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The Lighter Side Lee Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Once a healthy pasture for grazing livestock, this Sandhills vista now resembles a desert. Reports of less than two inches of precipitation in 2012 are not unusual in the Panhandle and eastern Wyoming.

Photo by Jon Louden

Sandra Hansen, The Scottsbluff Star-Herald Having spent his life on a Nebraska Sandhills ranch, LeRoy Louden is familiar with Nature’s whims. However, nothing surpasses the past year when the region received less than half the normal amount of precipitation.

Louden has measured precipitation for the National

Weather Service for more than 40 years and has never seen the equivalent of current conditions.

“I told my son to remember this, because I don’t think there is even anyone alive who has seen it this dry,” he said.

Until 2012, 11 or 12 inches had been considered terribly dry, with 14 inches being the normal.

Conditions throughout the Nebraska Panhandle and eastern

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Wyoming have livestock producers scratching their heads about what to do next. Grass never started last spring, and there is no winter range.

Feed costs are out of sight and there is no indication that conditions will improve much any time soon.

While the state and the federal governments provided some relief last year, such as easing restrictions Continued on page 15

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Ag Management Nebr. Farm Groups Questioning Heineman’s Tax Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Production News Irrigators Seek Modified Controls . . 9

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Weather

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report

Allen Dutcher

Week One Forecast, 1/26 - 2/1: Current model forecasts indicate most of the active weather should occur during the first half of this forecast period. An upper air trough moveS from the western U.S. toward the eastern corn belt as the week progresses. As this trough moves eastward toward the central High Plains, precipitation may break out across the eastern half of the state during the evening hours of 1/26 and continue into the first half of 1/27.

Precipitation is expected to be in the form of showers, as enough warm air will BE drawn into Nebraska to keep snow well to our north. Another piece of energy will swing south of Nebraska and merge with the northern Plains energy to produce a widespread area of 0.10 to 0.50 inches of moisture across the eastern Corn Belt. For eastern Nebraska, precipitation totals are expected to be less than 0.10 inches with this event. A cold front will sag southward from the northern Plains on 1/28, with light snow and flurries

possible across the northern third of the state. A second reinforcing shot of cold air is projected to move south on 1/30 and bring a chance for flurries or light snow to the northeastern fourth of the state. It should be mentioned that models were very aggressive with this system in earlier model runs and depicted a significant snow event for the central and northern Plains.

Even though the current model output has backed away from this solution, it would not be unusual for it to reappear in later model runs.

High Temperatures: 1/26 (35 NE - 51 SW), 1/27 (42 N - 50 SW), 1/28-1/29 (32 N - 42 S), 1/30 (28 N - 38 S), 1/31 (15 NE - 32 W), 2/1 (28 NE - 45 SW).

Week Two Forecast, 2/2 - 2/7: Little active weather is indicated during this period by the various weather models. The only system that is currently projected to impact Nebraska is during the 2/4-2/5 time frame. If depicted properly, a cold front will move from Canada southward into the Great Lakes region and bring Arctic air to the northeastern 1/3 of the state. Models indicate that there may be a period of flurries and/or light snow as the cold air sinks south. Across east central and southeast Nebraska, the precipitation may be in the form of light rain or sprinkles during the evening hours of 2/4, changing to flurries during the overnight hours and ending during the first half of 2/5. High Temperatures: 2/2 (18 NE - 41 SW), 2/3 (27 NE - 50 SW), 2/4 (38 NE - 50 SW), 2/5 (23 NE - 38 W), 2/6 (30 NE - 42 W), 1/7 (36 N - 46 S), 1/8 (42 N - 53 SW).

Climate Change to be Addressed at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Noel Mues, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Furnas County The U.S. Global Change Research Program released, in January, a draft version of the National Climate Assessment earlier this month with some grim findings about the state of the global climate and its potential impacts on the United States.

The report begins with this opening statement: "Climate change is already affecting the American people. . . . Certain types of weather events have become more frequent and/or intense, including heat waves, heavy downpours, and, in some regions, floods and droughts. Sea level is rising, oceans are becoming more acidic, and glaciers and arctic sea ice are melting. These changes are part of the pattern of global climate change, which is primarily driven by human activity."

The report also says that climate change will continue, and is expected to accelerate significantly if emissions continue to increase.

The report is divided into 30 chapters, focusing on various sectors and geographic regions. Chapters include findings on climate change impacts on water resources, transportation, agriculture and rural communities, to name a few. The report also discusses impacts specific

to geographic regions within the United States.

The chapter on the Great Plains, which includes Nebraska, finds the recent trend of extreme weather will continue and likely increase.

"The people of the Great Plains historically have adapted to this challenging climate," the report says.

"Although trends and projections suggest more frequent and more intense droughts, severe rainfall events, and heat waves, communities and individuals can reduce vulnerabilities through the use of new technologies, community-driven policies, and the judicious use of resources."

Impacts for Nebraska and the Great Plains will be discussed in a town hall meeting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) School of Natural Resources on Monday, Feb. 4. The day-long event will be held at the UNL's Hardin Hall, located on the corner of 33rd and Holdrege Streets on East Campus, beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the National Climate Assessment, how to contribute to the report's review process, meet report authors, share knowledge about local and regional efforts related to climate change, and Continued on page 18

January 24, 2013

Weather Outlook

Western

Central

Eastern

Sunday, January 27

Sunday, January 27

Sunday, January 27

High: 43 Low: 21

High: 39 Low: 30

High: 36 Low: 27

Chance of Precip: 0%

Chance of Precip: 40%

Mostly Sunny

Scattered Showers

Chance of Precip: 55%

Rain

Sunrise: 8:08 AM - Sunset: 6:00 PM

Sunrise: 7:49 AM - Sunset: 5:48 PM

Sunrise: 7:41 AM - Sunset: 5:36 PM

Monday, January 28

Monday, January 28

Monday, January 28

High: 39 Low: 18

High: 39 Low: 28

High: 36 Low: 27

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 15%

Chance of Precip: 15%

Isolated Snow Showers

Mostly Cloudy

Isolated Wintry Mix

Sunrise: 8:07 AM - Sunset: 6:01 PM

Sunrise: 7:48 AM - Sunset: 5:49 PM

Sunrise: 7:40 AM - Sunset: 5:37 PM

Tuesday, January 29

Tuesday, January 29

Tuesday, January 29

High: 34 Low: 12

High: 34 Low: 19

High: 34 Low: 21

Chance of Precip: 15%

Chance of Precip: 30%

Chance of Precip: 40%

Isolated Snow Showers Sunrise: 8:06 AM - Sunset: 6:03 PM

Scattered Wintry Mix

Sunrise: 7:48 AM - Sunset: 5:51 PM

Scattered Snow Showers

Wednesday, January 30

Wednesday, January 30

Wednesday, January 30

High: 23 Low: 14

Sunrise: 7:39 AM - Sunset: 5:39 PM

High: 32 Low: 19

Chance of Precip: 0%

Chance of Precip: 15%

Partly Cloudy

Sunny

High: 19 Low: 16 Chance of Precip: 20%

Sunny

Sunrise: 8:05 AM - Sunset: 6:04 PM

Sunrise: 7:47 AM - Sunset: 5:52 PM

Sunrise: 7:38 AM - Sunset: 5:40 PM

Thursday, January 31

Thursday, January 31

Thursday, January 31

High: 30 Low: 18 Snow Flurries

High: 30 Low: 14 Partly Cloudy

High: 25 Low: 5 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 8:04 AM - Sunset: 6:05 PM

Sunrise: 7:46 AM - Sunset: 5:53 PM

Sunrise: 7:37 AM - Sunset: 5:41 PM

Friday, February 01

Friday, February 01

Friday, February 01

High: 28 Low: 19 Snow Flurries

High: 18 Low: 12 Snow

Sunrise: 8:03 AM - Sunset: 6:07 PM

Sunrise: 7:45 AM - Sunset: 5:54 PM

Saturday, February 02

Saturday, February 02

High: 39 Low: 28 Sunny

High: 37 Low: 19 Sunny

High: 5 Low: 1 Scattered Snow Showers Sunrise: 7:36 AM - Sunset: 5:42 PM

Saturday, February 02 High: 30 Low: 7 Sunny

Sunrise: 8:02 AM - Sunset: 6:08 PM

Sunrise: 7:44 AM - Sunset: 5:56 PM

Sunrise: 7:35 AM - Sunset: 5:44 PM

Sunday, February 03

Sunday, February 03

Sunday, February 03

High: 43 Low: 30 Mostly Sunny

High: 45 Low: 27 Sunny

High: 32 Low: 14 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 8:01 AM - Sunset: 6:09 PM

Sunrise: 7:43 AM - Sunset: 5:57 PM

Sunrise: 7:34 AM - Sunset: 5:45 PM

Monday, February 04

Monday, February 04

Monday, February 04

High: 36 Low: 27 Mostly Sunny

High: 27 Low: 19 Partly Cloudy

High: 16 Low: 9 Snow Flurries

Sunrise: 8:00 AM - Sunset: 6:10 PM

Sunrise: 7:42 AM - Sunset: 5:58 PM

Sunrise: 7:33 AM - Sunset: 5:46 PM

Tuesday, February 05

Tuesday, February 05

Tuesday, February 05

High: 39 Low: 27 Partly Cloudy

High: 28 Low: 19 Snow Flurries

Sunrise: 7:58 AM - Sunset: 6:12 PM

Sunrise: 7:40 AM - Sunset: 5:59 PM

High: 21 Low: 9 Snow Flurries

Sunrise: 7:32 AM - Sunset: 5:48 PM

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January 24, 2013

Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living

First Aid in the Kitchen Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Colfax County We need some first aid when we get a cut or burn a finger. Our food may also need some first aid when things don't go quite right. It may be that you don't have a needed ingredient or don't have enough of the ingredient. Or the food tastes bland, lacks texture or is too runny.

The best advice is to think creatively. Some ingredients in the pantry or refrigerator are useful in fixing or adapting a food to a new use.

Mashed potato flakes is one of those foods to keep in your pantry. If your soup or stew is too runny, add mashed potato flakes to thicken it, as well as add nutrients. Roll chicken or pork chops in mashed potato flakes and seasonings. By the way, reconstituted mashed potato flakes can be yummy and convenient. Follow the label directions and don’t make them too runny.

Dried onions are a cheap way to quickly liven up soups, stews, vegetables and meat. Combine dried onions with crushed potato chips or cornflakes for a casserole topping.

Grated Parmesan cheese adds a lot of flavor to casserole toppings, bland vegetables and a salad that just needs something.

Instant pudding can be the key to a hurry-up dessert. Add extra milk for a thinner sauce over fruit or cake. Combine the pudding with whipped topping for a mousse.

Canned beans such as garbanzo, black or kidney can extend a casserole or soup. Canned beans can also be the foundation for a quick salad. Beans are inexpensive, excellent sources of protein, fiber and folic acid. Drain and rinse canned beans to reduce the sodium.

Dry milk powder can be a lifesaver when you run out of milk or the milk has soured. The dry milk powder contains no fat and, when constituted, can be used in cooking just like other fluid milk. Or, keep a can or two of evaporated milk in your pantry. Remember that evaporated milk is not the same as sweetened condensed milk — which is yummy in desserts but not very useful in savory dishes.

Food coloring does not add flavor but it can liven up the appearance of food. Don’t go overboard — more is not better. A few drops of yellow in curried rice or biscuit dough makes it look richer. An anemic looking soup can be brightened up with a few drops of red food coloring. Kids may get excited by blue mashed potatoes, green scrambled eggs or pink pancakes.

Or not.

First Aid Kits for Production Agriculture Most farms and ranches require multiple first aid kits due to the many types of jobs and the dispersed areas of work in a production agriculture operation. Not only is it important to have appropriate first aid kits on your farm or ranch, it is important that you and others in your operation understand basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

First Aid Kits Source: Pennsylvania State University.

Agricultural Safety and Health) Accidents on farms and ranches can be quite severe, and space in a first aid kit is limited, so it is important to choose items for kits wisely.

Follow these guidelines when assembling a first aid kit: •Include pertinent personal information in first aid kits for individuals who have specific medical conditions. For example, indicate that a certain person has an allergic reaction to bee stings.

•Include the contact information for the family doctor of each person working in the vicinity of the kit.

•Remember that agricultural incidents may occur at night or in winter, so include items such as flares, flashlights, emergency blankets, and waterproof matches.

•In an emergency situation, it is common for people to forget what they have learned in first aid classes, so include a first aid manual in each kit.

•For the kits, use containers that are dust-free and water-resistant. Label the kits clearly.

Check first aid kits annually for expired products such as ice packs, heat packs, ointments, saline solution, and so on, and change the flashlight batteries. When you use any items in a first aid kit, replace the items immediately.

Larger first aid kits should be located at main farm or ranch buildings or in the home. Smaller first aid kits should be kept on major pieces of farm equipment and in vehicles.

The following items should be included in a large first aid kit: •Sterile first aid dressings in sealed envelopes, in the following sizes: 2 in. by 2 in. for small wounds; 4 in. by 4 in. for larger wounds and for compresses to stop bleeding •Two trauma dressings for covering large areas •Small, sterile adhesive compresses in sealed envelopes •Roller bandages and 1 in., 2 in., and 6 in. cling bandages •Rolls of adhesive tape in assorted widths (to hold dressings in place) •Triangle bandages to use as slings or as coverings over large dressings •Antiseptic wash •Tongue depressors •Bandage scissors and heavy-duty scissors to cut clothing

•Tweezers to remove insect stingers or small splinters •Splints that are 1/4 in. thick by 3 in. wide by 12 to 15 in. long for splinting broken arms and legs •Sterile saline solution - 8 fl. oz. for small kits; 2 qt. for large kits •Safety pins •Ice packs (chemical ice bags) to reduce swelling •A pocket mask for resuscitation •Three small packages of sugar for individuals with diabetes •Disposable rubber gloves and eye goggles •An emergency blanket Note that dressings must be sterile — do not make your own dressings.

Farm first aid kits can be purchased through certain businesses and organizations.

Specialty Kits Injuries vary from job to job in production agriculture, so first aid kits should be tailored to the potential injury that could result from a particular job. Listed below are specialty kits and recommended items, in addition to the basic items outlined above, for inclusion in each kit.

Specialty First Aid Kits; Type of Specialty Kit; Types of Injury Kit Items Tractor/Combine, small wounds, minor or major bleeding, fractures, sprains, or severed limbs, amputation or entanglement •Basic first aid manual •Two triangular bandages (36 in.)

•Antiseptic spray •Six large adhesive bandages •Four safety pins •Sterile compress bandages (four 2 in. by 2 in. bandages and four 4 in. by 4 in. bandages) •Roll of 2 in. wide tape •Two pressure bandages (8 in. by 10 in.)

