Nebraska Farm Bureau News - September 2011

NebraskaFarm Bureau NewsSEPTEMBER 21, 2011

VOL. 29 ISSUE 8

GM Private Offer Benefits Farm Bureau Memberspage 7

Farm Bureau Members Engage in Policy Developmentpage 11

Fly to Hawaii To Visit with Other FB Members at the AFBF Conventionpage 15

Winners of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Photo Contest Are Revealedpages 16-17

Breaking Through Traditional Classroom Wallspage 14

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NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Keith Olsen, president (Grant)Steve Nelson, first vice president (Axtell)Rob Robertson, chief administrator/ secretary-treasurer (Lincoln)

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMark McHargue, second vice president (Central City)Nathan Bartels (Elk Creek)Andy DeVries (Ogallala)Del Ficke (Pleasant Dale)Jason Kvols (Laurel)John C. Martin (Pleasanton)Scott Moore (Bartley)Kevin Peterson (Osceola)Tanya Storer (Whitman)Shelly Thompson (Whitney)Sherry Vinton (Whitman)

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The President’s MessageBy Keith Olsen, PresidentNebraska Farm Bureau Federation®

Taking action on issues is the primary way Farm Bureau serves its members. Issues are, essentially, questions of public concern that haven’t been answered yet: How do

we reduce the federal deficit? How should Nebraska’s agricul-tural land be valued for tax purposes? Should Candidate A or Candidate B be elected?

Farm Bureau develops its positions on issues through our intensive and extensive grassroots policy development process. Members who take the time to get involved decide what our response to public policy questions will be. The next step is to work to have our answers prevail as these open questions are resolved.

I’ve recently seen two examples of Farm Bureau in action that made me proud. First, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sought comments this summer on whether farm equipment should be considered commercial motor ve-hicles, with drivers then required to have Commercial Drivers Licenses and meet additional requirements.

FB: CDLS NOT NEEDEDFarm Bureau opposes expanding requirements for farmers to

have CDLS to transport farm commodities, including livestock, believing that current regulations are adequate. Farm Bureau members across the country responded with a resounding “no” on the CDL question, through letters, comments and personal contacts with federal and Congressional offices. A family member who only drives a grain truck to the elevator during harvest shouldn’t need a CDL, they said. Young farmers said that requiring a CDL to haul grain within the state would be one more challenge to getting started in farming.

On Aug. 10, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said FMCSA had no intention to propose new regulations govern-ing the transport of agricultural products, and that the agency has released guidance to the states so they clearly understand common-sense exemptions “to allow farmers, their employ-ees, and their families to accomplish their day-to-day work and transport their products to market.” Case closed, question closed, with Farm Bureau’s policy implemented by members.

The next example also concerns a federal agency, but has a Nebraska-specific impact. In January, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to expand the Rainwater Basin Management District, which covers parts of 13 Nebraska counties, by an additional 14,000 acres, to provide more habitat and food for migratory birds. The plan calls for acquiring title to about 9,000 acres and obtaining conservation easements on the rest. Clay County is in the district and Clay County Farm Bureau mem-bers were concerned that the expansion would harm the local economy by removing land from the county’s tax rolls and put them in competition for farmland with the federal government and nonprofit conservation organizations it would partner with.

TWO WEEKS NOT ENOUGHFWS ignored local concerns and the plan seemed to be on a

fast track. Clay County Farm Bureau asked Nebraska Farm Bu-reau for help in getting the two-week public comment period extended so people who would be affected by the expansion had time to analyze the 70-page plan.

Nebraska Farm Bureau worked with our congressional delegation to get the comment period extended another two weeks. That gave the Clay County Board of Supervisors time to send a strongly worded letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service which cited an executive order from President Obama that requires federal agencies to coordinate efforts with local governments on “federal plan/policy development.”

As result, the new district manager for the project met with the Clay County Board of Supervisors to discuss the plan, on his second day on the job. He told the supervisors that he did not consider the study FWS used as the basis for its “need” to acquire the additional acres to be credible and was disregard-ing it. The meeting also identified that FWS had not researched how its proposal could impact the economy of the area. The new manager has not forwarded the proposal for approval be-cause it will take more time for satisfactory coordination with the board of supervisors.

Questions and answers at that first coordination meeting produced other important information: the federal govern-ment plans to work with and through conservation groups to acquire land for the planned expansion and has let such groups know what ground it is targeting. The public does not have that information, so conceivably, a property owner could sign an easement or sell the land itself to a conservation group, only to find that the government ultimately holds the land.

It’s clear that if Clay County Farm Bureau hadn’t acted to get the public comment period extended, the expansion of the Rainwater Basin Management District as originally proposed would be a done deal. The expansion may still occur at some level, but the public will have more information and local land-owners will ask more questions before selling their land or an easement. And, the right of Clay County’s local government to be consulted on such a far-reaching issue has been honored.

In both of these instances, Farm Bureau members acted early in the life cycle of their issue when it is often easier to reach respectful solutions. They raised their concerns in a profes-sional, civil manner that made a good resolution possible. It’s effective, and it’s the Farm Bureau way.

Early, Respectful Actions Bring Results

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On the CoverThe Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program is trying to break through the traditional classroom walls by using Skype, Facebook and Twitter to reach teachers and their students.

Photo Illustration by Tara Grell

Nebraska State FairSee highlights of the 2011 Nebraska State Fair and the winners of the Ag Family of the Day award.

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Thank YouFind out what County Farm Bureaus and businesses participated in the 2011 Nebraska Foundation for Agricultural Awareness Golf Classic to help support the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program.

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In Every Issue3-6 County News7 Member Benefits8 What’s Cooking?10 National News14 Cover Story27 Want Ads

August Error:

Nebraska Farm Bureau News mistakenly left out the Nebraska Cattleman Association as part of the We Support Ag group. We are sorry for the error.

RecipesSee what delicious breakfast items you can cook for you and your family this month!

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Buffalo County Farm Bureau sponsored its annual free barbecue meal at the Buffalo County Fair Aug. 4. The Buffalo County members typically serve more than 1,000 people. Pictured serving meals are Nebraska Farm Bureau Board Member John C. Martin and his wife, Leslie, members of Buffalo County Farm Bureau.

Buffalo County Farm Bureau

Buffalo County Sponsors Barbecue Meal at Fair

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COUNTY NEWS

Cuming County Farm Bureau sponsored a Young Farmers and Ranchers tour and supper July 27. Several young farmers and ranchers attended the annual event, which included a tour of the Valmont Galvanizing plant near West Point and a meal at The Pizza Ranch. Featured speakers for the evening were Ryan and Beth Sondrup (fourth and fifth from left), District 2 representa-tives on Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Also pictured are Cuming County Farm Bureau President Dennis Schultz and his wife, Margaret (far right).

