August-September 2020

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FARM BUREAU NEWS 4 We Appreciate You 6 Legislative Wins CANAL FOUNDATION 9 Cattle Market BREAK TEES IT UP Task Force UPDATE

PAGE 10 INSIDE 13 Drought Resources PAGE 8 Unprecedented legislative session yields significant property tax relief, other agriculture ‘wins’

hen COVID-19 brought the 2020 Elimination of this requirement could make legislative session to a screeching these lease agreements more cost-effective Whalt in March, debates about tax in rural, unserved areas. relief, business incentives and other high- Lawmakers also passed LB 996 which in- profile legislative issues were swept to cludes provisions to improve data collection the side as uncertainties surrounding the to ensure greater accuracy of Nebraska’s dangers and threat of the pandemic quickly broadband service map. The map is a criti- took center stage. As Nebraskans became cal part of broadband expansion in Nebras- familiar with words like “social distancing,” ka as it is used to determine where federal disruptions in agriculture supply chains, assistance dollars are targeted to helping slowdowns and shutdowns of meatpacking improve access. facilities and ethanol plants, and diminished “Map accuracy is critical. We’ve been markets became the immediate threats to concerned Nebraska’s map has overstated the viability of farm and ranch families. Nebraska’s broadband coverage, failing to Amid the chaos, the prospects of the accurately reflect the lack of quality broad- Legislature returning to finish the session band service as reported by our members. were as hazy as a humid summer morning. LB 996 is an important step to make im- Flash forward five months. provements in this area and bring greater Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve resources to bear in broadband expansion,” Nelson stands next to Gov. Pete Ricketts on said Fellers. the steps of the Nebraska Capitol taking part Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson (right) stands Nebraska farmers will also benefit from in a signing ceremony for LB 1107, a com- proudly with Gov. Pete Ricketts who signed LB 1107, a bill which a Nebraska Farm Bureau-supported leg- promise bill directing significant amounts provides signiﬁ cant, meaningful and much needed property tax islative change to clarify the state’s over- of state money for property tax relief. The relief for Nebraskans. weight harvest permit requirements. The bill passed with 41 “yes” votes, far exceed- passage of LB 931 clarifies that the existing ing the 33 needed to break a filibuster, the 15% overweight permit exemption applies barrier preventing passage of substantive fully implemented. That level of relief highlighted by the challenges of the to seasonally harvested products going not property tax relief bills in previous years. could come sooner, should state rev- pandemic. only from field to storage or market, but “The fact the Legislature found the right enues exceed targets outlined in the “At a time when it’s never been also from farm storage to market. (See full combination of compromise to provide sig- bill. In year six and thereafter, relief more important to connect with oth- LB 931 story on page 6.) nificant property tax relief in the final days will continue to grow as valuations ers digitally, the Legislature passed “The Legislature’s passage of bills di- of a split session, during a pandemic, is grow,” said Bruce Rieker, Nebraska a pair of bills to improve statewide recting dollars to help repair the irrigation somewhat surreal. After years of stalemates Farm Bureau vice president of gov- broadband service,” said Ansley Fell- canal collapse in western Nebraska, ensur- in the body, the persistence and work of our ernmental relations. ers, former director of NEFB-PAC and ing Nebraska’s laws governing industrial members and our organization in advocat- “There’s more work to be done on state governmental relations. hemp production are compliant with fed- ing for tax relief has yielded meaningful re- the property tax issue and we’ll con- Among the bills passed was LB 992 eral regulations, and creating a checkoff sults,” said Nelson. tinue to look for long-term solutions which implemented several recom- for dry peas, lentils and other pulse crops, LB 1107 contains the largest amount of to alleviate pressure on property mendations from the state’s Rural are just a few more examples of positive state money put aside for targeted property taxes. With that in mind, LB 1107 is Broadband Task Force. One of the key steps forward for agriculture,” said Rieker. tax relief since 2007, when the Legislature positive progress in delivering mean- components of the bill was eliminat- “When you look at the uncertainties of the originally established and dedicated annu- ingful tax relief that we’ve been seeking a requirement that state agencies session when things closed down in March al funding to the Property Tax Credit Fund. ing,” said Nelson. or political subdivisions remit 50% to the progress made on key issues when (See full LB 1107 analysis on page 7.) Outside of property tax relief, the of the profit from a dark fiber lease the Legislature returned in July, there’s no “At a minimum, farmers and ranchers Legislature passed several other bills agreement to the Nebraska Universal question this was a very successful legisla- can expect to see a 15% reduction in prop- in areas of high priority to the Ne- Service Fund (NUSF) in places lack- tive session for agriculture and our state’s erty taxes paid to schools when LB 1107 is braska Farm Bureau, including ones ing access to 25/3-speed broadband. farm and ranch families.” 2 OPINIONS NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020

Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson announces his retirement n December of 2011, I was blessed to have been to stop kids from working on farms. We’ve advanced appreciation to all those who have helped and provided given the opportunity to serve as president of measures to grow our livestock industry and turned support to make these achievements reality. Ithis wonderful organization. Over the past nine back animal rights extremists, while protecting With that in mind, it’s the right time for change. years that blessing continued in being able to work water resources for agriculture, and making progress Organizationally, it’s time for new leadership. At with tremendous people who share a on key agriculture transportation issues. home, it’s time for Elma and me to start a new passion for Farm Bureau and our mission And while there’s still work to be done on chapter in our life. As such, I will not seek re- of enriching the lives of Nebraska’s farm property taxes, we just helped pass one of election, opening the door for new leadership and a and ranch families. the largest property tax relief bills in the new era for this great organization. We have been through a lot together. history of the Nebraska Legislature. Please know I will continue to put forth my energy Drought, blizzards, historic flooding, These are just a few things that quickly and efforts in finishing up this term to the best of my and now an unprecedented pandemic. come to mind from a long list of our abilities. There is a lot on the plate in the remaining Through it all, Farm Bureau has shined collective accomplishments. months, and I vow to do whatever I can do to advance in the face of adversity, doing great Organizationally, we’ve invested our cause during that time. It has been an honor to things together for our members and resources in supporting our county Farm serve Farm Bureau members in this capacity, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity. Nebraska agriculture. Steve Nelson Bureaus, leadership development and We’ve helped open new markets youth programs to grow agriculture’s base Elma and I will always cherish the relationships PRESIDENT, of leaders and influencers. We’ve charted and treasure the memories of our time together with by expanding agricultural exports NEBRASKA through new trade agreements and FARM BUREAU out a path for the organization’s future all of you. Thank you for your friendship, hard work updating old ones. We’ve secured farm through our new Long-Range Plan, and and dedication to our organization. bills and major federal tax reform. We’ve stopped we’ve built and grown a successful Foundation to overreaching regulations like the “Waters of the expand agricultural awareness. Steve and Elma U.S.” Rule, and the Department of Labor’s effort Words will never do justice in expressing my great

