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Toy tractors provide grown-up fun for Crofton man

By Linda Wuebben, The Norfolk Daily News Boys of all ages like toy tractors.

Jim Hansen is living proof.

A display of Hansen's toy tractors were featured at Farmers & Merchants State Bank during December.

"I would see these toy tractors and remember times I had driven them when I was young and living at home on the farm," Hansen said, recalling how he got started.

The memories were so powerful, he decided to start a collection. So when he would see one in a store, he would buy it.

One at a time, eventually Hansen has built his collection to about 80 toy tractors.

Hansen's family farm is near Neligh and he remembers helping neighbors with their chores in the summer and driving several tractor lines.

His collection is a show of all makes and models, iron wheel or rubber-tire, that he has had a chance to drive in his lifetime.

"My favorite tractor is an Allis garden tractor," Hansen said. "It was one of the first garden tractors made, and I drove it for a man who lived in town."

He also pointed out three different types of Ferguson tractors that he used when picking up and stacking small square bales in the 1950s.

"I would stack bales for 2 cents apiece and do 1,000 a day," Hansen said.

"That would amount to $20, and that was pretty good money for a day's work back then."

He would do that three to four times a summer, and he used the money to buy his clothes.

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Look inside this issue for these headlines...

• Columbus Farm Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6 • Plant Windbreaks for Snow Control, Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10 • Kearney Home & Builders Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11

• Nebraska Soybean Board Announces Call for Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14

For daily agriculture news, updates and local happenings, visit the Heartland Express website at www.myfarmandranch.com • Country Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 5, 9 • Lee Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 • Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 13 • Washington Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 • Heartland Cattleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 • Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 12/11/09

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USDA Enhances Integrity And Defensibility of Farm Programs and Streamlines Payment Limits For Family Farmers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service to reduce fraud in farm programs and streamlining payment limits for family farmers. The actions are intended to strengthen the integrity and defensibility of USDA farm safety net programs and help the agricultural industry to meet requirements included in the 2008 Farm Bill.

"Today's announcement will ensure that the producers who depend upon the safety net of USDA programs will have future access to these pro-

grams by enhancing the overall integrity of the programs," said Vilsack. "It will also provide more flexibility for family farm operations across the country."

As part of today's announcement, USDA has finalized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Internal Revenue Service to establish an electronic information exchange process for verifying compliance with the adjusted gross income provisions for programs administered by USDA's FSA Continued on page 15

35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$82.51

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Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .99.96

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Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.25

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Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .143.13

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Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00

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40.00

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The passage of this low pressure system may allow for weak Chinook winds to develop during the 1/121/13 period. Highs could reach the low 40's across portions of the panhandle, while upper 20's to low 30's are likely across extreme eastern Nebraska.

Low pressure will develop across the southern Plains on 1/14, but keep accumulating snows south of the state. Highs will cool into the low 20's east to upper 20's west during the 1/14-15 period.

Week Two Forecast, 1/16-1/22: Weather models indicate two systems that have the potential to impact the state during the period. The first system is projected to move across the Dakotas on 1/17 and bring a chance of light accumulations to the northern 1/3 of the state. An Alberta clipper is projected to reinforce the eastern U.S. upper air trough on the 22nd, but keep the brunt of the cold and snow east of the state. Highs are projected to be in the low 20's northeast to low 30's southwest during the 1/16-1/17 time frame. High temperatures are expected to cool into the upper teens northeast to upper 20's southwest during the 1/18-1/20 time frame. High temperatures then moderate into the 20's northeast to 30's southwest during the 1/221/23 period.

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Multi-Tasking Super Foods Packed With Disease-Fighting Nutrients

By Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator Family Consumer Science Dawson County Super foods are packed with vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients that Americans most often lack. These foods not only help reduce the risk of diseases, but are filling foods that are low in calories.

Super foods often include fruits, vegetables and whole grains that are rich in calcium, potassium, Vitamin A, C and E, fiber and magnesium.

Here are just a few super foods that should be added to the diet: Beans: Whether canned or dry, beans, such as kidney, pinto and black, are great sources of fiber, magnesium and potassium.

Dark green vegetables: Spinach, kale and broccoli are low in calories and high in complex carbohydrates and great sources of Vitamin A. Berries: Especially, blueberries, pack a punch of antioxidants, Vitamin C and fiber.

Kiwi: This fruit is the most nutritionally dense of fruits and full of antioxidants, potassium, fiber and Vitamin C. Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, butternut squash and other orange vegetables: These foods are packed with Vitamin A and fiber and also are great sources of vitamin C, potassium and calcium.

Salmon: This fatty fish is high in omega-three fatty acids which promote heart health. It is recommend to eat fish two to three times a week to help decrease the risk of heart disease and possi-

bly help with arthritis and memory. Herring, sardines and mackerel also can be added to this group.

Nuts: Nuts are full of protein and heart healthy fat and fiber. They also are full of antioxidants. It is recommended to eat 1 ounce of nuts as a snack or on top of foods.

Tea: Whether green or black, both are full of antioxidants. A Japanese study found that men who drank green tea had lower cholesterol.

To get these super foods into your diet, try some yogurt mixed with berries and topped with 1 ounce of walnuts for a healthy snack or breakfast.

When preparing dinner, try to get in colorful vegetables on the plate. Have fruit for a snack.

Instead of pop have tea to drink.

Keep Moving During Winter Months Sheryl Fellers, Dawson County Extension Service Don’t let those extra pounds creep up this winter. Be sure to keep moving.

Finding ways to stay physically active during the cold winter months can be challenging. But don’t let it stop daily exercise. Continuing to exercise during winter will help prevent weight gain that can cause panic come spring and summer.

Holiday meals and less outdoor activity time can cause extra weight to sneak up very quickly. Being physically active isn’t all about preventing weight gain, it also may help boost the immune system and control holiday stress.

What does one do for exercise when bicycling,

jogging and roller-bladeing are out of the question? When it starts snowing, get creative. Bundle up, dress in warm layers and go for a walk or try sledding. Try making a snow angel or have a snow ball fight. One is never too old to have fun in the snow.

If the thought of going out in the cold does not sound appealing, consider working out at home.

With the purchase of a few workout DVDs and a few weights, one can a nice home gym. Depending on the budget, a new or used treadmill or stairstepper also can help. Get up 30 minutes early and watch the morning news while sweating away the pounds.

Another idea is to join the local gym. This has a

whole slew of benefits, from the vast array of weights and aerobic equipment available, to the yoga or spinning classes and the indoor pool.

If being physically active 30-60 minutes every day seems like too much, little bouts of exercise throughout the day can be just as beneficial for as a full 30 minute workout routine. Think of taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or going for a walk after lunch and dinner. Driving to the mall and walking there also is an option if the weather is blustery outside.

Set a goal during the cold winter months to be physically active at least 30-60 minutes most days of the week. This will help improve your health and mood throughout the winter season.

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January 7, 2010

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts •

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by Lee Pitts

I get a lot of fan mail, most of it addressed to Current Resident or Occupant. I bet I get more incoherent and childish mail than Santa Claus. And that’s just the junk mail I get from insurance and credit card companies. But once in a great while I leave my post office with a giddy feeling after having received a piece of fan mail. (Okay, so the only real fan mail I get is addressed, “Dear Idiot.”)

Most of the people who buy my books or read my column are country folks and over the years I’ve made the following generalization: People who live in the country have much simpler addresses than people who reside or work in the big cities of this nation. The closer you get to a metropolis the more complicated the address.

It seems this has always been the case.

Theodore Roosevelt owned two ranches and you could send a letter to our Teddy bear of a President either at Elkhorn Ranch, 25 miles north of the railroad, Medora, North Dakota, or Chimney Butte Ranch 8 miles south of the railroad, Medora. And it would get there!

Even today I get mail with just a town, zip code and a ranch name like Happy Valley or Whispering Pines Ranch.

Most mail I receive that originates in the country either has a P.O. box number or something like HC 31, Box 1327. For you townies, the HC stands for “Highway Contract,” and refers to non-postal service employees who

deliver the mail under contract to USPS. A lot of my mail that comes from Idaho and Utah carries an address like 30 W 20 S, which is a brilliant system for naming streets and roads that I’ve been told originated with the Mormons. You don’t need a GPS to find such an address!

What little city mail I get usually carries an impressive address with a company logo, name, title, building name and suite number.

In general, the longer the address the more egotistical the person is, the only exceptions being preachers and inmates. Attorneys have the most highfalutin addresses and they nearly always add “esquire” to their names, which used to mean that the person was a candidate for knighthood. I fail to see how that applies to lawyers of today but I’m sure an attorney will write and tell me. (And I guarantee his or her address will be real long.)

Another thing I’ve noticed about mail from the country is that either the person writes their return address longhand or has a rubber stamp. You won’t believe this but in 25 years of selling books via mail order there were only two handwritten addresses that I could not decipher. Country folks take a lot of pride in the disappearing art of writing longhand legibly. Except for the feedlots that send me mail, I see very little personal stationery. Country folks are very conservative, thrifty, do not waste resources, aren’t showy, and well over

half the mail I receive is sent in small envelopes. Many country folks will paste on a return address sticker that features the Cowboy Hall of Fame, a picture of a bull or a patriotic theme such as “Support Our Troops.”

You seldom see these types of stickers on mail from big city firms. Also, country folks put a lot more effort into the stamps they select.

I’ve also observed lately that the Post Office has slowed down. Back when California became a state the joke was that by the time it took the election results to get from Washington DC to San Francisco by mail, a newly elected Senator from California might find his term of office had expired by the time he got to Washington. Considering the politicians from the Golden State lately, one can only hope for a return to the good old days.

I shouldn’t pick on the Post Office. For the most part they do a great job. Only recently I heard of an elderly person who, during a senior moment, addressed a letter to a person’s email address and used their phone number instead of a zip code.

It got to its intended destination in just three days! Really.

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Eat Healthy Tortilla Soup

Ingredients 1 cup onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3 green onions, chopped 2 (12 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 4 cups low-fat chicken broth 1/3 cup salsa 1/2 red pepper, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 3-4 celery ribs, chopped 1/3 cup fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon basil 4 tablespoons fat free sour cream 4 tablespoons flour, to thicken (Only use 1 if you don’t like thick soup)

Directions Simmer onions, garlic & green onions in a pan until tender. Put all ingredients in a pot, simmer until all veggies are tender.

You can add chicken, 9 servings. Tastes great with a couple toasted taco shells on the side.

Diet Soup

Ingredients 5 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch slices 3 medium celery ribs, sliced 3 large onions, chopped or 3 medium leeks, each cut into 1 inch slices 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (in juice) 1/2 medium cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces 12 ounces green beans, each cut into thirds 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch slices 2 (5 ounce) packages baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 chicken bouillon cubes 12 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Directions Coat pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients 3/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute (or other egg substitute) 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk 3/4 cup bisquick low-fat baking mix 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 20 ounces frozen chopped broccoli 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium red pepper, chopped 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions Thaw, rinse and drain broccoli. Put 1/2 of broccoli in 11x7 glass pan sprayed with Pam.

Moroccan Chicken

Ingredients 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients except the chicken. Once well blended, add the chicken and toss to coat.

Put in freezer bags, label and freeze. OR Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Caramel Apple Salad

Put 1/2 onion, 1/2 pepper and all of cheese on top of that.

Put remaining broccoli, onion and pepper on top of that.

Blend egg beaters, milk, bisquick, salt and pepper in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture over Ingredients broccoli in pan.

1 (8 ounce) container fat-free cool whip 1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free fat-free Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until lightbutterscotch pudding ly browned.

2 cups skim milk (for pudding) 8 apples (any kind) 1 (10 ounce) bag small marshmallows Cut into 6 pieces when cool

Greek Penne Pasta

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked penne 1 teaspoon olive oil 2/3 ounce pine nuts, about 2 tbsp 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed (Freshly cooked spinach works just fine) 1 lb plum tomato, chopped 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 6 medium olives, black,pitted and chopped Directions Cook pasta according to package directions (without butter or oil), drain and set aside.

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray.

Over medium high heat add carrots, celery, onions, Add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat and garlic. until oil sizzles.

Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

Add pine nuts and garlic.

Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon.

Cook and stir until pine nuts are golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Add cauliflower, remaining ingredients and 12 cups of water.

Stir in spinach and tomatoes and cook until heatHeat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasional- ed through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. ly.

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring Add spinach mixture to pasta and toss until comoccasionally, 15 minutes or until vegetables bined. become tender.

Serve pasta sprinkled with feta cheese and black Add more salt and pepper if desired. or green olives.

Directions Cut and peel apples.

Make pudding Add Marshmallows and coolwhip to pudding Add cut up apples.

Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients cooking spray 4 large egg whites 1/2 cup scallion, chopped, green and white parts 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup carrot, diced 2 cups cooked brown rice, kept hot 1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce Directions Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Add egg whites and cook, until scrambled, stirring frequently, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.

Offheat, recoat skillet with cooking spray and place back over medium-high heat. Add scallions and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add chicken and carrots; sauté until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Stir in reserved cooked egg whites, cooked brown rice, peas and soy sauce; cook until heated through, stirring once or twice, about 1 minute.

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County Grain Prices as of 1/5/10 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 Scottsbluff Sidney St. Paul Superior Waco Wahoo Wayne Alliance Imperial Gordon

New Corn

$3.77 $3.58 $3.69 $3.71 $3.69 $3.73 $3.76 $3.79 $3.48 $3.77 $3.69 $3.81 $3.62 $3.76 $3.69 $3.81 $3.75 $3.74 $3.75 $3.68 $3.64 $3.67 $3.81 $3.84 $3.70 $3.66 $3.85 $3.79 $3.68 $3.78 $3.83 $3.69 $3.62 $3.63

671 Northern Above Oil Flowers Above Spring Wheat

$4.05 $3.75 $4.00 $4.10 $3.93 $3.97 $4.00 $4.05 $3.85 $4.05 $4.08 $4.05 $4.01 $3.96 $4.08 $4.05 $4.14 $4.00 $3.85 $3.99 $4.02 $3.97 $4.04 $3.99 $3.95 $4.02 $4.02 $3.95 $3.95 $3.88 $3.94 $13.70 $4.91

Beans

New Beans

$10.01 $9.76 $9.98 $9.71 $9.97 $9.84 $10.18 $10.00

$9.38 $9.26 $9.48 $9.07 $9.33 $9.20 $9.63 $9.36

$9.98 $9.71 $10.07

$9.35 $9.07 $9.38

$9.85 $9.71 $9.92

$9.31 $9.07 $9.38

$9.94 $10.11 $9.74 $9.74 $9.91 $10.17 $9.89 $9.86

$9.43 $9.42 $9.17 $9.16 $9.58 $9.43 $9.29

$9.79 $9.93

$9.39

$9.81 $9.96 $9.96 $10.03 $9.86

$9.38 $9.33 $9.38

Wheat

New Wheat

$4.62

$5.15

$4.32

$4.80

$4.65

Milo

New Milo

$3.56

$3.35

$4.99

$3.32

$3.44

$4.65 $4.23

$4.99 $4.61

$3.31

$3.45

$4.32 $4.85 $4.32 $4.63 $4.32 $4.52 $4.32 $4.41 $4.82 $4.33 $4.36 $4.62

$4.80 $5.18 $4.75 $5.00 $4.80 $5.00 $4.80 $5.00 $5.17 $4.85 $4.83

$4.42 $4.18

$4.85 $4.55

$4.63

$5.00

$4.33

$4.75

$4.67 $4.64

$5.10 $5.00

Mar 1036 1085

Mar Meal 301 318

Mar Oil 4000 4238

Soy Complex

Support: Resistance

Soybean trade has been higher this week due to fund buying and fundamental support from the continued good nearby demand. Heading into Thursday, the weekly net change is 11 higher on both the January and March contracts; November new crop is up 10. March meal is $4.10 higher and bean oil is up 29 points. On the chart, the momentum is flat to up, but the soy complex is still susceptible to a pretty big drop, which needs to be respected near term both from a chart perspective and fundamental perspective. As long as the South American weather remains good as an aggregate there will be ample world supplies and we fear that China could turn back and cancel some purchases. The trade seems to be hesitant to add long positions ahead of the USDA reports next week. Most traders believe the USDA will leave South American production estimates due to the constantly changing weather there. These changes should be

reflected on the February or March reports. A small increase in the Argentine production number may occur, but the new USDA domestic numbers should be the main item to watch; early expectations are calling for higher bean yields. The weekly export sales came in at 726,100 tons which was inline with expectations. Meal sales were 61,800 tons and oil sales were 3,500 tons; both were below expectations. Look for actively mixed trade to continue this week with outside market direction as the main market mover. The nearby demand picture continues to be very good, but I find it difficult to see why beans should move to new highs up near $11 with big production expected in South American this far along in the growing season. The outside market influence needs to stay supportive to keep beans above low side of our recent range down around $10.

