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March 4, 2010 Issue 231-14-5

Aurora Co-op Announces $11 Million Expansion Plans

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent

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Grand Island properties of the Aurora Cooperative will be part of a major $11 million expansion by the co-op later this year, said George Hohwieler, the co-op's president and chief executive officer.

Hohwieler said the Aurora Cooperative plans to expand grain storage, drying and handling capabilities at its three Nebraska railroad terminals located at Sedan, Grand Island and Aurora (West).

As part of that expansion in Grand Island, the Aurora Cooperative also announced its plan to develop its new site on the eastern edge of Grand Island. The site, formerly known as Sundance Feed and Seed, was previously acquired by the company and will become the agronomy/energy service location as Aurora Cooperative moves from its current location at 1104 S. Lincoln Ave. Hohwieler said multiple site improvements will be constructed over the coming months.

Relocation and opening of the east Grand Island site are scheduled for the spring/sum-

mer of 2011. He said the long-term future of the old Lincoln Avenue location continues to be reviewed.

The Lincoln Avenue site has served the co-op and its patrons well over the years, but the growth of Grand Island has limited access to that location and the new location, which was purchased last year, will provide room for both better access and future growth, he said.

"It's just not as conducive of a location to do the retail, the agronomy and the energy functions that site needs to service," he said. "We acquired the Sundance site with the long-term vision of moving our agronomy and energy out to that site and now is the right time to do that."

Hohwieler said they will also move their E-85 gas pump to the new location, where it will have better access for customers wanting to use the 85 percent ethanol blend.

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub The Nebraska Supreme Court will decide if a surface water irrigation district can challenge groundwater pumping allocations set by a natural resources district.

At issue for the Holdrege-based Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District is a 14-inches-per-acre allocation (56 inches over four

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Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .110.29

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Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93.52

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Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .134.76

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Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . .65.00

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Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . . .57.31

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Crops, Daily Spot Prices

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Nebraska Supreme Court to Decide if CNPPID Can Challenge Pumpkin Creek Groundwater Allocation Answer will impact other surface watergroundwater disputes

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years) set by the North Platte Natural Resources District for groundwater irrigators in the Panhandle's Pumpkin Creek watershed.

The allocation is part of the Scottsbluff-based NPNRD's integrated water management plan.

CNPPID officials say the allocation is too high because it still will result in groundwater-related depletions to Pumpkin Creek flows into the North Platte River and eventually into Lake McConaughy, reducing Central's irrigation and hydropower water supplies.

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Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.78

3.90

3.88

Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.42

3.41

3.50

Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.55

9.29

9.19

Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .4.82

5.45

5.36

Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .1.73

2.33

2.30

Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .190.00

135.00

135.00

Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .77.50

87.50

87.50

Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .85.00

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Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135.00

107.50

103.00

Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.75

38.75

35.50

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March 4, 2010

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report A moderation in temperatures across eastern Nebraska during the past week finally brought visions of Spring-like weather as temperatures moved into the 40's and 50's. With the deep snow pack across the eastern Dakota’s, southern Minnesota, Iowa, and northeastern Nebraska, the warmer temperatures and chances for moisAllen Dutcher ture are likely to initiate significant runoff concerns during the next 7-10 days. Little significant frost depth was noted across most of these flood prone areas, but the exceptional moisture last October leaves little room for snow melt to soak into soil profiles. Therefore, even if these areas escape this first round of flooding (unlikely), normal April and May moisture will likely result in planting delays for this years corn crop.

Week One Forecast, 3/6 - 3/12: Lingering precipitation from the system that passed through the state on 3/5 is likely across northeastern Nebraska during the first half of 3/6. Current models indicate that a mixture of snow and rain is likely, with accumulations generally under a couple of inches. The remainder of the state should see clearing skies with highs in the 40's north to 50's extreme south. Another storm system will approach the state late on 3/7, with precipitation likely during the overnight hours across the panhandle and southern half of the state. Daytime highs will range from the mid

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50's south to mid 40's north. Rain will continue on 3/8 over the southern 2/3 of the state, with isolated thunder possible. Rain may change to snow during the overnight hours, with light accumulations possible. Daytime highs are expected to be in the 40's statewide. Lingering showers and/or snow are possible across southeastern Nebraska on 3/9, with highs ranging from the mid 30's to low 40's. A series of weak waves are projected to move though the state on a daily basis during the 3/10-3/12 period bring chances of light snow to the western 2/3 of the state. Daily highs are projected to range from the mid to upper 30's north to low 40's south.

Week Two Forecast, 3/13 - 3/19: Weather model indicates a brief warmup is in store on 3/13 as high pressure assumes control. Highs are projected to range from the 50's southwest to low 40's northeast. An Arctic front is projected to move through the state during the overnight hours and into the early part of 3/14. Highs will struggle to reach the freezing mark, with upslope snow development possible across the western 1/3 of Nebraska. The cold air is projected to slow seep southward to Texas, leaving Nebraska in the cold air through 3/18. Highs are projected to remain in the mid 20's northeast to mid 30s southwest during the 3/15-3/17 period. Pacific high pressure is projected to slide east toward the central U.S. during the 3/18-3/19 period.

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Consider shutting down other activities or projects to focus on just one thing. This will increase the attention to detail and allow the body to slow down and relax. Consider scheduling tasks for separate times to allow complete concentration.

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Try to eat right, get enough sleep and stay physically active to keep the body running properly.

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Have a schedule but allow for variety. This keeps the mind sharp. Listen to music, set up a coffee date or go for a walk. The brain will stay sharp when it isn't regulated to doing the same tasks over and over.

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• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts •

Better Off Dead

by Lee Pitts

It is said that the only two sure things in life are death and taxes. To which I would add a third certainty: that the government will use your death as an excuse to increase your taxes. Here’s an installment of “Ask The Tax Man” that might help your heirs keep some of your cash when you keel over.

My ungrateful son just informed me that 2010 is a great year to die. How so?

If you die in 2010 your child will inherit 100% of your estate whereas if you wait to die until 2011 the government will grab 55% of it. I’d watch my back if I were you.

Accidents will happen, you know what I mean?

Doesn’t this create an incentive for people to die this year?

Of course. Thousands of wealthy people on life support will be unplugged this year by their kids, suicide hot lines will heat up, charities will spring up to find a cure for metabolism, and Oprah will do a show on the best ways to off yourself.

I’m 92 years old female worth in excess of 100 million dollars that my four husbands worked very hard to amass. I would like to leave my spoiled stepkids all my money but I don’t believe in suicide. Isn’t there some way around this ridiculous rule?

Start living dangerously. Take up skydiving, trade in your Rolls for a murder-cycle,

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start smoking 4 packs of cigarettes a day and don’t get a flu shot. In the past I would have suggested committing a crime so bad that you’d end up sharing a prison cell with Dr. Kervorkian, but I think he’s out on bail now.

Besides, if your crime wasn’t heinous enough you could just end up doing 500 hours of community service.

I love my kids but I worry that all the money in my estate is just too tempting. Are there any precautions I should take?

Absolutely. Trade in your Chihuahua for a bomb sniffing dog. Have your butler, maid or hired hand start your car for you, and stay away from family gatherings. Don’t eat cookies sent to you in the mail, don’t let your children pick your Doctors for you, don’t have any elective surgeries, and hire a bodyguard immediately.

55%! To heck with growing old gracefully! What’s the best way to die now?

Normally I don’t think much of dying but in this case there’s something to be said for it. I’d suggest going to meet Saint Peter with a smile on your face by dying at the hands of a jealous spouse.

Shame on you for making fun of a ridiculous situation. This isn’t funny!

I agree. There’s nothing funny about working all your life to save up something for your kids and then having to sell the ranch

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just to pay death taxes. I know you can’t take it with you but at least you ought to be able to give it to your kids. Just think, you worked all those years just to pay outlandish pensions for politicians, build bridges to nowhere, and buy preserves for fairy shrimp and three legged salamanders.

Surely Congress will fix this idiotic law.

Do you expect them to take action before the end of this year?

I sure do. I expect them to keep the death taxes at 55% in 2011, EXCEPT for all government employees and Congressmen who will, of course, be exempt.

You’re passing out lots of advice. Are you a CPA? No, but I am a CPA-LITE... Citizen Paying A Lot In Taxes Endlessly.

I’m not about to kill myself just to make my spoiled kids rich. But isn’t there something else I can do to make sure the government doesn’t get all my money?

Start living extravagantly now so that when you go on your last journey there won’t be anything left to pack. Pay your last income taxes with a check that bounces, and since breathing produces carbon dioxide, and you won’t be breathing any more, sell your carbon credits to Al Gore before you go.

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On only one end, cut off half of the first section.

If you used full strips, this piece will be 20", if you cut the strips in half, the piece will be 10".

This will offset the seams on the first sewing.

Bring the two ends, right sides together, and sew along the long edge....this will be an 800 inch seam. There will be a big snarl of fabric on the floor as you sew, but when you get close to the fold in the long strip, you can cut it in half with scissors to complete the seam. Press the seam to one side.

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Quilt and bind. * A honey bun is a professionally precut bundle of fabric from the same collection rolled and tied up with a ribbon. A honey bun contains 40, 1.5 inch by 44 inch strips. Each honey bun contains approximately 1yard and 24" of fabric. Honey Buns are great for scrap quilts, log cabins or any project requiring strips that are less than or equal to 1.5 inches in width.

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County Grain Prices as of 3/2/10 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

Beans

New Beans

$3.58 $3.38 $3.51 $3.38 $3.52 $3.54 $3.53 $3.61 $3.47 $3.58 $3.34 $3.59 $4.29 $3.61 $3.34 $3.58 $3.43 $3.46 $3.48 $3.45 $3.38 $3.36 $3.50 $3.54 $3.47 $3.23 $3.58 $3.61

$3.63 $3.47 $3.62 $3.72 $3.57 $3.63 $3.67 $3.70

$9.12 $8.98 $9.13 $8.89 $9.06 $9.07 $9.32 $9.22

$8.60 $8.48 $8.64 $8.32 $8.49 $8.51 $8.83 $8.65

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$9.09 $8.88 $9.16

$8.57 $8.32 $8.60

$9.13 $8.88 $9.12

$8.69 $8.32 $8.54

$9.03 $9.22 $8.92 $8.91 $8.93 $9.28 $8.88 $9.04

$8.58 $8.29 $8.42 $8.41 $8.19 $8.77 $8.59 $8.54

$8.99 $9.21

$8.70 $8.77

$3.32 $3.58 $3.59 $3.50 $3.47 $3.45

$3.72 $3.67 $3.70 $3.59 $3.51 $3.57

$9.07 $9.04 $9.09 $9.01

$8.59 $8.54 $8.64 $8.48 $8.48

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Wheat

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$4.24

$4.64

$4.09 $3.92

$4.24

$4.19 $4.91 $4.19 $3.80

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$3.22

$2.97

$4.51

$2.97

$3.09

$4.51 $4.14

$2.97

$3.09

$3.15

$3.27

$3.03

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$4.34 $4.09

$4.29

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$3.88

$4.19

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$4.66 $4.34 $4.27

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Navy

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Dec. 10 395 424

Corn Corn trade has been sideways to lower this week due to light profit taking by market longs. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 3 lower on the May contract and December is steady for the week. The outside market influence has been supportive; crude is $1.12 higher, the dollar is 45 lower, and the DOW is up 137.

Farmer selling interest should limit upside on higher trade from here, but fundamental news has been limited and most of the focus over the next few weeks will be on the weather. Any indication that planting could get delayed would be viewed as bullish and could keep the current uptrend intact; also South American harvest issues due to moisture would be viewed as friendly. For now, the chart remains mixed to higher; we saw a key reversal down early in the week, but the trade found support at the 20-day moving average. This lead to the bounce on Wednesday, but overhead resistance between $3.90 and $4 on the May contract should produce renewed selling interest. In

this area we find the 50-, 100-, and 200-day moving averages. Important chart support for the coming week is at the 20-day, at $3.75. The trade will see the USDA Supply and Demand report next Wednesday, which will be the next major news item; this report will include any USDA 2009 Production adjustments due to resurveying. The corn that remains in the fields has been a question mark for the production estimates, but some parts of Iowa that are just now harvesting those acres are reporting 200 bpa plus yields. I expect that any revision to the supply numbers will be minimal and may be offset by adjustments for feeding demand, but the trade will remain choppy ahead of this report. The export sector overall is not friendly and we do not expect a meaningful improvement near term. The weekly export sales numbers were reported at 761,400 tons of old crop and 72,000 tons of new crop. Combined, they were above expectations. Hedgers call with questions.

Open . . .3.830 High . . .3.886 Low . . . .3.824 Close . . .3.866 Change +0.052

May Meal 262 274

May Oil 3913 4115

Soy Complex Soybean trade has been sideways this week with outside market support preventing breaks and big supply side considerations limiting upside. Heading into Thursday, the weekly net change is 2 higher on May and November is up a penny. May meal is $2.70 lower and bean oil is up 70 points. The South American harvest continues to move along on a normal type pace; there are some issues due to too much moisture, but there is limited concern over decreasing production numbers there. The weather both in South America and domestically will become the main focus of attention over the next several weeks with the March 31st Planting Intentions report the big news item following the monthly Supply and Demand numbers next week. There have been several forecasts issued over the last few days that suggest possible planting delays due to the delay of the start of the snow cover melt, but that would really be negative for beans due to delaying corn plantings. On the May chart,

the market has consolidated in a short-term range over the last week. Nearby support is at $9.53, the 20-day moving average, and then the $9.41 mid-February low. Chart resistance is up at $9.78, the 50-day, and then the high last week at $9.84. We have to respect the ability for a short-term bounce due to the friendly crude market along with some weather concerns, but we still think rallies should be sold. We also believe that because we have developed a seasonal pattern of spring highs over the past few years that traders are hesitant to take on short positions. The weekly export sales came in at 182,400 tons of old crop and 188,000 tons of new crop, which together was inline with expectations. Meal sales were reported at 85,700 tons of old crop and 3,200 tons of new crop. Oil sales came in at 15,900 tons. Both Meal and oil sales were inline with expectations. Hedgers call with questions, but I believe you still need to consider extending the coverage you want to have in place.

Open . . .9.674 High . . .9.714 Low . . . .9.630 Close . . .9.634 Change +0.000

N/A

Support: Resistance

May 2010 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 3/4/2010

May 945 981

Support: Resistance

May 2010 Beans (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 3/4/2010

$3.92 $4.35 $3.82 $4.28 $3.92 $4.13 $3.92 $4.13 $4.33 $4.11 $3.98 $3.96

Pinto Oil Flowers (new) $16.20 Spring Wheat(new) $4.52

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Chicago 483 542

K City Minneapolis 490 503 540 544

Wheat

Support: Resistance

Wheat trade has been flat to lower this week due to the limited upside follow-through in the row crops and no fresh supportive news for wheat. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 4 lower on the May Chicago contract, KC is down 3, and Minneapolis is down 2. Wheat will continue to be a follower of the row crops, but supply side fundamentals remains bearish. U.S. wheat remains the most expensive wheat in the world with Black Sea wheat trading at a $30 discount per ton. There have also been some reports out of Europe that available stocks will not decline as much as originally thought as wheat acres have been expanded there and weather has been beneficial to winter wheat growing conditions. The May chart has consolidate in a range between $4.95 and

$5.20 over the last several weeks. The poor fundamentals may keep new buyers on the sidelines unless the spring weather markets give them a reason to re-enter the market. The friendly item for wheat may be lower expected planted acres moving forward due to lower futures and even lower basis projections for new crop due to ample supplies. This would be negative for row crops. Some debate over the expected Spring Wheat acreage has been occurring, my bias due to wet conditions is that spring acres will be steady with last year and not up as some have argued. The weekly export sales were reported at 101,600 tons of old crop and 2,500 tons of new crop. This was well below the expectations of 300 to 500 thousand tons

May 2010 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 3/4/2010 Open . . . .5.070 High . . . .5.170 Low . . . .5.070 Close . . .5.156 Change .+0.112

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Nebraska Pork Producers Gather for Pork Industry Day

Nemaha County Soybean Farmer Appointed to Serve on United Soybean Board

Elect officers and announce Outstanding Pork Service Award Winners.

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association held its 3rd annual Pork Industry Day on February 24th at Lincoln’s Cornhusker Hotel. The event featured more that 50 exhibitors and over 200 attendees.

Newly elected officers for the Association are Troy McCain, DeWitt, President; David Harrington, St. Paul, President-Elect; Shane Meyer, Exeter, Vice President; and Jan Miller, Belden, Nebraska was elected as 2nd Vice President. Alden Zuhlke of Brunswick and Scott Spilker of Beatrice will serve as Directors for the Association for the next two years. Alternate Directors will be Derrick Damrow of Plymouth and Jason Mullenhoff of Leigh, Nebraska. Gary Doerr and Greg Wortman both of Creighton, Nebraska, are retiring Directors and were honored for their years of service.

