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January 5, 2012 Issue 249-16-1

Special Features Nebraska Farm & Live Expo . . . . . . . . 7-9 Kearney Home & Builder Show/Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18

Weather Al Dutcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Country Living House Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quilt Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The Lighter Side Lee Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Markets

Developer Hopes Greenhouse Leads to Year-round Crop Production

Grains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Government Report Government Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ag Management Farm Food Safety Workshops Offered Across Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

By Aaron Wade, The Hemingford Ledger ALLIANCE - Just a few miles north of Alliance's Carhenge, sits another roadside oddity. This one is far less noticeable from Hwy. 87, but could have a world-wide impact.

Though it is the midst of winter in the Nebraska Panhandle, Russ Finch has created his own 1,360-sq.ft. tropical paradise called "Greenhouse in the Snow." While greenhouses aren't uncommon in the Great Plains, Finch's is one of a kind.

Walking through the front door of his home, then through a sunroom, one immediately notices a temperature change. After few more steps leads to a narrow hallway of green vines, plants and trees. Growing from these trees are five types of oranges, three types of lemons, tangerines, limes, grapefruit, dates and any type of citrus fruit that most imagine growing in the Florida sunshine.

The greenhouse is the "fruit" of 35 years of labor, trial and error, and blood sweat and tears. With the plants constantly producing fruit, in various stages throughout the year, the harvest is more than one family can eat. So why would one dedicate so much of his time and effort into this venture. For Finch, it was a

challenge - motivating him to prove it could be done.

Finch thinks big. He invented the Kidnapper; a product similar to a pickup truck topper, which was installed in the bed of a truck to allow children or pets to ride along before the days of extended cabs. It is this kind of "big" thinking that has helped him to develop a production greenhouse and growing system suited for the high plains and Sandhills area.

"There are no production greenhouses on the Great Plains, because the cost is too high to run them for 12-months per year," said Finch.

But, by using geothermal heating technology, lowering the ceiling of the greenhouse and strategically placing the plants to get the most harvest out of a small area, Finch has proved that greenhouses which produce commercial crops, can be done in this area.

The heating system for this greenhouse is a 3/4 hp blower motor which circulates air through 1,100 ft. of sixinch tube, which is buried eight feet under the earth.

"Our entire energy cost is less than $600 per year," said Finch. "That is unheard of, even in other more temperate regions."

Finch even heats his home with the system. As for the crops, Finch says the quality is excellent and the

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Greenhouse in the Snow resides six-miles north of Alliance, on Hwy 87. The greenhouse is the brainchild of Russ Finch, who after 18 years of trial and error, is producing an abundance of citrus fruit and various crops, year-round. Photo by Aaron Wade/Hemingford Ledger yield is very heavy. Aside from the citrus fruit, Finch is experimenting with grapes, tomatoes, dates and avocados.

His setup has gained some attention world-wide. He said he is currently working with Pat and Karen Runkle, who own Lil' Ladybug Greenhouse and Gardens near Hay Springs. Finch said the Runkles are who encouraged him to experiment with tomatoes, to see if it would help in their operation. The design is continuously being tweaked, but so far the tomatoes look promising.

Finch has also drawn interest from the Middle East and even Mongolia, regions with extreme climates not conducive with growing many types of fruits and vegetables.

Finch thinks the Sandhills create a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in getting into or expanding their agricultural operations. He said the soil in the Continued on page 12

Production News Getting More Bushels for the Buck . . . 9

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Workshop on Using Nebraska Farms for Tourism NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) _ Experts on agricultural and ecology-based tourism will offer tips on how to develop new attractions in Nebraska at a two-day workshop.

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development's workshop will be held in North Platte on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Consultant Karen Kollars says the agency wants to help Nebraskans take advantage of their land and talents through tourism.

The workshop will feature sessions focused on marketing tactics, insurance requirements, social media and culinary tourism.

Registration for the event is $75 before Jan. 20 and $90 after that.

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 12/9/11

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.79 126.39 120.46 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .147.75 158.46 169.51 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117.00 151.48 148.50 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .164.40 189.92 188.57 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.68 82.24 82.68 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* * * Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .78.36 91.19 89.48 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .157.00 167.50 158.00 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350.77 411.25 403.36

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.74 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.71 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.71 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .9.27 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.99

6.22 6.44 11.60 10.84 3.39

5.93 5.99 11.00 10.04 3.24

190.00 132.50 92.50 231.50 76.00

155.00 132.50 95.00 216.00 70.00

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .140.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .72.50 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . . . .* Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181.50 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.50 * No market.

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Heartland Express - Weather

January 5, 2012

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report December went out like a lamb with average temperature running 10-15 F above normal during the last 8 days of the month.

Temperatures during the first 10 days of December averaged 12-16 F below normal before 21 consecutive days of above normal temperatures were Allen Dutcher recorded. Even with such a long string of warmth, it wasn’t until the 23rd before most locations had offset the bitter cold during the first 1/3 of the month. It appears that temperatures for the month of December will average 2-5 F above normal. Little significant moisture was recorded during the past two weeks and the current weather models indicate no significant risk of major snow storm activity during the upcoming two week period. However, they do point to the possibility that the coldest temperatures of the season may arrive as early as mid-month.

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Week One Forecast, 1/7 - 1/13:. Weather models are indicating that a couple of cold fronts will sweep southward from Canada during this forecast period and bring an abrupt end to our string of above normal temperature that began in midDecember. The first cold front will sweep through the state on 1/6 with a chance for light snow/rain on 1/7, with the southern half of the state having the best odds for moisture. At this point in time, no accumulations are expected. Benign weather is in store from 1/8 through 1/10. An Arctic air mass is currently forecasted to arrive late on 1/10 with the Panhandle currently targeted to have the best opportunity for accumulating snowfall. Right now, totals of less than 2 inches are possible on 1/11 , but that could change as we get closer to the event. Dry and cold conditions are expected during the 1/12-1/13 period. Projected High Temperatures: 1/7 (mid 30's NE - low 40's W), 1/8 (upper 30's NE - mid 40's SW), 1/9 (mid 40's NE mid 50's W), 1/10 (mid 40's NW - low 50's S), 1/11 (mid 10's NE - low 20's SW), 1/12 (upper 10's NE upper 20's SW), 1/13 (mid 20's NE - upper 30's SW).

Week Two Forecast, 1/14 - 1/20:. Upper air models point to the development of a storm system across the northern Plains during the 1/14-1/15 period. Moisture is currently forecasted for the Dakota’s with Nebraska lying south of the main precipitation field. As this system moves east toward the western Great Lakes region, the coldest air of the season is projected to surge south. The exact placement of this cold air is uncertain this far out from the projected event, so it could easily slide east of our region and greater impact on the central and eastern corn belt region.

Another storm is projected to develop across the northern Plains during the 1/18-1/20 period allowing warmer air to invade the southern and central Plains. Models currently keep the moisture north of Nebraska, but any further southward movement of this system would have the potential to bring accumulating snowfall to much of the state. High Temperatures: 1/14 (mid 30's NE - upper 40's SW), 1/15 (mid 30's NW - mid 40's S), 1/16 (low 10's NE - mid 20's SW), 1/17 (upper 10's NE - mid 30's W), 1/18 -1/20 (low 30's NE mid 40's SW).

Nebraska Weather and Crop Report Agricultural Summary: For the month of December 2011, weather conditions were relatively mild and dry compared to the same month last year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. High temperatures reached the upper 60’s and lows fell to -16 degrees. Snow that had fallen during the month melted with the above normal temperatures allowing cattle producers to make good use of stalks. As a result, feed usage was not heavy and feed supplies were more than adequate with cattle in good condition. The southeast corner of the state received well above normal precipitation while most of the west was well below normal. Field work continued with the warm, dry weather and wheat conditions were well above year ago levels.

This release is based on data from FSA county directors, county extension educators, NOAA, and the High Plains Regional Climate Center.

County comments and reports can be found at: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State /Nebraska/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Con dition/index Weather Summary: The majority of the state saw temperatures average 2 to 6 degrees above normal. During the last week of the month, topsoil temperatures ranged from 30 to 35 degrees and in general got warmer as you moved from west to east. The southeast corner of the state received from 1 to 3 inches of

precipitation, while much of the west and north received a half inch or less.

Field Crops Report: Wheat conditions statewide rated 0 percent very poor, 1 poor, 25 fair, 70 good, and 4 excellent, well above last year when 42 percent of the crop rated good or excellent. Hay and forage supplies rated 0 percent very short, 4 short, 94 adequate, and 2 excellent, near a year ago.

Livestock, Pasture, and Range Report: Cattle and Calves condition rated 0 percent very poor, 0 poor, 7 fair, 85 good, and 8 excellent, above last year’s 87 percent good or excellent.

The following are comments from Nebraska’s FSA County Executive Directors and County Extension Educators: NORTHEAST BOONE: Good weather through the end of the year has been great for livestock. It is dry though and we could use some moisture.

DIXON: Mild weather continues to make outside work possible with a lot of fencing and earthwork continuing through December. A great deal of field work being done in preparation for spring planting.

KNOX: Cattle have gotten excellent utilization of stalks. Minimal winter feed has been used thus far. Small showers have been welcome. We probably would have 6 inches of snow cover if this would have been received as Continued on page 19

January 5, 2012

Heartland Express - Country Living

Little Things You Can Do to Increase Your Physical Fitness Kristen Neth, UNL Extension Assistant In order to be physically fit, you do not have to buy a pricey membership to a gym. There are little things you can do throughout the day to increase your physical activity in your home and at the office. USDA’s MyPlate (www.choosemyplate.gov) has some helpful tips to increase a person’s moderate physical activity such as briskly walking during your breaks at work, gardening (such as raking leaves and trimming shrubs), and riding your bike to do an errand down the street instead of driving. All of these are ways to increase your daily physical activity while completing tasks throughout the day.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week along with at least two days of muscle strengthening activities for the whole body.

What a person could do is break up the two muscle strengthening days and mix them throughout the week with the 150 minutes of moderate physical activity.

Each day you do 30 minutes of moderate physical activity can be broken up into smaller time increments in order to accomplish this workout throughout your work day.

Ten minutes could be completed during a morning break, lunch break, and afternoon break. A person could do jumping jacks or jog during these breaks as well as walking briskly.

Different muscle strengthening workouts a person could do at the office include: lunges, wall push-ups, calf raises, chair dips, and chair abdominal exercises.

To view how to do all these exercises go to www.youtube.com and type in 15 minute desk workout.

Coach Nicole from http://sparkpeople.com does an excellent job of demonstrating how all these muscle strengthening exercises can be completed safely and effectively.

Some other helpful hints to use throughout the work day to increase your physical activity would be to: • Swap out your chair for an exercise ball.

• Instead of calling or instant messaging colleagues, walk over to their office or cubicle.

• Walk to get your mail instead of having it delivered to your desk.

• Wear a pedometer to track your steps and try to get 10,000 steps in a day. This roughly equals five miles!

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Surround Yourself with Beautiful Views

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A Palladian dormer is perfectly situated between two gabled dormers, and two bayed windows grace the master bedroom and living room. The sideentry garage preserves curb appeal. Inside, the foyer leads to the living room where a fireplace becomes the focal point. The kitchen provides extra eating and cooking space with a snack bar, and opens to the porch. Enjoy bright views from the breakfast nook's bay. Near here, enter the master suite's bathroom or access the bedroom from the foyer. In the suite, two sinks speed up morning routines, and a walk-in closet and a door to the porch are welcome features. Two family bedrooms, each with two dormer windows, occupy the second level. Also up here: a full bath, linen storage, and a study/playroom.

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Landscape Plants that Attract Birds Mary Jane Frogge, UNL Extension Associate Interest in songbirds is growing every year. If you would like to attract songbirds to your property, think carefully about the trees, shrubs, and other plants that will make up your landscape.

