26 (Blaine, Camas, Gooding, Lincoln District 8 (Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, Valley counties) Individual Farm Bureau members and county Farm Bureaus contribute to the PAC counties) House Seat A — Steve Miller, Fairfield House Seat A — Terry F. Gestrin, Donnelly District 27 (Minidoka and Cassia counties) and County Farm Bureau evaluation committees recommend which candidates the House Seat B — Dorothy Moon, Stanley District 9 (Adams, Canyon, Payette, Washington Senate — Kelly Anthon, Burley PAC should support. counties) House Seat A — Scott Bedke, Oakley Senate — Abby Lee, Fruitland District 29 (Bannock County) House Seat B — Judy Boyle, Midvale House Seat A — Dustin Manwaring, Pocatello The legislative candidates that Agra-PAC has financially supported for the 2018 District 10 (Canyon County) District 30 (Bonneville County) Senate — Jim Rice, Caldwell Senate — Dean Mortimer, Idaho Falls primary are: House Seat A — Jarom Wagoner, Cal dwell District 31 (Bingham County) House Seat B — Greg Chaney, Caldwell Senate — Steven Bair, Blackfoot District 12 (Canyon County) House Seat A — Neil A. Anderson, Blackfoot District 1 (Boundary, Bonner counties) House Seat A Heather Scott Blanchard Senate — Todd Lakey, Nampa District 32 (Caribou, Franklin, Bear Lake District 2 (Kootenai County) House Seat A Vito Barbieri Dalton Gardens House Seat A — Robert Anderst, Nampa counties) District 3 (Kootenai County) House Seat B Kathy Sims Coeur d’Alene House Seat B — Rick Youngblood, Nampa House Seat A — Marc Gibbs, Grace District 13 (Canyon County) District 33 (Bonneville County) District 4 (Kootenai County) Senate Mary Souza Coeur d’Alene Senate — Jeff Agenbroad, Nampa House Seat A — Barbara Ehardt, Idaho Falls House Seat B All other Paul candidates Amador listed Coeur d’Alene below do not House have an opponent in the primary Seat A — election Brent , Crane but , Nampa Agra-­‐PAC has made a House Seat B — Bryan Zollinger, Idaho Falls District 5 (Benewah and Latah counties) Senate contribution Dan Foreman to their campaign Moscow and we District encourage 14 (Ada you to County) cast your vote ion for them at the general elect in District 34 (Bonneville and ounties) Madison c November. House Seat A — Mike Moyle, Star Senate — Brent Hill, Rexburg House Seat A Hari Heath Santa House Seat B — Gayann DeMordaunt, Eagle District 7 Bonner, ( Clearwater, Idaho, Shoshone) House Seat A District Shannon 1 (Boundary, McMillan Bonner counties)Silverton District 15 (Ada County) House Seat B — Sage Dixon, Ponderay House Seat A — Lynn M. Luker, Boise House Seat B Paul Shepherd Riggins District 8 Boise, ( Custer, Gem, Lemhi, Valley) Senate District Steven 2 (Kootenai Thayn County) Emmett House Seat B — Patrick McDonald, Boise Senate — Steve Vick, Dalton Gardens District 20 (Ada County) District 11 (Canyon County) Senate District Patti 3 (Kootenai Anne Lodge County) Huston House Seat A — Joe Palmer, Meridian House Seat A SenateScott — Don Syme Cheatham , Post Caldwell Falls House Seat B — James Holtzclaw, Meridian District 13 (Canyon County) House Seat B House Gary Seat A Collins — Ron MendiveNampa, Coeur District 21 (Ada County) d’Alene Senate — Clifford Bayer, Meridian Page 2 of 2

