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U.S. Free Trade Agreements Begin

Special Features College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 FFA Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15, 18-23

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

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

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

Markets Grains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Ag Management Changes Approved for Republican Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent When the Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) takes effect March 15, there will be some long-term changes taking place that could have a positive impact for U.S. meat exports to Korea.

Starting on March 15, duty reductions will begin on U.S. beef, and pork. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation economist Erin Borror, South Korea's 40 percent duty on imported beef will be phased

out over 15 years for imports from the United States.

Beef imports into Korea currently pay a 40 percent duty.

"Essentially that duty is reduced over the next 15 years," Borror said, "so immediately when the FTA is implemented in March that duty drops to 37.3 percent.

"We basically see a reduction of 2.7 percent each year and duty-free zero by 2026," he added. "So you can imagine we'll see quite the benefit, especially when duties drop to around 15 percent and below by about 2020."

Borror said the U.S. also has a competitive advantage through the free trade agreement because Australia and New Zealand, who are the other major suppliers to Korea, do not currently have free trade agreements. He said Canada has always been a relatively small supplier, even prior to the BSE ban.

"But as they come slowly back into that market, they will also face the full 40 percent duty," he said.

Over the past year, Borror said, some imported pork products have

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Production News Conservation Program Popular Among Producers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-31

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New Labels to Provide Healthy Food Info for Consumers The Grand Island Independent Consumers now have convenient access to important nutritional information about the raw meat and poultry products they most frequently purchase, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced.

Under a new FSIS rule, packages of ground or chopped meat and poultry, such as hamburger or ground turkey, will now feature nutrition facts panels on their labels. Additionally, 40 of the most popular whole, raw cuts of meat and poultry, such as chicken breast or steak, will also have nutritional information either on the package labels or on display to consumers at the store.

"Providing nutrition information on meat and poultry products in the store gives shoppers a For daily agriculture news, updates and local happenings, visit the Heartland Express website at www.myfarmandranch.com

clearer sense of the options available, allowing them to purchase items that are most appropriate for their families' needs," said Under-Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Elisabeth Hagen. "These new labels mark a significant step in the agency's efforts to help consumers make more informed food purchase decisions."

The new nutrition facts panels will list the number of calories and the grams of total fat and saturated fat that a product contains. For example, consumers will be able to compare the calories and fat content for ground turkey versus ground beef, or for pork chops versus chicken breasts, right in the store.

Additionally, a ground or chopped product that includes on its label a lean percentage statement, such as "85 percent lean," and is not considered "low in fat" also will list its fat percentage, making

it easier for consumers to understand the amounts of lean and fat content in a particular product.

Consumers will no longer have to guess which products fit their diets.

The Federal Register notice announcing this rule was published on Dec. 29, 2010 and can be found at federalregister.gov/a/2010-32485. To see examples of the types of labels consumers will now see, click here.

Since 1993, FSIS has required nutrition labeling for products that are not raw or that contain multiple ingredients. FSIS is tasked with ensuring that its regulated products are labeled in a way that is truthful and not misleading.

Consumers with questions about the new labels or other food safety issues can "Ask Karen," the Continued on page 24

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 3/2/12

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1112.78 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .151.00 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128.00 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .172.67 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81.68 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . . .91.19 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .184.50 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370.64

123.95

129.25

184.46 156.82 183.34 85.93 * 84.88 148.25 383.49

186.96 169.96 198.51 86.92 * 85.10 * 374.35

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.44 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.84 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.62 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .11.46 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.83

6.40 * * 10.98 3.39

6.36 * * 11.25 3.35

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .140.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .72.50 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . . . .* Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201.00 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.00 * No market.

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Heartland Express - Weather

March 15, 2012

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report Exceptionally warm temperatures covered much of the continental U.S. during the past week with record high temperatures observed at most recording locations during the 3/12-3/15 period. High temperatures jumped into the upper 70's to low 80's, which is the normal high Allen Dutcher temperature during late May. The only widespread precipitation event occurred on 3/1 and impacted the eastern 2/3 of the state. Liquid equivalent moisture averaged around a quarter of an inch, but isolated locations reported over a half inch of rain. Wheat has broken dormancy and the rapid warmup is concerning since temperatures are nearly 2 weeks ahead of the pace set in 2007, when an early April freeze devastated the wheat crop across the central and southern Plains. With no significant cold air currently forecasted to

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invade the region during the next two weeks, wheat will likely be more vulnerable to a sudden freeze event than in 2007, if it should occur.

Week One Forecast, 3/17 - 3/23: A significant upper air trough will move eastward from the west coast during the period. Weather models develop another cutoff low out of this trough across the southwestern U.S. this weekend, then slowly move it northeastward during the week.

The southern Plains should see above normal moisture with several rounds of severe weather possible. Some of these storms may make it north into Nebraska, with the eastern ½ of the state having the best chance for inclement weather.

The only fly in the ointment would be the development of thunderstorms south of Nebraska that cut off some of the moisture transport into the state. The upper air low is projected to move east of the region by 3/23 and bring a return to dry conditions statewide. Isolated thunderstorms are possible across southeastern Nebraska during the second half of 3/17, possibly lingering into the morning hours of 3/18. From 3/19-3/22, there will be daily chances for thunderstorms over the eastern 2/3 of the state, with the best chances occurring on 3/19, 3/20, and 3/22 as energy pivots

around the upper air low during its travels from the central Plains to the eastern corn belt. If the precipitation forecast is correct, many locations could easily see over an inch of moisture during this period. High Temperatures: 3/17-3/18 (low 70's N - low 80's SW), 3/19-3/22 (upper 60's NE upper 70's SW), 3/23 (low 60's NE - low 70's SW).

Week Two Forecast, 3/24 - 3/30: An upper air ridge is projected to build across the central third of the U.S. during the 3/24-3/26 period. A weak trough is projected to move across the northern Plains and bring a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms to the state during the 3/273/28 period. The best opportunity for moisture on 3/27 lies across northern Nebraska, with chances spreading south and east on 3/28. At this time, models generate light moisture with this system with storm totals of a quarter inch, with greater totals possible if thunderstorms develop. Dry and warm conditions are currently forecasted for the 3/29-3/30 period. High Temperatures: 3/24-3/25 (upper 60's N - upper 70's SW), 3/26 (mid 70's NE - mid 80's SW), 3/27-3/28 (low 70's NE - upper 70's SW), 3/29-3/30 (upper 70's NE - mid 80's SW).

What to do in the case of a Tornado In a house with a basement: Avoid windows.

Get in the basement and under some kind of sturdy protection, or cover yourself with a mattress or sleeping bag. Know where very heavy objects rest on the floor above (pianos, refrigerators, etc.) and do not go under them. They may fall down through a weakened floor and crush you.

In a house with no basement: Avoid windows.

Go to the lowest floor, small center room (like a bathroom or closet), under a stairwell, or in an interior hallway with no windows. Crouch as low as possible to the floor, facing down; and cover your head with your hands. A bath tub may offer a shell of partial protection. Even in an interior room, you should cover yourself with some sort of thick padding (mattress, blankets, etc.), to protect against falling debris in case the roof and ceiling fail.

In an office building, hospital, nursing home: Go directly to an enclosed, windowless area in the center of the building -- away from glass and on the lowest floor possible. Then, crouch down and cover your head. Interior stairwells are usually good places to take shelter, and if not crowded, allow you to get to a lower level quickly.

Stay off the elevators; you could be trapped in them if the power is lost.

In a mobile home: Get out! Even if your home is tied down, it is not as safe as an underground shelter or permanent, sturdy building. Go to one of those shelters, using your tornado evacuation plan. Most tornadoes can destroy even tied-down mobile homes; and it is best not to play the low odds that yours will make it.

At school: Follow the drill! Go to the interior hall or room in an orderly way as you are told.

Crouch low, head down, and protect the back of your head with your arms. Stay away from

windows and large open rooms like gyms and auditoriums.

In a car or truck: Vehicles are extremely risky in a tornado. There is no safe option when caught in a tornado in a car, just slightly less-dangerous ones. If the tornado is visible, far away, and the traffic is light, you may be able to drive out of its path by moving at right angles to the tornado.

Seek shelter in a sturdy building, or runderground if possible. If you are caught by extreme winds or flying debris, park the car as quickly and safely as possible -- out of the traffic lanes. Stay in the car with the seat belt on. Put your head down below the windows; cover your head with your hands and a blanket, coat, or other cushion if possible. If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway,leave your car and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands. Avoid seeking shelter under bridges, which can create deadly traffic hazards while offering little protection against flying debris.

In the open outdoors: If possible, seek shelter in a sturdy building. If not, lie flat and face-down on low ground, protecting the back of your head with your arms. Get as far away from trees and cars as you can; they may be blown onto you in a tornado.

In a shopping mall or large store: Do not panic. Watch for others. Move as quickly as possible to an interior bathroom, storage room or other small enclosed area, away from windows.

In a church or theater: Do not panic. If possible, move quickly but orderly to an interior bathroom or hallway, away from windows. Crouch face-down and protect your head with your arms. If there is no time to do that, get under the seats or pews, protecting your head with your arms or hands.

March 15, 2012

Heartland Express - Country Living

Skunks Active Now Soni Cochran UNL Extension Associate

In Nebraska, skunks typically begin looking for mates in mid-February to mid-March. Males will travel up to five miles in one night in search of a female. Males are not always successful in their quest, as they frequently are struck by cars during this time. Since skunks are more active now, it is a good time to be sure you take steps to prevent rabies exposure. Although rabies can infect any warm-blooded creature, skunks are particularly susceptible to the disease.

The best way to avoid rabies exposure is to avoid skunks. Warn children to never approach pet skunks or other wild animals. If an animal appears sick, injured, or if a wild animal seems

tame, contact your local animal control office.

Vaccinate dogs, cats, and livestock against rabies.

You may also notice skunks are more active because you will smell them. Skunks have a superior defense mechanism — their famous spray. Skunk spray is an odorous, yellow-tinted, oily liquid that can permeate clothing and the environment for many days, whether the animal is alive or dead. If a skunk has sprayed you, your pet, or your property, there are steps you can take to help reduce the odor. Removing skunk spray may involve deodorizing treatments, home remedies, and there are multiple commercial products including foggers and deodorizers available.

Starting Transplants Inside Mary Jane Frogge, UNL Extension Associate Starting flower and vegetable transplants at home can be fun. Growing quality transplants requires good seed, a sterile, well-drained growing medium, proper temperature, proper moisture requirements and adequate light. Since the home is usually not the best environment for growing transplants, problems occasionally develop.

Poor or erratic germination of seed may be caused by improper planting, for example, planting too deeply. Uneven moisture and cool temperatures can also cause problems. Medium to large seeds are sown at a depth of two times their minimum diameter. Fine seed is usually dusted on the surface of the seedbed. Cool potting mix temperatures, below 70°F, delay germination. Maintain the proper germination temperature and even moisture conditions for rapid, uniform germination.

Tall, spindly growth is a common problem when growing transplants indoors. Poor or insufficient light, excessive watering, high temperatures, excessive fertilization, and crowded growing conditions are factors which contribute to spindly growth. It is best to place the seedlings under artificial light. It is not necessary to have an expensive plant stand. A standard fluorescent shop fixture with one cool and one warm fluorescent tube works fine. For

best results, the lights should be approximately 1 inch above the seedlings. Raise the light as the seedlings grow. Leave the lights on 12–16 hours a day. When the first pair of “true leaves” appear, thin the seedlings so they are not crowded. Allow the soil media to become slightly dry between waterings. The best quality transplants are short, stocky, and dark green.

Green algae or brownish fungal growth may appear on the soil surface or sides of peat pots.

While their appearance generally causes little harm, their presence usually indicates excessive moisture levels. Allow the potting mix to dry somewhat before watering.

A lack of essential nutrients produces characteristic deficiency symptoms. Phosphorus and nitrogen deficiency symptoms sometimes occur on vegetable and flower seedlings.

Phosphorus deficient plants frequently have purplish leaves and growth is stunted. Yellow lower leaves may indicate a nitrogen deficiency.

Other symptoms of a nitrogen deficiency are stunted growth and small leaves. Apply a soluble fertilizer, such as 15-30-15, to the seedlings.

Fertilize weekly with a one-quarter-strength solution.

While there are obstacles to growing transplants indoors, home gardeners can produce good quality transplants if they follow good cultural practices.

It’s Easy to Make Half Your Grains Whole Lisa Kowalski, UNL Extension Assistant Are you resolving to eat healthier this year?

Try adding more whole grains. Regular consumption of whole grain foods has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancers, and other diseases. In addition, whole grains help in managing weight because they give the feeling of fullness due to their nutrient density.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend making at least half of your servings of grains as whole grain. Foods from the grain group are classified into two categories: whole grains and refined grains.

While all foods from the grains group are good sources of complex carbohydrates and other vitamins and minerals, whole grain foods are more nutrient dense than refined grains because they contain all the naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain kernel. Refined grains are milled to create a finer texture and improve shelf life. During the milling process, parts of the grain kernel are removed thus

Homemade Pizza (12 servings) CRUST: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil PIZZA: 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup cooked ground meat (hamburger, sausage, chicken, etc.)

1 cup chopped vegetables (onion, mushrooms, green pepper, etc.)

8 ounces shredded cheese

removing some B vitamins, iron and dietary fiber.

Whole grains are better sources of dietary fiber and other important nutrients than refined grains. Though iron and certain B vitamins (such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid) are added back to most refined grains after processing, fiber is generally not added back.

Adding whole grains to your diet can be easy and does not have to be detrimental to your budget. Many whole grain foods are comparable in cost to refined grain foods.

Incorporate more whole grain foods gradually by simply replacing some refined grains you frequently consume with whole grains. Some examples of whole grain staples easily added to your diet are whole grain breads, cereals, pastas, tortillas, brown rice, whole wheat flour, and whole grain barley.

Use the ingredient list to help you choose foods that are whole grain. Whole grain foods will list “whole grain” as the first ingredient.

Try this tasty recipe as a simple way to add more whole grains.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder, and water until flour is moistened. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead dough for about 2 minutes. Place dough on prepared baking sheet.

With fingers, spread dough out to cover the bottom of a baking sheet. Spread vegetable oil over crust (the oil will keep the tomato sauce from soaking into the crust). Spread tomato sauce over crust. Top with your choice of meat and/or vegetables. Top with shredded cheese.

Bake 20 minutes or until pizza is heated through and cheese is melted.

Source: Recipe from UNL Extension Nutrition Education Program 2010 Calendar

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

March 15, 2012

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • Yo u G o t t a R e a d T h i s

by Lee Pitts

There’s one thing I simply must buy every year: The Old Farmer's Almanac. In this digital age you'll know it's the end of the world when the Almanac ceases to exist or goes totally digital. The 2012 edition is the 220th consecutive U.S. edition. Yes, it's been printed continuously for 220 of the 236 years we've been a free country!

Besides the weather forecasts, planting tables and schedules of tides, eclipses and gestation found in every issue, in 2012 we’re told the best days to quit smoking, castrate, pollinate, graft (for Congressmen) and the best days to see a dentist. Although I’d submit there are no best days to see any dentist. The 2012 edition also contains interesting articles on spit, wild pigs (Ham On The Lam), the hottest peppers and biggest blowouts. The latter referring to volcanoes, not the peppers.

This year's edition has valuable information on what to do if you come face to face with a bear or a tornado, and how to properly use a broom. As a slouch I was interested to learn that men who sit slump shouldered have lower testosterone levels than those who sit erect. And did you know 71% of Americans make their bed every day and crows can remember the face of a dangerous human for two years?

How can one live without knowing such things? I was also interested to learn a new way to hypnotize chickens and that the

winter of 2009-2010 in Europe was the coldest winter in decades with hundreds of folks freezing to death. They could have kept warmer by burning all the books and speeches about global warming.

The articles in this year's Almanac that really got my attention were the ones predicating what was going to be hot in America. And you have to pay attention to anyone's prognostications who can predict a year in advance the winter temperatures and precipitation totals with over 90% accuracy, like the Almanac did.

For 2012 the Almanac editors see more chocolate for breakfast and mac and cheese for dinner. They see fireplaces that rotate, bright red front doors and plants climbing up walls for cheaper insulation. On men we'll see more worn out T-shirts and garments that can be worn upside down and backwards. We'll also see women's jewelry made from rivets, nuts and bolts, but I have my doubts on that one. What do you think the average woman is going to do if, instead of a diamond engagement ring, you give her one made out of a ten penny nail? You'll get slapped and remain single, that's what!

