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FFA . . . . . . . . . . 7-9, 11-13, 16-17, 20-21 Weather ..............................2
Country Living House Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Lighter Side Lee Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Markets Attorney Christin Lovegrove drives a tractor hauling a grain cart as she helps harvest soybeans north of Geneva, Neb. Kent Sievers/OWH Kate Howard Perry, OWH News Service GENEVA — It's early afternoon, when most young lawyers are still eyeing a stack of papers and maybe another cup of coffee. But the 29-year-old partner at Heinisch & Lovegrove Law Office is pushing the throttle on a grain cart. She may be a lawyer now, but Christin Lovegrove's days still belong to the fields. Each day during the fall, she switches her business attire for a sweatshirt and jeans to
help her dad with the harvest. The ability to do that is a big piece of the reason she decided on rural law, ditching plans to travel the world. Lovegrove knew as she approached graduation that of seven lawyers in her home county, a handful were nearing retirement. She returned for a job with longtime Geneva attorney Frank C. Heinisch, and the University of Nebraska law graduate has handled all kinds of cases: real estate disputes, probate cases and property law, many by herself.
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She has already made partner, and she's done it while keeping a hand in the family farm and making her own schedule. She's in Geneva to stay. "Everybody wants to escape their small town when they're 17 or 18," she said. "But once you get out into the world, a lot of times what draws you back in is the community." It's stories like Lovegrove's that Nebraska's law schools and bar association are working to share in hopes that more young lawyers will choose to join a rural practice. Continued on page 19
Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Government Report Government Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ag Management NPPD Board Votes Against Additional Wind Energy Purchase . . . . . . . . . .15
Livestock News Heartland Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Production News Crops ‘Outstanding,’ but Nebraska Farmers Can’t Say the Same About Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average
Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 10/4/13
Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$124.00 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .190.34 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.97 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .84.46 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .77.50 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.54
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Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.96 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.38 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.12 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .12.46 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.93
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Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . .2237.50 242.50 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .215.00 110.00 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .185.00 117.50 Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269.00 214.00 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104.00 80.00 * No market.
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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Weather
Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist
Al Dutcher Report
Allen Dutcher
Week One Forecast, 10/19 10/25: The dominant upper air feature during this forecast period will be a strengthen upper air trough over the eastern half of the United States. What this means for Nebraska is that the state will lie on the backside of the trough and be susceptible to quick moving frontal boundaries sweeping southward from Canada. Because these systems will not be pulling Gulf of Mexico moisture northward, isolated to scattered light rainfall with no widespread heavy precipitation is expected. This would be a welcome break from the past two weeks where several large systems generated heavy moisture across the Dakota’s and northeastern twothirds of Nebraska. The first system is expected to push through the state during the second half of 10/19 and clear the state during the first half of 10/20. Isolated light rain is possible, with north central Nebraska having the best odds of receiving measurable moisture. A few isolated showers are possible during the afternoon hours of 10/20 across eastern Nebraska as warm air tries to return to the state and overrides the backside of the cool high pressure system that is expected to quickly shift southeastward into the lower Mississippi River valley. A slight warming trend is expected from 10/21-10/22 before a more robust cold front slides from southern Canada through the state on 10/23. Isolated showers are possible across western Nebraska as the cool air dams up along the front range of the Rockies. Further east, clouds will be the primary weather concern. As the cold front shifts east of the state, its associated upper air trough is projected to deepen and pull unseasonable cold air into the
central Plains. Areas that have managed to escape their first fall freeze are likely to experience a hard freeze during the morning hours of 10/25. Overall, little moisture is expected during this forecast period, which should support significant harvest activity across the entire state. High Temperatures: 10/19-10/20 (48 NE - 60 SW), 10/21 (55 NE - 64 SW), 10/22 (60 NE- 69 SW), 10/23 (52 NE - 60 SW), 10/24 (39 NE - 48 SW), 10/25 (50 NE - 64 SW) Week Two Forecast, 10/26 - 11/1: If weather models are correct, a significant snow storm is likely to impact the northern Plains and possible extend far enough south to impact the northern half of the state during the first half of this forecast period. High pressure is expected to dominate the 10/2610/27 period across the state, but a significant surface low is expected to take shape in eastern Montana on 10/27 and rapidly build southeast during the day. Precipitation is possible across northern Nebraska as early as the evening of 10/27, but the main precipitation band with this low pressure system is projected to impact the state during the 10/2810/29 period. Precipitation should start out as rain across the northern Panhandle and expand eastward on 10/28. As cold Canadian air is pulled southward on the backside of the surface low, heavy snow is likely to develop across the western Dakotas and push southward across the Panhandle. Winds will be strong and blizzard to near blizzard conditions could be experienced. Precipitation across the eastern three-fourths of the state will begin as rain, but slowly change to snow as the day progresses. Snow will be possible statewide on 10/29 as the system begins to move toward the western Great Lakes. Totals of 1-2 inches will be possible over the southeastern two-thirds of the state, with significant accumulations exceeding 6 inches possible across the northwestern third of the state. Models indicate that a rapid temperature warmup is likely from 10/30-11/1, so any accumulations on the ground will quickly disappear. High Temperatures: 10/26 (44 NE - 60 W), 10/27 (43 NE - 56 W), 10/28 (40 NW - 56 SE), 10/29 (35 W - 52 S), 10/30 (46 NE - 52 SW), 10/31 (56 E - 63 SW), 10/4 (58 E - 66 SW).
U.S. Drought Monitor October 8, 2013
October 17, 2013
Weather Outlook
Western
Central
Eastern
Sunday, October 20
Sunday, October 20
Sunday, October 20
High: 55 Low: 34
High: 61 Low: 39
Chance of Precip: 0%
Chance of Precip: 0%
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
High: 57 Low: 39 Chance of Precip: 5%
Partly Cloudy
Sunrise: 8:11 AM - Sunset: 7:01 PM
Sunrise: 7:54 AM - Sunset: 6:47 PM
Sunrise: 7:44 AM - Sunset: 6:36 PM
Monday, October 21
Monday, October 21
Monday, October 21
High: 55 Low: 34
High: 61 Low: 36
High: 57 Low: 32
Chance of Precip: 5%
Chance of Precip: 5%
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Chance of Precip: 10%
Partly Cloudy
Sunrise: 8:12 AM - Sunset: 6:59 PM
Sunrise: 7:55 AM - Sunset: 6:46 PM
Sunrise: 7:45 AM - Sunset: 6:35 PM
Tuesday, October 22
Tuesday, October 22
Tuesday, October 22
High: 57 Low: 36
High: 63 Low: 32
High: 61 Low: 32
Chance of Precip: 5%
Chance of Precip: 5%
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Chance of Precip: 5%
Mostly Sunny
Sunrise: 8:13 AM - Sunset: 6:58 PM
Sunrise: 7:56 AM - Sunset: 6:45 PM
Sunrise: 7:46 AM - Sunset: 6:33 PM
Wednesday, October 23
Wednesday, October 23
Wednesday, October 23
High: 50 Low: 36
High: 48 Low: 32
Chance of Precip: 0%
Chance of Precip: 0%
Sunny
Mostly Sunny
High: 43 Low: 34 Chance of Precip: 0%
Partly Cloudy
Sunrise: 8:14 AM - Sunset: 6:56 PM
Sunrise: 7:57 AM - Sunset: 6:43 PM
Sunrise: 7:48 AM - Sunset: 6:32 PM
Thursday, October 24
Thursday, October 24
Thursday, October 24
High: 55 Low: 27 Sunny
High: 52 Low: 36 Mostly Sunny
High: 46 Low: 34 Mostly Sunny
Sunrise: 8:15 AM - Sunset: 6:55 PM
Sunrise: 7:58 AM - Sunset: 6:42 PM
Sunrise: 7:49 AM - Sunset: 6:30 PM
Friday, October 25
Friday, October 25
Friday, October 25
High: 55 Low: 27 Isolated Showers
High: 52 Low: 27 Isolated Showers
High: 46 Low: 25 Snow Flurries
Sunrise: 8:16 AM - Sunset: 6:53 PM
Sunrise: 7:59 AM - Sunset: 6:40 PM
Sunrise: 7:50 AM - Sunset: 6:29 PM
Saturday, October 26
Saturday, October 26
Saturday, October 26
High: 36 Low: 23 Mostly Cloudy
High: 41 Low: 25 Mostly Cloudy
High: 41 Low: 25 Snow Flurries
Sunrise: 8:18 AM - Sunset: 6:52 PM
Sunrise: 8:00 AM - Sunset: 6:39 PM
Sunrise: 7:51 AM - Sunset: 6:28 PM
Sunday, October 27
Sunday, October 27
Sunday, October 27
High: 37 Low: 23 Snow Flurries
High: 45 Low: 25 Mostly Sunny
High: 43 Low: 25 Mostly Sunny
Sunrise: 8:19 AM - Sunset: 6:51 PM
Sunrise: 8:01 AM - Sunset: 6:38 PM
Sunrise: 7:52 AM - Sunset: 6:26 PM
Monday, October 28
Monday, October 28
Monday, October 28
High: 41 Low: 30 Sunny
High: 39 Low: 28 Sunny
High: 36 Low: 27 Snow Flurries
Sunrise: 8:20 AM - Sunset: 6:49 PM
Sunrise: 8:03 AM - Sunset: 6:37 PM
Sunrise: 7:53 AM - Sunset: 6:25 PM
Tuesday, October 29
Tuesday, October 29
Tuesday, October 29
High: 59 Low: 37 Sunny
High: 55 Low: 37 Sunny
High: 52 Low: 36 Sunny
Sunrise: 8:21 AM - Sunset: 6:48 PM
Sunrise: 8:04 AM - Sunset: 6:35 PM
Sunrise: 7:55 AM - Sunset: 6:24 PM
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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living
Halloween Food Safety Tips for Parents Take these simple steps to help your children have a fun – and safe – Halloween: Children shouldn’t snack while they’re out trick-or-treating. Urge your children to wait until they get home and you have had a chance to inspect the contents of their “goody bags.� To help prevent children from snacking, give them a light meal or snack before they head out – don’t send them out on an empty stomach. Tell children not to accept – and especially not to eat – anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys. Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious. And follow these tips for Halloween parties at home: If juice or cider is served to children at Halloween parties, make sure it is pasteurized or
otherwise treated to destroy harmful bacteria. Juice or cider that has not been treated will say so on the label. No matter how tempting, don't taste raw cookie dough or cake batter. Before going "bobbing for apples," an all-time favorite Halloween game, reduce the number of bacteria that might be present on apples and other raw fruits and vegetables by thoroughly rinsing them under cool running water. As an added precaution, use a produce brush to remove surface dirt. "Scare" bacteria away by keeping all perishable foods chilled until serving time. These include, for example, finger sandwiches; cheese platters; fruit or tossed salads; cold pasta dishes with meat, poultry, or seafood; and cream pies or cakes with whipped-cream and cream-cheese frostings. Cold temperatures help keep most harmful bacteria from multiplying. And don't leave the food at room temperature for more than two hours. Source: www.fda.gov
Fruits and Veggies – Save Money and Be Healthier Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Colfax County Planning meals and snacks for the family can be challenging. The shrinking dollar and rising food prices add to the challenge of providing healthy food for families. Unfortunately, fresh fruits and vegetables sometime take a back seat in the grocery cart. Fruits and vegetables are needed every day. One way to save money on fresh fruits and vegetables is to buy what is in season. Apples, squash and pumpkins are in abundance right now. Fresh apples provide fiber and needed vitamins. Squash and pumpkins are excellent sources of vitamin A and fiber. Throughout the year, think of what is growing in abundance. Those items are usually cheaper in the grocery store. Also check out a nearby apple orchard for really fresh apples. While fresh fruits and vegetables are excellent foods, don’t overlook those same items in another form – canned, frozen or even dried. Frozen fruits and vegetables can be very close to fresh in terms of nutritional value and tasting fresh. Foods that are high in water (like many fruits and vegetables) may have a change in shape after thawing. The freezing process changes the cell structure so the fruit or vegetable may look mushier but it is still tasty and nutritious. If you have freezer space, frozen fruits and vegetables may be an answer to including those items in the daily diet, particularly if you watch for sales. Canned fruits and vegetables are another alternative. Watch for sales and stock up. Canned food will keep longer than fresh or frozen. Look on the can to see when the food should be used. One concern that people have about canned vegetables is the amount of sodium or salt that is used in the canning process. Canned vegetables without salt are available; however, those items sometimes cost more. To
save money, buy the cheapest brand that you want and rinse the vegetables from the can since most of the salt is in the liquid. This also works with canned beans. Be aware, though, that salt gives flavor and the canning liquid gives flavor, so you will need to add your own herbs and spices. Dried fruit is another alternative to buying fresh. However, this form of fruit is not exactly inexpensive. A better way to include dried fruit in the diet is to dry your own fruit from the fruit in season. Remember all those apples that are in the grocery store or on your tree in the yard? Make them last longer by drying the apples yourself for a nutritious snack. Contact your local extension office for information on how to dry foods. When purchasing frozen or canned fruits and vegetables, look at the labels. Name brand foods usually cost more because you are paying for the name and the advertising. House brands or store brands are usually cheaper. In many cases, there is not much difference between the name brand item and the store brand item. Sometimes there is a difference so if you buy something your family will not eat, that is a waste of money. Also check out cans with irregular sizes of food. For instance, when buying canned peaches or pears, does your family notice or care that all the pieces are the same or would a can of irregular shaped fruit be okay. Cans with irregular shaped pieces usually are a few cents cheaper. Look at the whole picture. Adding vegetables to a main dish casserole will help stretch your meat dollar, particularly if you have already added a starch such as rice or pasta. Stretching the meat dollar, stretches your food dollar. When planning meals and shopping, remember to include foods from all of the food groups of MyPlate – grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and protein. Eat a variety of foods to get needed nutrients.