Cuming County Farm Bureau

County Sponsors YF&R Tour and Supper

Burt County Farm Bureau has organized the Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull at the Burt County Fair in Oakland for 15 years. On Aug. 8, 55 boys and girls ages 4-9 participated. Ribbons were given to each competitor and the top two in each of the three age groups were given trophies. The tractors and equipment belong to Dennis Stuchlik of Wahoo. Pictured are board members Ray Petersen, Gene Hansen, (behind) Bill Method, Jim Rieken, Dennis and Judy Fleischman, Phyllis Rieken, Larry and Kathy Mussack, Laurel Method and Leslie Petersen. Not pictured, but helping with the event, were Prudie Skinner, Elden Wesely and Linda Hansen.

Burt County Farm Bureau

Kiddie Tractor Pull Celebrates 15 Years at County Fair

Memory Book for NEFB President

Keith OlsenNebraska Farm Bureau needs

your help! We’re compiling a mem-ory book for retiring President Keith Olsen to be presented this Decem-ber, Rob Robertson, NEFB chief

administrator, said Sept. 9.

“We would like to re-ceive notes or letters from Ne-

braska Farm Bureau members and others to be included in the mem-ory book. It is a wonderful way to pay tribute to Mr. Olsen’s service to agriculture and Nebraska Farm Bu-reau,” Robertson said.

Please mail your notes and let-ters by Nov. 1 to Nebraska Farm Bureau, Attn: Denise Hockamier, P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501. If possible, items should be sent un-folded in a large envelope.

Keith

Memory Book


COUNTY NEWS

Antelope County Farm Bureau member Darin Zuhlke hosted a public open house Aug. 9 at his recently completed hog finishing facility near Foster. Free barbecued pork loin and pulled pork sandwiches were served to guests. The new facility has a 2,000-head capacity and features the latest in hog production technology.

Antelope County Farm Bureau

Zuhlke Holds Open House On New Hog Unit

Douglas County Farm Bureau sponsored a pedal pull during Bennington Daze June 18 in Bennington. Approximately 100 people ranging from the age of 4 to adults participated in the tractor pull. Every driver received a ribbon. The pedal pull was sanctioned by the state and winners could go to the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. The annual celebration of the City of Bennington is held every year in June. Events include sports tournaments, street dances, a movie-in-the-park, a parade, games and more.

Douglas County Farm Bureau

County Sponsors Pedal Pull at Bennington Daze

Lancaster County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Aug. 25 in Lincoln. Each year the county FB board likes to recognize people who participated in the Nebraska Agriculture in the Class-room Ag Pen Pal program the previous school year. This year they featured Erica Peterson, a senior at Waverly High School who holds the position of reporter in the Waverly FFA Chapter, and her Ag Pen Pal teacher Kristina Schoenberner, a first grade teacher at Ceresco Elementary School. Peterson has participated in the Ag Pen Pal program for five years and is participating again in school year 2011-12. Pictured from left are Deanna Karmazin, AITC state coordinator; Todd Reed, Lancaster County Farm Bureau ag promotion chair; Peterson; and Schoenberner.

Lancaster County Farm Bureau

County Recognizes AITC Ag Pen Pal Participants

Gage County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Aug. 30 in Beatrice. The meeting included discussion on policy issues. Pictured from left are Anthony Schnuelle, Farm Bureau agent; Sen. George Wallman; Steve Spilker, Farm Bureau agent; Nathan Bartels, Nebraska Farm Bureau board member for District 1; and Mark McHargue, Nebraska Farm Bureau board member for District 2.

Gage County Farm Bureau

Gage County Members Discuss Possible Resolutions


COUNTY NEWS

Burt County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in Decatur Aug. 29. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen spoke on the effectiveness of Farm Bureau and the excitement of the young farmers and ranchers who are getting involved. Others who spoke at the meeting included State Sen. Lydia Brasch of Bancroft; Mark McHargue, Nebraska Farm Bureau board member for District 2; and Clark Kinnison, Nebraska Farm Bureau district direc-tor of member services for the northeast.

Burt County Farm Bureau

NEFB President Addresses Effectiveness of Farm Bureau

Thayer County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Aug. 29 in Hebron. Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau first vice president, was the featured speaker. Members also discussed policy resolutions. Pictured are Nelson, right; with Duane Miller, Thayer County Farm Bureau president, and his wife, Deb, sharing a humorous moment.

Thayer County Farm Bureau

Thayer County Members Discuss Policy Issues

More than 45 people gathered Aug. 14 at the Kimball/Banner County Fair to attend the first “Church at the Fair” event sponsored by Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau. County Farm Bureau Board members involved in the event were Jim Johnson, Linda Halstead and Kendall Atkins. Dr. Alan Foutz, former Colorado Farm Bureau president and present pastor of Kimball Presbyterian Church, delivered the message, “God’s Creation?” Foutz, third from right, is pictured greeting some of those who attended. Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau also sponsored a booth at the county fair.

Kimball/Banner County Farm Bureau

County Sponsors ‘Church at the Fair’

York County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Aug. 30 in York. The meeting was well-attended and special guests included former Nebraska Farm Bureau Board Members Stan Boehr and Nancy Eberle, and current Ne-braska Farm Bureau Board Members Kevin Peterson, Mark McHarge and President Keith Olsen and his wife, Doris. Pictured are McHargue (left), visiting with Jason and Karah Perdue about the Young Farmers and Ranchers Program.

York County Farm Bureau

Special Guests Attend York County Annual Meeting

Willow Holoubek (pictured far left), organizational director of Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN), was the guest speaker at the Cedar County Farm Bureau annual meeting Sept. 8 in Hartington. She gave a slide show presentation about A-FAN and what it does. She also discussed the Humane Society of the United States and its vegan agenda. Pictured at right are Richard Lentz and Cedar County Farm Bureau Presi-dent Brian Gould. Gould presented Lentz with a service appreciation award. Lentz, who farms near Coleridge, became a Farm Bureau member in 1968 when he was approached by a couple of neighbors on a membership drive. He has devoted more than 40 years to Cedar County Farm Bureau.

Cedar County Farm Bureau

Cedar County Members Learn More about A-FAN and HSUS


Seward County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Sept. 7 in Seward. Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau first vice president, spoke about Farm Bureau and how important it is to get involved. Pictured from left are Nelson; Ryan Krenk, Seward County Farm Bureau president; and his wife, Jamie.

