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Special Features Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FFA Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14, 16-17 Shop Hop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

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

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

Markets

Global Water for Food Conference

Grains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Government Report Government Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ag Management Nelson Joins Bipartisan Effort to Limit Payments to Large Farms . . . 20

Livestock News The Grand Island Independent "LINCOLN " The fourth global Water for Food Conference, May 30June 1, will bring together international experts to explore how advances in science, technology and policy can help rainfed and irrigated agriculture feed the world.

"Blue Water, Green Water and the Future of Agriculture" is the theme of this year's conference, hosted by

the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln.

The conference will foster international dialogue on key issues related to the use of water for agriculture and provide opportunities to learn from speakers with extensive experience and perspectives from diverse cultures.

Last year's conference drew more than 450 participants from 24 nations, including representatives from universities, agriculture, industry, government and nongovernmental organizations worldwide.

Registration is $250, which includes all conference events, materials and meals. Online Continued on page 6

Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Production News Foreign Firms Paid Billions to Provide U.S. Crop Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27

Chamber Committee Hosts Ag Day for Fourth-Graders The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee sponsored Agricultural Day on Tuesday, March 27 at Fonner Park in Grand Island from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Each spring, in conjunction with Fonner Park and area agricultural producers, Agricultural Day is organized for fourth-grade students in Hall County. The students observe sheep shearing, horse training, horse shoeing, participate in a petting zoo, and learn about many other agriculture-related experiences.

According to Cindy Johnson, chamber president, "Because the agricultural community is one of the most significant economic drivers in this area, the chamber works to ensure that the youth of the community are familiar with the agricultural economy and the impact it has on the Grand Island/Hall County area."

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Nearly 400 fourth-graders were expected to attend the event, now in its 13th year.

Representatives from the Nebraska Cattle Women, Nebraska Soybean Association, UNL Entomology Department, Grand Island Northwest High School FFA, 4-H, Nebraska Pork Producers, Prairie Fibers Guild, Central Platte NRD and Nebraska Dairy Council were present. The students got hands-on experience at the presenter booths and were able to see several farm animals brought by area farmers.

"These and other events organized by the Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee are possible because of the sponsors, and volunteers who are willing to spend their day helping educate our youth on the importance of agriculture," Johnson said.

Cedar Hollow's Courtney Toner (center) watches as classmate Joey Mallett (right) examines a baby meat goat being held by Grand Island Northwest junior Baylee Laub in the paddock area Tuesday as about 400 area fourth-graders participate in the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce's Agricultural Day at Fonner Park.

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MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 3/16/12

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$114.21 129.21 126.30 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .155.87 189.41 193.36 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130.89 156.62 157.54 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .186.88 189.04 191.24 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.22 84.18 85.52 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* * * Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .91.91 86.52 83.53 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .188.00 * 150.00 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381.86 384.56 376.90

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.89 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.52 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.37 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .10.88 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.49

6.16 * * 10.95 3.48

6.28 6.66 13.31 11.48 3.62

137.50 145.00 100.00 197.50 74.50

225.00 145.00 97.50 220.00 76.50

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191.00 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.00 * No market.

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Heartland Express - Weather

March 29, 2012

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report The past two weeks were excessively warm, with high t e m p e r a t u r e s averaging 15-25 F above normal. Trees have broken dormancy and are up to a month ahead of last years pace and at least two weeks ahead of the unusual warmth experienced in 2007.

The most significant moisture event fell Allen Dutcher during the 3/19-3/22 period. Unfortunately, moisture was not sufficient to ease concerns about dry conditions and the latest U.S. Drought Monitor has upgraded southwest Nebraska and the Panhandle to abnormally dry. Models are all over the place in regards to moisture and temperatures during the next two weeks. Models are seesawing from above normal moisture and significant cold air during the 4/4-4/8 period to well above normal temperatures and below normal moisture.

This forecast takes into consideration the latest model runs that have a

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warm bias. Be aware that if the cold does materialize as depicted in earlier model runs, then a hard freeze (28 F or lower) could impact Nebraska, Kansas, and northern Oklahoma during this time frame.

Week One Forecast, 3/31 - 4/6: High pressure is expected to dominate the region during the 3/214/1 period, with high temperatures returning to the upper 70's to mid 80's. Low pressure is projected to develop across western Nebraska on 4/1 and generate scattered thunderstorms during the evening hours across the Panhandle. This activity is projected to spread eastward during 4/2 with scattered showers and/or thunderstorms ending from west to east as the day progresses.

There is enough cold air behind this system that frost and/or freeze conditions may be experienced across the northwestern ½ of the state during the morning hours of 4/3. Scattered frost is currently possible for the southeastern ½ of the state.

Temperatures will continue to warm during the remainder of the week as high pressure builds into the central Plains. High temperatures could return to the 70's north and 80's south as early as 4/5. High Temperatures: 3/31 (mid 70's N E- low 80's SW), 4/1 (mid 70's NW - low 80's SE), 4/2 (mid 50's NW - mid 60's SE), 4/3 (mid 50's NE - mid 60's

SW), 4/4 (upper 50's NE - upper 60's SW), 4/5-4/6 (low 70's NE - low 80's SW).

Week Two Forecast, 3/24 - 3/30: Two systems are forecasted to impact the state during this period.

The first system is projected to impact the state at the beginning of this forecast period with rain and scattered thunderstorms spreading from west to east on 4/7. Showers and an occasional thunderstorm are possible on 4/8 for the eastern 2/3 of the state, with the moisture ending by the evening hours. Dry conditions are currently forecasted for the 4/9-4/11 period before another storm system develops over western Kansas on 4/12. As the system heads northeast, a warm front in advance of the low could generate scattered showers and thunderstorms through 4/23 across the eastern ½ of the state. If previous models are correct, then the 4/7-4/8 system will linger through 4/10 and bring a surge of Arctic air into the central and southern Plains, setting up the potential for a hard freeze to much of the wheat belt north of central Oklahoma. High Temperatures: 4/7 (mid 50's N - low 60's S), 4/8 (low 50's NE - low 60's SW), 4/9 (mid 50's NE - low 70's SW), 4/10 (low 70's N - low 80's SW), 4/11 (mid 70's NE - mid 80's SW), 4/12 (upper 50's NW - mid 70's S), 4/13 (low 50's N - low 60's S).

Nebraska Weather and Crop Report Agricultural Summary: To date for the month of March 2012, temperatures averaged 8 degrees above normal for the Panhandle, 12 degrees above normal for the middle third of the State and 14 degrees above normal for the eastern third, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office.

Precipitation was limited until the third week of March with amounts of an inch or more falling in Southeastern counties. However, little or no rain was recorded in Panhandle counties and for most of the state, precipitation for the month was below normal. Winds have dried soils leaving topsoil moisture short or very short in about half the State. Driest conditions were recorded in Northeastern counties. During the last week of the month, soil temperatures ranged from 50 to 57 degrees. The coolest soils were in the Panhandle.

Soils across much of the eastern third were above the 55 degrees needed for germination of corn; however, only isolated fields had been planted to date. Marketing grain, preparation for spring planting and livestock care were the main activities during the month. Wheat condition continued well above year ago levels. Due to the mild conditions, most feed supplies are adequate.

Cattle and calves are in good to excellent condition and calving was progressing well with the above normal temperatures.

Weather Summary: Temperatures averaged 12 degrees above normal for the month. Highs were recorded in the 80’s while lows were mainly in the upper 20’s and 30’s. The second week saw

temperatures spike to over 20 degrees above normal across the state.

Field Crops Report: Wheat conditions statewide rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 25 fair, 64 good, and 7 excellent, well above 40 percent good to excellent last year. Hay and forage supplies rated 1 percent very short, 5 short, 88 adequate and 6 surplus, near year ago levels.

Livestock, Pasture, and Range Report: Cattle and Calves condition rated 0 percent very poor, 0 poor, 7 fair, 77 good, and 16 excellent, above last year. Calving progressed to 60 percent complete, equal to last year with calf losses average to below average across the state.

This release is based on data from FSA county directors, county extension educators, NOAA, and the High Plains Regional Climate Center. County comments and reports can be found at: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/N ebraska/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition /index The following are comments from Nebraska’s FSA County Executive Directors and County Extension Educators: NORTHWEST SCOTTSBLUFF/MORRILL: Warm, windy conditions were prevalent most of the month. Soil was blowing. Little snow this winter.

SIOUX: Warm and mild winter weather has helped with livestock activities and saved feed but has also dried out soil profiles.

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March 29, 2012

Heartland Express - Country Living

Egg Handling & Safety Tips at Easter

By Ruth Vonderohe, Extension Educator, Knox County There are some important safe handling methods to remember this time of year when you’re decorating, cooking or hiding Easter eggs since eggs are handled a great deal more than usual around Easter. Remember to: Wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water and rinse them before handling the eggs when cooking, cooling, dyeing and hiding them.

Be sure and inspect the eggs before purchasing them, making sure they are not dirty or cracked.

Dangerous bacteria may enter a cracked egg.

Store eggs in their original cartons in the refrigerator rather than the refrigerator door.

If you’re having an Easter egg hunt, consider hiding places carefully. Avoid areas where the eggs might come into contact with pets, wild animals, birds, reptiles, insects or lawn chemicals.

Make sure you find all the eggs you’ve hidden and then refrigerate them. Discard cracked eggs.

As long as the eggs are NOT out of refrigeration over two hours, they will be safe to eat. Do not eat eggs that have been out of refrigeration more than two hours. Refrigerate hard-cooked eggs in their shells and use them within 1 week. If you are planning to use colored eggs as decorations, (for centerpieces, etc.) where the eggs will be out of refrigeration for many hours or several days, discard them after they have served their decorative purpose.

Ants May Invade Homes in Springtime

By Ruth Vonderohe, Extension Educator, Knox County Believe it or not, we are nearing the time when we will see ant and termite swarms in Nebraska.

Ants swarming in and outside homes create concerns for homeowners that these winged insects are termites. While some ants do nest in the wood of homes, many ants do not. They are considered nuisance invaders.

Identification - Ants are recognized by three fairly distinct body sections, a thin “waist” and elbowed antenna. Termites are blackish gray and only have two distinct body sections with straight antenna. Swarming ants have 2 pairs of wings of unequal size, while swarming termites have wings of equal length.

Another identifying characteristic of some ants is a citrus or lemon-like odor when crushed. For more information, check out these Ant Identification Resources.

Location - Most ants nest in soil. They construct nests under logs, rocks, patio blocks, porches, concrete patios and more. They often excavate large amounts of soil as they build their nests. If the colony is under a concrete slab of a structure, the soil may continue to pile up.

Since most ant nests are in the soil and not in wood, caulking cracks or openings where ants

may be entering the building is an effective management option. For ants swarming indoors, control with a vacuum or aerosol spray.

Control - Control of the ant colony involves locating and treating the nest with an insecticide. If you cannot locate and treat the nest yourself, contact a licensed pest control operator. Baits may not be effective for certain ants.

Some types of ants do nest in the wood of homes and may be present year round, although they are more active during warm months. Ant species that may live in Nebraska homes include crazy ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, pharaoh ants, thief ants, and carpenter ants.

Spraying an insecticide to control the foraging workers of these ants may provide short-term control. For long term control, locating and destroying the nest is the best way to eliminate these ants. Ant baits can work if they are used correctly; although ant baits may not work as well with carpenter ants.

Unlike other home-inhabiting ants, carpenter ants cause structural damage to wood by tunneling and nesting inside wood. However, they rarely nest in sound wood, but most often invade wood that has become wet and started to decay. Preventing moisture problems is a key to preventing carpenter ant colonies in buildings.

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

March 29, 2012

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • The Shod And The Shorn (Best Of)

by Lee Pitts

I suppose that the two men sitting at the lunch counter were what raunchy stage comedians would refer to as "rednecks."

You've probably heard all the redneck jokes that seem to have replaced ethnic humor as a result of political correctness. As if they aren’t just as demeaning.

The redneck shops for groceries at a gas station and paints his car with house paint; the passenger window in his old truck is covered by a plastic trash bag; his mail box is made out of old auto parts and his dog doubles as a dishwasher. He still refers to fifth grade as his senior year. Ha, ha.

Admittedly all very funny. Yes indeed. But consider, if you will, the origin of the term.

People were initially referred to as "rednecks" because their necks were burned from working hard for hours on end in the glaring sun, day after day. Doesn't it say something about our society that such a person is now the subject of jokes and ridicule?