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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side
October 17, 2013
• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • Ties That Bind by Lee Pitts
If you glance through old-time rodeo photos you will see many of the great rodeo cowboys wearing neckties while they competed. Would someone please tell me why a bull rider or bronc peeler would be wearing a choke strap around his neck? Isn’t he already taking enough risk without the likelihood of hanging himself? And what about the very real possibility of a team roper getting his necktie caught in his dally? I am baffled why anyone would wear a necktie in the first place but I’ve often seen old photographs at brandings and roundups with cowboys wearing neckties while working, which is the epitome of being overdressed. Heck, Charley Russell himself often painted while wearing a necktie, I suppose so he could clean his brushes on his tie. In my opinion neckties and cowboys are one of the worst combinations ever, even worse than chocolate and dill pickles, drinking and driving, sheep and coyotes, guns and teenagers, cattle feeders and bankers, and bureaucrats and your tax dollars. I’ve been having a lot of eye trouble lately but my wife read a newspaper story to me that said researchers have now concluded that a necktie that is on too tight can cause glaucoma in men. I now attribute my eye problems to the last time I wore a necktie, which I think was back in 1997. I’m pretty
sure it is also a scientific fact that neckties cut off circulation to the brain and if you don’t believe me, when’s the last time you saw a Congressman without his necktie on? Rich guys who collect ties are called grabatologists and some have entire closets for their ties. Not me, I own three neckties, two of which are clip-ons and the other is a real one that was left behind by a house guest. The latter is easily the most valuable tie in my collection as it is made from something called silk, whereas my other two are petroleum distillates. One of my ties is narrow with red polka dots, one has cows on it, and the third one is wide with stripes, so I figure the odds are I’d be in fashion at least 33 percent of the time. If I ever wore a tie, that is. I know this is hard to believe for folks who’ve seen my sartorial elegance on display but I NEVER go clothes shopping, however, I’m told that some of the fancier ties can cost as much as fifteen bucks! And then you have to match it with whatever you’re wearing. Personally, I’ve never liked the necktie and tee shirt look, or a tie with coveralls. Besides, I can tie a Bowline knot but not a Windsor and I have no idea what kind of ties are in fashion currently. Did you know that in England the stripes on a man’s tie go from top left to bottom right, while a Yank’s necktie go from top right to bottom left? Which may explain why when I
look in a mirror wearing my striped tie I have a craving for crumpets, speak with a snobbish accent and crave tasteless food. I am known far and wide in the auction business for not wearing a necktie when some highfalutin’ folks think the occasion calls for one. My mom always preached to me that I should wear a necktie on all important occasions but I rebelled. She would have killed me for not even wearing one to her funeral, but she wasn’t in any position to berate me. Some uppity sale managers think ties should be worn at special events like horse sales, a cattle auction in a hotel ballroom or a sale high on the hill in Denver but I respond, “Listen, if I didn’t wear a necktie to my own mother’s funeral I sure as heck aren’t going to wear one to sell your inbred miniature horses!” My high school ag shop teacher told us to never wear loose fitting clothing in the work place and ties definitely fit that category. So I always use that as an excuse why I’m tieless. Once when I showed up at an auction market without a tie to work a cow sale. The sale manager said, “You are a writer, what’s the worst than can happen, that you get your necktie stuck in your printer and Hewlett Packard chokes you to death?” Hey, it could happen.
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Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin Pie Squares Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quickcooking oats 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine Filling 2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground 1 teaspoon ginger, ground 1/2 teaspoon clove, ground 1 teaspoon salt Topping 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened Combine the first four ingredients until crumbly; press into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, beat filling ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth; pour over crust. Bake for 45 minutes. Combine brown sugar, pecans and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake 1/2 cup butter 3 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sour cream 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 eggs 1/2 cup evaporated milk Topping 1/3 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup pecans (or walnuts) Grease or spray the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together first 8 ingredients. Pour 1/2 of the mixture in the 9x13 pan. Mix together the next 8 ingredients. Pour all of the pumpkin mixture over the batter in the 9x13 pan. Pour the remaining half of batter over the pumpkin (It's okay that the pumpkin mixes in a little with the batter). Make the topping; put over batter. Bake in a 325°F oven for 50-60 minutes. Let cool completely.
Spicy Pumpkin Banana Pancakes 2 1/3 cups pancake mix 1/3 cup canned pumpkin 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 eggs, scrambled 1 whipped cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 7 bananas Stir pancake mix, canned pumpkin, buttermilk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and eggs until well blended. Make pancake about 6 inches in diameter, cook until golden brown. Serve with a half banana and whipped cream, then fold.
Pumpkin Nut Muffins 3 eggs 1 (15 ounce) canned pumpkin 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup applesauce 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup walnuts, broken into pieces Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add pumpkin, oil, applesauce and sugar, and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients together, then add to the wet mixture. Add walnuts and mix in evenly. Spoon into 18 foil baking cups. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Pumpkin Cookie Truffles 1/3 cup gingersnap crumbs 1/4 cup bran flakes 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 2 ounces cream cheese 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ounce white chocolate, melted 4 ounce white chocolate, melted Pumpkin pie spice, for sprinkling In a food processor pulverize the cookie crumbs and bran flakes into fine meal. Transfer to a big bowl. Add remaining ingredients, except for the white chocolate for coating and the pumpkin pie spice. Using your hands, mix batter well and roll into small balls. Dip the balls into the melted white chocolate and set onto a paper-lined baking sheet to dry. Dust with pumpkin pie spice while chocolate is still wet.
Pumpkin Cheesecake 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon sugar 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup canned pumpkin 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice Whipped cream Preheat oven to 350°F. Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a medium bowl. Stir well enough to coat all of the crumbs with the butter, but not so much as to turn the mixture into paste. Put foil partway up the outside part of an 8-inch springform pan. Press the crumbs onto the bottom and about two-thirds of the way up the sides of the springform pan. Bake the crust for 5 minutes, then set aside until you are ready to fill it. In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Add the pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, and continue beating until smooth and creamy. Pour the filling into the pan. Bake for 6070 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool; when room temperature, put filling into the refrigerator. When the cheesecake has chilled, remove the pan sides and cut the cake into 8 equal pieces. Serve with a generous portion of whipped cream on top.
Pumpkin Apple Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 cups granulated sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 4 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup apple juice (or water) 1 large baking apple, peeled,cored and diced Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Combine sugar, pumpkin, eggs, vegetable oil and apple juice in large mixer bowl; beat until just blended. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. To make using five or six 5x3 inch mini-loaf pans: Prepare as above and bake for 55 to 60 minutes.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup flour Filling 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Beat in remaining cake ingredients. Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Line pan with waxed paper, then grease and lightly flour the waxed paper. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Cake cooks fast, so watch carefully to avoid burning the edges. While cake is baking, sprinkle powdered sugar heavily over the kitchen towel, using a sieve or sifter. Turn hot cake onto the towel. Remove waxed paper. Trim off burnt or crusty edges. Sprinkle more powdered sugar over the hot cake and quickly roll up with towel inside. Let cake cool completely, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare filling by beating together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Unroll cooled cake and spread with the filling mixture. Roll up cake with filling on the inside. Wrap in waxed paper and then foil. Refrigerate or freeze. To serve, slice cake about 1/3 inch thick and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie Pudding 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup Bisquick 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (melted) 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons vanilla Whipped topping (optional) In a large bowl, mix together the first eight ingredients. Transfer to crock pot coated with cooking spray. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours. Serve in bowls with whip cream, if desired.
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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Government
October 17, 2013
A Simple Truth by Senator Deb Fischer
It’s a simple truth that a government should not intentionally make life harder for its people. The bad habit of governing by crisis management and the failure to get our fiscal house in order have made life difficult for Americans. In Nebraska and in so many other states across this nation, we actually work together – and not just on small bills, but also on the big issues. While I served in the Nebraska Legislature, we dealt with a major budget shortfall. We didn’t go on TV and Twitter and fight – we legislated. We fixed the problem. That’s the Nebraska way – we roll up our sleeves, cut through the talking points, and get to work. Nebraskans are pragmatic and they are well informed. So when Nebraskans look at the dysfunction in Washington, they’re frustrated – and I am too. A furloughed federal worker from Omaha called my office to say, “We’re all tired,” he said. “We’re tired of not getting a budget to the last minute. We’re all tired. You guys need to do your job.” I agree. That’s why I am talking with my colleagues – not publicly in front of cameras – but privately to see if we can forge a way forward. But I believe we have to do more than just open the up the government – that’s just the basics. We also have to address our $17 trillion debt – it’s smothering our
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country, it’s jeopardizing our national security, and it’s a threat to our children’s future. Congress will soon vote on increasing the debt ceiling – the sixth debt limit increase in the past five years. Our national debt has almost doubled since 2006 and our debt limit has grown twice as much as our economy in the past two years. Shouldn’t the opposite be true? Meanwhile, our economy’s recovery continues sluggishly along at a rate of 1 to 2 percent. This is unacceptable. But instead of growing our economy by reducing spending, cutting regulations and overhauling the outdated tax code, Congress has continued spending money we just don’t have. I didn’t run for office to shut down government. I ran for office to help hardworking Americans get back to work. Nebraskans want to know that they can provide for their families. I don’t think that’s asking too much. Make no mistake: high public debt depresses economic growth, which in turn dampens job creation. Ironically, our country’s debt crisis comes as the Congressional Budget Office is predicting that tax revenues will be at an all-time high – $2.7 trillion. The problem isn’t that we have too little revenue. The problem is that we are spending too much.
Several of my colleagues have offered a number of commonsense proposals that have broad support. These ideas include repeal of the medical device tax, which was adopted by the Senate as an amendment to its budget resolution by an overwhelming vote of 79-20 in March. Another proposed measure requires verification of eligibility to participate in health insurance exchanges. Other ideas include a commitment to reducing spending – as required by the law – but we would increase flexibility for federal agencies to make smarter cuts. It’s a matter of setting priorities so we can make wise decisions. That’s the Nebraska way, and that’s what we need to do in Washington as well. Even the president has put forth ideas to cut spending by $400 billion over the next ten years. These offers could set the framework for a real discussion. I am willing to work with any of my colleagues to find a reasonable solution. Let me close with some good news. We recently received word that Jack Hoffman’s cancer is in remission. While there is still a long road ahead for the Hoffmans, we Nebraskans who know and admire this family are thrilled with the good news. For so many of us, Jack’s remission is an answer to prayers – and I for one am very grateful.
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As the government shutdown continues, Nebraskans and all Americans are rightfully frustrated – I am too. President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must agree to negotiate on reopening the government and addressing the debt ceiling. Just as Republicans should not expect to get everything we want, it is unreasonable for Senate Democrats and the White House to refuse to work with the elected majority in the House of Representatives. Many would like to end the current showdown by passing a continuation of last year’s budget with no reforms, and a long-term increase in the debt ceiling. This solution would temporarily end the short term pain and uncertainty, but would not address the underlying problem: we borrow and spend more money than we can afford. Our national debt is quickly approaching $17 trillion, which amounts to more than $50,000 per
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citizen. This year the deficit is expected to drop to about $700 billion. While this decrease is an improvement from the more than $1 trillion deficits of recent years, it is still unacceptably high and unsustainable. Without reforms, we face the very real possibility of a debt crisis similar to what nations like Greece and Spain are experiencing today. Failing to address the debt ceiling would be risky, and could result in a default. I agree we have an obligation to pay our bills and we should not risk the full faith and credit of the United States. However, it also defies the purpose of the debt limit to simply raise the borrowing authority without doing anything to address the drivers of our deficit and debt. Presidents and Congresses of both parties have negotiated agreements to raise the debt limit for decades. In 2011, the debt ceiling was increased in exchange for corresponding discretionary spending
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cuts over ten years. Earlier this year, the House and Senate agreed to a debt limit increase in exchange for “No Budget, No Pay” legislation, which forced the Senate to pass a budget for the first time in four years. These agreements did not solve the underlying drivers of long term spending, but they were steps in the right direction. Faced again with a looming debt limit deadline, we should again take advantage of the moment to pass needed reforms. We should make every effort to reach the best deal possible for the American people – even if this requires a short-term extension to provide more time for negotiations. There is plenty of blame to go around for both the government shutdown and our budget problems. Regardless of how we got here, we are now faced with an opportunity to make changes in the best interest of our nation and for future generations. I hope we will not let this opportunity pass.
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President Obama said in his 2010 State of the Union address that, “if we don't take meaningful steps to rein in our debt, it could damage our markets, increase the cost of borrowing, and jeopardize our recovery — all of which would have an even worse effect on our job growth and family incomes." I agree with that sentiment. The president and Congressional leaders should be talking every day, multiple times per day, trying to resolve this fiscal situation. But fortunately those conversations have been slow to happen. It wasn’t until last week, when the government had been shut down for nearly two weeks, that President Obama began sitting down with Congressional leaders to help solve some of the fiscal issues we are facing as a nation. I participated in a meeting with President Obama and Senate Republicans. We discussed two of the most pressing fiscal issues facing Congress right now. The first is finding a way to fund the federal government and the second is dealing with our nation’s debt limit. News coverage has focused on the government shutdown, but another deadline – one that could have more serious consequences – is approaching. The U.S. Treasury is expected to exhaust its
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borrowing capacity this month. Once that happens, America will no longer be able to borrow more money to pay our bills on time unless Congress acts to increase our nation’s debt limit, the amount of debt we can legally hold. Respected economists predict that a failure to increase that limit would harm our markets and economy. I’d like to avoid a default and the consequences that come with it, but I know that we are on an unsustainable fiscal path right now. Our debt is around $17 trillion, and the nation has been running record annual budget deficits. This past year was the first time during President Obama’s tenure that we have not surpassed a trillion dollar deficit. One reason 2013 broke that abysmal trend was because of the Budget Control Act, which I supported. It’s important to note that the Budget Control Act was part of a debt limit increase, so the idea of including reform initiatives with a debt limit change is certainly not a new concept. The only way to get out of this death spiral is through immediate spending reform. Then we can finally stop continually raising Uncle Sam’s credit card limit. At one point, the president apparently agreed. Then-Senator Obama said raising the debt limit
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“weakens us domestically and internationally.” That was in 2006 when the debt was under $9 trillion dollars compared to almost $17 trillion today. I wonder what Senator Obama would say about President Obama’s fiscal record. Like many Americans, I’m sick and tired of the last minute budget brinksmanship. Also, like most Americans, I’m sick and tired of the government spending beyond its means. There is no reason we cannot solve both of these problems – ending the fiscal stalemate, while also curtailing the government’s excessive borrowing and spending spree. The debt limit has been raised more than 50 times since 1978 and roughly half of those debt limit increases were paired with reforms. Just this past weekend the Senate rejected a plan to increase the debt limit without making any reforms. It’s hogwash to say insisting upon having a discussion about fixing our nation’s fiscal house is out-of-line. The only thing that is out-of-line is federal spending and our nation’s debt. We should not fail on our debt obligations and we should not fail the next generation by refusing to address the way the government spends beyond its means.
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Kimball FFA Chapter: No Lazy Summer Arica McCloud, Kimball FFA Chapter Reporter
As summer continued on, most of the officers and many of the Kimball FFA members prepped their animals, and themselves, for fair. There is much work involved in fair, as sometimes the pigs and cattle have minds of their own, not always with the best intentions. Fair ended with a massive cleanup and an August meeting with a water balloon fight. The Kimball FFA Chapter is getting started this year already with the hog roast taking place in October. Competitions have already taken place for Range Judging and Land Judging. Kayla Lukassen, Kayla Schoenemann, Jake Reader and Michael Ferguson will all be attending the state competition after doing very well at district competition in Land Judging. The near future for the Kimball FFA members includes a senior and a junior team, parliamentary procedure, ag. demonstration and public speaking events and the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Kayla, Monica, and Timmy will be representing the Kimball FFA Chapter at the national convention, with Preston Lukassen receiving the American FFA Degree.