Hedgers call with questions.

March 2010 Beans (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 1/7/2010

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$3.53

$3.65

$3.34

$3.60

$3.32 $3.33

$3.60 $3.60

$3.64 $3.56

$3.60 $3.60

Navy

Mar. 10 407 433

Dec. 10 437 456

Corn Corn trade is higher this week due to fund buying and outside market support.

After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 7 higher on the nearby March and December 2010 is up 8. The outside market influence has been supportive; crude is $3.65 higher on the week, the dollar is 53 lower, and the DOW is 171 higher.

On the charts, the short-term trend is up; we did print new highs for the move on Monday, but farmer selling has limited buying interest above $4.25. The trade is expecting to see at least lightly bearish numbers on the upcoming January USDA report on the 12th, but index fund rebalancing has been the feature this week. The Quarterly Grain Stocks will also be seen on January 12th. The Dec 1 grain stocks are expected to be big, likely in the 10.5 billion bushel area. The 2009-10 export estimate may come down and the total crop size may increase slightly which could inflate the carryover. This would be negative and an 89 to 90 million planted acre number in 2010 would be bearish historically as well.

Informa did release some updated global production numbers on Wednesday ahead of the reports next week. They estimated the Chinese corn crop at 160 million metric tons, which was up 5 million versus their previous estimate. Their Argentine production estimate also increased by 2.5 million tons to 15.5 million tons. The weekly export sales number was reported at 364,700 tons, which was below expectations. So the news was negative on Wednesday which should limit upside the rest of the week. Look for the outside market influence along with technical indicators to influence trade the remainder of the week Hand to mouth end user buying should support the market on light breaks along with fund buying ahead of the USDA numbers next Tuesday, then the reports should give us some direction.

We will see the USDA Quarterly (Dec 1) stocks, the updated 2009 Production numbers and the January monthly World Supply and Demand Agriculture Estimates.

Hedgers call with questions.

March 2010 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 1/7/2010

Open . .10.610 High . .10.620 Low . . .10.510 Close . .10.590 Change+-0.020

N/A

Support: Resistance

Open . . .4.202 High . . .4.216 Low . . . .4.160 Close . . .4.216 Change +0.030

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Wheat Wheat trade has been sharply higher this week due to fund buying. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 26 higher on the March Chicago contract, KC is up 24, and Minneapolis is 26 higher. Wheat has held up better than the row crops this week, which may be an illustration of thin trade and short covering. More likely, it is a result of fewer short positions taken over the holiday when index thought fund buying was occuring. This produced limited sellers versus corn and beans on the rallies which has allowed wheat to maintain its strength. On the March Chicago chart we moved above the 50-day moving average this week which brings us above last

Support: Resistance

Chicago 536 584

K City Minneapolis 532 538 574 587

week's range; the next upside target is $5.68, which is the 200-day. The fundamentals remain poor, but there is some concern over possible winter kill in areas of Kansas due to extreme cold and lack of snow cover. There is also little snow cover in China and its dry, so that is one world weather item we need to watch.

The weekly export sales were 93,400 tons which was well below expectations; U.S. wheat is also trading a near 20 cent premium over Black Sea wheat so demand is unlikely to increase sharply. Hedgers call with questions, make sure on any strength next week you do look to extend some 2010 sales.

March 2010 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 1/7/2010 Open . . . .5.550 High . . . .5.674 Low . . . .5.520 Close . . .5.672 Change .+0.142

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January 7, 2010

America in the Red

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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Thousands of Americans are struggling with debt, forced to make tough budget decisions in order to stay within their means. The federal government also is facing massive debt problems, but unlike families across Nebraska and the nation, it is refusing to take the tough steps necessary to put our nation's fiscal house in order.

Each year in which the federal government spends more than it takes in it creates an evergrowing deficit. The government then has to borrow money to pay for its excess spending.

The accumulation of annual deficits makes up the debt.

Since fiscal year 2007, the federal deficit has increased from $162 billion to $1.42 trillion in fiscal year 2009. This is an increase of $1.3 trillion – or 774.7 percent – in just two years.

Government spending grew by $705 billion in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 24 percent. In just the first two months of fiscal year 2010, the federal government has run up a deficit of $292 billion. The national debt now exceeds $12 trillion – a cost of $39,500 per U.S. citizen.

In total, Congress has pumped more than half a trillion dollars in additional spending into non-defense discretionary programs in just three short years. The more we spend, the more we must borrow. Rather than looking for ways to reduce the deficit and begin to pay down our debt, Congress continues to spend at unbelievable levels - and to borrow to cover the cost.

This increased borrowing necessitates increasing the government’s credit limit by upping our country’s debt ceiling. In order to accommodate all of this new debt, Congress has increased the national debt limit five times in less than three years – from $8.97 trillion in January 2007 to $12 trillion today. This is an increase of $3.4 trillion or 38 percent.

In early December, Congress passed a measure increasing the statutory limit on the national debt.

This debt limit increase is expected to provide only two months of spending in 2010 before another debt limit increase will be necessary.

This isn’t a Republican or Democrat issue – nor is it a recent development. In the last eight

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years, Congress has voted seven times to increase the statutory debt limit to allow more borrowing. The federal government’s seemingly insatiable need to borrow more and more to fund an ever-increasing spending habit will crowd out the private sector from the credit market, leading to less private investment, lower productivity, lower wages and lower economic growth.

Instead of allowing runaway spending and the expansion of the federal government, Congress should take a serious look at where spending can be cut and other commonsense solutions to reduce federal spending.

We can’t keep kicking the fiscal can down the road and expect our national debt to just go away. Many American families are struggling with paying their bills every day, while Congress continues to spend tax dollars with reckless abandon. Ultimately, these families will have to foot the bill for this runaway spending in the form of tax-increases, and even more debt will be placed on future generations.

Misunderstandings in the Health Care Bill Confuses the Public

by Senator Ben Nelson Omaha Office 7502 Pacific St.,Suite 205 Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 391-3411 Fax: (402) 391-4725

It’s unfortunate that a provision in the health care bill that will help Nebraska taxpayers and eventually taxpayers in all states picked up an unfair nickname – “The Cornhusker Kickback” -because it is definitely not a kickback that came in exchange for my vote. Partisan misnomers like this are designed to confuse the public about an important issue.

The provision makes the federal government live up to its responsibilities and quit passing unfunded federal mandates down to the states. This is something I’ve been fighting since I was governor.

When the federal government requires the states to do something the federal government should pay for it, not the states.

Nebraska Leads the Way This is a matter of basic fairness in which Nebraska is leading the way. Already, two other states, Vermont and Massachusetts, are included and senators from other states, inspired by the Nebraska example against unfunded federal mandates, have begun talking about including their states as well before it takes effect in 2017.

I talked about this during negotiations; a provi-

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sion to allow states to opt in or opt out as they chose but the Congressional Budget Office was unable to get figures to the majority leader in time for it to enter discussions. It was understood that it could be fixed during conference to apply to other states.

happened I wrote back to the governor on December 20th saying that I would ask that the provision be removed if that was his desire. I haven’t heard back.

What It Means to Nebraska

This would not have prevented me from voting for the bill. Deal breakers that would have prevented me from voting for it were if there would have been a public insurance option, which there isn’t, or if the bill would have allowed federal funding for abortions, which it does not.

I truly believe that a competitive health care system will lower costs and provide better health care for the American people without increasing taxes on the middle class or increasing the deficit.

Change is never easy...but change is what is needed in America’s health care system today. Ask someone whose been denied insurance because of a pre existing condition or someone who can no longer afford insurance because of huge premium increases each year. This is why I supported this legislation.

Studies estimate that the expansion could cover an additional 83,000 to 106,000 Nebraskans when Medicaid income eligibility levels become effective in 2014.

Governor Heineman is concerned about the extra cost to Nebraska which he said would be $45 million by 2019. On December 16th he wrote to me saying that "the state of Nebraska cannot afford an unfunded mandate and uncontrolled spending of this magnitude.”

I took the governor’s concerns to the Senate majority leader who then added a provision extending federal payment for Nebraska’s new Medicaid enrollees and the rest is history.

The issue only became controversial when partisans who wanted to derail health care reform for political reasons entered the picture. When that

Not a Deal Breaker

Looking Forward to 2010

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

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Dear Nebraskans, I'm not sure I could have picked a more intense year to become a member of the U.S. Senate. In 2009, we saw our country enter an economic recession; our government bailout Wall Street; our military recommit to our efforts in Afghanistan; and our citizens, businesses, hospitals, and public officials make their voices heard regarding proposed health care reform.

I hit the ground running in January, and am pleased to report to you that I have been fully engaged. It seems hard to believe now, but back in April the Senate had not yet delved into the thick of the health care reform debate, and I was troubled at the possibility of cap-and-trade legislation being rushed through the Senate. The value of bipartisanship was eminent as I was able to ensure cap-and-trade would be robustly debated in the full light of transparency, not quietly passed as a part of the budget process. When ACORN made headlines this summer, I worked to stop your tax dollars from funding the fraudulent activity of

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ACORN employees. On other fronts, several of my proposals yielded more funding and benefits for our military veterans and the National Special Olympics Games in 2010. On health care, I held town halls across the state and personally read thousands of your letters and messages. Earlier this month, I wrote a letter requesting analysis from the President's own Department of Health and Human Services. The results proved what I've been saying all along: the Senate health care bill is too costly, increases overall costs instead of decreasing them, and is just plain bad policy for Nebraska and our country.

Despite the challenges that lay ahead, I see great hope for our country in 2010 and beyond. I have seen remarkable and inspiring things from my fellow Nebraskans over the last year. At the town hall meetings I hosted across the state, I was inspired by the passion and breadth of knowledge exhibited by Nebraskans who attended out of concern for the future of our country. It was gratifying to see how the Internet-especially my web site and

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YouTube-creates such an immediate and direct channel between citizens and their public officials.

In seconds, a curious Nebraskan can access my entire database of floor speeches, press releases, weekly columns, and information on the issues and equally as quickly send me their thoughts and opinions. These tools allow Nebraskans and citizens across the country to have their voices heard and drive debate like never before.

In the coming year, I encourage you to take advantage of these great tools to help me serve you and represent you. I read your emails and letters, and I carry the concerns and cares of Nebraskans with me to meetings, hearings and the Senate floor every day. With a pen or an Internet connection, you have a hand on our country's steering wheel and a voice in determining which path it takes. I urge you not to take this opportunity lightly, as we face ever-growing and more complicated challenges in the year ahead.

January 7, 2010

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Store your quilts and textile items flat if possible. Laying them out on a guest bed that is seldom used can be an ideal place, if the shades are kept drawn on the windows of the guest bedroom. Store items away from outside walls and areas where people smoke. Avoid attics, basements, kitchens, laundry rooms and unheated areas for textile storage. There are too many fluctuations in temperature and humidity in those areas.

If quilts must be folded, cushion the folds with acid-free tissue or muslin. Store them in acid-free boxes. If stored on closet shelves, be sure to line the shelves with washed cotton muslin to provide a barrier between the quilt and the plastic, wood or metal as contact with such surfaces may cause stains. Refold quilts periodically to redistribute the stress of folding.

How should I clean a family quilt?

First, you should know that there is always some risk associated with cleaning a quiltwhether cleaning is a simple vacuuming or a wet cleaning (a form of very gentle hand washing).

Fabric loss, color loss, bleeding, shrinkage and distortion can result.

Therefore, often the best and only cleaning that can be recommended is vacuuming. If the quilt or textile item is not too fragile, vacuum it to remove loose dirt particles that can abrade and cut fibers.

Vacuum at low suction (open vent slots). It may be helpful to place a sheer polyester fabric or a nylon stocking over the vacuum cleaner nozzle to prevent the vacuum from sucking the textile item into the nozzle and potentially damaging it.

Alternatively, place a piece of fiberglass screening over the textile as an added precaution during

vacuuming to protect it from suction and abrasion.

Wet cleaning (a form of gentle hand washing using distilled water, a mild detergent and very little agitation) removes the acid build-up from cotton and linen textiles and leaves them cleaner and more flexible. However, because of the risks of color loss, bleeding and shrinkage, we recommend that you engage a textile conservator to perform a wet cleaning. A wet quilt becomes very heavy and tears can easily occur from lifting the quilt in and out of the water, despite efforts to be gentle. In addition, it takes a lot of distilled or deionized water to thoroughly rinse a quilt. Distilled or deionized water should be used to avoid spots forming from iron or other minerals in the water.

We strongly suggest that you never try wet clean a wool or silk crazy quilt at home.

You may locate a textile conservator by visiting the website of the American Institute for Conservation and clicking on the link to "Guide to Conservation Services."

Is there a special way to fold a quilt for storage?

The majority of quilts at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum are folded using acidfree tissue between the layers and then placed in archival boxes. The following is a recommended step by step process: 1. Lay the quilt on a clean surface.

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Fold the tissue within the quilt, so that no fabric surface is touching another.

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5. Fold the remaining width of the quilt from the left across the first two folds, or, if needed, make a third fold from the left and then fold over the first two folds. When complete, you should have a long narrow piece, approximately the width of the storage box.

6. Place crumpled acid-free tissue rolls on the quilt, again considering previous fold lines. The tissue rolls should correspond to the width of the storage box or pillow case.

7. One person should then hold the tissue in place while a second person carefully lifts the folded quilt over itself from the right and then repeats the step from the left.

8. The quilt is then placed in an acid-free box that is lined with acid-free tissue paper.

Textiles should be removed from storage periodically and refolded. Care should be taken to refold the quilt, changing the position of the folds so that the same yarns are not subjected to the tension of folding, which can cause fiber breakage over a long period of time.

What can be done to conserve old textiles that are deteriorating?

Of course, professional conservation is an option. However, it is an expensive option, and the treatment will preserve the quilt in its current condition. If the damage is not too widespread, restoration to part of the quilt might be an option.

However, unless a restorer can find vintage fabrics there is a risk that new fabrics will be obvious among the old.

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Heartland Express

January 7, 2010

Museum Kingsley Hydro Rehab tracking down Now a Month Behind Schedule roots of hybrid corn Lake McConaughy More Than Half Full

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub A $4 million rehabilitation project on the Kingsley Hydro at Lake McConaughy is running about a month behind schedule, members of the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District Board of Directors were told Monday.

As he sought approval for more than $146,000 worth of contract changes for additional repairs discovered during the rehabilitation work with Voith Hydro of York, Pa., CNPPID Engineering Services Manager Eric Hixon said the delays are at Voith's repair shop.

That means repaired parts expected to be returned in January probably won't be back in Nebraska until mid-February.

Then, Hixon said, it will take six to eight weeks for plant reassembly. The goal was to have the plant operational by March.

"I'm disappointed with them compared to the last rehab (work done by Voith). ... They've overbooked themselves in the shop," he said.

CNPPID General Manager Don Kraus said there are penalty charges that apply if the company fails to meet the contract deadlines. Hixon said the penalties are $2,000 a day for the first 30 days and $10,000 per day after that.

Lake McConaughy, behind Kingsley Dam near Ogallala, now holds 1,056,000 acre-feet of water.

That's about 61 percent of a full volume. CNPPID Civil Engineer Cory Steinke said it also is 300,000 a-f more than at this time last year, resulting in water levels 15.6 feet higher than on Jan. 4, 2008.

