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Weather, Not Ethanol, Causing Higher Food Prices

Triumph of Ag Expo . . . . . . . . 7-10, 12-13 FFA District 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16, 18 FFA District 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 Crop Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Spring Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Country Living House Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Markets Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Ag Management U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Trying to Bring Agriculture Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Livestock News

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered the amount of corn stocks on hand to 675 million bushels on February 9th, due to increases in estimates for ethanol use and sweetner/starch use.

While the USDA report will be a factor for rising corn prices, U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., said

ethanol critics will be sure to blame the use of corn for ethanol as the problem.

But, he said, weather problems around the globe are creating shortages and impacting rising commodity prices, such as the ongoing drought in China.

Recently, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization issued a special alert on China,

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calling the country's drought a "potentially serious problem."

According to FAO, the drought in China has been going on for four months and has impacted 35 percent of the country's wheat crop. FAO said 2.57 million people and 2.79 million head of livestock have faced shortages of drinking water.

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Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84.58 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .115.22 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.21 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .139.34 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64.08 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .68.59 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . . . .* Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243.26

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Heartland Express - Weather

February 17, 2011

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report After a frigid first week of February, the second full week of the month brought the warmest stretch of weather that state has seen since early November 2010. The only major moisture event occurred on 1/31 when 4-8 inches of snowfall was reported Allen Dutcher across southwestern Nebraska.

The remainder of the state reported anywhere from trace amounts up to several inches of dry, fluffy snow. High winds easily moved the snow and created visibility problems, but the big story was high temperatures struggling into the single digits and lows in the -15 F to -25 F across western Nebraska. All was forgotten by 2/13, when 60's to low 70's were common across the state and a repeat performance was experienced during the

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2/16-2/17 time frame and only a few snow banks remained, for all but extreme northeastern Nebraska. The top 4-6 inches of soils had thawed as of 2/17, but frost still remained deeper in the profile.

Week One Forecast, 2/19 - 2/25: Two significant storm systems will move through the western U.S. and into the central Plains region during this first forecast period. The first system is expected to begin impacting Nebraska during the late evening hours of 2/19 with the primary precipitation event slated for 2/20. Some accumulating snowfall could occur over the northern ½ of the state, but at this point the majority of moisture will be rain. A stronger system is projected to move into the region on 2/23 with heavy snowfall possible across the western ½ of the state. Models diverge on the extent of cold air associated with this system, but if enough cold materializes, the entire state could see significant snowfall. Total liquid equivalent moisture with this two systems is forecasted to range from 0.25 inches west to an inch southeast.

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Current temperature projection indicate a rain event, but if temperatures are cold enough, another round of heavy snow could be in store for northern Nebraska. High temperatures: 2/26 (mid 30's NE - mid 40's SW), 2/27 (mid 40's N - mid 50's S), 2/28 (low 50's N - upper 50's S), 3/1 (low 50's N - upper 50's S), 3/2 (low 40's N - low 50's S), 3/3 (low 40's N - low 50's S), 3/4 (mid 30's N - mid 40's S)

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Heartland Express - Country Living

Folate Recommended For All Susan Hansen, Extension Educator Colfax County A diet high in folate is important for everyone.

Folate is one of the B vitamins and is found naturally in leafy vegetables such as spinach, collards, lettuce and cabbage and in some fruits such as oranges.

Women of child-bearing age should especially be concerned about receiving enough folate because it helps prevent neural tube birth defects. Folate is important for spinal cord development, which occurs in the first four weeks of development. Many women may not be getting enough folate because of the foods they eat.

However, folate is for more than women of child-bearing age. Some research shows folate can prevent heart disease and cancer.

There are three ways to receive folate in your diet. Eat the fortified foods, eat foods that are naturally high in folate or take vitamin supplements with folate.

Eating a well-balanced diet is one way to receive the needed nutrient.

The USDA MyPyramid recommends eating nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily. On average, Americans eat only two or three servings of fruits and vegetables per day. However, folate intake has increased in American diets due to fortification in cereals and pastas.

Space Heater Cautions Susan Hansen, Extension Educator Colfax County As temperatures drop, space heater use rises.

Fuel, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, electricity and heat all create safety concerns that require special precautions when using space heaters.

Fuel-burning space heaters should not be used indoors. If you do operate a heater inside, always install a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless, colorless gas that is produced whenever a fuel is burned. Space heaters also require an adequate supply of combustion air. Oxygen always is consumed when any fuel is burned and must be replaced.

Space heaters also need extra caution if toddlers and young children are in the house.

The outside surfaces may be hot. Keep space heaters away from flammable materials. Many space heaters are taller than they are wide, making them easy to tip over.

Refueling space heaters can be dangerous.

Space heaters should be allowed to cool down

before being refilled. Always shut off and cool down any liquid or gas-fueled space heater before fuel containers are replaced or filled. A glowing hot element in the heater will easily ignite liquid fuel or vapors.

Electric space heaters also may be dangerous. A well-designed electric space heater won’t allow the electrical element to come in contact with combustible materials. However, be cautious and still keep combustible materials away. Newer units have automatic shut-off features if the temperature is too high or if the heater is tipped over. Old or damaged space heaters may give electrical shocks or cause accidental burns from surfaces that get too hot.

Rather than use a space heater to warm a chilly room, low-cost home improvements really could be the solution. Improve the weather stripping of windows and doors. Covering windows with a plastic film is also a safer and a more cost-effective way to warm a room.

Soil Testing for Gardens and Landscapes David Lott. Horticulture Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, North Platte, Nebraska It is easy to not think about what we cannot immediately see with our own eyes. Testing soil in the garden and the landscape can help answer a number of questions why gardens thrive or struggle each growing season. Now is the time to consider soil testing to prepare the garden and the landscape for the growing season.

Properly taken soil tests can help gardeners understand the nutrient levels in the garden, and which nutrients need to be amended for the plant material and garden crops that have or will be planted in the future.

The major nutrients that impact plant growth and development; nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, will be recorded on the basic soil test results. Once gardeners receive this information, they can make informed decisions on how much nutrients need to be applied for the growing season, depending on the plants in the landscape or the garden.

Another item that needs to be tested for gardens and landscapes in western Nebraska is the soil pH. Soil pH indicates how acidic or alkaline the soil is. In most cases, landscape and garden soil pH here is alkaline, often high enough to not allow plant roots to absorb iron, copper, and other micronutrients that are present in the soil.

Left untreated, many landscape and garden plants in alkaline soils will not properly develop, exhibit diminished quality, and many times die from the nutrient deficiencies. Plant pH preference widely ranges, prompting gardeners to select plant material that can adapt to the pH levels in this part of Nebraska, or make the needed soil amendments to allow plants to grow to their full potential.

Here are some simple tips that help gardeners take soil test samples, and learn how to receive assistance on recommendations for individual garden and landscape situations.

• First, find a clean bucket to collect the soil that will be used for the sample that will be tested.

• Second, select the area that needs to be tested. This can be a specific area of a garden, a flower bed, or section of the lawn, or an area around tree and shrub plantings.

• Third, find a clean spade with all foreign matter removed from the blade to collect samples.

Soil testing probes can also be checked out from the local University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office as well.

• Fourth, collect soil samples that are eight to 10 inches deep, using the spade or soil testing probe from 10 to 12 random places in the area that is going to be tested, and place in the clean bucket.

• Fifth, thoroughly mix all the soil samples together as much as possible. Fill a re-sealable sandwich bag or a soil testing bag with the thoroughly mixed soil.

• Six, label the bag with your name, address, and indicate whether the soil came from a garden, lawn, flower bed, tree planting area, or other location.

• Seventh, contact your local University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office to discuss which soil tests are appropriate for the individual gardening or landscaping situation. The staff will be able to show which soil testing labs are available to handle and calculate the soil test results.

• As soon as the soil tests return, schedule time with a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension staff member to review the test results and receive recommendations for the growing needs of the garden or landscape.

If you have any questions about garden and landscape soil testing, please contact me at dlott2@unl.edu, by calling (308) 532-2683, or by contact your local University of NebraskaLincoln Extension Office.

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

February 17, 2011

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts •

Communities of Strangers

by Lee Pitts

Newspapers tell us the news, they aren’t supposed to be in the news. Sadly, that’s the case as I read more and more pundits predicting the end of newsprint. Many newspapers, it seems, won’t even be around to carry their own obituaries.

Supposedly we’re going to do all our reading on our cell phones and electronic tablets and companies like Google and Nokia are already dancing on the graves of the newsprint dinosaurs. I can easily do without television but I can’t even begin to imagine breakfast without a newspaper. It pains me to see once big city great daily newspapers, the grand dames of publishing, shrinking in size and status.

But before we relegate all newspapers to the scrap heap of history I’d suggest we consider the many things that newspapers can do that the Internet can’t, and I’m not talking about swatting flies, lighting kindling or lining the bird cage. ( When you’re face has been pooped on by a parakeet you know you’ve arrived as a syndicated columnist.)

There was never a lot of extra cash laying around our house but my mom always found the money to subscribe to the local paper. My mother was a smart woman and she knew that newspapers kept her children and her country better educated and free. She also knew that our community

newspaper was what gave us a sense of community. Today we hear about Facebook and other Internet “communities”, but they are communities of strangers. “Friends” who’ve never met.

Readers of a community newspaper know each other. Our local newspaper keeps us informed of what is going on, who died, who needs our help and where to shop. I can distinctly remember the first time I ever got my picture in the Santa Paula Daily Chronicle. I thought what greater accomplishment could there possibly be? My grandmother disseminated that clipping far and wide.

The best writing I’ve ever read was in newspapers. Don’t forget, Mark Twain got his start writing for the Territorial Enterprise newspaper. I grew up reading a sportswriter named Jim Murray and I believe he’s the reason I’m a writer today.

When you write for a newspaper you’d better get your facts straight or you’ll hear about it. That’s not so with the Internet. I learned real quick not to trust it as a source. Writers for newspapers pay their dues and must prove they can write, whereas all a person has to do on the Internet to become a writer is start “blogging.” Most of it isn’t worth the paper it’s NOT written on. A newspaper makes money by hiring competent reporters with a nose

for news and then selling that news to folks with a need to know. Are we really going to trade that for gangs of Internet bloggers?

My favorite parts of any newspaper are the letters to the editor and the obituaries.

I love it that anyone with a bone to pick or an ax to grind can get their name in the paper by writing a letter to the editor. Be advised though, “It’s never smart to get into a feud with someone who buys ink by the barrel.” That old bromide reminds me of the fellow who, years ago, wrote to a small town editor that the only use for his newspaper was as a replacement for the corn cobs in his outhouse. To which the editor replied, “Keep doing that and your behind will know more than your head ever will.”

That’s exactly the way I feel about Internet news.

I’ll admit I’m partial to newspapers because I voraciously read them and delivered them on a bicycle as a child growing up. They kept me fiscally and physically fit.

Sure, I admit that newspapers do occasionally get all wet in the rain, leave ink on your fingers and that I-Pad news might save trees. But life without newspapers? I hope I’m not around when the only news you can read is on some tiny cell phone screen, for I believe that if community newspapers do die, so too will the real communities they serve.

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What’s for Breakfast?????

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Burritos 12 eggs, beaten 1 lb bulk sausage, cooked 1/2 cup chunky salsa 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 24 flour tortillas Optional Ingredients 1 green pepper, finely diced 6 potatoes, shredded and cooked through jalapeno, slices 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies 1 -2 garlic clove, finely minced 1 onion, finely diced 1 tomato, peeled and chopped 2 green onions, sliced with tops Scramble eggs in large skillet until done; stir in cooked sausage, salsa and cheese.

Warm tortillas in microwave 20-30 seconds or until warm and flexible. Place 1/2 cup egg mixture into tortilla; roll burrito-style. Freeze burritos in single layer on lightly greased cookie sheet. When fully frozen, wrap burritos individually; place wrapped burritos in large zip-top freezer bags; freeze.

TO SERVE: Unwrap burritos from foil or plastic wrap that you used for freezing. Wrap in a paper towel. Cook in microwave until heated through (about 2 minutes). Or thaw burritos (remove plastic wrap if used in freezing), wrap burritos in foil, and bake at 350 degrees for ten minutes.

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Fry, crumble and drain sausage.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix together bisquick, cornmeal, eggs, and milk. Add drained sausage, and cheese, and stir well.

Ladle the filling into the paper liners muffin tins, filling almost to top. Bake for 11-15 minutes.

Allow to cool completely. Store in freezer in a large airtight container. Or place each in a sandwich bag, and then place a dozen in a large ziploc bag.

Microwave on high for approx 90 seconds.

Breakfast Sandwiches 4 (16 1/3 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 20 eggs 2 lbs ground sausage 16 slices sharp cheddar cheese dry mustard (to taste) pepper (to taste) garlic salt (to taste) butter or margarine Bake biscuits according to package directions. While biscuits are baking start browning sausage.

In a mixing bowl combine eggs dry mustard and pepper. Add egg mixture to the browned sausage and cook until eggs are done.

After biscuits have cooled cut them in half and spread with butter. Sprinkle buttered biscuits with garlic salt (DON'T add the salt to the eggs while they are cooking, the salt will make the eggs rubbery).

Cut cheddar cheese slices into fourths. Put one fourth of cheese slice on bottom half of biscuit. Spoon a small amount of cooked egg and sausage mixture on top of the cheese.

Place another fourth of a cheese slice on top of the egg and sausage mixture. Place top of biscuit onto sandwich.

Wrap each sandwich in wax paper and put them in large freezer bags. Place them in the freezer.

To reheat, leave sandwich in wax paper and microwave on high for approximately one minute to a minute and a half.

Sausage Breakfast Rolls 1 lb sausage 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls Cook sausage and drain. Let cool and mix with cream cheese.

Put 3-4 tablespoons full of sausage and cream cheese mixture into each cresent roll.

Roll cresent roll as usual and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Any leftover mixture will store in frige or freezer for next batch.

Breakfast Strata 1 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 cups chopped cooked ham 1 small onion, chopped 8 -10 slices white bread, cubed 2 cups cubed cooked potatoes 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (12 oz) 8 eggs 3 cups milk 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard salt and pepper In a skillet, cook bacon until done. Remove bacon from skillet, leaving drippings in the pan. Add ham and onion to skillet. Cook and stir until onion is tender. Drain grease from ham and onion.

In a bowl, combine bacon, ham, and onion.

In a greased 13x9x2 baking dish, layer half the bread cubes, potatoes, and cheese, in that order. Top with all of the bacon mixture.

Repeat another layer of bread, potatoes, and cheese.

In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper to the eggs. Pour over all in the baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 65-70 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars 2 cups rolled oats, uncooked 1 cup oat flour (can be made by pulverising rolled oats in a blender or food processor) 1 cup raisins or other dried fruit 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup nuts, pieces Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 inch by 13 inch pan.

Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Put mixture in prepared pans and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and cut into squares while still hot. Wait until the bars cool before trying to remove them from the pan.

Tip: If fruit is hard, soak it in water.

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Heartland Express - Government

February 17, 2011

Following Reagan’s Lead on Regulation

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

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This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birthday of President Ronald Reagan. We not only celebrate his life, but also, and more importantly, the legacy he left to America and the world. Throughout his life, whether as an actor, spokesperson, governor, or President, he passionately pursued his vision for America, which was rooted in freedom, opportunity, and prosperity.

President Reagan understood the greatness of our nation lies in its people - not an overbearing government. He knew the hard work, resilience, and optimism of Americans would overcome any challenge we face.

America experiences similar challenges today as we did when President Reagan served: out-ofcontrol spending, high unemployment, economic uncertainty, and international conflict. However, as President Reagan famously declared, “government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem.”

Last week, the House of Representatives took an important step to undo the problems government has created. The House passed a resolution to identify and eliminate onerous government regulations which are stifling job creation and economic growth, and I was proud to support it.

As I travel across Nebraska’s Third District, I hear repeatedly about the uncertain economic climate we face. Much of this uncertainty is

created by costly, unnecessary regulatory burdens which prevent small businesses from hiring employees, expanding product lines, or investing in new technologies.

The Small Business Administration issued a report in September 2010 which estimated the average small business with less than 20 employees faces a cost of $10,585 in federal regulations each year per worker they employ. The same report tallied total regulatory costs to be $1.75 trillion annually, nearly twice as much as all individual income taxes collected last year.

Job-crushing regulations are at an unprecedented high. For too long, Congress has failed to implement legislative oversight and allowed agencies to ignore its Constitutional authority.

Particularly, legislation such as the health care overhaul and sweeping financial reform empowered executive branch bureaucrats to legislate like never before. Within nine months of ObamaCare’s passage, for example, the administration added 6,123 pages of regulations. To put that figure in context, those pages would stretch the length of nearly 19 football fields!

By contrast, President Reagan actively cut the size and scope of government regulation. For example, before Reagan assumed office federal regulations required consumers to use only equipment provided by their telephone service provider.

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As a result, consumers had little or no choice in the products they used.

The Reagan Administration proceeded to eliminate unreasonable telecommunications regulations and break up the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T). In doing so, consumers were allowed to make choices which best meet their needs, not which the government thought best.

Moving forward, we must prevent federal agencies from enacting overly burdensome regulations on the American people, which is why I am cosponsoring the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act, or the REINS Act. The REINS Act requires Congress to affirmatively approve any new major rule proposed by the executive branch. Passing this legislation would provide much needed accountability and restraint in an era of out-of-control government.

As we continue working to solve the challenges we face, it is critical we continue championing solutions which reduce the size of government, promote free enterprise and empower individuals, just as President Reagan did. He knew these timeless ideals would ensure our nation remains a “shining city on a hill.” I am confident these same foundations, which to succeed rely on the individual instead of the government, will build a stronger America in the 21st Century.

Living Off The Land

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With all the talk these days about strengthening the economy and creating jobs, Congress must not overlook the agriculture sector. My top priorities continue to be increasing opportunities for family farmers and ranchers to make a livable income off their lands and developing economic opportunities though rural development and renewable energy to help small towns and communities thrive.

The 2008 Farm Bill certainly strengthened these opportunities by ensuring the continuation of relatively strong commodity prices coupled with a strong and effective “safety net.”

The last Farm Bill also continued the Rural Microenterprise Development Assistance Program to help small entrepreneurs in rural areas gain access to much needed credit that is often difficult to get.

Renewable Energy Equals Jobs The last Farm Bill’s Energy Title is working to the production of renewable energy from farms and ranches.

Most recently, USDA released $1.8 million from the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels and the Rural Energy for America Program, which is helping ethanol plants modernize, allow local

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landowners to develop wind projects, and allow producers to harness the energy capabilities from animal waste.

These efforts have been bolstered by the EPA’s recent announcement that E15 is safe for automobiles model year 2001 and newer, which will expand consumer choice for homegrown fuels at the pump.

While continued investment at our research institutes, such as the Lincoln-based ARS center where USDA is focused on establishing one of five Regional Biofuels Feedstocks Research and Demonstration Centers that will focus on water resource management and bioenergy feedstock production will help our producers meet the worlds growing demands for food, feed, and fuel.

Moving forward We must work to continue these positive gains made for agriculture and rural America and protect it against a tough budgetary climate and onerous regulation. Most notably we must continue to make every effort to ensure that the EPA does not handcuff American farmers.

I have grown increasingly concerned with the EPA’s efforts to regulate the dust on our county

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roads and the application of pesticide and fertilizer to grow our crops. I’ll continue to work to make sure these unreasonable rules do not come to fruition.

Fair Trade – Free Trade I’m also committed to expanding economic opportunities for farmers through agricultural trade. Free trade agreements and fair trade practices are important to Nebraska. That’s why I push them in the Senate and why I pushed them as governor when Nebraska’s international exports more than doubled from $868 million to $2 billionplus.

Hopefully, Congress and the Administration will act quickly on three pending bilateral free trade agreements to with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.

There are a number of challenges facing American agriculture as we enter this new decade, but, speaking as a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I am confident that with careful deliberation and thoughtful debate we can craft agriculture policy that is good for improving the economy and creating jobs in both rural America and the nation as a whole.

A Roadmap to Fiscal Responsibility

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

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

The President covered many topics in his State of the Union address, but he said little about the one thing most in the room and many across Nebraska were waiting to hear: a plan to put the federal government back on a fiscally responsible and sustainable path. I found it disheartening that the speech, so full of idealistic optimism, largely ignored our very real and looming financial predicament. It was a missed opportunity to begin addressing a problem that many on both sides of the aisle in Washington are ready to face.

Meanwhile, It's past time to start taking our economic stagnation and debt problems seriously.

This reality was underlined when the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its annual budget report. The report projects our annual deficit for Fiscal Year 2011 will be $1.5 trillion, the largest in the history of our country.

Reckless federal spending continues to dig us further into a hole of debt already alarmingly

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deep. It's simply unsustainable, and we risk serious consequences by continuing to pass the buck to future generations. Action must be taken before it's too late.

This is why I signed on as a co-sponsor to several bills to rein in spending. Together, these bills form a strong starting point from which we can bring down the debt and get our fiscal house in order. We must reverse the wild increases of the past two years. Curtailing and bringing down spending will be like doing a U-turn in an aircraft carrier: bring it to a halt in a controlled manner, and then get it going in the right direction.

The array of bills I've signed onto would bring real leadership and solutions to start getting us out of our fiscal mess. One of these, a Balanced Budget Amendment, would prohibit Congress from passing tax increases or deficit spending unless overruled by a two-thirds majority. Another would enable the President to fast-track spending cuts to

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Congress, similar to a line item veto. Two more would repeal the automatic pay raise for Members of Congress and require all unused money from Senate office accounts to be used to help pay down the national debt. Lastly, yet another would prioritize paying off our debt by requiring the Treasury to pay debt obligations first in the event the debt limit is breached. I also support returning our nonsecurity spending to levels prior to the stimulus and government bailouts.

These are all real changes toward a responsible, sustainable government. They open the discussion for the larger, necessary decisions we're going to have to make. The agenda I'm pursuing identifies concrete steps we can take to get our country back on track. Through these efforts and others like them, it's my hope that we can start showing real leadership when it comes to fiscal responsibility.

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Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 2/15/11 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$6.47 $6.29 $6.37 $6.24 $6.47 $6.44 $6.56 $6.51 $6.14 $6.47 $6.23 $6.51 $6.38 $6.49 $6.23 $6.53 $6.28 $6.50 $6.45 $6.36 $6.23 $6.35 $6.62 $6.48 $6.43 $6.26 $6.56 $6.56

$5.29 $5.18 $5.16 $5.26 $5.30 $5.28 $5.42 $5.35 $5.07 $5.29 $5.26 $5.35 $5.31 $5.34 $5.26 $5.38 $5.31 $5.36 $5.31 $5.26 $5.26 $5.30 $5.42 $5.42 $5.33 $5.28 $5.37 $5.34

$6.24 $6.42 $6.58 $6.39 $6.45 $6.33

$5.27 $5.31 $5.38 $5.23 $5.26 $5.12

671 Northern Above Oil Flowers Above Spring Wheat 30.

Beans

New Beans

$12.90 $12.88 $12.68 $12.63 $12.84 $12.90 $13.28 $13.04

$12.48 $12.28 $12.33 $12.12 $12.38 $12.40 $12.58 $12.54

$12.87 $12.63 $13.04

$12.45 $12.12 $12.54

$12.96 $12.63 $12.89

$12.43 $12.12 $12.51

$12.78 $13.08 $12.83 $12.68 $12.82 $13.29 $12.92 $12.95

$12.48 $12.58 $12.30 $12.17 $12.18 $12.65 $12.41 $12.42

$12.68 $13.04

$12.48 $12.51

$12.93 $12.79 $12.93 $12.80

$12.32 $12.55 $12.35 $12.39 $12.23

$30.00 $28.50 $9.60

Wheat

New Wheat

$8.44

$8.34

$7.93

$8.03

$8.30 $9.04 $8.30 $8.08 $7.93 $8.18 $8.31 $8.31 $7.93

$8.03 $8.63 $8.28 $8.44 $8.03

$7.93 $8.03 $8.18 $7.97 $7.96

$8.03 $8.43 $8.58 $8.27 $8.09 $8.24

$8.28 $7.84

$8.37 $7.93

$8.31

$8.44

$8.92

$8.04

$8.49 $8.36

$8.69 $8.48

Pinto $28.00 Oil Flowers (new) $15.05 Spring Wheat(new) $4

Corn Corn trade has been lower this week due to long profit taking and spillover pressure from the bean market. The weekly net change is 16 lower on the March contract and December is down 26. Trade has been active and volatile this week. Egyptian President Mubarak stepped down last Friday following several weeks of political unrest there. Long liquidation in the crude market ensued which was noted for some early week pressure. The focus this week has been on the USDA Baseline projections and the outlook conference. Initial corn plantings were reported on Tuesday at 92 million acres which raised the USDA production estimate to 13.76 billion bushels versus 12.44 billion last year. The US Census bureau also reported this week that US ethanol exports rose in December to a record high 72 million gallons; India has emerged as a surprise buyer. It is important to note that the baseline numbers were complied in late November of last year; most traders would argue that they are already out of date. Renewed concern also developed in Mexico earlier this week regarding the recent freeze there; analysts estimate that approximately 1.2 million acres may have been damaged.

The weekly export sales were reported at 1.03 million tons for the 10/11 year and 11/12 sales came in at 138,400 tons. Combined, they were above expectations. Corn should find a range near term; I see little reason for a big sell off and also believe demand will be damaged by any upside serge above our recent highs. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Mar. 10 664 724

Dec. 10 562 637

March 2011 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .6.884 High . . .6.924 Low . . . .6.830 Close . . .6.904 Change .-0.000

Milo

New Milo

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$5.32

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$6.13

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$6.33

$5.11

$6.10

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$5.91 $5.83

$4.84 $4.83

Navy

$6.11 $6.21

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 2/15/11 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

$5.12 $5.11

N/A

Wheat

Soybeans

Wheat trade has been lower this week due to long liquidation and spillover direction from the row crops. The weekly net change is 30 lower on the March Chicago contract, KC is 43 lower, and Minneapolis is down 60 cents. Renewed concerns surrounding drought conditions in China should limit further downside. Domestically, the warmer temperatures this week will eliminate snow cover and could have some wheat break dormancy early. February is too early; a cold snap could then cause some damage in late Feb into March. The USDA report baseline projections were neutral for wheat this week. Initial wheat acres were reported at 57 million with production estimates at 2.12 billion bushels, down slightly from 2.20 billion this past year.

Tensions have risen again in the Middle East after it was reported Wednesday that two Iranian warships are expected to pass through the Suez Canal on Thursday. Little is expected to develop from this, but it could influence outside market trade near-term. Spread trading will continue to be a feature in the wheat market. Chicago has gained back over 30 cents on Minneapolis so far this week, but the spread remains historically wide with Minneapolis still $1.20 over Chicago. The weekly export sales were reported at 599,400 tons for the 10/11 year and 11/12 sales came in at 126,900 tons.

Combined, this was above expectations. Hedgers call with questions.

Soybean trade has been lower this week due to long liquidation. The weekly net change is 50 lower on the March bean contract. March meal is $13.80 lower and oil is down 188 points. The USDA baseline projections for soybean acres were reported at 78 million; production was estimated at 3.35 million which was up from 3.32 million last year.

Baseline projections for biodiesel production are estimated to increase by 1 billion gallons this year.

The NOPA January crush report was also released early this week. Crush came in at 144.63 million bushels which was slightly above expectations, but still below December levels. Soy meal stocks increased to 834,420 versus 599,145 in December.

The report was mostly neutral, but selling interest intensified at midweek after the USDA announced the cancellation of 120 thousand tons to an unknown location. It was confirmed on Thursday that the source of the cancelation was in fact China. Market analysts speculate that they are preparing for cheaper South American grains to emerge in the global export market. China’s Commerce Ministry also announced on Wednesday that they dropped their expected February soybean imports to 3.14 million tons, which is down nearly 40$ from January’s 5.14 million tons. This should continue to limit upside in the futures. As a result of the Chinese cancellations, the weekly soybean sales were disappointing. 514,500 tons were reported for the 10/11 year and cancelations of 118,100 tons were reported for the 11/12 year. Meal sales were within expectations at 107,700 tons and oil sales came in at 14,800 tons which was below expectations. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 789 910

K City 876 1017

Minneapolis 890 1072

March 2011 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .8.360 High . . . .8.390 Low . . . .8.274 Close . . .8.370 Change .-0.032

Support: Resistance

Mar 1295 1491

Mar Meal 346 399

Mar Oil 5339 6157

March 2011 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .13.670 High . . .13.714 Low . . .13.600 Close . .13.660 Change .-0.020

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U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Trying to Bring Agriculture Together Amy Schweitzer, The Grand Island Independent People in agriculture need to work together to help consumers really understand where their food comes from.

That was the message that John Becherer gave those attending the 11th annual Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Association (NeATA) Conference and Trade Show. Becherer, chief executive officer of the United Soybean Board and CEO Advisory Council of the recently formed U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, addressed the conference Wednesday, February 9th in Grand Island.

He explained that although there are plenty of agricultural organizations, each individually doesn't have enough funds to substantionally impact consumers, especially the high concentration of people on the east and west coasts, and efforts have been fragmented.

Becherer said the concept behind U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance is that if everyone works together and pools their resources, they can get further in influencing consumers and policymakers.

