Broadcaster Press 7 March 14, 2017 www.broadcasteronline.com FSA Notes IM22 “Replace” Bills Fail to Honor Will of the People By Keith L. Zanter Clay County and Union County FSA Office Time to Enroll in the 2017 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Program The Clay County FSA and the Union County FSA offices Pierre, SD: The South Dakota Legislature ignored the will of the people with weak and loophole-ridden “replace” are currently taking signup for the Agriculture Risk Coverage and the Price Loss Coverage (ARC-PLC) for crop year bills following their repeal of the voter-approved IM-22, 2017. This year the annual signup ends August 1, 2017; according to Represent South Dakota. however the office would like to have everyone enrolled for “Overturning South Dakota’s election results was unprecedented, dangerous and flat out un-American,” said the 2017 program prior to planting beginning this spring. If a farm is not enrolled during the 2017 enrollment peDoug Kronaizl, spokesperson for Represent South Dakota. riod, producers on that farm will not be eligible for financial “Now lawmakers are adding insult to injury by failing to assistance from the ARC or PLC programs should crop deliver on their promise to pass tough new ethics laws. prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or Instead we’re getting window dressing that looks more revenue benchmarks established by the program. like a lobbyist protection act than an anti-corruption act. Both offices are about one-third done with this process, What they passed benefits themselves and special intertherefore operators who have not been to our office should ests, not the majority of South Dakotans who voted for immediately schedule an appointment or at least schedule IM-22. Legislators didn’t even allow the public to speak at an appointment prior to spring planting season. If you are a key committee meetings.” Union County producer please contact the office at (605) 356IM22, the Government Accountability and Anti-Cor3308 #2 and if you are a Clay County producer please contact ruption Act, was passed by nearly 51.6 percent of South Dakota voters in November. In February, despite bipartisan the office at (605) 624-7060 #2 to schedule an appointment. Updating FSA Records opposition in the Senate and House, the legislature passed If you have any new farm changes for 2017 (such as: HB 1069 and Governor Dennis Daugaard signed it into law, sold land, bought land, rented new land, will not be renting, declaring an “emergency” in order to swiftly repeal the change in rental arrangements, or the land is now owned entirety of IM22. During the repeal process, legislators promised a “repeal and replace” approach; instead, as the by a trust) please report these changes to the appropriate County FSA Office right away so we can get the records legislative session comes to a close today, it has become clear to voters that the legislature had no intent to respect updated to ensure program eligibility. Other changes may the will of the people, according to Represent South Dakota. Most disconcerting are those voter-approved measures that were repealed and not replaced. “The full repeal of IM-22 axed the nuts and bolts of the measure that made it a powerful force for increased transparency and accountability in state government,” continued Kronaizl. www.broadcasteronline.com Provisions enacted by the voters but ignored by legislators include, but are not limited to: comprehensive lobbying restrictions, increased disclosure requirements, lower campaign contribution limits, anonymous corruption tip lines, and easily searchable donor information. And where legislators promised to create “a better version” of IM 22, they’ve given voters pure window dressing. HB 1076, for example, creates a government accountability board to replace IM 22’s independent ethics commission. www.plaintalk.net But legislators wholly exempted themselves from its weak oversight, and the Governor now picks the very board members meant to investigate his own branch of government, according to Kronaizl. “We have to judge elected officials by what they do, not by what they say,” continued Kronaizl. “While they’ve talked much about ‘respecting’ the intent of IM 22, their actions tell a different story.” In the coming months voters across the state will be meeting in various citizen anti-corruption forums to discuss the legislative session and share ideas on how to move forward. “We need to continue working together as South Dakotans to hold our government accountable,” said Kronaizl. “The repeal of a voter-enacted anti-corruption 6 mi. E of Hinton, IA on C-60 law is yet another sign that the political system is comThere is a high demand for used equipment pletely broken in Pierre and sweeping change is needed to so turn yours into CASH NOW!! fight corruption.” Such a forum will be held in Vermillion on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library. About the Replacement Bills : •The “replacement” lobbyist gift limit bill, HB 1073, Sales average over 1,500 buyers. contains a gaping exemption for all food and beverage, We sell Tractors,Combines,Trucks,Trailers,Farm & Atq. including