The horseshoer and the sheep shearer I know were sharing coffee and sparse conversation at a cafe that definitely has a redneck tilt to it. I suppose that’s why I like it. Both the men’s necks were definitely red, and the texture of old leather. The skin on their hardened hands was cracked and

calloused and both were slightly stooped; the shoer from countless horses leaning on him and the shearer from years of bending over fleecy objects. The men talked little, out of practice, I suppose. The horseshoer seldom opened his mouth because usually when he did horseshoe nails would fall out.

And anyway, he wasn’t the talkative type, this man who could gentle a horse with a whisper.

The shearer's work boots had been shined to a glossy sheen by the lanolin in the fleeces of one ewe after another. One endless mob of mutton. Although the shearer weighed less than 150 pounds dripping wet (which he often was), he could effortlessly throw a ram twice his weight.

The Mexican spoke with a quiet dignity, his vocabulary the blending of two cultures.

After working hard all day no doubt he sleeps well at night, with no need for counting sheep.

Both men wore scars. The shearer had an eight inch scar running down his forearm where his clippers once took on a mind of their own, and the hoof shaper wore the imprint of a well aimed horseshoe, no doubt delivered by a cold-jawed wring tail.

They made their living doing honest labor.

Two words that seldom find themselves in

the same sentence these days. Theirs is the dirty drudgery of piece work. When their backs give out they’ll retire without a pension; but their reputations will be intact. They are responsible for their own medical insurance and their own equipment, which they keep well honed.

They have not been ruined by the luxury of a steady pay check nor have they been in the habit of stockpiling luxury goods. After a long hard day they enjoy just sitting back with a beer making jokes about what they'll do with the profits from their labor. Maybe start a bank or buy a ranch.

Fat chance of that.

Someday these men will probably be replaced by a chemical that makes fleece fall off and a super glue for horseshoes.

As the two said goodbye they shook hands.

It was a handshake that would crush rock.

The shoer departed to get under yet another horse and the shearer to sharpen his blades for another full day in the shearing shed.

Sitting there I got the feeling of a penny amongst dimes. A mice among men. And the thought occurred to me that we have no right to measure any man by the color of his collar, nor the skin on his neck.

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Heartland Express - Government

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After Two Years, Health Law Still Failing to Deliver

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

This past Friday marked the two-year anniversary of the enactment of President Obama’s health care law, formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Nebraskans often remind me of their displeasure of the process used by Congress to pass the bill. Two years later, health care costs are soaring and the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is forecasting as many as 20 million Americans could lose the health care coverage they were promised they could keep.

Meanwhile, the law continues to slow economic recovery by growing government, burdening job creators, and adding to Washington’s unsustainable spending pattern.

The CBO recently released new estimates of the law’s cost, showing it had doubled to nearly $2 trillion. One can assume as the years pass, this figure only will continue to increase. In addition, the CBO found that instead of lowering the cost of family premiums by $2,500 as the law’s supporters promised, the cost of health insurance will actually rise by $2,100 per family by 2016. To add insult to injury, the CBO estimates the President’s signature

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legislation will cost our economy 800,000 jobs.

All of this at a time of record unemployment.

When you consider the nearly 2,000 waivers the Administration has issued – primarily to labor unions and the President’s political allies – it clear some of the law’s biggest advocates are the ones most actively avoiding having to abide by it. It is no surprise a recent ABC News poll found 52 percent of Americans oppose the health care law while 67 percent believe the Supreme Court should strike down either the law itself or at least the individual mandate.

Over the past two years, I have voted 26 times to repeal, dismantle, or defund this misguided law – many times on a bipartisan basis. Just this past week, I joined colleagues from both sides of the aisle to repeal the health care law’s Independent Payment Advisory Board, or IPAB. This fifteen-member panel of unelected bureaucrats would have the power to limit access to medical treatments by reducing Medicare reimbursements for disfavored procedures to the point where physicians simply would no longer provide them. It is a classic case of government getting between patients and their doctors. I’ve also worked on

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a bipartisan basis in the House to repeal the unsustainable CLASS Act and to relieve businesses of the law’s burdensome 1099 reporting requirement.

Repeal alone, however, is not enough.

Nebraskans understand we need a new direction – one which respects our Constitution and does not bury future generations with more debt. We need a commonsense, patient-centered approach which promotes consumer choice and increases access to affordable care – not a law which only claims to.

Market-based solutions like those which have been proposed in the House of Representatives are the only reforms non-partisan experts have said would actually make health insurance less costly for the American people. For example, this week I voted to pass bipartisan medical malpractice reform, which would save taxpayers $45 billion and lower medical malpractice insurance premiums by an average of 25-30 percent.

I remain committed to advancing similar proposals so our health care system truly offers lower costs and increased access for Nebraska’s families, seniors, and small businesses.

Nebraskans Prepare for Severe Weather

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

I want to remind Nebraskans that the severe weather season is beginning and all of us need to take steps to be ready. Last year our state suffered record flooding along the Platte and Missouri Rivers. Promoting preparedness for flooding and severe weather can help prevent serious injury and loss of life and property across our state.

Last year was a record-breaking year for tornados across the United States. More than 1,700 were reported with more than 1,000 weather-related fatalities across the nation as well as 8,000 injuries. In Nebraska, there were nearly 20 tornadoes on June 20 alone.

These tragic losses fuel the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s resolve to build a weather-ready nation. That’s weatherready not weather proof. Severe weather can strike anywhere and anytime.

I want Nebraskans to be prepared.

This year Nebraska had its first-ever confirmed tornado in the month of February.

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Already this year tornadoes have hit communities in Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. One of the best ways we can prepare is by working together.

The devastating impacts of extreme events can be reduced through improved readiness.

Individuals need to recognize hazards and understand terms such as tornado watch which means conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop and tornado warning which means a tornado has been detected by radar or reported by storm spotters and be prepared to act appropriately.

We are lucky to live during a time when there are multiple mediums of communication to be aware of and prepare for approaching severe weather. Weather radios, phone apps, private company alerts, television, radio and the weather service are available to provide information on approaching severe weather.

Find a trusted source and use it to stay informed.

Before an event occurs is the time to prepare for severe weather. Listen carefully to instructions from local officials and take the recommended protective measures to safeguard life and property.

Important items to have ready in case of an emergency include a battery-powered radio, flashlight with extra batteries, medicines, nonperishable food, a hand-operated can opener, a utility knife, and first aid supplies. Be sure to copy important documents, such as medical records, contracts, property deeds, leases, banking records, insurance records, and birth certificates and keep them in a safe place. For more ideas on how to be prepared, visit www.Ready.gov.

I encourage our citizens to take steps to ensure families, homes and businesses are prepared for a possible emergency. Let’s all work together to keep Nebraskans safe.

Real-World Impact of the Health Care Law

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

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Both before and after passage of the health care law two years ago, we've seen many objective, nonpartisan analyses about the negative consequences of the health care law. Many of these troubling reports aid us in our understanding of the law's long-term impacts, but it's also helpful to hear real-world stories to know how the law is affecting American families and small businesses.

I've been fortunate enough to meet and speak with some of these folks, whose experiences exemplify what I mean when I say the law is bad for our economy, job creation, and our overall health care system.

When the law was passed, its proponents insisted we needed it largely because it would lower health care costs. President Obama even promised Americans would see their premiums decrease on average by $2,500 in his first term. Yet for the several hundred employees at Toba Inc., a food distributor in Grand Island, the opposite has happened.

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According to Toba CEO Tony Wald, who was kind enough to offer this information, Toba's health care premiums recently increased by 26 percent as a direct result of provisions in the new law. This amounts to an extra $188,000 which will ultimately be passed on to Toba employees.

Depending on the season, Toba employs between 200 and 300 Nebraskans; these families will all have to cover their share of that $188,000. Similar increases will be seen across the state.

We were also promised the law would be good for the economy and job creation. The only problem is, businesses with a chance to grow are now holding off because of the new law. Yellow Van Cleaning in Kearney is one such business facing this difficult decision.

Yellow Van currently employs 48 people and would like to bring on more. Yet doing so would trigger the provision requiring businesses with 50 employees or more to provide governmentapproved health insurance or else pay a fine.

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These are only two examples of the new law's negative consequences – on top of previously publicized lay-offs in Omaha and a steady stream of reports detailing the negative consequences. For a law supporters promised to keep our health care system stable for those comfortable with their plan, and lower costs for those struggling with high premiums, we're instead seeing the opposite.

As the U.S. Supreme Court begins consideration of the law's constitutionality this week, it's important to keep these real-world examples in mind. Nebraska's families and businesses cannot afford the law, and neither can our country.

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March 29, 2012

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Heartland Express - Market

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By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 3/27/12 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

$6.19 $6.00 $6.09 $6.05 $6.14 $6.06 $6.19 $6.13 $5.83 $6.16 $6.04 $6.13 $6.08 $6.12 $6.04 $6.16 $6.08 $6.15 $6.26 $6.11 $6.06 $6.04 $6.24 $6.14 $6.11 $6.03 $6.20 $6.12 $6.03 $6.16 $6.17 $6.06 $6.08 $6.10 671 Above Above Above

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Beans

New Beans

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$12.58 $12.41 $12.48 $12.13 $12.48 $12.32 $12.80 $12.46

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$12.55 $12.13 $12.51

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$12.37 $12.13 $12.43

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$12.43 $12.91 $12.25 $12.18 $12.33 $12.68 $12.49 $12.37

$13.03 $13.01

$12.56 $12.42

$12.85 $12.97 $12.97 $12.96

$12.48 $12.48 $12.42 $12.47

$42.00 $25.60 $7.36 $7.41

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New Wheat

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$6.09

$5.97

$5.78

$6.32 $6.99 $6.32 $6.19

$6.08 $6.64 $6.08 $6.02

$6.02 $6.50 $6.35 $6.35 $6.02

$5.83 $6.26 $6.18 $6.14 $5.83

$5.97 $5.89 $6.49 $6.25 $6.09

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$6.35 $5.91

$6.18 $5.79

$6.14 $5.97

$6.14 $5.74

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Corn trade has broken sharply this week ahead of big USDA reports, the March Planting Intentions and March 1 Stocks report due out on Friday. May corn is down 26 cents and December is down 22 on the week heading into Thursday.

Long position interest continues to exit the complex ahead of the planting intentions and stocks reports. The market has pressed into the lowest levels since December. On the chart the nearby May contract is below all major moving averages; resistance is up at the 50-day moving average at $6.38, and support is at $6. So the chart remains negative at this juncture and could trip more fund selling in the days ahead. The break has priced corn much more competitively for the export markets. Outside markets have been weaker this week with world economic concerns pick up, and the stock market consolidates here near the yearly high with the potential to slip/correct.

Second crop corn areas in Brazil have remained dry which could lower expectations in a hurry as we role into April if better moisture is not seen. The Argentine harvest is showing disappointing yields so far. However, they will be more competitive in the export arena in the near term as freshly harvested corn makes its way into the market. Export inspections were lower this week at 22.216 million bushels, but overall shipments have remained ahead of the projected USDA pace.

Ethanol margins have stayed in the black for many plants this week, and ethanol values have improved with spring maintenance reducing supply, and spring driving season improving consumption. Chinese corn values have remained well supported, and they have reportedly been buying US corn this week. Wheat feeding is expected to continue to increase with ample wheat supplies, at the expense of corn. Expectations for Friday’s report include planted acres for new crop at 94.7 million acres with expectations from 93.6 to 95.6 million, and quarterly corn stocks at 6.15 billion bushels with a range from 5.95 billion to 6.3 billion bushels. The weekly export sales were disappointing at 130,700 metric tons for old crop, and 27.000 for new versus expectations of 500,000 to 750,000 metric tons. Hedgers call with questions or to discuss your 2012 and 2013 hedging plan.