Other things we'll be seeing more of include washable tuxedos, gold panning, indoor trampoline parks, rented clothing, pets sending get well cards, and wheelchairs for injured llamas, goats, pigs

and chickens. They predict driverless cars that steer by GPS, spray-on fabrics, fingerless gloves for those who want to text in cold weather, and vending machines that sell fruits and vegetables. Although I can't see kids putting a dollar in a vending machine and getting back a banana or a stalk of broccoli. Nor do I see poor people who cannot afford a little Old Spice or Right Guard rubbing slices of lemon or lime under their arm pits like the Almanac suggested. I can however see the sport of couch surfing catching on in which people look online for folks offering up their couch to sleep on for free. I call such people your adult children.

I like the idea of fast and low lanes on sidewalks and of “technology cleanses” in which people turn off all their electronic devices for a period of time. But I don't foresee, as does the Almanac, typewriters and parlor games making a big comeback.

Record players maybe, but not Smith Coronas.

My favorite quote in the entire 2012 version was this: "How is it that we put a man on the moon before we figured out it would be good to put wheels on our luggage?"

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Heartland Express

Fish Recipes

Fish Tacos ½ cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 package taco seasoning mix , divided 1 lb cod or white fish fillet , cut into 1 inch pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 (12 count) package taco shells, warmed Toppings shredded cabbage chopped tomato lime juice taco sauce Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro and 2 tablespoons seasoning mix in small bowl.

Combine fish, vegetable oil, lemon juice and remaining seasoning mix in a bowl; pour into large skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork. Fill taco shells with fish mixture. Top with toppings.

Cheesy Fillet of Fish Casserole 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 -1 ½ lb of firm white fish fillet salt pepper ½ medium onion, thinly sliced and seperated 1 -1 ½ cup grated cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter and blend in the lemon juice and sour cream. Salt and pepper the fish to taste and place in a casserole dish. Spread the onion rings evenly on top. Pour the sour cream mixture over fish, spread evenly and top with the cheese. Bake for 35 minutes.

Barbecued Spiced Fish 4 (8 ounce) white fish fillets, firm ¼ cup butter, melted

Fish Chowder 1 lb cod fish fillet 2 tablespoons margarine or cooking oil 1 medium onion, sliced ½ cup celery, diced 2 cups raw potatoes, diced ½ cup carrot, sliced 2 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup milk Cut cod fillets into bite sized pieces. Melt margarine in large saucepan Cook onion and celery until onion is tender and translucent. Add potatoes, carrots, water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add fish and cook 10 minutes longer. Add milk. Reheat, but do not boil.

Dry Marinade ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground sweet paprika ½ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground oregano ¼ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Dry fish fillets with paper towels and brush with melted butter, set aside.

Dry Marinade: Combine all the dry spices and sprinkle over the buttered fish fillets. Cook the fillet on a lightly greased grill for 8-10 minutes, tuning once during cooking time.

Steamed Fish Fillets Bisquick Beer-Batter Fish Fry 1 cup Bisquick 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 6 ounces beer 2 lbs fish fillets oil (for frying) Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Combine dry ingredients; add beer to get a sticky consistency for dipping. Salt fish; dip in batter. Deep fry until fish is golden brown.

2 tablespoons corn oil 1 large onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine 2 medium tomatoes, sliced ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ lbs white fish fillets ½ cup dry white wine 10 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves only, chopped Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, paprika and salt and stir-fry for 2 to 4 minutes. Cover the mixture completely with the fish fillets. Add the wine, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes over low heat, which is just enough time to steam the fish.

Garnish with the parsley.

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Pan-Fried Fish With Bacon-Mushroom Sauce For Bacon-Mushroom Sauce 4 slices bacon (chopped) 1 medium onion (chopped) ¾ cup heavy cream 2 green onions (chopped) 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 4 ounces button mushrooms (sliced thinly) For Fish Fillets 4 large white fish fillets ¼ cup flour ¼ cup butter For Bacon-Mushroom Sauce: Put bacon & onion in a saucepan over med-heat. Stir constantly & cook for 2 min or till onion is soft.

Add cream, shallots & cornstarch blended w/water. Stir constantly till mixture boils & begins to thicken. Add mushrooms, simmer for 1 min & set aside.

For Fish Fillets: Dredge fish fillets in flour & shake off any excess. Heat butter in a lrg frying pan, add fish in a single layer & cook over medheat for about 4 min on each side or till fish is tender.

To Serve: Spoon sauce equally over each fish fillet & serve immediately.

Cod Fish Grilled in Foil 1 lb cod fish fillet 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 onion, thinly sliced Use heavy aluminum foil cut into large squares.

Place equal portions of the fish fillets on each piece of foil. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to blend well.

Pour this mixture over the fish, sprinkle with paprika and top with onion slices. Fold the foil around the fish and seal. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Fish should flake easily when done.

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Heartland Express - Goverment

March 15, 2012

Nebraska Producers Are Anxious For A Sustainable Farm Bill

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

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Our nation faces unprecedented economic challenges, and rural communities are certainly not immune. Agriculture plays a critical role in the economic outlook of Nebraska, our country and the entire world. In fact, the typical Nebraska farmer feeds 155 people per year, a great source of pride for our state. So, it goes without saying the next Farm Bill is critically important to Nebraska’s agriculture economy, and we must get it right.

Because of the wide range of issues covered in the Farm Bill, it is important I gather feedback from Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers. To this end, I invite you to participate in my Farm Bill Listening Tour which begins March 12th. More details about my tour stops, which are all open to the public, can be found on my website: http://adriansmith.house.gov/FarmBill.

The Farm Bill is slated to be reauthorized in 2012, but legislation has not yet been drafted.

Given the challenges passing the last Farm Bill, it is important to start working now.

Though election year politics makes legislating difficult, there appears to be a strong, bipartisan desire to get a Farm Bill done this year.

The Farm Bill covers a broad range of agricultural policies and programs, including farm credit, conservation, rural development, and foreign and domestic food assistance programs. Though most news coverage of the legislation references its impact on agriculture, nutrition programs such as food stamps account for more than 75 percent of Farm Bill spending.

Our ultimate goal should be creating policies which strengthen American agriculture and provide the long-term stability our producers need to grow our rural communities. Producers also need a workable bill which offers tools for responsible risk management. The next Farm Bill provides another opportunity to strengthen these vital commitments.

The Farm Bill also must take into account the growing impact of international trade on our economy. Expanded trade remains one of our best tools to generate economic growth and is vitally important to Nebraska’s agricultural producers. For example, as result of our free trade agreement with South Korea which goes into effect March 15th, the tariff on U.S. beef exports will be lowered from 40 percent to zero.

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As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, opening access to new markets for our agriculture producers continues to be a top legislative priority for me. We have worked together on a bipartisan basis to advance multiple initiatives which will allow farmers, ranchers, and other businesses in Nebraska to expand, create jobs, invest in new technology, and grow our economy through trade.

I appreciated the dialogue I had with U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk at a recent committee hearing and his commitment to further opening international markets. We will continue to pursue new opportunities and implement the recently passed free trade agreements.

Our nation’s agriculture producers embody the can-do spirit which makes America great.

They feed the world and continue to be one of the brightest parts of our nation’s economy. The rural way of life is changing, and I believe now is the time for Congress to listen to the farmers and ranchers who, literally, have their boots on the ground.

Behind Those High Gas Prices

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

Gas prices have risen steadily in the last month and Nebraskans are rightfully concerned and asking why.

First, the rapid rise isn’t a result of domestic oil production. We’re producing more oil in the U.S. now than we have since 2003. As a matter of fact, under the previous Administration domestic production of crude declined every year, whereas since 2009 domestic production has increased every year.

Second, this has nothing to do with the Keystone Pipeline. The price of oil is set on the World Market and is impacted by a host of factors – including unrest in oil producing nations. It isn’t a simple supply and demand pricing issue. Actually, the U.S. has demonstrated the lowest demand for gasoline in 15 years but the price of crude oil has still gone up.

Several Reasons for the Rise The cause is more likely a combination of factors, including volatility in oil producing nations and lower refining capacity in the United States – some U.S. refiners in the northeast closed

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their doors late last year because their plants aren’t equipped to deal with the type of crude oil that is most abundant now.

This, combined with low demand for gas, resulted in operating at a loss, so refiners shut down and that resulted in about 4% of our capacity going away.

The Energy Information Administration projects slightly higher average prices for the Midwest – about $3.50/gallon – for 2012 and then steady at $3.50 in 2013.

The high price of gasoline is another reason why the U.S. needs to continue working to build the renewable fuel industry.

Ethanol has helped hold and keep the price of gasoline from going even higher, and will continue to play a major role in our efforts to become energy independent, while reducing greenhouse emissions and creating jobs.

Ethanol Holds Down Use of Foreign Oil The Renewable Fuels Association reports that in 2010 ethanol sales in the U.S. totaled 13.23 billion gallons.

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Nebraska, the second leading ethanol producer in the country, produced 1.9 billion gallons from the state’s twenty-five ethanol plants, according to the Nebraska Ethanol Board.

Of that, 4 percent goes into Nebraska fuel tanks and, because of lower costs at the pump, saves motorists some $55 million dollars annually.

The 13 billion gallons of ethanol the U.S. used meant that we imported 445 million fewer barrels of oil. That’s more oil than America imports every year from Saudi Arabia, our third leading supplier.

By importing less oil we saved $34 billion.

Ethanol production is expected to continue to increase to 36 billion gallons by 2022 as provided for in the renewable fuels standard passed by Congress.

While the prospect of continued high gas prices is not pleasant news, it emphasizes the need to continue the production of ethanol and increase efforts toward other bio fuels and renewable fuels, including wind energy.

That’s the good news, especially for Nebraska, which continues to be a leader in renewable fuels.

Serious Corporate Tax Reform Needed

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

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

President Obama released a corporate tax proposal which, while offering some sensible changes, unfortunately takes a political approach to an issue requiring an objective one. Changes to the tax code will affect every American, and I find it unfortunate that the President has waited until now to introduce his plan as a campaign talking point. The proposed lower rates are overshadowed by newly-proposed market-distorting loopholes which reward or punish areas of the economy based on his political agenda.

The President's proposal does have a good starting point by lowering the corporate tax rate from 35 to 28 percent. This is important for several reasons. Under the current 35 percent rate, the U.S. will soon have the highest corporate tax rate in the world. As we look for policies that will help ease the unemployment rate, a punitively high tax rate actually serves as an incentive for companies

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to move their operations overseas, where they can pay lower taxes.

Though 28 percent would still be above the international average, lowering the rate is a positive step forward, and one I hope will apply to small businesses and families as we discuss overhauling our entire tax code.

Yet the President's tax reform proposal goes astray when it begins picking winners and losers.

That he would even begin to insert his own personal preferences into our country's already too-complex tax code is troubling. Tax reform should be about making our tax code simpler, fairer, and encouraging of job growth within the United States. Instead, the President has chosen to use it as a vehicle to reward friends and push his Administration's political agenda.

For example, the Administration's plan calls for higher taxes on oil and gas companies, while continuing to offer credits and incentives for his

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favorite green energy projects. Certainly alternative energy sources are an important part of our energy future, but increasing taxes on traditional energy sources only means more costs to be passed on to every American who drives a car.

At a time when gas prices are already at historic levels, more pain at the pump for everyone is far from a responsible approach.

For four years, President Obama has been trying to find ways to boost our economy. His initial approach, bloated stimulus and deficit spending, did little to nothing to improve our economy but was devastating to our country's fiscal health.

With corporate tax reform, there's an opportunity to make a positive difference, by bringing the corporate tax rate down to a level that eliminates the incentive to move jobs overseas. The President shouldn't let politics get in the way of this sensible goal.

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Heartland Express - Market

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By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 3/13/12 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$6.47 $6.31 $6.40 $6.41 $6.45 $6.45 $6.52 $6.45 $6.17 $6.50 $6.37 $6.45 $6.42 $6.46 $6.37 $6.49 $6.46 $6.46 $6.44 $6.48 $6.42 $6.36 $6.55 $6.47 $6.48 $6.34 $6.52 $6.46 $6.37 $6.44 $6.50 $6.38 $6.38 $6.44 671 Above Above Above

$5.24 $5.14 $5.23 $5.23 $5.23 $5.29 $5.33 $5.29 $5.07 $5.24 $5.24 $6.45 $5.27 $5.28 $5.22 $5.30 $5.27 $5.27 $5.25 $5.24 $5.22 $5.29 $5.28 $5.28 $5.29 $5.21 $5.24 $5.28 $5.13 $5.25 $5.30 $5.17 $5.18 $5.23 Northern Oil Flowers Spring Wheat Spring Wheat

Beans

New Beans

$12.80 $12.74 $12.79 $12.41 $12.89 $12.86 $12.94 $12.86

$12.27 $12.25 $12.32 $11.97 $12.32 $12.24 $12.64 $12.24

$12.80 $12.41 $12.88

$12.24 $11.96 $12.29

$12.75 $12.41 $12.72

$12.21 $11.96

$12.63 $12.99 $12.60 $12.47 $12.67 $13.06 $12.87 $12.72

$12.26 $12.46 $12.09 $12.01 $12.16 $12.52 $12.32 $12.21

$12.81 $12.80

$12.39 $12.26

$12.65 $12.76 $12.76 $12.77

$12.21 $12.32 $12.26 $12.28

$42.00 $24.95 $7.74 $7.79

Wheat

New Wheat

$6.48

$6.17

$6.05

$5.87

$6.40 $7.08 $6.40 $7.00

$6.17 $6.72 $6.17 $6.07

$6.10 $6.58 $6.43 $6.41 $6.10

$5.92 $6.35 $6.27 $6.22 $5.92

$6.05

$5.87

$6.41 $6.35 $6.17

$6.27 $6.16 $5.97 $6.19

$6.45 $6.00

$6.26 $5.87

$6.22 $6.04

$6.22 $5.82

$6.68 $6.52

$6.52 $6.26

$50.00 Pinto Oil Flowers (new) Spring Wheat(new) $4 Spring Wheat(new)

New Milo

$6.14

$5.13

$6.10

$4.72

$6.10

$4.72

$6.30

$4.92

$6.12

$4.78

$6.22 $5.97 $5.97

$5.02 $4.62 $4.71

$6.17 $6.27

Corn trade has moved back into a choppy sideways pattern after rebounding after Friday’s report. May corn is up 10 cents and December is up 2 after challenging resistance at $6.66, and $5.70 respectively early in the week. The nearby May corn contract has moved back above the 20day moving averages, at $6.48, and now has the 200-day and highest major moving average at $6.69 as upside resistance. This has the chart more positive versus a week ago, but we need to take out $6.69 and close above it two days to give us a significant bull chart signal.

Fundamentally the market should be concerned about usage cutbacks with a rally above our recent range.

Outside markets have generally been supportive this week, as the Federal Reserve put off action on QE3 due to an improving economy. South America continues to yield uncertainty with corn, and some of the second crop corn acres are stressed at the moment. The Monthly World Supply and Demand report on Friday showed domestic corn carryout at an unchanged 801 million bushels, South American production was pegged at 61 million for Brazil, and 22.0 for Argentina, which was up 1 million metric tons versus expectations of a decline. Brazil’s CANAB released a 60.8 million ton number for Brazil last Thursday which was in Line with the USDA. The world carryover estimate was at 124.45 million metric tons, down from 125.45 last month, but 1 million more than expected. Export inspections were above expectations with 36.2 million bushels on Monday. This still keeps shipments near the pace of the last year. Ethanol values have improved as stocks declined slightly week on week, this has helped move ethanol margins back to near breakeven in the near term. Weekly export sales were near the high end of expectations at 836,400 metric tons with 121,400 unknown switched to Japan, not China. China was listed as the recipient of one shipped cargo. The trade will continue to watch for confirmed Chinese business; Chinese demand expectations/rumors have been part of the market strength this week. Hedgers call with questions or to discuss your 2012 and 2013 hedging plan.

Dec. 12 543 581

May 2012 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .6.606 High . . .6.650 Low . . . .6.542 Close . . .6.586 Change +0.050

The information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. There is significant risk in trading futures.

Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 3/13/12 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

$5.15 $5.00

Soybeans

Wheat

May 12 618 687

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$7.14 $7.24

Corn

Support: Resistance

Milo

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The wheat trade has been benign this week even with spillover support from the row crops. Good US weather, and fund selling have kept the trade mostly on the defensive. The weekly net change heading into Thursday is steady in Chicago and Minneapolis, KC is down 3. May Chicago wheat has moved back below all major moving averages, with the lowest at $6.52 (the 10-day) and $6.49 (the 20-day). The chart has been flirting back to negative with funds still adding to their short, a bullish surprise could trigger a big short covering run, if one were to occur. Speculative long liquidation due to losses is the biggest downside risk now. The KC/Chicago spread has narrowed back to the lows at 38 cents. The Chicago wheat contract has dropped back to an 11 cent discount to corn, promoting feed wheat usage. The WASDE numbers were friendly with domestic carryout dropping 20 million bushels to 825 million, and world carryout dropping to 209 million metric tons, down 3.5. But these are still large historical numbers. On Monday the USDA reported crop conditions for Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas showed continued improvement and the forecasted rains are expected to further support crop developed. The biggest trade concern at the moment is that the early warmth will give way to late cold in April that could cause damage. There are some dryness concerns in Europe, and the market will be watching the development of the Russia crop closely, especially with significant damage done to the Ukrainian crop already. The Ukraine expects wheat production to drop from 22 million metric tons to 14. Export inspections surged to 31.5 million bushels versus 17 million expected. This was well above the needed amount to stay on the USDA pace.