Some of the 24 ag organizations that have bought into the new U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance are the American Egg Board, American Farm Bureau Federation, American National CattleWomen, American Sheep Industry, American Soybean Association, American Sugar Alliance, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Milk Producers Federation, National Pork Producers Council, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and the United Soybean Board.

"We were all spending money to do the same thing, but we are spending pennies at a time in different areas and in different ways," Becherer said. "As individuals we can't do much on our own, but if we all get together and harness that power, we can perhaps change our future."

Becherer said the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance hopes to work with leading national influential organizations to further agriculture of all kinds.

He said another problem is that consumers and producers are very far apart in their perceptions.

"Farmers believe that consumers don't like them," Becherer said. "Surveys show that's not true. Consumers think farmers are salt of the earth. They just don't like how you are raising your crops and animals. It may be a different challenge than you perceive."

He explained that today's farmers very much believe in science and technology to help them do their job, but many consumers, who are usually removed from the farm by several generations, rely on perception and social issues.

"They are very much in a different world," Becherer said. "It's all about emotion with consumers, it's all about science for (farmers and ranchers)."

He said that is where regulations to try to eliminate dust in agriculture and other issues come up.

"If we don't to this together, we will slide down that slippery slope of more and more regulations making it harder and harder to be able to make a living at agriculture," Becherer said.

What the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance envisions is that with nearly every aspect of agriculture working together, it can

enhance consumer trust in U.S. food production and maintain the freedom that farmers and ranchers have to operate in a responsible manner.

It also hopes to strengthen collaboration within the food production, processing and distribution systems.

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DISTRICT 7 Centennial Crete Diller-Odell Fairbury Fillmore Central Friend Heartland McCool Junction Milford Seward Wilber-Clatonia York

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February 17, 2011

The Fairbury FFA Chapter Fairbury FFA Ranked as One of the Nation’s Best In 2010 the Fairbury FFA was selected as one of the top 13 chapters in Nebraska. The chapter earned the Premier Chapter Award and their program of activities was sent to the National level. There is currently over 140 chapters in the state of Nebraska. The chapter was also awarded the Governor’s Award of Excellence which provided $1,000 to the chapter to improve technology. The award is presented by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority.

The chapter also earned a gold and Superior rating in the National Chapter Award program.

The chapter also earned the Best of Nebraska plaque as one of the top chapters. The chapter earned a gold merit certificate for community development. The chapter was selected as a gold merit and top ten chapters in the area of natural resources. The chapter also earned a gold merit as one of the top ten chapters for safety.

This past fall the Fairbury FFA was ranked as a 3 star chapter at the National Level. This is the highest award that a FFA chapter can earn.

Fairbury FFA Makes Plans for FFA Week The Fairbury FFA is planning activities for National FFA Week which will be held February 21-25. The 2011 Theme is “Infinite Potential” and the week-long celebration is held in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. FFA is the largest career education organization with over 523,000 members and 7,487 local chapters.

As part of the celebration the Fairbury FFA will hold an Elementary Day on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Central School. Activities include a petting zoo, puppet show. The FFA will also hold a

Wilber-Clatonia FFA is geared up for another exciting celebration of National FFA Week! Our week is jam packed with festivities involving the entire school and community. National FFA Week is celebrated annually during the week of George Washington’s birthday and celebrate we will!

On Monday of FFA Week, members will wear their FFA t-shirts to demonstrate to others in the school what we’re celebrating. We will also set up for our local Alumni’s Farm Show this evening. Tuesday morning, FFA members will be at school bright and early for seatbelt safety checks with prizes for all students who wear their seatbelts to school that day. Wednesday will be a grand affair for our chapter and the WC FFA Alumni. The Alumni will host their annual Farm Show at Saline Center. The show is free to all agricultural producers, so plan to attend if you’re in the area! You’ll also get to see our members in the blue corduroy, as they wear official dress during the show. Thursday, the FFA members will host a petting zoo and drive your truck to school day. Friday morning is the earliest of all. FFA members arrive at school by 5:45 a.m. to begin cooking breakfast for FFA supporters in our school and community.

In addition to having an exciting FFA week coming up, WC FFA members have kept things hopping all year.

Last week, we had an excellent showing by FFA members at our district proficiency and state degree review. The following students earned the following awards on their proficiency applications and state degrees.

Joe Duba – State Degree recipient, Diversified Agricultural Production-Entrepreneurship 1st Gold, State Star Farmer candidate

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truck/tractor day at the school. Wednesday, February 23 will be the FFA Supporter Breakfast in the Ag Education classroom. All parents, alumni, and teachers are invited to attend. The breakfast is open to all FFA supporters. Thursday, Feb. 24 will be the Official Dress Day with treats for all FFA members. Pictures will be taken on that same day. Friday, Feb. 25 will conclude the FFA week with a student assembly.

Fairbury FFA Members Do Well The Fairbury FFA had 8 Proficiency application and one state degree candidate at the District Review at Milford High School. On Wednesday, Feb. 9th.

Senior, Brandon Katz is the Fairbury candidate for the state degree. Brandon completed his Supervised Agricultural record books, state degree application, test, and interview. Brandon also completed over 1,000 leadership points and 10 school and community activities.

Fairbury FFA had 8 of the 46 Proficiency applications at the District level. Of the 8 applications at 5 now advance to the state level to be judged.

Brandon Katz earned 1st gold in the area of Agricultural Mechanics. Brandon also received 2nd gold for his Ag Service Proficiency. Both of Brandon’s application now goes on to the next level. Katie Umland earned 1st gold for the area of Agricultural Education, while Shaylse Ahl took 1st place honors in the area of Veterinary Science.

Tera Kapke was also a 1st place winner and ranked gold at the district level. All 3 of the girls advance to the state level.

Other Fairbury FFA members doing well included Cody Welsch, silver in the area of Beef Production placement, and Kolby Garrett earned silver for his application in area of Agricultural Sales and Service. Senior Adam D’Angleo earned a bronze for his Diversified Ag Placement.

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Heartland FFA Members Attend Centennial FFA District Leadership Skills Events District Champion Junior Parlimentary Procedure Team members are L to R): Maelyn Huebert, Stephanie Stamp, Daniel Quiring, Emily Ott, Aaron Jensen, Mattison Hiebner, Matthew Hiebner, Sam Boardman, and Ashton Kroeker.

December 8 saw the Heartland FFA Members traveling to Seward to participate in the District VII Leadership Skills Events. The event was held at Seward High School and coordinated by the District VII Agricultural Education Instructors.

Receiving a first place purple ribbon and qualifying for the State FFA Convention was the Sophomore Parliamentary Procedure Team of Daniel Quiring, Aaron Jensen, Ashton Kroeker, Mattison Hiebner, Emily Ott, Sam Boardman and Matthew Hiebner. Team alternates were Maelyn Huebert and Stephanie Stamp. Also performing well was Andrea Boardman, who received a second place purple ribbon and qualified for the State FFA Convention in Job Interview. Being selected as an alternate to the State FFA Convention was Brielle van den Berg

who received first blue with her Cooperative Speech.

Blue Ribbons went to Abigail Bechtel with her Natural Resources Speech, Kasey Siebert with her Senior Public Speech, Tanner Steingard in Job Interview and the Ag Demonstration Team of Brenan Erb, Rick Siebert and Andrew Spader.

Red Ribbons were given to Kelli Bergen and Nick Dimmick in Creed Speaking, Andrew Spader in Extemporaneous Speaking and the Freshman Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting of Kelli Bergen, Brandon Boardman, Leah Friesen, Megan Friesen, Megan Boardman, Nick Dimmick and Mary Beth Manson.

All FFA members who participated are to be commended for the hard work and preparation for the contest.

Centennial FFA is preparing for a very busy second semester. We have already had our annual labor auction and now we are preparing for district CDE’s, state degrees, and state convention. We have also already qualified some members for state during our district LSE’s in December.

In December, We competed in LSE’s at Seward High School. Centennial Junior Parliamentary procedure team got second place and qualified for state, and the second junior team got third and is an alternate to state. This was the only team that actually made it to state but we had many individuals and other teams that are alternates to compete at state.

We hosted our annual labor auction on January 15, 2011 following our home basketball games. We auctioned off 59 FFA members to local supporters of our FFA chapter. This auction is our main fundraiser for the second semester. Members sold from forty-five dollars to one hundred sixty dollars.

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February 17, 2011

Fillmore Central FFA Whitney Lovegrove, FFA Reporter The Fillmore Central FFA chapter has kicked off the 2010-2011 school year with various events and activities, making their chapter diligent and full of pride.

Our annual kickoff meeting was the first thing on their agenda of the school year, hoping to recruit new and old members to the chapter. On the thirtieth day of August 2010, at 6:30 PM, 26 people attended the annual FFA kickoff meeting.

It was held at Treasurer, Juli Capek’s home to enjoy the diminishing summer weather, and to discuss about what the new FFA year will bring Fillmore Central. These things were the importance of LSE ’s (Leadership Skills Events), FFA week ,CDE’s (Career Development Events), FFA State Convention, SAE’s (Supervised Agriculture Experiences) and proficiency award areas, MFE/ALD (Made For Excellence and Advanced Leadership Development),FFA activity points, and the community service projects we do. With this knowledge, everyone that attended the meeting had a better understanding as to the things our chapter does throughout the year.

The next event that followed was FFA individuals excelling at the State Fair.

First, senior Trevor Dohrman received a blue ribbon in the Ag Mechanics division. Then, two of the six FC FFA livestock exhibitors showed cattle.

FFA showmanship is divided by school grade. In the freshmen class, Trevor Birky received a purple and placed a 2nd among all the freshmen. Trevor earned a purple ribbon on both of his breeding heifers. Lydia Smith received a blue in the senior class of beef showmanship and a red in the market steer division. In the market hog classes, the achievements didn’t stop. Kali Reinsch exhibited four market hogs and a breeding gilt. She received purples on all five, three of them were second place purples. Kali also received a purple in the “out of school” class of showmanship. Carl Jacobson received blue ribbons on both of his market gilts and a purple in the senior class of showmanship.

Thane Motis exhibited two breeding gilts, receiving a second place purple on one and a purple ribbon on the other. Thane also exhibited four market hogs, receiving a second place purple, a purple, and two blue ribbons.

Thane placed first in the junior class of showmanship. As for Caroline Motis, she showed three market hogs, receiving two purples and a blue ribbon. She also exhibited a purebred breeding gilt and received the Division Reserve Champion with the gilt. Caroline kept the Fillmore Central swine showmanship purples coming by also receiving a purple ribbon in the freshmen class of showmanship. Caroline also received top honors in the Swine Carcass Contest. Caroline exhibited the 10th place hog. Her hog had .4 inches of backfat, 8.15 square inch loin eye, and its percent lean was 65.998. They all did exceptionally well!

With great success at the State Fair, Ag-Venture Day became the next item of business. On the thirteenth day of September 2010 at 9:15 a.m., the South Central Cattle Women and the Fillmore County Extension Officed hosted the 13th annual livestock Ag-Venture Day for area fourth grade students. Schools such as Bruning Davenport, Deshler Lutheran, Shickley, Thayer Central, Superior, and Fillmore Central, attended to gain knowledge about agricultural pursuits.

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A major highlight of the Fillmore Central FFA this fall is attending National Convention. (L to R, 1st row) Whitney Lovegrove, Bria Wythers, Megan Schiermeyer, Brielle O’Brien, Caleb Smith. (L to R, 2nd row) Dylan Colgrove, Lydia Smith, Morgan Monteforte, JuliAnna Capek, Brette Gebers, Thane Motis. (L to R, 3rd row) Tyler Glenn, Tanner Hedden, Rachelle Uldrich, Jake Herman, Dillon Steinacher, and advisor Kurt VanDeWalle.

Fairgrounds in Geneva. Both the Shickley FFA Chapter and the Fillmore Central FFA Chapter provided group leaders to help the students rotate between the sessions.

Fillmore Central FFA members who served as group leaders included: Lydia Smith, Carl Jacobson, Whitney Lovegrove, Morgan Monteforte, Thane Motis, and Kyle Karcher. The students that came, learned about our state’s number one industry: agriculture. This couldn’t have been successful without the sponsors’ of South Central Cattle Women, Reinke Manufacturing, Fillmore County 4-H & Extension, Cargill, and nonetheless the FFA chapters who gave their time to support the successful annual event.

Land Judging is another event in which our school and of course, FFA competes in. The Fillmore Central Natural Resources, and Plant Science classes participated in the Land Judging Competition on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Grand Island. The participants determined many characteristics of four different sites.

Characteristics included depth of soil favorable to root development, surface soil texture, subsoil permeability, thickness of surface soil, slope, and erosion. These characteristics were used to determine the best use of the land, such as cropland, rangeland, or wildlife. Participants also had to recommend land treatment practices that should be used on the site, such as establish and maintain grassed waterways, build and maintain terraces, mow or spray for weeds, or to enhance wildlife habitat area. At this years Land Judging, Fillmore Central had a state qualifying team.

These people include Travis Waldron, Austin Tatro, Carl Jacobson, and Kaleb Fairbanks and this is Mr. VanDeWalle’s first team elligble for state. Along with a state qualifying team, Mr. VanDeWalle placed 1st in the adult competition.

Once everything started sinking in to the new school year, the FC FFA attended the IMPACT Workshop at Central Community College in Hastings on Monday, October 11. The theme to this years workshop was Discover the Power. To kick off the start of the workshop, our State Officers put on a superhero themed skit to give us a preview of how we can relate this to agriculture.

After the skit, everyone broke off into the vital sessions. This year’s topics that the members

learned about were: knowing how to maximize strengths and manage weaknesses being focused to reach goals and doing what is important to them, how to be involved and stay involved, and to be proactive. They also learned about agriculture nemesis’s, values in everyday life, how to serve, investing in others, and how agriculture is..the IMPACT. The National FFA Convention was without a doubt the major milestone of the FFA year. From October 20th through the 23rd of 2010, 16 Fillmore Central FFA members attended the 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The captivating theme was “Infinite Potential”. Approximately 46,288 FFA members were present from around the United States including Puerto Rico. Overall the experience the members had at nationals was very educational and enjoyable. Learning about the “infinite potential” in FFA showed members that you can achieve any goal you want if you push yourself because there is always an infinite amount of potential that any one person can possess.

The last event to end the semester for the FC FFA calendar was LSE’s (Leadership Skills Events). This took place on December 8, 2010 at Seward High School. In individual events; Senior Lydia Smith received a purple in Sr. Public Speaking. New member Faith Kerl did a Natural Resource speech and scored a blue ribbon. Both individuals did well with their hard work and dedication. In team events; Megan Schiermeyer, Brielle O’Brien, Danny Wythers, Brady Domeier, Tyler Swartz, Chandler Menard, and Caleb Smith compiled the Jr. Parliamentary Procedure team.