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Nebraska winners receive $500 and an all-expense paid trip to the 2021 AFBF annual meeting in San Diego, VOLUME 38 ISSUE 4 CA, onNEBRASKA January FARM BUREAU 8-12 NEWS and is published a chance EDITORIALto win additionalSTAFF prizes worth thousands.NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION August-September 2020 ten times per year by Nebraska Farm Bureau Editor/Advertising/Writer: Tina Henderson Steve Nelson, president (Axtell) Federation, 5225 South 16th St., Lincoln, NE [email protected] — or ext. 4446 Mark McHargue, fi rst vice president (Central City) USPS 375-780 ISSN 0745-6522 Rob Robertson, chief administrator 68512. Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, NE, Writer: Craig Head Apply by September 16 Questions? Contact Audrey /secretary-treasurer Schipporeit (Lincoln) at Ofﬁ cial publication of and additional entry offi ces. [email protected] — or ext. 4435 Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Writer: Cassie Hoebelheinrich BOARD OF DIRECTORS www.nefb.org/yfrawardsMISSION [email protected]@nefb.org — or ext. 4730 or (402)Bill Baldwin, 421-4445 second vice president (Mitchell) (402) 421-4400 To enrich the lives of Nebraska farm and ranch Dennis Beethe (Elk Creek) families and enhance Nebraska agriculture Writer: Erin Stieren Kevin Peterson (Osceola) www.nefb.org [email protected] — or ext. 4428 Martey Stewart (Dixon) through meaningful advocacy, education, David Grimes (Minden) Graphics Web/Layout: Oscar Diaz POSTMASTER: and leadership development. [email protected] — or ext. 4448 Katie Olson (Atkinson) Send address changes to: Dustin Ladenburger (Stratton) Nebraska Farm Bureau News VISION Exchange Ads & County Annual Meeting Notices: Hilary Maricle (Albion) Attn: Tina Henderson To achieve a great quality of life and prosperity Kylee Planer Dave Nielsen (Lincoln) P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 for Nebraska farm and ranch families. [email protected] — or ext. 4485 Lance Atwater (Ayr) NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 COUNTY NEWS 3 Douglas County Farm Bureau awards scholarships ouglas County Farm Bureau Sarah Hytrek - $4,000 Federation awarded scholarships to Sarah is a graduate of Bennington High School. Dthe following five Douglas County She will be attending the University of Nebraska- high school students: Lincoln. She desires to obtain a degree in Veterinary Eric Hinderer - $4,000 Science. Her parents are Kristie and Steve Hytrek. Eric Hinderer Abigail Robitaille Eric is a graduate of Millard West High Matthew Gerald Allen - $2,000 School. He will be attending the University Matthew is a graduate of Douglas County West of Nebraska-Lincoln. He desires to obtain a High School. He will be attending Southeast degree in Software Engineering. His parents Community College in Milford. He desires to obtain are Joseph and Amy Hinderer. a diploma as a Diesel Ag Mechanic. His parents are Abigail Marie Robitaille - $4,000 Jeff and Louise Allen. Abigail is a graduate of Elkhorn South Matthew J. Valasek - $2,000 High School. She will be attending the Matthew is a graduate of Bennington High University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She desires School. He will be attending Iowa Western to obtain a degree in Psychology. Her Community College in Council Bluffs. He desires to parents are Leann Robitaille and Johnathan obtain a diploma in Diesel Technology. His parents Robitaille. are Mike and Darla Valasek. Sarah Hytrek Matthew Allen Matthew Valasek

Dixon County Farm Bureau sponsors awards for elite showmanship

ixon County Farm Bureau Dillon Borg represented the beef was the proud sponsor of the animals. Sarah Beach and Addy Dbuckle and awards for the Stanwick represented the sheep fourth annual Elite Showmanship division. Olivia Hrouda and Abbie held Aug. 2 at the Dixon County Fair. Hrouda represented the swine Judging of a showmanship contest division. And goats were with is based on preparation of animals contestants Brianna Campbell and for show, their apparent training Samantha Pehrson. and the appearance and knowledge Hunter Borg, Allen, was named of the participating showmen. champion, and Samantha Pehrson, Champion Hunter Borg (Pop’s Partners 4-H), Reserve Champion Samantha Pehr- Champion showmanship Laurel, received reserve champion. son (Dad’s Helpers), participants Olivia Hrouda (Willis Feeders), Dillon Borg (Pop’s exhibitors from each of the four Borg is a member of Pop’s Partners Partners 4-H), Sarah Beach (Trailblazers 4-H), Addy Stanwick (Willis Feeders), species: beef, sheep, swine and 4-H, and Pehrson is a member of Abbie Hrouda (Willis Feeders) and Brianna Campbell (Trailblazers 4-H Club). goat were eligible. Hunter Borg and Dad’s Helpers 4-H Club.

Volunteers York County Farm Bureau work hard at the York holds annual smoked pork County Annual Smoked loin sandwich feed Pork Loin Sandwich he York County Farm Bureau in partnership with the York County Pork Feed at the Producers held its annual smoked pork loin sandwich feed at the York county fair TCounty Fair on Aug. 6. Each year, proceeds from this event help fund the Aug. 6. scholarships for both organizations. Because of restrictions related to COVID-19, this year’s event had some notable differences. All meals were served “to-go, drive-through style.” Despite the challenges, the event was a huge success, serving over 900 pork sandwiches. We would like to thank the York County Ag Society for helping to make sure the drive-through option worked smoothly. Trap Shoot Event Sunday, Sept. 20 — Check-in: 2:30 p.m. Shoot: 4:30 p.m. (Free/no registration required/must be 16 years and older to shoot) Antelope County Shooters Club – From junction of Hwy 275/14, 2 miles South on Hwy 14 to 848th Rd. Turn East on 848th Rd. and go ¼ mile. FREE FOOD AND PRIZES! Bring a friend. Shooters and non-shooters welcome. Come, Talk, Listen!

Nebraska Farm Bureau representatives will be on hand discussing what issues are affecting farmers, ranchers and rural communities, and how the leading grassroots organization from the state is working for the benefit of all Nebraskans For more information, contact Randy Reinke at (402) 841-5221 or Steve Pellatz at [email protected].

SPONSORED BY: Antelope County Farm Bureau; Two Rivers Irrigation; Brunswick State Bank; Nebraska Farm Bureau; Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers; Thirty Way Market; Beckman Lumber; Common Sense Ag Solutions; Farm Bureau Financial Services Agents, Al Stelling and Brandon Doke 4 MEMBERS NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020

NEFB Member Appreciation Nights! uring the COVID-19 pandemic, Nebraska Farm Bureau was still able to help Farm Bureau members socially distance and reconnect Dwith neighbors and friends at Nebraska Farm Bureau’s “Member Appreciation” nights.

The North Central Region Member Appreciation event was held outside in a park in Taylor. The theme was Hawaiian and pictured here are Cory (front) and Denny Johnson of Loup County Farm Bu- reau listening to the discussion from President Steve Nelson.

