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FFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Welcome to Kearney Map . . 19-21 Weather ..............................2

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

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

Markets Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

Ag Management Kearney County Groundwater Project Takes Small Steps Forward . . . . . .18

Livestock News Heartland Cattleman . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Production News Check for Army Cutworms in Alfalfa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Robert Pore, The Grand Island Indepent A report showing that agricultural land valuations increased by 29.12 percent over the previous year is another example of why Nebraska tax laws need to be changed, said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president. The Nebraska Department of Revenue's Property Assessment Division released the report on Monday, April 15. The increase in agricultural land valuations in Hall County was even greater — 40.73 percent, according to the report. For surrounding counties, agricultural land valuations from 2013 to 2014 increased by 36.79 percent in Adams County; 34.16 percent, Buffalo;

29.34 percent, Custer; 37.37 percent, Hamilton; 37.32 percent, Howard; and 28.06 percent, Merrick. Nelson said the increase ensures the statewide valuation of agricultural land for tax purposes will have "doubled since 2009 as our estimates suggest nearly a 120 percent increase in valuation since that time." "Our estimates also suggest that, due to the increase, the statewide property taxes paid by farm and ranch families on agricultural land will near $1 billion in 2015," Nelson said. Jim Jansen, research analyst with the University of NebraskaLincoln's department of agricultural economics, which conducts the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Developments survey annually, said

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land markets in Nebraska remained relatively steady in the last year, according to preliminary findings. Overall, the average statewide farmland value — based on actual sale prices — rose by about 5 percent, as of Feb. 1, to $3,195 per acre, Jansen said. Survey reporters across the state reported percentage gains for all the farmland classes for the period from Feb. 1, 2013, to Feb. 1, 2014. Jansen said farmland values in recent years have increased sharply. The overall increase of 25 percent in 2013 followed increases of 22 percent and 32 percent in the two previous years, leaving the 2013 allland value more than double the value in early 2010. According to USDA's Economic Research Service, national net farm

income — a key indicator of U.S. farm well-being — is forecast at $95.8 billion in 2014, down 27 percent from last year's record of $130.5 billion. The 2014 forecast would be the lowest since 2010 but would remain $8 billion above the previous 10-year average. The USDA reported that the forecast for lower net farm income and net cash income is primarily a result of the outlook for lower crop receipts and government payments. In contrast, livestock returns are forecast to be steady to slightly higher. Jansen said that, in the last year, the largest increase by land class occurred for non-tillable grazing Continued on page 13

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 4/4/14

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129.00 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .168.66 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144.33 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .191.29 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.29 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .77.30 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .100.00 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290.65

149.52

150.40

221.09 222.54 177.70 204.34 233.40 323.13 105.44 128.02 * * 108.08 130.97 158.00 153.00 369.88 371.23

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.76 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.41 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.90 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .10.79 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.91

6.83 4.56 14.22 8.07 4.61

6.71 4.74 14.54 8.21 4.53

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .245.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .227.50 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .217.50 Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.50 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89.50 * No market.

162.50 210.00 127.50 127.50 107.50 107.50 235.00 235.00 67.00 68.00

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Weather

Weather Outlook

Western

Central

Eastern

Sunday, April 20

Saturday, April 20

High: 72 Low: 39

High: 66 Low: 45

High: 68 Low: 52

Chance of Precip: 5%

Chance of Precip: 55%

Chance of Precip: 25%

Mostly Sunny

Isolated Showers

Sunrise: 7:01 AM - Sunset: 8:38 PM

Sunrise: 6:48 AM - Sunset: 8:21 PM

Sunrise: 6:38 AM - Sunset: 8:11 PM

Monday, April 21

Sunday, April 21

High: 75 Low: 45

High: 72 Low: 48

High: 64 Low: 45

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 60%

Mostly Sunny

Scattered Showers

Sunrise: 7:00 AM - Sunset: 8:39 PM

Sunrise: 6:47 AM - Sunset: 8:22 PM

Sunrise: 6:37 AM - Sunset: 8:12 PM

Tuesday, April 22

Monday, April 22

High: 79 Low: 57

High: 75 Low: 57

High: 70 Low: 46

Chance of Precip: 5>

Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 6:58 AM - Sunset: 8:40 PM

Sunrise: 6:45 AM - Sunset: 8:23 PM

Sunrise: 6:35 AM - Sunset: 8:13 PM

Wednesday, April 23

KWednesday, April 23

Tuesday, April 23

High: 82 Low: 52

High: 81 Low: 57

Chance of Precip: 10%

High: 75 Low: 55

Chance of Precip: 0%

Partly Cloudy

Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 6:57 AM - Sunset: 8:42 PM

Sunrise: 6:44 AM - Sunset: 8:24 PM

Sunrise: 6:34 AM - Sunset: 8:14 PM

Thursday, April 24

Wednesday, April 24

High: 54 Low: 37 Isolated Showers

Chance of Precip: 10%

High: 73 Low: 46 Sunny

High: 79 Low: 61 Isolated Showers

Sunrise: 6:55 AM - Sunset: 8:43 PM

Sunrise: 6:43 AM - Sunset: 8:25 PM

Sunrise: 6:32 AM - Sunset: 8:15 PM

Friday, April 25

Thursday, April 25

High: 59 Low: 43 Partly Cloudy

High: 64 Low: 41 Mostly Sunny

High: 77 Low: 45 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 6:54 AM - Sunset: 8:44 PM

Sunrise: 6:41 AM - Sunset: 8:26 PM

Sunrise: 6:31 AM - Sunset: 8:16 PM

Saturday, April 26

Friday, April 26

High: 73 Low: 52 Mostly Sunny

High: 75 Low: 59 Mostly Sunny

High: 61 Low: 39 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 6:52 AM - Sunset: 8:45 PM

