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Bill Passes to Create Republican Basin Task Force

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub

An aerial view of Republican River west of Superior, Neb., located in south central Nebraska. The river flows into Kansas southeast of town. Many center pivot irrigation systems are in use near the river. OWH-Jeffrey Z. Carney

The Republican River Basin Water Sustainability Task Force was approved by the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday with an emergency clause that will allow the appointment of members to begin as soon as Gov. Dave Heineman signs LB1057 into law.

The vote was 48-0-1.

"Of course, water is the big issue in the Republican Basin," Carlson said about why LB1057 was his priority bill for the 2010 legislative session. The focus is on complying with the Republican River Compact and the need to send a certain amount of water to Kansas each year.

"The fear in the basin is what happens in a water-short year," he said, adding that it's estimated 166,000 irrigated acres in Nebraska could have no irrigation and no compensation to meet Continued on page 7

Stuart FFA Members to Receive Honors at Upcoming State Convention The Stuart FFA Chapter looks forward to the upcoming State FFA Convention to be held April 7th-9th in Lincoln. Numerous members will be recognized with awards for their efforts throughout the past year and in developing exceptional individual programs.

Nine 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 Becky Ramm, Callie Korinko, Jordan Kunz, Robert Stout, Tyler Dvorak, Heather Kunz, Lauren Olberding, Jodi Koerperich, and Tyler Miksch.

The Stuart FFA Chapter is pleased to announce Rebecca Ramm and Robert Stout have been selected as State Star Finalists respectively in the areas Continued on page 13

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MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 3/19/10

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$83.37

90.21

*

Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .111.02

121.04

127.58

Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94.38

102.92

105.72

Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .134.35

144.58

153.69

Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.18

66.10

67.92

Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . .70.60

*

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Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .59.49

69.24

73.66

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Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .93.25 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248.87

253.88 273.07

Crops, Daily Spot Prices

Rebecca Ramm and Robert Stout have been selected as State Star finalists in the areas of Agribusiness and Agricultural Production respectively.

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.26

3.88

3.77

Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.84

3.50

3.58

Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.30

9.19

9.46

Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .5.91

5.36

5.63

Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .2.05

2.30

2.24

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

135.00

135.00

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

87.50

87.50

Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .140.00

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*

Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131.00

103.00

95.00

Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.13

35.50

34.00

Hay (per ton)

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March 18, 2010

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report The only areas of the state to receive above normal moisture during the past 14 days were areas of south central and southeast Nebraska.

These locations were located on the northern fringe of a storm track that dropped heavy rains and/or Allen Dutcher snow to eastern Kansas and Oklahoma. The drier conditions were welcome as producers were able to get back to harvesting the remainder of last years corn crop and begin spring field preparations. It appears that an aggressive storm pattern will continue during the next two week period as the storm track pushes farther north and places Nebraska under the gun for several significant precipitation events.

Week One Forecast, 4/3 - 4/9: The storm responsible for rain/snow mix across northwest Nebraska and rain and/or thunderstorms across the remainder of the state has moved east of the state. Some lingering showers are possible across the eastern 1/4 of the state during the morning hours of 4/3. High temperatures will range from the upper 40's north to mid 50's south. Highs will be in the 50's on 4/4, warming into the 60's on 4/5. Low pressure will organize over south central Wyoming on 4/5 and be located over south central Nebraska by 4/6. Weather models indicate the brunt of precipitation will be confined to the Dakota’s and Minnesota, with thunderstorm possible across eastern Nebraska during the afternoon hours. Recent models have placed systems too far north of their eventual track, so it is not out of the question that the modeled precipitation will fall further south and have a bigger impact on the state. No precipitation is projected by the models for the 4/7-4/9 period. Clouds will keep highs in the mid 40's to mid 50's on 4/7, but sunny skies will warm temperatures into

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Agricultural Summary: For the month of March 2010, temperatures averaged above normal except for the third week of the month, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Precipitation during March was above normal with most areas receiving one to two inches of moisture except for the Panhandle which was below normal. Soil temperatures at the end of the month were above freezing across the state. Cold and wet conditions have caused higher than normal calf losses for some producers. Cattle have been removed from muddy lots to drier areas where possible. Fieldwork has been limited because of the wet conditions. Some anhydrous applications and hauling of grain have taken place.

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/Nebraska/ Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/index Weather Summary: At the end of March nearly all snow had melted and was limited to a few areas in the Northeast District. Precipitation for the month was above normal, with the last week receiving the most precipitation. Temperatures averaged above normal for the month, with the first, second, and fourth weeks above normal and the third week below normal.

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Week Two Forecast, 4/10 - 4/16: Weather models indicate that warm and dry conditions are likely from 4/10 through 4/12. Highs are projected to be in the 70's, with a few low 80's possible across south central and southwest Nebraska. Another upper air trough will enter the western United States during the period and begin ejecting energy into the central and southern U.S. on 4/13. Thunderstorms are projected by weather models on a daily basis for the state through 4/15 before high pressure builds back into the central U.S. If this forecasted event verifies, significant moisture in excess of two inches will likely occur across most of Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa.

Highs during the 4/13-4/15 period are projected to range from the mid 60's to mid 70's. Highs on 4/16 are projected to cool into the 50's.

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The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2011 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2010, in conjunction with a Board of Directors meeting of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association at the Progressive Swine Technologies office located at 26741 State Hwy 91, Humphrey, Nebraska 68642. All Nebraska pork producers are invited to attend.

Any producer, who is a resident of the state and has paid all assessments due may be considered as a delegate candidate and/or participate in the election. All eligible producers are encouraged to bring with them a sales receipt proving that hogs were sold in their name and the checkoff deducted.

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Water: The Perfect Beverage Andrea Nisley, Extension Educator What does ‘healthy’ look like? In this day and age, it is easy to find a variety of answers to that question.

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March 18, 2010

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts •

Used Cow Dealer (Best Of)

by Lee Pitts

I’ve got a question for you. Knowing what you know about me from reading my column for all these many years, would you feel safe in buying a cow from me?

I didn’t think so. But, surprisingly, my neighbors would... and often do. In fact, through the years my neighbors have bought several cows from me and from this experience I have formulated my number one rule of used cow trading: NEVER, EVER SELL A USED COW TO YOUR NEIGHBOR! I’m always hanging around auctions and this, coupled with an itchy bidding finger, means I am always overstocked. I usually buy off-season cows or the cows nobody else wants during the dry time of the year. Then I repackage them, mark them up 20% over blue book and when it rains and everyone gets grass fever I put them out front in my used cow lot next to the highway. The quality of the offering is such that the phone calls pour in. Just last year I got a call. My neighbors usually show up in tandem, kick the tires and then offer me 20% less than what I paid for the cows in the first place. I don't ever make any money trading used cows but it gives me a certain prestige in our community; a reputation similar to being a used car dealer.

Its not all glamour though. Last week I went shopping with my wife and my neighbor yells to me across the parking lot, "One of our Pitts' cows prolapsed yesterday!"

Five years ago I sold these neighbors some

bred cows. They have since weaned calves off that cumulatively have brought ten times more than what they paid for the cows. And they still have the cows! This year's calf that belongs to the prolapsed cow will probably bring 150% more than what they paid for the cow in the first place. That’s better than what Bernie Madoff promised. And unlike him, I would never steal from my friends. But my neighbors were mad at me because the cow prolapsed and they had to voice their displeasure in a way that half the town was made aware of my shortcomings.

The hardest time of the year for a used cow dealer is when I go help all my neighbors preg check their cows. The usual procedure is that the vet inserts his arm, gets a frown on his face, and says in a loud voice, "Open." Then one of my neighbors says, "It must be a Pitts cow." I am supposed to hide my head in shame. Then the vet, instead of just drawing a circle on the rump indicating her openness, writes "P I T T S" on the side of the cow. He does this, I think, because he’s still a little peeved at me about the cows I once sold him. If ever a Pitts cow is safe the vet whispers it.

It is truly remarkable to me how all the open Pitts cows have multiplied because everywhere I go any cow that is open is referred to as a Pitts Cow! They multiplied faster than the Octomom. Any cow that breaks the headgate is a Pitts cow, despite her brand, as are all the cancer eyes, fence

breakers and wild ones. It’s totally amazing how spending just 20 minutes in my used cow lot can have such a bad influence.

(With this high cow market they should be grateful that the cows are open.)

Making matters worse, it’s not just cows.

The vet called one of my neighbor’s cows safe only three months but my neighbor said that was impossible. So he said, "It must have been a Pitts bull."

The next cow with a Pitts brand was safe five months but she had a little cancer eye on the one eye that remained. My neighbor asked if he should keep her or sell her. I replied that I wouldn't take any chances and I'd sell her now. Then another neighbor piped up and said, "The only reason Pitts wants you to sell her is that he knows she's got a big calf in her and he'll show up at the sale and buy her back for butcher price and then sell her to one of us next fall."

I’m hurt that someone would say or think that about me. I’m not that despicable and never would have thought of such a thing.

But now that you mention it...

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Heartland Express

Stuffed Cinnamon Crescent Rolls 1-8 oz. pkg. refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls 8 large Marshmallows

Asparagus Breakfast Casserole

1 T. ground Cinnamon ¼ cup Sugar 3 T. melted Butter

Preheat oven to 375°. Combine sugar & cinnamon in a small bowl. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin.

Spray liners with nonstick cooking spray.

Separate rolls into 8 triangles. Place marshmallow into melted butter. Roll marshmallow into cinnamon/sugar. Place marshmallow on crescent roll. Pinch dough up around marshmallow. Encase.

Seal seams by pinching.

Dip the tops of dough into the butter, then into the cinnamon/sugar. Place in muffin pan w/cinnamon/sugar side up.

Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes. Serves 4-6, 8 rolls.

Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham 2-20 oz. cans Pineapple Slices, packed in juice 1 cup packed Dark Brown Sugar 1 /3 cup Dijon Mustard

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¼ cup Whole Grain Mustard 1 Spiral-Sliced Bone-In Half Ham

Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice.

Whisk juice, brown sugar and mustards in bowl.

Remove ham from packaging and discard plastic disk that covers bone. Line 13 x 9" baking dish with two 24"-long pieces of foil. Place ham, cut side down in lined baking dish and brush liberally with glaze.

Using toothpicks, attach pineapple rings all over top and sides of ham. (Do not press toothpicks all the way into ham.) Brush with more glaze and wrap tightly in foil. Let stand at room temperature for 1½ hours.

Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 300°. Bake ham until center registers about 100° on instant-read thermometer, 2-3 hours, depending on weight of ham (17 minutes per pound), remove ham from oven and roll back foil to expose ham.

Increase oven temperature to 450°. Brush ham liberally with more glaze and return to oven until glaze becomes golden brown and sticky, 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven, brush entire ham again with glaze, loosely cover with foil, and let rest for 30-40 minutes before carving, basting ham with juices one or twice. Serves 16-20.

¼ cup Margarine 1 /3 cup Onion, chopped 1 cup Asparagus, chopped in ½" slices (frozen) 15 oz. frozen Hash Brown Potatoes

Orange UpsideDown Oven Biscuits

12 Eggs, beaten 1 /3 cup Ham, sliced and cut in ½" slices 1¼ cups Swiss cheese, shredded

Melt butter and swirl to cover bottom and sides of a 9 x 13"pan. Spread potatoes (still frozen is OK) in bottom of pan. Top with chopped onions, ham and asparagus. Salt and pepper slightly. Sprinkle 1 cup Swiss cheese on top. At this point, you can continue or casserole may be refrigerated overnight.

Pour beaten eggs over hash browns & vegetables.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Sprinkle with remaining ¼ Swiss cheese and return to oven for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly. Serves 12.

Chocolatey Rice Krispies Easter Eggs 1 T. Margarine 1 T. Smooth Peanut Butter 20 large Marshmallows 3 cups Rice Krispies 1 /8 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

TOPPING: 4 T. Butter ½ cup Orange Juice ½ cup Sugar BISCUITS: 2 cups Flour ¼ t. Salt 1 T. Baking Powder 3-4 T. Shortening

3

/4 cup Milk 4 T. Butter, softened ¼ cup Sugar ½ t. Cinnamon

For the topping: Combine ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter and sugar melt, about two minutes. Divide the topping among a standard muffin tine. Do not line the muffin tin with paper baking cups.

For the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 425°. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.

Cut in the shortening with two knives or a pastry blender until it forms coarse, uneven crumbs.

Add the milk. Mix well, but with a light touch.

On a flour-dusted surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread with butter. Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it over the dough.

Roll as you would a jelly roll and slice into 12 biscuits.

½ cup Butterscotch Chips (or peanut butter or white chocolate chips Chocolate Sprinkles or Rainbow Candy Sprinkles

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt margarine and peanut butter. Stir in marshmallows, stir until melted and well blended. Stir in chocolate chips until melted; remove from heat. Stir in Rice Krispies until coated.

Working quickly, shape Rice Krispies into egg shapes. It is useful to have a hollow plastic egg you can press the Rice Krispies into as a form, like a gelatin egg mold. If Rice Krispie mixture starts to harden, replace saucepan overflow heat. Let Rice Krispie eggs cool in fridge or at room temperature.

When cool, melt butterscotch chips in microwave on low heat for about 30 seconds at a time stirring often—careful not to burn!

Spread melted butterscotch chips on the top of each egg; dip egg into chocolate sprinkles. Let eggs cool; individually wrap in plastic wrap. Makes 14 medium-large eggs.

Place a single biscuit in each muffin cup. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Cool a couple of minutes, then invert cautiously onto a plate, taking care that the sticky topping doesn’t burn you.

Makes 12 biscuits.

Crock Pot Cola Ham 3-4 lbs. fully cooked Boneless Ham ½ cup Packed Brown Sugar

1 T. Mustard 2-12 oz. cans Coca-Cola

Remove ham from packaging.

Lightly score ham in diagonal lines first one way, then crosswise, to form a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut any deeper than about an eighth of an inch. You can score both sides if you like.

Make a paste of brown sugar and mustard.

Rub paste into ham on sides that have been lightly scored. Transfer to Crock Pot. Pour in two cans of Coca Cola into bottom of pot, not pouring directly over ham to wash away brown sugar paste. Cook on low 7-8 hours. Serves 8.

Chocolate Marshmallow Easter Eggs

25 cups Flour (8 lbs.)

2 T. unflavored Gelatin or 2-¼ oz. pkgs. ½ cup Cold Water

2 cups Sugar 1 cup Light Corn Syrup, divided 3 /4 cup Hot Water

2 t. Vanilla Extract 1 lb. Dark Chocolate Confectionary Coating, melted

2 oz. White Candy Coating, melted

Spread 7 cups flour in each of three 13x9x2" baking pans, and 4 cups flour in a 9" square pan. Press plastic egg halfway into flour to form an impression. Repeat 35 times, leaving a small amount of space between each impression.

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, ½ cup corn syrup, and hot water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until candy thermometer reads 238°. Remove from heat; stir in remaining corn syrup. Pour into large mixing bowl.

Add reserved gelatin, 1 T. at a time, beating on high speed until candy is thick and has cooled to lukewarm. Beat in vanilla. Spoon mixture into egg depression; dust with flour. Let stand 3-4 hours until set.

Remove marshmallow eggs from flour, and dust off any excess flour. Dip into melted dark chocolate candy coating. Place flat side down on wax paper. Let stand until set. Pour white candy coating into a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in the bottom corner. Drizzle over eggs. Makes 38.

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Heartland Express

March 18, 2010

Census Vital to Farmers, Ranchers, and Rural America SED Trudy Kareus, Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in (Colorado) announced today that FSA has teamed up with the U.S. Census Bureau to encourage all farmers and ranchers to complete the 2010 census.

"I believe rural America is the heart and the soul and the guts of America. And, I believe that we have to start paying real attention to our farm families and to those who live in rural America if we want to preserve that value system, " said SED Kareus. "So, it's important for us to figure out new strategies and different strategies and expanded strategies for bringing prosperity back to the farm, prosperity back to the ranch, and prosperity back to rural communities."

These strategies begin with the completion of the census forms, which were mailed in March to all residents in the United States and Puerto Rico. They are comprised of 10 questions and take only 10 minutes to complete and mail back in the postage-paid envelope. The questions include names of residents, ages, sex, date of birth, race, relationship to the head of the household, whether the resident rents or owns and a telephone number should the Census Bureau have any questions.