However, those numbers are a little lower than projected.

"We're jammed up upstream," Steinke said, which affects gauges and water supply estimates and also requires Central employees to chip ice off of gates. "There's ice everywhere, and it's just going to get worse this week."

He said lake inflows of around 900 cubic feet per

second are 80 percent of the historical average.

Diversions from the South Platte Basin remain at 1,300-1,400 cfs.

Snowpack in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Wyoming, the main source of Platte Basin water, is at about 90 percent of average and dropping. Steinke reminded Central board members that it's still early in the Platte Basin snowfall season.

In his updates on legal cases, Holdrege attorney Mike Klein said the recent settlement of a lawsuit filed by the Spear T Ranch in Morrill County against upstream groundwater users in the Pumpkin Creek watershed had no conclusions related to CNPPID's lawsuit challenging pumping allocations set by the North Platte Natural Resources District.

"Pumpkin Creek is still dry and will stay dry for the foreseeable future," Klein said.

CNPPID officials have said the NPNRD allocations that were dropped from 14 to 12 inches per acre in the watershed still aren't low enough to restore streamflows in Pumpkin Creek, which is a tributary of the North Platte River that contributes to Lake McConaughy inflows.

A Scotts Bluff County District Court judge rejected Central's petition last summer for a judicial review of the groundwater allocations. Judge Randall Lippstreu said Central doesn't have standing to challenge the allocations.

That ruling was appealed. Klein said Monday the Nebraska Supreme Court hasn't acted yet on Central's motion to have the case bypass the Court of Appeals and go directly to the state's high court.

CNPPID officials also are seeking judicial reviews of integrated water management plans for the NPNRD alone and for the entire basin from Hall County west. Those petitions are pending in district courts and with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.

By Tess Gruber Nelson, The Shenandoah Valley News Today While beginning research on the history of hybrid corn in Shenandoah, Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum members stumbled upon something quite interesting.

It seems Shenandoah was the location for five young European men to learn about hybrid corn 60 years ago.

"It came about because John Nicolson, then president of the United Hybrid Growers Association, with offices here, had been invited to Washington D.C. to address the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations," explained Doris McNeilly, museum member. "He had been asked to speak about helping alleviate hunger in Europe, following World War II, with the growing of hybrids."

In 1948, Nicolson visited numerous countries in Europe and offered to pay the expenses of young men to come to Shenandoah in order to learn about hybrid corn McNeilly said.

Five men from across Europe took Nicolson up on his offer and came to Shenandoah in 1949, where they lived together in a house on East Washington Avenue.

"Two men were from France, two from Italy and two from Austria. The war had ended in 1945 and each of these men had been in the military. What's most unusual is these men had been enemies for several years, but pushed that aside and learned and lived together," said McNeilly.

McNeilly said she is attempting to gather even more material on hybrid corn in Shenandoah.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the museum at (712) 246-1669 or McNeilly at (712) 246-1959.

Plant Windbreaks for Snow Control, Protection Many Nebraskans may be saying “enough already with the snow and cold wind,” but there is a way to protect yourself in the future, and that is with a well-planned windbreak of trees and shrubs, says Dennis Adams, forester with the Nebraska Forest Service at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Properly planned windbreaks can greatly reduce wind velocity, which impacts the distribution of blowing snow, said Adams. By modifying wind flow, blowing snow can be distributed across an open field or deposited with a desired zone, instead of your driveway, work area or livestock pens. Properly designed windbreaks with trees and shrubs can save on labor and energy needed

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Farmstead or feedlot windbreaks are planted to reduce the force of winter wind on the leeward side of the trees and shrubs. Feedlot windbreaks can get livestock out of strong winds and driving snow. In addition, the animal is less stressed aiding in better animal health. Both home and feedlot windbreaks should be at least 150 to 300 feet from the area to be protected.

Typical windbreaks for snow control around farms, ranches, or feedlots consist of four to six rows (a row of shrubs, two or three rows of conifers and one or two rows of tall deciduous trees).

“We have learned from the windbreaks planted in the 1930’s and 40’s, that we can be just as effective with less tree rows, still get the benefits, and use less land for trees. People should visit with a forester at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service or Natural Resources District office,” Adams said.

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Antibiotics

By Leslie Reed, The Omaha World-Herald Farmers in Nebraska and Iowa say they are curbing their use of antibiotics in livestock in response to growing national concern about the proliferation of drug-resistant infections in people.

Researchers say the widespread use of antibiotics has led to the development of germs that are immune to the drugs -- germs that could be passed on to humans.

Although the link to human illness remains unclear, the problem is serious: About 65,000 people died from antibiotic-resistant infections in the U.S. last year. Resistant staph infections, for example, spread rapidly in hospitals where sick people are more vulnerable. There also have been outbreaks in prisons, gyms, even on beaches.

While Americans may associate resistant infections with humans' overuse of antibiotics, one study estimated that 84 percent of the drugs go to pigs, cattle and chickens, not only to cure disease but also to prevent illness and, in some cases, to promote growth.

"Antibiotic-resistant microorganisms generated in the guts of pigs in the Iowa countryside don't stay on the farm," said Margaret Mellon, the food and environment director of the Union of Concerned Scientists.

"If we're not careful with antibiotics and the programs to administer them, we're going to be in a post-antibiotic era," said Dr. Thomas Frieden, who was tapped in 2009 to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The three federal agencies given the task of protecting public health -- the Food and Drug Administration, the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture -- have declared drug-resistant diseases stemming from antibiotic use in animals a "serious emerging concern."

And FDA deputy commissioner Dr. Joshua Sharfstein told Congress this past summer that farmers need to stop feeding antibiotics to healthy farm animals.

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Livestock Forage Disaster Program date of a qualifying drought or fire condition have been owned, purchased, entered into a contract to purchase; • have been held by a contract grower or sold or otherwise disposed of due to a qualifying drought condition during the current production year or 1 or both of the 2 production years immediately preceding the current production year; • have been maintained for commercial use as part of a farming operation on the beginning date of the eligible drought or fire condition; • not have been produced and maintained for reasons other than commercial use as part of a farming operation. (Such excluded uses include, but are not limited to, wild free roaming animals or animals used for recreational purposes such as pleasure, hunting, pets, roping or for show); • not have been livestock that were or would have been in a feedlot on the beginning date of the qualifying drought or fire as part of the normal business operation of the producer.

Overview The 2008 Farm Bill authorized the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) to provide compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses for covered livestock on land that is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or is planted specifically for grazing. The grazing losses must be due to a qualifying drought condition during the normal grazing period for the county. LFP also provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses on rangeland managed by a Federal agency if the eligible livestock producer is prohibited by the Federal agency from grazing the normal permitted livestock on the managed rangeland due to a qualifying fire.

The grazing losses must have occurred on or after Jan. 1, 2008, and before Oct. 1, 2011.

Eligible Counties for Drought An eligible livestock producer that owns or leases grazing land or pastureland physically located in a county rated by the U.S. Drought Monitor as having a: • D2 (severe drought) intensity in any area of the county for at least 8 consecutive weeks during the normal grazing period is eligible to receive assistance in an amount equal to 1 monthly payment • D3 (extreme drought) intensity in any area of the county at any time during the normal grazing period is eligible to receive assistance in an amount equal to 2 monthly payments • D3 (extreme drought) intensity in any area of the county for at least 4 weeks during the normal grazing period or is rated a D4 (exceptional drought) intensity at any time during the normal grazing period is eligible to receive assistance in an amount equal to 3 monthly payments.

A map of eligible counties for LFP drought may be found at: http//disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

Eligible Livestock Eligible livestock types under LFP include: • alpacas, beef cattle, buffalo, beefalo, dairy cattle, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas, poultry, reindeer, sheep, or swine that have been or would have been grazing the eligible grazing land or pastureland: during the normal grazing period for the specific type of grazing land or pastureland for the county, or • when the Federal agency excluded the livestock producer from grazing the normal permitted livestock on the managed rangeland due to fire.

Eligible livestock must: • during the 60 days prior to the beginning

Eligible Producers To be eligible for LFP, producers must: • during the 60 calendar days before the beginning date of a qualifying drought or fire, own, cash or share lease, or be a contract grower of covered livestock; • provide pastureland or grazing land for covered livestock, including cash-rented pastureland or grazing land that is either: • physically located in a county affected by a qualifying drought during the normal grazing period for the county, or • rangeland managed by a Federal agency for which the otherwise eligible livestock producer is prohibited by the Federal agency from grazing the normal permitted livestock because of a qualifying fire; • certify that they have suffered a grazing loss because of a qualifying drought or fire; • timely file an acreage report for all grazing land for which a loss of grazing is being claimed.

Risk Management Purchase Requirement (RMPR) To be eligible for LFP, producers must, for the grazing land incurring losses because of a qualifying drought or fire for which assistance is being requested, do either of the following: • obtain a policy or plan of insurance for the grazed forage crop under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (FCIA); • file the required paperwork and pay the administrative fee by the applicable State application closing date for the Noninsured

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Payments FSA will calculate LFP payments for an eligible livestock producer for grazing losses because of a qualifying drought equal to 1, 2, or 3 times the LFP monthly payment rate. The LFP monthly payment rate for drought is equal to 60 percent of the lesser of the monthly feed cost: • for all covered livestock owned or leased by the eligible livestock producer; • calculated by using the normal carrying capacity of the eligible grazing land of the eligible livestock producer.

Total LFP payments to an eligible livestock producer in a calendar year for grazing losses will not exceed 3 monthly payments for the same livestock.

In the case of an eligible livestock producer that sold or otherwise disposed of livestock because of drought conditions in 1 or both of the 2 previous production years immediately preceding the current production year, the payment rate will equal 80 percent of the monthly payment rate.

FSA will calculate LFP payments for eligible livestock producers for losses suffered because of a qualifying fire on federally managed rangeland for which the producer is prohibited from grazing the normal permitted livestock. The payment begins on the first day the permitted livestock are prohibited from grazing the eligible rangeland and ending on the earlier of the last day of the Federal lease of the eligible livestock producer or the day that would make the period a 180 calendar day period. The payment rate is 50 percent of the monthly feed cost for the number of days the producer is prohibited from grazing the managed rangeland because of a qualifying fire, not to exceed 180 calendar days.

Payment Limitation For the 2008 program year, no person as defined and determined under the provisions in 7 CFR part 1400 in effect for 2008, may receive more than $100,000 total in payments under LFP, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), and the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE), combined. For 2009 and subsequent program years, no person or legal entity, excluding a joint venture or general partnership, may receive directly or indirectly, more than $100,000 total in payments under LFP, ELAP, LIP, and SURE, combined. In applying the limitation on average adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2008, Continued on page 15

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Producers are only required to obtain a policy or plan of insurance or have NAP coverage on the grazing land or pastureland acres for which benefits are being requested under LFP. Livestock producers are not required to purchase pilot program insurance to be eligible for LFP. Note: Eligible farmers and ranchers who meet the definition of "Socially Disadvantaged," "Limited Resource," or "Beginning Farmer or Rancher," do not have to meet this requirement.

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Support: Resistance

Live cattle trade has been lightly lower this week due to profit taking by market longs. Heading into Thursday, the weekly net changes are 22 lower on the February chart and April is down 15. On the chart, the market reached some upside targets last week into early this week so a correction back to support should not be a surprise. We still have a consolidation of several moving averages just below the market which should act as nearby support, but a move back below the 20-day at $84.90 could accelerate a downward move. Light cash trade

Feb 8457 8747

Mar Feeder 9492 9802

developed on Wednesday at $136 in the north which was $1-$2 higher versus last week. The cutout finished mixed on Wednesday with choice up 11 at $139.45 and select was down 6 at $134.08. It will be important for cutout values to continue higher in order to support cash price, but the decision by Taiwan to ban some U.S. beef products continues to paint a negative picture for demand. Hedgers call with questions, I would be ready to do some hedging activity next week.

February 2010 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 1/7/2010

Open . .86.350 High . .86.400 Low . . .85.650 Close . .85.950 Change+-0.375

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Feb 6430 6900

Apr 3917 7227

Hogs

Support: Resistance

Lean hog trade has been higher this week due to continued chart buying and the cold weather. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 97 higher on the February contract and April is up 87. Cash trade has maintained a flat to lightly firmer tone this week, but the winter weather could significantly decrease weekend kill plans. When coupled with the slipping margins over the last month, this could create a backup of hogs in the pipeline over the next month. Hedgers

call with questions, look at your expected margins, let that help make your decisions. For now, a sideways market is likely for January. The hog and pig numbers were in line to light greater than expected and to me that means the futures are fairly priced based on the picture we see today. So we will find some trading ranges and a firming cash market at the moment should support nearby futures, but not big upside is expected.

February 2010 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 1/7/2010

March 2010 Feeder Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 1/7/2010

Open . .67.800 High . .67.850 Low . . .66.500 Close . .66.575 Change .-1.025

Open . .97.100 High . .97.100 Low . . .96.475 Close . .96.750 Change .-0.175

Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY

Week Ending: 1/2/2010 MARKET: Huss Livestock Market LLC - Kearney, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction - McCook, NE Receipts: 5,100

Last Week: 2,400

Last Year: 5,100

Compared to last week, based on a limited test the bulk of steers and heifers trended steady to 3.00 higher with instances of 550 to 650 pound steers trading 5.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand was very good for a limited offering and trading was moderately active. Feeder steers made up 56 percent of total receipts, heifers 44 percent. Weights over 600 pounds were 66 percent of total offerings.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2

424 . .600-647 . .621 . .89.50-96.00 . . . .93.44

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

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

307 . .659-699 . .685 . .90.75-93.75 . . . .92.82

24 . . .351-393 . .373 .111.00-123.50 . .118.36

11 . . .435-438 . .437 .115.00-125.00 . .121.38

9 . . . . . .682 . . . .682 . . . . .91.00 . . . . . . .91.00

72 . . .411-438 . .418 .116.00-125.00 . .123.11

18 . . .454-491 . .471 .102.00-106.75 . .104.03

124 . .450-493 . .474 .106.00-121.50 . .115.55 177 . .502-546 . .516 .105.00-115.00 . .111.88

6 . . . . . .530 . . . .530 . . . . .98.00 . . . . . . .98.00 42 . . . . .571 . . . .571 . . . .101.25 . . . . .101.25

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1

303 . .600-649 . .622 . .93.00-106.50 . . .101.78

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

416 . .652-698 . .679 . .92.25-103.00 . . . .99.16

11 . . .320-348 . .337 .102.00-120.00 . .110.92

471 . .700-747 . .720 . .92.50-100.00 . . . .96.96

64 . . .350-395 . .391 .115.00-121.00 . .115.42

162 . .752-799 . .777 . .93.35-96.00 . . . .94.47

79 . . .410-443 . .425 . .97.00-109.00 . . .104.04

319 . .802-842 . .819 . .90.00-95.10 . . . .94.19

172 . .453-490 . .482 . .94.50-109.60 . . .105.14

122 . .858-881 . .869 . .93.50-93.85 . . . .93.80

192 . .500-549 . .523 . .90.00-100.25 . . . .97.94

10 . . . . .963 . . . .963 . . . . .92.00 . . . . . . .92.00

189 . .765-785 . .767 . .90.50-90.60 . . . .90.53 93 . . .806-820 . .811 . .86.75-91.00 . . . .89.41

397 . .555-599 . .576 . .94.00-112.50 . . .106.90

29 . . .909-937 . .923 . .91.50-92.35 . . . .91.93

210 . .700-742 . .725 . .90.00-93.60 . . . .92.57

220 . .556-596 . .570 . .94.25-97.50 . . . .96.12 5 . . . . . .599 . . . .599 . . . . .96.00 . . . . . . .96.00

21 . . . . .1041 . . .1041 . . . .88.75 . . . . . . .88.75

87 . . .901-931 . .926 . .85.00-89.00 . . . .88.17 12 . . . . .985 . . . .985 . . . . .86.35 . . . . . . .86.35 28 . .1021-1024 .1023 . .86.00-86.50 . . . .86.29