•Scissors •Two rolls of elastic wrap •Five clean plastic bags (varied sizes from bread bags to garbage bags) Amputation of a finger or limb •Plastic bags of varying sizes (one large garbage bag, four medium kitchen garbage bags, and eight small plastic bread bags) •Closable container-to-store bags Dressing Supplies, Major trauma •Sterile compresses (2 in. by 2 in. and 4 in. by 4 in.)

•Gauze roller bandages (1 in., 2 in., and 6 in. wide) •Adhesive tape •Triangular bandage •Tongue depressors •Heavy-duty scissors •Chemical ice packs •Disposable rubber gloves •Goggles Continued on page 14

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side

January 24, 2013

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • Ta l k i n g I n M y S l e e p ( B e s t O f )

by Lee Pitts

I’m growing very TIRED of a little game that rural people play on the telephone in the wee hours of the morning. I call the game “How Early Do You Get Up?” The rules of the contest are very simple: a person keeps calling me earlier and earlier until they get me to admit that I was actually in bed and asleep when they called.

It’s a guy thing like checking a man’s paws when you shake hands, testing for calluses, short fingernails and grease stains to see how manly they are. It’s the same with sleep deprivation. A person who needs eight hours sleep a night is considered a wimp. Bags under one’s eyes are considered a badge of honor among rural folks.

The World Champion of this little game is Rascal, a sort-of-friend of mine who’s got a heart so hard if you kicked it you’d break your toe. Rascal is a retired farmer who has nothing better in the world to do than to irritate me. Because of his constant tormenting, I have no doubt that when Rascal says “good night” for the final time in this life, he’s going to bed down in a place where he won’t need any covers.

As a former farmer, Rascal is a believer in the old adage that if the sun is up you should be too. The game starts when I answer the phone about six in the morning and hear a grating voice on the other end that would drive a wolf to commit suicide.

“Morning Lee, I didn’t wake you did I?” asks Rascal, hoping to have caught me asleep.

The key to winning this game of “mind over mattress” is to sound real cheery when you answer the phone, even if you were sleeping as sound as a dead calf. I find it helps to clear my throat before answering.

If you do manage to convince the caller that you’ve been up for hours, their next call will come an hour earlier. And so on.

“Morning Lee,” says Rascal hopefully at five a.m. “You sound like you were asleep.”

“Nope,” I lied like a rug. “I had to get up to wake up the rooster. What exactly is it that you are calling about, Rascal?”

“Oh, I hadn’t talked to you for a good while and just wanted to see how you are doing.”

Actually the purpose of the call was to inform me that I was going to miss the next hour of sleep.

Being an artistic liar, I’ve developed some ready answers that really irritate Rascal.

Once he called at four a.m., when it was so dark the bats couldn’t even see, to ask if he’d caught me sleeping. “Nope. Actually I’ve been out working for several hours. I’ve been up so long I’m thinking of going down for my nap,” I replied.

“Well, you sure sound like you were asleep to me,” replied Rascal dejectedly.

Although this is a game played mostly by men, it does NOT mean our wives don’t

suffer. This contest drives my wife crazy.

“Why don’t you just tell them we are sleeping?” she asks.

“I can’t. Then he would win,” I explain patiently.

“Well why don’t you call him when he’s trying to sleep at nine at night?”

“That would be cheating. Besides, it’s rude to call someone that late.”

My wife is simply unable to grasp the competitive nature of the game. But I must admit that even I am tiring of it. I can’t even sleep when Rascal DOESN’T call, because I’m laying awake listening for the phone to ring, clearing my voice for a ready response.

I really hesitated to bring this little game to the attention of readers, realizing that others may want to play and may start calling me in the early morning hours.

Please be advised that I have started screening my calls so all calls before five will go unanswered in the future, and a constant ringing of my phone DOES NOT necessarily mean that I am still in bed.

Also, you can’t reach me on a cell phone because I don’t own one. I wouldn’t want my phone going off while I’m driving or engaged in conversation with my wonderful wife.

Those being the only two opportunities I have these days to get some sleep.

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Perfecting the Past: Colonial opportunities. The International Quilt Study Center & Museum is pleased to partner with Revival Quilts 12/7/12 - 9/1/13 As the United States evolved into a modern, industrialized, and urbanized society in the late 1800s, Americans gazed with nostalgia toward the pre-industrial colonial era. For many Americans, the colonial era was the nation’s Golden Age, a period that experienced the fullest flowering of distinctive American culture and virtues. “Colonial� was defined loosely, encompassing anything pre-Victorian (pre-1840). Americans romanticized the past, imagining it held a simpler way of life and a more perfect society.

The Colonial Revival movement peaked during the years between 1880 and 1940.

From white-columned porches to quilt patterns named after Martha Washington, Americans found the past endlessly inspirational for shaping their domestic interiors, architecture, and tastes.

Not surprisingly, the Colonial Revival sparked renewed interest in making “old-tyme� quilts.

Quiltmaking allowed Americans to participate in a needle art supposedly practiced by their ancestors and, thus, to re-enact history itself.

The quilts in “Perfecting the Past� have been organized into five groups to show their diverse inspirations from the past. They demonstrate how designers, magazine publishers, and quiltmakers perfected the past by adapting it to reflect their modern sensibilities and identification with American values. The results are uniquely American-styled Colonial Revival quilts.

SAQA Showcase: Studio Art Quilt Associates Invitational 8/3/12 2/24/13 The artists featured in this exhibition are members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), an organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt through exhibitions, publications, and professional-development

SAQA in this collaborative exhibition project.

SAQA Showcase: The Studio Art Quilt Associates Invitational began with a large pool of SAQA members who submitted representative examples of their art quilts for consideration. From among this group the International Quilt Study Center & Museum and SAQA chose six artists whose works represent some of the best and most innovative approaches to studio art quilts. These artists were invited to select from their existing work or create new work for inclusion in the exhibition.

The artists express themselves through a variety of materials and techniques.

Michael Cummings and Susan Shie incorporate text in their quilts, articulating their views on a range of historical and political topics; their text speaks to the viewer while also forming part of the quilts’ designs.

Jan Myers-Newbury uses color, created through hand-dyeing, to evoke luminosity and an illusion of three-dimensional space. Deidre Adams explores the inevitable effect of time and human use on structures. Wen Redmond also explores time’s effects, using nature photographs in combination with painting to create ethereal landscapes. Gay Lasher uses photographs as the basis for her quilts, manipulating digital photography to portray vividly colored hard surfaces of urban life.

In all cases, the artists have used their individual approaches to show us what they see, think, or feel about the world around them.

Note: The views expressed in the artworks in this exhibition are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Nebraska or the International Quilt Study Center & Museum.

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World War II Quilts from the Sue Reich Collection: 8/7/12 - 2/10/13 The IQSCM is proud to host this exhibition of World War II era quilts from collector and author, Sue Reich. Visitors will step back into the 1940s and see in these quilts the symbols of a nation at war, expressions of patriotism on the home front, and the ways in which war touched the lives of individuals and families.

Indigo Gives America the Blues: 9/7/2012 - 6/2/2013 Indigo has colored American cloth for centuries.

Derived from several different plants in the indigofera family, indigo dye produces a multitude of colorfast blues, from pale sky blue to deep midnight blue. Its range of long-lasting colors made it wildly popular and highly valued when it was first imported from India to Europe in the late 1400s, resulting in the nickname “Blue Gold.�

Antique American textiles of all kinds bear the mark of indigo.

Fabrics for clothing, interior furnishings and bedding all were dyed or printed with indigo.

But as you look through this online exhibition, you will see that quilts, in particular, are an ideal source for appreciating the ways in which “Indigo Gives America the Blues.�

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Government

January 24, 2013

Affordable Education

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

I announced a joint compact between the University of Nebraska and Nebraska State College System (NSCS) that would help ensure continued affordable access to higher education for Nebraska students and families. This compact will allow for a two-year tuition freeze. A state investment in higher education would help ensure a strong University of Nebraska and Nebraska State College System.

In Nebraska, we understand that education is the great equalizer, and that’s why it is a priority for me. Investing in education is important to Nebraska’s future. It is also critical that our postsecondary institutions manage their resources efficiently to control costs.

Under the agreement, my proposed two-year budget includes the funding that would be necessary for the university and state colleges to freeze tuition for Nebraska students for two years.

I will be recommending that the University of Nebraska’s state appropriations increase from its current level of $498 million to $541 million in fiscal year 2015, and that the Nebraska State

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College System’s funding increase from $45.5 million to $49.6 million in fiscal year 2015.

If the Legislature agrees to the funding recommendations, the university and state colleges have agreed that they will freeze tuition for resident Nebraska students attending UNL, UNK, UNO, UNMC, Chadron State, Wayne State and Peru State for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015.

University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken said: “State support is crucial to sustaining the priorities of a great University of Nebraska system – including affordable access to high-quality education.

The investment recommended by the Governor will put us in a strong position to continue to serve Nebraskans, and I am grateful for his leadership in recognizing the important role higher education plays in economic competitiveness. I look forward to discussing the affordability compact with members of the Legislature and others.”

For several weeks, President Milliken and I worked together to develop the affordability compact proposal. Once details were completed, I contacted Chancellor Carpenter about a similar

compact at Nebraska’s state colleges. Chancellor Carpenter agreed.

“I readily agreed with the idea of a compact that would provide the NSCS with an appropriation level that would allow us to freeze tuition,” said Chancellor Carpenter. “It is good for our students it is good for our colleges and it is good for Nebraska. Our student body at the state colleges will save over $1 million the first year when compared to an average tuition increase. Students can graduate on time with less debt. This compact with the State is an important step in assuring that our three colleges can continue to provide thousands of opportunities.”

We know that a college education is a major investment for families, and it is one of the best investments they could make. Most jobs in Nebraska require a postsecondary education. If we are to meet Nebraska’s workforce needs, and ensure a stronger economy, we need more college graduates. The way to accomplish that is to keep higher education costs affordable and accessible.

Unfinished Business

by Congressman Adrian Smith Scottsbluff Office 416 Valley View Drive, Suite 600 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Phone: (308) 633-6333 Fax: (308) 633-6335

The beginning of a new Congress is typically a time of great excitement and an opportunity for lawmakers to refocus their priorities as we look ahead to the next two years. I remain optimistic about what can be accomplished in the 113th Congress, which began on January 3rd; however, much of our business from the previous Congress remains unfinished. Before we can move forward, Congress must pass a responsible, long-term Farm Bill agree to real spending reductions and reforms to stop the out-of-control growth of government and debt and enact comprehensive tax reform to simplify the code for everyone and grow our economy.

My top priority for the coming year is passage of a Farm Bill to provide certainty for Nebraska’s producers. The recent fiscal cliff legislation did include an extension of certain provisions of the Farm Bill; however, this stopgap measure cannot substitute for a long-term bill. The bill did not provide disaster assistance for drought-stricken livestock producers, nor did it include reforms to direct payments and the nutrition title.

I am deeply disappointed we did not come to an agreement on farm policy last year, and I am hopeful the new Congress presents an opportunity to let the process work. The American people

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Another top priority for 2013 is to find agreement on spending reductions and reforms to begin reining - in our deficit and debt. Congress and the President could not come to an agreement to replace arbitrary, across-the-board spending cuts as part of the fiscal cliff agreement, so the cuts were effectively punted until March. We cannot afford further delay.

Congress must make the difficult decisions necessary to responsibly reduce spending.

Replacing the arbitrary defense spending cuts, continuing to fund the government, and debating a debt ceiling increase will provide ample opportunity to enact meaningful spending reductions in coming weeks. Last year the House passed legislation which would have offset arbitrary cuts and further reduced the deficit by more than $200 billion. The spending reforms included in this bill could be a starting point this year.

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In addition to cutting spending, the best way to reduce the deficit is through economic growth, which could be encouraged through tax reform. A report released this week by the National Taxpayer Advocate found it takes more than 6.1 billion hours and $168 billion for U.S. taxpayers to complete their tax filings every year.

Comprehensive reform to simplify the code would reduce the burden on taxpayers, leaving families more money to spend, and businesses more flexibility to invest, grow, and hire.

Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - of which I am a member - has been clear we intend to pass comprehensive tax reform this year. With the debate over certain tax rates behind us, we can now turn our full attention to making the tax code flatter and fairer for all Americans.

The work of Congress is never complete, but wrapping up unfinished business should be our highest priority. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the 113th Congress to address these and other critical issues. Together, I am optimistic we will accomplish great things for the American people and put our nation on a better, more sustainable path. .

Sowing the Seed for Fresh Ag Policy

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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Last year’s attempt at a new five-year farm bill to replace the expiring policy was uprooted when the clock ran out. While I was pleased with the Senate-passed legislation, it never made its way to the President’s desk. The result was a last-minute extension of the current policy (enacted in 2008) for yet another year.

While this development was far from ideal, the alternative—reverting to policy from the 1940s— was a much worse option for farmers, ranchers and consumers. The archaic policy would have been difficult for the Department of Agriculture to implement, and could have impacted producers’ planting decisions and grocery store prices.

The one-year extension has no impact on the existing crop insurance program, which is quickly becoming farmers’ favorite method of managing risks. It also authorizes disaster assistance for livestock producers, which expired in the last quarter of 2011, and protects consumers from volatile prices for milk and essential foods that would have been triggered by the 1940s ag policy.

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Now, Congress must refocus its efforts, building upon momentum generated last year to finally pass a five-year reform-minded farm bill that provides for better risk management and improved trade opportunities, while at the same time reducing the deficit. We did this in the Senate last year, and I am optimistic we can do it again in 2013.

Legislation proposed last year would have saved between $23 and $35 billion. The Senate-passed version achieved this by ending direct and countercyclical payments, simplifying and streamlining conservation programs, trimming nutrition spending and curbing fraud and waste.

It also increased emphasis on the crop insurance program, which has proven to be a better use of tax dollars than the historic, costly ad hoc disaster assistance packages for farmers faced with weather-damaged crops.

The Senate passed a strong farm bill with an encouraging demonstration of bipartisan commitment to improve outdated policy and save

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taxpayer dollars. This is, at the very least, a strong foundation to resume talks for passage of a new, reform-minded and fiscally responsible five-year farm bill this year.

While momentum is on our side, we cannot let any grass grow under our feet. The sooner we start, the quicker we can move forward with a final bill.

Chairwoman Stabenow and Chairman Lucas of the Senate and House Ag Committees have indicated they are making this a priority in 2013.

I am optimistic that all of this can get done in a way that serves our farmers well and saves the taxpayer’s money.

America’s farmers and ranchers feed and fuel the world. They continue to be a bright spot in an anemic economy, and it is important that we give them the certainty they need through up-to-date ag policy.