Having everyone counted is critical to the secu-

Rising Fuel Prices a Factor of Life on the Farm

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rity of rural communities and will ensure that the more than $400 billion in federal funding will be allocated to these communities annually to support schools, broadband initiatives, hospitals, emergency services and public works projects.

The census, which is taken every 10 years, also is used to determine the number of seats a state has in the House of Representatives and to apportion representatives equally among the 50 states.

The need for rural America to be counted in the census has grown since it was first implemented in 1790. Back then, the 13 original states had a population of 3.6 million, with 94.9 percent living in rural areas. By 1990, that number significantly decreased to 24 percent of the population living in rural areas.

Yet, according to SED Kareus it is the farmers and ranchers who are the backbone of rural America and provide the food, fiber and water that is essential to all Americans, whether they live in rural, urban or suburban areas.

"This prosperity starts by each farmer and rancher completing the 2010 Census, " said SED Kareus. It’s not only the law, but an avenue used to help revive America’s farm, food and values.

Everyone needs to be counted. "

It is spring in the valley, and while some people are trying to decide which flowers or vegetables to plant in their gardens, area farmers and ranchers are thinking about planting, harvesting and feeding.

They're also wondering how much the fuel to get all that done is going to cost them. After a couple of summers of moderate prices, the numbers are on the rise. As spring dawns, prices range from $2.74 for a gallon of regular unleaded to $2.98 per gallon for diesel, and prices are expected to rise in the coming months. For farmers and ranchers in the valley, that can mean a pretty tight budget.

"You can't avoid it," said Mitchell farmer Andy Grentz. "You have to have fuel to run your equipment."

Grentz said there are a couple of different ways to buy diesel fuel. You can buy in bulk, taking delivery by a certain date. This method locks in a price, which means substantial savings, he said.

If a farmer buys a few thousand gallons now, and doesn't take delivery until later in the summer, he or she can't be charged more even if fuel prices rise between now and when your fuel is delivered, Grentz said.

The other less-desirable option means taking a Continued on page 18

NEBRASKA WEATHER AND CROP REPORT Continued from page 2 Field Crops Report: Wheat conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 8 poor, 35 fair, 51 good, and 6 excellent, below last year’s condition of 68 percent good or excellent. Hay and forage supplies rated 2 percent very short, 20 short, 74 adequate, and 4 surplus, well below year ago levels of 95 percent adequate or surplus. Cattle and Calves conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 6 poor, 29 fair, 62 good, and 2 excellent, below year ago levels. Calving progressed to 57 percent complete, near year a ago, with calf losses mostly average across the state.

Livestock, Pasture, and Range Report: The following are comments from Nebraska’s FSA County Executive Directors and County Extension Educators: NORTHWEST BOX BUTTE: Wheat is greening up even in concerned areas. The wind erosion that occurred through January was limited due to snow cover.

The year appears to be average at this point. No sugar beets planted yet this year.

SHERIDAN: Most snow cover is gone except in localized parts of the county and most of the water ponds from the snow melt have soaked in. Once the ground dries out a little more producers will be anxious to get in the fields.

NORTHEAST BOONE: Cold and wet conditions have led to above average calf losses in the area. Snow is mostly melted and the county received little or no rain this weekend which aided the drying process.

CEDAR: The weather conditions have been very favorable for snow melt this year with very little

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runoff and no flooding. The cow/calf producers are fighting some mud but most have not reported problems with calving. Hay is in tight supply.

DIXON: With the snow melt and cool, wet weather over the past three weeks, calving conditions have been poor to very poor for producers.

Producers have been busy moving farm-stored grain to avoid losses due to spoilage.

THURSTON: Feed lots and calving pastures/lots have been extremely muddy this spring. Feeders are reporting poor gains and higher death losses than normal. Cow-calf herd operators have experienced greater losses than normal due to the mud and cool damp weather. In the past week, farmers have been able to make some progress in harvesting 2009 corn left in the fields over winter. There will be 5-20% loss in most fields. Corn moisture levels have remained high through the winter.

CENTRAL BUFFALO: Fields are still extremely wet. Some limited stalk shredding and limited NH3 applications. Some cattle have been moved to grass just to get them out of the mud. Farmers are anxious to get into the fields.

EAST DODGE: Some corn is still being harvested and taken to town while some are taking a few loads out of the bins because of condition of grain.

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few days. Cowmen are busy with calving with some experiencing above normal calf losses and scours. Hay supplies are running short.

SARPY/DOUGLAS: Some corn harvest occurring but ground is still pretty soft.

SOUTHWEST KEITH/ARTHUR: Fieldwork is beginning in dryer areas. Not many reports of calf losses this spring. Wheat that was able to be planted last fall is reported to be average.

SOUTH CENTRAL FURNAS: Wet conditions have complicated calving situations and have grain producers anxious about field prep and planting.

HARLAN: The wheat is starting to come out of dormancy and the earlier planted wheat looks very good. The wheat planted after corn or soybean harvest is greening, but far behind the summer fallow wheat.

PHELPS: Wet, cool weather has caused some calf lose because of sickness. Most producers are anxious to start fieldwork. Most areas are still wet which will delay planting preparations.

Rangeland is in good condition and beginning to show green.

SOUTHEAST FILLMORE: Things were finally starting to dry up, but then Fillmore County received rainfall (around .75") Saturday which will continue to delay fieldwork. Increased calving losses reported due to mud in calving areas.

GAGE: Delayed fieldwork becoming a concern.

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Get Ahead of the Water Curve World-Herald Editorial Legislative Bill 862, which would help Republican River irrigators protect themselves from the consequences of drought, is sailing ahead in the Nebraska Legislature. The proposal, up for second-round consideration, is an appropriate change that would serve the state well both now and in the future.

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mark Christensen of Imperial, takes the limited funding language of a previous water measure and opens it up; the principles laid down in LB 862 could conceivably be applied in any area of the state.

Under current law, only Republican River natural resources districts would be able to qualify to collect an occupation tax from irrigators to be used for a limited number of remedies in a water-short year.

The Republican basin has been in trouble because of a lawsuit filed by Kansas and a settlement in which Nebraska officials agreed to abide by the rules of a 1943 compact. As a result, irrigators in the basin need to leave a specific amount of water in the Republican where it flows over the state line.

AdvertisingIn the drought years of much of the first decade of the 21st century, the state failed in its efforts, in large part due to unregulated but not illegal underground pumping by irrigators in the basin.

The state Department of Natural Resources has formulated fall-back plans to cut water use in the Republican basin during drought years if NRDs aren’t able to do the job. State Sen. Tom Carlson of Holdrege characterized those plans as “very harsh regulation” that could leave 166,000 acres without irrigation from either groundwater or surface water, without compensation.

Irrigators could lose $32 million; communities dependent on their success would suffer, too.

LB 862 could forestall such drastic action.

The proposed law would allow NRDs that meet specific criteria to collect the occupation tax and spend it on such practical actions as removing vegetation from the streambed, paying farmers to idle irrigation pumps and using groundwater to augment the level of the Republican River.

Only NRDs that have integrated water management plans filed with and approved by the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) could even begin the process of levying an occupation tax of up to $10 per irrigated acre. Locally elected

NRD boards would have to apply to the DNR for approval; the tax wouldn’t be applied until after a number of reviews, public hearings and votes by the local board.

As Sen. Christensen notes, the proposed law has many checks and balances and leaves control over whether, when and how an occupation tax will be applied in local hands. While the law would be available for use by other NRDs, Christensen said he didn’t believe any would need to or be able to take advantage of it for quite a while.

The proposed law clarifies a technical tangle that resulted after court rulings over a special property tax allowed under previous water management law.Passage of LB 862 would clear up any doubt about the breadth and application of the tax.

Some senators have argued that LB 862 is premature; action, they say, should wait on the court findings concerning the previous law.

But the Legislature should get ahead of this particular curve and pre-empt any court action that might cause problems for irrigators while they wait for lawmakers to act.

The laws affecting the state’s water resources should be clear, decisive, fair and farsighted. LB 862 meets those benchmarks.

BILL PASSES TO CREATE REPUBLICAN BASIN TASK FORCE Continued from page 1 compact compliance in such years. "... It's absolutely frightening."

The bill says the task force will "define water sustainability for the Republican River Basin, develop and recommend a plan to help reach water sustainability in the basin, and develop and recommend a plan to help avoid a water-short year in the basin."

A preliminary report to the governor and Legislature is due by May 15, 2011; the final report is due by May 15, 2012; and the task force authorization terminates June 30, 2012.

The task force will have 22 voting members appointed by the governor: • Two from each of the basin's four natural resources districts.

• Four from the basin's irrigation districts.

• One each from the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and state departments of agriculture and natural resources.

• One each from a local school district, a city, a county and a public power district in the basin.

• Two from ag-related businesses in the basin.

The chair of the Executive Board of the Legislative Council will name four ex officio, nonvoting members from the Legislature, including two who are residents of the basin, one with a leg-

islative district that's in a portion of the basin, and the chairperson of the Legislature's Natural Resources Committee.

The task force will be housed at DNR for administrative and budgetary purposes. Additional advisory support may be requested from other state and federal agencies.

"I hope we can get those (task force) applications out really quick. I called (DNR Director) Brian Dunnigan's office yesterday, and they're already working on it," Carlson told the Hub this morning.

He expects that he, Imperial Sen. Mark Christensen and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Chris Langemeier of Schuyler will have input on task force members. Carlson hopes the applications can be returned within 30 days after they're ready.

The legislation says the first task force meeting must be within 30 days of the appointments so that a chairperson can be elected and other organizational business can be conducted. A trained facilitator must be hired to conduct meetings, which must be scheduled no less than quarterly.

"I'm hoping we can find a facilitator within the state of Nebraska who understands the water issues," Carlson said.

Funding will be through a new Republican River Basin Water Sustainability Task Force Cash Fund

administered by DNR that will hold state-appropriated funds and any money received as gifts, grants, donations or transfers. The bill authorizes the immediate transfer of $50,000 from the Water Policy Task Force Cash Fund.

Carlson is convinced that bringing key Republican Basin groups together to work as a task force will result in something positive. "They will look at what is sustainable, develop a plan and make recommendations about what to do in a water-short year," he said, emphasizing that it still will be up to the NRDs and irrigation districts to implement any actions.

The other priority water bill for the Republican Basin, Christensen's LB862, was advanced on first reading by the Legislature Tuesday.

It would fix language in 2007's LB701 that authorized Republican Basin NRDs to issue bonds for water projects and repay the debt with an occupation tax on irrigated acres. The new language would expand that authority to all NRDs with integrated water management plans.

Carlson said the bill had strong support in the first round and he expects that to carry into the second vote on select file and then to final reading before the legislative session adjourns April 14.

Health Care: Where do we go from here?

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

We all know the story of Hansel and Gretel – the two children who discover a house made of candy and other goodies only to find out it is a deception by a wicked witch and the truth is much more dangerous.

In many ways the recently passed health care bill resembles the house made of candy. It too has unfortunate realities waiting to be discovered.

It is true the first year provisions of the bill are popular fixes. It will allow those with pre-existing conditions to enter high-risk pools. It prohibits the practice of rescinding existing health insurance policies when a person gets sick. It prohibits insurers from imposing lifetime limits and restricts the use of annual limits while extending dependent coverage for unmarried young adults until the age of 26.

That is the candy. Now comes the oven.

The truth of the matter is the Democrats used nearly every trick in their book and every method of arm-twisting to get this bill passed. Now they are engaging in a “full-speed-ahead” push to convince us this massive growth of bureaucracy is a good bill.

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Just prior to signing the health care bill, President Obama claimed there would be no cuts in “guaranteed benefits” for seniors – despite the fact there are $528.5 billion in cuts to Medicare.

Already, American manufacturers are warning about how much the health care overhaul will cost them. Both Deere & Co. and Caterpillar are reporting the bill will result in their reported earnings declining by $150 million and $100 million respectively because of the mandates and tax increases included in the bill.

Insurance companies have been told they must insure everyone regardless of health. But the cost has to come from somewhere, meaning premiums will rise to compensate for those more at risk.

Because the bill limits how much premiums can rise based on age, much of this cost will fall on younger people who can least afford the increased costs.

This is a bad bill, and flying around the country giving speeches isn’t going to change the minds of Nebraskans who are familiar with the bill. They oppose a government takeover of health care. They

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oppose the job-killing tax increases, individual mandates, and the creation of “incentives” which will result in millions of Americans losing the health insurance they have.

Health care reform should be patient-centered to increase access to care and reduce cost without bankrupting our nation and limiting our liberties.

The fight to enact common sense reforms to preserve and protect health care must be fought, but it shouldn’t be a public relations war. The American people are eager to embrace a plan which will expand access, preserve quality, strip away the barriers to insurance competition, and finally address the runaway costs of lawsuit abuse.

This can be done by allowing individuals to band together across state lines, allowing tax deductibility to everyone for the cost of premiums, and cracking down on junk lawsuits.

As Milton Friedman once said, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. That adage certainly applies to this health care bill. Like Hansel and Gretel, I am afraid our country is in for an unpleasant surprise once the sugar rush has worn off.

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County Grain Prices as of 3/30/10 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$3.33 $3.07 $3.31 $3.06 $3.27 $3.24 $3.28 $3.31 $2.97 $3.33 $3.02 $3.36 $3.04 $3.26 $3.02 $3.38 $3.11 $3.26 $3.17 $3.18 $3.06 $3.22 $3.33 $3.29 $3.20 $3.00 $3.3.28 $3.27

$3.45 $3.25 $3.39 $3.43 $3.34 $3.37 $3.44 $3.45 $3.24 $3.45 $3.41 $3.49 $3.33 $3.34 $3.41 $3.50 $3.47 $3.38 $3.27 $3.35 $3.35 $3.32 $3.41 $3.43 $3.35 $3.39 $3.34 $3.40

$3.07 $3.35 $3.36 $3.23 $3.33

671 Northern Above Oil Flowers Above Spring Wheat

Beans

New Beans

$9.22 $8.70 $9.24 $8.66 $9.12 $8.78 $9.47 $8.93

$8.48 $8.19 $8.51 $8.09 $8.37 $8.28 $8.71 $8.42

$9.19 $8.66 $9.27

$8.45 $8.09 $8.56

$8.80 $8.66 $9.23

$8.36 $8.09 $8.51

$9.14 $8.90 $8.67 $8.69 $9.04 $9.44 $9.00 $8.79

$8.46 $8.53 $8.23 $8.18 $8.06 $8.65 $8.52 $8.35

$8.70 $8.89

$3.43 $3.43 $3.49 $3.35 $3.44

Wheat

New Wheat

$3.95

$4.36

$3.63

$3.88

$3.82

Milo

New Milo

$2.95

$2.74

$4.16

$2.75

$2.79

$3.82 $3.64

$4.16 $3.86

$2.75

$2.80

$3.63 $4.06 $3.63 $3.88 $3.63 $3.89 $3.63 $3.84 $3.95 $3.80 $3.69 $3.67

$3.88 $4.39 $3.89 $4.08 $3.88 $4.21 $3.88 $4.28 $3.97 $3.91 $3.92

$3.89 $3.53

$3.97 $3.91

$8.32 $8.44

$3.90

$4.08

$9.14

$8.46 $8.52

$4.02

$4.41

$9.27 $9.02

$8.47 $8.47

Corn trade has been lower this week due to early position squaring and a negative USDA Quarterly Stocks and Planting Intentions report. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 11 lower on the May contract and December is down 9. The outside market influence has limited downside; crude is $3.39 higher on the May contract, the dollar is 69 lower, and the DOW is up 20. The USDA reports this week have been the feature with position squaring early and then selling interest following the neutral to negative numbers on Wednesday. The USDA March Quarterly Stocks number came in at 7.694 billion versus the March 1 average trade guess 7.505 and range of 7.318 billion to 7.758 billion.

The USDA acreage report was neutral with the March 31st USDA Planting Intentions number at 88.8 million

May 903 997

May Meal 252 290

May Oil 3700 4036

Soy Complex

Support: Resistance

Soybean trade has been mixed in active trade this week; crude oil strength supported the markets early, but selling interest developed following the negative USDA reports.

