August 2014

Agriculture & LivestockJournal

Volume 66, Number 8 August 2014Nevada Farm Bureau®

Who Owns Nevada? A Look into Public Land TransferNVFB Update • County Corner • What can this year’s Farm Bill do for you?

Federally Owned Land

State Owned Land

Privately Owned Land

Who Owns Nevada?

July 30 - August 3NV150 Fair, Fuji Park, Carson City, Details: http://nevadastatefair.visitcarsoncity.com/

August 1-3Churchill Country Fair and Ranch Hand Rodeo, Churchill County Fair Grounds, Details: www.churchillcountryfair.com

August 5Livestock: Dealing with Drought, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Great Basin College,1500 College Pkwy., Elko, NV 89801, Details: http://ow.ly/zfsUS

Nevada Division of Water Resources Listening SessionsAugust 5, 6 – 8 p.m., Grant Sawyer Building, Room 1100, 555 East Washington Avenue, Las VegasAugust 7, 6 – 8 p.m., County Commission Chambers, 101 Radar Road, TonopahAugust 12, 6 – 8 p.m., Bryan Building (NDWR Office), Tahoe Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, 901 S. Stewart Street, Carson City

August 16-17White Pine County Fair, White Pine County Fairgrounds, Details: http://www.elynevada.net/events/fairhorserace.html

August 182014 Hoop House Production for Experienced Growers, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jeanne Dini Center, 120 N. California St., Yerington, Details: http://ow.ly/zk022

August 22 - September 1Elko County Fair, Elko County Fairgrounds, Details: elkocountyfair.com

November 13Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno

November 14-15Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno

If you would like to include a meeting or event on the calendar, please contact Jessica at [email protected].

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Meeting & Event Calendar 2014 Board of DirectorsOfficersPresidentJames “Hank” Combs, [email protected] PresidentBevan Lister, [email protected]’s Leadership ChairCindy Hardy, [email protected]&R ChairAnna-Lisa Giannini, [email protected] 1 DirectorJamie Perkins, [email protected] 2 DirectorCraig Shier, [email protected] 3 DirectorCarla Pomeroy, [email protected]

County Farm Bureau PresidentsCentral County Joyce Hartman, [email protected] CountyJulie Wolf, [email protected] CountyJim Hardy, [email protected] CountyFred Stodieck, [email protected] County Jonathan Dahl, [email protected] County Martin Muratore, [email protected] County Paul Young, [email protected] County Paul Mathews, [email protected] CountyDarrell Pursel, [email protected] CountyLouis Damonte Jr., [email protected] PineGracyne Backus, [email protected]

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Nevada Farm Bureau Agriculture and Livestock JournalAugust 2014

3 Farm Bureau Perspectives - James “Hank” Combs A Focus on Policy Development to Address Hot Topics in Agriculture4 Nevada Farm Bureau Update6 County Corner8 Agriculture & Livestock Journal Feature Who Owns Nevada? A Look into Public Land Transfer10 What can this year’s Farm Bill do for you?11 Submit Your Photos and Videos to Win!12 New Nevada agriculture license plate available13 Contact Your Local Country Financial Agency14 The Ag Agenda - Bob Stallman Setting the Record Straight on ‘Waters of the U.S.’15 Classified Ads


Farm Bureau PerspectivesA Focus on Policy Development to Address Hot Topics in AgricultureBy James “Hank” CombsPresident, Nevada Farm BureauAs the largest general agriculture organization in the state, we are the voice of Nevada agriculture. As the voice for our state’s farmers and ranchers, we dedicate ourselves to lobbying for positive legislation and against negative laws and regulation that could affect the agriculture industry.

So how do we determine our stance on hot topics during the legislative session and throughout the year? From you, our members! As a grassroots policy organization, Nevada Farm Bureau’s policy development is completely dependent on the voices of our farmer and rancher members. Policy we advocate on is derived through our grassroots policy development process, which begins at the county level.