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Irrigators Seek Modified Controls Greg Wees, The Norfolk Daily News NORFOLK, Neb. — Irrigators called for changes in proposed controls limiting how they can irrigate next summer in some townships in Madison, Stanton and Pierce counties.

But they didn’t outright reject the restrictions being contemplated by the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) during a hearing Thursday that drew almost 400 people to Northeast Community College in Norfolk.

Leading off were five irrigators in the targeted counties who hired an an attorney to submit suggested changes in the proposed rules that were written after high-volume irrigation lowered the water table and caused shallower household wells to go dry during the drought last year.

"We don't think irrigation concerns are inconsistent with those of domestic," said Kurt Janke, an irrigator from Wayne County. Yet rules should "assure we don’t overreact but do react to get the best outcome available.’"

Ryan Zimmerman, a Pierce County irrigator, suggested a sunset provision so controls would expire in four years and could be reconsidered at that time.

"We urge you to adopt it to keep as much control in your hands as possible," he told NRD board members.

Chris Fischer, a Pierce County irrigator, commented on the rotation schedule that could require irrigation pumps be turned off at night or only operate during specified hours in a conflict area.

"Make it optimal," he said. "Shutting us down or partially down will put us out of business."

Norm Funk, an irrigator west of Norfolk, said faulty domestic wells that weren’t drilled deeply enough in the first place shouldn’t have priority over well-built wells. An irrigator shouldn't be put out of business because a domestic user has a poor well, he said.

Aaron Zimmerman, a Pierce County irrigator, questioned a provision for water measuring devices, such as flow meters, on irrigation wells.

The meters are too expensive at up to $5,000 per unit, he said, and there are not enough installers to put them on by the next growing season anyway.

Jerry Allemann, a Wayne County irrigator, traced the difficulties to a lack of communication and cooperation between neighbors.

"We'll do what we can to help with the people problem so it's not confused with a water problem," he said.

Among the 35 people who testified were some who live in the country and who lost water service to their houses when nearby irrigation wells pumped too much.

Karen Mackel, who lives south of Norfolk, said her family had to invest $11,000 for a new well, had to stop watering and go to Madison to get water for their trees. A neighboring irrigator told her he was sorry, would pray for her but kept on irrigating, she said.

"We'll be in deep trouble if something isn't done about this," Mackel said.

More than 100 such conflicts were reported last summer during the drought, most of them concentrated in parts of Madison, Wayne and Stanton counties. All 243 irrigation wells monitored throughout the NRD showed declines.

A third were at the lowest levels in 36 years of collecting data.

If the board approves a plan for "quantity subareas" — possibly next week at a meeting — they are designed to give NRD staff the tools to deal with conflicts spawned by declining groundwater levels should dry conditions persist into the summer.

The range of options in the three areas: — Any allocation adopted shall be at least 8 acre-inches per year. If the board doesn’t enact this control by Dec. 1, the allocation for the following year would be 15 acre-inches.

— Rotating use of irrigation by requiring a pump to be turned off for a period.

— Requiring measuring devices on irrigation wells. The board already has voted to reserve $100,000 to share the cost of flow meters in designated conflict areas.

— Starting mandatory educational requirements and best management practices, one of which is barring irrigation during the agricultural off-season.

— Calling for newly constructed domestic wells to be deep enough so they are less likely to be drawn down by irrigation. The NRD has already paid $100,000 to domestic well owners to lower their pumps or make other improvements, so they have water for their households, and will consider extending that program again.

The rules are to extend to Union, Warnerville and Battle Creek townships in Madison County; Cleveland and Clover Valley townships in Pierce County; and Hancock, Brenna, Plum Creek, Chapin, Strahan and parts of Hunter and Wilbur townships in Wayne County.

Soon to start is a two-year process to certify all irrigated acres within the NRD's 15 counties.

Everyone who owns irrigated land will be contacted in writing to verify the records of county assessors. Once contacts are finished, irrigation will only be allowed on the certified acres.

The NRD board already has voted not to allow any new irrigated acres next year.

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The sessions will provide the latest information and yield results gathered from on-farm field day locations.

The update sessions will be held on Jan. 29 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension office in O'Neill; on Jan. 30 at the Dawson County Fairgrounds in Lexington; Jan. 31 at Wunderlich's Catering in Columbus; and Jan. 31 at Hruska Memorial Public Library in David City.

The field days and the research updates are sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.

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Federal Reserve Says Farm Income May Drop in 2013 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The Federal Reserve predicts U.S. farm income could decline in 2013, but it depends upon how long the drought continues.

Roughly two-thirds of the nation has been in a severe drought since last summer. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Mo., said Thursday that if it continues, prices of corn and other crops would remain volatile because of tight supplies. But if normal weather conditions return, crop prices would decline and lead to lower farm incomes.

The USDA predicted net farm income in 2012 would reach $114 billion because of the combination of high crop prices and significant crop insurance payments because of the drought. That total would be the thirdhighest farm income on record even though it's 5 percent lower than the previous year.

The Federal Reserve's report looks at numerous factors that will influence farmers' financial health and how much farmers will make in 2013.

The consequences of the drought go beyond dollars and cents. Many farmers have said they would prefer to be able to grow and harvest their crops even if it means lower net income.

The 10th Federal Reserve District covers Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado, northern New Mexico and western Missouri.

The Federal Reserve said farm profits may wind up lower this year, but that would help livestock producers because their feed costs would be lower. In the past two years, livestock producers have struggled to earn a profit because of high feed costs and the drought.

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Corn prices have been high for several years because supplies remain tight amid strong demand from the ethanol industry, livestock producers and international buyers.

But the U.S. Drought Mitigation Center says the drought has shown few signs of easing. The latest weekly update shows that most of the central and western United States remains in drought.

The National Weather Service predicts that the drought is likely to continue in Plains and Western states at least through the end of April. And climatologists have said an abnormally large amount of snow would have to fall across the region to end the drought this winter.

The Federal Reserve said that if the drought continues into this year's growing season, farm income will likely be strong again. In drought, crop supplies would remain tight, so prices would be high.

Most farms are in good financial shape to withstand the drought because they have little debt and farmland values have increased.

The Federal Reserve said the current debtto-asset ratio for farmers is 11.7 percent.

That's much better than in the 1970s when that ratio was 20 percent. The higher debt levels in the past contributed to the farm crisis of the 1980s.

But the Fed cautioned that much of today's farm debt may be concentrated at a small number of farms, so farms with high debt could still have problems. For instance, about 6 percent of Kansas farms had amassed debt equal to 70 percent of their assets.

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Draining Wetlands Could Cost Nebraska Producers USDA Program Benefits LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska farmers are urged to talk with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) officials before draining any wet areas or bringing new land into production. NRCS State Resource Conservationist Shaun Vickers says farmers are under tremendous economic pressure to produce crops, which may cause growers to consider altering wetland areas to make them more farmable.

As farmers prepare for the upcoming planting season, they should be cautious with draining, altering or filling wetlands in their fields, says Vickers, since their eligibility for USDA farm program benefits could be at stake.

“If you have a wet area which you’re considering altering, come in and talk to the NRCS staff. We can do a wetland determination to know if that area is a wetland or not and keep you in compliance with your current conservation plan,” says Vickers. “The ramifications of altering wetlands can be significant in terms of the

potential for losing USDA financial assistance and also in the amount of time that it takes to resolve unapproved alterations.”

Since the 1985 Farm Bill was passed, there have been provisions in place to protect wetlands and highly erodible cropland. Farming a wetland under natural conditions is not a violation.

However, Vickers explains, “Draining, tiling, altering or filling a wetland for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity causes the farmer to become ineligible for USDA program benefits.” Vickers says, “It is better to find out where your USDA defined wetlands are located and the potential consequences of altering them so as to avoid confusion later.”

Some maintenance activities are allowed; however, producers should be careful to make sure the extent of the original manipulation is not exceeded. “The best thing to do is check with your local NRCS office before taking action around wetlands,” says Vickers.

Vickers says producers shouldn’t wait to visit with NRCS conservation staff. Some eastern Nebraska counties have several wetland determination requests already on hand, so the earlier communication begins, the better.

Landowners are also encouraged to visit NRCS staff about voluntary conservation programs that provide farmers payments for preserving or restoring wetlands. Landowners benefit by retaining ownership and access to their land.

They no longer try to farm marginal cropland, and have possible income opportunities from recreation, grazing or haying. During 2012, over 4,000 acres of wetlands were restored across Nebraska with NRCS assistance.

For more information about wetlands, conservation programs or compliance issues, visit your local NRCS field office or www.ne.nrcs.usda.gov.

Annual Dry Bean Day Discussions Sandra Hansen, The Scottsbluff Star-Herald An ag economist, bean breeder and commission member were among the speakers featured at the annual Nebraska Dry Bean Day in the Gering Civic Center.

They talked about sky-rocketing land prices, names for new varieties and the importance of China in the future of U.S. agriculture.

Among other issues discussed was the low level of the Mississippi River that is slowing shipments of grain and fertilizers, and even threatening futures markets. Gary Hergert, soil and nutrient management specialist at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center, said the problem is impacting prices of inputs as well as commodities.

The full impact hasn’t been felt in this area because most of the shipping is done by rail and truck, but the river’s situation could eventually affect other areas.

Corps of Engineers personnel are working to clear channels in the Mississippi in order to keep traffic flowing until a much needed snowpack melts and feeds the river.

On a brighter note, Carlos Urrea, bean breeding specialist at the center, said he continues to have success in developing new drought - tolerant varieties, and other

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He also discussed his work on developing yellow bean varieties for this region and the importance of canning tests to his work.

Entomologist Jeff Bradshaw explained some of his work in developing dry bean resistance to the Mexican bean beetle. He said early work, including sites in Nebraska and Pennsylvania, has generated more questions that will be the focus of future research.

Nebraska State Climatologist Al Dutcher told the gathering that the current weather pattern has to shift to the west before any relief comes our way. The few fronts that have come through split before they reach this area, leaving the high plains dry, while the southern area and that to the north has picked up some moisture.

Dutcher said the oceans play a large part in weather, but scientists don’t know as much about them as they’d like. He said both the ocean and air currents are fluid, so it is hard to create better forecasts without improved information, a job for higher technological advances.

Cindi Allen of Ogallala told the group about her experiences in China last year as a member of a trade mission. The District 4 representative on the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission said she was impressed with the communications that are developing between the Chinese and U.S. dry bean producers.

“It’s important that we get to know the Chinese and establish a relationship,” she said.

Predicting the spring snowmelt in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Wyoming is a challenge for Coleman Smith and his

staff. As area manager of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation office in Mills, Wyo., Smith oversees the forecasting process that gives irrigators and other water users along the North Platte River an indication of what to expect each year.

With only 30 percent of average snowpack in the lower Platte reach, Smith said the year is not looking good. The first forecast will be issued in February.

As things stand now, Smith expects an allocation will be established for this growing season.

Jeane Wharton, executive director of the U.S. Dry Bean Council, said dry bean consumption is spreading to new locations around the globe. Sweden now imports beans for its new Iraqi citizens, and Germany is home to more Turks, who have their favorite beans. Beans are also being used as meat extenders in poor societies.

Wharton urged producers and supporters to contact their congressional delegations in an effort to continue the national export promotion program included in the Farm Bill.

She said U.S. taxes do a lot to increase foreign trade for local growers.

Ag economist Jessica Johnson explained some of the issues impacting local agriculture. One of the major concerns has been the sky-rocketing land prices. She said they have doubled across the state, while the Panhandle area is fortunate that they increased only 64 percent in the past five years.

She said farmers and ranchers are better prepared to cope with high land prices now because commodity prices have been good for several years. In the 1980s, the spike in land prices was financed through debt.

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By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 1/22/13 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

Beans

New Beans

Wheat

New Wheat

$7.19 $7.15

$5.46 $5.35

$13.95 $14.01

$12.13 $12.23

$7.91

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$5.51 $5.46 $5.49

$13.68 $14.15 $13.79

$11.98 $12.20 $12.07

$7.66

$7.67

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$7.21 $6.82 $7.19 $7.06 $7.21 $7.02 $7.18 $7.06

$5.56 $5.22 $5.46 $5.51 $5.56 $5.47 $5.48 $5.51

$13.91

$12.21

$13.95 $13.68 $13.94

$12.10 $11.98 $12.26

$13.88 $13.68

$12.10 $11.98

$7.11

$5.51

$7.26 $7.17 $7.11

$5.47 $5.56 $5.51

$14.23 $13.89 $13.73

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$5.56

$13.89

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$14.40 $13.90

$12.17 $12.13

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$12.42 $12.02 $12.03

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$6.68

$4.96

$7.83 $7.75

$7.79 $7.71

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$4.96

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March 2013 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .7.202 High . . . .7.210 Low . . . .7.144 Close . . .7.164 Change .-0.040

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 1/22/13 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

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$7.93 $7.98

Corn trade has been sideways to soft with limited news this week. The weekly net change heading into Thursday is 8 lower and we slipped to a one week low on Wednesday. March futures on the chart have support at $7.19 then $7.07, resistance is at $7.30, $7.35 then $7.39. South American weather has remained mostly adequate as the bulk the crop enters the reproductive phase, but not perfect with Argentina and Southern Brazil seeing net drying. New crop 2013 corn has not been able to follow old crop higher, it remains below $6 this week with trade mostly from $5.85 to $5.90. The weekly export inspections stayed low at 11 million bushels, although this was an improvement over recent weeks. No fresh export sales have been reported, and the full weekly report is delayed until Friday due to the MLK Holiday. Basis has softened with improved farmer selling, and concerns about ethanol and export demand coming forward. Ethanol production data was expected to be lower on the week with more plants being idled, but margins have been heading in the right direction with stronger ethanol and by product prices coupled with improved blender margins. Long term US weather continues to indicate prolonged dryness for the Western Corn Belt. US corn remains priced above the rest of the world but the gap has narrowed. Hedgers call with questions.

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Wheat

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Wheat trade has been soft this week with better weather forecasts weighing on the market.

For the week, Chicago trade is 16 lower, KC is 12 lower, and Minneapolis is 13 lower. US wheat remains the cheapest origin in the world, as the rest of the world has bounced as well. India has been moving some cheap feed wheat. Dryness concerns are still around, but there has been some showers added to the Northern Hemisphere forecast in the near term. On the chart, March Chicago wheat has turned mostly positive with support at $7.72 in the near term, and resistance at $8.00. China is started to move significant quantities of feed wheat into the market from reserves, and maybe looking to restock soon. Export shipments jumped to 21.9 million bushels. Wheat feeding continues to look more attractive to livestock operators in the near term. Hedgers call with questions.

Soybean trade has moved into an active sideways pattern to start the week. The weekly net change is 6 higher, with meal flat, and bean oil up 30 points. Overall the momentum has shifted to lightly negative into the close on Wednesday.