Each year the Industry honors individuals, companies, and organizations that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to promote pork in Nebraska. The Association presents the Outstanding Service Awards in four areas.

Promotions, Producer Outreach, Industry Outreach, and Outstanding Allied member.

Kenneth Rhoades, Chairman for the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission accepted the Outstanding Pork Service Award in Promotions. The

Outstanding Pork Service Award for Producer Outreach recognized Dr. Don Levis who has been actively involved with the Nebraska pork industry for over 27 years. Hormel received the Outstanding Pork Service Award for Industry Outreach for its leadership in supporting the “We Care” responsible pork initiative developed by the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council. Tyson Fresh Meats, received the Outstanding Pork Service Award for Allied Membership as an Allied Member to the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. Tyson offered their financial and personnel to help to bring the PQA Plus and TQA certification, PQA Plus self site assessment training, and rebate programs to a successful conclusion.

Dave Hansen of Hartington, Nebraska was inducted into the Checkoff Hall of Fame.

Inductees are recognized for their long time support of the industry, community service and service to the Nebraska Pork Producers organization.

The Wiechman Pig Company, headquartered in Fremont, Nebraska has grown to become one of the largest and most well respected companies in the swine market industry and was a unanimous choice to be inducted into the Voluntary Checkoff Hall of Fame.

Nebraska Soybean Board Research Advisory Committee Meeting and March Board of Directors Meeting The Nebraska Soybean Board will meet March 16 & 17, 2010, at the Embassy Suites, 1040 P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska Soybean Board will begin the Research Advisory Committee meeting at 9:00 a.m. and end at 1:45 p.m. The Board of Directors regular business meeting will then come to order at 2:00 p.m. On Wednesday, March 17th the meeting will resume at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn at 12:00 p.m. Business items to be considered by the Board: • Select FY11 Research Projects • Updates on FY10 Promotional Projects • Review new FY10 Project Proposals • Nominations for the United Soybean Board • Review of the Board’s Bylaws A complete agenda for the public meeting is available for inspection on the Nebraska Soybean Board website at www.soybeanebraska.org

The nine-member Nebraska Soybean Board collects and disburses the Nebraska share of funds generated by the one half of one percent times the net sales price per bushel of soybeans sold.

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Representing Nebraska as one of the newly appointed Farmer-Directors on the United Soybean Board (USB) will be Nemaha County soybean farmer, Mark Caspers of Auburn, NE. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the appointment of 16 farmer-leaders and two alternates to the USB and soybean checkoff. All appointees will serve three-year terms beginning immediately and represent the interests of all U.S. soybean farmers.

USB is made up of 68 farmer-directors who oversee the investments of the soybean checkoff on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers. Checkoff funds are invested in the areas of animal utilization, human utilization, industrial utilization, industry relations, market access and supply. As stipulated in the Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soybean checkoff.

“This is a great opportunity to serve as a farmerdirector on the United Soybean Board”, says Mark Caspers, soybean farmer from Auburn, NE, “I know that the soybean has a multitude of uses and it is my top priority to promote increased demand for new uses of soybean products that have already been developed with the help of the soybean checkoff.”

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Murdock Corn Plots Harvest Test Brand Variety Traits Maturity Weight Moisture Wt. AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4190 . . .16.2 . . . . .56.0 PRODUCERS . .5684 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .96 . . . . .4090 . .14.9 . . . . .56.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4500 . .15.9 . . . . .57.0 PRODUCERS . .5734 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .97 . . . . .4130 . . .15.9 . . . . .57.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4290 . .15.8 . . . . .56.5 LG . . . . . . . . . .2496 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .100 . . . .4195 . . .15.7 . . . . .56.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4235 . .15.9 . . . . .56.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6061 . .HBW . . . . . .101 . . . .4455 . .16.0 . . . . .55.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4115 . . .15.9 . . . . .57.0 PIONEER . . . . .P0125 . . .HR . . . . . . .101 . . . .4720 . .15.9 . . . . .55.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4230 . .16.0 . . . . .57.0 GARST . . . . . . .87D53 . . .CB/LL/RW .102 . . . .4400 . .16.1 . . . . .53.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4460 . .16.1 . . . . .55.5 CROWS . . . . . .2155 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .102 . . . .4745 . . .16.1 . . . . .56.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4780 . .16.0 . . . . .55.5 DEKALB . . . . . .52-59 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .102 . . . .4720 . .16.0 . . . . .55.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4730 . .15.9 . . . . .56.0 LG . . . . . . . . . .2514 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .103 . . . .5010 . . .16.6 . . . . .53.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4810 . .16.4 . . . . .56.0 PRODUCERS . .6374 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .103 . . . .4920 . .15.9 . . . . .56.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4810 . .15.9 . . . . .57.0 GARST . . . . . . .86T82 . . .3000GT . . .104 . . . .4790 . .16.2 . . . . .56.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4665 . .15.9 . . . . .55.5 DEKALB . . . . . .54-16 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .104 . . . .5250 . .16.4 . . . . .56.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4750 . .16.0 . . . . .56.0 MYCOGEN . . . .2Y547 . . .VT3 . . . . . .104 . . . .4860 . .16.1 . . . . .56.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4750 . .16.0 . . . . .56.0 PRODUCERS . .6464 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .104 . . . .4900 . .16.1 . . . . .54.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4660 . .16.4 . . . . .56.0 PIONEER . . . . .P0541 . . .XR . . . . . . .105 . . . .5145 . . .16.6 . . . . .55.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4945 . .16.0 . . . . .55.5 AGVENTURE . . .R6993 . . .VBW . . . . . .105 . . . .4640 . .17.2 . . . . .54.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4995 . .16.2 . . . . .56.0 GARST . . . . . . .86C73 . . .3000GT . . .105 . . . .5090 . .16.1 . . . . .55.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .5010 . . .16.2 . . . . .55.5 PIONEER . . . . .35F44 . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 . . . .5215 . . .16.4 . . . . .57.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .5160 . . .16.0 . . . . .56.0 HOEGEMEYER .7757 . . . .HXT/LL/RR .106 . . . .5165 . . .17.0 . . . . .57.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .5295 . .16.1 . . . . .56.5 PIONEER . . . . .35K04 . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 . . . .4870 . .16.3 . . . . .58.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4765 . .15.9 . . . . .56.5 CROWS . . . . . .207-07 . . .VT3 . . . . . .107 . . . .5160 . . .16.6 . . . . .53.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .5085 . .15.8 . . . . .57.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL7335 . .HBW . . . . . .107 . . . .5035 . .16.7 . . . . .57.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .5005 . .15.9 . . . . .56.5 HOEGEMEYER .7711 . . . .HXT/LL/RR .107 . . . .5020 . .16.0 . . . . .54.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4630 . .15.9 . . . . .56.5 GARST . . . . . . .85V87 . . .GT/CB/LL . .107 . . . .4955 . .15.8 . . . . .53.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4670 . .15.9 . . . . .57.0 NC+ . . . . . . . . .4252 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .107 . . . .4935 . .15.4 . . . . .55.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4755 . .15.8 . . . . .57.0 CROWS . . . . . .4354 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .107 . . . .5730 . .16.3 . . . . .55.5 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .5205 . .15.9 . . . . .57.0 HOEGEMEYER .5142 . . . . .RR/BT . . . . .107 . . . .4745 . . .16.3 . . . . .54.0 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .5175 . . .15.9 . . . . .57.0 NC+ . . . . . . . . .207-07 . . .VT3 . . . . . .107 . . . .5280 . .16.5 . . . . .53.0

Row # Rows Row Adj. to Length Harvested Width Yld @ 15% Chk. Avg. . . .1055 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .203.05 . . . . . . .1070 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .198.45 . . . .190.84 . . .1080 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .213.78 . . . . . . . .1085 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .195.30 . . . .189.05 . . .1100. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .200.34 . . . . . . .1110 . . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .194.37 . . . .197.57 . . .1115 . . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .194.88 . . . . . . .1120. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .203.84 . . . .213.79 . . .1130. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .186.84 . . . . . . .1135. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .213.37 . . . .225.69 . . .1140. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .190.15 . . . . . . . .1145. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .196.70 . . . . .203.70 . . .1156. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .197.48 . . . . . . . .1160 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .209.38 . . . .212.31 . . .1165 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.27 . . . . . . .1170. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .206.74 . . . . .199.14 . . .1175. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .206.54 . . . . . . .1175. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .216.95 . . . .210.36 . . .1178. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .208.25 . . . . . . .1200 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.36 . . . .204.21 . . .1200 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .205.66 . . . . . . .1205 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .203.23 . . . .202.71 . . .1215. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .197.00 . . . . . . . .1220 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .219.48 . . . .222.44 . . .1225 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .198.71 . . . . . . . .1232 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .201.92 . . . .204.83 . . .1235 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .197.10 . . . . . . . .1245 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .201.45 . . . .208.79 . . .1252 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .189.84 . . . . . . .1252 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .209.09 . . . .214.42 . . .1260 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .201.12 . . . . . . . .1250 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .187.51 . . . . .186.02 . . .1255 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .203.48 . . . . . . .1260 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .206.78 . . . .204.21 . . .1260 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .203.28 . . . . . . .1269 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .209.60 . . . .204.99 . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .207.56 . . . . . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .205.29 . . . .198.07 . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .212.74 . . . . . . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .195.20 . . . .195.81 . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .191.90 . . . . . . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .206.08 . . . .210.55 . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .205.03 . . . . . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .200.85 . . . .200.48 . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .201.57 . . . . . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .201.93 . . . .210.85 . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .186.46 . . . . . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .199.79 . . . . .215.45 . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .188.08 . . . . . . .1274. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .199.93 . . . .212.88 . . .1273 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .191.88 . . . . . . . .1270 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .230.39 . . . .231.15 . . .1257 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .212.46 . . . . . . .1253 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .193.37 . . . .183.54 . . .1246 . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .213.10 . . . . . . . .1241. . . . 6 . . . . . . .30 . . .216.74 . . . . .212.38

Harvest Test Row # Rows Row Adj. to Brand Variety Traits Maturity Weight Moisture Wt. Length Harvested Width Yld @ 15% Chk. Avg. AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4920 . .16.1 . . . . .56.0 . . .1250 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .201.47 . . . . .

MYCOGEN . . . .2K662 . . .VT3 . . . . . .108 . . . .4910 . . .16.7 . . . . .53.0 . . .1245 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .200.42 . . . .199.14 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .5005 . .16.1 . . . . .56.0 . . .1238 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .206.94 . . . .

CROWS . . . . . .4688 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .108 . . . .4615 . . .16.2 . . . . .52.0 . . .1230 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .191.82 . . . . .187.49 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4980 . .16.1 . . . . .56.0 . . .1228 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .207.58 . . . .

DEKALB . . . . . .58-16 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .108 . . . .5140 . . .16.3 . . . . .55.0 . . .1220 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .215.14 . . . . .209.72 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4940 . .15.9 . . . . .56.5 . . .1212 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .209.13 . . . . .

MYCOGEN . . . .2H697 . . .VT3 . . . . . .108 . . . .4835 . .20.4 . . . . .50.5 . . .1205 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .194.86 . . . .190.66 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4815 . . .16.0 . . . . .55.0 . . .1203 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .205.12 . . . . .

LG . . . . . . . . . .2545 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .108 . . . .4790 . .19.5 . . . . .50.0 . . .1200 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .196.04 . . . .192.45 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4860 . .16.2 . . . . .56.0 . . .1195 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .207.92 . . . .

MYCOGEN . . . .2E696 . . .VT3 . . . . . .108 . . . .4965 . .16.7 . . . . .53.0 . . .1184 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .213.11 . . . . .211.64 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4600 . .15.9 . . . . .55.5 . . .1175 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .200.87 . . . .

HOEGEMEYER .7932 . . . .HXT/LL/RR .109 . . . .4710 . . .16.8 . . . . .52.0 . . .1174 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .203.64 . . . .211.48 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4590 . .15.9 . . . . .54.5 . . .1167 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .201.80 . . . .

AGVENTURE . . .RL7673 . .HBW . . . . . .109 . . . .4670 . .16.8 . . . . .52.5 . . .1160 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .204.35 . . . .210.01 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4635 . .16.1 . . . . .56.0 . . .1156 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .205.23 . . . .

LG . . . . . . . . . .2549 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .109 . . . .4935 . .16.6 . . . . .46.0 . . .1150 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .218.35 . . . .219.14 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4700 . .15.9 . . . . .56.0 . . .1140 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .211.53 . . . . .

CROWS . . . . . .4727 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .109 . . . .4835 . .17.1 . . . . .49.0 . . .1130 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .216.40 . . . .214.36 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4650 . .16.3 . . . . .55.0 . . .1126 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.88 . . . .

NC+ . . . . . . . . .4517 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .109 . . . .4880 . .16.9 . . . . .51.0 . . .1126 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .219.72 . . . . .218.01 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4625 . .16.3 . . . . .55.0 . . .1120 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.87 . . . .

HOEGEMEYER .8042 . . . .HXT/LL/RR .109 . . . .4140 . . .19.7 . . . . .52.0 . . .1110 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .182.72 . . . . .180.92 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4565 . .15.9 . . . . .56.0 . . .1110 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .211.01 . . . . .

PIONEER . . . . .P0916 . . .XP . . . . . . .109 . . . .4870 . .17.5 . . . . .50.5 . . .1110 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .220.83 . . . .216.92 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4615 . . .16.1 . . . . .56.5 . . .1098 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .215.14 . . . . .

NC+ . . . . . . . . .4582 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .110 . . . . .4570 . .17.8 . . . . .52.5 . . .1094 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .209.49 . . . .205.94 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4500 . .16.2 . . . . .56.0 . . .1094 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.29 . . . .

PRODUCERS . .7014 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .110 . . . . .4695 . .17.7 . . . . .49.5 . . .1087 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .216.87 . . . .213.08 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4575 . .16.1 . . . . .55.5 . . .1086 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .215.63 . . . .

DEKALB . . . . . .60-51 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .110 . . . . .4840 . .17.9 . . . . .54.0 . . .1092 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .222.00 . . . .218.00 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4430 . .15.8 . . . . .56.0 . . .1080 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.71 . . . . .

MYCOGEN . . . .2T699 . . .VT3 . . . . . .110 . . . . .4295 . .15.9 . . . . .52.5 . . .1068 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .206.34 . . . .207.88 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4250 . .15.9 . . . . .55.5 . . .1066 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .204.56 . . . .

LG . . . . . . . . . .2555 . . . .VT3 . . . . . .110 . . . . .4425 . .18.0 . . . . .51.0 . . .1053 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.23 . . . .211.89 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4335 . .16.2 . . . . .56.0 . . .1053 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.47 . . . .

GARST . . . . . . .84U57 . . .CB/LL/RW .110 . . . . .4495 . .18.6 . . . . .51.5 . . .1053 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .211.99 . . . . .209.22 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4360 . .16.0 . . . . .57.0 . . .1047 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .213.41 . . . . .

AGVENTURE . . .RL7938 . .HBW . . . . . .110 . . . . .3920 . .20.2 . . . . .54.0 . . .1035 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .184.39 . . . .178.66 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4285 . .16.0 . . . . .56.0 . . .1028 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .213.61 . . . . .

NC+ . . . . . . . . .210-57 . . .VT3 . . . . . .110 . . . . .4455 . .16.3 . . . . .52.0 . . .1020 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .223.03 . . . .220.64 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .4185 . . .16.2 . . . . .56.5 . . .1016 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .210.59 . . . .

DEKALB . . . . . .59-35 . . .VT3 . . . . . .109 . . . .4095 . .17.8 . . . . .54.5 . . .1012 . . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .202.92 . . . .207.18 AGVENTURE . . .RL6915 . .RR2CB . . . .105 . . . .3940 . .16.0 . . . . .56.0 . . .1008 . . .6 . . . . . . .30 . . .200.31 . . . .

AVG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.25 . . . .54.41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.062223 Plant date May 8 Harvest date Dec 17 Fertility N=204.3 p2o5=23.314 k2o=9.7143 ZnSo4=.097 Total field harvested @15.5 was 206.2bu/A

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On February 23, the FFA members dressed in John Deere green to show their support for agriculture.

Though some FFA members wore Case International red, the day was a success with Brianna Keene and Amber Burg winning the greenest awards. On February 24, students dressed in their cow girl and cowboy gear to deliver homemade cookies to area businesses. The cookies are given to various businesses thanking them for all of the support they provide both the FFA and Conestoga Schools in general.

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I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

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Pawnee City FFA Chapter Every year, FFA chapters across the country celebrate National FFA Week. This takes place February 22-26. During National FFA Week, chapters from all over celebrate in their own way. This year, to celebrate FFA week, the Pawnee City FFA Chapter dedicated a special event to take place each day.

On Monday, Pawnee City’s FFA members drove their farm vehicles to school.

On Tuesday, the members wore their FFA jackets.

Thursday’s highlight was the annual petting zoo with animals that members of the chapter and community volunteered to bring in. The Pawnee City elementary students came to enjoy the wonderful array of farm animals. Some of the animals that were there included llamas, goats, a dog, ducks, chickens, and hamsters.