Our annual meeting is fast approaching and with it comes policy development. This fall we will embark on our 95th year of discussing, drafting and voting on important policies that affect not only our organization, but also all farmers and ranchers in the state.

Preparation before the annual meeting is crucial to ensure that our state delegate session in November runs efficiently. Voting members from all counties should discuss resolutions that reflect key issues in our state’s agriculture industry, issues such as drought, water regulations, genetically modified organisms, sage-grouse habitat and many others.

A productive discussion will lead to solid policy development that the Nevada Farm Bureau can then advocate for during the 2015 legislative session. By taking a few simple actions, county Farm Bureaus can help ensure successful policy development occurs at the state level.

1. Think about the hot topicsEncourage all members in your county to think about hot topics in agriculture that affect the nation, our state and your individual counties. Check out our policy website at policy.nvfb.org to see which issues have been addressed and which ones still need discussion. Follow our social media channels and subscribe to our e-news letter to receive additional resources that might spark conversation.

2. Meet at the county levelBegin meeting as a board during the coming months to discuss policy issues your county would like to suggest to the resolutions committee. Be sure to invite voting members that are not on the board. And you voting members that want to get involved, in this Journal are a list of your county leaders, contact them and they will get you connected.

3. Attend the Resolutions MeetingSend your vice president to the resolutions meeting held before the annual meeting. By advocating for your county’s policy suggestions, the issues affecting farmers and ranchers in your location are more likely to be addressed.

4. Fill your delegate seatsFinally, fill your county delegate seats for the annual meeting. Ensuring your county is represented will increase important conversation about the issues facing farmer and rancher members and all Nevada agriculturists. Elected delegates must be voting farmer/ranchers members, but they do not need to sit on the county board.

This year’s delegate session will take place during the annual meeting, held in Reno on Nov. 13-15. The delegate session will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to noon. Delegate information will be sent soon to all county Farm Bureau presidents. Contact your county president or the state office for more information.

Discussing the important issues as a county Farm Bureau will ensure policy is drafted and voted on during the state annual meeting. More importantly, following the steps above will create strong policy that will help guide our lobbying efforts

Have a question about current policy or want more information? Visit our policy website at policy.nvfb.org, contact our office at 775-674-4000 or contact me at [email protected]. Also, look for communication from our state staff regarding county annual meetings, the resolutions meeting and the 95th state annual meeting.


Nevada Farm Bureau Update Advocate for AgricultureBy Clay McCauleyExecutive Vice President, Nevada Farm Bureau

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This month’s issue emphasizes policy development and advocacy in agriculture. As you read in President Combs’ column, policy development is Nevada Farm Bureau’s focus for the next several months as we approach our annual meeting in November.

Our organization focuses on both policy development and policy implementation. Policy development starts with you, our farmer and rancher members, to follow the grassroots path to setting NVFB policy for the next year. As soon as policy is finalized at the annual meeting Farm Bureau leaders and staff begin implementing policy to promote and protect the future of agriculture and rural values in Nevada. NVFB is and always will be an organization that is dedicated to farmers and ranchers. We are grassroots driven!

This month’s feature article explores the hot topic of public land transfer. Since very little land is currently controlled by our state, federal to state land transfer would increase state revenue and improve areas of Nevada now under

federal control. So how can you as members advocate for this transfer? Be active, be involved and gather knowledge on this issue. Educate the public and promote awareness of Farm Bureau, agriculture and rural Nevada. Prepare yourself to be the “Voice of Agriculture.”

Water is one of the most politically charged issues in Nevada. If you are concerned about water issues, the Nevada State Water Engineer needs to hear from you. Participate in one of the upcoming listening sessions where the State Engineer wants to hear your comments, suggestions and questions on water related issues. Check out the calendar on page 2 for upcoming sessions in your area. Contact the Nevada Division of Water Resources at 775-684-2712 or our office for more information.

I hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for all you do. Want to see a specific topic discussed? Send us an email at [email protected] with your idea.