They received a blue. Lydia Smith, Brette Gebers, Kelsie Goc, Juli Capek, Morgan Monteforte, and Whitney Lovegrove compiled the Sr. Parliamentary Procedure team and received a blue. Last was our Ag Demonstration team, which consisted of Austin Tatro, Colin Monteforte, and Trevor Birky. They were rewarded a blue.

By all of these activities, I’d say that Fillmore Central has been busy with all of their accomplishments. This is only half the things that have taken place this year. More is to come and this chapter will continue to serve the FFA and agriculture education.

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Fullerton FFA Proficiency Award Winners

DISTRICT 6

The FFA District VI proficiency award review was held in the Fullerton Public Schools Library on Sunday February 13. Approximately fifteen volunteers from Fullerton, Genoa, Cedar Rapids, Albion, and St. Edward served as judges.

The Ag students prepare proficiency award applications by compiling editorial and financial information about their Supervised Agriculture Experience program. Pictures are added to authenticate the program. A lot of work and a

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Proficiency Awards Results Area Agriculture Education Ag Sales and Services Ag Services Beef Entrepreneurship Beef Entrepreneurship Beef Placement Div. Ag. Production Div. Livestock Production Equine Science Equine Science Equine Science Floriculture Forage Production Outdoor Recreation Sheep Production Small Animal Care Swine Production

Central City FFA Chapter The 2010-2011 Central City FFA Chapter consists of 43 members. The Chapter is led by President, Travis Maresh; Vice-President, Tiffany Reimers; Secretary, Jennifer Jensen; Treasurer, Shane Broekemeier; Reporter, Isaac Jefferson; Sentinel, Tyler Tomasek; Parliamentarian, Paige Benner; and Historian, Matthew Hall - Houghton.

The Central City FFA Chapter was involved in many things this past semester including, Football Concessions, Impact, Monthly meetings, State Fair, Cleaning-up after Husker Harvest Days, The Nebraska State Hand Cornhusking contest by timing and gleaning, 22 members volunteered and worked for around 3 hours, Christmas of Sharing, the Greenhand Degree ceremony, the Chapter Degree ceremony, and District LSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The Chapter qualified for state in Junior Parli Pro, the team consisted of Paige Benner, Chelsey Beck, Jacob Brown, Mitch Herbig, Brittney Jefferson, Riley Malasek, and Mikaela Wilshusen; and Senior Parli Pro team consisting of Matthew HallHoughton, Isaac Jefferson, Jennifer Jensen, Travis Maresh, Tiffany Reimers, and Brittany Rustman. Also one Creed speaker, Brittney Jefferson and a Natural Resources speaker, Jennifer Jensen qualified for state. The Central City FFA Chapter also is planning on attending District CDEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, District Livestock Judging, The State FFA Convention, and many other events.

They also will participate in FFA week at their school.

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St. Edward FFA Chapter The St. Edward ag-ed students participated in a veterinary/veterinary tech career day at Northeast Community College in Norfolk on Tuesday, November 16. Students attending were seniors Jena Scarlett, and Kelli Hoshor, juniors Kevin Hoshor, Amber Roan, Lindsey Roan, Laura Troyer, and Morgan Scheffler and sophomores Devon Rasmussen. The students participated in learning about the different options you have in becoming a veterinarian.

They had three different subjects they learned about, which were palpation, toxicology, and dentistry. They even got to experience using real dentistry tools to clean an animal’s teeth.

For the students wanting to go into this field it was a great learning opportunity. We hope to be able to attend again next year.

Wednesday, December 7 the St. Edward FFA chapter competed in district LSE’s. Ten high school members and six jr. high members were able to go. The contests we participated in were senior parliamentary procedure, creed speaking, cooperative speaking, job interview skills, and the jr. high quiz bowl. The members of the senior parliamentary procedure were Laura Troyer, Morgan Scheffler, Ashleigh Olson, Dylan Haas, Devon Rasmussen and Kevin Hoshor. The team received first place in the district and will compete in the state competition.

The creed speakers were freshmen Amber Olson and Shelby Stultz, they both received red ribbons. The cooperative speaking participant was senior Jena Scarlett.

Jena received a blue ribbon. Dylan Haas participated in job interview skills. After completion of the contest he received a red ribbon. The jr. high members that participated in the quiz bowl were Alicia Hamling, Christina Hamling, Alex Cumming, Payton Rasmussen, Jason Osantowski, and Ethan Sutton. The team of Alex Cumming, Alicia Hamling, and Ethan Sutton did very well and placed in the top five teams. The participants were all very proud of how they did and are ready to start practicing for District CDE’s.

Saturday, January 29 the St. Edward FFA took twelve students to the Fullerton Livestock Judging contest.

Students attending were Freshmen: Amber Olson and Shayla Shanle, Sophmores: Allison Merrell, Josh Osantowski, Damien Roberts, Devon Rasmussen, Austin Bilstein, and Dylan Haas, Juniors: Ashleigh Olson, Jimmy Shumaker, Morgan Scheffler, and Kevin Hoshor. The Junior team of Allison, Josh, Damien, and Devon placed 4th out of fourteen teams. The second Junior team of Austin, Dylan, Amber, and Shayla placed 6th overall. Individually Austin Bilstein placed 2nd. Our Senior team of Ashleigh, Jimmy, Morgan, and Kevin received 1st Place.

Individually they all placed in the top ten with Ashleigh Olson at 10th, Morgan Scheffler at 7th, jimmy Shumaker at 5th, and Kevin Hoshor with 1st place. In the adult division our advisor, Mr. Laughlin, received 3rd place.

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Busy Year for Spalding FFA This year has already seen the Spalding FFA extremely busy with a variety of activities. The second semester doesn’t appear that it will slow down any either!

Of course, the chapter has competed in various contests ranging from Leadership Skills Events to Range Judging. They also tried a new fundraiser during the fall by having a Blue Rock Shoot which was a huge success. Besides the Blue Rock Shoot and other fundraisers, the FFA also has an aluminum can drop. Several FFA members and other agriculture students constructed a large can drop to place outside the school for people to throw aluminum cans into. It seems as though the can drop has been getting emptied every week! Thank you to all those who have contributed and supported the Spalding FFA! Before getting too busy with FFA week, the Spalding FFA took some time to attend a Husker Men’s basketball game on February 12th to have some fun as a chapter. For FFA week, the chapter will host a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, a Petting Zoo, and many other activities for both students and the community.

Contest preparation will also take up a lot of time this spring for chapter members. Spalding is looking to have its first State FFA Degree recipients in the history of the program this year. Ethan Asche, Kyle Berger, and Carrie Langer have been spending countless hours preparing their record books and degree applications in hopes of receiving their State FFA Degrees at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in April. Teams are also forming for Career Development Events in March.

Students are enthusiastic about the opportunity to compete in events including Meat Science and Identification and Farm Business Management.

The Spalding FFA Chapter looks forward to an exciting rest of the year with all of the contests and activities that are planned!

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Farm and Ranch’s

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Common Causes of Calf Sickness With the spring calving season well underway it is a good time for producers to assess some basic management strategies that affect the incidence of sickness in baby calves. Two key areas to consider include (1) the condition of the calving pasture and (2) the amount of calving difficulty that occurs in the herd.

Over 10 years ago, USDA and Kansas State researchers surveyed 2490 beef herds in 23 states to study the impact of management factors on calf sickness from birth to weaning. Herds that reported more than 10% of the calves becoming sick from scours, respiratory illness, pinkeye, or footrot were classified as "high sickness herds".

From their survey data they concluded that herds having 70% or more of the cows and heifers calve in confinement was associated with increased risk of being a high calf sickness herd. Herds with increased calving difficulty were also likely to be high calf sickness herds. In this data set, the average percentage difficult births for cows and heifers combined was 4%, whereas the average for just heifers alone was 16.7%. Approximately 40% of the herds experienced high sickness from the effect of calving difficulty and 10% from the effect of confined calving. (Source: Sanderson and Dargatz, KSU Cattlemen's Day 2000.)

Help Baby Calves Start Breathing Dr. Glenn Selk, Professor Animal Reproduction Specialist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK All baby calves are born with some degree of respiratory acidosis. Respiratory acidosis is the buildup of by-products of carbon dioxide and a deficiency of oxygen. As the calf passes through the birth canal, it undergoes this buildup of carbon dioxide and its metabolites, and a deficiency of oxygen. When any baby calf is first born, it will gasp for air and pant for a few minutes in an effort to correct the carbon dioxide/oxygen unbalance in the circulatory system.

Therefore, when a calf is completely delivered, primary attention is directed toward establishing respiration. Mucus and fetal fluids should be removed from the nose and mouth by cleaning these air pathways with your fingers and thumbs.

These actions are important for any calf that is assisted during the “calving” process, but they are critical for those calves that come backwards. The common practice of suspending the calf for an extended time by it hindlegs to "clear the lungs", must be questioned. Most of the fluids that drain from the mouth of these calves probably come

from the stomach, and the weight of the intestines on the diaphragm makes expansion of the lungs difficult, if not impossible.

Respiration is stimulated by many factors, but only ventilation of the lungs, allow us to render help immediately. The phrenic nerve can be stimulated with a sharp tap on the chest slightly above and behind where the heartbeat can be felt. Brisk rubbing of the skin (if the calf has not had frost bite) can be helpful in stimulating circulation and breathing activity. Perhaps the most effective and simple approach to stimulating the first breathing activity is by tickling inside of the nostril with a stiff piece of straw. The vigorous tickling stimulation of the nostrils will cause the diaphragm of the calf to have a noticeable reflex. As the calf snorts and coughs in reaction to the straw stimulation, the lungs expand and air is taken in. Many ranchers report that this is a very effective way to get a baby calf started on the necessary process of rapid breathing.

Always know your own limitations. If you find a calving situation that you cannot solve yourself in a short time, contact a large animal veterinarian as soon as possible.

The take-home messages appear to be clear.

When possible, have cows and especially first calf heifers in pastures (rather than closely confined drylots) during the calving season. Develop heifers well enough to avoid unnecessary calving difficulty. Breed them to bulls with low birth weight EPD’s, and then provide early assistance to those cows and heifers that experience problems during the calving process.

Source: Dr. Glenn Selk, Animal Reproduction Specialist, Oklahoma State University

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 2/12/2011

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MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction - Bassett, NE; Burwell Livestock Market - Burwell, NE; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market - Ericson, NE; Huss Livestock Market LLC - Kearney, NE; Imperial Livestock Auction - Imperial, NE; Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington, NE; Loup City Commission Co. - Loup City, NE; North Platte Livestock Auction - North Platte, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction - McCook, NE; Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine, NE Receipts: 30,525 Last Week: 18,515 Last Year: 23,477 Compared to last week, the bulk of the steers and heifers sold steady. Calves or feeders that have been "tagged" as Value Added continues to bring a premium at the market place. In order to be classified as Value Added one of the following must be present: EID tag, source/age verified, weaned, precondition shots and qualify for a natural beef program.

Demand on all classes continues to be good as buyers fill the seats and bid readily on mostly native Nebraska calves and feeders. Slaughter steers and heifers sold higher, live sales sold .50 higher at 106.00 and dressed sales sold unevenly steady from 169.00-170.00. Feeder supply this week included 57 percent steers, 42 percent heifers balance on bull calves. Feeder cattle offerings over 600 lbs came in at 66 percent.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 2/10/2011 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa and grass hay sold steady. Dehy pellets sold steady to 10.00 higher. Demand on alfalfa hay was moderate with light to moderate demand for grass hay. Another cold snap came across many parts of the state this week. Most snow was in the SW part of the state and across the Southern Plains with several inches in accumulation. Several loads of hay have been sold but trucks are unable to get going because of the adverse roads. The “die hard” alfalfa growers are starting to plan out how many acres of new seedlings they are going to plant this spring. There are mix thoughts on this idea. Dehy sales are slow but, inquiry is moderate. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales.

Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us/hay hot/hayhotline.htm.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large square bales 135.00-145.00, fair large square bales 120.00125.00. Good large rounds 70.00-80.00; Fair 50.0060.00. Grass Hay: Premium large square bales 130.00; Good large square bales 95.00. Good large rounds 65.00-70.00, fair large round bales 45.0050.00; small squares 100.00-112.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 180.00-195.00.

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Alfalfa ground and delivered to feedlots 105.00110.00, few at 115.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 175.00-185.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement continue slow. Demand good. Hay prices steady to firm.

Supplies very short in central and western Wyoming, however, supplies still available in western South Dakota. Interest has been noted from several out-ofstate hay buyers. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares.

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• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 8,520; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 7,371 Head; Carcass Wt: 40-91 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 79.9; Wtd avg. Dressing: 51.2; choice or better; 99.5% YG 76.5% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 64 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .40.7 . . . . . . . .337.87 - 370.00 . . . . . . . .359.96 32 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .55.2 . . . . . . . .310.32 - 310.32 . . . . . . . .310.32 2,605 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .72.2 . . . . . . .270.00 - 320.00 . . . . . . . .306.91 3,652 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.1 . . . . . . . .254.00 - 318.48 . . . . . . . .287.34 762 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .90.8 . . . . . . . .319.85 - 320.00 . . . . . . . .319.93

Lean hog trade has been mixed this week due to a combination of chart buying and profit taking by market longs. The weekly net change is $.47 lower on the April contract and June is up $.52. Cash trade has been disappointing this week. Further cash trade is expected to develop steady to $.50 lower. For the week, hogs have averaged .9 pounds lighter than last week, but they are still averaging 4.5 pounds heavier versus last year. On the chart, lean hog futures posted a downward reversal at midweek which may lead to follow-through chart selling. This may be topping action; key short-term June chart support is at 101.50 which is the 10-day moving average.