The Pawnee City members capped FFA week on Friday by making breakfast for the teachers and staff at Pawnee City.

Pawnee City School and FFA chapter enjoyed the break from regular classes to celebrate the involvement of Pawnee City’s forty-three FFA members. With the conclusion of FFA week the FFA members will be off to SCC Beatrice on March 2 to compete in the District 1 Career Development Events.

Norris FFA Chapter The Norris FFA has been busy as usual with contests, degrees, and National FFA Week. All of the members have had a great opportunity to get involved through the last year and we continue to look forward to new and upcoming events. The Norris FFA Chapter recently been busy with competing in LSE’s (Leadership Skills Events), applying for State Degrees, participating in the activities of FFA Week, and getting ready for the CDE’s (Career Development Events.)

The LSE Contests were held on January 19th with Norris FFA members competing in all different events.

• Junior Parliamentary Procedure team consisting of Bailee Peters, Rachel Kechley, Kyle Essink, Nick Davis, Devin Heusinkvelt, Jake Robertson, and Bryce Doeschot received 1st place and are a State Qualifiers.

• Senior Parliamentary Procedure team consisting of Meradith Ganow, Elizabeth Boender, Madison Lee, Sarah Wieskamp, Emilia Woeppel, and Melissa Woeppel received 1st place and are State Qualifiers.

• Creed Speaking: Rachel Kechely, 1st and State Qualifier; Bailee Peters 3rd and alternate to State • Natural Resources Speaking: Samantha Evans, 1st place and State Qualifier • Cooperative Speaking: Melissa Woeppel, 2nd place and State Qualifier • Job Interview: Madison Lee, 2nd place and State Qualifier; Gretchen Kroese, 3rd place and alternate to State • Extemporaneous Speaking: Will Keech, 2nd place and State Qualifier; Briana Gaston, white ribbon • Senior Public Speaking: Meradith Ganow, blue ribbon • Junior Public Speaking: Rachel Schoenrock, red ribbon On February 13th at Palmyra High School, nine Norris FFA members applied for their State Degree. The application process consisted of completing record books, taking a test about the facts of FFA, and participating in an interview. Nine FFA Seniors from Norris, the most ever from Norris to receive the State Degree included; Samantha Johnson, Will Keech, Breck Doeschot, Sarah Wieskamp, Amy Fosler, Hannah Scow, Madison Lee, Dylan Wagner, and Micah Moulin.

During the week of February 22nd until February 27th, the Norris FFA Chapter actively

participated in National FFA Week through various activities.

• On Monday, February 22nd the chapter wore a past FFA t-shirt, the freshmen received the Greenhand Degree will be recogNorris State Degree nized, and the members applicants: Back rowpassed out mints to the whole school to involve Lto F- Dylan Wagner, Wieskamp, more awareness for the Sarah Samantha Johnson, Norris FFA Chapter.

• On Tuesday, Breck Doeschot. Front February 24th, the row- Will Keech, Micha members and the school Moulin, Madison Lee, were invited to dress-up Amy Fosler, Hannah as their favorite leader Scow. or celebrity and the class with the most participants received points for an overall class competition.

• On Wednesday, February 25th, the members and school dressed up in the National FFA colors; Norris FFA members national blue and corn who attended District 1 gold. The class with the LSE. most participants earned class points.

• On Thursday, February 26th, the FFA members hosted and cooked a breakfast for teachers, staff, and community members for appreciation for their involvement in the FFA chapter. The FFA members also wore their official dress to school and participated in a Scavenger Hunt. They found clues and took pictures of the answers to each riddle.

• On Friday, February 27th, FFA members wore their current FFA t-shirts and continued to celebrate FFA Week!

The Norris FFA members are also currently preparing and studying for the CDE’s on March 2nd. The members will be competing in various contests such as: Landscaping, Floral Design, Livestock and Farm Management, Livestock Selection, Natural Resources, and many more!

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Freeman High School

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Johnson County Central FFA Chapter The Johnson County Central FFA Chapter now has 40 members. The 2009-10 Chapter Officers consist of Tessa Wellsandt: President, Holly Weber: Vice-President, Josh Dieckgrafe: Secretary, Cody Miller: Treasurer, Clark Teten: Reporter, Doug Grotrian: Sentinel, and Tricia Lempka: Parliamentarian.

In August several FFA members show livestock at the Otoe County Fair. Exhibitors include Holly Weber, Lisa Niedermeyer, Tanya Gadeken, Kelly Rathbone, Amanda and Clark Teten, Mallory, Tricia and Jordon Lempka.

Lisa Niedermeyer, daughter of Robert and Debbie Niedermeyer, was honored for the second year in a row to sing in the National FFA Chorus.

Both years Lisa was chosen to represent Nebraska by introducing a song. Some of you might have seen Lisa on RFDtv when they had close-up video of Lisa in action!

Nineteen Johnson County Central and Johnson Brock students traveled as a FFA Chapter to take in Husker Harvest Days. It was a nice day to view the new technology in agriculture and build networking skills with agriculture companies such as Pioneer, John Deere, LinWeld, and Monsanto. Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa colleges were available to talk to and discover hands-on how their specific college is contributing to the agricultural science research sector.

On Tuesday January 19, 2010 Johnson County Central FFA members competed in the District FFA Leadership Skills Events. Stephanie Teten placed 4th place in Jr.Public Speaking with her “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” speech, Josh Dieckgrafe earned 6th place in Job Interview Skills, and the Parliamentary Team of Kade Kuhlmann, Alyson Gottula, Chelsea Borrenpohl, Logen Philips, Anna Kuhl, Christine Wellensiek, and Emily Little were awarded “alternates to state”.

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Here are the highlights of the last month or two in the Freeman High School ag classes and FFA program …

The Ag Leadership class is mentoring the Kindergarteners this semester. So far, the class has helped them with Valentine’s day projects, read books, colored pages, and got to eat Stone Soup with their Kindergarten buddies.

The FFA Recycling program continues to be a success this year, having recycled 2,154 lbs of paper and magazines and 375 lbs of newspaper.

Congratulations to Sara Marker, Sarah Page, Abbey Klein, Anna Jurgens, Evan Buss, Jeffrey Wallman, Ashley Ayres, and Anna Harder (alternate) on being accepted to the 2010 State FFA Chorus. They will perform at the State FFA Convention in April. Evan Buss, Eric Rapp, Kyle Schlake, and Kristen Andersen have applied and interviewed for the State FFA Degree. Kristen Andersen qualified for the state Sr. Public Speaking Leadership Skills Event after placing first in the district contest in January.

National FFA Week activities were conducted during the week of February 22nd through 26th.

Eric Rapp and Kyle Schlake recorded public service announcements that were aired on KWBE radio. The officers led the pledge of allegiance every morning at school that week, and the elementary grades participated in the annual ag drawing or coloring contest. Also, the following activities were conducted each day: Monday – Chapter T-Shirt Day Tuesday – Diggin for Worms Activity Wednesday – Haybale Throwing Contest Thursday – Dress Like Mr. Jensen Day Friday – Tractor / Farm Vehicle Day

had a busy National FFA Week. The five FFA members visited the Middle School with a motivating program encouraging them to join FFA as a Freshman, hosted a coloring contest for the elementary, read agriculture children books to the elementary, had dress-up days each day, and participated in “Can World Hunger” Food Drive again this year. All items that were donated will be utilized by our local food bank, SENCA Johnson County Branch. The Leadership class took on this service project this year. This nine person team set up a point system that challenged JCC students to participate in the “Scavenger Hunt” food drive. Each day for a one week period students were asked to bring in items to receive points. Every day a “Daily Double” was announced, in which the students received double points for that specific item. The winning classes were the kindergarten class and the sophomore class! We collected over 2000 items for the local food pantry!

On March 2, 2010, the entire FFA Chapter will travel to SCC in Beatrice to compete in 2 or 3 Career Development Contests. These contests include Floriculture, Nursery Landscape, Meats Judging, Food Science, Livestock Judging, Livestock Management, Welding, Ag Mechanics, Ag Sales, Farm Business Management, Agronomy, and AgriScience. Those that qualify for state will compete in Lincoln at the Nebraska FFA State Convention April 7-9, 2010.

Holly Weber and Josh Dieckgrafe are expected to receive their State FFA Degree at the Nebraska State FFA Convention. Meanwhile, three students are finishing up their application for the American FFA Degree that they will be awarded in October at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Keep updated on what the Johnson County Central FFA Chapter is doing through the year by visiting the school’s website at www.jccentral.org.

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Whether you’re Irish or not, here’s some St. Patrick’s Day favorites to help your inner Leprechaun come out!

Corned Beef & Cabbage in Guinness 4 lbs. flat cut Corned Beef Brisket 1-12 oz. bottle Guinness Draught (do not use Stout, as it will make it bitter) 1 medium Yellow Onion, peeled and cut into wedges 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 Bay Leaf ¼ t. ground Cinnamon

Died and Gone to Heaven Irish Soda Bread

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/8-¼ t. Ground Cloves (to taste) ¼ t. ground Allspice ¼ t. ground Black Pepper 1 head Cabbage, cut into wedges, rinsed & drained 6 medium White Potatoes, peeled and quartered 1-2 lbs. Carrots, peeled and cut into 3" pieces

Rinse corned beef under cold water, and pat dry.

In a Dutch oven, or other large pot with a cover, brown corned beef well on all sides over high heat.

Pour Guinness over the meat, and add enough water to just cover the brisket. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and pepper to the pot. Bring pot to a boil and skim off any foam. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pot and simmer for 3 hours.

Add carrots, then potatoes and then the cabbage wedges to the pot. Cover pot, and continue cooking until meat and vegetables are tender (about 20-30 minute).

Remove meat and vegetables to warm serving platter/dish, leaving the cooking liquid/sauce in the pot. Over high heat, bring the cooking liquid to a boil, and cook until the amount of liquid is reduced by half (about 10 minutes).

Slice the corned beef; serve with the vegetables and the sauce on the side. Note: Corned beef should always be sliced across the grain. Serves 10.

Mint Chocolate Chip Pie 2 cups Whipping Cream 2 T. Confectioners Sugar 2 cups cold Milk 1½ t. Peppermint Extract 5-6 drops Green Food Coloring, optional

2-3½ oz. packages Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix 1 cup miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips 1-9" Pie Shell, baked

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream and sugar until soft peaks form.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, extract and food coloring if desired.

Add pudding mixture; beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Fold in cream mixture and chocolate chips.

Pour into pastry shells. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Serves 8.

1 cup Raisins 4 cups all-purpose Flour 2 t. Baking Powder 1 t. Baking Soda ½ t. Salt

12 T. cold Butter 1 large Egg ½ cup Honey 1 cup Buttermilk 1 cup chopped Walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°.

Put raisins in a bowl and cover with boiling water.

Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl. Cut butter into small pieces and mix into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or your fingers until it is course.

Beat the egg until very frothy. Beat in the honey until well blended; then add the buttermilk.

Drain the raisins well and add raisins and walnuts to flour. Toss to distribute evenly.

Gradually pour the liquids in and mix with a large metal spoon so mixture is evenly moistened and you have a heavy, moist batter. Don’t use too much liquid; you don’t want a wet batter. Don’t try to mix completely; it should be rough and lumpy.

Grease a heavy loaf pan (original recipe calls for a large cast iron frying pan which also works well).

Spoon batter into pan in clumps. Leave the top lumpy.

Bake about an hour until he middle is set. If using a fry pan it will not take as long to bake.

Makes 1 loaf.

Colcannon 1½ lbs. Potatoes, peeled and cut into 2" chunks 1 t. Salt, divided 1½ cups chopped Green Cabbage 1 /3 cup finely chopped Green Onion

2 cups boiling Water 2 /3 cup Milk 2 T. Butter or Margarine 1 /8 t. finely Ground Pepper

Place potatoes with enough cold water to cover by 2" and ½ t. salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.

Add cabbage and boil for 10 more minutes until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, place green onion in sieve, pour boiling water over them and drain.

Add drained onion to a medium saucepan with milk, butter, remaining ½ t. salt and pepper, bring to a boil then remove from heat.

Drain cooked potatoes and cabbage and return to large saucepan.

Beat on low speed with hand held mixer until coarsely mashed.

Increase speed to high and gradually add milk and onion mixture and continue to beat until potatoes are light and fluffy. Makes 4 cups.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Shamrock Shake 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream 1¼ cups 2% Milk

¼ t. Mint Extract 8 drops Green Food Coloring Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.

Stop blender to stir with a spoon if necessary to help blend ice cream.

Pour into 12 oz. cups and serve each with a straw.

Serves 2.

Molten Chocolate Cakes with Irish Cream ½ cup Butter 4 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate 2 large Eggs ¼ cup Sugar

1 T. Irish Cream 1 T. all-purpose Flour 8 T. Irish Cream, divided (optional)

Preheat oven to 450° and lightly butter four ramekins.

Place butter and chocolate in a medium glass bowl; microwave on HIGH for about 2 minutes, stirring twice, until butter and chocolate are melted.

Add eggs, sugar and liqueur; beat with electric mixer until foamy.

Beat in flour until just combined.

Pour equal amounts of batter into ramekins; bake for 8-10 minutes or until set around the edges and soft in the middle.

Let stand for 5 minutes, then invert onto 4 small plates.

Pour 2 T. liqueur around the edge of each, if you like. Serves 4.

Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Stout 2 T. Olive Oil 3 Bay Leaves 2 lbs. Beef Stew Meat, cut into cubes, leaving some fat on meat 1 large Yellow Onion, peeled and cut into quarters 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and chopped

1 t. Dried Thyme 1 t. Dried Rosemary 2-3 T. Flour 3 /4 cup Beef Stock (or use canned) ½ cup Guinness Stout 1 T. Parsley, chopped ½ lb. Carrots, sliced Salt & Black Pepper, freshly ground Heat a 6-quart stove top casserole or oven proof pot and add the oil and the bay leaves. Cook the bay leaves for a moment, and then add the meat.

Brown the meat on both sides on high heat.

Add the onion and cook for a few minutes until it is clear. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and flour and stir until smooth.

Add the beef stock and stout; simmer, stirring until the stew thickens a bit. Add the remaining ingredients and cover.

Place the pot in the oven at 275° for about 2 hours, stirring a couple of times.

Check for the salt and pepper before serving.

Serves 4-6.

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Heartland Express

March 4, 2010

Farmers Still Struggling to Harvest Rest of Their Crops

By Robert Pore, Grand Island Independent Steve Troester of rural Hampton took advantage of sort of a break in the weather earlier this week and headed his combine out in still snowy fields to pick what was left of his corn crop.

"I'm trying to finish it up," Troester said about a crop he planted nearly 10 months ago.

When asked what caused the delay, the answer was obvious for anyone living here " snowstorms.

While weather was cool and some snow fell in October, delaying harvest as the area crop was not drying down properly in the field, November provided some relief and a lot of corn was harvested.

But kernel moisture was still higher than what farmers would prefer. Harvest progressed at a slower pace as farmers had to wait to get what corn they had harvested dried down artificially so it could be stored without damage occurring.

While more than 90 percent of the corn was harvested in November, nature struck with a fury in December with a record snowfall of about 27 inches during the month and temperatures nearly 8 degrees below average December temperatures.

And the cold and snow persisted into January and February, with Grand Island setting a record Grand Island earlier this month for the number of consecutive days with a snow depth of 3 inches or more, according to the National Weather Service in Hastings.

The snow depth has actually been much greater than 3 inches over a majority of the period, with a snow depth of 10 inches or greater on 33 of the days this winter, the NWS said.

This week's break came at a good time for Troester as snowy weather has returned for the weekend.

Because of the weather and the high moisture content of the corn, Troester said, he wasn't able to get into his fields until November.

"It just took longer to dry corn," he said. "We filled up to capacity."

What took longer for Troester was the white corn he harvested that took longer to dry.

By the time the snow hit in December, Troester had little drying capacity left for the remaining corn still standing in the fields.

And, Troester said, the corn that was still in the fields had to stay there once the snows hit in December as it had yet to dry down properly. Most farmers like to harvest their corn at 15 percent moisture or lower because wetter corn could spoil.

What came to Troester's rescue was the fierce winds on Valentine Day and the next day as wind speeds averaged more than 20 miles per hour with peak gusts of nearly 50 mph. According to Troester, the winds helped to dry the corn down.

"I don't know for sure, but I think it did," he said. "The moisture had come down."

And the break in the weather the rest of the week as temperatures neared 40 degrees by Thursday allowed Troester to get the rest of his corn out of the fields.

"You do things when you need to and it looked like it was the thing to be doing," he said.

While it took a longer time to harvest his crop, Troester said the quality was "still superb."

That pretty well described the 2009 crop in

Steve Troester drives the combine while Will Johnson drives the auger wagon Wednesday afternoon.

The pair were harvesting corn from a field on Troester's land that wasn't able to be harvested last fall.

