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Edition 39

FEATURES

Better days through better ways Mollie Dykes | Page 6

Be prepared

Gregg Patterson | Page 14

COLUMNS

Farm Bureau Perspective Josh Cureton | Page 3

Policy Update

Michelle Kitchens | Page 22

Rural Reflections Photo

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ON THE COVER

Tracie Kitchens is one of our outstanding YF&R Achievement Award finalists.

She and husband Jeremy grow soybeans and corn and raise cattle and pigs.

Photo by Keith Sutton

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Farm Bureau Perspective

by Josh Cureton | YF&R Chairman, Arkansas Farm Bureau

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s you read these words, fall is well upon us. The cool crisp mornings we have longed for have fought back summer’s salty sting. Beautiful oranges, yellows and reds paint the countryside, and spring seems a distant memory. With each passing year, the seasons rush by faster than the last. I think this is even truer for those who make their livelihood from the land. We live in tune with the seasons, each bringing new tasks and opportunities, as well as challenges. We watch as a seed emerges or a calf is born. We are charged with caring for that life for what is such a short time compared to our own lives. And then, we gladly do it again and again. A college professor of mine, Dr. Brinkley, once told me time seems to pass quicker as a person ages, because one year becomes a smaller and smaller percentage of a person’s life as the years go by. His theory is reaffirmed to me each year as I watch my crops and children grow.

I was a mere 20 years old when my wife Melissa and I attended our first Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers event held in a little restaurant in our home county. The late Stanley Reed was our speaker that night. He spoke of Farm Bureau’s rich history in our state and of the work yet to be done, along with the need for young leaders to do the work for this noble cause. His words still ring true and maybe now more than ever. Farm Bureau is not only the leading voice for agriculture in our state but also for the rural way of life. It’s this rural

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life that we as Arkansans hold so dear. It’s one of the many foundations that make Arkansas a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

Unfortunately we can’t sit idle while taking these “foundations” for granted. We must be vigilant in our task to protect and improve life for all Arkansans, and we need bright new leaders to accomplish this work. Through the YF&R programs, seeds of leadership are being sown.

Young men and women are being cultivated to play an ever-increasing role in Farm Bureau for this is an organization like any other. It cannot be stagnant and expect to thrive or even survive. The good news is I see young leaders on a regular basis stepping forward and taking on this great responsibility. They are contributing new ideas and keeping the organization adapting to new challenges and opportunities.

I am 34 now, and our involvement in the YF&R programs has been an incredible experience. We have met people from Alaska to Louisiana from Maryland to California. It never ceases to amaze me how diverse agriculture is within the United States. Through these programs, we’ve gained leadership skills we use every day. And we will use these skills throughout our lives not only in Farm Bureau but in our jobs, community and state.

Fortunately, other young leaders are also gleaning these same skills. They’re the future of our organization, and the future looks very bright. May God bless you and your family. *

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es Singley didn’t know what a good looking guy he was. For years he would hold his hand in front of his mouth when talking or smiling because his teeth embarrassed him. “I had problems eating.

I would stick with soft foods because chewing was impossible,” says Les. “There were even times when others made fun or even looked away when I spoke. I hated to be around crowds of people.” Les explains, “I decided it was time to have a better outlook about myself. I wanted to eat and smile like everyone else. I made an appointment and the minute I walked in the door I got a warm welcome. I met Dr. Jirik and he asked all about me and then he told me about himself and his

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Rancher Jamey Allen with one of his prize bulls runs a 1,200 cow breeding operation on Allen Brothers Farm.

Young Farmers & Ranchers building their futures

by Mollie Dykes Photos by Keith Sutton

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ritten by E.M. Tiffany, the FFA Creed has inspired generations of agriculturists. The first paragraph states “achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways.” This year’s three Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award finalist families are doing just that — building upon the achievements of the generations that preceded them in hopes of benefiting both themselves and future generations who farm the land.

These couples continuously seek better, more efficient ways of doing things to ensure they’re contributing to the safe, affordable and abundant food supply farmers and ranchers work to provide.

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Jamey and Sara Allen with son Kaden and daughter Kylee.