Iran has continued their buying binge, raising worries about military conflict this spring. The weekly export sales report was a little disappointing with 302,400 metric tons of old crop, and 57,900 of new crop vs. expectations of 400,000 to 600,000 metric tons. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 621 669

K City 661 709

Minneapolis 786 834

May 2012 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .6.494 High . . . .6.510 Low . . . .6.406 Close . . .6.436 Change .+0.036

Soybean trade again rallied to fresh highs this week with July futures nearly reaching $13.70 overnight. On the week May futures are 24 higher and November futures are up 14. Nearby meal is up $7 and bean oil is up 85 points with strength in palm oil leading the way.

The soy complex continues to gain relative to corn, but the warm weather is raising expectations of further acre losses relative to corn. May soybean chart support is at the 10-day moving average at 13.35, the 20-day at $13.11, then the 200-day at 12.88. November beans have been able to consolidate a bit above the $13.00 level. So the next resistance level/upside to talk about is $14 and/or the late summer highs in the $14 area. Crop scout reports out of Brazil continue to indicate disappointing yields as harvest moves through the halfway mark.

Argentina continues to benefit from a more active moisture pattern, which should help to push their crop across the finish line. CONAB released a 69.22 million ton estimate which is a bit higher than most of the private sources. The WASDE report left carryout unchanged at 275 million metric tons. South American production dropped to 46.5 million metric tons in Argentina, and 68.5 million metric tons in Brazil. World soybean stocks dropped to be 57.25 million metric tons, down from 60.28 last month. Chinese domestic prices remain firm which should support the old crop in the near term. Export shipments were weaker than expected at 26 million bushels vs. 32 expected. Exports on the week were good with 609,700 metric tons of old crop, and 784,000 metric tons of new crop vs. 650,000 to 900,000 metric tons combined new and old expected. Product sales were good at 158,100 metric tons of meal while 75,000 to 150,000 metric tons were expected, and 5,100 metric tons of soy oil.

Hedgers call with questions, we favor using this move to get a bigger portion of new crop priced and get some options under everything maybe before the month is over.

Support: Resistance

May 1308 1382

May Meal 356 376

May Oil 5203 5651

May 2012 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .13.490 High . . .13.606 Low . . .13.464 Close . .13.502 Change .+0.114

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Heartland Express - College

March 15, 2012

Senior Year at a Glance

By EducationQuest Foundation Your senior year will be jam-packed with activities and deadlines for high school and college. It can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Get help from parents, teachers, counselors, and college admission representatives.

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Follow these steps in high school to help you make your “major” decision.

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Evaluate your skills and interests.

Personal Strengths – what adjectives describe you?

Talents – what do you do well?

Interests – what do you enjoy?

Values – what’s important to you?

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Gather facts about several majors that interest you. Talk to your guidance counselor

about your selections and look at advanced classes in each major. Some students change majors because they become disillusioned with upper-level courses.

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By observing different careers, you may find some that suit you while you cross others off your list.

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Join student organizations that relate to potential careers. You’ll meet other students with similar interests and discover if the fit is right.

and sophomore year, take electives that are in your potential major.

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by Megan Schoen, SV FFA Reporter The Southern Valley FFA members have been very busy with lots of projects and contests this past winter, and their schedules aren't slowing down anytime soon. One of the projects that the members have been busy with is the FFA farm.

The farm consists of 10 acres of planted wheat that will be harvested this summer and 48 nanny goats. The nannies had 10 kids in December and are expected to kid again in April. The members have also been kept busy with the mindset of qualifying for state in Career Development Events and Leadership Skills Events.

• Leadership Skills Events qualified in were: Natural Resource Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Cooperative Speaking, Senior Public Speaking, Senior Parliamentary Procedure, and Junior Parliamentary procedure.

• Career Development Events qualified in were: Agronomy, Floriculture, Agricultural Sales, Agricultural Mechanics, Food Science, Meats Judging, Senior Livestock Judging, and Livestock Management.

Other achievements that the members have attained are Jordan Paine being a proficiency finalist in Agricultural Education and Agriscience, and seven seniors are receiving their State

Degrees at State FFA Convention. State Degree recipients include Lucas Robison, Dexter Becker, Phil McInturf, Cattarina Stock, Mollie Bose, Sara Lennemann, and Mollie Bose. In all, the Southern Valley FFA Chapter was very successful at districts in all competitions and hopes to be just as successful at state! The chapter had 14 members attend Made For Excellence/Advanced Leadership Development leadership conferences this spring.

Upcoming events include State FFA Convention on March 28th-30th, the FFA Elementary Barnyard, and the annual Chapter FFA Banquet on April 30th. The Chapter would also like to thank all of the local supporters who have purchased fruit, attended our pancake feed, coached a CDE team or assisted the FFA Chapter in other ways.

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The S-E-M FFA Chapter The S-E-M FFA Chapter competed at the District Career Development (C.D.E's) on February 13th, 2012. The competition was held at Central Community College in Grand Island.

Members competed in events such as floriculture, agriculture mechanics, agriscience, welding, agronomy, agriculture, and livestock management. The agriscience, agronomy, agriculture mechanics, and agriculture sales teams will represent the S-E-M FFA chapter at the state competition in March. The ag mechanics team which consists of Cy Barnes, John O'Neill, John Sleicher, and Andrey Gallegos will compete at state for the first time in six years.

The agronomy team which consisted of Brandon Trampe, Brookelyn Trampe, Joe Harshbarger, and Austin Pierce will be returning to state for the second year in a row. Lance English, Rachel Ibach, Railen Ripp, and Michaela Rost made up the agriculture sales team and will be representing at

state for the second year in a row. Representing the floriculture team for districts and for state is Kaiti Lueking, Jessica Lourenco, Shaylee Burr, and Brian Guerra. Brayden Smith, Sydney Glatter, Chantz Klein, and Dasie Nichols will compete in the agriscience competition at the state convention.

In addition, 21 FFA members filled out proficiency applications to showcase their SAE's and compete against the rest of District 8.

Fourteen members made it to the state competition and were judged the last weekend in February. John O'Neill, Jessica Lourenco, and Shaylee Burr were chosen as State Finalists!!

Full district results below.

1st Place—Gold Brandon Trampe—Diversified Ag Rachel Ibach—Agriculture Education Jessica Lourenco—Ag Processing Quinten Malcom—Turf Grass Management

Shaylee Burr—Ag Repair Dillan Line—Beef Production Placement John O’Neill—Diversified Crop Kaiti Lueking—Vegetable Production Kristen Karlberg—Beef Production Entrepreneurship Brookelyn Trampe—Poultry Production 2nd Place—Gold Aaron Simmons—Forage Production Tabitha Anderson—Ag Sales Cy Barnes—Diversified Ag 3rd Place—Gold Angel Boteo—Diversified Ag Other Golds Lance English—Diversified Ag Austin Pierce—Diversified Ag Silvers Miranda Pierce—Diversified Ag, Nolan Smith—Diversified Crop Baley Swanson—Turf Grass Management Bronze Kisha Thomas—Ag Processing, Calvin Frerichs—Diversified Ag

Gothenburg FFA GOTHENBURG FFA ATTENDS NPOWER CONFERENCE On July 6-8, eight Gothenburg FFA members attended the NPower conference, formally known as PEAK, in Aurora NE at the Nebraska FFA Leadership Center. This conference was for 4-H, FFA, and FBLA members and was led by the Nebraska state FFA officers, including state president Brennan Costello. The members participated in a trust course and leadership skills sessions. Members were grouped by age and enjoyed performing original songs, raps, and skits about what they had learned. Groups learned different things such as values, servant leadership and S.M.A.R.T goals. Later in the conference, older members were paired with younger members in power pairs. In the pairs

each person would try to see qualities in their partner, and build a lasting relationship. The conference left an impact on eight Gothenburg FFA members who are now inspired to impact those around them.

GOTHENBURG FFA DOMINATES CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS On Wednesday, November 30, the Gothenburg FFA traveled to Curtis to compete in the district livestock judging competition. Although the team is competing in a new district, the contest is still held at NCTA, so the experience was a mix of old and new. Standard livestock judging contests rely on the skills of students to judge the qualities of various livestock animals.

The Gothenburg FFA Chapter made their way to North Platte to compete in the first half of the

Career Development Events. Four events were held on February 7th. Food Science, in which, members took a written test on everything from nutrition facts to food preparation. Agriscience, which is a freshman only event, consisted of a written test and lab practicum based around plants. In Welding, the contestants had to take a written test and weld an example to be judged.

The final event was Ag Mechanics. The FFA members took a written test and worked with an engine to show the judges their skills. While competing with 296 students representing 12 schools, the Gothenburg FFA chapter did a great job.

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St. Paul FFA

The Elba FFA did very well at Broken Bow livestock judging. We took 22 students to the judging. The students had to judge horses, cattle, goats, and sheep. On the Jr. High team was Ashley Williams who placed 1st, Kelsey Safarik who got a blue, Dakota Acosta received a red, and rounding up the team was Kayla Safarik who got a white.

On the Junior Team was Brady Spilinek who received 2nd place in the junior division, Johanna Joswig who got a red, and on the team but not placing was Lane Koperski. The junior team as a whole received 3rd place. Then on the Senior Team was Laura Gorecki who was 1st in the senior division, Abe Dush got 5th place, Taylor Nealon who got a blue. Then on Team number two was: Torrie Wilkinson who also got a blue, also competing and not placing was Tommy Safarik and Adam Woitalwicz.

Brady Spilinek with 3rd place in the Junior Division, Ashley Williams with 1st place in the Jr. High division, Laura Gorecki with first in the Senior Division, and Members on the Senior team that placed first place were Laura Gorecki, Abe Dush, and Taylor Nealon.

During the year of 2012, the St. Paul FFA Chapter has participated in several events.

Some of these events include the District 8 CDE competiton, Livestock Judging, and National FFA week. During the District CDE competition, the Welding team and the Livestock Management team placed sixth and third respectively. The Welding team and Livestock Management team both qualified for the State competition in Lincoln. The Livestock Judging team placed third in the Ord Livestock Judging competition and also qualified for the State Livestock Management: back row left to right: copetition. During National FFA week, the FFA Jefferson Keller, Cole Scheer, Clark Rathman. members showed their pride by wearing their Front Row left to right: Calee Thomsen, Kelsey FFA t-shirts, driving their farm equipment to Scheer, Marisa Sell. school, and holding a community pancake feed.

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Holdrege FFA Spring Update The fourth annual FFA Leadership Night was held January 16th in the Holdrege High School Cafeteria. Thirty-one FFA members along with numerous parents and guests were present for the ceremonies and Soup Supper sponsored by the Holdrege FFA Alumni Members. FFA Members demonstrated their Leadership Skills Events from the Junior and Senior Parliamentary Procedure teams and Creed Speaking. First year FFA members received their Greenhand Degrees while second year members received their Chapter Degrees.

Those members receiving their FFA Greenhand Degrees were: Joe Anderson, Lane Cole, Colter Edgren, Ryan Huston, Austin Marquardt, Janessa Maurer, Jessica Reed, Landon Reed, Gabrielle Schrock, Devin Smith, Trevor Smith, Kaitlin Taylor, Marcus VanEperen, and Luke Wilke. Second year FFA members receiving their Chapter FFA Degrees were: Braden Badertscher, Jamie Bialas, Nathan Dejonge, Bryan Denton, Clayton Fritson, Paige Garrelts, Hannah Hale, Dillon Hixon, Ethan Johnson, Brenden Kreutzer, Jackie Kruback, Taylor Ohrt, Skylar Peterson, Lezlee Sassee, and Donald Waller.

The FFA Chapter would like to give a special thanks to all other parents for helping out during the evening to make it successful.

Twenty-three Holdrege FFA Members competed in Leadership Skills Events on January 19th in Aurora at the Leadership Center. The senior parliamentary procedure placed second overall and alternate to state.

Members of this team were Nick Anderson, Seth Hald, Stephen Denton, Nicole Gerdes, Melissa Golus, and Zach Gray. The chapter had two junior parliamentary procedure teams.

Team 1 made up of Ethan Johnson, Braden Badertscher, Dillon Hixon, Kaitlin Taylor, Joseph Anderson, Jamie Bialas and Brenden Kreutzer earned 1st place. Team 2 received a red rating.

Members of Team 2 included Gabbie Schrock, Jessica Reed, Janessa Maurer, Trevor Smith, Colter Edgren, Landon Reed, and Jackie Kruback. Juniors Nicole Gerdes and Melissa Golus competed in the Job Interview contest and brought home a red placings.

Senior Nick Anderson competed in Extemporaneous Speaking and qualified for state. Junior Molli Jorges competed in Senior

Public Speaking and received a red rating.

Senior Seth Hald competed in Senior Public Speaking as well, but received a blue rating and 3rd place. Seth’s speech was about ag subsidies.

February 20-24th found the Holdrege FFA Chapter Celebrating National FFA Week with various activities throughout the week. To promote the week Chapter Officers Nick Anderson and Seth Hald produced Public Service Announcements at Radio Station KUVR / KMTY that were aired throughout the week.

On Monday, the chapter conducted its annual Labor Auction. On Tuesday, the officers headed to the middle school to present a presentation and play a few games for 8th Grade Recruitment Day to inform incoming freshman about FFA and Agricultural Education. While they were promoting FFA to the 8th Graders their fellow members were back at the high school proudly displaying their new FFA tshirts.

On Wednesday, the chapter FFA members brought rolls and juice to teachers prior to the start of the school day.

On Thursday, chapter officers conducted seat belt checks. Those who were wearing seatbelts earned a reward of candy. The results came back that 71% of students wore their seatbelts compared to 88% of the teachers. Friday’s activity saw eight members conduct the Pass the Goat Fund-raiser with over twenty-five businesses participating.

Two groups of members used Friday afternoon to go to several businesses with their goats. If the business did not want to have the goat in the business they were asked to donate ten dollars to the FFA Chapter. For another five dollars the business could also suggest another business for the goat to arrive at. To prevent the goat from returning the business could also pay an insurance fee to keep the goat from returning.

In all, the chapter collected $345 from local businesses as part of the fundraiser. The FFA Chapter would like to thank the businesses and individuals who played along with the game and supported the chapter financially. On February 24th Nebraska State FFA Vice President Emilia Woeppel from Norris spent the day with all of the Ag Education students and FFA Members presenting several different workshops for classes. Thank you to all the

members, parents and sponsors that participated and were proud to represent the Holdrege FFA Chapter during National FFA Week.

Three Senior FFA members have applied for and should receive their State FFA Degrees this month.

Those members are: Nicholas Anderson, Seth Hald, and Steven Denton.

Four chapter members completed proficiency award applications where they were evaluated at the district level on February 19th. College Freshman Logan Reed earned a gold rating in both Diversified Crop Production and Placement and Entrepreneurship. Sophomore Braden Badertscher also earned a gold rating, making him a state qualifier in Ag Mechanics, Entrepreneurship. Sophomore Jamie Bialas earned a silver rating in Diversified Ag Production Placement.

Sophomore Ethan Johnson earned a silver rating in Poultry Production, Entrepreneurship. The results of the state proficiency judging will be announced in the second week of March.

The Holdrege FFA Chapter was busy with one of its major activities.

The 21st Annual Holdrege FFA Labor Auction was held February 20th at the Phelps County Ag Center. A barbecue beef meal was served to over 120 people. FFA members were auctioned off to the highest bidder for four hours of labor. Money is used to cover costs of members attending the State FFA Convention, Chapter Banquet, Chapter Officer Training Workshops, and next fall’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. The auction was open to the public with the beef barbecue and started at 6:30 pm. The FFA Chapter would like to thank the numerous supporters who attended the Labor Auction and provide support to the Holdrege FFA Chapter.

Upcoming Events: On March 16th agricultural education students will travel to Hastings Central Community College to compete in the District 8 Career Development Events. Presently students are preparing for contests in the areas of Floriculture, Ag. Sales, Agriscience, Welding, Meats Evaluation, Farm Business Management, and Agronomy.

The next major activity for several FFA members will be participating in the 84th State FFA Convention in Lincoln March 28-30th.

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Conservation Program Popular Among Producers State Conservationist Craig Derickson announced that USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Nebraska received 1,044 applications for the first Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ranking period of the fiscal year.