Nearby March soybean trade now has support at $14.16, with resistance around $14.47. Trade moved above resistance, but was unable to hold the gains. China has begun to actively buy new crop beans as they seek to rebuild reserves. The warmer drier trend for Argentina and Southern Brazil has helped to move the market higher, but is also contributing to the volatility. Some rain is in their forecast in the near term. Export shipments were very strong at 48 million bushels, but no new fresh export sales have been announced this week. Chinese import demand has remained strong with good crush margins, and stronger interest in soyoil surfacing due to changes in Palm Oil quality standards. US soybean basis has remained firm with crush and export interest still strong. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 753 810

K City 809 862

Minneapolis 843 891

March 2013 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .7.754 High . . . .7.756 Low . . . . .7.652 Close . . . .7.670 Change .-0.076

Support: Resistance

March 13 1400 1479

March Meal March Oil 404 5012 432 5362

March 2013 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .14.370 High . . .14.390 Low . . . .14.150 Close . . .14.232 Change .-0.144

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January 24, 2013

Crop Insurance Comes Under Criticism Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent Recent criticisms said that federal crop insurance programs chiefly benefit insurance companies and large farmers. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said crop insurance is an essential risk management tool for producers.

"It is vitally important that farm policy include programs for farmers and ranchers to manage their risks of bad yields and low incomes, and the current system of crop insurance does a good job of that," Johnson said. "However, crop insurance, particularly revenue protections, should not be considered a replacement for fair market prices."

Johnson said that last summer's drought was devastating for many farmers around the country, but the damage was not as catastrophic as it was in other bad years, like the 1988 drought, largely because the crop insurance system provided a vitally necessary backstop.

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"Only 55.8 million acres of major crops were covered by crop insurance in 1988, while in 2011, a total of 265.4 million were insured," Johnson said. "More farmers carry crop insurance coverage today so that they might be able to stay in business through tough times."

Johnson also said that NFU believes that crop insurance subsidies, like other safety net programs, should be targeted to family-sized farmers.

"NFU has supported reasonable limits on the amount of crop insurance premium subsidies that farmers can receive," he said.

During the Senate consideration of the 2012 Farm Bill, Johnson said NFU supported an amendment that would have reduced premium subsidies by 15 percent for farms with adjusted gross incomes greater than $750,000.

"This would have saved $1.2 billion over 10 years," he said. "Furthermore, NFU policy supports a limit of $75,000 worth of crop insurance premium subsidies that one farmer can receive in a year."

Recently, at the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) 94th annual meeting, delegates expressed support for a bipartisan, reform-minded farm bill, crafted around a broad, flexible, crop-insurance-based program, including risk-management protection for peanuts, rice, forage and specialty crops.

"After ending a long year of policy uncertainty culminating with an extension of the old bill, we will push hard, in cooperation with our congressional and administration allies, for a fiveyear farm bill that provides our farmers certainty and extends much-needed risk management tools across more acres and more crops," said AFBF President Bob Stallman, a rice and cattle producer from Texas.

Delegates said AFBF would not only support a farm bill with a strong safety net and risk management programs to protect farmers from catastrophes, but Stallman said they also would work for programs that provide emergency assistance for livestock and tree producers not covered by federal crop insurance programs.

USDA Finalizes New Microloan Program, Will Designate Up to $35,000 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new microloan program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); the program is designed to help small and family operations, beginning, minority, and socially-disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $35,000. The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of producers through their start-up years by providing needed resources and helping to increase equity so that farmers may eventually graduate to commercial credit and expand their operations. The microloan program will also provide a less burdensome, more simplified application process in comparison to traditional farm loans.

"I have met several small and beginning farmers, returning veterans and disadvantaged producers interested in careers in farming who too

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The new microloans, said Vilsack, represent how USDA continues to make year-over-year gains in expanding credit opportunities for minority, socially-disadvantaged, and young and beginning farmers and ranchers across the United States.

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Giltner Area Farmer Elected to National Farm Bureau Chair Robert Pore, The Grand Independent GILTNER, Neb. - A Giltner area farmer has been elected chairman of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee.

Zach Hunnicutt will take over as chairman in February, at the end of the committee's leadership conference, and serve for one year. He will also serve a one-year term on the AFBF board of directors.

Hunnicutt currently serves as treasurer for the Ag Chat Foundation.

Hunnicutt and his wife, Anna, farm outside of Giltner, raising irrigated corn, popcorn and soybeans. Both are very active in social media, working to tell agriculture's story and helping bridge the gap between consumers and farmers and ranchers.

With a strong presence on Facebook, Instagram (zjhunn) and Twitter (@zjhunn), Hunnicutt said social media offers opportunities for starting a conversation with consumers nationwide.

As YF&R chair, Hunnicutt said he intends to continue to build on young farmers' efforts to connect with people outside of agriculture.

"With social media, I can reach out to people from the seat of my tractor," Hunnicutt said. "It's very effective."

Using social media to tell agriculture's story was a major focus at the recent national American Farm Bureau Federation convention.

"Social media allows us to be part of the conversation," said Ryan Goodman, a cattle rancher from Arkansas who created the

AgricultureProud.com blog and is a guest contributor to CNN's Eatocracy blog.

"Consumers are already talking about what we're doing on the farm and ranch. Through social media we can have direct access to people with questions," Goodman said.

Hunnicutt said that he is able to advocate for agriculture by "giving a tour of my farm every day using Facebook and Instagram."

"Be positive all the time, and be passionate when advocating for agriculture on social media," said Hunnicutt. "It draws people in."

Setting up a business page on Facebook for your farm is a strategy Janice Person of Monsanto recommends. Having a business page means your farm can be found on Internet search engines, Person said.

She said it addresses privacy concerns many people have; you can share family photos and stories only on your personal page, for example.

"Interacting on Facebook with people in your community, at church and with college friends is a great way to get started," Person said.

From there, interest in a farmer's Facebook page often grows dramatically in concentric circles, Person said. A Colorful Adventure is her personal blog.

Katie Pinke, author of the Pinke Post blog, said to "be consistent with social media and you will build community."

"Especially if you're just starting out, concentrate on doing just one or two things well," she said.

Pinke, who started her blog several years ago as a "lonely pregnant woman on the prairie trying to find friends," offered encouragement to those in

agriculture who may be hesitant to get started in social media. "What you do does not necessarily have to be fancy or flashy," she said.

During the panel discussion, Hunnicutt and the other panelists said they have found that engaging in conversations on social media about non-farming subjects at least part of the time helps increase outreach. Cooking, recipes, kids, sports, music, travel and photography are among the topics they have successfully used for this.

As the new Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee chairman, Hunnicutt said he would also like to help younger growers ramp up their involvement in the policy development process in their counties and states.

"Whether they're just getting started or have long been a part of the policy development process, I'd encourage everyone to get more active, from the early stages of shaping policy to implementation," Hunnicutt said.

Getting state YF&R committees to collaborate more is another goal of Hunnicutt's. The YF&R program includes men and women between the ages of 18 and 35. The program's goals are to help younger Farm Bureau members learn more about agriculture, network with other farmers and become future leaders in agriculture and Farm Bureau.

"The committees should be a great resource for one another. We should be tapping into each other's strengths and learning from each other's successes," he said.

Hunnicutt attended the University of NebraskaLincoln, where he earned a degree in agricultural economics. He and Anna have two children, Everett and Adeline.

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During his time in the senate, Louden said one piece of notable legislation called for filling railroad cars with water near Hyannis and shipping it to other parts of the state or other states. “But that fell by the wayside,” the legislative veteran said.

Louden said he probably did more for rural Nebraska residents as a member of the senate’s tourism committee.

“I think tourism is the best way to jump start the rural economy,” Louden said during an exclusive telephone interview. “It does not require a lot of infrastructure.”

LB 726 made it possible to create county tourism committees, and Scotts Bluff was one of the first counties to do that, Louden pointed out.

A state tourism commission was also established. As a tax funded agency, it has an annual budget of about $6 million. “It’s a drop in the bucket compared to other states,” Louden said.

One of his proudest accomplishments is The Nebraska State Cemetery at Alliance. Louden said the $6 million veterans’ cemetery project brought a lot of economic prosperity to town. To accomplish it, the city donated some land near the airport, and Box Butte County handled a lot of the

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“It was hard getting it through all of the senators, but now, a year later, there are probably 100 burials there,” said Louden who is a member of the cemetery board.

Another boost for the region’s rural economy is the new nursing home facility at White Clay. The 60-bed unit will provide services for the American Indians who live across the state line on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The design allows for an additional 20 beds in the future. About 70 to 100 employees will be hired.

“A lot of people were dubious that it was going to happen, but it is happening,” he said.

Now that he is sitting on the sidelines after being term-limited out of the Unicameral, Louden looks at issues facing the 2013 legislature. He is very concerned about the tax issues. Property taxes are of special concern because of the increasing values on agriculture land. He also hopes the body continues to fund progress on the Heartland Expressway because transportation is so important for western Nebraska.

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“Other than some tax breaks on livestock, I don’t think there is much the state can do,” the former Nebraska state senator said Thursday morning.

“But there is still quite a bit of winter left, including March blizzards.”

Looking at other aspects of the agriculture economy, Louden said ag does a good job of taking care of itself. He cited efforts such as the corn checkoff and progress in water management issues as examples.

Even though Louden served District 49 for 10 years in the legislature, his time was spent on the natural resources, banking, revenue, and building and maintenance committees, in addition to the tourism committee, which he believes generated some significant changes for not only the state of Nebraska, but agriculture as well.

Among problems facing the state and agriculture, Louden said water has been a significant issue in Nebraska for many years, and will probably continue to present major problems.

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Nebraska Farm Groups Questioning Heineman's Tax Plan Grant Schulte, Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Some of Nebraska's powerful farm interests are skeptical about Gov. Dave Heineman's proposed income-tax overhaul, arguing that the state should focus instead on reducing property taxes.

The governor unveiled two plans Friday that would eliminate $395 million to $2.4 billion in sales breaks, including hundreds of millions of dollars in exemptions for commercial seed, farm chemicals, machinery and fuel used by farmers.

Heineman, a Republican, told lawmakers in his State of the State address that he has spent months visiting with farmers and ranchers, many of whom are willing to discuss a tax system that would be simpler and more efficient.

But Steve Nelson, president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, said eliminating the sales tax exemptions would increase the tax burden on farmers. The more modest of the governor's two plans would still eliminate about $211 million in sales tax breaks used by farmers.

Nelson said the exemptions help many farmers stay in business, and eliminating the income tax wouldn't benefit them as much as the sales tax breaks. Farmer incomes rise and fall each year depending on how much they produce, so they pay less in taxes in years when they aren't as successful.

If the tax plan was enacted, farmers would pay more in sales taxes in both good and bad years - whereas the income tax allows them to pay less when they aren't as successful.

“We're very open to a conversation about Nebraska policy and the tax system,'' said Nelson, a farmer from Axtell.” We're all for job growth and growing the economy, just like everyone else. But from our perspective, the discussion also needs to include issues related

to property taxes. From that perspective, we're disappointed.”

The Center for Rural Affairs, a group that represents family farmers and rural Nebraskans, cautioned that the sales tax plan would disproportionately hit middle-class residents who don't pay as much in income taxes as the wealthy.

“This is a tax shift, not a tax cut,” said Jon Bailey, the group's program director.

After giving an overview in his State of the State speech, Heineman added details Friday with two proposals. One would eliminate the state's individual income tax, but require lawmakers to cut $2.4 billion in sales tax breaks to offset the lost state revenue.

A second, more modest plan would eliminate $395 million in sales tax exemptions, but only retirees would see their income taxes reduced.

The proposal would exempt the first $12,000 of retirement income for married couples and the first $6,000 for single filers.

In his announcement Friday, Heineman stressed that he wanted a broader public discussion over the state's tax exemptions, and was willing to make changes to his specific plans. But he insisted that eliminating, or at least reducing, the state income tax would help farmers and other businesses.

“In the big picture, you have to look at what it means for your bottom line,” Heineman said. “You won't be paying other taxes.”

State Sens. Beau McCoy and Brad Ashford, both of Omaha, will introduce the bills on Tuesday.

McCoy, who was raised on a western Nebraska cattle ranch, said lawmakers and the governor wanted suggestions from Nebraska farm and ranch families.

“I'm sure there's going to be a robust discussion over some of these exemptions,” McCoy said. “But I believe that these families,

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Nebraska hasn't used property-tax revenue since the last major tax-system overhaul in 1967, when the state shifted to a sales and income tax. But lawmakers have introduced several property-tax measures this year that could compete with Heineman's plans.

The Farm Bureau is reviving a bill that would reduce the value of farmland that school districts are allowed to tax, which in turn would lower the property taxes that farmers have to pay. The bill also would increase state aid to rural schools to offset the lost revenue. Former state Sen. Lavon Heidemann of Elk Creek introduced similar legislation last year, but it died in committee.

State Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha introduced a bill on Friday that would provide state aid to cities and counties that agree to lower their property taxes. Cities would receive aid based on their populations, but Lathrop said he and lawmakers plan to push a discussion about property taxes statewide.

“When I knock on doors and talk to people, their concern is over property taxes,” Lathrop said.

Other Nebraska industries remained on the fence Friday as they studied the plan.

Nebraska hospitals and clinics would lose $36.7 million in yearly tax breaks for medical equipment under both plans, and potentially millions more if Nebraska eliminates the exemption on hospital rooms.

The Nebraska Hospital Association has not yet taken a position on the bills, said spokesman Adrian Sanchez. Sanchez said the group's board of directors will meet next week to decide how to proceed.

“It's still very preliminary,” said Sanchez, whose group has 89 member hospitals.

Two More Nebraska Ethanol Plants Closing Temporarily RAVENNA, Neb. (AP) - A central Nebraska ethanol plant is temporarily shutting down because of the unfavorable market for the corn-based fuel.

Abengoa spokesman Chris Standlee told the Kearney Hub that Abengoa's Ravenna plant has about 50 workers but no decision about continued staffing has been made. He says market conditions will determine when the plant reopens.

Abengoa operates a plant in York, which also will temporarily shut down.

Steve Sorum is ethanol projects manager for the Nebraska Ethanol Board. He says a few other Nebraska ethanol plants also are operating sporadically.

He says a plant at Sutherland didn't process any fuel at all last year.

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Planned featured speakers include Gene Takle, the lead author of the report's agricultural chapter; Shannon McNeeley of the North Central Climate Science Center; Mark Svoboda of the National Drought Mitigation Center at UNL; Doug Kluck, the central region climate services director at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and Tala Awada, interim director of UNL's School of Natural Resources. Authors of the Great Plains chapter and sector chapters for water, land use, forestry and health will also discuss findings with UNL faculty at the town hall meeting.