Jamey and Sara Allen, Grant County

Jamey and Sara Allen, along with two other family members, own and operate Allen Brothers Farm, which consists of a 1,200 cow breeding operation, Allen Gate and Panel, as well as AGP Transport. All three of the businesses within Allen Brothers Farm benefit the others and were created to improve upon existing operations.

“The panel company started in 1981, which has allowed us to grow considerably faster than we have before. But parts of this farm have been in the family for over 200 years,” Jamey said.

“They kind of paved the way, as well as my ancestors that showed up here who settled this land and started acquiring more of it, clearing it and making it basically what it is today.

All we can do is hope to improve on that and make it better.”

Jamey’s main role is to manage the farming operation while his brother and brother-in-law manage the gate and panel company. When he took over management of the farm in 2008, he wanted to continue using some of the practices and land management strategies past generations had used.

But he also realized new practices were needed to ensure sustainability of the farm. This included adding multiple barns and feed storage facilities, feedlot-style feed bunks, feed mixers and updated equipment. The farm has grown from 180 cattle on 1,150 acres to 1,200 cattle on 4,200 acres.

Allen Gate and Panel, Inc. got its start when Jamey’s uncles purchased pipe from a local mill to build a corral for the farm. Today, corral panels and gates are sold across the U.S. and Canada, and the majority of the corrals and panels used

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on the farm come from AGP. The cattle operation is also used for the research and development of new ideas to ensure their customers receive high-quality products.

Jamey and Sara hail from farm families and knew they wanted to create the same lifestyle for their family. They attended Southern Arkansas University, where Jamey earned an agriculture business degree and Sara one in early childhood education. Sara is an elementary school teacher at Sheridan where she incorporates agriculture lessons into her everyday curriculum.

“A lot of them have never been on the farm,” she said of her students. “So I take pictures and show them the farm. There’s a nutrition unit we do toward the middle of the year and I tie in a lesson on where their food comes from.”

Jamey is always looking for ways to improve the farm to ensure its success for future generations. He’s seen a steady increase in his weaning weights due to improved genetics and improved nutrition. However, he’ll continue looking for new and efficient ways of increasing those weights. He also plans to improve the overall efficiency of the land through proper soil and grass management and improve genetics through increased use of artificial insemination.

“It’s definitely my duty as a steward of this land to maintain it and make it better for the next generation,” he said. “They’ll have something to call their own and use if they choose to make a career out of it. The land will be here waiting for them, and it will be better than it was whenever I started.”

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Derek and Shannon Haigwood, Jackson County

Derek and Shannon Haigwood are fourth-generation farmers who understand the commitment that farming takes to guarantee the longevity and sustainability of the operation. In 2003, Derek, along with his brother and cousin, bought an existing wheat crop from older family members, but continued to supplement their income by working on his dad’s farm. In 2005, the time was right to expand when some nearby land became available for rent and the new partnership began.

“We took our very little bit of money and started a partnership, and now we’ve expanded that into a business growing cotton, grain sorghum, rice, soybeans and corn. We’re firm believers in not putting all our eggs in one basket,” Derek said.

In 2007, they did away with a smaller farm farther away and rented a 1,500-acre farm closer to the land they began farming in 2005. They focused on improving and sustaining the two farms, which included leveling and adding pivots and electric wells.

Not only will Derek and his family reap the benefits from these improvements, but so will future generations. Other sustainability practices include the use of cover crops, crop rotation, poly pipe irrigation and a tailwater recovery system. The tailwater recovery system enabled them to water two rice fields without pumping any groundwater, saving money, time and equipment.

“We take responsibility for the land that we farm.

We’re not wasteful, and we conserve and sustain, which takes a lot of work and we try to show that,” Shannon said.

Shannon and Derek have one son, Judah, who is already learning about the farm at a young age.

Shannon and Judah will visit the farm to deliver Derek’s lunch. Judah enjoys seeing the machinery and learning about the crops Derek is planting or harvesting at the time.

“We’re just integrating him into that life. Even at the young age that he is, we still want him to develop a love for it early,” Shannon said.

Goals for future development include purchasing more farm land, improving irrigation practices even further and borrowing less money each year. Derek has improved the farm more than what his father and grandfather did, but he knows achieving these more during his lifetime will be crucial to ensuring his son and future generations can farm the land, too.