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COUNTRY Financial and NV Farm Bureau visit the Reno RodeoDuring June, the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation partnered with COUNTRY Financial during the 2014 Reno Rodeo. At the event, Dustin Nash and Naomi Chacon, two agents from the northern Nevada agency, helped Clay McCauley and Jessica Fagundes pass out information about Farm Bureau and COUNTRY Financial. Rodeo attendees received boot-shaped koozies and boot-shaped magnets as well as information about benefits offered to Nevada Farm Bureau members.

COUNTRY Financial koozies and Farm Bureau flyers.

Naomi Chacon (left) and Dustin Nash stand in front of the rodeo booth.

Dustin and Naomi were extremely helpful during the event. Read below to learn more about their backgrounds.

About DustinDustin Nash has worked in financial services and the insurance industry since 2004. He has a strong emphasis in insurance and financial planning with life insurance as a specialty.

About NaomiNaomi Chacon began working for COUNTRY Financial in the summer of 2013. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2008. She has been happily married for nearly 5 years and has a daughter who is two years old.

Welcome Janet McFall, new COUNTRY Financial Representative.Please welcome Janet McFall, COUNTRY Financial’s new representative in Yerington, Nev.

Janet started her career with COUNTRY in 1993 as a financial rep. in Elko. In 1994, she was the Nevada/Arizona Rookie of the Year, and in 1997, the Nevada/Arizona Career Rep of the Year.

While working as a representative in Elko, Janet also achieved the NAIFA National Multi-Line Sales award four times and the National Quality Award twice.

From 1997 to 2013, Janet transitioned into management, becoming first an associate agency manager in Las Vegas, then the agency manager for agencies in Elko, Reno and Carson City.

These agencies were named Nevada Agency of the year in 2003, 2007 and 2008, and Janet achieved the GAMA Silver award in 2005 and 2006 and the Platinum

Award in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Janet has attained All American 14 times.

Janet has been married to Willie McFall for 37 years. They have two children and one granddaughter.

Janet’s passion is working with clients and helping them achieve financial security.

She can be reached at her office 143 S Nevada St., Yerington, NV 89447 or by calling 775-463-2642.


County Corner is a new section of the Agriculture & Livestock Journal that gives counties an opportunity to

share their activities with everyone in the state. If you want to include a story in County Corner, please email us your story at [email protected] or call Jessica at 775-674-4000.

CHURCHILL COUNTY4th of July Parade

Churchill County Farm Bureau members drive the float and throw out candy.

During July 4, the Churchill County Farm Bureau participated in the Fallon 4th of July Parade. Their float included representation of Nevada Farm Bureau and the Nevada Dairy Council as well as several local businesses. The float was pulled by a John Deere tractor and Churchill County Farm Bureau members threw candy to the people watching the parade. Members also helped with a float for the Churchill Country Fair. What a great way to spread the word about Farm Bureau. Way to go Churchill County!

Cindy Mercado, state Farm Bureau staff member, sits on the Country Fair float.

WHITE PINE COUNTYCounty Potluck

Carol McKenzie presents Gracyne Backus with the Chamber of Commerce award.

In the last week of June, White Pine County Farm Bureau hosted a potluck at Steptoe Park in Ely. Members enjoyed homemade dishes and several speakers. During the event, Carol McKenzie awarded Gracyne Backus and the county Farm Bureau with an award for 30 years of membership in the White Pine Chamber of Commerce. Executive Vice President Clay McCauley and Craig Shier, District 2 director, also attended and spoke to the group. Congratulations to White Pine County for your award and all of your hard work!

Craig Shier speaks with the group.

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Western Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Picnic

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Clay McCauley helps a member sign up for e-news.

On July 19, Churchill County Farm Bureau hosted their annual picnic at the home of Norm and Sue Frey. More than 100 people attended the event in the shaded backyard of the Freys. Multiple politicians and political candidates visited with members during the picnic.

The Nevada Farm Bureau hosted a booth and educated members about the new proposed EPA rule, the Margin Tax Initiative and other upcoming Farm Bureau events.

Information from the USDA and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension was also made available.

