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Ag Makes Nebraska Great

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Crop Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-24 Weather Al Dutcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

Markets Grains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Government Report Amy Schweitzer, The Grand Island Independent Agriculture is a good part of what makes Nebraska great, Gov. Dave Heineman told corn growers in Hall and Buffalo counties. "I don't know that we've ever had a time when agriculture has been as strong as it is today," he told the members of the Hall/Buffalo County Corn Growers Association Monday night as he thanked them for their hard work in helping to boost the

state's economy. The corn growers met at Green Line Equipment for their annual meeting. Heineman noted that Nebraska is ranked second for cattle on feed, second in ethanol production, third in corn production, and sixth in soybean production. In 2011, the latest year for figures, Nebraska had record net farm income of $7.5 billion, beating out the previous record in 2008 of $4 billion -- an 87 percent increase.

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"Obviously, that means a lot to our state in terms of how important the ag industry is and where we are headed," he said. Heineman said that while there has been some challenges, namely the drought most recently, Nebraska farmers are resilient and he believes that producers can bounce back from last year's production drops when it rains. Continued on page 25

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Production News Interesting Year Ahead for Crop Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Weather

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report

Allen Dutcher

A very active weather pattern is forecasted by the weather models for this upcoming forecast period. If the models are correct in their depictions, substantial moisture looks likely for the entire state. Although the projected moisture will not break our long lived drought, it will certainly brighten prospects in regards to soil moisture recharge. The price to pay is that ranchers may have to deal with several rounds of snow, especially across the parched Nebraska Sandhills and Panhandle. Week One Forecast, 3/9 - 3/15: A powerful upper air low is projected to bring significant moisture to the entire state during the first two days of the this forecast period. The upper air low is projected to move from the southwestern U.S. northeast toward the western Great Lakes during the 3/9-3/11 period. On 3/9, rain is expected to develop across western Nebraska during the morning hours and build eastward during the day. Enough instability may exist to generate a few thunderstorms which may contain small hail. During the late afternoon hours, rain should transition to wet snow across the northern Panhandle and western Sandhills region. Rain will continue into 3/10 across eastern Nebraska, with snow likely across western Nebraska. Moderate to heavy snow accumulations are possible across the Sandhills during the day. Eastern Nebraska will likely transition to snow during the afternoon and accumulations are possible. Precipitation should exit eastern Nebraska during the morning hours of 3/11. Current model liquid equivalent precipitation projections indicate that an inch of moisture should fall

across the entire state, with totals approaching two inches in locations that experience thunderstorm activity. The remainder of the period is projected to be dry as high pressure dominates the region. Temperatures will slowly warm as the week progresses. High Temperatures: 3/9 (41 N - 52 S), 3/10 (28 NW - 42 SE), 3/11 (28 NE - 35 W), 3/12 (27 NE - 41 SW), 3/13 (41 NE 52 SW), 3/14 (48 NW - 57 S), 3/15 (41 NE - 55 SW). Week Two Forecast, 3/16 - 3/22: Weather models are very aggressive with another upper air low moving out of the southwestern U.S. and slow lifting northeast toward the eastern Great Lakes. If the models are correct in their depiction of this system, the vast majority of this forecast period will be dominated by a mixture of rain, snow, and occasional thunderstorms. The first piece of energy is projected to move into the Central Plains on 3/16 and develop scattered showers across the state. Another piece of energy is projected to eject out into the Central Plains on 3/17 bringing scattered showers to western Nebraska and moderate rain to the eastern half of the state. The upper air low begins to enter the Central Plains on 3/18 and a strong surface low is projected to develop in southeast Colorado and slowly migrate to the northeast Wisconsin by 3/21. Weather models indicate light rain developing across western Nebraska during the morning of 3/18 and moving eastward as the day progresses. On 3/19, models indicate that the moderate rain will develop across the western half of the state during the morning hours and transition to snow by late in the day. Moderate rainfall is projected to develop across eastern Nebraska during the afternoon hours. On 3/20, heavy snow is depicted by the models for the western third of the state, with moderate to heavy rainfall across eastern Nebraska. This moisture may transition to heavy snow across northeast Nebraska during the overnight hours and come to an end during the morning hours of 3/21. Dry conditions are expected on 3/22. High Temperatures: 3/16 (48 E - 58 SW), 3/17 (50 N - 60 S), 3/18 (46 N 55 S), 3/19 (38 NW - 57 SE), 3/20 (26 NW - 48 SE), 3/21 (26 N - 35 SE), 3/22 (35 N - 42 S).

Nebraska Weather and Crops Agricultural Summary: For the month of February 2013, snow fall across the eastern two thirds of the state brought much needed moisture to drought impacted areas, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Snow accumulations were heaviest in the Southwest and South Central Districts with some areas exceeding 12 inches of snow. However, the Panhandle received only limited amounts of precipitation for the month. Wheat condition continued well below year ago levels with most of the crop rated fair to poor. Cattle are in mostly good condition with calving underway. Cattle made good use of stalks until snow fell during the third week of the month, causing producers to rely on feed stocks. Weather Summary: Temperatures averaged 1 degree below normal

across the southern Panhandle and portions of the southeast. Most of the remainder of the state was 1-3 degrees above normal. Precipitation was above normal in the central third of the state while the western and eastern thirds were mostly below normal. Snow depth averaged 6 inches across the state with 9-10 inches common in Southwestern and South Central Districts. During the last week of the month, soil temperatures ranged from 28 to 33 degrees. Field Crops Report: Wheat conditions statewide rated 14 percent very poor, 36 poor, 38 fair, 12 good, and 0 excellent, well below last year. Hay and forage supplies rated 11 percent very short, 38 short, 51 adequate and 0 surplus, well below year ago levels. Continued on page 7

March 7, 2013

Weather Outlook

Western

Central

Eastern

Saturday, March 09

High: 32 Low: 19

High: 46 Low: 30

High: 48 Low: 34

Chance of Precip: 60%

Snow

Showers

Chance of Precip: 60%

Rain

Sunrise: 7:11 AM - Sunset: 6:51 PM

Sunrise: 6:55 AM - Sunset: 6:37 PM

Sunrise: 6:45 AM - Sunset: 6:26 PM

Sunday, March 10

High: 30 Low: 21

High: 34 Low: 23

High: 36 Low: 25

Chance of Precip: 25%

Chance of Precip: 55%

Chance of Precip: 60%

Scattered Snow Showers

Monday, March 11

Sunrise: 8:10 AM - Sunset: 7:53 PM

High: 37 Low: 23

Sunrise: 7:54 AM - Sunset: 7:38 PM

Sunrise: 7:44 AM - Sunset: 7:27 PM

High: 39 Low: 23

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 15%

Partly Cloudy

High: 37 Low: 25 Chance of Precip: 20%

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 8:08 AM - Sunset: 7:54 PM

Sunrise: 7:52 AM - Sunset: 7:39 PM

Sunrise: 7:42 AM - Sunset: 7:28 PM

Tuesday, March 12

High: 43 Low: 27

High: 43 Low: 28

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 5%

Partly Cloudy

High: 41 Low: 27 Chance of Precip: 5%

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 8:06 AM - Sunset: 7:55 PM

Sunrise: 7:51 AM - Sunset: 7:40 PM

Sunrise: 7:40 AM - Sunset: 7:29 PM

Wednesday, March 13

High: 48 Low: 36 Mostly Sunny

High: 52 Low: 32 Mostly Sunny

High: 50 Low: 30 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 8:04 AM - Sunset: 7:56 PM

Sunrise: 7:49 AM - Sunset: 7:41 PM

Sunrise: 7:39 AM - Sunset: 7:31 PM

Thursday, March 14

High: 52 Low: 41 Mostly Sunny

High: 61 Low: 41 Mostly Sunny

High: 57 Low: 39 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 8:03 AM - Sunset: 7:57 PM

Sunrise: 7:47 AM - Sunset: 7:42 PM

Sunrise: 7:37 AM - Sunset: 7:32 PM

Friday, March 15

High: 61 Low: 41 Partly Cloudy

High: 63 Low: 46 Partly Cloudy

High: 61 Low: 45 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 8:01 AM - Sunset: 7:58 PM

Sunrise: 7:46 AM - Sunset: 7:43 PM

Sunrise: 7:35 AM - Sunset: 7:33 PM

Saturday, March 16

High: 52 Low: 43 Partly Cloudy

High: 55 Low: 39 Isolated Showers

High: 46 Low: 36 Isolated Showers

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

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

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

Sunday, March 17

High: 64 Low: 48 Partly Cloudy

High: 54 Low: 37 Partly Cloudy

High: 52 Low: 34 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:58 AM - Sunset: 8:01 PM

Sunrise: 7:42 AM - Sunset: 7:45 PM

Sunrise: 7:32 AM - Sunset: 7:35 PM

Monday, March 18

High: 46 Low: 28 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 7:56 AM - Sunset: 8:02 PM

High: 61 Low: 34 Rain

Sunrise: 7:41 AM - Sunset: 7:46 PM

High: 61 Low: 34 Rain

Sunrise: 7:30 AM - Sunset: 7:36 PM

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living

Cooking for More or Less Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Colfax County Whether you are cooking for one, two or twenty family members, you can still prepare a variety of delicious and nutritious meals. Some recipes can be easily doubled or cut in half; others are more of a challenge. When cutting a recipe in half, remember to cut all the amounts in half. The same is true when doubling a recipe. This sounds like common sense and it is, but all it takes is one ingredient to be the wrong proportion and you have a problem. If the recipe you are using will be cut in half or doubled frequently, you may want to write down the measurements on the recipe card or sheet or make a notation somewhere. Some ingredient amounts are easier to cut in half than others. Your recipe calls for one egg but you want to cut the recipe in half. What do you do? For some recipes, go ahead and use the entire egg and you won’t have a problem. Another way to reduce the egg is to use only the yolk or only the egg white. Still another method is to break open the egg and mix the egg and the yolk together. This results in about 3 tablespoons of egg, so if you are reducing the recipe by half, use only 1 ½ tablespoons. You will probably need to experiment a little to see what works. Some baked products can be easily halved or doubled but others end in disaster. When changing the recipe amounts by doubling or reducing, you may have to use a different size of pan and change the cooking or baking time. Once again, you will need to experiment. Doubling a recipe does not automatically mean that you double the baking time. When doubling a recipe, try using two pans of the same size rather than one larger pan. Instead of changing the ingredient amounts of a recipe, make the recipe as is and freeze part of it for later use. Not all foods or food combinations freeze well, though. Whatever the number of people you are cooking for, taking time to plan meals can save time and

money as well as provide healthy meals. Consider the following when planning meals. Budget – How much money is available? More money to spend does not necessarily mean healthier food choices. Check to see if you are eligible for food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC vouchers or commodity foods. Time – Do you or family members have time to make foods from scratch? Food preparation skills – Do you or family members have cooking or baking skills? Family likes and dislikes – What does your family like? If your family won’t eat a food, don’t waste your time buying it or making it again and again. However, encourage your family to try new foods or new ways of preparing a food. Pantry, refrigerator, freezer – What foods do you have available? Which foods are staples and you always have on hand. This can vary from family to family so do what works for you. Storage – How much room do you have to store food? Limited storage space on the pantry shelves or in the refrigerator or freezer affects how much of an item to buy and stock up on when on sale. MyPlate – Try to include a variety of foods from each of the food groups of MyPlate and MyPyramid. After planning meals, it is time to shop. The first rule is don’t shop when you are hungry because everything looks and smells good, resulting in lots more items in your cart than you planned. Check the sale ads, but don’t buy a food just because it is on sale. Use coupons only for foods you usually buy or want to try. At the grocery store, the more expensive items are usually on shelves at eye level. Look up or down for less expensive options. Get in the habit of reading labels. Yes, this takes extra time but the results (healthier food choices) are worth it. In addition, check out all forms of the food – fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Which tastes better? Which is least expensive? Planning for meals takes a little time but it can save money and time in the long run.

Quick Breads Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Colfax County Looking for something different for breakfast, snack or side dish? Consider quick breads. Not all quick breads are the same, due to the variety of ingredients used. Quick breads are so called because they are quickly mixed. With the absence of yeast, there is not a lengthy rising time before baking. Most quick breads are mixed in one of three ways: the muffin method, the creaming method and the biscuit method. The Muffin Method — Mix the dry ingredients, usually flour, salt, leavening and sugar. A wire whisk works best because it distributes the salt and leavening as well as fluffs up the flour. Next, mix the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl from the dry ingredients. Combine the mixed dry ingredients and mixed wet ingredients. A wooden spoon or rubber spatula works best. Mix only enough to moisten the dry ingredients. The batter may appear lumpy but that’s okay. Overmixed batter can yield tough, rubbery muffins and breads with uneven shapes. The Creaming Method — The first step is beating the fat (butter, margarine, shortening) and sugars together until the mixture appears lighter in color and texture. This change is caused by the incorporation of air. Well-creamed fat and sugar creates the structure of the batter. Other ingredients can then be added. Quick breads made this way have a finer cakelike texture than other breads. The Biscuit Method — The dry ingredients are mixed together thoroughly (the same as the muffin method). Cold butter, margarine or shortening is then cut into the flour. This method will result in small pieces that resemble coarse crumbs. The fat should not be blended into a paste with the flour. The fat should not be allowed to melt, either. Next, pour the mixed liquid ingredients into the flour and fat mixture. Make a depression or well in the middle of the fat and flour mixture to receive the liquid. Mix only until the dry ingredients are moistened. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour and will then produce a tough product. Quick breads can add grains to the daily diet. However, quick breads differ in the amout of fat and calories, depending on the ingredients.

Be creative with quick breads. Substitute whole wheat flour for up to one-third of all the all-purpose flour in a recipe. Substitute up to one-fourth cup of honey, syrup, or molasses for white, granulated sugar. Experiment with the addition of dried fruit, raisins, chopped nuts or chocolate chips. Shredded cheese, chili peppers, diced ham or bacon, and herbs and spices can also be added. Quick breads are to be baked until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Quick breads can be stored at room temperature or frozen. Quick breads add variety to the diet. Some quick breads are widely used; others are not. Quick breads using fruit as part of the fat and/or liquid are common. Most popular is banana bread. Pumpkin bread is popular in the fall. Zucchini bread makes an appearance in summer when zucchini begins to overtake the garden. Corn bread is another popular quick bread. There are as many recipes for corn bread as there are cooks. Southern corn bread traditionally uses only cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, leavening and salt. The bread is moist, crusty and definitely tastes like corn. However, as the bread cools, it dries out quickly. Northern corn bread uses a mixture of cornmeal and flour and a combination of milk and buttermilk. This creates a more cakelike texture. Spoon bread is soft cornbread that is eaten with a spoon (hence, the name spoon bread). Johnny cakes are made only with cornmeal, water and salt. This type of quick bread was popular with pioneers and homesteaders. Hushpuppies are a popular quick bread with fishermen. The cornmeal based food is usually deep fat fried. Coffeecakes are a popular quick bread at brunches. The addition of fruits such as apples and blueberries help increase the nutritional value of coffee cakes. The sky’s the limit with muffins. There are many types of muffins. Be creative with the fruits or vegetables added and the type of flour used. Biscuits can either be dropped or rolled out and cut. Once again, experiment with types of flour and added ingredients. Scones are similar to biscuits and are most popular in Great Britain. The major difference between scones and biscuits is that scones are sweeter and richer.

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A Grand Style

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If first impressions really make the most important statements, this home makes it in grand style. The two-story entry-way and double doors to the reception foyer make a first impression that can't be beat. Inside, formal living areas grab your attention with a dining room and an elegant living room that opens to a covered entertainment area outside. The family room, with a fireplace, features open views to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The nearby "recipe corner" includes a built-in desk. The laundry room is fully functional with a laundry tub and a broom closet. On the left side of the plan, the master-bedroom suite has a full, private bath and a lanai perfect for a spa. A large den could easily double as a study. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located upstairs.

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House Style Mediterranean Southwest Spanish Bedroom Extras First Floor Private Patio/Deck Access Kitchen Extras Breakfast Nook Country / Family Island Snack Bar Walk-in Pantry Foundation Type Slab Key Information 2,808 Square Feet Beds: 3 Baths: 2 ½ Stories: 2 Garage Bays: 2 Width: 75' Depth: 62' Room Summary Formal Dining Room Formal Living Room Den / Study Family Room Laundry Room - First Floor Laundry Room - Second Floor Special Features Balcony - Inside Split Bedrooms Window Wall Columns - Inside Doors - French Fireplace

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side

March 7, 2013

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • H a r d Wo r k F o o d by Lee Pitts

I’ve never been that fond of ribs. I don’t like wearing an apron like a toddler, getting barbecue sauce all over my face, and feeling like I need to take a shower after I eat. Then there’s the gristle that gets stuck between your teeth requiring you to do three hours of oral surgery with a toothpick. It’s all just too much work for me. I feel the same way about limbless vertebrates. When you go to a seafood shack you’re overwhelmed with all types of fish you’ve never heard of. So you play it safe and order something you’ve had a personal relationship with, like trout. But then you have to carefully masticate every little morsel or risk getting a bone stuck in your throat and having a complete stranger perform the Heimlich on you. Or you splurge on lobster and have to select your dinner from a tank. That’s way too many decisions. If you order crab or lobster they bring you all those tools you’ll need to crack them open. I love crab, lobster, and I love to work with tools and pound on things, but at the prices they charge for seafood it shouldn’t be a do-it-yourself project. At the very least, if they do make you do any cooking, hammering or cracking they ought to give you a rebate. I feel the the same way about “Cook your own steak” at the Elks Lodge. What are they paying the cooks for? Don’t they know how to cook?

As a rule, I’m leery of any kind of restaurant where they make you get up out of your seat to fetch your food. This includes salad bars, buffet meals, cookyour-own waffles or make-your-own omelet. Heck, I don’t even like having to butter my own toast, and if I’d have wanted to wait in line for my meals I’d have joined the Army. As much as I don’t like having to get up to get my food I hate it even more when they bring your dessert or steak to the table and then cook it over a flame. Who can enjoy a night out when at any minute you could be called upon for firefighting duty? I love oranges but they are as messy as ribs. Corn on the cob with lots of butter and salt is yummy, and artichokes are as good as it gets, but talk about work! Trying to get to the delicious “meat” of an artichoke is like watching a horse eat a cactus. It’s all just too high maintenance for me. So too is any food that requires having your stomach pumped after you eat it, or any recipe that begins, “First kill a rattlesnake.” Other great tasting high maintenance foods include olives, peaches, fondue, and nuts, which can be as hard to open as most modern plastic packaging these days. One fancy joint I went in once (by accident) even made water too much work. The server asked if I wanted my water gassed, sparkling, plain or flavored? And if so, what flavor?