alcohol and expensive meals. Attempts to cap Equip, Lawn & Garden,Livestock equip,Tools, Hay & Straw-Etc. those exemptions were amended out of the final bill. We welcome Individual, Estates, Farm Reductions, Dealers, Etc. • HB 1076 creates a four-person accountability board NO HOUSEHOLD ACCEPTED tasked with overseeing executive branch officials and We have over 20 acres for equipment & parking!! employees, but members of the board are selected by the Fast loadout sale day!! Governor Advertising deadline March 15th –the head of the executive branch. Moreover, the legislative branch is totally exempt from the board’s oversight Email: auction@frontiernet.net powers. Ph or Text: Stabe Auction Co.712-540-9640 • Attorney General Marty Jackley’s conflicts of interest www.stabeauctionandrealty.com bill, SB 27, criminalizes any official’s misappropriation of state funds, but requires that the official receive a “direct financial benefit,” a term that leaves untouched the sort of “soft benefits” that risk fueling undue influence. First-Come, First-Served • HB 1165 basically copy edits existing law on financial At The Farm, Arlington, SD interest statements, making the bill an essentially mean• 20 Elite Purebred Limousin Bulls ingless addition to state law. • All Bulls Weaned Over 700 lbs. • HB 1170 adopts typical • All Bulls HOMOZYGOUS conflict-of-interest provisions POLLED TESTED for state authority, board, and • Half Due Sale Day & Half On Delivery commission members, but • Volume Discounts still creates notable excep• Ultrasound & Performance tions that permit members to have an interest in, or derive Data Available After March 10th a direct benefit from, state • Bulls Can Be Viewed Anytime contracts. At The Farm include farm name changes or creating corp. LLP, LLC, Partnership, Trusts, etc. If you have any updates or corrections, please contact our office to update your records ASAP. ARCPLC Acreage Maintenance Producers enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. Producers who sign ARC county or individual contracts and PLC contracts agree to effectively control noxious weeds on the farm according to sound agricultural practices. If a producer fails to take necessary actions to correct a maintenance problem on a farm that is enrolled in ARC or PLC the County Committee may elect to terminate the contract for the program year. Foreign Buyers Notification The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) requires all foreign owners of U.S. agricultural land to report their holdings to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Farm Service Agency administers this program for USDA. All individuals who are not U.S. citizens, and have purchased or sold agricultural land in the county are required to report the transaction to FSA within 90 days of the closing. Failure to submit the AFIDA form (FSA-153) could result in civil penalties of up to 25 percent of the fair market value of the property. County government offices, Realtors, attorneys and others involved in real estate transactions are reminded to notify foreign investors of these reporting requirements. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. What everyone is reading. Consignments For 2nd Annual Maskell Consignment Auction Saturday, April 22nd For proper advertising, need listing by April 1st Contact: Kelly Konken (402) 841-6575, Ed Huwaldt (402) 337-0784 or Eric Olson (605) 933-2270 LAND STABE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, April 1st @ 9:30 AM CALL NOW TO GET YOUR ITEMS ADVERTISED IN ALL OUR ADS COVERING IA, NEB, SD, MN & RADIO Available March 20th ale Privately For S s asture Mate Selling P 17 SS 20 to the NW Limousin Champion ’s ple Pen & Peo pion ham Choice C 20129 450th Ave., Arlington, SD 57212 www.romnlimousin.com romnlimo@msn.com ROBERT “COOKIE” & MARY NIELSON • 605.203.0903 • 605.203.0904 ADAM, MICHELLE • GREYSON & PALMER NIELSON • 605.203.0733 • 605.203.0732 ROM’N Limousin & Club Calves LINCOLN COUNTY, SD LAND AUCTION 160 +/- ACRES BROOKLYN TOWNSHIP WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 10:30 AM Find the Right People Advertise your job openings in the Broadcaster. We will sell the following real estate at public auction at the landsite located at 46480 293rd St, Centerville, SD or from Centerville, 2 ½ miles east on 294th St and 1 mile north on 465th Ave or from the I-29 CentervilleHudson Exit #50, 5 ½ miles west on County Road #152 (294th St) and 1 mile north on 465th Ave. If you are looking to expand your current farming operation or purchase land as an investment, don’t miss this auction. The land is in a corn/soybean rotation and is available to the new owner for the 2017 crop year. The land has some tile, visit our website for a certified wetland map. According to the FSA there are 155.6 acres of cropland, 70.1 acre corn base / 134 bushel per acre PLC yield, 51.3 acre soybean base / 35 bushel per acre PLC yield. County soil rating of .712. According to Surety AgriData the land has a productivity rating of 66.7. Predominate soils include: Chancellor- Wakonda-Tetonka complex; Worthing silty clay loam, 0-1 percent slopes. An acreage of approximately 2 acres