Janice and Phil Bamesberger of Red Willow County (left) sit with Sen. Dan Hughes of Venango during the Southwest Region Member Appreciation Night. The event had nearly 50 people in attendance.

Sen. Steve Erdman (left) chatted with Diana and Terry Jessen of Morrill County Farm Bureau during the Northwest Member Appre- ciation Night held in Gering. Nearly 40 people showed up for good conversation, a hamburger and hot dog, and the chance to win a generator from John Deere. The Central Region Member Appreciation Night was a big hit at the Shane Grieving farm near Chapman. Pictured are (from left) Steve Nelson, NEFB president, Don Hannappel and Shane Grieving of Dale Space (right) and Gary Smidt of Kearney/Franklin County en- Merrick County joyed the South Central Region Member Appreciation event Aug. 4 Farm Bureau. outside in a park in Upland. Smidt won a prize for attending, a Ford Mustang Radio. Nebraska Farm Bureau thanks Ansley Fellers for her service to agriculture

ebraska Farm Bureau congratulates Ansley new role as the executive director of the Nebras- ally am not going too far, just a different part of the Fellers, who, after four years as Nebraska ka Grocery Industry Association. We are happy supply chain. I have gotten to know a lot of won- NFarm Bureau’s director of NEFB-PAC and for her and wish her great success in the future,” derful members, and I take with me the knowledge state governmental relations, has taken a position said Bruce Rieker, vice president of governmental of how Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy process as the executive director of the Nebraska Grocery relations. works and the importance of listening to members Industry Association. Kathy Siefken is the current Fellers is looking forward to the new opportu- on policy issues. I very much appreciate my time at executive director, and is retiring from the nities and the challenges that come along with Nebraska Farm Bureau,” Fellers said. position after 27 years. her new position. Nebraska Farm Bureau is looking to fill the po- “We congratulate Ansley as she moves to her “I am grateful for my time at Farm Bureau. I re- sition in the coming months. Ansley Fellers NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 COUNTY AGENTS 5

