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"With the world's population forecast to increase to more than 9 billion people by mid-century, agriculture will be stepping up its efforts to feed a hungry planet.

But a number of challenges lie ahead for agriculture to achieve that goal, such as the increasing variability of weather, including drought.

But scientists at NOAA are analyzing historical records and climate models for a solution on how to better identify those triggers that cause drought.

To try to get a handle on what triggers drought, NOAA scientists are studying two major U.S. droughts in the 1930s and 1950s. What they have found are two very different causes, shedding new

light on understanding what triggers drought.

What NOAA hopes to achieve from these studies is expanding researchers' insights into drought for improving forecasts and aiding in the creation of an early warning system to help communities take precautions and prepare.

"In the case of the severe 1950s drought of the Southern Plains states, it appears global sea surface temperatures were the principal cause," said Martin Hoerling, lead author and a meteorologist at NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory in Boulder, Colo.

However, Hoerling said, the 1930s "Dust Bowl" drought over the Central and Northern Plains states was not caused by ocean conditions, "but Continued on page 31

Cap and trade aims for cleaner air, but high costs for farmers a concern

By Robett Pore The Grand Island Independent WASHINGTON. D.C. - Agriculture is among the most energy-intensive of U.S. industries, but the green plants and plant matter farmers produce can capture and convert the carbon emissions that are the chief polluter in greenhouse gases.

How proposed cap and trade legislation might affect farmers depends upon which side of the political aisle you ask the question. Federal lawmakers from Nebraska and Iowa are divided along party lines when asked about cap and trade.

Republicans fear the federal proposal would drive up energy and fertilizer costs and devastate

agriculture, while Democrats see potential benefits if farmers could cash in on carbon sequestration credits.

Many Midwest lawmakers and agriculture groups are critical of cap, but Sen. Tom Harkin, DIowa, said he sees agriculture benefiting. Harkin's views run opposite those of Nebraska Republican Sen. Mike Johanns, who served as secretary of agriculture in the Bush Administration.

While Johanns characterizes cap and trade as an "assault on agriculture," Harkin cites current U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's support for the legislation. Vilsack, Iowa's former goverContinued on page 31

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• NE Officials praise Taiwan Decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 24 • McCook Farm & Ranch Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 7-14 • FFA District 3...........................Pages 15-20 • FFA District 10.........................Pages 21-27 • FFA District 6...........................Pages 28-30 For daily agriculture news, updates and local happenings, visit the Heartland Express website at www.myfarmandranch.com • Country Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 5 • Lee Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 • Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 25 • Heartland Cattleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 • Washington Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 • Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-35

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average Year Ago 4 Wks Ago Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$88.82 83.42 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .108.57 110.53 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.70 99.49 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .147.45 142.04 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.69 50.92 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . .41.90 40.00 Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .65.99 56.91 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .93.25 91.25 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265.89 247.57

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Crops, Daily Spot Prices Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.93 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.54 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .5.32 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . . .*

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Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .190.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .77.50 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .85.00 Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146.00 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.00 * No market.

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During the past two weeks, several strong storm systems have impacted Nebraska.

Regions of heavy snow were reported multiple times across western sections of the state, while total rainfall across eastern Nebraska ranged from 2-4 inches.

Needless to say, harvest activity ground to a virtual standstill. Weather models are currently Allen Dutcher indicating that drier conditions will return to the western corn belt, although this trend just appeared within the mode output during the past few days. Therefore, confidence in forecast during the second week is low, but if the models verify, excellent drying weather will dominate much of the next two weeks.

Week One Forecast, 10/31 - 11/6: Weather models indicate that the only system that has the potential to produce measurable moisture during the period will move through the state during the second half of 11/1 through the first half of 11/2. Moisture will be limited with this system and the greatest chance for measurable moisture will lie north and east of the state. A

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Week Two Forecast, 11/7 - 11/13: Dry conditions will prevail during the 11/7-11/9 period, with highs in the 60's. Temperatures in the 70's are possible across southwest Nebraska on 11/7. A pieces of energy from a large upper air trough situated over the western U.S. will begin to move into the central U.S. on 11/10.

Models indicate that the brunt of the precipitation with this system will fall in the form of rain. Snow is possible on the back side of the system during the later half of 11/10, with the western half of the state having the best chance for measurable snowfall.

Weather models have underestimated the intensity of cold air with recent systems, so this projected system may contain more snow that presently depicted. Dry conditions are indicated by the weather models for the 11/11 - 11/13 period, with highs warming back into the upper 50's to mid 60's.

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Evergreens – Natural Needle Drop Noel Mues, Extension Educator University of Nebraska – Lincoln Furnas County My evergreen trees have many needles that are starting to change color, or are turning brown. I often hear this comment this time of year.

Did you realize that evergreen needles change color in the fall too, just like deciduous trees do?

It's true and it often causes alarm in homeowners when their evergreen trees start to drop needles.

Although most conifer trees are considered to be "evergreen", their needles don't live forever. What makes them evergreen is that their leaves persist more than one year before falling. Since new needles are added every year, there is always an overlap between green needles and those that are due to fall.

Older needles on the inside of evergreen trees are shed each fall after they turn yellow, brown or reddish tan in color. Sometimes this natural process is very subtle and goes unnoticed because only the inner most needles are affected. Pine trees can hold their needles for 2-5 or more years, depending on the species. Spruce trees generally hold onto their needles longer than pine trees do,

approximately 5-7 years.

Here are some of the pines commonly grown in Nebraska and the number of years they hold their leaves: Two Years Four Years Eastern White pine Austrian pine Jack pine (2-4 yrs.)

Red pine Scotch pine (2-4 yrs.)

Swiss Stone pine Three Years Five Years Korean pine Bosnian pine Japanese Black pine (3-5 yrs.) Mugo pine Japanese Red pine Japanese White pine Lacebark pine Macedonian pine Ponderosa pine One evergreen tree that is very noticeable as it loses its leaves in fall is Eastern White Pine. This tree only holds its needles for two years which leaves less growth at the tip of branches to hide the needles as they are shed. Combined with the soft texture and open structure of the Eastern White Pine this makes fall needle shed easily seen.

Fall needle drop is a natural condition and is not a sign of disease or insect infestation; however, any factor that increases stress on evergreen trees will intensify the autumn needle drop. Stress factors include drought, herbicide injury, root damage and insect or disease damage.

Natural needle drop occurs only on the inner needles; if entire branches or needles at the tips of branches are dying, then something else is happening. A sample of the affected branches should be submitted to your local UNL Extension office for diagnosis. A close inspection of any brown foliage should also be done to eliminate the presence of fungal leaf spots, spider mites, aphids or other potential pest problems.

Believe it or not, there are actually a few types of conifers that shed all their needles EVERY year. These deciduous conifers include larch, bald cypress and dawn redwood. The larch with its golden yellow and the bald cypress and dawn redwood with their bronze hues can add great beauty to the fall landscape. Such trees are unusual enough that more than one story has been told about people that removed such trees after they were mistakenly determined to be dead. Yikes!

Banner year for USDA rurual housing loan programs Kearney, Neb. -USDA Rural Development provided nearly $104 million in Fiscal Year 2009 to assist more than 1,200 rural Nebraska households to achieve homeownership under the Direct and Guaranteed homeownership loan programs.

USDA Rural Development Guaranteed and Direct homeownership loans assist low and moderate income households to purchase or construct a home in a rural community. Properties eligible for Rural Development financing are those located in communities with a population of 20,000 or less but including Columbus and Norfolk. Individuals or families must meet established income guidelines, have an acceptable credit history, and show ability to repay the proposed loan.

The USDA Guaranteed loan term is 30 years at

an affordable fixed rate. This fixed rate provides for stable principal and interest payments over the life of the loan. No private mortgage insurance is required. Households applying for a guaranteed housing loan must have an income below the established moderate income guideline.

For example, in most counties in Nebraska, a one to four person household could have income up to $73,600. In some counties, the amount is greater. Parties interested in the guaranteed loan program should make application through one of USDA Rural Development’s approved lenders. A list of approved lenders is available at www.rurdev.usda.gov/ne on the Guaranteed Homeownership Loan page.

The USDA Direct loan program offers a 33 year

term at an interest rate, which is currently 5.0 percent. This rate may be reduced through interest rate subsidy available to qualified applicants.

Households applying for a direct housing loan must have an income within the very low and low income established guidelines.

For example, the low income limit for a four person household in most counties in Nebraska is $42,950. It can be greater in some counties.

Through the Direct loan program, a loan is made directly through the USDA Rural Development office and is limited to applicants who cannot obtain other conventional financing, including the USDA Guaranteed program. Households interested in the Direct loan program should contact their local USDA Rural Development office.

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• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts •

“Under Attack”

by Lee Pitts

One of the differences between humans and animals is that animals rarely attack members of their own species, whereas humans go to war quite often with other humans. Probably one of the reasons that animals don't attack each other is because they are also busy attacking people.

Urban dwellers who only thought of wolverines, badgers, bears, wolves and lions as mascots for their favorite sports teams are now being bitten, mauled, stung, stabbed or killed by them. And they have no idea how to react. Fortunately for them I've had a lot of experience in this area and I'm happy to share my knowledge in hopes that their lives may be spared.

Here are the ten most dangerous animals urbanites are likely to encounter, in reverse order of their ferocity, and the best way to react in each case. #10 Gophers- In an attempt to gas one gopher one mental midget attached his garden hose to the exhaust pipe of his car and put the other end into the gopher hole. But because the hose got plugged with dirt all the exhaust could not escape and he blew up his car. Another urbanite tried to drown out the gophers and instead had to have the foundation of his house raised after it sunk in the soft ground. You can buy a device at the hardware store for $30 that supposedly makes a noise that keeps gophers at bay but you can save your money and just insert an empty beer can in their hole with the pull top tab pointing straight up. When

the wind whistles through the tab it creates a noise that drives the gophers to your neighbor's lawn. However, explaining all the empty beer cans in your yard introduces an entirely new set of problems. #9 Coyotes- Old ranchers insist that every time you get out of the truck to open a gate you should pee on the gatepost because the smell of human urine scares coyotes away. For townies I'd suggest that you be careful or you could end up in the hoosegow for indecent exposure. And make sure to drink plenty of water. #8 Rabbits- These ferociously furry friends can destroy a garden in one night. To prevent future attacks hide behind a barrel in your yard and whenever the rabbits are having sex jump out and yell, "Hey, cut that out." That's about all you can do. #7 Raccoons- Recently a lady in Florida opened her front door when she heard noise outside and was viciously attacked by a gang of raccoons.

Really. I saw a picture of her on the news and she looked like she'd been in a knife fight. I suggest you can easily trap raccoons in a Have-A-Heart trap using dog food as bait. I caught one every night for 21 nights in a row until my luck ran out and I caught a skunk. Speaking of which... #6 Skunks- Never trap a skunk. #5 Deer- Deer are becoming a bigger pests everyday in towns across America and there have been several cases where they have actually

attacked people. Again, if you spray urine on your flowers and garden that may keep the deer away, but be advised that no one will want to eat your vegetables, smell your flowers or be your friend. #4 Mountain Lions- It's a fact that they have attacked and killed people out walking their dogs.

My advice, throw your dog at them and RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! #3 Bears- Bears are invading homes and emptying urban garbage cans. If confronted lay face down on the ground, spread your legs so the bear can't roll you over, clench your hands behind your neck and don't make a peep. It's all right to pee your pants though and pray that they, like the coyote and deer, are offended by the smell. #2 Wolves- Move to the east coast where wolves aren't being propagated and subsidized by our government.

And the number one pest that attacks human households is... #1 Door to door solicitors- My advice? Hope that the buried beer cans in your lawn and the sight of you relieving yourself is enough to keep them away. If not, place a big sign on your front door that says: "This House Is Quarantined." If this does still doesn't work shoot them in the rear end with a BB gun or ask them to help you turn the skunk loose in the trap on your front lawn.

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Pumpkin Shake 4 oz. chilled, canned Pumpkin 1½ cups cold Milk 8 t. Sugar 1/8 t. Cinnamon 1 t. Vanilla Combine all ingredients in a blender. Makes 2 servings.

Roast Pumpkin 2 cups Pumpkin, cut into chunks 3-4 T. Olive Oil 1 Chili Pepper, deseeded and chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 t. Chili Powder Salt & freshly Ground Black Pepper

Place oil, chili, chili powder and garlic into a bowl and mix into a paste.

Add the pumpkin to the bowl and mix until all the chunks are well coated.

Spread the pumpkin out on a non-stick baking sheet (or just cover your tray with tin foil).

Sprinkle with some salt & pepper and then bake in a preheated 400° oven for 60 minutes or until tender.

The pumpkin may be cooked before the hour is up, but keeping it in the oven and turning occasionally will help it to become nice and crispy. Serves 2-3.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 1½ cups Pumpkin Seeds 2 t. melted Butter or Olive or Vegetable Oil Salt Garlic Powder Cayenne Pepper Seasoning Salt Cajun Seasoning

Pumpkin Soup 2 lbs. Pumpkin, peeled & seeded, cut into 1" cubes Salt & Pepper 2 T. Butter 1 large Onion, finely chopped 3 Green Onions, trimmed and finely chopped

3 Tomatoes, skinned and chopped 1 cup Coconut Milk ¼ t. freshly grated Nutmeg 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper 2/3 cup Sour Cream or Yogurt

Put the pumpkin in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Add 1 t. of salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.

Melt the butter in a clean saucepan over medium heat.

Add the onion and green onions and fry them, stirring constantly until they are soft and golden, about 5 minutes.

Add the pumpkin, tomatoes, coconut milk, 3 cups of the cooking liquid, half the nutmeg, a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt & freshly ground pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat and leave it to cool slightly.

Puree half the soup at a time in a blender, then return to the pan. Heat it through for 5 minutes. Pour into warmed soup bowls and swirl a bit of the sour cream or yogurt in it and sprinkle fresh nutmeg on top. Serve at once. Serve 4-6.

Pumpkin Dessert

¼ t. Nutmeg 1-29 oz. can Pumpkin 1 White Cake Mix or 1 cup Carnation Yellow Cake Mix Condensed Milk 1 cup Butter or Margarine, 1 cup Sugar melted 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed 1 cup Chopped Nuts 4 Eggs Whipped Cream 1½ t. Cinnamon Mix the first 7 ingredients together. Pour into a greased 13 x 9" pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over the pumpkin mixture. Press cake mixture slightly. Sprinkle nuts over cake mix.Pour melted butter over all. Bake for 1 hour at 325°. Top with whipped cream. Enjoy! Serves 12.

Preheat oven to 300°. Clean most of the strings and pulp off of the seeds. Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter or oil and seasonings (can vary according to your tastes). Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Makes 1 cup seeds.

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Pumpkin Cornbread 1¼ cup Flour 1 T. Baking Powder 1/2 t. Salt 1 t. Coriander 3/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal 2/3 cup Brown Sugar 2 T. Honey ¼ cup Butter, melted 2 Eggs, beaten 3/4 cup canned Pumpkin 2/3 cup Buttermilk Sift together flour, baking powder, salt & coriander in a large mixing bowl; stir in cornmeal.

In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, melted butter, eggs, pumpkin and buttermilk.

Gradually stir into the dry mixture until all ingredients are blended; do not overmix. Pour batter into a square 8" baking pan and bake in 350° oven 40-45 minutes.

Serves 6.

Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple Sauce

PANCAKES 2 cups Flour 2 T. packed Brown Sugar 1 T. Baking Powder 1¼ t. Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 t. Salt

1 3/4 cups Milk ½ cup Pumpkin Puree 1 large Egg 2 T. Vegetable Oil

MAPLE SAUCE 1 cup Maple Sauce 1¼ cups Pumpkin Puree

¼ t. ground Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice

Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in large bowl. Combine milk, pumpkin, egg and vegetable oil in small bowl; mix well.

Add to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened; batter may be lumpy.

Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat; brush lightly with vegetable oil. Pour ¼ cup batter onto hot griddle; cook until bubbles begin to burst. Turn and continue cooking 1-2 minutes; repeat with remaining batter.

Serve with maple sauce. Serves 8.

To make sauce: Heat maple syrup, pumpkin and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice in small saucepan until warm; cover and set aside.

What’s In The Sauce?

Susan Hansen, Extension Educator Colfax County Whether at a restaurant or at home looking through a recipe book, it is hard to know what is in a sauce. To help avoid surprises, here’s a what’s in it list of common sauces. There’s a quiz at the end (not really).

ALFREDO is a creamy Italian white sauce prepared with butter, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. This sauce is commonly served with fettuccine, a pasta. The sauce is delicious but packed with calories.

BECHAMEL is a basic white sauce made with flour, milk and butter. Onions are often added for flavor. My grandmother made this sauce only she called it milk gravy. Whether using a fancy or common name, this is a versatile sauce. Using a lower fat milk (skim or 1%) will reduce the fat and calories.

BEARNAISE is a thick French sauce made with

white wine, tarragon, vinegar, onion, egg yolks and butter. Lots of calories but also lots of flavor are features of this sauce.

HOLLANDAISE sauce is similar to Bearnaise.

Vinegar, egg yolks, melted butter and lemon juice make up a Hollandaise sauce. Both Bearnaise and Hollandaise sauces can be challenging to make since they should be heated high enough to kill any salmonella present yet the sauces should not be overcooked.

VELOUTE is a light, stock-based sauce. Stock is the broth left from cooking meat, poultry, fish or vegetables. The Veloute sauce is like a bechamel sauce but stock is used instead of milk.

BOURGUIGNONNE is a French sauce that is hard to spell as well as pronounce. It is made with red wine, carrot, onion, flour and a little bacon.

BOLOGNESE is an Italian meat sauce. It is made with ground beef and sometimes pork or ham. The meat is sauteed in a small amount of

butter and/or olive oil. Tomatoes, herbs and sometimes wine are added to complete the sauce. One of my relatives tried to convince me that bolognese sauce was made with bologna. I didn’t believe him, mainly because it is not true.

MARINARA is an Italian tomato sauce made with tomato, basil, onions, garlic and oregano.

This sauce is usually a lower fat sauce. If you like pizza, spaghetti or chicken Parmigiana, then you like marinara sauces.

VINAIGRETTE is a combination of oil and vinegar. Herbs are often added for flavoring. This can be a lower fat sauce depending on the amount of oil.

There are many more types of sauces that you may encounter. Be adventurous and try something new.

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$3.42 $3.27 $3.34 $3.41 $3.35 $3.28 $3.36 $3.35 $3.19 $3.42 $3.38 $3.41 $3.31 $3.41 $3.36 $3.38 $3.45 $3.33 $3.30 $3.29 $3.30 $3.12 $3.41 $3.45 $3.29 $3.38 $3.28 $3.41

New Beans

$9.19 $9.02 $9.13 $8.99 $9.21 $9.03 $9.39 $9.19

Wheat

New Wheat

$4.23

New Milo

$2.87

$4.23

$2.87

$4.23 $3.94

$2.87

Soybean trade has been lower this week due to profit taking by market longs and outside market pressure. Heading into Thursday, the weekly net changes are 38 lower on the November soybean contract; meal is $12 lower and oil is down 108 points. Profit taking by bull spreaders has been noted for the selling interest on the nearby contracts. The weather should continue to direct trade along with the outside markets. Domestically weather is expected to clear next week, and globally the weather in South America is expected to warm up and dry out, allowing for increased planting progress. The U.S. harvest progress has been thought to be further along than the progress report listed on Monday. On the chart, the trade moved below the 20- and 40-day moving averages this week. Nearby support is just below the current market at $9.67 which is the 100-day. A move below this area should promote follow through selling. If the yield is

Support: Resistance

Jan 925 1044

Dec Meal 273 316

Dec Oil 3559 3909

bigger and our carryover is really around 300 million+ and South American plantings are high, we should be concerned that bigger downside is possible. The weekly export sales numbers were reported at 691,000 tons of beans, which was in line with expectations.

Meal sales came in at 176,200 which was in the high part of expectations and oil sales were 9,200 tons which was withing expectations.

On the weekly report, the soybean harvest progress was listed at 44% complete versus the 80% 5-year average. Soybean ratings were unchanged from last week at 65% good to excellent. The yield numbers continue to be as good or better than expected, which should limit renewed buying interest, but the rain and some yield damage should limit selling on a further break, unless the outside markets pull commodities lower. Hedgers call with questions.

January 2010 Beans (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 10/29/2009

$4.06 $4.49 $4.04 $4.31 $4.06 $4.30 $4.05 $4.20

$9.19 $8.98 $9.25 $9.28 $9.37 $9.09 $9.03 $8.98 $9.49 $9.23 $9.21

Open . . .9.630 High . . .9.754 Low . . . .9.630 Close . . .9.704 Change . .-.600

$3.13 $2.94

$2.75 $2.91 $2.88

$4.04 $4.10 $4.11

$4.13 $3.95

$9.02 $9.27

$4.31 $4.04

$9.23 $9.39 $8.68 $9.26 $9.13 $12.40 $4.66

$4.36

Pinto Oil Flowers (new) Spring Wheat(new)

Corn Corn trade is sharply lower on the week due to profit taking by market longs and a correction in the outside markets. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 28 lower on the December contract. The outside market influence has been negative with crude down $3.25 and off $5 from the recent high, the dollar is 106 higher, and the DOW is 221 lower. On the chart, the market reversed off the highs last week; the trade moved back below the 200-, 10-, and 20-day moving averages. Nearby support is down at $3.54 which is the 100-day. Most market bears argue that the upcoming wet weather is already priced-in, and forecasts for next week are clear which should allow for increased harvest activity. Market bulls argue we should find buying interest on breaks, and that the crop is not as good as expected due to damage losses and low test weights. The wetness of the crop may be a lingering problem into next

$3.16 $2.45

Navy

Support: Resistance

N/A

Dec. 09 340 417

Dec. 10 390 446

year, and any time the market decides to firm we will see at least mini short covering events.