The windy weather Valentine's Day helped dry the corn enough for Troester to have a window of opportunity to harvest the corn bound for Aurora West. (Independent/Scott Kingsley) Sunlight Warmth Virtually Anywhere!

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On Friday, the USDA reported that the crop value for last year's harvest in Nebraska was $9.376 billion. Corn and soybeans led the way.

Nebraska's corn crop was valued at $5.82 billion and the soybeans were valued at $2.13 billion. The corn value was $184 million higher than the previous year and the soybean value was $226 million higher than 2008.

Soybean production for 2009 totaled 259 million bushels, up 15 percent from 2008 and a record high. Yield, at 54.5 bushels per acre, was up eight bushels from the previous year and the highest of record.

Nebraska's other two big crops, hay and wheat, were down in 2009, according to the USDA. Last year's wheat crop was valued at $367.3 million, down in value by about $115 million compared to the previous year, as fewer acres were harvested and wheat prices were lower. Last year's hay crop was valued at $445 million, down $92 million from the previous year.

All other Nebraska crops, including sorghum, proso millet, sunflowers, oats, dry edible beans and potatoes, were down in value from the previous year.

While some farmers, such as Troester, are finally getting an opportunity to harvest their corn, spring planting season is only a couple of months away.

And planting delays could be a strong possibility as the National Weather Service in Hastings said the 30- and 90-day forecast calls for slightly below-normal temperatures and slightly abovenormal precipitation.

Also, because of the continued cold temperatures and heavy snow this winter, the NWS Hastings Hydrologic service area outlook for south central Nebraska, including the Platte, Loup, Little Blue and Republican rivers and their tributaries, says many rivers in south central Nebraska have been running above normal this winter, with elevated river levels most notable within the Platte and Loup River basins as water flow from ice-free areas to the west converges with the ice-covered areas to the east.

NWS said this elevated flow is expected to continue on the Platte River downstream of Grand Island and throughout much of the Loup River Basin.

"While the risk for flooding due to snowmelt is low, flooding concerns due to ice action and ice jamming remain a possibility well into March on the lower Loup and Platte Rivers," the NWS report says. "The Loup River tends to be the most troublesome river for ice jams, especially downstream of St. Paul. Flooding may also result if additional heavy snow or rain were to occur through mid-March. Rocky Mountain snowpack is generally below normal and is not expected to add enough flow to the Platte River to cause flooding."

The worst ice jam conditions are expected to be in the Lower Loup River Basin from Genoa downstream, and the Lower Platte River Basin from Columbus downstream, the NWS reports.

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NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE IF CNPPID CAN....

Continued from page 1 CNPPID attorneys filed a petition in Scotts Bluff County District Court seeking a judicial review after the NPNRD board failed to grant Central a "contested case hearing" on the integrated water management plan. The judge's ruling that CNPPID has no standing to challenge the plan was appealed to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

Holdrege attorney Mike Klein told the Central board Monday that the Nebraska Supreme Court has granted CNPPID's petition to bypass the Appeals Court and take the case.

"I wouldn't be surprised to see this case scheduled for oral argument in May," Klein said.

"There's no way to predict. It depends on what else is before the Supreme Court."

He explained that the issue to be decided is whether Central can object to NPNRD rules setting the Pumpkin Creek watershed groundwater allocation.

"I think it's very likely that the court will agree with us that Central has standing and send it back to district court," Klein said. "... And then we'll get back to the substance of the complaint, that Pumpkin Creek is dry because of the use of groundwater."

The Supreme Court's answer also will affect other similar Central court actions involving five NRDs, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and an integrated water management plan for the overappropriated part of the basin west of Elm Creek.

In other CNPPID business Monday, staff reports were given on three Central reservoirs.

Civil Engineer Cory Steinke said Lake McConaughy now holds 1,128,000 acre-feet of water, which is 65 percent of a full volume and 295,000 a-f more than at this time last year. The lake also is 14 feet higher.

Inflows are at 80 percent of normal, which means Steinke's peak projections for the lake this spring likely will be 1.5 feet and 34,000 a-f too high. He said the Rocky Mountain snowpack is 83 percent-86 percent of normal.

Lake McConaughy outflows are at 500 cubic feet per second, with 200 cfs for Nebraska Public Power District projects and 300 cfs to help fill Elwood Reservoir.

Irrigation Division Manager Dave Ford said water has been gravity flowing into Elwood for two weeks and reservoir pumps were started Monday. It will take until June to fill the remaining 33 feet of reservoir space.

Gothenburg Division Manager Kevin Boyd said it's still believed that water pooling below Johnson Lake Dam is snowmelt, not lake water coming through the dam.

Tests on water from the lake and the pool area

by Ray Ward of Ward Laboratories in Kearney confirm that conclusion, Boyd said, and a Pennsylvania consultant agrees.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission officials have OK'd Central's plan to continue daily monitoring unless some condition changes are seen and to re-evaluate the situation after all the snow has melted and dry weather returns.

In other business, the board: • Accepted the resignation of 22-year board member Doyle Lavene of Bertrand, effective March 31. The term runs through 2014. The position serving Gosper County will be advertised, a committee will interview candidates and narrow the selection, and the board will select a new director.

• Were told by General Manager Don Kraus that work continues on an agreement with the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for feasibility studies on a possible water regulating reservoir near the J-2 Hydro. The next meeting of the program's Governance Committee is March 9-10 in Kearney.

• Were told by Engineering Services Manager Eric Hixon that the Kingsley Hydro rehabilitation project, currently costing $3.15 million, should be completed by the end of April.

• Approved major vehicle and equipment purchases: a dump truck, $69,350 from Hansen International of Grand Island; an excavator, $182,892 from Road Builders of Grand Island; five pickups, four from Bill Summers Ford of North Platte and one from Gene Steffy Chrysler Center of Fremont, totaling more than $99,000; and two Ford Fusions from Janssen Motor Co. of Holdrege, $30,499.

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Funding Available to Fight Invasive Weeds The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering $1.5 million in cost share assistance to landowners through the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) to control invasive species in fully or over appropriated watersheds. Landowners have until March 12, 2010, to sign up for assistance.

The CCPI, now in its second year, provides financial and technical assistance to owners and operators of agricultural and nonindustrial private forest lands in specific watershed areas (see attached map). Funds are available through the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) or the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP).

Landowners in the North and South Platte River basins, the Platte River basin to the eastern Polk County line, all of the Republican River basin, and the Niobrara River basin are eligible.

These basins have been declared fully or over appropriated basins for surface and/or groundwater.

NRCS State Conservationist Steve Chick said, “We are partnering with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Weed Management Areas to enhance weed control.

Most of the effort has been in aerial spraying the existing weeds, which has been very successful.

These new funds can be used by landowners to undertake additional actions to try and keep the weeds from returning.”

Some of the invasive plants being targeted include: phragmites, a grass that can grow 15-feet tall, choking out native plants (phragmites is highly visible in river channels along I-80 west of Grand Island to the state border); saltcedar, a perennial tree or shrub that spreads easily, and when mature, is estimated to absorb 200 gallons of water per day; and Russian olive, an invasive tree that displaces native species.

For more information about CCPI, contact any NRCS office, County Weed Commissioner or visit the Nebraska Department of Agriculture web site at http://www.agr.ne.gov/riparian/ccpi.htm.

Additional information on Farm Bill programs including EQIP, WHIP, and CSP is available on the Nebraska NRCS web site at www.ne.nrcs.usda.gov.

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Heartland Express Apr 9087 9427

Apr Feeder 10175 10655

Cattle

Support: Resistance

Live cattle trade has been higher this week due to continued chart buying. Heading into Thursday the weekly net change is 97 higher on the April contract and June is up 107. Cash trade has been slow to develop this week, but expectations call for steady to $1 higher trade due to support from the increased chain speeds following the recent surge in cutout values and packer margins. The cutout finished lower on Wednesday with choice down 83 at 150.42 and select was down 53 at 148.97, so the values have remained firm for over a week and we are starting to see separation of the choice select spread. They came together which is generally a negative sign for the market, but they need to separate to justify a flat to higher market through the end of this

month. On the April chart, the trade did move back above the 10-day and highest major moving average, at $92.50, which opens the door up for more upside. We are holding the longterm uptrend so some chart buying could still develop near-term. Nearby resistance is up at the February high of $93.52. I remain concerned about the rally in the market outpacing the demand at higher prices, and I continue to view this price area as a good area to establish some hedge protection. Even if you want to remain friendly you can look to options, call us to discuss your individual situation. This includes an opportunity for Cow Calf operators, nearby Feeder Cattle futures have rallied over $12 from the mid December lows.

April 2010 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 3/4/2010

Open . .92.850 High . .93.250 Low . . .92.650 Close . .92.900 Change +0.125

March 4, 2010

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ing, brokerage, farming and ranching experience to provide customers and readers quality domestic and global market analysis, news and advice. FuturesOne has Nebraska offices located in Lincoln, Columbus and Callaway—Des Moines and at the Chicago Board of Trade. You may contact David via email at fiala@ futuresone.com, by phone at 1-800-4885121 or check FuturesOne out on the web at www.futuresone.com. Everyone should always understand the risk of loss and margin needed when trading futures or futures options.

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Apr 7122 7477

Jun 8030 8350

Hogs

Support: Resistance

Lean hog trade has been higher this week due to due to chart buying and a firm cash market tone. After three days of trade, the weekly net changes are 60 higher on April and June is up 90. Cash trade has been steady to higher this week supported by the surging cutout values. Pork carcass value was up $1.39 and broke above $75 on Wednesday; cash is up above $70 and the good processing margins should continue to allow packers to pay steady money. News this week that Russia has announced their pork ban restrictions will slowly be lifted has created some light fresh buying and short covering. Market shorts have been hurt here and liquidation of

shorts have helped extend this futures move.

Futures have been pricing-in cash strength, so higher cash should not be viewed as a surprise. We have priced-in another $5+ rally in cash as we move through the next several months. With the roughly $5 futures premium to cash, we are thinking the upside market move is about over. The chart continues to look friendly with April futures above all major moving averages, but again, we believe we are overbought and due for a correction.

Nearby April resistance is up near the January high at $74 and support is down at $70 which is the 10-day. Hedgers call with questions.

April 2010 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 3/4/2010

April 2010 Feeder Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 3/4/2010

Open . .77.950 High . .79.025 Low . . .77.200 Close . .78.900 Change +1.250

Open .104.575 High .105.050 Low . .104.325 Close .104.750 Change +0.325

Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 2/27/2010

MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction - Bassett, NE; Burwell Livestock Market - Burwell, NE; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market - Ericson, NE; Huss Livestock Market LLC - Kearney, NE; Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington, NE; Loup City Commission Co. - Loup City, NE; Midwest Livsetock Auction - McCook, NE Receipts: 23,590 Last Week: 18,613 Last Year: 26,230 Compared with last week, steers traded steady to 6.00 higher. Heifers trended steady to 3.00 higher. Demand was very good and trading active. Flesh scores and weigh in conditions are still in the buyers favor making it more conducive to purchase those cattle going to grass. Feeder steers accounted for 49 percent of total receipts, heifers 51 percent. Weights over 600 pounds were 69 percent of total offerings.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2

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

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

15 . . .306-329 . .314 .137.00-154.00 . .148.06

1772 .650-698 . .680 .104.75-117.00 . .109.74

36 . . .426-440 . .432 28 . . . . .496 . . . .496 29 . . .533-548 . .543 66 . . .554-595 . .570 52 . . .619-641 . .627 191 . .654-695 . .680 43 . . .700-735 . .714 12 . . .760-780 . .768 44 . . .820-835 . .828 7 . . . . . .1069 . . .1069

1517 .700-749 . .727 . .99.75-113.00 . . .106.08

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1

1222 .755-795 . .774 . .97.75-106.10 . . .102.16

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

16 . . . . .799 . . . .799 . . . . .95.25 . . . . . . .95.25

6 . . . . . .348 . . . .348 30 . . .384-387 . .385 264 . .400-449 . .425 724 . .453-498 . .476 1152 .500-549 . .525 1772 .550-599 . .578 1430 .600-649 . .621 212 . .612-644 . .631 1884 .650-699 . .673

27 . . .365-377 . .370 .120.00-138.00 . .131.47 201 . .400-445 . .424 .122.00-138.00 . .131.06 346 . .456-498 . .471 .123.00-137.00 . .129.14 773 . .500-549 . .527 .107.50-137.00 . .125.69 958 . .550-598 . .578 .110.00-129.25 . .122.03 1536 .600-649 . .620 .106.00-124.50 . .116.81

1401 .800-849 . .824 . .91.00-102.75 . . . .99.91 532 . .853-899 . .869 . .94.25-103.10 . . . .98.92 10 . . . . .860 . . . .860 . . . . .91.00 . . . . . . .91.00 27 . . .902-926 . .912 . .93.50-96.50 . . . .94.85 30 . . .955-990 . .977 . .87.25-95.80 . . . .93.30 8 . . . . . .1036 . . .1036 . . . .89.80 . . . . . . .89.80

.118.25-124.00 . .121.86 . . . .113.50 . . . . .113.50 .111.00-120.00 . .116.22 .106.50-116.00 . .112.89 .102.00-108.00 . .106.09 .100.00-104.75 . .103.25 . .96.50-97.00 . . . .96.70 . .91.00-96.00 . . . .93.11 . .92.50-93.00 . . . .92.76 . . . .84.25 . . . . . . .84.25

. . . .124.00 . . . . .124.00 .121.00-123.00 . .121.34 .112.50-128.00 . .120.25 .107.50-122.00 . .115.86 .104.00-120.25 . .113.73 .100.00-117.50 . .108.37 . .96.00-110.00 . . .103.74 .105.00-109.50 . .107.23 . .91.85-107.00 . . .100.99

307 . .661-699 . .672 1658 .700-748 . .723 124 . . . .742 . . . .742 181 . .739-747 . .742 551 . .752-799 . .770 11 . . . . .798 . . . .798 282 . .753-795 . .776 338 . .800-846 . .820 21 . . . . .832 . . . .832 53 . . .812-817 . .813 56 . . .853-895 . .873 50 . . .885-895 . .889 25 . . .906-942 . .921

.100.50-114.00 . .107.18 . .94.00-106.50 . . . .98.47 . . . . .96.85 . . . . . . .96.85 .103.75-105.00 . .104.35 . .91.00-101.00 . . . .95.42 . . . . .88.00 . . . . . . .88.00 . .96.50-105.50 . . .101.65 . .92.00-96.25 . . . .93.75 . . . . .91.85 . . . . . . .91.85 . .95.50-100.00 . . . .98.72 . .87.75-93.35 . . . .91.49 .101.00-102.00 . .101.60 . .86.50-91.50 . . . .89.38

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price 34 79 96 55 17 22 66

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. .435 . .484 . .535 . .589 . .606 . .681 . .728

.102.50-111.00 . .108.52 .108.00-110.00 . .109.37 .100.00-117.00 . .108.05 . .96.50-101.25 . . . .99.81 . .92.50-96.50 . . . .94.42 . .97.00-99.00 . . . .97.89 . .92.25-97.00 . . . .93.50

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Year Ago: 176,573

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,308 . . . . . . . .1,300-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .87.00-91.50 1,415 . . . . . . . . . .90.13 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,385 . . . . . . .1,150-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .85.00-92.00 1,370 . . . . . . . . . .89.88 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,655 . . . . . . .1,100-1,500 . . . . . . . . . . .88.00-92.50 1,280 . . . . . . . . . .91.81 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294 . . . . . . . .1,175-1,393 . . . . . . . . . . .92.00-92.00 1,330 . . . . . . . . . .92.00 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,042 . . . . . . . .1,133-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .86.00-92.00 1,323 . . . . . . . . . .90.22 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,268 . . . . . . .1,090-1,335 . . . . . . . . . . .86.50-92.00 1,221 . . . . . . . . . .90.96 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,063 . . . . . . .1,040-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .88.00-92.50 1,162 . . . . . . . . . .91.83 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 . . . . . . . .1,175-1,200 . . . . . . . . . . .92.50-92.50 1,194 . . . . . . . . . .92.50 ======================================================================================================= Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (Paid on Hot Weights) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,592 . . . . . . . . .738-925 . . . . . . . . . . .140.00-145.00 868 . . . . . . . . . . .144.49 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,519 . . . . . . . . .760-950 . . . . . . . . . . .140.00-145.00 851 . . . . . . . . . . .144.31 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,314 . . . . . . . . .768-950 . . . . . . . . . . .143.00-145.00 908 . . . . . . . . . . .144.84 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,557 . . . . . . . . .717-921 . . . . . . . . . . .140.00-145.00 797 . . . . . . . . . . .144.75 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,958 . . . . . . . . .672-859 . . . . . . . . . . .143.00-145.00 775 . . . . . . . . . . .144.42 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,869 . . . . . . . . .688-950 . . . . . . . . . . .140.00-145.00 823 . . . . . . . . . . .144.77 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 . . . . . . . . . .742-742 . . . . . . . . . . .145.00-145.00 742 . . . . . . . . . . .145.00

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 2/26/2010 Eastern Nebraska: Compared with last week, hay sales were steady. Demand and trade activity was moderate to good.