Sunrise: 6:40 AM - Sunset: 8:27 PM

Sunrise: 6:30 AM - Sunset: 8:17 PM

Sunday, April 27

Saturday, April 27

High: 68 Low: 48 Mostly Sunny

High: 81 Low: 48 Isolated Showers

High: 70 Low: 55 Sunny

Sunrise: 6:51 AM - Sunset: 8:46 PM

Sunrise: 6:39 AM - Sunset: 8:28 PM

Sunrise: 6:28 AM - Sunset: 8:18 PM

Monday, April 28

Sunday, April 28

High: 68 Low: 45 Rain

High: 73 Low: 46 Partly Cloudy

High: 77 Low: 48 Rain

Sunrise: 6:50 AM - Sunset: 8:47 PM

Sunrise: 6:37 AM - Sunset: 8:29 PM

Sunrise: 6:27 AM - Sunset: 8:19 PM

Tuesday, April 29

Monday, April 29

High: 43 Low: 28 Wintry Mix Sunrise: 6:48 AM - Sunset: 8:48 PM

High: 48 Low: 34 Isolated Showers Sunrise: 6:36 AM - Sunset: 8:30 PM

High: 66 Low: 45 Mostly Sunny Sunrise: 6:25 AM - Sunset: 8:20 PM

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Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition LINCOLN — For the week ending April 13, 2014, above normal temperatures and dry conditions during the week gave way to precipitation in the form of rain and snow on Sunday, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. High winds created blizzard conditions across the west and south. Precipitation totals were heaviest in eastern counties, but lighter amounts were welcome in south central and southwestern areas where drought conditions were severe. Temperatures averaged 4 degrees above normal across the western half of the state and 6 to 8 degrees above normal much of the east. A few fields of corn were planted in southern counties, but most producers were waiting for the weekend conditions to clear and soils to warm. Days suitable for fieldwork were 5.8. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 13 percent very short, 42 short, 45 adequate, and 1 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 17 percent very short, 43 short, 39 adequate, and 0 surplus. Field Crops Report: Winter wheat condition rated 2 percent very poor, 10 poor, 29 fair, 52 good, and 7 excellent.

Oats planting was 28 percent, behind 56 last year and 51 percent, 5 year average. Oats emerged was 5 percent, behind 9 last year and 11 average. Sorghum planting was at 1 percent, ahead of 0 last year and 0 average. Corn planting was at 1 percent ahead of 0 last year and even with 1 average. Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Stock water supplies rated 5 percent very short, 7 short, 88 adequate, and 0 surplus. Hay and forage supplies rated 2 percent very short, 7 short, 87 adequate, and 4 surplus. Cattle and calf condition rated 0 percent very poor, 1 poor, 10 fair, 80 good, and 9 excellent. Cattle and calf losses rated 16 percent below average, 84 average, and 0 above average. Percentage of cows calved since January 1 was 79 percent. Sheep and lamb condition rated 0 percent very poor, 1 poor, 10 fair, 83 good, and 6 excellent. Sheep and lamb losses rated 11 percent below average, 89 average, and 0 above average.

Learn About the Outdoors Shelly Kelly, Camp Director Students age 14 – 18 with an interest in learning about the outdoors are encouraged to attend the 51st Nebraska Youth Range Camp that will be held June 9 – 13th, 2014 at the Nebraska State 4H Camp in Halsey. The Nebraska Youth Range Camp consists of a four-and-a-half day dynamic curriculum that appeals to students with a wide array of interests including, but not limited to, rangeland management, conservation, ecology, animal science, and wildlife. With 50 years to perfect and evolve this curriculum, every student, no matter what prior experience they have, will learn substantial information that will help them become more aware of Nebraska’s most prevalent landuse. Rangelands cover nearly 50% of Nebraska and approximately 60% of the United States. These numbers convey the dominance of this landuse, but recently there have been several political issues regarding the management of these rangelands. This further emphasizes the reason it is important to educate the youth so we

may enable them to become proficient and effective leaders in resource management as well as educated voters. The students that attend Range Camp will be actively involved with field activities, lectures, hand-on experience, and recreational leadership and team-building activities that are all led by up to 20 of Nebraska’s most respected and dedicated leaders, teachers, and professionals from various agencies, colleges, and universities. Each student will be sent home with new friends, fun memories, a binder that is filled with educational materials, and a t-shirt. Interested individuals can find more information, the Range Camp application, and the brochure by visiting the Nebraska Society for Range Management website at www.nesrm.org and then clicking on the Nebraska Youth Range Camp link on the left of the page or sending an email to shelly_ann7 @hotmail.com. Applications need to be submitted by May 26th. Attendance is capped at 65 students; individuals will be selected on a first come first served basis.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living

THE

FARMER’S WIFE

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The Hilligan

By Christy Welch

Wins, Places and shows My goodness we’ve had a busy few weeks, and it’s just going to get busier! Both of my sons showed calves in the new Hansen Agriculture Learning Center in Ames during the last part of March. What a fantastic facility Iowa State University now has to host an event such as this. And, I’m not just saying that because I was born in Ames, and went to Iowa State. The building doesn’t have any of the bells and whistles that weren’t needed, and everything that is needed. The seats are comfortable and the kids appeared to not have any problems showing in the arena. Under the seating area is a concession stand with an area to have a snack or a meal. I can definitely see some of our ag students wanting to rent the area out for a wedding in the future. The boys showed in the 20th Annual Block & Bridle Cyclone Classic on Saturday, March 22, and the AGR (Alpha Gamma Rho) Spring Showdown on Sunday, March 23. On Saturday, the little kid had decided that he needed a new rope halter for his steer, Nacho, and purchased a crimson and gold one at the show. Yes, my youngest son was in the show ring as Iowa State was battling the North Carolina Tar Heels to earn a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. While I was waiting for him to show, my sister was texting me a running commentary on the score, minute by minute. Usually, I’m not a fan of basketball (I’m a football girl), but as a lifelong Cyclone this was exciting! Unfortunately, neither boy was in the top couple in their classes, but they had a great experience and hopefully learned a little bit.