District 15 (Ada County) Senate District Fred 5 (Benewah S. Martin and Latah counties)Boise House Seat A — Steven C. Harris, Meridian District 20 (Ada County) Senate House Chuck Seat B — Winder Caroline Nilsson Boise , Troy House Seat B — Thomas E. Dayley, Boise District 22 (Ada County) House Seat B GeneseeJason Monks Nampa District 22 (Ada County) District 6 (Lewis and Nez Perce counties) Senate — Lori Den Hartog, Meridian District 23 (Owyhee, Elmore, Twin Falls) House Seat A Christy Zito Hammett House Seat A — John Vander , Woude Nampa District 24 (Twin Falls County) Senate SenateLee — Dan Heider Johnson , LewistonTwin Falls District 23 (Owyhee, Elmore, Twin Falls House Seat B House Linda Seat A — Hartgen Thyra StevensonTwin , Nezperce Falls counties) District 25 (Twin Falls and Jerome counties) Senate House Jim Seat Patrick B — Mike KingsleyTwin , Lewiston Falls House Seat B — Megan Blanksma, Hammett District 7 (Bonner, Clearwater, Idaho, Shoshone District 24 (Twin Falls County) House Seat A countiesLaurie ) Lickley Jerome House Seat A — Lance W. , Clow Twin Falls House Seat B SenateClark — Carl Kauffman Crabtree , GrangevilleFiler District 26 (Blaine, Camas, Gooding, Lincoln District 28 (Bannock and Power counties) Senate District Jim 8 (Boise, Guthrie Custer, Inkom Gem, Lemhi, Valley counties) counties) House Seat A — Steve Miller, Fairfield District 30 (Bonneville County) House Seat B House Wendy Seat A — Horman Terry F. Idaho Gestrin, Donnelly Falls District 27 (Minidoka and Cassia counties) District 31 (Bingham County) House Seat B House Julie Seat B VanOrden — Dorothy MoonPingree, Stanley District 32 (Caribou, Franklin, Bear Lake) Senate District Mark 9 (Adams, Harris Canyon, Soda Payette, Washington Senate — Kelly Anthon, Burley counties) House Seat A — Scott Bedke, Oakley Springs Senate — Abby Lee, Fruitland District 29 (Bannock County) House Seat B House Tom Seat Loertscher B — Judy Boyle, Midvale Iona House Seat A — Dustin Manwaring, Pocatello District 34 (Bonneville and Madison counties) House Seat A District Ronald 10 (Canyon Nate County) Rexburg District 30 (Bonneville County) House Seat B SenateBritt — Jim Raybould Rice, Caldwell Rexburg Senate — Dean Mortimer, Idaho Falls House Seat A — Jarom Wagoner, Cal dwell District 31 (Bingham County) District 35 Butte, ( Clark, Jefferson, Fremont) Senate House Van Seat Burtenshaw B — Greg Chaney, TerretonCaldwell Senate — Steven Bair, Blackfoot House Seat A District Jerald 12 (Canyon Raymond County) Menan House Seat A — Neil A. Anderson, Blackfoot House Seat B SenateKarey — Todd Hanks Lakey , Nampa St. Anthony District 32 (Caribou, Franklin, Bear Lake House Seat A — Robert Anderst, Nampa counties) House Seat B — Rick Youngblood, Nampa House Seat A — Marc Gibbs, Grace We encourage you to support the candidates District listed 13 (Canyon in County) red at the polls in District 33 (Bonneville County) Senate — Jeff Agenbroad, Nampa House Seat A — Barbara Ehardt, Idaho Falls primary election on May 15 House Seat A — Brent Crane, Nampa House Seat B — Bryan Zollinger, Idaho Falls District 14 (Ada County) District 34 (Bonneville and ounties) Madison c House Seat A — Mike Moyle, Star Senate — Brent Hill, Rexburg . Agra-­‐PAC believes House they Seat B — are Gayann the DeMordaunt candidates , most Eagle 32likely Idaho to Farm support Bureau agriculture Quarterly / Spr and ing 2018 Farm Bureau policies.

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Idaho Farm Bureau ‘Friend of Agriculture’ recipients Every two years, Idaho Farm Bureau Federa- stock water, dyed fuel, depredation, produce Please show your support for these “Friends tion reviews the votes on selected bills that are safety, crop residue burning and other impor- of Agriculture” as you vote May 15 in the pri- important to our membership to determine tant issues. mary election. which legislators will receive the prestigious “We sincerely appreciate those legislators who Full voting record results of all legislators are IFBF “Friend of Agriculture” award. This year, take the time to learn about the issues and available on our website at idahofb.org under 14 senators and 44 representatives received the make informed decisions, especially when it the “Legislative” button. coveted award for voting with Farm Bureau concerns agriculture,” said Bryan Searle, pres- more than 94 percent of the time. Legislators denoted by **name in red** are re- ident of Idaho Farm Bureau Federation. “We tiring from office this year. A total of 19 bills were used for our legislative express our gratitude to each of these legisla- scorecard during the 2017 and 2018 sessions. tors for their outstanding support of Idaho agri- Bill subjects included property rights, taxes, culture and Idaho Farm Bureau policies.”