Seward County Farm Bureau

Members Learn About Getting Involved in Farm Bureau

Pierce County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting September 11 in Pierce.. Ron Stech, a farmer from Osmond and graduate of LEAD 29, presented slides from his international LEAD trip to the Central American countries of Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Also speaking at the meeting was District 3 Ag Promotion Committee Committee Representa-tive Rebecca Graham. She discussed the committee’s many project and solicited participants for the Nebraska Agricul-ture in the Classroom Ag Pen Pal program, a program that links a farm/ranch family with a classroom to educate children about farming and ranching.

Pierce County Farm Bureau

LEAD Graduate Shows Photos from International Trip

COUNTY NEWS

Dodge County Farm Bureau

Members Discuss Leadership Academy at County Annual MeetingDodge County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Sept. 8 in Hooper. Pictured from left are Andy Langemeier, Nebraska Farm Bureau leadership academy member; Roger Berry, Nebraska Farm Bureau vice president of member services; Scott Wagner, Dodge County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers chair; Scott Eveland, Dodge County Farm Bureau vice president; Mark Langemeier and his wife, Betsy, Dodge County Farm Bureau members and parents of Andy. They were discussing Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Leadership Academy, a program Berry coordinates.

Clay County Farm Bureau Helps Slow Government Acquisition of FarmlandFarm Bureau members had been rais-

ing questions and concerns since Febru-ary about a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposal to expand the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District’s ac-quisition authority in Nebraska. Working with the Clay County Board of Supervisors, Nebraska Farm Bureau and members of Nebraska’s Congressional delegation, those farmers now have a second chance at influ-encing the FWS plan to expand the man-agement district.

“We have raised concerns about the FWS proposal from day one. We support con-servation, but it should be done in a man-ner which considers the needs of both local communities and wildlife,” Josh Andersen, Clay County Farm Bureau member and advi-sor to the Clay County Board of Supervisors, said Sept. 12.

LOCAL TAX BASE ERODED“First, if the federal government acquires

this land, it would permanently erode the lo-cal tax base by removing land from the coun-ty’s tax rolls or by severely devaluing the land

through the use of perpetual conservation easements. This directly affects the public by shifting the tax burden to the remaining tax-payers and threatens to permanently hamper funding for roads, public schools and other basic county services,” he said.

These types of acquisitions also threaten the local economy and the cohesiveness of communities by nearly eliminating any poten-tial for generating revenue from these lands. This effect reaches far beyond agriculture, af-fecting local banks, grocery stores, gas stations and shop owners, Anderson said. Many local farmers, including beginning farmers, are in-creasingly concerned that they are competing against pre-arranged acquisitions between the federal government and partnering non-profit conservation groups for productive farmland. This is the increasing model for conservation that the federal government is pursuing across the nation. It should be a concern for all of Nebraska, Anderson said.

HABITAT FOR MIGRATORY BIRDSAccording to FWS, the proposed expan-

sion was needed to provide additional habitat

and access to food for migratory birds. The FWS proposal sought to expand the Rainwa-ter Basin Management District’s acquisition au-thority; the district covers parts of 13 counties, including Clay County. The FWS plan called for a 14,000-acre expansion: adding 9,000 acres through fee-title acquisition and 5,000 acres through use of perpetual conservation easements. FWS currently owns 22,023 acres in the district, of the 24,000 acres previously approved for acquisition.

Nebraska Farm Bureau and members of Nebraska’s Congressional delegation worked hard to extend the public comment period. At the same time, members of the Clay County Farm Bureau worked with the Clay County Board of Supervisors, which sent a letter to FWS citing an executive order from President Obama that requires federal agencies to coordinate efforts with local governments on “federal plan/ policy development.”

As a result, the district manager of the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District met with members of the Clay

County Board of Supervisors. FWS will now re-evaluate the proposed expansion and coordinate with the Clay County Board of Supervisors on any proposed expansion, Craig Head, state director of governmental relations and regulatory affairs for Nebraska Farm Bureau, said.

“Federally controlled rural acres in the rainwater basin have been an issue in Clay County for the last several years. The work of the Clay County Farm Bureau and Clay County Board of Supervisors will help ensure future actions in the Rainwater Basin Man-agement District will continue to include the voice of local residents,” Head said.

“Farm Bureau helped us tremendously in this effort by keeping us doing what we do best and that is continuing to farm and produce high-quality food. We made every effort to communicate our concerns to the FWS, but we were not able to get their at-tention by ourselves. It shows the value of belonging to an organization that looks out for its members as well as Nebraska agricul-ture,” Andersen said.

The late August (Augie) and Evelyn Evers received the Merrick County Farm Bureau Grassroots Award at the Merrick County Farm Bureau annual meeting in Central City on Sept. 12. The annual award is given to a Merrick County Farm Bureau member for dedication and service to agriculture in Merrick County. The Evers farm near Clarks and have been members of Farm Bureau for more than 45 years. Pictured from left are Shannon Hannappel, Merrick County Farm Bureau president; Glenda and Dick Evers, daughter-in-law and son; Evelyn Evers; Jan and Roger Hellbusch, daughter and son-in-law; and Kate and Jim Evers, daughter-in-law and son.

Merrick County Farm Bureau

Evers Family Receives Grassroots Award at Annual Meeting


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overs also are included in the program.“We are pleased to announce the roll-

out of the Farm Bureau - General Motors Private Offer,” said Keith Olsen, president of

Nebraska Farm Bureau. “This program is a strong addition to the portfolio of benefits we offer to save members money as they and their families work hard to provide food, fiber and renew-able fuels for our nation.”

To qualify for the of-fer, individuals must have been a Farm Bu-reau member for at least 60 days prior to the date of delivery of the vehicle selected. Members may receive the incentive for

the purchase or lease of multiple vehicles, including fleet vehicles purchased through GM’s National Fleet Purchase Program.Full details and program eligibility guidelines are available by contacting Shelley Kurtzer, as-sociate director of member services, or by visiting www.nefb.org.

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WHAT’S COOKING?If you want to submit your own recipes, and photos if you have them, send them via email to [email protected].

Crustless Quiche recipe from Vermeer Collection of Recipes Cookbook. English Muffin French Toast recipe adapted from recipe in Southern Living Magazine. Breakfast-on-the-Go Bars recipe from Taste of Home’s Quick Cooking. Photos from Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director

of member services for the southeast. Easy Cheesy Frittata recipe and photo from www.kraftrecipes.com.

Easy CheesyFrittata

Breakfast-on-the-Go Bars

Ingredients4 cups quick-cooking oatmeal1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 cup flaked coconut3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted3/4 cup orange marmalade (I have also used peach and apricot jam with great results)

Directions1. In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar and salt.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Press into a greased 15” x 10” x 1” baking pan. Line the pan with foil or parchment paper to ease removal for cutting.