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May 2012 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .6.202 High . . .6.234 Low . . . .6.144 Close . . .6.146 Change .-0.054

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The wheat trade has followed corn lower this week with no US weather story at the moment, and generally bearishness pre-USDA reports expectations. The US crop is well ahead of normal and would be vulnerable to a cold snap, but forecasts continue to show above normal weather for the moment. Western Europe overall remains dry although some rain will impact some areas about a week out. The weekly net change was 25 lower in Chicago, 28 lower in KC, and 20 lower in Minneapolis. May Chicago wheat has moved back below the short term moving averages, with the lowest at $6.46 (the 10-day) and $6.48 (the 20-day), the 200-day remains elevated at $6.99. The chart has moved back to bearish, and the speculative short will remain vulnerable to any bullish surprises. Speculative long liquidation due to losses is the biggest downside risk now. The KC/Chicago spread has stayed around the lows at 38 cents. The Chicago wheat contract has moved back to a 15 cent premium to corn, discouraging feed wheat usage. 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. Some forecasts early in the week indicated a frost threat but those have abated at midweek. Dryness in Western Europe could become a much greater concern in the next month. Russian wheat looks good for the moment. Russia has continued to stick by their no export ban stance, but they have been priced at non-competitive levels in the market. Export inspections slipped to 15.5 million bushels. This is around the area needed to stay at the USDA projected pace. World export trade remains active with most major exporting nations finding business. Expectations for Friday’s report include grain stocks at 57.4 million acres with a range of 55.5 to 58.2, and grain stocks at 1.223 billion bushels and a range of 1.181 to 1.285 billion. The weekly export sales report was low with 226,000 metric tons of old crop, and 177,000 of new crop vs. expectations of 300,000 to 500,000 metric tons. The lower prices could stimulate export demand in April. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 603 684

K City 641 722

Minneapolis 772 843

May 2012 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .6.332 High . . . .6.350 Low . . . .6.290 Close . . .6.292 Change .-0.014

Soybean price action has been strongly sideways at the topside of the recent range. On the week May futures are 2 higher and November futures are down 1. Nearby meal is up $5 and bean oil is down 30 points. The soy complex continues to gain relative to corn, but the warm weather is raising expectations of further acre losses relative to corn. Our bias is bean acreage will be higher due to limited corn seed availability and the price action the past two months. May soybean chart support is at the 10-day moving average at 13.64, the 20-day at $13.52, then the 200-day at 12.88. November beans are supported around the $13.10 area. The break leaves resistance at the $13.89 area on the spike high for now. Harvest continues to advance in South America, while production estimates continue to decline. China continues to maintain elevated soybean imports, with a record amount coming from South America in the first couple months of the year. There is some speculation that Chinese imports could exceed projections of 55 million metric tons. Export inspections increased bit on the week, up to 24.9 million bushels.

Dryness in Canola areas has also helped to support the soy complex, and the canola markets have been bid up this week. Exports on the week were mostly in line with expectations at 471,900 metric tons of old crop, and 120,000 metric tons of new crop vs. 600,000 to 800,000 metric tons expected. This does keep bean sales ahead of the pace needed to meet current USDA expectations though. Product sales were mixed at 132,900 metric tons of meal while 75,000 to 150,000 metric tons were expected, and 3,800 metric tons of soy oil vs. 5,000 to 15,000 expected. Expectations for Friday’s report are for planted acres of beans from 74 million to 76.7 million, with average at 75.4. Quarterly stocks are estimated at 1.387 billion bushels with a range of 1.27 to 1.585 billion bushels. 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 1315 1415

May Meal 361 388

May Oil 5253 5685

May 2012 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .13.690 High . . .13.764 Low . . .13.666 Close . .13.704 Change .+0.030

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Heartland Express - FFA

March 29, 2012

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Burwell FFA Chapter Happenings The months of February and March have been packed full of activities for the members of the Burwell FFA Chapter. During the first week of February seven senior members were diligently working to finish their Record Books and State Degree Applications in anticipation of the interviews that would take place a week later.

These seven members were Kaden Goff, Scott Jeffres, Garrett Gebhardt, Tracy Taylor, Boyd Miller, Meghann Pinckney, and James Porter.

These members all made it through the much anticipated interview process and passed the required test and all will earn the State FFA Degree during the Nebraska State Convention on the evening of March 30th.

With the State Degrees out of the way the Chapter began to focus on National FFA Week.

National FFA Week was held February 19th – 25th. On Monday of FFA Week our chapter hosted an Ice Cream Social for the High School students and staff. Tuesday was FFA Pride and Ugly Vehicle Day. On this day members wore official FFA dress or FFA T-shirt during the day. The Ugly Vehicle contest had a hand full of entries and when the voting was done senior Nate Gaukel was the winner of the ugly vehicle day award. Bright and early on Thursday morning we fired up the griddle, and started to brew the coffee for our annual community appreciation pancake feed in the Ag shop. From 6 -10 a.m. we served almost 200 friends and supporters of Burwell FFA. On Friday students grades K–6 learned about Nebraska Livestock industries as they experienced first hand, lambs, calves, and piglets

in the Ag shop. We finished the day having an ice cream social for the elementary staff and students.

The week following National FFA week we headed to Norfolk and Northeast Community College to compete in Career Development Event Contest. It was a cold snowy start to the day, but twenty-four members braved the cold to make the trip. Teams competed in Floriculture, Welding, Agri- Science, Farm Business Management, Livestock Management, Meats, and Agronomy.

The highlight of the trip was the Agronomy team.

The team of Scott Jeffres, Nate Gaukel, Garret Gebhardt and James Porter were the District X Champion Team. Scott Jeffres was the overall champion in the Agronomy contest.

The Burwell FFA Chapter stormed into March like a Lion and hasn’t slowed down yet. The evening of March 6th, we held our Burger Bash/Awards Night/Labor Auction. Nine Burwell FFA members received the Greenhand Degrees these members were Kyle Dawe, Cassidy Goodman, Sarah Gumb, Sam Hughes, Alissa Maxson, McKenna McClintic, Clayton Suckstorf, Shane Weber, and Lacey White. While seven members earned their Chapter FFA Degrees these members were Emilie Chaffin, Haley Curry, Evan Gideon, Cody Hogmire, Brook Huffman, Will McClintic and Kali Swett. The evening ended with the Labor Auction and it was a success thanks to the great support of the Burwell Community and surrounding area.

The evening of March 13th found Burwell FFA members and supporters at the Burwell Livestock Market for our Spring Livestock Judging Contest.

Over 130 FFA members from the area attended the event. The students judged five classes of livestock which included: Market Beef, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Swine, Cull/Keep Heifers, and Breeding Beef. In the Senior Division Lane Bennett of Sargent was the Individual Champion and the Rock County FFA Team was the Champion Senior team. In the Junior Division Will McClintic of Burwell was the Individual Champion and Burwell FFA had the Champion Junior team. Celie Packard of Burwell was the top individual in the Jr. High Division and the top Jr. High Team was a Burwell FFA Team.

The evening of March 23rd, Twenty–five members that excelled in selling fruit earned a trip to Kearney to watch the Tri-City Storm compete in a hockey game.

As the month of March winds down plans are being made for State FFA Convention, Twenty–three members from the Burwell FFA will be attending and competing at the event. The 84th Nebraska State FFA Convention will be a fun and rewarding convention full of great learning activities for all members. This convention will be special for our Chapter as we watch Burwell FFA member Cory Johnson give his retiring address and complete his year of service as a Nebraska State FFA Vice-President.

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Rock County FFA Qualifies Several for State CDE's

By Kyle Jackman, Reporter The Rock County FFA attended CDE’s (Career Development Events) in Norfolk on March 7.

This was the rescheduled date, because the original date, February 29, was a snow day for many schools. Thirty-eight members attended CDE’s.

Roger Carpenter received second in arc welding, Levi Gum received seventh in GMAW welding, and Marty Kreitman received fourth in OAW welding. As a team they received fourth and are state qualifiers. In farm management, Aaron Kroll received second, Randin Rawlings tied for seventh, Caleb Lackaff tied for tenth, Jon Alstrom received fourteenth, and as a team they tied for second place with West Holt and are state qualifiers. The livestock management team, made up of Alex Sybrant, Jamin Zeman, Cameron Smith, Justin Deermont, Payton Shankland, and Kara Bruns received second and are state qualifiers. The meats team placed fifth overall, with Sadie Stec placing sixteenth, Sandra Barranco placing seventeenth, Amber

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Hyannis FFA Heads to State

Hollenbeck tying for twenty-third, and Jemma Leeson tying for twenty-sixth and qualified for state. The ag sales team received second place and qualified for state, with Katie Nolles receiving first, Hollie Morton receiving third, Jamie Turpin receiving tenth, and Ashly Nelson receiving eleventh.

Taylor Hart placed eighth, Amber Frerichs and Saresse Clay tied for ninth, and Jaci Badura tied for fourteenth in the nursery and landscape contest. Overall they placed third as a team and are state qualifiers. The floriculture team placed fifth overall, with Jamie Turpin receiving thirteenth, Taylor Hart receiving fifteenth, Saresse Clay receiving seventeenth, and Amber Frerichs receiving twenty-ninth.

For the agronomy team, Chris Coulter tied for ninth, Kyle Jackman placed thirteenth, Jake Friedrich tied for twenty-ninth, and Tanner Stec placed thirty-second. As a team they placed fifth and Continued on page 16

Hyannis FFA Chapter has had a very successful year so far. Twenty-one members will be representing Hyannis High School at the 2012 Nebraska State FFA Convention in five contests as well as in two individual areas.

Junior Livestock Judging: B. Bailey, C. Nollette, T. Nielson, F. Young, B. Johnson (alternate), and J. Davis (alternate). Agriscience: K. Conner, J. Davis, I. Safarik, B. Menuey, A. Nollette (alternate), and T. Nielson (alternate). Meats Judging: H. Brown, C. Nollette, G. Johnson, T. Nielson, and J. Monahan (alternate). Nursery and Landscape: J. Schwanebeck, S. Ramsay, K. Dredla, S. Bixby, H. Haney (alternate). Floriculture Contest: J. Schwanebeck, S. Ramsay, H. Haney, S. Bixby, and B. Schaack (alternate). Creed Speaking: B. Schaack. Nebraska Honor Choir: K. Dredla.

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March 29, 2012

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Ord FFA Chapter

By Taylor Hornickel, Reporter The District Leadership Skills Events competition was held at the S-E-M High School on Wednesday, December 7th. This LSE competition gives FFA members the opportunity to compete, while at the same time enhancing leadership skills such as public speaking and job interview.

Each member has the option to participate in a maximum of one team and one individual competition. Numerous members of the Ord FFA Chapter competed in these events. Competing in the Junior High Quiz Bowl were: Stephanie Vavra, Cody Proskocil, Robbie Peterson, Vanessa Ference, Cade Svoboda, Tanner Knight, Cassidy Gydesen, Cora Svoboda, and Allie Welniak. In the Natural Resources Speaking, Amanda Shepperd received a blue. Jordyn Knight was awarded the second place purple in Cooperative Speaking and earned the right to compete at the state level.

Andi Shellhase received a red in the Junior Public Speaking. Johnny Ference received a blue in Senior Public Speaking. Dusty Staab and Taylor Hornickel both were awarded blues in Extemporaneous Speaking. In Employment Skills, Cody Drudik received a blue, with Dylan Miller recieveing second purple and the right to compete at the state level. Sydney Boden received a blue and Kenzie Drudik was alternate to state in the Creed Speaking. The Junior Parliamentary Procedure team of Quinton Miller, Cali Psota, Kenzie Drudik, Sydney Boden, Clinton O’neel, Megan Davis, and Nolan Grint received a red. In Agriculture Demonstration, the team of Macon Petska, Grant Welniak, Grant Gydesen, Brennan Lech, and Clint Kruml received a red. The Senior Parliamentary Procedure team of Johnny Ference, Taylor Hornickel, Dylan Miller, Dusty Staab, Cody Drudik, and Cole Svoboda were awarded the second purple and will compete at the state level. All state LSE events will take

place during the Nebraska State FFA Convention, which will be held in Lincoln during the last week of March.

Eleven members of the Ord FFA Chapter, along with Mr. Bredthauer and Mrs. Kruml, attended this year’s National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 12-15. These students included: Grady Gydesen, Austin Ries, Amanda Shepperd, Grant Gydesen, Cody Drudik, Jordyn Knight, Taylor Hornickel, Dylan Miller, Sydney Boden, Grant Welniak, and Clint Kruml.

They spent their time exploring the stock show and watching livestock shows, sales, and various other events. In addition, they also enjoyed watching a rodeo, touring a welding factory, and taking a trip to the mountains. On January 16th, eight Ord FFA freshmen received the Chapter Degree. This is the highest degree a chapter can bestow on its’ members. Quinton Miller, Jason Johnson, Brennan Lech, Grant Welniak, Sydney Boden, Nolan Grint, Clinton O’Neel, and Clint Kruml earned this degree by meeting minimum qualifications as well as demonstrating increasing leadership skills. This degree makes them eligible to run for a chapter office.