District 1 (Boundary, Bonner District 3 (Kootenai County) District 7 (Bonner, Clearwater, District 9 (Adams, Canyon, counties) Idaho, Shoshone counties) Payette, Washington counties)

Senate — House Seat B — **Bob Nonini, Paul Amador, Coeur d’Alene Senate — House Seat A — House Seat A — Coeur d’Alene** District 5 (Benewah and Latah Carl Crabtree, Grangeville Ryan Kerby, New Plymouth Heather Scott, Blanchard counties)

House Seat A — House Seat B — House Seat B — House Seat B — Ron Mendive, Coeur d’Alene House Seat B — Paul Shepherd, Riggins Judy Boyle, Midvale Sage Dixon, Ponderay Caroline Nilsson Troy, Genesee District 8 (Boise, Custer, Gem, District 10 (Canyon County) District 2 (Kootenai County) Lemhi, Valley counties) District 6 (Lewis and Nez Perce counties) House Seat B — Don Cheatham, Post Falls Senate — Jim Rice, Caldwell Senate — District 4 (Kootenai County) Senate — Steve Vick, Dalton Gardens Steven Thayn, Emmett House Seat A — Thyra Stevenson, Nezperce

House Seat B — Senate — Greg Chaney, Caldwell House Seat A — Mary Souza, Coeur d’Alene House Seat A — Vito Barbieri, Dalton Gardens Terry F. Gestrin, Donnelly District 11 (Canyon County) House Seat B — Mike Kingsley, Lewiston

House Seat A — House Seat B — **Luke Malek, House Seat B — House Seat A — **Eric Redman, Athol** Coeur d’Alene** Dorothy Moon, Stanley Scott Syme, Caldwell

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 33 FRIEND OF AG Continued from page 33

District 12 (Canyon County) District 20 (Ada County) District 23 (Owyhee, Elmore, District 30 (Bonneville County) Twin Falls counties)

House Seat B — Tom Loertscher, Iona House Seat A — House Seat A — Senate — District 33 Robert Anderst, Nampa Joe Palmer, Meridian House Seat A — Dean Mortimer, Idaho Falls (Bonneville County) Christy Zito, Hammett

House Seat B — House Seat B — House Seat A — Senate — Rick Youngblood, Nampa James Holtzclaw, Meridian House Seat B — Jeff D. Thompson, Idaho Falls Tony Potts, Idaho Falls Megan Blanksma, Hammett District 13 (Canyon County) District 21 (Ada County) District 26 (Blaine, Camas, Gooding, Lincoln Counties)

House Seat B — House Seat A — Wendy Horman, Idaho Falls Barbara Ehardt, Idaho Falls Senate — Senate — Jeff Agenbroad, Nampa Clifford R. Bayer, Meridian District 31 (Bingham County) House Seat A — Steve Miller, Fairfield

District 27 (Minidoka and House Seat B — Cassia counties) Bryan Zollinger, Idaho Falls House Seat A — House Seat B — Senate — Brent Crane, Nampa Thomas E. Dayley, Boise Steven Bair, Blackfoot District 34 (Bonneville and Madison counties) District 22 (Ada County)

House Seat A — Scott Bedke, Oakley House Seat B — House Seat A — Gary Collins, Nampa Neil A. Anderson, Blackfoot District 28 (Bannock and Power House Seat A — Senate — counties) Ronald M. Nate, Rexburg District 14 (Ada County) Lori Den Hartog, Meridian District 35 (Butte, Clark, Jefferson, Fremont counties)

House Seat B — Julie VanOrden, Pingree Senate — Jim Guthrie, House Seat A — House Seat A — Inkom Mike Moyle, Star John Vander Woude, Nampa District 32 (Caribou, Franklin, District 15 (Ada County) Bear Lake counties) House Seat A — Van Burtenshaw, Terreton

House Seat B — House Seat B — **Kelley Packer, House Seat B — Jason Monks, Nampa Senate — McCammon** Patrick McDonald, Boise Mark Harris, Soda Springs House Seat B — Karey Hanks, St. Anthony

34 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 Photo by Sean Ellis Farm workers prune vines in a vineyard near Caldwell in southwestern Idaho in early April. Average earnings for workers in Idaho increased at the fastest rate in the nation last year, which has resulted in some farmers and ranchers having a harder time finding employees. Idaho farm labor market gets tighter as earnings rise