4. Bake at 425º for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Cool on a wire rack. Remove bar “slab” with parchment from pan; cut into bars before completely cool.

Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen bars

Ingredients4 whole eggs4 egg whites2 Tbsp. water1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided1/2 cup chopped, seeded tomatoes2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon or OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Beat whole eggs, egg whites and water with whisk in medium bowl until blended.

3. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, tomatoes, bacon and basil. Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate.

4. Bake 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes or until melted.

Yield: 6 servings

TipsHow to Make Mini-FrittatasPrepare egg mixture as directed; pour into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until melted. Makes 6 servings, 2 frittatas each.

How to Seed Tomatoes To seed a tomato, cut tomato crosswise in half. Then gently squeeze each half to re-move the seeds and juice.

Ingredients4 large eggs1 cup nonfat buttermilk2 teaspoons orange zest¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla6 English muffins, splitmaple syrup

Toppings: chopped fresh strawberries, peaches, or nectarines

Directions1. Whisk together first five ingredients in a bowl. Place English muffins in a 9”x13” baking dish or equivalent plastic storage container. Pour egg mixture over muffins. Make sure liquid covers all surfaces. Cover and chill 8 to 12 hours.2. Remove muffins from liquid; discard excess liquid.3. Cook muffins in a large skillet or on a griddle coated with cooking spray. Cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until muffins are golden.4. Serve with fruit and syrup.

Yield: 6 servings

English Muffin French Toast

Ingredients4 eggs3/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup baking mix (such as Bisquick)4 oz. shredded Swiss cheese (other cheeses could be substituted)6 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled) or 6 tablespoons real bacon bits1/4 cup onion (chopped)1/2 green pepper (chopped)Dash of nutmeg (optional)

Directions1. Beat eggs and milk with a wire wisk. Add salt and baking mix.

2. Blend in remaining ingredients.

3. Pour into a greased 9-inch pie plate.

4. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

5. Bake at 325º for 40 minutes.

Crustless Quiche

UPCOMING MONTHSBelow are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to: [email protected]

October – popcorn, pumpkin or apple recipesNovember – holiday snacks and hors d’oeuvresDecember – soups and breads

National Breakfast Month


Douglas County Farm Bureau ®Don Christensen, Terry Christensen,

Gerald Gottsch, Michael Jenkins

Gage County Farm Bureau ®Collin Hays, Scott Spilker, Steve Kyser, Larry Thimm

Hall County Farm Bureau ®Doyle Rathman, Dave Ogden,

Adam Rathman, Chad Rathman

Lancaster County Farm Bureau ®Dave Nielsen, James Tietjen, Lynn Berner, Larry Hudkins

Platte County Farm Bureau ®Don Sterup, Jason Holloman,

Jed Brunken, Don Graff

Sarpy County Farm Bureau ®Jon Schram, Mike Schram, Dan Schram, Gary Kersten

Washington County Farm Bureau ®Karen Ruwe, Paul Ruwe, Troy Perchal, Ken Olson

Field StaffBeau Bearnes and Don Hannapel,

Merrick County Farm Bureau Members; Adam Peterson, NFBF district director of member services for the central district;

Karl Linke, NFBF district director of member services for the southeast

11 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!The Nebraska Foundation for Agricultural Awareness would like to thank the many businesses

and individuals who made our 13th annual NFAA Golf Classic such a success. Your support is greatly appreciated. All money raised will go to support the Agriculture in the Classroom Program.

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said recently the Senate will soon begin debate on a bill designed to help retrain workers who lose jobs because of foreign competition, which sets the stage for President Barack Obama to submit to Congress pend-ing trade agreements with Korea, Co-lombia and Panama. Reid plans to bring a bill to renew the 50-year-old Trade Adjustment Assistance program, which Obama is insisting that Congress pass, along with the three trade pacts. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) said he believes a compromise has been reached between House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Senate leaders to move both the trade agreements and the Trade Adjust-ment Assistance bill. “I’m optimistic that we can get this done and get this done very soon,” Brady said in remarks to the anti-unilateral sanctions business group, USA Engage.

• New Legislation Aims To Pre-vent EPA Regs on Farm Dust

New legislation introduced by Sen. Mike Johanns (R-NE) that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating naturally occurring farm dust is welcome news for the nation’s farmers and ranchers, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. “Regulation of farm dust by EPA could severely hamper the ability of farmers and ranchers to meet the world’s food needs,” said AFBF President Bob Stall-man.

EPA is reviewing existing regulations for particulate matter, which includes soot

and dust. Soot is gen-erated by car emis-sions and facto-ries; dust occurs naturally. Ac-cording to S t a l l m a n , p l a n t i n g and har-v e s t i n g c r o p s , livestock moving from place to place, and people driving down dirt roads are just a few of the ways dust occurs naturally on farms and in rural areas. “The current rules pertaining to dust are adequate,” he said. “Increased regulation of farm dust could result in decreased productivity and higher food prices, coupled with lost jobs in the rural economy. Moreover, the sci-entific basis for establishing such regula-tion has been called into question and it has not been demonstrated that the ben-efits of EPA regulation would outweigh the costs.”

• GAO Report Finds More Info Needed on Livestock Antibiotics

Data gathered by USDA and the Food and Drug Administration on antibiotic use in food animals aren’t comprehensive enough to assess the impact on humans, according to a report released Sept. 14 by the Government Accountability Office. “HHS and USDA have collected some data on antibiotic use in food animals and on resistant bacteria in animals and retail

meat. However, these data lack crucial de-tails necessary to examine trends and un-derstand the relationship between use and resistance,” according to the report. “For example, since GAO’s 2004 report, FDA began collecting data from drug companies on antibiotics sold for use in food animals, but the data do not show what species antibiotics are used in or the purpose of their use, such as for treating disease or im-proving animals’ growth rates.” To date, no scientific study has shown a link between antibiotic use in food animals and human resistance.

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Congress-man Adrian

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Bureau members in

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agricultural issues.

SEPTEMBER 2

Farm Bureau members from Lancaster and Seward County Farm Bureaus met with Ne-braska U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns in Lincoln to talk about the next farm bill, how agriculture will be affected by federal budget cuts and EPA’s overregulation of agriculture. Pictured from left are Del Ficke, Seward County; Dave Nielsen, Lancaster County; Lisa Egglering, Seward County; Keith Olsen, NEFB president; Johanns; Dennis Fujan, Saunders County; and Gary Hellerich, Lancaster County.

AUGUST 16

Nebraska Farm Bureau State Legislative Policy Development (SLPC) members discuss national issues with Jordan Dux (right), Nebraska Farm Bureau National Affairs Coor-dinator. Pictured from left are Howard Daharsh, Morrill County; Shannon Hannappel, Merrick County; Darren Nelson, Platte County; Doug Saathoff, Adams County.