Careful landscape planning and plant selection will help you create an attractive, functional landscape for both people and birds.

Many bird species nest or migrate through Nebraska. The migrant birds may stop for a day or two during their migration if they find your property attractive. Do not forget about the birds that stay through winter. They add interest to the winter landscape and are more likely to visit your property if you design and plant the landscape with birds in mind. Bird feeders and bird baths will increase your ability to attract a variety of birds year-round.

Landscape plantings can make your property attractive to birds in several ways. Plants provide year-round shelter from predators and harsh weather.

Plants provide safe nesting sites and a safe place to rear young. Landscape plants supply food for birds in the form of fruit, seeds, and nectar. Many birds also find landscape plantings a convenient place to hunt for insects.

When you select trees, shrubs and vines, consider their landscape value for both you and the birds. Use plants with good summer and fall foliage, attractive flowers, colorful fruit, interesting branching patterns, and attractive bark.

You should also consider maintenance.

For example, you will want to avoid plants with pest problems that require frequent or regular pesticide sprays to control.

With these tips in mind, here are some excellent landscape trees, shrubs, and vines to attract birds in Nebraska: • Evergreen trees are important because they provide year-round cover for birds. Some Landscape Plants that Attract Birdsof the better large evergreen trees are Douglas fir, hemlock, eastern red cedar, and spruce. Small to medium scale evergreen trees include yew, arborvitae, and junipers.

• Medium to large deciduous trees known for attracting birds include the alder, service berry,

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maple, chokecherry, plum, and many varieties of flowering crabapple.

• There are also many shrubs that will attract birds. Some of the best include dogwood, sumac, viburnum, hazelnut, elderberry, and honeysuckle.

• Good vines for birds include bittersweet, grape, and Virginia creeper.

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

January 5, 2012

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • From Leeuary to Pittstober

by Lee Pitts

Whenever I get the much-appreciated free calendars at the start of every year there are a few months I’d like to tear out right then and there and be done with them.

Sadly, I have to go through the process of living through these much-dreaded months.

“January” sounds promising enough but then the month actually begins and many folks start the year with a hangover. If that’s not a sign of what’s to come I don’t know what is! How good can a month be that starts out with a bunch of fu-fu flower parades on TV? I’ve always felt January needs a new name that more accurately reflects it’s personality, something like “Depress-u-ary.”

Christmas is over, everyone is grouchy because they’re back at work, and my favorite football teams lose again. Every year I’m convinced that early Alzheimer's has kicked in because I can never remember to write the correct year on my checks.

February isn’t much better. I’ve hated it ever since I was a kid because of Rejection Day, otherwise known as Valentine’s Day. I spend the entire month in confusion, not knowing how many days are in the month, or when we celebrate the dead President’s birthdays. I think we should change our calendar and make all months exactly four weeks long, and then create an all new month out of the days left over. This month would be work-free, tax free and free of all stupid holidays like National Sponge Cake Day. We’d call this new month Leeuary,

Pittstober or Pittstember, in honor of its founder. And because there would be no more 29th, 30th of 31st of the month, there’s an added bonus: people born on those days would have no more birthdays!

Adding Pittstober to the calendar would be a veritable Fountain of Youth for many.

March is one of my favorite months because Spring and daylight savings time start, no estimated taxes are due and March Madness basketball is on TV. Oh, and I almost forgot, (like I usually do) it also marks the anniversary of when I married my wonderful wife. But the good times don’t last because March is followed

by April when we are reminded that we’re really just working for the IRS. The only holidays of note are Easter, when we don’t get any presents, and Earth Day, when environmentalists wring their hands, whine, and act holier than thou.

After April the rest of the year is filled with months that only get better and better, building towards the crescendo known as December. In May we finally get to start keeping some of the money we make instead of sending it all to the crooks in Washington D.C, the cold weather is finally behind us, the lambs and yearlings are sold, fishing season opens and there are no expensive holidays like Valentines Day, Christmas, wedding anniversary or birthdays that I have to remember. How much better can it get? Plenty, for summer is about to start.

I suppose it’s a carryover from my childhood when school let out for the summer in June, but just the mere mention of the month brings a smile to my face. In July we celebrate the second best holiday by getting to legally light incendiary devices. What more could you ask for in a holiday? And then in August there is our county fair when everyone overindulges in carnival food, over-the-hill country music singers, pig races and PRCA rodeo.

September is the month when kids go back to school so we are now safe to walk down the sidewalk without being run over by some juvenile delinquent on a skateboard. Autumn and bull sales begin and the stores decorate for Christmas. Then in October we get to eat bags of chocolate candy that were left over from Halloween.

And in November we celebrate our nation’s heritage by pigging out on good food and watching the Dallas Cowboys play.

Finally December, my favorite month, rolls around when we celebrate two important birthdays, that of Jesus and followed 24 hours later by my own. Even though I always get combo Christmas/birthday presents you can’t wash the smile off my face all month because people are in a festive mood and the NFR is on television for ten whole days. The only thing that could possibly make December any better is if, instead of being followed by the 31 day depression known as January, it was instead succeeded

by Leeuary of Pittstember.

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Snow Day!

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Page 5 CUTTING DIRECTIONS: background: cut four 4 ½” squares inner border: cut two – 1” x 8 ½ “, cut two – 1” x9½“ outer border: cut two – 2” x 6 1/2”, cut two 2” x 8” outer border detail: cut a total of ten 2 3/4” squares (5 light and 5 dark squares) binding: cut 2” strips to total 60” in length CONSTRUCTION: Using 1/4” seams, sew your 4 1/2” squares together to make your 4-patch background.

Sew the two 1”x 8 1/2” border strips to the left and the right side of background square. Press towards the border. Add the 1”x 9 1/2” strips to the top and bottom, press toward the border.

Take the 10 squares. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the light squares. Pair with a dark square and stitch 1/4” away on each side of the line. Cut apart on the line, press open.

Trim up the resulting half square triangle to 2”.

Lay out the half square triangles and the outer border strips as shown. Turn the half squares any direction you choose.

Sew the half square triangles marked A & B together. Add them to the right end of a 2” x 6 1/2” outer border strip. Sew this strip to the left side of the background square. Sew the half square triangles marked C & D together. Add them to the right end of a 2” x 6 1/2” outer border strip. Sew this strip to the right side of the inner border surrounding the background square. Press toward the center.

Sew the half square triangles marked E, F &G together. Add them to the left end of a 2” x 8” outer border strip. Sew this strip to the bottom of the background square with the inner border attached. Sew the half square triangles marked H, I & J together. Add them to the right end of a 2” x 8” outer border strip. Sew this strip to the top of the background square with the inner border attached. Press toward the center.

Trace your snowflake onto the fun foam and cut out. Place on your background -approx. 1/2” from the top inner border and 1/2” from the right inner border.

Layer netting or tulle over the snowflake.

Secure in place by stitching 1/8” around the edge of the snowflake -carefully stitching just thru the netting. You've now “captured” your snowflake!

Stamp the words SNOW DAY onto a bias strip. Place the strip on the left side of the background. Straight stitch 1/8” around the edge to secure.

Embellish with little snowflakes, add a button in center of large snowflake.

Quilt as desired. Bind using the 2” strips.

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Heartland Express - Government

January 5, 2012

New Trade Partnership Will Benefit Nebraska

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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As we close the book on 2011, there is no question political brinksmanship prevented opportunities for America to move forward. There were, however, consequential, bipartisan accomplishments which will benefit the country. One area where Republicans and Democrats, Congress and the White House were all able to come together was advancing an aggressive trade agenda.

As a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, which has jurisdiction over trade policy, I have made opening foreign markets for Nebraska agriculture one of my top legislative priorities. Despite the political realities of trying to legislate during an election year, we can continue to make progress on this key issue in 2012, and do so in a way which is beneficial for farmers and ranchers here in Nebraska and throughout the country.

One area of trade policy receiving bipartisan consideration is the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP. This proposal has been in the negotiating process since 2008 and includes eight countries in addition to the United States – Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Recently, Japan, Mexico, and Canada have expressed interest in joining these talks. The goal of the negotiations is to achieve an ambitious and comprehensive 21st-century agreement which will help create and retain U.S. jobs. In November, the participating countries released broad outlines of an agreement and are continuing to make progress towards a final deal.

This trade proposal will significantly increase the United States’ economic ties with the AsiaPacific region, home to some of the world’s most robust economies representing more than 40 percent of global trade. TPP will allow farmers, ranchers, and other businesses in Nebraska to expand, create jobs, invest in new technology, and grow our economy through trade. In particular, a strong agreement will create significant opportunity to market Nebraska’s agriculture goods while ensuring our farmers and ranchers are not put at a disadvantage by non-tariff and unscientific trade barriers.

Over the course of negotiations and hearings regarding TPP, I have appreciated the commitment by trade officials to further opening beef markets as part of this process. Beef trade,

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particularly with Japan, has been a longstanding issue for U.S. exporters. TPP may present an opportunity for Japan to remove trade barriers and give Nebraska’s ranchers increased access to a major international market. In an encouraging sign of progress, the Japanese Government recently announced it will reassess its stringent import restrictions on American beef. As a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, I will continue to monitor the progress of TPP and ensure trade negotiators are acting in the best interest of Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers.

Democrats and Republicans may not agree on everything, but both parties agree we need to create a brighter economic future for the next generation. Increased trade is a sure way to generate much-needed economic growth by creating new markets for U.S. goods and services without raising taxes or further increasing the national debt. As we head into 2012, I am confident this area will continue to be a bipartisan area of cooperation as we work to expand economic opportunity for all Americans.

Nebraska Agriculture: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities

By Governor Dave Heineman Lincoln Office/State Capitol P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, NE 68509-4848 Phone: 402-471-2244 Fax: 402-471-6031

The 24th Annual Governor’s Ag Conference will be held February 15-16 at the Holiday Inn in Kearney. The theme for this year’s conference is “Nebraska Agriculture: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities.” This event presents an annual opportunity for agricultural producers and leaders to learn more about their industry, and to come together to help ensure this vital industry remains strong.

While these dates are earlier than usual, we listened to the feedback of our conference attendees and worked hard to ensure that our event did not conflict with other large agriculture meetings.

This year ’s speakers will include John Doggett who is the Senior Lecturer of International Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainability, and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Doggett will discuss Nebraska’s agriculture role in the global economy of the future.

Bruce Knight, the Principal and Founder of Strategic Conservation Solutions, will provide an update on the federal Farm Bill reauthorization. Mr. Knight is a former USDA Under

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Secretary and he will share insight on the farm policy picture and its potential impact on Nebraska.

A statistic often heard is to feed an anticipated 9 billion people, farmers will need to double agricultural output by 2050 and perhaps even sooner. We will have two speakers who will address how Nebraska agriculture can respond to this challenge - Dr. Archie Clutter and Mr. Bill Holbrook.

Dr. Clutter is with the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska and he will explain how the University is positioning itself to be part of meeting the challenge to provide food to a growing world population. As a leading research institution, we are pleased to have him discuss their progress and ideas for the future. Mr. Holbrook is from The ProExporter Network, an agribusiness economic research and analysis provider, and he’ll discuss opportunities and challenges farmers will face in meeting food production demand.

A panel of Nebraskans will join us to discuss their organizations and how they connect

consumers with farmers and ranchers. The panelists include Willow Holoubek from A-FAN, Dawn Caldwell from Common Ground Nebraska, and Pete McClymont with We Support Agriculture.

Overall, the farm economy is doing well.

Farmers and ranchers generally reinvest profits in their industry in order to improve their production capabilities for the future.

They are making needed investments and improvements. They are putting additional conservation practices in place that improve the land and protect the environment. They are putting up new machine shops and bins, and they are paying down debt.

