PRESS RELEASE

FROM: INDEPENDENT CATTLEMEN OF NEBRASKA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 11, 2006

Media Contact: Mary Mulligan (402) 967-3464; Email: hollopeter@gpcom.net
Copy by: Stephanie Trask (308) 282-2826; Email: barsbartrask@yahoo.com

INDEPENDENT CATTLEMEN ATTEND PROPERTY TAX MEETING

(Hyannis, Neb.) - Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska President Chris Abbott and Directors Jim Hanna and Dave Wright attended an informational meeting held in Brewster, NE on Fri, Jan 13th, concerning the growing burden of property taxes on independent landowners across the state. Over 70 people representing 16 counties were present at the meeting which was moderated by Dennis Drayton of Ainsworth, NE.

Problems with the current taxation structure were analyzed and ideas and suggestions were exchanged throughout the duration of the five hour meeting. The solutions discussed ranged from productive tax approaches to taxes on the consumption side of the equation. The initiated referendum to amend the South Dakota Constitution, "Stabilize Tax on Property," which would base the taxation rate on the purchase price rather than on market value, with a 3% increase limitation per year, was also brought up.

A coalition coordinating committee with one member from each of the counties represented, will hammer-out a strategy, with plans to meet again with the entire group in Brewster in late February or early March. Director Dave Wright said "It was a worthwhile two hour drive to attend today's meeting because of all of the concerned input and subsequent unification toward a common goal."

For more information on R-CALF USA or ICON, visit www.r-calfusa.com or www.independentcattlemen.com or call (308) 282-2826.