District FFA Career Development Events, also known as CDEs, were held February 13th at Central Community College in Grand Island. This event had many different contests for students to compete in that strengthened skills in different agricultural career fields. A welding team consists of a MIG welder, and O-A welder, and an ARC welder. The welding team of Johnny Ference, Jason Felton, and Cody Krikac brought home first place in each category as well as the top team award. The floriculture team included Cali Psota, Andi Shellhase, Megan Davis, and Kenzie Drudik.

The agronomy team was made up of Amanda Shepperd, Taylor Hornickel, Grady Gydesen, and Austin Ries with Taylor winning a purple individual ribbon. Livestock Management is a

team event that tests students’ knowledge of beef, sheep, swine, horses, dairy, and poultry. The team of Dylan Miller, Dusty Staab, Jordyn Knight, Taylor Hornickel, Sydney Kruml, and Cody Drudik won second. The meats judging team included Kurtis Dawson, Brittney Bruha, and Amanda Shepperd. In the agriscience team of Nolan Grint, Clint Kruml, Brennan Lech, Clinton O’Neel, and Grant Welniak, Clinton received a white individual ribbon and Nolan recieved a red individual ribbon. The farm management team included Logan Buettgen back, Sydney Kruml, Sydney McKenney, and Cole Svoboda. The state competitions will be held at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln the end of March.

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March 29, 2012

O’Neill FFA Chapter

By Jacob Goldfuss, Reporter The O’Neill FFA Chapter has had another busy year. On October 26th West Boyd FFA hosted District X Livestock Judging Contest in Spencer.

The O’Neill Senior and Junior teams were first alternate for state. The O’Neill Junior High Team took home District Champion honors. Also in October and continuing into November the chapter served meals to truckers waiting in line to unload grain at Cargill. The meal was served once a week with approximately 400 meals served this fall. District IMPACT leadership workshop was attended by thirteen FFA member on November 9th. District IMPACT focused on personal leadership qualities and how they contribute to leadership in the chapter and community.

On January 4, 2012 the O’Neill FFA Chapter hosted District X Leadership Skills Events (LSE’s). Over 400 members from across the district competed. Results were: Tasha Lechtenberg- Job Interview District Champion, Breanna Jakubowksi- Junior Public Skeaking District Champion, Jacob Goldfuss- Cooperative Speaking District Reserve Champion, Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team (Nate Gotschall, Breanna Jakubowski, Catrina Spangler, Spencer Knopp, Shelby Skopec, and Brandi Taylor)- 3rd place team and 1st alternate for state, Riley Wakefield- Creed Speaking Blue, Caleb RossCreed Speaking Red, Mattie McCabe- Senior Public Speaking Red, Riley Chohon- Job Interview Blue. Tasha Lechtenberg, Jacob Golduss, and Breanna Jakubowski will advance to state March 28th-30th.

District Proficiency Judging and State Degree interviews were held on February 8th. Tasha Lechtenberg and James McCabe applied and interviewed for their State FFA Degree.

Proficiency Applications, followed by placings, were: Agriculture Sales silver rating-Wyatt Bordovsky, Forage Producation silver ratingMichael George, Vegetable Production gold ratingJacob Goldfuss, Outdoor Recreation bronze rating- Breanna Jakubowski, Diversified Agriculture Production bronze rating- Thomas Schipporeit, Agriculture Services 2nd Gold rating and advancing to state- Brady Wakefield, Forestry Management and Production 3rd Gold rating and advancing to state- Breanna Jakubowski, Agriculture Communications 1st Gold rating and advancing state- Tasha Lechtenberg, Equine Science 2nd Gold rating and advancing to stateBrady Wakefield

National FFA Week was hosted February 19th – 25th. Daily Trivia questions were announced Monday through Friday at O’Neill High School, St. Mary’s High School, and on 102.9FM KBRX. Throughout the week the chapter held various fundraising events in the school to raise money for the local Holt County Humane Society and the O’Neill Police Department K-9 Unit Fund.

Teachers could wear jeans for the week for $5 and students could wear hats on Wednesday for $1. A community supporter and business appreciation breakfast was held on Tuesday. A teacher and staff appreciation lunch was held on Thursday.

Throughout the week the chapter hosted pennywars for the kiss-a-lamb contest. The three teachers that raised the most money kissed a lamb at a school assembly on Friday. The week activities raised $500, donating $250 to each O’Neill FFA Vice President Tasha Lechtenberg designated recipient. State Proficiency Judging presents the FFA Week donation to O’Neill Police took place on February 25th in Kearney. Four Department Chief Matt Ott and Investigator applications advanced to this level. Breanna Jakubowski earned a silver rating in Forestry Rachel Kohlman for the K-9 Fund.

Management and Production and Brady Wakefield earned a gold rating in Agriculture Walters, and Riley Wakefield. This team placed Services. Tasha Lechtenberg in the category of 8th and qualified for state. Brady Wakefield Agriculture Communications and Brady competed in the Farm and Ranch Management Wakefield in the category of Equine Science are contest earning 10th place individually and will state finalists, placing in the top three, and will be advance to state with a full team including interviewed during the state FFA convention on Michael Collins, Joseph Gillham, Tasha March 29th. Results will be announced at the Lechtenberg, and David Shields. The Livestock evening session. Made For Excellence (MFE) and Management team earned 10th place consisting of Advanced Leadership Development (ALD) was Michael George, Derek Krieger, Caleb Ross, held in Kearney on February 24th and 25th. Thomas Schipporeit, Shelby Skopec, and Riley Seven FFA members attend these leadership Wakefield. The welding team earned 9th place workshops. MFE is designed for Freshman and and consisted of Arc Welder Tyler Hipke, GMAW Sophomore FFA members while ALD is designed Welder Michael Collins, and OA Welder Donnie for Junior and Senior FFA members. District Taylor. Along with the contest teams and Career Development Events (CDE) were held on proficiency applications advancing to state, Jacob February 29th at Northeast Community College Goldfuss and David Shields have been accepted to in Norfolk. Results of the contest are: Meats the 2nd Annual Agriculture Issues Academy that Evaluation team earned the District Champion will be held during the Nebraska State FFA title. Derek Krieger took home individual Reserve Convention.

Champion honors. Along with Derek, the team The chapter is now preparing for upcoming consisted of Marcus McNichols, Wyatt Bordovsky, events which include the 84th Nebraska State and Michael George. The Floriculture team took FFA Convention March 28th-30th, Annual home honors of District Reserve Champion. Chapter FFA Banquet on April 13th that will have Mattie McCabe earned individual District the Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy as the Champion. Along with Mattie, the team consisted keynote speaker, Community Meals-on-wheels of Catrina Spangler, Tasha Lechtenberg, and April 23rd-27th, and Adopt-a-Highway clean-up.

Breanna Jakubowski. This team will advance to The school year will end with the 2012-2013 the state competition. The Agriscience Contest is Officer Team attending Chapter Officer a freshman only contest. This year the emphasis Leadership Training (COLT) in Aurora at the end was placed on the area of plant science. The team of May to learn about their individual offices and consisted of Caleb Ross, Brandi Taylor, Blake plan for the 2012-2013 year.

Stuart Members to Receive Honors at Upcoming 84th State FFA Convention The Stuart FFA Chapter looks forward to the upcoming State FFA Convention to be held March 28th – 30th in Lincoln. Numerous members will be recognized with awards for their efforts throughout the past year and in developing exceptional individual programs.

Six FFA members from the Stuart Chapter will be recipients of the State FFA Degree. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree the state bestows upon its members. Those who will be receiving this honor are Zach Kunz, son of Ken & Fred DeSive

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Jan Kunz, Doug Larsen, son of Mont & Deb Larsen, Elana Kaup, daughter of Jack & Sharon Kaup, Garrett Farr, son of Perri Farr and the late Jack Farr, Ryan Larabee, son of Keith & Brenda Larabee, and Travis Wallinger, son of Jeff & Kim Wallinger.

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Four individuals will be named “Stars Over Nebraska” in their respective programs of

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West Holt Excels at District Competition West Holt FFA members recently competed in the District 10 Agricultural Education Career Development Events (CDE’s) at Northeast Community College. Students from 11 area FFA chapters competed in 12 events for the right to represent the district at state. West Holt entered teams in 10 events, winning 3 and qualifying for state in 9 events.

Team and individual results follow: Nursery & Landscape (1st State Qualifier) – Cole Gibbens 1st, Taylor Mitchell 2nd, Autumn Lemmer 3rd, Dylan Laible 4th Livestock Management (1st State Qualifier) – Jessica Pease, Wesley Cole, Shaely Thiele, Josh Coyle, Tate Mathis, Lindy Woita [team only event] Envirothon Team A (1st State Qualifier) – Cole Neibauer, Cole Gibbens, Brett Pacha, Dylan Laible, Marcus Marcellus [team only event] Envirothon Team B (4th) – Tyler Coburn, Nobel Wentworth, Austin Braun, Jacob Tasler, Tony Bohnet Food Science (2nd State Qualifier) – Erin Patton 1st, Logan Judge 3rd, Katie Miksch 16th, Erin Judge 33rd Agronomy (2nd State Qualifier) – Brett Pacha 2nd, Abigael Olson 4th, Josh Coyle 5th, Thomas Rentschler 9th Meats (2nd State Qualifier) – Cody Davis 6th, Cameron Schmuecker 7th, Christian Willson 12th, Kylie Bendig 21st, Kat Stehlik 23rd, Jakob Laible 35th [only 4 on state team] Ag Mechanics (2nd State Qualifier) – Kyle Friedel 2nd Structural Systems, Matt Laetsch 2nd Environmental Systems, Danial Frickel 1st Energy Systems, Kyle Fetherston 2nd Machine Systems Farm Management (2nd State Qualifier) – Cole Neibauer 2nd, Jessica Pease 7th, Erin Patton 10th, Jamie Peterson 15th Agriscience Team A (4th State Qualifier) – Paige Mitchell 3rd, Mackenzie Hale 5th, Courteney Hostert 9th, Evan Laible 32nd Agriscience Team B (7th) – Shawn Stehlik 17th, Troy Childress 26th, Luke Welborn 26th, Kolby Cone 62nd Floriculture (6th) – Taylor Mitchell 3rd, Megan Rentschler 23rd, Caitlin Cole 33rd, Jena Mathis 34th.

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Anselmo-Merna FFA

The Anselmo-Merna FFA is a brand new chapter in Nebraska and will be receiving their charter at the State FFA Convention in Lincoln on March 29th.

Mr. Mike Davis is teaching a couple of classes and is serving as the Advisor. He is also the superintendent of schools at Anselmo-Merna. FFA Advisor is not a new role for him, however as he was at Chappell for 27 years.

To start the chapter Anderson Grain Inc. gave them a $2500 Challenge Grant. This was matched with over $10,000 from the community!

The Anselmo-Merna FFA has been busy for their first year! Members attended Husker Harvest Days, National FFA Convention, District IMPACT meeting, Made for Excellence Conference, and State FFA Convention. Members have also competed in the Area and State Range Judging Contests, District and State Jr. Public Speaking Contest, District and State Meats Judging Contests. This first year was a series of seconds also! The Area Range Judging team, District Junior Public Speaker, and District Meats Judging team all placed second respectively.

The Anselmo-Merna Chapter sponsored a coloring contest for the 3rd grade class during National Ag Week and showed them how to make butter. Plans are underway to sponsor a 50 Plus Prom for those in the community who are 50 years mature on the Sunday after the High School Prom!

This is a very successful first year for only 10 members in the Chapter!

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The Spalding FFA Chapter has kept busy throughout the course of the 2011-2012 school year with a number of contests, activities, and fundraisers. We will be wrapping the year up by attending the Nebraska State FFA Convention and having our Chapter FFA Banquet before taking a small break for the summer.

The fall semester had a number of big activities. One of the chapter’s main fundraising activities took place in the fall. We had a perfect day to host the annual Blue Rock Shoot, and everyone certainly enjoyed the day and walked away with some nice prizes. Students also competed in District Leadership Skills Events just before Christmas break. While Spalding didn’t have any state qualifiers, we did have more students participate than last year, and all the students that participated did an excellent job. We are looking forward to an even stronger showing next year.

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Students in the Senior Division were asked to give reasons after the initial judging was over.

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Wheeler Central Attends District CDE’s

By Bailey Day, Reporter On Febuary 29th the Wheeler Central FFA, chapter along with the members enrolled in our Ag program from Chambers, attended the district Career Development Education Competition on the Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska.

