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APRIL 28, 2017 • VOL. 35 • ISSUE 2 www.nefb.org Farmers/Ranchers Feeling the Pinch of the Farm Economy in Higher Healthcare and Property Tax Costs It’s another growing season as Kent Wayne called Miss Molly’s Coffee House, Lorens prepares for spring planting and and they are members of the Wayne working with his cattle. His farm is nestled County Farm Bureau. Fifteen months ago, in the southwest corner of Nebraska near they welcomed their daughter Evangelyn. Stratton. As he sits at his kitchen table, he They are busy. Just as any typical young thinks about how low wheat prices, higher family, they are constantly balancing work property taxes, and higher health care with family. But it’s hard when tight margins premiums are affecting his budget. in the dairy industry and low commodity “The farm economy is not good. I am not prices put pressure on the family budget. producing any less of a crop or selling less Making cuts is an option, but you must pay cattle; prices are just lower,” Kent Lorens, your health insurance and property taxes. a Hitchcock County Farm Bureau member, “Right now we purchase our own said April 11. He sold fat cattle in 2015 insurance on the individual market with Blue for $2.35 a pound and in 2017 he is looking Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska at a cost of at selling fat cattle for around $1.24 a $700 a month and a $7,000 deductible. The pound or less. yearly cost is about $8,400. This expense is “Right now there is very little margin for second after our house payment. “When things like increasing cost of health care you aren’t making money on the farm side, insurance and higher property taxes. It all it makes it tough to pull money out of your puts a squeeze on our budget,” Lorens said. business for family living expenses. But you COST DOUBLED cannot not have health insurance and you John Temme manages an 800-cow dairy near Wayne and says tight margins in the Kent and his wife Marilyn, are healthy and have to pay your property taxes. It is not an dairy industry and low commodity prices make him think about the rising cost of in their late 50’s. They are self-employed option,” Temme said. healthcare insurance. with only two of their four children on their Kent Lorens is looking for ways to reduce health care plan. They are in the individual his expenses, but there aren’t many options. marketplace with a Blue Cross Blue Shield “Since 2013 my adjusted gross income Bronze plan that costs $1,800 a month with (after taxes) has dropped 45 percent. We a $13,100 family deductible, which is a yearly pay about 1/3 of our income in health cost of $21,600. Eight years ago, (before insurance and almost another 1/3 in Obamacare) the Lorens had all four of their property taxes. It’s by far become the top children on the plan for a lower cost of just two living expenses for our family, and it’s over $12,000 a year with only a $5,000 something we don’t have an option to pay. deductible. The increase has more than The cost just keeps going up, and the plans doubled. keep changing. Next year, because I serve “The farm economy has been weak the as a school board member, I have an option past couple of years, and we have no off- to be a part of the school healthcare plan, farm employment to provide access to which should save us money,” Lorens said. group insurance; it is a problem,” he said. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The Lorens definitely aren't alone. Both Lorens and Temme checked into Across the state in the northeast corner getting coverage under the Affordable of Nebraska, near Wayne, John Temme Care Act but decided to stick with their and his wife Molly are in their early 30’s. family plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield They manage an 800-cow dairy, which is a of Nebraska. family endeavor. John works alongside his "It (the ACA) was so cumbersome, and father and grandfather. They have interest confusing, and it was hard to make sense of in a Nebraska calf ranch with Molly’s sister and husband, they own a coffee shop in Continued on Page 6 Kent Lorens during harvest last year. Lorens has been farming for more than 30 years. MORE INSIDE Property Tax Reform Update page 6 U.S. Beef Imports to China page 7 Celebrating 100 years of Celebrating Ag Week page 10 Nebraska Farm Bureau New Member Benefit: Yamaha page 12 page 4 2 APRIL 28, 2017 – Nebraska Farm Bureau News Nebraska Farm Bureau News – APRIL 28, 2017 3

COUNTY NEWS The President’s Meaningful Property Tax Reform, Boyd County Farm Bureau Message Relief, Still the Target Supports FFA By Steve Nelson, Boyd County Farm Bureau Secretary President Nebraska status quo when it comes to our tax system; a system that property tax relief and the heavy weight given to income Lorraine Nelson presented plates and syrup Farm Bureau Federation® has left Nebraskans to pay the 7th highest property tax tax cuts in comparison to property tax reductions made to West Boyd FFA President Kelli Mashino rate in the nation and allowed property taxes to account this option less than appealing. to be used at the 2017 FFA Appreciation As I write this column I suspect many of you have for almost half of the combined collections of property, All things said, there is still much work to be done in Breakfast. either started or are anxious to get planting season state sales, and state income taxes in Nebraska. securing property tax reform and relief this session with underway. Mother nature has much to say about how BROKEN TAX SYSTEM time running short. At Nebraska Farm Bureau, we will soon we can get into the fields, but that's clearly the I've written before about the need to fix our tax system continue to plant seeds so we can be in a position to nature of agriculture. Please know I wish the best for so we truly have a more balanced three-legged tax stool. harvest the meaningful reform and relief we're seeking you as you put seeds in the ground to produce this As of this writing, only 20 days remain of the 90 day for our members. We continue to work with senators year's crop. While planting season can be labor intense legislative session and we still have yet to see legislation to make the bills that have been offered better. The Brown County Farm Bureau with long hours involved, the same can be said of the that meets the test of meaningful property tax reform session is not yet over. There is still time for action. Rest Participates in Ag Week efforts of the Nebraska Farm Bureau in our efforts to and relief on the floor of the Nebraska Legislature that assured, the Nebraska Farm Bureau will be there every bring about meaningful property tax reform and relief would bring the balance we are seeking. day working on your behalf to push the right property to Nebraskans. While Nebraskans have repeatedly called for the tax reform legislation across the finish line. Brown County Farm Bureau President, It's often said that nothing worth having comes easy. Legislature and Governor Ricketts to address property For the third year in a row Dawson County Cattlemen and Dawson County Farm Bureau Henry Beel participated in National That is certainly the case when it comes to making taxes, to this point, the best that's been offered on the Until next time, (DCFB) joined forces in cooperation with Tyson Fresh Foods in Lexington to provide beef in Ag week by donating ag books to the structural changes to Nebraska's tax system to lessen floor of the