Attendees enjoyed pulled-beef and pulled-pork sandwiches as well as wide variety of side dishes and dessert. After eating and socializing, Dan Wolf, social chair for Churchill County Farm Bureau, raffled off prizes from local sponsors to the members. A big thank you to all attendees and everyone who helped make this event possible.

Members fill their plates with pulled-beef and salads.

Nevada Land Ownership

Who Owns Nevada?A Look into Public TransferBy Jessica Fagundes

In the western United States, 52 percent of the land is federally owned. Yet, this percentage does not even

begin to reflect land ownership in states like Nevada, Utah and Idaho. Nearly 88 percent of land in Nevada is owned by the federal government, making it the state with the highest percentage of federally owned land in the country. High ownership on the federal level leaves only 12.2 percent as privately owned land and only .2 percent as state owned land.

In 2013, in order to increase the amount of state land in Nevada, the Nevada Legislature introduced and debated A.B. 227. The bill was passed and signed by Governor Sandoval on June 1, 2013. A.B. 227 created the Nevada Land Management Task Force.

The task force is made up of a representative from each county in the state. In 16 of the 17 counties, the representative is a county commissioner. Commissioners come from a variety of backgrounds, allowing them to represent the numerous industries that public land transfer would affect.

J.J. Goicoechea is the representative from Eureka County. Not only does he hold the role of county commissioner, but he also works as a local veterinarian and is on the board of the Nevada Cattlemen and the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council.

“I speak for Eureka County and what our board and our county commissioners want to see.

According to Goicoechea, the purpose of the task force is to decide what acreage they would like to see come back into state control, what they plan to do with that land and what sources of revenue the transfer would create.

After collecting this information, A.B. 227 requires that a study be produced as a result of the Task Force’s work specifically covering three main areas: an economic analysis including costs and revenues associated with transferring federal lands to the State; a proposed plan for the administration and management of any lands transferred; and an identification of the lands that the Task Force determines would be included in any potential transfer.

The task force recently finished the final draft of the study, which they will soon present to the interim committee. The plan calls for the transfer of 7.2 million acres of land from the federal to state level.

The transfer and management of public lands require consideration of many factors. Yet, Goicoechea believes that Nevada is capable of taking on the project.

“We already have a lot of regulations in place. Nothing is going to fall through the cracks,” Goicoechea says, adding that many of the federal organizations have state counterparts with which the state of Nevada can maintain the land. He evens believes that state management of land will further improve species’ habitat of the sage-grouse and


I am trying to speak for mining, for ranching, for tourism, for wildlife, for everything, and I am making sure we

are addressing all of these issues.” -J.J. Goicoechea


other animals.On top of physical improvements, the transfer should also increase the state government’s income substantially. Despite the BLM’s loss of income on federal land in Nevada, the task force estimates that a large sum of revenue will be gained from the land based on their research of other states and Nevada counties.

“We looked extensively at reports that Eureka County had done in the 1990s on this very issue and we used some of those reports as our platform to get started. We looked at Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and surrounding states in the west that have similar lands and more state land than we do and we extrapolated from their data what we could expect to see in revenue,” Goicoechea says.

According to the report, each acre of land will earn $7.78 to $28.59 per year. This income would result in an increase of state revenue of $56 million to $205 million dollars each year.

Money from the state land transfer would go to higher education, specialized education, mental health services, medical health services, public programs for recovery of candidate and listed threatened or endangered species and local government to mitigate the loss of Payment in Lieu of Taxes.

Although land ownership would change, the transfer would only have a small effect on farmers and ranchers.

“Any place that you have a federal grazing permit if that land is transferred to the state, then this task force has said that those grazing permits will be honored, but now you will lease from the state,” Goicoechea says, adding that if the transfer occurs, agriculturists would be able to voice their complaints in Carson City rather than having to travel to Washington, D.C.

Land transfer in Nevada is supported by organizations like the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation. According to Policy 179 – Federal Land Transfers, “the state of Nevada should acquire federally managed lands.”