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price 5 . . . . . .385 . . . .385 4 . . . . . .452 . . . .452 3 . . . . . .548 . . . .548 18 . . .738-747 . .744 3 . . . . . .765 . . . .765

. . . .103.00 . . . . .103.00 . . . . .90.00 . . . . . . .90.00 . . . . .90.25 . . . . . . .90.25 . .72.50-88.25 . . . .80.74 . . . . .80.00 . . . . . . .80.00

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Year Ago: 124,442

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,972 . . . . . . . .1,250-1,480 . . . . . . . . . . .82.00-85.00 1,387 . . . . . . . . . .83.50 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,054 . . . . . . . .1,150-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .81.50-85.50 1,375 . . . . . . . . . .83.29 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,429 . . . . . . .1,090-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .78.00-85.50 1,318 . . . . . . . . . .84.41 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440 . . . . . . . .1,245-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .84.00-85.50 1,277 . . . . . . . . . .84.66 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,713 . . . . . . . .1,200-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .80.00-84.00 1,336 . . . . . . . . . .83.56 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,800 . . . . . . . .1,075-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .81.00-85.50 1,287 . . . . . . . . . .83.64 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,479 . . . . . . .1,040-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .83.00-85.50 1,170 . . . . . . . . . .84.56 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 . . . . . . . . .1,148-1,148 . . . . . . . . . . .85.50-85.50 1,148 . . . . . . . . . .85.50 ======================================================================================================= Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (Paid on Hot Weights) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,443 . . . . . . . . .731-953 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00-137.00 886 . . . . . . . . . . .135.26 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,568 . . . . . . . . .771-950 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00-137.00 869 . . . . . . . . . . .135.17 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,661 . . . . . . . . .765-950 . . . . . . . . . . .132.00-136.00 877 . . . . . . . . . . .135.22 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 . . . . . . . . . .854-854 . . . . . . . . . . .135.00-135.00 854 . . . . . . . . . . .135.00 Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,205 . . . . . . . . .738-882 . . . . . . . . . . .133.00-136.00 807 . . . . . . . . . . .135.18 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,219 . . . . . . . . .725-856 . . . . . . . . . . .134.00-136.00 795 . . . . . . . . . . .134.98 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,952 . . . . . . . . .678-950 . . . . . . . . . . .134.00-136.00 806 . . . . . . . . . . .134.88 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 . . . . . . . . . .750-750 . . . . . . . . . . .135.00-135.00 750 . . . . . . . . . . .135.00

Week Ending 1/1/2010 Eastern Nebraska: Compared with last week, sales moderate to good trending mostly steady to firm. Winter storms and frigid temperatures has increased demand as well as buyer inquiry. Getting to hay and moving it is a problem. Ground and delivered hay steady to firm and pellet sales were fully steady.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Large Squares Premium: 120.00-150.00. Ground and Delivered to feedlots 80.00-95.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 180.00-185.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Large Squares Premium: 120.00-150.00; Good Round Bales 80.00-95.00; Fair Round Bales 65.00-75.00. Grass: Large and Medium Squares Premium: 100.00-130.00, Good Round Bales 75.00-90.00, Fair Round Bales 60.00-70.00. Ground and Delivered to feedlots 95.00-105.00. Corn Stalks: Large Round Bales 50.00-65.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent: 175.00-185.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement very slow. Hay prices mostly steady. Demand moderate for heavy supplies.

Winter storm and cold temperatures last week may help increase demand for cow hay. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Premium 90.00-115.00 Sm. Sqrs. 5.00/bale Good 75.00-90.00 Fair 60.00-75.00 Utility 55.00 Ground & Deliv. New Crop 90.00-110.00

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .47,895 . . . . . . .1,334 . . . . . . . .84.12 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .37,079 . . . . . . .1,214 . . . . . . . .84.24 Dressed Del Steer . . .37,752 . . . . . . .875 . . . . . . . .135.21 Dressed Del Heifer . . .21,479 . . . . . . .802 . . . . . . . .135.00

Week Ago Averages:

Mixed Grass 70.00-75.00 Wheat Straw 50.00

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Year Ago Averages: Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .26,181 . . . . . . .1,347 . . . . . . . .82.04 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .25,028 . . . . . . .1,221 . . . . . . . .81.99 Dressed Del Steer . . .34,177 . . . . . . .887 . . . . . . . .131.47 Dressed Del Heifer . . .19,022 . . . . . . .804 . . . . . . . .131.19

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .31,317 . . . . . . .1,344 . . . . . . . .86.08 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .27,499 . . . . . . .1,208 . . . . . . . .86.36 Dressed Del Steer . . .26,077 . . . . . . .865 . . . . . . . .137.36 Dressed Del Heifer . . .22,237 . . . . . . .790 . . . . . . . .137.63

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 16,227; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 2,371 Head; Carcass Wt: 72 - 87 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 79.4; Wtd avg. Dressing: 49.7%; choice or better; 99.7% YG 74.9% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 162 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .47.4 . . . . . . . .190.00 - 220.00 . . . . . . . .201.48 1,720 . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .60.6 . . . . . . . .181.28 - 190.92 . . . . . . . . .187.01 6,648 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .71.7 . . . . . . . . .181.68 - 197.11 . . . . . . . . .192.25 10,502 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.2 . . . . . . . .177.00 - 198.61 . . . . . . . . .187.89 1,523 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .86.2 . . . . . . .178.00 - 208.84 . . . . . . . .186.56

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ANTIBIOTICS Continued from page 11 "I know people are really worried about this -we're worried, too," said Bryan Karwal of Elliott, Iowa, a contract grower and manager involved in the production of nearly 50,000 hogs a year.

Karwal and other farmers and ranchers said the agriculture industry has altered its use of antibiotics during the past 15 years.

"I use them very sparingly. I only use antibiotics when there's a need," said Bill Tentinger of Le Mars, Iowa, who sells about 10,000 hogs a year to Tyson Foods.

But Tentinger and others stressed that antibiotics remain a crucial part of animal husbandry.

The farmers said it would be inhumane not to give medicine to an ailing animal.

"The one thing that the American public wants to know is: Is the product that I'm getting safe to eat?" said veterinarian Craig Rowles of Carroll, Iowa. "I'm telling you that the product that we produce today is the safest, most wholesome product that you could possibly get."

Although other pork producers strongly disagree, pig farmer Jim Knopik of Fullerton, Neb., said he thinks large-scale confinement practices can foster disease.

He said he bowed out of the hog confinement business about 15 years ago because he couldn't figure out a way to keep his hogs healthy without antibiotics.

"I used to have a confinement barn, but after building that thing and starting to raise hogs in it, we found we had to have our hogs on medication every day just to fight the coughing and the pneumonia and things like that," he said. "It seemed like I carried a syringe with me more than I did my pliers."

Knopik and his family now raise antibiotic-free hogs, turkeys and cattle for a much-smaller direct marketing business. He sells only about 60 to 80 pigs a year.

Pork and beef producers' groups say they have established quality assurance programs to train farmers on the proper use of antibiotics, along with disease prevention, hygiene and nutrition.

Most meatpackers require their suppliers to participate in the programs, they said.

"Every packing house has strict standards. It's virtually impossible for animals with antibiotic residue in their system to hit the food chain," said Drew Gaffney of Anselmo, a rancher who serves as coordinator of the Nebraska Cattlemen's Beef Quality Assurance program. "It's virtually impossible for producers to give antibiotics to their cattle without the consent of a veterinarian. There is no benefit for a producer to abuse antibiotics."

Galen Erickson, an associate professor of animal science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who specializes in cattle nutrition, said antibiotic resistance in humans is a serious problem, but he

challenged whether its use in livestock is a contributing factor to widespread resistant infections in humans.

"That's not well-established, in my opinion," he said.

Erickson said instances of humans contracting antibiotic-resistant infections from animals remain rare.

One case, he said, involved a western Nebraska veterinarian's 12-year-old son, who contracted an antibiotic-resistant strain of salmonella in 1998.

Nebraska public health officials identified the strain as identical to that seen in calves treated by the boy's father shortly before the boy got sick.

In that study, reported on in the New England Journal of Medicine in April 2000, NU Medical Center scientist Paul D. Fey and other co-authors concluded that it was "probable" that the use of antimicrobial agents in cattle led to the development of the resistant strain of salmonella subsequently transmitted to the boy.

Tentinger, who's been raising hogs for more than four decades, said attitudes have changed significantly since his early years in the business, when antibiotics were routinely added to feed to help animals grow faster.

"I've got to tell you, in the industry as a whole, anybody who's serious about raising hogs avoids that," he said. "They're aware of the issues."

A 2001 study by the Union of Concerned Scientists concluded that about 84 percent of antibiotics consumed per year go to livestock, although the group acknowledged that its estimates of antibiotic use were based only on "educated guesses."

The group also concluded that most of the drugs were used for "non-therapeutic" purposes -- added to feed to boost growth, or administered to healthy animals to prevent them from getting sick.

The Animal Health Institute, a trade organization for animal pharmaceutical manufacturers, reports that nearly 28 million pounds of antibiotics and antibacterial ingredients were sold by its members in 2007, a 5 percent increase from 2006, which in turn rose 8 percent from the previous year.

The figures include annual sales of more than 10 million pounds of antibacterial drug products developed for animal production and not related to traditional antibiotics used by humans.

The FDA approved antibiotic use in animals in 1951. The only way to withdraw that approval is through a drug-by-drug process that can take years of study, review and comment.

There has been one ban: In 2000, the FDA ordered the poultry medication Baytril off the market. Five years later, after a series of failed appeals, poultry farmers stopped using the drug.

In 2008 the FDA issued its second limit on an

antibiotic used in cows, pigs and chickens, citing "the importance of cephalosporin drugs for treating disease in humans." But the Bush administration -- in an FDA note in the federal register -reversed that decision five days before it was going to take effect after protests from drug companies and farm animal trade groups.

Cost, consumer demand and plain-old common sense require farmers and ranchers to be prudent in their use of antibiotics, said Sherry Vinton, a member of a five-generation ranch family near Whitman, Neb. The Vintons have a cow-calf operation that involves thousands of cattle.

"It's expensive to treat animals," she said. "It's not something we use gratuitously or without need. On the other hand, it's a tool you want to have available. Healthy food depends on healthy animals. We want to be able to treat them when necessary. That's just plain humane care."

Vinton and others cited a number of management techniques that they say help reduce the need for antibiotics.

For example, Vinton said, most cattle buyers now insist that calves be vaccinated against disease before weaning so they don't get sick from the stress of leaving their mothers and moving into a feed yard.

Karwal said he uses an "all-in, all-out" management technique, where hogs of about the same age and weight are housed in the same building until they're ready for slaughter.

No new hogs, bringing new germs, are added to the group, and they're all removed at once so the building can be cleaned and disinfected before the next group is brought in.

The buildings are off-limits to casual visitors -Karwal himself does not enter multiple buildings in the same day.

He said antibiotics are used primarily in response to illness, although the smallest pigs get a dose in their rations during the first four or five days after they are weaned to prevent them from getting sick.

If pigs are sick, medicine is mixed into the water supply, and pigs that are not displaying symptoms also are dosed. Individual shots are given if a pig does not improve.

Tentinger, who said he instructs his feed supplier and contract growers to keep antibiotics out of the rations, recently experimented with a contract to raise antibiotic-free hogs.

The company he was raising them for refused to let him give them medicine after they got sick with salmonella.

"I about pulled my hair out," he said. "We had to watch them die. I'm not going to do it again."

This report includes material from the Associated Press.

Nebraska Soybean Board Announces Call for Candidates

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Three of the nine district seats on the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) will be eligible for election this year.

Soybean producers in Districts 2, 4 and 8 are invited to run for election to the Nebraska Soybean Board by filing a candidacy petition by the May 14, 2010 deadline. The election of directors will be conducted via direct-mail ballots and candidate information will be provided to all producers residing within the district in which an election is to be held.

NSB Directors receive no salary but are reimbursed for expenses incurred while carrying out Board business.

(Three-year terms for these seats begin October 1, 2010 and end September 30, 2013) Seats open for producer election in 2010 are: District 2: Counties Burt, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Stanton, Thurston and Wayne.

District 4: Counties of Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk and York.

District 8: Counties of Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Box Butte, Brown, Chase, Cherry, Cheyenne, Custer, Dawes, Dawson, Deuel, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Garden, Garfield, Gosper, Grant, Greeley, Harlan,

Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Howard, Keith, Keya Paha, Kimball, Lincoln, Logan, Loup, McPherson, Morrill, Perkins, Phelps, Red Willow, Rock, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Sherman, Sioux, Thomas, Valley and Wheeler.

Candidates for the Nebraska Soybean Board must be: •Residents of Nebraska • At least 21 years of age •Soybean producers in Nebraska for at least 5 previous years Prospective candidates must collect the signatures of fifty soybean producers in their district using an official Nebraska Soybean Board Candidacy Petition and return such petition to the Nebraska Soybean Board office on or before May 14, 2010, to be eligible for placement on the ballot. To obtain a candidacy petition, contact Victor Bohuslavsky at the Nebraska Soybean Board by calling 402-432-5720 or emailing victor@nebraskasoybeans.org.

The nine-member Nebraska Soybean Board collects and disburses the Nebraska share of funds generated by the one half of one percent times the net sales price per bushel of soybeans sold. Nebraska soybean checkoff funds are invested in research, domestic and foreign markets, including new uses for soybeans and soybean products.

January 7, 2010 TOY TRACTORS PROVIDE GROWN-UP FUN FOR CROFTON MAN Continued from page 1 Another job Hansen used to do was shocking grain during threshing season when he was about 10. A threshing machine is part of his collection, too.

He has a few White tractors in his collection because they remind him of the first tractor his dad purchased.

There are several John Deere tractors in Hansen's collection -- probably the most of any brand.

He bought a B because it reminded him of one his dad purchased in the 1950s and paid $35 for it.

The cultivator was another $10. Hansen paid $150 for the toy version.

Hansen left the farm in 1957, spent time in the service, married and moved back to the area. He worked in construction for a few years and eventually graduated from the University of NebraskaLincoln in 1970 with a degree in business economics.

He worked at a manufacturing plant in Yankton for several years before retiring.

In 1965 when Hansen's son was born, he decided to buy him a tractor every year for his birthday until he was 18. Those tractors are still part of Hansen's collection, and his son has not asked for them yet.

When word traveled about his tractor collection, the bank employees asked Hansen if he would want to set up the display for the Christmas season. They offered tables for the display, but he had another idea.

He constructed walls and mounting brackets with shelves that could be moved. Now, when he moved the collection home after the display at the bank, his tractors had a place to rest.

As a purchasing agent for a manufacturing plant in Yankton, Hansen was able to purchase a couple of seats similar to those on old-fashioned dump rakes.

He added legs to the seats.

"When I owned Country Jim's, I had my tractors displayed and the seats available for young children to sit on," Hansen said. "The kids thought the tractors were so special and treated them with great care when I asked if they wanted to hold one."

Sometimes the kids would set the toy tractors on the floor, lay their head next to them and just look at them, he said.

USDA ENHANCES INTEGRITY...

Continued from page 1 and Natural Resources Conservation Service. This agreement will ensure that payments are not issued to producers whose adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds certain limits. The limits set in the 2008 Farm Bill are $500,000 nonfarm average AGI for commodity and disaster programs; $750,000 farm average AGI for direct payments; and $1 million nonfarm average AGI for conservation programs.

The electronic process that USDA developed with IRS reviews data from tax returns, performs a series of calculations, and compares these values to the AGI limitations from the 2008 Farm Bill FSA and NRCS will receive a record that indicates whether or not the program participant appears to meet the income limits. Written consent will be required from each producer or payment recipient for this process. No actual tax data will be included in the report that IRS sends to USDA. As part of the review and evaluation process, participants whose AGI may exceed the limits will be offered an opportunity to provide third party verification or other information to validate their income.

Meanwhile, beginning with the 2010 program year, USDA has amended the rules that govern the requirements to be 'actively engaged' in farming.

These rules apply to eligibility for payments under the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) or Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA).