Movement is brisk on previously contracted hay as snow fall and frigid temperatures persist. Ground and delivered hay and pellet sales were fully steady.

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

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 175.00-185.00.

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

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent: 175.00-185.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement very slow. Hay prices mostly steady. Demand moderate to good for dairy quality hay, moderate to light for cow hay. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Premium 90.00-125.00 Sm. Sqrs. 5.00-5.50/bale Good 75.00-90.00 Fair 60.00-75.00 Utility 55.00 Ground & Deliv. New Crop 90.00-110.00

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .47,642 . . . . . . .1,320 . . . . . . . .91.03 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .38,542 . . . . . . .1,214 . . . . . . . .91.22 Dressed Del Steer . . .33,425 . . . . . . .868 . . . . . . . .144.48 Dressed Del Heifer . . .22,443 . . . . . . .797 . . . . . . . .144.62

Week Ago Averages:

Mixed Grass 70.00-75.00 Wheat Straw 50.00

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Year Ago Averages: Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .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

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .42,646 . . . . . . .1,360 . . . . . . . .79.48 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .33,610 . . . . . . .1,244 . . . . . . . .79.55 Dressed Del Steer . . .52,003 . . . . . . .885 . . . . . . . .128.27 Dressed Del Heifer . . .26,790 . . . . . . .806 . . . . . . . .127.69

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 15,750; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 3,776 Head; Carcass Wt: 49 - 96 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 77.9; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.9%; choice or better; 96.1% YG 82.5% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 21 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .36.0 . . . . . . .200.00 - 253.08 . . . . . . . .239.98 608 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .63.3 . . . . . . . .198.80 - 224.19 . . . . . . . .204.53 2,482 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .68.9 . . . . . . .200.00 - 223.46 . . . . . . . .211.07 11,611 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.0 . . . . . . . .188.12 - 220.00 . . . . . . . .208.63 1,413 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .86.2 . . . . . . . .189.94 - 213.64 . . . . . . . .196.75

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HEARTLAND CATTLEMAN Dedicated to the Livestock Industry

Calving Season – Being Prepared Noel Mues, Extension Educator University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Furnas County We are already well into the calving season and cattle producers have been thinking about the most likely and most costly hazards to their cows and calves. They can use this knowledge to plan for their prevention. Minimizing the risk of these hazards requires long- and near-term planning.

Calving problems may occur because of factors of the calf or the dam. Planning ahead for calving problems and close monitoring of the herd during calving can minimize the likelihood and/or cost of dystocia. Environmental conditions such as weather or physical hazards in the calving area are also important sources of injury to cows and calves. Planning to calve during favorable weath-

er seasons and monitoring the environment for dangerous conditions minimizes the risk of these hazards.

A common cause of sickness or death of baby calves is diarrhea. Understanding the complex interactions that cause calf diarrhea is the basis for developing strategies for disease control and prevention. The pathogens that cause calf diarrhea are common to most cattle herds, and it is unlikely that cattle could be made biosecure from these agents.

Managers of extensive beef cattle systems have few opportunities to improve rates of colostrum uptake and absorption, and vaccines are not always protective. Colostral immunity wanes, making calves age-susceptible and age-infective.

Each calf serves as growth media for pathogen production; amplifying the dose-load of pathogen

it received and resulting in high calf-infectivity and widespread environmental contamination over time during a calving season. For these reasons it is logical to apply biocontainment strategies to prevent effective transmission of the pathogens causing diarrhea. Cattle management systems based on an understanding of infectious disease dynamics have successfully reduced sickness and death due to calf diarrhea.

Keep a record of the problems you are encountering this year so that preventive practices can be adopted for future calving seasons.

Source: Dr. David Smith, UNL Professor of Veterinary Science

Farmers, Ranchers Must be 'Face of Agriculture'

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub In a video made from a tractor and uploaded to the Internet from a cell phone, an Alabama farmer sings a snappy, self-composed song that describes the process of collecting dairy waste and spreading it as fertilizer on fields.

"Dairy farmers know how to manage their water and food," he sings, slightly off key, as he drives the tractor pulling the slurry tank.

It's an example of how social networking tools can be used to "put a face on the plate" while providing an ag education to people who are miles and generations removed from a farm or ranch, said Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference speaker Michele Payn-Knoper of Lebanon, Ind. The goal of her "Champion Agriculture" workshop in Kearney Thursday was to urge Nebraska ag producers speak up for their industry.

Payn-Knoper said success depends on "creating feelings about what we do," not giving fact-based, numbers-heavy responses to negative reports by national media and well-financed, message-savvy activists.

She showed two anti-agriculture videos, one in opposition to farm subsidies and one that was a PETA-produced undercover video of farm workers

hitting pigs.

"How would you feel (about the videos) if you'd never set foot on a farm?" Replies from the audience included "horrified, shocked, disgusted and angry."

"The reasons activist groups are so successful is they focus right here," Payn-Knoper said, pointing to her heart. "... The point here, ladies, is this can happen to you and it will happen to you. " Her list of current "food movements" affecting ag producers includes animal rights, biotechnology and environmental campaigns; organic versus conventional production; interest in local and regional foods; food safety; and urban farming.

Referring to the increase in rooftop gardens in New York, Los Angeles and other cities, she said, "They believe they farm.

"They think they can feed the world. They're disillusioned, but that's what they believe," PaynKnoper said, adding that there are similar opinions about the production capacity of small and niche-market farms such as certified organic producers.

It's the responsibility of real farmers and ranchers to inform and educate consumers. Illustrating the difficulty, she said a new study in Michigan shows that 65 percent of that state's citizens have

not been on a farm within the last five years. She wonders how many of those who said they had been on a farm were on a real farm or at an agritourism-only business.

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This is the Mullen FFA Chapter’s second year.

It has been fun, but it has not been without it’s challenges. Everything FFA was new to the students in Mullen. It was a challenge to simply explain, “Just what does FFA do?” I think we heard the age-old question, “What does FFA stand for?” a thousand times. It was interesting getting students into their official dress and making them wear. FFA was something new and many students were on board to both learn about and be a part of Mullen FFA. Last year was kind of trial by fire. We really had to concentrate on gaining our bearings. For our advisor and for the students it was great challenge learning what FFA was really all about. We focused on becoming familiar with FFA., and what it meant to be a new chapter. We had to learn how each of the contests was run. We also had to learn how to prepare for some of the contests. I think one of our most memorable contests was our first Ag Sales and Service contest in Scottsbluff. We had a group of really energetic students that showed up completely unprepared but we gave it our all and had a great time. We sold the clipboards and pens that we brought with us. It was a lot of fun.

Eventually we took a Meats team to state and really enjoyed the state convention. It was real

treat for our students to get out of town for a while. We got to meet many new people from chapters all across the state. One of our members had a great time being hypnotized and the rest of us had a great time making fun of him. State convention is something that we are looking forward to again this year.

This year the range contests excited quite a few students this year. We had a pretty good group represent Mullen in Valentine this year. Later we had a few students participate in the district leadership contest. Participation in contests has been tough as our students are so busy with sports and other activities, but we had a small group represent Mullen in Scottsbluff this year. We competed in both the welding and the livestock management contests. This year we had a team try the farm and ranch management contest for the first time.

We are currently trying to prepare for the livestock judging and meats contest held again in Kimball.

It has been a busy couple of years. It has taken a lot of work, but it has been time well spent. We have had a great time trying out new contests.

Each time we go to a contest we have a great time, make a few friends and learn a little while we’re there.

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Alliance FFA Chapter In December students competed in the District FFA Leadership skills events contest at Chadron.

Brittany Andersen placed first in Extemporaneous Speaking and qualified for state. Sage Henderson took first place in Job Interview and qualified for state. Nikki Dunovsky placed fourth in Sr. Public Speaking. Alyssa Dye received sixth place in Sr. Public Speaking. Shelby Andersen and Ashtyn Shrewsbury participated in the FFA Creed, Katherine Aby in Natural Resources speaking.

Denielle Bennett, Sage Henderson, Alyssa Dye, Brittany Andersen, Nikki Dunovsky and Annalise Placek placed third in Parliamentary procedure.

December also included delivering fruit from our sales, sponsoring a food drive at school where we collected just over 1000 cans of food for the community food pantry, and having a Christmas party.

January brought a new semester of classes and more activities. FFA members worked at basketball concession to raise money for district and state competitions.

The Alliance FFA competed in the District 12 Agriculture Career Development Events Contest on Wednesday January 20, at WNCC at Scottsbluff. The Alliance FFA won the Livestock Management team competition. The competition was made up of a team of 3-6 members and who take practical exams on six different species areas. Alliance placed 1st in 3 of the 6 areas they were as follows: swine, poultry and dairy. They placed second in sheep and horse. They received third in Beef. The team was made up of Sage Henderson, Nikki Dunovsky, Denielle Bennett,

Brittany Andersen, and Megan McLaughlin.

Other team areas where Alliance competed Wednesday were- Welding Team—4th place team: Gus Wilkinson- Arc 2nd place individual, David Henderson-MIG 4th place individual, Brett Schwaderer- O/A 8th place individual. Ag Sales Team- 7th place team-Garrett Lower- 13th place individual, Katherine Aby, Kyle Coleman, and Alyssa Dye. Floriculture Team- Miranda McDonald- 15th place individual, Shelby Andersen, and Brittany Walker.

February allowed students who had been active in the first part of the year to attend the Rapid City Stock show as a reward trip. Even though the weather was not the best 15 members and Ms Walla were able to attend the show and rodeo on February 5. Those who attended were Katherine Aby, Brittany Walker, Brittany Andersen, Shelby Andersen, Brett Schwaderer, Tyson Smith, Nevin Price, Gus Wilkinson, Hayley Loch, Ashtyn Shrewsbury, David Henderson, Denielle Bennett, Garrett Lower, Angello Warfield, Cassie Green, and Briar Clark. During in FFA week our chapter will have a FFA fruit sales pizza party. State FFA president Katie Frenzen came for a visit to talk to potential FFA members. We had a teacher appreciation breakfast for faculty and staff. Our chapter contacted local businesses to paint their windows for FFA week. This weekend the Alliance FFA chapter will be helping out the alumni in their FFA toy show.

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Katherine Aby Hayley Loch Kyle Coleman David Henderson Brittany Walker Sean Sward Brandon Duffey Amada Beuthe Tyson Smith Levi Gorsuch Spencer Rowley

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Hemingford FFA Agricultural Mechanics Team Qualifies for State Competition

By Gordon Karney On Wednesday, February 17th four members of the Hemingford FFA traveled to Gordon to compete in the District 12 agricultural Mechanics Contest.

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South Platte FFA News: Cameron Miller, Agricultural Instructor/FFA Advisor The South Platte FFA Chapter has been very active while traveling to District FFA Events in the last two months. In mid January five of our members loaded up and competed at the district event at Scottsbluff in the Livestock Management Contest where our team placed 2nd, earning a spot for the state competition in Lincoln. The Livestock Management Contestants included: Jennifer Sauers, Pam Radke, Cameron Christensen, Jason Dolezal, and Mikel Dowdy. Then on February 17th four members: Cameron Christensen, J.C. Lanckriet, James McClung, and Kyle Krause competed in the District Farm/Ranch Management Contest in Gordon, NE, where as a team we earned 4th place, with James McClung being our highest team scorer.

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Our expected district competitors in Meats Evaluation will be J.C. Lanckriet, Terryl Peterman, Jennifer Sauers, Shannon Bogenhagen, Jason Dolezal, and Seth Waterman. As a chapter we are looking forward to the Nebraska State FFA Convention in April, and are anticipating another wonderful time in Lincoln.

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FARMERS, RANCHERS MUST BE 'FACE OF AGRICULTURE'

AURORA CO-OP ANNOUNCES $11 MILLION EXPANSION PLANS Continued from page 1 During the next 18 months, Hohwieler said, the company, working with Union Pacific and Burlington Northern-Santa Fe railroads, will upgrade its grain terminals to increase the velocity of grain movement in receiving, staging and loading unit/shuttle trains at each facility. In addition, he said, the plan calls for installation of increased grain drying capacity at the Sedan facility.

When completed, Hohwieler said, each grain terminal will have the full capability of handling multiple species of grain, including yellow/white corn, soybeans, and winter wheat, under Class 1 railroad shuttle-train specifications.

The expansion means for Grand Island that its terminal will be able, once the improvements are completed, to store and ship white corn, something it cannot currently do, Hohwieler said.

"We also didn't have the storage or handling capability of soybeans at the terminal," he said.

"So this opens up a tremendous market for yellow corn, white corn, soybeans, wheat and alternative crops that are produced in the area."

Construction at the Sedan and Aurora West locations will begin this spring, with both sites planning to use the expansion capabilities for the fall harvest. Construction at the Grand Island location will begin next fall, with completion planned for the summer of 2011.

Hohwieler said Grand Island plays an important role in the company's success.

"Producers in Hall and Howard counties who use that terminal in Grand Island are important for our company," he said. "We have been waiting for years for the right time to make that expansion in Grand Island, and now is the time."

One of the necessities behind the expansion of Aurora Cooperative's terminal elevators is the ever-increasing grain production in Nebraska.

In 2008, Hall County and all counties that border it produced 184.679 million bushels of corn. Based on the average statewide price per

bushel of corn in 2008, that production represented $746.25 million.

"A wonderful benefit of increased yield production, especially in this Platte River Valley, is it's just a wonderful place to grow grain in the world," Hohwieler said. "We are the epicenter of where increased grain needs to be produced, but also where grain velocity into these markets must occur, but as an industry, we are behind in that infrastructure improvement."

Hohwieler said the announcement of the terminal expansions represents a "major push to improve the means in which we increase that velocity of getting these grains into the global market, especially the markets in the Pacific Rim. "And, especially out of Grand Island, because it is such an important grain terminal to our area farmers," he said.

Hohwieler said one of the company's primary missions is to "seek, engage and solidify grain markets for its customers."

He said the expansion will increase the coop's ability to access existing and emerging grain markets, especially global export markets through ports in the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, and Gulf of Mexico.

"Our company has financially performed well over the past several years," Hohwieler said.

"We are now in a strategic position to invest in our grain platform in a significant manner."

For more information, visit www.auroracoop.com.

Continued from page 17 Her 61/2 steps to championing agriculture start with having ag producers define target audiences to educate. A list made by the workshop participants included elected officials, educators, consumers and consumer activists, urban residents, media, health professionals, and celebrities.

The next step is to identify each group's "hot button" interests and causes and focus a message on those issues. "It's about relating to people," Payn-Knoper said. "... It's about leaving heart prints, not sound bites."

It also involves asking questions and listening to the answers. "God gave you two ears and one tongue. There's a reason for that," she said.

Farmers must speak the language of target groups and discover key messages that work.

Payn-Knoper said one reason California dairy producers' "Got Milk" ad campaign has been the most successful commodity promotion is "it took a product with absolutely no sex appeal - your mom says you have to eat it - and gave it oomph."

"Do you want your farm and agriculture to be there tomorrow?" Payn-Knoper said. If so, ag producers must find their voices and create action plans.

She said research shows that the person communicating is as important as the information being presented. So farm tours and other consumer friendly events can make lasting impressions on thousands of visitors.

Step 61/2 is to become the face of agriculture, she said.

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Boat w/Sail Mast & Homemade Trailer. TRACTORS-TRACTOR PARTS-FORK LIFTSDRAG LINE: ‘91 Case-IH 7130 MFD (Ser# 30605) w/CAH, 3-Pt., PTO, 3 Hyd., 18.4R42 Rear Tires (80%) w/Axle-Mt. Duals (tires dismtd.), 14.9R26 Strg. Tires, (90%), 18 Frt. Wts. & 7074 Hrs.; IH 560 Dsl. WFE w/2-Pt. Fast Hitch, 1 Hyd., PTO & American 4-Way Mod. 30 Loader w/Hay Fork & Grapple, Manure Fork & Bucket; IH 300 Utility (Ser# 23922 DSJ) w/2-Pt. Fast Hitch, Live Hyd. & PTO; IH B Tractor Reversed w/Loader & Bucket, Pallet Forks & Manure/Hay Fork; ‘50? IH TD6 Diesel Crawler Tractor w/Dozer; IH 560 Tractor Rear End w/Transmission, Axles, PTO, TA & Clutch Housing; IH 560 Dsl. Cylinder Head; IH A or B Tractor Engine–Complete; Hyster 3-Wheel Gas Fork Lift; 4Wheel Gas Fork Lift; Yale 5,000-lb. Electric Pallet Truck w/ Charger; Cat 5,000-lb. Pallet Jack; Small Drag Line w/PTO Drive on 2-Wheel Trailer. PLANTING-TILLAGE-HAY & IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT: Sunflower Flex-King 5x5 Blade Plow w/Pickers & Anhyd.