Legislature has been legislation that would all the county schools for one day. Beef pick up took place March 7 with members delivering local library on behalf of Brown County our over reliance on property taxes. We continue to reallocate dollars that are currently used to provide boneless beef rounds for use in the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, Gothenburg, Eustis-Farnam, Farm Bureau. plant seeds that we believe will help us hit our target. property tax reductions to underwrite a different means Cozad, Lexington and Overton Schools during National Agriculture Week. The meat will Those seeds include working closer with a wide variety of delivering property tax relief. In the end, the property feed 5,309 students in the county. Participating in the joint effort are, (picture above from of partners and coalitions who share our position that tax relief delivered would have been a wash. left) Ywe Wah and Heidi Revelo from Tyson, Taryn Pieper, Rhonda Russman, Shannon something must be done to address our property tax PROPERTY TAX REFORM NEEDED Peterson, Britt Anderson, Don Batie, Bruce Treffer, Kerry Barnes, Derek McConville, Troy problem. Whether it's homeowners, businesses owners, The other legislation that's hit the floor was not only Linn, Mark Albrecht and Pat Margritz all members of Dawson County Farm Bureau. Sherman/Valley County Farm Bureau Sponsors School education interests, individual taxpayer groups or other short on the amount of dollars allocated for property Lunch Program and Food Pantry agricultural organizations, we're working with more tax relief, but would have provided only one dollar in partners than ever before. It will take that kind of an property tax relief for every $10 generated for income effort to bring about the necessary changes to upend the tax reductions. The lack of actual dollars allocated for Preparing to deliver boneless beef rounds to the Lexington Public Schools are, (from left) Pat Margritz, Don Batie and Derek McConville. Leadership Academy Champions Margritz and Batie are members of Dawson County Farm Bureau and McConville is a member of Dawson County Cattlemen.

Holt County Farm Bureau Sherman/Valley County Farm Bureau sponsored the processing of beef for the Litchfield Helps Local Clubs school lunch program. Tom Smedra, vice president of Sherman/Valley County Farm Holt County Farm Bureau has implemented a Bureau, was present for new promotional program. Local county clubs the meal. The County can place a Holt County Farm Bureau magnet Farm Bureau also from the county on their parade floats. When sponsored an event at the club returns the magnet, the Holt County the Sherman County Farm Bureau will buy back the magnet as a food pantry January 28. donation to the local club. Pictured is the Holt Board members and County FFA chapter in the O’Neill St. Patrick’s members were present Day parade. to help.

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The Nebraska Farm Bureau 2017 Leadership Academy began its year- Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Leadership Academy second meeting was held in Grand Island long program Jan. 26-27 in Kearney, where class members learned Feb. 23-24. The class focused on how to share their story of agriculture with consumers, about personal leadership and Farm Bureau. The Leadership Academy other farmers and ranchers, and the media. Each member of the class went through a met again Feb. 23-24. Pictured in a lighter moment of the session is mock television interview. Pictured is Mark Lundeen of Axtell, is practicing techniques on facebook.com/Nebraska.Farm.Bureau William Lechtenberg, Boyd County Farm Bureau member. how to speak with reporters.

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Being members of the Nebraska Farm joined Farm Bureau in 1964 because, “it fit responsibility skills by being involved in Farm Bureau has meant a great deal to the Winz our approach to farm policy and to social Bureau, and I always wanted to pass those family of Holdrege, and they’ve given back issues. It’s a group that is always moving in on to younger members.” several fold to the organization over the the right direction conservatively and never They are nearly unanimous when it comes years. For Ray and Nadine Winz, 82 and out on a wild limb. What they tell you, to the key issues Farm Bureau addresses on 79, respectively, their membership adds you can believe,” said Ray. “We’ve made their behalf—taxes, water, and government up to more than 100 years, an appropriate life-long friends from across the state,” regulations. “As producers, we are unable to number considering this year is the 100th added Nadine. be in Lincoln or Washington ourselves all the Anniversary of the Nebraska Farm Bureau. Ray has served six years on the state board time. Our government relations staff members But that participation extends beyond Ray of directors, and Nadine followed Ray for six are great representatives for us,” Doug said. and Nadine. This is a multi-generational farm more years when he went off the board. “Too many farmers go to the coffee shop Ray and Nadine Winz married in 1954, The 89th annual Nebraska FFA State family that sacrifices its time and energy to be Each has long been active in the Ag in the and complain about all government policies, combined, have more than 100 years of Convention had Lincoln painted blue part of Farm Bureau as well as many other Classroom and Ag Pen Pal programs, so it’s but most never join an organization,” service to the Nebraska Farm Bureau. and gold as thousands of FFA members organizations. In fact, they all contributed in no wonder their involvement carried on with he added. flooded into the Capitol city. For the developing Farm Bureau at the local level. Doug and Steve. “Communication between producers 4-H leadership locally. Ray said his two sons third year in a row, Nebraska Farm Winz Wagon Wheel Ranch, a 3,600-acre In 1981, Ray was one of four area farmers and the public requires constant emphasis, and three grandsons all were involved in FFA. Bureau hosted Corduroy at the Cube, corn-soybean farm and purebred Charolais who incorporated the Harlan County Farm and Farm Bureau programs, including Ag in For years, Nadine was the bookkeeper a lunch time party in the railyard. cattle operation is southeast of Holdrege and Bureau. Three years later, Nadine was the Classroom and Ag Pen Pals, help young for Winz Wagon Wheel Ranch. Now Renee consists of three generations: Ray and Nadine; appointed county information chairperson, students learn what agriculture provides to handles that important responsibility. their son, Doug; son Steve, his wife, Renee, and a position she still holds. American consumers,” Ray said. In addition to their two sons, the Winzes their three sons, Michael, Greg, and Garrett. Doug has been a member of Farm Bureau Farm Bureau’s Leadership Academy, have a daughter, Becky Grosserode, who Nebraska Farm Bureau helped All are Farm Bureau members. for nearly 40 years, joining while a student held each year, is yet another program that lives in Omaha. Nebraska Farm Bureau also gave FFA students a chance to explore future students unwind with music, dancing, “We're proud of our family operation,” Ray at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He develops leaders, not just for Farm Bureau Referring to the multi-generation family career opportunities with several industry tours. With options to learn about and prize giveaways during