“The Nevada Farm Bureau is a strong supporter of more state control over our lands. We want to take a similar

initiative to what Utah and other states have done to begin that transfer from the federal to state level,” says Hank Combs, Nevada Farm Bureau president.

According to Goicoechea, the committee has drafted a resolution which they will present to the interim committee on public lands during their August meeting.

“Our hope is that they will take that resolution, make any changes to it and present that to the full legislature in February and hopefully get that passed,” Goicoechea says.

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What can this year’s Farm Bill do for you?Farm Service Agency and NRCS UpdateDrought Disaster Programs and Assistance from FSAA quick implementation of the new Farm Bill disaster programs has been a top priority for the USDA.

Since April 15, 2014, the FSA has provided disaster payments to over 106,000 producers around the country that were victims of drought, blizzards and other weather related losses. To date, the FSA has processed over $1.2 billion in payments to qualifying farmers and ranchers, including over $16 million to producers in Nevada. While disaster relief is a critical lifeline that can prevent farmers and ranchers who do not have access to crop insurance from being wiped out by weather-related losses beyond their control, most producers only receive support equal to 60 percent of their actual losses.

Several of the disaster programs offered to Nevada producers include: the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) that provides payments for grazing losses due to drought or fire on public and private lands and the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) that provides payments for livestock deaths due to adverse weather. The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) provides assistance for livestock due to disease, wildfires or for losses not covered under other disaster programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. All three programs have been made retroactive for losses incurred after October 1, 2011.

Under LFP, payments for drought are equal to 60 percent of the monthly feed cost up to 5 months. Payments for fire on federally managed rangeland are equal to 50 percent of the monthly feed cost for the number of days the producer is prohibited from grazing

the managed rangeland not to exceed 180 calendar days that occurred after Oct. 1, 2011.

One of the eligible losses under ELAP is for transporting water to livestock due to drought, which was added as part of the new farm bill.

The FSA also has the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), which provides cost-share assistance for Drought Emergency Measures, to provide emergency water to livestock due to a drought. acPotentially eligible practices include the construction or deepening of wells, development of springs, or installation of pipelines from a new source of water when the primary source is no longer adequate. Note: cost-share assistance for hauling water is no longer available for cost-shares as it is now an eligible loss condition for ELAP.

Please contact your nearest FSA office in Lovelock, Winnemucca, Elko, Ely, Fallon or Yerington for more information.

NRCS Implements Streamlined 2014 Farm Bill The 2014 Farm Bill streamlined key conservation programs while investing about $18.7 billion in conservation programs offered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) over the next five years. The bill provides about $3.4 billion for fiscal 2014 for NRCS-administered programs.

USDA is in the process of developing rules and regulations associated with the 2014 Farm Bill. In coming months, they will be published in the federal register, and the public will be invited to comment on the rules and regulations that USDA intends to utilize to administer the programs.

“The new Farm Bill continues to equip farmers, ranchers and forest landowners with the tools they need to address resource concerns while helping the environment,” Nevada State Conservationist Bruce Petersen said. “NRCS is moving swiftly to get the consolidated and expanded programs implemented.”

Financial assistance programsThe Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP, is the largest financial assistance program (cost sharing) that includes local funding pools, state fund pools and fund pools for NRCS conservation initiatives such as: sage grouse, energy, high tunnels, and national water quality targeted watersheds. Contracts can last up to 10 years in duration. Agricultural producers and owners of non-industrial private forestland and Tribes are eligible to apply for EQIP. Eligible land includes cropland, rangeland, pasture¬land, non-industrial private forestland and other farm or ranch lands.

What’s new with EQIP? Advance payment opportunities now exist for veteran agricultural producers. Advance payments for socially disadvantaged, beginning and limited resource farmers, Indian tribes and veterans were raised from 30 percent to 50 percent. Payment limitations are set at $450,000.

How to apply Visit your local USDA Service Center to apply or visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/getstarted. NRCS will help eligible producers develop an EQIP plan of operations, which will become the basis of the EQIP contract. EQIP applications will be ranked based on a number of factors, including the environmental benefits and cost effectiveness of the proposal.