After the little kid was done showing on Sunday, I made my way to the car so I could finish listening to the game on the radio. The boys and my husband washed the calf before returning to the tack area to hear my screaming with the fans on the radio for our beloved Cyclones. That ending was a nail biter, as were a lot of the games this season. The big kid arrived at the car first, and started yelling right with me. My husband and the little kid were a little ways behind him. There’s nothing like cheering your college’s team on while watching your son lead his steer with a crimson and gold halter! We are a family with diverse activities. This weekend, the big kid will be in a play at the Donna Reed Theatre. He has a small part, but I think he’s enjoyed it. I think I’ll enjoy having him home after a few months of him having practices almost every night until 9 or 10 p.m. After that, the little kid is in a musical next Tuesday. The fifth grade Musical Monarchs are putting on a show based on Alice in Wonderland. A couple weeks after that, I ship off both boys to spring camp for Boy Scouts. Since my husband drives the bus, this will be the first time that all three of my guys will be at a camp together as Boy Scouts. But first, my oldest son has to play his trumpet at our annual Jazz concert. And right after spring camp, the big kid and I head off to the State FFA conference, he as a state FFA choir member and me as a judge. They get back from camp in the morning, and we leave in the afternoon. We may not win a lot, but we do go a lot of places and put on a lot of shows! And boy do we have fun!

Teach Your Child to Make Good Choices Ruth Vonderohe, UNL Extension Educator An important aspect of discipline is teaching your child to think for himself. A child who can think for himself is on his way to being a competent, responsible adult. Begin early allowing your child to make appropriate choices. Young children can choose between two different shirts. Older children can choose if they want to have their snack first or do their homework first. Help your child think through choices. If your older child is deciding between snack and homework, you could help him think out loud which order seems right to him. Help him explain his choice and thinking to you. Include children in family decisions, when appropriate. If the family is planning an outing, ask the children for ideas. When your child is not following a family rule, talk with him about the choice he is making. What are the consequences of his choice? How will it affect him and other family members? Praise your child when he solves his own problems. Focus on his solution and how it worked for him. “What a good idea! Now both you and your sister can have a chance to use the bike.” Lying, Stealing, and Other Problem Behaviors All children - at some point - behave badly. If your child has stolen, lied, hit, or disobeyed in some way, he is no different from other children. Although these behaviors can be distressing, they do not mean that you have a bad, naughty, or hopeless child. What these behaviors do mean is that we have an opportunity to teach our child how we want him to behave and why these types of behaviors are not appropriate or acceptable. It is important to think of your child as different from his behaviors. Your child can be a good kid and still do bad things. Stay calm when dealing with a child who has misbehaved. When a parent is able to stay calm, the child is better able to

hear what is said. If you do yell, be sure to repeat your message later when you are calm. Deal with the behavior and do not get distracted by why your child did it. Children, like adults, do things for many reasons. Your child may never be able to tell you “why” he lied, stole, or disobeyed. Focusing on this will likely only frustrate you further because it will feel as if the child is being even more defiant. Remember that love builds the foundation for effective discipline. If you want your children to obey family rules, regularly let them know how much you love and appreciate them. Instead, focus on the behavior and what it is you want to teach your child. If your child took something that was not his, you may want to consider having him return it to the person or store. This will teach your child how to make amends and will send a strong message about not taking things from others. Remember it often takes many failures to learn a lesson. You will likely have to teach your children many times what you want them to do. What is important is that you teach the lesson each time, and hold them responsible for making amends. Failing is just another chance to learn. In the US, we tend to think that failing is bad – but it is probably the best way we learn anything. Be a role model for picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and starting all over again. Remember to praise your child when he makes an effort to behave appropriately. If your child has been lying and then tells you the truth, make sure to point this out. “I know it was hard for you to tell me that you broke the chair. I am really proud of you for being honest. Now what do you think we should do?” If you are feeling overwhelmed by your child’s behavior, seek help. Some good places to start looking for help are with your family doctor, school counselor, and church. Source: Extension Spotlight on Families, Lisa Poppe, UNL Extension Educator

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side

April 17, 2014

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • I t C o u l d H a v e B e e n Wo r s e ( B e s t O f ) by Lee Pitts

Hanging around renegade livestock all my life has taught me that no matter how bad things get, they can always get worse. For instance, there was the wild bucking bull in Reno decades ago who celebrated Independence Day by jumping over the rodeo arena fence, frightening several hundred onlookers and doing extensive damage before knocking over a portable toilet in the parking lot. The bull of nondescript origin did not just politely tap the modern day outhouse over, he sent it sailing through the air before landing on its roof. When I mentioned the incident to the rodeo contractor who owned the renegade bull he replied, "It could of been worse." "How," I asked thinking of all the potential lawsuits. "Hey, I could have been the guy inside the toilet at the time." A similar incident occurred in Billings when a crazy bovine bull dozed his way out of the arena and hid out in the City Park. I am told the entire city went on "full bull alert." When they finally did catch the bull five weeks later he was renamed, LongTimeNoSee. It could have been worse. It could have been Central Park in New York City instead of Billings and the bull never would have made it out alive.