UNL climatologist Don Wilhite, the former School of Natural Resources director and founding director of the National Drought Mitigation Center,

is organizing the town hall meeting.

Any questions can be directed to him at dwilhite2@unl.edu.

The U.S. Global Change Research Program was created by Congress in 1990 to create, every four years, a report to Congress and the President that details current scientific knowledge about the climate and its impacts globally, nationally and regionally. Among the stated goals are: to increase "understanding of what is known and not known about climate change," and help guide "climate science priorities."

The entire draft report or specific chapters can be viewed at: http://1.usa.gov/XbUKou. Learn more about the Great Plains town hall at: http://snr.unl.edu/aboutus/what/new sarchive/2012/climatetownhall.asp.

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Drought Strategies for Cow/Calf Producers Amy Johnson, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Knox County Jan. 17, 2013 -- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension in Knox County and the Knox County Cattlemen are sponsoring the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drought Strategies for Cow/Calf Producersâ&#x20AC;? meeting on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center in Bloomfield, Neb. A meal will be provided.

The topics that will be covered at this meeting will be: â&#x20AC;˘ Grazing Management for 2013

â&#x20AC;˘ Dry Lotting Beef Cows -- Doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ts â&#x20AC;˘ Culling Strategies and Tax Consequences These program topics will be presented by University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension educators and industry personnel.

There is no charge for this meeting, but Knox County Extension and the Knox County Cattlemen do ask for pre-registration to provide a meal count.

Call the UNL Extension Office in Knox County at 402-288-5611 by the deadline of February 1, 2013, to register.

NCBA applauds USDA on final Animal Disease Traceability Rule WASHINGTON - With the publication of the final Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule in the Federal Register last week, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) has complimented the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on creating a Continued on page 21

Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at Gudmundsen Focuses on Producersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Challenges Rick Funston, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, West Central Research and Extension Center This year, cattle producers will be faced with some tough decisions. The severe drought of 2012 has depleted pastures and feed inventories. The beef industry is ever changing, and drought management will be key in 2013.

The Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day on Friday, February 15, at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Lab near Whitman will focus on the tough questions. Grazing during and after a drought, nutritional considerations of cows in a drought, challenges and opportunities of the beef industry, results of May calving systems, and a producer panel dealing with high input costs will provide insight for another dry year.

Dr. Jerry Voleksy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension range specialist, will start the morning with considerations for grazing and forage for another dry year, or if the drought breaks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carryover grass [from 2011] supported â&#x20AC;&#x153;fairâ&#x20AC;? stocking rates in 2012 for many regions,â&#x20AC;? said Volesky, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but most pastures have utilized all

available forage.â&#x20AC;? Reduced stocking rates, delayed turnout, or no turnout are considerations for the upcoming year. Seeding on cropland with annual forages may also produce much needed forage, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;seeding date and rates are critical.â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until turnout, stressed Volesky. Planning for multiple scenarios should be done this winter to optimize pasture health.

If producers are contemplating a May calving system, Dr. Rick Funston, UNL Extension beef specialist, will cover an array of considerations such as the need for winter supplementation and effect on cow pregnancy rates and subsequent progeny effects, and rate of gain of calves over winter and effect in a short or long yearling system, all the way through slaughter. The effects of over-winter gain on heifer pregnancy rates, and just this year, effect of supplementation during the breeding season on heifer and first calf heifer pregnancy rates will also be discussed.

John Paterson, as a cattleman, well-known beef specialist with Montana State, and now the National Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beef Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director for producer education, knows beef. The beef business is

constantly changing, and Paterson will talk about challenges and opportunities he sees for beef producers.

High feed costs will continue to plague producers in 2013. Dr. Aaron Stalker, UNL Extension beef specialist, will talk about cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nutritional needs and considerations a drought situation could produce.

A producer panel will conclude with their strategies for dealing with high input costs.

There will also be an industry trade show. Contact Rick Funston at rfunston2@unl.edu, or call 308-6966703 to schedule a booth -- the fee is $50.

Please pre-register for the sponsored meal, by February 6, by contacting the Central Sandhills Extension Office toll-free at 1-800-657-2113, or at 308-645-2267. Those interested in pre-registering can also contact Ellen by email at eheil1@unl.edu or by calling 308-696-6701.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 1/18/2013 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay, grass hay, Dehy pellets and ground alfalfa sold steady. Hay trade slow. Demand moderate for dairy and grinding alfalfa, stock cow hay, grass hay and alfalfa pellets. Drought continues over majority of the State. Prices are dollars per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 300.00, Good large squares 240.00-255.00.

Good large rounds 200.00-240.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 200.00-225.00. Cornstalks round bales 70.00-90.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 340.00-350.00; alfalfa meal 345.00-350.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 300.00; Premium small squares bales 350.00. Good large rounds 230.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 200.00-230.00. Corn stalks large round bales 85.00-90.00. Alfalfa ground/del local hauls 250.00-275.00. Corn stalks ground/del 130.00-140.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 340.00; alfalfa meal 347.00.

Western Nebraska: All classes are continuing to hold steady with the bulk of the market trading on the lower end of the price spreads. Producers are retaining most of their hay supplies as they are anticipating feed needs for the winter season, while buyers

are purchasing hay on an as need basis. Supplies are light on all classes with the majority of the remaining supplies consisting of third and fourth cutting hay.

USDA-NASS reports that alfalfa production in 2012 totaled 52 million tons on roughly 17.3 million acres.

These figures being the lowest production level since 1953 on the smallest number of acres since 1948.

Moderate demand with slow to moderate trading activity. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.

Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Supreme Lg. Rd. 240.00-250.00 Premium Lg. Sqs. 240.00-250.00 Wheat Straw Good Lg. Sqs. 240.00-250.00 80.00-110.00 Wheat Lg. Round Corn Stalks Ground & Deliv. New Crop 100.00-110.00 70.00-85.00 220.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, January 21, 2013 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 10,973; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 3,707 Head; Carcass Wt: 31-97 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 82.6; Wtd avg. Dressing: 51.6; choice or better; 98.5% YG 78.8% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 26 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .37.5 . . . . . . . .220.00 - 230.00 . . . . . . . .225.00 1,282 . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .59.1 . . . . . . . .220.00 - 251.06 . . . . . . . .229.55 2,018 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.6 . . . . . . . .198.49 - 250.31 . . . . . . . .234.56 3,868 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.0 . . . . . . .222.48 - 280.00 . . . . . . . .229.75 3,917 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .94.2 . . . . . . . .182.01 - 215.92 . . . . . . . .208.31

Lean hog futures have ground higher with good support from cash trade, and good carcass values, but have not been able to sharply break higher. For the week, front months are up 80. February futures have resistance at $8640, and support now at $8590, which is the 20-day moving average. Cash prices have held up on slow movement to start the week, and the carcass has firmed up. Packer margins could use a boost. The dollar has been sideways, while the sliding yen limits Japanese interest. Pork has lost some ground to beef, with the slide in the cattle pit, which should keep some limit gains. Hedgers call with questions, and focus on margins looking into next year.

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April 2013 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .89.300 High . . .89.500 Low . . . .89.050 Close . . .89.050 Change .+1.050

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 7 . . . . . . . .273-285 . . . . . .275 . . . .214.00-217.50 . . . . .214.52 29 . . . . . . .350-374 . . . . . .369 . . . .185.00-207.00 . . . . .201.28 25 . . . . . . . .375 . . . . . . . .375 . . . . . . .189.00 . . . . . . . .189.00 23 . . . . . . .412-440 . . . . . .431 . . . .183.00-185.00 . . . . .183.66 18 . . . . . . . .441 . . . . . . . .441 . . . . . . .188.00 . . . . . . . .188.00

119 . . . . . .468-491 . . . . . .474 19 . . . . . . . .479 . . . . . . . .479 157 . . . . . .502-546 . . . . . .531 151 . . . . . .559-589 . . . . . .577 429 . . . . . .605-641 . . . . . .629 52 . . . . . . .667-688 . . . . . .675 9 . . . . . . . . .689 . . . . . . .689 93 . . . . . . .700-743 . . . . . .714 29 797 797 137.00

. . . .151.00-182.00 . . . . .176.31 . . . . . . .173.00 . . . . . . . .173.00 . . . .151.00-175.00 . . . . .165.84 . . . .151.00-168.75 . . . . .159.77 . . . .145.50-164.50 . . . . .150.90 . . . .142.00-142.75 . . . . .142.41 . . . . . . .138.00 . . . . . . . .138.00 . . . .138.50-145.75 . . . . .141.29 137.00

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 31 . . . . . . .340-341 . . . . . .341 . . . .165.00-179.75 . . . . .176.71 254 . . . . . .355-398 . . . . . .387 . . . .155.00-188.00 . . . . .171.54 407 . . . . . .400-449 . . . . . .421 . . . .163.50-180.25 . . . . .169.83 808 . . . . . .450-499 . . . . . .475 . . . .149.00-177.00 . . . . .164.05 50 . . . . . . . .466 . . . . . . . .466 . . . . . . .162.75 . . . . . . . .162.75 669 . . . . . .500-547 . . . . . .526 . . . .140.50-164.00 . . . . .155.06 223 . . . . . .503-526 . . . . . .515 . . . .160.50-162.25 . . . . .161.39 162 . . . . . .511-514 . . . . . .512 . . . .164.00-165.50 . . . . .164.67 1512 . . . . .550-597 . . . . . .578 . . . .140.00-155.50 . . . . .146.31 116 . . . . . .560-585 . . . . . .582 . . . . . . .162.00 . . . . . . . .162.00 1566 . . . . .600-649 . . . . . .627 . . . .135.75-146.25 . . . . .141.45 1619 . . . . .650-698 . . . . . .669 . . . .135.50-145.50 . . . . .140.69 11 . . . . . . . .683 . . . . . . . .683 . . . . . . .135.00 . . . . . . . .135.00 38 . . . . . . . .696 . . . . . . . .696 . . . . . . .138.90 . . . . . . . .138.90 1542 . . . . .700-749 . . . . . .729 . . . .133.00-142.00 . . . . .137.57 804 . . . . . .750-799 . . . . . .772 . . . .130.00-140.85 . . . . .135.89 54 . . . . . . .787-790 . . . . . .787 . . . .134.00-134.25 . . . . .134.22 724 . . . . . .803-849 . . . . . .822 . . . .130.00-140.00 . . . . .135.00 346 . . . . . .850-891 . . . . . .861 . . . .116.00-136.10 . . . . .132.65

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 25 . . . . . . .373-393 . . . . . .388 . . . .165.00-170.00 . . . . .166.21 73 . . . . . . .402-436 . . . . . .422 . . . .150.00-163.50 . . . . .155.80 96 . . . . . . .453-499 . . . . . .488 . . . .145.00-158.00 . . . . .154.04 128 . . . . . .512-548 . . . . . .539 . . . .142.00-150.00 . . . . .145.46 90 . . . . . . .558-596 . . . . . .590 . . . .133.00-146.50 . . . . .139.19 71 . . . . . . .605-648 . . . . . .633 . . . .133.00-144.75 . . . . .136.47 9 . . . . . . . . .681 . . . . . . . .681 . . . . . . .135.50 . . . . . . . .135.50 57 . . . . . . .702-718 . . . . . .711 . . . .132.00-134.50 . . . . .133.69 7 . . . . . . . . .872 . . . . . . . .872 . . . . . . .131.25 . . . . . . . .131.25

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 1/20/13 Confirmed: 62,437 Week Ago: 70,860 Year Ago: 129,258 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,689 . . . . . . . . .1,400-1,560 . . . . . . . . . . .122.00-125.50 1,517 . . . . . . . . . . .123.26 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,642 . . . . . . . . .1,300-1,520 . . . . . . . . . . .122.00-125.00 1,453 . . . . . . . . . . .123.70 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,622 . . . . . . . . .1,125-1,510 . . . . . . . . . . .120.00-125.00 1,324 . . . . . . . . . . .124.20 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425 . . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,320 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-125.00 1,251 . . . . . . . . . . .124.71 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .838 . . . . . . . . . .1,275-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .122.00-124.00 1,338 . . . . . . . . . . .122.41 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,272 . . . . . . . . .1,100-1,440 . . . . . . . . . . .122.00-125.00 1,314 . . . . . . . . . . .123.88 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,668 . . . . . . . . .1,060-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .122.00-125.00 1,213 . . . . . . . . . . .123.97 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,069 . . . . . . . . . .812-969 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-203.00 905 . . . . . . . . . . . .197.62 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,704 . . . . . . . . . .813-965 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-199.00 907 . . . . . . . . . . . .197.20 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,019 . . . . . . . . . .778-953 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-198.00 848 . . . . . . . . . . . .195.80 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,051 . . . . . . . . . .765-866 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-201.00 820 . . . . . . . . . . . .197.61 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,903 . . . . . . . . . .717-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-200.00 811 . . . . . . . . . . . .196.66 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,693 . . . . . . . . . .685-854 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-198.00 749 . . . . . . . . . . . .195.33 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .19,378 . . . . . . .1,390 . . . . . . .123.93 Live FOB Heifer . . . . . .9,778 . . . . . . .1,278 . . . . . . .123.79 Dressed Del Steer . . .13,792 . . . . . . .902 . . . . . . . .197.19 Dressed Del Heifer . . .10,647 . . . . . . .805 . . . . . . . .196.81

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Week Ago Averages:

Year Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .10,931 . . . . . . .1,383 . . . . . . .126.04 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .10,047 . . . . . . .1,293 . . . . . . .126.14 Dressed Del Steer . . .22,158 . . . . . . .894 . . . . . . . .203.53 Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,781 . . . . . . .797 . . . . . . . .203.45

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .44,521 . . . . . . .1,367 . . . . . . .125.64 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .29,818 . . . . . . .1,207 . . . . . . .125.86 Dressed Del Steer . . .21,629 . . . . . . .909 . . . . . . . .202.70 Dressed Del Heifer . . .12,556 . . . . . . .808 . . . . . . . .202.05