There were 3 districts at the competition but we only competed against our own which had 11 schools. The weather had a plan of its own that day and only a few of our schools from the district could attend on the set competition date. NECC willingly offered to hold another day of competion the following Wednesday for the schools that couldn’t attend. This was by far our chapters best day of competition. This competition allowed us to qualify the remaining members of our chapter that weren’t previously qualified for the 84th Annual Nebraska State FFA Convention to be held Wednesday March 28th through Friday the 30th. Results are as followed.

Nursery and Landscape Ind. Kylee Weber – tie 5th Cassi Thunker – tie 5th Shelby Kasselder – 7th Kassy Winter – 9th Nusery and Landscape Team – 2nd State Qualifiers Farm Management Ind. Peter Walnofer – 6th Jentry Qualm – 20th Kylee Weber – 21st Kortney Kasselder – 29th Farm Management Team – 5th State Qualifiers

Floriculture Ind. Kristen Mahoney – 8th Haley Larson – 10th Shelby Kasselder – 21st Kassy Winter – 27th Floriculture Team – 4th State Qualifiers Meats Ind. Will Burtwistle – 18th Trisha Collins – 20th Haley Larson – 25th Andrea Pelster – tie 26th and 27th Brant Pavel – tie 33rd and 34th Jentry Qualm – tie 33rd and 34th Margo Ericson - tie 36th and 37th Levi Koenig – 39th Meats Team (Trisha, Will, Brant, Haley) 6th State Qualifiers Ag Science Ind. Emalee Kasperbauer – 2nd Kodi Gehl – tie 6th and 7th Nicole Beed – tie 29th and 30th Meagan Carr – tie 29th and 30th Donna Libolt – tie 38th and 39th Kacie Gribble – tie 46th and 47th Tarryn Shaw – tie 48th and 49th Shay Weber – 52nd and 53rd Ag Science Teams – 3rd(Kodi, Emalee, Meagan, Kacie) and 11th (Tarryn, Shay, Nicole, Donna) State Qualifiers ( Kodi, Emalee, Meagan, Nicole) Livestock Management Morgan Pelster Nicole Thramer Jentry Qualm Andrea Pelster Jordan Wietzki Nathan Smith Livestock Management Team – 6th

Agronomy Ind. Levi Koenig – tie 18th and 19th Alex Hoffman – tie 18th and 19th Margo Ericson – 22nd Barry Ehlers – 22nd Agronomy Team – 6th state qualifiers Welding Ind. Brady Dierks – Arc – 5th Rex Gribble – GMAW – 5th Greg Olson – OAW – tie 7th and 8th Welding Team – 5th State Qualifiers Food Science Ind. Timothy Burdick Bailey Day Barry Ehlers Jayle Hinkle Kortney Kasselder Ryan Reineke Ryan Reineke Cassi Thunker Jordan Wietzki Food Science Team (Bailey, Cassi, Kortney, Jordan) – 1st State Qualifiers Ag Science Ind. Andrew Mahoney Taylor Nickols Will Burtwistle Andrew Wietzki Ag Science Team – 6th Ag Sales Ind. Mitch Ericson – 6th Rea Seaman – 13th Michael Smith – 15th Jazmine Hinkle – 16th Ag Sales Team – 4th

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STUART MEMBERS...

GREELEY-WOLBACH FFA ATTENDS DISTRICT LIVESTOCK JUDGING

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Agribusiness, Ag Placement, Ag Production and Agriscience.

The Stuart FFA Chapter also has two members, namely Zach Kunz and Doug Larsen who have been selected for the second annual Agricultural Issues Academy on March 28th. At the Ag Issues Academy, participants will attend round robin sessions where they will learn how to speak to lawmakers and communicate to the media.

Representatives from the broadcast, news editorial and public relations media fields will present methods for promoting agricultural advocacy. A trip to the Capitol accompanied by agriculture lobbyists will introduce participants to our state’s Legislature. Participants will also participate in a legislative breakfast on March 29th.

In addition, the Stuart FFA Chapter has eight members who have been selected as proficiency finalists in fourteen areas. These members are Kayla Bouska – Vegetable Production, Diversified Crop Entrepreneurship, & Specialty Crop, Megan Riha – Diversified Horticulture, Caitlin Kunz – Ag Sales Placement and Home & Community Development, Elana Kaup – Agricultural Processing, Ryan Larabee – Ag Sales Placement, Brittany Hanzlik – Ag Sales Entrepreneurship and Specialty Crop, Dalton Schafer – Swine Placement, Paul Johnson – Veterinary Medicine, Nick Kunz – Forage Production Placement, and Travis Wallinger - Grain Placement.

The state star and proficiency finalists will undergo interviews in Lincoln as they vie to be Nebraska’s state stars and proficiency winners.

The student’s FFA advisors are Monty Larsen and Patty Hanzlik.

Senior Division- Connor McQuillan: 31st Place – 371, AnnaLisa Glenn: 55th Place – 324, Zachary Houtby: 58th Place - 313, Edmund Smyth: 60th Place – 304 Junior Division- Trey Nekoliczak: 8th Place – 291, Bryce Wood: 54th Place – 260, EJ Graff: 64th Place – 252, Colin Oakley: 76th Place – 245, Robert Newsham: 95th Place – 226 Jr. High Division- Danika Barr: 9th Place – 291, Sidney Wood: 18th Place – 272, Delaney Barr: 20th Place – 270, Niesa StoffelCervantes: 32nd Place – 253, Ali Post: 34th Place – 251, Nick Newsham: 38th Place – 247, Chase Nordhues: 41st Place – 244, Evan Beck: 46th Place – 238, Connor Scott: 49th Place – 231, Alex Freeman: 50th Place – 229, Derek Stromp: 64th Place – 171 Ribbon Winners: Connor McQuillan: White Ribbon, Trey Nekoliczak: Purple Ribbon, Bryce Wood: White Ribbon, Danika Barr: Blue Ribbon, Sidney Wood: Red Ribbon, Delaney Barr: Red Ribbon, and Niesa Stoffel: White Ribbon Makenzie Cockerill, Greeley-Wolbach FFA Chapter member, will be awarded the highest honor the Nebraska FFA Association can bestow upon a member this spring when she receives her State FFA Degree at the State FFA Convention on March 28-30th in Lincoln.

Makenzie met the requirements with numerous hours of paid and unpaid work experience as well as having an outstanding Supervised Agriculture Experience Program and being involved in her chapter. Makenzie has been active in her chapter since her seventh grade year, holding the offices of secretary, and vice president, showing livestock in the Greeley County Fair each year and participating in and receiving awards in numerous contests on local and district level. Makenzie has attended the National FFA Convention in Indiana once.

Makenzie is the daughter of Mark and Marcia Cockerill of Spalding and is currently a senior at Greeley-Wolbach High School.

Lauren Deisley, Greeley-Wolbach FFA Chapter member, will be awarded the highest honor the Nebraska FFA Association can bestow upon a member this spring when she receives her State FFA Degree at the State FFA Convention on March 28-30th in Lincoln.

Lauren has met the requirements with numerous hours of volunteer work experience, and being involved in her chapter. Lauren has been active in her chapter since her seventh grade year, holding the office of news reporter, and participating in and receiving awards in numerous contests on local, district, and state level. Lauren has attended the National FFA Convention in Indiana once.

Lauren is the daughter of Steve and Deb Deisley of Wolbach. Lauren is currently a senior at Greeley-Wolbach High School.

Jacob Killinger, Greeley-Wolbach FFA Chapter member, will be awarded the highest honor the Nebraska FFA Association can bestow upon a member this spring when he receives his State FFA Degree at the State FFA Convention on March 28-30th in Lincoln.

Jacob met the requirements with numerous hours of paid and unpaid work experience as well as having an outstanding Supervised Agriculture Experience Program and being involved in his chapter. Jacob has been active in his chapter since his seventh grade year, holding the offices of sentinel, and historian, and participating in and receiving awards in numerous contests on local and district level.

Jacob is the son of Allan and Jeanine Killinger of Wolbach. Jacob is currently a senior at Greeley-Wolbach High School.

AnnaLisa Glenn, Greeley-Wolbach FFA Chapter member, will be awarded the highest honor the Nebraska FFA Association can bestow upon a member this spring when she receives her State FFA Degree at the State FFA Convention on March 28-30th in Lincoln.

AnnaLisa met the requirements with numerous hours of paid and unpaid work experience as well as having an outstanding Supervised Agriculture Experience Program and being involved in her chapter. AnnaLisa has been active in her chapter since her seventh grade year, holding the offices of parliamentarian, and president, and participating in and receiving awards in numerous contests on local, district, and state level.

AnnaLisa is the daughter of Bill and Barb Glenn of Wolbach. AnnaLisa is currently a senior at Greeley-Wolbach High School.

Doug Larsen & Zach Kunz have been selected to attend the Agricultural Issues Academy to be held in Lincoln on March 28th.

Doug Larsen & Travis Wallinger have been named FFA State Star Finalists respectively in their areas of Agricultural Production and Agricultural Placement.

Contestants. Back row left to right: Alex Freeman, Zachary Houtby, Robert Newsham, Colin Oakley, Connor McQuillan, Derek Stromp, Ribbon Winners. Back row left to right: Connor Bryce Wood, and Ryne Donovan. Middle row l to McQuillan, Bryce Wood, and Trey Nekoliczak. r: Connor Scott, Evan Beck, Sidney Wood, Front Row left to right: Sidney Wood, Delaney Barr, Delaney Barr, Danika Barr, Niesa Stoffel- Danika Barr, and Niesa Stoffel-Cervantes Cervantes, EJ Graff, and Trey Nekoliczak. Front Row l to r: Nick Newsham, AnnaLisa Glenn, Lauren Deisley, Ali Post, Lisa Kehler, and Jayden Erickson

SPALDING FFA EXPERIENCES...

Continued from page 14 Shortly after we returned from Christmas break, we began planning FFA Week activities and preparing for District Career Development Events. The hit of all the FFA Week activities was certainly the Petting Zoo. Students and community members of all ages enjoyed coming and seeing the ponies, cow, lambs, and other animals. During National FFA Week, the chapter was presented with a $2500 check from Monsanto through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program.

The chapter was extremely excited to be selected and looks forward to using some of the money to make its first ever trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October.

March found the chapter competing in District Career Development Events and Livestock Judging. The chapter had a strong showing at CDE’s. The Meats Team brought home a second place finish, with two students placing in the top

five and all four students placing in the top twenty. Two students also placed in the top five in the Farm Business Management Contest. A number of other students also competed very well that day. A week later, four students attended Livestock Judging where they brought home a fourth place finish and qualified for State. Two judgers were in the top twenty individually.

March 28th – 30th will find twenty-three Spalding FFA members in Lincoln for the Nebraska State FFA Convention. All the members will be competing in contests and attending different workshops. We are looking forward to strong finishes in a number of contests.

The year will officially wrap up with the annual Chapter Banquet in May to recognize members’ accomplishments throughout the year and to install the new officer team. The chapter is planning to host a 5K Fun Run/Walk toward the

beginning of June so be looking for information on that!

The Spalding FFA Chapter has certainly experienced a great deal of growth and success during the 2011-2012 school year and looks forward to even more next year!

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Foreign Firms Paid Billions to Provide U.S. Crop Insurance "Twenty insurance companies in Bermuda, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Canada and the U.S. were paid $7.1 billion in U.S. taxpayer funds from 2007 to 2011 to sell American farmers crop insurance policies, an Environmental Working Group analysis shows.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency paid these companies for administrative and operating expenses for the federally subsidized crop insurance program.

The agency also reported $8.1 billion in underwriting gains during the same period but has not disclosed how much of the gains each company received. EWG has filed a Freedom of Information Act request for this information.

Switzerland-based ACE Limited was the second largest recipient of these payments, raking in $1.5

billion. Australia-based QBE Insurance Group ranked third, with $832 million, and Bermudabased Endurance Specialty Holdings Limited ranked fifth, with $446.3 million.

"More and more tax dollars are flowing to foreign insurance companies and away from farmers, working families and the environment," Scott Faber, EWG vice president for government affairs, said at a media briefing on the 2012 Farm Bill. "These insurance subsidies are being provided with no strings attached to the largest and most profitable farm operators and foreign insurance companies."

Payments to companies for administrative and operating expenses are only part of the growing cost to taxpayers of crop insurance. Taxpayers also pick up the tab for subsidies that lower the

premiums farmers pay. The taxpayer's share of these premiums has soared from $1.5 billion in 2002 to $7.4 billion in 2011. Crop and revenue insurance is now the primary federal support for farm income. In 2011, USDA paid $5.2 billion in direct and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) payments and $7.4 billion in insurance premium subsidies.