Just because they are called the lazy days of summer doesn’t mean it was a lazy summer for the Kimball FFA Chapter. School was out for the summer, but the students in FFA continued on with many activities. Summer began with the COLT Conference in Aurora, Neb., on May 22-25. The new officers -Kayla Lukassen, president; Timmy Culek, vice president; Monica Wasielewski, secretary; Michael Ferguson, treasurer; Jake Reader, sentinel; Dakota Randles, parliamentarian; and Arica McCloud, reporter -- all gathered with other officers from around the state and discussed their duties as officers. This talented group of kids has a lot of knowledge of FFA, but still had much to learn. Wasielewski and Culek were chosen to attend the leadership conference in Washington, D.C., in July, along with Ferguson as the high point sophomore, with the most points earned for involvement last year. Meetings are held every month throughout the year including the summer.
The Alliance FFA Land Judging team placed 4th. Krista Carter received a blue ribbon, placing 9th. Also receiving ribbons from Alliance were Kyle Krantz, Brent Thomas and Cody Henderson, pictured here in the back row. Krista Carter and Chase Dye appear in front.
Creek Valley FFA Chapter’s Range Judging Champions Sarah Whiting, Creek Valley FFA Advisor The Creek Valley FFA Range Judging team competed on September 18, 2013, at the Area I contest that was located at Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. This is the first year that everyone who competed received a ribbon for either a team score and/or an individual score. The junior individual ribbon winners were: Nash Leef with 7th place, Josh Schievelbein with 6th, Chandra Smith with 5th, Cody Simmons with 4th, Maverick Widdowson with 3rd, and Keith Evert receiving 1st place.
Junior team results were: 4th place for the team of Ben Cabela, Maverick Widdowson, Wyatt McMillen and Hunter Henderickson; and 2nd place for the team of Gage Koenen, Josh Schievelbein, Jaden Criswell and Kayla Sisco. Junior team champions were Nash Leef, Chandra Smith, Cody Simmons, and Keith Evert. The senior individual ribbon winners were Logan Criswell with 4th place, and Hannah Schievelbein with 1st. The senior team of Dane McConnell, Logan Criswell and Hannah Schievelbein placed 2nd. A big thank you goes to Marica Schievelbein for driving a van.
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October 17, 2013
Scottsbluff FFA Chapter Receives $3,390 Animal Health International Donation Jocelyn Bruner, Scottsbluff FFA Chapter Reporter
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Bridgeport FFA Chapter’s Contest Retchless to Compete at Nationals Highlights Value of Agriculture in Nebraska Kevin Meyers, Editor, Bridgeport News-Blade
”I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds -achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.” The opening paragraph was recited by Cole Retchless during the Creed Speaking event at the Nebraska State FFA Convention held in Lincoln on April 3-5, 2013. Retchless won the event, earning a trip to the National FFA Convention to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, in October. During the FFA Creed Speaking competition, competitors are required to recite the five paragraph creed in front of a panel of judges, from memory. Following the delivery of the creed, the judges then ask the contestants questions referring to the creed itself, about the agricultural industry or agricultural current events. “One of the questions they asked me was where do I see myself in five years,” explained Retchless, the Nebraska State Champion in Creed Speaking. “I answered with the fact that my goal is to study an agricultural field in college.” Retchless also indicated that they asked him questions about the creed itself. He said that he talked about the fact that the creed was written in 1928 and that the historical value of the ideas portrayed are important for all agriculture students to learn. To be crowned state champ, Retchless put in his time perfecting the delivery of the creed and preparing for the question portion of the event. “He worked hard preparing,” stated Alissa Neitenbach, Bridgeport FFA instructor. “Cole wanted to do well and he put in the time. He deserves it.” Retchless continued by saying how much he appreciated the guidance and help he received from Miss Neitenbach, Naomi Loomis and Patty Dean. “Miss Neitenbach and Naomi Loomis helped me a lot by preparing me for the question part of the speaking event,” explained the freshman FFA student. He went on to say that they spent hours before and after school quizzing him with agricultural facts and asking him possible questions. “A month before the District FFA Convention, Patty Dean would meet me at 7:00 in the morning and helped me with the delivery when I would recite it,” Cole stated. “I can’t thank them enough for what they did helping me to prepare.” At the district convention, Retchless earned a second place finish and earned a trip to the State Convention. Grace Ford, an FFA student from Cody-Kilgore, won first place in Creed Speaking. At the state convention, both Retchless and Ford made it to the final round, however, this time Cole took the first place trophy. Ford finished in second place followed by Caitlyn Nelson from West Holt High School. “This was a perfect example of someone setting a goal and putting in the time and effort to achieve it,” explained Naomi Loomis, member of the Bridgeport FFA advisory board. Loomis went on to explain that Cole rode with her to Lincoln, and during the trip they continued to prepare for possible questions. “He
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was fun to work with because he is very coachable and would take our advice.” In other events, Kristen Fellhoelter earned a gold ribbon placing fourth overall in Senior Public Speaking, while Janelle Kesterson earned a silver ribbon in Extemporaneous Speaking. The Junior Livestock Judging team consisting of Santiago Ramos, Will Frerichs, Cash Talamantez and Colin Fellhoelter earned a purple ribbon finishing in 8th place out of 74 teams. Individually, Ramos earned a purple ribbon, while Frerichs and Talamantez earned blue ribbons, followed by Fellhoelter with a white ribbon. In Senior Livestock Judging, the first year team of Brandon Nichols, Jaime Gonzalez, Breanne Franklin and Janelle Kesterson finished in 54th place out of 75 teams. Individually, Franklin earned a red ribbon during the event. In Ag Sales, Kristen Fellhoelter earned a blue ribbon. Connor Zimmer, who was selected for the State FFA Choir, attended the individual try outs and earned the opportunity to sing a solo and a duet during the concert held at the State Convention. During the awards ceremony, Kristen Fellhoelter, president of the Bridgeport Chapter, represented the local FFA club as they presented certificates to the new chapters across the state.
Bridgeport FFA members competing at the Nebraska State FFA Convention are (kneeling, from left): Katie Ramos, Colin Fellhoelter; (standing, from left): Jaime Gonzalez, Kristen Fellhoelter, Connor Zimmer, Santiago Ramos, Cole Retchless, Will Frerichs, Cash Talamantez, Brandon Nichols, Breanne Franklin, Janelle Kesterson and FFA Sponsor, Alissa Neitenbach.
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Wheat trade has moved lower as the market has lost momentum to the upside. For the week, Chicago is 11 lower, KC is 15 lower, and Minneapolis is 12 lower. The December Chicago contract has support at the $6.79 on the 20-day moving average, and resistance at the $7.00 area. The market is fairly overbought at this point, and that should help trigger a bigger correction. Export inspections slipped to 22.2 million bushels, which is still decent. Planting progress for winter wheat should continue to roll along at a good clip with good stands being reported in the plains so far. The Black Sea area and China are expected to be lower on planted acres for 2014. Australian and Canadian production looks to be strong, and will likely limit further upside from here depending on how the Australian crop finishes. Export trade should remain solid in the near term, but Canadian origin is starting to move into world markets, and wheat is not completive in feed rations again. The trade is expecting the wheat carryover to come in lower due to good demand; the average carryover estimate is 520 million bushels with a range of 400-575 if we have a report. Hedgers call with questions.
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Soybean trade has been pretty choppy to start the week amid a lack of news. For the week, November trade is 10 higher. The inverses have held on so far. On the chart, November has support at $12.63, and $12.56 with resistance at $12.73 on the nearby moving averages clustering. Basis has continued to fade with more harvest bushels coming into play and harvest pressure should peak shortly. Export inspections were outstanding at 47.4 million bushels as harvest as the pipeline refills. Yield reports remain fairly mixed on beans so far, but the worst case scenario seems to have been averted. South American progress is limited so far, but Brazil should be making better progress in the near term. The assumed late October USDA report average trade soybean production estimate is at 3.16 billion with a range of 3.08 to 3.20; illustrating a narrow range of estimates. This is using a yield around 41.6 versus the 41.2 September USDA number. The average carryover number is 167 million with a range of 125-195 versus the 150 million September number. Global carryover is expected to be up .5 to .75 over the 71.54 million metric ton September number. Hedgers call with any questions or to discuss working with FuturesOne.
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November 2013 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .12.762 High . . .12.834 Low . . . .12.746 Close . . .12.816 Change .+0.520
Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 10/15/13 Corn Basis
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Open . . . .6.812 High . . . .6.890 Low . . . . .6.804 Close . . . .6.872 Change .+0.560
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Corn trade bounced back to start the week with support from harvest slowing moisture, export rumors and light profit taking by shorts. For the week, December futures are 9 higher. Chart support is at the 10-day at $4.41, then the $4.32 low. Resistance is at the 20-day up at $4.46 which we have traded up to this week. Harvest should continue to gain momentum as the weather opens up after the early week rains. No ethanol data was reported due to the government shutdown. The weekly export inspections were ok at 21.7 million bushels, but further export news will be limited with the Federal Government shut down, although substantial business is rumored to have been done. Yield reports remain solid so far, and we should get a better look at the most stressed areas soon. Livestock margins should be much improved with continued expansion in the poultry flocks, and like hogs as well. With the government set to reopen, a decision will be made quickly if there will be a late October report or not. November will likely be the earliest date for major acre and yield revisions as they play catch up. From private sources, the market estimates have total production at 13.8 billion with a range of 13.48 to 14.15 billion. This would be using a 156.5 yield at 88.15 harvested acres. The carryover estimate is 1.925 billion with a range of 1.65-2.15 billion versus the 1.855 billion September number. The world corn carryover is expected to be up slightly versus the 151.42 number. Sideways action in the near term seems to make the most sense. Hedgers call with questions.
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August. During this time summer events were discussed and so were future events and activities. During the fall the members participated in events such as: -- Attending Beef Industry Day hosted by Central Plains Milling -- Sending a team to the Howells Ribfest Competition -- Volunteering to set-up for Ribfest and Blum Benefit -- Exhibiting cattle, sheep, swine and crops at the Nebraska State Fair -- Working the John Deere Booth at Husker Harvest Days -- Using the FFA Corn Plot for Soil/Plant Science Labs This past week twenty-two members from the Howells-Dodge-Clarkson FFA Chapter competed in the Northeast Area Land Judging Contest held
in West Point, Nebraska, on Tuesday, October 8. Throughout the day, members evaluated four different sites of land on soil depth, texture, permeability and erosion, and then they assigned the site a land classification number. Once the classification was declared, members then had to select proper land treatment recommendations. Individuals earning blue ribbons and their placement out of 353 participants include: Nolan Lund, 21st place; Jacob Vogel, 26th place; Jonathan Laner, 29th place; and Vanessa Hegemann, 38th place. All but two Howells-DodgeClarkson FFA members were awarded ribbons, an indication that they were in the top 40 percent of individuals competing that day.
Schuyler Central FFA Sponsors Great Pumpkin Giveaway Austin Novak, Schuyler Central FFA Chapter Reporter Great Pumpkin Giveaway -- On Monday, September 23, Schuyler Central FFA members gave away pumpkins to over 100 preschool students in the Schuyler Community Schools district. The pumpkins were raised on the Schuyler community garden site by FFA members and the community garden members. Schuyler FFA members’ great pumpkin giveaway was held to give joy to these young students.
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Imperial Ag Teacher Wins the John Deere 1945 Model B Raffle -- On Friday September 6, the Schuyler Central FFA Chapter raffled off the tractor at halftime of the Schuyler vs. Norris football game. The tractor was completely restored through members’ and FFA alumni’s efforts. We sold 396 tickets at 25 dollars a ticket. That money paid for all the parts, paint, tires and
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Lakeview FFA Chapter: Ignite Cole Blomendahl, Lakeview FFA Advisor The Lakeview FFA Chapter is off to an exciting start this school year. There have been numerous activities that have kept the Lakeview FFA Chapter busy. The summer started off with FFA Officers Tim Kummer, Monica Gotschall, Liz Loseke, Nick Harms, Wayde Rodehorst, Sam Morse and Whitney Coop attending FFA COLT Conference at The Leadership Center in Aurora. At the Platte Center Parade, on the Fourth of July, the Lakeview FFA Chapter received second place for their float. The Platte County Fair also kept members busy with livestock projects, the annual barnyard petting zoo and the alumni food stand. Then it was off to the Nebraska State Fair. Many members received ribbons and trophies for their work on their projects. The school year began fast with Lakeview FFA members traveling to the Nebraska State Fair. State Fair exhibitors were: Makayla Coan, Megan Coan, Caylie Egger, Lane Egger, Torie Egger, Austin Foltz, Kyle Grotelueschen, Abbey Humlicek, Amanda Humlicek, Cody Humlicek, Megan Humlicek, Layne Janssen, Morgan Langmack, Kaleb Lusche, Austin Maurer, Jordan Morse, Wayde Rodehorst, Karston Runge and Logan Runge.
Additionally, Lakeview officers and first year FFA members attended Greenhand Leadership Day at Central Community College, where new members learned of opportunities within ag education and FFA. Sophomore to senior FFA members attended IMPACT Workshop at Northeast Community College to enhance their leadership skills. District Land Judging was held on October 8. Leading the way for the Lakeview FFA Chapter were Addie Wilke, Sam Morse, Christian Loseke and Caleb Franzen, who received reds. White ribbons went to Blake Langmack, Tim Kummer, Whitney Coop, Melissa VanDerslice, Kyle Grotelueschen, Braden Wilke and Drew Schaad. Another highlight was freshman FFA member Blake Langmack’s selection by the Nebraska FFA Foundation to receive a sponsored FFA Jacket and FFA Tie/Scarf. Currently, the Lakeview FFA Chapter has been working on their fruit sales and progressing towards chapter goals. Members are also looking forward to making the trip to Louisville, Kentucky, for the National FFA Convention. The Lakeview FFA Chapter is off to an active start. Members look forward to participating in other upcoming FFA events during the rest of the school year and igniting their leadership, growth and success.