Heading into Thursday, the weekly net changes are 11 lower for May beans and November is steady. Meal is $5.10 lower and oil is down 64. The USDA Quarterly Stocks and Planting Intention report was released on Wednesday morning. The soybean acreage intentions number was at 78.1 million which was below the 78.55 average trade guess, but within the 77.43 to 79.5 million acre range of expectations. The quarterly stocks estimate was at 1.270 billion versus the average trade guess of 1.207 billion and range of 1.16 to 1.270. So this was at the high side of estimates, which is negative. The larger than expected soybean and corn March 1 Quarterly Stocks suggest a demand scenario which has been over stated this past quarter and implies the third and fourth quarters of this crop year may be disappoint-

ing as well. The Hog and Pig report this past Friday would suggest a lower demand scenario that supports the lower than expected stocks. There are limited reasons to be bullish long-term, but the ongoing Argentine strike along with supportive outside markets could continue to limit downside; analysts do expect that the strike will be negotiated shortly. Recent rains in Brazil have also delayed harvest activity there which should keep China interested in U.S. supplies nearterm. The weekly export sales report was reported old crop sales at 178,500 tons of old crop and 210,000 tons of new crop, which was inline with expectations. Meal sales were at 68,100 tons of old crop and but we saw net cancellations of 11,300 tons of new crop.

Soybean oil sales were good at 14,000 tons of old crop. Meal sales were below expectations while oil sales were as expected. Hedgers we believe you should get caught up on desired sales levels if you have not and call us to discuss your individual situation.

May 2010 Beans (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/1/2010

Pinto Oil Flowers (new) $15.85 Spring Wheat(new) $4.79

Corn

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$3.00

$3.09

$2.68

$2.93

$2.62 $2.69 $2.65

$2.87 $2.92 $2.93

$3.13

$3.14

Navy

Open . . .9.400 High . . .9.540 Low . . . .9.310 Close . . .9.410 Change .-0.330

N/A

May 10 334 365

Dec. 10 367 394

acres versus the average trade guess of 88.94 million with a range of 87 to 90.2 million acres. The higher stocks number suggests lower usage this past quarter, which would now project the old crop carryover closer to 2 billion bushels versus the 1.8 billion seen on the last report. Most of the negative items should be priced-in, and end users will be scaling in on weakness, but renewed buying interest may not emerge without a significant weather scare. This is a short week due to the Easter holiday on Friday so some light profit taking by market shorts may show up ahead of the long weekend.

The weekly export sales were reported at 826,100 tons of old crop and new crop sales came in at 400 tons, combined they were above expectations.

Hedgers call with questions.

May 2010 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/1/2010 Open . . .3.486 High . . .3.504 Low . . . .3.442 Close . . .3.450 Change .-0.094

Wheat Wheat trade has been lower this week due to chart selling and poor fundamentals. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 14 lower in Chicago and KC, and Minneapolis is down 15. The USDA reports on Wednesday were noted for the weakness. The all wheat planted acreage was at 53.83 million acres versus the 53.33 million average trade guess and 59.13 million last year. The spring wheat acreage number was at 13.91 million which was 35 thousand acres higher than expected.

To recap the acre situation, there are 5.3 million fewer acres of wheat this year, 2.32 million more corn acres, 650 thousand more beans, and 1.36 million more cotton acres. This means

Support: Resistance

Chicago 434 582

K City Minneapolis 448 468 488 509

there is still about a million acres plus some added CRP acres available for crop this year that could go into production - meaning the bias toward more acres should be a concern looking forward. This bias coupled with our growing stocks is bearish. The Quarterly Stocks were at 1.352 billion versus the average estimate of 1.364 billion with a range of 1.332 to 1.398 billion. Potential wet weather could still limit spring wheat planting, but any rally that does occur should be viewed as a selling opportunity. The weekly export sales were reported at 430,600 tons of old crop and 53,000 tons of new which was above expectations. Hedgers call with questions.

May 2010 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/1/2010 Open . . . .4.640 High . . . .4.644 Low . . . .4.500 Close . . .4.504 Change .-0.214

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Emerson-Hubbard FFA SPRINGS into actions

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The spring semester has proved to be a bit challenging with all of the snow; but we are glad to see the grass and the corn left in the fields!

We started 2010 off by going to livestock judging. One senior team (Chase Miller, Elizabeth Starzl, Derick Lux, and Austin Gutzmann) qualified for the state competition. Proficiency applications brought our chapter one gold rating in Beef Placement by Elizabeth Starzl. Elizabeth’s proficiency got fourth at districts and just barely missed out on state qualifying.

FFA Week was very busy and fun for FFA members, community members, and students at school.

Throughout the week we had trivia questions: Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers utilize _______ million acres; which were rewarded with prizes like t-shirts, FFA water bottles, and bags. Monday we wore our FFA t-shirts to school. Tuesday we did an activity with the elementary. We had three different sections for about 60 elementary students: Learning Barn (from the Dixon County Farm Bureau) where students learned about farm machinery and practices and then could play with puzzles, puppets, and toys; Petting zoo where students learned about and could pet a rabbit, lamb, and calf; and Soil Horizon cups where students learned about the layers of soil and then got to make a sample soil horizon of crushed up oreos, wafers, and other candy. Thursday was our

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Shortly after FFA Week was district Career Development Events. Emerson-Hubbard took teams to compete in Ag Sales, AgriScience, Meat Evaluation/ID, Farm Business Management, Welding, and Livestock Management. The Ag Sales team (Elizabeth Starzl, Shelby Strivens, Samantha Hogan, and Danielle Lux) qualified to compete at state.

State Convention is quickly approaching! We are looking forward to competing in contests, attending workshops and listening to speakers.

Spring banquet, labor auction, COLT, and end of the year picnic are just a few of the activities that we have planned to finish out the year strong!

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The members served drinks and helped people their meals. The members also helped clean up and wash dishes. Afterwards they enjoyed some of the delicious food themselves.

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CDE Contest Results

The 2009-2010 Rock County FFA Chapter: Front Row: Advisor Ann Dvorak; Jr. Advisor Harlee Hollenbeck; Secretary Shannon Alstrom; Sentinel Josh Severin; President Jeff Knox; Reporter Adam Bretschneider; Treasurer Abby Sybrant; Vice President Bethany Blackburn; Parliamentarian Ethan Steinhauser. Second Row: Levi Gum, Marty Kreitman, Jacob Maurer, Kyle Linse, Aaron Kroll, Kendra Bretschneider, Cameron Mueller, Kelsey Sybrant, Brady Ammon. Third Row: Jon Alstrom, Roger Carpenter, Kyle Jackman, Taylor Hart, Becca Larson, Jaci Badura, Alex Venenga, Brennan Frerichs. Fourth Row: Derek White, Cameron Smith, Amber Hollenbeck, Payton Shankland, Jamin Zeman, Fee Nahrstedt, Caleb Lackaff.

Adam Bretschneider, Reporter On March 3, 2010, the Rock County FFA Chapter traveled to Norfolk to compete in the District Career Development Events (CDE). Here are the results: Livestock Management Team of Cameron Smith, Payton Shankland, Bethany Blackburn, Jeff Knox, Alex Venenga, and Abby Sybrant placed 5th as a team. The Floriculture team of Fee Nahrstedt, Kendra Bretschneider, Taylor Hart

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The team of Lackaff, Knox, Aaron Kroll, and Jacob Maurer finished 3rd. Kyle Jackman finished 5th and Brennan Frerichs finished 6th in the Agriscience contest. The Agriscience team of Jackman, Frerichs, Jaci Badura, Alex Venenga finished in 7th place. Cameron Mueller led the Ag Mechanics team by placing 8th individually, his

team consisting of Kyle Linse, Josh Severin, and Brady Ammon finished 5th overall. The Ag Sales team of Kelsey Sybrant, Shannon Alstrom, Bethany Blackburn, and Ethan Steinhauser placed third with Sybrant finishing 7th individually and Blackburn finishing 8th.

Ethan Steinhauser, Levi Gum, Marty Kreitman, Roger Carpenter, and Jon Alstrom place 3rd in the Northeast Nebraska Regional Envirothon. They won the aquatics portion of the contest and also the portion of the contest that dealt with ground water. Kelsey Sybrant competed in the Food Science contest and finished in 2nd place individually. The Welding team of Brady Ammon, Becca Larson, and Amber Hollenbeck finished in 2nd place and advanced to the state competition.

Ammon competed in GMAW and finished 2nd individually, Larson competed in OAW and finished 6th individually, and Hollenbeck competed in SMAW and finished 2nd individually.

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The O’Neill FFA Chapter

STUART FFA MEMBERS...

Continued from page 1 of Agribusiness and Agricultural Production.

Rebecca and Robert were initially selected as District X Stars following their state degree interviews. Their applications and records were then forwarded for state competition amongst other District Star recipients. Twenty-four state star finalists were then selected to represent Nebraska in the Stars Over Nebraska program to be held at the upcoming state convention. These members and their parents will be recognized at Pershing Auditorium on April 9th during the Stars Over Nebraska program.

In addition, the Stuart FFA Chapter has ten members who have been selected as proficiency finalists in eleven areas. They are Jake Paxton, Logan Hipke, Becky Ramm, Jordan Kunz, Lauren Olberding, Paul Johnson, Trever Thompson, Ben Kaup, Zach Kunz, & Doug Larsen. The state star and proficiency finalists will undergo interviews in Lincoln as they vie to be Nebraska’s state stars and proficiency winners.

The Stuart FFA Chapter has ten members who have been selected as finalists in eleven proficiency areas and will be competing to become State Proficiency winners. Finalists include (back row L to R): Jordan Kunz, Ben Kaup, Trever Thompson; (front row L to R): Zach Kunz, Becky Ramm, Paul Johnson, Lauren Olberding, & Doug Larsen (Not Pictured – Jake Paxton and Logan Hipke)

Jewel Krieger O’Neill FFA Chapter Reporter 2009-2010 The O’Neill FFA Chapter got its first year started off great. Officer Elections was the first order of business for this new chapter. The 2009 – 2010 officers are: President Shelby Sanford, Vice President Brady Wakefield, Secretary Tapanga Lihs, Treasurer Jericho Day, Reporter Jewel Krieger, Sentinel Arron Spangler, Student Development Committee Chair Tasha Lechtenberg, Chapter Development Committee Co-Chairs Mollie Schindler and Josh Womack, and Community Development Committee Chair James McCabe.

The chapter participated in various Range Judging contests this fall, including the West Holt Range Judging Clinic and the Area Range Judging contest. Members also competed in the neighboring district Dairy Judging contest hosted by the Hartington FFA Chapter. Both the Jr.

O'Neill FFA Chapter members after a business meeting.

and Sr. teams earning blue ribbons in Dairy Judging. Livestock Judging was also a popular contest for O’Neill FFA members this year.

Members attended the Valentine Livestock Judging clinic and competed in the District Livestock Judging contest held at the Fair Grounds in Neligh.

The Community Development Committee has been busy with various community service projects including Adopt-A-Highway clean-up, assisting with various events in the community, and planning for the quilt raffle that we will have at our Chapter Banquet on April 23rd.

Martha McCabe made and donated a beautiful farm quilt for the FFA Chapter to raffle as a fundraiser. Members have been selling raffle tickets at various sporting events, Shamrock Livestock Market, and at the local quilt store in Continued on page 18

District Dairy Judging in Hartington, Jr. and Sr. Teams both earned blue ribbons.

West Holt FFA Wins 5 District Events On March 3rd 49 members of the West Holt FFA Chapter traveled to Northeast Community College to compete in the District 10 Agricultural Education Career Development Events. West Holt members competed in 11 events, winning 5 and finishing as district runner-up in 4 others.

District 10 is made of 8 Chapters from Valentine to Elgin. Overall results of the events is tabulated and the top Chapter is awarded a Sweepstakes Plaque, West Holt was this year’s Sweepstake winner, followed by Stuart. Each of the West Holt teams finishing 3rd or better qualifies to compete in the State Career Development Events held in Lincoln during April. Full results each West Holt team follows.

Livestock Management and Envirothon are both team only events, where team members work together to answer questions or perform tasks.

West Holt was district winner in both of these events. Livestock Management team members answered questions and problems related to rais-

ing beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and poultry. Team members were Matt Marcellus, Russell Hipke, Katherine Davis, Trevor Butterfield, Jessica Pease, and Wesley Cole. The Envirothon consists of a series of tests related to soils, wildlife, aquatics, forestry, range management, and environmental policy. Envirothon team members were Zeb Elm, Matt Laetsch, Cole Neibauer, Cole Gibbens, and Brett Pacha.

The Nursery and Landscape team finished 1st, team members identified landscape plants and answered management questions related to pests, weeds, and diseases. Team members and individual placings were Sierra Welsh (1st), Kent Frickel (2nd), Kalie Friedel (3rd), and Mackenzie Gibbens (4th). In the Agronomy event students identified crops, weeds, and pests and took a test over crop production. Members of the district winning team were Kent Olson (1st), Jamie Peterson (3rd), Jessie Poessnecker (5th), and Ben Borer (13th).

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USDA Study Focuses on Managing, Alleviating Heat Stress in Cattle

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent Scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center have identified the causes of heat stress in cattle, as well as ways to manage it.

While ARS scientists are dealing with heat stress, Terry Mader, University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef cattle specialist, is trying to help producers deal with another problem. Ample moisture this winter and early spring are making for a muddy feedlot situation, he said, and keeping pens clean and cattle dry is critical for cattle producers.

At the Clay Center ARS center, scientists said heat stress during hot Nebraska summers is a significant problem for producers. Heat stress can result in diminished appetite and feed intake, reduced growth rate, compromised disease resistance and, in extreme cases, death.

What ARS is finding is that extremely high temperatures overwhelm an animal's natural ability to regulate its body temperature. But other factors are involved, the scientists pointed out, and understanding them is essential for predicting, preventing and responding to potential heat-stress scenarios.

Scientists are working together with cooperators to develop risk-assessment tools and management

strategies for producers. This work has three main components: analyzing animal susceptibility, identifying contributing environmental factors, and evaluating management techniques.

In one study, USMARC agricultural engineer Tami Brown-Brandl and colleagues conducted several studies to identify factors that contribute to animal susceptibility to heat stress. They identified 11 influential factors, including coat color, health history and temperament.

In another study, Brown-Brandl and USMARC agricultural engineers Roger Eigenberg and John Nienaber looked at environmental factors affecting the intensity of heat stress. They developed a model that incorporates predictions of how temperature, humidity, sun intensity, and wind speed will affect heat stress.

The model is available online at www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=17130.

But for UNL beef specialist Mader, this year's wet conditions are a concern " particularly in eastern Nebraska, where producers had excessive moisture and a good amount of snow deposited in feed yards.

"There isn't a lot you can do but push the snow and mud out and try to get cattle on a solid base," he said.

Under these conditions, Mader recommends animals have 250 square feet of pen space per head, with 350 or more square feet even better. Smaller

areas become muddier quicker and stay muddier longer.

"If you have cattle crowded, that can present some problems. So if you have an empty pen, use it," he said. "This will help minimize the depth of the mud."

Mader said this winter will result in the cost of gains being about 10 to 15 percent greater than normal.

According to Mader, when cattle get wet, they get muddy and can carry up to 50 pounds of mud on their coats. Maintenance requirements can double under wet and cold conditions, which for feedlot cattle may result in 10 to 20 more days on feed or being 50 plus pounds lighter when cattle can go to market.

In addition to good pen cleaning, bedding is important, Mader said. "If you can use enough to where you can get the animal dry, it can be very beneficial," he said.

Mader said his research and research elsewhere show producers will see benefits from bedding, particularly when it is priced in the $50 to $60 a ton range.

"Instead of having a 15 to 20 percent cost of gain increase, it may only be a 5 to 10 percent increase and that includes the extra bedding and bedding handling cost," he said.

Nebraska’s March 1, 2010 Prospective Plantings Nebraska producers expect to increase acreage planted to corn, soybeans, dry edible beans, and sunflowers, decreasing acreage devoted to hay, sorghum, sugarbeets, and wheat (sown last fall), while leaving oat acreage unchanged from a year ago, according to USDA=s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office.