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 11 . . . . . . . .343 . . . . . . .343 . . . . . .199.00 . . . . . . . . .199.00 129 . . . . . .353-397 . . . . .385 . . .197.00-221.00 . . . . . .212.80 157 . . . . . .402-449 . . . . .428 . . .187.00-223.00 . . . . . .204.41 414 . . . . . .450-496 . . . . .469 . . .177.00-209.50 . . . . . .192.77 93 . . . . . . . .455 . . . . . . .455 . . . . . .196.00 . . . . . . . . .196.00 821 . . . . . .500-547 . . . . .526 . . .165.00-194.00 . . . . . .181.12 81 . . . . . . . .508 . . . . . . .508 . . . . . .193.75 . . . . . . . . .193.75 28 . . . . . . .545-546 . . . . .546 . . .151.00-159.00 . . . . . .152.52 89 . . . . . . .510-546 . . . . .531 . . .172.50-173.00 . . . . . .172.81 1030 . . . . .551-595 . . . . .574 . . .158.00-178.00 . . . . . .169.73 59 . . . . . . .563-577 . . . . .566 . . .178.00-179.00 . . . . . .178.19 80 . . . . . . . .570 . . . . . . .570 . . . . . .164.00 . . . . . . . . .164.00 1717 . . . . .600-648 . . . . .620 . . .150.00-173.25 . . . . . .163.44 289 . . . . . .608-645 . . . . .621 . . .165.00-171.50 . . . . . .169.40 1707 . . . . .650-698 . . . . .672 . . .145.00-162.00 . . . . . .153.45 43 . . . . . . .670-684 . . . . .683 . . .142.00-147.25 . . . . . .146.89 652 . . . . . .650-675 . . . . .664 . . .170.20-170.50 . . . . . .170.27 282 . . . . . .672-696 . . . . .688 . . .142.50-151.25 . . . . . .150.10 100 . . . . . . .685 . . . . . . .685 . . . . . .159.85 . . . . . . . . .159.85 321 . . . . . .650-680 . . . . .661 . . .169.00-171.25 . . . . . .170.18 2426 . . . . .700-745 . . . . .721 . . .140.00-161.75 . . . . . .150.61 26 . . . . . . .724-732 . . . . .729 . . .143.00-144.25 . . . . . .143.43 71 . . . . . . . .726 . . . . . . .726 . . . . . .144.00 . . . . . . . . .144.00 140 . . . . . . .725 . . . . . . .725 . . . . . .170.25 . . . . . . . . .170.25 2228 . . . . .750-799 . . . . .769 . . .138.00-152.50 . . . . . .145.50 42 . . . . . . . .780 . . . . . . . 780 . . . . . .142.00 . . . . . . . . .142.00 41 . . . . . . .763-792 . . . . .785 . . .132.00-141.75 . . . . . .139.44 1232 . . . . .800-849 . . . . .822 . . .137.50-148.50 . . . . . .142.46 38 . . . . . . .814-831 . . . . .818 . . .134.25-135.00 . . . . . .134.82 987 . . . . . .850-889 . . . . .866 . . .135.00-146.50 . . . . . .139.92 276 . . . . . .900-944 . . . . .924 . . .127.50-138.85 . . . . . .136.34 181 . . . . . .950-993 . . . . .963 . . .131.75-135.00 . . . . . .133.93 37 . . . . . . . .1088 . . . . . .1088 . . . . . .128.50 . . . . . . . . .128.50

Support: Resistance

Apr. 13 12742 13452

Mar. 13 Feeder 14395 14970

Cattle trade has firmed up to start the week after last week’s washout. For the week, nearby Live Cattle are 90 higher, and feeder cattle are 65 higher. Chart support is around 125 on the February contract, and resistance at 126.80.

Cash trade has been quiet with asking prices up $1-2 with smaller showlist, while packers are offering $121. Cutout trade has been soft to start the week with choice at $189.78, down 1.24 and select at $182.90, up 38. Feeder cattle have seen pressure from rising feed costs, and worries about lack of forage will remain until with get a

cutting of hay to start the restocking process.

The cattle on feed report on Friday may provide some direction, but we are concerned about the uncurrentness in feedlots. Its currently cold, but the winter has been a good one for cattle feeding and recent pork weakness has not been favorable for beef prices. The nearby futures are pricing-in some of this, but our current light upward momentum may have a tough time sustaining into next week. So we fear an additional long liquidation phase yet near term. Hedgers call with questions.

March 2013 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

April 2013 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .147.300 High . .148.225 Low . .146.725 Close .147.700 Change +0.550

AG NEWS COMMODITIES myfarmandranch.com

Open .130.650 High . .130.900 Low . .130.175 Close .130.475 Change .-0.025

January 24, 2013

Nebraska Farm & Ranch

Livestock Industry Has Improved Handling, Needs to Tell Its Story Better LINCOLN, Neb. — The U.S. beef industry has made huge strides in livestock handling in recent years but has done a poor job explaining that to the public, said leading animal behavior expert Temple Grandin.

Grandin encouraged the industry to be more transparent with the general public. "Ag has done a rotten job of communicating," she added.

Grandin spoke at the University of NebraskaLincoln as part of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources' (IANR) Heuermann Lectures.

Grandin, an animal sciences professor at Colorado State University, has had a major impact on the meat and livestock industries worldwide through her research, development and outreach on use of low-stress, behavior-based livestock handling techniques and design of animal handling facilities.

Half the cattle in North America are handled in equipment she has designed for meat plants, said Ronnie Green, Harlan vice chancellor of IANR and University of Nebraska vice president for agriculture and natural resources.

Grandin said her autism has played a key role in her work because it attunes her to visual details that can distress cattle, pigs and other livestock but go unnoticed by most people.

Changes in flooring surface, reflections, shadows, even something as simple as a dangling chain all can unnerve animals and make them harder to handle, Grandin said.

"I got down in the chute to see what the cattle were seeing," she recalled. "People thought that was crazy."

Grandin said livestock handling in the '70s and '80s was terrible, but both equipment and management practices are vastly better now.

However, both the media and public still seize on occasional instances of mishandling and treat

them as if they are the rule rather than the exception.

"One of the things that frustrates me is we've improved a lot of this and nobody knows about it," Grandin said. "When I first started, maybe 10 to 20 percent did a decent job of handling animals.

Now it's 80 percent."

"I go into the meat plants now and it's quiet like church."

The key for livestock handlers is to understand animal behavior to get them to voluntarily do what they want them to do, rather than exerting force, Grandin told the standing-room-only crowd at Hardin Hall.

Grandin also has developed animal welfare guidelines for the meat industry and consults with McDonald’s, Wendy's International, Burger King and other companies on animal welfare. She said animal-welfare guidelines must be specific and clearly worded and based on what is "directly observable."

She encouraged the industry to share the progress it's made with the public.

Grandin had a unique opportunity to do just that when HBO made a movie about her life starring Claire Danes. During Hollywood media interviews, she found reporters to be fascinated about meat processing.

Thanks to that movie, Grandin is at least as famous for her triumph over autism as for her livestock work. Her busy day at UNL included visits with student groups involved in speech pathology and educating exceptional children.

Heuermann Lectures in IANR are made possible by a gift from B. Keith and Norma Heuermann of Phillips, long-time university supporters with a strong commitment to Nebraska's production agriculture, natural resources, rural areas and people.

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NCBA APPLAUDS USDA ON FINAL ANIMAL DISEASE TRACEABILITY RULE Continued from page 19 regulation that includes many of the comments submitted by NCBA on behalf of cattle producers across the country.

"We are encouraged that many of the priorities of cattlemen and women have been included in this final rule," said NCBA Chief Veterinarian Kathy Simmons. "USDA APHIS listened to the voices of livestock producers when drafting this rule and the final product is one that will help reduce the number of animals involved in an investigation, reduce the time needed to respond and decrease the cost to producers."

The final ADT rule establishes general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate. The rule follows a process in which NCBA and other livestock and agriculture stakeholders participated in a comment phase. Now that it has been published, the rule becomes effective Mar. 11, 2013.

Under the rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock moved interstate must be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation, such as owner-shipper statements or brand certificates. The final rule accepts the use of brands, tattoos and brand registration as official identification when accepted by the shipping and receiving states or tribes. Backtags will be accepted as an alternative to official eartags for cattle and bison moved directly to slaughter.

Most important to cattle producers, according to Simmons, is the announcement by USDA APHIS that a separate rulemaking process will take place for beef cattle under 18 months of age.

Currently, the final rule allows beef cattle under 18 months of age " unless they are moved interstate for shows, exhibitions, rodeos or recreational events " to be exempted from the official identification requirement.

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WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the authorization of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) for many Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) commodity, disaster, and conservation programs through 2013. FSA administers these programs.

The extended programs include, among others: the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP), the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE), and the Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC).

FSA is preparing the following actions: FSA will begin sign-ups for DCP and ACRE for the 2013 crops on Feb. 19, 2013. The DCP sign-up period will end on Aug. 2, 2013; the ACRE sign-up period will end on June 3, 2013.

The 2013 DCP and ACRE program provisions are unchanged from 2012, except that all eligible participants in 2013 may choose to enroll in either DCP or ACRE for the 2013 crop year. This means that eligible producers who were enrolled in ACRE in 2012 may elect to enroll in DCP in 2013 or may reenroll in ACRE in 2013 (and vice versa).

All dairy producers’ MILC contracts are automatically extended to Sept. 30, 2013.

Eligible producers therefore do not need to re-enroll in MILC. Specific details regarding certain modifications to MILC will be released soon.

FSA will provide producers with information on program requirements, updates and signups as the information becomes available. Any additional details will be posted on FSA’s website.

For more information about the programs and loans administered by FSA, visit any FSA county office or www.fsa.usda.gov.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference

January 24, 2013

Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference Schedule TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. - Registration 8:30 a.m. - Introductions 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. - Dr. Dan Undersander; “How Alfalfa Grows” A discussion of winter survival, the effects of drought stress and management under these conditions for the coming year.

9:45 a.m. - Trade show officially opens 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. - Break 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. - Dr. Dan Undersander; “New Alfalfa Varieties” Gene flow and growing nonGMO alfalfa.

11:00 – 11:20 a.m. - Dr. Dan Undersander; “Trace

Minerals on Alfalfa/Tissue Testing “ 11:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Speaker TBA; “Soil Water & Irrigation” 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. - Producer Panel (Participants TBA) A discussion of current issues featuring a panel of forage and livestock producers.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. - Reception 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. - Auction 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Dinner/Exhibitor Appreciation at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Trade Show Open

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. - Dr. Dan Undersander; “Pest Management” Insight on managing insects, diseases and weeds.

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. - Break 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. - Speaker TBA; “Animal Utilization of Alfalfa” 11:30 a.m – 12:15 p.m. - N.A.M.A. Annual Meeting/Election of Directors 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. - Dr. Dan Undersander; “Alfalfa Management” Alfalfa in rotations, contract harvesting and alfalfa as a crop of the future.

1:45 – 3:30 p.m. - Forage Olympics 4:00 p.m. - Conference Ends

Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference Announces Impressive 2013 Program Line-Up COZAD, Neb. — The Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference has announced its program for the 2013 event, which features a special presentation of the Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar, an industry trade show and tremendous fundraising auction.

Sponsored by the Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association (N.A.M.A.), the Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference will be held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Nebraska, February 5 and 6, 2013.

The event is designed especially for alfalfa producers, livestock/dairy producers and others who are involved in alfalfa production, purchasing, hay feeding or processing.

The featured presenter for the 2013 event will be Dr. Dan Undersander, professor of agronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Over the course of the two days, Dr. Undersander will present a variety of sessions, which are part of the Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar developed for the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance. Key

topics addressed will include managing drought effects, trace mineral impact, pest management, alfalfa in rotations, and contract harvesting.

Additional presentations will include information from soil water and/or irrigation and animal nutrition experts and a panel discussion featuring a mix of alfalfa producers and purchasers from across the nation.

"We are fortunate to have Dr. Undersander for this year's event. His sessions will be extremely valuable to alfalfa producers and purchasers as we head into an uncertain season in terms of weather and markets," said Barb Kinnan, executive director of N.A.M.A. "We have two jampacked days of information, education, and innovation — all designed to help hay and livestock producers improve production, performance and profitability. This is gamechanging stuff that alfalfa producers and purchasers will not want to miss," Kinnan said.

A large alfalfa industry trade show and fundraising auction are also included during the

two-day event. A new event this year, the "Forage Olympics," will pit teams of alfalfa producers and other conference participants competing in timed events such as hay strapping, stacking square bales and rolling large round bales.

Registration includes admission to all presentations and programs, a Tuesday afternoon reception, dinner Tuesday evening, admission to the large alfalfa industry trade show and the opportunity to bid in the fundraising auction that takes place Tuesday afternoon. The auction features a wide range of items including seed, harvesting equipment, supplies and other valuable products and services.

Registration is $10 per person in advance — tickets must be purchased by noon, February 1, 2013 — and $20 at the door. Participants under the age of 18 are admitted at no charge.

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Lawmakers Asked to Repeal Corporate Farm Laws John Hanna, AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas' top agriculture official called Tuesday for the repeal of state laws restricting corporations' involvement in agriculture, a move that would reverse a policy enacted more than 80 years ago.

Agriculture Secretary Dale Rodman said the state's anti-corporate farming laws hinder the growth of agriculture and recruitment of new agribusinesses to Kansas. Also, in a letter to Rodman earlier this month, Attorney General Derek Schmidt questioned the constitutionality of at least one provision of state law.

“Our corporate farming laws need to be repealed,” Rodman, a former executive with agribusiness giant Cargill Inc., said during an orientation session for freshman legislators. “Basically, our state is an under-utilized asset.”

Eight other states - Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota - have laws restricting corporate farming, according to the National Agricultural Law Center at the University of Arkansas. However, the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with jurisdiction in most of those states, has struck down voter-approved restrictions in Nebraska and South Dakota.

Kansas law generally limits corporate ownership of agricultural land to family farm corporations, family partnerships or corporations with 15 or fewer stockholders, who must all be Kansas residents. The state also generally requires at least one partner or shareholder to live on the land or be actively engaged in supervising the work.

There are exceptions to the law for feedlots and poultry operations. Also, counties can allow corporate dairies and hog farms within their borders, and legislators last year made it easier for them to do so.

Kansas has limited farm ownership since 1931, when it enacted a law barring in-state and out-ofstate corporations from producing wheat, corn, barley, oats, rye or potatoes, or running dairy operations. Attempts to loosen restrictions in recent decades have met with fierce opposition from advocates for family farmers and some rural legislators.

Kansas Farmers Union President Donn Teske, a Wheaton farmer, said repealing the remaining restrictions on corporate farming would be “the end of family farming.”

“Every time a 2,000-cow dairy goes in, it takes 20 dairy farmers out of a community,” Teske said. “That is not economic development. That is rural depopulation.”

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But after meeting with lawmakers, Gov. Sam Brownback, a former Kansas agriculture secretary himself, told reporters the laws were of “questionable constitutionality.”

“We're doing a lot of recruiting of businesses to come into rural areas, had quite a bit of success so far, but that is an issue for a number of them,” he said.

Schmidt's letter to Rodman, dated Jan. 2, responded to the secretary's request for a formal legal opinion from the attorney general's office as to whether the state's anti-corporate farming laws are constitutional. The attorney general declined to issue such an opinion but said a provision allowing only corporations formed by Kansas residents to own land was “discriminatory.”

The federal appeals court in St. Louis has ruled that such restrictions are unconstitutional because they interfere with interstate commerce.