AUGUST 12

Members discussed issues with U.S. Rep. Lee Terry in Omaha during the Congres-sional recess. Pictured from left are Dwight Trumbull, Sarpy County; Del Ficke, Seward County; Terry; Charles Fricke, Sarpy County; Nathan Bar-tels, Johnson County; Scott Wagner, Dodge County; and John Knapp, Sarpy County.

AUGUST 22

Nebraska Farm Bureau held five Regional Policy Development Meetings across the state in Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte, Bridgeport and Lincoln. Farm Bureau governmental re-lations staff members shared the latest information on issues such as the 2012 Farm Bill, fed-eral tax reform and agricultural land values. They also answered questions from the group. The meeting at the Lifelong Learning Center at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, helped County Farm Bureaus to develop policy resolutions for their members to consider.

AUGUST 2

Photos by NEFB Staff: Jordan Dux, Jay Ferris, Tim Horn, Clark Kinnison, Karl Linke, Dick Neel and Adam Peterson

Farm Bureau members from Adams, Dawson, Hall, Howard, Merrick and Polk Counties and NEFB met with officials of the Central Platte NRD to talk water issues. Discussion included integrated management plans and Central’s projects related to water. In the photo from right are Ron Bishop, Central Platte NRD manager; Keith Olsen NEFB presi-dent; Greg Senkbile, Merrick County member; Myles Ramsey, Adams County member; and Mark McHargue, NEFB second vice president.

AUGUST 24

At the Regional Policy Develop-ment Meeting in Bridgeport, Farm Bureau members attended a dinner. Members rep-resented Keith, Garden, Deuel, Morrill, Cheyenne, Scotts Bluff, Sioux, Dawes, Sheridan, Kimball/Banner and Box Butte County Bureaus.

AUGUST 24

More than 50 people met at the Monsanto

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The members of Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 2011 Leadership Academy spent Aug. 19 and 20 learning about issues and how to be effective advocates for agriculture when meet-ing with elected officials. Their class art piece also was unveiled at the meeting. Pictured from left are Shane Greckel, Knox County; Tim Krause, Custer County; Dave Mur-man, Adams County; Brian Bresnahan, Polk County; Andy Langemeirer, Dodge County; Karen Harford, Dundy County; Tessa Hangs, Hitchcock County; Karl Linke, Southeast District Director of Member Services; Dustin Fairley, Jefferson County; Mallory Becker, Sherman/Valley County; Lisa Eggerling, Seward County; Tracy Neidig, Madison County; Brian Carpenter, Antelope County; Tim Gillett, Sioux County and Roger Berry, NEFB vice president of member services and academy coordinator.

Nebraska Farm Bureau® Leadership AcademyAug. 19-20, 2011 • Omaha, NE • Photos by Roger Berry & Cheryl Stubbendieck

Connie Reimers-Hild (center) watches as Dave Merman (right) of Adams County Farm Bureau works with Andy Langemeier of Dodge County, Brian Carpenter of Antelope County and Tim Gillett of Sioux County to develop a personal and business mission and vision statement during the NEFB Leadership Academy’s August meeting.


Break Throughs in Ag Education with AITCBy Melissa Slagle

Deanna Karmazin has been the state coordinator of the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) program since April. A south central Nebraska native, Karmazin was active in FFA and 4-H and helped man-age her family’s Simmental cattle herd. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Education and worked for 15 years with UNL Extension in 4-H Livestock and Ag Awareness/Literacy. For more infor-mation about AITC, visit www.agclassroom.org/ne, e-mail [email protected] or call 800/546-3496.

Schools across Nebraska are constantly changing and the curriculum evolving. At one time, students were required to take subjects such as agriculture, sewing and shop in their core curricula. Now because of scheduling and college requirements, these subjects are electives and conflict with college prep classes.

“The problem I see is the scheduling of these classes. Oftentimes, agriculture is placed in the same time slot as a college prep class. When students are faced with a choice of Advanced Placement math or agriculture, they choose the AP math,” Deanna Karmazin, state coordinator for the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom pro-gram, said Sept. 14.

Many Nebraska students are two or three generations removed from the farm and no longer formally learn about agriculture in a classroom or on Grandpa’s farm or ranch. Instead, students are learning informally about agriculture through television, You-Tube, friends and the news media, which oftentimes have a negative slant.

“That’s why the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program was started, to

once again connect students and teachers with agriculture. This program helps pro-vide the education necessary to understand that food, fiber and fuel come from agricul-ture,” Karmazin said.

REDEFINING ‘CLASSROOM’

The AITC pro-gram provides edu-cational resources and training to incor-porate agriculture into current K-12 core curricula, Karmazin said. “I am trying to break down the walls of the traditional classroom. Historically, teaching has been confined between four

walls and a chalkboard. I am working on redefining the definition of a classroom. Whether it’s on a computer, out in a field or at the State Fair, anytime you have the

opportunity to teach students and teach-ers where their food comes from, it’s a classroom,” she said.

One new com-ponent of this year’s

program is a series of webinars using web-cams and Skype. “Students will be able to virtually watch harvest while participating in a live chat and answering questions in

real time. The webinars will be followed by in-class lessons on the same topic in order to continue that conversation,” Karmazin said.

Not only because social media is popular, but because it has become an everyday part of young people’s way of communicating, the AITC program is also using Twitter and Facebook to post ag facts and trivia and en-couraging teachers and students to engage in a dialogue and ask questions.

HANDS-ON LEARNINGSandy Dorn, a fourth grade teacher at

Meadowlane Elementary School in Lincoln, has used AITC resources for about 14 years. She uses agriculture to help educate students about Nebraska history and social studies as well as about science in the study of plant growth and crops.

“It mirrors my own background, and I want students to experience and appreci-ate rural life and what agriculture does for our economy, our country and its citizens,” Dorn said.

Dorn participates in the Ag Pen Pals pro-gram as well. It helps her incorporate read-ing and writing in the classroom and enables her class to visit a nearby farmer who is their pen pal during the school year. “My students think of it as a real adventure -- to meet a real farmer and their family – it brings it to life in a different way. It happens in an educational setting. The farm visit is a real hands-on, real-life way of teaching and learning,” she said.

Students are future policy- and decision-makers, Karmazin emphasized. They need to understand agriculture because their decisions could have a huge impact on Nebraska agriculture and the nation. That makes agricultural education more impor-tant than ever, she said.