Then there was the Longhorn sale we had at the County Fairgrounds in Elko 25 years, or so, ago. The cattle were docile and so the organizers of the sale saw no need for a very substantial sale ring. For some unknown reason a bull got on the prod and decided to sharpen his horns on the pipe sale ring. He lifted the whole thing up with his horns and ran underneath into a packed set of bleachers. After the bleachers tipped over backwards someone had the presence of mind to open the door of the sale pavilion. The bull saw his opening and ran through the door and on to Interstate 80. After the incident the sale manager told me, "it could've been a lot worse. Luckily this is the cow town of Elko and people around here are used to having the freeway blocked by cattle. It could have been a more booming metropolis, like Winnemucca, for instance." By far the worst renegade I’ve ever seen was a big bad bull at the Arizona National in Phoenix one year. This bull had been meaner than a biting boar all his life and really should not have been brought to town. Especially a town with so many freeways! A bee got in the bull's bonnet and the show bull went berserk, clearing several

fences before proceeding the wrong way down Interstate 17 headed for Flagstaff. Alex, who is a friend of mine with no shortage of sand in his craw, took off like a cut cat, jumping into the back of the pickup, and yelling for another friend to get in and drive. They sped after the riled and ringy bull and caught up with him about Prescott. But not before driving over median strips, big boulders, and generally creating fifty miles of highway in the desert that did not exist prior. The skillful driver was able to wheel the truck next to the bull who then rammed the side of the new pickup with his hard head. Several times in fact. With one swing of his loop Alex ably got a rope on the bull and dallied to the broken bumper. The new truck now looked like it had just been in a demolition derby... and lost! Later when Alex returned to Phoenix as the conquering cowboy hero I referred to the terrifying incident. "It could have been worse," said Alex. "You mean it could have been your bull," I joked. “No," said Alex. "It could have been my truck."

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Heineman Praise Ag Poster Contest Winners Dabatha Sanchez (left) and Jazzlyn Nava hold their winning posters as Gov. Dave Heineman applauds their effort with other students in Diane Meyer's fifthgrade classroom for their winning Ag Week posters at Knickrehm Elementary School in Grand Island. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)

Harold Reutter, The Grand Island Independent Knickrehm Elementary fifthgraders Dabatha Sanchez and Jazzlyn Nava were personally presented certificates by Gov. Dave Heineman for creating winning posters in the annual Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest. Sanchez finished first in the fifthgrade and sixth-grade division, while Nava finished third. Heineman gave the girls the certificates during an appearance in Diane Meyer's fifth-grade classroom. The mid-morning ceremony took place after Heineman first visited Centura Public Schools to present a certificate to first-grader Hope McDonald, who won first place in the first-grade and second-grade division of the contest; and to Hope's sister, Faith McDonald, who won first-place in the third-grade and fourth-grade portion. The 2014 theme is "Nebraska Family Farms." Sanchez had a bright red headline, "Show-Casing Nebraska's Family Farms!" The poster showed a farmer standing with a crop of sunflowers, as well as two other people who were holding containers filled with Nebraska crops. Sanchez drew a roll of film going down the middle of her poster, with each frame showing a different farm scene: crops such as wheat, soybeans and corn, as well as frames showing livestock, farm equipment, a barn and silo. In addition, her roll of film had a picture of a dinner plate filled with foods produced by Nebraska farms, various food products that can be purchased in grocery stores and a family enjoying a picnic with food provided by Nebraska farm families. Nava's poster was titled, "Nebraska Farm Families: Raising Kids, Crops and Animals." It showed the outline of the state, which was mostly colored red, with the exception of a yellow sunburst in the center with a red baseball cap in the center of the sunburst. The ball cap had the familiar Nebraska "N" logo. Along the bottom of her poster, Nava showed a farmer, along with a son dressed in a blue FFA jacket and a daughter dressed in a 4-H shirt, complete with the 4-H clover. Her poster also showed a young man driving a tractor, a red barn, a silo and cornfield. After she was presented with her certificate, Sanchez noted that Meyer had helped all the students by bringing crops such as corn, soybeans and alfalfa for the students to see. Nava said Meyer told students about FFA and 4-H.

During his talk with Meyer's students, Heineman said he literally has lost count of how many times he has been to her classroom because so many of her students have won the agriculture poster contest in previous years. "It's really extraordinary," Heineman said of the success that Meyer's students have had over the years. Meyer noted that Dabatha and Jazzlyn came to school by 7:20 a.m. each day and worked on their posters until school started at 8 a.m. By the look of one bulletin board in the classroom — which had numerous agricultural posters — many other fifth-graders in Meyer's class followed the same routine. Meyer's students participate in lots of poster contest, but the teacher said because she lives on a farm, she would have her fifth-graders do the ag poster contest if she could only choose one. With Heineman's time in office set to expire in January because of term limits, the governor seemed to allot a little extra time to take questions from students. He sounded many of the same themes he has during previous talks to Meyer's fifthgraders. Heineman said he became governor when Gov. Mike Johanns was appointed U.S. secretary of agriculture and he moved up from the lieutenant governor's job. He has been elected governor twice, which means he will have served as governor for just two weeks short of 10 years. As a result, he will be Nebraska's longest-serving governor when he leaves office. Heineman said he has the best job as governor, because he gets to see the best of Nebraska every day. He noted nobody ever invites him to see the worst thing that happens in their community. Instead, he gets invited when students such as Dabatha and Jazzlyn win poster contests, when a new business opens in town, when a firm gets named as a business of a year and to celebrate similar honors for individuals and organizations. Heineman said his No. 1 priority has been education, with his second priority jobs so that, when students graduate from community college or college, they will continue to live in Nebraska. The governor told students to become good readers because that's a skill that will allow them to do well in other subjects such as math and science. Heineman told students that he reads about three hours a day, which should show them the importance of learning how to read well.