By Sean Ellis in February, well below the na- $42,297 for the construction al laborers such as pipe movers, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation tional rate of 4.1 percent. industry. said Meridian farmer Richard Durrant. The low unemployment rate In the Treasure Valley of south- BOISE – Idaho led the nation in and higher earnings are making western Idaho, where the He said he’s having to start peo- earnings growth last year and, it harder for farmers and ranch- ple off at $2 an hour more. construction industry is boom- partly as a result, Idaho’s farm- ers to find workers and they’re ing, farmers face a tough time “It’s getting tighter and tighter,” ers and ranchers are having a also having to pay their current attracting workers who can of- Durrant said. harder time finding workers. employees more to keep them. ten make more money in that As workers become harder to Producers say the state’s farm “We’re paying well above mini- industry, said Ron Bitner, who find, more Idaho farming oper- labor market has been tighten- mum wage and it’s still hard to owns a vineyard and winery in ations are turning to the federal ing for several years but the in- attract qualified skilled work- Caldwell. H-2A guest worker program, creased wage growth is exacer- ers,” said Michael William- The average wage for construc- which allows foreign workers bating the situation. son, manager of Williamson tion workers in southwestern to work in the United States for Orchards and Vineyards in According to the U.S. Depart- Idaho in 2017 was $44,356 up to 10 months. Caldwell. “The labor situation ment of Commerce, the average while people working in the ag- is pretty tight and it’s not get- “My phone is ringing all the earnings for workers in Idaho ricultural sector had an average ting better.” time from people who want to increased 5.3 percent in 2017, wage of $33,197. do H-2A,” said Jennifer Ura- the fastest clip in the nation According to the IDL, the aver- “It’s been harder to find expe- nga, who owns and manages and well ahead of the average age wage in Idaho for people rienced workers. They’re all off Mountain West Ag Consulting, national increase of 3.1 percent. involved in agriculture was in construction,” Bitner said. which specializes in the H-2A $34,938 last year. That’s well According to the Idaho Depart- program. below the average wage of The labor shortage in that area ment of Labor, the state’s un- $40,561 for all industries and is causing wage wars for gener- employment rate was 3 percent See FARM LABOR p.39

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 35 Groundwork for the Farm Bill By Sen. Mike Crapo cording to the ISDA. Provisions in the last Farm Bill, the 2014 Farm Bill, reshaped A quote from our nation’s first Idaho agriculture is influenced the structure of farm commod- president, George Washington, by a variety of factors, includ- ity support, expanded crop about the central role of agri- ing federal policies and pro- insurance coverage, consoli- cultural production is inscribed grams. Throughout my time in dated conservation programs, on the exterior of the U.S. De- Congress, I have greatly valued reauthorized and revised nutri- partment of Agriculture’s main opportunities to work with Ida- tion assistance, and more. As building in Washington, D.C.: hoans to help shape past Farm for many past Farm Bills, the “With reference either to indi- Bills to try to ensure that fed- budget is a major consideration vidual or national welfare ag- eral farm policy best empowers for the next Farm Bill debate. riculture is of primary impor- Idaho production. The current Updated Congressional Budget tance.” Farm Bill expires September Office estimates indicate that 2018, and reauthorization dis- This importance is deeply felt the 2014 Farm Bill is expected cussions are underway in Con- U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho in Idaho communities, where to cost less than projected when gress. farms and ranches put food on it was enacted. This means the populations. We are asking our tables and support jobs. It is important to also remem- new budget baseline for the next farmers and ranchers to meet The need for timely reautho- ber that the Farm Bill affects a Farm Bill will provide lawmak- these demands, while pressures rization of the next Farm Bill wide swath of federal policy far ers with less spending author- on land, water and other re- is a message heard clearly in beyond traditional agricultural ity to work with than the 2014 quirements are also increasing. my travels around Idaho and commodity programs. Federal bill, which will present some The next Farm Bill must con- meetings with food producers. nutrition, conservation, rural challenges. My priority for the tinue to make wise use of tax- I thank Idahoans for input on development, energy, world next Farm Bill is to ensure that payer dollars, but also provide this important legislation and market access, forestry, spe- Idaho producers’ concerns and an appropriate safety net and encourage you to continue to cialty crop, organics and many priorities are addressed during risk management tools to allow share your views as Farm Bill other programs are part of the the reauthorization process. our nation’s farmers and ranch- reauthorization discussions Farm Bill. For example, incen- Important in this effort is the ers to weather difficult times. I take shape. tives, rather than mandates, understanding that the agri- encourage those interested in provided through Farm Bill The Idaho State Department culture economy has had its these issues to contact me with conservation programs, are the of Agriculture reports that ap- fair share of challenges the your views as Congress consid- best way to achieve environ- proximately 25,000 farms and past few years, characterized ers this legislation that affects mental results on private land ranches produce more than 185 by low commodity prices and so much of America. and contribute more to enhanc- different agricultural commod- decreased farm revenues. Ad- ing our environment than any This column was submitted by ities in Idaho. These producers ditionally, food demands are other federal policy. U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho. are responsible for Idaho lead- increasing with rising world ing or being ranked among the top states in the production of alfalfa hay, barley, beans, cheese, hops, lentils, mint, onions, peas, potatoes, sugar beets, trout, wheat and other commodities, and livestock outnumber people in Idaho. Idahoans produce far more than can be consumed within the state and are feeding the world — selling nearly $2 billion of Idaho’s produce, grains, meats, Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, listens to input from leaders of Idaho farm groups during an August listening session in dairy and seeds worldwide, ac- Parma about the new Farm Bill.