Corduroy said. “It’s what we’ve worked for, for more helped expand the organization in 2005 by but for all of agriculture. farm operation, Ray said, “We didn’t biosciences, see drones in action, or tour buildings under construction, FFA at the Cube. Students learned about than 60 years, and we plan to keep it going. adding Furnas County, creating the Harlan- “We are outnumbered in Washington, build this without love, understanding, students got valuable career advice from industry professionals. Pictured left to Farm Bureau and earned prizes by We do most of our repairs, such as erecting Furnas County Farm Bureau. He is currently D.C., even in Lincoln,” Ray said. “I was able communication, and faith in God.” right, Josh Ibach, Jeremy Ondracek, and Cade Grossart of Central Valley FFA answering trivia questions. Pictured our own grain bins and repairing irrigation president of the Harlan-Furnas County to be on the road a lot because I had a chapter, listen as project mangers with Chief Construction explain the new Hudl above, Logan McKeon of the Stanton engines, in order to keep money at home to Farm Bureau and a member of the State dedicated family at home running everything. building under construction in Lincoln. FFA chapter. build up the farm. And we’re glad our three Legislative Policy Committee. So we must make the public aware of not grandsons came back to the farm.” Steve has been a member of Farm Bureau only our great production capability but the Ray and Nadine married in 1954 and since he was 17 years old, and his sons are issues we face.” As a premier sponsor of the Nebraska members too. Policy development that begins at the FFA State Convention, Nebraska Nadine has been grassroots level is important to the Winz Farm Bureau had a booth in the on the Nebraska family and a key attribute of Farm Bureau. trade show area of the event. In Farm Bureau’s County Farm Bureaus debate policy and from addition to information about why State Women’s there the proposed resolutions go the State students should become Farm Bureau Committee, Legislative Policy Committee for debate. Finally, members, staff handed out foam hats, including serving as state and national policy recommendations which were very popular with the chairwoman, and are voted on by delegates from across the students. Pictured left to right, Kyle has been involved in state at the annual convention in late fall. Schumacher and Anthony Getzfred of ag youth leadership Lively debates are common at the annual Doug Winz has been a Farm Bureau Elgin FFA chapter. seminars and delegate session, and Ray has not been shy member for 40 years and is currently Steve and Renee Winz and their three sons—from back training. “I’ve learned about offering his input from the floor. president of the Harlan-Furnas County left, Michael, Greg, and Garrett. leadership and The Winz family also has a long history in organization.

Thanks to those who joined us at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Centennial Kick-off event and to those who are recognized on the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Wall of Honor. As part of the celebration, renowned Nebraska sculptor Sondra L. Jonson, of Cambridge helped unveil her cast bronze bas- relief sculpture commissioned to mark the centennial. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation also marked progress of the Cornerstone Campaign, “Celebrating Our Past, Building Our Future,” a fundraising project to support the programs of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. Permanent recognition on the Nebraska Farm Bureau Centennial Wall of Honor is available through December 31, 2017 for gifts at the Introducing Mobile following levels: $1,000 - Bronze | $5,000 - Silver | $10,000 - Gold. Payment options are available. Contact Jane Heany at If you are interested in purchasing a replica of the centennial sculpture you can do so in bronze (only Proof of Insurance [email protected] or (402) 421-4780 for more information. 25 available) for $1,500 or a resin replica for $350. Please contact Jane Heany at (402) 421-4780. A portion of the proceeds will support programs of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. As a Farm Bureau member and Farm Bureau Financial Services client, you can gain instant access to many valuable membership benefits when you download the Farm Bureau Member Benefits App. And now, you no longer have to carry your paper proof of insurance card — it’s right at your fingertips within the app, so you can take it wherever you take your smart- phone. If you haven’t already, go to the App Store or Google Play and download the app today. Three reasons to download the app: 1. It makes it easy to take advantage of your Farm Bureau Member Benefits. 2. Your Membership and proof of insurance cards are always Sondra L. Jonson (left), unveiled her cast bronze bas-relief sculpture to mark available. Former Sen. Mike Johanns (right) talks to Martin Massengale, president and the Nebraska Farm Bureau centennial March 30 at the Nebraska Farm Bureau 3. It’s FREE to download! chancellor emeritus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Rob Robertson, state office in Lincoln. She visited with Farm Bureau members Ellen Hellerich, chief administer of Nebraska Farm Bureau at the event in Lincoln. of Lancaster County and Jean Thunker, of Keith County. 6 APRIL 28, 2017 – Nebraska Farm Bureau News Nebraska Farm Bureau News – APRIL 28, 2017 7 Farm Bureau Survey Shows Nebraska Farm and Nebraska Farm Bureau Calls on President Trump Ranch Families Suffer Most from Obamacare to Help Boost U.S. Beef Imports to China According to the Nebraska Farm Bureau expense is becoming a major overhead cost What was more telling was that monthly the same time, 58 percent of farmers and Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) urged exports. In 2016, Nebraska cattle producers (NEFB), a recent survey of Nebraska Farm for farm and ranch families,” Steve Nelson, premiums paid by farmers and ranchers ranchers who purchased insurance in the President Donald Trump to raise the issue exported $1.126 billion worth of beef and Bureau members strongly indicates that president of Nebraska Farm Bureau said for health insurance tend to be higher individual market expressed dissatisfaction of access by U.S. beef producers to China beef products. farm and ranch families are negatively April 19. relative to other purchasers of insurance. with their benefits. during his upcoming meetings with Chinese “But, even with these impressive impacted at a much higher level than their In just two weeks, nearly 850 people “Thirty-four percent of farmer and rancher “The findings reinforce the need to President, Xi Jinping. Since 2003, China has numbers, Nebraska’s cattle producers urban counterparts as they cope with responded to the NEFB survey. “It indicates respondents said their monthly premiums assure the stability of the individual market banned the importation of U.S. beef. While are experiencing some of the toughest exponential growth of premiums in the that healthcare is a hot topic in the on insurance obtained in the individual for health insurance. Each day we’re hearing it was announced the ban would be lifted last economic times in recent memory. There individual health insurance markets, caused countryside,” Nelson said. Respondents market were greater than $1,500/month, or of insurance companies questioning the fall, a formal agreement to reopen Chinese are many