A personal note to servers: I have enough trouble remembering my own name so, please, don’t bother introducing yourself. I don’t want to have a relationship with you, or look at pictures of your mountain bike. And don’t tell me what to wear, like shoes, jacket or a tie. The only time I wear those is for funerals, and you don’t look that sick. Having to know which wine goes with what and keeping up with all the food recalls is hard work. And please, stop it with all the additives. I shouldn’t have to be a chemist to know what’s in the food I’m eating. Between all the multi-syllabled butyl-poly-whatyamacallits and all the foreign food on the menu, I might have to enroll in continuing education just to get something to eat. At the very least, to be on the safe side I suppose I should learn the French word for horse meat. To me, the perfect low maintenance foods that require the least amount of work are hamburgers, donuts, pizza and take-out. Milk is also perfect, unless of course, you have to milk the cow first. Then it requires special skills. My list of low maintenance foods used to be longer but Hostess Bakeries went bankrupt and so there are no more Twinkies, Hostess Cupcakes or sugar coated chocolate turnovers. I am officially still in mourning and don’t know if I want to live in a world without Ding Dongs or Ho Hos.

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Finished Size 60 by 68 inches Dark Chain Fabric and 2nd Border - 1 yard Pinwheels, corners of pinwheels blocks - 5/8 yard Background for pinwheel blocks - 5/8 yard Background for chain blocks - 7/8 yard Pinwheels and star tips (medium) - ½ yard 1st border - 3/8 yard 3rd border and Binding - 2 ¼ yards To make chain blocks (15 total): Each block requires 2 patches of 4 ½ inches (30 total) and two 4-patches made with 2 ½ inch strips. To make 4-patches, cut a 2 ½ inch strip of the dark and a 2 ½ inch strip of the light. Piece them together and press to the dark. Cross cut each strip set (you will need 4 strip sets) into 2 ½ inch pieces and then sew together to make 4-patches. Sew 2 plain patches with (2) 4-patches as shown in photo to create the chain blocks.

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square units creating a 4-patch. Sew 4 of those patches together to create the block, refer to picture for placement. Cut (5) 1 ½ inch strips for the 1st border, (5) 3 inch strips for the 2nd border, and (6) 6 inch strips for the 3rd border. Piece the strips together, measure quilt through the center each time to determine length of border pieces, and add borders—sides first and then top and bottom. Quilt as desired and bind with remaining fabric cut into 2 ½ inch strips. Pattern by: Sandi Griepenstroh

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Government

March 7, 2013

73,608 Pages by Senator Deb Fischer

In less than a week, automatic “across-theboard” budget cuts will go into effect, dangerously slashing the defense budget as well as jeopardizing thousands of American jobs. While Nebraskans know we must cut out-of-control government spending, I believe we should sensibly target these cuts at wasteful federal programs, not critical national security priorities. I am working with my colleagues to replace the so-called “sequester” with smarter, careful cuts that allow the government to continue fulfilling its core duties. I am disappointed, however, that some of my colleagues have focused their efforts on raising taxes rather than cutting spending – the very purpose of sequestration. Despite the rhetoric coming out of Washington, the answer to every problem is not increasing taxes. I did not come to Washington to raise your taxes; indeed, the question of tax hikes was settled late last year – before I arrived to the Senate – when Republicans agreed to a $600 billion tax increase to avoid the “fiscal cliff.” For many months, we’ve heard the president call for a “balanced approach” to reduce the deficit. I agree. It’s now time for both parties to make the tough choices, compromise, and cut government spending. However, the current Senate proposal to avoid “across-the-board” cuts includes a number of new tax increases that succeed as poll-tested sound

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bites, but fail as good public policy. Nebraskans are tired of the gimmicks, and unfortunately, that appears to be where we’re headed – again. While I support closing unfair tax loopholes, it is impossible to accomplish real, comprehensive tax reform with such a selective, piecemeal approach. Recently, Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) expressed concern about “cherry-picking” loopholes outside of the framework of comprehensive tax reform. His opinion is especially important as he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee, which is tasked with rewriting the nation’s tax code. “We owe it to the American people to do a comprehensive review of the code to ensure it works for today’s economy and is flexible enough to adapt to the changing world,” Baucus said. “Tax reform is about more than revenues. It is about simplifying peoples’ lives, encouraging businesses to invest and grow, and boosting innovation and education. We are not going to have multiple bites at this apple. I want to ensure that when we do tax reform, we do it right,” Baucus concluded. I couldn’t agree more. A shortsighted approach to tax reform that targets specific industries would only undermine bipartisan efforts to overhaul our century-old tax code. The experts agree: comprehensive tax reform will lead to desperately needed economic growth,

and allow businesses to expand and create more jobs. Even the Business Roundtable, which supported the president’s previous efforts to raise tax rates, now argues the current proposal would push the country in “the wrong direction.” Hardworking taxpayers are all too familiar with the complexity of current tax laws. The New York Times recently reported, “the volume of the tax code had nearly tripled in size during the last decade – to 3.8 million words in February 2010 from 1.4 million in 2001 […] Americans spent 6.1 billion hours preparing their returns each year – the equivalent of 3 million employees working full time.” Nebraskans shouldn’t have to waste their time, or pay for expensive accountants just to forfeit more money to Uncle Sam. It’s time for a simpler, fairer tax code. But instead of supporting gimmicks to pay for more government spending, I support comprehensive tax reform to generate real economic growth and make the lives of all Nebraskans easier. In the coming days, I hope Republicans and Democrats will come together to identify responsible spending reductions to replace the “across-the-board” cuts – it’s not too late. Moreover, I look forward to working with Democrats like Senator Baucus, who appreciates the need to reform the tax code and regulations from page 1 all the way through page 73,608.

Restoring Three Separate But Equal Branches of Government by Congressman Adrian Smith Scottsbluff Office 416 Valley View Drive, Suite 600 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Phone: (308) 633-6333 Fax: (308) 633-6335

The founders of our American Republic deliberately designed a federal government with three separate but equal branches; the legislative branch to pass laws, the executive branch to enforce laws, and the judicial branch to interpret and review laws. Through a system of checks and balances, the founders sought to prevent any one branch of government from having too much power. During the past several decades, however, Congresses and administrations from both parties have expanded the power and scope of the executive branch at the expense of the legislative branch. The Obama Administration in particular has shown willingness to skew the balance of power by overreaching its authority. Rather than respecting the constitutional separation of powers, President Obama has used selective enforcement of the law and new regulations to promote his agenda. Without the consent of Congress, the President has issued executive orders on issues ranging from immigration, environmental law, marriage, health care, gun control, and more.

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The President’s executive branch agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), continue to implement thousands of new and everchanging regulations. Moreover, the Administration is expected to announce a wide range of new regulations on health care, financial services, and the environment in the next year. Many of these and other regulations could have a significant impact on the economy, and yet Congress will not have a chance to review these proposals before they are enforced on American families and small businesses. Speaking about new environmental restrictions during this year’s State of the Union Address, the President stated, “But if Congress won’t act soon…I will.” This blatant disregard for the role of Congress is detrimental to our founding principles, the legislative process, and to the idea of representative democracy. To reestablish the balance of power and Congressional responsibility for the legislative process, I have worked with my House colleagues to stop overreach by the White House and to propose serious regulatory reforms.

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I am an original cosponsor of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act which was recently introduced for the 113th Congress by Congressman Todd Young (R-IN). The REINS Act would require new regulations with an annual economic impact of more than $100 million to be approved by a stand-alone vote in Congress and signed by the President before they are enforced. This commonsense legislation would give Congress the authority to review the new regulations with the largest impact on our economy before they take effect, and would therefore ensure the executive branch is implementing law as intended by the legislative branch. We must continue to be vigilant against abuses of power and to promote the three separate but equal branches of government as intended by our founders. Enacting the REINS Act would be a major step in restoring the balance of power in Washington.

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What do farmers and ranchers, builders and businesspeople have in common? One thing I keep hearing from constituents in these respective industries is that an onslaught of rules and regulations from federal agencies has hampered their abilities to develop new innovations and create needed jobs. Since President Obama took office, more than 308,000 pages of new rules have been added to the Federal Register. That’s enough paper to cover more than four and a half acres of farmland, and weighs more than three Ford F-150 pickups trucks. The Environmental Protection Agency is one of the worst offenders, proposing roughly $172 billion in compliance costs for new regulations last year alone. While it is important that we ensure our environment is adequately protected, the way EPA conducts business must change. That’s why, last week, I introduced four bills to help clear the air with EPA’s operation.

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Although the contents of EPAs regulations are often problematic, the agency’s regulatory processes are another great cause for concern. Instead of treating states as equals, for example, EPA has chosen to force states to adopt one-sizefits-all federal enforcement plans. EPA has also circumvented Congress by making major policy changes through guidance documents, which are not subject to Congressional review the same way rules are — a loophole that can be used to broaden the scope of existing law without following the standard rulemaking process. In 2011, EPA issued a guidance document defining waters of the United States, which are subject to certain federal laws, substantially expanding those laws’ jurisdictions. The legislation I introduced would address these issues and increase accountability at EPA. One bill would provide Congress greater oversight, by bringing EPA guidance documents under the scope of the Congressional Review Act. A second piece of

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legislation would require EPA’s Inspector General to report to Congress twice a year on the agency’s progress in meeting regulatory reporting requirements in current law. A third bill would reduce EPA’s budget by $20,000 every week until EPA meets its legal deadlines for regulatory agenda-setting. And the final component would promote transparency and cooperation with state governments by requiring EPA to provide timely information and technical assistance to states working to comply with EPA mandates. A federal agency with the reach and influence of the EPA must be transparent in its operations and cooperative with states, industries and businesses it effects. Unfortunately, EPA has been as transparent as the mud puddles it is trying to regulate. EPA must change the way it does things. My legislation can help to restore critical public and congressional oversight.

March 7, 2013

Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Crop Insurance

Despite Record Losses Crop Insurance Program Remains Strong

NEBRASKA WEATHER AND CROPS Continued from page 2 Livestock, Pasture, and Range Report: Cattle and Calves condition rated 0 percent very poor, 2 poor, 16 fair, 78 good, and 4 excellent, below last year. Cows that have calved since January 1, were 18 percent. This release is based on data from FSA county directors, county extension educators, NOAA, and the High Plains Regional Climate Center. County comments and reports can be found at: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Nebra ska/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/index The following are comments from Nebraska’s FSA County Executive Directors and County Extension Educators:

While 2012 crop insurance indemnity payments have hit a new record high, the taxpayer-funded portion of those losses will be much lower than crop insurance critics warned last summer. That is good news for the future of the program and good news for farmers who are closing in on the March 15 deadline for signing up for crop insurance on most spring planted crops. March 15 is also the deadline to make any changes to existing policies. The 2012 indemnities hit $14.7 billion, as of February 25, and will climb higher as claims are finalized in the next few weeks. There will be some government loss in the program for 2012 but it will be mitigated by the $4.1 billion in farmer paid premiums as well as losses absorbed by the participating insurance companies that deliver and service the crop insurance program. The Congressional Budget Office foresees a sharp decline in indemnities in 2013 and has lowered its projections for total federal outlays for crop insurance by nearly $8 billion over the next 10 years. All of this contributes to a sense of optimism over the future of the crop insurance program. After all, unlike many previous years of weather disasters, there were no calls for additional ad hoc disaster assistance. Farmers will use their indemnities to recover from their loss and then plan for this year’s crop and that plan will no doubt include a careful review of their crop insurance options before the March 15 deadline.

NORTHWEST SCOTTSBLUFF/MORRILL: Dry conditions continue in the area. Snow is missing us to the east. NORTHEAST DIXON: Producers will be using more feed stocks following last week’s snow storm. In general, conditions remain mild and favorable for livestock. Any form of moisture is welcome at this point in time. KNOX: Calving is just starting. There is very little frost in the ground. CENTRAL BUFFALO: It has been a favorable winter for livestock, especially cow-calf herds. In general, moderate to warm weather and lack of snow have not degraded feed in stalk fields. The snow on Feb. 22-21 was only the second real snow event in our area. However, it has been very unfavorable for moisture needed by the wheat fields, pastures and dryland crop areas as these remain extremely dry. EAST CENTRAL DODGE: Wheat conditions declined a bit. Cattle continue to graze stalks until the snow. Calving is going well.

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DOUGLAS: Big snow and we will take a lot of rain. POLK: A snowstorm brought 6-7 inches of snow to the area. SOUTHWEST CHASE: The snow that was received was appreciated by the producers in the area. This small amount of snow does not get us out of the severe drought that we are in. FRONTIER: Ten to twelve inches of snow received this past week provided much needed moisture. HAYES/HITCHCOCK: On February 21st, we received much needed moisture. Most of the Hayes and Hitchcock Counties received around 10-15 inches of snow. Wheat fields are not looking good at all, with fields blowing. If we do not receive moisture or good weather this spring so that grass does not grow, feed will be short. RED WILLOW: Received 10-12 inches of snow this past week, providing some much needed moisture. SOUTH CENTRAL FRANKLIN: Difficult calving conditions over the weekend with 14 inches of snow and bitter cold nights. So far I believe available feed is adequate. PHELPS: The county received 10 to 12 inches of snow on Feb 20 and 21. The moisture was very welcome. Calving has just begun in the area. Feed supplies remain adequate at the present time. With the large amount of snow this could change quickly. SOUTHEAST GAGE: Some questions about producing annual forage crops to supplement feed and or pasture. JOHNSON: Nice to get the much needed moisture. Calving is just getting started. Activities include hauling grain and tending to livestock.

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March 7, 2013

Interesting Year Ahead for Crop Producers

Farmer-Led Effort Aims to Reconquer Oil Market

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With little carryover moisture in the ground or in the reservoirs, 2013 could be a very challenging year for farmers. Timely rains on the fields and plentiful spring snow fall in the mountains are going to be critical to the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy, according to Paul Burgener, market analyst with Farm Futures and Farm Progress Co. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be an interesting year for crop producers,â&#x20AC;? Burgener said during last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cornhusker Economic Outlook tour across the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The drought is still with us. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rebuilt the soil moisture, so producers have nothing to work with.â&#x20AC;? That fact overshadows the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production and the financial returns to farmers and livestock producers. Depending on the weather, corn producers could see $4 a bushel corn in a wet year, while prices could come close to last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s levels of $7.50 a bushel with a short crop. Breakeven would be between $3.75 and $4.75, with a $4.30 median. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing to tell if it will lean one way or the other,â&#x20AC;? Burgener said. Corn has become a major player in the national economy, as well as locally. With reduced production due to severe weather, and increased demand from exports and ethanol production, pressure is on the remaining stocks and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crop. However, conditions might be leveling out. While dwindling corn supplies and increased cost forced the closure of some Nebraska ethanol plants, as well as around the United States, three Nebraska plants have opened again. According to Burgener, some of the pressure on the domestic crop is not so much the redirection of human food quality corn to ethanol, as it is the high demand for corn in pork, beef and poultry production.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The supply of human quality corn truly hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed,â&#x20AC;? Burgener said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has remained pretty solid. The change is in the dynamics.â&#x20AC;? Demand has made it more expensive to feed to livestock and poultry, thus driving up the cost of those products for the consumer. Another factor in the cost of corn is the lack of hay. Burgener said hay is the wild card because the supply is the lowest since 1957. Corn is being used as a replacement, which increases demand and cost. And as all farmers know, eventually, local markets are impacted by national trends. And locally, it comes back to having enough moisture to produce a crop. All major crops grown in this areaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;corn, dry beans, sugar beets and winter wheatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;depend on plenty of moisture from reservoirs or spring rains, which have been lacking. Because of that, the winter wheat crop is a real concern, according to Gering resident Burgener. Not only locally, but across the Midwest where drought has taken its toll for the past few years. Texas and Oklahoma crops were planted in dry soil, and so far have failed to respond to the precipitation that has fallen in the region during the past few weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It failed to come out of dormancy and green up, even with the significant moisture they received in recent storms,â&#x20AC;? Burgener said. Even with all of the bad news, there is an upside for winter wheat producers. According to Burgener, on the local level, farmers locked in a base price of $8.78 when they purchased their crop insurance at planting time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of a safety net if the crop doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do well,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But farmers would still rather grow a crop than take insurance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rain plays a big role in the size of the crops. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just have to see where prices go.â&#x20AC;?

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Protecting Barren Fields During Summer Fallow

How Has Drought Affected Groundwater Mound?

Noel Mues, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Furnas County

Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub HOLDREGE, Neb. — A continuing study of the groundwater mound associated with Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s irrigation system was supported Monday by the Central board, even though it will cost more than estimated. "We have no choice, we need to get this done," said Director Robert Garrett of Minden, who expressed concern about a year-old proposal from the Central Platte and Twin Platte natural resources districts to switch the main purpose of CNPPID’s system from irrigation water delivery to groundwater recharge. "To be clear, this study is not in response to that," said CNPPID Natural Resources Manager Mike Drain, but it's important to give Central officials a better understanding of the mound for decision-making purposes. The underground pool of water in Gosper, Phelps and Kearney counties is recharged primarily by seepage from Central canals and laterals. CNPPID has hired EA Engineering of Lincoln to study the effects on the mound from drought and conservation measures that have included lining canals and farmers switching from gravity to pivot irrigation systems. Drain said the first phase done last year involved a lot of information gathering. The second phase approved by the board Monday will cost $133,280, or $3,280 more than budgeted for 2013. He said the extra cost is due to additional study requests from the Central staff. Phase two will include a more detailed, refined map than one commonly used from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Conservation and Survey Division. It will include crosssections to evaluate what is going on with the mound over time and studies of subareas within the region.

When livestock feed was short last fall, we harvested virtually all the corn residue from a field and are now leaving it fallow until seeding to winter wheat in fall 2013. What is the best way to fallow this to reduce the potential for erosion and capture as much precipitation as possible? The best option last fall would have been to leave the crop residue or at least leave strips of residue to trap snow and reduce wind and water soil erosion. Many producers were faced with high feed costs and elected to cut silage or hay the failed corn crop. Fallowing without crop residue leaves the soil subject to wind and water soil erosion. Plant residue mulches on the soil surface increase soil moisture by increasing water infiltration and reducing evaporation. Research conducted by Oscar Barnes and Dale Bohmont of the University of Wyoming Ag Experiment Station found that water intake at the end of one hour was 0.3 inches for bare fallow, 1.20 inches for grassland, and 2.26 inches for stubble-mulch. Similarly, research by T.M. McCalla emphasized the importance of mulches on soil structure and showed that surface mulch is more important than soil organic matter in increasing water infiltration. A subsoil devoid of organic matter and not mulched had an intake rate of 0.44 inches per hour, while the mulched subsoil infiltration rate was 0.76 inches per hour for the same period. One option for these fields would be to seed oats as soon as soil conditions permit and use it as a cover crop. A suggested seeding rate for cover crop use would be one bushel per acre. (Make sure the oats do not contain any weed seed.) Check with both the Farm Service Agency and your crop insurance representative to clarify that they will not consider this continuous cropping, and to determine the date the oats need to be destroyed. You will want to destroy the oat planting after it has provided the protection needed for the soil and before it uses a large amount of water as the purpose of fallow is to accumulate soil water for the next crop.

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Car Care Council Tips Help Save Money as Gas Prices Near $4 Consumers’ pain at the pump is back with gas prices rising for 33 consecutive days according to the Washington Post and the average price of gas moving closer to $4 per gallon. No need to worry, says the Car Care Council. A few simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance tips can help alleviate the pain. “You can’t control the price of gas, but you can control how much gas you burn by performing proper maintenance and how you drive. Performing simple and inexpensive maintenance can save as much as $1,200 per year in gas costs,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. The Car Care Council offers these gas-saving maintenance tips: — Keep your car properly tuned to improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent. — Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent. — Replace dirty or clogged air filters and improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. — Improve gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil.