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April Fools Quilt Blocks: Take Your Pick Quilters can make a mystery quilt this year. Each month, readers will find directions to make the block of the month. Each unfinished block will measure 12½” (or 12” when finished). Please refer to the January, 2014 issue for equipment, fabric, and thread suggestions. For this month’s block you will need three contrasting colors (unless you are using scraps). A is a light fabric, B is a medium, and C is a dark. April Fools! This month has instructions for two blocks, so in the end you will have extra blocks to pick from when putting the blocks together. For the first block, Contrary Wife, follow the instructions below. 1. Cut five 4½” squares of color A (light). Cut two 5” squares of color B (medium) and two 5” squares of color C (dark). 2. Using the medium and dark 5” squares, A C A make four half square triangles as directed in the February pattern. B 3. Lay the squares according to the pattern C A B to the right and sew them together to make the final block, which B C should measure 12½” unfinished. Note: These A B A are just suggestions as to where to put the colors. You may want to move C them around any way you wish (to be contrary). For the second block, Time Flying By, follow the instructions below. 1. You will use the remaining hour glass block from last month for the center square, so pull that out from your stack! 2. Cut sixteen 2½” x 4½” rectangles of either color B (medium) or color C (dark). Your choice! Cut thirty-two 2½” from color A (light). 3. Draw a diagonal line on the back of the B or C light colored squares. 4. Place the light colored squares on the A A rectangles, right sides facing together. Sew on the right side of the rectangle, stitching a couple of threads on the line closest to the point. 5. Press toward the point and trim off the bottom A two fabrics, then repeat B B on the other side. Your A finished block should look like the one to the right. 6. Lay the squares according to the pattern to the right and sew them together to make the final block, which should measure 12½” unfinished. Now, store these blocks (and fabric) until the May 15, Nebrasaka Farm and Ranch arrives with the next one! This series is being submitted by Cindy Kaufman of The Family Quilt Shop in Fort Dodge, Iowa. If you need assistance, please call her at 515-576-0295.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Government

April 17, 2014

Ditching Duplication by Senator Deb Fischer Washington D.C. Office 825 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6551 Fax: (202) 228-1325

Nebraskans know there’s no shortage of waste and duplication within the federal government. Countless federal programs replicate existing, more effective programs at the state or local level. Yet, somehow these unnecessary programs, which are funded by taxpayer dollars and serve no useful purpose, continue to exist. What’s more, many departments and agencies use up federal dollars on overlapping expenses and fail to take advantage of easy opportunities for cost savings. It’s like Reagan once said, “Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this Earth.” Since 2011, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report outlining specific areas of “fragmentation, overlap, and duplication in federal programs and activities.” These four reports have revealed 188 areas that meet these criteria within nearly every department and agency. GAO has also recommended 440 ways Congress and the administration could act to improve efficiency. This year’s report identified 15 new opportunities for the federal government to achieve savings. For example, at least $866 million in taxpayer funds could be saved if federal government properties were owned rather than leased. GAO’s report also notes overlap between disability benefits and unemployment benefits. In fiscal year 2010, 117,000 individuals received simultaneous cash benefit

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payments from both disability insurance (DI) and unemployment insurance (UI) programs. Overlapping DI and UI payments totaled more than $850 million – that’s over $1.2 billion that could be saved over the next decade. While GAO’s report is an important tool to identify excessive spending, it is Congress’ job to execute oversight and pass policies that reduce this waste and trim the fat. I recently led an effort to introduce an amendment with Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Kelly Ayotte (RN.H.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to strengthen gender-based pay anti-discrimination laws and promote more opportunities for men and women in the workplace. It included a provision that would eliminate duplication and help people find goodpaying jobs. I have heard from many employers in Nebraska who struggle to fill available jobs due to a shortage of workers with the necessary training. My proposal would consolidate duplicative job training programs and use existing funding to provide federal grants to states for the creation of industry-led partnerships. These partnerships are meant to provide women and men with the tools they need to compete and be successful in fields requiring specific skills. Unfortunately, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) refused to bring our commonsense amendment up for a vote. Nonetheless, I will

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continue to support efforts to reduce the size of government and focus on programs that work. I believe the most effective way Congress can address government growth is to cut wasteful spending through responsible budgeting. In Nebraska, the governor works with state senators, combing through the budget line by line to balance it. It seems this sensible accounting practice is a foreign concept here in Washington. Until last March, the Senate had not produced a budget in nearly four years. In fact, Congress has only met the required October 1 deadline for a budget twice since 1980. That is why I cosponsored an amendment to constitutionally require the federal government to produce a balanced budget. I am also cosponsoring bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) to make Congress’ budget process more efficient. The Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act would require Congress to pass a two-year budget, rather than an annual budget. A biennial budget would help agencies plan ahead and allow more time for lawmakers to focus on oversight to help ensure the most effective use of taxpayer money. Setting priorities, reining in spending, and growing our economy is the only way we are going to chart a more sustainable fiscal course, reduce our debt, and put our country back on the right path. It’s not politics; it’s smart policy – and it’s the job the American people sent us here to do.