Submit Your Photos and Videos to Win!Annual Photo Contest offers front cover recognition

Prizes for winning videos are $100, $75 and $50 for both adult and high school divisions.

Interested in promoting agriculture via video? Want to earn prizes for winning videos? Enter the 2014 Nevada Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Video Contest! Winning videos will be featured on YouTube and presented during the 2014 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Convention!

2014 Contest Categories:How does Nevada agriculture affect the world?

How does agriculture affect your local community?

Video Entry Form(For videos submitted by mail. Include all contestants’ names and contact information.)

Name(s): ___________________________________________________

Address(es): ________________________________________________ Street City ST ZipContact Phone/Email: ________________________________________

High School (if applicable): ____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Permission (under 18) - Please Sign

__________________________________________________________

Who can participate?The video contest is open to ALL high school students and ALL adults (over 18).

How do I upload a video?Two ways! You may shoot and edit your video and upload directly to YouTube. Tag your video using “2014 NVFB Video Contest” - so we can find your video. Include video title and name(s) of who made the video as well as the division in which you will be competing. You may also burn your video to a DVD and mail to Cindy Hardy, P.O. Box 112 Logandale, NV 89021. Please include the entry form.

How long should the video be?Choose only one video contest category and the video should be between 2-4 minutes long. Deadline to submit videos: October 31, 2014.All entries become property of Nevada Farm Bureau Federation (NVFB) giving NVFB permission to use the video in future displays, website, and social media channels.

Compete in the 2014 Video Contest to win cash and more

We are still looking for Summer and Fall photos for the annual Women’s Leadership Committee photo contest. The photo contest is open to all Nevada Farm Bureau members

and their families. The contest includes two divisions: Youth and Adult (18+). Prizes for each division is $100, $75 and $50 for first, second and third place photographs.

The best photographs from both adult and youth divisions from each season will be submitted for entry for final judging and cash prizes. The winning photographs from first, second and third place will also be featured as the front cover of the Nevada Farm Bureau Agriculture & Livestock Journal during 2015.

Deadline to Submit PhotographsSummer pictures: August 22, 2014Fall pictures: October 1, 2014

General Rules • Photographs need to represent Nevada agriculture, rural life or Nevada scenery. • Photos should be submitted in portrait orientation and should be high-resolution. (All photos previously submitted

in landscape orientation will still be judged for the Winter and Spring categories.)• Please give your photo a title and brief description and indicate either adult or youth entry.• Photographers may submit as many pictures as desired; however, only one cash prize will be awarded per contestant.• Submit photos to [email protected].


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The Nevada Department of Agriculture and Nevada FFA announced today that the new Nevada agriculture license plate is available for sale from the Department of Motor Vehicles starting Monday, July 14, 2014.

“The FFA Foundation redesigned the plate to reflect the breadth of the agriculture industry’s contribution to the state economy, estimated at $5.3 billion total economic impact,” said Jim Barbee, director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture. “We also wanted to reflect the importance of this vibrant industry by ensuring Nevada’s youth agricultural education organizations – Nevada FFA and 4-H – were represented on the plate.

“Our children are the future of agriculture, and it’s important that we continue to demonstrate the critical role of agriculture in putting food into grocery stores and on dinner tables.”

The plate is available from DMV offices and online at http://www.dmvnv.com/platescharitable.htm. Sales of the license plate benefit Nevada FFA Foundation and agricultural education throughout the state, as well as the Buy Nevada program (www.buynevada.org), a Nevada Department of Agriculture program that promotes the state’s food and agricultural businesses.

The initial plate fee is $61 with an annual fee of $30. Personalized plates are $96.

The existing agriculture license plate may continue to

be used on continually registered vehicles, but it will no longer be available for purchase starting July 14, 2014. If the old plate is ever surrendered, or expired for more than the 30 days, a new plate will have to be purchased.

Contact Bob Conrad at 775-353-3603, or Heather Dye at 775-721-6052, for more information.