Nineteen-month-old Deacon Finn

of Plattsmouth got his first

glimpse of a piglet at the Nebraska

State Fair Aug. 29. He is the son

of Brandon and Courtney Finn

who visited the fair on the Largest

Classroom day to expose their

son to Nebraska agriculture.

During the Largest Classroom Day at the Nebraska State Fair on Aug. 29, 11-year old Kyler Peetz (left) and Will Davis of North Loop learn all about soybeans, how they grow and what products come from soy-beans as they create their own “Beanie Babies.”

A group of students at the Lancaster County Agriculture Awareness Festival in April learned the ins and outs of ruminant animals from Deanna Karmazin, state coordinator of the Agriculture in the Classroom program.

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Seven-year-old Zach Hartman of Waverly and his 4-year-old brother Ben are proud to show off their newly made Soy Beanie Babies Aug. 29 at the Nebraska State Fair. This project is a part of the soybean cur-riculum Agriculture in the Classroom offers.


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Hawai`i Convention Center1801 Kalakaua AvenueHonolulu, Hawai`i 96815

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REMINDERThe 2011 Membership Incentive Program

offers Nebraska Farm Bureau members a chance to win a trip for two to the American Farm Bureau Convention in Honolulu, Ha., Jan. 8-11, 2012.

You must recruit at least three new mem-bers for your name to be entered in the drawing for the Hawaii. If you recruit five new members, you qualify for the drawing and get your next Farm Bureau member-ship free! For each new member over five, your name will again be put into the Hawaii trip drawing.

Completed membership applications and payment must be sent to your District Director of Member Services by Sept. 30, 2011.

The winner of the Hawaii trip will be an-nounced on Oct. 7 in Lincoln. Only one prize will be awarded.

TOURSTo register for any of the 2012 AFBF An-

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IT’S YOUR SHOT!2011 Nebraska Farm Bureau® Photo Contest Winners

All in a Day’s Work: photographs that highlight someone’s work day in Nebraska (24 entries)

1st Place 2nd Place

Nebraska’s Natural Beauty: photographs of nature, animals, agriculture settings and landscapes in Nebraska (50 entries)

1st Place 2nd Place

Photographer: Jessica TaylorCounty: McPhersonPhoto Title: Summer RangePhoto Description: Danny and his dad, Clint, putting out salt and mineral for the cattle on summer range.

Photographer: Alice DubsCounty: GrantPhoto Title: Planting a Fence PostPhoto Description: Paul and daughter, Amber, moving a fence post away from a washout.

Photographer: Ann RotherCounty: NancePhoto Title: Open HousePhoto Description: Out checking cows one day and she was just waiting for her picture to be taken – luckily I had my camera!

Photographer: Jami ScottCounty: NancePhoto Title: Walking on the CloudsPhoto Description: This photo was taken in June 2010 follow-ing some heavy rains. Our dog, Teddy, didn’t seem to mind the flooded roads.


People: photographs of kids or adults in Nebraska (40 entries)

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IT’S YOUR SHOT!2011 Nebraska Farm Bureau® Photo Contest Winners

All winning photos will be on display Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 in the trade show at Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation’s

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Photographer: Kathy MohrCounty: SheridanPhoto Title: Are You Sure You Have a License?Photo Description: Our grandson, Michael, driving his gator with his dog, Otis, at his side.

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The American Farm Bureau and Nebraska Farm Bureau are pleased the U.S. Depart-ment of Transportation’s Federal Motor Car-rier Safety Administration listened to farmer and rancher concerns regarding changes to agricultural transportation regulations and Commercial Drivers License provisions.

The FMCSA sought comments this sum-mer on whether “implements of husbandry” and other farm equipment should be consid-ered commercial motor vehicles, with their drivers then required to have CDLs, a medi-cal card, mileage and vehicle service logs, and to meet other federal requirements.

Farm Bureau said “no,” noting that fam-ily members often haul grain to market only at harvest time and that implementing the costly new requirements would not in-crease safety.

GUIDANCE TO STATESAs a result of comments received from

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day-to-day work and transport their prod-ucts to market.”

The announcement and the guidance sent to states is great news for America’s farm and ranch families, AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “The key word is common-sense, and it was refreshing to see that our federal au-thorities heard the concerns we expressed. It lifts a big cloud of uncertainty in farm country and the action is greatly appreciated.”

THANKS TO MEMBERSNEFB President Keith Olsen said Nebras-

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The Federal Regulation of the Month highlights a federal regulation or proposed regulation of importance to farm-ers and ranchers. Its purpose is to create awareness among

Nebraska Farm Bureau members and to provide an op-portunity for farmers and ranchers to make an impact on these proposals.

September’s regulation deals with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed revisions of child labor regulations within agriculture.

BackgroundA few weeks ago DOL released revisions to child labor

regulations which would change the safety requirements for young workers employed in agriculture and related fields. The agricultural hazardous occupational rules that fall under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which has not been updated since 1970, bar young workers from certain tasks. The pro-posed rule would tighten current child labor regulations prohibiting agricultural work with animals and in pesticide handling, timber operations, manure pits and storage bins. It would also prohibit youth in both agricultural and nonag-ricultural employment from using electronic devices, includ-ing communication devices, while operating power-driven equipment.

DOL also is proposing to create a new, nonagricultural hazardous occupations order that would prevent children under 18 from being employed in the storing, marketing and transporting of farm product raw materials. Prohibited places of employment would include grain elevators, grain

bins, silos, feedlots, stockyards, livestock exchanges and live-stock auctions. However, the proposed regulations would not apply to children working on farms owned by their par-ents.

How do the proposed changes affect farmers and ranchers?

The new regulation could severely limit youth involve-ment on farms and ranches. Each year unrelated children are hired to work on farms and ranches across the state, some trying to gain knowledge about a future career in the agricultural industry. This new regulation could pre-vent that opportunity if the job involves working with livestock or the storage or handling of commodities. Also, every year hundreds of young people walk Nebras-ka’s seed corn fields detasseling. These new regulations could put severe restrictions on this long-time Nebraska tradition.

What can you do to make a difference?DOL is accepting comments on these proposals through

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It’s not on a stick, but it is Fantastic Fair Food…the Beef Pit at the Nebraska State Fair served delicious beef sandwiches, including prime rib! Nebraska Farm Bureau’s day at the Beef Pit was Aug. 30. Farm Bureau members who helped serve that day include from left: Glynn Fagerstone of Hayes County; Carol Moore of McPherson County; Steve Stettner of Hall County; Del and Brenda Ficke of Seward County; Don and Shannon Hannappel, Merrick County; and Scott and Carla Moore of Frontier County.