reasons for this, but finding new by the implementation of the Affordable were asked to report whether they received $18,000/year. Only 10 percent of the non- economic viability of the individual market,” borders to U.S. beef has failed to take shape. growing markets for U.S. beef, like China, Care Act (ACA) also known as Obamacare. health insurance through an employer, farm respondents who purchased insurance Nelson said. The findings also serve as “Considering the importance of would assist in improving market prices,” The non-scientific survey reveals that by directly purchasing through the open on the individual market paid a monthly an important reminder that any kind of Nebraska’s beef industry to the state’s Nelson wrote. “Outside of the direct Nebraska farmers and ranchers rely more market, or through Obamacare. premium greater than $1,500/month. Of the legislation that impacts the viability of the overall economy as well as our desire to impact to cattle producers, the jobs created heavily on the individual health insurance “A large number of farmers and ranchers farmers and ranchers who obtain insurance individual health care market is a concern. expand beef exports, this meeting presents by Nebraska’s beef industry would also be market and the health insurance exchange purchase their health insurance through through the exchange, 90 percent of them “We have heard from farmers and an important opportunity to address this positively impacted. Nebraska’s agricultural to purchase health insurance compared to the open individual market. We’ve been said they received subsidies to help with the ranchers that their monthly health care vital issue,” Steve Nelson, NEFB president exports support over 50,000 jobs both of the U.S. economy that maintains a trade issues he needs to address with President non-farmers. concerned for a long time about the cost cost of insurance,” Nelson said. premium is becoming the number one or wrote in a letter to President Trump April 5. on the farm and in related industries such surplus, projected at just over $21 billion Xi, however discussing beef trade should “Roughly 57 percent of farmers and of health insurance for these individuals. It’s When asked their level of satisfaction number two family living expense. It clearly NEBRASKA BEEF LEADER as food processing, transportation, and for 2017. fit within the likely conversations on other ranchers purchase health insurance through troublesome because the risk is with farmers with the cost and benefits they now have, points out that the health insurance system Nebraska is a leader when it comes to beef manufacturing,” the letter stated. CHINESE BEEF MARKET trade issues,” the letter noted. either the individual market or the health and ranchers who are on the open market farmers and ranchers overwhelmingly we have now is broken and needs fixed. production in the United States. Currently, President Trump has spoken about ag “This surplus could expand once we, “Efforts to find new and expanding markets insurance exchange. In comparison, only 23 trying to get a reasonable priced healthcare expressed dissatisfaction with the cost of These exploding expenses are coming at a the state ranks first in commercial red meat and the need to work on the U.S. trade again, have access to the large and growing for all our agricultural products including percent of non-farmers purchase insurance insurance product but are exposed to a their present health insurance – 98 percent time when the farm economy is very weak production, total cattle on feed, commercial deficit, which in 2016, was over $500 billion. Chinese beef market,” Nelson wrote. beef should remain a top priority for the through these markets. As a result, farmers market that is right now unstable and facing who purchased in the individual market and net farm income is one-half of what it cattle slaughter, as well as beef and veal However, agriculture remains the one area “The President understandably has several Trump administration,” Nelson wrote. and ranchers pay higher premiums, and this less competition,” Nelson said. expressed dissatisfaction with the cost. At was just a few years ago,” said Nelson. Tax Reform Bills Stall, More Needed for Property Taxes With 70 days of the of 90-day legislative fund revenue. The measure uses the for LB 640 was being debated session in the books, a package containing Property Tax Credit Fund to pay for the next at the time the Legislature major tax reform to provide meaningful 35 percent of a school’s general fund revenue adjourned. In a letter to United States Trade agricultural trade are not sacrificed for the accounted for 53 percent of Nebraska’s Nebraskans. Agriculture accounts for more property tax reform and relief has yet to and reduces the remaining 10 percent of a “Adoption of that Representative nominee Robert Lighthizer, benefit of other industries,” wrote Nelson exports. From 2005-2015, exports from than 40 percent of the state’s economic materialize in the Nebraska Legislature. school’s expenditures unless the school amendment would have Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve in the letter dated March 28. Nebraska to free trade agreement markets output and employs roughly one out of “The Legislature engaged in limited board passes an override of the reduction put us on the right path to Nelson made it clear that agriculture AG FOCAL POINT grew 104 percent, with growth in the North every four Nebraskans, all of which are debate on a pair of tax reform bills, the prior to approving the annual budget. The bill making LB 640 a much better shouldn’t be sacrificed for the benefit of In making the case for agriculture to American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) impacted by Nebraska agriculture’s success week of April 16, but neither bill had the also seeks to decrease the maximum school bill from a property tax other U.S. industries under the Trump continue as a focal point of U.S. trade policy, far outpacing that with other free trade in the global trade arena. necessary votes to advance. Both needed levy from $1.05 to $0.987 standpoint,” said Mick. Administration’s trade policies. The letter Nelson noted the importance agriculture agreement countries,” wrote Nelson. “Nebraska farm and ranch families rely on work, in some cases significant changes, to “Nebraska Farm Bureau and other LB 461 reiterates the message Nelson shared trade has had on Nebraska, specifically AGRICULTURE CONCERNS international trade for 30 percent of their make the bills meet our overall objective agriculture groups liked the property tax LB 461, was introduced with Lighthizer in person during a recent related to the free trade agreements the Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. overall income. It’s our hope that you will of delivering the meaningful property tax cap mechanism proposed in LB 640, but by Sen. Jim Smith of Omaha. meeting of Nebraska agriculture leaders and United States has signed with numerous from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade keep our industry at the forefront of your reform and relief sought by our members,” had concerns about repurposing the state’s The bill contains provisions Lighthizer, organized by U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse. countries around the world. agreement, recent comments about thoughts as you work on these important said Ansley Mick, Nebraska Farm Bureau Property Tax Credit Fund (PTCF) monies. of Governor Pete Ricketts’ “While we certainly hope that new levels “Nebraska ranks in the top five among reopening NAFTA, and implementation of issues which will shape future trade policy. state director of government relations, The PTCF monies are currently used to tax reform package related of success can be achieved for all segments the 50 U.S. states in terms of value of its a tariff on goods coming from Mexico into We look forward to working with you April 24. provide property tax relief. Repurposing to income tax cuts and of our nation’s economy, we must work agricultural exports. In 2015 alone, exports the U.S. have been a source of concern for following your confirmation as the next U.S. The bills referenced by Mick are LB PTCF monies to fund LB 640 wouldn’t deliver agricultural land valuation. to ensure the significant gains achieved in to countries with free trade agreements Nebraska farmers and ranchers and other Trade Representative,” wrote Nelson. 