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It has been more than six months since the Obamacare online exchanges opened and I continue to hear from Nebraskans about the problems and price increases they are experiencing because of the law. While the President has refused to work with Republicans on solutions to ease the burden on hardworking families, the Administration has been busy issuing delays which only postpone further complications and hardships. There are currently 22 delays to the Affordable Care Act which have been issued by the Administration without the consent of Congress, even though in several cases they directly contradict the text of the law. The most recent delay is to give individuals more time past the March 31 deadline to enroll in the exchanges if they experienced technical problems because of the glitch-filled website. Because it is difficult to show whether individuals actually had problems, eligibility for this delay is being enforced by an “honor system.” I have supported multiple efforts in the House of Representatives to delay the individual mandate to

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purchase insurance for a year. This is the same flexibility the Administration has already extended to large businesses by delaying the employer mandate. But the White House has actually threatened to veto these bills, while implementing similar policies without the consent of Congress. I was disappointed this week during a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing when I asked a senior official at the Department of the Treasury if the Administration would consider legislation to delay the employer mandate tax penalty. He responded by saying the Treasury Department believes it already has the authority to implement these changes. I strongly disagree. The American people are better served by the federal government when we follow the system of checks and balances envisioned by our founders and defined by the Constitution. It is the President’s responsibility to execute the law. Changes to law must be passed by Congress. Selective enforcement of the law sets a very dangerous precedent and undermines our system of checks and balances.

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Even while keeping Obamacare enrollment open past the stated deadline, the Administration claims to have only signed up around 7 million Americans for health insurance through the exchanges. However, analysts are predicting only a fraction of these enrollees previously did not have insurance, most likely have higher health care costs, and many may not have made their first premium payment. If accurate, premiums and health care costs would go up even further next year. I would still prefer to repeal this law and pass market- and patient-centered reforms to lower cost and expand access to care. These ideas are unlikely to pass the current U.S. Senate or be signed by the current President, but in the meantime, I would hope there is an opportunity to work together to ease burdens in a manner consistent with the Constitution. To prevent further disruptions in the health insurance market and the continuing price increases, the President and the Administration should work with, not around, Congress to find common ground and solutions.

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

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Norman Borlaug might not be a name many would put on a list of American icons, but a statue of this Iowa farmer now stands with sculptures of former presidents and other great American figures in the U.S. Capitol. Inscribed on it is the phrase, “The Man Who Saved a Billion Lives.” To put this in perspective, the world’s population is 7 billion. Borlaug earned this title for his lifetime achievements in improving ag efficiency in developing nations struggling to feed their people. He used science and technology to develop plant genetics that would thrive in local conditions and could be used by local farmers. As a result hungry nations began outpacing the starvation that was too often at their door. The significance of his discoveries is only going to become more important as the global population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. That means limited resources must be stretched further to feed more people. The stakes are high and the implications are real. Fighting hunger is not only a

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matter of humanitarian aid, but also important for global stability. Hungry people cannot advance their communities when their lives are spent looking for their next meal. Desperate nations spar with themselves over scarce necessities, and become easy targets for adversarial neighbors looking to capitalize on their weaknesses. Our nation has been a leader in working to eradicate extreme hunger around the world and improve global food security. Our achievements on this front have been remarkable. As Secretary of Agriculture, I saw firsthand the benefits of our food aid programs. This investment is returned to us in the appreciation and affection felt by the recipients of these dollars. It’s an important diplomatic tool because it shows that Americans care about the most basic needs of people living in poverty around the world. Even though we live in a landlocked state in the middle of the country, Nebraska farmers are always thinking globally. And there’s a simple reason for that: beyond our borders the demand for our products

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is on the rise. Crops grown in Nebraska soil are used to keep people alive on the other side of the globe. As developing countries become wealthier, they demand more beef, and Nebraska leads the nation in its production. Meeting these demands means expanding on Borlaug’s mission of increasing ag productivity. The Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska is just one example of how our state is prepared to meet this challenge. We’ve had to learn how to ensure agriculture thrives despite scarce water resources. The Institute is using that knowledge to find solutions for sustainable water management that benefits countries throughout the world. We must continue to embrace science-based innovations like plant and animal genetics and conservation techniques that help a safe and healthy food supply meet a growing demand. I applaud the work of Nebraska’s ag community to explore new and creative ways to feed the world and help to save a billion lives.

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The Norfolk FFA On March 27th this year the Norfolk FFA was able to host the annual baby animal farm at the local Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex in Norfolk Nebraska. During baby animal farm kindergartens from the surrounding schools can come learn about farm animals for a little while. The goal of the day is to educate the younger generation on basic knowledge of what happens on a farm. Along with learning about the animals they also get to pet each animal. The animals featured this year included a baby llama, numerous puppies, cats, rabbits, chickens, a pony, and two bottle calves. We also were able to have some learning tools such as a fake dairy cow named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annabelleâ&#x20AC;? (sponsored by Midwest Dairy) that the kids got to milk. We also had a pig barn that showed the kids what a pig operation looks like on the inside from Nebraska Pork Producers. Lastly, the kids learned about the different machinery on a farm and got to sit inside a tractor and on numerous four-wheelers. We were able to host 400 kindergartners and then open the display to the public for three hours. This is the Norfolk FFA chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite event of the year and we thank everyone that help to make it such a success year after year!

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Elgin FFA

April 17, 2014

Schuyler State Results 2014

32 Members of the Elgin FFA Chapter traveled to the 86th State FFA Convention April 9th - 11th. Members participated in Ag Mechanics, AgriScience, Floriculture, Welding, Natural Resources, Agronomy, Farm Management, Meats Evaluation, Natural Resource Speaking, and Jr. Public Speaking. Brandon Funk was a State Star finalist for his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in placement and was recognized with his parents and advisor during the Friday night session held in Pershing Auditorium. Five seniors also received their State FFA Degree during the Friday night session. Corin Pelster, Brett Kinney, Mallory Fangman, Bailey Carpenter and Brandon Funk were awarded this high honor. Other highlights include Alois Warner earning a 4th place finish in Jr. Public Speaking and Karissa Dicke earning a gold merit medal for her Natural Resource speech about wind energy.