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April 2011 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .92.950 High . . .94.800 Low . . .91.800 Close . .91.900 Change .-0.650

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 8 . . . . . . . . .321 . . . . . . . .321 . . . . . . .152.00 . . . . . . . .152.00 8 . . . . . . . .369-385 . . . . . .375 . . . .168.00-178.00 . . . . .171.85 9 . . . . . . . . .377 . . . . . . . .377 . . . . . . .186.00 . . . . . . . .186.00 25 . . . . . . .422-444 . . . . . .430 . . . .141.00-154.00 . . . . .145.25 150 . . . . . .454-491 . . . . . .477 . . . .142.25-160.25 . . . . .156.53 6 . . . . . . . . .465 . . . . . . . .465 . . . . . . .149.00 . . . . . . . .149.00 112 . . . . . .521-547 . . . . . .531 . . . .130.00-150.00 . . . . .143.51 190 . . . . . .554-599 . . . . . .583 . . . .131.50-145.00 . . . . .138.97 207 . . . . . .612-648 . . . . . .630 . . . .122.50-134.50 . . . . .130.22 19 . . . . . . . .611 . . . . . . . .611 . . . . . . .135.25 . . . . . . . .135.25 339 . . . . . .652-695 . . . . . .677 . . . .121.00-129.00 . . . . .126.89 7 . . . . . . . . .695 . . . . . . . .695 . . . . . . .118.50 . . . . . . . .118.50 126 . . . . . .701-746 . . . . . .732 . . . .122.75-128.00 . . . . .125.75 41 . . . . . . .755-796 . . . . . .769 . . . .115.25-120.50 . . . . .118.93 11 . . . . . . . .825 . . . . . . . .825 . . . . . . .120.25 . . . . . . . .120.25

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 46 . . . . . . .303-345 . . . . . .330 . . . .158.00-176.00 . . . . .168.50 101 . . . . . .357-398 . . . . . .381 . . . .146.00-183.50 . . . . .159.59 362 . . . . . .401-445 . . . . . .427 . . . .143.00-163.50 . . . . .151.52 985 . . . . . .451-499 . . . . . .476 . . . .136.00-151.50 . . . . .144.17 750 . . . . . .504-548 . . . . . .528 . . . .128.75-147.00 . . . . .138.94 17 . . . . . . .534-548 . . . . . .541 . . . .122.50-133.50 . . . . .128.25 39 . . . . . . . .535 . . . . . . . .535 . . . . . . .143.50 . . . . . . . .143.50 1683 . . . . .550-597 . . . . . .569 . . . .122.50-143.25 . . . . .133.99 56 . . . . . . .565-590 . . . . . .569 . . . .121.25-123.00 . . . . .122.71 56 . . . . . . . .578 . . . . . . . .578 . . . . . . .140.50 . . . . . . . .140.50 1457 . . . . .600-648 . . . . . .618 . . . .122.00-134.00 . . . . .127.97 139 . . . . . .600-610 . . . . . .606 . . . .140.75-141.00 . . . . .140.91 81 . . . . . . .633-649 . . . . . .643 . . . .118.75-122.10 . . . . .120.70 147 . . . . . .603-649 . . . . . .625 . . . .132.50-140.25 . . . . .138.12 1596 . . . . .650-696 . . . . . .672 . . . .117.75-130.00 . . . . .122.90 110 . . . . . .660-699 . . . . . .683 . . . .115.00-118.50 . . . . .116.23 22 . . . . . . . .670 . . . . . . . .670 . . . . . . .116.50 . . . . . . . .116.50 229 . . . . . .657-697 . . . . . .671 . . . .125.50-145.00 . . . . .130.89 1408 . . . . .700-748 . . . . . .722 . . . .115.50-129.50 . . . . .121.65 8 . . . . . . . . .727 . . . . . . . .727 . . . . . . .115.00 . . . . . . . .115.00 14 . . . . . . . .707 . . . . . . . .707 . . . . . . .145.00 . . . . . . . .145.00 817 . . . . . .754-797 . . . . . .776 . . . .115.00-125.00 . . . . .119.82 65 . . . . . . .762-768 . . . . . .763 . . . .131.25-133.50 . . . . .131.49 471 . . . . . .801-847 . . . . . .817 . . . .111.00-120.00 . . . . .117.61 13 . . . . . . . .813 . . . . . . . .813 . . . . . . .111.00 . . . . . . . .111.00 105 . . . . . .860-899 . . . . . .871 . . . .108.00-116.00 . . . . .112.88 42 . . . . . . .906-920 . . . . . .912 . . . .105.00-115.35 . . . . .110.88 25 . . . . . . .965-970 . . . . . .966 . . . .108.00-109.00 . . . . .108.72 14 . . . . . .1002-1025 . . . .1014 . . . .101.00-110.00 . . . . .105.45 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 7 . . . . . . . . .295 . . . . . . . .295 . . . . . . .158.00 . . . . . . . .158.00 9 . . . . . . . . .317 . . . . . . . .317 . . . . . . .146.25 . . . . . . . .146.25 26 . . . . . . .381-397 . . . . . .391 . . . .146.00-150.00 . . . . .148.64 65 . . . . . . .400-438 . . . . . .414 . . . .135.00-143.50 . . . . .139.28 141 . . . . . .456-497 . . . . . .484 . . . .125.00-140.00 . . . . .134.86 54 . . . . . . .515-549 . . . . . .534 . . . .128.50-136.00 . . . . .131.48 5 . . . . . . . . .500 . . . . . . . .500 . . . . . . .140.00 . . . . . . . .140.00 225 . . . . . .554-598 . . . . . .586 . . . .119.75-128.00 . . . . .125.23 17 . . . . . . .636-637 . . . . . .637 . . . .118.00-122.00 . . . . .121.30 9 . . . . . . . . .610 . . . . . . . .610 . . . . . . .126.00 . . . . . . . .126.00 99 . . . . . . .665-693 . . . . . .678 . . . .117.00-119.50 . . . . .118.61 66 . . . . . . .704-710 . . . . . .709 . . . .115.50-120.50 . . . . .116.18 8 . . . . . . . . .726 . . . . . . . .726 . . . . . . .105.00 . . . . . . . .105.00 7 . . . . . . . . .807 . . . . . . . .807 . . . . . . .114.50 . . . . . . . .114.50

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 2/13/11

Confirmed: 141,576 Week Ago: 161,592

Year Ago: 164,561

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,884 . . . . . . . . .1,288-1,500 . . . . . . . . . . .104.00-107.00 1,413 . . . . . . . . . . .105.98 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,820 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,468 . . . . . . . . . . .104.00-107.50 1,374 . . . . . . . . . . .106.16 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,662 . . . . . . . .1,125-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .104.00-107.00 1,321 . . . . . . . . . . .106.37 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 . . . . . . . . . .1,350-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .106.00-106.00 1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .106.00 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,065 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .104.00-107.00 1,318 . . . . . . . . . . .105.82 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,130 . . . . . . . .1,085-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .104.50-107.50 1,223 . . . . . . . . . . .106.23 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,368 . . . . . . . .1,060-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .104.00-107.00 1,179 . . . . . . . . . . .106.32 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,212 . . . . . . . . . .769-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .169.00-171.00 885 . . . . . . . . . . . .169.95 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,356 . . . . . . . . . .766-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .169.00-171.00 873 . . . . . . . . . . . .169.96 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,760 . . . . . . . . . .780-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .167.50-171.00 891 . . . . . . . . . . . .170.25 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,150 . . . . . . . . . .672-866 . . . . . . . . . . . . .168.00-170.00 803 . . . . . . . . . . . .169.83 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,027 . . . . . . . . . .688-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .167.50-171.00 806 . . . . . . . . . . . .169.82 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,937 . . . . . . . . . .685-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .167.50-171.00 748 . . . . . . . . . . . .168.28 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .33,456 . . . . . . .1,349 . . . . . . .106.25 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .36,563 . . . . . . .1,227 . . . . . . .106.17 Dressed Del Steer . . .31,328 . . . . . . .879 . . . . . . . .170.01 Dressed Del Heifer . . .17,114 . . . . . . .792 . . . . . . . .169.47

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Year Ago Averages:

Week Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .34,361 . . . . . . .1,352 . . . . . . .105.91 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .45,164 . . . . . . .1,239 . . . . . . .105.88 Dressed Del Steer . . .31,034 . . . . . . .890 . . . . . . . .170.19 Dressed Del Heifer . . .23,751 . . . . . . .801 . . . . . . . .169.79

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 38 . . . . . . .307-348 . . . . .335 . . .171.00-200.00 . . . . . .180.83 116 . . . . . .359-396 . . . . .383 . . .167.50-187.00 . . . . . .176.86 331 . . . . . .401-449 . . . . .430 . . .158.00-175.00 . . . . . .165.42 648 . . . . . .450-499 . . . . .474 . . .153.50-177.25 . . . . . .166.14 1449 . . . . .500-549 . . . . .533 . . .146.75-158.50 . . . . . .154.98 26 . . . . . . .538-549 . . . . .544 . . .145.50-147.25 . . . . . .146.54 1450 . . . . .550-597 . . . . .576 . . .139.00-157.50 . . . . . .148.48 29 . . . . . . .595-598 . . . . .596 . . .127.00-138.50 . . . . . .129.51 25 . . . . . . . .554 . . . . . . .554 . . . . . .153.00 . . . . . . . . .153.00 1406 . . . . .600-647 . . . . .625 . . .134.50-146.50 . . . . . .140.54 90 . . . . . . . .600 . . . . . . .600 . . . . . .150.00 . . . . . . . . .150.00 107 . . . . . .626-649 . . . . .639 . . .126.25-132.50 . . . . . .127.93 2311 . . . . .651-699 . . . . .673 . . .124.25-141.50 . . . . . .134.18 215 . . . . . .650-669 . . . . .662 . . .138.75-142.25 . . . . . .140.03 59 . . . . . . .680-694 . . . . .685 . . . . . .126.00 . . . . . . . . .126.00 1804 . . . . .700-749 . . . . .724 . . .121.50-135.00 . . . . . .129.68 74 . . . . . . . .710 . . . . . . .710 . . . . . .135.00 . . . . . . . . .135.00 39 . . . . . . .739-746 . . . . .743 . . .118.00-120.00 . . . . . .119.03 1622 . . . . .750-795 . . . . .771 . . .122.00-130.00 . . . . . .127.30 39 . . . . . . . .777 . . . . . . .777 . . . . . .121.00 . . . . . . . . .121.00 568 . . . . . .770-792 . . . . .775 . . .132.25-134.50 . . . . . .133.96 769 . . . . . .800-849 . . . . .824 . . .116.00-127.00 . . . . . .124.40 175 . . . . . .814-849 . . . . .833 . . .128.00-129.25 . . . . . .128.68 574 . . . . . .857-897 . . . . .870 . . .117.00-125.75 . . . . . .121.45 101 . . . . . .878-898 . . . . .890 . . .115.00-116.35 . . . . . .115.65 194 . . . . . .906-947 . . . . .921 . . .113.00-119.00 . . . . . .117.19 22 . . . . . . . .941 . . . . . . .941 . . . . . .110.00 . . . . . . . . .110.00 104 . . . . . . .919 . . . . . . .919 . . . . . .121.75 . . . . . . . . .121.75 40 . . . . . . .956-995 . . . . .976 . . .110.00-116.85 . . . . . .113.63 6 . . . . . . . . .1086 . . . . . .1086 . . . . . .109.75 . . . . . . . . .109.75

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .43,352 . . . . . . .1,337 . . . . . . . .88.41 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .40,509 . . . . . . .1,198 . . . . . . . .88.51 Dressed Del Steer . . .36,417 . . . . . . .870 . . . . . . . .140.18 Dressed Del Heifer . . .19,013 . . . . . . .786 . . . . . . . .140.00

Support: Resistance

Apr. 10 10890 11760

Mar. 11 Feeder 12035 13555

Live cattle trade has been higher this week due to continued chart buying. The weekly net change is $1.47 higher on the April contract and June is up $1.85. Lower overall cattle numbers in Canada and the US have sparked the recent buying interest. The trade should remain active and volatile due to position squaring ahead of Friday's USDA cattle on-feed report. Total cattle are expected to increase by 5% and placements are expected to rise by 3%. Cash trade is called steady to $2 higher, but volume may not

develop until Friday. Cutout values finished 32 higher on Wednesday at 168.45 on Choice and 9 lower at 167.91 on Select. Hedgers call with questions.

March 2011 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

April 2011 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .129.500 High .130.500 Low . .129.450 Close .130.475 Change +1.950

Open .114.400 High .114.950 Low . .114.000 Close .114.175 Change +0.400

February 17, 2011

Heartland Express

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Nebraska Soybean Board Receives Prestigious Award at Biodiesel Conference The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently held their annual biodiesel conference, February 6th to 9th, in Phoenix, Ariz. At the conference, the NBB recognized the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) with its “Industry Partnership Award.”

Accepting the award on the behalf of the NSB were Executive Director, Victor Bohuslavsky of Brainard, Nebr. and Domestic Marketing Chairman, Duane Lee of Albion, Nebr.

After receiving the award, Duane Lee noted, “The Nebraska Soybean Board has continued their support of the biodiesel industry because we recognize it as a value-added investment for Nebraska’s 24,000 soybean farmers. Moving biodiesel into the Advanced Biofuels category was a giant step forward and we look forward to the resurgence of the biodiesel industry in the months

and years to come. Thank you to the National Biodiesel Board for your recognition of the efforts made by Nebraska soybean farmers to promote biodiesel.”

The following is a summary of the award from the NBB: The Nebraska Soybean Board has been a leader among state soybean organizations in its support of biodiesel. Staff and farmer leaders regularly support and participate in critical biodiesel projects and events. For example, Nebraska recently hosted a delegation of oil heat leaders, a group that plans to blend 325 million gallons of biodiesel and wanted to see firsthand the source of the product. The board also played a major role spearheading the largest proactive communications effort in industry history. They introduced new

state soybean organizations to the biodiesel industry, and continue to support the industry through major investments in biodiesel projects.

Greg Anderson, a soybean farmer from Newman Grove, Nebr. and NBB Governing Board Member, stated that “Every soybean farmer in Nebraska should be proud of the fact that their farmerdriven checkoff has been effective in establishing the biodiesel industry in the U.S. Now the farmer leaders of the Nebraska Soybean Board are taking that success to the next level by helping to open a market for hundreds of millions of gallons of biodiesel each year with Bioheat®. This new, exciting market will bring a huge return on investment and will create profit opportunities for every Nebraska soybean farmer."

WEATHER, NOT ETHANOL, CAUSING HIGHER FOOD PRICES Continued from page 1 "Its (China) production will be significantly reduced, throwing chaos in the wheat market worldwide, and I suspect it is the same for other commodities as well," Nelson said.

Globally, USDA is estimating a slightly smaller grain (wheat, rice, corn, etc.) supply than last year's record amount of more than 2.7 billion metric tons. The 2010-11 global supply of grain is less than 1 percent smaller than last year's record.

According to the USDA, U.S. corn ending stocks for 2010-11 are projected 70 million bushels lower this month, with higher expected food, seed and industrial use.

Corn used for ethanol, according to the report, is projected to be 50 million bushels higher on a higher-than-expected November final ethanol production estimate and weekly ethanol data that indicate record output for December and January.

"Rising corn prices," the report said, "have reduced spot margins relative to variable costs

to breakeven levels in recent weeks; however, ethanol blender incentives remain in place and export demand prospects remain strong with sugar-based ethanol uncompetitive at current sugar prices."

Nelson said ethanol critics blame the use of corn for fuel production for rising prices, especially in the livestock sector where feed is a major cost of production. Since 2005, corn prices have risen from less than $2 per bushel to more than $6 per bushel.

While the use of corn for ethanol has not created a shortage, Nelson said, "You have a major concern about food shortages, and once that happens, they typically point to ethanol."

Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, also said that the USDA report "will add fuel to the speculative fire, likely pushing prices for corn and other commodities higher."

"Many will use strong ethanol demand as the rationale to drive the price of corn futures as

high as the market will bear," Dinneen said. "In turn, this will likely cause ill-informed industries and talking heads to pronounce U.S. ethanol production as the root cause of food inflation the world over."

To back up his case that ethanol is not the cause of rising food prices, Dinneen points out that U.S. ethanol production uses just 3 percent of the world's grain supply on a net basis and that the industry uses strictly coarse grains, not food grains such as rice and wheat.

Also, he said one-third of every bushel of corn used for ethanol production is returned to the feed market as distillers grain.

The RFA is projecting 13.5 billion gallons of production for calendar year 2011 " nearly 1 billion gallons more than the renewable fuel standard requirement of 12.6 billion gallons this year.

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February 17, 2011

Pilot Online Market Connecting Wyoming Producers, Consumers

By Katie Bradshaw, The Scottsbluff StarHerald A pilot project in southeast Wyoming is allowing consumers and food producers to explore a new way to buy and sell.

The project - Triple Crown Commodities Cooperative - is centered around a website designed to connect consumers wanting fresh, local foods with small-scale and specialty food producers.

Jeff Edwards, University of Wyoming Southeast Area Extension educator, is one of many people involved in getting the project off the ground. Other participating organizations include Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Wyoming Business Council and Wyoming Department of Agriculture.

Edwards called the project an "online cooperative farmers market with a CSA twist."

"CSA" stands for "community-supported agriculture," a business model in which consumers buy shares in a farm and are paid dividends in produce.

Participation in the pilot project is free for producers and consumers, but eventually a membership fee will be charged to cover the cooperative's operating expenses, Edwards said. The cooperative currently covers Albany, Goshen, Laramie and Platte Counties in Wyoming but may expand into the rest of Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle after the pilot period ends.

Project chairman Ron Pulley, who raises hogs at RoLyn Acres Inc., in Huntley, Wyo., envisions TCCC linking producers and consumers all along the North Platte River, from "Wheatland to Bridgeport."

Pulley said the name chosen for the cooperative is not tied to geography because "cooperatives have a tendency, like an amoeba, to just grow." The three "crowns" in the name refer to the products available through the cooperative:

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The cooperative website, triplecrowncommoditiescooperative.com, describes how the system works.

Producers register to list their products for sale on the website during a particular order cycle. For example, the most recent order cycle ran from Feb. 1 to 12. Some of the items listed in that order cycle included beef, pork, eggs, flour, popcorn, wine, honey, jelly, cheese and herbs.

Consumers register to purchase available items. As orders are placed, the online inventory adjusts to reflect availability. Consumers may shop by producer, or may compare similar items across producers.

On delivery day, Feb. 17 in this case, producers deliver the ordered items to a central location. Volunteers sort and deliver the items to four pickup locations in the Wyoming pilot project area: Cheyenne, Laramie, Torrington and Wheatland.

Pulley said that currently, consumers pay for their purchases at the pickup point, but the goal is to enable pre-delivery online payments via PayPal. Pickup locations could be added as the cooperative expands.

Pulley said the system is modeled after the Nebraska Food Cooperative, which operates in the eastern third of the state.

Pulley believes that the online market will grow the local food market by introducing efficiencies not possible with existing farmers market and CSA business models. While a farmers market is a social event that allows producers and consumers to develop an inperson relationship, it doesn't always result in satisfactory sales.

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The goal of the cooperative is "making 'shop local' easier," Pulley said.

Additionally, Pulley said the online cooperative could boost rural economic development.

By improving the distribution system and bringing down the cost of entering the market, the cooperative will assist entrepreneurs and could spur production of value-added items like cheese or bread made with local ingredients.

Young farmers could start a business without making a large capital investment, Pulley said.

"As long as people are willing to go grab the shovel by the handle and go out and work," they have a chance at developing a successful small business through the cooperative, he said.

Because of the potential for an online local food market to boost economic development in the Panhandle and benefit entrepreneurs, Nebraska Department of Economic Development consultant Starr Lehl has taken an interest in the project. Lehl is promoting an informational meeting for western Nebraska growers and producers to discuss what has been done in the eastern end of the state and the Wyoming pilot project.

The meeting will be held Feb. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport.

Speakers and invited guests include representatives from Nebraska Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Nebraska Food Cooperative, Nebraska "Buy Fresh, Buy Local," and Extension educators from the University of Nebraska and the University of Wyoming.

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2011 BULL SALE

CALENDAR

Feb 21 . . . . . . .OPSU 59th Annual Bull Test Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Goodwell, OK Feb 21 . . . . . . .State Line Genetics, Gelbvieh & Balancer . . . . . . . . . . . .Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dodge City, KS Feb 21 . . . . . . .Koupal Angus 34th Annual Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dante, SD Feb 22 . . . . . . .Mill Creek Ranch "The Brand That Works" . . . . . . . . . . . .Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alma, KS Feb 22 . . . . . . .Landmark Angus Annual Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O’Neill, NE Feb 22 . . . . . . .Haynes Cattle Co .3rd Annual . . . . . . . . . . . .“Working Bull” Angus Sale . . . . . .Ogallala, NE Feb 23 . . . . . . .TC Angus Ranch Bull and Female Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Franklin, NE Feb 24 . . . . . . .TB Salers, Dante, SD, Annual . . . . . . . . . . . .Salers Bull & Female Sale . . . . . . .Yankton, SD Feb 24 . . . . . . .Symen’s Bros. Limousin 31st Annual . . . . . . . . . . . .Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amherst, SD Feb 24 . . . . . . .GG&T Cattle Co. Salers & . . . . . . . . . . . .Angus Production Sale . . . . . . . . . .Quinter, KS Feb 25 . . . . . . .Cow Camp Ranch Simmental, SimAngus . . . . . . . . . . . .& Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . . .Lost Springs, KS Feb 25 . . . . . . .Jamison Herefords Anuual Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quinter, KS Feb 26 . . . . . . . Dew Drop Angus Cattle Sale . . . . . .Parks, NE Feb 26 . . . . . . .TS Ranch Hereford & Quarter Horse Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cottonwood Falls, KS Feb 26 . . . . . . .Swanson Cattle Co. Gelbvieh, . . . . . . . . . . . .Balancer Bull & Female Sale . . . . . .Oxford, NE Feb 26 . . . . . . .Pollard Farms Annual Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waukomis, OK Feb 26 . . . . . . .Eby Ranch Angus & SimAngus Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emporia, KS Feb 26 . . . . . . .Lonely Valley Seedstock Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creston, NE

Feb 28 . . . . . . .Total Package Bull Sale, Luddington Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Freedom, OK Mar 1 . . . . . . .Warner Beef Genetics Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arapahoe, NE Mar 1 . . . . . . .Hall Red Angus Annual Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burwell, NE Mar 1 . . . . . . .S&S Polled Herefords Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guide Rock, NE Mar 1 . . . . . . .Jindra Angus11th Annual Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creighton, NE Mar 1 . . . . . . .Hartman Angus Private Treaty Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand Island, NE Mar 2 . . . . . . .Spring Valley 21st Annual Angus and . . . . . . . . . . . .A+PLUSBalancer Bull Sale . . . . . . . . .Agra, KS Mar 2 . . . . . . .Poland Angus Ranch Bull Sale . . . . .Isabel, KS Mar 3 . . . . . . .Express Ranches Spring Bull & . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Female Sale . . . . . . . . .Yukon, OK Mar 3 . . . . . . .JMB Angus & Rains Simmental Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharon Springs , KS Mar 4 . . . . . . .Laflin Ranch Annual Angus Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Olsburg, KS Mar 4 . . . . . . .Kansas State University Angus . . . . . . . . . . . .Hereford & Simmental Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manhattan, KS Mar 5 . . . . . . .Flying H Genetics Bull Sale . . . . .Arapahoe, NE Mar 5 . . . . . . .Judd Ranch Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pomona, KS Mar 6 . . . . . . .Lazy H Ranch Angus & Charolais Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hays, KS Mar 7 . . . . . . .Lyons Ranch Angus Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manhattan, KS Mar 7 . . . . . . .Rockn' R Ranch Angus & Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . . .Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plainville, KS Mar 7 . . . . . . .Sandhills Red Select Red Angus Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valentine, NE Mar 7 . . . . . . .Ostrand Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . .Kearney, NE

Mar 7 . . . . . . .MLM Gelbvieh Open House & Private . . . . . . . . . . . .Treaty Kick-Off Sale . . . . . . . . . . .Superior, NE Mar 8 . . . . . . .Priefert Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hebron NE Mar 8 . . . . . . .Spring Valley Farm Angus & Bar Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . .Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale . . . . . . .Agra, KS Mar 8 . . . . . . .Bar Arrow Cattle Co. Gelbvieh & Balancer . . . . . . . . . . . .Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . .Phillipsburg, KS Mar 8 . . . . . . .Cattlemans Choice Angus Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington, KS Mar 9 . . . . . . .Wichita Falls Ranch and Farm Expo Black . . . . . . . . . . . .Limousin Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wichita Falls, TX Mar 9 . . . . . . .Stucky Ranch Annual Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kingman, KS Mar 10 . . . . . . .Oliphant Angus Ranch Bull & Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . .Female Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dodge City, KS Mar 10 . . . . . . .C Bar Ranch Red Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brownell, KS Mar 10 . . . . . . .Dethlefs Angus Ranch & . . . . . . . . . . . .Treffer Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . .Loup City, NE Mar 10 . . . . . . .Bar S Ranch Angus and Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . .Bull & Female Sale . . . . . . . . . . . .Paradise, KS Mar 11 . . . . . . .Hueftle Red Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gothenburg, NE Mar 11 . . . . . . .Whitestone-Krebs Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gordon, NE Mar 11 . . . . . . .Oliphant Angus 9th Annual Genetic . . . . . . . . . . . .Profits Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . .Dodge City, KS Mar 11 . . . . . . .T-Bone Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . .Brunswick, NE Mar 11 . . . . . . .Windhorst Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . .Production Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Syracuse, NE Mar 11 . . . . . . .Bar S Ranch Annual Angus & . . . . . . . . . . . .Charolais Production Sale . . . . . . .Paradise, KS Mar 12 . . . . . . .Snyder Bros. Angus Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ogallala, NE

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WILBER-CLATONIA FFA CHAPTER Continued from page 14 Faith Huneke – State Degree recipient, Diversified Livestock Production-Placement Gold, District Star Placement candidate Chris Duba – Grain ProductionEntrepreneurship Silver Russell Korinek – Grain Production-Placement 1st Gold, Diversified Crop Production-Placement 1st Gold Earlier in the winter, FFA members also competed in District Leadership Skills Events, which also earned a couple of students a ticket to state!

Faith Huneke – State Bound in Cooperative Speaking Morgan Tranmer – State Bound in Natural Resources Speaking We hope to have even more state qualifiers after our District Career Development Events on March 2nd.

Thank you to all who support FFA and its mission…making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural educaton.

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Extension to Apply for 2010 Purchased Feed Benefits “An extension has been granted to apply for eligible purchased feed benefits due to certain adverse weather conditions that occurred during 2010,” stated Dan Steinkruger, State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency. Producers now have until March 1, 2011 to complete a payment application and/or file a notice of loss due to eligible adverse weather conditions that occurred in 2010 and resulted in additional

purchases of feed stuffs for livestock. These benefits will be limited to the amount of additional feed needed to sustain livestock as a result of documented adverse weather conditions. “Due to the short extension, producers that purchased feed at levels above normal are encouraged to contact their local FSA service center for more details,” added Steinkruger.

REGISTER NOW FOR WEST CENTRAL CROPPING SYSTEM...

Continued from page 21 The practicum will focus on the integration of crop and beef production, treating them as equally important parts of the same overall business, Saner said.

Economic consequences of management decisions will be a major part of the program, and university research will serve as the curriculum's core.

Topics include: integrating crop and beef production, economic and financial planning

tools, crop nutrient management, beef cattle production and management, irrigated and dryland cropping systems, crop residue and grazing management, farm estate planning and transfer, integrated pest management, water resources and management.

For more information contact Tim Shaver at (308) 696-6714, e-mail tshaver2@unl.edu or visit the Lincoln and McPherson counties website at http://lincolnmcpherson.unl.edu/agriculture.

THE AURORA FFA CHAPTER Continued from page 20 celebrate National FFA Week. To start off the week on Monday the chapter will celebrate with a pancake breakfast for the Aurora High School staff. This is just one of the ways our chapter shares our traditions in FFA. On Tuesday we will continue the festivities with root beer floats for all of the Aurora FFA chapter members.

Wednesday we will gather the chapter in the morning with breakfast pizza for all members.

The excitement will only of just started for the week when on Thursday the chapter will host a petting zoo in the Ag shop. This event will be open to the whole school as another way to share our pride in FFA. Finally on Friday we will have Drive Your Tractor to School Day. Any FFA

member will be welcome to join in and drive their tractor to school. At the end of the day they will parade around the square in Aurora to celebrate with the whole town of Aurora. The excitement isn’t quite over yet. To end National FFA Week the Aurora chapter will be hosting a dance Friday night for all of its members. No FFA dance is complete without swing dancing, so to add to the excitement of the dance we will also be having swing dance lessons. This way everyone will have a chance to join in the fun. For our chapter National FFA Week is a very exciting time of year, we hope that you will join in the celebration, if not with us, with your local chapter.

Schedule of Events Feb 25 - Omaha (Douglas County) Heartland Walk for Warmth; Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, 30th & Dodge Sts. Walking teams welcome. 6pm, $20 Danielle Carlson (402) 345-5401 www.heartlandwalkforwarmth.org Feb 25-27 - Columbus (Platte County) Columbus Home Builders Show; Ag Park. Fri, 5-9pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-4pm. Steve or Karen Long (402) 562-7068 www.visitcolum busne.com Feb 25-Apr 10 - 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, 10am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm, $6-$8 Mike Bockoven (308) 3855316 www.stuhrmuseum.org Feb 26 - Grand Island (Hall County) Lumpen Ball; Liederkranz. Wear raggedy clothes and dance to the Lonny Lynn Orchestra. 7-10:30pm Gloria Otradovsky (308) 382-9337 Feb 26 - Grand Island (Hall County) Rumble in the Heartland, WBC World Lightweight Title Fight; Heartland Events Center $19 (308) 379-5144 www.heartlandeventscenter.com Feb 26 - Henderson (York County) Home Show; Heartland Community School, 1501 Front St. 9am-2pm, Free Kelsey Bergen (402) 723-4228 www.cityofhenderson.org Feb 26- Lincoln (Lancaster County) I Love My Dog Expo; Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock Ave. A family-style, dog-friendly event featuring the positive aspects of responsible dog ownership. Dog related products and services, educational demonstrations, entertainment and vendors. 9am-4pm, $5 adults, children under 12 yrs old & dogs free Michelle Ashley (402) 465-4201 www.ilovemydogexpo.com Feb 26 - Nebraska City (Otoe County) Stones & Bones Expo; Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center, 100 Valmont Dr. (402) 874-9900 www.mrblewisandclarkcenter.org

Feb 26 - South Sioux City (Dakota County) Spirit of Women - Day of Dance; Marina Inn, 4th & B Sts. 10am-2pm (402) 494-1307 www.visit southsiouxcity.com

Mar 4-6 - Grand Island 9Hall County) Arts & Craft Show; Conestoga Mall. Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, noon-6pm Melissa Griffith (308) 382-4210 www.shopconestogamall.com

Feb 26-27 - Brule (Keith County) Gun Show; Acitivity Center. Denise Moorhead (308) 289-6928

Mar 4-Apr 6 - Grand Island (Hall County) Viewing Blind Tours, Footbridge Tours & StepOn Tours; Nebraska Nature and Visitor Center.