640 and LB 461. The future of both bills additional property tax relief, but rather shift The Revenue Committee is uncertain as this story is being written. how it’s delivered. Farm Bureau’s objective advanced version of the bill Speaker of the Legislature Jim Scheer has was for the Legislature to leave the PTCF would value agricultural land indicated that controversial bills, like LB 640 intact for now, and instead find new revenues using a formula where values would be based property, state sales, and state income taxes. and LB 461, would not return to the floor to fund LB 640,” said Mick. in both income potential and market value, Dedicating $400 million of income tax cuts for debate this session unless proponents Farm Bureau also supported lowering the as well as cap the aggregate agricultural land would only push the tax burden further out of the measures could assure there were property tax cap in the bill from 55 percent valuation from increasing more than 3.5 of balance. 33 votes in support, enough votes to end a to 40 percent. Doing so would force the state percent from the prior year. The bill would “We also had concerns that if the bill filibuster and override a Governor’s veto. to put more money into state equalization also reduce the four existing individual passed as is, LB 461 would ultimately put LB 640 aid, providing property tax relief for more income tax brackets to three by combining greater pressure on property taxes. In times LB 640, introduced by Sen. Mike Groene property owners. the first and second brackets into one of a state budget shortfall, the sheer volume of North Platte, would limit the amount of A Farm Bureau supported amendment tax bracket at 3.25 percent. The new top of the income tax cuts proposed would put property taxes used to fund schools to 55 offered by Sen. Tom Briese of Albion to bracket rate would begin to decrease when pressure on the legislature to push more percent of a school district’s total general expand the state’s sales tax base to help pay projected rate of growth in state general state funded responsibilities like education fund receipts exceed onto local property 3.5 percent. LB 461 "We’re committed to working taxes as a way to Healthcare and Property Tax Costs would also reduce balance the state the top Corporate with Senators to develop a budget,” said Mick. Continued From Page 1 is a bigger concern now than ever before. Income Tax rate Nebraska Farm "This is a lot of money. It's people's from 7.81 percent to package this year that delivers Bureau was also what is out there. Some people may have mortgage payment. It takes away their ability 7.59 percent using a concerned by the had good luck with that. But it just wasn't to buy a vehicle or make improvements to similar mechanism the type of meaningful tax fact that there was something we felt comfortable switching their homes or farms/ranches. It's less money of lowering the rate no guarantee the to," Lorens said. for our rural communities," Dux said. "If that's based on projected relief that our members are agriculture land For the Temmes, “We didn’t want to not crippling, I don't know what is." growth in state valuation change in give our health care information to the general fund receipts. seeking. This is our top priority." LB 461 would lower government. The amount of questions they “Nebraska Farm property taxes. ask we didn’t feel comfortable giving that Bureau did not Ansley Mick - Director of NFBF-PAC Even if there were information out,” he said. support LB 461 in its & State Governmental Relations reductions, Farm FARM BUREAU SURVEY current form. The Bureau analysis Nebraska Farm Bureau recently bill needed to provide significantly more indicated the reductions would be minimal. conducted a health care survey (See story in the way of property tax relief. LB 461 is LB 461 was projected to reduce property above) of its members and found farmers estimated to provide more than $400 million taxes by $34 million in the first year of and ranchers being squeezed financially, in individual income and corporate income implementation. That’s less than 1 percent especially in the current period of low tax relief, while only around $46 million in of the total property taxes levied in 2016. farm profitability that leaves them little property tax relief. That’s $10 of income Any additional reduction in property taxes money with which to pay escalating health tax relief for every $1 of property tax relief. in future years would have be entirely insurance costs. In fact, 34 percent said their Based on our position, that ratio needed to dependent upon how local taxing entities monthly premiums on insurance bought be weighted in the opposite direction with respond to the loss of revenue in adjusting on the individual marketplace were greater property taxes receiving the lion’s share of their levies. than $1,500 a month, or $18,000 a year. reductions,” said Mick. "Even as time runs short, and these bills Jordan Dux, director of national affairs for John Temme, his wife Molly, and their Property taxes already account for 48 have stalled, that doesn’t mean tax reform is Nebraska Farm Bureau, says health insurance 15-month old daughter Evangelyn. percent of the combined collections of done for the session,” said Mick. 8 APRIL 28, 2017 – Nebraska Farm Bureau News Nebraska Farm Bureau News – APRIL 28, 2017 9

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The Department of Agriculture will In October 2015, the Environmental it comes to fixing the problematic The American Farm Bureau Federation BUILD Sonny Perdue, delay implementation of a controversial Protection Agency (EPA) proposed culture of an agency that has and 11 other farm and ranch groups asked President Donald rule in the meat and livestock sector and to revoke all food residue tolerances promoted regulation first instead congressional budget and appropriations YOUR Trump’s nominee give the new administration more time to for chlorpyrifos, an active ingredient in of science and common sense,” committees to increase funding for farm for Agriculture think it over. The Grain Inspection, Packers insecticides. The proposal was issued Nebraska Farm Bureau president programs in the 2018 Farm Bill. secretary, was and Stockyards Administration will delay in response to a petition from the Natural Steve Nelson said March 30. The coalition underlined in a letter the DREAM confirmed to lead implementation of the Farm Farmer Resources Defense Council and Pesticide “Early on in this process