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Plainview FFA Chapter Has Lots to Look Forward to Chad Kment, Plainview FFA Advisor This has been a very busy summer for the Plainview FFA chapter, and the upcoming year looks to be the same way. The summer started with high anticipation for a new grill for the concession stand and a pedal tractor pull sled, complete with three modified pedal tractors. The grill was being custom made by Curtis Miller and is now a much needed improvement from the former grill. The sled was built by Brent Demerath and painted by Steven Wacker. Once completed, it earned our chapter a one thousand dollar grant from the Farm Credit Services of America. The Plainview FFA Chapter also received a number of awards at the state and national level. One such award was given to an individual member of the chapter, Mark Keck. He is a finalist for the American Star in agri-science. Our chapter was also ranked in the top 10 for the model of
innovation award at the national level, and we will be sending three representatives from our chapter to the National FFA Convention to showcase our accomplishments. Another event that occurred during the summer was the breaking in of the new officer team. At the start of the summer we attended COLT Conference where we learned about leadership and the roles of the office that each of us had been assigned. A few weeks after our training, the Hartington FFA officer team and our officer team got together to have a little fun at an officer retreat. The two officer teams got to know each other well and many lasting memories were made. However, the officers were not the only ones that were able to have a good time, because in September, the Plainview FFA Chapter held a young member camping trip for the chapter’s freshmen and sophomores, which included a fishing tournament, a unique scavenger hunt and a good time around a campfire.
Fullerton FFA Chapter Hosts First Livestock Challenge Jennifer Knopik, Fullerton FFA Chapter Reporter and Emily Frenze, Fullerton FFA Chapter Historian First Fullerton FFA Livestock Challenge -The first annual Fullerton FFA Livestock Challenge was held June 30 at the Nance Country Fairgrounds. The show was open to swine, sheep and goats, with exhibitors coming from throughout Nebraska. Fullerton FFA members Jayden Friend and Alyssa Hambleton received honors. Friend was awarded with Grand Champion Lightweight Hog and placed fourth in Intermediate Swine Showmanship. Hambleton received Grand Champion Hampshire Yearling, Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Breeding in the Sheep Division. In the Goat Division, Hambleton received Grand Champion Kid Doe and Grand Champion Breeding Doe. Other exhibitors from Fullerton were Taryn Friend, James Lesiak and Emily Frenzen. Fullerton FFA members also ran the concession stand. Fun Day -- Fullerton FFA Fun Day was held Sunday, August 4 at the Fullerton baseball field. FFA members assisted in activities and participated in events. The events were the water balloon toss, coin toss, pig scramble, strong man contest and an obstacle course.
Now the chapter is looking forward to future events. The first of these events is FFA fruit sales, which kicks off on October 11, 2013. Another future event is the Leadership Skills Event contest, and this year the contest will be hosted by the Plainview FFA. Looking even further in to the future, the chapter will also be holding their third annual Farm and Home Show. This is just a quick look at some of the activities of the Plainview FFA Chapter. A lot has been accomplished but there is still a lot to look forward to.
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Crops 'Outstanding,' but Nebraska Farmers Can't Say the Same About Prices LINCOLN (AP) — A year ago at harvest, Nebraska farmers were suffering through a drought of historic proportions. As harvesting equipment hits high gear in 2013, yields are likely to be back in a much more comfortable range. “It's, surprisingly, quite good,” Rising City farmer Bart Ruth said when asked to assess the results from the 900 acres of soybeans his family recently harvested. “We thought, with the limited rainfall this summer, it would not be where it's at,” he said last week. “But it's been outstanding.” The pace of harvest varies from year to year, and so do decisions about how hard to hit the soybeans versus the corn in the early going.
This year, corn maturity was slowed by low temperatures. Also this year, said Victor Bohuslavsky of the Nebraska Soybean Board, the soybeans are fully ripe — in many cases, even though the stems of soybean plants are still green. When moisture levels of beans dry down toward 10 percent, the risk rises that pods will shatter and the contents will fall to the ground. “So it's time to get them out,” said Bohuslavsky, who was doing that very thing last week on ground he farms near Brainard. Reviews weren't nearly as glowing on the price front as the time comes to get the crop in the bin. A bushel of corn, worth more than $8 in last year's market, was struggling to hang on to $4 last
week in cash transactions. Corn futures hit a three-year low September 30. Soybean prices, although down sharply from the previous week, were holding together better at $12-plus per bushel as Ruth assessed the soybeancorn comparison Wednesday. Forward contracting of grain production, supported by crop revenue insurance, puts farmers in a position to lock in on a much better price, ahead of time, than they can get at harvest. But the sharp descent of prices was still cause for concern. Clay Bradley, a Lincoln commodities trader, said the cash price for corn might fall below $4 before it stabilizes. “I think the worst is over,” he said. “I wouldn't be surprised to see prices lower, though.”
Soybean Stem Borers Todd D. Whitney, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Hamilton County Soybean stem borers, Dectus texanus, are longhorned grey-colored beetles native to the central United States and have caused dramatic plant lodging in our area soybean fields this fall. The adult stem borer beetles laid their eggs during July and August in the mid-canopy of soybean plants. When the eggs hatched, the larvae tunneled into the stalks and fed on the pith. If eggs were laid in leaf petioles, the larvae fed in the petioles for several days and then tunneled up and down the main stems until September, later moving to the base of the plant. Then, about the time plants were mature and ready for harvest, the larvae girdled stems an inch or two about ground level. These weakened stems were then very susceptible to lodging. Larvae overwinter in the base of these detached stems. Dectus produce only one generation per year, but the adults are relatively long-lived and emerge at different times. And control of these
pests is difficult because the insect spends most of its life inside plant stems with the adults hiding under leaves within the plant canopy. Planting time insecticides have been ineffective due to the length of time between planting and emergence of the adult beetles. Further, insecticide treatments targeting adults are difficult, since the adults are active for several weeks in the summer, and the adult stage is the only exposed stage of these insects. Unfortunately, no current adapted soybean varieties are available for our region. Kansas State University research has discovered very good resistance in a Group VI soybean maturity group, but more genetic breeding is needed. So, cultural controls are the only recommended ways to reduce Dectus losses. Since these Dectus prefer domestic sunflowers over soybeans, sunflowers may be used as a trap crop when planted adjacent to soybean fields. Research at North Carolina reinforces that burying borer-infested stubble after harvest can
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reduce soybean stem borer populations the next year, but this may contribute to erosion concerns. Weed control is also recommended. Cocklebur and ragweeds can serve as Dectus hosts when growing adjacent to soybean or sunflower fields. Wild sunflowers, tough, are resistant to these insects and need not be controlled. Crop rotation has been suggested as a beneficial strategy. However, when beetle populations are high, crop rotation has limited value. In addition, these pests can infest domesticated sunflowers, so rotation involves managing both sunflower and soybean field intervals. Avoid planting soybeans into, or adjacent to, infested sunflower or soybean stubble fields. Field observations suggest that early planted, short-season soybean varieties may be more likely to have harvest lodging losses. Longer season varieties mature later in the year, allowing more time to harvest before lodging is likely. Otherwise, prompt harvesting at low speeds is the best strategy for avoiding lodging losses in infested fields.
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Engineers to Review Odessa-area Drainage Plans Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub HOLDREGE — Miller and Associates of Kearney was hired by the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors to review plans for a drainage improvement project south of Odessa in northern Phelps County. The project involves 1,125 acres. The NRD staff has set units of benefits for each parcel — the total is 3,132 — with construction and maintenance costs to be assessed based on those units. The issue is periodically high groundwater levels south of the Platte River, similar to concerns that earlier led to creation of similar IPAs in northern Kearney County. The Odessa project will include making a ditch parallel to County Road S deeper and wider and
installing culverts along Road 747, also known as the River Road. The estimated cost is $50,000. Tri-Basin NRD General Manager John Thorburn said the contract approved with Miller and Associates is for $11,250 for a review of the ditch work plans and to determine the size of culverts that should be installed under the River Road. Also, the board considered adjustments to the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget to pay the district’s share of costs to Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District for diversions of Platte River floodwaters in recent weeks into the Phelps and E-65 canals and Elwood Reservoir. Seepage from those diversions will augment groundwater and also benefit streamflows in TriBasin’s parts of the Platte and Republican basins.
Thorburn said no action was taken on the budget adjustments because board members want to wait until the diversions are done and there is a final bill from CNPPID. He had told The Kearney Hub earlier Tuesday that if the maximum of 22,500 acre-feet of water approved is diverted, total payments to CNPPID will be $802,500, of which the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources will pay 60 percent. Tri-Basin’s 40 percent share would be $321,000. The budget adjustment plan involves taking funds from three places: Cash reserves, an earmark for an existing agreement with CNPPID to re-purpose irrigation water rights for recharge that is awaiting DNR approval and an account for a Republican Basin augmentation project that probably won’t be completed this fiscal year.
NPPD Board Votes Against Additional Wind Energy Purchase Paul Hammel, The Omaha World-Herald LINCOLN — The state’s largest public power district on rejected a resolution to purchase more wind energy. The Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors voted 6-3 against a resolution to buy an additional 200 megawatts of wind from Nebraska projects. That’s about twice the power generated by a large wind farm. While wind advocates say NPPD missed an opportunity to buy low-cost power that boosts rural economic development, an NPPD spokesman said the utility has an excess of power right now, and it didn’t make economic sense to obtain more. NPPD spokesman Mark Becker said the vote didn’t mean the district was against wind energy, only that it wasn’t the right time. A coalition of pro-wind groups called Clean Energy Nebraska has mounted a lobbying and media campaign to get the NPPD board to up its wind energy investment. The coalition argues that wind energy is cheaper now than it has been in the past, and that
investing in Nebraska wind farms also benefits the mostly rural customers served by NPPD by providing lease payments to farmers and economic development for shrinking small towns. "They’re missing a big opportunity," said Ken Winston of the Sierra Club of Nebraska, one of the coalition members. "Right now," he said, "buying wind is consistent with their obligation to obtain power at the lowest reasonable cost. And wind energy very likely will be, in a few years, by far the cheapest, as the cost of generating electricity with fossil fuels increases." Nebraska has lagged behind other states in developing wind energy. The state’s wind resources rank No. 3 in the country, but its development of wind energy is just No. 23, according to the American Wind Energy Association. By comparison, Iowa can generate 10 times more power from wind, and Kansas can generate about six times more. Earlier this fall, NPPD Director Fred Christensen of Oakland had asked for a report on the economic benefits of investing in about 10
proposed wind farms scattered across in Nebraska, including one near Oakland. Director Gary Thompson of Beatrice introduced the resolution directing the district to prepare contracts to purchase 200 more megawatts of wind by the board’s December meeting. The resolution stated such a purchase made sense because of the lower cost of wind and because such low prices can be locked in for 20 years. Becker said that the market for selling excess power is not good right now, making it difficult to profit from it. He said that NPPD is just 45 megawatts short of reaching its goal of having 10 percent of its generating capacity in wind by the year 2020. NPPD was generating about 1,800 megawatts of power, he said. Due to the windy conditions, about 15 percent came from wind farms, 44.5 from coalfired power plants, 39 percent from nuclear power plants and 1.5 percent from hydro-electric dams. Becker said that when the wind is blowing, NPPD will step down use of other power sources. Wind farms utilized by NPPD were working at about 90 percent of their capacity, he said.
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Bloomfield/Wausa FFA Chapter’s Many Accomplishments Richard Eisenhauer, Bloomfield/Wausa FFA Advisor This year the Bloomfield/Wausa FFA chapter has had many accomplishments so far and we are hoping for many more to come. We started off this year’s FFA activities with the county fair, in which many of our members did very well. Then at the Nebraska State Fair, we had 18 members receive either blue or purple ribbons on their range boards and woodworking projects. Karly Jensen showed the champion range board. In the livestock division, six members showed cattle with several division champions being shown. Our latest contest was Dairy Judging. In the dairy judging contest, we found out hard work pays off and ended up having the first place team in all divisions. We also had many high individual
placements, with Leah Poppe winning the junior division. Earlier last month we attended an IMPACT workshop. All of our freshman attend this workshop, and there they learn many useful leadership skills to apply to life and FFA. The Bloomfield/Wausa FFA chapter just held their annual FFA barbeque where we make food to serve the community. Later on this year, we will be doing FFA fruit sales over the holiday season. This year our chapter also participated in a shoe drive to collect shoes to send to orphans in Kenya, in which we ended up collecting 1,850 pairs of shoes, and helped out in a world food hunger program. We will be sending 20 members to National FFA Convention later in the month and we are looking forward to seeing what else we will accomplish throughout the rest of the year!
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games at and cleaning up after the KPI Company Picnic, which was held at Pierson Ranch. Thank you to KPI for the generous donation for our efforts! Later, in September, the Crofton FFA Chapter had a cookout for their monthly meeting. There were energizers, hot dogs, s’mores, and a scavenger hunt -- all held at Mrs. Mann’s house. The Crofton chapter was asked to help out the Bloomfield/Wausa FFA Chapter with Communities for Shoes for Africa. A goal was set to gather 5,000 pairs of shoes in 15 days to send to Africa, because if a child in Africa does not own a pair of shoes they are not allowed to go to school. The Crofton FFA Chapter gathered 85 pairs of shoes to help them out. Still later in September the fundraisers for the National FFA Convention continued with food stands, split-the-pots and even decorating for a wedding reception. FFA contests held in September that members competed in included District Tractor Driving, which was held in Pierce, Neb., and District Dairy Judging, which was held in Hartington, Neb. Congratulations to Ronnie Ausdemore, Luke Kleinschmit and Ethan Kleinschmit for their 5th, 9th and 15th place finishes in Tractor Driving! In addition, Crofton members brought home 25 ribbons from dairy judging! Highlights included a first-place finish by Jessica Lange and a secondplace finish by Jazmin Wubben. Chapter advisor Stephanie Mann and student teacher Katie Continued on page 20
Debi Doerr, Creighton FFA Advisor The Creighton FFA Chapter recently visited Helena Chemical Company in Osmond, Neb., to learn more about their daily operations and career opportunities associated with the company. Helena Chemical Company allowed us to tour their facility and a nearby crop plot, look at various pieces of equipment and meet with employees to hear about different career choices. Employees talked about daily tasks associated with their positions, their previous education or work experience, and offered advice to students looking at careers in similar areas. Creighton FFA members were given their choice of a small gift for coming and touring the facility. The FFA chapter works closely with Helena on a 20-acre crop plot east of Creighton. Helena has been very generous in their donations and support of the crop plot. Our chapter’s main goal, however, is to make this interaction a very educational experience for the students and members, and this tour opportunity is doing just that.