CSP has been a popular program in Nebraska. In the last two years, out of the applications received in the state, over 1,600 contracts in 91 counties have been enrolled into CSP. Nationwide, NRCS received 17,654 applications for CSP. NRCS expects to enroll a total of 10.8 million acres into the program in fiscal year 2012.

"Farmers and ranchers in Nebraska who are deeply committed to being even better stewards of natural resources have proved once again that CSP is a program that works for them," Derickson said. "NRCS looks forward to working with producers to bring the benefits of quality conservation to their operations."

CSP offers payments to producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship. Eligible lands include cropland, pastureland, rangeland and non-industrial forestland.

CSP is offered in all 50 states, tribal lands and the Pacific and Caribbean areas through continuous sign-ups. Administered by NRCS, this Farm Bill program provides many conservation benefits including improved water, soil, and air quality, decreased soil erosion, and enhanced wildlife habitat.

March 15 was the deadline to purchase risk coverage This includes coverage available through FSA's Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), and also crop insurance coverage available from private companies.

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"The NAP program compensates producers for production losses during times of disaster," said McCarville.

She said to be eligible for NAP assistance, crops must be non-insurable, meaning they are not eligible for at least the catastrophic risk protection level of federal crop insurance.

Spring seeded crops eligible for NAP coverage may include crops for forage and grazing, vegetables, sorghum, grass, alfalfa and wheat, where crop insurance is not available.

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The United States boosted its exports of ethanol, made mostly from corn, to an average of nearly 78,000 barrels per day during 2011, up 200 percent from 2010, according to preliminary full-year trade data from the EIA's Petroleum Supply Monthly February 2012 report. Ethanol export volumes averaged less than 10 percent of U.S. ethanol production, which was 910,000 barrels per day last year.

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Blue Hill FFA The Blue Hill FFA has done many activities this past month such as National FFA week, LSE, MFE, Seniors going to Lincoln and a Sweetheart Dance. The FFA chapter is also preparing for CDE contest on March 14.

National FFA was a success with many students participating in dress up days.

Wednesday was Tough enough to wear pink day.

Money was donated to the breast cancer awareness. Thursday was FFA t- shirt day and Friday was official dress day.

Two members made it to State from district LSE, Chey Lovett and April Faimon. 8 members went to MFE leadership conference. 9 seniors went to Lincoln to give testimonies to the new agricultural education bill. The FFA Chapter also hosted a Sweetheart dance in the spirit of Valentines Day. The FFA Chapter in now preparing for CDE which is held in Hastings at CCC on March 14.

Red Cloud FFA At this time we would like to give a recap of this years activities. The first event we went to was National Land Judging in May. The team of Jacob N, Shelby P, Kimberly M, and Taylor Neiman traveled to Oklahoma City. Jacob tied for second place out of 347 students from 35 states and the team placed 24th out of 93 teams.

The Red Cloud Officer Team attended Officer training at the Nebraska Youth Leadership Center near Aurora. The officers learned how to work as a team, plan Chapter activities, learn the responsibilities of their office and plan for the upcoming year.

Shelby Peters our State FFA Officer was one of the State Officers that helped train us. We also had some time to bond together as an officer team.

Some of our officers turned out to be the best fisherman there.

May 26th members of the Red Cloud FFA Chapter traveled to Bladen to compete in the 6 County Livestock Judging Clinic and contest. The senior Team of Garrett Vogler, Jacob Nikodym, Anthony Weber and Bailey Lewis placed 2nd. The Team of Levi Volger, Austin Tuckwood and Brady Schmitz placed 6th. Jacob Nikodym placed 1st in the Senior division. In the junior high division a team of Lucas Watson, Brody Lewis, and Tanner Jackson placed 4th. Another team of Jamie Nikodym, Justin Shipman, and Wyatt Bell placed 5th. Brody Lewis placed 5th, Wyatt Bell 8th, Justin Shipman 15th, Lucas Watson 17th, Tanner Jackson 19th, and Jamie Nikodym 20th.

The Red Cloud FFA Chapter ran the Concession Stand at the South Central Progress Show.

The next event was the Premier Animal Science Events at the University with 15 members attending. We had the 2nd place junior quiz bowl team of Luacs, Justin, Wyatt, Brody, and Jamie.

The Senior Team of Jacob, Bailey, Garrett, Chance, and Emily placed 4th. In Livestock judging Jamie placed 6th over all and Brody 17th.

Wyatt 29th, Justin 30th, Lucas 41st . In the Livestock Skillathon Contest Levi, Hector, and Austin competed. The Meats team of Levi, Hector and Austin placed 5th. The members also had a chance to do some recreating and exercising while there.

The FFA Chapter members of Dakota Delka and Jared Sibley made a new sign for the Elm Street Center and the shop class rebuilt a creep feeder for Kathy Hersh.

The Chapter also served the Alumni Banquet, the Farmers and Merchants Banquet and helped with the Farm and Home Show.

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During the Webster County Fair some of our members also helped serve the Webster County Fair’s breakfast on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings.

During Street Car Days the Red Cloud FFA put on many different things including a float. The annual Duck Dive took place at 1:00 and many prizes were given away. The Red Cloud FFA Chapter would like to thank these local businesses for donating to the Duck Dive at Street Car Days. The Hardware Store, Guys & Gals, The Palace, Jared’s Auto, Subway, Oregon Trail, Car Qwest, Kohmetscher Feed Store, Kenny’s Lumber, and C & D Service Center. The fishing tournament was at Indian creek pond and local kids came and had fun fishing.

The Chapter also had water balloon wars which were held in the park.

The Schriner Rodeo was held that Sunday and the chapter helped run the events and fixed the meal for the spectators.

The Red Cloud FFA Chapter took 22 students to Area Range Judging at Aurora and qualified a Junior and a Senior team for State. The Junior team qualifying for state was Jamie Nikodym, placing 1st, Garrett Vogler, placing 7th, Mathew Morris, placing 8th, and Katie McCleary placing 9th. The senior team qualifying for state was Jacob Nikodym, placing 2nd, Tanner Rupprecht, placing 7th, Dylan Shannon, placing 8th, and Toby Colvin placing 9th. On October 3rd and 4th .

We took the teams that qualified for State Range Judging to Sydney, NE. There they competed again with many other teams and placed 29th in the Junior division and 34th in the senior division.

On October 5th, 22 students went to Area Land Judging at Nelson, where we competed in judging soils and land classes. The team of Tanner Rupprecht, Dakota Delka, Toby Colvin, and Jared Sibley qualified for state. We had 4 teams place in the top 12. Individually, Mathew Morris placed 4th, Wyatt Bell placed 11th, Dakota Delka placed, 17th, Katie McCleary placed 19th, Bailey Lewis 20th, Tanner Rupprecht placed 23rd and Toby Covlin placed 27th out of 217 contestants.

On November 2nd Red Cloud FFA competed in State Land Judging. The contest was held in Wahoo, Jared Sibley placed 11th, Tanner Rupprecht placed 21st, and Dakota Delka placed 40th. The team placed 8th overall. The top five go

to Nationals. They were Tekamaha-Herman, Norris, Franklin, Arapahoe, and Central. Central had a score of 895, Red Cloud scored 881.

The Members went to Impact in Hastings for leadership skills training at CCC. The members were Hector, Kailey, Emily, Justin, Brealynn, Alexandra, Bailey, Jasmine, and Lucas.

In October the following people went to National FFA Convention, Jacob, Megan, Katie, Hector, Dylan, Levi, Garrett, and Austin. While there members toured the Indy Speedway. As well as Lucas Oil Stadium, Home of the Colts. Austin and Garrett got into the spirit of things. The members also attended the Blake Shelton concert. There was a Bulls and Broncs Rodeo at the Indianapolis State Fair Grounds that they attended.

The Red Cloud FFA Chapter traveled to Hastings to the Adams County Fairgrounds to livestock judge. Twelve schools participated at this event. The Red Cloud FFA Chapter sent 31 livestock judgers. In the senior division Jared Sibley, Dakota Delka, Tanner Rupprecht, Dylan Shannon, and Anthony Weber participated. In the Junior Division Wyatt Bell, Katie McCleary, Tanner Jackson, Matthew Morris, Bailey Lewis, Megan Ockinga, Chance Hersh, Brady Schmitz, Brealyn Lockhart, Emily McCleary, Austin Tuckwood, Cameron Jordan, Nelson Manley, Garrett Vogler and Jasmine Thompson. In the Junior High Division Justin Shipman, Lucas Watson, Alexandra Tuckwood, Gus Jackson, Andrew Mai, Miranda Felts, Colton Miller, Brody Lewis, and Maria Ockinga. The students had to judge market hogs, market beef, ewe lambs, market lambs, Angus breeding heifers and breeding gilts. The Senior Teams had to both judge and give reasons. Some of the classes also had questions.

Red Cloud placed 4th in the Senior Division with a team consisting of Jared Sibley, Dakota Delka, Tanner Rupprecht, and Dylan Shannon.

They qualified to go to State Livestock Judging at the Nebraska FFA State Convention. Jared Sibley placed 6th with a purple ribbon, Dakota Delka placed 13th with a blue ribbon, Tanner Rupprecht 14th with a blue ribbon, Dylan Shannon placed 17th with a blue ribbon, and Anthony Weber placed 45th with a white ribbon. Ninety-three total students competed in the Senior Division.

The Junior Team placed 3rd and qualified to go to State Livestock Judging at Nebraska FFA State Convention. The team consisted of Wyatt Bell, Katie McCleary, Tanner Jackson, Matthew Continued on page 20

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Nebraska Wilcox-Hildreth FFA State Officer Visits Franklin FFA Chapter Emilia Woeppel, Nebraska State FFA Vicepresident made a chapter visit to the Franklin FFA on February 29. She spent the day conducting workshops on various topics dealing with agriculture, careers, and FFA . The members enjoyed her presentations and gained a lot of insight from the different workshops.

The Franklin chapter had a busy FFA Week holding a homemade ice cream social for the members, staff, and 8th graders on Monday, a petting zoo for the pre-school and elementary, on Tuesday, A community breakfast on Wednesday, Freshman elementary presentations and delivery of business appreciation plates on Thursday, and a chapter meeting on Friday with root beer floats being served. Chapter members gained leadership skills while having a great time with the week’s activities.

The Wilcox-Hildreth FFA celebrated National FFA week by hosting the State officer Emilia Woeppel on Friday before the week. During the week the freshman class had Ag Trivia questions at lunch for the staff and students. Wed. morning the officers cooked and served a Community Appreciation Breakfast to about 60 people in the Lions hall. The members wore their official dress to school during the day. On Thursday the FFA provided Fritz's BBQ pork and Brownie sundae for the high school and staff.

Throughout the year members have particiapated in District livestock selection where the junior team of Dax Fouts, Bailey Guthrie, Jessica Harms and Nicole Beisel placed first and qualified for state. Jessica was the top junior individual in the district. In January six seniors applied for their State FFA Degree. Austin Fouts was selected as the Star candidate in Ag Placement and will have his application forwarded on to state for evaluation. Also fifteen members submitted Proficeny applications where Austin Fouts received the top place in Beef Production to go on to state where he received a silver rating.

Jordan Strong, Austin Fouts and Vade Jensen work to prepare a market heifer for the beef show at the State Fair. Vade received a blue ribbon on his market heifer while representing the WilcoxHildreth FFA.

Sadie Dallmann cooks up eggs to be served at the FFA Community Appreciation held in Wilcox on Feb. 22.

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Jr. & Sr. FFA members listen to Dan Dorn of Decatur County Feed yard during the their trip to the Denver Stock Show.

Members toured the handling facility at the feed yard.

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RED CLOUD FFA Continued from page 18 Morris, Bailey Lewis, and Megan Ockinga. Wyatt Bell placed 6th with a purple ribbon, Katie McCleary placed 8th with a purple ribbon, Tanner Jackson placed 17th with a blue ribbon, Matthew Morris placed 49th with a red ribbon, Bailey Lewis placed 63rd with a white ribbon, and Megan Ockinga placed 74th with a white ribbon. One hundred and sixty-seven total students competed in the Junior Division.

The Junior High Division had twenty-one participants. Justin Shipman placed 2nd with a purple ribbon, Lucas Watson placed 3rd with a purple ribbon, Alexandra Tuckwood placed 7th with a blue ribbon, Gus Jackson placed 10th with a red ribbon, Andrew Mai received a red ribbon, Miranda Felts, Colton Miller, Brody Lewis, and Maria Ockinga all received white ribbons. Our Junior High Team placed 2nd with a blue ribbon.

This years FFA District Leadership Skills Events were hosted in Aurora. The Red Cloud FFA Chapter had 20 members compete.

Jamie Nikodym got 4th in the District Creed Speaking Contest out of 23. She was 2 places shy of making it to the state contest. Bailey Lewis also competed in the creed and got a white ribbon.

The Senior Parliamentary Procedure team received a red ribbon consisting of Jacob Nikodym, Anthony Weber, Morgan Long, Megan Okinga, Katie McCleary, and Jamie Nikodym.

The Junior Parliamentary Procedure team received a blue ribbon and placing 4th consisting of Bailey Lewis. Emily McCleary, Jasmine Thompson, Brady Schmitz, Wyatt Bell, Garrett Vogler, and Austin Tuckwood. The Ag Demo team consisted of Dakota Delka, Jared Sibley and Toby Covlin. They received a red ribbon and then demonstrated how to wire up a three way switch.

Taylor Goos received a blue ribbon in job interview. Jacob Nikodym received a blue ribbon placing 3rd and one spot out of state in Extemporaneous Speaking.

Megan Okinga received a blue ribbon and was one place shy of making it to state FFA in the junior public speaking. Katie McCleary received a red ribbon in cooperative speaking.

This years recipients for the FFA foundations jacket fund were Emily McCleary, Tanner Jackson, Mathew Morris, and Jamie Nikoym.

The local Creed speakers were Bailey Lewis, Emily McCleary, Jamie Nikoym, Wyatt Bell, and Mathew Morris. The junior high quiz bowl team this year were Evan Sunday, Belladonna Kincade, Teah Colvin, and Maria Ockinga. Another team of Lucas Watson, Justin Shipman, Brody Lewis, Gus Jackson received a blue ribbon. Junior High Public speaking was Bella Kincade placing first and Miranda Felts receiving a blue.

Upcoming events: March 14th District CDE’s in Hastings March 20th-The Farm and Home Show Red Cloud March 28th-30th State FFA Convention.

The Amherst FFA had a full week of activities during National FFA week with highlights of the Husker Beef Lab and the Annual Petting Zoo! During the Husker Beef lab, students of Amherst High School were able to analyze the digestion process of the rumen. Brent Plugge of the Buffalo County Extension presented the students with a hands on experience. Each student had the opportunity to put their hands in the cow’s rumen if they wanted.

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Ravenna FFA Chapter On December 7th, 2011 twenty-one high school students attended the District 8 FFA Leadership Skills Events (LSE) hosted by Sumner Eddyville Miller. LSE contests involve events consisting of Public Speaking (Junior and Senior division), Agriculture Demonstration, Job Interview, Natural Resources Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Creed Speaking, and Cooperative Speaking. The top two individuals or teams in each contest will represent our District at the 2012 State FFA Convention held in March.

Nineteen of the High School students participated in the following activities while three students also assisted in timing and the running of the contests. Ravenna finished the day with three individuals earning a trip to State. Pictured are the state representatives: Ciana Long, Paul Bauer, and Caelan Basnett. Fifteen Jr. High FFA members also attended the District FFA Leadership Skills contest hosted at Sumner Eddyville Miller. The contest that the Jr. High members may compete in is the Jr. High Quiz Bowl. This year’s quiz bowl had 27 teams from 12 different schools. Ravenna had 4 separate teams this year. The teams were set up in a double elimination tournament with the top two teams coming through the bracket being from Ravenna.

The winning team consisted of Sarah Ripp, Conagher Jonak, Dustin Delerosa, and Holly Dethlefs. The second place team was made up of Darius Flessner, Tyrell Russell, Cole Behrendt and Marcus Long.

We were very pleased with how many students attended the competition and how well they did in their contests.

Extemporaneous Speaking Paul Bauer – Champion (State Qualifier) Gator Schott – Blue Sr. Public Speaking Caelan Basnett – 2nd Place (State Qualifier) Brandon Kusek – Blue Jr. Public Speaking Ciana Long – 2nd Place (State Qualifier) Matracia Berg – Red

Job Interview Mark Chramosta – Red Emma Clifton – Red Natural Resources Speaking Delaney Behrendt – 3rd Place Blue (State Alternate) Blake Chramosta – Blue Creed Speaking Michael Bauer – Blue Sydney Kucera – Blue Cooperative Speaking Kora Schott – 3rd Place Blue (State Alternate) Sarah Teichmeier – Blue The Ravenna FFA participated in District 8 Career Development Events on February 13th at Grand Island.