USDA has implemented the following change to permit certain operations, most often family-run operations, to meet 'actively engaged' in farming requirements under less restrictive rules.

Every stockholder or member of a legal entity, such as a corporation, does not have to contribute labor or management if both of the following apply: • at least half of the interest in the legal entity is held by stockholders or members who are providing active personal labor or active personal management that altogether qualifies as a significant contribution to the farming operation; • the total direct payments received, both directly and indirectly, by the legal entity and each of the members does not exceed $40,000.

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LIVESTOCK FORAGE DISASTER PROGRAM Continued from page 12 an individual or entity is ineligible for payment under LFP if the individual's or entity's average annual adjusted gross income exceeds $2.5 million for 2007, 2006, and 2005 under the provisions in 7 CFR part 1400 in effect for 2008 unless 75 percent or more of their income was from farming, ranching, or forestry. For 2009 through 2011, a person or legal entity with an average annual adjusted gross nonfarm income, as defined in 7 CFR Part 1400.3, which exceeds $500,000, will not be eligible to receive LFP payments. Direct attribution provisions also apply to LFP for 2009 and subsequent years. Under direct attribution, any payment to a legal entity will also be considered for payment limitation purposes to be a payment to persons or legal entities with an interest in the legal entity or in a sub-entity.

Sign-up Producers may apply to receive LFP benefits in eligible counties at their local FSA service centers beginning Sept. 14, 2009, for eligible grazing losses suffered during 2008 and 2009 due to drought and fire on Federally managed rangeland.

For 2010 and subsuquent years, the producer must provide a completed application for payment and required supporting documentation to their administrative FSA county office within 30 calendar days after the end of the calendar year in which the grazing loss occurred.

Applying for LFP Producers who suffered grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire in calendar year 2008 should submit an application for payment to the local FSA office that maintains the farm records for their business. To be eligible, the applications for payment must be submitted no later than Dec. 10, 2009.

Producers who suffered grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire in calendar year 2009 should submit an application for payment no later than Jan. 30, 2010, to be eligible for LFP benefits.

Producers who suffer grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire in calendar year 2010 or subsequent year should submit an application for payment no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the calendar year in which the grazing loss occurred.

The producer should include a copy of the grower contract if the producer is a contract grower and any other supporting documents required for determining eligibility. Supporting documents must show evidence of loss, current physical location of livestock in inventory, evidence of meeting risk management purchase requirements, evidence that grazing land or pastureland is owned or leased, and evidence that if the loss of grazing was due to a fire that the producer was prohibited

by the Federal agency from grazing the normal permitted livestock on the managed rangeland due to a fire.

Payments on Behalf of Deceased Producers Payments may be made for eligible losses suffered by an eligible producer who is now deceased or for a dissolved entity if a currently authorized representative signs the application for payment.

Proof of authority to sign for a deceased individual or dissolved entity must be provided. If a producer is a dissolved entity, all former members at the time of dissolution or their duly authorized representative(s) must sign the application for payment.

FSA will use data furnished by the applicant to determine eligibility for program benefits.

Furnishing the data is voluntary; however, without all required data, program benefits will not be approved or provided.

The following provides the monthly payment rate per head by covered livestock category.

Livestock Payment Rates Livestock

Type

Wt Range

Pay Rate Per Head 2008 2009

Beef

Adult Cows & Bulls Non-adult 500 lbs or more

$29.96 $22.47

$40.04 $30.03

Dairy

Adult Cows & Bulls Non-adult 500 lbs or more

$77.88 $22.47

$104.09 $30.03

Buffalo/Beefalo Adult Cows & Bulls Non-adult 500 lbs or more

$29.96 $22.47

$40.04 $30.03

Sheep

All

$7.49

$10.01

Goats

All

$7.49

$10.01

Deer

All

$7.49

$10.01

Equine

All

$22.17

$29.63

Less than 45 lbs $0.89 45 to 124 lbs $2.09 125 to 234 lbs $3.60 235 lbs or more $12.29 235 lbs or more $7.20

$1.19 $2.79 $4.81 $16.42 $9.62

Elk

Less than 400 lbs $6.60 400 lbs to 799 lbs $12.29 800 lbs or more $16.18

$8.82 $16.42 $21.62

Poultry

Less than 3 lbs 3 to 7.9 lbs 8 lbs or more

Swine Sow Boar

$0.19 $0.38 $0.86

$0.25 $0.50 $1.15

Reindeer

All

$6.60

$8.82

Alpacas

All

$24.67

$32.98

Emus

All

$15.33

$20.49

Llamas

All

$10.93

$14.61

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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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WANTED TO BUY KS - JD SILAGE WAGONS & HIGH DUMPS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELFPROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - NH 1044, 119 BALES, GOOD, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 587-2344 NE - PRITCHETT TWINE, NET WRAP & AG SALES; CONTACT US TODAY FOR QUOTES ON YOUR NET WRAP, TWINE AND AG SUPPLIES, JERALD PRITCHETTO’NEILL, NE 402-340-4154 OR J. J. PRITCHETT-O’NEILL, NE 402-340-0890 WWW. BALERNETWRAP. COM - BALERNETWRAP@HOTMAIL. COM, (402) 3364378 IA - JD HAYLOADER, (712) 299-6608 IA - ROTARY CUTTERS, 5’, 6’& 7’, $375 TO $1475, (712) 299-6608 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - IH 560 DIESEL, (402) 336-2755 NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 5824303 MO - AC D17’S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - LINDSAY BRO WAGON, NEED PARTS: 6 BOLT HUB #Q563, (816) 3782015 NE - 2-24. 5 X 32 REAR TRACTOR TIRES, (402) 256-3696 NE - LATE MODEL JD 4020, ANY CONDITION., (402) 369-0212 FOR SALE IA - JD B’S 1937 TO 1950, (712) 2996608 IA - IH NICE SUPER C W/LOADER, (712) 299-6608 NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 582-4303 IA - IH, NICE SUPER C W/WF, 2PT, (712) 299-6608

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - IF YOU HAVE FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OR WANTING TO BUY/USE: WWW. DEERTRACS. COM -OVER 1, 500 ADS ONLINE, (877) 470-3337 IA - NEW FOTON 82 HP, CAB, AIR, 4WD, PERKINS ENGINE $26,600, 40HP FOR $11,900, (515) 462-3800 IA - NEW FOTON 25 HP, 4WD, DIESEL, 3PT, PTO, $8,600.00, (515) 462-3800 NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 4785451 CO - PARTING OUT 4386 IH, ENGINE SOLD, (303) 536-0124 NE - IHC 1486, WEIGHTS, 20. 8 X 38 DUALS, 3 HYDS, GOOD PAINT AND FIELD READY, (402) 923-1721 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 NE - 6 VOLT GENERATOR FOR AC, WC OR WD-45, $25, (402) 564-5064 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 IA - C-AC W/BELLY MOWERS, $1850 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5’ WOODS BELLY MOWER, $3,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 1971 JD DIESEL 4020, SYNCHRO SHIFT, DUAL SIDE CONSOLE HYD. , WF, 3PT, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - IH 966 HYDRO, FENDER, 3PT, GOOD CONDITION, $6,750.00, (308) 348-2065 NE - 2155 WHITE, GOOD SHAPE, $9,500.00, (308) 874-4562 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - SEVERAL LOADERS OFF JD 30104020, (712) 299-6608 NE - 640 CLASSIC JD SELF LOADING LOADER WILL FIT 6400 JD TRACTOR, ALSO FITS 3020, 4020, 4450. WILL FIT ANY TRACTOR THAT HAS 20” FRAME, 6’BUCKET & 4 TINE GRAPPLE FORK & MOUNTINGS; LIKE NEW, $7,500.00, (308) 390-0642 NE - JD 740 SELF-LEVELING, 8’ BUCKET, LIKE NEW CONDITION, 7810 MOUNTS; CELL:308-550-0249 OR, (308) 536-2039 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - 3 PT 90” GNUSE BUCKET, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 1105 - DISKS WANTED TO BUY NE - SPACERS FOR NH TD100, (308) 995-8329 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5’ SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 KS - FLEX KING 5-6S BLADE PLOW WITH GOOD PICKERS AND BLADES. LOW ACRES AND WELL CARED FOR., $4,500.00, (785) 673-5560 NE - CASE 308, 4-18’S WITH CONCAVE CUSHION COULTERS, LIKE NEW, $1,100.00, (308) 874-4562 1109 - PLANTERS WANTED TO BUY SD - 400 OR 800 CASE IH ROW CROP PLANTER, (605) 386-2131 NE - LIFT ASSIST WHEELS FOR A JD 7300 12RN, (402) 545-2255 FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 7552455 KS - INSECTICIDE BOXES FOR JD 7200, 16 ROWS, $900 OBO. DISK FURROWERS, $1600., (620) 865-2541

1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - 50 JD, IH, KINZE, WHITE PLANTER ON HAND, MANY ATTACHMENTS AND PARTS, MAYER IMPLEMENT, (515) 4623800 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - EVERSMAN TILLER W/10R30” JD PLANTER UNITS, (402) 726-2488 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS, $2,750.00, (308) 485-4486 KS - JD 7200 FLEX FRONT FOLD MAX EMERGE TWO VACUUM PLANTER 12 ROW 30”. EITHER NO-TILL OR CONVENTIONAL TILL. PULL TYPE WITH 3 PT HINCH. CORN, MILO, SUNFLOWER & SOYBEAN PLATES. LIQUID FERTILIZER AND MONITOR., (620) 653-4913 NE - JD 16R30, W/STACKER BAR, LIFT ASSIST WHEELS, SHARK TOOTH FURROW OPENERS, HYD DRIVE, KEETON SEED FIRMERS W/FERTILIZER, ALWAYS SHEDDED., (402) 726-2488 KS - 7200 NOTILL FERTILIZER. $8500, (785) 871-0711 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 4825491 FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 235-2718 NE - JD 520 SOYBEAN DRILL, 10X18 DOUBLE DISK W/DEPTH BANDS, V PRESS WHEELS. LIKE NEW., (308) 8946743 KS - 30” HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500.

40’ DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $19,500, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - CRUSTBUSTER 13’ GRAIN DRILL, $2,900.00, (402) 787-2244 KS - CRUSTBUSTER 40’ DRILL 7 1/2” DOUBLE DISC ALL PLANT NO-TILL OR CONVENTIONAL. LIQUID FERTILIZER, MARKERS & SEED MONITOR., (620) 653-4913 KS - JD LZ 8-12 HOE DRILL, GOOD SHAPE IN EVERY WAY, SHEDDED, $3,500.00, (785) 673-5560 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30 FOOT JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY KS - 3 PT GUIDANCE SYSTEM, (785) 221-8173 FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 390-0642 NE - KRAUSE 4700, 28’ FOLDING, 7” X 7” TOOL BAR, (308) 836-2667 NE - HAWKINS 12 ROW HILLER (DITCHER), (308) 882-4588 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 8824588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $6,500.00, (785) 8710711 OK - SPEIDEL WEED WIPER-#1 HERBICIDE APPLCTR FOR WEED CNTRL. ALL SIZES AVAILABLE. SOLD IN PAIRS. RECOVERS IN STOCK. ATV MOUNTING BRACKETS & QUALITY WEED WIPER CARTS. 21’, 30. 5’, 42. 5’, & 45. 5’. ACR SALES NORMAN, OK. WWW. ACRSALES. COM 800-544-1546, (405) 321-7843 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 NE - 60’ HYD. BOOM 3 PT SPRAYER W/3 SECTION SHUT-OFF, MANUAL FOLD, $550.00, (308) 894-6965 KS - 2003 FIELD SPRAYER. ROW CROP AND/OR FLOATER. 845 HOURS, 1200 GAL. , 90’ SELF-LEVELING BOOMS ON A FORD L8000 TRUCK. RAVEN CONTROLLER. FOAM MARKER., (620) 653-4913

January 7, 2010 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 2 150 GAL TANKS W/SADDLES. 1 300 GAL TANK W/SADDLE. 300 GALLON FRONT MOUNT TANK FOR TRACTOR, (402) 726-2488 NE - WINDSCREEN TAKE-OFFS FOR 60FT FLEX-COIL SPRAYER $400 OBO, (308) 436-4369 KS - JD 600 HI-CYCLE W/40’ WICK BOOM. REBUILT MOTOR, $2,500.00, (620) 865-2541 1115 - MULCHERS/SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20’ BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - 45’ OF MILLER ROD WEEDER USED PARTS, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - CDS SQUEEZE & INJ PUMP, 24 ROW, $600.00, (402) 726-2488 1125 - AG CHEMICALS FOR SALE NE - GLYPHOSATE PLUS $8.50, GENERIC GRAZON $24, ARROW $75. QUALITY AG SALES, LINCOLN, CALL 877-985-6100 OR, (402) 466-6100 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL., OTHER FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 IA - USED EQUIPMENT, GO TO WWW. MAYERFARM. COM, (515) 462-3800 IA - 3 PT CARRIERS, $175 TO $575, (712) 299-6608 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - OIL COOLER FOR 354 PERKINS, (308) 467-2335 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (402) 564-5064 NE - 3 USED FORD 300, 2 INTERNATIONAL 605, 8 CHEVY 454 AND 8 USED GEARHEADS. 5 USED PIVOT GENERATORS. CALL FOR PRICE. DANNULL ENGINE SERVICE, (308) 995-5434 NE - USED 460 CU IN ENGINE WITH NEW HIGH PRESSURE BERKELEY PUMP, (800) 554-8715 NE - 6 CYL CUMMINS IRR MOTOR, (308) 836-2667 KS - 10 HP SINGLE PHASE W/B1 1/2 ZPL BERKELEY PUMP AND MOUNTED PANEL. HIGH PRESSURE PUMP WILL RUN NELSON 100 GUN, $1,000.00, (785) 2218173 NE - IH 605 ENGINES, (308) 467-2335 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10” WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 5 NEW PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 NE - USED MANURE PUMP, BETTER BUILT, (800) 554-8715 NE - USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS & SUCTION EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 NE - 6” PIT PUMP AND 2 7-1/2 HP PHASE 1 MOTORS, (308) 836-2667 NE - USED GORMAN RUPP PTO PUMP, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED BERKELEY B3ZRM PTO, (800) 284-7066 NE - 10 USED PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - PAYING TOP CASH PRICES FOR ALL TYPES AND SIZES OF ALUMINUM IRRIGATION PIPE. WE PICK UP. PROMPT PYMT. CALL FOR QUOTE., (308) 3804549 FOR SALE NE - 8” TEXFLO 20” GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6” BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6” PLAIN PIPE, ALUM AND PLASTIC, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10” X 20” PVC, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 6” AND 10” PVC, CALL FOR LENGTHS, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6” ALUM MAIN LINE PIPE, HOOK & BAND, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6” X 20” GATED ALUMINUM, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8” X 20” ALUMINUM GATED, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10” X 20” ALUMINUM GATED PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8”X 30’ PLAIN ALUMINUM PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 8”X20” PVC PIPE, (308) 9463396 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20” X 30’, (308) 478-5451 NE - 8” MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 9” MAIN LINE RING LOCK, (308) 995-5515 NE - 9” MAIN LINE HIGH PRESS, (308) 995-5515