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Driving behavior also impacts fuel efficiency. The council offers these gas saving driving tips: — Observe the speed limit. Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 50 mph. Each 5 mph over 50 mph is like paying an additional $0.25 per gallon for gas, according to www.fueleconomy.gov. — Avoid excessive idling. Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Warming up the vehicle for one or two minutes is sufficient. — Avoid quick starts and stops. Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city. — Consolidate trips. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much gas as one longer multi-purpose trip. — Don’t haul unneeded items in the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces fuel economy up to 2 percent. The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a free copy of the council’s Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently announced that the country's cellulosic biofuels production totaled about 20,000 gallons last year, way below the 500 million gallons target set by Congress with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Several companies, EIA reports, combined to produce about 20,000 gallons of fuels using cellulosic biomass — e.g., wood waste, sugarcane bagasse — from commercial-scale facilities in late 2012. EIA estimates this output could grow to more than 5 million gallons in 2013 as operations ramp up at several plants. Additionally, EIA reports that several more plants with proposed aggregate nameplate capacity of around 250 million gallons could begin production by 2015. Although cellulosic biofuels volumes are expected to grow significantly relative to current levels, they will likely remain well below the targets envisioned in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. That law set a target level of 500 million gallons of Continued on page 13

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Preferred Popcorn Celebrates New Headquarters Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent CHAPMAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gov. Dave Heineman was on hand Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Preferred Popcorn's new corporate office in Chapman. Nearly 100 people crowded into the new office, where Heineman offered remarks along with Norman Krug, Preferred Popcorn chief executive officer; George Hohweiler, Aurora Cooperative CEO; and Kelly Hale, Central City Area Chamber of Commerce board president. "We are here to celebrate today our 15 years of business as Preferred Popcorn, as well as the opening of our new office," Krug said. Preferred Popcorn was born in the fall of 1997. Krug asked three area entrepreneurial farmers to join him in purchasing a dormant popcorn processing plant adjacent to one of Krug's properties. Aurora Co-op, which owns 36 percent interest in Preferred Popcorn, joined the enterprise to increase the crop choices for its patrons. In the summer of 1998, Preferred Popcorn shipped its first load of bulk popcorn. "We joke about it, but this is the international headquarters of Preferred Popcorn," Krug said. "That's because we have been fortunate to expand our business in Nebraska and the United States, as well as 55 countries." Hohweiler said one of the things Nebraska farmers do well is grow corn. "We have built a company based on producing popcorn, marketed in 50-pound bags, and leave the designer type of popcorn marketing to someone else," Hohweiler said. "That has worked out and worked out well." With the U.S. popcorn market saturated, Hohweiler said, Preferred Popcorn "made the bold risk to go global." Now Nebraska popcorn from Preferred Popcorn is enjoyed around the world, from

Israel to the world's most populous nation, China. "This company became intentional, at its leadership and ownership level, to embed Midwest and Christian values into this company," Hohweiler said. "I do believe that we have been blessed by taking that stand. It is an intentional approach by this company, and I think we have been rewarded for that and will always be." Heineman said Preferred Popcorn is "a real success story."

"What they are doing here is the reason that agriculture, in some many different variations, is so successful in our state" "What they are doing here is the reason that agriculture, in some many different variations, is so successful in our state," he said. In 2011, Heineman said, Nebraska farmers had a record farm income of $7.5 billion, breaking the old record of $4 billion in 2008. "That is an 87 percent increase," Heineman said. "When you realize what is going on in agriculture today and from what Norm is doing here, we are the No. 1 popcorn state in America." Looking down the list of value-added agricultural products from Nebraska, Heineman said, "you begin to realize why our state is in so much better a state than the rest of the country." Heineman related a story about one of his trade missions to China when Krug was part of the delegation.

"We were in China, and we thought we would have a reception for the Chinese, and I told Norm that we had to have popcorn," he said. "I didn't give him a lot of advance notice, but he produced. You should have seen all the Chinese delegation and all of us who were there as we were enormously proud that we could talk about a product that is being produced here in Nebraska, in the metropolis of Chapman." Krug later related the uphill struggle Preferred Popcorn had during its rise to international prominence. "At the beginning, we found out that we were a lot better at raising popcorn than we were at selling it," he said. "That created a big challenge. In our first year, we raised about 12 million pounds, but we only sold 4 million, and that was a problem." But Krug said the company began to look at foreign markets. Mexico was the first country Preferred Popcorn exported to, and exports have now expanded to 55 countries around the world. Having Aurora Co-op as one of the owners of Preferred Popcorn, he said, brings the backing of the co-op's 10,000 members. "We think one of the strengths we have is the people who deliver the popcorn also own the company," Krug said. Heineman said Preferred Popcorn is a good example of "how we go from producing the crop to how do you market it and sell it." "You can have a great product, but if you can't sell it anywhere, you are in trouble. Here we are in one of the smallest communities in Nebraska. They operate here in Chapman, and they sell all over the world. That is why I say all the time, Nebraskans know the value of exports. They understand that we compete in this global marketplace, and we can compete very successfully."

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April 15 Deadline for Filing Candidacy Petition For the Nebraska Soybean Board District Elections LINCOLN, Neb. — April 15 is the deadline for filing a candidacy petition to run for a seat on the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB). Soybean producers in Districts 2, 4 and 8 are invited to run for election by filing a candidacy petition by the April 15, 2013, deadline. The election of board members will be conducted via direct-mail ballots, and candidate information will be provided to all producers residing within the district in which an election is to be held. NSB Board Members receive no salary but are reimbursed for expenses incurred while carrying out board business and will serve a three-year term that begins October 1, 2013.

District seats open are: District 2: Counties Burt, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Stanton, Thurston and Wayne. District 4: Counties of Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk and York. District 8: Counties of Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Box Butte, Brown, Chase, Cherry, Cheyenne, Custer, Dawes, Dawson, Deuel, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Garden, Garfield, Gosper, Grant, Greeley, Harlan, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Howard, Keith, Keya Paha, Kimball, Lincoln, Logan, Loup, McPherson, Morrill, Perkins, Phelps, Red Willow, Rock, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Sherman, Sioux, Thomas, Valley and Wheeler.

Candidates for the NSB seats must be: — A Resident of Nebraska — 21 years of age or older — Soybean producer in Nebraska for at least five previous years Prospective candidates must collect the signatures of 50 soybean producers in their district using an official Nebraska Soybean Board Candidacy Petition and return such petition to the Nebraska Soybean Board office on or before April 15, 2013, to be eligible for placement on the ballot. To obtain a candidacy petition, contact Victor Bohuslavsky at the Nebraska Soybean Board by calling 402-4325720.

Center For Rural Affairs Survey Gauges Interest in Local Food The Grand Island Independent LYONS, Neb. — The Center for Rural Affairs has released a report examining Nebraska consumers' interest in and perceptions of local and regional foods. Nebraskans spend $4.4 billion annually on food, with 90 percent of that money leaving the state. The Center for Rural Affairs report finds, however, that an opportunity and a need exist — stemming from the current positive attitude toward local foods and growing national emphasis on food security, health and environment — to create comprehensive regional food systems in Nebraska that include farming and community gardening, processing, storage, distribution, transportation and food access. The report — titled “Regional Food Systems in Nebraska: The Views of Consumers, Producers and Institutions” — demonstrates that Nebraska consumers are overwhelmingly interested in purchasing food directly from local producers but

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To Spray or Not to Spray — That Is the Question Mark Reed Hinze, published in The Grand Island Independent If you have observed that it’s getting harder to control waterhemp, marestail, giant ragweed and a few other weeds in row crops, you are not alone. Weed resistance is a major concern — not only for us in Nebraska, but across the entire Corn Belt. Just as soon as the ground is open and free from snow and debris, scouting anticipated fields of corn and soybeans can pay big dividends. According to an Iowa Soybean Association-funded study of 500 waterhemp populations in that state, 56 percent are now glyphosate resistant, which occurred on more than 20 percent of the row-crop fields in the state. The trend in Nebraska, too, is continuing. Every year there are more calls concerning weed control issues. In our Extension book, "2013 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska," Integrated Weed Management (IWM) is defined in many ways. Some describe it as a combination of mutually supportive technologies to control weeds, while others refer to it a multidisciplinary approach to weed control utilizing the application of numerous alternative control measures. In practical terms, IWM means developing a weed management program using a combination of preventive, cultural, mechanical and chemical practices. It does not mean abandoning chemicals, but relying on them less. As soon as fields are open to observe, farmers can take notes on where the winter annuals, biennials and other spring seeded weeds are currently germinating or becoming established. If you are a producer who embraces either a no-till or reduced-till strategy, it is extremely important to be proactive and not reactive when it comes to weed control.

Weeds are always easier to kill if sprayed early. When the glyphosate label says 4-inch maximum, that does not mean spraying when weeds are 6 inches or taller — instead, spray before the weeds reach the 4-inch threshold. To do this, farmers need to be vigilant in watching their fields. Not all weeds in a field have the same genetic makeup. This genetic variability allows a weed species to survive diverse environments and a wide array of management conditions. A weed may look just like its neighbor, but genetically it could be very different. Weed resistance occurs as a result of applying the same herbicide or same herbicide mode of action repeatedly in a given field. Individual plants of the same species may have one or more alleles that make them resistant to a herbicide such as glyphosate. This altered weed then can survive the herbicide application treatment and live to complete its life cycle. It then produces weed seeds that can survive the same herbicide application in subsequent years, thereby expanding the weed population dynamics within a given field. Some weeds have multiple alleles that control the level of herbicidal resistance. Research reveals that a weed with a "high level" of resistance is not controlled when 10 times the labeled rate of herbicide is applied. Some resistant weeds like (ALS-resistant waterhemp) are not controlled with 50 to 100 times the labeled rate. Glyphosate-resistant marestail is a weed that is classified with a "low level" of resistance. A weed with “low-level” resistance is not controlled by the labeled rate, but may be controlled by applying three to four times the labeled rate. However, because the amount of a herbicide that may be applied in a given year is restricted, glyphosate by itself is no longer adequate for controlling marestail.

So what can farmers do? The best resource for preventing weed resistance always is to alter your weed control program from year to year. This includes: — Crop rotation, which prevents any one weed species from dominating. Rotations that include row crops, small grains and perennial forages are most effective. — Tillage. Some have adopted a complete no-till cultural practice in which they do not disturb or alter the soil surface. This helps to reduce the weed pressures by not allowing those weed seeds already in the soil to germinate. — Planting crops in narrow rows to shade out the weeds. Many times folks have utilized drilled beans in a field that was in corn rows the year before. — Select multiple herbicide choices that have different sites and modes of action. Apply these in the same year where possible. This helps to reduce selection pressure and retards the development of weed resistance for a given site of action. — Utilize a pre-herbicide program in conjunction with a planned post-emergence program. — Use of short residual rather than longresidual herbicides, which helps to reduce the occurrence of weed resistant species. To learn more about alternative methods of weed control, Hall County Extension’s Pesticide Safety Educational Programs (PSEP) can offer assistance. Go online to pested.unl.edu/ for more information on PSEP and chemigation training. Mark Reed Hinze is a Hall County Extension educator in agronomy. You may contact him at 308-385-5088. For more information, go online to cropwatch.unl.edu/web/cropwatch/home or the Hall County website at www.hall.unl.edu.

CELLULOSIC BIOFUEL DEVELOPMENT LAGGING, BUT STILL OFFERS PROMISE Continued from page 10 cellulosic biofuels for 2012 and 1 billion gallons for 2013, growing to 16 billion gallons by 2022. According to EIA, the projects were designed to produce ethanol or drop-in biofuels (fuels that are direct replacements for petroleumbased gasoline or distillate fuels) as well as steam. Using technology known as combined heat and power, this steam can both be consumed internally as a process-heat source and used to generate power. The power can also be used internally to operate pumps and other electrical equipment or sold to the electrical grid, giving these projects the potential to consume no fossil fuels, EIA said. A number of the projects may also generate a solid co-product with the potential for use as a fertilizer. To the extent that feedstock for these processes are waste products and little to no fossil fuel inputs are required for their conversion, greenhouse gas emissions could be as much as 80 percent to 90 percent below those of petroleum products on a life-cycle basis. Despite the growth potential over the next several years, the path to commercial biofuels has not been smooth, according to EIA. They said that a number of biofuels projects, including one from BP Biofuels in Highlands County, Fla., have been canceled before starting major construction. In addition, many projects have experienced delays in their commercialization attempts. EIA said several reasons underpin slow growth in the commercialization of biofuels: — Difficulties obtaining financing in the aftermath of the debt crisis. — Technology scale-up difficulties at startup companies. — Strategic corporate shifts because of increased availability of low-cost natural gas.

EIA said all of its forecasts and projections made since the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 anticipated large shortfalls between the renewable fuel standards (RFS) targets and the volumes of cellulosic biofuels sold. Despite this, EIA said its forecasts and projections to date "have proven to be too optimistic, as volumes have been below expectations." "Looking forward, important challenges remain for cellulosic biofuel production," EIA reports. "Total production costs for many of these first-of-a-kind projects remain higher than the cost of petroleum-based fuels on both a volumetric and energy-content basis. Cellulosic ethanol also faces the same market and regulatory challenges to increasing its share of the fuel market that is faced by other types of ethanol." Meanwhile, EIA reports that U.S. crude oil production exceeded an average 7 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in November and December 2012, the highest volume since December 1992. The end-of-year data were reported on Feb. 27 in EIA’s Petroleum Supply Monthly. "Increasing oil production in North Dakota and onshore Texas drove the increase in U.S. crude oil production over the last several months (although crude oil production in North Dakota took a dip in November, before increasing again in December)," EIA said. At the same time that U.S. crude oil is increasing and crude oil exports are down, gasoline prices are rising and the efforts to grow biofuels, such as E15, are under attack. Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, said the debate about E15 "should be one of consumer choice."

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By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Markets will return next issue. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please check out www.farmandranch.com for market updates. Corn

Mar. 13 672 721

Dec. 13 534 564

May 2013 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .6.886 High . . . .6.930 Low . . . .6.850 Close . . .6.894 Change +0.010

Chicago 652 743

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K City 698 774

Minneapolis 760 823

May 2013 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .6.830 High . . . .6.916 Low . . . . .6.822 Close . . . .6.904 Change .+0.064

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Corn Basis

Wheat trade fell to new lows with better weather anticipated and slower than expected demand. For the week, Chicago trade is 44 lower, KC is 33 lower, and Minneapolis is 23 lower. US wheat remains the cheapest origin in the world for milling wheat, and prices into feed rations well. Even with price advantages, the US has struggled to gain as much share as expected on discounted freight from Europe. Asian demand is still good. Long term dryness should be eased by storms working through this weekend. Overall hard wheat conditions remain pretty rough. On the chart, May Chicago wheat has turned mostly negative with support at $6.50 in the near term, and resistance at $7.00. Export shipments jumped to 23.98 million bushels, but need to show further improvement to get trade excited. The weekly export sales report was good at 618,000 metric tons of old, and 210,000 of new crop. The trade is looking for a slight increase in wheat ending stocks on Friday; the average trade guess is at 705 versus the 691 million bushel February number. The world wheat carryover should remain around 176.7 million metric tons. Russia has been selling intervention stocks, but there new crop weather remains mostly adequate for now. Hedgers call with questions

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Corn trade started the week sideways with trade at the upper part of the one month range, because collapsing on Wednesday as spreads unwound and wheat pulled on corn. Outside markets have been soft due to lower crude and a higher dollar; this added pressure along with chart selling. May futures on the chart now have support at $6.80 with resistance at $7.15 and we are 21 cents below our recent high. New crop 2013 corn has broken to a new low for the move due to limited fresh supportive news and moisture in the Midwest. The lower trade will create greater acreage questions with corn now below $5.50. The weekly export sales were poor with net cancellations of old crop of 49,800 metric tons, and total sales of 206,400 of new crop. There was 100,000 of old crop announced earlier in the week. Ethanol production data was slightly lower on the week, but is meeting the USDA expectations, while inventories were steady. The slight reduction also may have triggered some board pressure. Basis has remained strong though. The margin situation remains good in the near term, while RIN values continue to increase and support profitability. The US weather pattern looks normal to slightly cool for the balance of March with some storms trying to work through. Brazil is nearly 2/3rds planted on its second crop, or safrina crop. The Monthly WASDE report will be out Friday, with expectations for the domestic carryover to come up by about 10 million to 642 million bushels. World carryover is expected to be slightly lower, coming in just under 118 million tons. The Argentine production estimate is expected to slip by 1.5 to 25.5 million metric tons and Brazil stay steady around 72.5. Hedgers call with questions. FuturesOne has several staff that became trained and licensed for crop insurance this year. We know there are a lot of good agents out there, but if you are looking for a change or an additional eye and ear on all your decisions we have the time to address your insurance/risk management needs.

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Soybean trade has worked higher this week on the back of strong demand. The nearby soybean weekly net change is 23 higher, with meal $6 higher, and bean oil up 56 points. Trade has been able to resume a bit of an upward trend for now, which has been impressive due to the weakness in wheat and corn this week. Fundamentally beans have seen the best demand news, record type demand. Nearby May soybean trade now has support at $14.51, with resistance around $14.90. Old and new crop export demand has remained pretty strong with another round of significant announcements. Brazilian harvest is closing on half done, while Argentina remains in the recent weather pattern. Logistics concerns continue to build up in the near term, with lines building up. On Friday the trade is expecting the USDA to lower the Argentine soybean production estimate by 2 million to around 51 million metric tons, and Brazil should be steady to lightly lower than the February 83.5 million metric ton estimate. The US domestic carryover is expected to slip by 5 million bushels to 120 million, and the world ending stocks are expected to be down around half a million tons to 59.5MMT. Export shipments were strong at 40.275 million bushels, with 1.15 billion bushels shipped so far. Crush margins remain okay domestically, and are still good in China. The weekly export sales numbers were ok with 392,000 metric tons of old crop, 990,000 of new crop, 119,300 metric tons of meal, and -19,700 of oil. New crop beans have increased competitiveness with corn and may heat up a little bit of an acre battle. Hedgers call with questions.