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Spruce Up Your Machine Shed Your farm's appearance helps shape public opinion about your operation; and the machine shed is a good place to start sprucing up, says Ohio State agricultural engineer Brian Strobel.

As seen from the roadside, color and neatness are probably the two most important factors in visual sightliness, Strobel says. "Use your farm's colors to highlight buildings," he says.

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Next check the shed entrance. Is there an apron or a proper approach? Think about allweather surface maintenance. They may need more gravel or asphalt, depending on requirements.

Also, night light will enhance the entrance when long work days extend into darkness especially during spring field operations.

Landscaping will enhance the building's appearance. Consider shrubs for year-round greenery, as well as annuals, grass, and trees.

Think about the exterior's condition. Metal roofs should be screwed down and rust-free.

Paint every seven years to limit rusting, and consider a fibrous aluminum paint for metal roofs. Check asphalt roofs for missing or cracked shingles and popped nails. Also clean gutters. They may need a screened guard to keep out leaves and trash, birds nests, etc. If there are no gutters, consider adding gravel around the perimeter to limit splashing.

Make sure sliding doors roll well and swinging doors don't sag. Consider installing an automatic opener for an overhead door. Also

check all door seals. Be sure windows are clean and repaired.

Get organized inside. Have a clearly defined work area, equipment storage area, tool storage and inventory. Make sure there's an exhaust fan in the welding area.

Consider a sealant to coat concrete floors. This gives better traction and can protect it from oil or water damage.

Discard unused boxes and papers. Save same-sized boxes and label them.

Uniformity adds to neatness.

Absorb oil spills and dispose of the rags. Have a trash can and broom handy to encourage employees to sweep.

Plan for visitors. Could an outsider find parts? Is there plenty of room to walk, or are there hazards? Do your vents assure you of getting fresh air? Do you have enough ceiling and wall insulation?

The easiest way to have a neat facility is to keep up with it, but don't try to do everything at once. For other ideas, look at the Farm Shop Plans Book (MWPS-26), available from Extension offices for $6.

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4. Press the completed block on the right side taking care not to stretch or distort it. It is a good idea to use a dry iron or only minimal steam. Your blocks should measure 6 ½” x 6 1/2”.

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RISING FUEL PRICES A FACTOR OF LIFE ON THE FARM

THE O’NEILL FFA CHAPTER

Continued from page 2

Continued from page 13

chance on buying less fuel at one time, which saves cash when other expenses are eating away at farmers' and ranchers' wallets. The problem, of course, is they almost assuredly pay more in the long run with this approach.

Sugar beet grower Myron Klein runs an operation southwest of Hemingford. He said diesel prices are up 25 to 50 cents per gallon compared to the same time last year.

"I contracted back in January to lock in a lower price for diesel," Klein said. "But the bright side is fertilizer prices are going down."

Higher fuel prices not only mean more money spent at the pump, it also means higher seed and feed prices, and lower profits at the end of the growing season. It becomes a trickle down effect.

Trucking companies have to charge more to ship.

In turn, retailers must charge more for the seed or anything else a farmer might need to keep his business running.

"The price of fuel drastically effects the price of fertilizer, too" Grentz said.

However, Klein said he has seen a drop in fertilizer prices.

"It has to do with supply and demand, and most of our fertilizer is imported so we deal in a global market" which means an adequate supply that keeps his fertilizer costs down, he said.

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But Grentz said higher fuel prices aren't a recent phenomenon. "You usually see a rise in fuel prices in the summer, during tourist season," he said.

It is something that people involved in agriculture deal with on a regular basis, and they try to plan accordingly. They find ways to deal with the always-rising costs of operating a family farm.

Many families have one or more members that work outside the home, Grentz said. "It's a necessity to help offset costs," he said.

The price of fuel can make things difficult for farm and ranch operations in the valley.

However, most people that have chosen agriculture as their business wouldn't think of doing anything else. Many families have farmed the same land for generations, and they understand that there are a lot of variables that affect the bottom line. You can't always predict the weather, new technology can be expensive, and the price of fuel can make things tight. But in the end, the product makes it worthwhile, the local farmers said.

"The American farmer still produces low-cost, quality food for the American people" Klein said.

For him that is the bottom line, and it fuels him to stay on the farm, working hard and growing crops.

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O’Neill. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any FFA member or by contacting the Ag Teacher, Ms. Krystl Knabe, at the high school.

The chapter was well represented at the District Leadership Skills Events contest held in Ainsworth in December. We will have our Jr. High Quiz Bowl team compete at State Convention in April after receiving 2nd place at Districts. Tasha Lechtenberg will also be competing at State Convention in April after receiving District Champion in Job Interview. Members also competed in Jr. Public Speaking, Sr. Public Speaking, Creed Speaking, and Cooperative Speaking at the District level.

The Student Development Committee had a busy winter. They scheduled a visit from Santa’s Reindeer to the Elementary School right before Christmas break. The popular question of the day for FFA members was “Can they really fly?”

Members also assisted The Seed House by recording commercials at our local radio station, KBRX 102.9 FM, for promotions.

The Chapter Development committee headed-up our first annual Fruit Sales. We worked with the local grocery store, Torpins Rodeo Market, to purchase the fruit that was sold in the community.

This was a very successful fundraiser for our first year. We also sold popcorn, pastries, and various meat products with the fruit.

This committee was also responsible for the most important week for FFA Chapters across the nation, National FFA Week. The week started off with a Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch served by all chapter members to show the school our appreciation for their support of our new chapter.

The majority of the meal was been donated by local businesses. Another activity that was a huge success was the “Penny Wars” Contest. Each teacher collected pennies in their classrooms and at the end of the week the 3 teachers that collected the most pennies kissed a pig during a student assembly on Friday. All the money raised during the week was donated to the local Food Bank and Humane Society. The Principal, English teacher, and Math teacher won the contest. Over $400 dollars was raised from this alone. Tuesday was “Student Hat/Teacher Jean Day” where students may pay one dollar to wear a hat all day in school, and teachers may pay a dollar to wear jeans.

Wednesday was the Business and Community Supporter Appreciation Breakfast. The chapter served a biscuit and gravy breakfast to over 150 people, showing our appreciation for the incredible support from the community.

Member also had the opportunity to go to Norfolk to compete in the District Career Development Events Contest. We had a Welding Team (Placed 6th), Floriculture Team (Placed 3rd), Agriscience Team (Placed 10th), and Livestock Management Team (Placed 6th).

Upcoming events for the O’Neill FFA Chapter include State Convention in April, we will have an Agriculture Communications Team, Agriscience Team, Tasha Lechtenberg in Job Interview, and Jr. High Quiz Bowl team competing. Our chapter FFA Banquet will be help on April 23rd at the High School, Adopt-A-Highway Spring clean-up is scheduled for April 24th, and Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) in Aurora will be attended by the 2010-2011 officers in late May.

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O’Neill FFA student Tasha Lechtenberg poses with some of Santa's Reindeer. The Reindeer visited the elementary school before winter break.

March 18, 2010

WEST HOLT FFA WINS...

Continued from page 13 (9th), and Diedre Judge (26th). West Holt’s Agricultural Mechanics team finished 2nd. Each of the four members completed a test and performed hands-on tasks related to a different area of mechanics. Team members were Nick Schrunk (1st Energy Systems), Jeremy Pacha (2nd Structural Systems), Shawn Fetherston (2nd Environmental Systems), and Adam Seger (3rd Mechanical Systems). In Farm Management team members took a test related to farm business management. West Holt’s 2nd place team members were Becky Frerichs (3rd), Nick Meusch (4th), Eric Woita (11th), and Grant Garwood (13th).

Floriculture team members identified floral plants and created floral arrangement. The Floriculture team finished 2nd; team members were Taylor Mitchell (3rd), Lindsay Welsh (6th), Autumn Lemmer (12th), and Megan Rentschler (17th).

The district Welding event includes three members who each compete in a different welding method. West Holt finished 3rd as a team, team members were Chris Kohle (3rd Arc), Kyle Fetherston (3rd Oxyacetylene), and Alex Frickel (4th Wire). In the Meats events members identified cuts of meat, took a test on meat processing, and completed a pricing problem. West Holt finished 6th, team members were Steven Dvorak (18th), Danial Rentschler (19th tie), Tyler Butterfield (19th tie), and Caleb Dickau (22nd).

These results can also be found at www.westholtffa.org.

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Other FFA Events

Elgin FFA student Harley Jannsen drives at Nebraska Cornhusker Days.

Elgin FFA student Chris Bode Elgin FFA students Shane Vanis and Allen Miller demon- shoots skeet at the Bluerock strate ag surveying at the Skeet Range Shoot in Neligh.

District CDE.

Elgin FFA students Garet Schindler, Shane Vanis & Cordell Waterbury drove tractors on Drive Your Tractor to School Day. Elgin FFA student Austin Kerkman and his wood treasure chest.

Cole Gibbens, Matt Laetsch, Cole Neibauer, Zeb Elm, Brett Pacha

O’Neill FFA student Mollie Schindler takes a break from counting pennies from the FFA Week Penny Wars.

Over $400 was raised for local charities during FFA Week.

Elgin FFA student Justine Meis learns how to drive a Tractor.

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FLOATERS: ‘97 Terra Gator 1844 liquid; ‘97 Tyler Titan 4275 liquid; ‘96 Ford L8000 full float liquid; ‘91 Terra Gator 1664 dry; ‘89 Mack RD686 dry; ‘76 Ford L9000 lime. SPRAYER: ‘00 RoGator 854. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: ‘95 Caterpillar D8N dozer; ‘95 Caterpillar 140G motor grader; (3) Caterpillar 637C scrapers; ‘96 WRT PT-13 pull type roller; ‘96 WRT PT-13 pull type roller; Baldwin 12,000# hydraulic crane; ‘88 Bobcat 642B skid loader; ‘86 Bobcat 843 skid loader; Bobcat 642B skid loader. MOTOR COACH: ‘91 Prevost Marathon XL 40' motor coach. TRUCKS: ‘03 Mack Granite; ‘96 Freightliner FLD120; ‘89 Ford L8000; '84 Kenworth W900; ‘84 GMC General; ‘74 Ford 900; ‘74 Ford 800. FUEL TRUCKS: ‘73 GMC 5000; ‘62 Dodge D400; ‘59 GMC. TRACTOR: John Deere 4020 wide front. PICKUPS: ‘02 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD quad cab 4x4. TRAILERS: ‘03 Butterfield Gator Ride 45' all hydraulic lowboy; ‘01 Kent 30' tandem axle sprayer trailer; ‘97 AWF 39' low boy traile; ‘93 Trailmobile 48' van trailer; ‘82 Kari Kool 5,000 gallon center drop insulated S.S. transport trailer. GOLF CARTS: (5)‘07 EZGO TXT E (refurbished); (2) ‘06 EZGO TXT G; Lot 1–Four golf cart tires and rims; Lot 2–Four golf cart tires and rims; Lot 3–Four golf cart tires and rims; Lot 4–Four golf cart tires and rims; Lot 5–Four golf cart tires and rims.

TOOL BARS: Flex King Xl Series 30' liquid/NH3 dual applicator; DMI dual placement bar; DMI Nutri Plac’r 9000 dry cart; DMI 3250 Nutri Plac’r 12 knife tool bar. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT: Lemar Industry 120' x 10,000 bph portable belt conveyor; ‘93 PCR Roto Chopper 5418 mounted on 30' tandem axle gooseneck trailer; ‘68 Trinity, 1,000 gallon NH3 nurse tank; Straddle wheel row crop tires for 4 wheel Terra Gator; Dempster 5-ton stainless steel dry buggy; Sudenga 12" undercar conveyor on transport gear; Brand new 2010 BBI Liberty dry spreader. TRUCK ACCESSORIES: (3) Aluminum side mount truck boxes; (2) 48" aluminum side mount truck tool boxes; (6) Sets of stainless steel fenders; (3) 30" aluminum tool boxes and one aluminum battery box; (4) Peterbilt bumpers; T(3) Aluminum headache racks; Sturdy Lite single door headache rack with double chain racks. Go to www.delpeterson.com for a complete description, location and photos!

TERMS OF SALE: Successful bidders must contact Del Peterson & Associates within 24 hours of the completion of the auction to verify method of payment. No equipment will be released until payment is made in full. Del Peterson & Associates will notify sellers when we have received payment in full for release of equipment. Failure to comply with these terms will result in buyer “Not to Participate” in future live or on-line auctions conducted by Del Peterson & Associates.

Kalie Friedel, Sierra Welsh, Kent Frickel, Mackenzie Gibbens

For further information please contact Del Peterson & Assoc., 419 West Judy Dr., Fremont, NE 68025, (800) 492-9090 or (402) 721-4388, Fax: (402) 721-4583, Email: auction@delpeterson.com, Website: www.delpeterson.com

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Heartland Express - Heartland Cattleman

March 18, 2010

Farm and Ranch’s

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Safety The issues list includes the question of whether there is any beef production link to concerns about microbial resistance in humans. Carr said no scientific link has been found, "but if we're not providing the information, where do they get it?"

She emphasized that it's critical for beef industry officials to make sure beef information on databases and distributed to consumers is science-based and current.

A current goal is to optimize food safety systems all along the supply and marketing chain. "There have been many advancements in technologies, so

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what was in place 10 years ago might not be optimum today," Carr said. "How do we better utilize what (technologies) we already have?"

A 2010 research priority is a systems approach that looks at which combinations of interventions work best in addressing safety concerns. The work never ends, she said, because "bacteria are living organisms whose sole goal is to survive."

An emerging challenge for researchers is to determine if new bacteria affecting other animal species in Europe and Australia will have any effect on U.S. beef.

Product enhancement Research, much of it done at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discovered added-value beef cuts from the chuck roll several years ago, including flat iron, Delmonico, Denver-cut and Sierracut steaks.

Now, a similar effort is being made using the round. Carr said testing, naming and adapting new products for food service and retail customers are in progress, and the new cuts should be unveiled in August.

Other product research is focused on pre-harvest management for beef color, marbling, flavor Continued on page 22

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Four core beef industry research topics always will be safety, product enhancement, human nutrition and market research. However, issues within those cores constantly change.

Mandy Carr, executive director of beef safety research for the Centennial, Colo.-based National Cattlemen's Beef Association, said investing in research is "a deliberate process to identify what the end goal is and then decide how to get there."

She discussed with Nebraska Beef Council directors and staff Tuesday in Kearney the keys to selecting beef checkoff-funded research projects on the state and national levels.

Carr told the Hub that many ideas for the $6 million invested in research by NCBA come from beef producers. Some researchers contact NCBA with ideas and sometimes "think tank" gatherings of experts are assembled, presented with challenges and asked for ideas to address specific issues or questions.

She told the Nebraska directors that time cycles vary for different types of NCBA research. For example, market research is done over 15 months, safety and product enhancement projects are on a 20-month cycle, and human nutrition work takes 36 months because of strict guidelines and added reviews that must be met for studies that involve feeding people.

Carr said the actual research often takes one year, but extra time is required to request research proposals, contract with universities, purchase cattle and test variables.

She reviewed some priorities in the four core areas.

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By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub

March 18, 2010

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Cattle

June 9132 9502

Support: Resistance

Live cattle trade has higher this week due to chart buying and spillover support from the hog pit. Heading into Thursday, the weekly net changes are 252 higher on the April contract and June is up 198. Cash trade has been slow to develop this week, but asking prices remain firm at $98/$157. Chain speeds have increased recently which illustrates good packer margins and the ability to pay up for additional live inventory. The cutout values finished mixed on Wednesday with choice up 27 at $163.75 and select was down 48 at $160.63. The big question remains

May Feeder 10752 11572

whether or not we can sustain demand at these prices, but chicken prices are nearly 15% higher versus a year ago and pork values are up almost 30% year on year. This will help beef stay competitive in the retail market, and seasonally, we do expect increased demand as we approach the summer months. On the chart, the trade did move back above all major moving averages, so the weakness last week was likely only a response to overbought conditions.

June 2010 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/1/2010 Open . .93.050 High . .93.900 Low . . .92.900 Close . .93.550 Change +0.375

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Apr 6995 7575

Jun 7950 8595

Hogs

Support: Resistance

Lean hog trade has been higher this week following the friendly Hogs and Pigs report last Friday. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 365 higher on the April contract and June is up 487. The trade has recovered the weakness seen last week, and the momentum is firmly up again. This could promote follow-through buying but the trade could see some profit taking by market longs ahead of the long weekend.