“We cannot conceive a circumstance under which a court would find this provision to pass constitutional muster,” Schmidt wrote to Rodman.

Schmidt's letter also said “there are reasonable arguments” that other parts of the state's anticorporate farming laws are unconstitutional and advised Rodman to approach legislators about potential changes.

It wasn't clear Tuesday how receptive legislators are to repealing the state's remaining restrictions on corporate farming, and some were surprised that Rodman broached the idea.

But House Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Sharon Schwartz, a Washington Republican and farmer, said such a move would help small businesses, not just large ones.

“If we're going to be competitive - and to be able to grow agriculture - then we probably need to be opening up the state,” Schwartz said.

Still, Kansas Farm Bureau President Steve Baccus, an Ottawa County farmer, said legislators should move cautiously.

“A lot more discussion needs to take place, more give and take, more understanding from all parties about where we are going to go and how we are going to get there,” Baccus said.

LINCOLN, Nebr. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will spend the next several months gathering production practices information from farmers and ranchers across the nation through the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). The results of this survey will serve as a baseline for numerous federal policies and programs that affect U.S. farm and ranch families.

“It is hard to overestimate the impact the responses to ARMS can have since this survey is the primary tool for federal, state and local government representatives and all major farm and ranch sector stakeholders to gauge the financial condition of American farms and ranches,” said Dean Groskurth, director of the NASS Nebraska Field Office. “By responding, Nebraska farmers and ranchers can ensure that they are accurately represented when it comes to decision-making.”

NASS conducts ARMS jointly with USDA’s Economic Research Service. In an effort to obtain the most accurate data, the federal agencies will reach out to nearly 33,000 producers nationwide, including 1,800 in Nebraska, between January and April. The survey asks producers to provide data on their operating expenditures, production costs and household characteristics.

As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law.

NASS safeguards the confidentiality of all responses, ensuring no individual respondent or operation can be identified.

The economic data gathered in ARMS will be published in the annual Farm Production Expenditures report on August 2, 2013. All NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

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Schedule of Events Feb 1 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Chocolate Lovers Fantasy; Embassy Suites. 7-10pm, $25 (402) 435-7496 www.lincolnhaymarket.org Feb 1-2 - Grand Island (Hall County) Monster Truck Winter Nationals Show; Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Plenty of racing and destruction as the trucks walk all over other cars, vans and anything else they can crush.

Ed Beckley (940) 683-4742 www.checkeredflagpro ductions.com Feb 1-28 - Grand Island (Hall County) Regional Photography Show; Prairie Winds Art Center, 112 W. 3rd St. Photographers from a multi-state area compete for more than $800 worth of awards. Reception Feb 1, 5:30-8pm, Free.

(308) 381-4001 www.prairiewindsart.com Feb 2 - Unadilla (Otoe County) Groundhog Day Celebration; Main St., gym and church.

Speaker Darrel Draper portrays Teddy Roosevelt.

Parade, homemade soup and jerky contest, crafts, flea market, polka music and more. 9am-5pm, Free. Barbara Wilhelm (402) 828-5355 www.unadillanebraska.com

Feb 2-3 - North Platte (Lincoln County) Buffalo Bill Farm & Ranch Expo; D&N Event Center, 501 E. Walker Rd. Nebraska's largest indoor equipment showroom. 9am-5pm, Free.

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Feb 14 - Springfield (Sarpy County) Wine, Roses and Chocolates; Soaring Wings Vineyard, 17111 S. 138th St. Enjoy this romantic annual event! 7-9:30pm, $70/couple (402) 253-2479 www.soaringwingswine.com

Feb 9 - Valentine (Cherry County) Heart City Bull Bash - Valentine's Main Event; Main St. One-day display show of the best bulls in the region. Events for the entire family including art shows, gun shows and wine tastings. 11am-4pm.

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Feb 15-16 - Gering (Scotts Bluff County) Great Backyard Bird Count; Scotts Bluff National Monument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail.

Identify and count birds as part of this nationwide effort to track birds around the continent. 8am, Free. (308) 436-9718 www.nps.gov/scbl

Feb 10 - Milligan (Fillmore County) Nebraska Wines Festival; City auditorium, Main St. Wine tasting, cheese and cracker plates, grapes and music. $20-$25 (402) 629-4446 www.visitfillmorecounty.org

Feb 15-Mar 31 - Grand Island (Hall County) Wings Over the Platte Art Exhibit and Sale; Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, 3133 W. Hwy. 34. One of central Nebraska's largest and most eclectic art shows features life on the Platte River and its tributaries. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm, $4-$6. Mike Bockoven (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org

Feb 11 - Niobrara (Knox County) Annual Soup Cook-Off; WFLA Hall. Three categories of soup: chili, chicken and miscellaneous. The public chooses the winners. 11am-1pm, $3-$5 (402) 8573838 www.niobrarane.com

Feb 16 - Sutton (Clay County) 2013 Sutton Area Home/Trade Show; 1107 N. Saunders Ave. 9am-3pm, Free. Pam Schroetlin (402) 773-4233 www.suttonchamber.org

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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.

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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

Deadline for next issue: THURSDAY, January 31st. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, February 7th.

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Call Roy’s Cell: 402-660-8298 Or Leave Message: 402-377-2437 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

120 OWS 6P PL E E GEA F W O S R RH D N S N A P S A E EAD E S L E EAD 1101 - TRACTORS S LOW SW ON(3, 0 - 150 E P ' NE H I 5 6 I 8 H B X 0 T ) P I M 1 4 PER N 1 FOR SALE - CO ALE KING COND 1 E - 995-55 GEAR TRIP 8712 S S 0 ' R H 3 R 1 1 0 EAD 1 2 ) NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF FO FLE X OOD 5-2541 5P0IC0KHEP 4 AMAR 5 , 6 OR SALE OURNE 0, (785 G ) 86 ING HP :3 $ ILL R B 0 F .

LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, KS L O A 0 0 E N K T 7 , , 4:W 00 AP E IOSH W (62 LE X ,50 5 G ' DR , B (308) 436-4369 PLO 00.00, F 95-559105H HA- RURSO 74$-600 , 70 H E ARH KS - , ER, $5 6 3 151 N 960 DAPTER 0 50ITHH P 048:3) 8 MOT , (308 P 5:4 E ADHSEAD KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS $1,1 - NE W 308) 9 S W 58 CD9O - D A NE EELS, ( , 6-16' 3.00H0, P(130:1 $45O0 NORS ) 624- $650 0:711 M BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) A 0 950 P 4 1 $SHI , 7 GE A 217 , K - FOR RSIES CJORNSCELL 5 H 6 5 W 0 E 7 U 6 $ N 7 :3 ,$C 00874 HP RH 865-2541 O E0 S A5LE00 T 2 IH , E 'S 3 ) , 5 - $312, 61-A2L OU NE - NEW LE/W W IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, 4-18 , (30008, (3 50HP 2:3 $4 ADS X4(X580) 3 OLY KSNBALR E , 8 L K I E E 0 0 L 2 08) 5:4 O 0 P I E L , 8 USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E3 0.0 624 $60 0, ( A R- L2A6R5LOERN, N& ,36N"E A-0377 456 - JI CAS , $1,00 712 1 GE20" E., -360 R -217 0, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & S ) E 7 N LTER NE 8N7E0 - R. O3U08 (308 MIND 220 ER ENOTHERS. 0D GPLEASE OTH WEUYSHIP COIULE2RS H1A9Y09- C- OBRHUEL-1AL1DS24 30NDS, M ) 832- E 26 DAILY. R N I E R F 0 B G W E A OR GI O 370-1149 AKE 156 03CALL,D(217) TR 56 AR L0T3 WFROR SBAALLEN2S8T2A-1L3 AIN 4 AINE - SALE STERE E TK 32FOVRO W-INTCR H '40'S, OFF APP ES K B R R T G G N F I & D A 2 S R S E A S A E L D 4 E U S 0 B W LES CELL: D. HOR NE& G- REGISTERED FOR ANGUS, PP INDOWION, 03 B COB& A-L'S59O EAL'E30'S CKSCON 260 O A S A E H R J & S E L H 2 L 2 L - E , H, TCH G TO A E S W A 0 S M ' A 308-870-1119, (308) 732-3356 G A S S A S S 6 0 O , D R ST S TORTC IN2G HEDIN E 99 W AL . R ASS 19L9E 5425B-L A ORG ANCK MO FOR 11 GSI 3 L TARP R VY 1 OLD CUT ANTE2 EYR -367S- . (25) PLE OCOMING ERSA KDS -DU, R$9A9CCNOEW RGA 9NE - 5 M CK 20 OL OR 360 0 5 ET 1 B R 8 3 FO D AL N567 2 A 1 E K 5 R M O N CHAROLAIS S BULLS(308) 7 O O USIS P9AY 9 86 L ER

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

1111 - DRILLS FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 KS - 30” HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40’ DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20” BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”.

SURE CROP. SENECA, KS. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. SURECROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 635-4743 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW & USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES, HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES. ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 KS - 21ST ANNUAL WESTERN KANSAS FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQ. AUCTION. FEB 1112-13, 2013. GARDEN CITY AIRPORT, 9 MI E OF GARDEN CITY, KS. 9 AM EACH DAY. SHOP, TRACTORS, TRUCKS, ANTIQUES, INDUSTRIAL, PICKUPS, SUV’S, TRAILERS, RV’S, IRRIGATION. SCOTTAUCTION. COM, (800) 466-8214 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - GOOD USED 25 OR 30 HP ELECTRIC IRR. WELL MOTOR, (308) 624-2177 NE - WANTED WISCONSIN AIR-COOLED, V465D, 65 HP., (402) 372-3009 FOR SALE NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE MILES AND MILES, used aluminum pipe, siderolls, pumps, gaskets, PVC, motors, cooling jackets, hydrants, 10” water transfer pipe.

WATERDOG IRRIGATION CO. Littlefield, Texas Ph-806-385-4620; Fax-806-385-5734 www.waterdogirrigation.com

1203 - PIPE FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE AND FITTINGS. TRENCHING AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL, (402) 678-2765 1205 - GENERATOR FOR SALE IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW & USED, 1PH 50KW $4,170. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000.

CALL WES SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094 1206 - GEARHEADS FOR SALE NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 50HP 5:6 $650, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE

SOUTHWEST RAAFT CO. Rotating auto-Aligning Flotation Track • Reduces center-pivot irrg rut problems • No tire slippage & digging • Works on all brands of sprinklers Bob Gruner - 806-678-0268 Bob_gruner@hotmail.com www.nostuckpivots.com

1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 IA - DEMCO GRAVITY WAGON AND GRAIN CART, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 NE - CONE SHAPED, UPRIGHT STEEL BIN, APPROX 12’X28’, AUGER AT THE BOTTOM, (308) 587-2344 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515

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

605-430-0529 2230 - HORSE - OTHER FOR SALE SD - MITCHELL LIVESTOCK HORSE SALE, MITCHELL, SD. , FEB. 16TH. TACK AT 11:00AM, HORSES AT 2:00PM. OPEN CONSIGNED HORSES FOLLOWED BY LOOSE HORSES. WWW. MITCHELLLIVESTOCKHORSESALE. COM TYLER MCGREGOR-605-7708190 OR RHONDA LOGES-, (605) 759-5478 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE WY - GOOD QUALITY BLUE HEELER AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS: BRED IN MICHIGAN. BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD! PUPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS. $300.00., (307) 272-1915 ND - SANDHILL BORDER COLLIES. REDS & BLKS. SHIPPING/ DELIVERY AVAILABLE. EMAIL: SANDHILLBC@YAHOO. COM DOGS & PERFORMANCE HORSES ON WED SITE: WWW. SANDHILLPERFORMANCEHORSES. COM, (701) 859-3682 KS - GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, REGISTERED, FARM RAISED, EXTRA SPECIAL, JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY., (785) 731-5174 2302 - POULTRY FOR SALE

2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES CONT’D NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING., (402) 367-2479 NE - FOR SALE: SWEEP BLADES AND ROLLABLE BORON DISC BLADES. JESS PUTNAM DISC ROLLING. OVERTON NEBR. FULLTIME BUSINESS WITH OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE. WE ALSO INSTALL BLADES! CALL: 800-987-6612 OR CELL NUMBER:, (308) 325-0050

Custom bailing, raking, shredding & hauling of corn stalks and hay!

We rake for downed corn. Have 4 balers & 19 wheel Roush rake.

Also do hauling with side dump trailer.

Custom Manure Spreading.

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2013 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT SUMMER WHEAT 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

Real Estate For Sale 176 acres for sale, 8 miles south of Lincoln Nebraska on SW 14th and Wittstruck Road, then 1/2 mile south.

Please Call: 402-560-4284

Do You Like to Farm?

FULL-TIME POSITION on progressive row-crop corn and soybean farm, modern equipment & non-smoking environment. CDL, mechanical, pivot irrigation, welding, and precision farming/GPS guidance experience helpful.

Top wages based on relevant experience. Come join our team!

Send resume and cover letter to farmjobapp@gmail.com • Gothenburg

AG AND SALES EXPERIENCE? Ag chemical co. EXPANSION! Local exclusive territory. Great$$$.

Computer skills NOT needed.

Flex hours. Start ASAP. Call for info.

941-456-8384 cell/www.Atlantic-PacificAg.com

Farmhand Wanted!

with mechanical experience. Housing and many other benefits provided.

2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN AND WHEAT AND ALPHA TOX CORN! PAY PREMIUM DOLLAR WITH VACS IN TRUCKS. CALL CODY 402-350-8187 OR WES 402-250-4185, (402) 350-8187 KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE HAULING. CALL DAN TOLL FREE @ 877-271-9430 OR, (605) 9403275 IA - DISC BLADE SHARPENING. ON-SITE ROLLING, NO TEAR DOWN, NO GRINDING. CALL, (319) 377-0936

2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE

TRUMP TRUCKS 1998 330 Peterbuilt, 300 horse cat.

Allison auto, 16,000 front axle, 40,000 ridewell rear suspension. 22 ft. of double frame. $25,000

Located in Gillette WY • 130,000 miles • 6.6 Diesel Engine • Aluminum Custom Flatbed with box and headache rack • B&W Gooseneck turnover ball • Heated seats • Nerf Bars • Air lift suspension • Banks power chip • Fifth wheel hitch • Aluminum allow wheels & receiver hitch

2002 International 4400 dt466 250 hp, Allison auto, 14,000 front axle, 40,000 air ride rears, will take 20’ bed, stock # 12-118 $30,000

F&S Truck Parts is buying and selling truck beds in your area.