Verdigre FFA Chapter Starts Year Strong Carlena Forman, Verdigre FFA Chapter Reporter. The Verdigre FFA Chapter has started strong this year. The first event that they attended was the Knox County Fair. At the fair they represented their town and chapter. The Verdigre FFA members showed beef, horses, swine, sheep, goats, cats, vegetables, flowers, seed, crops and forage, and many members participated in livestock judging. From the county fair, three of the Verdigre FFA members went on to show at the Nebraska State Fair, where they showed sheep, beef and goats. Later on into the school year, the Royal Hub CVA invited the senior Verdigre FFA members to tour the new complex. The following week the senior FFA members also attended Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island. The next FFA
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Jerry and Candy Golden, who ranch outside of Crawford, Neb., lost more than half of their breeding stock to the storm. But it was the death of a single mama cow that embodies the pain ranch families are feeling. The couple considered the black Angus cow a pet and had affectionately named her "Cake Cow," for her desire to be hand-fed her mineral biscuits. She could be counted on for a friendly, loping greeting when they pulled up in their pickup. Candy Golden said her husband of 41 years broke down when he told her the news. "I know I shouldn't get emotional," she said as her own voice cracked. "But you get attached to them. This was the worst." This part of the country hasn't seen a loss like this in at least 50 years, said Melody Benjamin, a rancher and a vice president of the Nebraska Cattlemen. Dead livestock are still being located. In Nebraska, from 1,500 to 3,000 died, she said. In a state with an estimated 6.7 million head of cattle, that's not enough to disrupt the larger agricultural economy. Instead, this will be a deeply private disaster. Some families are likely to go bankrupt. Most will begin the years-long process of rebuilding a herd. Unlike with farming, little government aid is available, said State Sen. Al Davis of Hyannis, who represents the affected area. Because Congress has not yet passed a farm bill, the fund that could have assisted the worst-hit ranchers is no longer in place. Benjamin said that down the road Congress may revive the fund, so ranchers are encouraged to document their gruesome losses. Davis said he hopes Nebraskans will lend a hand. The storm couldn't have occurred at a worse time. Ranchers were on the cusp of selling calves, which is what generates their annual income. So the calves that died took with them a full year's earning. The storm also killed cows pregnant with next year's calves, so gone also is next year's income. And then there's the loss of the mama cows
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For the week December trade is 200 higher and touched new contract highs. December futures have resistance at 8900, and support at 8725 for now, with the charts turning back positive in the near term. The pork cutout was holding strong before the government shutdown stopped reporting. Carcass weights should get better with fall temperatures and new corn. The dollar remains in the lower end of the range which should help exports. The chicken flock expansion should help to check pork prices coming forward. This week board margins moved toward record profitable territory for some 2014 periods. The summer lean hog futures strength coupled with breaks in feed costs has provided good opportunities to lock-in good board margins. Hedgers call with questions, and focus on margins looking forward.
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Due to government shutdown Feeder & Slaughter Cattle, Sheep and Hay information is not availalbe SMALL TOWNS OFFER BIG OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTORNEYS Continued from page 1 There are 34 counties with three or fewer lawyers, most in central and western Nebraska. Twelve have no attorneys at all. That's why the Nebraska State Bar Association is working closely with the NU College of Law and the Creighton University School of Law to link rural lawyers with law students. There is enough business to either find a firm where attorneys need help or to start a new firm, according to the bar's leader. "There are a lot of lawyers who are baby boomers, and many of them would like to cut back or retire from their practice," said Jane L. Schoenike, executive director of the bar association. "They're having difficulty finding lawyers to come in, help them get to know the client base, and take over. They don't want to leave their clients in the lurch." At Creighton, staffers work with the Nebraska and Iowa rural initiatives to bring in speakers who can make introductions, said Nancy Dickhute, director of professional relations and an assistant law professor at Creighton. The Iowa bar is creating a website similar to Nebraska's, and Dickhute says the momentum is starting to swing in the direction of rural law. She knows a handful of recent graduates who have taken rural jobs in the past few months. At least 15 to 20 students show up at all their rural initiative talks. "Do I think this trend will continue? All I can say is that I hope so," Dickhute said. The bar started arranging bus tours last year in hopes of making matches between attorneys in small towns and future grads. They've also built a Web page where rural firms can browse through résumés from job-seekers in hopes of bringing the two together — and showcasing the impact young lawyers could make in a small town that needs them.
The bar has also launched a post-graduation "gap class" that teaches practical, businessrelated problems and solutions for students thinking about going out on their own. Lovegrove joined a few other rural attorneys this month for a panel discussion with law students at the NU law school in Lincoln. Most of the 30 students who came are at least considering small town practice. They heard about the ups and downs (and how sometimes, the same issue can be both): You're thrown into lots of different kinds of cases, fast. You'll know everyone in town pretty quickly. As one of few attorneys in town, competition usually gives way to cooperation. You can make a flexible schedule to get involved in civic groups and the community. For Seamus Kelly, an NU law student who grew up in Bartley, Neb., it's weighing the clear pros against potential cons when it comes to moving someplace more like home. Would his wife find work? Would there be good health care close enough for their children? And how does he go about making lasting connections with potential employers to even get to that point? "It's hard enough finding jobs, anyway, and everyone keeps saying there are lots of rural jobs," Kelly said. "Right now I don't know where those jobs are." Some of his classmates and professors are working with the bar on ways to change that. About 30 students have joined the recently formed Greater Nebraska Connections organization, which plans to create connections between job seekers and rural law firms, where lead lawyers might be nearing retirement. The learning curve can be daunting, said Katie Samples, a second-year student who helped found the group and plans to move to
western Nebraska after graduation. That's where Samples wants to live, and she hopes she can help other students figure out they're up for the challenge, too. "Rural firms will put associates in court in the first six months," Samples said. "Some junior associates in Lincoln and Omaha don't go to court for six years." Rural lawyers might not make as much money as those junior associates in the city, Samples acknowledged. But she doesn't think they need as much to live on. The South Dakota Legislature passed a law this year to address its shortage in hopes that money could make a difference. About 65 percent of its attorneys are in four cities, according to the State Bar of South Dakota. To draw more of them into the less populated counties, an attorney can get payments that equal 90 percent of a year's tuition to the University of South Dakota School of Law for practicing five years in a rural county. Schoenike of the Nebraska State Bar Association said there has been no push for a similar law in Nebraska, where almost 72 percent of the attorneys are in Lancaster and Douglas Counties. For now, the plan is to continue education and outreach about the need and to do a better job of making connections, she said. Lovegrove hopes the message gets through and more small-town kids like her will give it a try, either in their hometowns or places like it. Just as her community is playing a big part in her success, Lovegrove says she and other young professionals can do their part to rejuvenate greater Nebraska. There's a desire to see small towns succeed, Lovegrove said. "I think to have that tie means a lot."
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Newman Grove FFA Chapter Highlights Kylie Sweeter, Newman Grove FFA Advisor The FFA members of Newman Grove have been off to a busy start this year! Our chapter is growing this year in many ways -- we have more members, more activities and of course our leadership skills are growing! On September 11, the FFA chapter was able to attend Husker Harvest Days, the largest irrigated farm show in the world. Approximately 2,141 other FFA members from Nebraska attended the show the same day. The FFA members were able to explore over 600 agricultural exhibits that were at the show. They also participated in a career exploration scavenger hunt sponsored by the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The scavenger hunt allowed the students to meet with representatives from companies that fit into each agriculture career pathway, as well as meet with two college representatives of their choice. On September 25, six freshman Newman Grove FFA members and three officers attended our annual district Greenhand Day at Central Community College in Columbus. Officers Brooke Pieke, Joe O’Brien and Andy King facilitated a workshop in the morning for all the new freshman and members in our district on the topics of “FFA Social Media” and “How to Be a Good FFA Member.” Freshman members Kyle Stone, Isiah Weverka-Haddix, Jacob Potmesil, Alexis Kopecky and Joel Garcia, along with new member William
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CROFTON FFA CHAPTER... Continued from page 17 Frenzen took a field trip with the chapter officers and the agribusiness class to the chapter test plot. There, they were joined by a local agronomist, to estimate corn and soybean yields as well as estimated harvest time. October has also been filled with many chapter activities. Thirty-nine Crofton members attended the District IMPACT workshop in Norfolk conducted by the Nebraska State FFA Officers. October 4 found members building an FFA float for the homecoming parade. Forty-five members took part in the Adopt-a-Highway program and picked up trash along a 2-mile stretch of Highway 121 near the high school. The October meeting was well attended with nearly 80 members present. A bus load of Crofton FFA members traveled to Wayne to help with tornado damage cleanup also in October.
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sheep, Hambelton was presented with four purple ribbons. In the Goat Division, Alyssa Hambleton had two class winners, Champion Heavy Weight Goat, Reserve Champion Market Goat, Champion Commercial Doe, Supreme Female and Grand Champion Showman. Seth Wetovick received a blue in showmanship, three blues with his hogs and a purple on his range board. T.J. Ostransky and Jen Knopik both received purple ribbons on their range boards. Katelyn Loseke received a blue ribbon and a red ribbon on her vegetables. We were very pleased with the results from this year and hope to achieve even higher next year. State Land Judging -- On September 26, the Fullerton FFA Chapter took three teams to compete at State Land Judging. The winning senior team included Seth Wetovick, Ethan Lesiak, Ellie Lesiak and T.J. Ostransky. The senior team of Alyssa Hambleton, Tyson Cunningham, Jennifer Knopik and Kurtis Knopik placed 8th. Individually, Wetovick placed first, Lesiak placed second, and Hambleton received third. The junior team of Jacob Robinson, Emily Frenzen, Halle Plumbtree and Katie Voichahoske also competed and gained experience for future years as range judgers. Syngenta Sponsorship -- Craig and Jan Frenzen Seeds are proud to be supporting the Fullerton FFA Chapter by participating in the FFA Rising Sun program with Syngenta through the National FFA Foundation. Providing opportunities that help FFA members grow and succeed is the work of the National FFA Foundation. The Fullerton FFA Chapter received a $200 check. “Syngenta is proud to partner with many of our dealers in supporting the Rising Sun program. This is an outstanding opportunity to help ensure the future of agriculture across the U.S. while positively impacting local chapters and relationships with our leaders of tomorrow,” said Scott Desotel, Syngenta’s Iowa district manager. National FFA Organization CEO Dr. Dwight Armstrong said, “FFA prepares young people to lead, grow and achieve future success in more than 300 diverse careers through agricultural education.”
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Reid, the veterinarian, said ranchers have been wounded by comments on Facebook that implied they hadn't done all they could to save their herds. "These guys are out there risking their lives to save their herds," he said. "They're doing all they can." Rancher Todd Faessler lost more than 450 head, about half of his mama cows and one-fourth of his calves. "It's a financial hurdle, but it bothers me more emotionally," he said. "We've been around these cattle our whole lives. You actually get to know them. They're kind of like family. "And the way they died, this is something you don't want to see."
Central Nebraska Business Idea Contest Sprouts Hazelnut Farm Mary Jane Skala, The Kearney Hub KEARNEY — For Andrew Pedersen, entering the Central Nebraska Business Idea Contest paid off. A year after he won the first-place prize of $1,000 in the 2012 contest, he has established the Middle Loup Hazelnut Farm on the edge of Beolus, where he is tending 130 hybrid hazelnut shrub plants. Next spring, he will add 330 more plants and expand his plot to one acre. "This will complete the first step in my pilot project to learn how to best grow hazelnuts in central Nebraska," he said. Entries for this year’s contest are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 28. The competition, sponsored by the Center for Rural Research & Development in the University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Business & Technology, is open to anyone of any age. Entrants must record a two-minute video of themselves pitching their idea and submit it to the CRRD. Visit http://www.unk.edu/crrd for more details. CRRD judges will select 10 finalists to participate in the final round of the competition at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Chicken Coop at 2115 Ave. A.
The crowd will select the winners. Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place. Shawn Kaskie, director of the CRRD, said the contest, created in 2011, is geared to people such as Pedersen who dream of launching a business. Pedersen saw a billboard for the competition last year when he was taking master’s degree classes at UNK. He used his $1,000 prize to purchase an irrigation system, acquire hazelnuts from the Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska City and hire people to help him plant. He created the farm on land next to acreage owned by his parents. The seeds take five to seven years to mature, but Pedersen, 28, is looking 20 years into the future, when he hopes to have 10,000 acres devoted to hybrid hazelnuts. Now a personal banker at US Bank in Grand Island, Pedersen said hazelnuts are being studied at three universities across the country, including the University of NebraskaLincoln, and that commercial varieties are grown in only three nations in the world. "I like being involved in the hybridization process," he said. Eventually, he hopes to package the nuts and sell them in health food stores.
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120 OWS 6P PL E E GEA F W O S R RH D N S N A P S A E EAD E S L E EAD 1101 - TRACTORS S LOW SW ON(3, 0 - 150 E P ' NE H I 5 6 I 8 H B X 0 T ) P I M 1 4 PER N 1 FOR SALE - CO ALE KING COND 1 E - 995-55 GEAR TRIP 8712 S S 0 ' R H 3 R 1 1 0 EAD 1 2 ) NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF FO FLE X OOD 5-2541 5P0IC0KHEP 4 AMAR 5 , 6 OR SALE OURNE 0, (785 G ) 86 ING HP :3 $ ILL R B 0 F . LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, KS L O A 0 0 E N K T 7 , , 4:W 00 AP E IOSH W (62 LE X ,50 5 G ' DR , B (308) 436-4369 PLO 00.00, F 95-559105H HA- RURSO 74$-600 , 70 H E ARH KS - , ER, $5 6 3 151 N 960 DAPTER 0 50ITHH P 048:3) 8 MOT , (308 P 5:4 E ADHSEAD KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS $1,1 - NE W 308) 9 S W 58 CD9O - D A NE EELS, ( , 6-16' 3.00H0, P(130:1 $45O0 NORS ) 624- $650 0:711 M BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) A 0 950 P 4 1 $SHI , 7 GE A 217 , K - FOR RSIES CJORNSCELL 5 H 6 5 W 0 E 7 U 6 $ N 7 :3 ,$C 00874 HP RH 865-2541 O E0 S A5LE00 T 2 IH , E 'S 3 ) , 5 - $312, 61-A2L OU NE - NEW LE/W W IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, 4-18 , (30008, (3 50HP 2:3 $4 ADS X4(X580) 3 OLY KSNBALR E , 8 L K I E E 0 0 L 2 08) 5:4 O 0 P I E L , 8 USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E3 0.0 624 $60 0, ( A R- L2A6R5LOERN, N& ,36N"E A-0377 456 - JI CAS , $1,00 712 1 GE20" E., -360 R -217 0, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & S ) E 7 N LTER NE 8N7E0 - R. O3U08 (308 MIND 220 ER ENOTHERS. 0D GPLEASE OTH WEUYSHIP COIULE2RS H1A9Y09- C- OBRHUEL-1AL1DS24 30NDS, M ) 832- E 26 DAILY. R N I E R F 0 B G W E A OR GI O 370-1149 AKE 156 03CALL,D(217) TR 56 AR L0T3 WFROR SBAALLEN2S8T2A-1L3 AIN 4 AINE - SALE STERE E TK 32FOVRO W-INTCR H '40'S, OFF APP ES K B R R T G G N F I & D 2 A S R S E A S A E L D 4 E U S 0 B W LES CELL: D. HOR NE& G- REGISTERED FOR ANGUS, PP INDOWION, 03 B COB& A-L'S59O EAL'E30'S CKSCON 260 O A S A E H R J & S E L H 2 L 2 L - E , H, TCH G TO A E S W A 0 S M ' A 308-870-1119, (308) 732-3356 G A S S A S S 6 0 O , D R ST S TORTC IN2G HEDIN E 99 W AL . R ASS 19L9E 5425B-L A ORG ANCK MO FOR 11 GSI 3 L TARP R VY 1 OLD CUT ANTE2 EYR -367S- . (25) PLE OCOMING ERSA KDS -DU, R$9A9CCNOEW RGA 9NE - 5 M CK 20 OL OR 360 0 5 ET 1 B R 8 3 FO D AL N567 2 A 1 E K 5 R M O N CHAROLAIS S BULLS(308) 7 O O USIS P9AY 9 86 L ER
1105 - DISKS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT. 6’ & 7’ DISKS, (712) 299-6608 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - JD 3 PT. 4B PLOW, 4 X 14”, $950. JD PULL 5X16”, $950. IH 2 PT, 3 & 4B PLOWS. 2 & 3B PLOWS ON STEEL OR RUBBER. CASE 4 DISC 27” HYD PULL PLOW., (712) 2996608 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 NE - JD REFUGE BOX WITH CARRIER, $500.00, (308) 380-7161 1111 - DRILLS FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - COMPLETE LINE OF MIST SPRAYERS, HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW MAINTENANCE, FREE BROCHURE, SWIHART SALES CO. WWW. SWIHART-SALES. COM, (785) 7543513 KS - ‘07 MILLER MD 1000, 90’ BOOM, CUMMINS & ALLISON, RAVEN GPS, 1500 HRS, $95,000.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244 1115 - SHREDDERS FOR SALE
308-587-2348 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE KS - CRUSTBUSTER 32’ SPRINGTOOTH FIELD CONDITIONER, HARROW, $500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - J. D. CULTIVATOR UNIT. 8X30”, 5X7 BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAUGE WHEELS., (402) 364-2592
We Sell Reconditioned Field-Ready Tractors!