For the moment, the momentum is down and we continue to hear reports of bigger than expected yields. The weekly export sales were once again low at 367,200 tons, so we do need to start asking questions about our export demand. Is there too much feed wheat or other competitive feed grains around to really keep our export program slow? This is something we need to monitor. On the weekly crop progress report, corn maturity was listed at 90% versus the 99% 5-year average and only 20% was harvested versus 17% last week and the 58% 5-year average. Crop ratings slipped 1% to 69% good to excellent. Mixed trade is likely in the week ahead due to end of month and beginning of month position squaring and the uncertain weather picture. Hedgers call with questions.

December 09 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 10/29/2009

Open . . .3.654 High . . .3.720 Low . . . .3.652 Close . . .3.690 Change . .-.160

Milo

$4.35 $4.05

$9.17 $8.98 $9.30

$3.38 $3.36 $3.41 $3.12 $3.34 $3.25

671 Northern Above Oil Flowers Above Spring Wheat

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Wheat Wheat trade is sharply lower this week due to outside market pressure and profit-taking by market longs. After three days of trade, the weekly changes are 53 lower in Chicago, KC is down 47, and Minneapolis is 41 lower. It appears the market is now on a mission to find a range, with the higher move last week getting rejected. We slipped below the 100-, 10-, and 20-day moving averages, which now places the next main support on the December Chicago contract at $4.82, which is the 50-day.

There is a lack of fresh supportive news right now and the fundamentals remain bearish.

This should keep wheat on the defensive but if the dollar retests the lows then additional short covering could show up. If the dollar continues to bounce and the crop moves out of the fields, we are going lower. The dollar has moved above its 20-day moving average, but really needs a move above the 50-day to turn any heads. The 50-day is at 7706 versus the

Support: Resistance

Chicago 447 584

K City Minneapolis 461 481 584 590

current 7665 December dollar index market.

Looking back on the contract the dollar has held below the 50-day since April. On the weekly progress report, the winter wheat plantings were listed at 76% complete versus the 85% 5-year average. Emergence was listed at 59% versus the 66% 5-year average.

The winter wheat crop ratings were at 62% good to excellent versus 65% a year ago.

The weekly export sales came in at 347,700 tons, which was below expectations; the export item remains bearish. The weather will continue to be important, but wheat should remain a follower of the row crops. I expect KC and Minneapolis to gain on Chicago as we move through winter. There are some crop concerns, but we will need to see many losses to bring our global and domestic carryovers down from the comfortable levels. Hedgers call with questions.

December 09 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 10/29/2009 Open . . .4.950 High . . .5.080 Low . . . .4.940 Close . . .4.946 Change . .-.840

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Thirty-two pieces of agriculture-related art that has not been widely seen in Nebraska is now hanging on the walls of the Farm And Ranch Museum in Gering.

FARM is hosting the AgriCulture traveling exhibit from Kearney's Museum of Nebraska Art featuring a variety of media from Nebraska artists, including some from the past and others who remain active in the arts.

The show continues through Nov. 18.

Artists whose work is included in the show are (and number of pieces) Lyman Byxbe 4, Larry Ferguson 1, Aaron Pyle 4, Gerald Farm 1, Katherine (Kady) Faulkner, Howard Kaye 1, Grant Reynard 4, Ernest Ochsner 2, Charlotte Ingram 3, Mahonri Mackintosh Young 1, Dwight Kirsch 2, Gretchen Peters 1, Wright Morris, Dale Nichols 1, Brad Pearson, and J. D. Hultine 1.

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"This is the farthest west we have been."

All of the pieces, including those of local artists Gretchen Peters of Gering, Charlotte Ingram of Scottsbluff, and Aaron Pyle of Chappell, have been shown in MONA's Kearney museum.

"This is such a large and wonderful space to fill," said Gebhardt, who had to bring in even more pieces for the show.

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Optimism

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Optimism – a positive mental attitude – has been shown through recent studies to be a key part of aging well. In one ten-year study, researchers found that optimists had a 55% lower risk of death from all causes and a 23% lower risk of heartrelated death. Having a positive attitude was also found in another study to be one of the top six ways for women to thrive into their elder years.

In examining the character traits of optimists, flexibility in one’s thoughts and feelings was identified as the top trait. How does one get and keep a flexible outlook as one faces the challenges of mid-life and beyond?

Use the following tips for developing and keeping optimism: 1. Listen carefully to the messages you give yourself through your thoughts. Putting yourself down consistently can lead you towards pessimism. Spend a few days identifying and writing down any of your negative “self talk” phrases.

When those thoughts surface, make a point of replacing them with positive thoughts based upon your successes and blessings.

2. Do a new thing every week or month. Visit a museum; go to a zoo; see a play - just find a new adventure. Your goal is to minimize monotony which is a sure killer of optimism.

3. Seek out new challenges and opportunities.

Always have a goal just over the horizon and when you are close to reaching it, set another. Start small and keep your self moving ahead!

4. Picture yourself accomplishing your goals.

Real optimists can imagine the positive results of reaching goals and this propels them to accomplish those goals.

5. Practice an attitude of gratitude. Write down all of the things for which you are grateful.

Remind yourself of these often. Tell others how thankful you are for specific things they have done for you or those close to you.

This tip is about optimism. However, if you have felt “down”, “low” and/or “hopeless” for weeks, speak to your doctor about it and take the opportunity to visit the National Institute of Health information page about depression: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depre ssionmenu.cfm

by Don Janssen, Extension Educator Many gardeners are enjoying a renewed interest in water gardening. Water adds a special effect to the landscape and fish are easy to care for pets. A properly functioning water garden takes care of itself naturally throughout the growing season.

Submerged plants and scavengers help keep algae populations from getting out of hand. However, water gardens do require late season attention for their survival.

Keep falling leaves and twigs out of the pond to prevent injury to the fish. Prevention is also easier than having to clean the entire pool in the fall.

Netting stretched across the pool is an easy preventative to catch leaves or use a skimmer to remove leaves on a regular basis.

If your pond contains fish, be sure to feed them extra food beginning when temperatures cool and continue until the water temperature drops below 45 degrees F. This allows the fish to build up additional fat stores for winter survival. If the fish are to remain in the pond throughout the winter, it is necessary to keep an area free of ice throughout the winter. This allows the exchange of gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrogen sulfide which are produced from decaying organic matter.

The build up of these gases is toxic to fish. A one foot diameter opening per 100 square foot of pond surface area is adequate.

Stop fertilizing water garden plants when the daytime water temperature drops below 60 degrees F. This will give plants the opportunity to go dormant. As the leaves of hardy plants yellow or are frozen, cut the leaves off back to the crown.

The short, small leaves produced late in the season should remain attached. Lower hardy plants to the bottom of the pool where they will survive the winter. If there is danger of the pool freezing solid, remove the plants in their containers from the pond and place them in a non-freezing area.

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Place the tuber in a jar filled with distilled water and store it in a cool (55 degrees F), dark location.

Check the container regularly and replace the water if it is discolored. In the spring, place the container in a sunny warm location. When sprouts form, plant the tuber in sand. Place the planted tuber in a container of water so that developing leaves can float. When the leaves have grown to the water's surface and white feeder roots can be seen, remove the plant from the tuber and plant it into a standard container. Place the lily in the outdoor pond when the minimum water temperature is 70 degrees F or more.

If the pond has an inch or more accumulation of silt, leaves or debris, the pond requires cleaning.

Place some of the original pond water into a holding tank for the fish. Cover it so fish don't jump out. Remove the remaining water from the pond.

Remove and cover plants with wet newspaper or other moist material and place the plants in a shady location. After all the water is removed, scrub the pool floor with a stiff brush and water.

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Economic crisis devastating for the world's hungry The Grand Island Independent "The sharp spike in hunger triggered by the global economic crisis has hit the poorest people in developing countries hardest, revealing a fragile world food system in urgent need of reform, according to a report released recently by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP).

The combination of food and economic crises has pushed the number of hungry people worldwide to historic levels " more than 1 billion people are undernourished, according to FAO estimates.

Nearly all the world's undernourished live in developing countries. In Asia and the Pacific, an estimated 642 million people are suffering from chronic hunger; in Sub-Saharan Africa, 265 million; in Latin America and the Caribbean, 53 million; in the Near East and North Africa, 42 million; and in developed countries, 15 million, according to FAO's annual hunger report, "The State of Food Insecurity," produced this year in collaboration with WFP. The report was published before World Food Day, which was observed on Oct. 16.

Decade-long trend Even before the recent crises, the number of undernourished people in the world had been increasing slowly but steadily for the past decade, the report says.

Good progress had been made in the 1980s and early 1990s in reducing chronic hunger, largely due to increased investment in agriculture following the global food crisis of the early 1970s.

But between 1995-97 and 2004-06, as official development assistance (ODA) devoted to agriculture declined substantially, the number of hungry people increased in all regions except Latin America and the Caribbean. Gains in hunger reduction were later reversed in this region as well, as a result of the food and economic crises.

The rise in the number of hungry people during both periods of low prices and economic prosperity and the very sharp rises in periods of price spikes and economic downturns show the weakness of the global food security governance system, FAO said.

"World leaders have reacted forcefully to the financial and economic crisis and succeeded in mobilizing billions of dollars in a short time period. The same strong action is needed now to combat hunger and poverty," said FAO DirectorGeneral Jacques Diouf.

"The rising number of hungry people is intolerable. We have the economic and technical means to make hunger disappear; what is missing is a stronger political will to eradicate hunger forever.

Investing in agriculture in developing countries is key as a healthy agricultural sector is essential not only to overcome hunger and poverty but also to ensure overall economic growth and peace and stability in the world," he said.

"We applaud the new commitment to tackle food security, but we must act quickly. It is unacceptable in the 21st century that almost one in six of the world's population is now going hungry," added Josette Sheeran, executive director of WFP. Sheeran said that at a time when there are more hungry people in the world than ever before, there is less food aid than has been seen in living memory.

"We know what is needed to meet urgent hunger needs " we just need the resources and the international commitment to do the job," Sheeran said.

Another blow for poor households Several factors have conspired to make the current crisis particularly devastating for poor households in developing countries.First, the crisis is affecting large parts of the world simultaneously, reducing the scope for traditional coping mechanisms such as currency devaluation, borrowing or increased use of official development assistance or migrant remittances.Second, the economic crisis comes on top of a food crisis that has already strained the coping strategies of the poor, hitting those most vulnerable to food insecurity when they are down. Faced with high domestic food prices, reduced incomes and employment and having already sold off assets, reduced food consumption and cut spending on essential items such as health care and education, these families risk falling deeper into destitution and the hungerpoverty trap.The third factor that differentiates this crisis from those of the past is that developing

countries have become more integrated, both financially and commercially, into the world economy than they were 20 years ago, making them more vulnerable to changes in international markets.

Many countries have experienced across-theboard drops in their trade and financial inflows, and have seen their export earnings, foreign investment, development aid and remittances falling. This not only reduces employment opportunities, but also reduces the money available to governments for programs promoting growth and supporting those in need.

The 17 largest Latin American economies, for example, received $184 billion in financial inflows in 2007, which was roughly halved in 2008 to $89 billion and is expected to be halved again to $43 billion in 2009, the report said. This means that consumption must be reduced, and for some lowincome food-deficit countries, adjusting consumption may mean reducing badly needed food imports and other imported items such as healthcare equipment and medicines.

The report includes case studies compiled by WFP in five countries " Armenia, Bangladesh, Ghana, Nicaragua and Zambia " showing how households are affected by the fall in remittances and other impacts of the economic downturn and how governments are responding to the crisis by investing in agriculture and infrastructure and expanding safety nets.

These interventions will help to save lives and families, the report says, but given the severity of the crisis, much more needs to be done, according to the report.

FAO and WFP continue to advocate a twin-track approach to address both the short-term acute hunger spurred by sudden food shortages and the longer-term chronic hunger that is symptomatic of extreme poverty as a way for durable solutions.

"Small-scale farmers need access to high-quality seeds, fertilizers, feed and technologies to be able to boost productivity and production," Diouf said.

"And their governments need economic and policy tools to ensure that their countries' agriculture sectors are both more productive and more resilient in the face of crises."

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By Robert Pore The Grand Island Independent WASHINGTON, D.C. - While lawmakers wrestle over controversial health care reforms, the U.S. Senate also is debating environmental legislation that has lawmakers divided on how best to handle escalating greenhouse gas emissions.

The Senate's division over the environmental legislation was evident recently when a bill introduced by Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and John Kerry, D-Mass., sought to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions through a cap-and-trade program.

The legislation would require greenhouse gas emissions to be cut 20 percent by 2020 from 2005 levels, which is greater than the17-percent target in the House of Representatives bill. What critics are concerned about is if the legislation would lead to higher energy bills for all consumers.

The legislation would cap emission levels at current rates, but allow industries that create greenhouse gases to purchase credits from businesses or individuals that can sequester carbon, or store it so it doesn't pollute.

Theoretically, cap and trade could cause spikes in the cost of fuel, fertilizer, electricity and other input expenses, but it might allow farmers whose crops can sequester carbon to cash in by selling carbon credits.

With health care reform on the front burner, the Senate may not have time or the votes to tackle the cap and trade bill in 2009.

However, cap and trade supporters would like to see President Obama, who supports the bill, sign it into law before December. That's when more than 190 nations will gather in Copenhagen for United Nations negotiations on a new global emissions reduction agreement.

Adding to the issue is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement on Sept. 30 that it would require newly built or modified industrial facilities that produce more than 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually to use "best available control technologies and energy efficiency measures."

WHITMAN, Neb. – “The end meats, the chuck or the shoulder, and also the round, dropped in value by over 25 percent over a five-year period,” said a University of Nebraska–Lincoln specialist.

That value loss led to research on the chuck and round to find new cuts. A muscle profiling research project identified some opportunities to provide better products for consumers, said Chris Calkins, UNL professor of animal science. The study characterized a lot of different muscles and it turns out that muscles have different characteristics. Some are more tender; some have a different flavor profile.

Muscles that grow together are not necessarily the same. Instead of taking a combination of muscles and selling it as a roast, which is a great meal but not very high in value, we can merchandise muscles individually. That way muscles get optimal use.

There are a lot of advantages to breaking apart and selling individual muscles, Calkins said. It gives consumers a more consistent, reliable, repeatable product. It gives the beef industry an opportunity to create some new products that really provide value and flavor and taste for consumers.

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October 29, 2009

Vermicomposting: Composting with Worms

by Soni Cochran, Extension Associate Many gardeners compost both yard waste and kitchen waste with compost piles, sheet composting or some other method during the growing season. Fortunately, very little yard waste is generated during winter months when cold temperatures make composting difficult. However, usable kitchen waste is constantly being generated and must be disposed of. Vermicomposting is the process of using worms and micro-organisms to turn kitchen waste into a black, earthy-smelling, nutrient-rich humus.

Get Started: You Need 5 Basic Ingredients to Start Vermicomposting: 1.a container 2.bedding 3.water 4.worms 5.nonfatty kitchen scraps.

Containers: In the book, Worms Eat My Garbage, writer Mary Appelhof suggests weighing your household food waste for one week (in pounds), and then provide one square foot of surface area per pound. The container depth should be between eight and twelve inches. Bins need to be shallow because the worms feed in the top layers of the bedding. A bin that is too deep is not as efficient and could potentially become an odor problem.

Worm boxes can be purchased or made. Plastic storage containers are convenient and come in a variety of sizes. These containers are easily transported and are a nice alternative to heavier wood bins. Many people choose to have several small bins as opposed to one heavier, large wood bin.

Small bins work best in homes, apartments and school classrooms. They are easy to tuck under desks, place below kitchen sinks and keep out of the way in laundry rooms.

TIP: If you make a worm bin out of a plastic storage container, never snap the lid shut tight.

The lid should lay loosely on the bin.

The large worm bin below (figure 1) is heavier, but is desirable in situations where a bin is going to be outdoors part of the year or in a heated garage. Wood bins allow for a better air movement and a bin this size (figure 1) will take care of food scraps from a family of four.

TIP: If you are truly going to make this an "environmental experience", try making your bin out of an old dresser drawer.

1-2-3 Portable Worm Bin: Depending on the size of the container, drill 8 to 12 holes (1/4 - l/2 inches) in the bottom for aeration and drainage. A plastic bin may need more drainage -- if contents get too wet, drill more holes. Raise the bin on bricks or wooden blocks, and place a tray underneath to capture excess liquid which can be used as liquid plant fertilizer.

The bin needs a cover to conserve moisture and provide darkness for the worms. If the bin is indoors, a sheet of dark plastic or burlap sacking placed loosely on top of the bedding is sufficient as a cover. For outdoor bins, a solid lid is preferable, to keep out unwanted scavengers and rain. Like

us, worms need air to live, so be sure to have your bin sufficiently ventilated.

Mary Appelhof's 1-2-3 Portable Worm Bin (1' deep, 2- wide and 3 long). This bin has a bottom so it can be moved and used in a heated garage or basement during cold weather. When a worm box is used outside, it does not need to have a bottom.

You may want to line the bottom with rocks or boards to keep rodents and other worm-loving creatures from tunneling in. Wooden boxes will typically last for 2 or 3 years.

Bedding: The bedding for vermicomposting systems must be able to retain both moisture and air while providing a place for the worms to live.

Bedding does not have to be purchased and most of us have plenty of bedding resources in our home, office or school. Here are some suitable sources of bedding.

Shredded corrugated cardboard is an excellent bedding, but is difficult to find.

Shredded paper like newspaper and computer paper is easy to find, but may dry out quicker than corrugated cardboard. There is not a problem with the ink from the paper.

Peat moss has a low pH level that may cause a problem for the worms and it is more expensive.

Commercial worm bedding is available in sporting goods stores, but it is also more expensive.

The amount of bedding depends on the size of the box. A 2-by-2 foot box will need between 4 and 6 pounds of dry bedding, a 2-by-3 foot box will take 9 to 14 pounds. No matter what the size, the bin should be 2/3 filled with "fluffed" prepared bedding (see below). For smaller bins, experiment--if you prepare excess bedding, it can be dried, stored and used another time.

Prepare the Bedding: Water is needed to moisten the bedding. Place the dry, shredded bedding in a large container and add water until it covers the bedding. Allow the bedding to absorb as much water as possible before putting it in the worm bin. This could take from two to 24 hours, depending on the bedding used.

Before putting the bedding in your bin, squeeze the water out from the bedding as much as possible. The bedding should feel like a well-wrung washcloth. Place the bedding in the bin and fluff.

Your bedding needs to remain moist. If it is drying out, mist the paper with water from a spray bottle and dampen the bedding again.

The Worms: The worms used in vermicomposting are called redworms (Eisenia foetida), also know as red wigglers, manure worms, red hybrid or tiger worms.

You can order them through lawn and garden catalogs You may be able to find them in a bait store If you know someone who has an established supply, they may be willing to sell you some of their worms.

An example of a garden catalog source that sells red worms is Gardens Alive! (ph. 812-537-8650).

There are many others. The internet is a good place to start looking.

What About Nightcrawlers? Do not try to use nightcrawlers or other worms native to Nebraska

to stock your worm bin. These worms depend on cooler temperatures and an extensive tunneling system to survive. They will die in your worm bin Why Redworms? Redworms prefer temperatures between 55 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit and are suited to living in a worm bin. The temperature of the bedding should not be allowed to get below freezing or above 84 degrees.

How Many Worms Do I Need? The amount of worms needed will depend on the amount of kitchen waste generated per day. One pound of redworms will easily take care of each half-pound of garbage. To add worms to the bin, simply scatter them over the top. The skin on the worm reacts to light and they will immediately work their way down into the bedding to get away from the light.

Kitchen Waste: The kitchen waste fed to worms can come from a variety of sources, including all vegetable and fruit waste (don't be surprised that some seeds may germinate and potato peels with eyes sprout), pasta leftovers, coffee grounds (with filter) and tea bags. Worms may have a problem with garlic and onion skins.

Worms have a gizzard like chickens so fine grit should be added to help the worms digest food.

This gritty material includes cornmeal, coffee grounds and/or finely crushed egg shells (dry the shells and then crush). Avoid large amounts of fat, meat scraps or bone. Some sources feel that a small amount of meat and eggs will provide protein to the worms, but be careful you don't overdo it and know that you may attract rodents.

Adding Kitchen Scraps: First, and foremost, START SLOWLY. It will take time for bacteria to form and your bin can quickly become very smelly if you add too much food, too fast. In the beginning, add a very small amount of gritty material (see above) and a small amount of vegetable matter. Don't worry about the worms starving because they will be eating bedding as well. You can gradually increase the amount of food as the bin becomes established.

The easiest method is to spread the scraps in a thin layer on top of the bedding. If the bin is kept in a dark place or covered, the worms will come to the surface to eat. You can also pull back a small amount of bedding in the bin and dump in the scraps. Cover the scraps with an inch of bedding.

Start at one corner of the bin and bury garbage in a pattern to fill in all the spaces. By the time you get back to the first burying spot, the worms will have composted most of the waste.

If you notice odors, cut back on the amount of food or try chopping the food up into smaller pieces. Note: citrus does have a strong odor and the peelings seem to last a long time in the bin.

Bins seem to be more manageable when there is less fruit and citrus and more of the leafy vegetables.

Harvesting the Compost: Given the right environment, the worms will go to work to digest the kitchen scraps and bedding faster than any other compost method. The material will pass Continued on page 31

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West Point FFA Looks to Future

DISTRICT 3

The West Point FFA now has over 40 enthusiastic members led by officers: President, Kari Von Seggren; Vice President, Kelli Luebbert; Secretary, Rochelle Calderon; Treasurer, Aaron Spenner; Reporter, Angie Weiler; Sentinel, Patrick Luebbert; and Parliamentarian, Jen Rasmus.

Change is the word most students mention every time they are asked about the FFA Chapter this year. The reason for their comments is their new Agriculture Instructor, Lee Schroeder. The Chapter members have been busy helping not only with several Chapter traditions, but also new activities and changes to the shop and classroom themselves.