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FURNITURE-HOUSEHOLD-APPLIANCES. This is Only a Partial List. Call for a Sale Bill or See it at www.hprealty.net.

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TRACTORS & FORKLIFT: JD 4020 with Farmhand F11 loader with snow bucket, & 2 hay forks; Oliver 88 with wide front; Cat loader TH 82 with 8' bucket, pellet fork, 2 sets of hay forks; Caterpillar D7G crawler with 11' hydraulic dozer blade, cab and headache protection, 4400 hrs.

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Heartland Express - Car Care

Car Clutter Susan Hansen, Extension Educator Colfax County If it seems like your car is your second home, you are not alone. Just like at home, our cars can collect clutter if not periodically cleaned out. For some people, “periodically” can mean every day; for others it is once a week or once a month. With the cold winter we have been having, cleaning out a car is not always the highest priority but once the weather gets warmer, set aside some time to really clean out the car.

In the meantime, control the clutter by following one or more of these hints.

Stuff some plastic grocery bags into an empty paper towel tube and store under the seat. Not only are you recycling these items but they are also handy for you to use as garbage bags for fast food containers and coffee cups. Use the bags to cover items to protect from rain or snow when leaving the car. Or put a wet umbrella in one of the plastic grocery bags.

Keep a container of baby wipes handy for cleaning hands after pumping gas as well as before and after eating. Dashboard dining (eating while in the car) is a way of life for many people. Whether it be whole meals or just snacks, remember to wash hands before touching food. Remember those plastic grocery bags? Throw the trash in them. Or, have a small trash can in the car – remember to dump out when full.

The glove compartment should not be a catchall for items. Save that location for quick access to the owner’s manual, tire gauge, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, small flashlight with working batteries (check periodically), notepad and pencil. Very few people store gloves in a glove compartment.

Consider having a small plastic crate (a box will do) to hold things like library books that need to be returned or recyclable bags ready for the next store visit. A collapsible crate works best. When not in use, tuck it away in the trunk or back of the vehicle.

If you have children, consider buying or making an organizer that hangs on the back of a front seat.

This can hold books, crayons, toys and snacks. For those without children, the organizer can hold umbrellas, maps and cd’s.

Keep a change purse or small ziplock bag handy to corral the coins instead of having the coins ending up all over.

If you have to play the waiting game – picking up kids at school, waiting for an appointment, waiting for sports practice to end, keep items such as magazines or books in the car to fill up the time.

Reduce car clutter by having these magazines or books in a file or appropriate container.

An emergency kit in each car is a must. Keep that kit free of clutter by keeping all items in an appropriate size container.

March 4, 2010

For Safer Teen Drivers, Read This Before Handing Over The Keys Moms are the ones who usually cart kids around from school to scouts to baseball. More often than not, these women take responsibility for the repair and maintenance of their vehicles.

But what happens when the kids grow out of the backseat and into the driver's seat? Who's looking after their vehicles?

Automotive preventive maintenance and repair knowledge is like algebra, says the Car Care Council. We're not born knowing it, it has to be learned. Teach your young drivers the basics about their cars before they get the keys. If you don't know much about automotive maintenance/ repair, do yourself a favor and learn it along with your kids. Here are a few tips: Explain that all cars, new and old, need regular attention. Make sure your teenager knows and follows the maintenance schedule for his/her car. In addition to making a car safe to drive, preventive maintenance can save thousands of dollars during a lifetime of driving.

Don't overlook the owner's manual. This is full of information about the car that your young driver may never know unless he/she is familiar with this automotive bible.

Make it fun. There are myriad sites on the Internet that are fascinating for young and old drivers, alike. Some have Q & A sections. Let

your teen send his/her tough questions to the professionals.

It's probably been a while since they went on a field trip. Take them with you to the repair facility, the tire store, the body shop and wherever you have automotive work performed. Get them accustomed to the automotive world-its people, places, jargon and prices.

There are hundreds of books available on this subject. Many are written specifically for nontechnical audiences; some are even humorous.

Buy a few and make them required reading for the licensing process.

Make a plan. What happens if the car breaks down, he/she has a wreck, or the car gets stolen?

What if no adults are home to receive the panic call? Whether you want your teenager to call your family repair facility or Aunt Sadie, give them some instruction and put important phone numbers in the glove compartment.

For many parents, driving age is the final frontier. Certainly it is an important rite of passage for teenagers. Don't let your child pass into this stage of his/her life without being prepared.

Take the time and the necessary materials to make your young driver feel competent and secure.

Does "On the Road Again" Mean "On the Phone Again"?

These days you see more cell phones than ever, and many of them will be on the ears of people behind the wheel of an automobile. Some of these phones and their owners will wind up in car crashes, but don't be too quick to blame the cell phone. Blame the drivers who use them in the wrong place at the wrong time, allowing conversations to divert their attention from the road.

"Hands-free devices make it easy to eliminate reaching and dialing, but it's not about having your hands free," said Rich White, a spokesman for the Car Care Council. "It's about having your mind free to concentrate on driving. It's best to pull off the road, or even better, call back later."

There are a variety of other situations that can distract motorists, whether they're en route to their vacation destination, or simply driving across town. Many of these can be addressed with little or no money. Examples include: Things hanging from the rear view mirror – Take them down. They can obstruct vision out of both the front and rear windows.

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Many of your driving decisions are only as good as the view from your mirrors.

Worn windshield wiper blades – Replace them.

Smeared glass and chattering blades can be unnerving. Blades are inexpensive and you can probably do the installation yourself.

Torn or frayed car mats – Get new ones. The old mats can catch a heel, diverting your attention and/or interfering with the motion of your foot on the accelerator or brake.

Droopy headliner – Purchase a kit to reattach it or buy a new one. Material draping down in the back obstructs the view out of the rear window.

Keeping a pet in its place away from the driver.

Determine what annoyances you can fix yourself and which ones need professional attention, says the Car Care Council. Take care of them as soon as possible; to delay could mean an accident waiting to happen.

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Heartland Express - Washington News

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The Stimulus: One Year Later

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

A little more than a year ago, on February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the socalled “stimulus” act. The $862 billion stimulus bill was supposed to create 3.5 million jobs by the end of 2010. In reality, my concerns it wouldn’t work regretfully held true, and since it passed in February 2009, 3.3 million Americans have been put out of work.

When this bill was signed into law, national unemployment was 7.6 percent. The President promised the stimulus bill would hold unemployment to less than 8.2 percent nationally. But in the year since, unemployment has soared to more than 10 percent, and in fact is much higher. The total unemployment numbers, including those who have given up looking for full-time work, are now estimated at 17.3 percent.

Unless robust job creation begins immediately, the gap between the President’s rhetoric and reality will grow to six million or even seven million jobs by the end of the year.

The stimulus bill was put together so quickly and so secretively, no Member of Congress had a chance to read it before it passed, and it shows.

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tinue to shed jobs, including 20,000 more lost just last month.

The cost of this bill is truly staggering. In ten years, the federal debt will be 77 percent of America’s Gross Domestic Product, our total national economic output. To make matters worse, every single dollar of the stimulus was borrowed, and the Administration has absolutely no plan to pay it back or the interest payments it has spawned.

The end result is predictable.

Instead of continuing to try to put lipstick on a pig, President Obama should follow the examples of Presidents John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.

Both instituted policies which cut taxes, reduced government interference, and freed small businesses to do what they do best – expand the economy and create jobs through hard work and perseverance.

It is time for Washington to take a new approach to get this economy moving again, based on doing what works: fiscal discipline and immediate tax relief for working families.

To this end, I cosponsored the Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Tax Relief Act (H.R.

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470). This legislation contains numerous shortand long-term tax provisions for individuals and businesses to spur the economy. The bill would immediately assist individuals and businesses by lifting existing tax burdens.

Families would benefit from a five percent across-the-board cut, a child tax credit between $1,000 and $5,000, repealed Alternative Minimum Tax, increased student loan deductions, and tax-free retirement account withdrawals.

Under this alternative proposal, businesses would experience a reduced top corporate tax rate, immediate expense deductions, and a permanent research and development tax credit.

In these tough economic times, Congress must work to promote growth and prevent our economy from backsliding. Taxpayers aren’t getting their money’s worth from the stimulus, and struggling families and small businesses are rightly dubious of its positive impact. By passing legislation I support, the Economic Recovery and MiddleClass Tax Relief Act, Congress can still do the right thing by focusing on legislation which creates jobs to put our economy back on track the right way.

2010: The Road Ahead

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

Last week’s State of the Union Address was encouraging about the direction of the country, but also focused on the hard work that must be done to keep the country on track. Before the speech, I hoped that the President would discuss the issue most on the minds of Nebraskans: how to keep the economic recovery going and create new jobs. I was glad to hear the President spend the majority of the speech on his plans for the economy.

Jobs Key to Growth The President pointed out not only the problems he inherited, but what we can do to get out of the problems we’re in. Clearly, employment and jobs are going to be a big part of it. We need to make sure that our taxes are appropriate, deductions are available for small businesses to expand, and that we can export more of our products. That’s a very important part of making sure that our economy will strengthen over time and that there will be more jobs here at home.

Whether it’s agricultural products or other manufactured products, the more we export the more jobs we’ll support here at home.

Lincoln Office Federal Building, Room 287 100 Centennial Mall North Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 441-4600 Fax: (402) 476-8753

Hold the Line on Spending The President made it very clear that spending must come down and that if Congress gets out of control with spending, he’ll use his veto pen. I applaud his focus on reducing spending. As a former Nebraska governor, I vetoed legislation and spending when I thought the Legislature had exceeded its bounds and I hope the President will hold true to that promise. I hope it’s not necessary, but if it is, I hope he’ll do it.

I also support the spending freeze. It could save $250 billion in the next 10 years, which would help cut the deficit. This one step alone can’t get us out of the budget hole we’re in – but as I’ve always said, the first thing you do when you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging. As the Chairman of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, which handles the spending bill that funds the operations of Congress, the Capitol security force and the investigative arm of Congress, I will do my part to hold spending down and make sure that Congress tightens its belt, just like families across Nebraska. It’s one way I can personally make sure that spending stays restrained.

Washington Office 720 Hart Senate Office Building United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6551 Fax: (202) 228-0012

Americans Want Congress to Work Together I also think the President made it clear it’s time for us to come together. The people across America – and I know in Nebraska it’s true – are tired of the bickering and the fighting and the partisanship. We really do need to move beyond the partisan divide. That kind of reaching out to Republicans and Democrats alike is extremely important for the future of this country.

It’s a very difficult challenge ahead and things are not going to turn around overnight, but I’m encouraged. To turn around our economy and to create jobs, it’s going to require bipartisanship. It’s going to require people working together and less division across this country. I look forward to working with members of both parties to help keep our country on the right track.

Nebraska Visit Reaffirms My Passion for Representing Nebraskans

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

Dear Nebraskans, I spent the last week in Nebraska reconnecting with many of you throughout the state. Your informed views help to shape my approach in Washington, and always serve as a refreshing reminder of why I love to serve this great state. I was shown many examples of just how closely all of our lives are tied to actions taken by the federal government, which makes it all the more important that we take a thoughtful, openminded approach when it comes to making laws.

Across the state, the message was clear: legislation that costs too much, regulates too much, and gets too involved in our everyday lives is not what Nebraskans want or need. Many people questioned whether Washington understands how worried Americans are about our skyrocketing debt. I share this concern and do not want to leave a legacy of debt to our grandchildren.

I also had the opportunity to meet with my Agriculture Advisory Council, made up of producers of

Scottsbluff Office: 115 Railway Street, Suite C102 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Tel: (308) 632-6032 Fax: (308) 632-6295

all types from across Nebraska. A cattle feeder in central Nebraska is frustrated with government regulations that force her and her husband to capture the water that spills out of the stock tanks used to water their cattle. I heard from another producer alarmed by the possibility that farmers would be required to capture the dust from their combine operations. I agree that unless the regulatory environment in Washington is appropriately restricted, overregulation could drive family farmers out of business and production overseas.

In Lincoln, I received a petition signed by hundreds of ag producers from across Nebraska, each concerned that the cap and trade bill, approved in the House of Representatives and pending in the Senate will "raise production costs while lowering farm income." I agree and urge Nebraskans to become more informed on cap and trade's impact on our state and our country.

You can find out more by visiting the Agriculture page on my Senate website.

Omaha Office: 9900 Nicholas St., Suite 325 Omaha, NE 68114 Tel: (402) 758-8981 Fax: (402) 758-9165

Washington, D.C. Office 404 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

I was especially proud to be a Nebraskan after touring the new Nebraska National Guard Army Aviation Facility in Grand Island and meeting with military families in Hastings. Planning for the Grand Island facility began when I was Governor, and it's gratifying to see how well the Nebraska National Guard is making use of this outstanding facility. The hard work and patriotism of our soldiers reminded me how thankful I am to be able to represent Nebraska. I was so inspired when I met with the families of deployed Nebraskans. Their belief that our missions in Iraq and Afghanistan are important and worth their sacrifice affects how I view the wars.

I'll close with a quick thank you to the Nebraskans who answered the call for help in Haiti. As I told those I met with last week, I am very proud of you. I appreciate the time so many of you took to share your thoughts and concerns, and as always I will keep them with me as I represent you in the U.S. Senate.

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Heartland Express

March 4, 2010

The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

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WANTED TO BUY NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 587-2344 NE - IH 9’ MOWER, (402) 336-2755 FOR SALE NE - REBUILT KOSCH HAYVESTOR, (308) 587-2344 NE - IHC H W/WO MOWER, (308) 5872344 NE - KOSCH SIDE MOUNT MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - EMERSON DOUBLE VICON DISC, (308) 544-6421 NE - VICON 3 PT DISC MOWER, (308) 544-6421 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 $775, (712) 299-6608 NE - 12’ CALDWELL ROTARY, $1,150.00, (308) 874-4562 1003 - SWATHERS

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WANTED TO BUY NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56 OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - WWW. RAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 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, (308) 962-5474 NE - VERMEER 605F, (308) 836-2667 NE - JD 530 BALER, (308) 882-4588 WI - BALER KNOTTER RESURRECTIONS: ALL HAVE REBUILT KNOTTERS. BUYSELL-TRADE-FIX BALERS. ., (715) 556-1400 KS - JD 348 WIRE BALER, EXCELLENT CONDITION, NO SUNDAY CALLS, $8,000.00, (785) 255-4579

FOR SALE KS - 1996 NEW HOLLAND 2550, 16 FT HEAD, $26,000.00, (620) 340-3358 KS - NEW HOLLAND 2216 HEAD, $5,000.00, (620) 340-3358 KS - NEW HOLLAND 2218 HEAD W/2300 ADAPTER TO FIT 9030 BI-DIRECTIONAL, $9,000.00, (620) 340-3358 NE - JD 240, 14’, (308) 836-2667 OK - NH SWATHER HDR FOR 9030 BIDIRECTIONAL, 1116 BF, EXCELLENT, $4,500.00, (580) 829-2543

FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - CASE 8580 4X4 BIG SQUARE BALER, 35K BALES, BEEN GONE THRU, READY TO BALE, KNOTTER FAN, $23,500.00, (308) 874-4562 OK - VERMEER 605L, 4591 BALES, TWINE & NET, EXCELLENT, $8,000.00, (580) 829-2543 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) 880-2889 NE - 2008 KOSCH 8 BALE RETRIEVER, USED ONE SEASON, LIKE NEW CONDITION, PRICED WAY LESS THAN NEW!, (308) 348-2065 1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 880-2889 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

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1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 3366103 FOR SALE NE - KNIFE BAR & RECUT SCREEN FOR JD 35, (308) 995-5515 NE - RECUT SCREEN & AXLE EXTENSION FOR IHC 730, (308) 995-5515 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - JD SILAGE WAGONS & HIGH DUMPS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELFPROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - NH 1044, 119 BALES, GOOD, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1016 - SILAGE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ND - NH B27P SILAGE BALER WRAPPING MACHINE, PULL TYPE, (701) 839-4968 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 587-2344 IA - JD HAYLOADER, (712) 299-6608 IA - ROTARY CUTTERS, 5’, 6’& 7’, $375 TO $1475, (712) 299-6608 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - IH 560 DIESEL, (402) 336-2755 NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 5824303 MO - AC D17’S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - LINDSAY BRO WAGON, NEED PARTS: 6 BOLT HUB #Q563, (816) 3782015 NE - LATE MODEL JD 4020, ANY CONDITION., (402) 369-0212 FOR SALE IA - JD B’S 1937 TO 1950, (712) 2996608 IA - IH NICE SUPER C W/LOADER, (712) 299-6608 NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 582-4303 IA - IH, NICE SUPER C W/WF, 2PT, (712) 299-6608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 88D, WF, PS, (712) 299-6608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 77G, WF PS, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 300U, W/HYD BUCKET, $4,500.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD A, 1935, (712) 299-6608 MO - IF YOU HAVE FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OR WANTING TO BUY/USE: WWW. DEERTRACS. COM -OVER 1, 500 ADS ONLINE, (877) 470-3337 NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 IA - AC WC ROAD PATROL, 12’ BLADE, (712) 299-6608 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 4785451 CO - PARTING OUT 4386 IH, ENGINE SOLD, (303) 536-0124 IA - AC WD45, WF, PS, LOADER, (712) 299-6608