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May 13 1412 1509

March Meal March Oil 417 4781 450 5197

May 2013 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .14.654 High . . .14.730 Low . . . .14.612 Close . . .14.716 Change .+0.052

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Federal Report Finds Keystone XL Risk Low Joseph Morton and Joe Duggan, The Omaha World-Herald WASHINGTON, D.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A State Department analysis released Friday largely downplays potential environmental risks facing Nebraska and the rest of the globe from the Keystone XL pipeline. The report was welcomed by the company behind the long-delayed project but denounced by environmental groups for whom the pipeline's fate has become a potent symbol of the nation's willingness to tackle climate change. State Department officials stressed that the analysis is only a draft, one that will receive intense scrutiny over the course of a 45-day public comment period, including a to-be-scheduled public meeting in Nebraska. "We're anxious to get a lot of comments from the public and to have a lot of discussion," Kerri-Ann Jones, assistant secretary of state for oceans and international environmental and scientific affairs, said during an afternoon conference call with reporters. TransCanada Inc. has proposed building a 1,700-mile pipeline to carry diluted bitumen from the tar sands region of Alberta, Canada, to refineries in the Houston area. After concerns were raised, the company altered the pipeline's planned route to avoid the sandy soils and high water tables of the Nebraska Sandhills. A 2,000page analysis of the second route by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) concluded that a pipeline spill would not cause widespread groundwater contamination. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman approved the new route Jan. 22, prompting a chorus of pipeline supporters to call for its approval by the U.S. State Department and President Barack Obama. The federal agency has jurisdiction because the pipeline crosses an international border. Supporters say that the pipeline would provide a needed oil supply from a friendly trade partner and that building it would create jobs. Many conservative politicians, including Nebraska's

congressional delegation, have urged the President to swiftly approve the project. Environmental groups outside of Nebraska have clamored for the State Department to deny the project, saying the extraction of tar-sands oil consumes massive quantities of energy and water while contributing to the factors behind climate change. Friday's federal report minimizes some of the primary concerns raised by environmental activists in Nebraska. It notes that the new route avoids the ecologically fragile Sandhills region as defined by the State Department and concludes that the project is unlikely to hurt the endangered whooping cranes that migrate through the state every year. It also downplays the risk of pipeline leaks into the Ogallala Aquifer that underlies much of Nebraska, a primary concern among pipeline opponents. Analyses of historic spills and groundwater modeling indicated that plumes from large-scale releases would reach about 1,000 feet, according to the report. "This localized effect indicates that petroleum releases from the proposed project would not extensively affect water quality in this aquifer group," the report states. Jane Kleeb, head of the environmental advocacy group Bold Nebraska that is fighting the pipeline, questioned the science behind the report, saying it was using faulty comparisons and Nebraska DEQ modeling, which she described as flawed. The group also takes issue with the DEQ's map of the Sandhills as too narrowly defined. "The route still crosses the Sandhills, sandy soils and soils corrosive to the pipe," she said. "The route still crosses the Ogallala Aquifer, the Niobrara River, the Platte River and over 200 bodies of water in Nebraska alone, as well as countless private family wells." TransCanada welcomed the report as an important step forward. "No one has a stronger interest than TransCanada does in making sure that Keystone

XL operates safely, and more than four years of exhaustive study and environmental review show the care and attention we have placed on ensuring this is the safest oil pipeline built to date in the United States," said Russ Girling, TransCanada's president and chief executive officer. TransCanada could take particular comfort in the section that found "the project is unlikely to have a substantial impact on the rate of development in the oil sands, or on the amount of heavy crude refined in the Gulf Coast area." Essentially, tar sands oil is coming out of the ground whether or not the pipeline is built, according to the report. Environmental groups blasted those findings, however. Kleeb said tar sands production is not expanding without this pipeline. "The State Department's assumption that tar sands development does not change with or without this pipeline is wrong and simply laughable. Why would TransCanada spend billions on building the pipeline and millions on lobbying unless this piece of infrastructure is the . . . linchpin for the expansion of tar sands?" she said. While pipeline backers were heartened at the substance of the report, some were cautious about the overall implications. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., has been a leading proponent of the pipeline, enough so that it has become a signature issue. He and other pipeline supporters on Capitol Hill have been discussing a new push for legislation requiring approval of the project. In a statement, Terry noted that the State Department released the same type of environmental reports back in 2010, but the pipeline remained stalled. "So while I'm pleased to see this process is again moving forward, I have zero confidence that this matter will be resolved in a timely fashion. We've been to this rodeo before," Terry said. "I'll be watching this process closely."

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calving period and had higher pregnancy rates than heifers receiving traditionally accepted obstetric assistance. In this study, heifers were either assisted about one hour after the fetal membranes (water bag) appeared (early) or were assisted only if calving was not completed within two hours of the appearance of the water bag (late). Heifers that were allowed to endure a prolonged labor (late) had a 17 percent lower rate of cycling at the start of the next breeding season. In addition, the rebreeding percentage was 20 percent lower than the counterparts (early) that were given assistance in the first hour of labor. First calf heifers should deliver the calf in about one hour. The

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Feeding First-Calf Females After Calving Noel Mues, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Furnas County Calving season has either started or is just around the corner. Although first-calvers represent your future brood cows, they require more labor, higher quality feeds, and they reward your efforts by weaning the lightest group of calves in the herd. This is temporary, because if we've done our homework with due diligence, they will reward us by being productive cows for a long time. One of the challenges is providing a high quality diet to these females after calving. In many situations, the energy needs are not met and the first-calf female loses weight and body condition from the time of calving to the start of the breeding season. The pounds of protein or energy needed by the first-calf female compared to a mature cow at the same stage of gestation or lactation are not all that different. However, the percent of the diet that needs to be protein or energy between these two groups of females is different. The difference is because of the amount of feed and/or forage that they can eat. The mature cow can eat more feed compared to the younger female.

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 3/4/2013 MARKET: Burwell Livestock Market- Burwell; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market – Ericson; Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction – Imperial; Lexington Livestock Market – Lexington; Loup City Commission Co. – Loup City; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market – Ogallala; Valentine Livestock Auction – Valentine Receipts: 28,128

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 3/1/2013 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay, grass hay and ground alfalfa steady. Dehy pellets steady. Demand was good. Hay sellers and hay haulers continue to get a lot of calls on a daily basis, mostly from cow/calf operators who are looking to stock pile hay. With the drought still in full force, many are afraid they won’t have enough forage to get cattle to summer range or worst case scenario they will have to feed all summer to keep their herd. Prices are dollars per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information. Northeast/Central Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 290.00-300.00. Premium large rounds 250.00; Good large rounds 200.00225.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 200.00225.00. Cornstalks round bales 80.00-95.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 340.00-350.00; alfalfa meal 345.00-350.00 Platte Valley area of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 300.00; Premium small squares bales 350.00-365.00. Good large rounds 225.00-230.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds

200.00-230.00; Fair large rounds 175.00-190.00. Corn stalks large round bales 85.00-90.00. Alfalfa ground/del 250.00-275.00; 50/50 blend by weight alfalfa/bean stubble or alfalfa/corn stalks grnd/del 200.00-230.00. Corn stalks ground/del 130.00140.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 325.00-330.00 alfalfa meal 336.00-337.00. Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: All classes are trading steady. Supplies are light on all classes with the majority of the remaining supplies consisting of third and fourth cutting hay with many producers sold out. Buyers are continuing to buy hay on an as need basis. The spread between high quality and dry stock hay is narrowing with price being the limiting factor, not quality. According to the National Drought Monitor up to a foot of snow fell in parts of Nebraska last week, the precipitation amounts were generally less than a half inch with no improvement made on the severity of the drought. Moderate demand with slow trading activity. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales. Alfalfa: Ground and delivered 220.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, March 4, 2013 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 14,718; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 4,068 Head; Carcass Wt: 30-112 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 90.7; Wtd avg. Dressing: 52.0; choice or better; 97.3% YG 45.7% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 108 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .45.1 . . . . . . . .240.00 - 250.00 . . . . . . . .245.19 1,172 . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .63.4 . . . . . . .222.00 - 259.00 . . . . . . . .239.48 4,279 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.7 . . . . . . . .215.28 - 247.60 . . . . . . . . .231.81 3,586 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .81.0 . . . . . . . .210.20 - 291.00 . . . . . . . .233.62 2,671 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .98.7 . . . . . . .186.00 - 220.50 . . . . . . . .206.99

Hogs Lean hog futures have broken lower with soft cash trade and cutout pressuring trade in addition to technical selling. For the week, front months are 160 lower. April futures have resistance at $8000, and support now at $7825, with technical selling filling in as trade breaks below the moving averages. Cash prices have been soft with slow movement so far this week with the storms in the Upper Midwest. Packer margins are lackluster with. The dollar has been flat to stronger with the export market remaining quiet. Chinese pork prices have eased as well. Hedgers call with questions, and focus on margins looking forward with the hog charts turning down and corn looking to rally. Apr. 13 Jun. 13 Support: 7625 8692 Resistance 8325 9337 April 2013 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .80.375 High . . .81.050 Low . . . .80.375 Close . . .81.050 Change .+1.800

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Compared to last week, steers under 650 lbs sold 5.00-9.00 higher with bigger brothers trading steady to 4.00 lower. Heifers sold steady to 2.00 higher. Demand was good for light weight cattle (grass type) and replacement type heifers with mostly light to moderate demand for feedlot placements. Slaughter cattle sold sharply higher this week. Live sales traded 4.00 higher from 127.00 to 129.00 and dressed sale sold 5.00 to 6.00 higher from 203.00 to mostly 204.00. Feeder cattle supply included near 58 percent steers with near 75 percent of the total run over 600 lbs.

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 3 . . . . . . . . .332 . . . . . . . .332 . . . . . . .200.00 . . . . . . . .200.00 97 . . . . . . .360-399 . . . . . .386 . . . .186.00-202.00 . . . . .194.53 159 . . . . . .410-449 . . . . . .431 . . . .179.50-202.00 . . . . .187.13 440 . . . . . .451-496 . . . . . .480 . . . .171.00-196.00 . . . . .185.69 1037 . . . . .508-547 . . . . . .52 . . . . .167.00-198.00 . . . . .188.13 48 . . . . . . .500-501 . . . . . .501 . . . .178.00-180.00 . . . . .179.13 758 . . . . . .550-598 . . . . . .577 . . . .157.50-184.00 . . . . .169.12 199 . . . . . . .564 . . . . . . . .564 . . . . . . .189.00 . . . . . . . .189.00 1639 . . . . .600-648 . . . . . .622 . . . .153.75-173.00 . . . . .165.75 1321 . . . . .655-697 . . . . . .674 . . . .145.25-160.00 . . . . .154.68 1675 . . . . .701-749 . . . . . .728 . . . .138.35-160.00 . . . . .147.42 1153 . . . . .750-799 . . . . . .771 . . . . .131.75-147.2 . . . . . .141.70 2192 . . . . .800-849 . . . . . .827 . . . .132.50-144.00 . . . . .136.90 116 . . . . . .805-834 . . . . . .831 . . . .121.50-132.00 . . . . .131.04 1532 . . . . .850-896 . . . . . .877 . . . .130.00-138.00 . . . . .133.03 82 . . . . . . .885-892 . . . . . .887 . . . .127.25-129.00 . . . . .128.31 35 . . . . . . . .888 . . . . . . . .888 . . . . . . .128.00 . . . . . . . .128.00 640 . . . . . .903-946 . . . . . .930 . . . .128.00-134.50 . . . . .131.31 16 . . . . . . . .933 . . . . . . . .933 . . . . . . .129.75 . . . . . . . .129.75 353 . . . . . .958-989 . . . . . .980 . . . .124.00-131.50 . . . . .129.34 76 . . . . . .1000-1008 . . . .1007 . . . .128.25-131.25 . . . . .128.64

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 19 . . . . . . .335-341 . . . . . .338 . . . .169.00-182.00 . . . . .176.58 76 . . . . . . .358-396 . . . . . .385 . . . .152.00-174.00 . . . . .165.50 177 . . . . . .403-448 . . . . . .429 . . . .147.00-174.50 . . . . .165.39 353 . . . . . .450-494 . . . . . .475 . . . .147.00-176.00 . . . . .163.37 757 . . . . . .500-548 . . . . . .524 . . . .143.00-175.00 . . . . .160.09 70 . . . . . . . .521 . . . . . . . .521 . . . . . . .164.00 . . . . . . . .164.00 1197 . . . . .550-598 . . . . . .570 . . . .142.00-158.00 . . . . .149.13 123 . . . . . . .556 . . . . . . . .556 . . . . . . .159.00 . . . . . . . .159.00 1157 . . . . .603-649 . . . . . .628 . . . .134.50-146.50 . . . . .140.92 62 . . . . . . .621-644 . . . . . .631 . . . .130.50-136.00 . . . . .134.54 34 . . . . . . . .644 . . . . . . . .644 . . . . . . .132.25 . . . . . . . .132.25 119 . . . . . .622-634 . . . . . .630 . . . .147.00-150.00 . . . . .148.07 1298 . . . . .650-699 . . . . . .674 . . . .130.75-147.00 . . . . .138.44 68 . . . . . . . .675 . . . . . . . .675 . . . .133.00-135.75 . . . . .135.35 92 . . . . . . .652-665 . . . . . .656 . . . .142.50-150.00 . . . . .144.90 1117 . . . . .700-747 . . . . . .720 . . . .124.00-139.00 . . . . .133.38 209 . . . . . .701-718 . . . . . .707 . . . .140.25-149.00 . . . . .144.02 1189 . . . . .750-799 . . . . . .775 . . . .126.00-135.00 . . . . .130.11 47 . . . . . . . .772 . . . . . . . .772 . . . . . . .143.00 . . . . . . . .143.00 99 . . . . . . . .793 . . . . . . . .793 . . . . . . .126.00 . . . . . . . .126.00 1282 . . . . .800-842 . . . . . .825 . . . .124.00-133.10 . . . . .128.60 61 . . . . . . . .843 . . . . . . . .843 . . . . . . .141.75 . . . . . . . .141.75 82 . . . . . . . .831 . . . . . . . .831 . . . . . . .134.25 . . . . . . . .134.25 216 . . . . . .851-886 . . . . . .861 . . . .124.00-129.50 . . . . .126.90 133 . . . . . .914-944 . . . . . .921 . . . .121.00-129.00 . . . . .125.44 18 . . . . . . . .902 . . . . . . . .902 . . . . . . .130.25 . . . . . . . .130.25 15 . . . . . . . .975 . . . . . . . .975 . . . . . . .122.00 . . . . . . . .122.00

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 33 . . . . . . .416-445 . . . . . .435 . . . .163.00-182.50 . . . . .176.20 40 . . . . . . .462-496 . . . . . .479 . . . .171.00-179.00 . . . . .174.49 161 . . . . . .511-542 . . . . . .533 . . . .159.50-188.50 . . . . .183.36 120 . . . . . .550-596 . . . . . .578 . . . .141.00-175.00 . . . . .159.37 118 . . . . . .601-648 . . . . . .623 . . . .144.00-156.50 . . . . .151.88 97 . . . . . . .651-691 . . . . . .678 . . . .138.00-150.00 . . . . .147.18 14 . . . . . . . .658 . . . . . . . .658 . . . . . . .137.50 . . . . . . . .137.50 185 . . . . . .701-749 . . . . . .729 . . . .135.50-145.00 . . . . .141.08 56 . . . . . . .750-782 . . . . . .769 . . . .135.00-141.00 . . . . .137.64 38 . . . . . . .856-880 . . . . . .876 . . . .130.25-132.00 . . . . .131.68 13 . . . . . . . .930 . . . . . . . .930 . . . . . . .125.50 . . . . . . . .125.50

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 5 . . . . . . . . .301 . . . . . . . .301 . . . . . . .140.00 . . . . . . . .140.00 15 . . . . . . .352-383 . . . . . .365 . . . .141.00-175.00 . . . . .158.87 36 . . . . . . .428-441 . . . . . .434 . . . .140.00-157.50 . . . . .145.94 24 . . . . . . .473-492 . . . . . .485 . . . .149.00-153.75 . . . . .151.34 257 . . . . . .513-549 . . . . . .532 . . . .136.00-158.00 . . . . .153.08 67 . . . . . . .588-597 . . . . . .593 . . . .136.25-145.00 . . . . .142.79 77 . . . . . . .600-644 . . . . . .621 . . . .133.25-139.75 . . . . .136.95 11 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . .125.75 . . . . . . . .125.75 52 . . . . . . .713-733 . . . . . .730 . . . .128.00-129.00 . . . . .128.13 31 . . . . . . .760-786 . . . . . .782 . . . .128.00-128.25 . . . . .128.21 23 . . . . . . .861-899 . . . . . .874 . . . .118.00-125.00 . . . . .120.50

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 3/3/13 Confirmed: 111,585 Week Ago: 86,591 Year Ago: 146,960 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,722 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,530 . . . . . . . . . . .126.00-129.00 1,458 . . . . . . . . . . .127.52 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,054 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,575 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-129.00 1,411 . . . . . . . . . . .127.69 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,061 . . . . . . . .1,150-1,470 . . . . . . . . . . .126.50-129.00 1,316 . . . . . . . . . . .128.04 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,515 . . . . . . . . .1,145-1,490 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-129.00 1,372 . . . . . . . . . . .127.42 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,042 . . . . . . . .1,080-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-129.00 1,271 . . . . . . . . . . .127.79 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,953 . . . . . . . . .1,090-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .126.00-129.00 1,186 . . . . . . . . . . .127.94 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... ============================================================================================================== Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,118 . . . . . . . . . .762-992 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-206.00 919 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.34 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,809 . . . . . . . . . .781-977 . . . . . . . . . . . . .201.00-205.00 903 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.21 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,485 . . . . . . . . . .768-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .201.00-204.00 864 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.14 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 . . . . . . . . . . .742-832 . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.50-203.50 783 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.50 Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,697 . . . . . . . . . .753-933 . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.00-205.00 851 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.50 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,979 . . . . . . . . . .718-901 . . . . . . . . . . . . .202.00-205.00 821 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.01 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,581 . . . . . . . . . .678-840 . . . . . . . . . . . . .202.00-204.00 740 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.31 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... -

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .25,837 . . . . . . .1,375 . . . . . . .127.82 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .23,510 . . . . . . .1,266 . . . . . . .127.75 Dressed Del Steer . . .19,585 . . . . . . .904 . . . . . . . .203.25 Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,257 . . . . . . .826 . . . . . . . .203.29

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

Week Ago Averages:

Year Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .23,580 . . . . . . .1,383 . . . . . . .123.82 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .18,290 . . . . . . .1,274 . . . . . . .123.60 Dressed Del Steer . . .16,087 . . . . . . .903 . . . . . . . .197.16 Dressed Del Heifer . . .11,489 . . . . . . .790 . . . . . . . .197.46

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .39,520 . . . . . . .1,352 . . . . . . .129.44 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .43,342 . . . . . . .1,254 . . . . . . .129.43 Dressed Del Steer . . .18,725 . . . . . . .895 . . . . . . . .205.24 Dressed Del Heifer . . .15,692 . . . . . . .800 . . . . . . . .205.32

Cattle

Support: Resistance

Apr. 13 12547 13247

Mar. 13 Feeder 13875 14370

Cattle trade has been very active this week in both directions. For the week, nearby Live Cattle are 120 lower, and feeder cattle are 200 lower. Chart support is around 12800 on the April contract, and resistance at 13050. Cash trade worked steady to higher on the week in light trade, with dressed trade topping $203 and live trade at $128. Cutout trade has been stronger with choice at $196.08 up $7.98 and select at $194.80, up $8.99. Even with the cutout on a tear, the board has struggled to follow. Packer margins should be much better at this stage in the game. Movement

should improve in the near term without weather limitations. The moisture should provide some grazing as temps warm up for spring. Feeders have taken a further downside correction this week. The action illustrates some overall long liquidation subject to the rise in the dollar. There are times many complain about the funds, but their longs have helped push this market higher along with the friendly fundamentals in recent years. The chart action looks poor, but our thought for the week ahead is cattle should try to move higher. Hedgers call with questions.