In the classroom members volunteered their time before school began to help clean and rearrange the classroom and 2 storage rooms. The first storage room has been converted to a computer lab for the Ag. classes. Mr. Andy Boell was instrumental in securing 6 computers for the new computer space. His team also had them up and running before the first day of school. They are a great addition to the Ag. Department.

Members helped in the classroom with a new arrangement of tables, bulletin boards, and bookshelves. The second storage room was cleaned of its’ unwanted items and is being used as Ag. laboratory space. Custodians Ray Maxwell and Frank Vogt were a big help in moving all of the excess furniture out of the room. Since this room connects to the school greenhouse, it is a perfect place to create a lab and do hands on activities. The greenhouse has been cleaned out and several plants rescued from the recent frost are finding home there. Mr. Schroeder completed a NIFA grant hoping to secure funding for a complete ren-

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The Allen FFA Chapter

The COLT officers from Left to Right: Treasurer, Austin Roeber; Parliamentarian, Zach Hansen; Vice President, Jarret Warner; President, Keith Jorgensen; Sentinel, Heath Roeber; Secretary, Eric Oswald; Reporter, Kyle Finnegan.

The PEAK participants from Left to Right: Zach Hansen, Keith Jorgensen, Jarret Warner.

Submitted by Kyle Finnegan, Reporter The Allen FFA Chapter summer activities involved going to Chapter Officer Leadership Training, (COLT) and a few members participated in the Pursuing Excellence Achieving Knowledge, (PEAK). Both events were held at Aurora, NE. All of our officers attended COLT and enjoyed many fun activities while also learning our responsibilities in our FFA chapter.

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“National Championship” for Local FFA Member Eric Miller Named National Champion At the 82nd National FFA Convention held October 21-24, 2009 in Indianapolis, IN, the Lyons-Decatur Northeast FFA Chapter had four members compete in the National Environmental and Natural Resources Career Development Event.

The Environmental and Natural Resources Event encompasses all areas of natural resources and the environment. The event includes participants solving a team planning problem, written report, oral presentation, global issues interview, press release writing, water analysis, soil profile and site evaluation, soil nutrient analysis, ecosystem and food web design, equipment and organism identification and a written examination.

This event enables participants to apply the skills they have learned in challenging real-life situations.

Eric Anderson, Eric Miller, Emily Ueding, and Vanessa Vetick earned the right to represent Nebraska by

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The shop has a new look as well, and the changes have created a more open environment which is easier to supervise students in. The dozens of hours by the members have created a much more inviting and more pleasing environment.

The annual FFA Lemonade Stand was a big success, and the new strawberry lemonade was very popular to many at the Cuming County Fair. The money will be used to help fund the upcoming National Convention trip.

The Chapter had a very successful land judging, having the third place team and 20 of 28 students finishing with ribbons in the event. The state qualifying team includes seniors Kari Von Seggren, Angie Weiler, Kelli Luebbert, and Rochelle Calderon. They will attend the State meet in Wolbach November 3rd.

The Chapter is planning it’s annual fruit sales, a Holiday Party, and a new event called a Senior Search. The Senior Search is a big game of hide and seek in the dark with the Senior members hiding and the other chapter members searching for them. The Chapter is also planning a spring farm safety day, and a traveling barnyard, taking their animals to area assisted living facilities.

The Chapter is hosting the District 3 FFA Leadership Skills events and is planning on having a full slate of teams and speakers for the events. Other members will be active in the events as timers and door keepers. The events are November 24th.

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Heartland Express - District 3 FFA

October 29, 2009

Nemec Awarded Honorary American FFA Degree

INDIANAPOLIS; Jack Nemec of West Point, Nebraska has been selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree. The award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment.

The National FFA Organization works to enhance the lives of youth through agricultural education. Without the efforts of highly dedicated individuals, thousands of young people would not be able to achieve success that, in turn, con-

tributes directly to the overall well being of the nation. The Honorary American FFA Degree is an opportunity to recognize those who have gone beyond the valuable daily contributions to make an extraordinary long-term difference in the lives of students, inspiring confidence in a new generation of agriculturists.

Jack attended Pawnee City High School and was a member of the local chapter FFA. He was elected Nebraska State FFA President in 1966-67 and served as a Nebraska delegate to the National FFA Convention.

Jack graduated from the University of Nebraska with degrees in Animal Science and Education. He taught Vocational Agricultural and was an FFA advisor at Falls City and Southeast Consolidated High Schools for 5 years. During that time he trained several State and National Judging and Speech teams.

Following his teaching career he was a loan officer at the First National Bank in Phillipsburg Kansas and Vice President of Adams Bank and Trust in Ogallala Nebraska. In 1990 he became the Business and Marketing Consultant for Land ‘O Lakes and in 1997 was hired as the Director of Risk Management for Archer Daniels Midland in Quincy, Illinois. He retired from ADM in May of 2008. Most recently, Jack was a Vice President of F&M Bank in West Point, NE. During his professional career Jack continued to serve the FFA. He has sponsored and judged

local, state and National FFA contests for 25 years. He has personally financially sponsored the Ag Sales and Service awards, the State Meats Judging contest and the State Senior Parliamentary Procedure Contest. He has judged many Team and Individual Leadership skills Events and Proficiency awards. Jack again this year judged the National Beef Proficiency award winners at the National FFA Convention. Jack has judged numerous cattle shows and county fairs and has assisted with the State Fair FFA beef show. He received four Honorary Chapter FFA Degree awards, and has received the Nebraska Honorary State FFA Degree award for his contributions.

Members of the National FFA Board of Directors approve the nomination. Jack Nemec traveled to Indianapolis in order to receive the honor during an onstage presentation at the 82nd National FFA Convention, held October 21-24, 2009. All recipients received a certificate and medal and their names will be permanently recorded.

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 507,763 student members – all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture – as part of 7,439 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

“Lead Out Loud” National FFA Convention

By Mark J. Schroeder, Wisner Pilger FFA Chapter Advisor “Lead Out Loud” was the theme for the 82nd National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indiana Convention Center, Conseco Field House and the Lucas Oil Stadium, October 21-24, 2009. Seven members of the Wisner Pilger FFA Chapter participated in the Convention along with over 56,000 members and advisors. National FFA Convention is the largest annual student gathering in the country.

Attending from the Wisner Pilger Chapter were: Perry Albers, Justin Sindelar, Alex Brahmer, Dixon Godbersen, Parker Ruskamp, Dustin Stykal, Michael Kirch and Aylssa Kindschuh.

Chaperons for the group were Mark Schroeder, Chapter Advisor and Abby Knobbe, Student Teacher. Miss Knobbe and other student teachers for South Dakota State University assisted with conducting all of the Career Development Contests held at the Indiana State Fair Grounds.

The group traveled in a 12-bus caravan with over 500 Nebraska FFA members leaving Norfolk on Tuesday evening and arriving in Indianapolis by early afternoon on Wednesday October 21st.

Wednesday evening the group attended the opening session which featured performances by the National FFA Band and Chorus and followed the theme of “Lead and Empower”. Reflections were shared by National Advisor, Dr. Larry Case, who challenged all present to “Lead Out Loud” which symbolizes how leadership can build personal growth and development as well as support the member’s career aspirations. Riley Branch, Western Region Vice President gave his retiring

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Attending National FFA Convention were Perry Albers, Justin Sindelar, Alex Brahmer, Dixon Godbersen, Parker Ruskamp, Dustin Stykal, Abby Knobbe and Mark Schroeder. Alyssa Kindschuh and Michael Kirch were not available for the photo)

Thursday and Friday afternoon members attended the National Career Fair which featured over 300 displays, viewing booths that featured new Ag products and job opportunities for the members. Thursday afternoon we went to the National Talent Show and were amazed by the talent preformed by members from throughout the country. Members of the chapter went to a tour of the Indianapolis 500 Race Track and Museum on Friday morning. The group enjoyed their traditional dinner out on Thursday night at the Cheese Cake Factory.

A major highlight for the Friday morning session with the theme of “Serve Out Loud” was the presentation of the Honorary American FFA Degrees at the General Session. Jack Nemec of

West Point and past Nebraska FFA President who has served as a judge for National Contests and Proficiency Award Interviews received the coveted American Honorary FFA Degree. Harvey Alston was the keynote speaker for the session speaking on the theme of “Step Up Intentionally”. Loila Hojji Central Region Vice President gave her retiring address entitled “Compared to What?’.

Friday morning, members also participated in the leadership development workshops.

Workshops that the members participated in included: “The Recipe for Success”; “Learning to Lead”; “Be True to What Your Believe” and “Exceeding Your Limits”. It was exciting to explore a Indianapolis and see the new Luca Oil Stadium where the Colts play, Conseco Field House where the Pacers play, and the many historic buildings and statues in Indianapolis. Friday evenings highlight was attending the Bulls and Broncs Championships where the riders were trying to qualify for the National Championships to be held later this year.

Saturday the group was up early loading the buses at 6:30 a.m. The last order of business was to attend the American Degree Ceremony, where Alyssa Kindschuh and Michael Kirsch members of the Wisner Pilger Chapter received their American FFA Degrees. Then back on the bus for the long trip home. Traveling by bus gave us the chance to see farming methods and crops in five states.

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E-H FFA: Busy Summer and Start of the School Year The Emerson Hubbard FFA Chapter ended the ‘08-’09 school year with a bang. The new FFA officers [Derick Lux-President; Chase Miller-Vice President; Justine Sebade-Secretary; Justin Hogan-Treasurer; Elizabeth Starzl-Reporter; Jon Fassler-Sentinel; and Shelby StrivensParliamentarian) attended COLT (Chapter Officer Leadership Training) in Aurora, Nebraska. Here, the officers learned about specific duties of their offices, competed in an opening ceremonies competition, and participated in several fun and team building activities.

Throughout the summer the officers had a number of meetings, students came in to work on their record books for their SAE’s (supervised agricultural experiences), members showed animals at the county fair, and we had a pizza/pool party where we brainstormed ideas for our POA (program of activities) for the year.

Since school has started we have been involved in a number of activities. For the local town celebration, we cleaned up the park and had a float in the Western Days Parade. On October 6th we attended IMPACT (a leadership development workshop) in Norfolk, Nebraska. Here students learned about agricultural careers, setting goals, and being responsible from the State FFA Officers.

The next day, a group of eight students went to Leigh, NE for a land evaluation contest. Here, students evaluated the slope, permeability, texture, and depth of soil. All of the soil around Leigh was pretty good, our lowest classification of land was Class III. While we have already had a busy year, we are also looking forward to our upcoming events. Our fruit sales are running through November 14th.

If you would like to order some fruit, and are not contacted by an FFA member, you can contact Mrs. Ryun at the school (695-2636) to place an order. The fruit will be delivered the week of December 7th, so FFA members will then be busy sorting and delivering all of their sales. Also, with any additional fruit that we have, we are planning on making fruit and cookie baskets to take to the nursing home or any other deserving individuals throughout the community.

Shortly after Veteran’s Day we are planning on taking down the flags in town for the American Legion. As a fun activity, we are planning on getting together at a members house to watch a Husker game and then have a hayrack ride. We are also beginning our preparations for our LSE (Leadership Skills Events) contest including speeches and demonstrations. Before Christmas,

we will also be doing our annual food drive for local community members. We hope that you will all get involved by donating at Mike’s Food Town or the school.

If you have a project for the FFA, contact Mrs. Ryun at the high school and we will see if we can help you out!

Logan View FFA Returns from State Fair As the sun set down in Lincoln on September7th (Labor Day) Logan View FFA members brought their tired bodies home with several awards as they had exhibited 133 items over the 3-day weekend. Parents had mixed emotions as this will be the last State Fair held in Lincoln but yet proud of the accomplishments of their children and family, because as we all know fairs are truly a family experience. Results from the weekend include the following: Premier Showman: Danielle Mowinkel represented Dodge County in the premier Showmanship Contest. Each county is allowed to choose one FFA or 4-H member to represent their county in the contest hosted by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

Members are required to take a written test, exhibit a beef animal, sheep and swine. Each contestant receives $50 and each divisional winner $300, with the top 3 overall showman receiving $500, $1000, and $2000 dollars. Contestants may borrow other exhibitors animals for the contest. Twenty eight counties had a representative for this years contest. Danielle Mowinkel was named the champion sheep showman and the overall premier showman! She borrowed a calf from Jennie Johnson, a pig from Garret Pearson and showed her own lamb.

Beef Division: In the Beef Division: 3 exhibitors exhibited 6 items: Carrie Miller exhibited the Champion Shorthorn Cow calf Pair and received a blue on her shorthorn jr. breeding heifer and 2 blues on her market beef. Danielle Mowinkel received a blue on her market heifer and Derek Mowinkel received a blue on his shorthorn breeding heifer.

Horticulture Division: In the Horticulture Division 6 exhibitors exhibited a total of 75 items: Adam Kruger led the way with 51 items including Grand Champion herb and Reserve Champion flower, Adam had 16 class winners along with and additional 10 purples, 20 blues and 5 reds. Matt Taylor exhibited 15 items and came away with 5 purples including one class winner and two seconds, 5 blues and 5 reds. Danielle Mowinkel exhibited 2 items and received 2 purple including a second in the class. Derek Mowinkel exhibited 3 items receiving 2 purples and one red. Nicole Bechtel exhibited 2 items and received two reds while Brooke Ellerman also took down two items and received 2 reds.

Swine Division: The swine division saw 6 exhibitors show a total of 18 head.

Jud Hoffschneider came away as the top Junior Showman and received 2 blues on his market swine and a blue in the carcass contest. Derek Mowinkel exhibited 3 head and received 1 purple and 2 blues and exhibited the Champion carcass hog at the State Fair. Danielle Mowinkel received 1 purple and 1 blue one her market swine while exhibiting the 7th overall carcass hog. Ellen Hoffschneider received 2 blues on her market hogs and received a blue in showmanship and in the carcass contest. Krisitn Witte received 3 blues on her market swine and a blue in the carcass contest. Laura Witte received 4 blues on her market swine and a blue in the carcass contest.

Sheep Division: The sheep division saw 9 exhibitors exhibit 34 head of shep. Abby Poulas exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Dorset

ewe while receiving 2 blues and 3 reds on her sheep. Abby received a blue in showmanship.

Laura Witte received 6th place in the carcass contest while receiving 1 blue and 1 red on her lambs.

Kristin Witte received 1 blue and 3 reds on sheep.

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Seth Schafersman received 1 blue and 2 reds on his sheep while receiving a red in showmanship.

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October 29, 2009

12th Annual Farm Safety Day Held in Pender

By Marivel Paredes, Pender FFA Reporter On Friday, September 18th, the Pender FFA Chapter welcomed 94 eager elementary students to the public park in Pender, Nebraska for the 12th Annual Farm Safety Day. These young learners came from Wakefield 3rd grade, Walthill 3rd grade, and Pender 3rd and 4th grades to learn the safety precautions around farms and rural communities. The classes were split into nine groups attending nine stations in an orderly rotation.

Each group was lead by two FFA members. With the students, teachers, visitors, presenters, and leaders, the grand total of attendance was 168 people.

Prior to elementary children filling the park, the FFA members from both chapters organized their stations and then enjoyed a cup of hot cocoa or coffee and a roll complements of the Pender-Thurston FFA Alumni and the Pender American Legion Auxiliary, respectively.

Kicking off the annual event was a brief welcome by Pender FFA President Brant Peters. During his kick off, Pender FFA member Quinn Fillipi ran into the crowd screaming that she had witnessed a car accident. No, this didn't really happen, it was staged for the Pender Fire and Rescue to capture students attention with sirens. Callie Janke, the victim, was immobilized by rescue squad members Ben Brehmer, Jodie Davis, Kent Powley, Terry Mailoux, Adam Kaser, and Paul Thompson. After they explained how and why they immobilized the victim they released students to their sessions.

Session one was based on ATV safety. At the scene, six ATVs were brought to give the pupils a hands-on experience. SSgt. John Swanson and TSgt. Jason Jones were presenters from the Nebraska Air National Guard. In addition, FFA members, Dillon Fendrick, Tanner Albus, and Conner Albus were the assistant presenters. The

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Next was station number four with the combine. This tractor attracted the eyes of most farm kids. The tractor showed the many blind spots and pinch points from which parents try to keep their children away. Assistant presenter was Quinn Malmberg.

Number five caught many of the kid's attention.

The living model farm was a parking lot full of equipment furnished by area farmers and Pender implement. Pender FFA members Brant Peters, Travis Jacobsen, Bryce Robertson, Levi Hesse, and Zachary Morgan were presenters. Equipment followed the sequence of tilling, planting, harvesting, and hauling grain.

Cattle was station number six. Larry Ballinger was the adult presenter along with Logan Peters, Marivel Paredes, Robbie Thompson, Cory Sebade, and Austin Heineman as assistant presenters. In this session the presenters discussed the importance of these cattle on a farm. Also discussed in this session was safety around cattle and how to treat them if they are sick.

The next stop is rabbits. Presenters were: Ben Burmester, Rebecca Dahlman, Rachael Dahlman, BreAnn Leonard, Angie Dunn, Zack Bartlett, Tim Rocshat, Henrick Leth, and Tyler Thomsen.

Angela Sanderson was the adult presenter. Each presenter discussed the breed of the rabbit and

what it was used for.

Session eight was bicycle safety, presented by the Thurston County Sheriff's office. The presenters shared safety tips regarding how, where, and when to ride as well as the obvious discussion of proper safety equipment, especially the helmet.

Assisting were Blanca Moreno and Benedikt Crynen.

The final session was First Aid. Leslie Timm shared the importance of first aid on a farm. Many accidents can happen on a farm and the kids need to be prepared and ready for when those accidents happen. Emerald Buhr and Kelsea Siebrandt were assistants.

After lunch Harold Janke demonstrated air bags. Harold blew up an air bag to show the group how much force is in that air bag. He also shared the impact it can have on a human body.

The second time he blew up the air bag he placed a glove on top to see how long it will fly. The glove went about 40 feet into the air.

After all sessions gave their final session, Tom Liakos gave a demonstration of the dangers of a grain bin. He put a dummy in the wagon and let the grain auger on top of it.

The dummy was buried. The lesson taught the kids to never get near large equipment without supervision. It is important to not play in a grain wagon because of how fast a person could get buried by the auger. Also, Dean Carlson gave a second demonstration with the combine. Dean put a swimming noodle into the combine to show the kids what can happen if they get close to this large tractor without supervision. Both of these demonstrations gave the kids really important information about safety.

An event of this magnitude cannot happen all by itself. In addition to all the aforementioned members, the following FFA members were involved as group leaders, photographers, and go-fers: Dylan Kent, Whitney Kaser, Kayla Clark, Quinn Fillipi, Christina Smith, Jordan Vandebrug, Kate Nelson, Chelsea Brinkman, Bennett Lamplot, Austin Weborg, Jon Smith, Cynthia Schmidt, Callie Janke, Blake Reppert, Crystal Moreno, Michael Schmidt, Dyllon Fredrickson, Caitlin Malmberg, and Tiffani Morgan. The chapter appreciates the support for animals and equipment by local FFA supporters. Event coordination was accomplished

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The first order of business was to elect officers for the chapter. The following officers were elected: Shelby Sanford- President, Brady WakefieldVice President, Tapanga Lihs –Secretary, Jericho Day- Treasurer, Jewel Krieger- Reporter, and Aaron Spangler- Sentinel. The following were appointed as Committee Chairs: Tasha Lechtenberg- Chapter Development Committee, James McCabe- Student Development Committee Chair, and Community Development Committee Co-Chairs are Mollie Schindler and Josh Womack.

The first FFA chapter meeting took place on September 8, addressing the fundraising needed for upcoming events, and the Open House that will be held in the new Agriculture Department, tentatively scheduled for November 16. Minutes from each meeting will be left at local businesses 5th Avenue Espresso, Fox’s, and Blarney Stone.

Students were given the opportunity to attend a local Range Judging event on September 14 in Atkinson. Stations were set up with different species of plants, and the students had to identify the type of plant based on its characteristics. This day was a practice for the kids who traveled to Valentine on September 22, for the Range Judging competition there.

Another chance for members to see the agricultural way of life was at Husker Harvest Days on September 16. Students were asked to find a vendor displaying their wares and interview them.

This helped them learn more about a certain agricultural business and learn what these companies are doing to improve their products or service to help the agriculture industry.

Dairy judging in Hartington was attended on September 23 by 2 teams of four 9th-12th graders.

Seventy-nine competitors were in the senior division, with Tony McNutt placing 18th, earning a blue ribbon; Jewel Krieger placed 31st, earning a

red ribbon; Shelby Sanford received 33rd, earning a red ribbon; Mollie Schindler earned 35th, earning a red ribbon. Overall as a team the O’Neill Senior Team received a blue ribbon. Ninety-two students competed in the junior division of the Dairy Judging contest. Brady Wakefield placed 27th, receiving a red ribbon; Tasha Lechtenberg placed 32nd, earning a red ribbon; Thomas Schipporeit placed 39th, receiving a red ribbon; and Sheila Grass placed 71st. The O’Neill Junior Dairy Judging Team earned an overall Blue ribbon.

Students traveled to Valentine on October 7 for a livestock evaluation clinic to learn the fundamentals and importance of judging livestock and to prepare for the district contest October 13 which was held in Neligh. The evaluation contest consisted of market and breeding beef, sheep, and swine as well as a cull/keep scenario. The senior division also consisted of Oral Reasons for various classes. Over 200 students participated in the District Livestock Evaluation Contest in Neligh.

In the Junior Division, made up of 8th through 10th grade students, Thomas Schipporeit placed 29th, Jacob Goldfuss placed 35th, Wyatt Bordovsky placed 74th, Michael Skopec placed 103rd, Shelby Skopec placed 109th, Brady Wakefield placed 124th, Tim Lechtenberg placed 126th, Michael George placed 130th, and Josh Womack placed 144th. The O’Neill Junior teams placed 27th, 34th, and 36th. In the Senior Division, made up of 11th and 12th grade students, Shelby Sanford placed 28th, Anthony McNutt placed 48th, Arron Spangler placed 53rd, and James McCabe placed 58th. The O’Neill Senior team placed 14th.