“When I pass the torch, so to speak, to my son, this farm will be better than when I got it, because it’s better than when my dad transferred it to me,” Derek said.

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Derek Haigwood is a fourthgeneration row crop farmer growing soybeans, cotton, rice, sorghum and corn.

Derek and Shannon Haigwood are working to improve their farm for the possibility of son Judah one day wanting to carry on the family farming tradition.

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Jeremy and Tracie Kitchens, Lafayette County

A historic flood that destroyed half of their farm, battling disease on the farm and one person away working as a lineman, the journey of Jeremy and Tracie Kitchens has been nothing shy of an adventure. Today, Jeremy and Tracie are both working full time on their row crop and livestock operation and are learning from their struggles. Because farming is in their blood, they take pride in what they do and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

“I grew up on this place. This was my grandpa’s farm and his daddy’s before that. It’s what I’ve always done and what I’ve always known,” Jeremy said.

Jeremy grew up on a cattle, chicken and hay farm, while Tracie grew up on a row crop and swine farm in Tennessee.

The two married in 2008 and agreed that Jeremy would continue his work as a lineman for Southwest Arkansas Electric until they felt their farm was profitable enough for them to farm full time.

“It was our goal to be where we could both stay at home and work on the farm. We’ve now reached that goal and we’re enjoying every day of our life doing what we want to do,” Jeremy said.

During that time, Jeremy and Tracie rented 30 acres and added an additional 60 in 2009. Jeremy began farming full time two years ago, and they are now working on a 440acre operation raising soybeans, corn, silage corn, hay, cattle and swine. A majority of the crops are grown for

livestock feed while the excess goes to market. Livestock is presently their main market. They own close to 150 cows and 50 pigs.

In 2015, disaster struck when the Red River flooded farms all across southwest Arkansas. They lost about 100 acres of crops and a hayfield that was just days from being ready to cut.

“It’s just something I never thought I would see,” Tracie said. “I hope I never see it again, because it was a disaster. It’s something you never think would happen and then overnight, there it is and it took everything you’ve got.”

As for planning for the next generation, Jeremy and Tracie are both proud to be following in the footsteps of their parents and carrying on the tradition of farming from both families. They’re working to develop their land to benefit generations to come, including installing irrigation and using more efficient equipment.

“We would like to give our future children the chance to farm and love it just as much as we do,” Jeremy and Tracie both said.

Not a belief unlike the next line of the FFA creed. It reads “…even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.” Even though they’re young, the work and struggles of these couples already is a true testament to the undying passion of the agriculture industry and their desire to find new ways of operating that will benefit the next generation of farmers and ranchers. *

Jeremy and Tracie Kitchens were raised on family farms.

They grow corn and soybeans and raise cattle and pigs.

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The primary carriers of avian influenza are wild waterfowl, mainly from migrating ducks and geese. Transmission of the disease into domestic poultry requires entire flocks to be destroyed.

Be prepared

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On guard for avian influenza

by Gregg Patterson

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scoutmaster I know weekly reminds the young men under his charge of the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared.”

“Prepared for what?” he will ask. And in unison, the scouts always respond, “Prepared for anything.”

So should be the rally cry of the poultry community as we head into colder weather, and the threat of avian influenza (AI) reemerges. You may recall last spring when AI hit hard in Minnesota and Iowa. Iowa, then the nation’s leading egg-producing state, had to euthanize almost 48 million chickens and turkeys due to 202 confirmed AI detections.

Minnesota had 101 confirmed detections resulting in the loss of nearly 9 million chickens. Arkansas escaped relatively unscathed.

Only one of the state’s 6,089 poultry farms had a confirmed AI detection, resulting in 40,020 turkeys being destroyed.

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A combination of factors led to the deadly AI virus making it into flocks of turkeys, egg-laying chicken hens or broiler (meat producing) chickens. It seems the number 1 carriers of the virus are wild waterfowl, primarily ducks and geese. The birds are presently already well into their fall migration down the corridor waterfowl biologists refer to as the Mississippi Flyway, so named because the wild birds follow the Mississippi River from its origin in Minnesota to its outflow into the Gulf of Mexico in south Louisiana. That migration corridor is a waterfowl hunter’s dream, and Arkansas is one of the nation’s most prolific duck hunting states. More wild mallards overwinter in Arkansas than any state in the U.S. Combine the wild waterfowl with colder temperatures that allow the virus to survive for an extended period of time and you have the carrier of the virus and the conditions necessary for it to survive. Direct contact with infected waterfowl or contact with, primarily, excrement from infected waterfowl creates the transmission bridge from wild waterfowl to domestic poultry flocks.