March 2013 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

April 2013 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .140.800 High . .141.050 Low . .140.025 Close .140.750 Change .-0.175

Open .128.750 High . .129.000 Low . .128.300 Close .128.850 Change +0.025

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Growth in Garden County FFA Chapter Alisha Heelan, Garden County FFA Chapter Reporter

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The FFA Chapter in Garden County has grown in various ways. The chapter has steadily increased in members since its beginning in the fall of 2010. Each year, students have been participating in Leadership Skill Events and many Career Development events, earning rights to compete at state in both every year. Already, in three years, the Garden County FFA Chapter has established traditions and community service projects. The 2013 Garden County FFA chapter currently has 22 members, and there are seven freshmen that joined this year. The participation in FFA contests has increased. Fifteen people took part in Leadership Skill Events this year, and the chapter collectively accumulated nine ribbons in these contests. This ribbon total includes team events, as well as individual events. So far in the year, Garden County has participated in many Career Development Events, including floriculture, welding, ag sales and service, livestock management, farm and ranch management, food science, livestock judging, meats judging, nursery and landscape. This year the Garden County FFA Chapter will send two students to compete in the new agriscience fair at the state contest, along with a team in agriscience and the brand new contest, biotechnology. One student will also be representing the chapter in the State FFA Honor Choir. Every homecoming, the Garden County community gets their change together so they can nominate their favorite candidate to kiss a barnyard animal. This year the new librarian at the school kissed a pig during halftime of the homecoming game. Garden County FFA has adopted a highway this year as a solid community service project, and the members have worked hard to make it look good. FFA week has been a great time to show the school exactly what FFA is all about with the aid of dress-up days and a teacher appreciation breakfast. After state convention, the chapter

will be hosting their annual 4-on-4 volleyball tournament that raises money for a local organization or individual in need. The FFA chapter has grown into a great extracurricular activity for Garden County students. However, FFA has to have another side -- classroom instruction. Within the classroom, students are learning more and more about what the ag industry has to offer. Attending the Oshkosh Farm and Ranch days, listening to guest speakers, performing handson food experiments, and evaluating range plants are just a few of the activities Garden County students have experienced this year. In addition, many Garden County students have had access to the new greenhouse. Construction finished at the end of last school year, and students have been involved in the planting and harvesting of crops throughout the school year. Students have direct access to

grow their choice of fruits or vegetables in order to perform experiments or make profits selling their produce. Because it is not your ordinary greenhouse, it has been a wonderful opportunity for students to grow plants as they might grow in their gardens in the future. The greenhouse floor has been submerged four feet into the ground to allow access to heat from the earth. Students plant directly into the ground and are able to grow year round. So far, tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, a few strawberry plants, a fig tree, a lemon tree, and a grapevine have found success in the greenhouse. A new round of plants is going in the ground in early March, with even more variety and high yields expected. The Garden County FFA Chapter has definitely grown in many ways throughout the past few years. With a continued involvement of the underclassmen, the chapter hopes to continue to find success in the many opportunities FFA and the agricultural classroom has to offer.

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Bridgeport 2013 National FFA Week a Great Success Alissa Neitenbach, Bridgeport FFA Advisor It was the first National FFA week in a long time for the newly rejuvenated Agricultural Education program at Bridgeport High School. Bridgeport FFA members enjoyed the week educating students in the elementary school from kindergarten through 6th grade on the importance of agriculture, agricultural education, how to get involved in agricultural education when entering high school and what FFA is all about. The high school students taught multiple 40-minute classes all week long advocating the importance of the most recognized youth organization in the nation, known as the National FFA Organization. They also provided hands-on workshops incorporating the National Agriculture Week that will take place March 17-23; youth can

choose to participate in the poster contest with the theme “What Farmers Do.” Some of the hands on workshops included food tasting, feed stuff identification, skits representing a day in the life of a farmer or rancher, and of course what National FFA Week is all about, with this years theme “GROW: Leadership. Growth. Success.” Members also had a John Deere tractor from Bridgeport’s 21st Century loaned to school for the week to advertise 2013 National FFA week and promote the annual weeklong celebration of FFA’s mission statement of premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. Thank you 21st Century! Bridgeport FFA Chapter members also showed appreciation to the teachers and staff by putting on an appreciation breakfast, thanking them for their dedication, help and

understanding for the new program and its rigorous traveling and activities throughout the year. In addition to the appreciation breakfast, letters were sent out to the community members who have been supporting, donating, and contributing to the chapter throughout this first year updating them on the variety of activities, events, and curriculum that has taken place throughout the year up to this point in time and what will be taking place in the spring. Overall the week was a great success for the new Bridgeport FFA chapter and proved to be a wonderful opportunity for the chapter to educate the younger generation of what FFA and agricultural education is all about, involve teachers and staff, and update community members!

Morrill FFA Chapter Welcomes Third Year with Open Arms! Andie Parminter, Morrill FFA Chapter Reporter The Morrill FFA Chapter has had quite the learning experience in the last three years. Together we have grown so much. Membership has grown, and members have learned to be more effective leaders. Mrs. Cox and our group of 8 officers have worked had to make the chapter as successful as it is today. So far throughout the year the Morrill FFA Chapter has done many activities. We started our year with a bang, with competitions, FFA fun nights and meetings. Our most recent activity was National FFA week. Throughout the week we did many things to advocate for agriculture and FFA. We hosted an Ag Olympic Day, which was an event we put on for the elementary students to teach them about agriculture. Our chapter recruited junior high students

with a dodge ball game, and also served the teachers breakfast. To end the week, our chapter put on its annual Labor and Silent Auction. Each student was sold for a total of 8 hours of labor. All of the proceeds will go to support the chapter throughout the year. We are so blessed to live in a community that has shown such great support for our chapter. The chapter is also undergoing the process to establish a school farm on the grounds. There is still much to do to get the school farm established and up and running. FFA is a great way to get into agriculture. It also is a great way to see if the world of agriculture is right for you. Together the Morrill FFA Chapter members have learned to grow and have support each other, whether it is in the classroom, during a contest or just at a meeting. Not only are we friends, we are also a family.

Creek Valley Celebrates National FFA Week Clarice Ford, Creek Valley FFA Chapter Reporter The week of February 19 through February 22, Creek Valley High School celebrated National FFA week. On Tuesday February 19, the FFA members dressed up in their official dress. Official dress includes black pants or skirts for the young women, a white button-up shirt, a tie for the young men or a scarf for the women, and a blue corduroy jacket. On Wednesday, February 20, FFA members wore their “I Believe” FFA T-shirts, and the officers – Luke Cavalli, Shania Brown, Summer Mueller, McKenzie Akeson, Kelsey Wade, Hannah Schievelbein, Logan Criswell and Clarice Ford – cooked breakfast for the students and staff at Creek Valley High School. On Thursday February 21, the FFA was supposed to have Hick

Clothing Day, but due to weather there was a snow day. On February 22, the FFA had Dress as Old McDonald Day and served ice cream bars to all the students and staff at the high school. Donkey Basketball – On March 14, the Creek Valley FFA Chapter will be holding donkey basketball in the Creek Valley Middle School gym, in Lodgepole, at 6:30 p.m. The tickets cost six dollars if they are bought from the FFA Chapter before March 14. If bought at the door, the tickets will cost eight dollars. There will be two high school teams, one adult team and one alumni team. To be able to participate, people must be at the age of sixteen. Come out and support the Creek Valley FFA and have a great time.

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Hemingford FFA Chapter Places First and Third at District Competition Gordon D. Karney, Hemingford FFA Advisor On February 6, the Hemingford FFA Chapter competed at the District 12 Curriculum Development Event competition at Gordon, Neb. The Veterinary Science team consisting of Caleb Milne, Jordan Glendy, Danny Manning,

Moses Ash and Ethan Skinner placed first. Caleb Milne received the award for top individual score, and Jordan Glendy placed fourth. The Farm and Ranch Management team consisting of Kyle Kumpf, Brady Horstman, Cash Weber, Jesse Savala and Kipp Irene placed third with Cash Weber placing sixth

individually and Brady Horstman placing tenth. The next competition and the last competition, at the district level, before the Nebraska State FFA Convention will be at Kimball on March 6.

Alliance FFA Chapter Has Busy Spring Cheryl Aby, Alliance FFA Chapter Reporter The first of our Career Development Event contests was held in January. The Livestock Management team of Cody Henderson, Whitney Hall, Jamie Thompson, Ashtyn Shrewsbury, and Krista Carter received first place and qualified for state. In January, Alliance FFA members took a trip to the Denver Stock show. Members had to have enough FFA activity points to attend; those active members included Chase Dye, Whitney Hall, Cheryl Aby, Amanda Lower, Ashtyn Shrewsbury, Trevor Leisy, Rhiannon Minich, Alex Stich and Drew Carter. January also brought the State FFA Alumni Conference to Alliance. The two-day event included the National FFA Alumni president speaking, tours of more than six Alliance businesses and a great awards banquet. At the banquet, Alliance FFA Alumni Scrapbook received a gold, a WLC student scholarship was won, and a gold rating for the chapter was also won. In February, the Alliance FFA participated in the area Career Development Events at GordonRushville High School. Fourteen teams participated from the area. Alliance FFA members who placed second in Veterinary Science were Whitney Hall, Krista Carter, Ashtyn Shrewsbury and Chase Dye. In the Ag Mechanics competition, we placed 5th with Denny Garza winning the Machinery area. In Food Science, Cheryl Aby placed in the top ten. The Alliance FFA Chapter celebrated FFA week with radio spots promotions, a teachers breakfast, a scavenger hunt, a visit from state officer Andrew Ambriz, delivering cherry cheesecakes to some local supporting businesses and painting windows downtown. Three Alliance FFA members applied for the State FFA Degree, and those members are Ashtyn Shrewsbury, Krista Carter and Chase Dye. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree the state association can bestow upon a member. Each year members are awarded the degree based upon their comprehensive Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program. FFA members must submit two years of SAE record books, complete the State FFA Degree application and meet all minimum qualifications, as well as pass a test in order to be awarded the State FFA Degree. The three Alliance FFA members along with eight other FFA members from across the Panhandle completed interviews and a test on FFA knowledge this past week. Students will be awarded the degree in April at the State FFA convention in Lincoln. Two Alliance FFA members completed District Proficiency applications. Those members were Krista Carter in Diversified Crop ProductionPlacement and Ashtyn Shrewsbury in Health and Human Services-Placement. The Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their SAEs, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students can compete for awards in 49 areas covering everything from Agricultural

Communications to Wildlife Management. Each award area has two categories, placement and entrepreneurship. Placement proficiency awards are given to those students whose SAEs are related to employment, apprenticeships, or internships at an agribusiness or agriculturerelated organization. Entrepreneurship proficiency awards are given to those students whose SAEs are related to ownership of an agribusiness or agriculture-related organization. Proficiency awards are given out at the local, state and national levels. Their applications are being forwarded on from District 12 to state competition. Seniors in Alliance FFA Chapter 2012-2013 - Ashtyn Shrewsbury is 18 years old and has been an FFA member for four years. Ashtyn’s SAE has included working on the Shrewsbury Ranch with beef and horses all four years and expanded to the health and human services areas in her junior year. This year she also has gotten into raising two steers of her own for the fair. Ashtyn has been very active in the Alliance FFA Chapter. Some of her activities have included Ag fair, building of floats, Santa’s helpers, food drives, officer training and Washington Leadership conference. She has competed in Agriscience, Livestock Management, Parliamentary Procedure, Extemporaneous Speaking, Food Science, Agriculture Demonstration, Vet Science, and Ag Marketing Team. Ashtyn has been on two state winning teams and been able to represent Nebraska at two national conventions. Ashtyn says she has enjoyed the opportunities that FFA presents in all aspects, from bettering leadership skills to learning more about agriculture. She says that FFA has helped her to become a better person and leader as a whole. She also says the experience also has helped her to realize that she wants to continue with her involvement in agriculture by pursuing a career in the industry. Ashtyn’s most favorite FFA activity was competing on the State Champion/Silver National Food Science team. She said they practiced from February to October and not only learned alot about Food Science, but developed great friendships also. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and double major in Animal Science and Grazing Livestock Systems, eventually going on to obtain a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition. Ashtyn is also planning to run for a State FFA office this next year. Her advice to first year members is to take advantage of every opportunity you are given, and that four years will fly by. Ashtyn’s parents are Justin and Amy Shrewsbury. Angello Warfield is 18 years old has been in FFA for four years. Angello’s SAE has included babysitting, helping out in his mom’s daycare and some ranch work. Many of the skills he has learned in these areas will be transferable to any

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Scottsbluff FFA Chapter Qualifies for State in Nine Events Brayden Auer, Scottsbluff FFA Chapter Reporter The Scottsbluff FFA Chapter has been off to a great start this year. We have had a record number of students participating in contests this year and earning themselves a trip to the State Convention. Members have participated in thirteen contests so far this year and have qualified for state in nine events out of the thirteen. At the December contest, the Senior and Junior Parliamentary Procedure teams both qualified, with the junior team receiving a 1st place purple and the senior team receiving a 2nd purple. Tylii Muncie also earned 1st purple in Cooperative Speaking. In January, we had a great showing with every team qualifying for state. The Ag Sales team achieved 2nd place, with Tevyn Baldwin receiving a 1st purple. The Livestock Management team placed 2nd overall, while winning the poultry event. Welding was 3rd as a team, that team consisting of Jordan Todd and Jarrett Rattliff, who both received ribbons in the top 4 places, and Levi Shope, who won the Arc Welding event. Just recently, members competed in the February contest and the Agricultural Mechanics team placed 1st. We also had members compete in the recently added event, Vet Science, and they tied for first, but then received 3rd as a team. The chapter also had three senior members apply for their State Degrees. Tevyn Baldwin, Colton Flower, and Chrissy Peters applied and went through the interview process during the first part of February. On January 24, many Scottsbluff FFA members attended the Denver Stock Show. To

attend stock show, members must have attended a minimum three meetings. Some of the Scottbluff students watched the rodeo, and some also watched the championship drive of the market beef show. The Farm and Ranch Expo was held February 8 through February 9. The Scottsbluff FFA Chapter had a well water testing booth set up, and people came in and brought a water sample. FFA members then tested each person’s sample for nitrates to see if the water is safe to consume. Many people participated, and we had a great turnout. National FFA week was February 17 through the 23. Each day of the week we had a different theme for all members to participate in. On Tuesday morning before school, we delivered turnovers to all of our high school staff. Wednesday was the day to wear the FFA gold polo show shirts. Nebraska State Officer Andrew Ambriz also came and spoke to our Agriculture classes. All the classes really enjoyed getting to listen to him speak and learned a lot about topics that ranged from global agriculture to personal leadership development. On Thursday, all members wore our chapter t-shirts and we held a meeting at 6:30 that evening. At this particular meeting

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Nebraska Dairy Princess to be Crowned March 12 LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska State Dairy Convention will feature the coronation of a new Nebraska Dairy Princess Tuesday, March 12, at Divots Convention Center. The event is part of the evening banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m. Two candidates are vying for the title. They are: — Lisa Temme, 21, daughter of Doug and Mary Temme of Temme Agribusiness near Wayne, and a junior in textile science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and — Jessica Yoesel, 19, daughter of Richard and Diana Yoesel of Yoesel Brothers Dairy near Falls City, and a freshman in elementary education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Selection of the new princess is based on an interview and presentation. The outgoing Nebraska Dairy Princess is Emma Lammers, daughter of Joe and Kathy Lammers of Hartington. The Nebraska Dairy Princess reaches out to consumers to help them understand the important role dairy products play in a healthful diet, and provides information about how dairy farmers care for their cows and the resources used to

produce milk. Her appearances include meetings, demonstrations, promotions, presentations, radio and television interviews, passing out trophies and ribbons, school visits and parades. Midwest Dairy Association’s Nebraska Division sponsors the program. In addition to the princess coronation, the banquet features speaker Dave Hansen, a South Dakota dairy farmer who was featured in a recent Midwest Dairy Association video emphasizing how dairy plays an important role in feeding the world. Judging for the new princess takes place during convention activities that include a trade show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and informational sessions throughout the day. The Nebraska Holstein Association meets at 11 a.m. and the Nebraska State Dairy Association Annual Meeting takes place at 12:30 p.m. The 2012 Nebraska Dairy Convention is free to all Nebraska dairy producers, families and guests. Questions about the convention can be directed to Rod Johnson, Nebraska State Dairy Association, at 402-261-5482 or rod@nebraskamilk.org.

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Continued from page 1 "We did a phenomenal job [in spite of the drought] in terms of where we are at with efficiency, productivity on our farms and ranches," Heineman said, adding that the fact that Nebraska is the most irrigated state in the nation has helped. "There is no question that if we can get some moisture, particularly in the next 30 to 45 days, you all know as well as I do, it will make a huge difference." Heineman said the state will continue to do its part in encouraging exports of Nebraska's ag products, such as beef and corn, to overseas consumers in China, Japan and other parts of the world. He noted that when he was in China last year he learned there were 125 Chinese cities with more than a million people and with China as the fourth-largest trading partner, that is a lot of demand for ag products. "If you look out the next 30 to 40 years we are going to feed 2 billion more people in the world on basically the same or more likely less land than we have today," Heineman said, noting that the projection is that 90 percent of the world's population growth is going to be on the continents of Africa and Asia and we will have to figure out how to export to them. The governor also spoke to the farmers about what was the best way for the state government to get the money it needs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; property tax, income tax and/or sales tax. "Obviously, we are a lot better off than a lot of states," he said, noting a 3.7 percent unemployment rate and a Lending Tree

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1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS/PARTS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - RICHARDTON HIGH DUMP WAGONS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS/PARTS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL MODELS/PARTS. CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 CO - NEW HOLLAND 1063 BALE WAGON: 160 BALE CAPACITY. EXCELLANT CONDITION & READY TO GO TO WORK! WITH REMOTE CONTROLS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. CALL AND LEAVE MESSAGE., (970) 302-3888 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 MO - AC D17’S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015

FOR SALE NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5’ WOODS BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) 865-2541 IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY. ALSO BUYING ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF TRACTORS. PLEASE CALL:, (217) 370-1149 IA - ‘84 IH HYDRO W/WESTENDORF 21 LOADER, CAB, 3 PT., (712) 299-6608 CO - 2000 KUBOTA M120: 3, 100 HOURS ASKING $38,500 CALL:, (970) 749-6589

800-835-1042

Brighton, CO (303) 659-9690 tcparts@msn.com

1206

International Farmall Tractor

Fresh paint, fuel injectors, 18/4 radial tires on back. No cab. Completely restored. Very nice tractor.