"Insurance programs are now more valuable to farmers than direct payments," said Craig Cox, EWG senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources. "There are far less costly ways to help America's farmers in times of need."

NEBRASKA WEATHER AND CROP REPORT Continued from page 2

NORTH CENTRAL HOLT: Topsoil and subsoil moisture is far below normal. Moisture received in March is less than .20 inch.

NORTHEAST BOONE: Some moisture (.25 inch) at the end of the week but not enough to make a real difference.

Not much field work being done yet.

CEDAR: Mild weather favorable for calving.

Some moisture was received but it's still dry.

Clearing of trees and some tillage has begun.

DIXON: Conditions over the past two weeks have felt more like mid to late spring. Spring work is far ahead of normal. Dry conditions have carried over from the fall here in Northeast Nebraska.

KNOX: Primary activities have been marketing grain, calving, and preparation for spring field work. Warm conditions have caused grass and trees to be at least three weeks ahead of normal.

MADISON: Warmer temperatures and below normal winter moisture have caused continued loss of soil moisture. Recent rain has helped the

top soil, but below 6 inches, the soil profile is short. Spring rains will be needed; otherwise, crops will be dependent on timely rains.

CENTRAL BUFFALO: Very warm, open winter allowed time for fertilizing, tillage and other field operations. A lot of cattle are still in the stalk fields. An excess of warm weather and wind has added some concern for a dry summer.

EAST CENTRAL DODGE: Some early field work of fertilizing fields and getting planters ready are the main activities.

SOUTHWEST CHASE: A little rain was received this past week, but not enough to keep the producers out of the field. The pastures are needing moisture.

FRONTIER/RED WILLOW: Above normal temperatures in March have helped farmers with spring work and have been favorable conditions for calving. Received small, scattered amounts of rain this past week but in need of more.

HAYS/HITCHCOCK: Wheat is looking really good. We do need moisture. The mild winter was perfect for the calving season. KEITH/ARTHUR: Very warm and dry conditions. Lots of fires reported in the area. Farmers are beginning to work the fields with no report of planted acres yet.

SOUTH CENTRAL FURNAS: Still need more moisture due to the wind. Wheat is greening up. We don't need a freeze.

PHELPS: Producers have been doing spring field preparation and are applying anhydrous.

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Nelson Joins Bipartisan Effort to Limit Payments to Large Farms

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., is part of a bipartisan group of senators introducing legislation to cap federal farm payments to large farming operations.

"For too long, mega-farms have received mega-payments, putting family farms at a disadvantage," said Nelson. "Our bipartisan bill sets a reasonable threshold, capping farm payments at no more than $250,000 for any single farm per year. With farm income booming and our deficit far too large, the time has come to rein in these payments."

Nelson, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, co-sponsored the Rural America Preservation Act of 2012 with Sens. Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin, both of Iowa, Tim Johnson of South Dakota, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Mike Enzi of Wyoming and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York.

In specific, Nelson said the bill reduces total payments for a married couple " including direct payments if they are continued, countercyclical payments, acreage crop revenue election payments and any new form of price or revenue-triggered commodity payments in the next farm bill " from $210,000 to $100,000. It also reduces marketing loan gains and loan

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"I have believed for a long time, along with most Nebraskans, that our farm program should not encourage consolidation in agriculture and it should provide incentives to our small and medium-size farms," Nelson said.

"These mega-payments to mega-farms do the opposite, and it's time to end them. As I've said many times, our farm policy needs to move in the direction of crop insurance to provide the safety net farmers need, and away from direct payments."

According to the Environmental Working Group, fewer than two dozen farms in Nebraska received payments in excess of $250,000 in 2010.

Brian Depew, acting executive director of the Center for Rural Affairs, said the legislation "represents the most important step Congress can take to strengthen family farms " limit the subsidies that mega-farms use to drive smaller operations out of business."

"The Grassley-Johnson bill includes measures to close the loopholes in farm payment limitations that others in Washington know how to close but won't, thanks to the political clout of mega-farms," Depew said.

According to Depew, the new payment limits bill has a hard cap on marketing loan gains of $75,000 ($150,000 for a couple). The remainder of the payment limit would be a cap on the total amount a farmer can receive in safety-net payments in general. For instance, if the Congress were to adopt a shallow loss program, the Grassley-Johnson bill would set a limit of $50,000 ($100,000 for a couple) that a farmer could receive.

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"The bill would tighten rules that are supposed to limit payments to active farmers who work the land and their landlords. Current law is weak. Investors who participate in one or two conference calls are considered active farmers, allowing mega-farms to get around payment limitations by claiming uninvolved investors as partners," said Depew.

National Farmers Union (NFU) supports the efforts to establish payment limitations on farm programs.

"Farm bill programs are designed to help protect farmers in times of need, not to make farmers and ranchers rich," said NFU President Roger Johnson. "The GrassleyJohnson bill strengthens the definition of actively engaged in farming' by requiring substantial active management and/or personal labor on the farm operation."

Johnson said directing farm program benefits so that they meet the "reasonable needs of family farmers" would reduce government costs while furthering the sustainability of our family farms, our rural communities and our natural resources."

"This bill helps to direct where farm payments are going and ensure that they are going only to those who are active on farms and ranches. I encourage Congress to pass this fiscally responsible piece of legislation as soon as possible," he said.

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NDA Steps Up Livestock Importation Surveillance Work LINCOLN– Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach is reminding livestock producers to follow the state’s importation requirements when moving animals into Nebraska.

“The importation requirements are in place to help protect the health of Nebraska’s animals,” said Ibach. “When people disregard the importation orders, they put the viability of all Nebraska livestock owners at risk.”

“They also put at risk Nebraska’s reputation as one of the top livestock and meat production states in the nation,” Ibach said.

“These are risks our state cannot afford.”

Ibach said NDA began increasing livestock importation surveillance last year, after the state dealt with bovine tuberculosis cases from 2009 to 2011 and after the state experienced an influx of cattle from the drought-stricken South in 2011.

The increased surveillance includes random livestock vehicle stops near the state borders, as well as additional detailed review of livestock health certificates as they come into the NDA offices. NDA also is conducting a review of its existing import orders and regulations.

Several violations of importation requirements have been detected by the

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additional surveillance work.

Since September, NDA investigators have issued 35 quarantines of animals that were being improperly imported into the state.

“There are a number of diseases of concern to Nebraska’s livestock industry that recently have gained increasing attention nationwide.

Among these are brucellosis, tuberculosis and trichomoniasis,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes. “It is important for those importing animals into Nebraska to follow the most current import regulations and orders.”

Hughes said, “It is the responsibility of the NDA to help protect our state’s livestock herd, but producers must share that responsibility and do the right thing by following all import regulations.”

Producers who are considering moving livestock from another state into Nebraska need to contact the NDA State Veterinarian’s office to learn about specific import requirements. Staff can be reached by calling (402) 471-2351.

Import regulations and orders also can be reviewed online at www.agr.ne.gov.

It is also advised that producers moving livestock from Nebraska into another state contact the destination state to learn their latest import requirements.

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Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on March 1, 2012. The inventory was 3 percent above March 1, 2011.

Placements in feedlots during February totaled 1.71 million, 3 percent above 2011.

Marketings of fed cattle during February totaled 1.76 million, 2 percent below 2011. Other disappearance totaled 93,000 during February, 52 percent above 2011.

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Placements in feedlots during February totaled 410,000 head, up 17 percent from 2011. This equals 1999 as the largest placements for the month of February since the data series began in 1994.

Marketings of fed cattle during February totaled 390,000 head, up 7 percent from last year. Other disappearance during February totaled 20,000 head, up 33 percent from last year.

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MARKET: Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction - Imperial; Lexington Livestock Market – Lexington; Loup City Commission Co. – Loup City; North Platte Livestock Auction – North Platte; Tri-State Livestock Auction – McCook Receipts: 9,525 Last Week: 17,090 Last Year: 7,560 Compared to last weeks’ moderate volume, steers suited for summer turn-out weighing less than 700 lbs sold unevenly steady, over 700 lbs sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Heifer sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Several groups of “replacement type” females sold across the state with many going to the feed yard. Most offering displayed moderate flesh this week. Slaughter cattle sold higher with live and dressed sales trending 1.00 to 2.00 higher, live sales sold from 127.00-128.00 and dressed sales 203.00-204.00. Cattle on Feed report had cattle on feed at 103, with placements at 103, and marketings at 98. This week’s supply included 55 percent steers, 44 percent heifers with the balance on bull calves with near 82 percent over 600 lbs.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 40 . . . . . . .363-393 . . . . .377 . . . 216.50-229.00 . . . . . . 224.01 46 . . . . . . .403-420 . . . . .408 . . .200.00-219.00 . . . . . .204.95 67 . . . . . . .455-498 . . . . .472 . . .201.00-215.00 . . . . . .205.25 186 . . . . . .503-541 . . . . .522 . . .184.25-202.00 . . . . . .195.02 168 . . . . . .551-593 . . . . .572 . . .175.00-190.00 . . . . . .182.54 139 . . . . . .605-648 . . . . .622 . . .165.00-179.50 . . . . . .173.90 200 . . . . . . .648 . . . . . . .648 . . . . . .185.25 . . . . . . . . .185.25 116 . . . . . .658-687 . . . . .664 . . .160.00-175.75 . . . . . .166.70 503 . . . . . .700-743 . . . . .721 . . .151.00-165.00 . . . . . .158.53 457 . . . . . .755-791 . . . . .777 . . .145.50-159.25 . . . . . .153.37 889 . . . . . .816-846 . . . . .837 . . .142.00-148.75 . . . . . .145.45 742 . . . . . .850-890 . . . . .863 . . .140.00-149.00 . . . . . .145.61 128 . . . . . .910-916 . . . . .913 . . .137.50-140.50 . . . . . .139.90 286 . . . . . . .965 . . . . . . .965 . . . . . .141.50 . . . . . . . . .141.50

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 5 . . . . . . . . .297 . . . . . . . .297 . . . . . . .200.00 . . . . . . . .200.00 21 . . . . . . .318-347 . . . . . .338 . . . .180.00-220.00 . . . . .205.93 30 . . . . . . .353-385 . . . . . .375 . . . .202.00-216.00 . . . . .210.30 106 . . . . . .401-449 . . . . . .426 . . . .172.50-193.00 . . . . .182.14 146 . . . . . .451-496 . . . . . .480 . . . .165.00-184.50 . . . . .176.42 178 . . . . . .505-546 . . . . . .528 . . . .158.50-177.50 . . . . .167.96 60 . . . . . . . .528 . . . . . . . .528 . . . . . . .175.00 . . . . . . . .175.00 178 . . . . . .560-590 . . . . . .580 . . . .151.50-166.00 . . . . .163.84 174 . . . . . .600-648 . . . . . .626 . . . .142.50-159.50 . . . . .153.11 133 . . . . . .604-636 . . . . . .606 . . . .158.50-167.00 . . . . .166.55 29 . . . . . . . .625 . . . . . . . .625 . . . . . . .163.00 . . . . . . . .163.00 423 . . . . . .650-692 . . . . . .671 . . . .144.00-160.00 . . . . .151.42 32 . . . . . . . .652 . . . . . . . .652 . . . . . . .157.25 . . . . . . . .157.25 394 . . . . . .703-741 . . . . . .723 . . . .136.00-154.00 . . . . .145.75 18 . . . . . . . .702 . . . . . . . .702 . . . . . . .156.00 . . . . . . . .156.00 23 . . . . . . . .745 . . . . . . . .745 . . . . . . .136.50 . . . . . . . .136.50 93 . . . . . . .707-743 . . . . . .728 . . . .152.50-155.85 . . . . .154.31 379 . . . . . .756-798 . . . . . .769 . . . .131.00-147.00 . . . . .141.15 761 . . . . . .800-848 . . . . . .825 . . . .131.25-139.50 . . . . .137.67 53 . . . . . . .843-846 . . . . . .845 . . . .133.50-134.00 . . . . .133.71 80 . . . . . . . .852 . . . . . . . .852 . . . . . . .130.25 . . . . . . . .130.25 31 . . . . . . . .936 . . . . . . . .936 . . . . . . .128.75 . . . . . . . .128.75 7 . . . . . . . . .1017 . . . . . . .1017 . . . . . . .122.00 . . . . . . . .122.00

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 31 . . . . . . .457-499 . . . . . .484 . . . .186.50-191.50 . . . . .188.39 21 . . . . . . .540-547 . . . . . .543 . . . .176.00-181.50 . . . . .178.86 9 . . . . . . . . .591 . . . . . . . .591 . . . . . . .177.00 . . . . . . . .177.00 49 . . . . . . .615-647 . . . . . .643 . . . .160.00-170.00 . . . . .168.83 33 . . . . . . .673-678 . . . . . .675 . . . .161.00-162.50 . . . . .161.50 16 . . . . . . .725-742 . . . . . .732 . . . .152.75-157.25 . . . . .155.26 84 . . . . . . .750-783 . . . . . .770 . . . .147.50-152.50 . . . . .150.41 28 . . . . . . .818-828 . . . . . .824 . . . .142.50-143.85 . . . . .143.37

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 27 . . . . . . .374-375 . . . . . .375 . . . .196.00-197.50 . . . . .197.06 14 . . . . . . .492-496 . . . . . .493 . . . .162.25-166.00 . . . . .164.65 27 . . . . . . .515-548 . . . . . .525 . . . .155.00-158.00 . . . . .156.15 37 . . . . . . .587-598 . . . . . .591 . . . .144.00-156.75 . . . . .151.98 5 . . . . . . . . .660 . . . . . . . .660 . . . . . . .147.00 . . . . . . . .147.00 14 . . . . . . . .853 . . . . . . . .853 . . . . . . .119.00 . . . . . . . .119.00

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 3/23/2012 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week alfalfa, grass hay, ground/delivered alfalfa and Dehy pellets sold steady. Demand was light to moderate for all forage. It appears like the grass hay market is starting to show a slight weakness in movement and price with the alfalfa market staying moderately strong.