Heartland Express 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 8” DIAMONDLITE, 20” GATED, $1.25/FOOT, MAIN LINE/ $1.00 A FOOT, (308) 485-4486 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: 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $550, US MOTOR GEARHEADS: 90HP 4:3 $450, 70 HP 2:3 $400, (402) 564-5064 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - 1981 VALLEY PIVOT MODEL 6000, 100 END GUN, 1100’, (402) 923-1721 NE - 1998 4 TOWER T-L PIVOT, (308) 946-3396 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW CADMAN 4” X 1250’ HARD HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4” X 1312’, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW CADMAN 3” X 1050’ HH, NEW GREENFIELD 3” X 1312’ HH, USED CADMAN 3. 25” X 1250’ HH, 2 USED BOSS SH, USED VERMEER SH, USED WATERWINCH SH, USED HOSE CART FOR 4” OR 4. 5” HOSE, NEW 4” AND 4. 5” ANGUS HOSE IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 200 FORD, 300 FORD, OR 262 ALLIS, W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 364-2592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - 8” SURGE VALVE, (308) 946-3396 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 3900642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, “YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS” NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 NE - 10” & 8” IRRIGATION PIPE FOR SALE. 6BT CUMMINS IRR MOTOR. 10 HP ELEC MOTOR W/SELF PRIMING PUMP. 6:5 100 HP GEAR HEAD. 10” DISCHARGE PIPE WITH COOLING COIL, (402) 7262488 1301 - COMBINE ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED, (580) 3612265 OK - ‘90 C-IH 1680, 30’ 1010 HEADER, $19,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD BIN EXTENSION FOR 9600, (308) 836-2667 KS - LARGE BISH BIN EXT OFF 9610 W/HYD. PUSH UP AUGER. $750 OBO, (620) 865-2541 KS - NH TR98, 1905 SEP HRS, 30’ 973 FLEX HEAD, $72,000.00, (620) 3403358 OK - ‘82 GLEANER L2, 24’ HEADER, $12,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD, $13,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’ HEADER, $5,000.00, (580) 3612265 NE - 1 COMBINE TIRE, 30. 5 X 32, GOODYEAR DYNATORQUE 70%, (402) 641-3841 CO - JD 95 GAS, 18’ HEADER, SQUAREBACK, HYDROSTAT DRIVE, MACHINE USED LAST IN 2006, VERY RESTORABLE. COMES WITH EXTRA 217 GAS ENGINE AND ALLIS CHALMERS COMBINE TRAILER. $950 OBO. LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 CO - 22’AIR REEL AND ACCESSORIES. RECENTLY TAKEN OFF JD 105 COMBINE. $450 OBO. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 NE - SERVICE OPS & PARTS MANUALS FOR MANY BRANDS OF MANY OLDER COMBINES & PICKERS. GLEN MLNARIK (888) 802-5782. (NE) HRS MON-FRIDAY 8AM-6PM., (402) 986-1352 www.myfarmandranch.com

1301 - COMBINE ACCESSORIES FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - 1966 GLEANER CII, ALWAYS SHEDDED, LOW WHEAT ACRES, WELL MAINTAINED, SIMPLE TO OPERATE., $3,500.00, (785) 673-5560 NE - JD, 1981 7720, 4300 HRS, JD DEALER SERVICED YEARLY, $9,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1302 - COMBINE HEADS WANTED TO BUY MO - JD 920F BEAN PLATFORM, (816) 378-2015 IA - MF 1163 CORN HEAD, (402) 6515811 FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 OK - MACDON 960 36’ DRAPER W/C-IH ADAPTER, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD 925 FLEX HEAD, SEE THRU REEL, GOOD, $4,500.00, (402) 5452255 NE - JD, 643 CORN HEAD, OIL DRIVE, $4,950.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 843 CORNHEAD 8R 30”, (402) 7262488 NE - 843 CORNHEAD 8R 30”, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 726-2488 1303 - CORN PICKERS FOR SALE IA - NI 311 CORNPICKER 2 R WIDE, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - FLARE, BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS $150 TO $1850, (712) 299-6608 IA - WAGON GEARS, STEEL, WOOD OR RUBBER TIRES, (712) 299-6608 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE KS - TWO GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE, (785) 871-0711 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - USED: MC 1175, 1250 BU HR. ALSO, MC 975, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED SUPERB’S: SD 250V, SA 750C, SA 1200C, (800) 284-7066 NE - BEHLEN 380 GRAIN DRYER, (308) 836-2667 1310 - AUGERS NE - 2006 SPEED KING DRIVE OVER TIPPED $6,200 CALL, (308) 530-2040 FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52’ 8” WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 55’ GRAIN AUGER, 8” W/ ELECETIR MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8” AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51’ CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 NE - GRAIN STORAGE 5 MILES WEST OF KEARNEY. 308-237- 9428 OR, (308) 2335120 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, ASK FOR AL. EVES 306949-8458. DAYS, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8” AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%.

40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 4802487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 NE - DMC MODEL 40 GRAIN CLEANER, (800) 284-7066 IL - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MOISTURE TESTER THAT WILL GIVE YOU FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS? THEN CALL US NOW & ASK ABOUT OUR MODEL 920 & 930.

SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863 1404 - SNOW BLOWER/PLOWS FOR SALE IA - 3 PT SNOWBLOWERS, $1550 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608

1404 - SNOW BLOWER/PLOWS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - LOFTNESS SNOWBLOWER- 3PT 1430 H.P. 60"CUT 28"HEIGHT $850.

READY TO GO. 308-452-4228.

1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48” FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10’ WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 KS - NICE JD 318 GARDEN TRACTOR W/50” DECK, CALL 785-456-3000 OR, $2,200.00, (785) 889-4329 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, 300 GALLON & LARGER, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - AIRCO PROPANE CUTTING TORCH, LONG HOSES, GAUGES, (308) 587-2344 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 587-2344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 366-2114 IA - AGE CATCHING UP WITH YOUR NEED TO CLIMB? WE CAN HELP WITH A HAND OPERATED SINGLE PERSON ELEVATOR 140’ MAXIMUM CALL, (800) 462-3460 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 NE - 1989 9 TOWER LOCKWOOD PIVOT, (308) 497-2111 1500 - GROUND HAY FOR SALE KS - GROUND HAY AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (785) 389-5111 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY KS - GRINDING ALFALFA WANTED, (785) 389-5111 IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 9625474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, HAZARD, NE., (308) 4524400 OR - MOISTURE TESTERS. BALE MOUNTED OR POKE. HAY, GRAIN, SOIL, WOOD, AQUATERR, KOSTER, COMPOST, DEW ALARMS, STROKE COUNTER. WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 NE - HIGH QUALITY BIG ROUND & BIG SQUARE BALES. KORTY HAY. HAY ANALYSIS AVAILABLE., (888) 708-2800 WY - HAY AUCTION 1/21/10. 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) 9050785 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 5283779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - HOLT COUNTY NEBRASKA PRAIRIE HAY, CERTIFIED WEED FREE OF ALL NOXIOUS WEEDS, BIG ROUND BALES, CALL CELL: 402-394-8495 OR, (402) 336-3292 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344

Page 17 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 117 BG ROUNDS, MAINLY GRASS MIX, (308) 436-5491 KS - 300 BG SQ BALES OF CRP GRASS HAY, $55/TON.VIC CASE, (620) 8740264 KS - PRAIRIE & BROME HAY, ANY SIZE, DELIVERED, (620) 330-6328 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - HORSE QUALITY: 3X3’S WEED MOLD FREE. APPROX 750LBS, (785) 255-4579 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE KS - 300 4X4X8 WHEAT STRAW BALES, TARPED., (620) 659-2433 NE - 150 LARGE ROUND WHEAT STRAW BALES, (308) 882-4588 KS - FINE STEMMED HAYGRAZER BMR, CRABGRASS, CRABGRASS WITH WHEAT & WHEAT/RYE. BERMUDA HAY. CELL 620-243-3768 OR OFFICE, (620) 8423237 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 96 BG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240,, (308) 4365491 1506 - CORN FOR SALE NE - EAR CORN FOR SALE, (308) 7287294 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - TRITICALE SEED, A+ QUALITY, VOLUME DISCOUNT. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL BROCK BAKER @, (800) 344-2144 NE - PASTURE & HAY MIXES, OATS, TURNIP, COVER CROPS, TEFF, MILLET, WILDLIFE, ALFALFA, ETC. , PRAIRIE STATES SEED 866-373-2514 TOLL FREE, (866) 373-2514 1513 - CANE/MILLET HAY FOR SALE NE - GERMAN MILLET, PEAS & OATS, GRASS & ALFALFA. ALL IN LARGE ROUND BALES, COVER EDGE NET WRAP, 1400#. OSHKOSH, NE., (308) 772-9912 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 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 618-410-4293;, (618) 4625556 1804 - FEEDING WAGONS FOR SALE IA - BJM MIXER FEEDER WAGON, 3 AUGER WITH SCALES, (712) 625-2391 1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE IA - IH 950, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 NE - KRAMER 5 BALE PROCESSOR, (308) 544-6421 NE - PARTED OUT JD 400 GRINDER/MIXER, IN & OUT AUGERS, GRINDER MILL W/PTO SHAFT, ALL W/SCREENS, (308) 467-2335 CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 1810 - MANURE SPREADERS FOR SALE IA - IH 580, (712) 625-2391 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 CO - 3 CALF CREEP FEEDERS, MANURE SPREADER, (970) 345-0728 NE - 1500# CAPACITY WELKER PICKUP CAKER, 20’ STEEL BUNKS, HYDRAULIC CALF CRADLE, (308) 383-0039 1814 - BUNKS FOR SALE NE - G&R TIRE TURNERS: TURN TRACTOR TIRES INCLUDING RADIALS. YOUR PLACE OR MINE. TIRE FEED BUNKS FOR SALE. TOLL FREE (866) 213-0184, (308) 367-8775, OR, (308) 737-7451 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1815 - WATERERS/TANKS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 NE - LIFETIME WATER TANKS, LIFETIME WARRANTY, TIRE TANKS ARE 20 PLY & UP. AUTOMATIC WATERERS, HAY BALE FEEDERS, 6’ & 7’ SNOW & MANURE YARD SCRAPERS, USA TIRE MANAGEMENT, WWW. USATIREPRODUCTS. COM, (800) 755-8473 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471 1818 - HAMMER MILL FOR SALE KS - 18” SCROUT WALDRON HAMMERMILL W/75HP MOTOR, $400.00, (785) 778-2962 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-2761 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 387-0347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 KS - USED HOG OR SHEEP PANELS & GATES, (785) 778-2962 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-8701119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR STAMPEDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 5446421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 NE - NORTHSTAR. QUALITY LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT. CHUTES, TUBS, ALLEYS, GATES, PANELS, PORTABLE UNITS, COMPLETE SYSTEMS. CALL FOR FREE INFORMATION PACK. DISTRIBUTED BY DIAMOND PLUS PRODUCTS., (888) 5374418 NE - CALF SHELTERS, CALL 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - GOPHER CONTROL MACHINE, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 6887887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI’D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 5692458 MN - 75 ORGANIC JERSEY X HOLSTEIN AND SWISS X HOLSTEIN CROSS BRED HEIFERS, DUE MID MAY, PICK 40 OR MORE FOR $1900 A PIECE, (320) 4935067 NE - 36 FANCY ANGUS BRED HEIFERS SELLING AT BELLEVILLE KANSAS SALE BARN DEC. 4. START CALVING JAN 5.

CALL 785-527-2258 OR, (402) 324-5564 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I’M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308870-1119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 9955515 NE - GELBVIEH BULLS, RED & BLACK, 1 & 2 YR OLDS, (402) 879-4976 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - EASY CALVING, REG POLLED CHAROLAIS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 WY - BLACK & BLACK BALDIE SIMMENTAL YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS FOR SALE. WWW. CROWFOOTRANCH. COM. CROWFOOT SIMMENTAL RANCH, (307) 782-7589, (307) 782-6521 NE - ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 5692458 NE - ANGUS, ANGUS X SIMM, CHAROLAIS 2 YR OLDS, 18 MONTHS, YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE. ALL RECORDS AVAILABLE, OUTSTANDING QUALITY & REASONABLY PRICED FULLERTON. RICK WETOVICK, (308) 536-2901

FOR SALE NE - CLUB CALVES, “THE WINNING KIND”, STEERS/HEIFERS, (402) 3952178 FOR SALE 1915 - SEMEN/EMBRYO/AI SERVICE FOR SALE NE - DBL BLACK DBL POLLED CALVING EASE GELBVIEH BULLS, (402) 879-4976 1916 - DAIRY HEIFERS FOR SALE WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEADLOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS, MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION, ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE. MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN’S NEEDS SINCE 1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW. BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738 1918 - JAN PROD/BULL SALE DATES 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, 1/21/10, 1 PM. WEBSITES: DLJRANCH. COM & DAILEYANGUS. COM OR CALL FOR CATALOG, (308) 645-2712 1919 - FEB PROD/BULL SALE DATES FOR SALE NE - THOENE ANGUS RANCH 33RD ANNUAL BULL SALE. TUESDAY, FEB 9TH, 1 PM, AT THE BURWELL LIVESTOCK MKT. 20 COMING 2 YR OLD & 40 1 1/2 YR OLD ANGUS BULLS. SIRES INCLUDE: PREDESTINED, TRAVELER 004, IN FOCUS, WOODHILL FORESIGHT, BIG EYE, NET WORTH 4200, (308) 3464917 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 CO - IT’S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS. ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PERFORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS. SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE RELATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA. ORG, (303) 770-9292 2104 - OPEN EWES FOR SALE CO - SOUTH AFRICAN DORPER EWES & EWE LAMBS, HARDY SHEEP BREED FOR ALL TERRAINS & WEATHER. AVAILBLE NOW. 100 HD EWE LAMBS, 50 HD 2 & 3 YR EWES, 2 HD 1-3 YR OLD RAMS. 100 HD FEEDER LAMBS. HAD ALL SHOTS & WORMED, (970) 345-0728 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - AQHA, YEARLINGS, MARES AND COLTS, (308) 569-2458 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-866-800-1232 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - TOP QUALITY GELDINGS-DOC O’LENA, HOLIDOC, DOC BAR, COYS BONANZA, DOCS JACK SPRAT BLOODLINESNATURAL COW SENSE-RIVER ROAD QUARTER HORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - ONLY TWO REPLACEMENT MARES LEFT-REGISTERED QUARTERHORSESDON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - IT COSTS NO MORE TO FEED A GREAT HORSE THAN A POOR ONE. RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES ARE WELL FED, DON’T HAVE BAD HABITS AND ARE GOOD LOOKING. MUST CUT HERD SIZE. 308-452-3860, (308) 4524272 NE - RED ROAD GELDING 10 YEARS OLD, GENTLE, GOOD 4-H HORSE, HAS DONE FEEDLOT WORK. WATCH RED BRICK SIRE, BARON’S SNEAKER BELLE DAM. CALL AFTER 6PM @ 308-470-0813 OR BEFORE 6PM CALL, (308) 425-3753 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2204 - TACK FOR SALE NE - NEW LEATHER TOOLED PLEASURE RIDING SADDLES. $200 EACH., (402) 640-7701 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