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The Ag AgendaSetting the Record Straight on ‘Waters of the U.S.’By Bob StallmanPresident, American Farm Bureau FederationAmericans expect straight talk from their government. If our government says something, you ought to be able to take it to the bank, as the saying goes.

The Environmental Protection Agency is not meeting that expectation. Instead of making things clear when it comes to how the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule would affect farmers and other landowners, the EPA is muddying the waters.

It’s ComplicatedTwo Supreme Court rulings have limited EPA’s and the Corps of Engineers’ authority under the Clean Water Act to waters that are navigable or have a significant nexus to navigable waters. EPA claims the rulings complicated the permitting process. The reality is not all that complicated: The agencies dislike the rulings and are simply trying to write regulations that allow them to do what the Supreme Court has said they cannot do – regulate nearly all waters.

EPA has said that it only wants to bring clarity and consistency to the process. That sounds reasonable. Good talking point. The only problem is the statement does not reflect what is in the proposed rule. The regulation will automatically regulate countless small and remote so-called waters that are usually dry and, in fact, look like land to you and me. This is far more than a clarification. It is a dramatic expansion of federal power. Expanding the federal government’s jurisdiction under the guise of bringing clarity and consistency to the process is the opposite of straight talk.

We Read the Fine PrintWhen regulators show up on farms and ranches, they won’t be looking back at talking points to decide whether farming requires an expensive federal permit. They will use the regulation. So let’s take a look at the fine print.

Ditches – The rule regulates ditches as “tributaries.” EPA claims that the rule would exclude ditches, but the so-called ditch exclusion only covers ditches dug entirely in uplands. The rule doesn’t define “uplands” (so much for clarity), but we know that uplands are

not wetlands, and most ditches are wetland at some point along their length. That’s just one reason Farm Bureau believes the narrow ditch exclusion will be meaningless.

Farming exemptions – EPA offers assurances that all farming and ranching exemptions are being preserved under the rule. But those exemptions are extremely limited when it comes to activities in jurisdictional waters. That’s why the exemptions will not protect most ordinary farming and ranching from permit requirements if ditches and low spots in farm fields are regulated, as they will be under the proposed rule.

Under the rule, federal permits would be needed for common farming activities such as applying fertilizer or pesticides, or moving cattle, if materials that are considered pollutants would fall into regulated low spots or ditches. Farmers can’t wait for federal permits to fertilize or protect their crops from pests and diseases. Permits also would be required for activities such as plowing, planting and fencing in these new Waters of the U.S. unless a farmer has been farming the same land for decades, raising hurdles for beginning farmers.

Landowners could be in for a rude awakening – faced with penalties or lawsuits for the very things EPA says the rule doesn’t cover. Farm Bureau is dedicated to preventing that from happening, and we thank those leaders in the House and Senate who, in a bipartisan manner, are standing up for farmers and other landowners.

We hope EPA officials will read the fine print. We have, and that’s how we know it’s time to Ditch the Rule!


For SaleAnimalsLivestock Guardian DogsLivestock Guardian Dogs: Non-lethal predator control. Proven crosses, working parents. Puppies raised on sheep. Spanish Mastiffs, Pyrenean Mastiffs, Maremma/Anatolian crosses. Winnemucca. Brenda M. Negri (775) 931-0038 www.lgdnevada.com

Yearling Angus BullsYearling Angus Bulls born Feb. 1, 2013 and after. Fallon. Call 775-423-5092.

Farm Equipment125 HP Motors2-US 125 hp motors, new re-wind: $8,700; 1-US 125 hp motor, used only 2 weeks: $7500; 1-GE 125 hp motor, used: $5,500 Call 775-224-2383

12KW Generator12 KW generator, 2 cycle diesel, Elliot Magnatek, Lamberdina engine, maybe 100 hours. Wired for direct, was hospital standby. $1200 or trade ‘up’ for 25k diesel. 775-557-2804.