Ravenna had 34 students participate in 7 different contest areas. The day was a big success with 5 of the teams qualifying for the state convention which will be held March 28th – 30th at Lincoln. The five teams that qualified are Nursery & Landscape, Ag Sales, Agriscience, Agronomy and Meats. The results are as follows: Nursery & Landscape - 2nd Place - Blue (Sarah Teichmeier - Red, Kora Schott, Sandy Behrendt & Katie Mueller - white) Agriscience - 2nd Place - Blue (Michael Bauer - Blue, Brady Standage - Red, Chance Bock white, & Sydney Kucera) Ag Sales - 3rd Place - Red (Nathan Larson - 1st Place Ind., Blake Chramosta, Austin Goetz, & Seth Olson) Agronomy - 3rd Place - Red (Dallas Gay, Josh Boardman, Gator Schott, Trevin Behrendt, Alyssa Fierstein, Matracia Berg, Michaela Urwiller, & Riley Wanek) Meats - 3rd Place - Red (Brandon Kusek - Blue, Delaney Behrendt - Blue, Mark Chramosta - Red, Cassie Treffer, & Emma Clifton) Ag Mech. - 4th Place Alternate for State (Paul Bauer, Mark Chramosta, Clayton True, & Garret Olson)

Livestock Management - 5th Place - purple (Caelan Basnett, Ciana Long, Colten Miigerl, Kristen Tolles, Tara Dethlefs, & Mason Jager) FFA week consisted of different themed days for the students to dress up and show their FFA spirit. The chapter also hosted McKehna Thiem on Thursday of FFA week and she helped put on mini-leadership workshops for all of the agriculture education classes. On Friday Sydney Kucera and Riley Wanek traveled to Kearney to participate in Made For Excellence conference hosted for FFA members from all across the state.

Nine members of the Ravenna FFA chapter traveled to Eustis on Saturday March 3rd, to compete in the Annual Eustis-Farnam FFA Agronomy, Food Science, and Meats Evaluation CDEs. Ravenna had teams in both Food Science and Meats contest that day. The Food Science team finished 5th overall, with Michael Bauer receiving a pin for his 10th place finish. Team members are Chance Bock, Blake Chramosta, Michael Bauer, Austin Goetz, and Sydney Kucera.

The meats team was competing against teams from Nebraska and Kansas. Ravenna had two medalists with Mark Chramosta finishing 9th overall and Brandon Kusek with a 6th place finish. The team also brought home a 3rd place plaque for their efforts. Pictured from the meats team are Cassie Treffer, Mark Chramosta, and Brandon Kusek.

The Ravenna FFA members also participated in the District 8 Livestock Selection contest held in Ord, Nebraska on March 6th.

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The chapter is busy preparing for several upcoming community projects as well as getting ready for State Convention.

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The Arapahoe FFA Chapter and Agricultural Department are Having a GREAT year!

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Paige Frink, Chapter Reporter The Arapahoe FFA Chapter started off the school year by holding a Progressive Farmer Ag Safety Day. Fifth and Sixth grade students from Arapahoe, Cambridge and Southern Valley met at the Fairgrounds in Beaver City to participate in 12 Safety demonstrations such as hearing protection, tractor safety, chemical safety and ATV Safety. The day was filled with educational and fun activities.

The Ag Department had another awesome year at Range and Land Evaluation contest as well. The team of Ryan Gardner, Reid Stagemeyer, Jared Crosley and Joel Stagemeyer received first place at districts this year in McCook and a 5th place finish at the state competition in Sydney for Range Judging.

The Land Evaluation Team of Isaac Watson, Reid Stagemeyer, Ryan Gardner and Jared Crosley placed 2nd at district competition in Alma and placed fourth at the State Competition in Wahoo and Qualified for National Land Evaluation in Oklahoma City in May!!

During the District FFA Leadership Skills Events the Chapter qualified Ashley McCoy in Senior Public Speaking with her speech on Equine Herpes and the Demonstration Team of Jared Crosley, Stephanie Paulsen and Logan Warner with their demonstration on Soil Sampling.

The Chapter held its Annual Bull Fry and Labor Auction fundraiser in November. They served Bull Fries, Roast Beef Sandwich and Potato Bar to over 400 people in attendance. The Chapter raised a good amount of money to help with hotel rooms and travel expenses!!

Also as a fundraiser the chapter sold fruit to the community as well.

The chapter sold many pounds of fruit!!

The Chapter will also be having 7 of its senior members receive the State Degree in Lincoln this year.

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Alma FFA Chapter

by Shelby Dietz, Alma FFA Chapter Historian Alma FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week, February 18th-25th. National FFA Week gives students the opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. The Alma FFA Chapter used this week to promote agriculture in school and show appreciation to those who have helped the students in the FFA program. Throughout the week FFA members celebrated each day in a unique way. On Monday all the FFA members dressed up in Pearl Snaps, Jeans, and Cowboy boots. Tuesday the FFA members performed agricultural demonstrations to grades 1st through 6th that were hands on allowing students to

experience agriculture in a unique way.

Demonstrations included a combine, horses and horse care, cattle handling and equipment, goats and ATV safety. Students also got to ride some pedal tractors, which allowed them to have fun.

During the demos, the students had to answer questions developed by the FFA members to expand elementary students knowledge on agriculture. On Wednesday, the FFA members dressed in their Official Dress Attire and accepted a check from Monsanto for $2,500. Thursday the whole school had a chance to support Alma FFA students by donating a dollar to wear a hat throughout the school. Friday the Alma FFA Chapter showed its appreciation to the work

teachers and staff performs throughout the school year by cooking and serving breakfast. The menu included scrambled eggs, chocolate chip pancakes, blueberry pancakes, plain pancakes, sausage, coffee, orange juice and milk. Overall the week went very good and the Alma FFA Chapter thanks all of those who helped with activities throughout the week.

GOTHENBURG FFA Continued from page 12 RESULTS: Livestock Judging: 2nd individual, Rebecca Anderson 3rd individual, Tanner Borchardt 2nd team; Rebecca Anderson, Abbie Mazour, Carson Messersmith, Blake Ristine Food Science: 1st individual, Kaylee Beyea 1st team; Kaylee Beyea, Madison Costello, Amanda Larson, Morgan Kowalewski Ag Science: 2nd individual; Amanda Kowalewski 3rd team; Amanda Kowalewski, Kyann LeViner, Levi Tripp, Tanner Borchardt Welding: 3rd individual; Cooper Brott 3rd team; Tyson Miller, Gage LeViner, Cooper Brott Ag Mechanics: 3rd individual: Noah Tripp GOTHENBURG FFA HOSTS A LOCK-IN FOR JR. HIGH RECRUITMENT On January 14th and 15th the Gothenburg FFA hosted a lock-in at Gothenburg Public Schools.

Those invited were, any members of the FFA chapter and any 8th graders who wanted to know more about the FFA. The guests began to arrive at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. To start off the night hot dogs, chips, and an assortment of desserts where served for supper.

At 8:15 members and Jr. highers migrated to the P.A.C for the Opening Ceremonies. Following Opening Ceremonies, the 8th graders got to experience how parliamentary procedure worked as the Junior and Senior Parliamentary Procedure team did demonstrations. Then, there was a short video with pictures and highlights from the past year, and a chance for members and 8th graders to ask officers questions about their Supervised Agriculture Experience projects, competitions and other things they might be wondering about. Next, the Jr. High stayed in the P.A.C and took a quiz to see who would be participating on the quiz bowl team that competes at state convention, while the High School members went to the gym and played some basketball.

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At 11:15 the lights went out in the gym and the music started, the members were all invited to come dance, and even learn the country swing.

When the clock struck twelve, the members were given a choice. They could go to the south gym, which was split in half, where one side was basketball or volleyball, and the other had Just Dance on the Wii and Kinect on the X-box. The second choice was to go watch How To Train A Dragon in the P.A.C. Soon it was 1:00 a.m. and it was time for every one to meet in the P.A.C. members names were drawn for the opportunity to participate in exciting Minute To Win It Games. Members had pudding eating contests and dog bone relays, both were contests that did not allow the use of hands.

Some had to put tooth paste back into the tube after the officers had emptied it into a bowl. The contests came to a close around 3:00a.m. Sunday morning, members were then given the choice of another movie, Red, or going back to the south gym, a couple members also organized a game of hide and seek to play in the school.

Soon it was 5:00 a.m. and it was time for breakfast. There was delicious homemade chocolate chip pancakes, fruit, and milk. As members finished up they began to gather their belonging and head home around 6:00 a.m.

Sunday morning. The Gothenburg FFA would like to thank all parent sponsors and Beth Advey for their help in making the first FFA Lock-in a success!

GOTHENBURG FFA EXCITES THEIR SCHOOL DURING NATIONAL FFA WEEK National FFA Week took place from February 20th to the 25th. The Gothenburg FFA chapter had many things planned for this exciting week.

Things started off with the Red Cross on Tuesday when the FFA chapter hosted a blood drive for students and teachers. The blood drive was organized and ran by chapter members. It was held in the wrestling room and ran from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Red Cross gave a goal of 33 pints and by the end of the day there were 36 pints of donated blood. Thank you to all students and staff members who helped with the blood drive.

On Wednesday FFA members attended the second half of the Career Development Events.

The competition was hosted by Mid Plains Community College. There was a number of events and Gothenburg had numerous winners.

Ag Sales: Peyton Maline, first place; Hailey Maline, fourth place; Peyton Maline, Hailey Maline, Kelsey Khulman, and Jessica Shmidt, first place team. Farm Buisness Management: Kyle Johnson, Shay Wear, and Preston Franzen, tie for second place; Kyle Johnson, Shay Wear, Preston Franzen, and Gage LeViner, first place team. Nursery and Landscape: Tyler Block, second place; Tyler Block, Amanda Larson, Mckinley Harm, and Morgan Kowalewski, second place team. Agronomy: Archer Jensen, Jake Peterson, Amanda Kowalewski, and Levi Tripp, third place team. Meats Judging: Amanda Larson, first place; Amanda Kowalewski, fourth place; Morgan Kowalewski and Kristen Bartlett, tie for second; Amanda Larson, Amanda Kowalewski, Morgan Kowalewski, and Tyler Block, first place team. Congrats to all competetors who attended CDE's on the 22nd.

Thursday was an exciting day of Olympic events. The main event for Thursday was Ag Olympics. Morning P.E. classes and all the Ag classes participated in these events. The relay was done with four people on each team. Two teams would race through the course of farm chores. The first team member had to carry and then stack three hay bales, when that competitor was done the second person started. The next challenge was to flip a tire down the length of the sidewalk. Next, the third member of the relay had to dig through a bucket of sand to find five pennies. The last leg of the race was to toss six rocks into a five gallon bucket from five yards away. At the end of the day the winners were Amanda Kowalewski, Hailey Maline, Archer Jensen, Jake Peterson, Kyann LeViner, Makeala Franzen, Ross Ostendorf, Jacob Clarck, Tanner Borchardt, and Mason Ackerman. Winners were rewarded with pop and candy.

On Friday the Nebraska Corn Board sent two representatives speak to the Ag classes. The representatives were Andy Jobman and Mat Habrock. They spoke about the importance of the true story of agriculture getting told to others who don't know a lot about it. Andy and Mat encouraged the Ag students to stand up for agriculture and share our story with others.

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Some of these actions include:Performance standards for poultry establishments for continued reductions in the occurrence of pathogens.Zero tolerance policy for six Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) serogroups. Raw ground beef, its components, and tenderized steaks found to contain E. coli O26, O103, O45, O111, O121 or O145 will be prohibited from sale to consumers. USDA will launch a testing program to detect these dangerous pathogens and prevent them from reaching consumers.Test and hold policy that will significantly reduce consumer exposure to unsafe meat products.Labeling requirements that provide better information to consumers about their food by requiring nutrition information for single-ingredient raw meat and poultry products and ground or chopped products.

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Changes approved for Republican Basin

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub HOLDREGE - Some additional changes have been approved to an integrated water management plan for the part of the Republican Basin within the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, but a public hearing will start as planned at 7 p.m. April 10.

At Tuesday's Tri-Basin board meeting, the TriBasin board approved additional language about surface water sought by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. NRD General Manager John Thorburn told the Hub that the changes will be incorporated into the draft plan posted on the website at www.tribasinnrd.com.

The hearing was set at the Feb. 21 board meeting. It will precede the April 10 board meeting at the Tri-Basin office in Holdrege.

The plan was written by Tri-Basin, which oversees groundwater use, and DNR, which governs surface water. Thorburn said last month that, for the most part, Tri-Basin will continue doing what it has been doing to protect groundwater and streamflows.

The plan could require accounting adjustments for future transfers of certified irrigated acres to reflect that groundwater use closer to a Republican River tributary has a bigger effect on streamflows than wells farther away.

Also as part of the plan, the NRD's Projects and Construction Committee has looked at potential streamflow augmentation projects.

The overall goal is to reduce Tri-Basin's Republican Basin streamflow depletions by 2,000 acre-feet.

"If we had to do that all through regulation, we estimate that we'd have to take 10,000 acres of cropland out of production," Thorburn said last month, adding that many variables would determine the exact number.

In other business Tuesday, Thorburn said the board set 2012 unit-of-benefit rates for all the drainage improvement project areas in the district. The rates either stayed the same or were reduced.

Each property within an IPA is assigned a number of units based on the benefits it receives from the project.

Thorburn said the IPAs have be established for years, and they all have built up funds for project maintenance. So, the same or lower rates can be charged this year and still maintain the required $10,000 balance in each account.

Issues related to the certified irrigated acres required when building a feedlot and whether landowners should be required to identify a water source for certified irrigated acres were referred to the board's Planning Committee for further review.

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Under the agreement, Borror said pork will see an even more dramatic duty reduction. According to Borror, duties in the more commonly traded items, which are frozen pork muscle cuts, are currently 25 percent, and upon implementation

will be reduced to 16 percent and completely eliminated by 2016.

"So by next year we'll see duties of 12 percent, then 8 percent, then 4 percent, and then zero," he said. "So, a very fast reduction on the pork side.

Chile will be essentially duty-free on all products by 2014, so we will be on a completely level playing field by 2016."

Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., a strong supporter of the Korean FTA, said enforcing the trade

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NCBA Supports Rule to Increase Competitiveness of Checkoff Funds WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), March 14, 2012, submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service proposed rule pertaining to the Beef Checkoff Program. The proposed rule would expand contracting authority by eliminating the requirement that only allows organizations active and ongoing since 1985 to contract with the checkoff. The proposed rule would allow national non-profit, industry-governed organizations that have been representing the cattle industry for at least two years to be eligible to contract for the implementation of checkoff programs.

NCBA President J.D. Alexander said the rule is good for the industry and good for the checkoff. He said the proposed rule would ensure cattlemen are getting the best return on their investment.

“NCBA supports an open and transparent checkoff program that is producer driven. This proposed rule would simply enhance this quest,” said Alexander. “We support a competitive checkoff contracting system that ensures producers are getting the absolute best return on their investment. We believe a multitude of ideas coming from several different organizations will enhance creativity and innovation regarding techniques to build and defend beef demand.

Along with ideas, contractors must come to the table with the know-how and the resources to transform ideas into reality.”

Independent research conducted by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board released in January 2012 shows that beef producer support for the checkoff is higher than it has been in 18 years. Seventy-six percent of producers support the checkoff. These

producers say the checkoff “influences beef demand, contributes to their profitability and represents their interests.” Four of five producers say that the beef checkoff is of value to them and two of three believe it is well managed. Alexander said the proposed rule will likely escalate producer confidence in the checkoff.

“The end-game is to make absolute certain that the very best initiatives to increase and solidify demand for U.S. beef are pursued. The proposed rule would allow more ideas to be brought to the table for consideration. It is cut and dry,” said Alexander. “NCBA is a proud contractor of the beef checkoff and looks forward to continuing that role.”

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Passage of Amendments to Scrap Burdens on Farm and Ranch Families WASHINGTON – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Two of those amendments, which passed today, are of particular importance for farm and ranch families. Specifically, an amendment brought forth by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) will exempt drivers of farm vehicles from having to acquire a commercial driver’s license.

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The amendment brought up by Sen. Klobuchar is similar to H.R. 3265, sponsored by Congressman Sam Graves (R-Mo.), which waives certain driving restrictions during planting and harvest seasons for producers who are transporting agricultural goods. Bacus said the amendment would allow farmers and ranchers to transport goods during harvest seasons when necessary instead of being subject to certain time requirements. The Farmers’ Freedom Act of 2011,

H.R. 2414, sponsored by Congressman James Lankford (R-Okla.) is similar to the amendment sponsored by Sen. Merkley. This legislation exempts certain farm vehicles, including the individual operating the vehicle, from certain federal requirement such as commercial driver’s licenses.