2206 - HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OH - WE BUILD & RESTORE STAGE COACHES, HITCH WAGONS, TROLLEY CARS, OMNIBUS, YELLOWSTONE WAGONS, PRAIRIE SCHOONERS, ETC. QUOTES & PHOTOS OF AUTHENTIC WORK. 30 YEARS IN COLLECTION AND RESTORATION BUSINESS., (614) 8774254 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE - SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLIONS:BESSIA’S, BON, ACCORD 135969; T-BONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831; T-BONE, B, CONGO, 164062, (308) 58723442301 - DOGS 2301 - DOGS WANTED TO BUY MO - TRAINED STOCK DOG OR DOG READY TO TRAIN TO HERD CATTLE, (573) 424-6855 FOR SALE NE - GREAT PYRANEES PUPPIES BORN JULY 12, (308) 345-5273 2303 - GOATS FOR SALE NE - BUTCHER GOATS FOR SALE, (308) 345-5273 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CO - EXP. FARMER NEEDED FOR BEAUTIFUL EA. COLO. WHEAT/ CORN FARM. RESPONS. INCLUDE MAKING DAILY DECISIONS W/PLANTING, HARVESTING, TRUCK DRIVING & REPAIR WK. HOUSING, UTILITIES, VEHICLES & BUS. PHONE. SCHOOL/ TOWN NEARBY. CALL CELL 970-554-0665, EVENINGS-, (970) 383-2248 KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2009 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT & FALL CORN HARVEST. GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE PLUS ROOM & BOARD. NEW JD COMBINES, PETERBILT/KW TRUCKS. SKINNER HARVESTING LLC, CALL DAN OR LEAVE MESSAGE AT (620) 340-2843, (620) 343-8140 KS - CATTLE FEED YARD HAS OPENING FOR A PEN RIDER. BENEFITS INCLUDE HEALTH & LIFE INS, SICK LEAVE & PAID VACATION. CONTACT PREMIUM FEEDERS, INC. , PO BOX 230, SCANDIA, KS 66966 800-845-6543 OR 785-5272961, (785) 335-2221 NE - HELP WANTED: FOR 2009 HARVEST. CDL TRUCK DRIVER GOOD WAGES, (308) 928-9013 AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYEE WANTED LOOKING FOR A SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL FOR A COW/ CALF AND FARMING OPERATION IN SOUTH CENTRAL NE. OFFERING A COMPETITIVE SALARY, HOUSING, VEHICLE, BEEF AND BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LIVING. CALL 402-7568000 OR SEND E-MAIL TO: NELSON TRAMBLY@YAHOO.COM 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 2601 - CARS FOR SALE NE - 351 NEW ENGINE, $1,200.00, (308) 728-7294 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD LONG WIDE FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD, (620) 865-2541 FOR SALE KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 CO - 4X4 PICKUPS & FLATBEDS 1/2 TON - 1 TON, GAS & DIESEL $2000 & UP B & B AUTO SALES 8AM-5PM, (970) 4835562 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (402) 5645064 KS - 1993 F-350 CREWCAB XLT DIESEL, AUTO, 4X4, FACTORY TURBO AVAILABLE, $5,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - FRONT BUMPER FOR 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO, (308) 587-2344 NE - 2000 CHEVY EXT CAB LT, LOADED, LEATHER, BUCKET SEATS, CUSTOM RIMS 17X9. NEAR NEW TIRES VERY GOOD CONDITION, CUSTOM HOOD & GRILL, DUAL EXHAUST, 4X4, (402) 7262488 2603 - TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY NE - TEN GOOD 9. 00-20 OR 10. 00-20 TRUCK TIRES, (402) 566-2345 NE - TIPTOPS FOR AN 18’ STEEL GRAIN BED, MIDWEST PREFERED BUT WHAT DO YOU HAVE?, (308) 436-4369 FOR SALE SD - 1951 CHEVY FIRETRUCK, LIGHTS & SIREN WORK, 10K, DRIVES GREAT, REAL NICE, $4,500.00, (605) 386-2131 CO - 1300 GAL C70 FUEL/SERVICE TRUCK, 471 DETROIT B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, $5,750.00, (970) 483-5562 CO - 84 CHEVY C60 BOOM TRUCK, NEW 350 MOTOR. B & B AUTO, $4,750.00, (970) 483-5562 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - ‘59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15’ B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 60 FORD F700, 24’ STEEL FLATBED, CHEATER AXLES, 5&2, W/ 21000 GAL FLAT BOTTOM VERTICAL FERTILIZER TANKS, USE TO HAUL BIG ROUND OR LITTLE SQUARE HAY BALES, (308) 390-0642 CO - 75 INTERNATIONAL 2 TON SERVICE TRUCK, V8, GAS, AUTO, KNUCKLE BOOM, GAS AIR COMP. , CLOSED BOTTLE STORAGE $8750 B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, (970) 483-5562 KS - 1976 FORD 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 CO - 1948 CHEVY 1 1/2 TON LOADMASTER TRUCK, 12’ FLATBED, NO HOIST, CORNER WINDOW CAB. 216 6 CYLINDER. WAS RUNNING WHEN PARKED, NOW ENGINE IS FROZEN. HAVE SOME PAPERWORK, BUT NO TITLE. $500 OBO. PLEAS LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 NE - IH ENGINES, 304’S & 345’S, (308) 467-2335 NE - OMAHA STANDARD 16’ GRAIN BOX WITH HOIST, (308) 467-2335 NE - 1979 FORD LN8000, DIESEL, 5&2, NAPHEIDE 20’ BOX, HARSH HOIST, AIR BRAKES, AIR TAG, LOTS OF POWER, STARTS & RUNS GREAT, (402) 726-2488 NE - 1989 IH CONVENTIONAL 250” 70” FLAT TOP 3406 15 SPEED. 1991 WILSON HOPPER 42’ NO ROCK $28,000 FOR THE PAIR., (308) 414-1124 2606 - HORSE TRAILERS FOR SALE NE - GOOSENECK TRLR, 20’ W/4’ BEAVERTAIL, 7, 000 AXLES, (402) 6413841 2607 - UTILITY TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY NE - FLATBED W/HEAVY DUTY AXLES, METAL FLOOR AND WIDE ENOUGH TO HOLD A PICKUP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 20 FT FLATBED TRAILER. TIMPTI PINTLE HITCH TO PULL BEHIND SEMI. AIR BREAKS 24. 5 RUBBER. ALL ALUMINIUM WHEELS $4000/OBO, (308) 348-2065 NE - 1979 TRAIL MOBILE ALUMINUM 9000 GAL. TANKER, (402) 369-0212 2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE KS - 12. 5’FROLIC SLIDE IN PICK-UP CAMPER, VERY GOOD COND. , AC, STOVE, ICEBOX, SLEEPS 6, FLUSH TOILET, 110-12V LIGHTS, PROPANE FURNACE & LIGHT, $500.00, (785) 7782962 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV’S FOR SALE NE - AVION SILVER R, 30FT, TRAVEL TRAILER, VERY CLEAN, EXCELLENT SNOWBIRD TRAILER, NEW BATTERIES, $7400/OBO, (402) 564-5064 DUTCH STAR - 1994 SLIDE OUT, SLEEPS 4, BIG BATHROOM, OVEN, STOVE, MICROWAVE, 2 TVS, A/C, GENERATOR, LOTS MORE. 63,000 MILES. $16,500. 308-324-3729, 3258256 AGRICULTURAL 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - 10 BOLT RIMS W/18. 4 X 38” TIRES, (402) 336-2755 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 IA - 855 CUMMINS ENGINE REAL GOOD, HEAR IT RUN AND 8 ALUMINUM 22. 5 BUD WHEELS $150 EACH., (641) 7455228 NE - 903 CUMMINGS, LOW MILES, SPICER AIR RIDE, TAG AXLE, (308) 8362667 NE - 1975 24’ SEMI LOWBOY TRLR. $1950, $2,250.00, (402) 545-2255 MO - ‘99 IH 4900, TS, 18K FRONT, 40K LB HENDRICKSON, $26,000.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - ‘95 CHEVY TOPKICK, 20’ FLATBED & HOIST, CAT 250 HP, 8LL TRANS, 40K HENDRICKSON REARS, 14K FRONT, 190K MILES,, $19,000.00, (660) 548-3804 NE - 1978 BRENNER 6500 GAL STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED TANKER, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - 1982 IH COE, 9670 XL, CALL EVES., $6,500.00, (308) 778-5419 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER

2840 - OTHER CONST EQUIPMENT

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 NE - 12-20’LONG 12”I BEAMS, 1/4”THICK W/ 1/2” THICK TOP & BOTTOM, 4 3/4” WIDE $180 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $2000. 12-7’ LONG 10”, 6” H BEAMS, 1/4” THICK, $35 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $400., (308) 894-6965 NE - 1991 BLUEBIRD BUS, 5. 9 CUMMINS, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS

FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 9352480 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 5483804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 2804 - MOTOR GRADERS FOR SALE KS - CAT 120 ROAD GRADER. $15,500, $19,500.00, (785) 871-0711 2805 - BACKHOE FOR SALE NE - JD 410 BACKHOE, CALL 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 FOR SALE CO - 2 ROUGH TERRAIN, AUSTIN 5 TON 35’ BOOM, REBUILT ENGINE $5500 GALLION 125 12.5 TON, 65’ BOOM, REBUILT ENG. & HYD. $12,500 B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, (970) 483-5562 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW-500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975.

STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 ND - 20KW TO 2000KW; DIESEL, PROPANE, NATURAL GAS. ALL LOWHOUR 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 2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 2813 - WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE CO - CASE W24B, NEW ENGINE, CAB/HEAT, $25,500, CAT 930 RUNS GOOD, CAB/HEAT $22,500, FIAT ALLIS 605B, NEW ENGINE & CYL REBUILD, CAB & HEAT, QUICK-TATCH BUCKET $26,500 B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, (970) 483-5562 MN - 1984 TROJAN 1900Z LOADER MACHINE SERIAL #3135209 ENGINE MODEL FGL-913 SERIAL #6761185 TRANSMISSION 4WG-120 SERIAL # 4140 ZF; $5,000.00 OBO, WENDELL NOBLE, (651) 345-3854 NE - CASE 621 PAYLOADER, MODEL 6T 590 CUMMINS MOTOR, MOTOR NEEDS WORK. $21,000, $21,000.00, (402) 5452255 NE - 1995 DRESSER WHEEL LOADER, 3YD, 6 CYL CUMMINS TURBO, 80% TIRES, RUNS GOOD, (402) 369-0212 2821 - CRAWLERS FOR SALE WI - UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR. NEW, USED & REBUILT PARTS. ALSO TRACK PRESS SERVICE. M & R TRACK SERVICE., (800) 564-0383 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 66” BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS (REPAIR MANUALS) T-200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, $100.00, (785) 778-2962 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 CO - PETTIBONE 30’ HILIFT 4WD, READY TO WORK, B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM-5PM, $8,500.00, (970) 483-5562 OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT, $3,900.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE NE - CRUSHED LIMESTONE FOR DRIVEWAY-YOU LOAD & HAUL $8 CU.YD., NEAR GRAND ISLAND , NE, (402) 5645064 NE - NEW 2’ X 24’ CULVERT, $650.00, (308) 894-6965

WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER’S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 CO - 2-OLIVER 70 TRACTORS BOTH RUN $1250 EACH B & B AUTO SALES, 8AM5PM, (970) 483-5562 NE - 1 JD 720 D, AND 1 IHC 450, (308) 836-2667 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 NE - FORD 4000 GAS. D17 DIESEL. MF 35 DIESEL, (308) 544-6421 NE - IHC H W/9’ KOSCH BELLY MOWER, (308) 544-6421 NE - 1952 JD B, RECONDITIONED, PULLED IN DIV 1 4500LBS, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1938 JD B, UNSTYLED, RECONDITIONED, $3,100.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1941 JD A, ELECTRIC START, 4 SP, BEHLEN OVERDRIVE,, $2,500.00, (402) 545-2255 3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605) 386-2131 SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER, ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131 NE - TEENS, 20’S, EARLY 30’S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 FOR SALE NE - ‘49 IHC KB5, 2TON; ‘47 FORD, 2 TON, (308) 836-2667 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - PIPE 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 3 1/2”, 4 1/2”, 5 1/2”, CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 KS - HIGHWAY GUARDRAIL, OILFIELD PIPE, SUCKER RODS, FENCING CABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BUTTERFLY SUPPLY, WWW. BUTTERFLYSUPPLYINC. COM, (800) 249-7473 ND - USED OIL FIELD 2 3/8”-2 7/8” & LARGER PIPE, 3/4”, 7/8”, & 1” FIBERGLASS RODS, PANELS FOR HORSE/CATTLE CORRALS. ALL TYPES OF NEW IRON, ROUND & SQ TUBING, ANGLE & CHANNEL, ETC. PAHLKE PIPE & ROD, (877) 457-2028 KS - CATTLE & HORSE PANELS, 5’3” X 10’, 8-BAR, 60 LBS, GREEN OR SILVER, STARTING AT $66.00 CELL: 620-5465155, (620) 549-6604 SD - FOREVER POST: 4” X 7’, 4” X 8’, 6” X 8’, POINTED SOLID PLASTIC FENCE POSTS. SELF INSULATING, CAN BE STAPLED, NAILED OR SCREWED. NEW/USED 2 & 4 WHEEL DRIVE MINI TRUCKS. CALL JOHN 605-351-5760 OR, (605) 334-0643 KS - GUARDRAIL, CORRUGATED METAL PIPE, & 30’ STEEL I-BEAMS, (785) 4485893 NE - SOLID PLASTIC FENCE POSTS FOR PASTURE FENCE HAVE ON HAND 3”, 4”, 5” VARIOUS LENGTHS CALL SPOTANSKI PLASTICS AT 308-238-1101 OR 888-DIG POST, (308) 238-1438 NE - FENCE TUBING, 1 3/8” DIA X 21’-0” OAL X 18 GA. WE HAVE 2, 639 LENGTHS/55, 419 LINEAR FEET TOTAL. NEW TUBING IN BUNDLES OF 91 LENGTHS PER BUNDLE. $13.00 PER LENGTH. DISCOUNTS AVAIL. FOR 91 LENGTHS OR MORE. EXT 1104 AT, (402) 333-1661 3007 - PIPE FOR SALE MO - GOOD USED RR TANK CAR SHELLS FOR CULVERTS (7-10’ DIAMETER)(30’55’ LONG), ALSO GOOD USED STEEL PIPE, 8 5/8” DIAMETER THRU 48” DIAMETER, 20’, 30’, 40’ & 50’ LENGTHS. CALL GARY AT GATEWAY PIPE & SUPPLY, (800) 489-4321 3009 - FUEL TANKS FOR SALE NE - 300 GAL FUEL TANK ON STAND, $50.00, (308) 894-6965 NE - NEW 5000 GALLON HEAVY DUTY, OTHER SIZES ALSO, (402) 563-4762

3011 - HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS WANTED TO BUY NE - REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE MO - OUTSIDE WOOD FURNACE $1545.

CHEAP SHIPPING. EASY INSTALL. FORCED AIR. 100,000 BTU. HOUSES, MOBILES. WWW.HEATBYWOOD.COM, (417) 581-7755 NE - CARPET: RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL IN MOHAWK, SHAW, BEAULIEU. LAMINATES & HARDWOOD. VINYL. CERAMIC & PORCELAIN TILES. DURACERAMIC. KARNDEAN LUXURY VINYL. SCRANTON SUPPLY, NORFOLK, (402) 640-7701 NE - TRUCKLOAD PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE SALE. SUMMER CARPET SALE. SCRANTON SUPPLY, NORFOLK, (402) 640-7701GS & STRUCTURES 3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES OR SALE KY - KENTUCKY BUILDINGS, LLC. ALL STEEL STRUCTURE. PACKAGES FROM 24’ TO 75’ WIDE. WE SELL COMPONENTS, SLIDING AND ROLL-UP DOORS, INSULATION, WINDOWS, SHEET METAL, TRIM, AND STEEL FRAMING. KYBUILDINGSLLC. COM, (606) 668-3446 SD - 8’ X 20’, 40’, 45’ STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS, RODENT PROOF. $2500$3400, (605) 334-0643 3024 - FINANCIAL SERVICES MO - PUT OUR MONEY & 45 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU. ALL TYPES OF AG LOANS AVAILABLE AT LOWEST RATES. FREE CONSULTATIONS. MIDWEST LOAN BROKERS. JAM@LYN. NET OR CALL, (660) 339-7410 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 NE - PROPANE REFRIGERATOR FOR REMOTE CABIN, COMBINA TION WOODPROPANE, COOKING-HEATING RANGE; WATER COMPARTMENT, (308) 587-2344 DE - BIG BUD BOOK-THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE BIGGEST, MOST POWERFUL TRACTOR EVER BUILT. BOOK IS 12”X9” - PACKED WITH PICTURES, SIGNED BY AUTHOR, ONLY $37.47 PLUS $5 S&H. CLASSIC TRACTOR FEVER, BOX 437, ROCKLAND, DE 19732. CLASSICTRACTORS.COM OR CALL US, (800) 888-8979 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IA - NATIONWIDE - 1031FEC - PAY NO TAX WHEN SELLING-EXCHANGING REAL ESTATE, EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK. FREE BROCHURE/CONSULTATION. VIEW EXCHANGE PROPERTIES AT WWW. 1031FEC. COM OR CALL, (800) 3330801 5004 - PASTURE RENT FOR SALE MA - SELL LAND & BUY MORE AT TOPRATED WEB SITE: WWW. LANDANDFARM. COM OR SUBSCRIBE TO RURAL PROPERTY BULLETIN. EMAIL CUSTOMERSERVICE@LANDANDFARM. COM OR ORDER ON LINE., (888) 327-6289 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 2 & FEB 3, 2010, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 2, 3:45PM, ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649