it was clear there need for a strong farm safety net in the face the United States Practices Rule, known in shorthand as the Action Network North America. Chlorpyrifos was serious scientific concerns about the of financial hardship not seen for decades. HOME Department GIPSA rule for the agency charged with its is commonly referred to as Lorsban and validity of trying to take this tool away from “While we do not yet have a full-fledged of Agriculture governance, for 180 days. Dursban and is primarily used in Nebraska to farmers, yet those concerns were ignored financial crisis in rural America, a good NOW! (USDA). That would bump the effective date – control insect damage to soybeans and alfalfa. previously by the EPA. Not only did many farmers and ranchers are not going WITH “ N e b r a s k a originally April 22 – back to Oct. 19. “It “The action by EPA Administrator Scott agriculture groups like Nebraska Farm to be able to cash-flow in 2017,” the groups Farm Bureau is very excited that former is clear that a one-size-fits-all approach Pruitt to deny a proposed ban on chlorpyrifos, Bureau raise concerns, but those concerns wrote March 15. “With USDA projecting Gov. Sonny Perdue has been confirmed to the Agriculture Department’s Farmer a widely used agricultural crop protection were shared by the USDA and the National continued low prices in 2018 and beyond, 3 of 7 Inventory Homes: to lead the USDA. Governor Perdue will Fair Practices Rules does not work across product, is a sign that we are moving in the Association of State Departments of this situation threatens to quickly and vastly Fullerton II serve our nation’s farmers and ranchers the board for all livestock sectors. The right direction with this administration when Agriculture,” Nelson said. expand with each and every crop year.” 1,860 sq ft 3 BR 2 Baths well. His willingness to serve as American’s announced delay in the rules’ effective The advocates also applauded the agriculture voice in the federal government date until October will give farmers and Roto-Mix units now available with new House Agriculture Committee for drawing •2x6 construction deserves both our admiration and respect,” ranchers additional time to comment on attention to the severe economic downturn staggered rotor system - Call for free DVD or Atlanta 1,568 3BR 2 Bath •R-23 wall and Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau this important issue,” AFBF president facing rural America. Net farm income has New! New! R-49 attic insulation president said. Zippy Duvall said April 11. 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Without a strong safety net, farmers are unable to secure the loans they need Enduring Strength. to help with operating costs to keep their Don’t roll The Conservation Reserve Program businesses running. (CRP) is emerging as a focal point in the Farmers also face the challenges of a strong coming farm bill debate on several fronts – Uncompromising Value. American dollar as other countries heavily the dice with from policy to budget savings. subsidize and protect their producers. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced It’s no wonder our post-frame buildings last a long, long time. We only use the “U.S. farmers have long said they were another CRP-related bill, calling for 30 highest quality lumber. We carefully shape our own steel and trusses. And our willing to compete with farmers elsewhere car repairs. million acres to be enrolled — an increase on a level playing field, but they cannot of 6 million acres on the current cap. Thune Wick-trained crews know only one way to install our designs: the right way. compete with the treasuries of foreign also wants more flexibility on the use of the governments,” the groups wrote. land, including the ability to graze cattle and The 2018 Farm Bill presents a prime harvest cover vegetation. If you want a building that will stand the test of time, you can rely on Wick Buildings. opportunity for Congress to respond to Under the 2014 Farm Bill, lawmakers Contact Wick Buildings at: these sharp declines in farm prices and farm gradually reduced the level of acreage income. In previous years, agriculture was allowed in the CRP to 24 million in Fiscal or the only industry to take voluntary cutbacks 2017 and Fiscal 2018. 800-356-9682 WickBuildings.com to help reduce the federal deficit. House Agriculture Committee ranking “Now we look to Congress to provide member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said in a the resources necessary to help America’s February hearing that he would like to see farmers and ranchers through this very the program cap set to at least 35 million difficult period,” the groups wrote. acres, though he also wants the farm bill to With a Farm Bureau Preferred Auto Repair Shop, the claims process is simple: address paperwork and other burdens to O only one estimate needed farmers enrolled in CRP. “CRP is a popular program in South O guaranteed workmanship for as long as you own your vehicle Dakota, but due to expiring contracts, the O expedited service — the shop has authority to order parts and schedule repairs state is expected to lose 57 percent of its immediately existing CRP acres over the years covered Centennial O simplified billing — we pay the repair shop directly by the 2018 Farm Bill,” Thune, a member Fact 2002 of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said Call one of the Preferred Auto in a statement April 12. “After receiving Farm Bureau Mutual feedback from stakeholders throughout Repair Shops below or visit South Dakota, it was clear that we needed Insurance Companies in fbfs.com/AutoRepairShops to make some changes. 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Foundation Awards Ag Teacher and FFA Advisors of the Year Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Dissolves, Finds and a $1,000 donation to their classroom. When she’s not in the classroom, each student and learn what their interests, FFA chapters. she is giving back to the community and background, and career goals are. Ms. Strategic Partner with Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation The teachers were showing gratitude for the support that the Tomlinson is also active in her community nominated by their own community shows the FFA Chapter. and volunteers for many activities at the After a decade of providing scholarships With Executive Director Eric Brown’s continue providing scholarships,” said Brown. remaining NRRF funds will be transferred students and chosen based "I believe that a good education begins Clay County Fair. for non-traditional students, age 25 or older retirement approaching, the board began to “The Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation has to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation upon their school and with solid relationships. As a teacher, I feel "I am very humbled by being selected as living in Nebraska’s rural communities, research options for continuing the mission made a tremendous positive impact on rural endowment. community involvement, that it is my responsibility to create a positive Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor of the the Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation of NRRF. On Nov. 10, 2016, the NRRF Nebraska. I am grateful for the confidence Non-traditional students seeking funding leadership development in learning environment for my students and year. Our FFA chapter and community were (NRRF) has