When Nebraska agriculture does well, so does main street Nebraska. Registration information is available on the Nebraska Department of Agriculture website at www.agr.ne.gov or by calling 1-800-831-0550. I look forward to seeing Nebraska’s farmers, ranchers and agribusiness leaders at the 2012 Governor’s Ag Conference.

2011 in Review

by Senator Mike Johanns Kearney Office: 4111 Fourth Avenue, Suite 26 Kearney, NE 68845 Tel: (308) 236-7602 Fax: (308) 236-7473

Lincoln Office: 294 Federal Building 100 Centennial Mall North Lincoln, NE 68508 Tel: (402) 476-1400 Fax: (402) 476-0605

It’s hard to believe 2011 has come to an end and my first term representing you in the U.S. Senate is at its midpoint. We’ve accomplished a lot this year, and I want to thank all of you who took time out of your busy schedules to meet with me. As 2011 draws to a close, I thought it would be appropriate to reflect upon the year.

We started right where we left off in 2010— working to repeal the burdensome 1099 mandate tacked onto the health care law. Repeal of 1099 was one of the first pieces of legislation I introduced in the new Congress, and I'm pleased that a bipartisan majority agreed with me. Repeal of this ill-advised mandate was signed into law by the President shortly thereafter, saving more than 40 million small businesses – our nation’s job creators – from a paperwork monsoon.

The new Congress also brought about a new committee assignment, and throughout the year I used my position on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee to push back against EPA’s regulatory overreach. My legisla-

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tion to exempt milk spills on dairy farms from being regulated in the same manner as oil spills raised the profile of this ludicrous EPA idea. I was pleased when EPA finally approved the exemption. I also worked hard to fight against the agency’s attempts to regulate farm dust.

Facing the potential of an overwhelming bipartisan vote on my legislation, EPA Administrator Jackson announced the agency would back off the rule.

I've also been working to ensure those affected by the Missouri River flooding are receiving assistance. I introduced legislation to ensure the flood victims are treated fairly and signed onto a bill that would ensure the Army Corps take the devastating flood of 2011 into consideration when preparing their 2012 plan. I witnessed firsthand extraordinary resolve as I visited affected communities to get a clear understanding of the challenges you face.

Our debt and deficit remains a serious challenge in Washington, and I cosponsored a

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balanced budget amendment and voted for the only bill brought to the floor that made a serious effort to cut spending. I also spearheaded an effort with Senator Michael Bennet to bring together more than 60 Senators – 32 Republican and 32 Democrat – to urge President Obama to join us in solving our budget woes.

We tackled many important issues this year, and I invite you to visit http://www.johanns.senate.gov for a full report.

But our work is not done. Next year we must work even harder to rein-in government spending and control our ballooning debt. The federal bureaucracy continues its regulatory march. I will continue my work to stop the overreach and infuse some commonsense into regulations. Whether through email, on the phone, by signing up for my e-Update, or stopping by one of my offices to say hello, your insight is greatly valued and appreciated. After all, you are the reason Stephanie and I are so proud to call Nebraska our home. God bless.

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USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for January 2012 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced interest rates for January 2012. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge for January 2012 is 0.125 percent, unchanged from 0.125 in December 2011. For 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing assistance loans, the interest rate for loans disbursed during January 2012 is 1.125 percent, unchanged from 1.125 in December 2011.

In accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill, interest rates for Farm Storage Facility Loans approved for January 2012 are as follows, 1.375 percent with seven-year loan terms, down from 1.500 in December 2011; 2.000 percent with 10-year loan terms, down from 2.125 in December 2011 and; 2.250 percent with 12-year loan terms, down from

2.375 percent in December 2011. The interest rate for Sugar Storage Facility Loans for January 2012 is 2.375 percent, down from 2.625 in December 2011.

The maximum discount rate applicable for January 2012 for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program is 5 percent, unchanged from December 2011. This is based on the 3.250 percent prime rate plus 2 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.

Past monthly releases announcing interest rates charged by CCC on commodity and marketing assistance loans disbursed for that particular month reflect the interest rate the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for that month. This was the interest rate specified by CCC since Jan. 1, 1982, but the process of establishing the interest

rate was changed by a provision of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the Act), enacted on April 4, 1996.

Section 163 of the Act requires that monthly interest rates applicable to commodity and marketing assistance loans are to be 100 basis points — or 1 percent — greater than the rate determined under the applicable interest rate formula in effect on Oct. 1, 1995. This formula resulted in a rate equivalent to the amount the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for borrowing, for the month.

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Getting More Bushels for the Buck

By Chabella Guzman, The Scottsbluff Star-Herald Ag producers are not the only ones that can be stressed during the growing season. Their crops can also be stressed from wind, hail or dry conditions.

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The product targets the "stress" for effective lessening of stress in the growing plants. Bartee believes the product Megafol is phenomenal.

"With all the products I have worked with over the years, this one is incredible with stress mitigation," he said.

Helena Chemical Company designs, researches and offers a supportive role to its customers.

Bartee said this was his second year coming to the forum at Panhandle Co-op.

"We offer a supportive role to provide a product that will help producers grow a better crop of corn, sugarbeets and more," he said.

He added that modern corn hybrids need additional nitrogen later into the season for proper kernel set and ear fill.

"CoRoN is a controlled release nitrogen product," he said. "From the standpoint of corn that is overstressed from hail or dry conditions this can be a recovery process."

The nitrogen products can help get corn back on track by clicking on its genes. It can mean a 14bushel increase for corn and an increase of five for soybeans, and real close to that for dry beans.

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UNL Extension Offering Education to Private Pesticide Applicators LINCOLN, Neb. — Private pesticide applicators holding licenses expiring in 2012, as well as anyone seeking first-time private applicator certification, should contact their local University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension office for information on pesticide education training sessions that begin in January.

Licensed private pesticide applicators can buy and use restricted-use pesticides in their own farming operations after completing this training. There are about 3,500 private applicators statewide eligible for recertification in 2012.

Private applicators needing recertification in 2012 should have received a letter notifying them of that fact from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture in mid-December, said UNL pesticide training educator Clyde Ogg. The letter includes a bar code, which eliminates the need to complete the standard NDA application form for those wanting to recertify, he said. Applicators having the bar-coded letter with them at training sessions will not have to fill out the application form.

"All who are eligible for recertification will be notified by their local extension office of recertification training sessions in their area," Ogg said.

Training topics include results from the Farm Family Exposure Study, which answers the questions of how much pesticide exposure farmers and their families experience and what practical measures can be taken to lessen pesticide exposure.

Extension cropping systems specialist Bob Klein compares effectiveness of drift reduction spray nozzles and gives guidance on conducting high quality pesticide applications.

Extension entomologist Bob Wright will give updates on insects affecting soybeans, extension plant pathologist Loren Geisler will have an update on soybean cyst nematode, and Stephen Knezevic, extension integrated weed management specialist will provide information about managing eastern red cedar.

Other training topics include soybean aphid identification and management, as well as drift reduction nozzles, equipment calibration, worker protection standard, protective pesticide clothing and equipment, updates on pesticide laws and regulations, safe greenhouse practices, and special emphasis on pesticide health impacts, Ogg said.

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January 5, 2012

By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 1/3/12 Location

Corn

Aurora Bloomfield Bruning Chappell Columbus Franklin Fremont Funk Gordon Grand Island Grant Hastings Hemingford Holdrege Imperial Kearney Kimball Lexington Lincoln Maywood McCook Merna Nebraska City Norfolk North Platte Ogallala Ord Overton Sidney St. Paul Superior Waco Wahoo Wayne Alliance Imperial Gordon Hemingford

New Corn

$6.39 $6.19 $6.40 $6.28 $6.34 $6.28 $6.43 $6.35 $6.00 $6.42 $6.30 $6.35 $6.25 $6.38 $6.30 $6.40 $6.33 $6.38 $6.33 $6.32 $6.30 $6.30 $6.38 $6.37 $6.32 $6.27 $6.32 $6.38 $6.19 $6.36 $6.39 $6.23 $6.28 671 Above Above Above

$5.36 $5.30 $5.40 $5.36 $5.31 $5.34 $5.48 $5.41 $4.21 $5.36 $5.38 $5.41 $5.45 $5.45 $5.36 $5.45 $5.41 $5.45 $5.33 $5.31 $5.45 $5.45 $5.51 $5.38 $5.32 $5.40 $5.45 $5.35 $5.40 $5.52 $5.21

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$11.53 $11.46 $11.49 $11.14 $11.61 $11.42 $11.83 $11.55

$11.15 $11.18 $11.21 $11.00 $11.19 $11.04 $11.44 $11.18

$11.53 $11.14 $11.57

$11.12 $11.00 $11.23

$11.53 $11.14 $11.57

$11.19 $11.00 $11.29

$11.37 $11.78 $11.31 $11.20 $11.39 $11.78 $11.64 $11.43

$11.19 $11.07 $11.05 $11.14 $11.39 $11.32 $11.19

$11.61 $11.58

$11.30 $11.24

$11.27 $11.50 $11.44 $11.56

Northern $42.00 Oil Flowers Spring Wheat $8.57 Spring Wheat $8.32

$11.19 $11.34 $11.10

Wheat

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$6.49

$6.28

$6.18

$6.66 $7.38 $6.66 $7.04

$6.48 $7.17 $6.48 $6.38

$6.43 $6.84 $6.69 $6.65 $6.43

$6.23 $6.66 $6.58 $6.49 $6.23

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$6.18

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$6.38 $6.28 $6.44

$6.59 $6.28

$6.48 $6.09

$6.29

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$5.35

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$5.11

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$6.31 $6.15

Mar. 12 624 682

Dec. 12 569 607

March 2012 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 1/3/12 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

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$5.37 $5.11

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Wheat

Corn trade has continued to push higher this week due to South American weather concerns and chart buying. Heading into Thursday March futures are 14 cents higher on the week; the high printed on Tuesday was $.88 above the low printed in mid-December.

Overall volume has picked up a little bit this week, but remains slow. The next big news is the Quarterly Stocks report due out next Thursday along with the final 2011 production estimates. The balance sheets will also be out with these supply side numbers. The bias is toward tighter balance sheets but market bears will question whether or not the rally this past month has priced this in. The weekly sales numbers are delayed until Friday morning due to the holiday week.

The bulk of the South American crop is heading into pollination with hot temperatures and moisture levels that have been below to much below normal the past month. There is rain in the forecasts for Argentina and Brazil over the next week with questionable forecasts beyond that. This should produce choppy sideways action in the week ahead along with position squaring ahead of the very important USDA numbers next week. Besides the domestic numbers the trade will watch the latest South American production estimates closely due to the stressful weather there the past month. On the chart the March contract resistance is at $6.62, which is the 100-day moving average; first major support is at $6.27, which is the 50-day, then $6.15, the 20-day. Hedgers call with questions or to discuss your 2012-14 marketing plans.

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The wheat trade continued to move higher on spillover support from row crops and short covering on Tuesday, but we are back to mixed on the week heading into Thursday. The funds are still plenty short so there is further room for a rally on short covering, but for now that appears to have ended on Tuesday. The growing world wheat supplies continue to be the bear argument bringing in sellers on rallies. The weather picture and spillover support from the row crops should continue to limit downside. With the uncertainty in South American and the positive chart momentum bigger selling interest may stay away over the next week. I do expect some profit taking by recent longs to give us a few price breaks, but being patient, waiting selling the next rally / move to new highs, seems wise at this juncture.