36 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 11 enviro-facts about farmers and ranchers

By Cyndie Shearing ever before. While farm and 2050, precision agriculture will • With modern agriculture prac- ranch productivity has increased play a role in helping farmers tices, one acre of land (about the On Earth Day (April 22) and dramatically since 1950, the use reduce inputs while increasing size of a football field) in the throughout the year, farmers of resources (labor, seeds, feed, productivity to meet the grow- U.S. can produce 50,000 pounds and ranchers are dedicated to fertilizer, etc.) required for pro- ing demand for food. of strawberries or 2,784 pounds an important mission – feeding duction has declined markedly. of wheat or 821 pounds of cot- Americans so we don’t have to • Through modern conserva- ton. depend on other nations for our • Protecting the land is in the tion and tillage practices, farm- most basic need. Check out 11 economic interest of farmers ers and ranchers are reducing • Rice farms provide $3.5 billion enviro-facts about how farmers and ranchers, as well as society the loss of soil through erosion, in value in ecological services as produce a bounty of food for overall. America’s farmers and which protects lakes and rivers. wetlands. consumers below. ranchers take their commitment Careful stewardship by Ameri- • Farmers are producing more to land stewardship very seri- ca’s food producers has spurred • Farmers drink the same water milk from dairy cows with few- ously. a nearly 50-percent decline in and breathe the same air as their er resources. The pounds of feed soil erosion on cropland since neighbors, which is why they • GPS-based mapping, auto- (grain, forage, etc.) a cow needs 1982. are committed to protecting and steer guidance systems and to consume to produce 100 sustaining the environment for variable-rate technology for ap- • Advanced conservation prac- pounds of milk has decreased by their families, their communi- plying crop inputs such as pes- tices are used on more than 50 more than 40 percent on average ties and for future generations. ticides and fertilizer are used by percent of cropland acres. in the last 30 years. Farmers respect, support and farmers to increase yields, lower • A whopping 282 million gal- Cyndie Shearing is director abide by strict environmental costs and reduce chemical use, lons of diesel fuel are saved an- of internal communications at standards on their farms. which benefits the environment. nually by farmers who practice American Farm Bureau Fed- • Farms today produce more • With the world population ex- continuous no-till crop farming. eration. food with fewer resources than pected to grow to 9.7 billion by

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 37 Marketbasket Survey Spring survey finds higher food retail prices