Your venue for viewing the world renowned gathering of the Sandhill Cranes along the Platte River. (308) 382-1820 www.nebraskanature.org

Feb 26-27 - Ogallala (Keith County) Oregon Trail Home Show; Keith County Fairgrounds.

Dustin Flansburg (308) 284-4292 Feb 27 - Geneva (Fillmore County) Geneva Arts Council Presents: Vocals, keyboards & Instrumentals; City auditorium, 162 N. 9th St. Featuring a program of varied musical genres and ensembles. 2pm Maureen Domeier (402) 759-4632 www.visitfillmorecounty.org Feb 27 - Merriman (Cherry County) Cowboy Poetry and Music Jam; Bowring Ranch SHP, Arthur Bowring Sandhill Ranch State Historical Park, NE Hwy 61, 1 1/2 mi. N., 2 mi. E. Performances by cowboy and cowgirl poets, musicians and live entertainment. Evening potluck meal. 2-5pm Diane Burress (308) 684-3428 www.outdoornebraska.org Mar 1-31 - Grand Island (Hall County) "Spirit of the Cranes"; Prairie Winds Art Center, 112 W. 3rd St. Awardwinning wildlife artist Cynthia Duff and poet Tricia Moon Beem celebrate the return of the cranes to the Platte River Valley with their inspiring works. Artist reception Fri, 5:30pm., Free (308) 381-4001 www.prairiewindsart.com Mar 1-May 29 - Plattsmouth (Cass County) John Falter's Illustrations for Mark Twain; Cass County Historical Museum, 646 Main St. In conjunction with the public library's Big Read: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. (402) 296-4770 www.nebraskamuseums.org/casscountymuseum Mar 3 - Beatrice (Gage County) Almost, Maine; Community Players Theatre, 412 Ella St. Readers theatre staging of a romantic comedy.

7:30pm, $5 Jamie Ulmer (402) 228-1801www.beat ricecommunityplayers.com Mar 4 - Thedford (Thomas County) Chili CookOff. (308) 546-2206 www.sandhillsjourney.com

Mar 5 - Brule (Keith County) Firefighters Ball; Brule Activity Center Live entertainment and dance. Cecil Henrichs (308) 287-2127 Mar 5 - Minden (Kearney County) Miles from Dublin; Minden Opera House, 322 E. 5th St. A night of live music and dancing to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early. (308) 832-0588 www.minden operahouse.com Mar 5 - Mullen (Hooker County) Polar Bear Tank Race; Middle Loup River. Timed tank race down the Middle Loup River for teams of 4 to 8 people. Floater teams also allowed. Mitch Glidden (308) 546-2206 www.sandhillsjourney.com Mar 5-6 - Columbus (Platte County) Spring Fling Creative Crafters Craft Show; Center 30 Mall, 23rd St & 32nd Ave. Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 10am-4pm, Free Sharon Pohlman (402) 564-1845 Mar 5-6 - South Sioux City (Dakota County) Kool Outdoor Show; Marina Inn, 4th & B Sts. Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 11am-4pm Kelli Erickson (712) 239-2100 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com Mar 5-Apr 5 - Kearney (Buffalo County) Cranefest; Great Platte River Road Archway, 3060 E. 1st St. Learn about the Sandhill Crane migration, gather information or plan a guided tour. 9am-4pm, Fees for crane tours, call for pricing. Ronnie O'Brien (308) 237-1000 www.arch way.org Mar 6 - Beatrice (Gage County) Honoring Women's History Month; Homestead National Monument of America, 8523 W. Hwy 4. 2pm (402) 223-3514 www.nps.gov/home

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

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1001 - MOWERS WANTED TO BUY NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 5872344 FOR SALE NE - REBUILT KOSCH HAYVESTOR, (308) 587-2344 NE - IHC H W/WO MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - KOSCH SIDE MOUNT MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - EMERSON DOUBLE VICON DISC, (308) 544-6421 NE - VICON 3 PT DISC MOWER, (308) 5446421 NE - 10 BOLT SPACERS, 36" ROW FOR JD, (308) 390-0642 NE - REBUILT KOSCH TRAILVESTER MOWERS, 14', WITH WARRANTY, $5,000.00, (308) 544-6421 IA - SICKLE MOWERS 7', $275 TO $975, (712) 299-6608 IA - NI 7' PULL TYPE W/CYL, $375.00, (712) 299-6608 1003 - SWATHERS FOR SALE KS - 1996 NEW HOLLAND 2550, 16 FT HEAD, (620) 340-3358 KS - NEW HOLLAND 2216 HEAD, (620) 3403358 KS - NEW HOLLAND 2218 HEAD W/2300 ADAPTER TO FIT 9030 BI-DIRECTIONAL, (620) 340-3358 NE - NH 411 DISCBINE 10' EXCELLENT CONDITION, $5,500.00, (308) 874-4562 1004 - CONDITIONERS FOR SALE NE - NH-169 HAY TEDDER DIGIDRIVE 22 & 1/2', LOW ACRES, $2,950.00, (402) 5452255 www.myfarmandranch.com

1005 - RAKES WANTED TO BUY NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56 OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308) 587-2344 NE - 12 WHEEL V RAKE, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE IA - WWW. RAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 3662114 NE - '02 VERMEER R23A TWINRAKE CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 10 WHEEL V RAKE, (402) 482-5491 1006 - BALERS FOR SALE NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS & FLANGES, (308) 587-2344 NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS & SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344 AL - ROUND BALER BELTING: LRGST DEALER IN US. ORIGINAL BELTING FOR ALL ROUND BALERS INCLUDING NEW JD IN STOCK! SAVE HUNDRED$! FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE! NO 800#, JUST BEST PRICES. SINCE 1973.

HAMMOND EQUIP. MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX OR COD, BALERBELTS.COM, (334) 627-3348 TX - BALER BELTS- ALL BRANDS. MADE IN THE U. S. A. ! JD WITH GENUINE JD PLATE FASTENERS. FREE SHIPPING ON SETS. WWW. BALERBELTSANDHAYBEDS. COM, (800) 223-1312 NE - USED BELTS FOR VERMEER 605XL BALER CELL 308-962- 6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - JD 530 BALER, (308) 882-4588 NE - NH 858 ROUND BALER FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 NE - 1998 CASE 8580, BIG SQ 4X4, APPROX 30K BALES, PRIMARILY USED FOR ALFALFA, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $17,500.00, (308) 874-4562

1006 - BALERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - JD 214W SMALL SQUARE BALER, (402) 336-7841 NE - '03 JD-567, MEGAWIDE, HYD PU, NETWRP, 15, 000 BALES, $12,950.00, (402) 545-2255 1007 - BALE MOVERS/FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - NEW EMERSON BALE MOVER-FEEDERS, (308) 544-6421 KS - E-Z HAUL INLINE SELF DUMPING HAY TRAILER, 32' 6 BALE, GOOSENECK, BUMPER HITCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 NE - NEW FARMHAND CHAIN & SPROCKETS, (308) 467-2335 NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 NE - EMERSON 13X24 STACK MOVER, ELECTRONIC SCALES, W/ OR WITHOUT HYDRAFORK, (308) 544-6421 KS - NH 1030 STACK WAGON, EXCELLENT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (785) 731-5190 1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103 www.myfarmandranch.com

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1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS FOR SALE NE - KNIFE BAR & RECUT SCREEN FOR JD 35, (308) 995-5515 NE - RECUT SCREEN & AXLE EXTENSION FOR IHC 730, (308) 995-5515 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - RICHARDTON HIGH DUMP WAGONS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND'S-ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 IA - JD HAYLOADER, (712) 299-6608 IA - ROTARY CUTTERS, 5', 6'& 7', $375 TO $1475, (712) 299-6608 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 5824303 MO - AC D17'S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 FOR SALE IA - JD B'S 1937 TO 1950, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH NICE SUPER C W/LOADER, (712) 2996608 NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 582-4303 IA - IH, NICE SUPER C, (712) 299-6608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 88D, WF, PS, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 77G, WF PS, (712) 2996608 IA - IH 300U, W/HYD BUCKET, $4,500.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 8 HOLE 15" TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 478-5451 KS - 2 STEPS & A DRAWBAR FOR A 1973 FORD 9600, (785) 731-5190 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 IA - SUP A, H, M, MTA, 350, 460, 560 NICE TRACTORS, (712) 299-6608 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 IA - C-AC W/BELLY MOWERS, $1850 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) 865-2541 AR - 8410 MFWD, 6379 HRS, 18. 4 R-46 R-2, AUTO STEER READY, 400 GAL FRONT MOUNT TANK, HYD. AC PUMP, MODEL 2000, $80,000.00, (870) 997-0822 KS - I-45 VERSATILE TRACTOR, 4 WD, NEWER ENGINE, RUNS GOOD, LOCATED IN QUINTER, KS $4000, 785-391-1250,, (785) 391-2250 NE - JD TRACTOR 90-125 HP, (402) 7262488

1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - SEVERAL LOADERS OFF JD 3010-4020, (712) 299-6608 NE - DUAL LOADER MOUNTS TO FIT JD 4520 OR 4620. CUSTOM BUILT, VERY HEAVY, VERY NEAT, WITH CUSTOM GRILL GUARD BUILT IN. DUAL LOADER 325 OR 345, (402) 482-5491 NE - JD 726 LDR, 7000 SERIES MOUNT, MIDMOUNT CONNECT ALWAYS SHEDDED, LIKE NEW, CALL 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 NE - MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR 640 LOADER FOR 6000 SERIES TRACTOR CALL 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 NE - THIRD FUNCTION HYD LINE AND HOSES FOR A JD 740 LOADER, CALL 308380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - 3 PT 90" GNUSE BUCKET, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 1105 - DISKS FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT OR PULL TANDEM DISKS, 6'-18', (712) 299-6608 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,100.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW, LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-4562 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - 1990 JD 7200, 16R30", 250 MONITOR, MARKERS, FERT, MARTINS, GOOD. $24,000, (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS: 308-380-7161, $2,750.00, (308) 4854486 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - KRAUSE 3PT DRILL, MODEL 5215, DOUBLE DISC, (402) 683-5395 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 FOOT JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED GOERTZEN RIDGING WINGS AND SWEEPS CALL 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131

February 17, 2011 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 3900642 NE - HAWKINS 12 ROW HILLER (DITCHER), (308) 882-4588 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 NE - 8 ROW WIDE ALL WEATHERALL MODEL 2700 CULTIVATOR, NEAR NEW $1500, (402) 385-2698 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER. 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $4,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 NE - 1984 MERTZ 3250 FLOATER, 1600 GAL TANK, (402) 683-5395 NE - IHC TRUCK FLOATER W/8 TON DRY BOX, (402) 683-5395 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $800.00, (402) 787-2244 1115 - SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20' BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE NE - HINIKER 25', (402) 726-2488 1118 - SPRAYER/SADDLE TANKS FOR SALE NE - FRONT MOUNT TANK FOR 8000 JD, $525.00, (308) 894-6965 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - USED PARTS OFF 45' MILLER ROD WEEDER, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. "ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU".

DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. ASSURE CROP - SENECA, KS, (800) 635-4743 NE - ANHYDROUS 10 KNIFE, 36", COVERING DISC, $1,000.00, (402) 545-2255 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT CARRIERS, $175 TO $575, (712) 299-6608 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT & PARTS. SALVAGE YARD FOR TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES. KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - OIL COOLER FOR 354 PERKINS, (308) 467-2335 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176" $15 EA; 4 GATES C240" $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240" $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270" $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94" X 1 1/4" WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 NE - USED 460 CU IN ENGINE WITH NEW HIGH PRESSURE BERKELEY PUMP, (800) 554-8715 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10" WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 5 NEW PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 NE - USED MANURE PUMP, BETTER BUILT, (800) 554-8715 NE - USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS & SUCTION EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 NE - 8 USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - BERKELEY FLOATER PUMP, (800) 2847066 KS - JD 4 CYLINDER W/CORNELL PUMP ON A CART, RUNS GREAT, $4,500.00, (785) 221-8173 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" PLAIN PIPE, ALUM AND PLASTIC, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10" X 20" PVC, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 6" AND 10" PVC, CALL FOR LENGTHS, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6" ALUM MAIN LINE PIPE, HOOK & BAND, (308) 946-3396

Heartland Express 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 6" X 20" GATED ALUMINUM, (308) 9463396 NE - 8" X 20" ALUMINUM GATED, (308) 9463396 NE - 10" X 20" ALUMINUM GATED PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8"X 30' PLAIN ALUMINUM PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 8"X20" PVC PIPE, (308) 9463396 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20" X 30', (308) 478-5451 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 NE - 9" MAIN LINE RING LOCK, (308) 9955515 NE - 9" MAIN LINE HIGH PRESS, (308) 9955515 NE - 5000' 6" HP RINGLOCK PIPE, (800) 284-7066 NE - 10" & 8" IRRIGATION PIPE SHUT-OFF VALVES & FITTING, (402) 726-2488 NE - PIPE TRAILER, (402) 726-2488 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 80 HP 6:5 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 6242177 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - 1998 4 TOWER T-L PIVOT, (308) 9463396 NE - 10 TOWER REINKE PIVOT, (800) 2847066 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4" X 1312', (800) 2847066 NE - NEW GREENFIELDS, 6 NEW CADMAN HARD HOSE, 5 USED HARD HOSE TRAVELERS, 9 USED SOFT HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - 8" SURGE VALVE, (308) 946-3396 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 390-0642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, "YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS" NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 KS - NH TR98, 2000 SEP HRS, 30' 73C FLEX HEAD, (620) 340-3358 OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $7,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24' HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - IH 1440 COMBINE WITH 3400 HRS., (308) 269-2586 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586