The weekly sales numbers are delayed until Friday. The USDA numbers domestically for wheat are not expected to garner much attention next week. The global carryover trend needs to turn; meaning move lower versus the December report, if there is any real fundamental hope of a continued rally in this market. Otherwise we need weather disruptions to production in 2012 to support a bull market. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

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K City 674 752

Minneapolis 812 884

March 2012 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .6.492 High . . . .6.502 Low . . . .6.414 Close . . .6.420 Change .-0.080

Soybean trade moved sharply higher on Tuesday with a gap opening to the week due to friendly South American weather items, but we have flattening out since early trade on Tuesday. March soybean trade is 23 cents higher on the week; the high on Tuesday was $1.40 above the low printed in early December.

South American weather is the biggest news and will remain the biggest news. Although corn was expected to have seen some irreversible damage, the soybean crop was not thought to have seen much permanent losses until this week. This has been behind our strength. The forecasts have improved as of Thursday morning, looking for moisture over the next 5 days, so the market may stay in retreat mode into the weekend. The demand news is not that important this week with the market is waiting for the quarterly, yearly and monthly data next Thursday January 12th. The overall bias for the USDA reports next week is for lower production numbers and tighter carryovers versus the December report, but we need to remember the trend has been growing carryovers the past several reports. So the question will likely be is the report going to be friendly enough to support a bull move.

With the key weather period for South America now through March, the weather should tip the scales in regard to our price direction. The outside markets have been supportive, so they will continue to give us some direction as well in the week ahead. On the March chart big resistance is up at the $12.55 100day moving average nearby support is at the psychological $12 level which is also where we find the 10day moving average. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Mar. 1171 1274

Mar. Meal 305 329

Mar. Oil 5036 5512

March 2012 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .12.300 High . . .12.336 Low . . .12.166 Close . .12.184 Change .-0.114

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Farm Food Safety Workshops Offered Across Nebraska David Lott, Horticulture Extension Educator University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, North Platte, Nebraska.

Food Safety is becoming increasingly important for all foods producers, including local food producers. In January of 2011, President Barack Obama signed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act into law. This Act features the traceability of fresh produce grown in the United States, as well as greater responsibility for food producers. The bill requires producers to evaluate hazards to their products, create measures to prevent contamination and to develop written food safety plans.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, the University of Nebraska Rural Initiative and the Nebraska Farmers' Market Association in partnership with Old Cheney Road Farmers' Market (OCRFM), are helping producers meet the requirements of the new legislation.

The planned workshops will help fresh produce growers or farmer’s market managers complete the Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) training. The workshops will be held in January and February at five locations across the state.

At the end of the workshop, participants will understand GAPs and take steps to complete their own farm food safety plans.

The topics that will be covered will help producers enhance worker sanitation, harvesting, handling, packaging, storage and transportation standards of fresh produce from

the farm operation to markets, schools, restaurants, and retail stores. By completing a Farm Food Safety Plan, producers can differentiate themselves in the marketplace and appeal to many customers who perceive this training as an added benefit.

The one-day training sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All education materials and costs of the workshop are provided by the University of Nebraska GAPs Training Team and through a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. Attendance at the workshops is free to everyone.

Reservations are required to participate in the training workshops. Please register at: http://go.unl.edu/7ka. For more information please contact the Nebraska Rural Initiative at 402-472-2940 or email gaps@unl.edu .

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DEVELOPER HOPES GREENHOUSE...

Continued from page 1 Sandhills is good for growing crops while the potential customer base is good for growing a business.

"People don't realize this, but there are onemillion people between here and Omaha," said Finch. "That is a larger customer base than the city of Omaha itself."

He added that another benefit is that you don't need a lot of land to establish a Greenhouse. He said on one acre of land, an operator could place four greenhouses, over twice as long as his own.

While this industry is all about the crop, Finch's enterprise has more to do with the structure. He said until this year, he has never sold the fruit he produces, but he likely will with the help of Lil' Ladybug, just because he has so much of it.

Greenhouse in the Snow is more directed at manufacturing these ultra-efficient greenhouses.

He has utilized other area businesses in the development of his product. About 18 months ago, he was forced to rebuild his original greenhouse.

The wood frame was rotting and frost had gotten in, damaging some of his trees. When he rebuilt, he enlisted Antioch Machine Shop of Alliance, which built a steel frame.

Finch said the process of building the greenhouse is relatively simple. The frame is designed to slide together like "Tinker Toys." The panels are a light weight Lexan glazing material which is very flexible, yet very durable. Finch said that the product has proved itself through many large hailstorms over the past two years.

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"I think this is a great thing for schools," said Finch. "I was a D student throughout high school, but if they would have offered something like this, that would have kept my interest, I think I would have done better in school."

Finch recently assisted Garden County High School in building a 54-ft.-long greenhouse which will be used by their FFA program. He said this spring, Alliance High School will begin construction of their own Greenhouse in the Snow. After assisting with that project, Finch hopes to develop his company further, by hopefully drawing interest from food banks, nursing homes, community gardens and even prisons.

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By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub KEARNEY - The Nebraska Beef Council will work with the U.S. Meat Export Federation this year on special beef promotions in Japan and Central and South America.

At the council's board meeting Tuesday in Kearney, $50,000 in beef checkoff funds were approved for the promotions.

Executive Director Ann Marie Bosshamer of Amherst told the Hub that the board allocates dollars for foreign marketing in general within the budget, but also earmarked $50,000 for state-specific promotions.

In 2011, state-specific funds were used to promote Nebraska beef at a Central and South America showcase in Panama City that featured demonstrations with underused cuts of beef. Bosshamer said the 2012 event, which still must be scheduled, will follow up on those efforts to sell Nebraska beef in emerging Western Hemisphere economies.

She told the board Tuesday that USMEF officials may bring a trade team from some of those

countries to the United States ahead of the showcase.

The other $25,000 will be used in Japan for a promotion to retailers and food service providers who are rebuilding their businesses after the 2011 earthquake. Bosshamer guessed that an event will be scheduled in late spring or summer.

That promotion will follow a 2011 project that focused on earthquake relief. USMEF and its partners - including the Nebraska beef, corn and soybean boards - provided more than 190,000 meals to Japanese people left homeless by the disaster.

Also Tuesday, the board heard an overview from Lisa Brass, director of industry relations, on a proposed new schedule for director elections in 2012. The details will be refined by a nominations committee and will be ready for board approval at the March 6 meeting.

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Officers elected for 2012 are Chairman Steve Hanson of Elsie; Vice-Chairman Bill Rhea III of Arlington; Treasurer Myron Danner of Burwell; and Secretary Dawn Caldwell of Edgar.

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 12/31/2011

MARKET: Huss Livestock Market LLC - Kearney, NE; Loup City Commission Co. - Loup City, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction - McCook, NE Receipts: 5,440 Last Week: 7,820 Last Year: 6,400 Compared to last week, on a light test, steers and heifers sold fully steady. Demand was good to very good for this week’s limited supply of calves and feeders. Large crowds filled the seats at area auctions with most buyers aggressively bidding to finish orders before the first of the year. Internet buying was moderate to active in most reported locations. Of the feeders: steers comprised of 62 percent of the run; heifers 38 with near 70 percent weighing over 600 lbs.

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 84 . . . . . . .429-445 . . . . .433 . . .179.50-200.00 . . . . . .189.85 22 . . . . . . .450-487 . . . . .465 . . .180.00-189.00 . . . . . .185.31 213 . . . . . .507-541 . . . . .522 . . .175.50-186.00 . . . . . .180.12 170 . . . . . .555-593 . . . . .581 . . .154.00-179.75 . . . . . .167.36 139 . . . . . .601-642 . . . . .627 . . .141.00-166.50 . . . . . .158.82 435 . . . . . .657-697 . . . . .676 . . .145.00-160.25 . . . . . .157.74 12 . . . . . . . .670 . . . . . . .670 . . . . . .144.00 . . . . . . . . .144.00 159 . . . . . .721-748 . . . . .736 . . .139.00-153.75 . . . . . .149.59 255 . . . . . .756-797 . . . . .774 . . .147.60-153.00 . . . . . .150.65 188 . . . . . .804-842 . . . . .816 . . .145.60-152.00 . . . . . .148.73 138 . . . . . .854-884 . . . . .870 . . .136.50-150.00 . . . . . .143.31 24 . . . . . . . .863 . . . . . . .863 . . . . . .136.00 . . . . . . . . .136.00 87 . . . . . . .920-928 . . . . .927 . . .144.25-145.75 . . . . . .145.48

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 14 . . . . . . .357-390 . . . . . .369 . . . .169.00-172.00 . . . . .170.87 42 . . . . . . .410-448 . . . . . .435 . . . .169.00-175.00 . . . . .170.73 56 . . . . . . .457-477 . . . . . .468 . . . .155.00-171.00 . . . . .158.31 98 . . . . . . .503-545 . . . . . .533 . . . .145.50-159.00 . . . . .155.04 159 . . . . . .552-598 . . . . . .571 . . . .144.75-156.75 . . . . .150.54 85 . . . . . . .618-645 . . . . .639 . . . .140.00-150.00 . . . . .146.03 91 . . . . . . .623-644 . . . . . .632 . . . .151.50-159.00 . . . . .155.89 148 . . . . . .658-694 . . . . . .680 . . . .140.00-143.75 . . . . .141.90 13 . . . . . . . .656 . . . . . . . .656 . . . . . . .135.00 . . . . . . . .135.00 146 . . . . . .706-734 . . . . . .721 . . . .137.50-146.50 . . . . .143.64 209 . . . . . .753-783 . . . . . .778 . . . .135.50-142.35 . . . . .137.81 27 . . . . . . . .763 . . . . . . . 763 . . . . . . .130.00 . . . . . . . .130.00 33 . . . . . . . .814 . . . . . . . .814 . . . . . . .137.60 . . . . . . . .137.60 19 . . . . . . . .881 . . . . . . . .881 . . . . . . .136.00 . . . . . . . .136.00

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Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 17 . . . . . . . .410 . . . . . . . .410 . . . . . . .166.00 . . . . . . . .166.00 5 . . . . . . . . .462 . . . . . . . .462 . . . . . . .150.00 . . . . . . . .150.00 58 . . . . . . .580-595 . . . . . .589 . . . .142.50-146.00 . . . . .143.83 13 . . . . . . .612-615 . . . . . .613 . . . .140.50-143.50 . . . . .141.89 27 . . . . . . .650-687 . . . . . .663 . . . .133.00-138.25 . . . . .135.84 6 . . . . . . . . .688 . . . . . . . .688 . . . . . . .127.50 . . . . . . . .127.50 19 . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . .132.50 . . . . . . . .132.50

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 12/30/2011 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa and grass hay and dehy pellets sold steady. Ground and delivered to feedlots steady. Some hay producers and ranchers are starting to sell some reserve hay supplies due to the open winter and warm temperatures we are experiencing. Prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large square bales 145.00-165.00. Good large rounds 120.00135.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 95.00; fair large rounds 70.00-75.00; small square bales 125.00135.00. Corn Stalks: large rounds 50.00-60.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 280.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large square bales 200.00-250.00. Good large rounds 125.00-140.00. Premium small square bales 250.00.

Grass: Good large rounds 90.00-95.00, few at 100.00.

Alfalfa ground and delivered to feedlots mostly 180.00, few at 185.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks 110.00-115.00. Cane: large round bales 90.00100.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent pro-

tein: 285.00-300.00.

Western Nebraska: Hay trade very slow with few new sales reported. Most hay moving is previous bought hay. Demand very good with very good buying inquiry noted in all areas. Very short supplies noted in most areas. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares.

Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Premium Lg. Sqs 200.00-250.0090.