Higher retail prices for egg prices,” Newton with the federal govern- several foods including said. ment’s Consumer Price eggs, orange juice, meat Index (http://www. “Orange juice was an- products, bagged salad, bls.gov/news.release/ other significant driver shredded cheddar and cpi.nr0.htm) report for for the increase in the vegetable oil resulted in food at home. As retail basket, up 24 cents or a slight increase in the grocery prices have in- 7.5 percent. A devas- American Farm Bureau creased gradually over tating hurricane late Federation’s Spring Pic- time, the share of the last year that came nic Marketbasket Sur- average food dollar that through parts of Flori- vey. America’s farm and da, where most orange ranch families receive The informal survey juice comes from, led has dropped. showed the total cost of to growers harvesting 16 food items that can be the smallest crop in 70 “Through the mid- used to prepare one or years,” he added. 1970s, farmers received more meals was $51.05, about one-third of con- Several foods showed up $1.02 or 2 percent sumer retail food expen- modest retail price de- compared to a year ago. ditures for food eaten at creases from a year Of the 16 items sur- home and away from ago: whole milk, white veyed, nine increased home, on average. Since bread, chicken breasts, and seven decreased in then, that figure has de- toasted oat cereal, ap- average price. creased steadily and is ples, potatoes and flour. now about 14.8 percent, “Most of the increase Milk decreased in price according to the Agri- in the marketbasket was by 6 percent (20 cents culture Department’s due to higher retail egg Retal price changes from a year ago: per gallon) due to con- revised Food Dollar Se- prices. Easter eggs are tinued record produc- ries,” Newton said. going to be a bit more eggs, up 37 percent to $1.80 per dozen tion volumes in the expensive—37 percent AFBF, the nation’s larg- orange juice, up 8 percent to $3.46 per half-gallon United States and a very higher than a year ago,” est general farm organi- bagged salad, up 4 percent to $2.42 per pound competitive beverage said John Newton, AF- zation, began conduct- deli ham, up 3 percent to $5.59 per pound case. BF’s director of market ing informal market- vegetable oil, up 2 percent to $2.61 for a 32-ounce bottle intelligence. “U.S. egg Price checks of alterna- basket surveys of retail shredded cheddar cheese, up 2 percent to $4.20 per pound exports were up near- tive milk and egg choic- food price trends in ground chuck, up 2 percent to $4.01 per pound ly 50 percent in 2017 es not included in the 1989. The current series bacon, up 2 percent to $4.75 per pound while egg production overall marketbasket includes a spring picnic sirloin tip roast, up 2 percent to $5.12 per pound remained flat.” survey average revealed survey, summer cook- white bread, down 7 percent to $1.60 per 20-ounce loaf the following: half-gal- out survey, fall harvest whole milk, down 6 percent to $3.07 per gallon A bird flu outbreak in lon whole regular milk, survey and Thanksgiv- chicken breast, down 2 percent to $3.10 per pound South Korea contrib- $2.04; half-gallon or- ing dinner cost survey. toasted oat cereal, down 2 percent to $2.78 for a 9-ounce box uted to the increase in ganic milk, $4.24; and A total of 93 shoppers in apples, down 1 percent to $1.53 per pound U.S. export volumes. one dozen “cage-free” 23 states participated in “A surge in egg exports eggs, $3.53. the latest AFBF survey, combined with relative- conducted in March Americans spend just income on food, the The year-to-year direc- ly flat production led to 2018. under 10 percent of lowest average of any tion of the marketbasket the strong rise in retail their disposable annual country in the world. survey tracks closely According to USDA,

38 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 FARM LABOR Continued from page 35 but his and other fruit She said she is working with 12 operations are also new growers in Idaho this year moving to new cropping sys- who didn’t use the H-2A pro- tems that will allow them to use gram last year. automation when the technol- ogy is available at a workable Nationwide, H-2A applications price. during the first quarter of this year were up 15 percent over That includes adjusting the the same period last year, Ura- size and shape of trees and nga said. While the Idaho num- vineyards “so that they can be bers aren’t available for the first adapted to the use of automa- quarter, it’s a safe bet they were tion pretty quickly when the Photo by Sean Ellis Farm workers prune vines in a vineyard near Caldwell in southwestern up substantially, she added. technology gets there at a price Idaho in early April. Average earnings for workers in Idaho increased at that makes sense,” he said. The shortage of farm laborers the fastest rate in the nation last year, which has resulted in some farmers and ranchers having a harder time finding employees. “is a growing problem and it’s The farm labor shortage is going to continue to be a prob- acute for Idaho’s 470 dairy op- classifies the labor shortage as dairies, “It’s certainly not the lem,” Uranga said. erations, said Rick Naerebout, a crisis. answer for the entire industry” director of operations for the Some farmers, such as Durrant, because it’s capital intensive, Idaho Dairymen’s Association. “It is our No. 1 issue right now,” said they can’t make the H-2A Naerebout said. he said. program pencil out financially “Most of our dairies are run- The main solution, he said, for their operation. ning on crews that are short of While automation, such as the would be having Congress pass workers,” he said. use of robotic milking ma- Williamson said he is seriously common-sense immigration re- chines, is a solution for some considering the H-2A program Naerebout said the industry form.