and an uninhabitable home is located on the property. Taxes: $3005.80. If you are looking for good productive farmland located in South Dakota’s prime agricultural producing region, don’t miss this opportunity. Legal Description: SE ¼, 7-96-51, Lincoln County, SD For Terms, maps and pictures visit: www.westraatkins.com Steven and Linda Holmberg, Owners 201 W Cherry Vermillion 624-4429 Joel R Westra, Broker, Beresford, SD 605-310-6941 Pete Atkins, Broker Associate, Tea, SD 605-351-9847 Joel A Westra, Broker Associate, Chancellor, SD 605-957-5222 Phil Eggers, Broker Associate, Renner, SD 605-351-5438 Mark Zomer, Vande Vegte Zomer Auctions, Rock Valley, IA 712-470-2526 AUCTION 149.49+/- Acres - Yankton Co SD Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at 11:00am Auction Location: On Site Located approximately 10 miles east of Yankton, this farm has 147.8 tillable acres with majority Class I Lakeport silty clay loam and Class II Forney silty clay loam soils with an overall Productivity Index of .745! Offering convenient access on both sides of the road, the balance of this farm is made up of a road and the Clay Creek Drainage Ditch running through the property. The Advantage this farm offers is great, with a high percentage tillable, strong soils, the valuable access of the drainage ditch and eye appeal all in a known agricultural area. Put this farm to work for you in 2017 as farms of this caliber are rarely offered on the open market! Call today for a brochure! Partial Terms: Sold as is. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all written material. Subject to buyer premium and seller con?irmation. Partial Legal: NW4SE4; SW4NE4, SE4NW4 & NE4SW4 exc Bertrand’s Addition, all in Sec 34-T94N-R54W Volin Twp, Yankton Co, S.D. Land Location: From Yankton: 6 miles E on Hwy 50, 2 miles N on 448 Ave (blacktop), 1.75 miles E on 309 St (blacktop), 1/4 mile N on 450 Ave, land is on both sides. Attention Farmers & Investors! AdvantageLandCo.com 605.692.2525 Owner: Kurt & Lynn Spaugh Jackson Hegerfeld, LB, Auctioneer Megan Hammond, LB, Auctioneer Charles Hegerfeld, Broker Assoc. Laura Hegerfeld, Broker Assoc. 510 Main Ave Brookings, SD E X P O S E Y O U R D I R T sm ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 LOCATED: SKYLON BALLROOM - HARTINGTON, NEBRASKA - 320 S. ROBINSON ST. AUCTION STARTS @ 9:45 A.M. • LUNCH AVAILABLE AUCTIONEERS NOTE: PLEASE MAKE YOUR PLANS TO JOIN US FOR THIS ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION FROM NUMEROUS ESTATES AND COLLECTIONS. THERE ARE SEVERAL BOXES OF ITEMS YET TO BE UNPACKED FOR THIS AUCTION, THERE ARE SURE TO BE SOME NEAT ITEMS YET TO BE DISCOVERED. EARLY BIRD ENTRY WAY SECTION STARTS @ 9:45 A.M. VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR MANY PHOTOS AND LATE ADDITIONS www.CHJAUCTIONEERS.COM ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Wooden J.P.Coats 6 Drawer Spoon Cabinet; Oak Roll Top Desk “S” Roll; Oak Music Cabinet; Oak Desk Base; (2) Wooden Cabinets w/ Sliding; Glass Doors; Wooden Kitchen Cupboard; Wooden Dresser w/ Mirror & Hankie Drawers; Tall Wainscoting Cabinet; (2) Masonic Style Oak & Leather Chairs; Zinc Topped Table; Carpenters Trunk; Wooden Magazine Stand; Chest of Drawers; Wooden Chairs; Small Stick & Ball Table; Double-Sided Paint Easel; Vintage Surveying Level - David White Co.; Wooden Butter Molds, Candy Scoops & Other Misc. Primitives; 6 Porch Posts; Large Multi Drawer Sewing box; Copper Bucket & Copper Coffee Pot; Wooden Duck Decoys; Big Sioux Biscuit Tin; Metal Pepsi Cola Bottle Carrier; Old Lunch Pails; 2 Train Sets; Hartford Insurance Sign; Signs: Western Land Roller, Arbuckles Coffee, Kendall Motor Oil, 7up & other Misc. Signs; Old License Plates 1940’s & 1950’s; Vintage Bamboo Fishing Pole; Paper Mache Cat; Cherry Band Pitcher; Unique Crock w/ Indian Native Mark; Chevy Die Cast Cars; Prints including Bessie Pease Gutman - Baby Print - Call of the Night - Stag Print - Several Guardian Angle Prints, Airplane & Wildlife Prints; Large Selection of Women’s Vintage Purse Costume Jewelry; Toys Including JD 5020, JD 3010, Case 2594, Ford 4000. Farmall 560 & Others; Marx Sand Truck; Noritake China “Charmaine”; Rose point Glassware; Heisey Cups & More; Plus Other Miscellaneous Glassware; Assortment of Post Cards; Several Calendar Tops from Winside, Nebr.; Cooke Jars - Including McCoy Indian; Nascar Collectibles; Salt & Pepper Shakers; Marbles; Sports Cards; Doll Buggy; Carpenter’s Trunk; PLUS MANY MORE MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIBLE YET TO BE UNPACKED NICE OFFERING OF INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SALES BROCHURES ASSORTMENT OF COSTUME JEWELRY COINS: - Small offering Of Coins Sell from Separate Auction Ring at Approx 12:00 - Including Steel War Cents, Uncirculated Lincoln Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Wheat Cents, Jefferson Nickels Buffalo Nickels & Others WWW.MCHJAUCTIONEERS.COM FOR COMPLETE LISTING & PHOTOS TERMS: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR THEFT. AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: CREAMER HEIMES JANSSEN AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS L.L.C. 402-254-9753