Good Lg. Sqs. 160.00-180.00 Wheat Straw Fair Lg. Sqs. 165.00-185.00 55.00-65.00 Large Round 130.00 Corn Stalks Ground & Deliv. New Crop 70.00 170.00-200.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, December 26, 2011 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 11,074; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 5,382 Head; Carcass Wt: 54-91 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 76.9; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.8; choice or better; 99.2% YG 89.4% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 81 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .47.6 . . . . . . .344.00 - 368.94 . . . . . . . .357.75 1,283 . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .60.7 . . . . . . .343.99 - 368.25 . . . . . . . .349.34 929 . . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.7 . . . . . . . .328.80 - 371.34 . . . . . . . .348.81 4,766 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.5 . . . . . . . .337.00 - 372.82 . . . . . . . .355.38 3,075 . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .92.0 . . . . . . .345.00 - 362.73 . . . . . . . .355.98

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 1/1/12

Confirmed: 95,059 Week Ago: 95,671

Lean hog trade has been flat to firmer on the week heading into Thursday. We saw a recovery the past few weeks after bottoming out ahead of the Quarterly Hog and Pig report. The report left some negative news out there which will limit upside moving forward. The bull argument needs to see some slower slaughter weeks this month to give us another good selling opportunity. The Quarterly report showed some herd expansion. As a review the overall hog and pig number was 102%, versus 101% expected, heavyweight hogs were at 100% vs. 101%, and lighter weight hogs were at 102% inline with expectations. Farrowings were seen at 100% for the current quarter inline with expectations, 101% for the next quarter also inline with expectations, and 99% for the second quarter of 2012 which is 2% below expectations. Cash bids need to improve as we move into next week to prevent the hog futures from heading back toward our lows. So look for direction there. Hedgers call us to discuss your risk management plan for you hog operation.

Feb. 12 8290 8710

Year Ago: 186,479

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,434 . . . . . . . . .1,325-1,575 . . . . . . . . . . .121.00-126.00 1,448 . . . . . . . . . . .123.60 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,072 . . . . . . . . .1,275-1,460 . . . . . . . . . . .120.00-126.00 1,388 . . . . . . . . . . .122.39 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,124 . . . . . . . .1,100-1,525 . . . . . . . . . . .121.00-123.00 1,306 . . . . . . . . . . .121.43 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,537 . . . . . . . . .1,050-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .121.00-122.00 1,178 . . . . . . . . . . .121.68 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .936 . . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .121.00-128.00 1,278 . . . . . . . . . . .123.94 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,916 . . . . . . . . .1,100-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .121.00-125.00 1,226 . . . . . . . . . . .121.90 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,062 . . . . . . . . .975-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . . .121.00-123.00 1,175 . . . . . . . . . . .121.39 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . .1,150-1,150 . . . . . . . . . . .128.00-128.00 1,150 . . . . . . . . . . .128.00 ============================================================================================================== Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,526 . . . . . . . . . .846-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.00-202.00 892 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.87 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,911 . . . . . . . . . .788-969 . . . . . . . . . . . . .197.00-203.50 899 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.82 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,371 . . . . . . . . . .784-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .193.00-202.00 895 . . . . . . . . . . . .198.94 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,410 . . . . . . . . . .750-868 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-203.00 816 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.76 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,592 . . . . . . . . . .691-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .193.00-202.00 811 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.01 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,587 . . . . . . . . . .671-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .193.00-202.00 770 . . . . . . . . . . . .197.31 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357 . . . . . . . . . . .794-794 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-200.00 794 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .24,167 . . . . . . .1,316 . . . . . . .121.70 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .20,954 . . . . . . .1,189 . . . . . . .121.61 Dressed Del Steer . . .20,808 . . . . . . .897 . . . . . . . .200.16 Dressed Del Heifer . . .15,946 . . . . . . .789 . . . . . . . .198.63

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.

Week Ago Averages:

Year Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .21,642 . . . . . . .1,396 . . . . . . .124.58 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .19,295 . . . . . . .1,249 . . . . . . .124.62 Dressed Del Steer . . .23,279 . . . . . . .894 . . . . . . . .201.37 Dressed Del Heifer . . .12,240 . . . . . . .803 . . . . . . . .201.71

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .53,307 . . . . . . .1,335 . . . . . . .106.28 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .48,913 . . . . . . .1,211 . . . . . . .106.23 Dressed Del Steer . . . 33,373 . . . . . . .883 . . . . . . . .169.15 Dressed Del Heifer . . .24,907 . . . . . . .802 . . . . . . . .169.25

Cattle

Hogs

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Feb. 12 11990 12390

Mar. 12 Feeder 14812 15187

Live cattle trade is mixed on the week heading into Thursday; this is a minor victory for market bulls. The downward chart momentum appears to have stopped and with business as usually on a weekly basis back next week most look for a flat to firm Live Cattle market. Feeder cattle have stayed flat to higher, printing new highs this week despite the run up in feed costs. So this may be a good timeframe for cow calf operations to get some hedge protection in place. The cutout at midweek is at $193.86 on choice and select is at 180.14.

Some packers are short bought so we look for steady to higher cash trade in the week ahead. Boxed beef stayed well supported in Holiday so far, but packer margins have moved back into the red after a brief stay in the black. So we do need higher cutout trade to support a move back to contract highs for Live Cattle futures. In

the big picture the cow herd is still trending smaller, and another small calf crop will work to support feeders coming forward, but is this priced-in at this juncture?

This is a good question and one for the market to ponder as we move into 2012. From a hedging perspective the risk remains high for feedlot operators that do not lock in margins. Cow calf operations have enjoyed the highest prices on record and the futures have big numbers in front of us as well. The rebound in feed prices will add fresh pressure to the feedlots, it is a reminder we need to always focus on margins as well as flat price direction. Export trade is potential set to grow into the New Year as liberalized trade rules should take effect in the second quarter of the New Year. Hedgers call with questions.

March 2012 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

February 2012 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Apr. 12 8687 8927

February 2012 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . .85.900 High . . .85.950 Low . . .85.000 Close . .85.175 Change .-0.350

Open .150.550 High .150.700 Low . .150.350 Close .150.600 Change +0.050

AG NEWS COMMODITIES myfarmandranch.com

Open .121.575 High .121.725 Low . .121.425 Close .121.625 Change .-0.000

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Seeking Candidates for Position on the United Soybean Board The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is seeking candidates to fill a United Soybean Board (USB) Member position. If you are an interested soybean farmer, please contact the NSB office.

USB is made up of 69 farmer-members who oversee the investments of the soybean checkoff on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers.

Checkoff funds are invested in the areas of animal utilization, human utilization, industrial utilization, industry relations, market access and supply.

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oversight responsibilities for USB and the soybean checkoff.

USB Members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for expenses incurred while carrying out Board business. USB Members serve three-year terms.

This position is open to all soybean farmers in Nebraska. NSB will nominate two candidates and the final appointment will be made by the USDA Secretary of Agriculture. The USDA has a policy that membership on USDA boards and committees is open to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status.

Anyone interested in applying needs to meet the following criteria: 1. Be involved in a farming operation that raises soybeans.

2. Be a resident of Nebraska.

3. Be at least 21 years of age.

For more information, please contact Victor Bohuslavsky at 402-432-5720, before the March 1, 2012 deadline.

Interested candidates will need to submit a personal biography before March 1, 2012. This can be mailed to: Nebraska Soybean Board, 3815 Touzalin Ave., Ste. 101, Lincoln, NE 68507.

NEBRASKA WEATHER AND CROP REPORT Continued from page 2 snow instead. Marketing of grain has been the primary activity.

MADISON: Very dry conditions. Last significant moisture was 3-5 inches of snow in early December. Entire fall saw very limited moisture, setting up to be a large moisture deficit going into spring. Soil has limited frost. Any liquid moisture would be absorbed. Cattle are making good use of stalks. Large amount of stalks baled up.

CENTRAL BUFFALO: Unusually warm weather is allowing producers an opportunity to continue fall field work well beyond normal "shutdown" dates including tillage, soil sampling, fertilizer

application, etc. Livestock producers are getting exceptionally good gains and have been able to continue grazing stalks and winter pastures. For many producers, 2011 has been a favorable year.

HOWARD: The unusually warm weather has the livestock in great condition but we definitely need some moisture.

EAST CENTRAL DODGE: Cattle continue to graze stalks.

Below normal snow and warm weather has helped with not having to feed hay yet.

DOUGLAS: Need Rain!!!!!!!!!!!

SOUTHWEST CHASE: We are in need of moisture.

KEITH/ARTHUR: Very dry with no snow cover. Moisture is much needed. Temperatures have been above normal in the area.

SOUTH CENTRAL HARLAN: Warmer than normal with several 55 degree days - less than 1/2 inch moisture received at lake.

WEBSTER: Cattle are moved to the stalk fields and have not needed supplemental feeding so far as winter has been fairly mild.; SOUTHEAST OTOE: Conditions are very dry and mild for this time of year. Producers along the Missouri River are trying to get their cropland cleaned up.

Schedule of Events Jan 13-Feb 5 - Grand Island (Hall County) 2012 Quilt Exhibit and Contest: Opposites Attract; Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. US Hwy 34.

More than 60 quilts on display, ranging from historic to modern. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm, $6-$8 Mike Bockoven (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org Jan 14-July 22 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Exhibition: What's in a Name?

Inscribed Quilts; International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. This exhibit reveals the amazing stories we can discover by researching and tracing clues found in the words inscribed by the makers of the quilts of yesteryear. Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm, $3-$6, ages 4 and under free admission (402) 472-7232 www.quiltstudy.org Jan 20-22 - Grand Island (Hall County) Central Nebraska Home and Builders Show; Heartland Event Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Fri, 5-9pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm, $5 Bill Jackson (515) 537-2094 www.jacksonex pogroup.com Jan 21 - Norfolk (Madison County) Women's Expo; Divots Conference Center, 4200 W. Norfolk Ave. Offering style, beauty, wellness, health, home and entertainment. $5 (402) 844-2996 www.div otsconference.com Jan 21-22 - Ogallala (Keith County) Gun Show; Keith County Fairgrounds (402) 2761391 Jan 27-28 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) PRCA Championship Rodeo; Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S. The best rodeo athletes from the region compete. 7:30pm Derek Andersen (402) 441-8744 www.pershingcenter.com Jan 27-29 - Grand Island (Hall County) RV & Boat Show; Heartland Events Center State Fair Exhibit Bldg, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Fri-Sat, noon-8pm; Sun, noon-5pm Tony Staab (308) 384-2040 www.richsonsrv.com

Jan 28 - Ainsworth (Brown County) Niobrara River Polar Bear Festival; Meadville NE Hwy 7 N. of Ainsworth to Meadville. The acclaimed annual dip in the Niobrara River. Bonfires, dance, music and more. 3pm Mike Gering (402) 497-2440

Feb 3-4 - Grand Island (Hall County) Monster Truck Winter Nationals; Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Plenty of racing and destruction as the trucks walk all over other cars, vans and anything else they can crush. Ed Beckley (940) 683-4742 www.checkeredflagproductions.com

Jan 28 - Wood River (Hall County) Toasted Ponies Concert; Wood River High School Theater, 13800 W. Wood River Rd. A fun mix of bluegrass, Cajun, Western swing, Gospel and Celtic tunes. 7pm, Free Georgene Smidt (308) 583-2606 www.wrcommunityfoundation. com/cel ebratewr.htm

Feb 3-5 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Sesame Street Live; Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S. Fun-filled showed with your favorite Sesame Street characters. Derek Andersen (402) 441-8744 www.pershingcenter.com

Jan 29 - Milligan (Fillmore County) 7th Annual Chilympiad; Milligan Auditorium, 6th & Main Sts Chili chefs give it their all. Vote for your favorite chili! Donation Scott Oliva (402) 629-4446 www.visitfillmorecounty.org

Feb 4 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Dinosaurs and Disasters! University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 14th & Vine Sts A fun day of science with learning stations, games, activities and demonstrations. $5 adults, $3 children, $10 family Dana Ludvik (402) 472-2642 www.museum.unl.edu