Your nearest Farm Bureau agent would be glad to hear from you: ADAMS 402-462-2920 DIXON 402-287-2784 FRONTIER 308-367-4350 LANCASTER/LINCOLN 402-421-9100 SARPY 402-332-4151 1902 W. 2nd Street, Hastings 905 Oak St., Wakefield 106 East 1st, Curtis 5550 S. 59th St., Ste. 24, Lincoln 604 N Hwy 6, Gretna **Rodney Hunt, AEP, CASL, ChFC, LUTCF **Stan McAfee, LUTCF **Phil Hinrichs Jack Russell Rochelle Kerns Blake McAfee ADAMS 402-463-2111 GAGE 402-228-4232 LANCASTER/LINCOLN 402-484-0303 SAUNDERS 402-442-3704 813 W. 2nd, Hastings DODGE 402-721-2644 3216 N. 6th, Beatrice 249 Cherry Hill Blvd., Ste. 2, Lincoln 260 W 6th St., Wahoo **Marty Demuth 1900 E. Military, Ste. 248, Fremont Curt Spilker Melissa Wheeler, ChFC, LUTCF Scott Kieffer Sherry Leriger, LUTCF ANTELOPE GOSPER 308-785-1011 LANCASTER/LINCOLN SCOTTS BLUFF 308-635-8005 104 W. 11th, Neligh DOUGLAS/ELKHORN 103 N Smith Ave, Elwood 5540 South St., Ste. 202, Lincoln 108 East 19th, Scottsbluff **Brandon Doke 402-887-4842 20324 Veterans Dr., Ste. 101, Elkhorn LaNae Matousek Ryan Rohl 531-500-3459 Dick Bretthauer, ChFC, CLU, LUTCF **Al Stelling, ChFC, CLU, LUTCF 402-887-4880 Troy Perchal 402-758-6633 Sonny Lane 402-421-1016 Jason Smith 402-502-6959 HALL 308-382-5707 SCOTTS BLUFF 308-275-1313 BOONE 402-395-6363 2118 W. Kent Ave., Grand Island LANCASTER/WAVERLY 402-786-0465 1012 West 36th St., Ste. 4, Scottsbluff 124 N. 4th, Albion DOUGLAS/OMAHA Rocky Kershaw 13220 Callum Dr., Ste. 3, Waverly Shawn Harvey **Rori Erickson 14507 California St., Omaha Kyle Sawyers, LUTCF **Rusty Wellman Trevor Devney 402-894-5767 SEWARD 402-643-9100 LINCOLN 308-660-4958 BOX BUTTE 308-762-4505 Melissa McMurray 402-894-5768 HALL 308-382-5093 546 Jackson Ave, Seward 930 1st St., Sutherland 407 E 3rd, Alliance Ryan Steffen 402-718-8885 3341 State St., Ste. C, Grand Island Jack Russell Rhonda Baseggio Lee Mohr, LUTCF Jeffrey Gaasch DOUGLAS/OMAHA Stacey Rust SHERIDAN 308-638-4566 LINCOLN-LOGAN-THOMAS-MCPHERSON BROWN-ROCK-KEYA PAHA 402-387-1809 3225 California St., Omaha 123 N. Main, Hay Springs 308-534-9694 312 N. Main St., Ainsworth Luper Akough 402-951-9355 HALL Rhonda Baseggio 320 McNeel Lane, North Platte **Angie Davis Toyi Beguedou 402-415-2327 710 N. Webb Rd. East Wing, Grand Island Kevin Foland 308-381-5642 **Jay Engel, LUTCF SHERIDAN 308-282-1000 BUFFALO 308-234-2222 DOUGLAS/OMAHA 402-779-7211 *Lisa Huismann, LUTCF 308-381-5644 113 N. Main, Gordon 3915 Ave. N, Ste. A, Kearney 4852 S 133rd St., Ste. 105, Omaha MADISON-STANTON 402-316-7077 Rhonda Baseggio *Rick Smith, LUTCF Jon Christensen HAMILTON 402-694-2399 712 W Norfolk Ave., Norfolk **Don Snyder, LUTCF 1110 K St., Aurora **Brandon Doke THAYER 402-768-6218 DOUGLAS/OMAHA 402-218-2630 Kevin Foland 440 Lincoln Ave., Hebron BUFFALO 308-234-4922 4611 S. 96th St., Ste. 115, Omaha MADISON-STANTON 402-379-3237 **Nate Casey, LUTCF 5810 2nd Ave., Kearney Michael Friend HARLAN 308-928-2232 504 N. 13th St., Norfolk Matt Myers Jacob Stroh, LUTCF 604 West Main, Alma Brad Bosh THURSTON 402-385-2208 Rich Peters **Phil Hinrichs Zachary Miller 306 Main, Pender DOUGLAS/OMAHA Matt Buchholz BUFFALO 308-452-3653 16016 Evans St., Ste. #109, Omaha HOLT-BOYD-ROCK 402-336-1332 MADISON-STANTON 402-371-1520 211 Grand Ave., Ravenna Brian Bentley 402-861-4343 130 S. 4th St., O’Neill 401 E. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk VALLEY-SHERMAN-GARFIELD-WHEELER **Don Snyder, LUTCF **Barbara Hesse **Joe Herian, LUTCF 1516 L Street, Ord 308-728-3216 DOUGLAS/OMAHA 402-493-5900 Harold Benton BUFFALO 308-251-2011 2065 N. 120th, Omaha HOLT-BOYD-ROCK 402-336-3635 MERRICK 308-946-3893 2202 Central Ave., Ste. 11, Kearney Don Christensen 504 W. Douglas O’Neill, NE 1105 16th St., Central City VALLEY-SHERMAN-GARFIELD-WHEELER Allisa Waller **James Hedstrom **Shannon Hannappel 220 S. 14th St., Ord 308-728-3400 DOUGLAS/OMAHA **Greg Duryea BURT 402-374-1880 7733 “L” St., Omaha HOWARD 308-754-5481 MORRILL 308-262-1740 1316 L. St., Tekamah Keia Jensen 402-281-3350 904 2nd St., St. Paul 820 Main St., Bridgeport WASHINGTON 402-426-3440 Troy Perchal Kevin McTaggart 402-934-2232 **Don Snyder, LUTCF Shelli Bowman 1565 Washington St., Blair Troy Perchal BUTLER 402-367-3306 DOUGLAS/OMAHA 402-894-5046 JEFFERSON 402-729-2728 NANCE 308-536-3323 319 “E” St., David City 9869 S. 168th Ave., Unit 1A, Omaha 303 Jefferson St., Daykin 330 Broadway St., Fullerton WAYNE 402-375-3144 Katie Foster **Daniel Thompson Jr. **Kendall Schlake, LUTCF **Don Snyder. LUTCF 318 Main St., Wayne **Stan McAfee, LUTCF CASS 402-296-4999 DOUGLAS/OMAHA 402-390-1076 JEFFERSON 402-729-2728 NEMAHA-RICHARDSON 402-274-3189 2302 W. 8th Ave. #1, Plattsmouth 5726 S. 144th St., Omaha 505 7th St., Fairbury 1415 19th St., Auburn YORK 402-362-0320 *Lori Good-Baker Scott Kamrath **Kendall Schlake, LUTCF **Tasa Paul 611 N. 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odern agriculture has become a reau, then to NEFB, and finally to District miles,” said Ansley Fellers, former direc- “Farm storage has allowed us to take year-round marketing industry. 33 Sen. Steve Halloran. His tenacity, along tor of NEFB-PAC and state governmental advantage of marketing our corn, soy- MFarmers no longer only sell with assistance from NEFB staff, led to relations. beans, popcorn and white corn year- commodities right after combines roll LB 931, a bill to provide farmers flexibility “Nebraska Farm Bureau is in the pro- round. With tight profit margins right through fields during harvest. when transporting grain from farm stor- cess of ensuring the existing Statement now, a lot of farmers need every tool to But for Nebraska farmer Lance Atwater age to market. The bill modernizes cur- of Origin and Destination form, which improve profitability on the farm. This of Ayr, hauling grain from farm storage rent law to reflect how farmers operate growers are required to fill out and car- updated legislation expands our trans- to a nearby market can be costly. today. ry in every truck hauling grain, will still portation options and gives farmers “I have been back on the farm for a “Currently, the state Department of be recognized by Carrier Enforcement peace of mind knowing they can haul few years and have had several encoun- Transportation issues permits authoriz- as sufficient documentation to quali- their grain any time during the year and ters with Nebraska State Patrol Carri- ing a person to move objects greater than fy for the exemption. Once they have still fall under this exemption. I really er Enforcement. When hauling from maximum weight and load limits set in signed off, you will be able to download appreciate Nebraska Farm Bureau and farm storage, you are estimating what state law. By carrying a Statement of Or- and print the form at nefb.org,” Fellers their policy development process tak- the weight is in your grain truck. Most igin and Destination, agriculture produc- said. “Between now and Nov. 13, producing this concern seriously. Farm Bureau farmers don’t have scales to weigh their ers are exempt from a permit to trans- ers can access the form at nefb.org and works to address challenging regulations grain trucks. For a young person trying port grain in trucks which exceed current should carry the completed, signed form like this which helps all farmers, big and to make it in agriculture with the best weight limits by 15% and length limits by in each truck when hauling grain from small,” Atwater said. intentions, it has become a burden,” said 10% when hauling grain from the field to field to on-farm storage or from the field LB 931 passed the Legislature on a Atwater. storage, or from farm stockpile to mar- to market.” 46-0 vote July 31 after the session was Atwater, who serves on the Nebraska ket, within 70 miles. LB 931, which takes Atwater is pleased with passage of the suspended in March due to COVID-19. Farm Bureau (NEFB) Board of Directors, effect Nov. 13, expands the exemption to bill and that Nebraska Farm Bureau stood The bill has been signed by the governor representing Youth-At-Large, brought his allow farmers to transport grain from up for farmers like him who need flexi- and will go into effect 90 days after the concerns to the Adams County Farm Bu- farm storage to market, also within 70 bility to sell products throughout the year. Legislature adjourned Nov. 13. 