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Plainview FFA

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This year The Plainview FFA has been up to some of the same old things as always, that being said, one of those Same “OLD” things id our annual Tractor Parade For Life. On Friday March 21st the Plainview FFA on behalf of Relay for life and as part of the kids for a cure program hosted the annual Plainview area Tractor Parade for Life. We had just over 50 entries this year ranging from lawn mowers, antiques, and restored tractors and of course some of the biggest tractors in the area. Students and community participants are asked to make a donation to participate in the parade and all of the money raised is sent of to Relay for life and the American cancer society. This year’s parade brought in over $1700 and will be added to the total raised by other groups in the school at the end of the month. In total Plainview Students will have helped raise almost $3000 for the Cancer Research organization. Those other same “old” things also are what helped earn Plainview in this year’s Best of the best chapter rating contest. Plainview students were on hand at the State FFA convention to receive their plaque for being on of the top 15 chapters in the state again this year, and will proudly be representing Nebraska in the national chapter-rating contest. Last year Plainview was a top ten Model of innovation Finalist in the area of community development, at the national level, in part for the work that we do with the Tractor parade for life. The Plainview FFA would like to thank the community and the surrounding area for all the support that we receive throughout the year in particular thanks to the sponsors, and donors, and producers how have such a big part in making our tractor parade a success. Plainview also had a number of students competing in various CDE and LSE contest including Stephanie Sorensen who received a Bronze medal in Cooperative speaking, Nathan Choat who received a silver in Natural resource speaking, and Elizabeth Kment who received a gold in Discovery speaking. In addition to Elizabeth Our JH chapter members were also well represented by Brittani Wacker who competed in the new People in AG contest, and by the 11 students who competed in the JH quiz bowl. Finally Plainview is proud to have 4 Seniors who received their State FFA degrees this year and would like to congratulate Marie Demerath, Kaleb Eichberger, Catelyn Hall, And Cara Friedrich, as well as all of this years other degree winners on completing this milestone, it requires lots of time and hard work, and we are proud of their acceivment.

Creed Night On the evening of November 11, 2013, the Fullerton FFA Chapter held its annual Creed Speaking contest and potluck dinner. Freshmen members of the chapter recited the FFA Creed and two winners and an alternate were selected. The winners were Halle Plumbtree and Katie Voichahoske and the alternate was Cody Hambleton. Halle and Katie will compete at the District Leadership Skills Events for creed speaking in Aurora in December. Numerous new FFA members received their Discovery degree, these students including eight graders, Katelyn Warner, Kenna Swertzic, Kole Prososki, Adrian Robinson, Lily Pickrel, Kyle Cornwell, Riggs Patton, Carsten Stanczyk, Caleb Rader, Caitlyn Beed, and Hunter Friend, as well as seventh graders, Alyssa Daw, Chase Ostransky, Danielle Prososki, Elisabeth Cunningham, Emma Voichahoske, Garrett Malander, Logan Gustafson, Morgan Meyer, Ryan Hellbusch, James Lesiak, T.J. Dubas, Levi Foland David Mangus, Wyatt Ewer, Elijah Norman, Taylor Swertzic, and Brent Wetovick. Members received their Greenhand Degrees were freshman, Michaela Cunningham, Quinton Knopik, Cody Hambleton, Jarred Ulferts, Ellie Knopik, Serena Baker, Halle Plumbtree, and Katie Voichahoske. Sophomore members awarded with the Chapter Degree consisted of Ryly Haughton, Tanner Swertzic, Elle Lesiak, Katelyn Loseke, Tyler Prososki, Macy Peregrine, Jacob Robinson, Jayden Friend, Katie Shotkoski, Emily Frenzen, Dawson Wiseman, Zach Foland, Will Meyer, Spencer Herman, and Ashley Frenzen. The evening ended with the Greenhand Ceremony, painting of the Greenhand recipients. Food Drive The Fullerton FFA Chapter held the annual Food Drive on Saturday, January 11 at 9 a.m. About thirty volunteer members split up into eight groups with a chapter officer as a group leader. Students then went door to door in the Fullerton Community collecting items for the Fullerton Food Pantry. After members finished stocking shelves with cans and other

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Lakeview FFA Wayde Rodehorst, Chapter Reporter District Livestock Judging Results Recently, Lakeview visited Northeast Community College to participate in District Livestock Judging. Both teams performed well as individuals and qualified for state as teams. Junior Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First Place Purple. Lane Egger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Purple; Kaleb Lusche â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th Purple; Austin Maurer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10th Place; Kyle Grotelueschen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13th Purple; Trevor Schultz â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue; Caleb Franzen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue; Layne Janssen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red; Austin Foltz â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red; Senior Team Third Place Purple; Tim Kummer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Purple; Sam Morse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12th Purple; Braden Wilke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14th Purple; Emily Critser â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue; Wayde Rodehorst â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue; Caylie Egger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue; Torie Egger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red & Cole Lutjens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red District Career Development Events Results On March 4, the Lakeview chapter traveled to Central Community College Columbus to compete in the District 2 Career Development Events. Members performed well and results can be found below: Ag Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Purple. Drew Schaad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Purple; Land Egger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Purple; Blake Langmack â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue & Dillon Sprunk - Red

Ag Mechanics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd Purple. Tim Kummer, Cade Behlen, Taylor Engel & Sam Morse Agriscience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue. Ciera Cemper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th Purple; Erika Loseke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue; Addie Wilke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue; Bailey Sloup â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue; Darien Voecks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red; Cole Lutjens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red; Caleb Franzen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red & Reyes Soltero â&#x20AC;&#x201C; White Biotechnology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st Purple. Melissa VanDersliceâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st purple; Rena Garretson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd purple; Jon Rowher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd purple (tie) & Monica Gotschall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th purple Envirothon - Red. Chase Jaster, Colton Wilke, Haydon Holmberg, Taylor Engel & Dalton Saltz Farm Business Mgt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st Purple. Sam Morse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st Purple; Nick Harms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th Purple; Braden Wilke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd Purple & Kyle Grotelueschen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Food Science â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st Purple. Melissa VanDer. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2nd purple; Rena Garretson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd purple; Whitney Coop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th purple; Amanda Humlicek â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue, Lindsey Jaixen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue, Abbey Humlicek â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red, Marcus Holmberg â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red & Baylee Barber â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Livestock Management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd Purple. Braden Wilke, Emily Crister, Trevor Schultz, Austin Foltz, Austin Maurer & Layne Janssen