308-279-0399

JD B 1936

SN 8566, new paint, new rear tires. Runs very good - Always shedded Field-ready, 2nd owner, had for over 30 years. Well-maintained. $5000 308.641.2474 • Scottsbluff, NE IA - IH H/LDR, SNOW BUCKET $1850, (712) 299-6608

S 120 LOW 6EP P E GEA F W OR DS N S N A P ALE R HEAD E E DS S E W HEA 1101 - TRACTORS S SW ON(3, 0 150 PLO E ' N I 5 6 R 4X NDITI NE 8) 99 HP G 110 ALE OMB IPPE FOR SALE 2-C S STR 871KING CO 1 110 ER- A 5-5515 EARHE 0 ' R 3 0 O 1 X 2 ) KH AD, 5 M D 54 LE E LE NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF F 6 RFOR SA BOURN .00, (78 - F GOO ) 865-2 NG 5P0ICH P 4:3 ARILL P $ I LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, KS L O A 0 0 E N K T 7 , , 2 0 4 00 AP E IOSH :W W (6 LE X ,5 5 G ' DR , B (308) 436-4369 PLO 00.00, F 95-559105H HA- RURSO 74$-600 , 70 H E ARH KS - , ER, $5 6 3 R W 151 N 960 DAPTE 0 50ITHH P 048:3) 8 MOT , (308 P 5:4 E ADHSEAD KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS $1,1 - NE 308) 9 S W CD9O - CJOD A LL 58 NE EELS, ( , 6-16' 3.00H0, P(130:1 $45O0 NORS ) 624- $650 0:711 M BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) A F WH IH 560 , $950 P 4:3 C1U$S7H0I 7, 47-0H GE ARH 2177 , OKN-E OSRERSIAES 0 RNSCTE2265 865-2541 L0 ,$ 08 P2 -A NE - NEW L /50 - 12,5E 361 LK NOU 18'S 30 8) , 5 : E AD IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, 8 4- 00, (300, (3080HP 5: 3 $40 S IAWEEWEELL, $3X,4(X5880) POLY S BAOLR IKE 0 L 3 RLOER , 6" USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E ) 62 4 $6 0, 2 0. 7 456 - JI CAS , $1,00 4-21 00, (712 1L2A6R5GE2N0," N&E.3 N36E0A-R037 IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & , S 7 ) E 8 R M ( 7 N LTE NE 8N7E0 R. O3U0 308 220 IND ENOTHERS. DAILY. PLEASE HERWE SHIP 0COIULE2RS H1A9Y09- C- OBRHUEL-1AL1DS24 30NDS, M ) 832- E Y 26 WIND G GER - OT(217)B370-1149 R U F 0 E A 3 N CALL, 6 O 3 0 GI O AKE 156 0 R TR 5 AR LT3 WFROR SBAALLE2S8T2A-1L AIN 4 AINE - SALE STERE ED TK 32FOVRO W-INTCR H '40'S, OFF A K R R T E P G G N S B F P D H NE E ALE A & - REGISTERED ED. ER OLWIOSN 2003 WA COBBSS - 'SO SAL 30'SUC& OND2I604 ANGUS, CELL: P F P O O S D O G C K R ' 5 A R 732-3356 SHS308-870-1119, R AS ALS(308) &G LE 2 H , WIN 2E0A0 SE, MO BL AC - J E , &HA, L 9TCHE E G TO S E A ' A S S S 6 O D R S R 3 A P T R 4 S TOR C IN2G HEDIN 999 ES. WAN LE. ASS 19L9 525B-L A RG AN K MO FO 11 GSI L TAR R VY 1 NE - (25)TOCOMING 2 YR OLD ERSA KDS -DU, R$9A9CCNOEW 20 OL OR 360 07- 5 MO CK M BR RGAN -3673 PLE A CUT FO TED A NET 5 1 R 8 2 1 E K 5 I 9 S CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 9 O O L 567 US S PAY 86 L ER

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

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - IH 350 & 560 W/LDR AND SNOW BUCKET, 574 UTIL W/LDR, (712) 299-6608 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - JD #30, 45, 46, 48, 148. SEVERAL LOADERS $250 TO $3650, (712) 299-6608 NE - 40” MANURE BUCKET OR 80” DIRT/SNOW BUCKET FOR AC MODEL 170 LOADER. $75 OR $125, (308) 624-2177 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 1105 - DISKS FOR RENT NE - FOR SALE: SWEEP BLADES AND ROLLABLE BORON DISC BLADES. JESS PUTNAM DISC ROLLING. OVERTON NEBR. FULLTIME BUSINESS WITH OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE. WE ALSO INSTALL BLADES! CALL: 800-987-6612 OR CELL NUMBER:, (308) 325-0050 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT. 6’ & 7’ DISKS, (712) 299-6608

DISC ROLLING SOFT STEEL BLADES ..........AND..........

ABLE TO GRIND NONE ROLLABLE HARD BORON BLADES Call Roy Eckdaul Cell: 402-660-8298 Or Leave Message: 402-377-2437 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5’ SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,100.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - JD 3 PT. 4B PLOW, 4 X 14”, $950. JD PULL 5X16”, $950. IH 2 PT, 3 & 4B PLOWS. 2 & 3B PLOWS ON STEEL OR RUBBER. CASE 4 DISC 27” HYD PULL PLOW., (712) 2996608 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 IA - JD 694 6R30, $650.00, (712) 299-6608 1110 - SEEDERS FOR SALE NE - 4010 CONCORD AIR SEEDER. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1111 - DRILLS FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20” BOOM, (308) 587-2344

1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244 KS - ‘07 MILLER MD 1000, 90’ BOOM, CUMMINS & ALLISON, RAVEN GPS, 1500 HRS, $95,000.00, (620) 865-2541 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE KS - CRUSTBUSTER 32’ SPRINGTOOTH FIELD CONDITIONER, HARROW, $500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - J. D. CULTIVATOR UNIT. 8X30”, 5X7 BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAGE WHEELS. CALL:, (402) 364-2592 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY NE - YETTER 2995 COULTERS, (308) 2821330 FOR SALE KS - APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS, BALANCED FORMULATIONS BLENDED TO YOUR SPECS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. SURECROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 6354743 1122 - LAND PLANES & LEVELING EQUIP FOR SALE NE - 8X30”, 5X7 BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAGE WHEELS. DOUBLE SHANK HILLER HAWKINS BOTTOMS. CALL:, (402) 3642592 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW & USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES, HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES. ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 IA - 3PT SNOWBLOWERS 7’, 8’ - $1850 $2850, (712) 299-6608 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - GOOD USED 25 OR 30 HP ELECTRIC IRR. WELL MOTOR, (308) 624-2177 FOR SALE NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 NE - 300 FORD LP, WITH BERKLEY PUMP ON CART. CALL: 402-335-0048 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, PUMP AVAILABLE. CALL:, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE AND FITTINGS. TRENCHING AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL, (402) 678-2765 MILES AND MILES, used aluminum pipe, siderolls, pumps, gaskets, PVC, motors, cooling jackets, hydrants, 10” water transfer pipe. WATERDOG IRRIGATION CO. Littlefield, Texas Ph-806-385-4620; Fax-806-385-5734 www.waterdogirrigation.com

Structual Pipe for Sale 2 7/8 $1.20 a foot 2 3/8 $1.00 a foot Call 307-680-0491 Don 307-680-4696 Joshua

March 7, 2013

Nebraska Farm & Ranch

1205 - GENERATOR FOR SALE IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW 1PH 50KW $4,750. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000. CALL WES SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS-90HP 4:3 $450, 50HP 5:6 $650, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, 50HP 1:1 $800, (308) 6242177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 80HP 6:5 $700, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - (8) HIGH SPEED CENTER DRIVES FOR A VALLEY PIVOT. MAKE OFFER. CALL:, (308) 883-8662 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE

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

1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMP W/ PRIMING VALVE ATTACHED TO 262 ALLIS W/ RADIATOR ON CART. CALL:, (402) 364-2592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. WANTED TO BUY NE - WANT TO BUY: RADIATOR, FAN & CROWL FOR A FORD 300 PWER UNIT. GRAND ISLAND NE CALL:, (308) 389-2465 FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE MN - CONKLIN® PRODUCTS-BUY WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. LONG DISTANCE LUBRICANTS, FASTRACK® ANIMAL PRODUCTS, FEAST® LIQUID FERTILIZERS, PAINTS AND WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS. WWW. FRANKEMARKETING. COM, DEALERS NEEDED! FOR CATALOG CALL:, (855) 238-2570 OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - ‘82 GLEANER N6, 24’ HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $7,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’ HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - R70 GLEANER, 2689 ENGINE HRS, 1904 SEPARATOR HRS, $20,000 CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 SD - NH 98C 12 ROW 30 CORN HEAD: HH, HDP, KNEIGHT ROLLS, FIELD READY, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $48,500 ASK FOR JOEL AT, (605) 350-1138 KS - 2011 JD 630R HEADER, ONLY 1000 ACRES, SHEDDED & LIKE NEW, $27,000.00, (620) 865-2541 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369

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1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - CONE SHAPED, UPRIGHT STEEL BIN, APPROX 12’X28’, AUGER AT THE BOTTOM, (308) 587-2344 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 NE - FOR SALE! AUTOMATIC GRAIN BIN FAN CONTROLLER BY SENTRY PACK. THE EASIEST TO OPERATE & MOST RELIABLE CONTROLLER AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CANTACT JOHN SMEDRA AT VALLEY GRAIN MANAGEMENT. ORD NE., (308) 7300251 IA - 24’ TO 42’ COMBINE HEAD MOVERS., (712) 210-6587 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’. 3 PT BOX BLADES 5’, 6’, 7’, 8’, (712) 299-6608 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE

1501 - ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH CUTTING SMALL SQUARES. GOOD QUALITY HAY, (308) 8824588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474

GOOD GREEN ALFALFA

Husker Trading at

BULK TANKS-USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT

Can Deliver - 3x4’s

866-348-7537

Buy-Sell-Trade

800-844-5427 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE NE - NEW VAL6 PORTABLE DIESEL RADIANT HEATERS. DAYSTAR RADIANT HEATERS. NEW WASTE OIL HEATERS W/TANKS. AG & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, (402) 893-4745 ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one furnace. 25 year warranty available. Heat with wood, so splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat.com.

A-1 Heating Systems Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587 KS - JD 1800 DISPLAY, ONLY ONE YEAR OF USE, LIKE NEW, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 KS - WANT TO BUY: ALFALFA/GRASS PICKED UP OR DELIVERED ROUND OR LARGE SQUARE BALES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KEVIN MELVIN AT, (620) 5463507

ALFALFA WANTED: Big squares or rounds. Alfalfa & any grass wanted.

Chris, PH-620-253-2661;

Toll Free-877-394-0890

www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

FOR SALE

Grass or Alfalfa! Delivery by semi-loads Call Steve for more information

308-325-5964 COW AND HORSE HAY FOR SALE: Big rounds grass/alfalfa and straight alfalfa; 3x4x8 big squares first and second cutting grass/alfalfa and straight alfalfa. Semi load lots. Please call 575-274-6335 SD - HAY FOR SALE! ROUND BALES, MIDSQUARE BALES. GRASS HAY OR ALFALFA. CALL:, (605) 842-3125 NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, BUYING & SELLING HAY. NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400

2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH CUTTING

1512 - SEED FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY. 402-3367748 OR, (402) 482-5491 WY - CERTIFIED SAINFOIN SEED: CAN OUT PRODUCE ALFALFA. WILL NOT BLOAT LIVESTOCK. VARIETIES INCLUDE: SHOSHONE /BIG HORN REMONT. $1.45/LB. TO ORDER GO TO WWW.SAINFOINSEED.COM OR CALL MARK AT 307-202-0704 OR CARMEN AT, (307) 645-3380 IA - CERTIFIED SHELBY 427 SEED OATS, (712) 210-6587

We Buy Damaged Grain. Grain Vac’s Available. Also damaged grain from ground piles. Call Greg at 316-640-3203

1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN & FEED PRODUCTS IN ANY CONDITION WET OR DRY INCLUDING DAMAGED SILO CORN AT TOP DOLLAR WE HAVE VACS & TRUCKS CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191 Located 3 1/2 miles east of Plainview, NE on Highway 20 To Sell Corn call

970.520.5024 NE Colorado

1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE

All Types Hay For Sale: Grass, Alfalfa, Mix, CRP Hay, Etc. We Do the Trucking.

717-377-9994

To Purchase Distillers Grains call

Ryan or Todd at 877-487-5724 ext 3 or 1 HIGHEST QUALITY HAY, ALL @ THE LOWEST PRICES! • Alfalfa 4x4x8 Large squares, large rounds - excellent cow hay • Alfalfa small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/Orchard small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/Grass Mix Large rounds - excellent cow hay • Timothy/Orchard small squares, large rounds - excellent horse hay • Orchard Grass small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/50-50 mix 5000 Large round Bales ( 2011 feeder cow hay) • Triticale Large Squares 4x4x8 • Peanut Hay big rounds • Milo Rounds

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1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 600 BALES OF WHEAT STRAW , NET WRAPPED. CALL, (620) 243-3112 KS - 3 X 3 SQUARE AND ROUND BALES OF STRAW, AND WHOLE MILO BALES. CALL CELL AT, (316) 772-3675 1509 - SORGHUM FOR SALE

SORGHUM SUDAN GRASS

Truck loads delivered to your location.

Call 855-808-9090

WASTE LESS HAY HayMaster Nutrition Injection Systems. Inc. www.haymastersystems.com PROTEIN MINERALS VITAMINS ENERGY

Improve Forage Palatability & Increase Consumption

OLD HAY? POOR HAY? Inject and Feed

$42/50# Bag

OTHER TYPES OF FORAGE PRODUCTS ALSO AVAILABLE. FROM RYE TO PEAS AND SUDAN TO ROUNDUP ALFALFA.

“If it’s GREEN and GROWS, we probably can supply IT!” Ask about early order/early pay discounts!

Alan Koerperich

970-580-5438 402-261-8725 alankoerperich@yahoo.com 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 KS - FOR SALE: HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED. CLEANED, 54LB TEST WEIGHT, 90’S % GERMINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE. DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED. CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-2491907, (620) 983-2144

“I’ve never seen cows eat hay like this before. When it’s treated, I can’t even tell where the bale was sitting after they ﬁnish it.” Glenn Waller — Harrison, Ga

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Haybuster 256+2 .........................$8750 JD 2020.......................................$5250 Post augers for skidstr, NEW ......$1950 JD 960 cultivator 21’ ...................$3750 Knight 3042 Reel Mixer.............$18500 GP Turbo Till 2200 ....................$20000 JD 630 Disk, 29'..............................Call Laurier Bale Retriever..................$6250 JD 148 Loader.............................$3250 H&S 310 spreader ...........................Call H & S 14 wheel rake ...................$7500 JD 900 ripper, 7 shank ................$3500 NH 518 spreader .............................Call NH L555 skidsteer ...........................Call JD 4240 w/Koyker K6................$22500 New EZ Haul Hay Trailers In Stock

BradWhiteEquipment.com Broken Bow, Nebr. 308-870-0206 Net Wrap, Twine, Covers, Hay Preservative, Silage Wrap Preseason Sale $48" X 9,840' $185, 64" X 7,000' $178, 64" X 10,000' $250, 20,000' 110 twine $18.95, 4,000' 350 knot $23.95, 50' X 100' Cover $179, Silage Wrap $68.50, Ask About Free Delivery Jordan Ag Supply (800) 726-0401 IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 NE - BIG ROUND BALES, CERTIFIED WEED FREE, FOR MULCH OR MIXING TO EXTEND YOUR PRESENT FEED. BASICALLY CAT TAILS, (308) 587-2344 1804 - FEEDING WAGONS FOR SALE

• Bulk Feed Wagons • • Cake Feeders • • Round Bale Feeders •

J & K Mfg.

620-922-3842 2022 Gray Rd., Edna, KS 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 1810 - MANURE SPREADERS FOR SALE OK - 2008 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR. CAT, 18SP, ROTOMIX VERTICAL SPREADER 80219. 1337 ENGINE HOURS, 21, 853 MILES. EXCELLENT CONDITION! FAMILY OWNED/ OPPERATED. WEDER FARMS: 580-735-2344 EVE. 508-735 -2751 OR CELL,, (580) 7275323 IA - NUMEROUS SPREADERS, $650-$950, (712) 299-6608 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

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

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot. Can be open topped or drinker holes cut for frost-free winter use. Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States.

Guaranteed best quality & lowest price. Call

605/473-5356

1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS OR ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE MN - BEDDING FOR SALE. DRY SAWDUST FOR DAIRY BARNS, DELIVERED ON WALKING FLOOR TRAILERS. WILL DELIVER TO MN, EAST SD, WEST WI, & NORTH IA ONLY. ALSO AVAILABLE SWEET CORN SILAGE IN THE FALL. CALL FOR PRICES, (320) 8642381 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397

We Buy, Sell & Trade

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

G & G Sales

712-229-6162 TX - TANK COATINGS, ROOF COATINGS. AVAILABLE FOR METAL COMPOSITION SHINGLES OR TAR ROOFS. LONG LASTING & EASY TO APPLY. WE ALSO MFG. TANK COATINGS FOR CONCRETE, ROCK, STEEL, GALVANIZED OR MOBILE TANKS. VIRDEN PERMABILT CO. WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-2761 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1902 - FEEDERS HEIFERS FOR SALE KS - HEREFORDS FOR SALE:SPRING HEIFERS-SHOW PROSEPECTS BULLS, HORNED AND POLLED, SPRING BRED DAVIS HEREFORDS. MAPLE HILL, KS 785-2564643, (785) 256-4643 KS - HEREFORDS FOR SALE: SPRING HEIFERS-SHOW PROSPECTS BULLS, HORNED AND PULLED, SPRING BRED DAVIS HEREFORDS, MAPLE HILL, KS, (785) 2564643 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 NE - 25 YEARLING OPEN REG ANGUS HEIFERS, (308) 569-2458 KS - 128 REALLY NICE OCV’D BLACK YEARLING HEIFERS. PAPERED. PEDIGREES. CALL:, (785) 673-9622 OK - 122 OPEN FANCY NORTHERN HEREFORD HEIFERS FOR SALE. COMING OFF WHEAT PASTURE MARCH 1ST 2013. FOR DETAILS CALL JAY LADD: 405-612-6653 OR ALLEN MOSS:, (508) 334-7842 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE KS - COMING 3 YR OLD, CERT. RED ANGUS , 2ND CALVING- HEIFERS. 90 HD. START CALVING IN MARCH. H&F RED ANGUS CATTLE CO. WWW. HFREDANGUSCATTLE. COM 785-479-0536, (785) 479-6048

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ANGUS BRED HEIFERS 1,000+lbs. • Very nice! 80 black AI bred to: SITZ DASH 60 red AI bred to: HXC CONQUEST Calve Feb 20th for 60 days to LBW Bieber bred bulls.

1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE - CONT’D

T H E

1909 - BULLS FOR SALE - CONT’D

CATTLE SHOP .COM

Fall Calving Cows Available Several Nice Sets of Angus Cows The Simple Way to Buy & Market Cattle The Cattle Shop helps buyers and sellers connect online

Visit www.TheCattleShop.com to learn more If you would like to speak to a Cattle Shop Representative Contact Us at 660-641-9945 or contact@thecattleshop.com

36 head Purebred Bred Red Angus Cows.