2020 LEGISLATIVE WINS Introducer: Sen. Curt Friesen, Henderson Industrial Hemp (LB 1152) for growth if Nebraska voters approve Key Bills Passed - Prioritized: Transportation and Ensures Nebraska’s laws and an expanded gambling petition on the Telecommunications Committee regulations governing industrial hemp November ballot. Continues to distribute Signed into Law production are compliant with federal that $275 million based on property Broadband (LB 996) (USDA) regulations. valuations and reflected as a credit on everal bills of importance to Adopts the Broadband Data individual tax statements. Establishes a agriculture were passed by the Improvement Program. Complements FB Position: Support new PTCF Tier, designating a minimum SLegislature and signed into law broadband data submitted by service Passed: 44-3-2 of an additional $125 million annual during the 2020 legislative session that providers and leverages the Federal Introducer: Sen. Steve Halloran, Hastings allocation for property tax relief for tax ended Aug. 13 Communications Commission and its Prioritized: Agriculture Committee years 2020 through 2025 (with potential All bills except LB 1107 go into effect Digital Opportunity Data Collection for greater dollars if state revenues Nov. 13, 2020. docket to improve Nebraska’s Livestock (LB 344) exceed receipts of the prior year by *LB 1107 signed with emergency broadband map. The map is a critical Consolidates and repeals several more than 3.5%) and a guarantee that clause - is in effect now. part of broadband expansion as it individual statutes governing animal annual relief in the new Tier would is used to determine where federal health and disease prevention, grow to $375 million starting in tax Biofuels (LB 899) assistance dollars are targeted to establishing one Animal Health and year 2025. After tax year 2025, growth Authorizes a public power district to improve broadband access. The bill also Disease Control Act that is consistent in the new Tier would be the percentage develop, manufacture, use, purchase, encourages Nebraskans to participate with federal rules. growth in statewide valuations with or sell advanced biofuels, biofuel by- in crowdsourcing efforts to improve the a cap of 5%. The new Tier funds are products, and other fuels so long as map. FB Position: Support based on taxes paid to K-12 schools and such actions are done to help offset Passed: 47-0-2 will be returned to taxpayers in the greenhouse gas emissions. Further FB Position: Support Introducer: Agriculture Committee form of a refundable income tax credit. clarifies that public power districts may Passed: 47-0-2 Prioritized: Sen. Steve Halloran, Hastings New Tier funds will reduce property only sell biofuels and biofuel byproducts Introducer: Sen. Tom Brandt, Plymouth taxes paid to schools by nearly 15% at wholesale. Prioritized: Sen. Tom Brandt, Plymouth Natural Resources / Flood when fully implemented. Mitigation (LB 632) FB Position: Support Expansion of Overweight Permit An omnibus natural resources bill FB Position: Support Passed: 45-0-4 Exemption (LB 931) that included provisions of a Farm Passed: 41-4-4 Introducer: Sen. Dan Hughes, Venango Expands the existing overweight Bureau-supported bill (LB 1201) Introducer: Speaker of Legislature, Jim Prioritized: Sen. Mike Moser, Columbus exemption for the transport of agricul- introduced by Sen. Bruce Bostelman Scheer, Norfolk tural commodities. Under current law, of Brainard, requiring the Nebraska Prioritized: Speaker priority Broadband (LB 992) farmers are allowed to exceed weight Department of Natural Resources to Implements recommendations limits on loads by 15% when hauling create a statewide flood mitigation Pulse Crop Checkoff (LB 803) from the Nebraska Rural Broadband seasonally harvested crops from the plan. Other notable provisions of the Adopts a promotional checkoff Task Force, including eliminating field to storage, market, or stockpile, bill include a prohibition on a county, program for pulse crops (dry peas, a requirement that a state agency or from stockpile to market, if travel is municipality, or agency from adopting a lentils, chickpeas or garbanzo beans, or political subdivision remit 50% within 70 miles and the owner of the plastic bag ban. faba beans, lupins). Establishes a five- of the profit from a dark fiber lease commodity provides the driver of the person Dry Pea and Lentil Commission agreement to the Nebraska Universal load with a signed statement of origin FB Position: Support for LB 1201 to be appointed by the governor by July Service Fund in places lacking access to and destination. LB 931 expands the provisions 1, 2021. Beginning July 1, 2021, there is to 25/3-speed broadband. Elimination of overweight exemption to apply to the Passed: 46-0-3 be levied an excise tax of 1% of the net this requirement could make these lease transportation of seasonally harvested Introducer: Sen. Dan Hughes, Venango market value of dry peas and lentils sold agreements more cost-effective in rural, commodities in transport from “farm Prioritized: Natural Resources through commercial channels in the unserved areas. The bill also includes storage” to market. Committee State of Nebraska. provisions for the hiring of a state broadband coordinator in 2022. FB Position: Support *Property Tax Relief (LB 1107) FB Position: Support Passed: 46-0-3 Builds on the existing state Property Passed: 47-0-2 FB Position: Support Introducer: Sen. Steve Halloran, Hastings Tax Credit Fund by retaining the $275 Introducer: Sen. Dan Hughes, Venango Passed: 47-0-2 Prioritized: Sen. Dan Hughes, Venango million for relief and opens the door Prioritized: Speaker Priority NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 STATE NEWS 7 www.nefb.org LB 1107 – PROPERTY TAX RELIEF LB 1107 –HOW PROPERTYIT WORKS, WHY IT’S GOOD FOR AGRICULTURETAX RELIEF BACKGROUNDHOW IT WORKS, WHY IT’S GOOD FOR AGRICULTURE BACKGROUND On the last day of the 2020 Legislative session, state lawmakers passed LB 1107. The bill provides major tax relief, containing the largest targeted investment in property tax relief by the Nebraska Legislature since On the last day of the 2020 legislative session, state lawmakers passed LB 1107. The bill provides major tax relief, containing the 2007, when the body originally put aside $105 million annually for relief by establishing the state Property largest targeted investment in property tax relief by the Nebraska Legislature since 2007, when the body originally put aside $105 Tax Credit Fund (PTCF). Over the years, the Legislature has continued to make additional investments in the million annually for relief by establishing the state Property Tax Credit Fund (PTCF). Over the years, the Legislature has continued to PTCF, growing the amount of relief in the fund to $275 million. make additional investments in the PTCF, growing the amount of relief in the fund to $275 million. LB 1107 builds on the PTCF by retaining the $275 million and opens the door for additional growth if voters LB 1107 builds on theapprove PTCF anby expandedretaining gamblingthe $275 petitionmillion onand the opens 2020 the November door for ballot. additional LB 1107 growth also established if voters approve a new PTCF an expanded gambling petition onTier, the designating 2020 November an additional ballot. $125 LB 1107million also annual established allocation a new for propertyPTCF Tier, tax designating relief for tax an years additional 2020 thru $125 million annual allocation for2025 property (with potential tax relief for for greater tax years dollars 2020 if state through revenues 2025 exceed (with setpotential triggers) for and greater a guarantee dollars that if state annual revenues exceed set triggers) and a reliefguarantee in the thatnew annualTier would relief grow in theto $375 new millionTier would starting grow in taxto $375year 2025.million After starting tax year in 2025,tax year growth 2025. in Afterthe tax year 2025, growth in thenew new Tier Tier would would be be the the percentage percentage growth growth in statewidein statewide valuations valuations with awith cap a of cap five of percent.5%. Distribution of the $275 million PTCF will continue to be based on property valuations and reflected as a Distribution of the credit$275 millionon individual PTCF propertywill continue tax statements. to be based The on new property Tier funds valuations are based and on reflected taxes on realas aproperty credit onpaid individual to property tax statements.K-12 schools The new and Tier will fundsbe returned are based to taxpayers on taxes in onthe real form property of a refundable paid to incomeK-12 schools tax credit. and will be returned to taxpayers in the form of a refundable income tax credit. HOW AGRICULTURE FARES HOW AGRICULTUREUnder FARES LB 1107, the PTCF will continue to be allocated based on the value of agriculture real property, i.e. ag Under LB 1107, the land,PTCF farmwill continuesites, and agto buildings,be allocated relative based to otheron the property value ofsectors agriculture (42% in real 2019). property, Agriculture i.e. agwill land,receive farm its’ sites, and ag buildings, relative toshare other of theproperty new Tier sectors funds (agriculture’s based on school share taxes 42% paid in 2019).on real Agriculture property (33% will in receive 2019). To its provide share ofcontext the new of Tier funds based on school taxeshow paid agriculture on real fares, property the chart (agriculture’s below compares share is agriculture’s 33% for 2020). property To provide tax relief context (real property) of how agriculture under the fares, the chart below comparescurrent agriculture’s PTCF versus property the minimum tax relief guaranteed (for real amount property) of agriculture under the tax current relief withPTCF the versus passage the of minimum LB 1107. guaranteed amount of agriculture tax relief with the passage of LB 1107.