* CASE 2290 MFWD w/Loader * CASE IH 2096 * CASE 2590 Very nice! 18.4x42 very good rubber, w/duals
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CASE 2090 CASE 2290 (2) CASE 1070 CASE 970 w/Loader CASE 970 w/Dozer JD 4430 w/Powershift New! Miller Loaders w/Miller GrabTec Grapples & Buckets * Misc. Used Loaders * Ford 8N w/Mower Blade and Trip Scoop
- One-Year Warranty on Tractors! -
41 Years CASE Experience Call for Free Trouble-Shooting Advice: 308.858.4410 Anytime
October 17, 2013 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS, BALANCED FORMULATIONS BLENDED TO YOUR SPECS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. SURECROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 6354743 NE - DICKEY-JOHN CCS100 NH3 CONTROLLER & TRAILER HITCH, (308) 3807161 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 NE - ORTHMAN FLAT FOLD 8R30” TOOLBAR, $2,000.00, (308) 380-7161 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW & USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES, HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES. ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 IA - 3PT SNOWBLOWERS 7’, 8’ - $1850 $2850, (712) 299-6608 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 DIESEL SPECIALTIES of OMAHA INC. is your one stop shop for your diesel fuel injection needs. We carry a large exchange stock of diesel fuel injection pumps, nozzle assembles, & turbochargers on hand, ready for immediate exchange. We are factory authorized. Let us help you keep downtime to a minimum. Diesel Specialties of Omaha Inc. 13325 B Street, Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-0580 service@dieselspecialtiesofomaha.com
NE - GOOD USED 30 HP & 40 HP HORIZONTAL SHAFT ELECTRIC MOTORS, BOTH HAVE PULLEYS., (308) 624-2177 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, (402) 364-2592
THE PIVOT FLUSHER is designed to allow you to drain sand and sediment from a center-pivot irrigation system each time it cycles on or off. This allows for a complete system flush every time you start your pivot. Does not require electricity. Works automatically using water pressure. Flushes while pivot pressurizes. For more information please call Clint with
L&V Innovations 402-376-6791 or visit www.lvinnovations.com 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549 1205 - GENERATOR FOR SALE IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 KS - PTO GENERATOR, $975.00, (785) 8710711 1206 - GEARHEADS FOR SALE NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS-90HP 4:3 $450, 50HP 5:6 $650, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, 50HP 1:1 $800, (308) 6242177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 80HP 6:5 $700, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com
Nebraska Farm & Ranch 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE ‘99 Zimmatic 17T, Aims panel, SNL66511, 18146 hrs., 14.9x24 & 11.2x38 tires, poly drops, Nelson R3000 Red Pad, 2,363’ end tower, 2,408’ end of iron, SR100 w/5hp. booster pump ................... $65,000 ‘99 Zimmatic 10T, Aims panel, SNL4294, 21050 hrs., 11.2x24 tires, poly drops, Nelson D3000, 1,633’ end tower, 1,673’ end of iron, 2-85 end guns w/2 hp. booster pump.... ......................................... $30,000 DSK IRRIGATION 308-882-3850 Imperial, NE 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE
1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE - CONT’D TX - DRAPER HARVEST HEADER CANVAS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826 NE - CIH 2208 CH 8R30”, HYD PLATES, TRACKER, $19,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE
JM 525 corner auger grain cart. Fruehauf 40’ grain trailer.
$6,500 each
402-746-3906
SOUTHWEST RAAFT CO. Rotating auto-Aligning Flotation Track • Reduces center-pivot irrg rut problems • No tire slippage & digging • Works on all brands of sprinklers Bob Gruner - 806-678-0268 Bob_gruner@hotmail.com www.nostuckpivots.com
1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMP W/PRIMING VALVE ATTACHED TO 262 ALLIS W/RADIATOR ON CART., (402) 364-2592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE, FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL PARTS. TRENCHING AND INSTALLATION AVAILABLE. CALL US FOR ALL YOUR GRAIN AUTOMATION NEEDS., (402) 678-2765 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE MN - CONKLIN® PRODUCTS-BUY WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. LONG DISTANCE LUBRICANTS, FASTRACK® ANIMAL PRODUCTS, FEAST® LIQUID FERTILIZERS, PAINTS AND WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS. WWW. FRANKEMARKETING. COM, DEALERS NEEDED! FOR CATALOG CALL:, (855) 238-2570 OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - ‘82 GLEANER N6, 24’ HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $4,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’ HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $4,000.00, (580) 361-2265 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405
JD 843 CORN HEAD 8R30, OIL Bath, low tin, $6,000.
308-440-2076 KS - 2011 JD 630R HEADER, ONLY 1000 ACRES, SHEDDED & LIKE NEW, $27,000.00, (620) 865-2541 OK - 1998 MACDON 960 30’, JD ADAPTOR, $11,000.00, (580) 361-2265 TX - COMBINE PICKUP BELTS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826
1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - NEW & USED GRAIN DRYERS. NEW BROCK SQ2OM. 2001 DELUX 850 BU. ‘92 MC970 3-PHASE. FF 420J. FF 500H. MC 2100 1850 BU HR. USED 5” & 4” AIR SYSTEM., (800) 284-7066 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE TX - CONVEYOR BELTS FOR ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826 SD - CONVEYOR. 52’ LONG BELT, 22” WIDE. HAS HOPPER, IS ON WHEELS, BELT IS LIKE NEW. BELT COST $2500. WILL SELL FOR THIS., (605) 386-2131 1312 - HARVESTORS & SILOS FOR SALE WI - SILO DOORS: WOOD OR STEEL! SHIPPED PROMPLY TO YOUR FARM. HARDWARE AVAILABLE WITH STAINLESS STEEL STAPLES. PLEASE CALL:, (800) 222-5726 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487
Forage Harvesting
MANURE SPREADING 4 Class Choppers, Pack Tractors Bagging, Support Trucks, Vertical Spreaders, Loader w/Scale ZBI Inc., Jake, 308-379-6109 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $4,000.00, (580) 361-2265 IA - 24’ TO 42’ COMBINE HEAD MOVERS., (712) 210-6587 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’. 3 PT BOX BLADES 5’, 6’, 7’, 8’, (712) 299-6608 1402 - LOG SPLITTERS & STUMP GRINDERS FOR SALE SD - VERMEER WOOD CHIPPER, 3 PT, WILL TAKE 6” DIAMETER LOG. LIKE NEW. REALLY WORKS, $5,000.00, (605) 386-2131 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE
BULK TANKS-USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Buy-Sell-Trade
800-844-5427 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE
Behrends Welding Specialiizing in Pivot Bridges Custom Welding
North Central Air
Glenn Behrends www.behrendswelding.com Diller, Nebr.
Air Compressors • Heavy duty cast iron, no alum., 3-5 & 10 h.p. elec. Disc valves, not Reed valves, rod inserts, 2 stage, 60-80-120 & 200 gal. All compressors priced delivered.
402-792-5185 Home 402-520-3917 Cell
619 S. Morgan, Downs, KS
785-454-3409
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FOR SALE! Hotsy Pressure Washer Sales and Service. New and used hot/cold water pressure washer. Parts and detergents.
HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO.
8902 South 145th St. Omaha, NE • 402-330-4343 Lincoln, NE • 402-465-4343 North Platte, NE • 800-274-4444 Grand Island, NE • 308-675-1115 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE NE - NEW VAL6 PORTABLE DIESEL RADIANT HEATERS. DAYSTAR RADIANT HEATERS. NEW WASTE OIL HEATERS W/TANKS. AG & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, (402) 893-4745 ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one furnace. 25 year warranty available. Heat with wood, so splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat.com.
A-1 Heating Systems Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY
FARM MACHINERY, ALL KINDS, prefer JD: Combines & heads, planters, cultivators, balers, etc. 402-920-2125, 402-395-2383 FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587 KS - JD 1800 DISPLAY, ONLY ONE YEAR OF USE, LIKE NEW, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 KS - ALFALFA WANTED! LARGE SQUARES OR ROUNDS. PICK-UP OR DELIVER. PLEASE CALL:, (620) 804-1506 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474
FOR SALE Grass or Alfalfa! Delivery by semi-loads Call Steve for more information
308-325-5964 NE - 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH CUTTING SMALL SQUARES. GOOD QUALITY HAY, (308) 8824588
Big rounds and 3x4x8 big squares. HAY, WHEAT STRAW & ALFALFA/ GRASS MIX. Semi loads delivered.
Please call 575-274-6335 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474
FOR SALE! Alfalfa, grass & mix - Cow and horse quality. 3x3 squares grass only. Rest are round bales. Call for semi-load delivered pricing.
307.575.1008 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474
1ST & 4TH CUTTING GOOD GREEN ALFALFA
2ND & 3RD CUTTING Exposed to Light Rain. Can Deliver - 3x4’s
970.520.5024 NE Colorado
SD - HAY FOR SALE! ROUND BALES, MIDSQUARE BALES. GRASS HAY OR ALFALFA. CALL:, (605) 842-3125 SD - POWELL TRUCKING: HAY FOR SALE BY THE SEMI LOADS! CALL KENNY AT 605-8770741 OR 719-469-4527 OR SUE AT 605-4316838 RAPID CITY SOUTH DAKOTA., (605) 877-0741
Alfalfa Hay and Alfalfa Grass Mix Brome and Orchard. 4x8 and 3x4 Squares & Rounds. Millet Hay - Rounds - 1400 lbs. 2nd & 3rd cutting, choice, no rain Can Deliver!
307-575-1199 • 307-532-0517 Torrington, WY
NE - HAVE ALFALFA AND GRASS HAY AND CORN STALKS AND CAIN. ROUND BALES, DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL:, (308) 6273082 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - 2013 BIG ROUND MEADOW HAY - SOME TOP NOTCH, SOME WITH A FEW SUNFLOWERS, SOME GRINDING HAY, TAKE YOUR PICK. ALL CERTIFIED NOXIOUS WEED FREE., (308) 587-2344 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE
All Types Hay For Sale: Grass, Alfalfa, Mix, CRP Hay, Etc. We Do the Trucking.
717-377-9994 Please Leave Message.
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1505 - STRAW FOR SALE IA - GOOD CLEAN, 3X3 AND 4X4 DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 1512 - SEED WANTED TO BUY KS - TRITICALE SEED OFF THE FARM, (316) 249-1907 FOR SALE IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788
We Buy Damaged Grain.
1810 - MANURE SPREADERS FOR SALE IA - NUMEROUS SPREADERS, $650-$950, (712) 299-6608
ALL HYDRAULIC DRIVEN SUPER SPREADER 18990 CR 29, Brush CO 80723 970-542-0640 • www.spreaderz.com 1811 - GATES FOR SALE
Grain Vac’s Available. Also damaged grain from ground piles. Call Greg at 316-640-3203
Roberts Seed Axtell, Nebraska • 308-743-2565. Portable grain cleaning available. KS - TRITICALE SEED FOR SALE, (316) 2491907 WY - CERTIFIED SAINFOIN SEED: CAN OUT PRODUCE ALFALFA. WILL NOT BLOAT LIVESTOCK. VARIETIES INCLUDE: SHOSHONE/BIG HORN REMONT. $1.45/LB. TO ORDER GO TO WWW.SAINFOINSEED.COM OR CALL MARK AT 307-202-0704 OR CARMEN AT, (307) 645-3380
SEED FOR SALE SOYBEANS: R2Y, LL, Conventional SEED CORN starting at $120
RANKIN RANCH
PORTABLE CATTLE WEIGHING SERVICE The convenience of weighing YOUR cattle at YOUR ranch with a 7X20 Digital Certified Scale with Printout & Shrink Calculation. No trucking fees or shrink to worry about.
Serving: NE, WY & WESTERN SD Less stress on YOU and YOUR CATTLE Give us a call at:
660-565-2353 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY
DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN & FEED PRODUCTS IN ANY CONDITION WET OR DRY INCLUDING DAMAGED SILO CORN AT TOP DOLLAR WE HAVE VACS & TRUCKS CALL HEIDI OR LARRY
(307) 468-2253 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587 1814 - BUNKS FOR SALE
Bullet proof back wall for lighting... Bed with a bale processor... $2000 for the shelter...
NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 NE - WANTED: ACRES TO PLANT ALFALFA IRRIGATED OR DRY LAND. CALL JEFF AT:, (308) 627-3082 FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 1804 - FEEDING WAGONS FOR SALE TX - FEED WAGON BELTS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. WILL BEAT ALL MFG’S PRICES., (800) 3379826 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 TX - TUB GRINDER BELTS FOR ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. 18”-30” WIDTHS. MADE IN THE USA., (800) 337-9826
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The Simple Way to Buy & Market Cattle
4ft. to 8 ft.