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 39 TRESPASS Continued from page 16 willfully trespass on someone rights-of-way. The property else’s land. must also be posted so that a reasonable person would know During public testimony on they are entering private land. House Bill 658, farmers, ranch- This posting requirement is a ers and other property own- higher standard than under cur- ers made it a point of telling rent law. lawmakers that they and most other landowners are quick to House Bill 658 closes a loop- grant permission for hunters, hole in previous law that could anglers and other outdoorsmen allow a trespasser to hang to recreate on their land if they around in a property owner’s ask first. backyard – for example, while Photo by Steve Ritter they are on vacation – until ac- Rather than eliminating post- tually told to leave. In what free In Idaho, private property own- some teeth to deter trespass- ing requirements, as some op- society is this acceptable? ers and outdoorsmen have long ing, House Bill 658 should only ponents claimed, the legislation enjoyed a great relationship serve to improve the relation- actually adds additional post- The legislation was supported and the trouble caused by tres- ship between landowners and ing requirements. by a 34-group coalition that passers is limited to a very few outdoorsmen. includes all of the state’s main It requires posting unfenced, people with woeful disregard farming groups as well as utili- For more information on the uncultivated land at property for landowners’ fundamental ties, mining, business, industry, legislation, visit the Farm Bu- corners and where the prop- property rights. retailer, forestry and recreation reau website at www.idahofb. erty line intersects navigable organizations. By clarifying the state’s tres- org. streams, roads, gates and passing laws and providing

40 Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 RECHARGE Continued from page 6 as we can.” ter’s extremely abundant snow- pack levels, which are still pro- The significant amount of re- viding ample water to fill reser- charge accomplished the past voirs, increase stream flows and two seasons is proof that the perform recharge, Hipke said. millions of dollars the state has invested in recent years in im- “We have a lot of water. Obvi- proving and expanding the in- ously, that was a big help,” he frastructure needed to perform said. Submitted photo recharge is paying off, said Water flows into an Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer recharge site in this He said the program won’t Brian Patton, planning bureau Idaho Water Resource Board file photo. A record 419,000 acre-feet be able to recharge close to chief for the IWRB. of water has been recharged into the ESPA so far this year and there’s 500,000 acre-feet every year a chance that total could reach 500,000 acre-feet before the 2017-18 The recharge program began and during a dry year, the most recharge season ends. to significantly increase its ca- that can be recharged into the pacity after 2014 when Idaho ESPA is about 150,000 acre- Chase said the enhanced abil- gram’s infrastructure. lawmakers began providing a feet. ity to recharge water into the significant amount of money to “I think it’s important to rec- aquifer has been a cooperative “We are not always going to be expand infrastructure, he said. ognize the effort that the entire effort between the water board, able to do 500,000 acre-feet,” state of Idaho has made to make “It’s really exciting to see what legislature, governor, the canal he said. “It’s great when we can, this work,” he said. “Our pro- we can do now compared to and irrigation companies that but in these wet years, we need gram is a success because ev- what we could do before,” Pat- make their ditches available to capture as much as we possi- erybody in the state understood ton said. “I think this is a great to perform the recharge, and bly can to make up for those re- the importance of recharge and investment on the part of the the taxpayers, who provided ally dry years. When it’s avail- found a way to do it.” state of Idaho.” the money to improve the pro- able, we need to move as much

Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly / Spring 2018 41 Services Pond stocking, Opaline Aqua Farm, selling bass, Classifieds bluegill, grasscarp, trout and koi. fishguy@ opalineaquafarm.com or call Rich 208-495- 2654. A new venue for our VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. This is our 5th year and we are moving the Festival up to Orofino ID. May 31 thru June 3. Six (6) great bands. Details at: Animals Miscellaneous Miscellaneous LewisClarkBluegrass.org. $10 Fri & $10 Sat or $15 for the weekend! Six (6) 18-month old Black Angus bulls, Forest Service compliant weed wash unit. Wood Shop tool reduction - JDS dust 1200 – 1400 pounds. Price negotiable. St. Two Hotsy high-pressure pumps with Honda vacuum RS1000 1.5 hp $325, Ridgid 10” Class 1 FDA approved medical device. Recently made available in USA. Researched and Anthony, Id. Call Don at 208-821-4614. engines mounted on 20ft 14,000 GVW radial arm saw $150, Jet air cleaner AFS- developed in Europe. Treats broad range of trailer. 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