2nd to 4th calf, start calving 3/20 poured, wormed, shots, 1300-1400lbs. Good dispositions. 3 yr. old Bull, Semen tested good, excellent disposition. 2100 lbs. $1,800.00 each OBO

Belgrade, NE • 308-550-0673 KS - FOR SALE: RED AND RWF ANGUS COWS AND HFRS, 2-5YRS OLD, SPRING BRED. 10 HD FALL BRED COWS. ***ALSO, LOOKING FOR PASTURE FOR RENT FOR 2013., (785) 770-7969 OK - 40 YOUNG BLACK ANGUS COWS. 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD. BRED TO ANGUS BULLS FOR SPRING CALVING. CALL MIKE AT:, (918) 625-5689 KS - 150 HD, 3 YR OLD COWS, DUE TO CALVE IN MARCH, B & BW FACED, BRED TO GARDNER ANGUS BULLS. WWW. CLOVLANFARMS. COM, $25.00, (785) 418-2983 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REG. ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS & COMING YEARLINGS. BLOODLINES OF 878, SITZ ALLIANCE, MYTTY IN FOCUS, FORESIGHT GRANDSONS, (308) 569-2458

COMING SOON To a pasture near you

2 Bar Angus BULLS • FEMALES • EMBRYOS • SEMEN

Private Treaty Bulls & Females For Sale Year Around Home of 2 Bar Twenty X #1 REA Bull 2 Bar Entirety #3$B bull

1-877/2-Bar-ANG • 806-344-7444 WWW.2BARANGUS.COM

NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. SITZ UPWARD, CONNEALY RIGHT ANSWER, WAR PARTY, SELECTIVE, WMR TIMELESS, GAME ON, RITO REVENUE, & CONNEALY 044062 BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH, KEARNEY, NE. CALL 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761

Stratford Angus

• (55) 20 Month Old Bulls • • (35) 12-15 Month Old Bulls • • (100) 9-12 Mo. Old Bull Calves • • $2,500 to $6,000 • • Calving Ease, Growth, Carcass & Maternal • • Volume Discounts Start At 3 • • Full Guarantee • strato@havilandtelco.com www.stratfordangus.com • 620-546-1789 •

Purebred Black Angus Bulls Quality low input genetics Bulls available Immediately.

Great disposition!

Pine Valley Angus York, NE 402-366-4691

308-548-8079

Excellent Young Virgin

IA - 53 BLACK ANGUS WYOMING HEIFERS, 1100 LBS. , ULTRASOUNDED TO CALVE MARCH 10-MARCH 30TH, (641) 658-2738 KS - 200 HD, 600-800LB BRED HEIFERS, CALVING IN MARCH 150 HD, 4 YR OLD BRED COWS, FALL CALVING., (785) 418-2983 NE - QUALITY JERSEY AND JERSEY CROSS SPRINGING HEIFERS. JAN, FEB, & MARCH FRESHENING. CALL LOREN LUND AT 402635-2350 OR, (507) 254-2500 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE

400 Head Cows

Black Angus

Calving March 25th for 75 days. Bred to Black Angus bulls. 3-6 YOs.

308-520-5355

www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

March 7, 2013

ANGUS BULLS Correct for 1st Calving $1350/Head. Delivered FREE in quantity. Trexler

785/421-5706 785/421-5561

NE - ANGUS- BLACK SEMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE! 2 YRS, 18 MONTHS, AND YEARLINGS. RECORDS AVAILABLE, TOP QUALITY, REASONABLE. CALL RICK WETOVICK, FULLERTON NE. :, (308) 536-2901 NE - SMITH ANGUS 24TH ANNUAL PRIVATE TREATY SALE. AT THE RANCH 25 MILES SE OF BASSETT, NE. WE WILL BE OFFERING 60 PLUS YEARLINGS, 33 COMING 2’S, AND 15 SIM/ANGUS BULLS. 100% GUARANTEE THE FIRST BREEDING SEASON! SMITHANGUSRANCH. NET, (402) 244-5440

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls AI Sired Bulls with Performance Status! Many DNA tested Homozygous Black; Excellent Dispositions; Good EPDs; Will add muscle and heavier Weaning Weights to Your Calves. Also available..........Heifer Bulls. All bulls will be semen-tested and ready to go!

Adkins Gelbvieh Iroquois, SD

605.354.2428

www.adkinsgelbvieh.com

SHORTHORN

* BULLS *

Bulls are quiet, but very aggressive breeders. Reds or Roans. Pick One or Trailer Load. Delivery available!!!

Millvale Shorthorns Robert Miller Family

Breeding program stresses sound feet, legs, teats, udders, growth & calving ease. Call for a DVD!!!

800-807-6944

Cell: 701-331-1153 Berta: 701-331-2403

Black Yearling SIMMENTAL BULLS Deeper, thicker and stouter. Sired by Built Right, Shear Force, Olie and Hooks Pacesetter. Add pounds and muscle to your calf crop.

Mill Iron M Ranch Ron Mari • (970) 520-7333

MOLITOR ANGUS 34th Annual Production Sale

Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013 - 1pm at the ranch (11558 SW 90th St., Zenda) 5 N. & 2.5 W. of Zenda, KS or 9 W., 9 S. & 2.5 W. of Kingman, KS

Selling 130 Bulls & 30 Females • Performance • Calving Ease • High Carcass Traits • Gentle Disposition Traits Many of the bulls and females selling are sired by these popular A-1 sires: Hoover Dam, Right Answer 746, In Focus, Pendleton, Contrast and Efficient.

MOLITOR ANGUS RANCH Richard or Mike Molitor 620-243-6335 Fax: (620) 243-7533 Cell: (620) 243-3081 molangus@onlinezenda.net Catalogs available upon request or register for online bidding at: www.dvauction.com

YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: Many will work well on heifers. Bred for milk and growth. BUY NOW WE WILL DELIVER AFTER APRIL 1! Sons of Denali, Connealy Right Answer, Sitz Upward and other top sires!

Buseman Angus, Call Joe 605-351-1535

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

1909 - BULLS FOR SALE - CONT’D

2 year old registered Limousin Bulls. Proven genetics, range ready. Selling over 250+ head annually. Joe Freund 303/341-9311 Joey Freund Pat Kelley 303/841-7901 303/840-1848

RUNNING CREEK RANCH CO. 45400 County Road 21 Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 www.runningcreekranch.com 1911 - GRASS CALVES FOR SALE

DS Cattle Co. Starkville, Mississippi David Sanders

662-418-0333 We see 5000 sale barn calves a day. We buy your cattle in one day, and ship your cattle the next day guaranteed!

www.dscattle.com Have own trucks, will travel. 1912 - BACKROUNDING/FEEDING FOR RENT

AVAILABLE

to Take in 150-250 Cows or Heifers to Calve Out. Have plenty of feed and good production. Can take delivery anytime.

402-340-1824 1913 - BABY CALVES FOR SALE

NEWBORN CALF HOOD

Holds ears warm against neck away from freezing Cow Saliva. Heavy d duty, t insulating, Neoprene. “SAVE ME EARS” $39.00 plus S/H, Order online: www.Save-Me-Products.com Ph: 701-486-3354

1914 - BISON WANTED TO BUY

BUFFALO WANTED All classes, any quantity

402-694-9353 1920 - MARCH PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - JAGER FARMS SIMMENTALS 28TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE & PRIVATE TREATY SALE. SAT, MARCH 9TH, 2013 AT THE FARM LOCATED 1. 5 MI. E OF HAZARD, NE ON HWY 2. OVER 50 POLLED, STOUT, GROWTHY, PERFORMANCE TESTED YEARLING BULLS W/PRIORITY ON CALVING EASE & GROWTH, (308) 452-4402

FOR SALE AT PRIVATE TREATY

BLACK SIM/ANGUS & BALANCER BULLS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE POUNDS IN YOUR NEXT CALF CROP?

LS 14 BW: 88 Birth date: 2/24/2012 9/1/12 wt. : 852 lbs. 205 day: 940 lbs. 1/1/13 wt. : 1375 lbs. ADG: 4.4 Rea. : 21.3 IMF : 4.7 Sire: Basic Instinct *this is an example of the bulls we have on our ranch* Our bulls have length, depth, moderate frame, calving ease & good disposition. Sires include: Basic Instinct • Upward • Con Air • RLS17 These bulls are structurally sound with the commercial cattlemen in mind. Performance sheets & Ultrasound data available. Call Rod or Laramie Strand Platte, SD H-605.337.2328 • Rod’s Cell- 605.680.7628 • Laramie’s Cell-605-682-9016

March 7, 2013 1920 - MARCH PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - QUIRK LAND & CATTLE CO. 37TH ANNUAL SALE. 3/19/13. HASTINGS, NE. 110 PEFROMANCE-TESTED BULLS, INCLUDING 45 LOW BIRTH WEIGHT HFR BULLS & 40 OPEN, OUTCROSS FOUNDATION FEMALES. YOUR PROVEN SOURCE FOR PROVEN, OUTCROSS GENETICS! QUIRKLANDANDCATTLE. COM, (402) 463-6651 KS - MYRON RUNFT CHAROLAIS BULL SALE. SELLING 40 BULLS MARCH 25, 2013. 12:30 PM. BELLEVILLE 81 LIVESTOCK AUCTION. BELLEVILLE, KS. EXCELLENT BULLS, EXCELLENT DATA, EXCELLENT GUARANTEE., (785) 527-5047 NE - WAGONHAMMER RANCHES ANNUAL TOTAL PERFORMANCE PROD SALE. 3/20/13. 12:30 SHAMROCK LVSK, O’NEILL, NE. SELLING 185 LOTS. 170 BLACK ANGUS BULLS & 15 REG. ANGUS HEIFERS. MATERNAL STRENGTH AT ITS BEST!, (402) 3952178 KS - JONES STEWART ANGUS RANCH TOP CUT ANGUS SALE. THURS. , MARCH 21, 2013, 1 PM. AT THE RANCH, BENKELMAN, NE. SELLING 80 HIGH PERFORMANCE, MODERATE BIRTH WEIGHT, CARCASS-TESTED ANGUS BULLS., (785) 325-2089 NE - SNYDER BROS. 47TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE. SAT. 3/9/13. 1 PM MST. OGALLALA LIVESTOCK MARKET, OGALLALA, NE. 15 TWO YEAR OLD AND 85 ANGUS YEARLING BULLS SELL., (308) 2394640 1921 - APRIL PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - SONDERUP CHAROLAIS RANCH 31ST ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE. AT THE RANCH WEST OF FULLERTON, NE. NOON ON 4/11/13. SELLING 100 CHAROLAIS BULLS & 10 RED ANGUS BULLS., (308) 5362050 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

Livestock Producers Immunize your animals for drought & winter. Add MSE to salt, mineral or feed!

Call 866-615-0299 livestock will be more feed efficient with less waste.

OUTBACK FEEDERS, LLC

If you are out of feed and don’t know what to do, call us to discuss your options. We will feed your cows, steers, heifers or replacement heifers.

Call Joe at 785-527-0164 or Bryan at 785-527-1165 Located in Munden, KS

OLD WYOMING REGISTERED BRAND FOR SALE: 75 years in the same homestead family since 1937. LHC, LHH, $6,000, negotiable. Dues paid till 2023.

307-235-8797 2007 - BOARS FOR SALE

Durocs, Yorks, Hamps & Cross Breed Boars & females available Boar Goats, Show Weathers & Breeding, Does also available

Nelson Bros. 605-267-2741 or 605-661-7855 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 2010 - FARROWING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE SD - STAINLESS STEEL DRY, WET/DRY PIG FEEDERS. WEAN/ FINISH, 50”, 60”, 70” PIG CRATES. G/STALLS, DOUBLE LL 250HD PORTABLE NURSERY, CAST-IRON CENTER FLOORS 5X7’, TRIBAR FLOORS SS NURSERY GATES, FEEDERS. CALL MIKE AT:, (605) 251-1133 2101 - FEEDER LAMBS FOR SALE SD - CUSTOM SHEEP FEEDLOT: LAMBS & EWES TO FEED, FATTEN & GROW!!! SHIPPY SHEEP FEEDLOT. CALL KYLE AT 605-8420935 OR DALE 605-842-3967. WWW. SHEEPFEEDLOT. COM, (605) 842-3967 2105 - BRED EWES FOR SALE KS - DORPER AND WHITE DORPER SHEEP, EXPOSED EWES FOR, (785) 827-1722 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - AQHA BROOD MARES, (308) 569-2458 NE - BUCKSKIN COMING 2 YR OLD STUD COLT FROM TOP MARE, DOC BAR DASH FOR CASH, ACTIVE COLT, (308) 569-2458 NE - 1 PEPPY DOC SAN 6 YR OLD PALAMENO STUD, BROKE. 1 CREMELLO 4 YRS, SOUND. 1 PAINT STALLION: MARDELLE DIXON- 3 BARS BRED. 10YRS, BROKE. CALL FOR INFO:, (308) 384-1063 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2208 - HORSE TRAINING

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

605-430-0529 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE - FREE!!!! COLTS, FILLIES, MARES. SKIPPER W, SHINING SPARK, PEPPY DOC SAM & JET-DECK BLOODLINES PICK-EM UP/ HAULEM AWAY. CALL:, (308) 384-1063 SD - MITCHELL LIVESTOCK HORSE SALE, MITCHELL, SD. , MARCH 8TH:TACK AT 4:30PM, HORSES AT 6:00PM. OPEN CONSIGNED HORSES FOLLOWED BY LOOSE HORSES. WWW. MITCHELLLIVESTOCKHORSESALE. COM TYLER MCGREGOR-605770-8190 OR RHONDA LOGES-, (605) 7595478 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE WY - GOOD QUALITY BLUE HEELER AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS: BRED IN MICHIGAN. BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD! PUPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS. $300.00., (307) 272-1915

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D

Grain Originator Yuma, CO Bartlett Grain Company, L.P. is seeking a highly motivated Grain Originator to buy grain for our Yuma, CO facility. This individual will have a primary focus on grain origination along with the transportation and logistics of moving grain from one location to another by truck and railcar. Our ideal candidate will be a great communicator, will be good with numbers and will have demonstrated experience buying grain from local farmers and producers. Bachelor’s degree is preferred, preferably in Ag Economics or Ag Business, but we would consider candidates with significant experience in this field that does not hold a degree. As a leading agribusiness company, we offer a competitive wage and full benefits package. This includes health and life insurance premiums paid for employee, dental, vision, Rx card, 401k with company match, profit sharing, flexible spending plans, paid vacation and holidays and more.

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2013 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT SUMMER WHEAT HARVEST. GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE PLUS ROOM & BOARD. NEW JD COMBINES, PETERBILT/KW TRUCKS. SKINNER HARVESTING LLC, CALL DAN OR LEAVE MESSAGE AT (620) 340-2843, (620) 343-8140

Farmhand Wanted!

with mechanical experience. Housing and many other benefits provided.

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

AG RELATED SALES EXPERIENCE?

Ag Chem Co EXPANDING Distribution Atlantic-Pacific Ag Co manufactures a select line of specialty Ag Chemicals designed to enhance your current offering. *LOCAL exclusive territory *High earning potential *Flex hours *Start ASAP

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

2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD PICKUP, NO RUST THROUGH, (620) 8652541 FOR SALE NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131

Apply in person, send your resume or call for more information.

105 North Kamala, Yuma CO 80759 jobs@bartlett-grain.com 800-860-7290 EOE/AA/D/V/Drug Screen/Background Check

Wheat Harvest Help Wanted from Montana to Texas. 3 CDL Truck Drivers; 2 Combine Operators.

Amber Waves Harvesting Malta, MT

Call for info:

717-377-9994

2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN AND WHEAT AND ALPHA TOX CORN! PAY PREMIUM DOLLAR WITH VACS IN TRUCKS. CALL CODY 402-350-8187 OR WES 402-250-4185, (402) 350-8187

CAW FENCING WIRE, PIPE, WOOD & VINYL Serving Western US.

(970) 396-8729

KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE HAULING. BOOK EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. CALL DAN TOLL FREE AT 877-271-9430 OR, (605) 9403275 IA - DISC BLADE SHARPENING. ON-SITE ROLLING, NO TEAR DOWN, NO GRINDING. CALL, (319) 377-0936 NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING., (402) 367-2479 SD - SHEEP SHEARING CREW AVAILABLE NOW!!!! ASK FOR ROY AT, (605) 380-8768

DAN ZIEMBA WELDING

BORDER COLLIE/MCNAB STOCK DOG PUPPIES: Ready to go, black and white, short haired, proven working parents, first shots and wormed. 100% guaranteed to work stock. Call for details. 307-620-0232

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On site or in the shop welding services Call Anytime 402-366-0160 1076 130 Rd. Osceola, NE 68651 ziembadan@yahoo.com Custom bailing, raking, shredding, & hauling of corn stalks and hay! Custom silage cutting

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D

FOR SALE

Knapheid Tilt Dump Bed: 8’x10’6”, electric hydraulic off 1 ton truck $2,500.00 Western Pro Plow: 9’ complete with lights, like new! For 1 ton thru 2 ton. $3,550.00 1984 Ford F-600 6 Yard Dump Truck: Single axle, 5 speed with 2 speed snow plow, 90% tires, 46,000 miles. Call for info. 1970 CJ Jeep: 4x4, V6, 3 speed, with 2 speed. Total restore! F.G. Top. Call for photo and info. Ford F-350 Dually: V8 auto, 7’x11’ stock bed with 4 ft. sides, with hydraulic electric 2000 lb lift. $3,500.00

MAKE OFFER - LET’S DEAL

307-267-1900 2005 Peterbilts & Kenworths, ALLISON AUTOMATICS, tandem axle, cab and chassis, can build to suit, Steve 785-259-6817 MO - CHEVY C65 10 WHEELER, 18’ BED, ROLLOVER TARP, 5+2 SPEED, RUNS GOOD, $7,000.00, (660) 548-3804

(3) 2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp, 10spd ......... ................................$29,500 Freightliner FLD-120, 42” FT slpr ..........................$12,500 2013 43’ grain trailers .......... .........................Call for price FOR RENT 2011 43’ Wilson Ag Hoppers, 66’ sides, air ride w/scale

MIDWEST TRUCK SALES & LEASING L.L.C. OMAHA, NE 402-934-7727 www.mwtrucksales.com KS - 1986 MACK TANDUM DUMP TRUCK FOR SALE! NEW PAINT, VERY NICE TRUCK. $16,000 CALL:, (316) 323-2707

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

2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - GOOSENECK 350 BUSHEL, DUAL HOPPER, TANDEM DUAL, ROLL TARP, EXCELLENT, $6,500.00, (620) 865-2541 2607 - UTILITY TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - INTERSTATE 6’ X 12’ ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER, HAS INTERIOR CABINETS & SHELVING, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV’S FOR SALE KS - 1977 CHEVY MOTOR HOME, $3,950.00, (785) 871-0711 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 MO - 20. 4 X 34 REAR TIRES, (816) 3782015 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308) 587-2344 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 1974 UTILITY CHASSIS W/2-350 BU. GRAVITY BOXES, HYD AUGERS, ETC., $9,500.00, (620) 865-2541 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Rich’s Ag Service Give us a call for all your Repair needs! General Diesel Repair, AG, Construction, Irrigation Power Units, Over the Road, Engines, Air Conditioners

308-293-5108

We rake for downed corn. Have 4 balers & 19 wheel Roush rake. Also do hauling with side dump trailer. Custom Manure Spreading.