TIRE TANKS 605-490-2233
1812 - SCALES FOR SALE
1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE
Fall Calving Cows Available Several Nice Sets of Angus Cows
Prices starting at $100.
KS - FOR SALE: HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED. CLEANED, 54LB TEST WEIGHT, 90’S % GERMINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE. DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED. CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-2491907, (620) 983-2144
Rye, Triticale, Winter Barley, Oats, Turnips, Radish, Wheat and more.
1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE - CONT’D MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471
October 17, 2013
1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 TX - TANK COATINGS, ROOF COATINGS. AVAILABLE FOR METAL COMPOSITION SHINGLES OR TAR ROOFS. LONG LASTING & EASY TO APPLY. WE ALSO MFG. TANK COATINGS FOR CONCRETE, ROCK, STEEL, GALVANIZED OR MOBILE TANKS. VIRDEN PERMABILT CO. WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-2761
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Knight 3042 Reel Mixer......................Call JD BL8 skidsteer blade ..................$1950 H & S 12-wheel carted rake...........$1250 JD 482C Forklift, diesel..................$7500 Knight 2375 Reel Mixer......................Call NEW Baasch box scrapers .................Call 7-Bale EZ Haul hay trailer ..............$4700 Bush Hog CR20F batwing ..............$7500 Clark Rough Terrain Forklift ...........$4750 Post Augers for skidstr., NEW .......$2100 Kansas Klipper tree shear, NEW.........Call McFarlane Flopper Chopper ...........$2400 Box Scraper, 12', used...................$1500 EZ Haul Hay Trailer, 8 bale .............$4950 NH 513 manure spreader...............$1650 Highline Processor/Retriever..............Call Haybuster 256 + II processor ........$7250 Unverferth 470 Grain Cart..............$6750 Woods 84 rotary mower ................$1450 Worksaver 3-point, hyd. auger ......$1200 New EZ Haul Hay Trailers In Stock
BradWhiteEquipment.com Broken Bow, Nebr. 308-870-0206 TANK COATINGS • ROOF COATINGS Available for METAL, composition shingles or tar roofs. Long lasting and easy to apply. We also manufacture tank coatings for concrete, rock, steel, galvanized or mobile tanks.
The Cattle Shop helps buyers and sellers connect online
1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D CO - IT’S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS. ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PERFORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS. SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE RELATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA. ORG, (303) 770-9292
Nebraska Brand
Visit www.TheCattleShop.com to learn more If you would like to speak to a Cattle Shop Representative Contact Us at 660-641-9945 or contact@thecattleshop.com
1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE KS - 100- 2 YR OLD FALL PRS. 100-SPRING BRED HFRS, AI & DUE FEB. 20TH. 40- 4TO7 YR OLD PAIRS W/400#CALVES. 100-OPEN COM. & REG. HFRS. 10- 18 MONTH OLD ANGUS BULLS W/EPD RECORDS. ALL ANGUS BRED & ON SAME GRASS AS BORN ON. SEE VIDEO:WWW. CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785) 418-2983 1912 - BACKROUNDING/FEEDING FOR RENT
CATTLE FOR LEASE ON SHARES
About 40, 80 or 120 bred cows and heifers. Salers influence from the herd that has won 13 Championships at the National Western Fed Beef contest. We grow the herd you get the cash from steers or bulls. Possession this Fall. Call Roy Moore 303/638-4950 roythemaverick@aol.com
AVAILABLE! Taking in 400 cows for Winter grazing. Will put on cornstalks, with hay available. Delivery Mid-Oct. till calving time.
Call: 402-3401824
R-SR. Fees paid to 2015. Call for information:
307-286-3307
2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK
NEEDING CDL DRIVERS with good records for the 2013 harvest, full or part-time available.
Cell 308-883-0672 308-882-6724 KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2013 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT REMAINDER OF WHEAT AND FALL CORN. GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE PLUS ROOM AND BOARD. NEW JD COMBINES & PETERBUILT/KW TRUCKS. SKINNER HARVESTING LLC. CALL DAN AT 620-340-2843, (620) 343-8140
Full Time Help Wanted! from Montana to Texas. 3 CDL Truck Drivers.
Amber Waves Harvesting Malta, MT
FOR SALE
Call for info:
CANNONBALL CATTLE Co., Custom Preconditioning and growing. 20+ year experience. Great facilities. High stress calves or seed stock cattle. Consulting vet and nutritionist. Darren at PH-620-214-2060. Scott City, Kansas. Let Us Start Your Grass Cattle.
Preconditioning & growing. We have the experience, background and facilities to handle highly stress calves.
717-377-9994
NE - YEAR ROUND: NEED RELAIBLE CDL TRUCK DRIVERS, CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. FULL-TIME AVAILABLE. CALL; 308-8830672, (308) 883-0672 SD - HARVEST HELP WANTED: TRUCK DRIVER, COMBINE OR TRACTOR OPERATOR, PETERBUILT TRUCKS, JD COMBINES, GOOD PAY, MAURER HARVESTING AND TRUCKING. KOREY, CELL:, (605) 380-0002 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER? JOIN THE CLEARY TEAM!! www.workforclearybuildingcorp.com
VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. 806-352-2761 • www.virdenproducts.com
Mike • 605.395.6981 Dave • 308.830.0853
www.tuffernhellgoatequipment.com
1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE
NEBRASKA BRAND for sale
Rafter TV
Sizes from 6 to 13 foot. Can be open topped or drinker holes cut for frost-free winter use. Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States.
Guaranteed best quality & lowest price. Call
605/473-5356
Located 3 1/2 miles east of Plainview, NE on Highway 20 To Sell Corn call
Husker Trading at 866-348-7537 To Purchase Distillers Grains call
Ryan or Todd at 877-487-5724 ext 3 or 1
1914 - BISON WANTED TO BUY
BUFFALO WANTED All classes, any quantity
GIANT RUBBER WATER TANKS Tanks made from used earth moving tires.
Jerry Doornbos, DVM, Scott City, Kansas (O) 620-872-5150 • (C) 620-874-0949
402-694-9353 includes 1 electric brand for cows, 1 electric brand for calves, and 1 straight iron. Brand position: R-H. Good until 3/31/16. Asking $8000 OBO. Brand has been in the family for nearly a century.
402-382-3208 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887
To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191
1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com
NOW HIRING CONSTRUCTION CREW AND FOREMAN Cleary is a family-owned, debt-free, national leader in preengineered building construction. We are seeking responsible, hardworking, energetic personnel. Construction experience is preferred, but we will train the right candidates. Join our team of champions!! FULL TIME WORK and FULL BENEFITS TOP WAGES for the RIGHT INDIVIDUALS VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE REQURIED APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON!! 721 S. Beltline E. 520 N. Poplar St. 4433 S. Juergen Rd. Scottsbluff, NE 69361 North Platte, NE 69101 Grand Island, NE 68801
308.635.3467 308.534.6850 308.381.1028 15505 A Street Roca, NE 68430
1105S.13thSt.,Ste.210 220 Sheryl Ave. Norfolk, NE 68701 Fremont, NE 68025
402.420.0302 402.371.8567 402.727.9322
www.myfarmandranch.com
Burwell Feeders LLC Russell Walker-Manager Office 308-346-4117 Cell 785-258-0624 Fax 308-346-4453 russellwalker0624@yahoo.com 82965 St. Hwy 11 Burwell, NE 68823
October 17, 2013
Nebraska Farm & Ranch
2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D NE - GRAIN CART AND COMBINE OPERATORS NEEDED FOR 2013 HARVEST SEASON. COULD TURN INTO YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. CALL: 308-883-0672 OR 308-8826724, (308) 883-0672 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES
2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES CONT’D
DAN ZIEMBA WELDING
IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN AND WHEAT AND ALPHA TOX CORN! PAY PREMIUM DOLLAR WITH VACS IN TRUCKS. CALL CODY 402-350-8187 OR WES 402-250-4185, (402) 350-8187
2005 Peterbilts & Kenworths, ALLISON AUTOMATICS, tandem axle, cab and chassis, can build to suit, Steve 785-259-6817
SCRAP METAL CLEANUP CALL FOR PRICES.
605-520-6341 Call Telly: 605-520-0236
Call Dave:
www.loadsearch.net
KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515
Gasper Transportation LLC for all your oversize heavy haul needs. Large or small, we haul it all
Contact us for a quote to move your equipment 402-608-3400 joyce.gaspertransportation@yahoo.com
SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE HAULING. BOOK EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. CALL DAN TOLL FREE AT 877-271-9430 OR, (605) 9403275 Backgrounding Available for Feeder Calves, Butcher Cows, Bred Cattle, & Cow/Calf Pairs. Calving and AI services. References Available & Reasonable Rate. Call 605-520-3182 NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS, PIVOT BRIDGES. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING. CALL:, (402) 367-2479
HARVESTING WORK WANTED!
New John Deere equipment! 30 years experience! Call Peter Heid • Heid Brothers Harvesting • 320-221-3789 KS - SILAGE CUTTING AND HAULING: JOHN DEERE 7750, 8 ROW AND P/U HEAD, TANDUM TRUCKS. CORY VANDERVEEN, PRAIRIE VIEW KANSAS. CALL:785-973-2320 OR CELL:, (785) 543-7899 NE - TURN YOUR SCRAP METAL INTO CASH!! LOOKING FOR JUNK TRACTORS, CARS, COMBINES, APPLIANCES, ETC. IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA. HAVE SEMI AND LOADER. CALL PAUL AT:, (308) 383-5333 NE - KOHL BROTHERS METAL SALVAGE & DEMOLITION! WE ARE PROFESSIONAL AND EFFICIENT WITH COUNTLESS REFERENCES AVAILABLE. WE DO STATEWIDE FARM CLEAN-UP, PIVOTS, GRAIN BINS, & IRON HAULING! KOHLBROTHERS@GMAIL. COM OR CALL:, (402) 705-9610 www.myfarmandranch.com
2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D
On site or in the shop welding services Call Anytime 402-366-0160 1076 130 Rd. Osceola, NE 68651 ziembadan@yahoo.com 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY KS - GOOD FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD PICKUP, NO RUST THROUGH, (620) 8652541 FOR SALE NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177
Exira Auto Sales
Hwy. 71, Exira, IA • 712-268-5345 www.exiraauto.com ‘12 Dodge 3500 SRW Crew Cab 4x4, leather, diesel, auto, 74K.........$31,900 ‘11 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab SLT 4x4, 5.7 Hemi, 23K...........................$25,000 ‘11 Dodge 3500 SRW Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel, auto, longbed ...............$21,900 ‘11 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4, 19K.................................................$15,900 ‘10 Dodge 3500 SRW Crew Cab longbed 4x4, auto, diesel................$31,900 SOLD ‘10 Dodge 3500 SRW Crew Cab, 4x4, diesel, longbed.......................$28,200 ‘10 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, auto, utillity bed..........$23,500 ‘10 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab, longbed, 2WD, 5.7 Hemi.........................$14,800 ‘09 Chevy 3500 SRW Crew Cab 4x4, longbed, diesel, 175K..............$19,400 ‘09 Chevy 2500 X Cab 4x4, diesel longbed, auto ...............................$17,900 SOLD ‘09 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 gas, 79K .......................................$18,700 ‘09 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, auto, 6.0 gas ......................................$13,900 ‘08 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab 4x4, diesel, longbed, auto ........................$18,900 ‘08 Honda Ridgeline CR, 6-cy. auto, 4x4, 73K ...................................$16,700 ‘08 Dodge 3500 SRW Quad Cab, 4x4, diesel, auto, shortbed ............$16,700 ‘08 Chevy 1500 X Cab 4x4, 5.3 V8.......................................................$8,950 ‘07 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, diesel, 92K.........................................$19, 800 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually, 4x4, auto, flatbed, 5.9 diesel........$18,700 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Reg Cab Dually 4x4, 5.9 diesel, auto .......................$17,800 SOLD ‘07 Ford Ranger 2WD, Reg Cab, 4-cy., auto.........................................$4,900 SOLD ‘06 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab 4x4, shortbed, diesel, auto ........................$9,400 ‘06 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, Dually, diesel, auto...........................$18,900 ‘06 Dodge Reg Cab Dually flatbed 4x4, diesel, 6-spd.........................$16,800 ‘06 Chevy 3500 Reg Cab Dually, 4x4, diesel, auto. ...........................$13,900 ‘06 Chevy Colorado Reg Cab 4x4, 5 cyl, auto 97K...............................$3,200 ‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually, 6 cyl, 4x4 diesel, 181K.................$17,900 ‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually, 4x4, diesel, 6spd, 172K ...............$17,800 ‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 6spd, 4x4, diesel...........................$17,600 ‘05 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, longbed 4x4, 6spd, diesel.......................$16,900 ‘04 Dodge 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 5.7 Hemi auto, 53K..............................$9,800 ‘03 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab longbed 4x4, diesel, auto.........................$13,900 ‘03 Dodge 2500 Reg. Cab 4x4, diesel, 6spd ......................................$12,600 ‘03 Ford F-350 SRW Crew Cab 2WD, 7.3 diesel, 88K........................$11,900 ‘03 Chevy 2500 Reg. Cab 4x4, 5.0 auto...............................................$4,900 ‘02 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab 4x4, shortbed, diesel, auto ........................$8,400 ‘02 Ford Explorer Limited 4x4, V8, leather...........................................$3,400
2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $1500, (605) 386-2131
International 1600 Series 4 x 4 fuel truck, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank. 3,919 miles. $12,000.00 - Call
402-735-7282 or 402-366-2974 MO - 1976 IH 1700, V8, GAS, 5+2 TRANS, 16’ KNAPHEIDE BED, 64” SIDES, FITTED TARP & PONY AXLE, $6,500.00, (660) 5483804
Rich’s Ag Service Give us a call for all your Repair needs!
TRUMP TRUCKS 2011 International 7400, 330 hp, 10spd., 16,000 front axle, 40,000 Hendrickson rear, LWB, 45,000 miles. $69,500.00 1997 Ford Sterling, 4x4, 8.3 cummings, 5 speed, 14,000 front axle, 23,000 rear axle, 40,000 miles. $16,500.00
2009 International Prostar ISX, 450 hp cummins, 10sp, 12,000 front axle, 40,000 Airride rears, 173” wheel base. Stock #13009. $37,500.00. To see pictures and more information go to
www.trumptrucks.net or call 800-821-5667
“We now install drainage tile up to 12 inches” Rick Vlach 308-245-4165 Home • 308-219-0072 Cell Steve Kriewald 308-219-0454 Cell Scotia, Nebr.