The most effective way to stop the transmission of AI into domestic poultry flocks is strict adherence to biosecurity protocols by the companies transporting birds to and from the farms and the growers raising the birds. Effective adherence to biosecurity measures was something federal investigators found lacking when looking into last spring’s deadly AI outbreak.

The economic stakes are high for Arkansas if the virus gains a stronghold here. Arkansas ranks number 2 nationally in broiler production (nearly $3 billion annually); number 3 in turkey production ($416 million annually); and number 10 in egg production ($439 million annually). Poultry production accounts for one in four agriculture jobs in the state. Some 40,000 Arkansas-based workers work directly for the poultry industry.

“Be Prepared.” It’s worked for the Boy Scouts for more than 100 years, and it’s important for Arkansas’ poultry industry to be prepared for anything relating to avian influenza.

6. Bird hunting is discouraged. Company personnel should be notified of hunting activities and refer to company specific policy regarding those activities.

7. Visitors to poultry farms should be discouraged (including family and friends). Company personnel and essential contract service providers must follow visitor guidelines when a service call is needed (see attached visitor guidelines).

8. Do not allow pets, livestock, wild animals or birds to enter poultry houses.

9. Implement effective vegetation, rodent, wild bird and insect control. The area around the poultry houses should be well maintained and free of debris. Feed spills should be cleaned up immediately.

10. Keep workrooms clean.

11. When poultry are present, sharing of equipment between farms is not recommended. Sharing of equipment between farms must be preapproved by company personnel. Effective cleaning and disinfection of equipment must take place between farms.

12. Observed biosecurity violations should be immediately corrected and reported to company personnel.

13. Growers should have a designated farm vehicle that does not leave the immediate poultry house area and is used only for work on the poultry houses, not for other farm work or recreation. If a designated vehicle is not in use, the external surfaces (tires, wheel wells, etc.) of all vehicles should be cleaned and disinfected prior to entering the farm. Vehicles should be disinfected upon exit of the farm.

14. Biosecurity/Disease Control Area/Keep Out signs will be posted at farm entrance.

15. Keep poultry house doors locked and secure during off hours.

These standards are a baseline of biosecurity that should be in place on all poultry farms in Arkansas. Please refer to company and/or premises biosecurity plans for additional biosecurity requirements specific for the farm.

Minimum Biosecurity Standards for Arkansas Poultry Growers

Minimum Biosecurity Standards for Visitors/Contractors/Service Techs

1. Growers and farm workers should wear farm-dedicated, clean clothing and footwear.

2. A designated entry and exit point for each house should be identified, and foot pans with fresh disinfectant and hand sanitizer must be provided at each.

3. Footwear should be cleaned and free of organic material, and then disinfected prior to entering each poultry house.

4. Use hand sanitizer prior to house entry and upon exit.

5. Growers and farm workers should not have contact with other birds.

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All poultry farms are biosecure areas, and all traffic must be kept to a minimum. If any business can be conducted over the phone, please do so. If a visit MUST be made to a farm, coordinate it with the grower and/or the appropriate poultry company contact listed, and follow the steps below at all times.

1. Contractors should maintain regular communication with complex live production managers regarding current disease issues/risks specific for the complex and region.

2. All equipment, tools, etc., must be cleaned and disinfected prior to use in the poultry house.

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During last spring’s multi-state AI outbreak, Arkansas had only one confirmed case requiring the elimination of some 40,000 turkeys. However, a major outbreak here could be devastating to a major sector of Arkansas’ ag economy.

Photo by Gregg Patterson

3. All vehicle drivers must thoroughly clean and disinfect their tires, wheel wells and floor mats before entering and leaving a poultry farm. Remember, surfaces must be adequately cleaned in order for disinfectants to work.

Vehicles should be parked away from fans.

