Washington State Senate Democrats launched a surprise attack on agriculture in our state with a bill that includes two of the cruelest proposals imaginable:

For the first time, farmers would have to pay the hated business and occupation tax if their gross income is $200,000 or more.

Second, farm auctions would be subject to the state sales tax.

SB 5911 is the bill that is being presented and the sponsors and co-sponsors are listed below. Please contact your State Senator and those listed below and let them know how you feel on this issue.

Senator Craig Pridemore, Democrat (Prime Sponsor)
Office: 360-786-7696
E-mail: pridemore.craig@leg.wa.gov

Senator Phil Rockefeller, Democrat (Co-Sponsor)
Office: 360-786-7644
E-Mail: Rockefeller.phil@leg.wa.gov

Senator Adam Kline, Democrat (Co-Sponsor)
Office: 360-786-7688
E-Mail: kline.adam@leg.wa.gov

Scott Musser was recently interviewed and featured on a podcast at www.auctioneertech.com. Aaron Traffas of Purple Wave Auctions hosts a fantastic auction-centric website. You can view the podcast here

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The Auction Network has completed two series that feature auctions conducted by the Musser Bros. The first one was shot onsite during the Outback Farms auction this spring in Burbank, Washington, the second in Billings, Montana during the three-day auction for the Living Estate of our founder, Robert E. "Bob" Musser.

Here are links to all 12 mini episodes:

Outback Farms
Episode One - Farmers prepare to live a little.
Episode Two - Episode 2 Unique challenge requires silent communication.
Episode Three - Who wants a used pivot pump?
Episode Four - ...

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Over 50 people gathered to watch and bid on the historic Sal-Jo Ranch headquarters in Kennewick. Originally, built in 1939 on the banks of the Columbia, the home had never been on the market, but it had been on the road. The home was moved to it's new location in 1951 due to the construction of McNary Dam.

Sallie McMillin and Joan Bell were on-hand to sign the papers with auctioneer, Scott Musser.

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The Auction Network, attended and filmed the Outback Farms auction in Burbank, Washington. The film crew arrived at the auction site on the day before the auction to interview our clients, Bob and Connie Smith as well as the auction manager, Scott Musser. The next day, the crew was onsite from daybreak to sunset, capturing all aspects of the auction.

Buyers from six states and Canada competed vigorously for a chance to purchase the equipment offered. Highlights included:

John Deere 8520, $100,000
1997 IHC 8200 Fertilizer Truck, $42,000
1997 IHC 8200 Potato Trucks, $25,000 each
Spudnik 780 Potato Piler, $46,000

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