Cash trade has been steady to $1 higher this week, but prices remain in the mid $60 range and the premium of deferred months over the cash price should have higher cash priced into the futures. As a recap, The all hogs and pigs number was reported at 97% versus expectations of 98/99%. Kept for breeding came in at 96% versus expectations of 97.4%.

Market hog inventory was 97% versus the average guess of 99%.

April 2010 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/1/2010 May 2010 Feeder Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/1/2010 Open .110.900 High .113.000 Low . .110.800 Close .112.975 Change +2.000

Open . .73.700 High . .74.050 Low . . .73.000 Close . .73.325 Change +0.275

Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 3/27/2010

MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction - Bassett, NE; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market - Ericson, NE; Huss Livestock Market LLC - Kearney, NE; Imperial Livestock Auction - Imperial, NE; Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington, NE; Loup City Commission Co. - Loup City, NE; North Platte Livestock Auction - North Platte, NE; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market - Ogallala, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction - McCook, NE Receipts: 20,285 Last Week: 13,641 Last Year: 11,200 Compared with last week, steers weighing less than 500 pounds traded 7.00 to 10.00 higher with steers weighing 500 pounds and over trending steady to 4.00 higher. Heifers weighing less than 500 pounds traded 6.00 to 8.00 and higher. Heifers weighing 500 pounds plus trended mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Demand was very good especially for those lighter offerings suitable for going to grass. Trading very active as another week of good weather helps dry up muddy pens and enhancing grass growth. Feeder steers accounted for 55 percent of total receipts, heifers 45 percent. Weights over 600 pounds made up 60 percent of total offerings.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1 Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price 54 . . .300-349 . .323 .131.00-153.00 . .142.38 102 . .364-397 . .380 .136.50-148.00 . .141.40 176 . .407-446 . .430 .128.00-146.00 . .137.78 522 . .450-495 . .467 .120.00-145.00 . .139.12 558 . .502-547 . .522 .120.00-140.00 . .135.09 1466 .551-595 . .574 .117.00-139.50 . .129.10 1213 .604-649 . .623 .114.00-131.25 . .125.14 1314 .650-698 . .670 .110.00-122.50 . .117.32 135 . . . .654 . . . .654 . . . .125.00 . . . . .125.00 15 . . .655-691 . .667 .107.00-109.00 . .108.31 811 . .700-745 . .721 .104.50-115.35 . .110.98 807 . .754-797 . .772 .100.00-113.50 . .108.43 964 . .802-849 . .822 . .94.00-107.75 . . .104.40 415 . .859-894 . .875 . .95.50-104.60 . . .100.46 315 . .900-949 . .910 . .93.70-102.25 . . . .98.20 92 . . .950-995 . .976 . .92.50-96.75 . . . .94.38 9 . . . . . .1046 . . .1046 . . . .90.00 . . . . . . .90.00

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price 4 . . . . . .340 . . . .340 . . . .127.00 . . . . .127.00 5 . . . . . .386 . . . .386 . . . .134.00 . . . . .134.00

10 . . . . .420 . . . .420 72 . . .457-496 . .480 113 . .500-539 . .526 115 . .557-598 . .582 28 . . .602-608 . .607 50 . . .668-685 . .673 8 . . . . . .719 . . . .719 58 . . .757-792 . .782 52 . . .811-829 . .822 20 . . . . .856 . . . .856

. . . .125.50 . . . . .125.50 .116.50-131.00 . .125.76 .116.50-128.00 . .123.41 .117.00-126.75 . .123.03 .106.00-115.00 . .112.81 .107.00-114.50 . .109.34 . . . . .97.00 . . . . . . .97.00 . .97.50-101.25 . . .100.25 . .86.00-102.00 . . . .99.28 . . . . .97.00 . . . . . . .97.00

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1 Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price 8 . . . .328-333 . .331 196 . .351-390 . .371 345 . .400-448 . .436 566 . .450-498 . .466 1443 .500-549 . .527 967 . .550-599 . .573 9 . . . . . .587 . . . .587 921 . .600-649 . .624 140 . . . .627 . . . .627 21 . . . . .647 . . . .647 648 . .651-698 . .670

.126.00-128.00 . .127.26 .119.00-134.00 . .128.08 .105.00-133.00 . .126.96 .112.00-129.00 . .122.55 .105.00-126.00 . .118.51 .105.00-118.00 . .114.51 . . . .110.75 . . . . .110.75 .103.25-116.50 . .110.30 . . . .123.75 . . . . .123.75 . . . .103.75 . . . . .103.75 . .98.50-111.50 . . .103.81

9 . . . . . .672 . . . .672 12 . . .668-675 . .673 939 . .701-748 . .729 70 . . . . .708 . . . .708 8 . . . . . .711 . . . .711 31 . . .700-730 . .723 947 . .750-796 . .775 67 . . .762-787 . .778 212 . .800-848 . .819 21 . . .802-809 . .804 30 . . .872-895 . .891 31 . . . . .860 . . . .860 16 . . . . .950 . . . .950

. . . . .95.00 . . . . . . .95.00 .106.00-107.75 . .107.17 . .93.50-110.00 . . .101.10 . . . .115.00 . . . . .115.00 . . . . .94.50 . . . . . . .94.50 .103.00-107.25 . .106.32 . .93.25-105.75 . . . .99.10 .103.20-106.00 . .104.18 . .93.25-99.00 . . . .96.18 . .97.00-100.00 . . . .99.28 . .95.85-96.00 . . . .95.87 . . . .103.00 . . . . .103.00 . . . . .89.75 . . . . . . .89.75

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price 6 . . . . . .437 . . . .437 81 . . .452-495 . .474 74 . . .504-546 . .524 63 . . .560-577 . .567 24 . . .630-649 . .639 21 . . .693-694 . .693 11 . . .700-702 . .701 4 . . . . . .778 . . . .778

. . . .112.00 . . . . .112.00 . .95.50-117.50 . . .112.59 .101.00-114.50 . .107.62 .100.00-111.50 . .106.79 .100.25-105.50 . .103.84 . .95.00-102.75 . . . .99.79 . .90.00-94.50 . . . .91.63 . . . . .89.00 . . . . . . .89.00

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Confirmed: 172,943 Week Ago: 138,887

Year Ago: 142,547

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,961 . . . . . . . .1,200-1,480 . . . . . . . . . . .92.25-99.00 1,416 . . . . . . . . . .94.98 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,545 . . . . . . . .1,150-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .93.00-97.00 1,357 . . . . . . . . . .95.21 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,206 . . . . . . .1,030-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .92.00-97.00 1,272 . . . . . . . . . .96.29 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 . . . . . . . .1,290-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .94.00-95.50 1,309 . . . . . . . . . .94.53 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,612 . . . . . . . .1,180-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .91.00-99.00 1,304 . . . . . . . . . .95.06 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,954 . . . . . . .1,075-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .93.00-97.00 1,205 . . . . . . . . . .95.74 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,032 . . . . . . .1,035-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .93.00-97.00 1,155 . . . . . . . . . .96.48 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 . . . . . . . .1,200-1,200 . . . . . . . . . . .94.00-94.00 1,200 . . . . . . . . . .94.00 ======================================================================================================= Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (Paid on Hot Weights) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421 . . . . . . . .1,325-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .94.00-96.00 1,379 . . . . . . . . . .95.15 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 . . . . . . . .1,275-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .94.50-95.00 1,336 . . . . . . . . . .94.91 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .732 . . . . . . . .1,250-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .94.50-95.00 1,269 . . . . . . . . . .94.97 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 . . . . . . . .1,250-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .93.00-95.00 1,304 . . . . . . . . . .94.57 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 . . . . . . . . .1,175-1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .93.00-95.00 1,235 . . . . . . . . . .94.59 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 . . . . . . . .1,100-1,150 . . . . . . . . . . .94.00-96.00 1,136 . . . . . . . . . .95.44 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 3/26/2010 Eastern Nebraska: Compared with last week, hay sales trended at a steady level. Demand was light to moderate and trade activity light. Muddy conditions continue to prevail but the conditions are improving. Ground and delivered hay sales trading fully steady to firm and pellet sales were fully steady.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Large Squares Premium: 120.00150.00 Ground and Delivered to feedlots 80.00-95.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 180.00-190.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Large Squares Premium: 120.00-150.00; Good Round Bales 80.00-95.00; Fair Round Bales 65.00-75.00. Grass: Large and Medium Squares Premium: 100.00130.00, Good Round Bales 75.00-90.00, Fair Round Bales 60.0070.00. Ground and Delivered To feedlots 95.00-105.00. Corn Stalks: Large Round Bales 50.00-65.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent: 175.00-185.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement slow. Hay prices mostly steady. Demand moderate to good for dairy quality hay, moderate to light for cow hay. Supplies remain good as it appears there will be some carry over this spring. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.

Horse hay in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

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

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .52,139 . . . . . . .1,302 . . . . . . . .95.95 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .44,759 . . . . . . .1,186 . . . . . . . .96.11 Dressed Del Steer . . .29,635 . . . . . . .848 . . . . . . . .152.14 Dressed Del Heifer . . .18,312 . . . . . . .765 . . . . . . .152.22

Week Ago Averages:

Mixed Grass 70.00-75.00 Wheat Straw 50.00

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Year Ago Averages: Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .30,906 . . . . . . .1,321 . . . . . . . .96.33 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .25,959 . . . . . . .1,223 . . . . . . . .96.22 Dressed Del Steer . . .33,128 . . . . . . .855 . . . . . . . .153.01 Dressed Del Heifer . . .20,361 . . . . . . .809 . . . . . . . .153.28

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .31,016 . . . . . . .1,336 . . . . . . . .83.23 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .23,715 . . . . . . .1,218 . . . . . . . .83.30 Dressed Del Steer . . .36,422 . . . . . . .874 . . . . . . . .132.67 Dressed Del Heifer . . .24,135 . . . . . . .819 . . . . . . . .132.45

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, March 29, 2010 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 19,428; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 8,500 Head; Carcass Wt: 38 - 91 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 79.0; Wtd avg. Dressing: 49.5; choice or better; 99.2% YG 89.8% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 129 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . .48.0 . . . . . . .230.00 - 270.00 . . . . . . . .239.30 974 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .59.9 . . . . . . .215.36 - 238.00 . . . . . . . .226.62 9,128 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .72.5 . . . . . . . .204.00 - 240.13 . . . . . . . .235.30 5,051 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.6 . . . . . . .204.00 - 236.88 . . . . . . . .223.79 2,321 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .86.9 . . . . . . . .217.78 - 240.00 . . . . . . . .228.84

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Schedule of Events Apr 6 - Omaha (Douglas County) Tuesday Musical Concert Series - Joslyn Art Museum, Witherspoon Concert Hall, 2200 Dodge St; Kevin Kenner, world renowned pianist performing with orchestras. 7:30pm, $5.75-$35 Janet Cockle (402) 551-2234, www.tuesdaymusicalomaha.org Apr 9 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Lincoln Symphony Orchestra - Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St; 7:30pm (402) 472-4700 www.liedcenter.org Apr 9 - Omaha (Douglas County) Ryan Montbleau Band - Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St; Catchy, sophisticated folk tinged with soul and R&B. 8pm, $25-$30 (402) 345-0606, www.omahaperformingarts.org Apr 9-11 - Omaha (Douglas County) Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair - Qwest Center, 455 N. 10th St; Hundreds of the nation's finest artists and crafts people from around the country display and sell their handmade wares.

Fri, 11am-9pm; Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm, $7 adults, $6 seniors and children (402) 331-2889, www.hpifestivals.com Apr 9-18 - Beatrice (Gage County) The Cemetery Club - Community Players Theatre, 412 Ella St; Think Golden Girls meets Steel Magnolias in this spunky and touching comedy.

Fri-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm, $8-$13 Jamie Ulmer (402) 228-1801, www.beatricecommunityplayers.com Apr 9-18 - North Platte (Lincoln County) Exit Who - Neville Center for the Performing Arts, 301 E. Fifth St; A hilarious mystery comedy about a writer of suspense mysteries. Brittany Drullinger (308) 532-8559 www.northplattecommunityplayhouse.org Apr 10 - Burwell (Garfield County) Fox Hunt - 46375 826th Rd; Enjoy the Nebraska Sandhills and the thrill of the chase on this fox hunt. Joan Kahlandt (308) 346-4856 www.visitburwell.org Apr 10 - Kearney (Buffalo County) Signs of Spring Craft Show - Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 Ave N; 9am-4pm, Free Kyla Martin (308) 440-0153 www.mnca.net

NCBA OFFICIAL: 'LEAN' KEY BEEF MARKETING MESSAGE Continued from page 2 and consistency of the chuck and round; processing methods to maximize shelf life; and testing new microwave beef products.

Carr said existing national beef marketing information, such as cutting guides, are being translated for foreign markets.

Human nutrition Carr said outdated consumer impressions are keeping people from choosing beef. "Way back when, beef got its black eye for cholesterol and fat," she said, before there were distinctions between "good fats" and "bad fats."

Beef cuts in the retail case that once had inches of fat now have been trimmed to one-eighth of an inch or less.

Carr said such current information often is missing from databases commonly used by physicians, dietitians and consumers. So a beef industry goal is to keep current, scientific data available to make the case that today's beef is a lean, high-protein, nutritionally dense food choice with benefits for people of all ages. "'Lean' has a halo," Carr said. "If you say 'good fats,' fat is still there. ... It doesn't resonate as well.

It doesn't stay in the memory."

Nebraska Beef Council Executive Director Ann Marie Bosshamer of Amherst said research shows that when "lean" is listed in front of any cut of beef or ground beef, it always scores higher with consumers.

Market research Data is tracked annually and even quarterly to better understand consumers' preferences, why they buy what they buy and key messages that resonate with them. "We're looking at where consumers' minds are," Carr said.

For summaries of NCBA, checkoff-funded projects, visit the Web site at www.beefresearch.org.

Apr 10 - Omaha (Douglas County) Destination: World's Fare - Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St; Celebrate the playhouse's 85th birthday while traveling the world in search of the finest cuisine and entertainment.

7pm, $100 Molly Paskach (402) 553-4890 www.omahaplayhouse.org Apr 10 - Omaha (Douglas County) A Space Odyssey - Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St; To infinity and beyond - join the Omaha Symphony on a musical journey through space. 8pm, $10-$65 (402) 342-3560 www.omahasymphony.org Apr 10 - Schuyler (Colfax County) Haunted

by God: The Life of Dorothy Day - Saint Benedict Center, 1126 Rd; I A moving and dramatic portrait of Dorothy Day. Retreat $30. Dinner show $20. Show alone $8-$10 (402) 352-8819 www.stbenedictcenter.com Apr 10 - Wood River (Hall County) Baby Needs Shoes - Wood River High School Performing Arts Center; Three beautiful voices, three talented women, three zany performers.

7pm, Free Georgene Smidt (308) 583-2606. wrcommunityfoundation.com/celebratewr.htm Apr 10-11 - Ashland (Saunders County) Platte River Art Show by Prairie Images - Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, I-80 Exit 426; A fine arts celebration featuring wildlife, landscape, still life and more. Sat, 9am-8pm; Sun, 9am-4pm, Park entry permit required Adam Offner (402) 9442523. www.outdoornebraska.org Apr 10-11 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) The Wizard of Oz - Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St; The classic movie that we all know and love is coming to the stage. 7:30pm (402) 4724700. www.liedcenter.org Apr 10-June 27 - Brownville (Nemaha County) Paul A Johnsgard, Naturalist - School House Art Gallery & Nature Center Birds, wood carvings and illustrations. Weekends, 10am-4pm & by appt., Free Mary Ann Chaney (402) 825-3963 www.brownville-ne.com

Apr 11 - Avoca (Cass County) Schoolhouse Performance Series featuring - Greenblatt & Seay Old Avoca Schoolhouse, 504 Garfield St; Sea songs and other watery tales. 2:30pm, $1-$5 David Seay (402) 275-3221 www.greenblattandseay.com Apr 11 - Holdrege (Phelps County) Boston Brass - The Tassel Performing Arts Center, 1324 Tilden; Time and again audiences have agreed that Boston Brass provided the most memorable chamber brass they've ever experienced. 3pm, $10-$25 Rachel Morgan (308) 995-2717 www.thetassel.org Apr 11 - Omaha (Douglas County) Peter and the Wolf - Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St; Adventure awaits you as the Omaha Symphony presents Peter and the Wolf. 2pm, $7$9.75 (402) 342-3560 www.omahasymphony.org Apr 16 - Ogallala (Keith County) 8th Annual Wine Tasting Event - Grey Goose Lodge Linda Dale (308) 289-2357. www.visitogallala.com Apr 16-25 - Grand Island (Hall County) You Can't Take It With You - Hornady-Marshall Theater A classic 1930s American comedy. Fri-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm, $12.50 Linda Stanislav (308) 381-6535 www.githeatre.org Apr 17 - Grand Island (Hall County) Tri State Cage Fights - Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd; Lightweight, heavyweight, rounds, matches, draw, sudden-death overtime.