CURRENT AGRICULTURE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF VS AGRICULTURE RELIEF WITH LB 1107 (BY TAX YEAR IN $ MILLIONS) *Chart reflects minimum guaranteed amount of tax relief.

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POTENTIAL FOR GREATER RELIEF As noted, LB 1107 included other provisions that could increase the amount of property tax relief. While not reflected in the chart, Tier funds could increase beyond $125 million annually for tax years 2021 through 2024 if state revenues exceed set triggers. Relief could also be greater if voters approve the expanded gambling petition and more revenues are added to the $275 million PTCF. PER-FARM IMPACT To give context to what LB 1107 means on a more individual level, the average Nebraska farm paid property taxes to schools on land, buildings, and farm sites was approximately $14,850 in 2019. Under LB 1107, this same average farm would be eligible for a credit providing relief of roughly $855 in 2020. By 2025, the credit and relief would grow to around 15% of school taxes paid, or $2,227. 10-YEAR IMPACT Over the course of the next 10 years, LB 1107 will provide a guaranteed minimum of $2.5 billion in additional property tax relief for Nebraskans. RELIEF VS. REFORM; MORE TO DO LB 1107 provides significant property tax relief, but clearly there is more work to be done. School funding reform, limits on government spending, and other measures to alleviate pressure and address the root issues of high property taxes in Nebraska remain front and center. Members should know Nebraska Farm Bureau will continue to be at the forefront of advocating for those reforms. 8 STATE NEWS NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Update on 2019 tunnel collapse and canal washout – water flowing for 2020 growing season uly 17 marked the one-year could be delivered this season. But nels has been reduced. The Goshen anniversary of an event that the water is flowing to the farmers Irrigation District estimates total Jmany irrigators in western once again. water flow through Tunnels No. 1 Nebraska will not forget – the The repairs to Tunnels No. 1 and and No. 2 will be reduced to 80% Goshen/Gering-Ft. Laramie Irrigation No. 2 have been completed with to 85% of full capacity. Water flow Districts Tunnel No. 2 collapse. The the installation of approximately through these tunnels is approxi- collapse caused a breach in the main 60 steel “ribs” or supports inside mately 19,020,000 gallons per min- canal and dried up water deliveries each of the tunnels along with some ute. for irrigators on the south side of the grouting. Permanent repairs to “I do have water in the ditch, North Platte River. these two tunnels should be com- which is great, but I am still try- Nebraska Farm Bureau President pleted by the end of 2022, including to catch up having no moisture Steve Nelson toured the damage and ing the permeation grouting and profile from last year. I haven’t seen destruction to crops on the Nebras- removal of most of the steel “ribs” a lot of rain yet, so we are extreme- ka side in August of 2019. from both tunnels. The ribs in Tun- ly dry right now and getting water Farmers, like Scotts Bluff County nel No. 2 will remain in place near to the bottom of fields is nearly im- Farm Bureau member Justin Relka, the collapse site. These two tunnels possible. We have 75% of our wa- Today, water ﬂ ows in the canal next to Justin lost water for 42 days during critical are located in Wyoming on the Gos- ter allotment and it’s hard to keep Relka’s farm. Last year the collapse of the canal crop growing time, affecting over hen Irrigation District portion of the some of the head gates open so wa- caused water to dry up for irrigators like Relka, 107,000 acres in the North Platte canal, Stone said. ter continually flows. I have had to on the south side of the North Platte River. River Valley of Nebraska and Wyo- “Permanent repairs to Tunnel No. move water around, and it’s been a ming. Justin’s fields were parched 3 have been completed, including challenge,” Relka said. and never recovered. installation of the steel ‘ribs’ and Reduced water flow through these gust. When final repairs to Tunnels No. 1 and No. 2 are “It was a horrible time watching grouting. The only remaining repair tunnels means reduced deliveries completed and the removal of most of the steel ‘ribs’ the crops you planted and poured item is the installation of cathodic to Nebraska growers. The Gering/ is done, water flow volume should return to near nor- your heart into, curled up and die. protection for the steel ribs, a tech- Ft. Laramie Irrigation District is mal,” Stone stressed. There was nothing I could do. It was nique to control the corrosion of the planning for irrigators to receive Both irrigation districts are still seeking funding a helpless feeling,” Relka said. ribs. This will take place at the end only 75% of their normal allotment, options to pay for the permanent repairs. Gov. Pete According to Gary Stone, ex- of the 2020 growing season. This Stone said. Ricketts signed the budget bill that included $3.8 mil- tension educator at the Panhandle tunnel is located in Nebraska on the “By starting the irrigation water lion to reimburse the irrigation districts for temporary Research and Extension Center in Gering-Ft. Laramie Irrigation Dis- in the canal earlier and planning to repairs already made to the canal. Relka hopes the ir- Scottsbluff, temporary repairs to trict portion of the canal,” he said. run later in the season, it is hoped rigation districts continue to explore funding options the three tunnels on the main canal With the installation of the steel this will lessen demand during the to permanently repair the canal and restore water had to be completed before water “ribs,” water flow through the tun- peak water demand in July and Au- flows back to normal levels. SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU! 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The operator of Dunlap Livestock Auction/ offer comments on any other topic they December of 2019 to create a task force meetings consisted of a mix of presen- West Point Livestock Auction. felt the group needed to explore. While to examine current Farm Bureau policy, tations and discussions with experts The Task Force identified seven general the survey was not scientific, members develop new policy, and provide input on in the industry, along with discussions topics to explore. Those topics included: of the Task Force felt it was important what NEFB’s role should be in addressing amongst the Task Force members. Sev- l Increase Negotiated Sales for Fed Cattle to get feedback from the general mem- concerns regarding cattle marketing. eral individuals with expertise in the in- l Improve the Cattle Futures Market bership. In total, over 170 NEFB members The Task Force is made up of 11 NEFB dustry spoke to the Task Force. These in- l Opportunities in Value-Added responded to the survey. 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Hall County Farm Bureau members Joe Cooper and Karl Sander hold up TJ Hansen of Certiﬁ ed Piedmontese learns about Foundation programs the rafﬂ e prizes they won at the tournament. from Brooke Temple at the Wheel of Education. CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS!