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Stuart FFA Chapter Qualifies Teams for State Livestock Selection Event On Tuesday, October 13th, twenty-five agricultural education students/FFA members from Stuart traveled to Neligh to compete in the District X Livestock Selection Contest hosted by the Elgin FFA Chapter.

In the junior competition, there were 146 contestants. Individuals placing in the top 50 are as follows: Zach Kunz—3rd, Curtis Kubik—6th, Ryan Larabee—18th, Kelly Kramer—19th, Nick Kunz—43rd, & Andrew Broders—44th. Forty junior teams competed in the contest. Stuart had two junior teams place in the top ten, with one being crowned District Champions. The team taking first place honors was Zach Kunz, Curtis Kubik, Ryan Larabee & Travis Wallinger. Placing ninth as a team was Kelly Kramer, Andrew Broders, Caitlin Kunz, & Devan King.

Those individuals placing in the top 25 of specif-

ic divisions are as follows: In beef– Caitlin Kunz— 15th, Curtis Kubik—18th, & Andrew Broders— 20th; in swine– Curtis Kubik—3rd, Zach Kunz 7th, Elana Kaup—10th, Ryan Larabee—11th, Andrew Broders—15th; in sheep– Zach Kunz 10th, Kelly Kramer-13th; in carcass evaluations– Zach Kunz—13th.

In senior competition, Stuart had five individuals in the top thirty-five out of 66 contestants.

Senior individual placings: Robert Stout—18th, Heather Kunz—20th, Paul Johnson—21st, Kassidy Paxton—27th, & Becky Ramm—31st. In team competition, eighteen teams were represented. Stuart’s two teams both placed in the top ten.

Stuart’s team consisting of Paul Johnson, Becky Ramm, Jodi Koerperich, & Kassidy Paxton placed eighth and qualified for the state competition.

Placing ninth as a team were Robert Stout,

Stuart Attends 2009 National FFA Convention On the evening of October 20th, two Stuart FFA members, Becky Ramm & Jodi Koerperich, along with FFA Advisor, Mrs. Hanzlik boarded their Arrow Stage Line bus in Norfolk and headed to the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Upon arriving in Indianapolis, the group attended the opening session of the convention which carried the theme “Lead Out Loud.”

During the session, students had the opportunity to hear speaker Mike Rowe, from the television program “Dirty Jobs.” On October 22nd, members toured Indiana Downs Racetrack, along with attending sessions where they received the Stuart Chapter’s 3-Star Rating National Chapter Award.

Friday brought about their opportunity to attend the Agricultural Career Show, along with traveling to Blue Springs Caverns and Jem Stone Mining. Here the members received a boat tour of

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As a result of the contest, the Stuart FFA Chapter qualified both a junior and senior team for state competition to be held in April.

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Rock County FFA

2009-2010 officer team: Front: Jeff Knox, Shannon Alstrom, Abby Sybrant, Josh Severin, Harlee Hollenbeck, Ethan Steinhauser, Adam Bretschnieder, and Bethany Blackburn.

State Qualifying Range Judgers: Brennan Frerichs, Jeff Knox, Marty Kreitman, Abby Sybrant, Bethany Blackburn, Kendra Bretschneider, Jacob Maurer, Cameron Smith and Kyle Jackman.

Adam Bretschneider, Reporter This year the Rock County FFA Chapter started off the year under the leadership of our new officer team: Jeff Knox, President; Bethany Blackburn, Vice President; Shannon Alstrom, Secretary; Abby Sybrant, Treasurer; Adam Bretschneider, Reporter; Ethan Steinhauser, Parlimentarian; Josh Severin, Sentinel; and Harlee Hollenbeck, Jr. Advisor. These officers have a fun and excited year planned for the chapter and have taken on their roles of leadership with great enthusiasm.

The first project of the year was painting business signs at the rodeo grounds. The previous signs had become run down, so the chapter decided to make new ones as a way to give back to the businesses that give to us. This was an awesome community service project that gained recognition

State Qualifying Livestock Judging Team: Abby Sybrant, Shannon Alstrom, Jeff Knox, from our local economic development board and also the Nebraska Community Improvement and Bethany Blackburn.

Program.

In the fall, the chapter dove into judging season. experience taking in the sights and sounds of We had several members compete at district range Indy. They were able to attend a Toby Keith conjudging in Valentine, and 9 members qualified for cert, listen to encouraging words from Mike Rowe the state competition in Ogallala: Abby Sybrant, of Dirty Jobs, tour a Vet School, landscaping corJeff Knox, Bethany Blackburn, Jacob Maurer, poration, and culinary institution, and witness Kendra Bretschneider, Cameron Smith, Kyle older members obtaining their American Degrees.

Jackman, Brennan Frerichs, and Marty Cole Fox, Ryan Roggasch, Craig Hall, Bryant Kreitman. We also attended the district livestock Lezotte, and Dena Dearmont were the five memjudging contest in Neligh, and qualified a senior bers that received the highest ranking degree that team for the state competition in May. The follow- the FFA has to offer. We are very proud of them ing members were on the state qualifying team: and their achievements.

We are gearing up for District LSE's that will Abby Sybrant, Jeff Knox, Shannon Alstrom, and take place in Ainsworth in December. We are also Bethany Blackburn.

We just returned from the 82nd National FFA preparing to get our annual fruit sales fundraiser Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ten mem- up and running. Busy, busy, busy! bers attended convention and had an excellent

West Boyd FFA Excels at Livestock Selection October 13, thirty West Boyd FFA members and Ag Science students joined approximately 210 other students from the eight schools in FFA District 10, at Neligh for the State qualifying District livestock selection contests.

Livestock selection helps students to improve and enhance their observation skills, critical thinking skills, decision making skills and communication skills as well as learn about the livestock production industry.

This contest included market classes of sheep, swine and cattle. Students had to evaluate and rank each market class based on muscle, correctness of finish, correctness of weight and expected carcass quality. They also had to evaluate one market animal of each species to estimate carcass qualities including yield and quality grades, loin or rib eye area, fat thickness, percent muscle for swine and percent boneless closely trimmed retail cuts for sheep. In addition, students had to rank breeding classes of bulls, ewes, and gilts. Criteria for these breeding classes included but were not limited to, first and foremost, structural soundness, and then balance, reproduction characteristics, femininity or masculinity, muscling and ease of fleshing. Additional classes included six feeder calves to frame and muscle score and a class of eight breeding heifers from which the students had to select the best four animals to keep. Senior division students (11th and 12th grade) had to individually prepare and present oral reasons for a class of each species to a reasons judge explaining their basis for ranking the class as they did.

Results of the contest were as follows: In the Junior Division 40 teams comprised of 146 students competed. The following teams placed in the top 50%: The team of Tyler H., Dexter B., Brandon H., and Drew L., placed 5th.

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Chase N., placed 11th.

The team of Alex B., Austin M., Ty N., and Ryan K., placed 13th and the team of Tawny M., Beth R., Samantha M., and Brittany R., placed 15th Individuals placing in the top 25% were as follows: Overall: Tyler H. 8th, Alex B., 9th, Alix M., 14th., Dexter B., 15th, and Tawny M., 25th. In the Beef Division: Austin M., 2nd, Alex B., 4th, Dexter, 8th, Alix M. 10th, Beth 14th, Tawny 24th, Dylan R., 26th, and Brandon 31st. In the Sheep Division: Ty N., 20th, Tyler H., 23rd, Sam M., 25th, Austin, 29th, and Jon A. 37th. In the Swine

Division: Alex 20th, Tyler 21st, Alix 26th, Beth 30th, Dexter 31st, Jon 36th, and Tawny 37th. In the Live animal evaluation Division: Tawny 2nd, Jon 3rd, Austin 4th, Sam M. 5th, Tyler 7th, Alex 10th, Brandon 12th, Drew 18th, Jesse D. 19th, Beth 22nd, DJ H., 27th, Ryan 29th, Ty 30th, and Kristen 24th. A West Boyd Junior team Qualified to compete at State in April during the State Convention.

In the senior division there were 66 contestants comprising 18 teams. The team of Brooke R., Chaney B., Luke Z., and Angela H. placed 1st and are the District Champions!!! The team of Haylie L., Scott M., Sam J., and Lacey B. placed 13th.Individuals placing in the top 25% are as follows: Overall: Brooke 1st, District Champion, Chaney 2nd, Haylie 7th, and Luke 10th. In the Beef Division: Chaney 3rd, Brooke 11th.In the Sheep Division: Chaney 1st, Angela 3rd, Haylie 8th, and Brooke 13th. In the Swine Division: Brooke 2nd, Luke 6th, and Haylie 14th. In the live animal evaluation division: Chaney 1st, Haylie 9th, Brooke 13th, Angela 17th. In the reasons division: Brooke 1st, Chaney 3rd, Angela 11th, and Sam 12th The senior team also qualified for state competition during State FFA convention in April.

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Nebraska officials praise Taiwan's decision to allow bone-in beef

By Robert Pore The Grand Island Independent

In exports, Nebraska was second behind Iowa in 2008 in the exports of live animals and meat with a value of $1.134 billion. Nebraska led the nation with the export of hides and skins at $391.5 million and also led in the export of animal fats, with a value of $212.8 million.

According to information from the United States Department of Agriculture, the agreement was signed Thursday, and a public review in Taiwan is pending. Following that review, the agreement is set to go into effect on Nov. 2. It will allow for the import of bone-in beef from cattle younger than 30 months of age. Currently, Taiwan only accepts beef in that age group that is boneless. After 180 days, government officials will review the 30month age limit and consider full trade access for U.S. beef.

"We have been working with our Taiwanese contacts on this issue for some time, so we are excited with this impending resolution," Heineman said. "Plans are already in the works to feature Nebraska bone-in beef in that market as soon as possible."

Beef exports to Taiwan from Nebraska in 2007 were $10.3 million, and it was Nebraska's sixthlargest trading partner for beef products at that time.

In 2003, Taiwan banned the import of all U.S. beef products after the first U.S. case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was detected.

In April 2005, Taiwan partially lifted the ban to allow imports of boneless beef from cattle under 30 months old, but reinstated it only two months

State leaders are applauding Taiwan's decision to permit the sale of U.S. bone-in beef under 30 months old for the first time since 2003.

The new U.S.-Taiwan Beef Protocol permitting the sales was signed Thursday by officials of both countries.

"This is great news for Nebraska's beef producers," Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., said.

"The relaxing of trade restrictions will allow beef producers to expand their presence in a lucrative overseas market," Nelson said. "The government of Taiwan's decision to drop its ban on 30month bone-in beef is a welcome next step as we work to eliminate restrictions on beef over 30 months in negotiations to come."

Also applauding the decision was Gov. Dave Heineman. He said the move will open additional export opportunities for Nebraska beef producers.

"There is an opportunity for Nebraska with this improved access to Taiwan to serve as a positive example for our other Asian trading partners," Heineman said. "International exports are an important component of our beef production industry in Nebraska, so it is encouraging to see continued improvement in access."

Last year, Nebraska was the nation's leading commercial red meat producer at 7.2 billion pounds. Nebraska was the nation's second-leading commercial beef slaughtering state behind Kansas, with more than 7 million head butchered.

later after the U.S. found a new BSE case. The following year, Taiwan relaxed the ban again, allowing boneless beef from cattle under 30 months old, but produced by certified slaughterhouses.

Despite these restrictions, U.S. beef imports have been increasing over the years. In 2008, export of U.S. beef to Taiwan amounted to a record $136 million despite the restrictions on bone-in beef. At present, the U.S. supplies about 32 percent of Taiwan's beef, and that will likely increase with the acceptance of the new protocol.

"Exports remain a critical component to success in agriculture, and this is an important development for Nebraska and all U.S. beef producers," said Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb.. "I appreciate the Taiwanese being willing to sit down together and come to this agreement. I look forward to bone-in beef from Nebraska being enjoyed at tables throughout Taiwan."

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Dec 8590 8770

Support: Resistance

Live cattle trade has been lower this week due to profit taking by market longs, but the cash and cutout has maintained a positive tone which should support trade near term.

Heading into Thursday, the weekly net change is 47 lower on the December contract and November feeders are steady. There was very little new information in the market the past few days. The stock market was slipping and the market seems to have priced-in positive cash news, but we ended up seeing higher cash trade, up in the $87 area on Wednesday afternoon. The cutout finished higher again on Wednesday with choice up $.13 at $141.79.

Jan Feeder 9445 9715

This is up over $5 from the October low, and select was $.14 higher at $136.41. The firming cutout should continue to support cash trade, but traders are skeptical that we can continue the recent surge higher in cutout values without proof of higher demand numbers.

On the December chart, the market has reversed off the highs last week; nearby support is just below the current market at 8670 which is the 10-day. Resistance is up at 8767 which is the 100-day. Look for cash trade to dictate the futures direction by the end of the week. Hedgers call with questions.

December 09 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 10/29/2009

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Hogs

Dec 5172 5810

Support: Resistance

Lean hog trade is higher this week due to continued short covering and chart buying.

After three days of trade, the weekly net change is $3.15 higher on the December contract. Cash trade has been in a sideways mode this month which has helped spark the nearby futures rally, but cash was down $1.17 on Wednesday. Cash has been holding in the $48-$51 type range, which suggests flat trade for next week. The cutout has been moving higher which should support cash prices.

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Open . .87.200 High . .87.400 Low . . .86.300 Close . .86.925 Change . .-.175

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Feb 5950 6360

upside near term, and more for early 2010.

We still have an uptrend on the chart, but the tone has been flat for the past few weeks.

Hedgers, make sure you look forward at your margins and be ready to lock in feed costs on a break if your profit ability is there into 2010.

Near term cash prices are too low for our current cost structure which should continue to favor lower production numbers looking forward. Hedgers call with questions.

December 09 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 10/29/2009

January 10 Feeder Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 10/29/2009 Open . .54.800 High . .56.000 Low . . .54.750 Close . .55.950 Change .+.525

Open . .96.000 High . .96.125 Low . . .96.000 Close . .96.100 Change .+.175

Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report

Week Ending: 10/24/2009 MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction, Bassett, NE; Burwell Livestock Market, Burwell, NE; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market, Ericson, NE; Huss Livestock Market LLC, Kearney, NE; North Platte Livestock Auction, North Platte, NE; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market, Ogallala, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction, McCook, NE; Valentine Livestock Auction, Valentine, NE Receipts: 21,005 Last Week 18,709 Last Year 15,500 Compared to last week steers weighing less than 650 pounds trended 3.00 to 5.00 higher, weights over 650 pounds traded mostly steady. Heifers trended mostly steady. Demand was mostly moderate to good and trading moderate to active. Feeder steers accounted for 65% of total offerings, heiders 35%. Weights over 600 pounds were 26% of total receipts.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2

Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price

Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price

8 . . . . . .299 . . . .299 23 . . .316-327 . .322 259 . .350-396 . .379 599 . .400-445 . .426 157 . .406-415 . .413 1655 .450-499 . .481 506 . .453-478 . .463 2313 .500-549 . .521 2556 .550-599 . .575 85 . . . . .555 . . . .555 1808 .600-647 . .617 102 . . . .615 . . . .615 712 . .650-693 . .663 428 . .700-748 . .711 409 . .751-791 . .773 356 . .805-846 . .833 253 . .853-898 . .879 49 . . .915-923 . .920 8 . . . . . .952 . . . .952

55 . . .357-399 12 . . .400-408 42 . . .461-498 193 . .502-548 55 . . .604-646

. . . .135.00 . . . . .135.00 .121.00-130.00 . .125.61 .109.00-134.00 . .121.68 .109.00-126.50 . .116.17 .125.50-133.50 . .132.15 .102.75-119.85 . .109.83 .116.00-127.00 . .122.64 . .96.00-115.60 . . .107.76 . .93.00-109.00 . . .101.30 . . . .106.00 . . . . .106.00 . .89.75-108.60 . . .100.13 . . . .106.00 . . . . .106.00 . .90.00-104.00 . . . .97.73 . .90.00-104.00 . . . .98.98 . .91.00-99.85 . . . .97.38 . .92.50-96.75 . . . .95.96 . .91.85-95.35 . . . .92.88 . .88.50-92.00 . . . .89.85 . . . . .83.75 . . . . . . .83.75

. .386 . .404 . .486 . .534 . .626

. .95.00-110.50 . . .106.07 .103.50-105.00 . .104.26 . .92.50-105.00 . . .100.66 . .89.50-98.00 . . . .95.79 . .87.50-96.00 . . . .92.64

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1 Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price 34 . . .320-346 . .336 318 . .350-399 . .376 719 . .400-448 . .426 1477 .450-499 . .476 16 . . . . .473 . . . .473 30 . . . . .456 . . . .456 1610 .500-547 . .525 200 . .514-548 . .533 1234 .550-598 . .573 22 . . . . .567 . . . .567

.100.00-116.00 . .107.94 . .98.00-117.00 . . .106.31 . .95.00-111.00 . . .102.30 . .91.00-108.75 . . . .99.13 . . . .118.40 . . . . .118.40 . . . .105.00 . . . . .105.00 . .89.50-108.00 . . . .95.53 .113.85-118.60 . .115.76 . .86.50-108.00 . . . .95.50 . . . .113.00 . . . . .113.00

269 . .603-645 . .615 26 . . . . .612 . . . .612 108 . .650-695 . .664 173 . .700-749 . .727 138 . .750-787 . .764 186 . .816-845 . .821 31 . . .854-882 . .863 80 . . .908-946 . .920 8 . . . .971-985 . .975 8 . . .1040-1041 .1040

. .82.50-96.00 . . . .89.81 . . . .120.10 . . . . .120.10 . .85.00-97.00 . . . .90.70 . .88.75-99.00 . . . .93.70 . .88.00-94.50 . . . .92.27 . .88.35-93.00 . . . .90.83 . .84.25-86.75 . . . .85.07 . .80.00-87.00 . . . .84.34 . .80.75-83.25 . . . .82.62 . .77.50-82.00 . . . .80.31

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price 6 . . . . . .340 . . . .340 13 . . .355-378 . .369 46 . . .401-436 . .427 30 . . .461-472 . .469 3 . . . . . .545 . . . .545

. . . . .86.00 . . . . . . .86.00 . .95.00-97.00 . . . .96.26 . .87.00-97.50 . . . .93.88 . .90.00-91.75 . . . .90.40 . . . . .82.50 . . . . . . .82.50

Check Us Out On The Web @ www.myfarmandranch.com 5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 10/25/2009

Confirmed: 161,410 Week Ago: 135,334

Year Ago: 147,392

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,483 . . . . . . . .1,350-1,520 . . . . . . . . . . .78.00-85.00 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,485 . . . . . . . .1,215-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .79.00-86.00 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,526 . . . . . . .1,150-1,465 . . . . . . . . . . .82.00-86.50 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 . . . . . . . .1,248-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .84.50-86.00

Weighted Averages (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) 1,422 . . . . . . . . . .82.43 1,404 . . . . . . . . . . 83.68 1,332 . . . . . . . . . .85.17 1,343 . . . . . . . . . . 85.19

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,165 . . . . . . . .1,160-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . 78.50-85.50 1,299 . . . . . . . . . .83.09 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,508 . . . . . . .1,110-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .80.00-86.00 1,270 . . . . . . . . . .84.06 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,137 . . . . . . .1,000-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .82.00-86.50 1,180 . . . . . . . . . .85.24 0-35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 . . . . . . . . . . .1,073 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86.00 1,073 . . . . . . . . . .86.00 ======================================================================================================= Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (Paid on Hot Weights) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,946 . . . . . . . . .803-963 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-134.00 898 . . . . . . . . . . .131.84 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,495 . . . . . . . . .794-984 . . . . . . . . . . .128.00-134.00 891 . . . . . . . . . . .131.50 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,975 . . . . . . . . .794-950 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-136.00 898 . . . . . . . . . . .131.59 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 . . . . . . . . . .895-896 . . . . . . . . . . .132.00-136.00 896 . . . . . . . . . . .133.94 Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,767 . . . . . . . . .746-910 . . . . . . . . . . .128.50-133.00 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,914 . . . . . . . . .713-950 . . . . . . . . . . .130.00-133.00 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,427 . . . . . . . . .700-950 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-136.00 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 . . . . . . . . . .769-769 . . . . . . . . . . .132.00-132.00

Weighted Averages (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) 827 . . . . . . . . . . .131.49 816 . . . . . . . . . . .131.53 804 . . . . . . . . . . .132.50 769 . . . . . . . . . . .132.00

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 10/23/2009 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, limited sales trending mostly steady. Demand and trade activity very light.

Ground and delivered hay trading steady. Pellet sales steady, with light demand and trade activity Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Ground and delivered to feedlots 75.00-95.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein: 183.00-185.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good Round Bales 80.00-85.00; Fair Round Bales 65.00-75.00. Grass: Large Square Bales 105.00-110.00; Good Round Bales 80.00-85.00. Ground and delivered to feedlots 95.00-100.00. Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, 17%: 175.00-180.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement very slow. Hay prices mostly steady. Demand moderate to good for heavy supplies. Moisture was reported in most parts of the region.

All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Premium 90.00-110.00 Sm. Sqrs. 5.00/bale Good 80.00-90.00 Fair 65.00-75.00 Utility 55.00 Ground & Deliv. New Crop 90.00-110.00

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .35,002 . . . . . . .1,356 . . . . . . . .84.58 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .44,925 . . . . . . .1,222 . . . . . . . .84.60 Dressed Del Steer . . .28,707 . . . . . . .894 . . . . . . . .131.61 Dressed Del Heifer . . .18,253 . . . . . . .815 . . . . . . . .131.76

Week Ago Averages:

Mixed Grass 70.00-75.00 Wheat Straw 45.00-55.00

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

Estimated net weights after 3-4% shrink. Other: Contract sales; Formula sales; Holsteins; Heiferettes; Cattle sold earlier in the week, but data not collected on day of sale; Etc.