NEFB Board Member Kevin Peterson of Osceola (center) speaks with KRVN’s Ken Rahjes during the KRVN Farm Bill Forum Aug. 29 at the State Fair. Peterson said Farm Bureau believes the next farm bill should: provide a strong and effective safety net that consists of direct payments, crop insurance and a simplified ACRE program; strong and effective risk management programs; and conservation programs that will continue to protect natural resources. Also pictured to the left is Michael Kelsey of Nebraska Cattlemen.

Nebraska Farm Bureau was a big part of the 2011 Nebraska State Fair. The Nebraska Farm Bureau logo was seen at the entrance to the fair, held Aug. 26 – Sept. 5.

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Keith Olsen’s FFA jacket was on display at the Nebraska State Fair in recognition of the role FFA has played over the years at the State Fair. The jacket was first worn by Olsen’s older brother and is about 60 years old.

The Nebraska Farm Bureau exhibit was busy during the 11-day run of the State Fair. Here Sara Uhrich of Kearney tries to answer questions about Nebraska Agriculture Aug. 29 while members of Merrick County Farm Bureau working the booth look on.

Tammy Wheeler of Polk County Farm Bureau stopped by the Nebraska Farm Bureau exhibit and tried her chances at winning the iPad 2 drawing.

Alissa Doerr of Creighton worked the Alliance for the Future of Agricul-ture (A-FAN) exhibit Aug. 29, handing out fans to Sharon and Jerry Ingram of Kearney.

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The Tom and Sandy Sonderup Family of Fullerton was the Aug. 28 State Fair Ag Family of the Day. In the photo from left are State Fair Board Chair Jana Kruger; Tom and Sandy Sonderup; daughter Jamie Keep; Vern Sonderup, Tom’s father; daughter Tracy Sond-erup; Marilyn Sonderup, Tom’s mother; daughters Kelly Hale and Heidi Page, with Rachel Hale, granddaughter of Tom and Sandy; and Mark McHargue, NEFB second vice president.

The Sheldon and Judy Kohout Family of Friend was honored as the Sept. 4 State Fair Ag Family of the Day. Pictured from left are Kevin Peterson, Nebraska Farm Bureau board member; Jana Kru-ger, State Fair Board chair; Kohout sons Wessley and Casey; Shel-don and Judy Kohout; daughter-in-law Holly and son Kyle Kohout; State Fair Board Member Kirk Shane; and Dr. Ronnie Green, vice chancellor for agriculture and natural resources at UNL. Green nominated the family for the Ag Family of the Day honor.

Changes to this year’s Discussion Meet schedule will allow all participants in this Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition more in-depth discussion on topics relevant to this year’s Discussion Meet questions.

“The first round of the Discussion Meet will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Younes Convention Center in Kear-ney. This is a major change from previous years,” Cathy Day, NEFB director of special programs, said Sept. 15.

The Discussion Meet contest times for the other rounds are: Dec. 5, Round 2, 1 to 2 p.m.; Round 3, 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.; Finals, 7:15 p.m. The final four competitors will be announced at 4:55 p.m. on Dec. 5.

“These changes will better prepare our Nebraska winner for the Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meet-ing in Honolulu, Ha. The winner of our state contest will receive an all-expense paid trip to the AFBF Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Jan. 6-11,” Day said.

The Discussion Meet is designed to simu-late a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evalu-ated on an exchange of ideas and informa-tion on a pre-determined topic. The judges are looking for the contestant who offers constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions.

These are the 2011 Discussion Meet Questions:

1. Are the current and proposed Renew-able Energy Policies beneficial to all seg-ments of American agriculture? Why or why not?

2. How can we convince the public that the animal agriculture industry balances pro-

duction efficiencies with the public’s expec-tations of animal care?

3. Have farmers and ranchers used social media effectively to educate and influence the public? What strategies can be implemented to expand the in-

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4. How do we capitalize on the growing world demand for agricultural products?

5. What role, if any, should agriculture play in addressing health and obesity issues?


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Big 10 football is here…are you ready?Grab your burgers, brats, hot dogs and

anything else you want to eat. It’s that time of year when thousands of Nebraska fans flock to Memorial Stadium in search of the perfect Saturday afternoon for a perfect tail-gate party!

If you plan on hosting a tailgate (or going to one), here are a few great tips for tailgat-ing season.

• Plan the Menu: Make sure to get as

much done ahead of time and keep the menu simple…juicy burgers, brats and hot-dogs.

• Grilling: If you’re using a charcoal grill, line the bottom with foil for easy clean-up and only dump hot coals in designated trash bins.

• Arrive Early and Stay Late: Arrive to the tailgating spot at least three to four hours early and plan on staying after the game - makes it much easier to miss the busiest

part of football traffic.• Fly a Husker Flag: Not only does this

show support for your home team but it also acts as a landmark for your friends to find you!

• The Essentials: Do not forget trash bags, plenty of ice, toilet paper (yes, it’s essential) and a First Aid Kit.

If you’re planning to attend a tailgate, re-member to bring a food item that is easy to share and to thank your host!

If you’d like to read more about tailgat-ing, visit these websites: http://tailgating.com/tailgating-tips.php, http://tailgating.com/tailgating-101.php and http://tailgating.com/recipe_search.php.

Happy Tailgating and Go Huskers!


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Ingredients1/4 lb. ground pork10-12 popper size jalepenos1 small onion1 lb. bacon1 12oz.-1lb. Monterey Jack cheese with jalepenos

DirectionsPrepare before going to tailgate: Chop onion and brown in small amount of oil. Add pork and brown and drain. Grate cheese and mix with pork. Cut top of jalepenos and core out the seeds. Slit down to 1/4 inch from bottom. Stuff with pork mixture.

At tailgate: Wrap slice of bacon around popper. Stick with toothpick if necessary. Grill over coals until done.

Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe

USDA issued a proposed rule Aug. 9 to establish general regulations for a new traceability program, which seeks to es-tablish traceability of U.S. livestock moving between states when animal disease events take place.

“This new rule will be a change for many farmers and ranchers who raise livestock. However, Farm Bureau has been very active in trying to make the program more palat-able for our livestock producers,” Jordan Dux, national affairs coordinator for Farm Bureau, said Sept. 16.

Under the proposed rule, unless spe-cifically exempted, livestock moved across state lines would have to be officially iden-tified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation, such as owner-shipper

statements or brand certificates.“The rule exempts cattle under 18

months of age from the ID requirements. It’s Farm Bureau’s hope that this exemp-tion will remain in place. Most cattle-related disease problems occur in older cattle and including younger cattle in that mix would provide little disease control. Also, incor-porating younger animals into the program would be a logistical nightmare for agricul-ture,” Dux said.