According to the U.S. House of Representatives, it is not moving forward with its version of the Highway Bill. Instead, the House will take up the two-year Senate bill, sponsored by Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and James Inhofe (R-Okla.), which was debated in the Senate today. Once the Senate concludes consideration of the amendments, the bipartisan legislation will be brought up for consideration this week. The bill will then move to the House for consideration.

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Demand was light to moderate. Not as many calls this week from potential buyers. Instead more calls coming from potential sellers. Dry weather across most of the state with windy conditions reported in many areas. Prices are dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large square bales 225.00. Good large rounds 130.00145.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 95.00-105.00; fair large rounds 70.00-80.00; small square bales 135.00-145.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 290.00-320.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large rounds 140.00-150.00, Fair to good large rounds 135.00. Grass: Good large rounds 90.00-100.00.

Alfalfa ground and delivered to feedlots: local hauls 180.00-185.00. Corn Stalks: large rounds 65.00-95.00 delivered. Ground and delivered corn stalks 110.00115.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 300.00.

Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: All classes steady to firm. Many areas are reporting they

are sold out for the year. Some areas are reporting dry conditions and producers are hanging on to their supply to make sure they have enough to cover their own needs. Most hay moving is has been previous bought hay. Demand very good with very good buying inquiry noted in all areas. 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.

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• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, March 12, 2012 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 13,952; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 6,367 Head; Carcass Wt: 60-102 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 83.7; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.9; choice or better; 97.1% YG 69.3% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 156 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .39.6 . . . . . . .320.00 - 460.00 . . . . . . . .378.21 562 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .58.3 . . . . . . .326.32 - 340.00 . . . . . . . .328.81 1,648 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .71.4 . . . . . . .300.00 - 335.08 . . . . . . . .317.24 2,802 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .78.9 . . . . . . .292.29 - 345.22 . . . . . . . .318.59 6,392 . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .98.4 . . . . . . .266.00 - 334.97 . . . . . . . .317.45

Lean hog trade has strongly moved sideways this week ; the April range has been less than $1.25 and the weekly net change is 10 lower. The chart action early last week was bearish, but we have consolidated so the market should be ready to react to a cash move, otherwise we may stay sideways. The April contract is below all the major moving averages with most clustered in the $88 to $90 range; so we need a move above here to turn the trend back to positive. Support is down in the $85.90 to $86.70 area where we find the lows of the past winter and fall. June has moved below $95 with speculative length exiting the market. Cash prices have been steady to soft as packers look to step up kill a little, while lukewarm demand keeps them from getting to out of hand.

Warm weather is expected to support increasing carcass weights coming forward. The pork cutout has continued to have sideways to weak action as Easter demand has been disappointed so far.

Beef and poultry continue to firm in price which should give hogs a chance to capture business domestically. The January export numbers were a record, and the larger exports will need to be sustained as the evidence of growing herds mount. Hedgers call with questions.

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April 2012 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .87.500 High . . .87.750 Low . . .87.300 Close . .87.400 Change .-0.275

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 14 . . . . . .303-335 . . . . .315 . . .201.00-230.00 . . . . . .213.33 49 . . . . . . .350-393 . . . . .376 . . .187.00-226.00 . . . . . .218.24 51 . . . . .410-448 . . . . .427 . . .190.00-217.00 . . . . . .207.63 94 . . . . . . .455-495 . . . . .479 . . .190.50-209.50 . . . . . .204.35 112 . . . . . .500-547 . . . . .526 . . .170.00-200.00 . . . . . .191.05 9 . . . . . . . . .539 . . . . . . .539 . . . . . .174.00 . . . . . . . . .174.00 176 . . . . . .560-598 . . . . .577 . . .175.00-191.25 . . . . . .184.17 15 . . . . . . . .596 . . . . . . .596 . . . . . .160.00 . . . . . . . . .160.00 247 . . . . . .603-646 . . . . .625 . . .160.00-179.00 . . . . . .171.37 29 . . . . . . . .630 . . . . . . .630 . . . . . .167.50 . . . . . . . . .167.50 297 . . . . . .655-699 . . . . .680 . . .157.50-169.75 . . . . . .164.64 13 . . . . . . . .666 . . . . . . .666 . . . . . .153.00 . . . . . . . . .153.00 451 . . . . . .704-746 . . . . .722 . . .145.00-165.00 . . . . . .159.87 175 . . . . . . .711 . . . . . . .711 . . . . . .157.00 . . . . . . . . .157.00 883 . . . . . .751-793 . . . . .773 . . .149.50-159.50 . . . . . .155.93 72 . . . . . . .787-796 . . . . .792 . . .145.00-152.50 . . . . . .149.68 785 . . . . . .808-836 . . . . .823 . . .140.00-157.50 . . . . . .153.23 504 . . . . . .855-893 . . . . .876 . . .137.00-146.10 . . . . . .144.05 395 . . . . . .903-942 . . . . .926 . . .130.00-143.85 . . . . . .141.36 52 . . . . . . .950-959 . . . . .952 . . . . . .132.50 . . . . . . . . .132.50 38 . . . . . . . .1057 . . . . . .1057 . . . . . .131.25 . . . . . . . . .131.25

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 25 . . . . . . .310-326 . . . . . .318 . . . .181.00-213.00 . . . . .203.95 61 . . . . . . .356-393 . . . . . .378 . . . .184.50-215.00 . . . . .194.49 47 . . . . . . .416-443 . . . . . .433 . . . .173.00-186.00 . . . . .179.02 118 . . . . . .454-494 . . . . . .473 . . . .174.00-186.25 . . . . .179.97 164 . . . . .506-548 . . . . . .530 . . . .151.00-175.50 . . . . .169.23 34 . . . . . . .531-533 . . . . .532 . . . .176.50-180.25 . . . . .179.03 384 . . . . . .552-599 . . . . . .576 . . . .145.00-170.00 . . . . .160.62 9 . . . . . . . . .584 . . . . . . . .584 . . . . . . .157.00 . . . . . . . .157.00 414 . . . . . .601-647 . . . . . .626 . . . .144.00-164.00 . . . . .156.82 960 . . . . . .651-698 . . . . . .673 . . . .140.00-157.75 . . . . .150.64 207 . . . . . .681-697 . . . . . .692 . . . .155.25-163.50 . . . . .159.88 496 . . . . . .702-749 . . . . . .728 . . . .140.00-154.25 . . . . .144.80 33 . . . . . . . .746 . . . . . . . .746 . . . . . . .152.75 . . . . . . . .152.75 18 . . . . . . . .713 . . . . . . . .713 . . . . . . .146.75 . . . . . . . .146.75 164 . . . . . .708-741 . . . . . .726 . . . .150.00-161.00 . . . . .154.94 685 . . . . . .751-795 . . . . . .771 . . . .140.00-148.00 . . . . .144.39 106 . . . . . .783-786 . . . . . .786 . . . .140.10-143.00 . . . . .142.62 418 . . . . . .806-846 . . . . . .819 . . . .133.00-143.35 . . . . .138.66 111 . . . . . .852-889 . . . . . .862 . . . .134.60-140.25 . . . . .138.73 36 . . . . . . . .918 . . . . . . . .918 . . . . . . .134.75 . . . . . . . .134.75

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 1 . . . . . . . .360-377 . . . . . .367 . . . .155.00-185.00 . . . . .177.53 67 . . . . . . .459-495 . . . . . .475 . . . .151.00-173.00 . . . . .168.26 24 . . . . . . . .517 . . . . . . . .517 . . . . . . .169.00 . . . . . . . .169.00 106 . . . . . .562-589 . . . . . .583 . . . .157.50-162.00 . . . . .159.09 3 . . . . . . . . .826 . . . . . . . .826 . . . . . . .137.00 . . . . . . . .137.00 5 . . . . . . . . .899 . . . . . . . .899 . . . . . . .129.00 . . . . . . . .129.00

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 11 . . . . . . .378-382 . . . . . .380 . . . .199.00-202.00 . . . . .200.63 16 . . . . . . .422-447 . . . . . .436 . . . .171.00-191.00 . . . . .180.41 40 . . . . . . .455-495 . . . . . .475 . . . .191.00-202.00 . . . . .198.67 32 . . . . . . .523-543 . . . . . .529 . . . .187.00-195.50 . . . . .192.22 62 . . . . . . .565-598 . . . . . .585 . . . .169.00-176.00 . . . . .173.65 50 . . . . . . .603-643 . . . . . .623 . . . .165.00-171.00 . . . . .168.38 9 . . . . . . . . .669 . . . . . . . .669 . . . . . . .157.50 . . . . . . . .157.50 37 . . . . . . .722-748 . . . . . .737 . . . .150.00-152.50 . . . . .151.51 16 . . . . . . .775-795 . . . . .789 . . . .143.50-151.75 . . . . .146.03 22 . . . . . . .808-846 . . . . . .823 . . . .141.00-149.00 . . . . .146.16

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5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 3/11/12

Confirmed: 90,165 Week Ago: 146,960 Year Ago: 166,576

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,804 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,600 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-129.00 1,483 . . . . . . . . . . .126.97 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,988 . . . . . . . . .1,175-1,525 . . . . . . . . . . .125.50-127.50 1,391 . . . . . . . . . . .126.65 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,166 . . . . . . . .1,135-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .122.00-127.50 1,304 . . . . . . . . . . .126.69 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486 . . . . . . . . . .1,232-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .126.00-127.00 1,307 . . . . . . . . . . .126.40 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,361 . . . . . . . . .1,150-1,440 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-128.00 1,359 . . . . . . . . . . .126.41 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,563 . . . . . . . . .1,092-1,535 . . . . . . . . . . .126.00-128.00 1,258 . . . . . . . . . . .126.94 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,511 . . . . . . . .1,020-1,285 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-127.50 1,161 . . . . . . . . . . .126.84 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,593 . . . . . . . . . .840-984 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-202.00 912 . . . . . . . . . . . .201.85 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,151 . . . . . . . . . .796-951 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-203.00 875 . . . . . . . . . . . .201.92 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,460 . . . . . . . . . .736-920 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-202.00 803 . . . . . . . . . . . .201.21 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,803 . . . . . . . . . .717-896 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-202.00 836 . . . . . . . . . . . .201.93 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,209 . . . . . . . . . .681-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .201.00-202.50 801 . . . . . . . . . . . .201.77 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,738 . . . . . . . . . .672-817 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-202.00 705 . . . . . . . . . . . .201.09 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .26,444 . . . . . . .1,349 . . . . . . .126.70 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .22,435 . . . . . . .1,227 . . . . . . .126.81 Dressed Del Steer . . .14,204 . . . . . . .879 . . . . . . . .201.82 Dressed Del Heifer . . .12,750 . . . . . . .788 . . . . . . . .201.66

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 . . . . . .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

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .44,215 . . . . . .1,322 . . . . . . .117.89 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .41,285 . . . . . .1,209 . . . . . . .117.97 Dressed Del Steer . . .26,405 . . . . . . .859 . . . . . . . .189.27 Dressed Del Heifer . .22,625 . . . . . . .765 . . . . . . . .188.51

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

MARKET: Ericson/Spalding Auction Market – Ericson, NE; Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney, NE; Lexington Livestock Market – Lexington, NE; Loup City Commission Co. – Loup City, NE; North Platte Livestock Auction – North Platte, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction – McCook, NE Receipts: 10,643 Last Week: 23,466 Last Year: 6,435 Compared to last week steers sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower and heifers sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Most decline was noted on offerings that were in medium to fleshy condition. Demand was moderate to good. Slaughter cattle sold lower this week, dressed sales sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower at mostly 202.00 and live sales sold 4.00 lower at mostly 126.00. This week’s supply included 50 percent steers with near 82 percent weighing over 600 lbs.

Support: Resistance

Apr. 12 12405 12945

Apr. 12 Feeder 15305 16015

Live cattle trade has chopped around this week after falling from the recent highs. The April contract is $1.20 higher through Friday, but has stayed fairly soft in tone.

Meaning the recovery has been limited and the market still looks weak; a confirmation of lower cash trade could give us another leg down confirming the topping action the past two weeks. Feeder Cattle contracts are $1.20 higher on the week, but we expect selling pressure before the week is out if corn trade stays firm. The chart trend turned negative two early last week to the week prior, but has stayed above a key support level, the April 200-day at $125.80. The cutout has continued its slide with choice down $2.97 at $190.87, and select down $4.21 to $189.15, as retailers balked at high prices.

Export demand slipped in January, and imports have started to surface at the ground beef end of the scale.

Show lists are smaller this week, but packers are continuing to work bids lower offer in $123, while feeders are looking for steady cash in the $127 range. Significant trade is not expected to develop until Thursday afternoon or Friday. Packer margins are still fairly marginal, but they have been able share the reduction in cutout prices with the feeders the last couple of weeks. The improved prospects for rain have continued to promote holding of feeder cattle across the Southern Plains for background and heifer replacement. The tight numbers will benefit the cattleman, but the rising costs of living may add some downward pressure on beef demand.

Hedgers call with questions or to discuss your hedging plan with us.

April 2012 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

April 2012 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open .127.875 High .127.900 Low . .127.000 Close .127.025 Change +0.400

Open .157.775 High .157.825 Low . .156.950 Close .157.225 Change +0.300

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Schedule of Events Mar 23-31 - Alma (Harlan County) White Pelican Homecoming Celebration and Spring Fling; Harlan County Reservoir and city-wide Wildlife viewing sites surround the lake. Music, wagon rides, spaghetti feed and more. Spring fling on Friday evening. Paradise on the Prairie Art Show and Sale. Free (800) 762-5498

Mar 30-31 - Aurora (Hamilton County) 33rd Annual Nebraska Mennonite Quilts & Crafts Sale; Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 310 A St. Musical entertainment, delicious ethnic foods and quality crafts, quilts and wood items. Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, 6:30am-3pm, Free John Thimm (402) 8062974 www.nebraskamccsale.org

Mar 24 - Gibbon (Buffalo County) Rowe Sanctuary's Family Crane Carnival; Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, 44450 Elm Island Rd Learn about the Sandhill Crane migration and take part in educational activities with the family! Touchable exhibits, face painting, coloring and stamping, origami, outdoor activity trail and more. 10am-4pm, $2 Keanna Leonard (308) 468-5282 www.rowesanctuary.org

Mar 30-31 - Fremont (Dodge County) 2012 Bull Riding Classic & Rural Living Expo.

Mutton busting for the kids, funny man acts, bull fighting, dance and more. The market place at the expo features businesses promoting the rural lifestyle including a Cowboy Cave. (402) 721-2641 www.fremontne.org

Mar 24 - Gibbon (Buffalo County) 8th Annual Crane Watchers Breakfast; American Legion, 1029 Court St. Gourmet breakfast buffet. 710:30am, $7 Sherry Zwink (308) 468-5905 www.gibbonchamber.nctc.net Mar 24 - Milligan (Fillmore County) Beers of Nebraska; Milligan auditorium, 6th & Main Sts. Sample Nebraska microbrews and sit back and enjoy live music and food. Scott Oliva (402) 6294446 www.visitfillmorecounty.org Mar 24 - Stanton (Stanton County) St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza; Uptown Brewery, 801 10th St. Irish music, storytelling, food display, Irish refreshments, imported Irish gifts and more.

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Apr 14 - Kearney (Buffalo County) Signs of Spring Craft and Trade Show; Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 Ave N. Approximately 200 vendors featuring crafts and home-based business information. 9am-4pm, Free Kyla Martin (308) 440-0153 www.communityactionmidne.com

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Apr 12 - Grand Island (Hall County) Red Star Red Army Chorus & Dance Ensemble; Grand Island Senior High Auditorium. Since its formation in 1977, Red Star performed primarily for the troops of the Soviet Forces. The current touring ensemble of 70 features a dynamic colorful dance troup and small orchestra. 7:30pm (308) 382-2309 www.giconcerts.org

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

Deadline for next issue: THURSDAY, March 22nd. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, March 29th.

To run a classified ad in the Farm and Ranch, call 800-658-3191 and ask for Lesli 1001 - MOWERS WANTED TO BUY NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 5872344 FOR SALE NE - REBUILT KOSCH HAYVESTOR, (308) 587-2344 NE - IHC H W/WO MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - KOSCH SIDE MOUNT MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - EMERSON DOUBLE VICON DISC, (308) 544-6421 NE - VICON 3 PT DISC MOWER, (308) 5446421 NE - REBUILT KOSCH TRAILVESTER MOWERS, 14', WITH WARRANTY, $5,000.00, (308) 544-6421 MO - M & W PC1547 BATWING MOWER, 15', GOOD CONDITION, $7,500.00, (660) 5483804 1003 - SWATHERS FOR SALE KS - NH HS HEAD. PLANETARY DRIVE & PUMP FOR NH 8040, (785) 731-5190 1005 - RAKES WANTED TO BUY NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56 OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - WWW. RAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 3662114 1006 - BALERS FOR SALE NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS & FLANGES, (308) 587-2344 NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS & SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344 AL - ROUND BALER BELTING: LRGST DEALER IN US. ORIGINAL BELTING FOR ALL ROUND BALERS INCLUDING NEW JD IN STOCK! SAVE HUNDRED$! FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE! NO 800#, JUST BEST PRICES. SINCE 1973.