1101 - TRACTORS

1109 - PLANTERS

FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - IH-B WITH WOODS 60”PT, $2,550.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - AC-WC 1938 ELECTRIC START, $1,850.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 IA - SUP A, H, M, MTA, 350, 460, 560 TRACTORS, (712) 299-6608 NE - 6 VOLT GENERATOR FOR AC, WC OR WD-45, $25, (402) 564-5064 WI - HESSTON 4700, $5999, JD336, 24T & 14T, NH851, 273 & 65. ALL HAVE REBUILT KNOTTERS BY BALER KNOTTER RESURRECTIONS., (715) 556-1400 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 IA - C-AC W/BELLY MOWERS, $1850 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5’ WOODS BELLY MOWER, $3,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 1971 JD DIESEL 4020, SYNCHRO SHIFT, DUAL SIDE CONSOLE HYD. , WF, 3PT, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - IH 966 HYDRO, FENDER, 3PT, GOOD CONDITION, $6,750.00, (308) 348-2065 NE - ‘88 JD 4650, PS, 18. 4X42 DUALS, FRT & REAR WGHTS, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 726-2488 1102 - LOADERS

FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - 7200 NOTILL FERTILIZER. $8500, (785) 871-0711 CO - IH 500 6 ROW CYCLE, W/CORN & SUNFLOWER DRUMS, $500.00, (303) 536-0124 1111 - DRILLS

FOR SALE IA - SEVERAL LOADERS OFF JD 30104020, (712) 299-6608 NE - 640 CLASSIC JD SELF LOADING LOADER WILL FIT 6400 JD TRACTOR, ALSO FITS 3020, 4020, 4450. WILL FIT ANY TRACTOR THAT HAS 20” FRAME, 6’BUCKET & 4 TINE GRAPPLE FORK & MOUNTINGS; LIKE NEW, $7,500.00, (308) 390-0642 KS - LOADER MOUNTS FOR JD 158, NO SUNDAY CALLS, (785) 255-4579 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS

FOR SALE NE - 30 FOOT JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS

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 1104 - CHISELS WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ CHISEL, (402) 726-2488 1105 - DISKS WANTED TO BUY NE - SPACERS FOR NH TD100, (308) 995-8329 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT OR PULL TANDEM DISKS, 6’18’, (712) 299-6608 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5’ SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 IA - OLIVER PLOWS, 2 & 3 BOTTOM, PULL/3PT, (712) 299-6608 IA - 25 PLOWS, 2, 3 & 4 BOTTOM, 2/3PT, (712) 299-6608 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - CASE 308, 4-18’S WITH CONCAVE CUSHION COULTERS, LIKE NEW, $1,100.00, (308) 874-4562 ND - IH 6 BOTTOM 735 VARI-WIDTH SEMI MOUNTED PLOW, DWAINE KAUFFMAN, (701) 839-4968 1109 - PLANTERS WANTED TO BUY NE - LIFT ASSIST WHEELS FOR A JD 7300 12RN, (402) 545-2255 FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 7552455 KS - INSECTICIDE BOXES FOR JD 7200, 16 ROWS, $900 OBO. DISK FURROWERS, $1600., (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS, $2,750.00, (308) 485-4486

FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 235-2718 NE - JD 520 SOYBEAN DRILL, 10X18 DOUBLE DISK W/DEPTH BANDS, V PRESS WHEELS. LIKE NEW., (308) 8946743 KS - 30” HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500.

40’ DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $19,500, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - CRUSTBUSTER 13’ GRAIN DRILL, $2,900.00, (402) 787-2244 1112 - ROTARY HOE

WANTED TO BUY KS - 3 PT GUIDANCE SYSTEM, (785) 221-8173 FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 390-0642 NE - KRAUSE 4700, 28’ FOLDING, 7” X 7” TOOL BAR, (308) 836-2667 NE - HAWKINS 12 ROW HILLER (DITCHER), (308) 882-4588 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 8824588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $6,500.00, (785) 8710711 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 KS - JD 600 HI-CYCLE W/40’ WICK BOOM. REBUILT MOTOR, $2,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20” BOOM, (308) 587-2344 1115 - MULCHERS/SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20’ BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1116 - BUSH HOGS FOR SALE IA - 7’ 3PT, BUSH HOG CUTTERS; $1,050 TO $2,250, (712) 299-6608 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - 45’ OF MILLER ROD WEEDER USED PARTS, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - CDS SQUEEZE & INJ PUMP, 24 ROW, $600.00, (402) 726-2488 NE - ANHY. TRAILER CHASSIS, (402) 726-2488 NE - SQUEEZE PUMP CDS AG INDUSTRIES MODEL 32B HYDRAULIC DRIVE, LIKE NEW, $300.00, (308) 772-3345 1123 - INSECTICIDE APPLICATORS FOR SALE NE - GLYPHOSATE PLUS $8.50, GENERIC GRAZON $24, 24D LV6 $18 QUALITY AG SALES, LINCOLN, CALL 877-985- 6100 OR, (402) 466-6100 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com

March 4, 2010 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - TRACTOR CHAINS 28” TO 38”, (712) 299-6608 IA - 3 PT CARRIERS, $175 TO $575, (712) 299-6608 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - OIL COOLER FOR 354 PERKINS, (308) 467-2335 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (402) 564-5064 NE - USED 460 CU IN ENGINE WITH NEW HIGH PRESSURE BERKELEY PUMP, (800) 554-8715 NE - 6 CYL CUMMINS IRR MOTOR, (308) 836-2667 KS - 10 HP SINGLE PHASE W/B1 1/2 ZPL BERKELEY PUMP AND MOUNTED PANEL. HIGH PRESSURE PUMP WILL RUN NELSON 100 GUN, $1,000.00, (785) 2218173 NE - IH 605 ENGINES, (308) 467-2335 NE - CUMMINS 6BT IRRIGATION MOTOR, 10 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR W/SELF-PRIMING PUMP, (402) 726-2488 NE - 2, CAT 3306 DIT NEGINES, 5, 000 HRS ON EACH, EXCELLENT. 1, 6BD1 ISUZU ENGINE 5, 000 HRS, EXCELLENT, REASONABLY PRICED CELL, 308-5205130, (308) 387-4413 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10” WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 5 NEW PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 NE - USED MANURE PUMP, BETTER BUILT, (800) 554-8715 NE - USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS & SUCTION EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 NE - 6” PIT PUMP AND 2 7-1/2 HP PHASE 1 MOTORS, (308) 836-2667 NE - USED GORMAN RUPP PTO PUMP, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED BERKELEY B3ZRM PTO, (800) 284-7066 NE - 10 USED PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE NE - 8” TEXFLO 20” GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6” BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20” X 30’, (308) 478-5451 NE - 8” MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 9” MAIN LINE RING LOCK, (308) 995-5515 NE - 9” MAIN LINE HIGH PRESS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 8” DIAMONDLITE, 20” GATED, $1.25/FOOT, MAIN LINE/ $1.00 A FOOT, (308) 485-4486 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $550, US MOTOR GEARHEADS: 90HP 4:3 $450, 70 HP 2:3 $400, (402) 564-5064 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 NE - 2 RANDOLPH 200 HP GEARHEADS, 1 HAS. . . 80 HRS. . . THE OTHER 5, 000 HRS 11-10 RATIOS. 1, 125 HP AMARILLO GEARHEAD W 5, 000 HRS 5-4 RATIO. ALL HEADS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! CELL 308-520-5130, (308) 3874413 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW CADMAN 4” X 1250’ HARD HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4” X 1312’, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW CADMAN 3” X 1050’ HH, NEW GREENFIELD 3” X 1312’ HH, USED CADMAN 3. 25” X 1250’ HH, 2 USED BOSS SH, USED VERMEER SH, USED WATERWINCH SH, USED HOSE CART FOR 4” OR 4. 5” HOSE, NEW 4” AND 4. 5” ANGUS HOSE IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 200 FORD, 300 FORD, OR 262 ALLIS, W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 364-2592

Heartland Express 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. WANTED TO BUY NE - “MULE”, WHICH IS A SMALL, SLOW, GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLE USED TO CARRY GEAR BOXES, TOOLS, PIVOT REPAIRS DOWN BETWEEN SUNFLWOER & CORN CROP., (308) 436-4369 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 - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 3900642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, “YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS” NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 NE - TRAILERS FOR POWER UNITS & BOOSTER PUMPS, HEAVY- DUTY & ADJUSTABLE, CALL FOR PRICES! HIEBNER’S WELDING, HENDERSON, NE, (402) 723-5798 NE - 10” & 8” IRRIGATION PIPE FOR SALE. 6BT CUMMINS IRR MOTOR. 10 HP ELEC MOTOR W/SELF PRIMING PUMP. 6:5 100 HP GEAR HEAD. 10” DISCHARGE PIPE WITH COOLING COIL, (402) 7262488 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED, (580) 3612265 OK - ‘90 C-IH 1680, 30’ 1010 HEADER, $19,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD BIN EXTENSION FOR 9600, (308) 836-2667 KS - LARGE BISH BIN EXT OFF 9610 W/HYD. PUSH UP AUGER. $750 OBO, (620) 865-2541 KS - NH TR98, 1905 SEP HRS, 30’ 973 FLEX HEAD, $72,000.00, (620) 3403358 OK - ‘82 GLEANER L2, 24’ HEADER, $12,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD, $13,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’ HEADER, $5,000.00, (580) 3612265 CO - JD 95 GAS, 18’ HEADER, SQUAREBACK, HYDROSTAT DRIVE, MACHINE USED LAST IN 2006, VERY RESTORABLE. COMES WITH EXTRA 217 GAS ENGINE AND ALLIS CHALMERS COMBINE TRAILER. $950 OBO. LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 CO - 22’AIR REEL AND ACCESSORIES. RECENTLY TAKEN OFF JD 105 COMBINE. $450 OBO. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 NE - JD, 1981 7720, 4300 HRS, JD DEALER SERVICED YEARLY, $9,500.00, (402) 545-2255 CO - PARTING OUT 2 MF 760 COMBINES, 1 W/6 CYLINDER PERKINS, 1 W/8 CYLINDER PERKINS, (303) 536-0124 1302 - COMBINE HEADS WANTED TO BUY MO - JD 920F BEAN PLATFORM, (816) 378-2015 IA - MF 1163 CORN HEAD, (402) 6515811 FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 OK - MACDON 960 36’ DRAPER W/C-IH ADAPTER, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD 925 FLEX HEAD, SEE THRU REEL, GOOD, $4,500.00, (402) 5452255 NE - JD, 643 CORN HEAD, OIL DRIVE, $4,950.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 843 CORNHEAD 8R 30”, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 726-2488 CO - MF 1163 CORN HEAD, $700.00, (303) 536-0124 1303 - CORN PICKERS FOR SALE IA - NI 311 CORNPICKER 2 R WIDE, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - FLARE, BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS $150 TO $1850, (712) 299-6608 IA - WAGON GEARS, STEEL, WOOD OR RUBBER TIRES, (712) 299-6608 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE KS - TWO GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE, (785) 871-0711 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - USED: MC 1175, 1250 BU HR. ALSO, MC 975, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED SUPERB’S: SD 250V, SA 750C, SA 1200C, (800) 284-7066 NE - BEHLEN 380 GRAIN DRYER, (308) 836-2667 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52’ 8” WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451

1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - MAYRATH 55’ GRAIN AUGER, 8” W/ ELECETIR MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - HUTCHINSON BIN & TRUCK FILL AUGERS WITH 1/4” SLIGHTING, (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, ASK FOR AL. EVES 306949-8458. DAYS, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8” AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%.

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

SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES 6’, 7’, 8’ OR 9’ AC, IH, JD & OTHERS, (712) 299-6608 1404 - SNOW BLOWER/PLOWS FOR SALE IA - 3 PT SNOWBLOWERS, $1550 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 NE - V-SNOW PLOW ORIGINALLY FOR COUNTY MAINTAINER, COULD ADAPT TO FIT LOADER TRACTOR OR WHATEVER, $375.00, (308) 894-6965 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48” FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10’ WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 KS - NICE JD 318 GARDEN TRACTOR W/50” DECK, CALL 785-456-3000 OR, $2,200.00, (785) 889-4329 NE - 6’ ROTARY MOWER WITH THREE POINT, $450.00, (308) 874-4562 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, 300 GALLON & LARGER, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE 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 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 587-2344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 366-2114 www.myfarmandranch.com

1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - AGE CATCHING UP WITH YOUR NEED TO CLIMB? WE CAN HELP WITH A HAND OPERATED SINGLE PERSON ELEVATOR 140’ MAXIMUM CALL, (800) 462-3460 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 1500 - GROUND HAY FOR SALE KS - GROUND HAY AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (785) 389-5111 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY KS - GRINDING ALFALFA WANTED, (785) 389-5111 IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 9625474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, HAZARD, NE., (308) 4524400 OR - MOISTURE TESTERS. BALE MOUNTED OR POKE. HAY, GRAIN, SOIL, WOOD, AQUATERR, KOSTER, COMPOST, DEW ALARMS, STROKE COUNTER. WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 NE - HIGH QUALITY BIG ROUND & BIG SQUARE BALES. KORTY HAY. HAY ANALYSIS AVAILABLE., (888) 708-2800 WY - HAY AUCTION 1/21/10. VIDEOHAYAUCTIONS. COM, (888) 935-3633 CO - LARGE SW COLORADO PRODUCER OFFERING QUALITY ALFALFA HAY. TESTED. BARN STORED OR TARPED. AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. 3X4X8 BALES. TEST AVAILABLE. UTEMOUNTAINFARMANDRANCH. COM. CALL BILL, (480) 9050785 FL - ALFALFA, RFV 184, $125/T; RFV 169 $115/T; COW & GRINDING HAY AVAILABLE. 4X4X8 BALES, BARNED. FOB, CONCORDIA, KS. CALL 386-871-0561,, (703) 713-0174 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 5283779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - HOLT COUNTY NEBRASKA PRAIRIE HAY, CERTIFIED WEED FREE OF ALL NOXIOUS WEEDS, BIG ROUND BALES, CALL CELL: 402-394-8495 OR, (402) 336-3292 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344 FL - BIG BLUE STEM PRAIRIE HAY. 4X4X8 BALES. $55/T. BARNED, ROUND BALES OUTSIDE $5/T. CONCORDIA, KS. CALL 386-871-0561,, (703) 713-0174 NE - 117 BG ROUNDS, MAINLY GRASS MIX, (308) 436-5491 KS - 300 BG SQ BALES OF CRP GRASS HAY, $55/TON.VIC CASE, (620) 8740264 KS - PRAIRIE & BROME HAY, ANY SIZE, DELIVERED, (620) 330-6328 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - HORSE QUALITY:3X3, WEED/MOLD FREE. APPROX 750LBS, NO SUNDAY CALLS, (785) 255-4579 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE KS - 300 4X4X8 WHEAT STRAW BALES, TARPED., (620) 659-2433 NE - 150 LARGE ROUND WHEAT STRAW BALES, (308) 882-4588 KS - FINE STEMMED HAYGRAZER BMR, CRABGRASS, CRABGRASS WITH WHEAT & WHEAT/RYE. BERMUDA HAY. CELL 620-243-3768 OR OFFICE, (620) 8423237 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 96 BG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240,, (308) 4365491 1506 - CORN FOR SALE NE - EAR CORN FOR SALE, (308) 7287294 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Page 25 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - TRITICALE SEED, A+ QUALITY, VOLUME DISCOUNT. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL BROCK BAKER @, (800) 344-2144 NE - PASTURE & HAY MIXES, OATS, TURNIP, COVER CROPS, TEFF, MILLET, WILDLIFE, ALFALFA, ETC. , PRAIRIE STATES SEED 866-373-2514 TOLL FREE, (866) 373-2514 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 482-5491 1513 - CANE/MILLET HAY FOR SALE NE - GERMAN MILLET, PEAS & OATS, GRASS & ALFALFA. ALL IN LARGE ROUND BALES, COVER EDGE NET WRAP, 1400#. OSHKOSH, NE., (308) 772-9912 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 IL - MADISON COUNTY AG AUCTION, BETHALTO, IL. HAY & STRAW AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY AT 11 AM THRU MARCH, SELLING WIDE VARIETY OF SM & LG SQ, RND BALES & STRAW. MIKE HAMILTON 618-410-4293;, (618) 4625556 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 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 NE - KRAMER 5 BALE PROCESSOR, (308) 544-6421 NE - PARTED OUT JD 400 GRINDER/MIXER, IN & OUT AUGERS, GRINDER MILL W/PTO SHAFT, ALL W/SCREENS, (308) 467-2335 CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 1815 - WATERERS/TANKS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471 1818 - HAMMER MILL FOR SALE KS - 18” SCROUT WALDRON HAMMERMILL W/75HP MOTOR, $400.00, (785) 778-2962 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-2761 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS & ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 436-4369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 387-0347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 KS - USED HOG OR SHEEP PANELS & GATES, (785) 778-2962 NE - JERSEY BULL 300LB T0 4OOLB. FRONT END BLADE TO FIT 5020 JD 5010 TO 6030 SERIES MIGHT WORK. BARB WIRE FENCE WINDER, (308) 5692435 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-8701119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR STAMPEDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 5446421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 NE - CALF SHELTERS, CALL 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - GOPHER CONTROL MACHINE, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330

1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 6887887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 NE - 2009 HEREFORD HEIFERS, BRUCELLOSIS VAC. , VAN NEWKIRK BLOOD LINE, NO IMPLANTS., (308) 587-2344 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI’D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 5692458 NE - 36 FANCY ANGUS BRED HEIFERS SELLING AT BELLEVILLE KANSAS SALE BARN DEC. 4. START CALVING JAN 5.