2009 Flail Mower/Shredder2009 Flail Mower/Shredder – Gearmore Inc. Flail Mower/Shredder. Model GOL89Y. Mowing width 89” with overall width of 99”. 21 knives with a minimum of 65HP required. Bought new in 2009. Used 5 times to restore pastures. Paid $9,900. Selling for $4,900 OBO. Excellent condition. Call 775-530-1171 with questions. Located in W. Washoe Valley.

2014 Maverick Steel 20 Ft. Trailer2014 Maverick Steel 20 Ft. Stk GN. Rear slider, split center gate, calf gate, mats and spare. Slate gray color. $10,150. Call 775.463.3430

For Sale Farm Equipment 2014 Maverick Steel 16 Ft. Trailer2014 Maverick Steel 16 Ft. Stk GN. 7 ft. wide. Center gate, combo rear gate, Mats and spare. LED lights. $9,300 Call 775.463.3430

3 Point Cultivator3 Point Cultivator, 14 ft. wide, S-tine with gauge wheels, extra s-tines. Great shape. $1,300. 775-771-9612

8400 Hesston Swather8400 Hesston Swather - 14 ft. header - 2702 hours - Excellent condition, cab looks brand new. $2000 in extra brand new part still in the box. Original owner, excellent maintenance. $28000 or offer. Call 775-224-3283 or e-mail [email protected].

New Holland 1112 SwatherNew Holland 1112 Swather with 16-foot header. Good backup machine $3000 OBO at Washoe Valley. Call 775-888-9877 or e-mail [email protected].

New Holland 116 SwatherNew Holland 116 pull type swather. $3000. 775-572-3337

Newman Pump MotorNewman Pump Motor. 60 horse, Excellent condition – Like New. Contact Edna – Peak Industrial Electric, 775-623-3023

Property37 acres w/ water rights - Wellington37 acres w/ water rights in Wellington. House is 1846 sq. Ft., 2 bed 2 bath, recently remodeled with new windows and flooring. Numerous out buildings, covered hay barn, corrals. In alfalfa production. $470,000. Call 775-465-2252 or 775-720-1388 or e-mail [email protected].

For SaleProperty10 Acres w/ Commercial Building – Diamond ValleyCommercial or Industrial Building 7500 square feet with two loading docks and large automatic 14 ft. door in Diamond Valley Nevada with large office 1,440 sq. Ft.. Also includes pad and hook-up for a double-wide residence, 10 acres, fenced on three sides. For more information 775-385-0030 or [email protected].

6.4 Acre Residence - Diamond ValleyResidence 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,600 square foot with hot tub room on 6.4 acres with several out buildings including a 532 square ft. detached garage, 841 square foot hay shed, and 877 square feet three bay carport with storage room, and extensive corrals with heated Ritchie waterers. Acreage includes fenced pasture. For more information call 775-385-3334.

25 acres w/ surface water and 2 wells – Near GenoaRanch for Sale for $125,000, 25 acres with rich soil, surface water, 2 wells and 3 houses. Near Lake Tahoe, Genoa, Minden and Douglas High School and walking distance from Wally’s Hot Springs. 831-512-3225.

For SaleOtherFresh Split White CedarFresh split white cedar, 8’ posts, 50 or more. $5.00. Can be delivered. 775-423-3818. Leave message.

Pickup Bed CamperPickup bed camper. Very nice, like new condition: $5,500. Call 775-224-2383

WantedAnimalsFemale Pyrenees Cross DogsFemale Pyrenees/Akbash cross, or Pyrenees/Aussie cross. 775-557-2804

Farm EquipmentUsed RoterraLely Roterra- looking for a used Roterra that is in working condition, or needs minimal work to be field ready. Cary 775-691-7655. [email protected]

3 Point Weed Hog3 PTO weed hog, preferably 4 ft.. cutting. 813-512-3225

Windmill Working or easy fix windmill, with or without tower. And 20’/30’ non-leaker container.

PropertyPasture WantedPasture Wanted for 20-40 pair in Northern Nevada. 775-287-6978

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