Most pellet producers have a very limited supply of cash product available. Light rain reported in some of the trade area this week. 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 135.00150.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 95.00-100.00; 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: 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 180.00185.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks 110.00115.00. Ground and delivered cane 140.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 300.00.

Western Nebraska: USDA Market News is interested in knowing how we can best meet your information needs. To do this, we are conducting an online survey of our customers. We have asked the CFI Group, a third party research and consulting firm, to confidentially administer the survey. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. Please assist us in assessing our performance by completing the survey available by clicking on the following address or by pasting it into your browser: https://svy.cfigroup.com/surveys/XZVW9P.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Premium Lg. Sqs 250.0090.

Premium Lg. Rd. 230.00 Wheat Straw Fair-Good Lg. Sqs. 200.00-215.00 60.00-65.00 Wheat Lg. Round Corn Stalks Ground & Deliv. New Crop 60.00-65.00 70.00-85.00 170.00-190.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, March 26, 2012 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 13,903; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 5,324 Head; Carcass Wt: 26-102 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 83.3; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.7; choice or better; 96.3% YG 71.9% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 120 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .45.8 . . . . . . .360.00 - 370.00 . . . . . . . .365.00 370 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .57.6 . . . . . . . .289.08 - 324.00 . . . . . . . .320.79 3,058 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .71.4 . . . . . . . .306.00 - 345.13 . . . . . . . .323.09 4,108 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.6 . . . . . . . .301.52 - 352.00 . . . . . . . .320.13 5,022 . . . over 85 lbs . . . . . .96.8 . . . . . . .290.00 - 327.80 . . . . . . . .313.35

Lean hog trade followed the cattle lower this week; the June contract is taking over the trade with a weak tone. On the week, the contract is down 80. The chart action has continued to be bearish, but we have consolidated so the market should be ready to react to a cash move if one surfaces. The June contract is below all the major moving averages with most clustered in the $92 to $94 range; so we need a move above here to turn the trend back to positive. Support is now down at the year ago lows around $90.

June has continued to work lower, as demand concerns cool the speculative ardor there. 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. Carcass weights have started their seasonal decline. The pork cutout has continued to grind lower as retailers have not been moving pork aggressively. Beef and poultry remained higher priced, so the opportunity is there for pork find more buying. Friday’s Quarterly pigs report is expected to show numbers at 101.7%, kept for breeding at 100.3%, and marketings at 101.8%. Hedgers call with questions, the Quarterly Hog and Pig report is always a big report so expect some reaction next week.

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5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 3/25/12

Confirmed: 131,397 Week Ago: 115,181 Year Ago: 133,841

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,738 . . . . . . . . .1,175-1,545 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-130.00 1,426 . . . . . . . . . . .127.53 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,620 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,500 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-129.00 1,398 . . . . . . . . . . .127.10 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,288 . . . . . . . .1,075-1,445 . . . . . . . . . . .123.00-128.00 1,285 . . . . . . . . . . .126.19 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 . . . . . . . . . .1,140-1,190 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-126.00 1,160 . . . . . . . . . . .125.39 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,965 . . . . . . . . .1,125-1,440 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-128.00 1,313 . . . . . . . . . . .127.30 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,055 . . . . . . . . .1,070-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-128.00 1,238 . . . . . . . . . . .127.02 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,376 . . . . . . . .1,035-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .123.00-128.00 1,157 . . . . . . . . . . .126.12 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 . . . . . . . . . .1,100-1,100 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-126.00 1,100 . . . . . . . . . . .125.45 ============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,803 . . . . . . . . . .803-992 . . . . . . . . . . . . .202.00-205.00 901 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.33 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,809 . . . . . . . . . .734-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .202.00-204.00 879 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.30 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,782 . . . . . . . . . .733-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-204.00 865 . . . . . . . . . . . .202.55 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,981 . . . . . . . . . .738-905 . . . . . . . . . . . . .201.00-204.00 823 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.18 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,372 . . . . . . . . . .685-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-204.00 815 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.05 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,774 . . . . . . . . . .665-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-204.00 725 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.97 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .42,945 . . . . . . .1,330 . . . . . . .126.59 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .33,555 . . . . . . .1,211 . . . . . . .126.61 Dressed Del Steer . . .17,394 . . . . . . .883 . . . . . . . .203.15 Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,127 . . . . . . .785 . . . . . . . .202.33

Apr. 12 8230 8650

Jun. 12 9012 9512

April 2012 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .84.300 High . . .84.300 Low . . .83.650 Close . .83.775 Change .-1.025

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 . . . . . .27,208 . . . . . . .1,348 . . . . . . .126.45 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .32,072 . . . . . . .1,233 . . . . . . .126.35 Dressed Del Steer . . .17,288 . . . . . . .891 . . . . . . . .202.23 Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,227 . . . . . . .834 . . . . . . . .202.09

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .37,996 . . . . . . .1,317 . . . . . . .114.26 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .35,796 . . . . . . .1,199 . . . . . . .114.10 Dressed Del Steer . . .19,166 . . . . . . .865 . . . . . . . .187.63 Dressed Del Heifer . . .12,535 . . . . . . .776 . . . . . . . .186.52

Cattle

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June 12 11840 12390

May 12 Feeder 15082 15727

Live cattle trade has continued their sell off this week with rising concerns about demand coming forward, and that a top has been set. The June contract is $1 lower this week, and has been able to sustain rallies. Feeder Cattle contracts are flat on the week, but declining corn prices and feeder cattle availability should help to support the market. The chart remains negative for the moment with overhead resistance at the $122 area. The cutout has been mixed to soft with choice down 3.22 at $184.24, and select down 2.23 to $184.34, as retailers balk at high prices. Export demand will remain a concern with the elevated prices and concerns about Asian economic growth. Show lists are smaller this week, and packers have bought some cattle at $126, while feeders are looking for steady cash in the $127 rang. While beef supplies are ample, the early spring has packers antici-

pating earlier grilling season demand. 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.

Feeder cattle will remain tight in the near term, but lower cost beef for grinding is surfacing from other beef producing nations. There have also been substantial feeder calf imports, especially from Mexico. The monthly Cattle on Feed report was mostly neutral to negative last Friday. The total on feed was 103% of a year ago versus expectations of 102%. Placements were in line with expectations at 103% but marketings were 1.5% lower than expected at 98%. Hedgers call us with questions for your cattle programs.

May 2012 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

June 2012 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open .120.400 High .120.550 Low . .120.050 Close .120.400 Change .-0.150

Open .153.775 High .153.775 Low . .153.475 Close .153.700 Change +0.125

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Schedule of Events Apr 1-30 - Madison (Madison County) 2012 Rails and Trails Event: Railroad Exhibit; Madison County Historical Society Museum, 210 W. 3rd St. The Northeast Nebraska Model Railroad Association presents a 30-ft by 30-ft modular display of H-O running trains. Mon-Fri, 14pm, Free (402) 992-1221 www.madisoncountyhis tory.org 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 Apr 13-15 - Brownville (Nemaha County) Wine, Writers and Song Festival; City-wide. A 3 day celebration of wine, literature, food, music and history. 8am-5pm, Free (402) 475-8663 www.brownville-ne.com 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 Apr 14-15 - Columbus (Platte County) Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet; Columbus Ag Park. Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 10am-4pm, $6 (800) 859-8267 Apr 14-15 - Omaha (Douglas County) Teddy Bear Weekend; Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, 3701 S. 10th St. Bring your favorite stuffed animal in for care and repair! Music and activity stations for everyone. 9am-3pm (402) 738-2047 www.omaha zoo.com Apr 19-23 - Grand Island (Hall County) 2012 Futurity and Alpaca Show; Fonner Park and Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. (541) 929-3941 www.celebritysales.com

Apr 20 - Stanton (Stanton County) California Springtime; Uptown Brewery, 801 10th St. Amazing event of new California wine sampling matched with Californiastyle foods. 7pm (402) 439-5100 Apr 20-22 - Chadron (Dawes County) Festival of Quilts; Assumption Arena, 4th & Spruce Sts. Quilt show, competition, displays, vendors, programs and demonstrations. Charlotte Kriz (308) 432-4401 www.chadronfestivalofquilts.com Apr 21-22 - Grand Island (Hall County) American Kennel Club Dog Show; Fonner Park and Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. 8:30am-4:30pm (308) 385-4949 www.gikennelclub.com Apr 22 - Hastings (Adams County) Prairie Loft SpringFest; Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor & Ag Learning, 4705 DLD Rd. Celebrate the planting season with activities for all ages including art, music, food and fun. 1-6pm, Free (402) 463-0565 www.prairieloft.org Apr 26-28 - North Platte (Lincoln County) Country Bluegrass Show; Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 W. US Hwy 30. Enjoy bands and entertainers from across the United States including The Boxcars, Audie Blaylock, Don Rigsby and more. Food, camping and workshops available. Thu-Fri, noon-11pm; Sat, 8:30am-11pm, $20/day or $45 for 3 day pass in advance Donna Mentzer (308) 532-1465 www.countryblue grassshow.homestead.com Apr 27-29 - Lynch (Boyd County) Bargain Buyway - The Ultimate Road Trip.

Communities throughout northeast Nebraska. A weekend of treasure hunting and sightseeing in northeast Nebraska! Antiques, machinery, food fairs, crafts and more. Guidebooks available for sale. Free Gary Ober (402) 893-2880 www.bar gainbuyway.com

Apr 27-29 - Nebraska City (Otoe County) 140th Annual Arbor Day Celebration; Citywide. Children's activities and live entertainment.

Parade and 5K trail run/walk, commemorative tree plantings and more. (402) 873-6654 www.nebraskacity.com Apr 27-Oct 26 - Kearney (Buffalo County) Paranormal Experiences; Trails & Rails Museum, 710 W. 11th St. Midwest Paranormal Investigators stop by to present ghost hunting classes and ghost hunts at the museum. A history promotion for Buffalo County and a fun, safe event for all ages. Last Friday of each month Jennifer Murrish (308) 234-3041 www.bchs.us Apr 28 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Astronomy Day; University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 14th & Vine Sts. A fun day of astronomy with handson activities about space, science and more. $5 adults, $3 kids or $10 family Dana Ludvik (402) 472-2642 www.museum.unl.edu Apr 28 - Plattsmouth (Cass County) Living History Day; Cass County Historical Museum,646 Main St. Demonstration in blacksmithing, weaving, soapmaking and spinning.

Don't miss the children's May basket workshop for ages 5-10 years. 10am-3pm, Free (402) 296-4770 www.nebraskamuseums.org/casscountymuseum.htm Apr 28-29 - Grand Island (Hall County) Nebraska Antique Dealers Association Show; Fonner Park and Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. (308) 440-1884 www.nebraskaan tiquedealersassociation.com Apr 30-May 4 - Beatrice (Gage County) Heartland Storytelling Festival; Homestead National Monument of America, 8523 W. Hwy 4.

Storytellers entertain and educate visitors with stories about American culture and heritage.