Jan 29 - Norfolk (Madison County) Soup 'R Art III; Divots' DeVent Center. Sample soups from topnortheast Nebraska restaurants, view art displays from regional artists and enjoy live music. Noon-5pm (402) 371-7199 www.nor folkartscen ter.org Jan 31-Mar 3 - Plattsmouth (Cass County) Quilts and Valentines; Cass County Historical Museum, 646 Main St. Quilts and valentines from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Tue-Sat, noon-4pm, $2.50/adult (402) 296-4770 www.nebraskamuseums.org/casscountymuseum.htm Feb 1-2 - North Platte (Lincoln County) Buffalo Bill Farm & Ranch Expo; D&N Event Center, 501 E. Walker Rd Nebraska's largest indoor equipment showroom. 9am-5pm, Free (308) 532-4966 www.nparea.com/events/frexpo.htm Feb 1-29 - Grand Island (Hall County) Regional Photography Show; Prairie Winds Art Center, 112 W. 3rd St. Photographers from a multi-state area compete for more than $800 worth of awards. Reception Feb 3, 5:30-8pm, Free (308) 381-4001 www.prairiewindsart.com

Feb 9-12 - Omaha (Douglas County) Omaha Home & Garden Expo; CenturyLink Center, 455 N. 10th St. A showcase of everything for the home, inside and out. Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am9pm; Sun, 11am-5pm, $3.50-$7 Mike Mancuso (402) 346-8003 www.showofficeonline.com Feb 11 - Grand Island (Hall County) Heartland Hoops Classic; Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Tino Martinez (308) 398-0026 Feb 11 - Lewellen (Garden County) Valentine's Sweetheart Dinner; 17 Ranch Winery. Dinner and wine tasting. Bruce Burdick (308) 778-5542 www.17ranchwinery.com Feb 11 - Niobrara (Knox County) 5th Annual Soup Cook-Off; WFLA Hall Four categories of soup: chili, chicken, miscellaneous and best of show. The public chooses the winners. 11am-1pm, $3-$5 (402) 857-3838 Feb 11 - Valentine (Cherry County) Heart City Bull Bash - Valentine's Main Event; Main St. One day display show of the best bulls in the region. Events for the entire family including displays, concert and wine tastings. Free Marsha Bauer (402) 376-3000 www.bullbash.com

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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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1001 - MOWERS WANTED TO BUY NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 5872344 FOR SALE NE - REBUILT KOSCH HAYVESTOR, (308) 587-2344 NE - IHC H W/WO MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - KOSCH SIDE MOUNT MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - EMERSON DOUBLE VICON DISC, (308) 544-6421 NE - VICON 3 PT DISC MOWER, (308) 5446421 NE - REBUILT KOSCH TRAILVESTER MOWERS, 14', WITH WARRANTY, $5,000.00, (308) 544-6421 MO - M & W PC147 BATWING MOWER, 15', GOOD CONDITION, $7,500.00, (660) 5483804 1003 - SWATHERS FOR SALE KS - NH HS HEAD. PLANETARY DRIVE & PUMP FOR NH 8040, (785) 731-5190 NE - 2008 1903 CASE IH ROTARY HEAD SWATHER, (402) 461-9336 1005 - RAKES WANTED TO BUY NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56 OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - WWW. RAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 3662114 1006 - BALERS FOR SALE NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS & FLANGES, (308) 587-2344 NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS & SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344

1006 - BALERS FOR SALE - CONT’D AL - ROUND BALER BELTING: LRGST DEALER IN US. ORIGINAL BELTING FOR ALL ROUND BALERS INCLUDING NEW JD IN STOCK! SAVE HUNDRED$! FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE! NO 800#, JUST BEST PRICES. SINCE 1973.

HAMMOND EQUIP. MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX OR COD, BALERBELTS.COM, (334) 627-3348 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 - JD 530 BALER, (308) 882-4588 NE - AIR BAGS FOR 855NH BALER, NEAR NEW, (402) 482-5491 NE - KRONE 3 X 3 BIG SQ BALERS, VERY LOW BALES, (402) 461-9336 NE - VERMEER 605 SUPER M ROUND BALER-NET WRAP ONLY, (402) 461-9336 NE - VERMEER 605M ROUND BALER, NET WRAPPED HAMEL HAY CO. CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 565T HESSTON, GOOD CONDITION, $3,000.00, (308) 874-4562 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 ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 NE - EMERSON 13X24 STACK MOVER, ELECTRONIC SCALES, W/ OR WITHOUT HYDRAFORK, (308) 544-6421 KS - NH 1030 STACK WAGON, EXCELLENT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, $2,500.00, (785) 7315190 1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103 FOR SALE NE - KNIFE BAR & RECUT SCREEN FOR JD 35, (308) 995-5515 NE - RECUT SCREEN & AXLE EXTENSION FOR IHC 730, (308) 995-5515 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - RICHARDTON HIGH DUMP WAGONS, 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, SELF-PROPELLED, 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

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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) 5872344 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (308) 5824303 NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 MO - AC D17'S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 KS - AGGRESSIVELY BUYING JD TRACTORS, NEWER MODELS, DEALERS WELCOME, WILL TRADE, CALL FOR CASH OFFERS, (785) 776-6176 FOR SALE 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, (308) 582-4303 NE - 8 HOLE 15" TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC 706 FOR SALVAGE, (308) 269-2586 NE - 4, 18 X 4 X 38 BIAS-PLY TRACTOR TIRES, (308) 269-2586 NE - NEW & USED COMPACT TRACTORS. USED LENAR 25 HP W/LOADER. USED LENAR 30 HP W/LOADER, 170 HOURS. (2) NEW LENAR 30 HP W/LOADER. SEVERAL 3 PT ATTACHMENTS FOR TRACTORS, SCOTTHOURIGAN CO., (800) 284-7066 NE - M FARMALL TRACTOR W/BAD MOTOR. $600 COMPLETE. OR WHAT PARTS DO YOU NEED?, (308) 624-2177 IA - 1965 FARMALL IH 1206, EXCELLENT CONDITION. 6, 524 ACTUAL HOURS. 1 OWNER. EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE. NEW RUBBER & PAINT. MUST SEE TO BELIEVE IT! CALL:, (319) 461-3294 KS - 2007 JD 8330 IFS, FRONT & REAR DUALS, $159,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 90% TREAD 24. 5 X 32 DIAMOND TREAD 12 PLY ON 10, (308) 269-2586 IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY. PLEASE CALL, (217) 370-1149 NE - 2000 JD 7810 MFB, 9600 HOURS. POWER QUAD 3 HYD, NEW 20. 8 42 TIRES; 200 HOURS AGO. FRONT WEIGHT, $54,000 OBO. PLEASE CALL, (308) 357-1102 NE - CASE 1270, 135 HP, NEW MOTOR, FRESH TRANS OH, 4 REMOTES, GOOD TIRES, $8,250.00, (308) 874-4562 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE NE - DUAL LOADER MOUNTS TO FIT JD 4520 OR 4620. CUSTOM BUILT, VERY HEAVY, VERY NEAT, WITH CUSTOM GRILL GUARD BUILT IN. DUAL LOADER 325 OR 345, (402) 482-5491 IA - IH, CASE, OLIVER, WESTENDORF, DU-AL, JD. FROM $250 TO $3650, (712) 299-6608 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 1105 - DISKS FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344

1105 - DISKS FOR SALE - CONT’D CO - MILLER 24' OFFSET DISC, HUDSON, CO., $2,500.00, (303) 536-0124 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,100.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW, LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - JI CASE 308 4-18'S, CUSHION COULTERS, $1,000.00, (308) 874-4562 IA - 2 OR 3 PT & PULL TYPE PLOWS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6., (712) 299-6608 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (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) 755-2455 KS - 1990 JD 7200, 16R30", 250 MONITOR, MARKERS, IN-ROW FERT. GOOD CONDITION., $23,000.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - C-IH 12R36" VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 1110 - SEEDERS FOR SALE NE - 4010 CONCORD AIR SEEDER. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 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 KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40' DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30' JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY NE - 12R 30" CULTIVATOR OR HILLER, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 NE - 2-6R 30" 885 JD CULTIVATOR W/RIDGING WINGS, (402) 726-2488 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. STAINLESS STEEL TANK FLOATER, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - USED PARTS OFF 45' MILLER ROD WEEDER, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. "ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU".

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January 5, 2012 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 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT AND NEW & USED PARTS. SALVAGE YARD FOR TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & EQUIPMENT SALES. KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 5823000 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176" $15 EA; 4 GATES C240" $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240" $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270" $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94" X 1 1/4" WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10" WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - NEW DODA PUMPS, SEVERAL USED PTO PUMPS, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000' PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE., (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 KS - 8" ALUMINUM MAIL LINE, $1.25 PER FOOT, (785) 221-8173 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 5:4 $650, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 50HP 10:11 $700, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 6242177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - LOTS OF TRADE-INS COMING IN. CALL PLAINS IRRIGATION FOR A USED PIVOT LIST. 308-382-9240 OR, (800) 584-9334 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4" X 1312', (800) 2847066 NE - NEW CADMAN 4" X 1250' HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW GREENFIELD 3" X 1200', USED BOSS 4. 5" X 660', 8 USED HEINZMAN 4. 5" X 660', VERMEER 3" X 660', BAUER 4" X 1180', (800) 284-7066 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Heartland Express 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 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 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $7,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24' HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - IH 1440 COMBINE WITH 3400 HRS., (308) 269-2586 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 OK - 1988 1680 IHC, STANDARD ROTOR, 3045 X 32 TIRES, $15,000 CELL 580-5251265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - R70 GLEANER, 2689 ENGINE HRS, 1904 SEPARATOR HRS, $20,000 CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 NE - 2 SETS OF JD COMBINE DUALS, 50 THRU 70 SERIES. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 MO - 1996 CASE-IH 2188 4X4, AFX ROTOR, MACDON 30' PF, GERINGHOFF 8R30 CORN HEAD. WILL SEPARATE. 2100 SEP HRS., (660) 548-3804 NE - 1977 GLEANER M2, 22' WHEAT HEAD, 6R CORN HEAD, $4,000.00, (308) 778-5419 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 OK - MACDON 960 36' DRAPER W/50 SERIES JD ADAPTER, BAT REEL, $12,500 CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 NE - 20" & 36" POLY SNOUTS, JD HEAD. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 925 & 930 FLEX HEADS. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 853A. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 2821330 NE - '04 CASE IH 1020 20’ FLEX HEAD W/CRARY AIR REEL, ALWAYS SHEDDED, NICE, $15,500.00, (402) 787-2244 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE IA - 25', 30' & 36' GRAIN HEADER CARTS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - NEW BROCK SQ20M, (800) 284-7066

1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - M & W 650, SUPERB SA500C, GSI 525C, 8 MC'S, '09 BROCK SQ20D, 600 HOURS, 4 FF'S, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 4" & 5" AIR SYSTEMS, (800) 2847066 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - HUTCHINSON BIN OR TRUCK FILL AUGER, 8-10", PORTABLE, WITH SPECIAL ORDER OF 1/4" THICK FLIGHTING ALL THE WAY UP. "BIG WINTER DISCOUNTS" CALL HARLEY AT, (402) 649-6711 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 - CONRAD AMERICAN-EATON BINS. GRAIN STORAGE, CONCRETE, & ERECTION. HYNEK CONSTRUCTION. MIKE HYNEK. 402984-1200 CELL,, (402) 257-2200 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, (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 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%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6', 7', 8', 9', (712) 299-6608 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE

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1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 KS - WANT TO BUY: ALFALFA/GRASS PICKED UP OR DELIVERED ROUND OR LARGE SQUARE BALES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KEVIN MELVIN AT, (620) 5463507

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DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE

NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, BUYING & SELLING HAY. NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (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 CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 KS - ALFALFA PELLETS, SUN CURED 1/4" & ALFALFA MEAL, 17% PROTEIN; CHOPPED ALFALFA; WE BUY & SELL ALFALFA., (620) 793-7701 WY - HAY AUCTION JANUARY 18-19. VIDEOHAYAUCTIONS. COM, (888) 935-3633 CO - LARGE SW COLORADO PRODUCER OFFERING QUALITY ALFALFA HAY. TESTED. BARN STORED OR TARPED. AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. 3X4X8 BALES. TEST AVAILABLE. UTEMOUNTAINFARMANDRANCH. COM. CALL BILL, (480) 905-0785 IA - HAY & STRAW AUCTIONS EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY AT 12:30. ROCK VALLEY, IA. FREE EXPERIENCED ORDER BUYING SERVICE. TRUCKING AVAILABLE. ROCK VALLEY HAY AUCTION. ROCKVALLEYHAY. COM CELL: 712-470-1274, OFFICE:, (712) 4765541 CO - HAY SALES, 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. LOCATED ONE MILE NORTH OF GREELEY, CO., (800) 791-2333 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 KS - WE STILL HAVE HAY FOR SALE. MIXED GRASS HAY, CRP GRASS HAY, AND CHOPPED CORN STALK HAY. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. 620-243-3768 OR, (620) 8423237 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 200+ LG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240, (308) 436-5491 NE - BRIGHT WHEAT STRAW, 3X4'S, SHEDDED AND TARPED, (402) 245-7740 1506 - CORN WANTED TO BUY KS - DAMAGED GRAIN. HIGHEST PRICES, IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. WE HAVE GRAIN VACS. MINIMUM QUANTITY 800 BUSHEL., (800) 214-7788 1509 - SORGHUM FOR SALE KS - MILO HAY, $100/TON, NITRATE 52, PROTEIN 6.9, NET WRAPPED, NESS COUNTY, KANSAS, (785) 731-5190 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 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 4825491 WY - CERTIFIED SAINFOIN SEED: CAN OUT PRODUCE ALFALFA., (307) 202-1569 IA - BEAN LADDERS FOR SOYBEAN SEED. PLEASE CALL, (712) 210-6587 1519 - CORNSTALK BALES FOR SALE NE - 3X4X8, NEAR MINDEN & LEWELLEN, NE., (308) 832-1563 IA - LARGE ROUNDS, MAKE OFFER, (712) 870-1124 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - LOOKING FOR GRASS FOR 100 TO 150 COW/CALF PAIRS FOR 2012 & BEYOND. DAYS, 402-360-4154. EVES,, (402) 337-0817

WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN & CORN IN ANY CONDITION

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WET OR DRY INCLUDING DAMAGED SILO CORN AT TOP DOLLAR WE HAVE VACS & TRUCKS CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 KS - HIGH ENERGY LIQ FEED. 22% PRTN, 6% FAT, $155/TON. 15% PROTEIN, 7% FAT. TOP DRESS FOR HAY OR TMR RATION, $160/TON. NATIONAL FEED COMMODITIES. FOB ATCHISON, KS. MINIMUM ORDER 23 TON TRUCKLOADS., (888) 674-8279 IL - MADISON COUNTY AG AUCTION, BETHALTO, IL. HAY & STRAW AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY AT 11 AM THRU MARCH, SELLING WIDE VARIETY OF SM & LG SQ, RND BALES & STRAW. MIKE HAMILTON 618410-4293;, (618) 462-5556 NE - WANTED-GRASS FOR 2012 AND BEYOND FOR COW/CALF PAIRS. WILL CONSIDER ANY SIZE. CALL, (308) 999-3673 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 NE - HESSTON STACK PROCESSOR 10. WELL PROCESS, BIG BALE, GOOD CONDITION. PLEASE CALL, (402) 869-2344 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24' HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587 NE - 20 USED BALE RING FEEDERS, (402) 461-9336 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

GIANT RUBBER WATER TANKS Tanks made from used earth moving tires.

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot.

Can be open topped or drinker holes cut for frost-free winter use. Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States.

Guaranteed best quality & lowest price.

Call

605/473-5356

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) 3522761 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS OR ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE MN - BEDDING FOR SALE. DRY SAWDUST FOR DAIRY BARNS, DELIVERED ON WALKING FLOOR TRAILERS. WILL DELIVER TO MN, EAST SD, WEST WI, & NORTH IA ONLY. ALSO AVAILABLE SWEET CORN SILAGE, CALL FOR PRICES, (888) 339-2381 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20' BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com

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1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR W-W STAMPEDE & NORTHSTAR DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397

We Buy, Sell & Trade Feed Mill Equipment, Rollers, Crackers, Hammer Mills, Ribbon & Paddle Mixers, Grain Handling Equipment, Etc...

G & G Sales

712-229-7452 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE IL - LOOKING FOR FEEDER CATTLE PRICED RIGHT? MIXED COLORED STEERS & HEIFERS STEERS BRING $1.44 PLUS FREIGHT AT 540 LBS. & HEIFERS BRING $1.36 PLUS FREIGHT AT 500-600 LBS. REFERENCES AVAILABLE. FOR INFORMATION CALL, (877) 498-9150 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD VIRGIN REG ANGUS HEIFERS, (308) 569-2458 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI'D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 569-2458 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

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219 Angus Cross Bred cows, preg. tested in November.

FOREST PERMIT 219 HEAD GRAND MESA POINT ALLOTMENT FOREST PERMIT

40 acres below forest with water & pipe corrals

Flying Triangle Ranch 970.260.0892 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD REG ANGUS COW/CALF PAIRS, (308) 569-2458 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-8701119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 995-5515 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 569-2458 1911 - GRASS CALVES FOR SALE WY - ATTN: WINTER WHEAT GRAZIERS. 127 HD, 384 LB. , ST. S, HM RAISED, HIGH DESERT, WEANED 10/20, VAC45, KNIFE CUT, NO HORNS, NO BRAND, QUIET DISP. , VERIFIED ALL NAT. NHTC, EURO/JAPANESE EXP. ELIGIBLE. SELL AT BELLRINGER AUCTION:SUPERIORLIVESTOCK. COM JAN 12/13, (307) 324-6450 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1914 - BISON WANTED TO BUY 219 Angus Cross Bred cows, preg. tested in November.

FOREST PERMIT 219 HEAD GRAND MESA POINT ALLOTMENT FOREST PERMIT

40 acres below forest with water & pipe corrals

Flying Triangle Ranch 970.260.0892 1918 - JANUARY PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - RANGE RAISED GRASS-FED BULLS. DAILEY ANGUS RANCH & DIAMOND LAZY J RANCH. COMING 2 YR OLD BULL SALE, VALENTINE, NE LIVESTOCK AUCTION, 1/19/12, 1:30 PM. WEBSITES: DLJRANCH. COM & DAILEYANGUS. COM OR CALL FOR CATALOG, (308) 645-2712

Jauer

Dependable Genetics 35th Annual Angus Bull & Female Sale Jan. 28 • 12:30 pm at the Farm - Hinton, IA Featuring 190 hd. of maternally efficient, grass-type genetics: • 125 Spring Bred Cows & Heifers • 60 Two Yr. Old Bulls & 5 Herd Bulls

Roger Jauer

(712) 947-4357 www.jauerangus.com 1920 - MARCH PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - MLM GELBVIEH OPEN HOUSE & PRIVATE TREATY KICK OFF SALE: FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH, 2012. BRED & FED WITH THE COMMERCIAL MAN IN MIND! GELBVIEHBULLS. COM, (402) 879-4976 2101 - FEEDER LAMBS FOR SALE SD - CUSTOM SHEEP FEEDLOT: LAMBS & EWES TO FEED, FATTEN & GROW!!! SHIPPY SHEEP FEEDLOT. CALL KYLE AT 605-8420935 OR DALE 605-842-3967. WWW. SHEEPFEEDLOT. COM, (605) 842-3967 NE - PUREBRED BABY DOLL SOUTHDOWN RAM LAMB #175, (402) 336-2015 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - AQHA, YEARLINGS, MARES AND COLTS, (308) 569-2458 NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLEYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-888689-8924 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - AQHA HORSES, BLUE ROAN STUD AND MARES. OLDER GREY MARE, WELL BROKE, GRANDDAUGHTERS HORSE, (308) 5692458 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2208 - HORSE TRAINING WANTED TO BUY

Colt Started Colt started on cattle Horse breaking and training Problem solved Cutting and reined cow horses Ranch horses Ranch rope work Arena work Thousands acres to ride out on Clinics and lessons

605-430-0529 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE - SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLION, TBONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831;, (308) 5872344 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE KS - AKC FARM RAISED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, FIRST SHOTS, DEW CLAWS. 785398-2231, 785-731-5174,, (785) 731-5190

2305 - LLAMAS FOR SALE NE - ALPACA HERD LIQUIDATION. BREEDING STOCK, FULL RECORDS, VET CHECKED, READY TO GO. GRAND ISLAND, NE. FOR INFO OR A VIEWING CALL, (308) 382-5345 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CO - FULLY EXPERIENCED IN HAY, GROW CROPS, IRRIGATION, DRY LAND, DESIRES POSTION ON FARM OR RANCH FULL- TIME. NON-DRINKER, NON-SMOKER. WILL RELOCATE. WOULD CONSIDER A CARETAKER POSITION FOR AN ABSENT- EE OWNER. GRMPOMAN@AOL. COM OR CALL 970-7734114 OR, (970) 250-4841 NE - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR & MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED FOR A 10, 000 HEAD FEEDLOT NORTH OF LEXINGTON, NE. , CUSTER COUNTY FEEDERS. PLEASE CALL ROGER AT 308-870-0812 OR, (308) 8584455 NE - FAMILY OWNED AG EQUIPMENT DEALER LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME SALES PERSON. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES MCCOR MICK, VERMEER, TYM, BUSHHOG & SEVERAL SHORT LINES. RESUMES WITH REFERENCES MAY BE SENT TO MILLER REPAIR LLC, PO BOX 89 MAXWELL, NE 69151. CALL, (308) 582-4303 NE - PEN RIDER WANTED. EXPERIENCE A MUST. RIDING PENS, PULLING SICKS, DOCTORING & PROCESSING CATTLE. MUST PROVIDE OWN HORSES & TACK. 100% PAID MEDICAL, DENT AL & VISION INS. FOR EMPLOYEE. FAMILY PLAN AVAIL. GOOD 401K PLAN. CALL 8 A. M. - 5 P. M. ASK FOR BRETT, (308) 440-8267

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NE - PARTS PERSON. PROGRESSIVE AG EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP SEEKS PARTS PERSON. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED. EXPERIENCE OR SCHOOLING PREFERRED. THOENE FARM SERVICE, BURWELL, NE. CONTACT FRED OR HANK AT, (308) 3465250

PHELPS COUNTY FEEDERS

is seeking a: Mechanic will be working with Caterpillar machinery, Kenworth trucks and other modern feed lot equipment.

General Maintenance Person must have welding experience, some electrical preferred, and be able to make other routine yard repairs.

Pen Rider must have driver’s license.

Horse and tack preferred.

Excellent pay and benefits. Position is located in Holdrege/Bertrand area.

Please call (308)876-2133. Please leave a message if you call after 5pm.