Year Ago Averages: Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .37,586 . . . . . . .1,356 . . . . . . . .82.66 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .41,372 . . . . . . .1,229 . . . . . . . .82.39 Dressed Del Steer . . .15,209 . . . . . . .908 . . . . . . . .126.10 Dressed Del Heifer . . .16,380 . . . . . . .817 . . . . . . . .126.89

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .40,496 . . . . . . .1,342 . . . . . . . .89.77 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .32,823 . . . . . . .1,212 . . . . . . . .89.85 Dressed Del Steer . . .25,771 . . . . . . .892 . . . . . . . .136.55 Dressed Del Heifer . . .24,846 . . . . . . .799 . . . . . . . .138.09

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 18,434; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 3,321 Head; Carcass Wt: 58-82 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 70.6; Wtd avg. Dressing: 49.8%; choice or better; 99.1% YG 87.2% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 37 . . . .under 55 lbs. . . . . .42.6 . . . . . . . .192.00-214.65 . . . . . . . . .210.36 910 . . . . . .55-65 . . . . . . . .60.3 . . . . . . . .186.60-202.50 . . . . . . . . .189.47 11,197 . . . . . .65.75 . . . . . . . . .71.7 . . . . . . . .180.50-210.43 . . . . . . . . .199.13 5,886 . . . . .75-85 . . . . . . . .79.5 . . . . . . . .180.57-206.06 . . . . . . . . .194.67

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October 29, 2009

Health Care, Small Business, and You

by Congressman Adrian Smith Grand Island Office 1811 West Second Street, Suite 105 Grand Island, NE68803 Phone: (308) 384-3900 Fax: (308) 384-3902

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In the very near future, Congress will debate in earnest a health care bill which will have major impacts on nearly every industry throughout our economy, especially our nation’s small businesses.

Small businesses today represent 99 percent of all businesses in our country and provide a source of income for roughly half of the U.S. workforce. They have created more than 70 percent of the American jobs and are – quite frankly – the lifeblood of our economy.

Earlier this week, President Obama announced several initiatives his Administration designed to boost credit for small businesses – specifically using a portion of the Wall Street bailout to support additional loans to small businesses.

I can certainly understand the intention of this announcement – to create more jobs. Jobs are needed desperately because in the last year alone this economy has lost an average of 376,000 jobs a month.

Nebraska has been more fortunate than most states, but our employers are still feeling the economic pinch. I have had the chance to hear firsthand from small business owners both when back in Nebraska and through my small business and entrepreneur advisory committee and they are concerned.

Across the country companies – large and small – are putting off creating new jobs and filling empty positions amid this economic uncertainty. The potential costs of health care and cap and trade legislation which could drive up operating costs are very real hurdles small business owners must take into account.

It is painfully ironic, then, that the House version of the health care bill (H.R. 3200) imposes $208 billion in taxes on businesses which cannot afford to finance their workers’ health coverage, costing our economy as many as 5.5 million jobs.

The Congressional Budget Office has stated this tax on jobs likely will reduce hiring and also could lead to wage stagnation as compensation is diverted to comply with new federal taxes and mandates.

We must not push through a health care bill which hits small businesses with billions of dollars in new taxes. This costly government takeover of health care is already harming the confidence of the nation’s small business owners and costing our economy good-paying jobs – before being passed by a single chamber of Congress.

In addition to the tax on jobs, H.R. 3200 includes a $544 billion ‘surtax’ on small businesses, punishing workers, employers, and families and leading to even further job losses.

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We all agree something has to be done to address the health care challenges facing American families. At the same time we must address the economic challenges facing our nation’s small businesses.

We must do both, however, in a reasonable and responsible manner.

I support better solutions, including enacting genuine legal reform which cuts down frivolous lawsuits, and passing bills which give small businesses the freedom to join together to get health insurance at lower rates and to shop across state lines for insurance in order to find the best deal – similar to options already available to most large businesses and federal workers. We also should promote wellness and expanded health savings accounts to provide additional flexibility to small businesses.

Small businesses need Congress to enact legislation which helps them create jobs and provide quality, affordable health care for their employees.

Small business – not government – is the engine of job creation. Passing a government takeover of health care with massive new taxes on small businesses is the wrong plan at the worst possible time.

A Fitting Tribute to a Nebraska Legend

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J. James Exon served the people of Nebraska with great distinction for more than a quarter of a century.

The legendary “Big Jim,” as so many people called him, was a very popular public figure during his two terms as Governor from 1971 to 1979 and his three terms as United States Senator from 1980 until his retirement in 1997. He endeared himself to Nebraskans for his outstanding leadership and for his larger than life public persona right up until the time he passed away in 2005.

Last year, a bipartisan bill I introduced passed Congress and was signed into law to name the new regional FBI Headquarters Building in Omaha near 120th and I Streets after Jim Exon.

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Laws to Crack Down on Child Porn on the Internet The J. James Exon FBI building, which was dedicated this month, was named in his honor not just because of who he was but for what he did to help the FBI carry out its mission.

Senator Exon identified a problem long before anyone knew it would become a problem: child pornography and exploitation on the internet.

Back when Jim Exon addressed this problem the Internet was just emerging. As a senator and former governor with an interest in law enforcement, Exon knew that the FBI needed the legal authority to protect children from the abuses that were sure to come as a result of the World Wide Web. He introduced the Communications Decency Act of 1995 which passed with overwhelming support and was

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That bill was aimed at catching clever pedophiles and child pornographers who operate in the shadows as they use the Internet to prey on young people. They’re difficult to catch. They hide in the anonymity of cyberspace while committing their disturbing crimes against children.

A First for Congress Exon’s landmark legislation was the first attempt by Congress to police the Internet against abuses that involve children. Despite huge public support, it was later ruled unconstitutional in a split decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.

However, that ruling affirmed the principle that Jim Exon wanted to address. That principle was that government does have a legitimate,

important interest in protecting children from pornography and predators on the internet.

Thanks to Exon’s Vision the Internet is Safer for Children It was Jim Exon’s pioneering legislation that paved the way for laws that were passed after he retired from the Senate in 1997. Today, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have the tools they need to stop Internet crimes against children while protecting 1st Amendment rights.

Thanks to Jim Exon our children who use the Internet are much safer than they otherwise would have been.

This building is a fitting tribute to Jim Exon’s contributions to law enforcement and public safety, his pioneering legislation, and his service to the people of Nebraska.

Don’t Defy the Founding Fathers

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Dear Nebraskans, Each day I spend in the U.S. Senate representing you, I become more in awe of our Founding Fathers' remarkable system of government checks and balances. The difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate is a perfect example. The House was created to be a majority body.

If there is a solid majority by either party, as the Democrat Party holds today, that party will almost never lose a vote.

Our Founders, though, wanted something different with the Senate. First, it is the great equalizer.

Each state gets two Senators no matter how large or small its population. Secondly, our Founders wanted the Senate to be a check on legislative power.

At the start of our nation's history, there was really no way to end debate in the Senate, except by unanimous agreement. The minority, and even one Senator, had extraordinary power to extend debate. Just within the last 40 years, the Senate agreed that debate could be limited with 60 votes a super majority. This is an important check on the

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The practical application today is obvious. Voting on something as significant as health care reform, which impacts every citizen and 16 percent of our economy, actually involves two critical stages. The first, a vote on cloture, essentially asks whether the legislation deserves to move to a final vote or remain on the drawing board. If 60 Senators vote for cloture, debate and amendments on the legislation are restricted and a simple majority can pass it.

Some will try to argue the cloture hurdle is an unimportant procedural vote. In reality, it is often the most important vote because it has the higher threshold and clears the way for ultimate passage.

Once a Senator votes "yes" on cloture, it is even possible to vote "no" on final passage of the same bill. In fact, nine or more Senators can change their votes between cloture and final passage, yet the bill will still become law because final passage requires only a simple majority. These Senators can then claim they opposed the legislation (refer-

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The sixty vote hurdle sometimes looks like an obstruction. It is not. It is a very critical piece of our great system of checks and balances. Had our Founders wanted two legislative bodies both governed by a simple majority vote, they could have created such a system. Thankfully, they created our U.S. Senate to ensure critical issues for our nation would only pass with careful deliberation.

Many times in our history, legislation that was not in the best interest of our nation has had majority support in the Senate, but did not become law because 60 votes could not be mustered. The Founders were right to include such an important safeguard.

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West Boyd FFA Lead Out Loud at 82nd National FFA Convention Recently 6 young FFA members, Katie Nelson, Macy Ahlers, Roxana Lechtenberg, Lumi Azar, Dylan Reiman, Cody Bernt, and advisor and sponsor Jerome and Marcia Engelhaupt joined nearly 50,000 other FFA members to celebrate the “LEAD OUT LOUD ´theme at the 82nd National FFA convention in Indianapolis, IN. On the way to the convention we toured the John Deere Pavilion at Moline, IL, .where we learned about the history of John Deere and had the opportunity to view different pieces of equipment from the very first steel plow to the latest forage harvester. Various interactive educational exhibits allowed the students to test their skills at operating a combine to harvest various crops. We were also exposed to the latest technology used in equipment.

From Moline we traveled on to Indianapolis in time to participate in the opening convention session. We were welcomed by National FFA President, Paul Moya, and National FFA Advisor, Dr. Larry Case. We enjoyed the National FFA band and chorus grand entry, and then were entertained by keynote speaker Mike Rowe from Discovery channel’s “Dirty Jobs”. Rowe mentioned that he has come to realize that very often the people with “dirty jobs” are the happiest people. He also said “The willingness to get dirty is at the heart of what we are talking about. The country was built on a willingness to get dirty” On the second day of convention we observed several teams competing in the Parliamentary Procedure contest and were awed by the professionalism of the contestants. We then spent time visiting many of the 300+ booths at the career show, discovering many interesting and non traditional occupations in agriculture. Students also spent considerable time visiting with and exchanging signatures with members from many of the other states. We also visited the hall of states at the convention before moving on to the Indianapolis Speedway for the afternoon. While at the speedway we enjoyed the grounds tour

which included a tour of the track, the press boxes, the winner’s box where pictures of top three drivers are taken, and the garages for the race cars. We also learned that ethanol and methanol are the primary fuels used at the racetrack and viewed the place where racing parts may be purchased on the grounds. We also saw the on-site golf course, and also learned a little of the

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opportunities to FFA members to feel more a part of this organization.” commented Jewel Krieger.

Chapter Advisor Krystl Knabe said “I hope to have more members apply for the scholarship next year, the students were impressed to see fellow members win a few of the jacket scholarships. It really shows that even though we are a new chapter, we can get out there and do everything well established chapters are doing.”

Upcoming events on the FFA calendar include the next chapter meeting on November 3rd, the afore-mentioned Open House on November 16, as well as fundraising sales beginning November 1st.

Be sure to ask an officer or member of the chapter about the fruit, butterbraid pastries, and popcorn that will be available for sale. All sales will support FFA activities and contests.

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O’Neill FFA Chapter had 2 members awarded FFA Official Dress Jacket Scholarships this year.

Jackets were awarded to Jewel Krieger, chapter Reporter, and freshman Riley Hoffman. The scholarship program is run through the Nebraska FFA Foundation. Jackets are donated by various sponsors across the state ranging from businesses to past FFA members. Each applicant is asked to respond to questions including: “What does FFA mean to you? How will the FFA jacket help you make an impact? and What does your FFA future look like?” Jewel Krieger responded very excitedly to the news she had won one of the jacket scholarships. “This is a great program that is giving

demands of the Formula 1 circuit. We were excited to learn that the University of Nebraska was instrumental in the development of the safety barrier used at the track to soften the impact of the drivers when crashing into the wall. Thursday evening we spent at the FFA talent show and were amazed at the various talents of FFA members in their singing, dancing, and instrumental abilities.

We also thoroughly enjoyed some great rope tricks and dancing through the spinning ropes. After the talent show we enjoyed the outstanding laser light show opening of the 3rd general session. We listened to Hugh Grant from Monsanto talk about the growth of agriculture and how technology has allowed the American farmer to feed the ever increasing world population on less land than ever before. He talked about the tremendous changes and career opportunities in agriculture.

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Saturday morning we were up early to depart for home, via St Louis to visit and tour the famous Gateway Arch. While there, we had the opportunity to visit with and obtain signatures of many of the builders and architects of the Arch. We took the tram to the top and saw many of the sites of St. Louis from more than 600 feet in the air. A tour of the museum enlightened our understanding of the westward movement many years ago.

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Fullerton FFA Participates in State Range Contest The State Range Evaluation contest was held on September 30th, near Ogallala, Nebraska. In the Senior Division, Katie Lesiak, Dustin Foland, Kelsey Wetovick, Cody Cunningham, and Rachel Olson, placed 21st out of 35 teams. Individually, Katie Lesiak placed 55th, Kelsey 68th, Dustin 91st, Cody 92nd, Rachel 110th out of 136 contestants. In the Junior Division, Curtis Wetovick, Chase Rieken, Kalan Swertzic, and Lane Knopik placed 14th out of 52 teams. Individually, Curtis placed 8th, Chase placed 79th, Lane placed 108th, and Kalan placed 131st out of 194 contestants. Mr. Wetovick and Tony Lesiak sponsored the group.

Comments from the contestants and Advisor: “The kids competed well given the lack of experience they had going into this competition. I’m sure they all learned a lot and seemed to have fun doing it. We have laid a strong foundation for future years. I competed in the teacher’s division and missed a few plants and condition scores. It was a tough contest! The FFA members and I extend our gratitude to Casey Lancaster and Dennis Mottl for helping train the students.” — Mr. Wetovick

“This year State Range was an experience that will last a lifetime. I saw landforms that I will never forget that were amazingly different than what a person would find in Fullerton, Nebraska.

We learned a lot about new plants in a short period of time. One of the highlights of this trip was watching Mr. Wetovick try to identify plants in the dark at the practice range site. The people that went were great to hang out with and easy to get along with. I think we all had a great time.”Rachel Olson “On this year’s trip to Ogallala I learned that plants which I am familiar with here in Nance County can look a lot different in western Nebraska. I enjoyed the scenery on the drive out there and the rough landscape of the pasture we judged.” Curtis Wetovick “I thought that the scenery was really cool out in western Nebraska. I was really amazed with how many different plants there are out there than there are here. I have learned a lot about plants since I started range judging this year, and I hope to keep getting better.”- Lane Knopik “This years experience at the State Range

Judging contest was a great one. I really liked to go see and judge plants that are not normally found around here. I found it quite a challenge to identify some of them but am happy with my efforts. I’m glad I got to go enjoy that experience with such a good group of friends. I look forward to taking part in the range contests next year and having lots more fun.”

-Chase Rieken “I had lots of fun at State Range in Ogallala. I thought it was really cool how the plants that were in fullerton looked so much different in Ogallala. Thanks to Mr. Wetovick I have learned a lot so far this year about plants and animals, and how well animals produce on the different plants.” –Cody Cunningham “The State Range Judging contest was a great experience. We have learned so much from Mr. Wetovick, and it definitely shows. I had an awesome time traveling up to Ogallala with the whole gang. We got to see beautiful landscapes and pastures, and judge on an awesome range site. We all had a fun time, especially climbing and posing on the rocks after the contest!” –Katie Lesiak

Juniors: Alex Bialas, Dustin Cornwell and Riley Lane; Sophomores: Nick Hoffman, Caitlin Lane, Chelesa Sonderup and Christina Small; Freshmen: Lane Knopik and Chase Rieken.

Cody Cunningham and Kelsey Wetovick received the 2nd place plaque. Individuals receiving ribbons are: Rachel Olson-5th place-purple, Curtis Wetovick-12th place- blue, Sara Santin-15th placeblue, Cody Cunningham-16th place-blue, Kelsey Wetovick-17th place-red, Riley Lane-21st placered, Danielle Murray- 26th place-red. Katie Lesiak-30th place-red, Franny Rieken-33rd placewhite, Melissa Voichahoske-37th place-white, Caitlin Lane-47th place-white, Chelesa Sonderup52nd-white.

Other participants include: Kalan Swertzic, Courtney Johnson, Jamie Frenzen, Chase Rieken, Lane Knopik, Dustin Foland, Christina Small, Jonathan Stanczyk, Tori Ostrander, Alex Bialas, Tyler Russell, Kimmie Gyhra. The Fullerton FFA did extremely well even under bad weather conditions. Members of the second place team will be heading to Wolbach to compete in the state competition on November 3.

Fullerton FFA Impact

On October 5th, at Central Community College in Hastings, 14 FFA members attended Impact.

The members learned more about leadership, goal setting, and action plans. Seniors and juniors were in one group, while sophomores and freshmen were in another. Katie Frenzen, President of the Nebraska FFA and former Fullerton FFA member, along with the other State FFA Officers went around to each group and discussed current FFA/Ag. topics. Members attending; Seniors: Dustin Foland, Kimmie Gyhra, Courtney Johnson, Rachel Olson, Ethan Reuling and Kelsey Wetovick;

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Aurora FFA Chapter Tara Hansen, Reporter, Aurora FFA Chapter Aurora’s FFA chapter has been quite busy so far this year. When I say busy I mean anything from our monthly meetings to competing in competitions already. We have a big year ahead of us.

This year started out by electing all new officers to all the different positions. This year is very different for the officers because we are all seniors, therefore next year we will be picking the new officers and they will get all new officers with none returning.

Throughout the summer we had many FFA members show animals in the County Fair. Not only did members show their animals but we also had many many shop projects up on display in the Ag Building for the community to walk through and look at.

Then in August we started our monthly meetings. We have our meeting the second Tuesday of every month and so far it has been a great success.

Our first meeting we discussed our recruitment night where we tried to get as many freshmen recruited as possible. This night was a fun night for everyone because we had hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, chips, brownies, and dodge ball! This past meeting in October we had our fundraiser magazine guy come and talk to us about selling

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15 Acres Clay Co. Manmade lake perfect for recreational use, south of Clay Center, NE along Hwy. 14 Ron Lovegrove 402-469-4847 80 Acres Platte Co. Pasture ground, just northeast of Columbus, NE 160 Acres Seward Co. Pivot irrigated cropland, just northeast of Utica, NE, SELLING AT AUCTION 11-10-09 388.85 Acres Boone Co. Pivot irrigated crop ground selling in 2 tracts, southwest of Cedar Rapids, NE, SELLING AT AUCTION 11-6-09 956 Acres Wheeler Co. CRP Ground, east of Bartlett, NE 146 Acres Stanton Co. Dryland farm ground, north of Pilger, NE 156 Acres Greeley Co. Pasture ground, north of Wolbach, NE 160 Acres Merrick Co. Prime pasture ground, southwest of Archer, NE 195 Acres Madison Co. Pivot irrigated farm ground, south of Norfolk, NE Jim Stock 402-920-0604 or John Stock 402-920-3180 156 Acres Burt Co. Cropland & lake property can be divided, west of Tekamah, NE 3680 Acres Kimball Co. “Jackpot Ranch” pasture ground, pivot ground, wells, windmills and SO SO much more, west of Kimball, NE 41 Acres York Co. Dryland crop ground w/commercial development possibilities, bordering the town of Waco, NE Ron Stock 402-649-3705 75 Acres Platte Co. Gravity irrigated crop ground, being sold in 2 tracts, south of Oconee, NE 60 Acres Platte Co. Gravity irrigated farm ground, south of Oconee, NE Mark Stock 402-276-2077

38 Acres Boone Co. Hunting/recreation & accretion ground, northwest of Cedar Rapids, NE Bob Whited 308-550-0916 131 Acres Blaine Co. Riverfront property with great hunting/recreation ground, east of Brewster, NE 322 Acres Custer Co. Pivot irrigated, dryland & pasture ground, northeast of Ansley, NE 34 Acres Custer Co. Pasture ground, west of Broken Bow, NE 641 Acres Brown Co. Pasture/recreational ground, north of Brewster, NE Wayne Slingsby 308-870-1594 871 Acres Holt Co. Sandhills pasture ground, south of Atkinson, NE, SELLING AT AUCTION 11-4-09 4133 Acres Rock Co. Hay meadow and pasture with a nice ranch headquarters, west of Newport, NE 1649 & 160 Acres Rock Co. Hay meadow & pasture ground, excellent ranch headquarters, west of Newport, NE John Waterbury 402-394-7160 160 Acres Merrick Co. Irrigated cropland w/some dryland pasture, a sod airstrip & acreage, northeast of Palmer, NE 520 acres Jewell Co., KS Crop & pasture ground, north of Mankato, KS 160 Acres Stanton Co. Farm ground, pasture, feedlot and much more, just southeast of Pilger, NE John Buhl 402-649-3750 or Don Kaiser 308-750-2785

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NOAA seeking answers in combating future droughts Continued from cover rather the evidence points to random changes in the atmosphere as the instigator in that event."

Scientists studied two national events " one over the Southern Plains during 1946-1956 and the other in the Central and Northern Plains during 1932-1939, commonly known as the Dust Bowl period.

Researchers said that the two events are considered the most severe and prolonged droughts over the Great Plains since 1895. In the United States, the Plains encompass roughly the area west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains, including Nebraska.

While it has long been held that droughts are influenced by sea surface temperatures, NOAA scientists saw differences in the two droughts they studied.

"Our finding that the 1930s Dust Bowl drought was likely caused by a random change in the atmosphere does conflict with earlier scientific studies," said Hoerling. "But in our analysis, using a more extensive set of model experiments and diagnostic tests, the prior speculation that the Dust Bowl drought had early warning indicators

in the ocean temperatures could not be supported."

However, the evidence surrounding the Southern Plains drought does point to sea surface temperatures as the driver for that decade-long event that began in 1946, the researchers found.

They found that the Southern Plains region is more sensitive to sea surface temperatures than the Northern Plains due to its proximity to tropical Pacific Ocean-influenced weather patterns.

"Both the observations, as well as the simulations, show strong and frequent La Ni単as during Southern Plains drought," said Hoerling.

"Droughts are common in that region during La Ni単a years."