Championship Flight | Certiﬁ ed Piedmontese First Flight | Thurber Family Second Flight | ORK Farms TJ Hansen (left), Ben Mohl, Joe Finegan, Carson Thurber (left), Logan Thurber, Trevin Chramosta (left), Craig Olsen, Jacob Springer Jay Ferris, Tom Thurber Terry Schutte, Keith Olsen THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Thank you to all the individuals and businesses who HOLE SPONSORS - AFLAC - Aurora Cooperative - made the 22nd Annual Golf Classic a success! It was one Farm Credit Services of America - Farmers National Company - Firespring to remember, with social distancing, beautiful weather, and - Gage County Farm Bureau - Hall County Farm Bureau - Iowa Nebraska some great golf. Proceeds of over $29,000 will support Equipment Dealers Association - Keating O’Gara Law - Nebraska Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom, scholarships, and Association of Resources Districts Foundation (NARD) - Nebraska Farm agriculture promotion to consumers. We are grateful for Bureau Services - ORK Farms - Platte County Farm Bureau – Sarpy County everyone who played in and sponsored the event! Farm Bureau - WESTCO - White Castle Roofi ng 2020 GOLF SPONSORS SAND TRAP SPONSOR - Buffalo County Farm Bureau - Washington County Farm Bureau ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY - Case IH - Casey’s - Chick-fi l-A - Farm Bureau EVENT SPONSOR - Bank - Ford - Grainger - Harlan/Furnas County Farm Bureau - Hillcrest Country Club - CART SPONSOR - Douglas County Farm Bureau Howard County Farm Bureau - John Deere - Lisa Lunz - Matt Gunderson - Nebraska Star HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR - Yamaha Motor Corp., USA Beef - Offi ce Depot/Max – Oriental Trading - Paul Davis Restoration of Lincoln - LUNCH SPONSOR - Certifi ed Piedmontese Scheel’s - Southern Hospitality Ventures - Star City Motor Sports - Trader Joe’s NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 FOUNDATION 11 Going online, staying connected

t is summer, and many of children at home, and we set out to Parents agreed. “Thanks SO much the usual activities – playing serve them well.” for all that you did to make this Ibaseball, going to the swimming Found on the Farm was a three- such a fun and educational experi- pool, attending camp – have been hour virtual camp that featured ence! The boys had so much fun and postponed, limited or cancelled plant growth, genetics, the food a lot to tell me when I got home!” altogether, leaving some parents chain, nutrition and agriculture said Christy King of Cortland, mom to ask, “What are we going to do trivia. What made this camp unique to campers Bradyn and Connor. with the kids?” The Nebraska Farm was the supply kit participants re- So far, 60 families have partici- Bureau Foundation provided an ceived in the mail, full of everything pated in Found on the Farm – a full answer for several days in July. needed to follow along with the slate of 20 for each of the three camp The Foundation’s education camp counselors, learn, experiment dates. Each camp was limited to 20 team got to work in June, pivoting and create. logins to make certain all campers Foundation staff Brooke Tempel (left) and Han- in-person summer camp activities Camp kicked off with a fun trivia had a chance to interact with the nah Hosick taught the Virtual Summer Mini into Found on the Farm, a virtu- game using Kahoot, an interactive counselors, ask questions and share Camp Found on the Farm. al summer mini-camp designed to online quiz tool popular in many their discoveries. The camp was de- break the boredom of screen time school settings. The day continued signed for participants ages 8-10, with live interaction and hands-on with campers assembling a Chia and the Foundation team is working learning and fun. Pet, flipping coins to determine the on new programming for additional This is not the summer program- genetics of their own calf, crafting age groups. The program was free. ming the Foundation had planned. an agriculture web that showed all Megahn Schafer, executive direc- One by one, spring field trips, ag- the ways the farm or ranch is at the tor at the Foundation, said, “This ricultural festivals and county fairs center of daily life, and using differ- was really a no-brainer for us. With were cancelled. ent colored Skittles to create a feed new shopping patterns and sup- “We knew we had to be ready ration for livestock. ply chain interruptions during the with a new approach for summer,” “Between the game competition pandemic, agriculture as a source of said Courtney Shreve, director of and the hands-on activities, our food, fiber and fuel has been in the Outreach Education. “While events campers seemed to be having so spotlight. In addition, parents need have been cancelled, our mission much fun that they didn’t even re- support, and kids need safe ways to has not. Agricultural literacy is not alize they were learning along the continue to play and learn. We are just our job, it is our passion, and we way,” said Brooke Tempel, Foun- proud to serve Nebraska families never once thought about slowing dation education specialist. “There with free opportunities that high- down during the COVID-19 pan- were many smiles, questions and light the many contributions of our A summer highlight for Maya and Ally Stieren demic. We knew families needed exclamations, and we loved every state’s number one industry – agri- who enjoyed the Foundation’s Found on the high-quality opportunities for their minute.” culture!” Farm Virtual Summer Mini Camp.

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Enjoy Loyalty Rewards including equipment 1945-2020 discounts and all other benefits associated with Platinum level status. ou didn’t have to be in the Nebraska LEAD Program to experience the Yamazing and impactful visionary that was Dr. Allen Blezek. This wonderful man passed away in Lincoln on July 6, at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer. Farm Bureau members save “Dr. Blezek has been a minimum of 15% off MSRP on the purchase of new a mentor and friend mowers, accessories,® and to the Nebraska Farm It’s your future. Let’s protect implements.it. Bureau Foundation. He served and guided us as Together we’ll create a plan to protect what matters most to you. a founding member of the Board of Directors. He has served on many $300 $500 Members save to per unit boards, and we were so Allen Blezek on select Case IH equipment. lucky to have his wise counsel as we began our Foundation. As a Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo new executive director, I was grateful for his leadership and clarity when things were uncertain and unclear. He was kind, insightful and dedicated. He will be ® missed,” said Nebraska Farm Bureau Ex- It’s your future. Let’s protect it. ecutive Director Megahn Schafer. Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name TogetherCity we’llCity create a planCity to protectCity what mattersCity most to you.City Blezek was a University of Nebras- Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone ka-Lincoln professor and Department Head Emeritus, NU Department of Agri- cultural Leadership Education and Com- munication; founding Director Emeritus, Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo NU Center for Leadership Development; Director Emeritus, Nebraska LEAD Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo (Leadership Education/Action Develop- ment) Program. Past President: Lincoln East Rotary, NU Faculty Senate, NE FFA Foundation, NU Emeriti Association and Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name City CENTRAL CITYCity ELKHORNCity HEBRONCity CityIMPERIAL City Lancaster County Extension. He was the AgentPhone NameSHANNON HANNAPPELAgentPhone Name JASONAgent SMITHPhone Name NATEAgentPhone CASEY Name AgentDUSTINPhone Name WEISS AgentPhone Name founding director of the Nebraska LEAD City 308-946-3893 City 402-502-6959City 402-768-6218City 888-625-6698City City Program for 23 years until his retirement Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone in September of 2008. “We truly lost a great leader who really Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo had a huge and positive impact on Ne- braska agriculture in the passing of Al- Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo len. His decades of service in leading the Nebraska LEAD program and his continued service in ag literacy and leadership

Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name programs after his retirement through City City City City City City the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Agent Name NORFOLKAgent Name NORTHAgent PLATTE Name AgentO’NEILL Name Agent OMAHAName Agent Name and other organizations have certainly Phone ZACHARY MILLERPhone JAY ENGELPhone BARBPhone HESSE JACOBPhone STROH Phone City City City 402-379-3237 308-534-9694 402-336-1332City 402-218-2630City City made a difference in growing Nebraska Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone agriculture. His leadership and advice will be missed but certainly not forgotten Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo by Nebraska Farm Bureau and by many in Nebraska agriculture,” said Nebraska Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Farm Bureau Chief Administrator Rob Robertson. Allen grew up on the family farm south

Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name Agent Name of Randolph, Iowa. He helped his parents City City City City City City on the farm and worked on neighboring AgentPhone Name OMAHAAgentPhone Name OMAHAAgentPhone Name AgentOMAHAPhone Name AgentPhonePAPILLION Name AgentPhone Name farms, earning money to attend college. City MELISSA MCMURRAYCity RON RANDALLCity TODD NOECKERCity JOECity RICKLEY City He graduated from the University of Ne- 402-894-5768 402-390-1076 402-614-0707 402-932-0322 Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone braska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education in 1966. He received his master’s degree from the Uni- versity of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1968 and Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo Agent Photo completed the residency requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Insurance | Investments | Financial Planning | fbfs.com the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was awarded a PhD in 1973. With deep Securities & services offered through FBL Marketing Services, LLC,+ 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266, 877/860-2904, Member SIPC. Advisory services offered through FBL Wealth gratitude, all of us at Nebraska Farm Bu- + + + + Management, LLC.Agent Farm Name Bureau Property & CasualtyAgent Insurance Name Company, * Western AgentAgricultural Name Insurance Company, *Agent Farm Bureau Name Life Insurance CompanyAgent*/West Name Des Moines, IA. IndividualAgent must Name be a registered reau offer sympathy to Allen’s wife, Kay, representative of FBL Marketing Services, LLC or an investment adviser representative with FBL Wealth Management, LLC to discuss securities products. Individual must be released by FBL Wealth Management, LLC to City City City City City City offer advisory services. Individual must be licensed with issuing company to offer insurance products. +Affiliates. *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services. M199 (12-19) and their family. Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone Phone

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s many areas of Nebraska continue USDA. LFP provides payments to el- grazing period is eligible to receive as- ty for four weeks (not necessarily four to battle drought conditions, igible livestock owners and contract sistance in an amount equal to one consecutive weeks) during the normal A Nebraska Farm Bureau has growers who have covered livestock monthly payment; grazing period is eligible to receive as- gathered information and resources and who are also producers of grazed l D3 (extreme drought) intensity sistance in an amount equal to five to help those impacted. If you have forage crop acreage that have suffered a in any area of the county at any time monthly payments. questions about any of the information loss of grazed forage due to a qualifying during the normal grazing period is eli- below, contact Jordan Dux (jordand@ drought during the normal grazing pe- gible to receive assistance in an amount Nebraska Department of nefb.org), director of national affairs. riod for the county. While in-state con- equal to three monthly payments; Agriculture/Roadside Haying ditions triggering the program have not l D3 (extreme drought) intensity in Resources Conservation Reserve Program yet been met, here is important back- any area of the county for at least four The Nebraska Department of Agricul- (CRP) Emergency Haying and ground information. weeks during the normal grazing peri- ture has a website dedicated to providing Grazing To qualify for the program, counties od or is rated a D4 (exceptional drought) Nebraska farmers and ranchers with a During drought conditions, Nebraska would need to fall into the following intensity at any time during the nor- number of important drought-related counties may be considered for Conser- categories via the UNL Drought Monitor: mal grazing period is eligible to receive resources. For those interested in haying vation Reserve Program (CRP) emergen- l D2 (severe drought) intensity in assistance in an amount equal to four roadsides, the Nebraska Department of cy haying and grazing. Counties must any area of the county for at least eight monthly payments; or Transportation has put together an in- meet certain criteria for this program to consecutive weeks during the normal l D4 (exceptional drought) in a coun- formational pamphlet. be implemented, including all/part of a county reaching stage D2 Severe Drought on the UNL Drought Monitor or, if not in a D2 or greater status, a 40% loss of forage production in the county. County FSA Committees would be responsible for determining whether their county meets the 40% loss threshold. Producers interested in emergency haying or grazing of CRP must request FSA county office approval before starting any activities. If you believe your county should be considered for CRP emergency haying and grazing under the 40% forage production loss threshold, please contact your local FSA office. Livestock Forage Program (LFP) The Livestock Forage Disaster Pro- gram (LFP) is also available through

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NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE JEFFERSON COUNTY ADAMS COUNTY ANTELOPE COUNTY JOHNSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, Sept. 13 Monday, Sept. 14 Monday, Sept. 14 Tuesday, Sept. 8 6 p.m. Meal/Program 6 p.m. Social/ 6:30 p.m. Social/ 7 p.m. Jefferson County Meal/Program Meal/Program ANB President’s Room, Fairgrounds 4-H Building Webster County L Bar B Steakhouse Tecumseh 56855 PWF Road, Fairbury Fairgrounds 211 Iowa St., Clearwater RSVP by Sept. 7 for Door 459 North Crescent St., RSVP to (402) 842-4655 or Prizes at (402) 729-2728 Bladen (402) 841-5221 by Sept. 8 NOTICE BOYD COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Monday, Sept. 14 5:30 p.m. American Legion 154 S. Main St., Spencer

NOTICE CASS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Monday, Sept. 14 7 p.m. Cass County Extension Office, Weeping Water No meal, business meeting only RSVP to Jessica Vallery at [email protected]

NOTICE BUFFALO COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, Sept. 27 5:30 p.m. Door Prizes/ Registration/Meal/Program Buffalo Co. Extension Bldg. 1400 E. 34th St., Kearney RSVP by Sept. 18 (308) 234-2222

NOTICE PAWNEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU Thursday, Sept 24 7 p.m. Shirley’s Place 626 6th St, Pawnee City NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 17

NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE DIXON COUNTY LANCASTER COUNTY LOUP/GARFIELD COUNTY DOUGLAS COUNTY FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, Sept. 15 Postponed until Thursday, Oct. 1 Tuesday, Sept. 15 6:30 p.m. Social/ 6 p.m. Meal/Program further notice 6 p.m. Meal/Program Loup County Community Douglas County Farm Henry’s Bar due to COVID-19 Center Bureau Office 117 2nd St., Allen 406 4th St., Taylor 10835 Cottonwood Lane, NOTICE Omaha NOTICE CLAY COUNTY NOTICE No meal, KNOX COUNTY FARM BUREAU ROCK COUNTY business meeting only FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING FARM BUREAU RSVP (402) 991-1433 ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, Sept. 22 ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, Sept. 15 6:30 p.m. Meal/Program Saturday, Oct. 3   6:30 p.m. Social/ 4-H Building-Clay County 6 p.m. Social/Dinner/Speaker  Meal/Program Fairgrounds Newport Fire Hall    Bloomfield 701 Martin St., Clay Center 45600 886th Road, Newport    Community Center  101 South Broadway St., Bloomfield

NOTICE SAUNDERS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, Sept. 15 7 p.m. Larry Heyen’s Farm 526 CR 18, Ceresco

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