KS - MECHANIC WANTED FULL-TIME FOR COMBINES, TRUCKS & TRAILERS IN NORTH CENTRAL, KANSAS. PLEASE CALL, (785) 647-7921 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES KS - CATTLEMEN'S LIVESTOCK SERVICE "ALL WORK DONE BY CATTLEMEN FOR CATTLEMEN. " FENCE BUILDING & REPAIR, LIVESTOCK CARE, BARN BUILDING & REPAIR, CORRAL BUILDING. REFERENCES PROVIDED. PLEASE CALL, (785) 214-9532 KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 NE - CUSTOM MANURE SPREADING. 3 TRUCKS & LOADER. SMITH & SONS, ELBA, NEBRASKA. CALL 308-219-0314, 308-2190353 OR, (308) 968-3300 FOR SALE NE - CUSTOM MANURE HAULING. 3 SPREADERS & A PAYLOADER AVAILABLE. OUR REPUTATION FOLLOWS US. KENT BACKER, (402) 499-8060 KS - ALFALFA: PICKED UP OR DELIVERED. CALL ROY AT PLEASANT ACRES AT, (620) 804-1506 NE - HEALTH CARE FOR YOUR CROPS! NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, SPRAY ENHANCING PRODUCTS, SLOW RELEASE POLYMER TECHNOLOGY, SPRAY TANK, GLEANER & NEUTRALIZER, NEBRASKA CALLS ONLY PLEASE! GREG SWAN WWW. ATLANTICPACIFICTRADING. COM & CALL, (402) 382-8554 2601 - CARS FOR SALE NE - FORD 289 MOTOR 1967, (402) 4825491 NE - '67 MERCURY CYCLONE, 289, TO BE RESTORED, (402) 482-5491 IA - 1985 BUICK PARK AVENUE, NICE, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

January 5, 2012 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 FACTORY BED FOR '73-'79 FORD PICKUP, NO RUST THROUGH, (620) 8652541 FOR SALE KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177 NE - 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, AUTOMATIC, NEW TIRES, 188, 000 MILES, RUNS GOOD, $2,750.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - '55 IH 6 CYL TRUCK MOTOR, (402) 482-5491 NE - '57 FORD 292 ENGINE, (402) 482-5491 NE - PARTING OUT A DODGE 3/4 TON, CUMMINS, (402) 482-5491 NE - 1984 FORD, IH DIESEL MOTOR, (402) 482-5491 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - '59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15' B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16' COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131 IA - 2006 DODGE HEAVY 3/4 TON 4X4 QUAD CAB SHORT BOX. 5. 9 CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE, 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 1 OWNER. 116, 000 MILES. EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE. CALL:, (319) 461-3294 NE - 1998 IHC 4900 TWIN SCREW AUTOMATICS DT466, DOUBLE FRAMED 182" C/T, READY FOR PUSHER AXLE & 22' BOX. $19,500. FISHER TRUCK SALES, (402) 4690789 NE - 2003 COLUMBIA MID ROOF, NEW 10 SPEED TRANSMISSION 12. 7 DET. , BLUE, ALLOY WHEELS, NICE! $19,500. 2000 99I EAGLE, CAT C-15, 13 SPEED, SLEEPER, RUNS STRONG! $18,500., (402) 469-0789 NE - 2002 FL106 GRAIN TRUCK, TRIPLE AXLE, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC, 300 HP, NEW 22' BOX, LL3000 SCOTT HOIST DOUBLE FRAMED, NEW TIRES, POLISHED WHEELS, RED & WHITE., (402) 469-0789 NE - 1998 PETERBUILT 330 GRAIN TRUCK, CAT 3126 6 SPEED NEW 20' KANN BOX, SCOTT LLC 2000 HOIST, 20, 000 LB AIR TAG, NEW RED PAINT & TIRES. VERY NICE!, (402) 469-0789 SD - 2004 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 14 LITER DETROIT AUTO SHIFT. 2 9200I INTERNATIONALS 2005 & 2007 10 SPEED WITH SLEEPERS, ISM CUMMINGS ENGINES WITH 10 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS. CALL JOEL AT, (605) 350-1138 2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE OK - 2011 GSI 36' 2 HOPPER GRAIN TRAILER, ROLL TARP, WINDOWS $20,000 OR LEASE $1550/MONTH. CELL 580- 525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 2611 - MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE IA - NICE 1981 HONDA GOLDWING, 41K, $3,650.00, (712) 299-6608 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 NE - WANTED 4 18. 4 X 34 FIRESTONE TIRES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15" SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, (308) 587-2344 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 KS - 1975 IH SEMI, 318, 13 SP, TWIN SCREW, 5TH WHEEL, (785) 871-0711

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2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE - CONT’D

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800-963-1108 www.diamondtne.com NE - 1999 PETERBUILT 378 12. 7 DET 9 SPEED, 7" DUAL STACKS, 340K ON O/H, ALLOY WHEELS, SHARP! $21,750., (402) 469-0789 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) 935-2480 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 KS - 8-12 YARD SCRAPER, LATE MODEL, EXCELLENT COND. , REASONABLE, (620) 865-2541 SK - WANTED: CATERPILLER CABLE SCRAPERS, LEVER HOLDINGS INC. CALL, (306) 682-3332 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10' & 12'; 3PT'S 6' & 8', (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40" PTO DITCHER, $7,200.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12' BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 MO - ASHLAND 6 YD DUMP SCRAPER, (660) 548-3804 MO - CAT 60 EJECT SCRAPER. CONVERTED TO HYDRAULIC., (660) 548-3804 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW500KW, 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 ND - 20KW TO 2000KW; DIESEL, PROPANE, NATURAL GAS. ALL LOW-HOUR TAKEOUT GENSETS. CUMMINS/ONAN, KOHLER, CAT, DETROIT DIESEL & MORE. ABRAHAM GENERATOR SALES COOPERSTOWN, ND (COMPLETE INVENTORY ONLINE) WWW. ABRAHAMINDUSTRIAL. COM WE SHIP NATIONWIDE!, (701) 797-4766 IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW & USED, 1PH 50KW $4,170. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000.

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Page 23 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 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 3032 - GIFT ITEMS FOR SALE KS - MAKES A GREAT GIFT HOLIDAY OR BIRTHDAY! BLACK WALNUT NUTCRACKERS, CRACKS PERFECTLY! CALL NOW TO ORDER:, (785) 749-7449 NE - PORCELAIN DOLLS FOR CHRISTMAS, 300 TO CHOOSE FROM MOST DOLLS ARE $40. CALL OR STOP BY 318 WOLF AVE. ORD,, (308) 728-3150 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE MO - 120A/90 TILLABLE, 130A/110 TILLABLE W/HOMESTEAD AND OUTBUILDING. NW MISSOURI 30 MIN FROM ST. JOSEPH, CALL AFTER 6PM 816-369-2071 OR, (816) 378-2015 NE - 30 ACRES PASTURE, HOME 3556 SQ FT, TRIPLE CAR GARAGE, 3 CARPORTS, 2 SHEDS, (308) 230-0247 5004 - PASTURE RENT WANTED TO RENT NE - LOOKING FOR PASTURE FOR 100 PAIRS. WILL SPLIT NUMBERS. CALL TIM CATLETT AT, (308) 870-3723

7000 - TRADE SHOWS IN - PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT YOUR LAND. EARN TOP $$$ FOR HUNTING RIGHTS. CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE & INFO PACKET TOLL FREE 1-866-309-1507 OR WWW.BASECAMPLEASING.COM, (866) 309-1507 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 7 & FEB 8, 2012, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 7, 3:45PM; ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649 7003 - AUCTIONS

Early Advance Notice of Upcoming Adams & Union Co., IA Land at Public Auction Friday Morning, Jan 13, 2012 Sale Arena 201 N. Cherry St. Creston, IA

135 Acres m/1 Adams Co., IA, Colony Twp CSR 63 Approximately 130 tillable acres 155 Acres m/1 Union Co., IA, Spaulding Twp CSR 62 Approximately 145 tillable acres These parcels are approx. 2 miles apart and will be sold individually and not tied back together.

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Lyle & Margaret Woods Trust, Sellers West & Frey Auctioneers • Creston, IA Darwin 641-344-1958 • Tom 641-344-5082

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Midlands Classified Ad Network WORK FOR DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES VIEW CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT WWW.DHHS.NE.GOV NMC HAS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR TOTAL TRUCK MECHANICS AT OUR SCOTTSBLUFF, NE LOCATION. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH TOTAL TRUCK REPAIR IS PREFERRED. NMC OFFERS A COMPETITIVE WAGE, EXCELLENT BENEFITS, AND A PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT! PLEASE CALL JOE LEGRAND AT 402.891.7657 OR FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION AT: HTTP://WWW.NEBRASKAMACHINERY.COM /HR/. FAX- 402.891.7735. NMC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REGISTERED NURSE IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT RECEIVE UP TO $5,000 IN SIGN ON BONUSES FOR ICU NURSES. RELOCATION, STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ARE AVAIL-

ABLE. NE RN LICENSE, BLS, ACLS, AND PALS REQUIRED & TNCC PREFERRED. ONE OR MORE OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED. CALL: JOHN AT (800) 5436629, EMAIL: RECRUITER@MAIL.GPRMC.COM, APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GPRMC.COM DINKLAGE FEEDYARD, TORRINGTON, WY IS NOW HIRING A: FEED TRUCK DRIVER INCLUDES COMPANY BENEFITS! APPLY IN PERSON, EAST OF TORRINGTON ON HWY 26. EOE DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION. RN, DRIVER'S LICENSE, EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. BENEFIT PACKAGE. MIDWEST COVENANT HOME EOE CHRIS YOUNG (402)764-2711 CHRIS@MIDWESTCOVENANTHOME.ORG 615 EAST 9TH STREET, STROMSBURG, NE. PHARMACIST THE STAFF PHARMACIST POSITION WILL INVOLVE BOTH DISTRIBUTION AND CLINICAL DUTIES IN THE HOSPI-

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REQUIRED. HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. NEW GRADS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CALL: JOHN AT (800) 543-6629 EMAIL: RECRUITER@MAIL.GPRMC.COM APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GPRMC.COM FLATBED COMPANY DRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORS NEEDED. NICE RIDE!! GREAT PAY & BENEFITS. FLEXIBLE RIDER & PET POLICIES. CALL 888-454-5766 LEXINGTON, NE. www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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Herbicide Resistant Weeds Becoming More Common Tom Dorn, UNL Extension Educator The first weed species in Nebraska to exhibit herbicide resistance was confirmed in 2006. An isolated population of marestail (horseweed) was shown to be resistant to glyphosate. It is now six years later and a new glyphosate resistant weed is emerging in Nebraska.

Greenhouse studies conducted by University of Nebraska–Lincoln weed scientists have confirmed glyphosate resistance in multiple giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) populations.UNL Research on Suspected Population of 2,4-D Resistant Waterhemp In 2009, UNL received a report of a warmseason grass field with a waterhemp population that was no longer being controlled by 2,4-D. Seed from this field was collected in 2009 and 2010 and greenhouse dose response trials were conducted to determine if the population was herbicide resistant, and when compared to a susceptible population, the suspect population was more tolerant to 2,4-D by 10-fold.

The Development of Herbicide Resistance Herbicide resistance usually results from repeated use of the same herbicide. Widespread adoption of glyphosate tolerant crops in the Midwest (primarily corn and soybean), coupled with an over-reliance on glyphosate-based herbicides with no companion tank mixes of products having a different mode of action, has resulted in the evolution of glyphosate resistant weed populations. The number of weed species with reported glyphosate resistant populations has reached almost 20 worldwide, and 12 in the United States, due to repeated glyphosate use over a large land area (more than 300 million acres just in the United States).

Weed species with glyphosate resistant populations in the United States include common waterhemp, giant ragweed, common ragweed, kochia, palmer amaranth, marestail (horseweed), hairy fleabane, junglerice, goosegrass, Johnsongrass, Italian ryegrass, and annual bluegrass

(source: International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds).

What Can be Done?

We need to understand the importance of discontinuing such heavy reliance on one or two herbicide chemistries for weed control as that eventually results in populations of weeds sorted for their tolerance to the herbicides and modes of action that have been used repeatedly in the past.

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