The study found that while an ocean observing system " a network of instruments including stationary and free-floating buoys as well as satellites " is vital to any drought early warning system, it may not adequately warn of a drought caused by other factors, and may not provide early warning for a drought over the northern Plains states, such as what occurred in the 1930s.

Cap and trade aims for cleaner air, but high costs for farmers a concern Continued from cover nor, said Midwest farmers would have a net benefit from the climate legislation.

Harkin said Iowa farmers still are learning about cap and trade's potential benefits. One way they might benefit, he said, is through the offsets allocated to farmers for sequestering carbon.

Farming practices such as conservation tillage allow plant matter to absorb carbon so it doesn't pollute the atmosphere.

Harkin believes misinformation about cap and trade muddies the waters, making it difficult to make an informed decision.

Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., didn't think much of the House-passed climate change bill, and he doesn't think the Senate bill is any better.

Johanns characterized the Senate's climate bill as "left of Obama, Pelosi" and "an assault on agriculture."

As with the House bill, Johanns said the legislation would lead to higher taxes, higher energy costs, a tighter squeeze on disposable income, more lost jobs and lower standards of living.

"For agriculture, the costs are real and the benefits are theoretical - our country's heartland is in the crosshairs of this national energy tax," Johanns said.

According to Johanns, the legislation has more than 100 blanks and almost 200 sets of bracketed text, meaning the legislation is riddled with more than 300 missing details. Johanns also is concerned cap and trade would dangerously empower the Environmental Protection Agency.

Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., who would be a pivotal vote on cap and trade, thinks the Boxer/Kerry legislation would be an " ... economic nightmare for Nebraska, and a danger to America's manufacturing and agricultural industries.

"I recognize sending tons of carbon and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is not beneficial," Nelson said. "But I don't believe that cap and trade will achieve its goal and would likely harm our economy."

What concerns Nelson about the bill is the impact for families, businesses, farmers and ranchers that use electricity. "Some credible estimates say that utility rates would likely rise 25 percent in the first three years and nearly 100 percent over the life of the cap and trade policies."

Nelson said cap and trade sets up mandates and incentives to cap carbon emissions and to usher in cleaner energy technologies, such as wind energy.

But, he said, it would be difficult for one government agency or even several to administer, such as establishing a "massive trading system of buying and selling credits that could allow secondary and derivative markets.

"Such a system could be rocked by price volatility and it opens the door to possible influence on the distribution of allowances and speculation on

the sale of credits," he said.

While China is set to implement its own cap and trade policy, along with setting up a business model to capitalize on greenhouse technology, Nelson said the U.S. shouldn't adopt carbon reduction targets until the largest nations adopt similar targets.

"This plan would put America at an economic disadvantage, with likely negative impact on manufacturing, agriculture and other energy-intensive industries," Nelson said.

Instead of cap and trade, Nelson favors a comprehensive energy plan with incentives to develop clean energy technology less likely to boost electrical rates.

"We need development of an energy superhighway to send electricity generated in the windy Great Plains to the densely populated coasts," he said. "We need more energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear power, fuel efficient cars and trucks, and green energy developed from wind, solar and geothermal sources."

Although Tom Harkin, his Iowa colleague, believes cap and trade could benefit farmers, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, continues to have doubts about the environmental bill. He said the Boxer/Kerrey bill would hit consumers even harder, with no guarantee other nations would enact similar limits.

Grassley, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said it's important that the committee take a role in formulating the legislation, especially how it affects agriculture.

He said the Senate Ag Committee would provide "common sense" to the legislation.

Another cap and trade opponent is Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb. He voted "no" in June when the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Smith said the legislation "is one of the most significant this Congress will consider" as it spans the "working lifetime of every young farmer and rancher and will have a monumental" economic impact.

"This bill is a national energy tax which will disproportionately target rural America and middle class families," Smith said.

And for agriculture, an energy-intensive industry, Smith said that on average, 65 percent of farmers' variable input costs are fuel, electricity, fertilizer and chemicals.

"An increase in operating costs could devastate farmers and ranchers," he said.

Instead of passing "a national energy tax" that Smith believes would lead to higher energy prices, "We should be looking at an 'all of the above' plan that would provide energy independence, more American jobs, and a cleaner environment."

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Fall Care for Water Gardens Continued from page 11

fresh water and allow the chlorine to evaporate and water temperature to stabilize. Blend the new pond water with water in the holding tank until its water temperature is within 3 degrees F. of the pond water. Release your fish and scavengers into the pool. Divide and repot those plants that need it and put them back in the pool or store them in a frost free area for winter.

Water gardens are a beautiful addition to the home landscape. However, they are not a low maintenance addition. For a lower maintenance water garden, select only hardy species and install a pond that is deep enough for overwintering plant material. Installing a water heater is also an excellent alternative.

Composting with Worms Continued from page 14

through the worms' bodies and become "castings."

In about 3-4 months, the worms will have digested nearly all the garbage and bedding and the bin will be filled with a rich, black natural fertilizer and soil amendment. Compared to ordinary soil, the worm castings contain five times more nitrogen, seven times more phosphorus and 11 times more potassium. They are rich in humic acids and improve the structure of the soil.

To keep your bin going, you will need to remove the castings from time to time and there are several ways to go about it. One way to do this is to shine a bright light into the bin. The worms are sensitive to light and will move to the lower layers of the bin. Remove the top layer of casting by using your hands or a sieve. Each time you remove some bedding, the worms will be exposed to the light and they will keep migrating down to the bottom of the bin. Pick out any wigglers or worm eggs (small, opaque cocoons) and return them to the bin. Refill the bin with fresh layers of moist bedding and food.

Another method of harvesting composts is to push the black, decomposed material to one side of the bin, and fill the other side with new, moist bedding and kitchen scraps. Then wait several days.

The worms will migrate to the freshly filled side of the bin and you can just scoop out the finished compost. Make sure you pick out any wigglers or worm eggs and return them to the bin.

Try the "onion bag" method to harvest your worms. Visit the City Farmer Web site.

Using the Compost: For potted plants, add a thin layer to the top of the potting soil. You can also add the compost directly into your soil mix when repotting. In the garden, simply work it into the ground around the base of each plant. The compost is very mild and you won't have to worry about accidental burning or overfertilizing.

Some Don'ts: Don't put plastic bags, bottle caps, rubber bands, sponges, aluminum foil and glass in the bin. These materials will be there forever and make your worm bin look like trash.

Don't let your cat use your worm bin as a litter box. First, cat urine would soon make the odor intolerable. Secondly, the ammonia in the urine could kill your worms. There is also a concern with toxoplasmosis, a disease that is of particular concern to a pregnant woman who may pass on the disease to her unborn child. If you have cats, provide a screen or other device to keep them from using the worm bin as a litter box.

Don't use insecticides around your worm bin.

You'll not only take care of a few pests, but also your worms.

Don't use garden soil as bedding for the worms.

Don't mix fresh cow, horse and especially chicken manure into your bedding. These manures will heat up the bedding and literally cook your worms.

Other... After you've had your worm bin established, you may begin noticing other creatures besides the redworms - especially if you keep your bin outdoors. Most of these are helpful because they help breakdown the materials. These helpful creatures include springtails, sowbugs and pill bugs, and millipedes.

There are also some creatures that may cause you problems. These would include centipedes, predatory mites, fruit flies, rove beetles and ants.

Nonlethal methods of control (swatting, traps for fruit flies and ants, etc.) are the best for areas around your worm bins. Rodents are not a problem when the bin is constructed and managed properly.

In Mary Appelhof's book "Worms Eat My Garbage", she suggests that if you are allergic to molds and mildew, you may want to keep your home bin outside or away from living areas. Molds and mildew are part of the composting cycle that help to break down organic materials and naturally occur in a worm bin.

References *Worms Eat My Garbage, Mary Appelhof.

Published by Flower Press, 10332 Shaver Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002 . Read about Mary Appelhof at http://www.wormwoman.com. This book is an excellent reference for anyone wanting to start and maintain a worm composting system.

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October 29, 2009

The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

Mower, Windrowers, Swathers, Rakes, Balers, etc.

Alfalfa, Prairie Hay, Straw, Seed, Corn, Bean, etc.

Registered, Grade, Studs, Tack, Mares, etc.

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

Chutes, Gates, Panels, Feeder Wagons, Bunks, etc.

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

Engines, Motors, Pumps, Pipe, Pivots, Gear Heads, etc.

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

Combines, Heads, Augers, Dryers, Carts, etc.

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

Cars, Pickups, Truck, Trailers, ATV, Planes, etc.

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

Snowblowers, Blades, Shop Tools, Washers, Heaters etc.

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

Dozers, Scrapers, Loaders, Crawlers, Heavy Trucks, etc.

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

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FOR SALE - CONT’D TX - BALER BELTS- ALL BRANDS. MADE IN THE U. S. A. ! JD WITH GENUINE JD PLATE FASTENERS. FREE SHIPPING ON SETS. WWW. BALERBELTSANDHAYBEDS. COM, (800) 223-1312 NE - USED BELTS FOR VERMEER 605XL BALER, (308) 962-5474 NE - VERMEER 605F, (308) 836-2667 IN - MINIATURE HAY BALER, PAYS FOR ITSELF IN 2 DAYS, BALE SIZE 8 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 3 5/8, MADE FROM 1/4” & 1/8” STEEL, THE STEEL UNIT IS POWDER COATED. CLEAN AND GREEN CORP., (219) 765-0500 NE - JD 530 BALER, (308) 882-4588 WI - BALER KNOTTER RESURRECTIONS: ALL HAVE REBUILT KNOTTERS. BUYSELL-TRADE-FIX BALERS. ., (715) 556-1400 KS - JD 348 WIRE BALER, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $10,000.00, (785) 2554579 KS - 3 POINT PLASTIC BALE WRAPPER. WEATHERPROOFS BALES IN PLASTIC. PRESERVES NUTRIENTS, EXTENDS STORAGE LIFE, $750.00, (785) 6735560 1007 - BALE MOVERS /FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - NEW EMERSON BALE MOVER-FEEDERS, (308) 544-6421 KS - E-Z HAUL INLINE SELF DUMPING HAY TRAILER, 32’ 6 BALE, GOOSENECK, BUMPER HITCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480

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1007 - BALE MOVERS /FEEDERS FOR SALE - CONT’D ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/ FINANCE/TRADE, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - 2008 KOSCH 8 BALE RETRIEVER, USED ONE SEASON, LIKE NEW CONDITION, PRICED WAY LESS THAN NEW!, (308) 348-2065 NE - HAYBUSTER MDL 1100 TUB GRNDR, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/ FINANCE/TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - NEW FARMHAND CHAIN & SPROCKETS, (308) 467-2335 IA - HESSTON 30 STACKER AND STACK MOVER, (641) 745-5228 NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 NE - EMERSON 13X24 STACK MOVER, ELECTRONIC SCALES, W/ OR WITHOUT HYDRAFORK, (308) 544-6421 1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 3366103 FOR SALE NE - KNIFE BAR & RECUT SCREEN FOR JD 35, (308) 995-5515 NE - RECUT SCREEN & AXLE EXTENSION FOR IHC 730, (308) 995-5515 NE - 1999 JD 3970 W/KERNEL PROCESSOR, SHEDDED, $3,950.00, (402) 5452255 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - JD SILAGE WAGONS & HIGH DUMPS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELFPROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - NH 1044, 119 BALES, GOOD, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1016 - SILAGE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - 7600 SILAGE CHOPPER. A VERY NEW 3208 CAT DURA-DRUM KNIVES. 3 HEADS FIELD READY. 308-991-4633, (308) 425-6883 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 587-2344 NE - PRITCHETT TWINE, NET WRAP & AG SALES; CONTACT US TODAY FOR QUOTES ON YOUR NET WRAP, TWINE AND AG SUPPLIES, JERALD PRITCHETTO’NEILL, NE 402-340-4154 OR J. J. PRITCHETT-O’NEILL, NE 402-340-0890 WWW. BALERNETWRAP. COM - BALERNETWRAP@HOTMAIL. COM, (402) 3364378 IA - JD HAYLOADER, (712) 299-6608 IA - ROTARY CUTTERS, 5’, 6’& 7’, $375 TO $1475, (712) 299-6608 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - IH 560 DIESEL, (402) 336-2755 NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 5824303 MO - AC D17’S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 NE - LATE MODEL JD 4020, ANY CONDITION., (402) 369-0212

1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D MO - LINDSAY BRO WAGON, NEED PARTS: 6 BOLT HUB #Q563, (816) 3782015 NE - 2-24. 5 X 32 REAR TRACTOR TIRES, (402) 256-3696 FOR SALE IA - JD B’S 1937 TO 1950, (712) 2996608 IA - IH NICE SUPER C W/LOADER, (712) 299-6608 NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 582-4303 IA - IH, NICE SUPER C W/WF, 2PT, (712) 299-6608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 88D, WF, PS, (712) 299-6608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 77G, WF PS, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 300U, W/HYD BUCKET, $4,500.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD A, 1935, (712) 299-6608 MO - IF YOU HAVE FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OR WANTING TO BUY/USE: WWW. DEERTRACS. COM -OVER 1, 500 ADS ONLINE, (877) 470-3337 IA - NEW FOTON 82 HP, CAB, AIR, 4WD, PERKINS ENGINE $26,600, 40HP FOR $11,900, (515) 462-3800 IA - NEW FOTON 25 HP, 4WD, DIESEL, 3PT, PTO, $8,600.00, (515) 462-3800 NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 IA - AC WC ROAD PATROL, 12’ BLADE, (712) 299-6608 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 4785451 CO - PARTING OUT 4386 IH, NEW CLUTCHES, PRESSURE PLATE, ENGINE SOLD., (303) 536-0124 IA - IH SERVICE, TA REPAIR, 706-66, $2250. 986-1486, $2350. 300-560, $1350. ENGINE OVERHAULS: B & C, $1750. H THRU 300, $1850. 400-450, $1950. 560-706 GAS, $2150. 560-706 DIESEL, $2250. 414-436 DT, $2950.

CALL FOR 806-856 DIESEL. CALL BILL’S REPAIR, (319) 656-2111 IA - AC WD45, WF, PS, LOADER, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH-B WITH WOODS 60”PT, $2,550.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - AC-WC 1938 ELECTRIC START, $1,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD 720 D, PY START, 3PT, (712) 2996608 NE - IHC 1486, WEIGHTS, 20. 8 X 38 DUALS, 3 HYDS, GOOD PAINT AND FIELD READY, (402) 923-1721 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 IA - SUP A, H, M, MTA, 350, 460, 560 TRACTORS, (712) 299-6608 NE - 6 VOLT GENERATOR FOR AC, WC OR WD-45, $25, (402) 564-5064 WI - HESSTON4700, $5999, JD336, 24T & 14T, NH851, 273 & 65. ALL HAVE REBUILT KNOTTERS BY BALER KNOTTER RESURRECTIONS., (715) 556-1400 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - FARMALL M WIDEFRONT POWER STEERING WITH FARMHAND F-11 WITH 8FT BUCKET. FORD 8M WITH BLADE TRACTOR, (308) 728-7922 KS - 1984 IH 5488, EXC COND. 5370 HRS, 180 HP, PTO, 3 PT, TRIPLE HYD, NEAR NEW GY 18. 4-38 DUAL TIRES & FRONT TIRES. YOU WILL LIKE THIS TRACTOR., $30,000.00, (785) 462-4231 IA - C-AC W/BELLY MOWERS, $1850 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 CO - JD 341 GASOLINE 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FROM 105 COMBINE. IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION. WILL FIT 4020 TRACTOR. I WILL TEST RUN IT FOR YOU. $950. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5’ WOODS BELLY MOWER, $3,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - IH 350 DIESEL, NEW OH, 2 PT HITCH, TA GOOD, $3,000.00, (308) 3482065 NE - IH 886 CAB & AIR, W DUALL 3100, QUICK ATTACH LOADER, 5400 ACTUAL HRS, $12,500.00, (308) 348-2065

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - IH 186 HYDRO, CAB & AIR, 3 HYD. , GOOD CONDITION, $10,500.00, (308) 348-2065 NE - 1971 JD DIESEL 4020, SYNCHRO SHIFT, DUAL SIDE CONSOLE HYD. , WF, 3PT, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - SEVERAL LOADERS OFF JD 30104020, (712) 299-6608 NE - 640 CLASSIC JD SELF LOADING LOADER WILL FIT 6400 JD TRACTOR, ALSO FITS 3020, 4020, 4450. WILL FIT ANY TRACTOR THAT HAS 20” FRAME, 6’BUCKET & 4 TINE GRAPPLE FORK & MOUNTINGS; LIKE NEW, $7,500.00, (308) 390-0642 NE - LX 172 CASE IH LOADER, W/GRAPPLE, 8’ BUCKET, 4 PRONG GRAPPLE. CAME OFF A 5240 MAXXUM, $4,800.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - JD 740 SELF-LEVELING, 8’ BUCKET, LIKE NEW CONDITION, 7810 MOUNTS; CELL:308-550-0249 OR, (308) 536-2039 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - 3 PT 90” GNUSE BUCKET, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 1105 - DISKS WANTED TO BUY NE - SPACERS FOR NH TD100, (308) 995-8329 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT OR PULL TANDEM DISKS, 6’18’, (712) 299-6608 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5’ SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 IA - OLIVER PLOWS, 2 & 3 BOTTOM, PULL/3PT, (712) 299-6608 IA - 25 PLOWS, 2, 3 & 4 BOTTOM, 2/3PT, (712) 299-6608 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 KS - FLEX KING 30 FT. SWEEP PLOW W/NEW HARD SURFACED FLEX KING MULCHERS, 5 6 FT HARD SURFACED NOBLE BLADES 80%. 5 NEW ROLLING CUTTERS, 2 NEW HYD LIFT CYL. , 4 NEW GY TIRES, NEW BEARINGS/SEALS IN WHEELS & ROLLING CUTTERS. STRAIGHT ROCK SHAFTS, HAYS, KS., $7,500.00, (785) 462-4231 KS - FLEX KING 5-6S BLADE PLOW WITH GOOD PICKERS AND BLADES. LOW ACRES AND WELL CARED FOR., $4,500.00, (785) 673-5560 1109 - PLANTERS WANTED TO BUY SD - 400 OR 800 CASE IH ROW CROP PLANTER, (605) 386-2131 NE - LIFT ASSIST WHEELS FOR A JD 7300 12RN, (402) 545-2255 FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 7552455 KS - INSECTICIDE BOXES FOR JD 7200, 16 ROWS, $900 OBO. DISK FURROWERS, $1600., (620) 865-2541 IA - 50 JD, IH, KINZE, WHITE PLANTER ON HAND, MANY ATTACHMENTS AND PARTS, MAYER IMPLEMENT, (515) 4623800 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - EVERSMAN TILLER W/10R30” JD PLANTER UNITS, (402) 726-2488 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS, $3,000.00, (308) 485-4486 NE - MOORE BUILT LIFT ASSIST WHEELS, $3,250.00, (308) 485-4486

October 29, 2009 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - JD 7200 FLEX FRONT FOLD MAX EMERGE TWO VACUUM PLANTER 12 ROW 30”. EITHER NO-TILL OR CONVENTIONAL TILL. PULL TYPE WITH 3 PT HINCH. CORN, MILO, SUNFLOWER & SOYBEAN PLATES. LIQUID FERTILIZER AND MONITOR., (620) 653-4913 NE - IH 500 6R30”, KINZE UNITS, 4 SEED DRUMS, $600.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - JD 16R30, W/STACKER BAR, LIFT ASSIST WHEELS, SHARK TOOTH FURROW OPENERS, HYD DRIVE, KEETON SEED FIRMERS W/FERTILIZER, ALWAYS SHEDDED., (402) 726-2488 KS - 7200 NOTILL FERTILIZER. $8500, (785) 871-0711 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 4825491 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) 235-2718 NE - JD 520 SOYBEAN DRILL, 10X18 DOUBLE DISK W/DEPTH BANDS, V PRESS WHEELS. LIKE NEW., (308) 8946743 KS - 30” HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500.