VLACH CONTRUCTION INC.

Matt Musil 308-380-8972 • Ravenna NE

Earth work of all types.

2510 - SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION/SCHOOLS FOR SALE Online agribusiness degree and courses through Casper College: Offering online courses from basic record keeping, computer applications, management, and outdoor recreation as they apply to agriculture. For more information contact Marty Finch at mfinch@caspercollege.edu or 800-442-2963, ext. 2595. Visit www.caspercollege.edu/agriculture.

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

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch

2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE

2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

JD 2555 4WD tractor

3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE - CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D

March 7, 2013 3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE - CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D

5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

STRUCTURAL PIPE

80 ACRES

ď ľ Excellent Condition ď ľ Overstock Price ď ľ

2 3/8 @ $.95

of Ag Land in NE Nebraska

ALL SIZES AVAILABLE RPJ ENERGY

Now selling large square bales, Alfalfa & Grass Hay

Call or E-mail Ray:

selling truck beds in your area. Call Zach at 800-440-0721 pick up and delivery available 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) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; 3PTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40â&#x20AC;? PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES, WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS, VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES & PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW. STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-6808015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182 KS - 6 YD PULL TYPE FORCED EJECTION, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711 MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 11. 5 YD, (660) 548-3804 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE ND - GENERATORS: 20 KW TO 2000KWDIESEL, PROPANE & NATURAL GAS. ALL LOW-HOUR TAKEOUT GENSETS. CUMMINS /ONAN, KOHLER, CAT, DETROIT DIESEL & MORE. ABRAHAM GENERATOR SALES COOPERSTOWN, ND (INVENTORY ONLINE) WWW. ABRAHAMINDUSTRIAL. COM. WE SHIP NATIONWIDE!, (701) 797-4766 IA - MULTI-QUIP WHISPER WATT 25K VA AC GENERATOR, DIESEL ENGINE, 8200 HOURS, $3,850. RUNS GREAT! CALL FOR INFORMATION:, (515) 240-3017 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 871-0711 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOLUME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043

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30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;..................$8,579 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ................$11,999 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;..............$26,706 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x150â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;............$58,425

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F&S Truck Parts is buying and with Koyker loader, cab, AC, heat, 5300 hours, clean. $22,500.00 Burns, WY

3W Livestock EQUIPMENT

Near New GE electric irrigation motor and Aurora Pump, 260 ft, 75/100 hp, good condition; FARMHAND HAY SWEEP with factory push-off. Fits F11/F258 Loaders. Excellent shape! â&#x20AC;&#x153;RAREâ&#x20AC;? TWO-BOTTOM MCCORMICK TUMBLE PLOW with sodbuster plow bottoms; LINE OF ANTIQUE MACHINERY, including manure spreader, culitvators and potato digger; 22 FOOT 2 3/8 INCH drill stem windmill tower. Excellent shape!! Casey, 307-630-2345 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE SD - FOREVER POST 4â&#x20AC;?X7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;POINTED, 5â&#x20AC;?X8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FLAT. PLASIC FENCE POST CAN BE NAILED, STAPLED, SCREWED. WONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T ROT. 39 POSTS PER BUNDLE. 4 BUNDLE DISCOUNTS $12 TO $16 EACH. STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $2500. TO $4500 EACH. WE DELIVER., HAENSEL DISTRIBUTING. I90 EXIT 387 HARTFORD SD. CALL CLINT AT 605-310-6653 OR JOHN AT, (605) 351-5760

GALVENIZED GUARDRAIL Grade 1 and Grade 2

WINTER SPECIAL ON CONTINUOUS FENCE â&#x20AC;˘ 6 Bar 1 1/4" 14 Gauge 20' Section- $85 â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bar 1 1/2" 14 Gauge 20' Section- $91 â&#x20AC;˘ 1 3/4" Schedule 40 20' Section- $98

Fenceline Feedrack Panels 50â&#x20AC;?x16â&#x20AC;? Start at $225

308.235.8536 308.235.2119

Volume Discounts on 50 Panels & Over DELIVERY AVAILABLE

3030 - OTHER FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 3031 - TARPS FOR SALE

Ag Chemical Co

is expanding distribution. LOCAL exclusive territories. High earning potential.

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

PHONE 308-262-1370

3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULATION. $18.56 PER SHEET - 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 2â&#x20AC;? THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CONCRETE. PERFECT FOR IN-FLOOR HEATING APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800) 551-3313 MO - FARM BUILDING SALE! SAVE THOUSANDS ON BARNS, IMPLEMENT SHEDS, SHOPS AND GARAGES. FACEBOOK: PERKA BUILDINGS OR CALL, (800) 467-3752

LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER.

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Trades Welcome Nobody Builds A Better Engine Than Us!!

Guymon, OK

580-338-3986

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

303.321.1471

Hunting Country Real Estate LLC www.huntingcountry.net

3034 - WIND GENERATORS WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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

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

Used as Hay Tarps, Pond Liner, Covering Equipment â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recycling by Repurposingâ&#x20AC;?

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Waterproof Billboard Tarps

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WANTED TO RENT KS - YOUNG FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND TO RENT, CUSTOM FARM OR PLANT IN SHERMAN & CHEYENNE COUNTIES. DAN SHIELDS FARMING, (785) 821-0804 5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ............$37,500 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ............$58,000 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Overhead Door w/Opener Incl. (Local codes may affect prices) Fx: 940-484-6746 info@rhinobldg.com

484-798-1405 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 300 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 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 IA - IH TRACTORS: A, SUP A, B, C, SUP C, H, SUP H, M, SUP M, SMTA, 300, 350, 400, 450, 460, 560, 606, 504, 706G, 240, 340, 574 UTILITIES, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD 48A, $1850, JD MTB, JDB, JD 50 W/HYD & PTO., (712) 299-6608 3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605) 386-2131 SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER, ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE IA - LARGE NUMBER OF ANTIQUE MACHINERY ITEMS, INCLUDING STEEL WHEEL PLOWS, POTATO DIGGERS, & GEARS FOR IH & JD STEEL WHEELS, STEEL WHEEL ROAD GRADERS & HAY LOADERS., (712) 299-6608

Row crop, pasture, wetland, wildlife and stock well.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch

5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D

6000 - GUIDED HUNTING FOR SALE

Call 541-490-5335 5004 - PASTURE RENT WANTED TO RENT

Lease the Hunting Rights to your Land !

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PASTURE WANTED

6002 - TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR SALE

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

Calgary Stampede

316-323-4874

KS - WANTED: PASTURE FOR COW/CALF PRS FOR 2013 GRAZING SEASON. EXCELLENT CATTLE REFERENCES. WILL PAY A FINDERS FEE., (620) 921-5529 5006 - RENTAL PROPERTY WANTED TO BUY NE - LOOKING FOR LAND TO RENT. IRRIGATED OR DRYLAND. LONG TERM. CASH OR SHARES. ANYWHERE IN NEBRASKA. TO PLANT ALFALFA OR FORAGE. CALL:, (308) 627-3082 WANTED TO RENT NE - WANT TO RENT! FATHER ALONG WITH SON (WHO IS HOPING TO GET STARTED FARMING) LOOKING FOR FARM GROUND TO RENT. MODERN EQUIPMENT, WILL PAY GOING RENT PRICE. PLEASE CALL 308-2632361 OR, (308) 991-5184

July 12th thru 15th: 3 nights hotel, Rodeo tickets for the 13th & 14th, Evening show the 13th with Chuckwagon Races. Round trip deluxe motorcoach will depart from Billings and Great Falls MT. $839.00 per person double occupancy. $1,105 single. Contact Beartooth Travel 800-554-2303 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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OAK TREE INN, MORRILL, NE, NOW HIRING: HOUSEKEEPER. TOP PAY. MONTHLY BONUSES, INSURANCE, 401K & PAID VACATION. APPLY AT: OAK TREE INN, 707 E. WEBSTER, MORRILL, NE., (308)247-2111 ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER, SCOTTSBLUFF. VETERINARIAN TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT. APPLY IN PERSON, 190624 HWY 26, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE, (308)635-0116 GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, ALLIANCE, NE. CURRENT OPENINGS: RN/LPN, GENERAL NURSING DUTIES. MED-AIDE, ASSIST IN ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS TO RESIDENTS, NURSING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. CAN, NURSING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. APPLY ONLINE: WWW.GOOD-SAM.COM, CALL (308)762-5675. EEO NOW HIRING SERVERS @ PENNY'S DINER. OFFERING COMPETITIVE PAY, BONUSES, PAID VACATION & INSURANCE. APPLY AT PENNY'S DINER, 705 E. WEBSTER, MORRILL NE. CALL 308247-2111 SKILLED NURSING: FT OR PT LPN OR RN FOR DAYS OR EVES. FT OR PT CNA/MA ALL SHIFTS. ACU/AACU: FT OR PT CNA EVES OR NIGHT. FT LPN.ACTIVITIES ASST: FT EVES MUST BE 21 YR. OLD. DIETARY: FT OR PT DIETARY AIDES AND COOKS. APPLY IN PERSON: GOLDEN LIVING CENTERSCOTTSBLUFF, 111 W. 36TH STREET SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361, 308-6352019. "THROUGH ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OUR EMPLOYEES, WE ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE WHOM WE SERVE." EOE/MFVD/AA BUDGET TIRE & SERVICE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AN: AUTO TECHNICIAN. APPLY IN PERSON: 2905 10TH ST., GERING THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR A K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR. ACTIVITIES/ATHLETIC POSITIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS TO: HENRY EGGERT, SUPT., THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, P.O. BOX 248, THEDFORD, NE 69166. SPEAKOUT FAMILY NAVIGATOR. REQUIREMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, VEHICLE/ABILITY TO TRAVEL, MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE. PREFERENCE GIVEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF CHILDREN/YOUTH WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. MAIL RESUME/THREE REFERENCES: SPEAKOUT, P.O. BOX 1066. SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69363-1066 FT WATER TRUCK DRIVERS. WYOMING AND NORTH DAKOTA POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE OIL FIELDS. REQUIREMENTS: CLASS A CDL, TANKER ENDORSEMENT, CLEAN MVR, 21 YEARS OLD, PREEMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST, BENEFITS OFFERED, APPLY ONLINE: WWW.KANDMENERGY.COM. EMAIL R E S U M E S : KMENERGYJOBS@GMAIL.COM. FAX: 307-670-9039. EOE CERTIFIED SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR POSITION IS FOR THE VALTS AND NEVA PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE HOUSED ON THE CAMPUS OF WNCC IN SCOTTSBLUFF. SEND A LETTER OF APPLICATION/RESUME: DR. JEFF WEST, ESU #13, 4215 AVENUE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361 OR JEFFWEST@ESU13.ORG. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED EOE VR SERVICE SPECIALIST #01351013, NE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SCOTTSBLUFF. SALARY RANGE: $31,312.32 - $32,876.48. HELPS VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (VR) CLIENTS ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF AGREED-UPON SERVICES; FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED RULES, GUIDELINES, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE PROVISION OF COUNSELING SERVICES. TO VIEW JOB DETAILS, JOB REQUIREMENTS, AND TO APPLY ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT: STATEJOBS.NEBRASKA.GOV, NE DEPT. OF EDUCATION. EEO. CLOSING DATE: 3/06/13. APPLY TO: WWW.STATEJOBS.NEBRASKA.GOV, 301 CENTENNIAL MALL SOUTH, FIRST FLOOR, P O BOX 94905, LINCOLN, NE 68509, 402-471-2075 OR YOUR LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE. NE STATE PERSONNEL SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, UNDER ADA (402)471-2075 EEO/VET

DELIVERY DRIVER/MAINTENANCE, BRIDGEPORT, NEBRASKA. THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION WITH BENEFITS. REQUIREMENTS: 21 YEARS OLD, CLASS A CDL LICENSE, DRUG TEST/BACKGROUND CHECK. APPLY IN PERSON: CROP PRODUCTION SERVICE, INC., 9262 SOUTH RAILROAD AVE., BRIDGEPORT, NE, 308-262-2946, AAP/EEO REGIONAL MANAGER, SCOTTSBLUFF. MACHINERYLINK, THE LEADING PROVIDER OF COMBINE LEASING PROGRAMS TO AG PRODUCERS, IS SEEKING A REGIONAL MANAGER TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES FOR WESTERN NEBRASKA. THIS POSITION WORKS OUT OF A HOME OFFICE AND INCLUDES A VEHICLE WITH FUEL CARD, LAPTOP, IPAD AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION: WWW.MACHINERYLINK.COM. TO APPLY, EMAIL RESUME, CAREERS@MACHINERYLINK.COM OR FAX 816-329-0307. EOE HERITAGE OF BRIDGEPORT. CNAS & MEDICATION AIDES. BRIDGEPORT, NE. FULL-TIME. COMPETITIVE WAGES, EXCELLENT BENEFITS, MILEAGE PAID. TO APPLY: VETTERHEALTHSERVICES.COM/HERITAGEBRIDGEPORT OR EMAIL: BGOLDEN@VHSMAIL.COM SANDBERG IMPLEMENT PARTS COUNTERPERSON, GERING, NEBRASKA. FULL-TIME, 40+ HOURS PER WEEK AND EVERY OTHER SATURDAY, IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT, WAGE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. QUALIFICATIONS: DEPENDABILITY; EXPERIENCE WITH PARTS COUNTERS OR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT A PLUS; COMPUTER PARTS/BUSINESS SYSTEM EXPERIENCE HELPFUL; OUTGOING PERSONALITY AND INITIATIVE IS ESSENTIAL. MAIL RESUMES: SANDBERG IMPLEMENT, 160085 HWY 71, GERING, NE 69341 OR ROBERT@SANDBERGIMPLEMENTINC.COM ARE YOU A TEACHER WHO WILL TAKE THE TIME TO KNOW EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT, CHALLENGE HIM/HER TO ACHIEVE FULL POTENTIAL, AND DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO HELP EACH STUDENT LEARN? WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK IN A PROGRESSIVE, FLEXIBLE, FORWARD-THINKING SYSTEM TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP A 21ST CENTURY LIFE SCIENCE PROGRAM. APPLICANTS WITH MULTIPLE ENDORSEMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. IF YOU ANSWERED YES, PLATTE COUNTY #2 IN GUERNSEY, WY WOULD LIKE YOU TO APPLY. PCSD#2 CURRENTLY OFFERS A $42,000 BASE, FULL WYOMING RETIREMENT PAID BY THE DISTRICT, 100% HEALTH INSURANCE PAID, 50% TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, AND NUMEROUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. COACHING OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PLT2.K12.WY.US FOR FULL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. WIRELESS INTERNET PHONE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN. VISTABEAM IS LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME COMPUTER SAVVY INDIVIDUAL WITH GOOD PEOPLE SKILLS TO PROVIDE IN-OFFICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO OUR WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE CUSTOMERS. WE OFFER HEALTH INSURANCE, RETIREMENT, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND MUCH MORE. JOB DESCRIPTION: YOU WILL SPEND TIME AT THE OFFICE IN GERING, NE. PERFORMING INTERNET TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO CALL IN AND VISIT. JOB REQUIREMENTS: BASIC RF CABLE KNOWLEDGE AND VALID OPERATOR DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED. KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS AND INTERNET IS REQUIRED. PREVIOUS PHONE INTERNET TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE ISREQUIRED. SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO JOBS@VISTABEAM.COM ENGLISH AND/OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR. COACHING/EXTRA DUTY ASSIGNMENTS AVAILABLE. DUE TO RETIREMENT, BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SECONDARY ENGLISH AND/OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR POSITION FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL TERM.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A NEBRASKA TEACHING CERTIFICATE AND HOLD AN APPROPRIATE ENDORSEMENT. BAYARD IS A CLASS C2 SCHOOL IN SCENIC WESTERN NEBRASKA. INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE VISIT WWW.BAYARDPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION FROM AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SEND ALL INFORMATION TO MR. THOMAS PERLINSKI, SECONDARY PRINCIPAL, BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PO BOX 607, BAYARD, NE 69334, SCHOOL PHONE (308)586-1700. BAYARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNITL FILLED. FUEL TRANSPORT DRIVER, SCOTTSBLUFF. IMMEDIATE OPENING! REQUIREMENTS: CLASS A CDL, TANKER/HAZMAT ENDORSEMENTS. VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE HAULING FUEL IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, EXCELLENT PAY BASED UPON EXPERIENCE. 308-633-1590 SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR GRADES K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12, GLENROCK, WYOMING. CONVERSE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 IS SEEKING A SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR, GRADES K-12, WITH A DEMONSTRATED RECORD OF SUCCESS AS AN EDUCATIONAL LEADER. MUST HOLD OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR WYOMING ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATION (PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OR SUPERINTENDENT). APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 10:00 AM, MARCH 27, 2013. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BEGIN NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2013 AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO LIVE WITHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CNV2.K12.WY.US FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL GLENDENE STILLWELL, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, (307) 436-5331. CONVERSE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. FEED YARD POSITION, SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY FEEDERS IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED INDIVIDUAL IN OUR FEEDING AND MAINTENANCE OPERATION. EXPERIENCE IN FEED TRUCK, LOADER AND YARD MAINTENANCE A PLUS. COMPETITIVE WAGE AND BENEFIT PACKAGE. RESUME AND REFERENCES CAN BE MAILED TO PO BOX 667, MORRILL, NE 69358 OR APPLY IN PERSON AT 30029 CR 11, MORRILL, NE. FULL-TIME FORENSIC INTERVIEWER, NEBRASKA PANHANDLE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER CAPSTONE, GERING. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS NEED TO HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BE ORGANIZED AND EFFICIENT, EXHIBIT A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, BE TEAM ORIENTED AND SELF-MOTIVATED. THE INTERVIEWER NEEDS TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO DEVELOP RAPPORT WITH CHILDREN AND MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. BACHELOR'S DEGREE IS PREFERRED, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE FIELD CONSIDERED. MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK, HAVE AN EXCELLENT DRIVING RECORD AND ABLE TO WORK ON CALL HOURS. TO APPLY, EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: DIRECTOR@CAPSTONENEBRASKA.COM OR MAIL TO: CAPSTONE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER. ATTN: DEBI FITTS, 900 P ST., GERING, NE 69341 HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH WITH COACHING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, A CLASS C2 DISTRICT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA HAS THE FULLTIME TEACHING POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR. THE SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE IS COMPETITIVE WITH LARGER DISTRICTS. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN A GREAT JOB ATMOSPHERE PLEASE SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION, INCLUDING COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT NEBRASKA TEACHING CERTIFICATE TO: MRS. PEGGY FOSTER, HS PRINCIPAL PFOSTER@PANESU.ORG FOR QUESTIONS. HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PO BOX 217, HEMINGFORD, NE 69348, WWW.HEMINGFORDSCHOOLS.ORG. POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. EOE www.myfarmandranch.com

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