announced it will dissolve on voted to transfer $150,000 to the Nebraska placed in the Nebraska Farm Bureau to complete a degree or pursue new their classroom, and their that everything I do should be designed to thrilled to find out that I was selected for April 1, 2017. Farm Bureau Foundation and create an Foundation by the Rural Radio Foundation education options are encouraged to ability to keep their students meet this intention,” Bower said. this honor," Tomlinson said. “Following a strategic planning session endowment titled, “The Nebraska Rural Board of Directors. Our staff is excited to apply for the NRRF scholarship through involved in agriculture. “As I reflect on my teaching philosophy, "I would like to thank the Sandy Creek last year it became apparent that without Radio Foundation Scholarship in honor of continue the important work of providing the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation’s “Both teachers are I am humbled and honored to be the community and administration for all of some major changes our Foundation was Max and Eric Brown.” scholarships to students in rural Nebraska,” website. Go to nefbfoundation.org, click on exceptional educators, recipient of this award. I will continue their support through the years. I would not large enough to sustain a full-time “It has been enjoyable to work with the said Megahn Schafer, executive director of the Scholarships for Students and Awards leaders, and role models for to strive for success within my chapter, also like to thank the Nebraska Farm Bureau executive director and support staff and still Rural Radio Foundation Board for the past the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. tab and scroll down to the NRRF scholarship Jesse Bower (left), Sutton Public Schools and their students,” said Megahn and work to continuously develop myself Foundation for their support of this award continue to provide scholarships to qualified ten years. It became apparent that we A $5,000 donation has been made to tab. Application forms for one-time funding Amy Tomlinson, Sandy Creek Public Schools Schafer, executive director of professionally, so that I can be the best and agricultural educators,” she said. applicants,” noted Barb Bierman Batie, needed a strategic partner and the Nebraska the Nebraska L.E.A.D. Foundation and up to $2,500 are available for download and the Nebraska Farm Bureau teacher and FFA advisor I can possibly be,” “We had a number of exceptional NRRF marketing director. Farm Bureau Foundation was a natural fit to once all expenses have been paid, the are due June 1. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Foundation. “Not only do these teachers go she said. nominations this year. All of the advisors and selected two recipients for the Agriculture above and beyond for their students, they Amy Tomlinson is an FFA Advisor at agriculture education teachers nominated Teacher and FFA Advisor of the Year award. support the future of agriculture through Sandy Creek Public Schools in Fairfield, NE. are a showcase of agriculture leaders in their Jesse Bower from Sutton Public Schools and encouragement of FFA leaders.” The Sandy Creek FFA Chapter was selected communities,” Schafer said. “The students Amy Tomlinson from Sandy Creek Public Jesse Bower is an FFA Advisor at Sutton as a top 15 chapter in Nebraska in 2016. these teachers impact are the future of our Schools were honored at the Nebraska FFA Public Schools in Sutton, NE. Bower creates Tomlinson pushes her students to excel. She great state, and we are proud to recognize Convention on Thur., April 6, in Lincoln. a learning community with students by doing advocates for the agriculture program in her their excellent service.” The winning advisors received a plaque hands-on projects and experiments in her school and takes the time to sit down with Thank you to all the volunteers of the Agriculture Reading Hour Program! Volunteers came together to celebrate agriculture in Nebraska by reading and donating the First National Ag Week - March 19-25, 2017 Peas to the Table book to 150 classrooms across the state. Thanks to a grant from Farm Credit Services of Nebraska, The Foundation was very To celebrate National Ag Week the the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation offered books busy over National Ag Week! Foundation held a coloring contest free to volunteers to read to children in their community Staff were involved with many with classrooms across the state. and, in turn, donate the book to the classroom or school. activities throughout Nebraska They received close to 500 entries The program's including teaching about corn from all over the state! The first-place mission was to to elementary students and winners for the two categories were: increase student presenting about GMO’s at K-2 Grade; Annabelle, 2nd grader at knowledge about the Northeast Region Farm Chase County Public Schools and 3-5 Kindergartners from Kahoe Elementary in Lincoln the importance of Bureau Ag Day Event in Grade; Jenna, 5th grader at Randolph learn all the different items that are made from agriculture in their Lancaster County Farm Bureau member, Erica Peterson Linda Johnson, Cheyenne Country Farm Bureau Wakefield. Here are some Public Schools. They both won a corn using the "Corn A to Z" resource from Ag in daily lives. reads to second graders at Fredstrom Elementary in member reads First Peas to the Table to first highlights. pizza party for their classes. the Classroom during National Ag Week. Lincoln for the Ag Reading Hour Program. graders at South Elementary in Sidney.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau welcomes use. The magazine was quoted as saying that Yamaha Motor Corp USA as the newest the Yamaha Viking has “extreme durability, member benefit to our list of benefit extreme reliability, very good handling, and partners. Yamaha offers a variety of all- was easy to operate.” terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side by sides “Yamaha is a solid brand and has a good (SXSs) to help with the workload on a farm reputation in the industry. They take great or ranch. Most notably are the new Viking pride in the fact that all Yamaha 4WD ATVs and Kodiak models. and SXSs are assembled in the USA at their “Effective May 1, 2017, Nebraska Farm plant in Newnan, Georgia. We are happy Bureau members will receive a $250 to have them as member benefit partners,” manufacturer's direct rebate on the Klutz said. purchase of new Yamaha 4WD ATVs and Nebraska Farm Bureau members have up Can We Lease Your Land for Our Solar Farms? SXSs. There are 14 Yamaha dealerships to 30 days after the purchase date to apply located across Nebraska so whether you for the $250 rebate. There is no waiting live in the city, sand hills, or panhandle period for new members to take advantage you’ll be able to find a location near you,” of the benefit. For complete program Lisa Klutz, director of member benefits and details, visit www.nefb.org/benefits or contact database, said April 12. your nearest Nebraska Yamaha dealer. To Recently, Successful Farming magazine locate the Yamaha dealer nearest you, visit evaluated seven SXSs for on the farm/ranch www.yamahamotorsports.com. Kindergartners from North American Martyrs School in Lincoln got an up-close look at where dairy products come from during a visit to Prairieland Dairy, thanks to a field trip grant through the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation.