HAMMOND EQUIP. MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX OR COD, BALERBELTS.COM, (334) 627-3348 TX - BALER BELTS- ALL BRANDS. MADE IN THE U. S. A. ! JD WITH GENUINE JD PLATE FASTENERS. FREE SHIPPING ON SETS. WWW. BALERBELTSANDHAYBEDS. COM, (800) 223-1312 NE - AIR BAGS FOR 855NH BALER, NEAR NEW, (402) 482-5491 1007 - BALE MOVERS/FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - NEW EMERSON BALE MOVER-FEEDERS, (308) 544-6421 KS - E-Z HAUL INLINE SELF DUMPING HAY TRAILER, 32' 6 BALE, GOOSENECK, BUMPER HITCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480

1007 - BALE MOVERS/FEEDERS FOR SALE - CONT’D ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS/PARTS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 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 NE - EMERSON 13X24 STACK MOVER, ELECTRONIC SCALES, W/ OR WITHOUT HYDRAFORK, (308) 544-6421 1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103 FOR SALE NE - KNIFE BAR & RECUT SCREEN FOR JD 35, (308) 995-5515 NE - RECUT SCREEN & AXLE EXTENSION FOR IHC 730, (308) 995-5515 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - RICHARDTON HIGH DUMP WAGONS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS/PARTS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND'S-ALL MODELS/PARTS. CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 IA - WINTER SPECIAL ON TWINE AND NET WRAP, (866) 999-1006 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (308) 5824303 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

1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 KS - AGGRESSIVELY BUYING JD TRACTORS, NEWER MODELS, DEALERS WELCOME, WILL TRADE, CALL FOR CASH OFFERS, (785) 776-6176 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 - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (308) 582-4303 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 NE - IHC 706 FOR SALVAGE, (308) 269-2586 NE - NEW & USED COMPACT TRACTORS. USED LENAR 25 HP W/LOADER. USED LENAR 30 HP W/LOADER, 170 HOURS. (2) NEW LENAR 30 HP W/LOADER. SEVERAL 3 PT ATTACHMENTS FOR TRACTORS, SCOTTHOURIGAN CO., (800) 284-7066 KS - 2007 JD 8330 IFS, FRONT & REAR DUALS, $159,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 90% TREAD 24. 5 X 32 DIAMOND TREAD 12 PLY ON 10 HOLE RIM, (308) 2692586 IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY. PLEASE CALL, (217) 370-1149 NE - CASE 1270, 135 HP, NEW MOTOR, FRESH TRANS OH, 4 REMOTES, GOOD TIRES, $8,250.00, (308) 874-4562 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE NE - DUAL LOADER MOUNTS TO FIT JD 4520 OR 4620. CUSTOM BUILT, VERY HEAVY, VERY NEAT, WITH CUSTOM GRILL GUARD BUILT IN. DUAL LOADER 325 OR 345, (402) 482-5491 NE - 7. 5' GNUSE BUCKET, HEAVY 3 PT, (402) 726-2488 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 WANTED TO BUY NE - JD 235, 20'-25', (402) 726-2488

1105 - DISKS FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344

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

GRINDING HARD BORON BLADES Installed after 2005

Now grinding both sides for maximum effectiveness and longer blade life. Will travel to your farm within 200 mile radius of Craig, NE

Call Roy’s 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 NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW, LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - JI CASE 308 4-18'S, CUSHION COULTERS, $1,000.00, (308) 874-4562 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - 1990 JD 7200, 16R30", 250 MONITOR, MARKERS, IN-ROW FERT. GOOD CONDITION., $23,000.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - C-IH 12R36" VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 1110 - SEEDERS FOR SALE NE - 4010 CONCORD AIR SEEDER. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40' DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 www.myfarmandranch.com

120 OWS 6P PL E E GEA F W O S R RH D N EP NE - SALE EAD SA E ADS W W O 1101 - TRACTORS S L S ON(3, 0 150 P E HE ' N I 5 6 I 8 H B X 0 T ) P I N M 4 PER 11 FOR SALE - CO ALE KING COND 1 E - 995-55 GEAR TRIP 8712 S S 0 ' R H 3 1 R 1 EAD 1 20 ) NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF FO FLE X OOD 5-2541 5P0IC0KHEP 4 AMAR 5 , 6 OR SALE OURNE 0, (785 G ) 86 ING HP :3 $ ILL R B 0 F .

LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, KS L O A 0 0 TIOSHE P W, (62 LE X K 51N5E - R4O:W ,50 5 , 700 G DR A (308) 436-4369 PLO 00.00, F 95-5 90H HARUS 74$-600 , 70 H E ARH KS - , ER, $5 36' ER, B W 1 8 0 D , , E 9 H P P E 1 151 N 96 DAPT 0 50ITH 048:3) MOT (308 5:4 ADHSEA KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS $ W - N 308) CD9O - CJOD A ELL 58 NE EELS, ( , 6-16'S3.00H0, P(130:1 $45O0 NORS ) 624- $650 0:711 M BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) A F O I G , 0 2 0 1 $SH , 7-0 E A P ES R C H R 6 5 1 7 5 9 4 W K :3 ,$CU 700874 HP RH 7 865-2541 O NE0 SERSIA5LE00 NST-A2265 U IH W, $ E S E , ' 3 5 ) E A 2 N 08 5 361 LK NO 12, L/ N 18 : D 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 R .

L 0 4 R , 6" USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E ) 62 2 0 7 , OE 456 - JI CAS , $1,00 4-21 $600, (712 1L2A6R5GE2N0," N&E.3 N36E0A-R037 IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & , S 7 ) E 8 R M ( R 7 N 8 3 0 E N E 2 R IND 08 N70 . O3U 200 E LT EN OTHERS. DAILY. GPLEASE THE WE YSHIP COIULE2RS H1A9Y09- C- OBRHUEL-1AL1DS24 30NDS, M ) 832- E - RE U 260 WIND RGER F 0 - O (217) B370-1149 A 3 N 6 O 1 R G O A 5 03CALL, T S R T A IST 4 T KE O 156 WFROR SBAALLE28T2AL H OL 3 S, ERE APP ES K B R AINE - 2 SALE TED KSS 32FOVR W-INTCR & '40' I- - GRAIN FFE G N F D A R A S A E L W LES CELL: D. HOR NE& G- REGISTERED FOR ANGUS, PPE INDOWION, 003 B COBB& A-L'S59O SEAL'E30'SUCKSCOND2604 LE O A S A H R J & S HAESR AS LS(308) O SA SAL GR A 6' 2 , W L2E0A04SE - MOR L ACK SD TOERT,C HI,N2G TCHHEDING T ES. S TO O WA 732-3356 999308-870-1119, 199 525BL A G AN MO FOR 11 GSI 3 L TARP SS . OLD N R VY 1 NE (25) COMING 2 EYR C 3 T P 5 U ERSA KDS -DU, R$9A9CCNOEW L 0 R C 6 2 O 73 LE AS T FO ED A NET 136 OR L 55807 MO K M BRO GAN CHAROLAIS BULLS(308)L 567 OK - ER R USIES P19AY 9 86-2 0

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

1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 17 ORTHMAN RIDGING WINGS, (308) 485-4486 NE - NEAR NEW 8 ROW WIDE THREE POINT REAR MOUNT CULTIVATOR, 7" TOOLBAR. ALSO FOR SALE A HESSTON STACK MOVER, IN GOOD SHAPE. CALL, (402) 385-2698 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. STAINLESS STEEL TANK FLOATER, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344

Speidel Weed Wiper

#1 Herbicide applicator for weed control.

Uses very little chemical. Kill rye in winter wheat, and weeds in pastures, all sizes available. Recovers in stock ATV mounting brackets & Quality Carts.

580-886-2396 • 800-544-1546 www.acrsales.com

NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244 KS - SPRA-COUPES. I BUY/SELL. CALL FOR BID. WALKER GATZ, (785) 547-7711 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - USED PARTS OFF 45' MILLER ROD WEEDER, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY NE - YETTER 2995 COULTERS, (308) 2821330 FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. PRE-SEASON DISCOUNTS, SEMI-LOAD DISCOUNTS, SOIL ANALYSIS CREDITS. FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS. "ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU". DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. ASSURE CROP. SENECA, KS., (800) 635-4743 1125 - AG CHEMICALS WANTED TO BUY

Healthcare for your crops!

Nutritional Supplements, slow release polymer technology, spray tank, gleanor & neutralizer.

Contact Greg Swan at 402-382-8554. www.atlanticpacifictrading.com 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 NE - ORTHMAN FLAT FOLD 8R30" TOOLBAR, $3,500.00, (308) 485-4486 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

MEYERS TRACTOR SALVAGE Aberdeen, So. Dak. 1000+ Tractors & Combines 400+ Reground Crankshafts 500+ Tractor Tires 300+ Radiators Large line of Swather, Baler & Cutter Parts

GOOD BUYS AND SERVICE WANT TO BUY TRACTORS & COMBINES & SWATHERS FOR SALVAGE

Phone (605) 225-0185 5 Miles North & 1 Mile West of CASE IH Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Sat. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

March 15, 2012 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176" $15 EA; 4 GATES C240" $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240" $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270" $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94" X 1 1/4" WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 NE - USED 350 CHEVY, OIL & WATER SHUT OFFS, SURGE TANK, CENTURY WELDER, AC/DC, (402) 726-2488 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10" WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - NEW DODA PUMPS, SEVERAL USED PTO PUMPS, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000' PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE., (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW & USED, 1PH 50KW $4,170. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000.

CALL WES SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 5:4 $650, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 50HP 10:11 $700, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 6242177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - USED PIVOTS FOR SALE FOR INFORMATION CALL PLAINS IRRIGATION AT 308-3829240 OR, (800) 584-9334 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4" X 1312', (800) 2847066 NE - NEW CADMAN 4" X 1250' HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW GREENFIELD 3" X 1200', USED BOSS 4. 5" X 660', 8 USED HEINZMAN 4. 5" X 660', VERMEER 3" X 660', BAUER 4" X 1180', (800) 284-7066 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE 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 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 www.myfarmandranch.com

Heartland Express 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE - CONT’D OK - 1988 1680 IHC, STANDARD ROTOR, 3045 X 32 TIRES, $15,000 CELL 580-5251265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - R70 GLEANER, 2689 ENGINE HRS, 1904 SEPARATOR HRS, $20,000 CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 NE - 2 SETS OF JD COMBINE DUALS, 50 THRU 70 SERIES. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - 1986 CASE IH 1680, 3, 093 HRS. NEW STYLE UNLOAD GEAR BOX, NEW STYLE FAN, TSR LONG SIEVE CHOPPER NEW ROTO CAGE AND SPECIALTY ROTOR, (308) 2692586 NE - 30 INCH STRADDLE DUALS FOR 2388 WITH AXLE EXTENSION, 18. 4 X 38 RADIALS, (308) 269-2586 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 OK - MACDON 960 36' DRAPER W/50 SERIES JD ADAPTER, BAT REEL, $12,500 CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 NE - 20" & 36" POLY SNOUTS, JD HEAD. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 925 & 930 FLEX HEADS. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 853A. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 2821330 NE - '04 CASE IH 1020 20' FLEX HEAD W/CRARY AIR REEL, ALWAYS SHEDDED, NICE, $14,900.00, (402) 787-2244 SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET'S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE IA - 25', 30' & 36' GRAIN HEADER CARTS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - M & W 650, SUPERB SA500C, GSI 525C, 8 MC'S, '09 BROCK SQ20D, 600 HOURS, 4 FF'S, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW BROCK SQ20M, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 4" & 5" AIR SYSTEMS, (800) 2847066

GRAIN DRYERS

Reliable - Efficient Vacuum Cool Towers NEW Trilogy Low

Call Jeff (515)577-7563 Ask about M-C Trax Remote Monitoring 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - HUTCHINSON BIN OR TRUCK FILL AUGER, 8-10", PORTABLE, WITH SPECIAL ORDER OF 1/4" THICK FLIGHTING ALL THE WAY UP. "BIG WINTER DISCOUNTS" CALL HARLEY AT, (402) 649-6711 NE - KEWANEE 10" X 27', 7. 5 HP SINGLE PHASE MOTOR, NEW FLIGHTING, $3000.

308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51' CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 NE - CONRAD AMERICAN-EATON BINS. GRAIN STORAGE, CONCRETE, & ERECTION. HYNEK CONSTRUCTION. MIKE HYNEK. 402984-1200 CELL,, (402) 257-2200 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265

1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D 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 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE

BULK TANKS-USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Buy-Sell-Trade

800-844-5427 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - BRAKE DRUM/ROTOR TURNING LATHE, $100.00, (785) 778-2962

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

All compressors priced delivered.

North Central Air 619 S. Morgan, Downs, KS

785-454-3409 KS - ARMITURE TURNING LATHE, $50.00, (785) 778-2962 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 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, BUYING & SELLING HAY. NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400 NE - WANTED ALFALFA & GRASS TO CUT FOR CASH OR SHARES. PLEASE CALL, (308) 999-3673 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 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 KS - ALFALFA PELLETS, SUN CURED 1/4" & ALFALFA MEAL, 17% PROTEIN; CHOPPED ALFALFA; WE BUY & SELL ALFALFA., (620) 793-7701 CO - LARGE SW COLORADO PRODUCER OFFERING QUALITY ALFALFA HAY. TESTED. BARN STORED OR TARPED. AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. 3X4X8 BALES. TEST AVAILABLE. UTEMOUNTAINFARMANDRANCH. COM. CALL BILL, (480) 905-0785 OR - TEST MOISTURE. HAY, GRAIN, SILAGE, SOIL, WOOD, WINDROW TESTER. BALE STROKE COUNTER. MOISTURE READ OUT AS YOU BALE! WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 IA - HAY & STRAW AUCTIONS EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY AT 12:30. ROCK VALLEY, IA. FREE EXPERIENCED ORDER BUYING SERVICE. TRUCKING AVAILABLE. ROCK VALLEY HAY AUCTION. ROCKVALLEYHAY. COM CELL: 712-470-1274, OFFICE:, (712) 4765541 CO - HAY SALES, 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. LOCATED ONE MILE NORTH OF GREELEY, CO., (800) 791-2333

Page 29 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 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 200+ LG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240, (308) 436-5491 NE - BRIGHT WHEAT STRAW, 3X4'S, SHEDDED AND TARPED, (402) 245-7740 1506 - CORN WANTED TO BUY KS - DAMAGED GRAIN. HIGHEST PRICES, IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. WE HAVE GRAIN VACS. MINIMUM QUANTITY 800 BUSHEL., (800) 214-7788

1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - HIGH ENERGY LIQ FEED. 22% PRTN, 6% FAT, $155/TON. 15% PROTEIN, 7% FAT. TOP DRESS FOR HAY OR TMR RATION, $160/TON. NATIONAL FEED COMMODITIES. FOB ATCHISON, KS. MINIMUM ORDER 23 TON TRUCKLOADS., (888) 674-8279 IL - MADISON COUNTY AG AUCTION, BETHALTO, IL. HAY & STRAW AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY AT 11 AM THRU MARCH, SELLING WIDE VARIETY OF SM & LG SQ, RND BALES & STRAW. MIKE HAMILTON 618410-4293, (618) 462-5556 1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE

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DAMAGED GRAIN OR FEED CONSUMING VALUABLE BIN SPACE? -------------------------------CLEAN THEM OUT BEFORE HARVEST! $$ HIGHEST PRICES $$ • Poor quality, bugs, odor, low test weight, etc.

• Picked up at your farm or storage facility • We have vacs & equipment • Immediate shipment & payment • Min. quantity 800 bushels • Satisfaction Guaranteed. No Surprises.

MGM Marketing PH# 800-214-7788 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 1512 - SEED WANTED TO BUY KS - WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - GRAIN VACS AVAILABLE. ALSO, (316) 640-3203 FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 4825491 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 - BEAN LADDERS FOR SOYBEAN SEED. SEED OATS & ROUND- UP READY SOYBEAN SEED; APHID RESISTANT., (712) 210-6587 1519 - CORNSTALK BALES FOR SALE NE - 3X4X8, NEAR MINDEN & LEWELLEN, NE., (308) 832-1563 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN & CORN 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 NE - LOOKING FOR GRASS FOR 100 TO 150 COW/CALF PAIRS FOR 2012 & BEYOND. DAYS, 402-360-4154. EVES,, (402) 337-0817 FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114

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New, Rebuilt or Reconditioned Roller Mills, Stationary or Portable, Single, Double & Triple Stack Mills, Customized to Your Needs...