4. Personnel driving or riding in a vehicle that goes on the farm must have protective boots or boot covers. Either rubber or plastic boots must be put on before getting out of the vehicle. Foot pans must be used prior to entering each poultry house. Boot covers must be worn the entire time on the farm, and be discarded or cleaned on-site before re-entering your vehicle.

5. Vehicle windows should be rolled up at all times while on the poultry farm in order to prevent flies from getting into the vehicle.

6. Entry into the poultry houses is strictly forbidden unless pre-authorized by the grower or the poultry company.

7. Authorized personnel entering poultry houses must wear clean coveralls, hair nets and protective boots or boot covers and use the disinfect stations (foot pans and hand sanitizer) provided at the door.

8. When exiting the farm, disposable boots and coveralls should be put in a receptacle provided at the farm. Then spray shoes with disinfectant before entering your vehicle.

Hands, rubber boots and any tools used on the farm must be cleaned and disinfected.

9. Unusual circumstances or observations (excessive mortality, clinical signs, wild birds, etc.) should be reported to the complex live production manager.

10. Service techs and contractors should maintain a log of premises visited including premises name, address, time and date of visit.

11. Vendor vehicles must be kept clean at all times.

These standards are a baseline of biosecurity that should be in place on all poultry farms in Arkansas. Please refer to company and/or premises biosecurity plans for additional biosecurity requirements specific for the farm. *

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armers are doing some of their most important work of the year preparing for the winter and Congress returns for some of its most important work after the August recess. Here’s a quick update on some of the hottest issues of the year and what’s ahead.

GMO Labeling

U.S. agriculture’s competitive advantage in world markets will be maintained only by the continued support for technology, and Farm Bureau seeks to preserve opportunities for future biotech products. Farm Bureau supports science-based regulation of biotech.

In July, the House approved H.R. 1599, the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” by a vote of 275 to 150. H.R. 1599 would provide a national framework for the voluntary labeling of GMO foods. Importantly, the bill will preempt states from requiring additional GMO labeling standards. Passage of H.R. 1599 was a priority for Farm Bureau, and we now look forward to ensuring success of similar legislation in the Senate.

Waters of the U.S.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finalized a rule that will significantly expand the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. The final rule is even broader than the proposed rule in number of areas. Arkansas and several other states entered into legal action to halt implementation of the rule.

U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson of North Dakota has ruled that EPA’s plan to greatly expand its regulatory authority over water was inappropriate. “It appears likely that the EPA has violated its Congressional grant of authority in its promulgation of the rule,” he

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said as part of the ruling. Judge Erickson said the rule suffered from a “fatal defect” of allowing regulation of ditches and streams not connected to navigable waters. Arkansas will be among 13 states excluded, at least temporarily, from implementation of EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Farmers can expect this court battle to continue.

Then on Oct. 9, a federal court stopped enforcement of the WOTUS rule. In doing so, the Cincinnati-based Sixth Circuit Court recognized this rule has serious flaws and cannot go forward until the courts have had an opportunity to understand its effect on farmers, ranchers and landowners of all kinds.

“The judges expressed deep concerns over the basic legality of this rule. We’re not in the least surprised. This is the worst EPA order we have seen since the agency was established more than 40 years ago. The court clearly understood our arguments,” said American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman.

Trade

Congress approved Trade Promotion Authority earlier in the summer, and the fate of the Trans Pacific Partnership

agreement is ready to go before Congress.

Negotiations continue on numerous trade agreements including the USA-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

2016 Election

Voters are more than a year away from the 2016 election, but the candidates for president are ever present. The headline making issues rarely include agriculture or rural interests, but there are a couple of great resources out there to update Farm Bureau members on candidates’ positions. American Farm Bureau Federation is the exclusive sponsor of Agri-Pulse’s Rural Route to the White House. It can be accessed at http:// www.agri-pulse.com/Rural-Route-to-theWhite-House.asp. It includes numerous stories about candidates, their thoughts on agriculture/rural issues and their experiences campaigning in rural America. RFDTV is also making an effort to interview each presidential candidate for its Rural Town Hall Series. It airs on RFDTV Monday evenings at 7 p.m., and Thursday evenings at 9 p.m. *

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