7:30pm, $20-$275 (308) 382-4515 www.heartlandeventscenter.com Apr 17 - Omaha (Douglas County) Kathy Mattea - Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St; Mattea takes on real mountain music - gritty, brash and timeless. 8pm (402) 345-0606. www.omahaperformingarts.org Apr 17-18 - South Sioux City (Dakota County) Looking for Art Along the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway - Several stops along the byway Discover northeast Nebraska's artistic talent while exploring the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway.

Maps available to browse and shop at your own pace. Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 10am- 5pm, Free Deborah Ward (402) 685-5175. www.lewisandclarkscenicbyway.com

Panhandle Cropland Values Increase, Grazing, Hay Lands Drop

By Tom Holman, UNL Extension Educator Preliminary results for the year ending Feb. 1, 2010, of the Annual Farm Real Estate Values Survey, authored by University of Nebraska Agricultural Economist Bruce Johnson, have been released.

Panhandle cropland prices, both gravity and pivot, increased by more than 8 percent from the 2009 survey, while grazing lands and hay lands decreased. These results follow several relatively strong crop income years and relatively lowincome years in the cattle industry.

Average value of Panhandle and state farmland from 2010 preliminary survey (prices are in dollars per acre): Gravity irrigated: Panhandle, $1,625, 8.7 percent increase; state, $3,271, 5.2 percent increase Center pivot irrigated: Panhandle, $1,660, 8.1 percent increase; state, $3,507, 6.1 percent increase.

Dry land (no irrigation potential): Panhandle, $490, 5.6 percent increase; state, $1,533, 6.4 percent increase.

Dry land (irrigation potential): Panhandle, $515, 3.0 percent increase; state, $2,587, 7.3 percent increase.

Hayland: Panhandle, $525, 4.5 percent decrease; state, $801, 3.1 percent decrease.

Grazing land (non-tillable): Panhandle, $260, 7.5 percent decrease; state, $424, 5.6 percent decrease.

Grazing land (tillable): $320, 3.0 percent decrease; state, $647, 0.3 percent decrease.

All lands (average): $465, 0.9 percent increase; state, $1,494, 4.4 percent increase.

Well-drilling restrictions in many parts of the Panhandle make dry land cropland (with irrigation potential) and grazing land (tillable) thin

markets with minimal supplies of acres, which skews those markets. Tax swaps and sales to close neighbors or to relatives are eliminated as "outliers" so that reported sales of all classes are not skewed.

Farmland and grazing cash rental rates are included in this preliminary report. Due to large variations in these two types of land classes, the reported numbers should be used to show trends and as an amount to be used to negotiate rental rates.

2010 crop land cash rental rates for the Panhandle (dollars per acre): Dryland cropland: High, $39; low, $22; average, $31.

Gravity-irrigated cropland: High, $139; low, $82; average, $115.

Center-pivot-irrigated cropland: High, $165; low, $114; average, $137.

Pasture: High, $14; low, $8; average, $11.

2010 monthly pasture cash rental rates for the Panhandle (dollars per acre): Cow-calf pairs (1.25-1.3 AU): High, $32.50; low, $21.85; average, $26.40.

Stocker (500-600 pound): High, $20.85; low, $14.50; average, $18.00 The rate of return on real estate over the last 10-15 years has been similar to U.S. Treasury instruments. When held to maturity (five years), U.S. Treasury bonds give an annual return that can be used as a bench mark for annual real estate appreciation. Although both investments can move up and down, over time liquidity and the lack of risk make these two investments more similar than different.

March 18, 2010

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

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1001 - MOWERS WANTED TO BUY NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 5872344 NE - IH 9’ MOWER, (402) 336-2755 FOR SALE NE - REBUILT KOSCH HAYVESTOR, (308) 587-2344 NE - IHC H W/WO MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - KOSCH SIDE MOUNT MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - EMERSON DOUBLE VICON DISC, (308) 544-6421 NE - VICON 3 PT DISC MOWER, (308) 5446421 NE - 10 BOLT SPACERS, 36” ROW FOR JD, (308) 390-0642 NE - REBUILT KOSCH TRAILVESTER MOWERS, 14’, WITH WARRANTY, $5,000.00, (308) 544-6421 IA - SICKLE MOWERS 7’, $275 TO $775, (712) 299-6608 NE - 12’ CALDWELL ROTARY, $1,150.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - 1954 SUPER H, WIDE FRONT END, LIVE HYDRAULIC, HAS MOUNTED KOSCH MOWER W/2 7’ BARS, (308) 348-2234 1002 - WINDROWERS FOR SALE NE - NH WINDROWER, SHEDDED, 1200 HRS, 14’ HEADER, 6CY FORD GAS, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (308) 826-4481 1003 - SWATHERS FOR SALE KS - 1996 NEW HOLLAND 2550, 16 FT HEAD, $26,000.00, (620) 340-3358 KS - NEW HOLLAND 2216 HEAD, $5,000.00, (620) 340-3358 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1003 - SWATHERS FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - NEW HOLLAND 2218 HEAD W/2300 ADAPTER TO FIT 9030 BI-DIRECTIONAL, $9,000.00, (620) 340-3358 NE - JD 240, 14’, (308) 836-2667 OK - NH SWATHER HDR FOR 9030 BI-DIRECTIONAL, 1116 BF, EXCELLENT, $4,500.00, (580) 829-2543 1005 - RAKES WANTED TO BUY NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56 OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - WWW. RAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 3662114 1006 - BALERS FOR SALE NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS & FLANGES, (308) 587-2344 NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS & SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344 AL - ROUND BALER BELTING: LRGST DEALER IN US. ORIGINAL BELTING FOR ALL ROUND BALERS INCLUDING NEW JD IN STOCK! SAVE HUNDRED$! 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 - USED BELTS FOR VERMEER 605XL BALER, (308) 962-5474 NE - VERMEER 605F, (308) 836-2667 NE - JD 530 BALER, (308) 882-4588

1006 - BALERS FOR SALE - CONT’D WI - BALER KNOTTER RESURRECTIONS: ALL HAVE REBUILT KNOTTERS. BUY-SELLTRADE-FIX BALERS. ., (715) 5561400 KS - JD 348 WIRE BALER, EXCELLENT CONDITION, NO SUNDAY CALLS, $8,000.00, (785) 255-4579 NE - CASE 8580 4X4 BIG SQUARE BALER, 35K BALES, BEEN GONE THRU, READY TO BALE, KNOTTER FAN, $23,500.00, (308) 874-4562 OK - VERMEER 605L, 4591 BALES, TWINE & NET, EXCELLENT, $8,000.00, (580) 8292543 NE - VERMEER 2008 605M RAMP, NET, FLOATS, LIGHTS, MOISTURE SENSOR, FIRE EXTINGUISHER. APPROX. 4200 BALES ON MONITOR. EXCELLENT CONDITION! $26,950.00, (402) 433-5016 1007 - BALE MOVERS/FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - NEW EMERSON BALE MOVER-FEEDERS, (308) 544-6421 KS - E-Z HAUL INLINE SELF DUMPING HAY TRAILER, 32’ 6 BALE, GOOSENECK, BUMPER HITCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 IA - MEALS ON WHEELS, 24’ BALE FEEDER, SAVE MONEY, SAVE TIME, SAVE LABOR & MONEY, SAVE HAY, (712) 210-6587 1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889

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1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - NEW FARMHAND CHAIN & SPROCKETS, (308) 467-2335 NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 NE - EMERSON 13X24 STACK MOVER, ELECTRONIC SCALES, W/ OR WITHOUT HYDRAFORK, (308) 544-6421 1010 - CHOPPERS/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 - JD SILAGE WAGONS & HIGH DUMPS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - NH 1044, 119 BALES, GOOD, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1016 - SILAGE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ND - NH B27P SILAGE BALER WRAPPING MACHINE, PULL TYPE, (701) 839-4968 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 IA - JD HAYLOADER, (712) 299-6608 IA - ROTARY CUTTERS, 5’, 6’& 7’, $375 TO $1475, (712) 299-6608 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - IH 560 DIESEL, (402) 336-2755 NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 5824303 MO - AC D17’S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - LINDSAY BRO WAGON, NEED PARTS: 6 BOLT HUB #Q563, (816) 378-2015 NE - NEW OR USED 24. 5 X 32 REAR TRACTOR TIRES TO FIT JD COMBINE OR STEIGER TRACTOR, (402) 256-3696 NE - LATE MODEL JD 4020, ANY CONDITION., (402) 369-0212 FOR SALE IA - JD B’S 1937 TO 1950, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH NICE SUPER C W/LOADER, (712) 2996608 NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 582-4303 IA - IH, NICE SUPER C W/WF, 2PT, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 88D, WF, PS, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 77G, WF PS, (712) 2996608

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - IH 300U, W/HYD BUCKET, $4,500.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD A, 1935, (712) 299-6608 NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 IA - AC WC ROAD PATROL, 12’ BLADE, (712) 299-6608 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 478-5451 CO - PARTING OUT 4386 IH, ENGINE SOLD, (303) 536-0124 IA - AC WD45, WF, PS, LOADER, (712) 2996608 IA - IH-B WITH WOODS 60”PT, $2,550.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - AC-WC 1938 ELECTRIC START, $1,850.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 IA - SUP A, H, M, MTA, 350, 460, 560 TRACTORS, (712) 299-6608 WI - HESSTON 4700, $5999, JD336, 24T & 14T, NH851, 273 & 65. ALL HAVE REBUILT KNOTTERS BY BALER KNOTTER RESURRECTIONS., (715) 556-1400 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 IA - C-AC W/BELLY MOWERS, $1850 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5’ WOODS BELLY MOWER, $3,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 1971 JD DIESEL 4020, SYNCHRO SHIFT, DUAL SIDE CONSOLE HYD. , WF, 3PT, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - CASE 611B DUAL RANGE COM, W OR N FRONT, $2750, SC CASE, NEW RUBBER & CARB $1500, (308) 874-4562 SD - 8870 FNH, FWA & POWERSHIFT, (605) 695-0411 NE - 1976 JOHN DEERE 4430 POWERSHIFT, NEW 18. 4-38 DUAL TIRES, W/11’ JOHN DEERE BLADE, (308) 348-2234 NE - 1990 JD 4555, DUALS, FRT WGTS, APPROX 7500 HOURS WOULD CONSIDER TRADE FOR OLDER AC TRACTOR, (402) 482-5491 KS - 1997 NH 8770 FRONT WHEEL ASSIST TRACTOR, (785) 626-9477 KS - 1993 FORD BI-DIRECTIONAL 9030, 8800 HRS, FRONT- END LOADER, GRAPPLE, NEW TIRES, LOOKS, RUNS GOOD, USING DAILY, $26,000.00, (785) 891-3778 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - SEVERAL LOADERS OFF JD 3010-4020, (712) 299-6608 NE - 640 CLASSIC JD SELF LOADING LOADER WILL FIT 6400 JD TRACTOR, ALSO FITS 3020, 4020, 4450. WILL FIT ANY TRACTOR THAT HAS 20” FRAME, 6’BUCKET & 4 TINE GRAPPLE FORK & MOUNTINGS; LIKE NEW, $7,500.00, (308) 390-0642 KS - LOADER MOUNTS FOR JD 158, NO SUNDAY CALLS, (785) 255-4579 NE - HEAVY DUTY BALE SPEAR FOR F11 LOADER, $600.00, (308) 348-2065 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - 3 PT 90” GNUSE BUCKET, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 1104 - CHISELS WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ CHISEL, (402) 726-2488 1105 - DISKS FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT OR PULL TANDEM DISKS, 6’-18’, (712) 299-6608 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5’ SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 IA - OLIVER PLOWS, 2 & 3 BOTTOM, PULL/3PT, (712) 299-6608

Page 24 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - 25 PLOWS, 2, 3 & 4 BOTTOM, 2/3PT, (712) 299-6608 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - CASE 308, 4-18’S WITH CONCAVE CUSHION COULTERS, LIKE NEW, $1,100.00, (308) 874-4562 ND - IH 6 BOTTOM 735 VARI-WIDTH SEMI MOUNTED PLOW, DWAINE KAUFFMAN, (701) 839-4968 NE - AC TWO BOTTOM PLOW MOUNTED FOR WD ALLIS, $200.00, (402) 678-2792 1107 - RIPPERS FOR SALE NE - BLU-JET SUB-TILLER, (308) 380-1536 TX - (16) DAWN PLURIBUS STRIP-TIL UNITS, $2,200 PER ROW, KYLE, (254) 717-6655 1109 - PLANTERS WANTED TO BUY NE - LIFT ASSIST WHEELS FOR A JD 7300 12RN, (402) 545-2255 FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - INSECTICIDE BOXES FOR JD 7200, 16 ROWS, $900 OBO. DISK FURROWERS, $1600., (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS, $2,750.00, (308) 485-4486 KS - 7200 NOTILL FERTILIZER. $8500, (785) 871-0711 CO - IH 500 6 ROW CYCLE, W/CORN & SUNFLOWER DRUMS, $500.00, (303) 536-0124 KS - 1998 JD 1770 PLANTER, 16R W/PRECISION PLANTING E SET, CORN/BEAN PLATES, DAWN CURVED TINE CLOSING WHEELS ON ONE SIDE, 250 COMPUTER TRAC $29,900 SOUTHEAST KANSAS, 620332-4761, 620-485-4295 OR, (620) 3782334 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - JD 520 SOYBEAN DRILL, 10X18 DOUBLE DISK W/DEPTH BANDS, V PRESS WHEELS. LIKE NEW., (308) 894-6743 KS - 30” HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40’ DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $19,500, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - CRUSTBUSTER 13’ GRAIN DRILL, $2,900.00, (402) 787-2244 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30 FOOT JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY KS - 3 PT GUIDANCE SYSTEM, (785) 2218173 FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 3900642 NE - KRAUSE 4700, 28’ FOLDING, 7” X 7” TOOL BAR, (308) 836-2667 NE - HAWKINS 12 ROW HILLER (DITCHER), (308) 882-4588 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $6,500.00, (785) 871-0711 OK - SPEIDEL WEED WIPER-#1 HERBICIDE APPLCTR FOR WEED CNTRL. ALL SIZES AVAILABLE. SOLD IN PAIRS. RECOVERS IN STOCK. ATV MOUNTING BRACKETS & QUALITY WEED WIPER CARTS. 21’, 30. 5’, 42. 5’, & 45. 5’. ACR SALES NORMAN, OK. WWW. ACRSALES. COM 800-544-1546, (800) 5441546 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 KS - JD 600 HI-CYCLE W/40’ WICK BOOM. REBUILT MOTOR, $2,500.00, (620) 8652541 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20” BOOM, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com

Heartland Express 1115 - MULCHERS/SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20’ BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1116 - BUSH HOGS FOR SALE IA - 7’ 3PT, BUSH HOG CUTTERS; $1,050 TO $2,250, (712) 299-6608 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - 45’ OF MILLER ROD WEEDER USED PARTS, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - CDS SQUEEZE & INJ PUMP, 24 ROW, $600.00, (402) 726-2488 NE - ANHY. TRAILER CHASSIS, (402) 7262488 NE - SQUEEZE PUMP CDS AG INDUSTRIES MODEL 32B HYDRAULIC DRIVE, LIKE NEW, $300.00, (308) 772-3345

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NE - 300 GAL ELLIPTICAL FRONT MOUNT TANK AND BRACKETS FOR JOHN DEERE “10” OR “20” SERIES TRACTOR. EXCELLENT CONDITION, (308) 999-8083 1125 - AG CHEMICAL FOR SALE NE - GLYPHOSATE PLUS $8.50, GENERIC GRAZON $24, 24D LV6 $18 QUALITY AG SALES, LINCOLN, CALL 877-985- 6100 OR, (402) 466-6100 ATTENTION FARMERS! Bigger and Better Yields! Better Plant Health!