1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE - CONT’D OK - 1988 1680 IHC, STANDARD ROTOR, 3045 X 32 TIRES, $15,000 CELL 580-5251265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - R70 GLEANOR, 2689 ENGINE HRS, 1904 SEPARATOR HRS, $20,000 CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET'S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 KS - JD 918F PLATFORM HEAD, $6,000.00, (785) 255-4579 MO - '05 CASE-IH 2208 8R30 CORN HEAD, HYD DECK PLATES, FIELD TRACKER, KNIFE ROLLS, UNDER 3000 AC. USE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $30,000.00, (660) 548-3804 NE - 1989 JD 843 CORN HEAD, OIL DRIVE, $5,950.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - IH 883 CORN HEAD, RECONDIDTIONED, $3,350.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - IH 863 CORN HEAD, NICE, $2,250.00, (402) 545-2255 OK - MACDON 960 36' DRAPER W/50 SERIES JD ADAPTER, BAT REEL, $12,500 CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - FLARE, BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS $150 TO $1850, (712) 299-6608 IA - WAGON GEARS, STEEL, WOOD OR RUBBER TIRES, (712) 299-6608 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE KS - BIG 12 GRAIN CART 400 BU. , EXTRA WIDE AXLE, $850.00, (785) 871-0711 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - 1995 MC 1175, 1992 MC 1175, 1995 MC 970, 1989 MC 973, MC 975, MC 675, 3 FARM FANS, M&W 650, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 2009 BROCK SQ20D, USED '05 SUPERB SE1000C, USED '05 SUPERB SE750C, 3 NEW BROCK DRYERS., (800) 284-7066 NE - USED FARM FANS 4" AIR SYSTEM, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED FARM FANS 5" AIR SYSTEM, (308) 282-1330 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52' 8" WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 55' GRAIN AUGER, 8" W/ ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - HUTCHINSON BIN OR TRUCK FILL AUGER, 8-10", PORTABLE, WITH SPECIAL ORDER OF 1/4" THICK FLIGHTING. "BIG WINTER DISCOUNTS", (402) 649-6711 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51' CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 IL - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MOISTURE TESTER THAT WILL GIVE YOU FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS? THEN CALL US NOW & ASK ABOUT OUR MODEL 920 & 930. SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863

Page 29 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - DMC MODEL 44 GRAIN CLEANER, (800) 284-7066 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1404 - SNOW BLOWERS FOR SALE IA - 3 PT SNOWBLOWERS, $1550 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 1405 - SKID LOADERS FOR SALE NE - '04 CAT 226B SKIDSTER, W/CAB AIR/HEAT, 2100 HRS, $14,950.00, (402) 545-2255 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48" FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10' WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - METAL BENCH LATHE 3 JAW CHUCK, 5 1/2" SWING, $200.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - BRAKE DRUM/ROTOR TURNING LATHE, $110.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - ARMITURE TURNING LATHE, $70.00, (785) 778-2962

Air Compressors • Heavy duty cast iron, no alum., 3-5 & 10 h.p. elec. Disc valves, not Reed valves, rod inserts, 2 stage, 60-80-120 & 200 gal.

All compressors priced delivered.

North Central Air 619 S. Morgan, Downs, KS

785-454-3409 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 WI - HIGH QUALITY 2ND, 3RD, 4TH CUTTING. SMALL, 3X3, 3X4, 4X4 BALES, DON CHRISTIANSON, (877) 781-7765 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400 OR - TEST MOISTURE. HAY, GRAIN, SILAGE, SOIL, WOOD, WINDROW TESTER. BALE STROKE COUNTER. MOISTURE READ OUT AS YOU BALE! WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 KS - ALFALFA, DANNY BOY HAY GRAZER, BERMUDA GRASS, CRABGRASS & PASTURE COW HAY. DELIVER AVAILABLE. CELL:620243-3768 OR OFFICE:, (620) 842-3237 NE - LG RNDS, EXCELLENT, NET WRAPPED, DELIV. AVAILABLE, (402) 525-0858 SD - BIG ROUNDS NET WRAPPED, $65, (605) 204-0635 www.myfarmandranch.com

1501 - ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE - CONT’D SD - ALFALFA/GRASS MIX, BIG ROUNDS, NET WRAPPED, $60, (605) 204-0635 KS - BG ROUNDS & BG SQ. RFV 120-160.

CELL:, (785) 632-0280 SD - 2ND CUTTING ALFALFA, HAY TESTS AVAILABLE., (605) 892-3495 NE - ORGANIC ALFALFA. ROUND OR SMALL SQUARES, (402) 336-7841 SD - 1ST, 2ND, 3RD CUTTING, ROUNDS, DELIVERED SEMI LOADS. DON'T PAY UNTIL MARCH, 2011. BELLE FOURCHE, SD, (605) 892-3834 SD - BIG ROLLS, BIG SQUARES, ALFALFA & GRASS, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (605) 4811893 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344 KS - 150 BALES MIXED BROME/PRAIRIE HAY, NOT CRP, NO THISTLE OR BINDWEED, NET WRAPPED, $60/TON FOB, (785) 7315190 NE - EXCELLENT QUALITY LG RD PRAIRIE HAY BALES, NET WRAP, NO RAIN, (308) 348-2234 KS - GOOD 5' ROUNDS, $60/TON. NEAR ANDOVER, KANSAS. DELIVERY AVAILABLE., (316) 371-0812 NE - LG RNDS GRASS, EXCELLENT, NET WRAPPED, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (402) 525-0858 KS - CRP HAY, 3X3X8, GOOD QUALITY, (785) 432-1976 SD - 1ST CUTTING, ALFALA/GRASS MIX. HAY TESTS AVAILABLE, (605) 892-3495 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - BROME HAY $60-$70/TON, DIFFERENT QUALITY HAY $40- $55/TON, NET OR TWINE, (785) 731-5190 KS - HORSE QUALITY: 3X3, WEED/MOLD FREE. AVG. 780 LBS, (785) 255-4579 NE - 400 NET WRAPPED BROME CRP ROUND BALES, 1500#'S, QUALITY HAY, (402) 300-1256 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - TRITICALE SEED, A+ QUALITY, VOLUME DISCOUNT. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL BROCK BAKER @, (800) 344-2144 NE - PASTURE & HAY MIXES, OATS, TURNIP, COVER CROPS, TEFF, MILLET, WILDLIFE, ALFALFA, ETC. , PRAIRIE STATES SEED 866373-2514 TOLL FREE, (866) 373-2514 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 4825491 1519 - CORNSTALK BALES FOR SALE NE - 2000 TON, 3X4X8, NEAR MINDEN & LEWELLEN, NE., (308) 832-1563 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY KS - BUYING DAMAGED GRAIN, FREE INSPECTIONS, VAC AVAILABLE, ANYTHING CONSIDERED, (785) 726-3503 FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 IL - MADISON COUNTY AG AUCTION, BETHALTO, IL. HAY & STRAW AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY AT 11 AM THRU MARCH, SELLING WIDE VARIETY OF SM & LG SQ, RND BALES & STRAW. MIKE HAMILTON 618410-4293;, (618) 462-5556 1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE IA - IH 950, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 420 ART'S-WAY GRINDER MIXER, VERY GOOD, HAMMERS NEVER TURNED, SHEDDED, (402) 482-5491 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Page 30 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 NE - PARTED OUT JD 400 GRINDER/MIXER, IN & OUT AUGERS, GRINDER MILL W/PTO SHAFT, ALL W/SCREENS, (308) 467-2335 CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 NE - '04 MIGHTY GIANT, 600 HP, 400 HRS ON MAJOR, NEW CLUTCH & MILL BEARINGS, 402-380-5320 OR, (402) 528-7286 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24' MEAL ON WHEELS HAYFEEDER. SAVE YOU MONEY, SAVES ON TIME & SAVES ON HAY. DEMCO 650 & 550 BU GRAVITY BOXES, (712) 210-6587

•Greenacres• HAY SAVING FEEDERS

CATTLE, HORSES & SHEEP FEEDERS www.greenacresfeeders.com

712-542-9137 1 year unlimited warranty 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 NE - LIFETIME WATER TANKS, LIFETIME WARRANTY, TIRE TANKS ARE 20 PLY & UP. AUTOMATIC WATERERS, HAY BALE FEEDERS, 6' & 7' SNOW & MANURE YARD SCRAPERS, USA TIRE MANAGEMENT, WWW. USATIREPRODUCTS. COM, (800) 755-8473 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 3522761 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS & ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 3870347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20' BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 KS - USED HOG OR SHEEP PANELS & GATES, (785) 778-2962 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR STAMPEDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 NE - GOPHER CONTROL MACHINE, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING "QUALITY" FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD VIRGIN REG ANGUS HEIFERS, (308) 569-2458 www.myfarmandranch.com

Heartland Express 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI'D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 569-2458 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I'M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD REG ANGUS COW/CALF PAIRS, (308) 569-2458 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-8701119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GELBVIEH BULLS, RED & BLACK, 1 & 2 YR OLDS, (402) 879-4976 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - EASY CALVING, REG POLLED CHAROLAIS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 569-2458 NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. TC TOTAL, OBJECTIVE, ONE WAY, & PENDLETON BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH. KEARNEY, NE. 308-7081839 OR, (308) 236-0761 MN - SOUTH DEVON/ANGUS BULLS-VERY MODERATE, MATERNAL, GAIN & EFFICIENCY TESTED. NO CORN. BULLS WORK GREAT FOR CONVENTIONAL OR GRASS PROGRAMS. GREAT MATERNAL BREEDS W/LOTS OF PUNCH FOR GROWTH IN ONE PKG. WWW. THOMPSONCATTLE. COM CALL 320-266-3098 OR, (801) 391-8989 1910 - SHOW STOCK FOR SALE NE - CLUB CALVES, "THE WINNING KIND", STEERS/HEIFERS, (402) 395-2178 1915 - SEMEN/EMBRYO/AI SERVICE FOR SALE NE - DBL BLACK DBL POLLED CALVING EASE GELBVIEH BULLS, (402) 879-4976 1916 - DAIRY HEIFERS FOR SALE WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEADLOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS, MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION, ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE. MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN'S NEEDS SINCE 1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW. BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738 NE - JERSEY & JERSEY HOLSTEIN CROSS FIRST CALF HEIFERS BRED FOR WINTER & SPRING FRESHENING. MAKE GOOD FAMILY & NURSE COWS., (402) 635-2350 1919 - FEBRUARY PRODUCTION SALES NE - THOENE ANGUS RANCH 34TH ANNUAL BULL SALE. TUESDAY, FEB 8TH, 1 PM, BURWELL LIVESTOCK MKT. 20 COMING 2 YR OLD & 40 FALL YRLNG ANGUS BULLS. SIRES INCLUDE:SAV FINAL ANSWER, CONNEALY DANNY, THOENE T-BONE & A1, TRAVELER 004, NET WORTH 4200, JIPSY EARL, PREDESTINED, (308) 346-4917

Symen’s Bros Limousin 31st Annual Production Sale Amherst, SD

Thurs Feb. 24 @ 1PM Video @ Limousinlive.com 605-448-2524 jssymen@venturecom.net

LONELY VALLEY SEEDSTOCK ANGUS & LIMOUSIN BULLS

SAT FEB. 26th 1PM CRESTON, NE

CHAD 402-910-5504 WWW.LONELYVALLEY .COM WIECZOREK LIMOUSIN Production Production Sale 31st Annual Friday, Feb 25, 2011@ 1PM Corsica Sale Barn • Corsica, SD Wallace & Noreen Wieczorek

605-227-4611 Call for Catalog or see

www.limousinlive.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1919 - FEBRUARY PRODUCTION SALES

The Carstens-Shepherd

Bull Bash Feb. 23, 2011 • 1:00 PM CT

Creston Livestock Creston, Iowa 50801 641-745-5884 www.carstensfarms.com NE - SWANSON CATTLE CO. 24TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE, FEB 26, 2011. 1PM AT THE RANCH, OXFORD, NE. SELLING 80 BULLS INCL 11 FALL YRLGS. 65 BALANCERS, 6 PUREBRED GELBVIEH, 9 ANGUS. ALSO SELLING 25 BALANCER & ANGUS OPEN HEIFERS., (308) 337-2235 1920 - MARCH PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - HALL RED ANGUS ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE. 3/1/11. 1:30 PM, BURWELL LVSK MKT. SELLING 110 YRLNG RED ANGUS BULLS. WWW. HLHALLREDANGUS. COM, (308) 654-3220 KS - TOUGH. . . THAT'S WHAT LAFLIN'S CATTLE ARE. . . TOUGH! ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE 3/4/11. NOON. AT THE RANCH, OLSBURG, KS. 90 STRONG, POWERFUL BEEF BULLS. COMING 2 YR OLDS, FALL YRLINGS, SPR YRLINGS. 50 FEMALES; HALTER BROKE SHOW HEIFERS, COWS, BRD HFRS, & CALVES., (785) 468-3529 NE - JAGER FARMS SIMMENTALS 26TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE & PRIVATE TREATY SALE. SAT, MARCH 12TH, 2011 AT THE FARM LOCATED 1. 5 MI. E OF HAZARD, NE ON HWY 2. OVER 50 POLLED, STOUT, GROWTHY, PERFORMANCE TESTED YEARLING BULLS W/PRIORITY ON CALVING EASE & GROWTH, (308) 452-4402 KS - MYRON RUNFT CHAROLAIS BULL SALE. SELLING 40 BULLS MARCH 28, 2011.

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L ABOR OF LOVE. Pork producers here in Nebraska and across the country are dedicated to responsible pork production: doing whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right for the animals, the environment, the community, and food safety. We live where we work. Our families breathe the air. We drink the water.

We have a long-standing commitment to responsible practices that

by enrolling in the Open Fields and Waters program

embraces continuous improvement to the quality of our product and our use of resources. We know better than anyone that our efforts not only impact a hungry world, they affect those near and dear.

The Open Fields and Waters program provides access to more places for hunting and ďŹ shing. This program: .ZHFDUHDG LQGG

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pays improved rates per acre.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Helps you manage wildlife on your property.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Provides you with enhanced seasonal ďŹ&#x201A;exibility.

Funded by Nebraska Pork Producers and their Pork Checkoff Program Š 2010 We Care Initiative

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gives controlled access to the habitat on your land.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Protects you through the Nebraska Recreation Liability Act.

This is Shelter Country.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m now getting paid to allow hunting on my land. I would deďŹ nitely recommend the Open Fields and Waters program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the support and help Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received has been incredible.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gary Frerichs, Beatrice

Here in Fremont youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd Shelter InsuranceÂŽ Agent Pete Hines. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to serve our friends and neighbors. Call us today and ask about our services.

Pete Hines 760 N. Bell Street Fremont, NE 402-727-1340 To learn more, or enroll in the program for free, visit OutdoorNebraska.org or call your local Game and Parks representative.

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