CALL 785-527-2258 OR, (402) 324-5564 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I’M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939 1907 - DAIRY COWS WANTED TO BUY NE - FAIMLY MILK COW, PREFER GURNSEY, BUT WILL CONSIDER OTHERS, (308) 587-2344 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308870-1119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 9955515 NE - GELBVIEH BULLS, RED & BLACK, 1 & 2 YR OLDS, (402) 879-4976 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - EASY CALVING, REG POLLED CHAROLAIS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 WY - BLACK & BLACK BALDIE SIMMENTAL YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS FOR SALE. WWW. CROWFOOTRANCH. COM. CROWFOOT SIMMENTAL RANCH, (307) 782-7589, (307) 782-6521 NE - ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 5692458 NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. TC TOTAL, OBJECTIVE, & ONE WAY BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH. KEARNEY, NE. 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761 OK - PB CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 YRS OLD, RANCH RAISED. SCHUPBACH CHAROLAIS RANCH, (580) 829-2543 1910 - SHOW STOCK FOR SALE NE - CLUB CALVES, “THE WINNING KIND”, STEERS/HEIFERS, (402) 3952178 1915 - SEMEN/EMBRYO/AI SERVICE FOR SALE NE - DBL BLACK DBL POLLED CALVING EASE GELBVIEH BULLS, (402) 879-4976 1916 - DAIRY HEIFERS FOR SALE WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEADLOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS, MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION, ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE. MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN’S NEEDS SINCE 1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW. BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 CO - IT’S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS. ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PERFORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS. SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE RELATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA. ORG, (303) 770-9292 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - AQHA, YEARLINGS, MARES AND COLTS, (308) 569-2458 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-866-800-1232 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - TOP QUALITY GELDINGS-DOC O’LENA, HOLIDOC, DOC BAR, COYS BONANZA, DOCS JACK SPRAT BLOODLINESNATURAL COW SENSE-RIVER ROAD QUARTER HORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 www.myfarmandranch.com

Page 26 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - ONLY TWO REPLACEMENT MARES LEFT-REGISTERED QUARTERHORSESDON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - IT COSTS NO MORE TO FEED A GREAT HORSE THAN A POOR ONE. RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES ARE WELL FED, DON’T HAVE BAD HABITS AND ARE GOOD LOOKING. MUST CUT HERD SIZE. 308-452-3860, (308) 4524272 NE - RED ROAD GELDING 10 YEARS OLD, GENTLE, GOOD 4-H HORSE, HAS DONE FEEDLOT WORK. WATCH RED BRICK SIRE, BARON’S SNEAKER BELLE DAM. CALL AFTER 6PM @ 308-470-0813 OR BEFORE 6PM CALL, (308) 425-3753 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 NE - ILLINI DESTINY LEO, 2004 BUCKSKIN STALLION, STANDS AT MORAN QUARTER HORSES, AMHERST, NE. COW HORSES, ROPING AND BARREL PROSPECTS. FOR INQUIRIES ON THE STUD OR STUD FEES PLEASE CALL TERRY MORAN AT 308-325-5587 OR JOSH PUTNAM AT, (308) 708-1938 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE - SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLIONS:BESSIA’S, BON, ACCORD 135969; T-BONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831; T-BONE, B, CONGO, 164062, (308) 587-2344 2301 - DOGS WANTED TO BUY MO - TRAINED STOCK DOG OR DOG READY TO TRAIN TO HERD CATTLE, (573) 424-6855 FOR SALE KS - AKC FARM RAISED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, FIRST SHOTS, DEW CLAWS. 785-398-2231, 785-7315174,, (785) 731-5190 2303 - GOATS FOR SALE NE - BUTCHER GOATS FOR SALE, (308) 345-5273 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CO - EXP. FARMER NEEDED FOR BEAUTIFUL EA. COLO. WHEAT/ CORN FARM. RESPONS. INCLUDE MAKING DAILY DECISIONS W/PLANTING, HARVESTING, TRUCK DRIVING & REPAIR WK. HOUSING, UTILITIES, VEHICLES & BUS. PHONE. SCHOOL/ TOWN NEARBY. CALL CELL 970-554-0665, EVENINGS-, (970) 383-2248 KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2009 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT & FALL CORN HARVEST. GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE PLUS ROOM & BOARD. NEW JD COMBINES, PETERBILT/KW TRUCKS. SKINNER HARVESTING LLC, CALL DAN OR LEAVE MESSAGE AT (620) 340-2843, (620) 343-8140 OK - EXPERIENCED FARM FAMILY, MECHANICAL ABILITY A MUST, NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA, HOUSING PROVIDED, (580) 829-2543 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 2601 - CARS FOR SALE NE - 351 NEW ENGINE, $1,200.00, (308) 728-7294 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD LONG WIDE FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD, (620) 865-2541 NE - CHEVROLET 2004 2500 HD WHITE, 4X4 SHORT BOX WITH COVER AND TOOL BOX. 97,246 MILES. $11,400 OR BEST OFFER. 308-440- 5493.

Heartland Express 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D NE - DODGE 2007 2500 BIG HORN RED, EXT. CAB.,AUTO, 5.9L CUMMINS, 4 WD, SPRAY-IN BEDLINER, CHROME ROCKERS, TIRES 95%, 66,000 MILES. FIRST $28,500 TAKES IT. 308-730-0037.

FOR SALE KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (402) 5645064 KS - 1993 F-350 CREWCAB XLT DIESEL, AUTO, 4X4, FACTORY TURBO AVAILABLE, $5,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - FRONT BUMPER FOR 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO, (308) 587-2344 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1951 CHEVY FIRETRUCK, LIGHTS & SIREN WORK, 10K, DRIVES GREAT, REAL NICE, $4,500.00, (605) 386-2131 KS - ‘59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15’ B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 60 FORD F700, 24’ STEEL FLATBED, CHEATER AXLES, 5&2, W/ 21000 GAL FLAT BOTTOM VERTICAL FERTILIZER TANKS, USE TO HAUL BIG ROUND OR LITTLE SQUARE HAY BALES, (308) 390-0642 KS - 1976 FORD 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 NE - IH ENGINES, 304’S & 345’S, (308) 467-2335 NE - OMAHA STANDARD 16’ GRAIN BOX WITH HOIST, (308) 467-2335 NE - 1989 IH CONVENTIONAL 250” 70” FLAT TOP 3406 15 SPEED. 1991 WILSON HOPPER 42’ NO ROCK $28,000 FOR THE PAIR., (308) 414-1124 2607 - UTILITY TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY NE - FLATBED W/HEAVY DUTY AXLES, METAL FLOOR AND WIDE ENOUGH TO HOLD A PICKUP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 20 FT FLATBED TRAILER. TIMPTI PINTLE HITCH TO PULL BEHIND SEMI. AIR BREAKS 24. 5 RUBBER. ALL ALUMINIUM WHEELS $4000/OBO, (308) 348-2065 NE - 1979 TRAIL MOBILE ALUMINUM 9000 GAL. TANKER, (402) 369-0212 2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE KS - 12. 5’FROLIC SLIDE IN PICK-UP CAMPER, VERY GOOD COND. , AC, STOVE, ICEBOX, SLEEPS 6, FLUSH TOILET, 110-12V LIGHTS, PROPANE FURNACE & LIGHT, $500.00, (785) 7782962 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV’S FOR SALE NE - AVION SILVER R, 30FT, TRAVEL TRAILER, VERY CLEAN, EXCELLENT SNOWBIRD TRAILER, NEW BATTERIES, $7400/OBO, (402) 564-5064 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - 10 BOLT RIMS W/18. 4 X 38” TIRES, (402) 336-2755 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480

2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 903 CUMMINGS, LOW MILES, SPICER AIR RIDE, TAG AXLE, (308) 8362667 NE - 1975 24’ SEMI LOWBOY TRLR. $1950, $2,250.00, (402) 545-2255 MO - ‘99 IH 4900, TS, 18K FRONT, 40K LB HENDRICKSON, $26,000.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - ‘95 CHEVY TOPKICK, 20’ FLATBED & HOIST, CAT 250 HP, 8LL TRANS, 40K HENDRICKSON REARS, 14K FRONT, 190K MILES,, $19,000.00, (660) 548-3804 NE - 1978 BRENNER 6500 GAL STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED TANKER, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - 1982 IH COE, 9670 XL, CALL EVES., $6,500.00, (308) 778-5419 NE - ‘69 FREAUHF ALUMINUM TANKER, INSULATED 7200 GAL. , GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 9352480 KS - CAT SINGLE SHANK, DEEP PENETRATION RIPPER, FITS D8-K, WITH VALVE AND ALL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 5483804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - USED SOIL MOVER 925, (660) 5483804 2804 - MOTOR GRADERS FOR SALE KS - CAT 120 ROAD GRADER. $15,500, $19,500.00, (785) 871-0711 KS - CAT 12F-13K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2805 - BACKHOE FOR SALE KS - CAT 235-32K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, ONE OWNER, (785) 448-5893 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 FOR SALE KS - LORAINE 25 TON TRUCK CRANE, LOTS OF BOOM, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW-500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975.

STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 ND - 20KW TO 2000KW; DIESEL, PROPANE, NATURAL GAS. ALL LOWHOUR TAKEOUT GENSETS. CUMMINS/ONAN, KOHLER, CAT, DETROIT DIESEL & MORE. ABRAHAM GENERATOR SALES COOPERSTOWN, ND (COMPLETE INVENTORY ONLINE) WWW. ABRAHAMINDUSTRIAL. COM WE SHIP NATIONWIDE!, (701) 797-4766 2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480

2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - 15 TON TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, DUALS, TILT TOP, WENCH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIRES 70%, (785) 4485893 2813 - WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE NE - CASE 621 PAYLOADER, MODEL 6T 590 CUMMINS MOTOR, MOTOR NEEDS WORK. $21,000, $21,000.00, (402) 5452255 2821 - CRAWLERS FOR SALE WI - UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR. NEW, USED & REBUILT PARTS. ALSO TRACK PRESS SERVICE. M & R TRACK SERVICE., (800) 564-0383 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 66” BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE WI - SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS: BUCKETS, FORKS, GRAPPLES BUNKER FACERS, FEED PUSHERS, BALE SPEARS, BELT & TIRE SCRAPERS, BACKHOE, 3PT-DRAWBAR, LIFT & PTO UNITS., (715) 556-1400 KS - COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS (REPAIR MANUALS) T-200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, $100.00, (785) 778-2962 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT, $3,900.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE NE - CRUSHED LIMESTONE FOR DRIVEWAY-YOU LOAD & HAUL $8 CU.YD., NEAR GRAND ISLAND , NE, (402) 5645064 NE - NEW 2’ X 24’ CULVERT, $650.00, (308) 894-6965 2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - 12-20’LONG 12”I BEAMS, 1/4”THICK W/ 1/2” THICK TOP & BOTTOM, 4 3/4” WIDE $180 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $2000. 12-7’ LONG 10”, 6” H BEAMS, 1/4” THICK, $35 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $400., (308) 894-6965 NE - 1991 BLUEBIRD BUS, 5. 9 CUMMINS, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER’S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - 1 JD 720 D, AND 1 IHC 450, (308) 836-2667 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 NE - D17 DIESEL. MF 35 DIESEL, (308) 544-6421 NE - IHC H W/9’ KOSCH BELLY MOWER, (308) 544-6421 NE - 1952 JD B, RECONDITIONED, PULLED IN DIV 1 4500LBS, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1938 JD B, UNSTYLED, RECONDITIONED, $3,100.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1941 JD A, ELECTRIC START, 4 SP, BEHLEN OVERDRIVE,, $2,500.00, (402) 545-2255

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3011 - HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS FOR SALE MO - OUTSIDE WOOD FURNACE $1545.

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Bill Seeks to Increase Ag Trade to Cuba

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent Legislation has been introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota to expand U.S. agriculture exports to Cuba.

H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act, is a bipartisan bill cosponsored by 30 other members of Congress. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., was not one of the 30 cosponsors and expressed concerns about the legislation.

"Helping feed Cuba is good for the U.S. economy and for the Cuban people," Peterson said. "This bill increases the ability of our farmers to sell their products to Cuba just like they do with our other trading partners."

He said U.S. producers are the closest suppliers who can help meet the food and agriculture needs of the Cuban people.

"Opportunities to sell to paying customers in Cuba have been hindered by bureaucratic red tape and by arbitrary prohibitions on the ability of U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba," Peterson said. This bill cuts the red tape and allows that trade and travel to happen."

The Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act would eliminate both the need to go through banks in other countries to conduct agricultural trades and the accompanying fees those banks charge.

The bill would also require agricultural exports to Cuba to meet the same payment requirements as exports to other countries, meaning payment would be required when the title of the shipment changes hands, not in advance.

The bill would allow U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba, reducing the bureaucratic red tape currently required for individuals to travel to Cuba to facilitate new agriculture sales.

Nebraska and Cuba have already established a strong trading link between the two countries.

Since 2005, Nebraska has conducted five success-

ful trade missions to Cuba that have resulted in about $100 million in sales of Nebraska agricultural products. Gov. Dave Heineman has traveled to Cuba three times, Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach has traveled to Cuba four times and Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy has traveled to Cuba once.

But while Nebraska has benefitted from trade with Cuba, Smith was not a sponsor of Peterson's bill and has questions about allowing Americans to visit Cuba.

"The Cuban situation is kind of dicey," he said.

"My concern is that Chairman Peterson's bill really focuses on lifting the travel ban with Cuba. If we need to shore up agricultural exports and the handling of that, then let's talk about that. But this is a wholesale lifting of the travel ban.

There's still some concerns out there."

The National Farmers Union and the National Corn Growers Association are two national agricultural organizations that have come out in support of the bill and see a benefit to U.S. agricultural exports.

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson expressed his support of the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act. "Even though U.S. firms offer reliable trading partners, quality products and competitive prices, current U.S. policy hampers their ability to supply the Cuban market " if the United States is not the supplier, the European Union or Brazil will be happy to take our place," Johnson said.

He said by allowing U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba, U.S. dollars will be put into the hands of Cuban citizens.

"This extra money will allow for the purchase of U.S. goods, improving the economy in both Cuba and the United States in the long term," Johnson said. "Agricultural producers in the United States are well positioned to benefit from additional trade in Cuba. This will also assure Cubans a source for sustainable, high-quality food for its people."

The National Corn Growers Association is also supporting Peterson's bill.

"This legislation will increase one-way agricultural trade from the U.S. to Cuba," said NCGA First Vice President Bart Schott, a grower from Kulm, N.D. "We currently export food to Cuba and these changes will level the playing field for American farmers. It is important to note, though, that it does not eliminate the embargo itself."

Schott said the bill provides an opportunity not only to preserve current U.S. sales of corn to Cuba, but also to increase demand for distillers dried grains and other corn value-added products such as poultry.

Nebraska is the nation's third leading corn growing state and the nation's second leading ethanol production state. A byproduct of ethanol production is distillers grain, with about 18 pounds of distillers grain produced from every gallon of ethanol produced. Nebraska has the capability of producing nearly 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, Cuba was the 10th largest export market for U.S. corn during the 2008-2009 marketing year.

Steve Yoder of Dalhart, Texas, chairman of the NCGA's Joint Trade Policy A-Team, said, "There are just unnecessary restrictions on food shipments to Cuba."

Currently, Yoder said, cash payments from Cuba are required before food leaves the U.S. port, instead of allowing for payment prior to delivery.

He said other countries selling agricultural goods to Cuba do not have this same type of restriction, creating a disadvantage for U.S. corn farmers.

According to Yoder, the "direct banking" provision only allows the Cuban buyer to make payment through a third-country bank outside of the United States. This adds yet another additional cost to each transaction involving the sale of our farmers' products, he said.

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