Call Zach at 800-440-0721 pick up and delivery available

2003 Freightliner Semi tractor, FLC112, 350 hp Mercedes, Allison auto, 12,000 front, 40,000 air ride rears. stock #08-058 $25,000

RANCH HAND

To see pictures and more information go to

Over 50 in Stock

raurepair.com

www.trumptrucks.net or call 800-821-5667

We are 20 south of Ainsworth, Nebr., or call Randy at 402-387-1002

$18,000

Matt Musil 308-380-8972 Ravenna Nebraska

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131

WANTED

Furs $1 and up. Buy furs on the carcass green or put up all furs.

Coyote, fox, beaver and coons.

AVAILABLE DAILY

2802 - DOZERS

2605 - STOCK TRAILERS FOR SALE NE - 2000 WILSON 53’ LIVESTOCK TRAILER, 3 AXLE, AIR RIDE, COUNTER BALANCER, DEVIDE GATES TOP AND BOTTOM, REAR GEL, GOOD TIRES AND BRAKES, GOOD ALL AROUND TRAILER. CALL:, (308) 550-0673

Dale Ade Trailer Sales

970-308-8762

Lindsborg KS 785-227-4220

DAN ZIEMBA WELDING

livestock & flatbeds Lowest Prices!

On site or in the shop welding services Call Anytime 402-366-0160 1076 130 Rd. Osceola, NE 68651 ziembadan@yahoo.com 2602 - PICKUPS FOR SALE NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177

Titan Trailers 2005 Peterbilts & Kenworths, ALLISON AUTOMATICS, tandem axle, cab and chassis, can build to suit, Steve 785-259-6817 (4) 2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp, 10spd ..............$29,500 #12014 2000 Freightliner day cab, Detroit 430hp, 10spd.........$21,500 (3) 1998 Freightliner, day cab, DD 430hp, 10spd ....................$19,500 Freightliner FLD-120, 42” FT slpr ... ..........................................$12,500 #1177 (2) 377 Peterbuilt, day cab, Tender Trucks ...............$12,500.00

FOR RENT 2011 43’ Wilson Ag Hoppers, 66’ sides, air ride w/scale

MIDWEST TRUCK To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

SALES & LEASING L.L.C. OMAHA, NE 402-934-7727 www.mwtrucksales.com NE - 1999 KENWORTH T800, LOW SLEEPER, CAT. 550 HP 13-SPEED, NEW SUSPENSION, LOTS OF RECENT WORK. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $24,000. CALL:, (308) 550-0673

Rich’s Ag Service Give us a call for all your Repair needs!

General Diesel Repair, AG, Construction, Irrigation Power Units, Over the Road, Engines, Air Conditioners

308-293-5108

Nemeth Angus Ludell, KS 785-626-4309 • 785-322-5505

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D

Call Jim @ 307680-8542

PHEASANTS FOR SALE Shipping and delivery available.

785-545-5747 - Jim 785-412-0111 - Bob

2602 - PICKUPS FOR SALE - CONT’D

January 24, 2013

VLACH CONTRUCTION INC. Earth work of all types.

“We now install drainage tile up to 12 inches” Rick Vlach 308-245-4165 Home • 308-219-0072 Cell Steve Kriewald 308-219-0454 Cell Scotia, Nebr.

2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE IA - 1976 HOLIDAY RAMBLER. 22’ SLEEPS FOUR. EXCELLENT CONDITION. NEW TIRES, NEW PLUMBING, NEW GAS REFRIGERATOR, NEW GAS WATER HEATER, AIR CONDIIONING AND HEAT. PLEASE CALL, (712) 210-6587 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308) 587-2344 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

2208 - HORSE TRAINING FOR SALE

Nebraska Farm & Ranch

NE - 1991 518 KAMATSU PAYLOADER, EXCELLENT CONDITION, RUNS GREAT, NEW TIRES ON BACK, 2 1/4 YARD BUCKET. $28,000. CALL:, (308) 550-0673 FOR SALE KS - CAT D6C, $14,000.00, (785) 871-0711 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS FOR SALE NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES, WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS, VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES & PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW. STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-6808015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182 KS - 6 YD PULL TYPE FORCED EJECTION, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE IA - MULTI-QUIP WHISPER WATT 25K VA AC GENERATOR, DIESEL ENGINE, 8200 HOURS, $3,850. RUNS GREAT! CALL FOR INFORMATION:, (515) 240-3017 KS - PTO DRIVEN GENERATOR, $1,000.00, (785) 871-0711 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 8710711 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

MORE THAN JUST SPRAYERS! Check With Us First For Parts

• Banjo Valves, Strainers and Fittings • Hypro. and Ace Pumps and Parts • Teejet Nozzle Bodies • Turbo Drop Nozzles • Fertilizer Orifices • All Sizes of Hose

Select Sprayers, LLC

4319 Imperial Ave., East Hwy. 30, Kearney or call

308-338-8006

51956

Engine Machine Specialist High Efficiency & Long Life G855 .........................$21,000 G3406.......................$22,500

Complete Overhauls G3406 .......................$15,000 G855 .........................$15,000 Complete OH Includes: All new pistons & liners, valves, seats, guides, paint, dress out parts, gauges & run-in

Trades Welcome Nobody Builds A Better Engine Than Us!!

Guymon, OK

580-338-3986

www.enginesatems.com

HOPPERS & CATTLE POTS

New & Used - 2 or 3 Axle Rent • Sell • Lease • Repair Hoppers, Pots, Steps, Flats, RGN’s, Side Dumps, Live Bottoms, Trucks and More!

800-963-1108

www.diamondtne.com

January 24, 2013 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOLUME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE - CONT’D

5004 - PASTURE RENT WANTED TO RENT

5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - CONT’D

CABIN REALTY & AG SERVICES

FARM & RANCH REAL ESTATE SALES & MGT. P. O. BOX 157 ERICSON, NE 68637 OFFICE: 308-653-2018 FAX: 308-653-2019

30’x50’x10’..................$8,579 40’x60’x12’ ................$11,999 60’x100’x16’..............$26,706 100’x150’x16’............$58,425

BIG DOOR SPECIALS

60’X100’X18’ ............$37,500 70’X100’X18’ ............$58,000 30’X16’ Overhead Door w/Opener Incl.

(Local codes may affect prices) Fx: 940-484-6746 info@rhinobldg.com

Terry K. Held, Broker

Current Listings 237+/- Acres, excellent for hunting on the South side of Niobrara River, creek and excellent views. Good access with REA and Rural Water, Knox County, NE. 160 Acres Northeast of Grove Lake, improved with 50 acres cropland, excellent hunting, creek and trees, Antelope County, NE.

Visit Our Website: http://www.RHINOBLDG.COM Toll Free 1-888-320-7466

3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 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 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE Near New GE electric irrigation motor and Aurora Pump, 260 ft, 75/100 hp, good condition; FARMHAND HAY SWEEP with factory push-off. Fits F11/F258 Loaders. Excellent shape! “RARE” TWO-BOTTOM MCCORMICK TUMBLE PLOW with sodbuster plow bottoms; LINE OF ANTIQUE MACHINERY, including manure spreader, culitvators and potato digger; 22 FOOT 2 3/8 INCH drill stem windmill tower. Excellent shape!! Casey, 307-630-2345 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE

GALVENIZED GUARDRAIL

3030 - OTHER FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 WY - FOR SALE: NEW AND USED COAL STOKER STOVES. ALSO MAGIC HEAT, RECLAIMERS, PARTS, SERVICE AND ADVICE FOR MOST MAKES. THANK YOU!, (307) 754-3757 3032 - GIFT ITEMS FOR SALE MN - GREAT GIFTS FOR YOUNG & OLD! ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOKS ABOUT FARM FAMILIES. COLLECTOR SERIES OF STORIES ACCURATELY DEPICT FARM FAMILIES, ANIMALS & CHORES WITH IMAGINATION & HUMOR. PRESERVE YOUR FARM HERITAGE WITH THESE KEEPSAKE, BOOKS. SAMPLE PAGES & REVIEWS BY CHILDREN, FARMERS, PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS AT WWW. GORDONFREDRICKSON. COM. ORDER FROM AUTHOR ONLINE, BY EMAIL OR BY PHONE. FOR MORE INFO OR QUESTIONS: TWOGFSC@INTEGRA. NET *, (952) 461-2111 3034 - WIND GENERATORS WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE ‘30’S & ‘40’S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CHASE CO., KS. 960 A. Flint Hills Grasslands, Large ponds, good fence. Rolling Flint Hills at it’s Very Best! $1,895/acre

1055 S. Range - PO Box 508 Colby, KS

ALL SIZES AVAILABLE RPJ ENERGY

www.HomeLandRE.com

Now selling large square bales, Alfalfa & Grass Hay

970.405.8866

raypropes@rpjenergy.com • www.rpjenergy.com

3W Livestock EQUIPMENT

117+/- acres Dryland, Boyd County 178+/- acres Irrigated, Dawson County

5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Fenceline Feedrack Panels 50”x16” Start at $225

308.235.8536 308.235.2119

Volume Discounts on 50 Panels & Over DELIVERY AVAILABLE

3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULATION. $18.56 PER SHEET - 4’ X 8’ X 2” THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CONCRETE. PERFECT FOR IN-FLOOR HEATING APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800) 551-3313 MO - FARM BUILDING SALE! SAVE THOUSANDS ON BARNS, IMPLEMENT SHEDS, SHOPS AND GARAGES. FACEBOOK: PERKA BUILDINGS OR CALL, (800) 467-3752

KS - LOOKING FOR PATURE TO RENT FOR 40-60 HD., (785) 532-9587 NE - WANTED: PASTURE FOR RENT FOR ANY NUMBERS OF PAIRS FROM 20-150 FOR 2013 AND BEYOND., (402) 841-2818

PASTURE WANTED for 30 to 400 cows for the summer of 2013 and beyond.

Dustin

316-323-4874

5006 - RENTAL PROPERTY WANTED TO BUY

WANTED Ranch to Lease

200-500+ Head Capacity with Buildings.

Have cows and machinery.

Could buy smaller place, or buy some/lease some. Would consider partnership.

Do not need until May 1, 2013.

Prefer NE Sandhills, but all locations considered.

Jerry Albert:

6030 - TRAVEL OTHER WANTED TO BUY

WANTED: Retired husbands & wife desiring

ANTLERLESS SEASON permission to hunt on farm or ranch land in Western Nebraska. Please call Ron

970.481.1363

7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SALE NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 5 & FEB 6, 2013, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 5, 3:45PM; ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649 7030 - NOTICES OTHER WANTED TO BUY

Wanted!!

Father and son looking for opportunity to deer hunt. Please call for availability to hunt or lease options.

402-984-1883

308-772-1058 • 308-764-9985

FOR SALE BY OWNER PRICE REDUCED COUNTRY LIVING! 34 ACRES AND LARGE NEWLY REMODELED HOME. 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF BRIDGEPORT, MORRILL COUNTY, NEBRASKA. 24 IRRIGATED ACRES, TREES, HUNTING, GUEST OR RENTAL HOUSE, BARN, EXTRA GARAGE, GRAIN BIN AND MORE.

NE - LOOKING FOR 5+ ACRES TO RENT. IRRIGATED OR DRYLAND. LONG TERM. CASH OR SHARES. ANYWHERE IN NEBRASKA. CALL:, (308) 627-3082 WANTED TO RENT NE - WANT TO RENT! FATHER ALONG WITH SON (WHO IS HOPING TO GET STARTED FARMING) LOOKING FOR FARM GROUND TO RENT. MODERN EQUIPMENT, WILL PAY GOING RENT PRICE. PLEASE CALL 308-2632361 OR, (308) 991-5184

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

Powerlift of Nebraska, LLC 52125 West Hwy 275 Neligh, NE 68756 402-887-9092 402-841-8184 www.powerliftdoors.com

PHONE 308-262-1370 LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER.

For Sale!

Hydraulic Doors

Call 541-490-5335

(785) 462-8255 480 Acres Rawlins Cty., KS Dryland. 15 miles North and 3 miles West of Levant. Immediate possession-All of the Seller’s minerals to Buyer. $3,000/Acre

LD SO 1200 acres Gove County LD A cattlemans dream, SO10 miles S/E of Oakley

118 acres Crawford Co., Iowa...$1,003,000 (Goodrich Township) 90 crop acres & pond 96 acres Crawford Co., Iowa .......$675,000 (Milford Township) 60 crop acres

Rock L. Bedore (785) 443-1653

Hunting Country Real Estate LLC

WANTED - YOUR LISTINGS WINTER SPECIAL ON CONTINUOUS FENCE • 6 Bar 1 1/4" 14 Gauge 20' Section- $85 • 5 Bar 1 1/2" 14 Gauge 20' Section- $91 • 1 3/4" Schedule 40 20' Section- $98

Wanted: Pasture to Rent for 200 to 400 cow/calf pairs for 2013 & beyond. Anywhere in Nebraska. Prefer total care. We are located in Smith Center KS. 785-389-5111

80x200 Indoor Arena on 7 acres!

3 miles from North Platte on Walker & State Farm Rd. New well, corrals, return alley w/roping chute. Inferred heaters, energy efficient lighting, 500 gl. propane tank, room to build!

2 3/8 @ $.95

Call or E-mail Ray:

800 Acres Water Rights Available, Lower Loup NRD

620-273-6421

Please call for delivered quote 423-791-4771 • 712-726-3562 620-546-3507 STRUCTURAL PIPE

cropland,

160 Acres All grass unit, Brown County, NE.

Griffinrealestateauction.com Cottonwood Falls, KS

Grade 1 and Grade 2

 Excellent Condition  Overstock Price 

Beautifully remodeled home Southwest of North Loup 1/2 mile, 35+/- acres with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, attached 2 car garage and outbuildings 320 Acres Irrigated Wheeler County, NE.

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Feedlot

Free standing livestock windbreaks available in 7'x12 and 7'x16 can be used with the v-panels or standalone and pin sections together for desired length. 7x16 - $450.00

www.huntingcountry.net

109 North 4th Ave., Logan, Iowa • 712-644-3955 Mitch Barney (Broker) Private Land Sales and Auction Services Licensed associates throughout IA, NE, KS, MO, OK, TX, CO

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FOR SALE

This 40,000 head capacity lot is located in the heart of Montana’s cattle and farming country.

The Sale Includes...

• 877 total acres w/187 irrigated.

• 2 homes.

• Office, shop, grain storage, feed mill, office complex and a complete processing facility.

This feedlot has been in continuous operation since 1974. The present owners are wanting to retire after successfully running the feedlot for over 30 years.

12' standalone, pin multiple units or line a corral or build a round pen.

4' units available also.

7x12 - $325.00

V-style panels pin together for stable windbreak, corner protection or pin to strait line sections.

$250.00

The Ranch Mart, Inc.

Call to order 307-680-4595

Jack McGuinness • 406-671-7078 • www.ranchmartinc.com

Rancher to Rancher Direct

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