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Saunders, Sutton Douglas/Omaha Jefferson 402-729-2728 330 Broadway St., Fullerton Valley-Sherman- Ryan Schmeits 3131 S. 72nd Street, Omaha 505 7th St., Fairbury Clayton Gravatt Garfield-Wheeler 308-728-3400 Clay 402-773-5440 Ryan Burden 402-502-2851 Kendall Schlake, LUTCF Nemaha-Richardson 220 S. 14th St., Ord 119 S. Saunders Ave., Sutton Alisha Palagi 402-983-9060 Johnson 402-335-2254 402-274-3189 Greg Duryea Rick Reutzel Douglas/Omaha 185 S. 3rd St., Tecumseh 1919 “J”, Auburn Washington 402-426-3440 Colfax 402-352-3146 11840 Nicholas St., Ste. 205, Omaha Ryan Rohl Tasa Paul 1565 Washington St., Blair 1035 Road E, Schuyler Tyler Langel 402-339-6348 Kearney-Franklin 308-832-2290 Nuckolls 402-879-3377 Troy Perchal Bruce Dinslage Jared Schwab 402-932-2744 640 N. Minden Ave., Minden 449 N. Central Ave., Superior Wayne 402-375-3144 Cuming 402-648-7513 Randy Skierka 402-932-2891 Randy Myers Brandon Siebenneicher 318 Main St., Wayne 305 Main St., Bancroft Douglas/Omaha 402-999-8910 Keith-Arthur 308-284-3930 Otoe 402-269-2541 Stan McAfee, LUTCF Stan McAfee, LUTCF 16909 Lakeside Hills Plz #112 106 W. 1st St., Ogallala 429 5th St., Syracuse York 402-362-0320 Cuming 402-529-2228 Paula Hazen Dustin Weiss Ryan Rohl 611 N. Grant Ave., York 1012 Ave. “E”, Wisner Michael Briardy Kimball-Banner 308-235-3085 Pawnee-Richardson Steve Dey Jason Schweers Jerry Wellwood 213 S. Chestnut, Kimball 402-852-2125 Nathan Foley Custer-Blaine-Loup Scott Stanley Bailey Lord 624 “G” St. Pawnee City Crop Only Agents 308-872-6433 John Eggen Knox 402-373-4600 Ryan Rohl Broken Bow 308-872-6433 616 South C, Broken Bow Brent Bailar 103 E. Main, Bloomfield Perkins 308-352-4320 Hot Ham & Cheese Crescents Ed Wehling {RECIPE } Centennial Ed Duryea Allen Walton 228 Central Avenue, Grant Dakota 402-494-3972 Dustin Weiss Oakland 402-685-6852 Terry Richards 1901 Cornhusker Dr., Ste 150 S. Sioux City Phelps 308-995-4041 Ingredients Directions Fact 1972 Colin Ross 411 Grant, Holdrege Central City 308-946-3893 Preheat oven to 375º. 16 oz. cooked ham, chopped 1 tablespoon brown sugar Dawes 308-432-5062 Phil Hinrichs Jack McMahon The Ag 40 group ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ teaspoon onion 323 Main St., Chadron Pierce 402-329-6284 Mix together ham, cheeses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Superior 402-879-3002 ¾ cup shredded swiss cheese powder was created and was Amy Halverson 115 West Main, Pierce brown sugar, and onion powder. Matt Sullivan 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 cans refrigerated instrumental in creating Dawson Scott Race 1 tablespoon dijon mustard crescent rolls Separate the crescent rolls into triangles. Cut each triangle in IANR. Ag 40 was created 411 East Pacific, Lexington Platte 402-562-7777 Benkelman 308-340-1633 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce 1 tablespoon poppy seeds half, forming two triangles. Chase Wolf 308-324-4000 2921 23rd St., Columbus Jason Preston to protect the College of Rick Trampe 308-324-6355 Don Sterup Boone County 402-395-6363 Scoop one tablespoon of ham mixture and place on the Agriculture. wide end of each triangle. Roll up crescents, place on a Dawson 308-537-2257 Platte 402-923-0292 Ron Erickson 818 Lake Avenue, Gothenburg 301 S. Main, Humphrey greased baking sheet. Eric Vickers Carol Wemhoff St. Paul 308-754-5481 Sprinkle tops of crescents with poppy seeds. Matt Larson Platte 402-562-4004 Tom Mortimer Deuel-Garden 308-874-2404 3050 33 Ave., Ste. 11, Columbus Kearney/Ravenna 308-234-2222 Bake for 15-18 minutes. 252 Vincent Ave., Chappell Seth Ahrens KC Sundermeier 308-452-3653 Steve Fischer Polk 402-747-2351 Dixon 402-287-2784 540 Nebraska, Osceola 905 Oak St., Wakefield Steve Dey Stan McAfee, LUTCF Red Willow 308-345-2234 Dodge 402-721-2644 505 W. B St., McCook 1900 E. Military, Ste. 248B, Fremont Al Gunther Yields; 48 appetizers Sherry Leriger, LUTCF Recipe Source; plainchicken.com | Photo By; Lois Linke Make sure you check out all of our recipes on our Pinterest page! http://bit.ly/FarmBureauKitchen 24 APRIL 28, 2017 – Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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