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NE - NEBRASKALAND AVIATION, HOLDREGE, NE-HALEX GT $30.75 GAL, LUMAX $39.90 GAL, TOUCHDOWN HT $3.66 ACRE. CALL FOR PRICES ON ALL GENETICS., (308) 995-6573 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

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515-994-2890 IA - TRACTOR CHAINS 28” TO 38”, (712) 299-6608 IA - 3 PT CARRIERS, $175 TO $575, (712) 299-6608 NE - 18. 4 34 TRACTOR CHAINS, (308) 3482234 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - OIL COOLER FOR 354 PERKINS, (308) 467-2335 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (402) 564-5064 NE - USED 460 CU IN ENGINE WITH NEW HIGH PRESSURE BERKELEY PUMP, (800) 554-8715 NE - 6 CYL CUMMINS IRR MOTOR, (308) 836-2667 KS - 10 HP SINGLE PHASE W/B1 1/2 ZPL BERKELEY PUMP AND MOUNTED PANEL. HIGH PRESSURE PUMP WILL RUN NELSON 100 GUN, $1,000.00, (785) 221-8173 NE - CUMMINS 6BT IRRIGATION MOTOR, 10 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR W/SELF-PRIMING PUMP, (402) 726-2488 NE - 2, CAT 3306 DIT ENGINES, 5, 000 HRS ON EACH, EXCELLENT. 1, 6BD1 ISUZU ENGINE 5, 000 HRS, EXCELLENT, REASONABLY PRICED CELL, 308-520-5130, (308) 387-4413 NE - 08 496 CHEVY NG POWER UNIT, 786 HRS, RADIATOR, GEN PULLEY, GEN STAND, SHORT CLUTCH EXCELLANT CONDITION., (308) 467-2335 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10” WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515

1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 5 NEW PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 NE - USED MANURE PUMP, BETTER BUILT, (800) 554-8715 NE - USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS & SUCTION EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 NE - 6” PIT PUMP AND 2 7-1/2 HP PHASE 1 MOTORS, (308) 836-2667 NE - 8 USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - BERKELEY FLOATER PUMP, (800) 2847066 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE NE - 8” TEXFLO 20” GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6” BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6” PLAIN PIPE, ALUM AND PLASTIC, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10” X 20” PVC, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 6” AND 10” PVC, CALL FOR LENGTHS, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6” ALUM MAIN LINE PIPE, HOOK & BAND, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6” X 20” GATED ALUMINUM, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8” X 20” ALUMINUM GATED, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10” X 20” ALUMINUM GATED PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8”X 30’ PLAIN ALUMINUM PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 8”X20” PVC PIPE, (308) 9463396 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20” X 30’, (308) 478-5451 NE - 8” MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 NE - 9” MAIN LINE RING LOCK, (308) 9955515 NE - 9” MAIN LINE HIGH PRESS, (308) 9955515 NE - 8” DIAMONDLITE, 20” GATED, $1.25/FOOT, MAIN LINE/ $1.00 A FOOT, (308) 485-4486 NE - 5000’ 6” HP RINGLOCK 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 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $550, US MOTOR GEARHEADS: 90HP 4:3 $450, 70 HP 2:3 $400, 30HP 4-3 $300, (402) 564-5064 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 NE - 2 RANDOLPH 200 HP GEARHEADS, 1 HAS. . . 80 HRS. . . THE OTHER 5, 000 HRS 11-10 RATIOS. 1, 125 HP AMARILLO GEARHEAD W 5, 000 HRS 5-4 RATIO. ALL HEADS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! CELL 308520-5130, (308) 387-4413 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - 1998 4 TOWER T-L PIVOT, (308) 9463396 CO - 10 TOWER LOCKWOOD, 1450’, ALL GALVANIZED, SINGLE LEG TOWERS, NONWIRE ADJ. , DRIPS, ROTATORS, REGULATORS, NO RUST, GOOD COND. , EXC. WATER AREA, $11,500.00, (970) 332-4114 NE - 10 TOWER REINKE PIVOT, (800) 2847066 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4” X 1312’, (800) 2847066 NE - NEW GREENFIELDS, 6 NEW CADMAN HARD HOSE, 5 USED HARD HOSE TRAVELERS, 9 USED SOFT HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 200 FORD, 300 FORD, OR 262 ALLIS, W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 364-2592

March 18, 2010 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. WANTED TO BUY NE - “MULE”, WHICH IS A SMALL, SLOW, GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLE USED TO CARRY GEAR BOXES, TOOLS, PIVOT REPAIRS DOWN BETWEEN SUNFLWOER & CORN CROP., (308) 436-4369 FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - 8” SURGE VALVE, (308) 946-3396 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 390-0642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, “YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS” NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 NE - TRAILERS FOR POWER UNITS & BOOSTER PUMPS, HEAVY- DUTY & ADJUSTABLE, CALL FOR PRICES! HIEBNER’S WELDING, HENDERSON, NE, (402) 723-5798 NE - 10” & 8” IRRIGATION PIPE FOR SALE. 6BT CUMMINS IRR MOTOR. 10 HP ELEC MOTOR W/SELF PRIMING PUMP. 6:5 100 HP GEAR HEAD. 10” DISCHARGE PIPE WITH COOLING COIL, (402) 726-2488 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK, (580) 3612265 OK - ‘86 C-IH 1660, 25’ 1010 HEADER, $19,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD BIN EXTENSION FOR 9600, (308) 836-2667 KS - LARGE BISH BIN EXT OFF 9610 W/HYD. PUSH UP AUGER. $750 OBO, (620) 8652541 KS - NH TR98, 1905 SEP HRS, 30’ 973 FLEX HEAD, $72,000.00, (620) 340-3358 OK - ‘82 GLEANER N6, 24’ HEADER, $8,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’ HEADER, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 CO - 22’AIR REEL AND ACCESSORIES. RECENTLY TAKEN OFF JD 105 COMBINE. $450 OBO. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 NE - JD, 1981 7720, 4300 HRS, JD DEALER SERVICED YEARLY, $9,500.00, (402) 5452255 CO - PARTING OUT 2 MF 760 COMBINES, 1 W/6 CYLINDER PERKINS, 1 W/8 CYLINDER PERKINS, (303) 536-0124 IA - 1-2007 9760, 4X4, 1004 SEPARATOR HRS, $175,000; 2-2005 9760’S 1254/1187 SEPARATOR HRS, $145,000/EA ALL HAVE DUALS, CM, HID, GREENSTAR, EXTENDED WEAR, HIGH RATE UNLOADS;3-635 HYDRA FLEX HEADS, NEW HIGH SPEED TRAILERS, $29,000 EACH. CALL 515-295-7947 OR, (515) 341-3188 NE - JD 4430 DIESEL COMBINE, 1497 HRS, THROUGH JD SHOP NEW RASP BARS, CLUTCH, INJECTOR PUMP, EXCELLENT SHAPE. ALSO JD444 CORNHEAD, JD 215 FLEXHEAD, BOTH EXCELLENT $15,000 PACKAGE, (308) 728-3140 KS - 2-1990 IHC 1680 COMBINES, 4WD, CHOPPER, TILT, FEEDER REVERSER, BIN EXTENSIONS, GOOD CONDITION; 25’ IHC 1020 FLEX HEAD, (913) 370-3002 1302 - COMBINE HEADS WANTED TO BUY MO - JD 920F BEAN PLATFORM, (816) 3782015 IA - MF 1163 CORN HEAD, (402) 651-5811 FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 OK - MACDON 960 25’ DRAPER W/IHC ADAPTER & PICK UP REEL, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD 925 FLEX HEAD, SEE THRU REEL, GOOD, $4,500.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - JD, 643 CORN HEAD, OIL DRIVE, $4,950.00, (402) 545-2255 CO - MF 1163 CORN HEAD, $700.00, (303) 536-0124 1303 - CORN PICKERS FOR SALE IA - NI 311 CORNPICKER 2 R WIDE, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - FLARE, BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS $150 TO $1850, (712) 299-6608 IA - WAGON GEARS, STEEL, WOOD OR RUBBER TIRES, (712) 299-6608

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1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE KS - TWO GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE, (785) 871-0711 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - 1995 MC 1175, 1992 MC 1175, 1995 MC 970, 1989 MC 973, MC 975, MC 675, 3 FARM FANS, M&W 650, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 2009 BROCK SQ20D, USED ‘05 SUPERB SE1000C, USED ‘05 SUPERB SE750C, 3 NEW BROCK DRYERS., (800) 284-7066 NE - BEHLEN 380 GRAIN DRYER, (308) 8362667 NE - USED FARM FANS 4” AIR SYSTEM, (800) 284-7066 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52’ 8” WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 55’ GRAIN AUGER, 8” W/ ELECETIR MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - HUTCHINSON BIN & TRUCK FILL AUGERS WITH 1/4” SLIGHTING, (402) 6496711 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 - SUKUP GRAIN BINS-WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF GRAIN STORAGE, DRYING & CONVEYING EQUIPMENT. NORTH CENTRAL AUTOMATION-O’NEILL, NE, (402) 336-1900 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, ASK FOR AL. EVES 306-949-8458. DAYS, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8” AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 NE - DMC MODEL 44 GRAIN CLEANER, (800) 284-7066 IL - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MOISTURE TESTER THAT WILL GIVE YOU FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS? THEN CALL US NOW & ASK ABOUT OUR MODEL 920 & 930. SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES 6’, 7’, 8’ OR 9’ AC, IH, JD & OTHERS, (712) 299-6608 1404 - SNOW BLOWER/PLOWS FOR SALE IA - 3 PT SNOWBLOWERS, $1550 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 NE - V-SNOW PLOW ORIGINALLY FOR COUNTY MAINTAINER, COULD ADAPT TO FIT LOADER TRACTOR OR WHATEVER, $375.00, (308) 894-6965 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48” FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10’ WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 KS - NICE JD 318 GARDEN TRACTOR W/50” DECK, CALL 785-456-3000 OR, $2,200.00, (785) 889-4329

March 18, 2010 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 6’ ROTARY MOWER WITH THREE POINT, $450.00, (308) 874-4562 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, 300 GALLON & LARGER, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - METAL BENCH LATHE 3 JAW CHUCK, 5 1/2” SWING, $200.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - BRAKE DRUM/ROTOR TURNING LATHE, $110.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - ARMITURE TURNING LATHE, $70.00, (785) 778-2962 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 IA - AGE CATCHING UP WITH YOUR NEED TO CLIMB? WE CAN HELP WITH A HAND OPERATED SINGLE PERSON ELEVATOR 140’ MAXIMUM CALL, (800) 462-3460 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 1500 - GROUND HAY FOR SALE KS - GROUND HAY AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (785) 389-5111 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY KS - GRINDING ALFALFA WANTED, (785) 389-5111 IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO, (308) 962-5474 NE - CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, HAZARD, NE., (308) 452-4400 NE - HIGH QUALITY BIG ROUND & BIG SQUARE BALES. KORTY HAY. HAY ANALYSIS AVAILABLE., (888) 708-2800 WY - HAY AUCTION 1/21/10. VIDEOHAYAUCTIONS. COM, (888) 935-3633 CO - LARGE SW COLORADO PRODUCER OFFERING QUALITY ALFALFA HAY. TESTED. BARN STORED OR TARPED. AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. 3X4X8 BALES. TEST AVAILABLE. UTEMOUNTAINFARMANDRANCH. COM. CALL BILL, (480) 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 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - HOLT COUNTY NEBRASKA PRAIRIE HAY, CERTIFIED WEED FREE OF ALL NOXIOUS WEEDS, BIG ROUND BALES, CALL CELL: 402-394-8495 OR, (402) 336-3292 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344 KS - BIG BLUE STEM PRAIRIE HAY. 4X4X8 BALES. $55/T. BARNED, ROUND BALES OUTSIDE $5/T. CONCORDIA, KS. CALL 386871-0561,, (703) 713-0174 NE - 117 BG ROUNDS, MAINLY GRASS MIX, (308) 436-5491 KS - 300 BG SQ BALES OF CRP GRASS HAY, $55/TON.VIC CASE, (620) 874-0264 KS - PRAIRIE & BROME HAY, ANY SIZE, DELIVERED, (620) 330-6328 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Heartland Express 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - HORSE QUALITY:3X3, WEED/MOLD FREE. APPROX 750LBS, NO SUNDAY CALLS, (785) 255-4579 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE KS - 300 4X4X8 WHEAT STRAW BALES, TARPED., (620) 659-2433 NE - 150 LARGE ROUND WHEAT STRAW BALES, (308) 882-4588 KS - FINE STEMMED HAYGRAZER BMR, CRABGRASS, CRABGRASS WITH WHEAT & WHEAT/RYE. BERMUDA HAY. CELL 620-2433768 OR OFFICE, (620) 842-3237 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 96 BG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240,, (308) 436-5491 1506 - CORN FOR SALE NE - EAR CORN FOR SALE, (308) 728-7294

CERTIFIED ORGANIC Corn & Oats Ph: (641) 751-8382 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - TRITICALE SEED, A+ QUALITY, VOLUME DISCOUNT. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL BROCK BAKER @, (800) 344-2144 NE - PASTURE & HAY MIXES, OATS, TURNIP, COVER CROPS, TEFF, MILLET, WILDLIFE, ALFALFA, ETC. , PRAIRIE STATES SEED 866373-2514 TOLL FREE, (866) 373-2514 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 4825491 KS - SPRING BARLEY FOR SALE. 785-4623711, 785-443-5911 OR 785-462-3008 1513 - CANE/MILLET HAY FOR SALE NE - GERMAN MILLET, PEAS & OATS, GRASS & ALFALFA. ALL IN LARGE ROUND BALES, COVER EDGE NET WRAP, 1400#.