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Midlands Classified Ad Network DESIGN ENGINEER: PREPARE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS. CREATE MODELS/DRAWINGS OF DESIGNS IN AUTOCAD AND/OR SOLIDWORKS. PERFORM FEA ANALYSIS. MANAGE PROJECT ISSUES AND SCHEDULES ALONG WITH CUSTOMER INTERACTION REGARDING PROJECT. OCCASIONAL TRAVEL REQUIRED. E-MAIL: HR@ORTHMAN.COM. OWN A COMPUTER? PUT IT TO WORK! UP TO $1,500 TO $7,500/MO PT/FT FREE INFO! WWW. FORTUNEAWAITS.COM CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HAS A CURRENT OPENING FOR AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FOR HOME CARE. RESPONSIBILITIES: EVALUATE PHYSICIANREFERRED PATIENTS TO DETERMINE FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND IMPAIRMENTS IN AREAS SUCH AS ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, VOCATIONAL PERFORMANCE, COGNITION AND PSYCHOSOCIAL. DEVELOP A PLAN OF CARE INCLUDING SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS AND GOALS TO ADDRESS THE PATIENT'S NEEDS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHYSICIAN ORDERS/PROTOCOL. ASSIST WITH DISCHARGE PLANNING THROUGH RECOMMENDATIONS COMMUNICATED TO THE PHYSICIAN AND THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM. PROVIDE TREATMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN OF CARE AND WITHIN THE SCOPE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE. TREATMENT INCLUDES DIRECT APPLICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROCEDURES/MODALITIES, INSTRUCTION/EDUCATION OF PATIENT/FAMILY, PERIODIC REASSESSMENT AND MODIFICATION OF THE PLAN OF CARE. REQUIREMENTS: CURRENT WYOMING OT LICENSE REQUIRED; TWO YEARS IN-PATIENT/OUT-PATIENT; EXPERIENCE PREFERRED; TWO YEARS HOME HEALTH EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. ?WE OFFER AN EXCELLENT COMPENSATION P A C K A G E ALONG WITH A RELOCATION/SIGN-ON BONUS. TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CRMCWY.ORG CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HAS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS. INPATIENT PHYSICAL REHAB SERVICES IS SEEKING: FULL-TIME OT PRN OT'S, PT'S, AND PTA'S. JOIN AN ENTHUSIASTIC, COHESIVE TEAM OF THERAPISTS CARING FOR PATIENTS IN THE ACUTE HOSPITAL SETTING, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER ALLIED HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS. TOGETHER WE PROVIDE QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TO OUR REGION! ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE IS BENEFICIAL. WE WELCOME NEW GRADS. WYOMING LICENSURE REQUIRED. WE OFFER A GENEROUS COMPENSATION PACKAGE, COMPETITIVE SALARY, RELOCATION/SIGN-ON BONUS AND MUCH MORE! CHEYENNE IS A GROWING COMMUNITY WITH THAT SMALL-TOWN FEELING. WHETHER YOU ARE INTO CAMPING, HIKING, FISHING, SNOWMOBILING, WATER OR SNOW SKIING CHEYENNE, WYOMING IS JUST A

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.CRMCWY.ORG TO APPLY ONLINE, OR CALL KEN AT 307-631-1379 WITH INQUIRIES SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY: HIRING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES. MUST LIVE IN SCOTTSBLUFF, NE OR SURROUNDING AREA MUST HAVE FOODSERVICE OR SALES EXPERIENCE. MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT WWW.SHAMROCKFOODS.COM WORK FOR DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES. VIEW CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT WWW.DHHS.NE.GOV GREG'S AUTO BODY, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE. LOOKING FOR BODY SHOP ESTIMATOR, MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN COMPUTER ESTIMATING & AUTO BODY REPAIR. WAGES BASED ON EXPERIENCE. SEND RESUME TO 415 S. BELTLINE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE OR EMAIL GREGSAUTOBODY @ALLOPHONE.COM. CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: RNENDOSCOPY-PART TIME DAY SHIFT (7:00AM4:00PM) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: NURSING DEGREE (BSN PREFERRED) FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL OF NURSING; RN LICENSURE IN THE STATE OF WYOMING: CURRENT CPR AND SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED PER DEPARTMENT (I.E. BLS AND ACLS); MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE. TO APPLY VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.CRMCWY.ORG CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: ENDOSCOPY SUPERVISOR- FULL TIME DAY SHIFT RESPONSIBILE FOR COORDINATING THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY PATIENT CARE WITHIN BUDGETARY GUIDELINES AND THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENT AND THE HOSPITAL. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DIRECTOR, CO-ORDINATES ALL PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES ON THE UNIT. F COORDINATES WITH THE PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE. F ASSIST WITH ESTABLISHED MONITORING SYSTEMS TO ENSURE QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND PROPER SCHEDULING AND CHARGING PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED. F SERVES AS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVOCATE. F ENSURES THAT SCHEDULES PROVIDE APPROPRIATE COVER- AGE FOR THE UNIT AND OFF DUTY HOURS ARE COVERED WITH DESIGNATED CALL TEAMS. ASSURES THAT INFORMATION IS IN THE SCHEDULING SYSTEM ACCURATELY. F ASSIST WITH PREPARATION OF THE STAFFING AND OPERATING BUDGET ANNUALLY AND MONITORS MONTHLY REPORTS TO ENSURE THAT THE UNIT REMAINS WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED BUDGET. BSN PREFERRED CURRENT BLS OR CPR IS REQUIRED CURRENT WYOMING RN LICENSE IS REQUIRED MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS MANAGEMENT/STAFFING EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED. WE OFFER A SIGN-ON/RELO- CATION BONUS, ALONG WITH A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION

PACKAGE. TO APPLY VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.CRMCWY.ORG CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNICIAN YELLOWSTONE SURGERY CENTER PRN SCRUB FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE WHILE FUNCTIONING AS A MEMBER OF THE SURGICAL TEAM. PREPARE AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIES, INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THESE PROCEDURES. H MUST HAVE ABILITY TO COORDINATE EYES AND HANDS QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY. H MUST HAVE ABILITY TO MANIPULATE SMALL OBJECTS QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY. H MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WITH HANDS IN TURNING AND PLACING OBJECTS IN SPACE. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS H HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR EQUIVALENT H COMPLETION OF AN APPROPRIATE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM OR PREVIOUS TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCE OF AT LEAST ONE YEAR. CERTIFICATION PREFERRED. H CURRENT BLS CERTIFICATION. TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.CRMCWY.ORG THIRD WEST NURSE MANAGER-SECOND EAST NURSE MANAGER: GPRMC IS RECRUITING FOR THESE NURSE MANAGER POSITIONS, AND THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSIGNED DEPARTMENT(S) AND OVERALL QUALITY OF CARE. STRONG LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE REQUIRED. NE RN LICENSE REQUIRED. BSN REQUIRED OR PLAN TO COMPLETE. 3 TO 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MANAGEMENT REQUIRED, EXPERIENCE AS A CHARGE NURSE, EDUCATOR, COORDINATOR AND/OR OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES WILL BE CONSIDERED. GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT, 601 WEST LEOTA, NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101.EMAIL: RECRUITER@MAIL.GPRMC.COM. 308-6968888 OR 800-543-6629, FAX: 308-696-8889.

CHECK US OUT AND APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GPRMC.COM FRITO LAY DISTRICT SALES LEADER CASPER. SALARY PLUS BONUS -$60K & FULL BENEFITS. YOU'LL BE RESPONSILBLE FOR HELPING YOUR TEAM INCREASE SALES VOLUME, EXECUTE PROMOTIONS, MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILL IN ON A SALES ROUTE, LOADING PRODUCT, DELIVERY AND STOCKING IN VARIOUS CUSTOMER VENUES. DSD EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.EOE M/F/H/V EMAIL KATHY.DEAN@ FRITOLAY.COM THE YES HOUSE, INC. WHICH PROVIDES PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT TO YOUTH, IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A FULL TIME EDUCATION DIRECTOR. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS TO COORDINATE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITHIN THE YES HOUSE SCHOOL. THE EDUCATION DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE COMPLI-

ANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE STATUTES AS WELL AS ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS. REQUIREMENTS: MASTER DEGREE IN ADMINISTRATION. WYOMING TEACHING CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY. DEMONSTRATED HISTORY OF TEAM BUILDING, LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS. DEMONSTRATED EFFECTIVE, POSITIVE HUMAN RELATIONS ABILITIES IN WORKING WITH STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, SUPPORT STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.

UNDERSTANDING OF BEHAVIORAL ISSUES OF ADOLESCENTS. EXPERIENCED AND EXPERTISE IN EDUCATIONAL DATA COLLECTION. BACK GROUND IN PARA-EDUCATION A PLUS. ADMINISTRATION BACKGROUND A MUST. BENEFITS: COMPETITIVE SALARY; MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND LIFE INSURANCE 100% EMPLOYEE PAID.; RETIREMENT WITH GENEROUS EMPLOYER MATCH.; PLEASE SEND RESUME WITH LETTER OF INTEREST TO: YES HOUSE, INC., ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, PO BOX 2151, GILLETTE, WY 82718

OR CALL (307) 686-0669 FOR MORE INFORMATION SUPERINTENDENT: DUE TO RETIREMENT MINATARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS A SUPERINTENDENT VACANCY FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR. PLEASE SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME, AND CREDENTIALS TO:GARY KOKE, BOARD PRESIDENT, MINATARE SCHOOLS, BOX 425, MINATARE, NE 69356.

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Del Peterson & Associates and U.S. Custom Harvesters Inaugural

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CUSTOM HARVEST, FARM IMPLEMENT, FERTILIZER, TRUCK & TRAILER AUCTION

That’s Why We’re Here for You!

Thursday, January 21, 2010 • 10:00 a.m. CST • Kansas State Fairgrounds • Hutchinson, KS

Sandy Stimson 511 West 8th St., Ogallala, NE 69153

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS GO TO www.delpeterson.com Live Internet Bidding Powered by proxibid • Go to www.proxibid.com/DelPeterson or call 877-505-7770

308-284-2843

Sale Site: This auction will be conducted at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, 2000 N. Poplar St., Hutchinson, KS.

COMBINES & HEADS: ’07 John Deere 9760 STS; ’07 New Holland CR9070; ’93 John Deere 9600; (2) ’09 John Deere 635D Draper Heads; ’08 John Deere 936D Draper Head; ’07 Honey Bee 88C 36' Draper Head; ’98 John Deere 930 Flex Head. FORAGE CHOPPER, HEADS & PROCESSOR: ’07 John Deere 7800; ’07 John Deere 678 Chopper Head; ’05 John Deere 678 Chopper Head; ’07 John Deere Kernel Processor. TRACTORS: ’08 John Deere 8530; ’08 John Deere 8430; ’04 John Deere 9220; ’96 Cat Challenger 55; ’80 International 1586; ’75 Case 370 (refurbished). SEMI TRACTORS: ‘99 Sterling LT9500; ‘97 Volvo WIA64T; ‘96 International 9200; ‘94 International 9700; ’05 International 9400i; ’05 Peterbilt 379 ext. hood; ’04 Peterbilt 379; ’99 Freightliner Century Class; (2) ’98 Peterbilt 379; ’98 Kenworth T600B; ’89 Kenworth Day Cab. GRAIN/SILAGE TRUCKS: ’91 International 9400; ’74 International PayStar 5000; ’79 Ford 9000; ’78 Ford 9000. OTHER TRUCKS: ’98 Freightliner M2; ‘97 Ford F800; ‘95 Ford F550; ‘92 International 4700; ‘92 International 4700. GRAIN HOPPERS & TRAILERS: ’10 Timpte 40' alum. hopper; (2) ’09 Timpte 40' alum. hopper; ’08 Timpte 40' alum. hopper; ‘08 Timpte 42' aluminum hopper tlr.; ’07 Timpte 40' alum. hopper; ’06 Timpte 40' alum. hopper; ’01 Timpte 42' alum. hopper; ’97 Timpte 42' alum. hopper; ’95 Timpte 42' alum. hopper; ’01 Wilkens 36' walking floor tlr.; ’88 Polar 6,000 gal. 304; ’87 Hackney 32' converted tool tlr.; ’87 Trailmobile 48' flatbed; ’74 Heil 6,500 gal.; 3 comp. insulated S.S. transport tlr.; Shop made 48' drop deck tlr., Shop made 24' tandem axle gooseneck; (3) conversion dollys. COMBINE & HEADER TRAILERS: (2) ’09 Shop made 28' combine tlrs.; ’08 Shop made 28' combine tlr.; ’04 Thurman combine tlr.; ’99 Trailtech combine tlr.; ’00 Jantz 36' combine tlr.; (3) ’09 Hidden Valley MFG 36' headers; ’06 Befort 286DHT double header tlr.; ’06 Maurer M36 header; (2) ’04 Befort 286DHT headers. BUNK HOUSES: ‘85 Mobile, ’58 Spartan 10' x 40' gooseneck. MANURE SPREADER: ’08 Kuhn Knight Propush 2044 vertical spreader. GRAIN CARTS: ’07 Brent 1084 Grain Cart; Brent 776 Grain Cart. LOADERS: ’01 Bobcat 773 skid loader. VEHICLES: ’07 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie quad cab 4x4; ’04 Ford F250 Lariat crew cab 4x4; ’04 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT crew cab 4x4; ’04 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4; ’04 GMC Yukon XL½ T 4x4; ’96 Chevrolet 3500 Silverado EXT cab 4x4. SPRAYERS: ’05 Best Way 1,600 gal. sprayer. MISC: Many more related items. Go to www.delpeterson.com for a complete listing and pictures!

0.5% Buyers premium will be applied to all purchases dismissing all title fees and other fees. Everything sells “as is where is” to the highest bidder.

Complete full payment is required on all purchases unless previous arrangement is made. Information provided regarding this sale is deemed correct but is in no way guaranteed.

For further information please contact Del Peterson & Assoc., 419 West Judy Dr., Fremont, NE 68025, (800) 492-9090 or (402) 721-4388, Fax: (402) 721-4583, Email: auction@delpeterson.com, Website: www.delpeterson.com 42699

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402-563-2224 KAWASAKI CARES: Warning: ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never carry a passenger. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Never ride on public roads or pavement. Avoid excessive speeds and stunt driving. Be extra careful on difficult terrain. Kawasaki ATVs with engines over 90cc are recommended for use only by persons 16 years of age or older. Kawasaki also recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For more information, see your dealer, call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887, or go to www.atvsafety.org. ©2009 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. 42676

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David City 385 “E” Street 68632 402-367-4387

Kearney 1701 2nd Ave. 68847 308-234-2310

North Platte 503 E. 4th St. 69101 308-532-8685

Ravenna 212 Grand Ave. 68869 308-452-3238

Stratton 402 Bonner 69043 308-276-2331

Central City 1603 17th Ave. 68826 308-946-2038

Grand Island 1508 S. Locust 68801 308-382-5250

Kimball 816 E. 3rd St., Ste. E 69145 308-235-4681

Ogallala 22 N. Spruce 69153 308-284-2214

Seward 645 Seward St. 68434 402-643-4488

Tekamah 1318 “L” St. 68061 402-374-1877

Columbus 118 23rd St., Suite 700 68601 402-564-1128

Hastings 1011 W. 2nd St. 68902 402-462-5282

McCook 216 W. 1st St. 69001 308-345-3310

O’Neill 506 E. Hwy. 20 68763 402-336-0076

Sidney 1103 Illinois 69162 308-254-6335

Valentine 126 E. 2nd St. 69201 402-376-3798

Holdrege 311 Lafayette St. 68949 308-995-6252

Norfolk 1305 Center Drive 68701 402-371-2686

Ord 100 N. 15th St. #3 68862 308-728-3146

St. Paul 1316 2nd St. 68873 308-754-4746

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