40’ DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $19,500, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - CRUSTBUSTER 13’ GRAIN DRILL, $2,900.00, (402) 787-2244 KS - CRUSTBUSTER 40’ DRILL 7 1/2” DOUBLE DISC ALL PLANT NO-TILL OR CONVENTIONAL. LIQUID FERTILIZER, MARKERS & SEED MONITOR., (620) 653-4913 KS - JD LZ 8-12 HOE DRILL, GOOD SHAPE IN EVERY WAY, SHEDDED, $3,500.00, (785) 673-5560 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 390-0642 NE - KRAUSE 4700, 28’ FOLDING, 7” X 7” TOOL BAR, (308) 836-2667 NE - ORTHMAN 8 ROW 30” HAWKINS HILLER, (308) 836-2667 NE - JD 856 16R30 W/COULTERS & SHIELDS, $12,500.00, (402) 726-2488 NE - 25’ SPRING TOOTH FIELD CULTIVATOR, $250.00, (308) 874-4562 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $6,500.00, (785) 8710711 OK - SPEIDEL WEED WIPER-#1 HERBICIDE APPLCTR FOR WEED CNTRL. ALL SIZES AVAILABLE. SOLD IN PAIRS. RECOVERS IN STOCK. ATV MOUNTING BRACKETS & QUALITY WEED WIPER CARTS. 21’, 30. 5’, 42. 5’, & 45. 5’. ACR SALES NORMAN, OK. WWW. ACRSALES. COM 800-544-1546, (405) 321-7843 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 NE - 60’ HYD. BOOM 3 PT SPRAYER W/3 SECTION SHUT-OFF, MANUAL FOLD, $550.00, (308) 894-6965 KS - 2003 FIELD SPRAYER. ROW CROP AND/OR FLOATER. 845 HOURS, 1200 GAL. , 90’ SELF-LEVELING BOOMS ON A FORD L8000 TRUCK. RAVEN CONTROLLER. FOAM MARKER., (620) 6534913 NE - 2 150 GAL TANKS W/SADDLES. 1 300 GAL TANK W/SADDLE. 300 GALLON FRONT MOUNT TANK FOR TRACTOR, (402) 726-2488 NE - WINDSCREEN TAKE-OFFS FOR 60FT FLEX-COIL SPRAYER $400 OBO, (308) 436-4369 KS - JD 600 HI-CYCLE W/40’ WICK BOOM. REBUILT MOTOR, $2,500.00, (620) 865-2541 1115 - MULCHERS/SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20’ BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1116 - BUSH HOGS FOR SALE IA - 7’ 3PT, BUSH HOG CUTTERS; $1,050 TO $2,250, (712) 299-6608 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE NE - 12 RN BUFF & ORTH CULTIVATOR, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1119 - ROD WEEDER

Heartland Express 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - NH3 LIQUID PUMP & METER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - 5 INJECT FERTILIZER PUMPS, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - 2 DJ NH3 MONITORS, CALL 308360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1124 - AG CHEMICALS FOR SALE NE - GLYPHOSATE PLUS $9, GENERIC GRAZON $24, ARROW $75. QUALITY AG SALES, LINCOLN, CALL 877-985-6100 OR, (402) 466-6100 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 IA - USED EQUIPMENT, GO TO WWW. MAYERFARM. COM, (515) 462-3800 IA - TRACTOR CHAINS 28” TO 38”, (712) 299-6608 IA - 3 PT CARRIERS, $175 TO $575, (712) 299-6608 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS WANTED TO BUY MO - MOLINE 504 DIESEL, (816) 3782015 FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - OIL COOLER FOR 354 PERKINS, (308) 467-2335 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, (402) 564-5064 NE - 3 USED FORD 300, 2 INTERNATIONAL 605, 8 CHEVY 454 AND 8 USED GEARHEADS. 5 USED PIVOT GENERATORS. CALL FOR PRICE. DANNULL ENGINE SERVICE, (308) 995-5434 NE - USED 460 CU IN ENGINE WITH NEW HIGH PRESSURE BERKELEY PUMP, (800) 554-8715 NE - 6 CYL CUMMINS IRR MOTOR, (308) 836-2667 NE - IH 605 ENGINES, (308) 467-2335 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10” WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 5 NEW PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 NE - USED MANURE PUMP, BETTER BUILT, (800) 554-8715 NE - USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS & SUCTION EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 NE - 6” PIT PUMP AND 2 7-1/2 HP PHASE 1 MOTORS, (308) 836-2667 NE - USED GORMAN RUPP PTO PUMP, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED BERKELEY B3ZRM PTO, (800) 284-7066 NE - (2) WLR 10” PUMPS, 110’ COLUMNS. VERY GOOD COND. $3000 EACH., (402) 256-3696 NE - 10 USED PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - PAYING TOP CASH PRICES FOR ALL TYPES AND SIZES OF ALUMINUM IRRIGATION PIPE. WE PICK UP. PROMPT PYMT., (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE NE - 8” TEXFLO 20” GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6” BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6” PLAIN PIPE, ALUM AND PLASTIC, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10” X 20” PVC, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 6” AND 10” PVC, CALL FOR LENGTHS, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6” ALUM MAIN LINE PIPE, HOOK & BAND, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6” X 20” GATED ALUMINUM, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8” X 20” ALUMINUM GATED, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10” X 20” ALUMINUM GATED PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8”X 30’ PLAIN ALUMINUM PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 8”X20” PVC PIPE, (308) 9463396 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20” X 30’, (308) 478-5451 NE - 8” MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 9” MAIN LINE RING LOCK, (308) 995-5515 NE - 9” MAIN LINE HIGH PRESS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 8” DIAMONDLITE, 20” GATED, $1.25/FOOT, MAIN LINE $1.00 A FOOT, (308) 485-4486 1205 - GENERATOR

FOR SALE KS - 45’ OF MILLER ROD WEEDER USED PARTS, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT

WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 1206 - GEAR HEADS

FOR SALE NE - CDS SQUEEZE & INJ PUMP, 24 ROW, $600.00, (402) 726-2488

FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515

1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - AMARILLO 150 HP 4-3, $475., (402) 256-3696 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $550, US MOTOR GEARHEADS: 90HP 4:3 $450, 70 HP 2:3 $400, (402) 564-5064 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - 1981 VALLEY PIVOT MODEL 6000, 100 END GUN, 1100’, (402) 923-1721 NE - 1998 4 TOWER T-L PIVOT, (308) 946-3396 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW CADMAN 4” X 1250’ HARD HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4” X 1312’, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW CADMAN 3” X 1050’ HH, NEW GREENFIELD 3” X 1312’ HH, USED CADMAN 3. 25” X 1250’ HH, 2 USED BOSS SH, USED VERMEER SH, USED WATERWINCH SH, USED HOSE CART FOR 4” OR 4. 5” HOSE, NEW 4” AND 4. 5” ANGUS HOSE IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 200 FORD, 300 FORD, OR 262 ALLIS, W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (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 - 8” SURGE VALVE, (308) 946-3396 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 3900642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, “YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS” NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 NE - 10” & 8” IRRIGATION PIPE FOR SALE. 6BT CUMMINS IRR MOTOR. 10 HP ELEC MOTOR W/SELF PRIMING PUMP. 6:5 100 HP GEAR HEAD. 10” DISCHARGE PIPE WITH COOLING COIL, (402) 7262488 1301 - COMBINES & ACCESSORIES WANTED TO BUY MO - GLEANER LM TO JD ADAPTER, (816) 378-2015 FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED, (580) 3612265 OK - ‘90 C-IH 1680, 30’ 1010 HEADER, $19,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD BIN EXTENSION FOR 9600, (308) 836-2667 KS - LARGE BISH BIN EXT OFF 9610 W/HYD. PUSH UP AUGER. $750 OBO, (620) 865-2541 KS - NH TR98, 1905 SEP HRS, 30’ 973 FLEX HEAD, $72,000.00, (620) 3403358 OK - ‘82 GLEANER L2, 24’ HEADER, $12,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD, $13,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’ HEADER, $5,000.00, (580) 3612265 NE - 1 COMBINE TIRE, 30. 5 X 32, GOODYEAR DYNATORQUE 70%, (402) 641-3841 CO - JD 95 GAS, 18’ HEADER, SQUAREBACK, HYDROSTAT DRIVE, MACHINE USED LAST IN 2006, VERY RESTORABLE. COMES WITH EXTRA 217 GAS ENGINE AND ALLIS CHALMERS COMBINE TRAILER. $950 OBO. LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 CO - 22’AIR REEL AND ACCESSORIES. RECENTLY TAKEN OFF JD 105 COMBINE. $450 OBO. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 NE - SERVICE OPS & PARTS MANUALS FOR MANY BRANDS OF MANY OLDER COMBINES & PICKERS. GLEN MLNARIK (888) 802-5782. (NE) HRS MON-FRIDAY 8AM-6PM., (402) 986-1352 KS - 1966 GLEANER CII, ALWAYS SHEDDED, LOW WHEAT ACRES, WELL MAINTAINED, SIMPLE TO OPERATE., $3,500.00, (785) 673-5560 1302 - COMBINE HEADS WANTED TO BUY MO - JD 920F BEAN PLATFORM, (816) 378-2015 IA - MF 1163 CORN HEAD, (402) 6515811 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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 OK - MACDON 960 36’ DRAPER W/C-IH ADAPTER, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - 1989 JD 1243 CORN HEAD, POLY, HYD DECK PLATES,, $14,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1303 - CORN PICKERS FOR SALE IA - NI 311 CORNPICKER 2 R WIDE, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - FLARE, BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS $150 TO $1850, (712) 299-6608 IA - WAGON GEARS, STEEL, WOOD OR RUBBER TIRES, (712) 299-6608 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE KS - TWO GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE, (785) 871-0711 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - BEHLEN 500 BU BATCH GRAIN DRYER, (402) 336-2755 NE - USED: MC 1175, 1250 BU HR. ALSO, MC 975, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED SUPERB’S: SD 250V, SA 750C, SA 1200C, (800) 284-7066 1310 - AUGERS NE - 2006 SPEED KING DRIVE OVER TIPPED $6,200 CALL, (308) 530-2040 FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52’ 8” WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 55’ GRAIN AUGER, 8” W/ ELECETIR MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 KS - WESTFIELD HYD. DRILL FILL AUGER FITS TRUCK TAIL- GATES $1500/OBO, (620) 653-4913 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8” AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51’ CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 NE - GRAIN STORAGE 5 MILES WEST OF KEARNEY. 308-237- 9428 OR, (308) 2335120 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, ASK FOR AL. EVES 306949-8458. DAYS, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8” AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%.

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SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES 6’, 7’, 8’ OR 9’ AC, IH, JD & OTHERS, (712) 299-6608 1404 - SNOW BLOWER/PLOWS FOR SALE IA - 3 PT SNOWBLOWERS, $1550 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48” FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Page 33 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10’ WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 KS - NICE JD 318 GARDEN TRACTOR W/50” DECK, CALL 785-456-3000 OR, $2,200.00, (785) 889-4329 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, 300 GALLON & LARGER, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - AIRCO PROPANE CUTTING TORCH, LONG HOSES, GAUGES, (308) 587-2344 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 587-2344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 366-2114 IA - AGE CATCHING UP WITH YOUR NEED TO CLIMB? WE CAN HELP WITH A HAND OPERATED SINGLE PERSON ELEVATOR 140’ MAXIMUM CALL, (800) 462-3460 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 NE - 1989 9 TOWER LOCKWOOD PIVOT, (308) 497-2111 1500 - GROUND HAY FOR SALE KS - GROUND HAY AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (785) 389-5111 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY KS - GRINDING ALFALFA WANTED, (785) 389-5111 IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 9625474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, HAZARD, NE., (308) 4524400 NE - FIRST & SECOND CUTTINGS BIG ROUND BALES, (308) 383-0352 OR - MOISTURE TESTERS. BALE MOUNTED OR POKE. HAY, GRAIN, SOIL, WOOD, AQUATERR, KOSTER, COMPOST, DEW ALARMS, STROKE COUNTER. WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 NE - HIGH QUALITY BIG ROUND & BIG SQUARE BALES. KORTY HAY. HAY ANALYSIS AVAILABLE., (888) 708-2800 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 5283779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - HOLT COUNTY NEBRASKA PRAIRIE HAY, CERTIFIED WEED FREE OF ALL NOXIOUS WEEDS, BIG ROUND BALES, CALL CELL: 402-394-8495 OR, (402) 336-3292 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE NE - BIG ROUND BALES, BROME & MEADOW HAY, 1400-1500 LBS, $80 PER TON, LOUP CITY, (308) 383-0352 KS - HORSE QUALITY: 6000 SM SQUARES, 260 3X3’S, (785) 255-4579 NE - 32 BIG ROUNDS OF QUALITY SMOOTH BROME. LOCATED NE OF KEARNEY, NE., (308) 338-1021 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - TRITICALE SEED, A+ QUALITY, VOLUME DISCOUNT. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL BROCK BAKER @, (800) 344-2144 NE - PASTURE & HAY MIXES, OATS, TURNIP, COVER CROPS, TEFF, MILLET, WILDLIFE, ALFALFA, ETC. , PRAIRIE STATES SEED 866-373-2514 TOLL FREE, (866) 373-2514 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 1804 - FEEDING WAGONS FOR SALE IA - BJM MIXER FEEDER WAGON, 3 AUGER WITH SCALES, (712) 625-2391 1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE IA - IH 950, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 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 IA - FEED MILL EQUIPMENT - MIXERS, GRINDERS, ROLLERS, ETC. MANUAL TO AUTOMATED BATCHING CONTROLS. NEW & USED. CALL NORM’S LIVESTOCK SUPPLY, INC. STORM LAKE, IA 50588.

CELL 712-299-4497 OR, (800) 397-4682 NE - KRAMER 5 BALE PROCESSOR, (308) 544-6421 NE - PARTED OUT JD 400 GRINDER/MIXER, IN & OUT AUGERS, GRINDER MILL W/PTO SHAFT, ALL W/SCREENS, (308) 467-2335 CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 1810 - MANURE SPREADERS FOR SALE IA - IH 580, (712) 625-2391 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 CO - 3 CALF CREEP FEEDERS, MANURE SPREADER, (970) 345-0728 NE - 1500# CAPACITY WELKER PICKUP CAKER, 20’ STEEL BUNKS, HYDRAULIC CALF CRADLE, (308) 383-0039 1814 - BUNKS FOR SALE NE - G&R TIRE TURNERS: TURN TRACTOR TIRES INCLUDING RADIALS. YOUR PLACE OR MINE. TIRE FEED BUNKS FOR SALE. TOLL FREE (866) 213-0184, (308) 367-8775, OR, (308) 737-7451 1815 - WATERERS/TANKS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 NE - LIFETIME WATER TANKS, LIFETIME WARRANTY, TIRE TANKS ARE 20 PLY & UP. AUTOMATIC WATERERS, HAY BALE FEEDERS, 6’ & 7’ SNOW & MANURE YARD SCRAPERS, USA TIRE MANAGEMENT, WWW. USATIREPRODUCTS. COM, (800) 755-8473 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-2761 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 387-0347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-8701119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR STAMPEDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 5446421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 NE - NORTHSTAR. QUALITY LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT. CHUTES, TUBS, ALLEYS, GATES, PANELS, PORTABLE UNITS, COMPLETE SYSTEMS. CALL FOR FREE INFORMATION PACK. DISTRIBUTED BY DIAMOND PLUS PRODUCTS., (888) 5374418

Page 34 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - CALF SHELTERS, CALL 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - GOPHER CONTROL MACHINE, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 6887887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI’D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 5692458 MN - 75 ORGANIC JERSEY X HOLSTEIN AND SWISS X HOLSTEIN CROSS BRED HEIFERS, DUE MID MAY, PICK 40 OR MORE FOR $1900 A PIECE, (320) 4935067 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I’M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308870-1119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 9955515 NE - GELBVIEH BULLS, RED & BLACK, 1 & 2 YR OLDS, (402) 879-4976 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - EASY CALVING, REG POLLED CHAROLAIS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 WY - BLACK & BLACK BALDIE SIMMENTAL YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS FOR SALE. WWW. CROWFOOTRANCH. COM. CROWFOOT SIMMENTAL RANCH, (307) 782-7589, (307) 782-6521 NE - ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 5692458 NE - GELBVIEH, ANGUS & BALANCERS. GOLDRUSH GENETICS. GUIDE ROCK, NE. WWW. GOLDRUSHGENETICS. COM, (402) 257-2200 MO - REG. ANGUS BULLS-TCTOTAL, QUAKER L OBJECTIVE, AND BARNEY. ALL APPROX ONE YEAR OLD, (660) 5652353 1910 - SHOW STOCK FOR SALE NE - CLUB CALVES, “THE WINNING KIND”, STEERS/HEIFERS, (402) 3952178 1915 - SEMEN/EMBRYO/AI SERVICE FOR SALE NE - DBL BLACK DBL POLLED CALVING EASE GELBVIEH BULLS, (402) 879-4976 1916 - DAIRY HEIFERS FOR SALE WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEADLOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS, MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION, ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE. MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN’S NEEDS SINCE 1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW. BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738 1930 - CATTLE OTHER

Heartland Express 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-866-800-1232 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - TOP QUALITY GELDINGS-DOC O’LENA, HOLIDOC, DOC BAR, COYS BONANZA, DOCS JACK SPRAT BLOODLINESNATURAL COW SENSE-RIVER ROAD QUARTER HORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - ONLY TWO REPLACEMENT MARES LEFT-REGISTERED QUARTERHORSESDON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - IT COSTS NO MORE TO FEED A GREAT HORSE THAN A POOR ONE. RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES ARE WELL FED, DON’T HAVE BAD HABITS AND ARE GOOD LOOKING. MUST CUT HERD SIZE. 308-452-3860, (308) 4524272 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2204 - TACK FOR SALE NE - NEW LEATHER TOOLED PLEASURE RIDING SADDLES. $200 EACH., (402) 640-7701 2206 - HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OH - WE BUILD & RESTORE STAGE COACHES, HITCH WAGONS, TROLLEY CARS, OMNIBUS, YELLOWSTONE WAGONS, PRAIRIE SCHOONERS, ETC. QUOTES & PHOTOS OF AUTHENTIC WORK. 30 YEARS IN COLLECTION AND RESTORATION BUSINESS., (614) 8774254 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE - SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLIONS:BESSIA’S, BON, ACCORD 135969; T-BONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831; T-BONE, B, CONGO, 164062, (308) 587-2344 NE - HORSE BOARDING FACILITY ON 27 A. W/PASTURE. CAP. OF 60 INSIDE & 39 OUTSIDE. WILL EARN OWNER/OPERATO ABOUT $250K TAXABLE INCOME PER YEAR. BOARDING 50+ HORSES @ ABOUT $400 PER HORSE PER MONTH NOW. TOM DUNN, KELLER WILLIAMS R/E, (402) 699-2206 NE - HORSE BOARDING FACILITY: GRETNA, NE ON 15 ACRES, HUGE RANCH HOME ON PREMISES, HAS LG INDOOR RIDING ARENAS & ROUND PENS PLUS 43 INSIDE STALLS, 10ACRES PASTURE & RIDING OUTSIDE. TERRIFC PRICE, TOM DUNN, KELLER WILLIAMS R/E, (402) 699-2206 NE - NOW FOR SALE, 33 ACRES 225`X 80` RIPING ARENA ~(INSIDE), 19 INSIDE STALLS AND ROOM FOR 30+ ~OUTSIDE. LOTS OF ROOM TO EXPAND AND GREAT EARNING ~POTENTIAL, BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME. SPRINGFIELD, NE CALL TOM 402-699-2206, (402) 699-2206 NE - HORSE TRAINING - STARTING COLTS, PROBLEM SOLVING, TUNE UPS, LESSONS. MIGUEL GUTIERREZ, LEXINGTON, NE, 308-730-2746.

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FOR SALE NE - BUTCHER GOATS FOR SALE, (308) 345-5273 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2009 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT & FALL CORN HARVEST. GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE PLUS ROOM & BOARD. NEW JD COMBINES, PETERBILT/KW TRUCKS. SKINNER HARVESTING LLC, CALL DAN OR LEAVE MESSAGE AT (620) 340-2843, (620) 343-8140 KS - CATTLE FEED YARD HAS OPENING FOR A PEN RIDER. BENEFITS INCLUDE HEALTH & LIFE INS, SICK LEAVE & PAID VACATION. CONTACT PREMIUM FEEDERS, INC. , PO BOX 230, SCANDIA, KS 66966 800-845-6543 OR 785-5272961, (785) 335-2221 NE - HELP WANTED: FOR 2009 HARVEST. CDL TRUCK DRIVER GOOD WAGES, (308) 928-9013 NE - FEEDLOT HELP GENERAL YARD HELP NEEDED IN BERTRAND AREA. EXPERIENCE OPERATING EQUIPMENT AND KNOWLEDGE OF CATTLE IS PREFERRED. BENEFITS INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE, PAID TIME OFF, AND PROFIT SHARING. CALL 308-991-1714 DAYTIME 308-472-5200 AFTER 6 PM. 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515

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FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 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 2104 - OPEN EWES FOR SALE CO - SOUTH AFRICAN DORPER EWES & EWE LAMBS, HARDY SHEEP BREED FOR ALL TERRAINS & WEATHER. AVAILBLE NOW. 100 HD EWE LAMBS, 50 HD 2 & 3 YR EWES, 2 HD 1-3 YR OLD RAMS. 100 HD FEEDER LAMBS. HAD ALL SHOTS & WORMED, (970) 345-0728 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES

2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD LONG WIDE FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD, (620) 865-2541 NE - 1973-79 FORD ENDGATE, GREAT SHAPE, (308) 587-2344 KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 CO - 4X4 PICKUPS & FLATBEDS 1/2 TON - 1 TON, GAS & DIESEL $2000 & UP B & B AUTO SALES 8AM-5PM, (970) 4835562 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (402) 5645064 NE - 1998 DODGE 2500 QUAD CAB, SHORT BOX, DIESEL, 52K ON MOTOR, 26K ON TRANS & TRANSFER CASE. LEATHER. VERY CLEAN TRUCK, $11,500.00, (402) 784-2065 KS - 7’ X 9’ DUALLY FLAT BED FOR PICKUPS, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - 1993 F-350 CREWCAB XLT DIESEL, AUTO, 4X4, FACTORY TURBO AVAILABLE, $5,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - FRONT BUMPER FOR 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO, (308) 587-2344 NE - ‘94 DODGE DIESEL, REG CAB, 4X4, 164K, AUTO, AC, AM/FM STEREO, PWR WIND & LCKS, NICE, CLEAN TRUCK., $6,550.00, (402) 784-2065 2603 - TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY NE - TEN GOOD 9. 00-20 OR 10. 00-20 TRUCK TIRES, (402) 566-2345 NE - TIPTOPS FOR AN 18’ STEEL GRAIN BED, MIDWEST PREFERED BUT WHAT DO YOU HAVE?, (308) 436-4369 FOR SALE SD - 1951 CHEVY FIRETRUCK, LIGHTS & SIREN WORK, 10K, DRIVES GREAT, REAL NICE, $4,500.00, (605) 386-2131 CO - 1300 GAL C70 FUEL/SERVICE TRUCK, 471 DETROIT B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, $5,750.00, (970) 483-5562 CO - 84 CHEVY C60 BOOM TRUCK, NEW 350 MOTOR. B & B AUTO, $4,750.00, (970) 483-5562 KS - ‘59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15’ B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 60 FORD F700, 24’ STEEL FLATBED, CHEATER AXLES, 5&2, W/ 21000 GAL FLAT BOTTOM VERTICAL FERTILIZER TANKS, USE TO HAUL BIG ROUND OR LITTLE SQUARE HAY BALES, (308) 390-0642 CO - 75 INTERNATIONAL 2 TON SERVICE TRUCK, V8, GAS, AUTO, KNUCKLE BOOM, GAS AIR COMP. , CLOSED BOTTLE STORAGE $8750 B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, (970) 483-5562 KS - 1976 FORD 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 NE - 2003 CHEVY C8500 3126 KAT, CAB/CHASSIS, 6SPD AUTOMATIC. 2002 IHC 4400 466 DIESEL CAB/CHASSIS. BOTH WOULD EXCELLENT TANDEM TRUCKS. AIR TAGS AVAILABLE., (402) 469-0789 NE - 2000 GMC C7500 3126 KAT 6SPD. NEW 18FT SCOTT BOX HOIST. 90% RUBBER, (402) 469-0789 NE - 1996 PETE 330 250HP WITH TWIN SCREW LONG FRAME. WOULD MAKE GREAT 22-24FT TANDEM GRAIN TRUCK., (402) 469-0789 NE - 1997 IH 4700 LOW PROFILE, 20K MILES, 444E, 5 SP. UNDER CDL, 19. 5 TIRES, HAS 19’ STEEL JERR-DAN ROLLBACK BED, GOOD WORKING TRUCK, $19,500.00, (402) 784-2065 CO - 1948 CHEVY 1 1/2 TON LOADMASTER TRUCK, 12’ FLATBED, NO HOIST, CORNER WINDOW CAB. 216 6 CYLINDER. WAS RUNNING WHEN PARKED, NOW ENGINE IS FROZEN. HAVE SOME PAPERWORK, BUT NO TITLE. $500 OBO. PLEAS LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 MO - 1978 IH 1700, 18’ OMAHA STANDARD B & H, (660) 548-3804 NE - IH ENGINES, 304’S & 345’S, (308) 467-2335 NE - OMAHA STANDARD 16’ GRAIN BOX WITH HOIST, (308) 467-2335 2606 - HORSE TRAILERS