The proposed rule also encourages the use of low-cost technology and specifies approved forms of official identification for each species, such as metal ear tags for cat-tle. However, recognizing the importance

and prevalence of other identifications in certain regions, shipping and receiving states or tribes are permitted to agree upon alter-nate forms of identification, such as brands or tattoos.

Nebraska Farm Bureau policy supports the inclusion of traditional methods of identification, such as branding, into the program.

Nebraska Farm Bureau will be working with the Nebraska Department of Agri-culture to schedule regional meetings to help inform farmers and ranchers about the new program. Details of those meet-ings will be released in the next couple of months.

Official NoticeCASS COUNTYFARM BUREAU

ANNUAL MEETINGWed., Oct. 26, 2011

8 p.m.Louisville Art Gallery

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WANTED: 3-5 Peahens, this year’s hatch or 1 yr old. Call Chap-pell, 308/874-2982, leave message.

FOR SALE: looking for a good owner for my German Shepard AKC purebred, 9 mo old, $550 OBO, born 11/29/10, has all shots including rabies. Call Lin-coln, 402/467-6252.

FARM EQUIPMENTFOR SALE: 1993 International tractor, tandem day cab, $10,000 OBO; 1996 van trailer, 48’-102’, $5,000, both units DOT inspect-ed 8-2011; 1959 GMC truck, 13 ½ ft box and hoist, $500. Call Burwell, 308/346-4022 or 308/530-2981.

FOR SALE: 1975 856 Interna-tional diesel tractor, wide front, clamp on duals, new seat, battery and water pump, tires less than 50 %, needs paint, runs good. Call Geneva, 402/759-1662.

FOR SALE: anhydrous 3 pt applicator M&W toolbar hy-draulic shut off, 11 rear new combination DMI coulter and

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FOR SALE: skid steer buck-ets, new 72” manure/rock bucket with grapple, 84” large grain/snow bucket, ask about other skid steer attachments. Call Hastings, 218/863-6444.

FOR SALE: Kelly Ryan feed wagon, 4x12, good working condition, shedded, $1,600. Call Loup City, 308/745-0249.

VEHICLESFOR SALE: 1961 Ford 2 ton truck, good condition, 81k, 1975 Mercury, 2 door, hard top, white with dark blue top, blue interior, 109k, always ga-raged. Call Orleans, 308/473-3463 or 308/830-9327.

FOR SALE: 1998 GMC Sier-ra K1500, 4wd, heavy half-ton 5.7L Vortec V-8, extended cab. Rhino lined, runs great, good tires, new battery, newly rebuilt transmission, asking $4,500. Call Kearney, 308/440-3066.

FOR SALE: 1982 Cadillac Se-ville, 82,850 miles, very clean, 5.7L diesel engine, mileage up to 30 mpg, asking $3,495 or make offer. Call Lakeside, 308/327-2886.

FOR SALE: 2000 Lincoln Town Car, Signature Cartier,

met blue, leather, 110,00 mi, mild hail, otherwise perfect, $5,000 OBO. Call Chadron, 308/432-5065, evenings.

FOR SALE: 1995 Chevy Sub-urban, very nice, 115,000 miles, diesel. Call Arnold, 308/539-3040 or 308/848-2209.

FOR SALE: 1971 Buick Electra 225, custom, 4 dr, hardtop, 455 V8 engine, 48,000 actual mileage, all power except windows, inte-rior excellent, loaded, have build sheet, asking $4,500 OBO. Call Gering 308/631-8517.

FOR SALE: 2001 Ford F-250, 4x4, gas eng, auto transmission, reg cab pickup, needs some work, 148,xxx miles, $3,200. Call Loup City, 308/745-0249.

FOR SALE: 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport regular cab, 4x4, V6, 144,000 miles, white, good condition, $4,500 OBO. Call Kearney, 308/234-2355.

FOR SALE: 1977 Ford LTD with 460 motor, 135,000 miles, runs great; 318 Plymouth motor with 4 speed, runs great. Call Cedar Rapids, 308/358-0903.

FOR SALE: limited edi-tion 1983 Pontiac Gr. Prix Brougham, white, one owner, 99,000+ original miles, all pow-

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MISCELLANEOUSWANTED: Tonka toy farm trucks from the 1950s and 1960s. Call Papillion, 402/502-9622 or email [email protected]

FOR SALE: 2 new 6’w x 7’h roll-up metal doors, great for sheds, asking $275 each or both for $500, OBO. Call Grand Island, 308/675-0153.

FOR SALE: quilt, very colorful, 9 square design, good condition, $150. Call Ralston, 402/339-5146.

FOR SALE: exercise ma-chine, Gazelle Edge; beautiful crystal and porcelain bells; por-celain dolls that I made: sto-rybook, special ones, Indians, appropriately clothed. Call Fre-mont, 402/721-4410.

FOR SALE: Snow Flame corn stove, used 1 year, $450. Call St. Paul, 308/754-4928.

FOR SALE: Husker decanters, chrome-plated football, $300, football with Herbie hat, $125, photo available at [email protected], Yo Yo balloon kit for craft fairs, kids events, includes bal-loons, display stand, banners, pumps, accessories, $300. Call Lincoln, 402/483-6179.

FOR SALE: 2001 EdenPURE US 1000 quartz infared portable heater, still in box, $350. Call Surprise, 402/526-2357.

FOR SALE: new bathroom vanity, Onyx top, 84”x25” with 2 recessed bowls, 2 side splash-es, Indian summer top with driftwood bowl, deeper tone, 15 3/4” from sides, paid $712, sell for $600. Call Rising City, 402/526-2342.

FOR SALE: enclosed 5x6 trail-er, red and white, all new tires, Husker-ready, $400. Call Oma-ha, 402/346-2773.

FOR SALE: 6 decorated carou-sel horses, approx. 4 ft. long, log splitter, new Honda engine, $250, 20 ft. 2 axle trailer bumper pull. Call Grand Island, 308/384-0516.

FOR SALE: 2 1985 Big Red 250 Honda 3 wheelers, 1 runs good, the other for parts, $650 total. Call Keystone, 308/726-3044.

FOR SALE: 4 rims and tires, size LT 225/75R16 on 6 hole rims, 10PR only 1,500 hwy miles. Call Firth, 402/416-6158.

FOR SALE: utility shed, 10x12 ft, double doors, 5x6 ft, portable on skids, needs shingling, $900 OBO. Call Petersburg, 402/386-5535.

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Official NoticeDAWES COUNTYFARM BUREAU

ANNUAL MEETINGMon., Oct. 17, 2011 • 6 p.m.

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Speaker: Tina Henderson, Director of Communications for

Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation

Official NoticeDOUGLAS COUNTY


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NoticeKEYA PAHA COUNTY


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