G & G Sales Midwest Sales Representatives

Dave 712-229-6162 • Brian 712-299-6051

1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 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 “USED CATTLE FEEDERS”.

SEVERAL USED “HEAVY-BILT BRAND”.

WELDED STEEL, CATTLE SELF FEEDERS ON HEAVY DUTY TRAILERS WITH FLOATATION TIRES, VERY NICE UNITS. 3 ARE 7 TON, 1 IS A 14 TON. UNITS 1-2 YRS. OLD.

G & G SALES 712-229-6162 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 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 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 3522761 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS OR ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 3870347 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 www.myfarmandranch.com

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Heartland Express

1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR W-W STAMPEDE & NORTHSTAR DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397

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

G & G Sales

712-229-7452

1913 - BABY CALVES FOR SALE

NEWBORN CALF HOOD

Holds ears warm against neck away from freezing Cow t Saliva. Heavy d duty, insulating, Neoprene.

“SAVE ME EARS” $39.00 plus S/H, Order online: www.Save-Me-Products.com Ph: 701-486-3354

1920 - MARCH PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - SMITH ANGUS 23RD ANNUAL BULL SALE. 3/30/12. AT THE RANCH 25 MILES SE OF BASSETT, NE., (402) 244-5440

“Meridian Mfg. Group” Discounts

17th Annual Sale at the Ranch south of Higgins, TX

Saturday, March 24, 2012 • 1 p.m.

Colt Started

available on all your ingredient storage needs, whether dry or liquid, mild steel or stainless, overhead structures, Ag & Commercial application’s.

G & G Sales U.S. Sales Representatives

Brian 712-299-6051 • Dave 712-229-6162

KS - USED HOG OR SHEEP PANELS & GATES, (785) 778-2962 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING "QUALITY" FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1902 - FEEDERS HEIFERS FOR SALE IL - WEANED HEIFERS: FARM DIRECT 550600 LBS. 60-70% BLACK. ALSO 480-550 LB. HEIFERS AVAILABLE UNWEANED. MIXED COLORS 50% BLACK 20% CHAR-X. BALANCE RED NECKS. LOAD LOTS ONLY. HOLSTEIN STEERS AVAILABLE 300 LBS. RAISED FROM BABIES. CALL, (877) 498-9150 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD VIRGIN REG ANGUS HEIFERS, (308) 569-2458 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I'M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939

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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

1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-8701119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 995-5515 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS & GRANDSONS OF 878, TRAVELER & SITZ ALLIANCE SONS, FORESIGHT GRANDSONS, (308) 569-2458 NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. SITZ UPWARD, TC TOTAL, CONNEALY RIGHT ANSWER, WAR PARTY BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH. KEARNEY, NE CALL 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761

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

2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLEYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-888689-8924 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - AQHA HORSES: BLUE ROAN STUD & 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 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2208 - HORSE TRAINING WANTED TO BUY

It’s harvest time for Littlerobe Genetics and we will be selling at auction!

109 lots • 60 head of registered performance bred bulls, 12-18 months old • 40 head of select open registered heifers, ready to breed • 9 heifers AI bred to SS Objective for fall calving

“We will assist all buyers with the purchase of visual AngusSource® eartags with a maximum of 25 calves sired by each Littlerobe bull.”

Northeast Corner of Texas Panhandle Email: Web Site: www.angusjournal.com/littlerobeangus lilrobe@wildblue.net Dale & Brenda Jenkins Duane & Donna Jenkins Cell (806) 255-8873 11790 Co. Rd 30 Higgins, TX 79046 $ We can help you (806) 852-4171 make more Profit $ Cell (806) 898-8876

NE - QUIRK LAND & CATTLE CO. 36TH ANNUAL SALE. 3/20/12. HASTINGS, NE. 140 PEFROMANCE-TESTED BULLS, INCLUDING 75 LOW BIRTH WEIGHT HFR BULLS & 45 OPEN, OUTCROSS FOUNDATION FEMALES. YOUR PROVEN SOURCE FOR PROVEN, OUTCROSS GENETICS. QUIRKLANDANDCATTLE. COM, (402) 463-6651

2012 TOTAL PACKAGE BULL SALE March 26, 2012 • 1 p.m. (serving complimentary lunch beginning at 11 a.m.)

FREEDOM, OKLAHOMA The junction of Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 50 is Camp Houston. From Camp Houston, go north 2 miles and then 1/2 mile east.

Selling: 75 18-Month-Old Fall and 65 Spring Yearling Bulls Ky Luddington 580-327-7127 Konnie Ott 620-239-4185 Home 620-886-2081 Cell To receive a sale catalog, email or call Konnie. Catalog can be viewed online at www.luddingtoncattle.com

E-Mail: konnie@sctelcom.net Visit us at www.luddingtoncattle.com 1921 - APRIL PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - SONDERUP CHAROLAIS RANCH INC. 30TH ANNUAL BULL SALE. AT THE RANCH, FULLERTON, NE. 1PM 4/12/12. SELLING 110 YEARLING CHAROLAIS BULLS. OVER 30 YEARS OF PERFORMANCE TESTING. WWW. SONDERUPCHAROLAIS. COM, (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 2007 - BOARS FOR SALE

Durocs, Yorks, Hamps & Cross Breed Boars York & F1 York Hamp Gilts Show Pigs also available privately

Nelson Bros.

605-267-2741 or 605-661-7855 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

Colt 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 - SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLION, TBONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831;, (308) 5872344 NE - 2007 BLACK MORGAN GELDING, WELL BROKE, GENTLE, RANCH BROKE, NO VICES, (308) 587-2344 2305 - LLAMAS FOR SALE NE - ALPACA HERD LIQUIDATION. BREEDING STOCK, FULL RECORDS, VET CHECKED, READY TO GO. GRAND ISLAND, NE. FOR INFO OR A VIEWING CALL, (308) 382-5345 2313 - BEES FOR SALE IL - HARDEST WORKING FARM HANDS ON EARTH. HONEY BEES WORK FOR ROOM & BOARD TO POLLINATE YOUR CROPS & PROVIDE YOU WITH HONEY. FOR SUPPLIES CONTACT DADANT & SONS, INC. WWW. DADANT. COM OR CALL, (888) 922-1293 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK NE - JIM JOCHIM, DVM WITH 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH MIXED ANIMALS IS LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME POSITION ON A RANCH, FEEDLOT OR A MIXED ANIMAL PRACTICE. HE IS LICENSED IN NE, CO, MT AND KS. PLEASE CALL CELL 402-705-0061 OR HOME, (402) 236-8805 NE - FAMILY OWNED AG EQUIPMENT DEALER LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME SALES PERSON. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES MCCOR MICK, VERMEER, TYM, BUSHHOG & SEVERAL SHORT LINES. RESUMES WITH REFERENCES MAY BE SENT TO MILLER REPAIR LLC, PO BOX 89 MAXWELL, NE 69151. CALL, (308) 582-4303 NE - PARTS PERSON. PROGRESSIVE AG EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP SEEKS PARTS PERSON. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED. EXPERIENCE OR SCHOOLING PREFERRED. THOENE FARM SERVICE, BURWELL, NE. CONTACT FRED OR HANK AT, (308) 3465250 ID - EARN $75,000/YR PART TIME IN THE LIVESTOCK OR EQUIPMENT APPRAISAL BUSINESS. AGRICULTURAL BACKGROUND REQUIRED. CLASSROOM OR HOME STUDY COURSES AVAILABLE., (800) 488-7570 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515

CUSTOM SEED CLEANING FOR WHEAT & BARLEY SEED 20 plus years experience!

Several references including Cargill, Busch Ag & Coors.

On-site cleaning, completely self contained.

208-221-5338 We travel to you!

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March 15, 2012 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES CONT’D NE - CUSTOM MANURE HAULING. 3 SPREADERS & A PAYLOADER AVAILABLE. OUR REPUTATION FOLLOWS US. KENT BACKER, (402) 499-8060

STUPKA CUSTOM PAINT & DESIGN Residential • Commercial Farm & Ranch 15 years experience in painting, staining & finishing Reasonable Prices Call Jesse for an estimate

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email: stupkapainting@gmail.com 2601 - CARS FOR SALE NE - FORD 289 MOTOR 1967, (402) 4825491 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 KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177 NE - '55 IH 6 CYL TRUCK MOTOR, (402) 482-5491 NE - '57 FORD 292 ENGINE, (402) 482-5491 NE - PARTING OUT A DODGE 3/4 TON, CUMMINS, (402) 482-5491 NE - 1984 FORD, IH DIESEL MOTOR, (402) 482-5491 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - '59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15' B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16' COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131 NE - 1976 CHEVY TRUCK W/FLATBED AND KNUCKLE BOOM, $5,000.00, (308) 4854486 NE - 2002 FL80 GRAIN TRUCK, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC DET. 50 275 HP DBL FRAME, NEW 22' SCOTT BOX/LL3000 HOIST, ALLOY WHEELS, NEW VIRGIN RUBBER, TOGGLE TO BACK, RED & WHITE, (402) 469-0789 2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE OK - 2011 GSI 36' 2 HOPPER GRAIN TRAILER, ROLL TARP, WINDOWS $20,000 OR LEASE $1550/MONTH. CELL 580- 525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 NE - 1996 48' WILSON GRAIN TRAILER, 10'1" SPREAD, LED LIGHTS, 66" SIDES, GOOD TIRES & BRAKES, $18,750.00, (308) 485-4486 2614 - BOATS & PWC FOR SALE KS - 16' HOBIECAT, $600.00, (785) 7782962 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 KS - RANS S-5 ULTRALITE, (FACTORY BUILT), (785) 778-2962 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - WANTED 4 18. 4 X 34 FIRESTONE TIRES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15" SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, (308) 587-2344 NE - PAIR 18. 4 X 34 FIRESTONE TIRES, MAKE GOOD DUALS, (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 - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 KS - 1975 IH SEMI, 318, 13 SP, TWIN SCREW, 5TH WHEEL, (785) 871-0711 KS - 1974 UTILITY CHASSIS W/2-350 BU. GRAVITY BOXES, HYD AUGERS, ETC., $9,500.00, (620) 865-2541

2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - (2) 2005 9400I ISX 450 HP TEN SPEED 51" LOW PRO SLEEPER, 213 WB, JAKE, WHITE, 3. 70 REARS, NEW RECAPS. GO TO WWW. FISHERTRUCKSALES. COM, (402) 469-0789 NE - 2004 9200I FLAT TOP CAT C-15 450 HP, TEN SPEED, WHITE, 670K MILES. WWW. FISHERTRUCKSALES. COM, (402) 469-0789 NE - (3) 2002 9400I DAYCABS COMING IN. WHITE CAT. C-15 (6NZ) TEN SP. , JAKE, TILT, SOUTHERN TRUCKS. NEW WEBSITE WWW. FISHERTRUCKSALES. COM, (402) 469-0789 NE - (2) 2006 WHITE COLUMBIA DAYCABS COMING IN. 14L DETROIT 500 HP, 13 SP, 190 WB, JAKE, ALLOY WHEELS,, (402) 4690789 NE - (2) 2000 FLD 120'S, SINGLE AXLE AUTO-SHIFT, 12. 7 DETROIT 400 HP, WHITE, 166" WB 35K GVW, NEW RECAPS. HARD TO FIND AUTOMATIC TRACTORS WITH W/BIG HORSEPOWER. WWW. FISHERTRUCKSALES. COM, (402) 469-0789 NE - 2004 9200I DAYCAB ISX CUMMINS 450 HP, 300K MILES, ALLOY WHEELS, NEW RED PAINT & VIRIGIN RUBBER. PICTURES CAN BE SEEN ON WWW. FISHERTRUCKSALES. COM, (402) 469-0789 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER WANTED TO BUY KS - 14. 5" RIM FOR TRAILER HOUSE, 5 HOLE, (785) 778-2962 FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 935-2480 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 KS - 8-12 YARD SCRAPER, LATE MODEL, EXCELLENT COND. , REASONABLE, (620) 865-2541 SK - WANTED: CATERPILLER CABLE SCRAPERS, LEVER HOLDINGS INC. CALL, (306) 682-3332 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10' & 12'; 3PT'S 6' & 8', (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40" PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12' BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 MO - ASHLAND 6 YD DUMP SCRAPER, (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 MO - TOREQ 6 YD. HYD EJECT, (660) 5483804 MO - SOILMOVER 12 YD. HYD EJECT, (660) 548-3804 KS - JD 770 BH GRADER, $35,000.00, (785) 871-0711 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975. STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 ND - 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 2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - PALLET FORK, NEEDS TO BE QUIK TATCH & TINES NEED TO BE 60" FOR SKID STEER, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com

March 15, 2012 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS (REPAIR MANUALS) T-200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, $50.00, (785) 778-2962 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30' LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 MO - CAT 8000# 2 STAGE W/PNEUMATIC TIRES, HYDRAULICS ARE EXCELLENT, ENGINE NEEDS WORK. CHEAP!, (660) 5483804 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

Heartland Express 3001 - ANTIQUES FOR SALE NE - COIN-OP FOOSBALL TABLE PHOENIX AUTOMATION BRAND TOURNAMENT QUALITY. STRAIGHT BARS, MEN IN GREAT CONDITION (HAVE FACES WITH DERBY HATS) VERY HEAVY $200.00 OBO PICK UP ONLY SOUTH CENTRAL NE. CELL 308-920-0156, (308) 928-9035 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER'S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - 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 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 FOR SALE NE - TEENS, 20'S, EARLY 30'S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 NE - 1950 GMC 450 WRECKER, GOOD TIRES, GOOD CAB, GOOD GLASS, $2,500.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - '67 MERCURY CYCLONE, 289, TO BE RESTORED, (402) 482-5491

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3009 - FUEL TANKS FOR SALE KS - '76 FORD 2000 GAL TANK WAGON FUEL TRUCK, 2 HOSE REELS, 5 COMPARTMENTS, READY TO GO, (785) 448-5893 3011 - HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS WANTED TO BUY NE - REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, (308) 5872344

Page 31 3018 - LUMBER FOR SALE NE - CEDAR LUMBER, GREEN OR KILN DRIED, PINE, BLACK WALNUT, COTTONWOOD & OAK AVAILABLE. CEDAR MULCH CHIPS. PEELED TREATED CEDAR FENCE POST. DRY KILN CEDAR OR PINE SHAVINGS. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. SPRINGVIEW, NE. WE ALSO BUY LOGS. CALL, (402) 322-3600 3030 - OTHER WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE '30'S & '40'S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 3032 - GIFT ITEMS FOR SALE MN - GREAT GIFTS FOR YOUNG & OLD! ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOKS ABOUT FARM FAMILIES. COLLECTOR SERIES OF STORIES ACCURATELY DEPICT FARM FAMILIES, ANIMALS & CHORES WITH IMAGINATION & HUMOR. PRESERVE YOUR FARM HERITAGE WITH THESE KEEPSAKE, BOOKS. SAMPLE PAGES & REVIEWS BY CHILDREN, FARMERS, PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS AT WWW. GORDONFREDRICKSON. COM. ORDER FROM AUTHOR ONLINE, BY EMAIL OR BY PHONE. FOR MORE INFO OR QUESTIONS: TWOGFSC@INTEGRA. NET, (952) 461-2111 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE MO - 120A/90 TILLABLE, 130A/110 TILLABLE W/HOMESTEAD AND OUTBUILDING. NW MISSOURI 30 MIN FROM ST. JOSEPH, CALL AFTER 6PM 816-369-2071 OR, (816) 378-2015 NE - HALF BLOCK IN FAIRFIELD, NE. 40' X 25' BUILDING., (402) 726-2488 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

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WANTED: CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN & LABORERS, CONCRETE FORM SETTERS & FINISHERS, TRUCK DRIVER W/ CDL, & EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. MUST PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT TO APPLY: NIENHUESER CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING CO., 308-2543453. OR EMAIL: KEITHN@HAMILTON.NET EQUIPMENT OPERATORS WITH GPS EXP. & CDL DRIVERS. PLEASE GO TO PAUL REED CONSTRUCTION OFFICE AT 2970 N 10TH IN GERING NE, 69341 FOR APPLICATION.

HIGHLAND PARK CARE CENTER IN ALLIANCE IS LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF NURSING & A RN/LPN TO JOIN OUR DEDICATED TEAM. PLEASE CONTACT ALICE SMITH FOR MORE INFO AT 308762-2525.

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