2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE KS - 12. 5’FROLIC SLIDE IN PICK-UP CAMPER, VERY GOOD COND. , AC, STOVE, ICEBOX, SLEEPS 6, FLUSH TOILET, 110-12V LIGHTS, PROPANE FURNACE & LIGHT, $800.00, (785) 7782962 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV’S FOR SALE NE - AVION SILVER R, 30FT, TRAVEL TRAILER, VERY CLEAN, EXCELLENT SNOWBIRD TRAILER, NEW BATTERIES, $7400/OBO, (402) 564-5064 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 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - 10 BOLT RIMS W/18. 4 X 38” TIRES, (402) 336-2755 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 IA - 855 CUMMINS ENGINE REAL GOOD, HEAR IT RUN AND 8 ALUMINUM 22. 5 BUD WHEELS $150 EACH., (641) 7455228 NE - 903 CUMMINGS, LOW MILES, SPICER AIR RIDE, TAG AXLE, (308) 8362667 NE - 1975 24’ SEMI LOWBOY TRLR. $1950, $2,250.00, (402) 545-2255 MO - (2) ‘99 IH 4900, TS, 18K FRTS, 40K LB HENDRICKSON REARS, 300K MILES, WITH OR WITHOUT 20’ ALUMINUM DUMP BEDS, PERFECT LENGTH FOR 20’ GRAIN BED, $28,500 - $31,000, (660) 548-3804 MO - 1998 KENWORTH T300, LONG WHEEL BASE CAB & CHASSIS TANDEM, 12K FRONTS, 40K REARS, 300K MILES, READY FOR GRAIN BED, $16,000.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - ‘95 CHEVY TOPKICK, 20’ FLATBED & HOIST, CAT 250 HP, 8LL TRANS, 40K HENDRICKSON REARS, 14K FRONT, 190K MILES,, $21,000.00, (660) 548-3804 NE - 1978 BRENNER 6500 GAL STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED TANKER, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 9352480 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) 5483804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 2804 - MOTOR GRADERS

October 29, 2009 2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY KS - MANLIFT UNIT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ON TRUCK OR OPERATING TRUCK, (785) 778-2962 FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 2813 - WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE CO - CASE W24B, NEW ENGINE, CAB/HEAT, $25,500, CAT 930 RUNS GOOD, CAB/HEAT $22,500, FIAT ALLIS 605B, NEW ENGINE & CYL REBUILD, CAB & HEAT, QUICK-TATCH BUCKET $26,500 B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, (970) 483-5562 MN - 1984 TROJAN 1900Z LOADER MACHINE SERIAL #3135209 ENGINE MODEL FGL-913 SERIAL #6761185 TRANSMISSION 4WG-120 SERIAL # 4140 ZF; $5,000.00 OBO, WENDELL NOBLE, (651) 345-3854 NE - CASE 621 PAYLOADER, MODEL 6T 590 CUMMINS MOTOR, MOTOR NEEDS WORK. $21,000, $21,000.00, (402) 5452255 NE - 4WD IH WHEEL LOADER, PROPANE, W/BUCKET & FORKS, $6,250.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - 1995 DRESSER WHEEL LOADER, 3YD, 6 CYL CUMMINS TURBO, 80% TIRES, RUNS GOOD, (402) 369-0212 2820 - OFF HIGHWAY TRUCKS FOR SALE NE - 1972 MACK R DUMP TRUCK, 15’ ROCKBED, 13 SPEED, $2,500.00, (308) 874-4562 2821 - CRAWLERS FOR SALE WI - UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR. NEW, USED & REBUILT PARTS. ALSO TRACK PRESS SERVICE. M & R TRACK SERVICE., (800) 564-0383 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 66” BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE WI - SKID STEER ATTACHEMENTS: BUCKETS, FORKS, GRAPPLES BUNKER FACERS, FEED PUSHERS, BALE SPEARS, BELT & TIRE SCRAPERS, BACKHOE, 3PT-DRAWBAR, LIFT & PTO UNITS., (715) 556-1400 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 CO - PETTIBONE 30’ HILIFT 4WD, READY TO WORK, B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, $8,500.00, (970) 483-5562 OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT, $3,900.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE NE - CRUSHED LIMESTONE FOR DRIVEWAY-YOU LOAD & HAUL $8 CU.YD., NEAR GRAND ISLAND , NE, (402) 5645064 NE - NEW 2’ X 24’ CULVERT, $650.00, (308) 894-6965 2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIP. FOR SALE NE - 12-20’LONG 12”I BEAMS, 1/4”THICK W/ 1/2” THICK TOP & BOTTOM, 4 3/4” WIDE $180 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $2000. 12-7’ LONG 10”, 6” H BEAMS, 1/4” THICK, $35 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $400., (308) 894-6965 NE - 1991 BLUEBIRD BUS, 5. 9 CUMMINS, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS

FOR SALE NE - 84 HONDA 3 WHEELER, (402) 3362755

FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW-500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975.

STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 CO - ONAN 100KW GEN-SET W/6 CYL CUMMINS DIESEL, 200 AMP DISCONNECT, 75’ POWER CORD, ON TRLR, $5,000.00, (303) 536-0124

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 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 CO - 2-OLIVER 70 TRACTORS BOTH RUN $1250 EACH B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM5PM, (970) 483-5562 NE - 1 JD 720 D, AND 1 IHC 450, (308) 836-2667 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 NE - FORD 4000 GAS. D17 DIESEL. MF 35 DIESEL, (308) 544-6421 NE - IHC H W/9’ KOSCH BELLY MOWER, (308) 544-6421 NE - 1952 JD B, RECONDITIONED, PULLED IN DIV 1 4500LBS, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1938 JD B, UNSTYLED, RECONDITIONED, $3,100.00, (402) 545-2255

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FOR SALE NE - GOOSENECK TRLR, 20’ W/4’ BEAVERTAIL, 7, 000 AXLES, (402) 6413841 2607 - UTILITY TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY NE - FLATBED W/HEAVY DUTY AXLES, METAL FLOOR AND WIDE ENOUGH TO HOLD A PICKUP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 20 FT FLATBED TRAILER. TIMPTI PINTLE HITCH TO PULL BEHIND SEMI. AIR BREAKS 24. 5 RUBBER. ALL ALUMINIUM WHEELS $4000/OBO, (308) 348-2065 NE - TWO HEAVY DUTY STEEL FLAT BEDS OFF 2003 TRUCKS. ONE IS 24FT AND ONE IS 28FT., (402) 469-0789 NE - 1979 TRAIL MOBILE ALUMINUM 9000 GAL. TANKER, (402) 369-0212 2608 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

FOR SALE KS - CAT 120 ROAD GRADER. $15,500, $19,500.00, (785) 871-0711 2805 - BACKHOE FOR SALE NE - JD 410 BACKHOE, CALL 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 FOR SALE CO - 2 ROUGH TERRAIN, AUSTIN 5 TON 35’ BOOM, REBUILT ENGINE $5500 GALLION 125 12.5 TON, 65’ BOOM, REBUILT ENG. & HYD. $12,500 B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, (970) 483-5562 2807 - GENERATORS

3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 1941 JD A, ELECTRIC START, 4 SP, BEHLEN OVERDRIVE,, $2,500.00, (402) 545-2255 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 NE - TEENS, 20’S, EARLY 30’S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 FOR SALE NE - ‘49 IHC KB5, 2TON; ‘47 FORD, 2 TON, (308) 836-2667 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS WANTED TO BUY KS - 5/8”, 3/4” AND 7/8” FIBERGLASS SUCKER ROD, (785) 778-2962 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - PIPE 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 3 1/2”, 4 1/2”, 5 1/2”, CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 KS - HIGHWAY GUARDRAIL, OILFIELD PIPE, SUCKER RODS, FENCING CABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BUTTERFLY SUPPLY, WWW. BUTTERFLYSUPPLYINC. COM, (800) 249-7473 ND - USED OIL FIELD 2 3/8”-2 7/8” & LARGER PIPE, 3/4”, 7/8”, & 1” FIBERGLASS RODS, PANELS FOR HORSE/CATTLE CORRALS. ALL TYPES OF NEW IRON, ROUND & SQ TUBING, ANGLE & CHANNEL, ETC. PAHLKE PIPE & ROD, (877) 457-2028 KS - CATTLE & HORSE PANELS, 5’3” X 10’, 8-BAR, 60 LBS, GREEN OR SILVER, STARTING AT $66.00 CELL: 620-5465155, (620) 549-6604 SD - FOREVER POST: 4” X 7’, 4” X 8’, 6” X 8’, POINTED SOLID PLASTIC FENCE POSTS. SELF INSULATING, CAN BE STAPLED, NAILED OR SCREWED. NEW/USED 2 & 4 WHEEL DRIVE MINI TRUCKS. CALL JOHN 605-351-5760 OR, (605) 334-0643 KS - GUARDRAIL, CORRUGATED METAL PIPE, & 30’ STEEL I-BEAMS, (785) 4485893 NE - SOLID PLASTIC FENCE POSTS FOR PASTURE FENCE HAVE ON HAND 3”, 4”, 5” VARIOUS LENGTHS CALL SPOTANSKI PLASTICS AT 308-238-1101 OR 888-DIG POST, (308) 238-1438 NE - STRUCTURAL OIL FIELD TUBING & CASING, MAKES GREAT CORRALS & FENCES, 2 3/8”, 2 7/8” & 4 1/2” CALL, (308) 235-4881 NE - FENCE TUBING, 1 3/8” DIA X 21’-0” OAL X 18 GA. WE HAVE 2, 639 LENGTHS/55, 419 LINEAR FEET TOTAL. NEW TUBING IN BUNDLES OF 91 LENGTHS PER BUNDLE. $13.00 PER LENGTH. DISCOUNTS AVAIL. FOR 91 LENGTHS OR MORE. EXT 1104 AT, (402) 333-1661 3007 - PIPE FOR SALE MO - GOOD USED RR TANK CAR SHELLS FOR CULVERTS (7-10’ DIAMETER)(30’55’ LONG), ALSO GOOD USED STEEL PIPE, 8 5/8” DIAMETER THRU 48” DIAMETER, 20’, 30’, 40’ & 50’ LENGTHS. CALL GARY AT GATEWAY PIPE & SUPPLY, (800) 489-4321 3009 - FUEL TANKS FOR SALE NE - 300 GAL FUEL TANK ON STAND, $50.00, (308) 894-6965 3011 - HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS WANTED TO BUY NE - REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, (308) 587-2344 NE - HIDE-A-BED - $50; CHEST OF DRAWERS $25 TO $45; BABY BED, OTHER SMALL TABLES, ETC. SEE AT 1919 CENTRAL AVE. IN KEARNEY. FOR SALE MO - OUTSIDE WOOD FURNACE $1545.

CHEAP SHIPPING. EASY INSTALL. FORCED AIR. 100,000 BTU. HOUSES, MOBILES. WWW.HEATBYWOOD.COM, (417) 581-7755 NE - CARPET: RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL IN MOHAWK, SHAW, BEAULIEU. LAMINATES & HARDWOOD. VINYL. CERAMIC & PORCELAIN TILES. DURACERAMIC. KARNDEAN LUXURY VINYL. SCRANTON SUPPLY, NORFOLK, (402) 640-7701 NE - TRUCKLOAD PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE SALE. SUMMER CARPET SALE. SCRANTON SUPPLY, NORFOLK, (402) 640-7701 3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE KY - KENTUCKY BUILDINGS, LLC. ALL STEEL STRUCTURE. PACKAGES FROM 24’ TO 75’ WIDE. WE SELL COMPONENTS, SLIDING AND ROLL-UP DOORS, INSULATION, WINDOWS, SHEET METAL, TRIM, AND STEEL FRAMING. KYBUILDINGSLLC. COM, (606) 668-3446 SD - 8’ X 20’, 40’, 45’ STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS, RODENT PROOF. $2500$3400, (605) 334-0643 www.myfarmandranch.com

October 29, 2009 3024 - FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR SALE MO - PUT OUR MONEY & 45 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU. ALL TYPES OF AG LOANS AVAILABLE AT LOWEST RATES. FREE CONSULTATIONS. MIDWEST LOAN BROKERS. JAM@LYN. NET OR CALL, (660) 339-7410 3028 - FIREWOOD FOR SALE WI - BIG OUTDOOR WOOD STOVE, 3/8 INCH THICK FIREBOX, 57” DEEP, 40” INCH TALL DOOR. WEIGHS 1. 5 TONS. WHOLESALE PRICE $5,999., (715) 55614003030 - OTHER 3030 OTHER 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

Heartland Express 3030 OTHER WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D NE - SCRAP BATTERIES- WE WANT ‘EM! WE ALSO BUY STEEL CASE & GLASS PACK. CALL FOR DETAILS! ALLEN’S NEW & USED BATTERIES. BUY/SELL, NEW/USED. WE CARRY ALL KINDS!!

ALLEN FELTON, OWNER. LINCOLN, NE., (402) 467-2455 FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 NE - PROPANE REFRIGERATOR FOR REMOTE CABIN, COMBINA TION WOODPROPANE, COOKING-HEATING RANGE; WATER COMPARTMENT, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

3030 OTHER FOR SALE- CONT’D DE - BIG BUD BOOK-THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE BIGGEST, MOST POWERFUL TRACTOR EVER BUILT. BOOK IS 12”X9” - PACKED WITH PICTURES, SIGNED BY AUTHOR, ONLY $37.47 PLUS $5 S&H. CLASSIC TRACTOR FEVER, BOX 437, ROCKLAND, DE 19732. CLASSICTRACTORS.COM OR CALL US, (800) 888-8979 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IA - NATIONWIDE - 1031FEC - PAY NO TAX WHEN SELLING-EXCHANGING REAL ESTATE, EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK. FREE BROCHURE/CONSULTATION. VIEW EXCHANGE PROPERTIES AT WWW. 1031FEC. COM OR CALL, (800) 3330801

5004 - PASTURE RENT FOR SALE MA - SELL LAND & BUY MORE AT TOPRATED WEB SITE: WWW. LANDANDFARM. COM OR SUBSCRIBE TO RURAL PROPERTY BULLETIN. EMAIL CUSTOMERSERVICE@LANDANDFARM. COM OR ORDER ON LINE., (888) 327-6289 WANTED TO RENT CO - LOOKING FOR RANCH LEASES WITHIN 100 MILES OF FORT COLLINS. 100-300 HEAD, (719) 587-5596 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SALE NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 2 & FEB 3, 2010, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 2, 3:45PM, ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649

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The Basic Cleaning Closet Submitted by Lorene Bartos, UNL Extension Educator

Whether you're establishing a new household or getting your existing one in order, having the right cleaning supplies on-hand will make your cleaning tasks faster and easier. If killing germs is your goal, be sure the label says "disinfectant" or "sanitizer."

All-purpose spray cleaner: Designed for quick cleanup on smaller washable areas, such as around switch plates, chrome fixtures and greasy surfaces, such as appliances and stove tops.

All-purpose powder or liquid cleaner: Mixed with water, these are most often used on large washable surfaces, such as floors, painted walls, countertops and woodwork.

Abrasive cleanser: These are designed to remove relatively heavy amounts of soil in a small area and contain a kind of built-in elbow grease that helps reduce the need for hard rubbing. They're available in powder, gel or scouring-pad forms.

Nonabrasive cleanser: These cleansers are for gentle cleaning on hard surfaces that are easily scratched, including porcelain sinks and ceramic tile.

Chlorine bleach: An effective disinfectant that kills 5 in Hastings. Application avail- bacteria, viruses and fungi, including molds and mildew. able in person or online at: Disinfectant wipes: A convenient way to clean hard www.cityofhastings.org/employsurfaces such as countertops, sinks, windows and toilets. ment/job_openings.htm Call Glass cleaner: For easy wipe-down of mirrors, shower 402-461-2313 with questions. doors, glass table-tops and glass-covered photos and artEOE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND work. Spray the cleaner on a clean cloth or paper towel, INFECTIOUS DISEASE CLINIC rather than directly onto the surface.

Mildew stain remover: Removes stains in grout lines PAIN MANAGEMENT NEUROLOGY CLINIC- North Platte and other places where mold and mildew can appear. As Nebraska Physician Group is a substitute, mix a solution of 3/4 cup of chlorine bleach looking for clinic managers for to one gallon of water. these areas, these managers Furniture dusting product: Choose a product that will are responsible for coordinating capture the dust. Choices include microfiber cloths, elecoperations of these depart- trostatic cloths and dusters, dusting sprays and polishes. ments, works closely with physi- Dusting with a dry cloth just spreads the dust around. cians, patients, families, billing Toilet-bowl cleaner: Choices include drop-in toilet and administrative staff, & other cleaners that dispense cleaning solution into the water clinic managers to assure regu- when the toilet is flushed; liquid or powdered cleaners latory compliance and efficient that are designed to remove stains in the bowl; and disoffice operations. Business posable cleaning systems that eliminate the need for a and/or accounting degree preferred. 3 to 5 years of medical reusable brush.

Silver or metal polish: Take inventory of the metals in office management ex. required, Medical Terminology your home and select the appropriate polish(es).

Specialty cleaners: Take inventory of the surfaces in and knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 codes preferred, your home, including stone surfaces, floor finishes, Knowledge of physician profes- leather upholstery and non-self-cleaning ovens. Cleaners sional billing preferred. specially formulated for these surfaces can do a better Recruitment Department, 601 job and prolong the life of the surface.

West Leota, North Platte, NE Do you know what’s in your cleaning closet? Are the 69101, call 800-543-6629 or products still usable? Check your cleaning supplies and apply online at www.gprmc.com have the right products for the job. Keep the environment in mind when selecting and using products. It is not necessary to have all of the products listed, only purchase the ones you need and will use. Also dispose of products in the proper manner. Always read product labels and follow the direction for use.

Midlands Classified Ad Network Work for Dept of Health & Human Services- View current job openings at www.dhhs.ne.gov Wanted Service Technician HorizonWest Inc. is a Case IH and New Holland dealer with 3 locations. We are one of western Nebraska’s leaders in agricultural equipment technology and need a service technician for our Sidney, Nebraska location. We offer: Competitive Wages, Time and 1/2 For Overtime, Service Incentive Program, Health/Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Personal Time Off, 7 Paid Holidays, Tool Reimbursement Program, 401k Retirement Plan, Uniform Allowance, Factory Schooling/Training.

Call: Bruce at 635-3727 or toll free at 888-322-7344 or send resume to: PO Box 1070, Scottsbluff, NE 69363 OPERATIONS MANAGER w w w. t r i n i d a d b e n h a m . c o m Trinidad Benham, a leader in the bean processing and packaging industry, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Imperial, NE facility. Duties include: inventory management, monitoring quality of incoming/outgoing product, daily production scheduling, providing backup to Plant

Manager. Must have 2-4 yrs supervisory experience in a production environment, MS Office skills, and good communication skills. Previous agricultural exp and previous exp working with growers preferred. We offer group health insurance, paid vacation and holidays as well as 401(k) and ESOP plans.

Please e-mail resume to hr@trinidadbenham.com or fax to 303-773-9969.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGER at GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Responsible for planning/directing HI of hospital and two clinics. Must be a AHIMA grad. RHIA preferred, but RHIT certification ok.

Responsible for coding, transcription, med records organization & deficiency tracking, med staff coordination, and HIPAA privacy practices.

Competitive salary/ excellent benefits. Call Tracey (308) 2826181.

City of Sidney, Nebraska is seeking a Police Chief $1.3 million annual budget with 14 sworn FT officers. Check out www.cityofsidney.org under employment opportunities or contact Human Resources at (308) 254-7002 for more info.

Application deadline 12/15/09.

EOE.

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Applicant must be able to work with all patient populations and be highly proficient in all areas such as ICU, ER, Pediatrics.

Requirments: High school diploma or GED. Must have completed an approved Respiratory Care program. Must be certified or registered Respiratory Therapist with the NBRC. Must have BLS and within 6 months of hire take NRP, ACLS. Opportunity for advancement to Clinical Specialist. Must be willing to rotate shifts. Interested applicants please apply online at:: www.crmcwy.org Superintendent Job Openings View the NASB website for more Information: www.nasbsuptsearch.org Positions Available: Stapleton Law Enforcement Application Testing For Hastings, Buffalo and Hall Counties; December 3-

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