OSHKOSH, NE., (308) 772-9912 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 IL - MADISON COUNTY AG AUCTION, BETHALTO, IL. HAY & STRAW AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY AT 11 AM THRU MARCH, SELLING WIDE VARIETY OF SM & LG SQ, RND BALES & STRAW. MIKE HAMILTON 618410-4293;, (618) 462-5556 1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE IA - IH 950, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 420 ART’S-WAY GRINDER MIXER, VERY GOOD, HAMMERS NEVER TURNED, SHEDDED, (402) 482-5491

W.H.O. TUB GRINDER V12-56" Mill with Truck

$30,000 Star Alfalfa Inc. • Lewis, KS

PH. 800-822-8016 NE - 414 ROTO-MIX TRAILER MIXES & SCALE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 380-1536 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 NE - KRAMER 5 BALE PROCESSOR, (308) 544-6421 NE - PARTED OUT JD 400 GRINDER/MIXER, IN & OUT AUGERS, GRINDER MILL W/PTO SHAFT, ALL W/SCREENS, (308) 467-2335 CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 1815 - WATERERS/TANKS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347

1815 - WATERERS/TANKS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - LIFETIME WATER TANKS, LIFETIME WARRANTY, TIRE TANKS ARE 20 PLY & UP. AUTOMATIC WATERERS, HAY BALE FEEDERS, 6’ & 7’ SNOW & MANURE YARD SCRAPERS, USA TIRE MANAGEMENT, WWW. USATIREPRODUCTS. COM, (800) 755-8473 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471 1818 - HAMMER MILL FOR SALE KS - 18” SCROUT WALDRON HAMMERMILL W/75HP MOTOR, $400.00, (785) 778-2962 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 3522761 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS & ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 3870347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 KS - USED HOG OR SHEEP PANELS & GATES, (785) 778-2962 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR STAMPEDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 NE - GOPHER CONTROL MACHINE, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 NE - 2009 HEREFORD HEIFERS, BRUCELLOSIS VAC. , VAN NEWKIRK BLOOD LINE, NO IMPLANTS., (308) 587-2344 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI’D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 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 1907 - DAIRY COWS WANTED TO BUY NE - FAIMLY MILK COW, PREFER GURNSEY, BUT WILL CONSIDER OTHERS, (308) 5872344 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-8701119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GELBVIEH BULLS, RED & BLACK, 1 & 2 YR OLDS, (402) 879-4976 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - EASY CALVING, REG POLLED CHAROLAIS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 WY - BLACK & BLACK BALDIE SIMMENTAL YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS FOR SALE. WWW. CROWFOOTRANCH. COM. CROWFOOT SIMMENTAL RANCH, (307) 782-7589, (307) 782-6521 NE - ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 569-2458 NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. TC TOTAL, OBJECTIVE, & ONE WAY BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH. KEARNEY, NE. 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761 OK - PB CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 YRS OLD, RANCH RAISED. SCHUPBACH CHAROLAIS RANCH, (580) 829-2543

Page 25 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - RED EYED HEREFORD BULLS, HORNED AND POLLED, YEARLINGS AND 2 YR OLDS. ALSO HEREFORD FEMALES, LAPP RANCH, KEITH, (308) 286-3644 1910 - SHOW STOCK FOR SALE NE - CLUB CALVES, “THE WINNING KIND”, STEERS/HEIFERS, (402) 395-2178 1915 - SEMEN/EMBRYO/AI SERVICE FOR SALE NE - DBL BLACK DBL POLLED CALVING EASE GELBVIEH BULLS, (402) 879-4976 1916 - DAIRY HEIFERS FOR SALE WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEADLOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS, MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION, ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE. MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN’S NEEDS SINCE 1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW. BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738 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 2011 - HOG EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - CHORE TIME FEED SYSTEM WITH BULK TANK, 100 FT. OF TUBING AND SCREW. CELL 402-920-3612, (402) 9231196 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - AQHA, YEARLINGS, MARES AND COLTS, (308) 569-2458 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-866800-1232 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - TOP QUALITY GELDINGS-DOC O’LENA, HOLIDOC, DOC BAR, COYS BONANZA, DOCS JACK SPRAT BLOODLINES- NATURAL COW SENSE-RIVER ROAD QUARTER HORSES 308452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - ONLY TWO REPLACEMENT MARES LEFT-REGISTERED QUARTERHORSESDON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - IT COSTS NO MORE TO FEED A GREAT HORSE THAN A POOR ONE. RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES ARE WELL FED, DON’T HAVE BAD HABITS AND ARE GOOD LOOKING. MUST CUT HERD SIZE. 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 NE - ILLINI DESTINY LEO, 2004 BUCKSKIN STALLION, STANDS AT MORAN QUARTER HORSES, AMHERST, NE. COW HORSES, ROPING AND BARREL PROSPECTS. FOR INQUIRIES ON THE STUD OR STUD FEES PLEASE CALL TERRY MORAN AT 308-3255587 OR JOSH PUTNAM AT, (308) 708-1938 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLIONS:BESSIA’S, BON, ACCORD 135969; T-BONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831; TBONE, B, CONGO, 164062, (308) 587-2344 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE KS - AKC FARM RAISED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, FIRST SHOTS, DEW CLAWS. 785398-2231, 785-731-5174,, (785) 731-5190 NE - RED AND BLUE HEELER PUPPIES FOR SALE, (402) 469-8715 2303 - GOATS FOR SALE NE - BUTCHER GOATS FOR SALE, (308) 3455273 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CO - EXP. FARMER NEEDED FOR BEAUTIFUL EA. COLO. WHEAT/ CORN FARM. RESPONS. INCLUDE MAKING DAILY DECISIONS W/PLANTING, HARVESTING, TRUCK DRIVING & REPAIR WK. HOUSING, UTILITIES, VEHICLES & BUS. PHONE. SCHOOL/ TOWN NEARBY. CALL CELL 970-554-0665, EVENINGS-, (970) 383-2248

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2009 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT & FALL CORN HARVEST. GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE PLUS ROOM & BOARD. NEW JD COMBINES, PETERBILT/KW TRUCKS. SKINNER HARVESTING LLC, CALL DAN OR LEAVE MESSAGE AT (620) 340-2843, (620) 343-8140 OK - EXPERIENCED FARM FAMILY, MECHANICAL ABILITY A MUST, NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA, HOUSING PROVIDED, (580) 8292543 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 2601 - CARS FOR SALE NE - 351 NEW ENGINE, $1,200.00, (308) 728-7294 CO - 1964 FORD GALAXIE 4 DR, 390 V8 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE, FACTORY OPTION. BODY FAIRLY STRAIGHT, NEEDS PAINT. INTERIOR ROUGH. ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN ARE GOOD. 86K MILES $1500 OR BEST CLOSE OFFER. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER, (719) 643-5267 OK - 6. 0 FORD DIESEL ENGINE, 70, 000 MILES,, $7,000.00, (580) 716-9030 NE - PONTIAC 1984 FIREBIRD TRANS AM WHITE, AUTO, 8-CYL., 2 WD, CD PLAYER, NEWER SPEAKERS, REMOVABLE T-TOPS. NEEDS WORK. $1,200 OR BEST OFFER. 308641-0012.

2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD LONG WIDE FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD, (620) 865-2541 FOR SALE KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (402) 564-5064 KS - 1993 F-350 CREWCAB XLT DIESEL, AUTO, 4X4, FACTORY TURBO AVAILABLE, $5,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - FRONT BUMPER FOR 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO, (308) 587-2344 SD - ‘99 FORD DIESEL 4 DR, NEW BATTERY & TRANSMISSION, (605) 695-0411 NE - DODGE 2007 2500 BIG HORN RED, EXT. CAB.,AUTO, 5.9L CUMMINS, 4 WD, SPRAY-IN BEDLINER, CHROME ROCKERS, TIRES 95%, 66,000 MILES. FIRST $28,500 TAKES IT. 308-730-0037.

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1951 CHEVY FIRETRUCK, LIGHTS & SIREN WORK, 10K, DRIVES GREAT, REAL NICE, $4,500.00, (605) 386-2131 KS - ‘59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15’ B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 60 FORD F700, 24’ STEEL FLATBED, CHEATER AXLES, 5&2, W/ 2-1000 GAL FLAT BOTTOM VERTICAL FERTILIZER TANKS, USE TO HAUL BIG ROUND OR LITTLE SQUARE HAY BALES, (308) 390-0642 KS - 1976 FORD 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 ‘01 IHC 4900 Allison ..................$12,500 ‘99 GMC 7500, SA, C&C, Allison....$11,500 FL60 24' FB, SA, 6-spd. ..............$8,500 ‘97 GMC 7500 bucket truck, Allison....$12,500 812 Jantz 5th whl. comb. trlr. ......$8,500 MT SALES • Goodland, KS • m-tsales.net

785-821-2300 KS - ‘97 FLD 120, 470, DETROIT 60, 20’ STAKE SIDE BOX, NEW SCOTT HOIST, ROLLOVER TARP (BEING BUILT), $29,500.00, (785) 421-3465 KS - ‘89 IHC 8300, L10, 330, 20’ B&H, SPRING RIDE 9500, $22,000.00, (785) 4213465 KS - (2) ‘00 CENTURY DAYCABS LWB, WILL TAKE 20’ BOX, 470 SERIES 60, W/AUTO SHIFT, $19,500.00, (785) 421-3465 NE - IH ENGINES, 304’S & 345’S, (308) 4672335 NE - OMAHA STANDARD 16’ GRAIN BOX WITH HOIST, (308) 467-2335 NE - 1989 IH CONVENTIONAL 250” 70” FLAT TOP 3406 15 SPEED. 1991 WILSON HOPPER 42’ NO ROCK $28,000 FOR THE PAIR., (308) 414-1124 CO - 1979 GMC 1 TON TOW TRUCK, 2WD, 350 V8, 4 SP, HOLMES 440 BED & WINCH, TOLLE TX-3000 WHEEL LIFT. 3300 MILES SINCE REPAINT & REFURBISH IN ‘97. NEW SEAT, INTERIOR & GOOD TIRES. $7500 OR BEST CLOSE OFFER. GOOD CONDITION LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER, (719) 6435267 KS - ‘05 CENTURY, 14L, SERIES 60 DETROIT, 515 HP, W/ AUTO SHIFT, WILL TAKE 20’ BOX, $28,000.00, (785) 421-3465

Page 26 2605 - STOCK TRAILERS FOR SALE NE - 2004 HILLSBORO 7X24 ALUMINUM, (402) 482-5491 • ‘89 GUTHRIE 48'

102W CATTLE POT $12,000 or Best Offer • ‘89 GUTHRIE 50'

102W CATTLE POT $12,000 or Best Offer

• ‘84 BOBCAT WALKING FLOOR VAN TRAILER $10,000 or Best Offer Star Alfalfa Inc., Lewis, KS

800-822-8016 2607 - FLAT BEDS & UTILITY TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY NE - FLATBED W/HEAVY DUTY AXLES, METAL FLOOR AND WIDE ENOUGH TO HOLD A PICKUP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 1979 TRAIL MOBILE ALUMINUM 9000 GAL. TANKER, (402) 369-0212 2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE KS - 12. 5’FROLIC SLIDE IN PICK-UP CAMPER, VERY GOOD COND. , AC, STOVE, ICEBOX, SLEEPS 6, FLUSH TOILET, 110-12V LIGHTS, PROPANE FURNACE & LIGHT, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 NE - STARCRAFT 2006 CAMPER TRAVEL STAR 19SD, SLEEPS 6. GREAT CONDITION. $12,500. 308-440-3590.

2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV’S FOR SALE NE - AVION SILVER R, 30FT, TRAVEL TRAILER, VERY CLEAN, EXCELLENT SNOWBIRD TRAILER, NEW BATTERIES, $7400/OBO, (402) 564-5064 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 CO - CHAMP, 7FC, 1959, 2197 TT, CONT 0200, 736 HRS,, (719) 263-5156 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - NEW OR USED 24. 5 X 32 REAR TRACTOR TIRES FOR FIT JD COMBINE OR STEIGER TRACTOR, (402) 256-3696 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - 10 BOLT RIMS W/18. 4 X 38” TIRES, (402) 336-2755 2617 - VANS FOR SALE SD - ‘99 FORD CONVERSION VAN WITH TV/VCR, RAISED ROOF, NEW TIRES, (605) 695-0411 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 NE - 903 CUMMINGS, LOW MILES, SPICER AIR RIDE, TAG AXLE, (308) 836-2667 NE - 1975 24’ SEMI LOWBOY TRLR. $1950, $2,250.00, (402) 545-2255

2002 IN 9200 N14 Cummins ....$17,000

1998 T800 Kenworth T800 13-Spd. Detroit ........................................$15,200

Call (608) 574-1083 MO - ‘99 IH 4900, TS, 18K FRONT, 40K LB HENDRICKSON, $26,000.00, (660) 5483804 MO - ‘95 CHEVY TOPKICK, 20’ FLATBED & HOIST, CAT 250 HP, 8LL TRANS, 40K HENDRICKSON REARS, 14K FRONT, 190K MILES,, $19,000.00, (660) 548-3804 NE - 1978 BRENNER 6500 GAL STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED TANKER, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - ‘69 FREAUHF ALUMINUM TANKER, INSULATED 7200 GAL. , GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER MID ROOF, DETROIT MOTOR, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265

Heartland Express 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE - CONT’D OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER, MID ROOF, C12 CAT, SUPER 10SP AIR RIDE, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 2000 VOLVO, 60 SERIES DETROIT, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, CONDO, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - 1997 KW900B, N14 CUMMINS, 13 SPD, (308) 995-8329 WI - ~DC, (608) 574-1083 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344

NEW ENGINE Long Block GM 6.5 Diesel

515-994-2890 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 935-2480 KS - CAT SINGLE SHANK, DEEP PENETRATION RIPPER, FITS D8-K, WITH VALVE AND ALL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (785) 4485893 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - USED SOIL MOVER 925, (660) 5483804 MO - USED TOREQ 10 YD DIRECT MOUNT, EXCELLENT, (660) 548-3804 MO - USED TOREQ 13 YD, EXCELLENT, (660) 548-3804 NE - 2004 BUFFALO 12’ BOX SCRAPER, (402) 482-5491 2804 - MOTOR GRADERS FOR SALE KS - CAT 120 ROAD GRADER. $15,500, $19,500.00, (785) 871-0711 KS - CAT 12F-13K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2805 - BACKHOE FOR SALE KS - CAT 235-32K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, ONE OWNER, (785) 448-5893 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 FOR SALE KS - LORAINE 25 TON TRUCK CRANE, LOTS OF BOOM, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 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 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 KS - 15 TON TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, DUALS, TILT TOP, WENCH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIRES 70%, (785) 448-5893 2813 - WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE NE - CASE 621 PAYLOADER, MODEL 6T 590 CUMMINS MOTOR, MOTOR NEEDS WORK. $21,000, $21,000.00, (402) 545-2255 2821 - CRAWLERS FOR SALE WI - UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR. NEW, USED & REBUILT PARTS. ALSO TRACK PRESS SERVICE. M & R TRACK SERVICE., (800) 564-0383 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 66” BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE WI - SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS: BUCKETS, FORKS, GRAPPLES BUNKER FACERS, FEED PUSHERS, BALE SPEARS, BELT & TIRE SCRAPERS, BACKHOE, 3PT-DRAWBAR, LIFT & PTO UNITS., (715) 556-1400

2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS (REPAIR MANUALS) T-200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, $100.00, (785) 778-2962 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE NE - NEW 2’ X 24’ CULVERT, $650.00, (308) 894-6965 2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - SHAVER HD-10 POST DRIVER, 3-POINT MOUNT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, HAVE OWNERS MANUAL, PICTURES AVAILABLE $2350.00 OBO PHILIP @, (402) 380-4500 NE - 12-20’LONG 12”I BEAMS, 1/4”THICK W/ 1/2” THICK TOP & BOTTOM, 4 3/4” WIDE $180 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $2000. 12-7’ LONG 10”, 6” H BEAMS, 1/4” THICK, $35 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $400., (308) 894-6965 NE - 1991 BLUEBIRD BUS, 5. 9 CUMMINS, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - 8N FORD TRACTOR WITH 8’ MOUNTED TRENCHER, NEW REARS, RESTORED, SHEDDED, NICE, (308) 826-4481 NE - ALLIS CHALMERS FORK LIFT 5500LB. RUNS GOOD CELL 402-920-3612, (402) 923-1196 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER’S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - 1 JD 720 D, AND 1 IHC 450, (308) 8362667 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 NE - D17 DIESEL. MF 35 DIESEL, (308) 5446421 NE - IHC H W/9’ KOSCH BELLY MOWER, (308) 544-6421 NE - 1952 JD B, RECONDITIONED, PULLED IN DIV 1 4500LBS, $3,500.00, (402) 5452255 NE - 1938 JD B, UNSTYLED, RECONDITIONED, $3,100.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1941 JD A, ELECTRIC START, 4 SP, BEHLEN OVERDRIVE,, $2,500.00, (402) 545-2255 OK - ALLIS-CHALMERS WC56821, MASSEYHARRIS LP 55BISH, SERIAL #11062, (580) 829-2543 MN - 1977 ALLIS-CHALMERS 175 DIESEL, 504 ACTUAL HRS, 3 PT, 2 HYDRAULICS, FENDERS, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $10,000.00, (952) 240-2193 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 - TEENS, 20’S, EARLY 30’S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 FOR SALE NE - ‘49 IHC KB5, 2TON; ‘47 FORD, 2 TON, (308) 836-2667 OK - 1959 EDSEL 4 DR RANGER, ALL ORIGINAL, DRIVE ANY WHERE, SHEDDED $3750 CALL OFFICE 918-967-4773 OR CELL, (918) 448-0621 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE OK - 2-24’ OBECO GRAIN BEDS, RED W/SIDE BOARDS-EXTRA NICE, NO LIFTS OFFICE 918-967-4773 OR CELL, (918) 448-0621 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 BARBWIRE FENCE BUILDERS: Removal, construction and repairs. PH: (785) 625-5819; PH: (800) 628-6611; Cell: (785) 635-1922.

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