10am-3pm, Free Susan Cook (402) 223-3514 www.nps.gov/home

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Heartland Express

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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, April 5th. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, April 12th.

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 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 - 1976 CASE 1270, 600 HRS ON OH, FRONT WEIGHTS, DUALS, A/C, $8,500.00, (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 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1105 - DISKS FOR SALE - CONT’D

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

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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 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 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 www.myfarmandranch.com 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

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 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

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KS - ‘07 MILLER MD 1000, 90’ BOOM, CUMMINS & ALLISON, RAVEN GPS, 1500 HRS, $98,000.00, (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 NE - NEW SLURRY EQUIPMENT, (800) 2847066 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 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 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 - SEVERAL USED PTO PUMPS, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 www.myfarmandranch.com

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 29, 2012 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 NE - 28, 000 FT. 8”-9”-10” GATED PIPE, (800) 284-7066 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 GREENFIELD HARD HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW CADMAN 4” X 1250’ HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3 HEINZMAN SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, (800) 284-7066 NE - BOSS SOFT HOSE TRAVELER, (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 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 KS - ‘99 JD 9610, SHEDDED, DUALS, EXT, CM, 1600 HRS. , NEW PARTS, EXCELLENT, $85,000.00, (620) 865-2541 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE KS - SHELBOURNE 20’ STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 20” & 36” POLY SNOUTS, JD HEAD. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330

Heartland Express 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - JD 925 & 930 FLEX HEADS. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 853A. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 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 - 2001 DELUX 850 BU/HR. , 1992 MC 970 1 PHASE, 1992 MC 970 3 PHASE, FARM FANS 500H, FARM FANS 420J, MC 2100 1850 BU/HR., (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 4” & 5” AIR SYSTEMS, (800) 284-7066

GRAIN DRYERS

Reliable - Efficient Vacuum Cool Towers NEW Trilogy Low

Call Jeff (515)577-7563 Ask about M-C Trax Remote Monitoring NE - NEW & USED AERATION FANS, (800) 284-7066 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 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 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 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 NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, BUYING & SELLING HAY. NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400 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 KS - 3X3X8’S, 3X4’S, 4X4X8’S ALFALFA HAY DAIRY & BEEF COW QUALITY. OUR DAIRY ALFALFA IS TOP OF THE LINE & TESTED. WE ARE LOCATED IN CENTRAL KANSAS. CALL FOR QUOTE. JASON DEVINE @ 785766-6501 OR RAE RAE MUNDEN AT, (620) 285-8748 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 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE 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 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

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LONE STAR ROLLER MILLS

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

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

G & G Sales Authorized Dealers

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

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 IA - LARGE ROUNDS, MAKE OFFER, (712) 870-1124 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY

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

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

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

“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 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

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

G & G Sales

712-229-6162 NE - WE ARE YOUR W-W STAMPEDE & NORTHSTAR DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421

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1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397

“Meridian Mfg. Group” Discounts available on all your liquid & dry ingredient storage needs, mild steel or stainless, overhead structures, Ag & Commercial application’s.

G & G Sales Authorized Meridian Dealer

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 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 688-7887 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) 236-07611 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) 536-2050 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 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

Colt Started 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 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!

www.myfarmandranch.com

2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES CONT’D IA - DISC BLADE SHARPENING. ON-SITE ROLLING, NO TEAR DOWN, NO GRINDING. CALL, (319) 377-0936 NE - CUSTOM MANURE HAULING. 3 SPREADERS & A PAYLOADER AVAILABLE. OUR REPUTATION FOLLOWS US. KENT BACKER, (402) 499-8060

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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 SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131 2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE NE - 1996 48’ WILSON GRAIN TRAILER, 10’1” SPREAD, LED LIGHTS, 66” SIDES, GOOD TIRES & BRAKES, $18,750.00, (308) 485-4486 KS - GOOSENECK 350 BUSHEL, DUAL HOPPER, TANDEM DUAL, ROLL TARP, EXCELLENT, $6,500.00, (620) 865-2541 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 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 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

March 29, 2012 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE - CONT’D 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 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 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 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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 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 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - PIPE 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 3 1/2”, 4 1/2”, 5 1/2”, CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356

FRANK BLACK Pipe & Supply Co. 2-3/8"; 2-7/8"; 3-1/2" oilfield tubing 3/4" thru 42" new & used line pipe square & rectangular tubing plate steel • sucker rods beam, channel & angle iron Call us for all your steel pipe needs.

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SD - FOREVER POST 4”X6’; 4”X7’; 4”X8’; PLASTIC FENCE POST CAN BE NAILED, STAPLED, SCREWED, WON’T ROT. MAJOR DISC. W/2 BUNDLES OR MORE. QUALITY HAY TARP W/STRAP STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS 8’X20’ 8’X40’. WE DELIVER HAENSEL DISTRIBUTING. CALL CLINT 605-310-6653 JOHN, (605) 351-5760

12 GAUGE USED GUARDRAIL Hot Dip galvanized. 26’ Please call for delivered quote 423-791-4771 • 721-726-3562 620-546-3507 SD - DEPENDABLE & AFFORDABLE- DEEP PRESSURE TREATED W/POST. IN ALL LENGTHS & SIZES, ALSO TREATED OR NONTREATED LUMBER. BEAVER CREEK POST & LUMBERYARD CO. CALL DAY OR NIGHT, (605) 660-3393 NE - RED BIRD CEDAR POSTS WITH LOTS OF RED. 6 1/2 TO 7’ LINE POSTS, $4.25. CORNER & CORRAL $1.30 PER FOOT. 402-3406406 OR, (402) 569-2174

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IA - FIBERGLASS 3” & 4” ROUND FENCE POSTS, 1” & 1 1/4” FIBERGLASS SUCKER ROD, 4” & 5” PLASTIC FOREVER POSTS. FIBERGLASS HORSE, CATTLE, SHEEP & GOAT FEEDERS, RUBBER TIRE WATER TANKS & HAY FEEDERS. FRYTOWN FARM SUPPLY, (319) 646-1102 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 www.myfarmandranch.com

3011 - HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS WANTED TO BUY NE - REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, (308) 5872344 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

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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 WY - FOR SALE: NEW AND USED COAL STOKER STOVES. ALSO MAGIC HEAT, RECLAIMERS, PARTS, SERVICE AND ADVICE FOR MOST MAKES. THANK YOU!, (307) 7543757 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

Page 27 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - CONT’D 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 5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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

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5004 - PASTURE RENT WANTED TO RENT NE - WANTED TO RENT PASTURE FOR 2012 AND BEYOND WITHIN NORTHERN NEBRASKA. PLEASE CALL TED NELSON AT, (308) 730-0611 5006 - RENTAL PROPERTY WANTED TO RENT NE - WANT TO RENT! FATHER ALONG WITH SON (WHO IS HOPING TO GET STARTED FARMING) LOOKING FOR FARM GROUND TO RENT. MODERN EQUIPMENT, WILL PAY GOING RENT PRICE. PLEASE CALL 308-2632361 OR, (308) 991-5184 7000 - TRADE SHOWS FOR SALE IN - PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT YOUR LAND. EARN TOP $$$ FOR HUNTING RIGHTS. CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE & INFO PACKET TOLL FREE 1-866-309-1507 OR WWW.BASECAMPLEASING.COM, (866) 309-1507 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SALE NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 5 & FEB 6, 2013, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 5, 3:45PM; ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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Midlands Classified Ad Network WORK FOR DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES. VIEW CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT WWW.DHHS.NE.GOV MORRILL COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME RN REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE ACLS, PALS, BLS, AND TNCC WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT. BENEFITS INCLUDE PAID VACATION AND SICK LEAVE, 401K, PAID HOLIDAYS, HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE, AND COMPETITIVE SALARY. PLEASE SEND RESUME TO SYLVIA LUCHIUS AT DON@MORRILLCOUNTYHOSPITAL.ORG OR ALLISON LIRAS LIRASA@MORRILLCOUNTYHOSPITAL.ORG OR APPLY IN PERSON AT 1313 S STREET, BRIDGEPORT, NE (308) 262-1616.

MORRILL COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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.

EOE WWW.HIGHLANDPARKALLIANCE.COM ROUTE TRUCK DRIVER & SEMI-TANK DRIVER MUST HAVE CDL W/ TANKER & HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT. VERY CLEAN MVR NEEDED, 2 YRS. EXP. TOP WAGES & BENEFITS. 200 MILES RADIUS. YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. START IMMEDIATELY! CALL (308) 436-5754 HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HS SCIENCE UPPER LEVEL-ALL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WELCOME; MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES WELCOME. THE SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE IS COMPETITIVE WITH LARGER DISTRICTS. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN A GREAT JOB ATMOSPHERE PLEASE SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION, INCLUDING COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT NEBRASKA TEACHING CERTIFICATE TO: MRS. PEGGY FOSTER, HS PRINCIPAL, PFOSTER@PANESU.ORG FOR QUESTIONS. HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, A CLASS C2 DISTRICT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA HAS THE FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITION LISTED ABOVE FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR. HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PO BOX 217, HEMINGFORD, NE 69348. WWW.HEMINGFORDSCHOOLS.ORG. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED. EOE FEEDLOT & FARM HELP SOUTH OF BROADWATER, NEBRASKA, NEEDS DEPENDABLE PERSON FOR FULL-TIME POSITION. CALL FOR APPT. LARRY ZIEGLER, 308-279-0545 BAYARD FIELD REP/PRODUCTION MANAGER

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TRINIDAD BENHAM CORPORATION HAS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A CROP FIELD REP/PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER BASED IN BAYARD, NE. MUST HAVE RECENT SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE IN A MANUFACTURING/ PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT AND AN AGRONOMY BACKGROUND. APPLY TO HR@TRINIDADBENHAM. COM OR ONLINE AT WWW.TRINIDADBENHAM.COM. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS - WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON, WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE TO FILL OUR CURRENT OPENING. WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE WAGE AND THE BEST BENEFIT PACKAGE AROUND. THE APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN TOOLS & HAVE THE ABILITY TO WORK ON ALL ASPECTS OF AUTO & LIGHT TRUCK REPAIRS, INCLUDING BRAKES, ALIGNMENTS AND GENERAL REPAIRS. ASE OR OTHER CERTIFICATIONS ARE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. CPI IS A GROWING COMPANY AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO GROW WITHIN THE COMPANY. CALL DJ AT 308-395-8114 OR LEROY AT 308-370-8805 OR STOP BY THE STORE TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION. LEYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR IN THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: 9-12 INDUSTRIAL ARTS/AGRICULTURE TEACHER; K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER. NEBRASKA CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND A LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME, REFERENCE LETTERS AND CREDENTIALS TO MR. JAMES MCGOWN, 7-12 PRINCIPAL, LEYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PO BOX 297, DALTON, NE 69131.

PHONE: 308-377-2301. LEYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS - PUREBREED, 10 KS, SHOT, 2 MALE, 2 FEMALE. $850. RICHARDJOHNSON849@YAHOO.COM OR 308-234-6254.

GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SEEKING A FULL TIME QUALIFIED CANDIDATE TO SERVE THE GERING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA. STUDENTS WILL INCLUDE CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 21 WITH A VERIFIED DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE WWW.GERINGSCHOOLS.NET APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS ARE LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE. SECONDARY ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A SECONDARY ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR POSITION FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL TERM. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A NEBRASKA TEACHING CERTIFICATE AND HOLD AN APPROPRIATE ENDORSEMENT. BAYARD IS A CLASS C2 SCHOOL IN SCENIC WESTERN NEBRASKA. INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE VISIT WWW.BAYARDPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION FORM AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SEND ALL INFORMATION TO THOMAS PERLINSKI, SECONDARY PRINCIPAL, BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PO BOX 607, BAYARD,

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HEAVY DUTY WRECKER OPERATOR (CHEYENNE, WY AREA) AND HEAVY HAUL DRIVERS NEEDED (WYOMING AND NORTH DAKOTA). GENERAL DEFINITION: THIS IS SKILLED EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS WORK OPERATING HEAVY DUTY WRECKER AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT USED FOR TOWING LARGER VEHICLES. AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS CLASS OPERATES A HEAVY DUTY WRECKER CAPABLE OF TOWING A VARIETY OF LARGE AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TRACTOR TRAILERS, COMPACTORS, & HEAVY DUTY DUMP TRUCKS. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE FOR WRECKER: THE COMPONENT PARTS & OPERATING PRINCIPLES

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