2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - JD 750C, CAB, AC/HEAT, STEREO, TILT, ANGLE, 6-WAY BLADE, 90% U/C, 26” PADS, ENGINE ENCLOSURES, GOOD APPEARANCE & SHAPE, NO LEAKS, WELL MAINTAINED, CAN DELIVER, $50,000.00, (816) 225-1152 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40” PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12’ BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660) 548-3804 NE - JD 760A SCRAPER GEARBOX, (308) 380-7161 2812 - PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR SALE
F&S Truck Parts is buying and
Fork Lift Attachment
selling truck beds in your area. Call Zach at 800-440-0721 pick up and delivery available
for 515B dresser loader LIKE NEW! - $2,250.00 Call 402-735-7282 or 402-366-2974
RANCH HAND NE - 1990 FREIGHTLINER DAY CAB 400 CUMMINS 13 SPD W/ JAKE 550K MILES 4. 11 RATIO 190INCH WB $8900.00 OBO CALL GORDON, (402) 641-7579 2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp, 10spd ..$25,000 1993 Freightliner FLD-120 detroit, 9 spd.............$11,000 1999 KW T-800 daycabs detroit, 10 spd.............$24,000 1986 Fruehauf flatbed 45’ closed tandem.............$7,500 2000 transcraft flatbed 48’ combo........................$9,500 2007 Freightliner daycab detroit, ultrashift .........$34,000 2005 Pete 378 daycab, Cat, 13 spd ....................$36,000 2005 Pet 379 daycab, Cat, 13 spd......................$42,000 2005 IH 9400 daycab, cummins, 10 spd, low miles ............................................................................$29,500 (2) 2003 Pete 378, 63” SLPR, cummins, 10 spd ............................................................................$19,500 1997 Pete 379, 48 SLPR, Cat, 13 spd ................$19,500 2013 Precision side dump, triple axle, loaded 2014 Wilson Ag Hoppers, 43' & 50' 2005 Freightliner daycab, Cat, C-13, 10 spd.......$32,500 2005 Freightliner daycab, Detroit 515hp, 10 spd ............................................................................$32,500 FOR RENT 43' Wilson w/Ag Hoppers, 53' dry vans for storage, 53' step deck by the year, month or week
MIDWEST TRUCK SALES & LEASING L.L.C. OMAHA, NE 402-934-7727 www.mwtrucksales.com
2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - GOOSENECK 350 BUSHEL, DUAL HOPPER, TANDEM DUAL, ROLL TARP, EXCELLENT, $6,500.00, (620) 865-2541 MO - 40’ WILSON GRAIN TRAILER, (660) 548-3804 2607 - UTILITY TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - INTERSTATE 6’ X 12’ ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER, HAS INTERIOR CABINETS & SHELVING, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711 KS - 16’ ENCLOSED TRAILER, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711
Over 50 in Stock
raurepair.com
We are 21 miles S. of Ainsworth, NE, or call Randy at 402-387-1002
2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE MO - CAT D6MXL POWER SHIFT, ROPS, ENCLOSURES, 90%-CAT, U/C, 26” PADS, ALL WEAR POINTS TIGHT, NO LEAKS, GOOD CONDITION & APPEARANCE, WELL MAINTAINED, MECHANICS WELCOME, CAN DELIVER., $44,000.00, (816) 225-1152 MO - D4HXL POWER SHIFT, OROPS, LIMB RISERS, ENGINE ENCLOSURES, 6-WAY, GOOD 85% U/C, 24” PADS, GOOD CONDITION & APPEARANCE, NO LEAKS, CAN DEMONSTRATE, CAN DELIVER, $24,000.00, (816) 225-1152 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com
2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 871-0711 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES WANTED TO BUY WY - IN SEARCH OF 120 FEET OF 10” TO 12” I-BEAMS. PLEASE CALL:, (307) 660-8563 FOR SALE MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOLUME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043
WALKING FLOORS HOPPERS & STEP DECKS New & Used - 2 or 3 Axle
Rent • Sell • Lease • Repair Hoppers, Pots, Steps, Flats, RGN’s, Side Dumps, Live Bottoms, Trucks and More! 800-963-1108 • www.diamondtne.com
2005 International 9400 I Tractor GVWR: 52,000 Engine: Cat. C-15, engine brake Transmission: 10Speed Eaton Fuller. Features: 435 Horsepower. Specifications: 580K. Sale Price: $29,750
308-293-5108
Earth work of all types.
2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 MO - 20. 4 X 34 REAR TIRES, (816) 3782015 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308) 587-2344 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - 1974 UTILITY CHASSIS W/2-350 BU. GRAVITY BOXES, HYD AUGERS, ETC., $9,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD120, N14 CUMMINS, 9 SP, GOOD TIRES & BRAKES, A/C, & SLIDING 5TH WHEEL, (308) 380-7161 OK - 2014 BOURBON 36’, DOUBLE HOPPER BOTTOM, (580) 361-2265 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE
2007 Freightliner M-2, 250 hp, Cat 9 sp, 12,000 front axle, 36,000 4 spring rear. Stock #12100. $32,500.00.
General Diesel Repair, AG, Construction, Irrigation Power Units, Over the Road, Engines, Air Conditioners
VLACH CONTRUCTION INC.
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2013 Jet Drop Deck 53’x102”, Air Ride, Beavertail w/Spring Assist Ramps, Apitong Floor, Sliding Winches, Steel Wheels. Closed Tandem Available. $33,425 FOB Amarillo, TX 806-335-1431 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RVS FOR SALE KS - 1977 CHEVY MOTOR HOME, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344
2009 Freightliner CL120 Tractor GVWR: 52,00 Engine: MBE4000 with Engine Brake Transmission: 10 Speed Eaton Fuller. Features: 450 Horsepower. Sale Price: Five available, priced from $43,000
Many Other Tandem Day Cabs Priced To Your Budget Kearney • 6410 Hwy. 30 East, Kearney, NE 68848 • 308-234-2300 • trucksbymasters.com 5040 Russell Circle, Lincoln, NE, N. of the Sapp Brothers truck plaza on Cornhusker Hwy • 402-540-2816
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Nebraska Farm & Ranch
2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE - CONT’D
3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE - CONT’D
BARBWIRE FENCE BUILDERS: Removal, construction and repairs. (785)625-5819 • (800)628-6611 Cell: (785) 635-1922 SD - FOREVER POST 4�X7’POINTED, 5�X8’ FLAT. PLASIC FENCE POST CAN BE NAILED, STAPLED, SCREWED. WON’T ROT. 39 POSTS PER BUNDLE. 4 BUNDLE DISCOUNTS $12 TO $16 EACH. STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS 8’X20’, 8’X40’ $2500. TO $4500 EACH. WE DELIVER., (605) 351-5760
3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - FARM BUILDING SALE! SAVE THOUSANDS ON BARNS, IMPLEMENT SHEDS, SHOPS AND GARAGES. FACEBOOK: PERKA BUILDINGS OR CALL, (800) 467-3752
WANTING TO AVOID HIGH PRICES??? Would you drive 100 miles and get a free lunch to
“SAVE THOUSANDS�??? HINN’S HOMES, INC. -Chadron, NE-
800.455.2533 - Scottsbluff, NE -
2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE MO - LAND PRIDE 20� DT55 PTO DITCHER, (660) 548-3804 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER’S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 300 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 IA - IH TRACTORS: A, SUP A, B, C, SUP C, H, SUP H, M, SUP M, SMTA, 300, 350, 400, 450, 460, 560, 606, 504, 706G, 240, 340, 574 UTILITIES, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD 48A, $1850, JD MTB, JDB, JD 50 W/HYD & PTO., (712) 299-6608 3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605) 386-2131 SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER, ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE IA - LARGE NUMBER OF ANTIQUE MACHINERY ITEMS, INCLUDING STEEL WHEEL PLOWS, POTATO DIGGERS, & GEARS FOR IH & JD STEEL WHEELS, STEEL WHEEL ROAD GRADERS & HAY LOADERS., (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 715 G COMBINE, NICE, (712) 2996608 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE
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LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS 307-742-6992 SERVING AGRI-BUSINESS SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck and rail, western rail, fence stays, rough sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post� tab to see why folks choose our posts!!
Solid Plastic Fence Posts for pasture fence. Have 3�, 4� and 5�, with various lengths. Call Spotanski Plastics at 888-Dig-post or Bill at 308-940-0068 spotanskiplastics.com 3009 - FUEL TANKS WANTED TO BUY WY - IN SEARCH OF 3000 TO 4000 GALLON PROPANE TANK THAT CAN BE DOT CERTIFIED. PLEASE CALL:, (307) 660-8563 3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULATION. $18.56 PER SHEET - 4’ X 8’ X 2� THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CONCRETE. PERFECT FOR IN-FLOOR HEATING APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800) 551-3313
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$79,900.00
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800-662-5459 3030 - OTHER FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 WY - FOR SALE: NEW AND USED COAL STOKER STOVES. ALSO MAGIC HEAT, RECLAIMERS, PARTS, SERVICE AND ADVICE FOR MOST MAKES. CALL:, (307) 754-3757 Pre-Assembled Installs in Minutes!
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3034 - WIND GENERATORS WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE ‘30’S & ‘40’S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE IA - SW & W CENTRAL, KATO LITE PTO GENERATORS. 55 KW & 25 KW ON TRAILERS W/ PTO & POLE HOOK-UP. WES SEBETKA,, (641) 990-1094 IA - SW & W CENTRAL, WINDCO PTO GENERATORS. 80/50 KW, 50/40 KW & 25/15 KW, GENERATORS ON TRAILERS W/ PTO POLE HOOK-UP. WES SEBETKA,, (641) 9901094 IA - SW & W CENTRAL. WINCO PTO GENERATORS. NEW AND USED ON TRAILERS W/ PTO POLE HOOK-UPS. MAKE ME YOUR LAST CALL! WES SEBETKA, (641) 990-1094 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
1560 Acres of grassland for sale in Sherman County, NE.
-Chadron, NE-
- Scottsbluff, NE -
800.353.5535 • 18,000 head feedyard w/ dry roll feedmill, large silage and HMC pits, and 207 acres irrigated land in western Nebraska. • Very well maintained Kansas grow yard with 1,900 head practical capacity, 2,500 head permit, new commodity barn, grain storage, new office, small home, two feed trucks and most of the equipment included. Priced to sell. Lease on 210 acres of adjacent irrigated farm land may be available to the buyer. • Kansas grow yard with 650 ft of bunk, nice processing barn, insulated shop, large hay barn, grain storage, and modern three bedroom home. $150,000.
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Salem Realty Tyler McGregor
- Scottsbluff, NE -
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605-770-8190 5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
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FOR SALE BY OWNER PRICE REDUCED COUNTRY LIVING! 34 ACRES AND LARGE NEWLY REMODELED HOME. 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF BRIDGEPORT, MORRILL COUNTY, NEBRASKA. 24 IRRIGATED ACRES, TREES, HUNTING, GUEST OR RENTAL HOUSE, BARN, EXTRA GARAGE, GRAIN BIN AND MORE.
PHONE 308-262-1370 LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER.
SD - 1995 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE! 16X70, 2 BED, 2 BATH. TO BE MOVED. NEW ROOF AS OF 5/13. LOCATED IN ROSCO SD. CALL FOR INFORMATION:, (605) 216-6926
-Chadron, NE-
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800.353.5535
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NE - SOLID PLASTIC FENCE POSTS FOR PASTURE FENCE HAVE ON HAND 3â&#x20AC;?, 4â&#x20AC;?, 5â&#x20AC;? & VARIOUS LENGTHS. CALL SPOTANSKI PLASTICS AT 888-DIG-POST OR BILL CEDER AT 308-940-0068 OR SPOTANSKIPLASTICS. COM, (308) 238-1438
October 17, 2013
806-463-3371
Richard Bretz 806-674-7211 www.eslabonproperties.com
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Colorado paradise with 360 degree mountain and plains views near Wellington. This 4074 s.f. home on 38 acres features 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, a luxury kitchen with slab granite counters and custom cabinets, custom tile, hardwood flooring, large master suite with 5 piece bath and walk-in closet, secret gun room, a full wet bar, rec room, wine room, 2 fireplaces and an office. This property is fully landscaped with trees, sprinkler system, outdoor grilling area, and much much more! Price $705,000. Call for a private showing today. To view more photos of property www.mattshometeam.com. MLS#712118
78 Acre Eagle View Ranch for Sale near Wellington CO with sprawling country views and enough land for the horses to roam the Front Range. This 2405 sq ft. ranch is a fantastic buy. 3 Bed, 2 full baths + study, recently remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 5 piece master bath with large walk in closet. Fenced yard and large deck for entertaining . Land features 4+ horse zoning, 3500 sq ft barn with 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors for RV or tractor storage. Barn has 3+ stalls, pasture, horse corral, and deciduous trees. The property is fully and crossed fenced, has a maintained gravel road surface and could be used as a farm or ranch. Was $585,000. New Price $540,000 Come and Get It! For more information contact. MLS#712291
Matt Michel â&#x20AC;˘ Keller Williams 970-420-9327 â&#x20AC;˘ thewellingtonteam@gmail.com
UPCOMING AUCTIONS AND LAND FOR SALE 14,318+/- Acre Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Holt County, Nebraska. Consists of irrigated cropland, meadows, upland pasture, feedyard and backgrounding units. Auction Date: December 3, 2013. To be sold in tracts. 2,081 Acre Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mellette County, South Dakota. Consists of irrigated and dryland acres. Hardgrass pastures with exceptional hunting amenities. Nice home, quonset, corrals, etc. Seller presently leases an additional 1,900+/- of tribal land plus private leases adjoining property. Auction Date: October 1, 2013. To be sold in tracts. Lots of opportunity! 7,492.08 Acre Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brown County, Nebraska. Consisting of 279 acres of cropland w/irrigation. 2 Sets of improvements, firm sandhill pastures in excellent condition. Auction Date: October 18, 2013. To be sold in tracts. 320 Acresâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2 Center pivots, located on blacktop road. Excellent well capacities with sandy loam soils. Could be split. Brown County, Nebraska. 626 Acresâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Consists of upland pasture and beautiful pine-filled canyons with Bone Creek bisecting the property. Could be split as pasture and a tremendous hunting property. Brown County, Nebraska. 441 Acresâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2 New Zimmatic pivots with corner system. Excellent soils and location. Swine affluent as a bonus. Holt County, Nebraska. Patrick Chohon - Broker Travis Dougherty - Assoc. Broker & Auctioneer Roger Waldo - Associate Broker Tyson Chohon - Salesman Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Nebraska
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