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Corps. The girls assisted with speaking events Thursday morning and seated special guests at the Thursday evening session at Pershing. FFA members from around the state performed with the Nebraska State FFA Honor Choir. Crofton choir members included Preston Evans, Cole Steffen, Hali Strom and Tory Tammen. Preston, Cole and Hali were selected to perform solos at a variety of sessions during the convention. Samantha Guenther and Krista Zavadil served on the state Delegate Committee to discuss topics affecting Nebraska and National FFA. They then had to vote on several motions, which were brought forth at the convention. Alexandria Allen was one of 32 members from across the state to be selected as participants in the Agricultural Issues Academy. She met with business people and legislators to discuss the many serious

issues facing the Agriculture Industry and how to speak on behalf of the Agriculture Industry. Samantha, Krista and Alexandria were also part of a legislative breakfast on Thursday during convention. Another highlight of the convention was Friday evening at Pershing Auditorium when Jacob Kaiser and Jazmin Wubben were announced as having earned their State FFA Degree. This degree is the highest honor you can receive as an FFA member on the state level. It takes years of dedication and hard work to achieve! Crofton FFA members were accompanied by Stephanie Mann, Crofton Agricultural Instructor and FFA Advisor as well as parents/chaperones Kim Kast, Janita Kube, Jolene Steffen; Steve Tammen and Darrell Wubben.

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Corn

May 14 487 512

Support: Resistance:

Wheat trade moved sharply higher to start the week on cold weather and renewed Russian tensions. The weekly net changes were 28 higher in Chicago, 35 higher in KC and Minneapolis is 25 higher. The USDA weekly crop ratings slipped 1% to 34% good to excellent, and poor to very poor rose 3% to 32%. Weather concerns remain in western wheat areas that remain dry. The cold snap pushed pretty far south and presented a threat to the early jointing wheat, most of the northern parts of the wheat belt should miss out of the damage due to slow development. Black Sea wheat weather is mixed for the moment, potential political tensions flaring up this week is the biggest question in the forecast. The weekly export sales were better at 438,000 metric tons of old crop and 359,900 of new. The weekly export inspections were good at 683,544 metric tons. On the chart, wheat is back to a higher trend, the closes on Wednesday were above the 10-day moving averages on KC and Chicago at $7.39, and $6.76, with the 20-day just above the market at $7.55 and $6.88. If we can move and close above the 20-day for a few days another round of short covering good give wheat an additional upside boost around the holiday weekend. Hedgers call with questions.

Dec. 14 491 512

KC July 698 812

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May 2014 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart

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Corn trade has found a tight range up near the 8month highs with market waiting on planting progress over the next few weeks. The weekly net changes after three days of trade are unchanged. The first aggregate planting progress report of the year listed corn at 3% planted vs. the 6% average. Very little progress is expected to be planted this week, with a more open forecast for next week. South Am has occurred this week due to the cold and mostly wet conditions but the east is expected to advance in the week ahead. The western belt will still likely be slow. Corn basis has been steady to firmer with farmer movement slowing with the light board break, plus producer attention is now on planting. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production up 4.8% and stocks down 2.8% on the week and total gas demand was down over 2%. The high ethanol prices the past month slowed ethanol usage, so the jump in disappearance this past week was likely blenders catching up and filling the pipeline. What is not good is the lower demand for gas as a whole. Also the higher ethanol production has been negative for futures. So board margins for ethanol production have sank this week, but not to a level that production is expected to slow. The weekly export sales were okay at 601,900 metric tons of old crop and 192,600 tons of new. The weekly export inspections were outstanding at 1.45 million metric tons. Nearby May contract chart support is at $4.96, the 20-day moving average and resistance is at $5.19, which is the multi-month high reached last week following the friendly USDA monthly Supply and Demand report. Hedgers call with questions, we recommend looking at ways to protect/hedge here, so call us to discuss your individual situation. Ag markets will be closed for Good Friday and then normal hours next week.

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Soybean trade has pushed to new highs this week due to good demand news and chart buying. For the week May beans are 55 higher, meal is $19 higher and oil 160 points higher. The NOPA March crush was bigger than expected at 153.8 million bushels versus expectations of 146 million. The May/July soybean spread has softened a bit but the July/November spread has moved to new highs with July a $2.70 premium to November. Also new crop beans have moved to new highs versus new crop corn, which ultimately is negative for new crop because the planting intentions are already for a 5 million acre increase over last year. The weekly export sales were 19,200 metric tons of old crop and 400,700 metric tons of new, soymeal sales were soft at 36,600 metric tons and oil was soft at 5,500 metric tons. The weekly export inspections were good at 267,939 metric tons. South American shipments are picking up with more cargos expected to be diverted from China to the US. On the chart, May support is at $14.83, then 14.62 at the 10-day and 20-day moving averages respectively. Resistance is at $15.23 which was the contract high printed on Wednesday. New crop November beans have traded above and remained above $12 this past week. Soybeans are in position to buy the addition acres indicated by the planting intentions survey, and new crop demand has remained fairly strong with big upfront sales to date. Hedgers call with any questions.

Support Resistance

July 2014 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart

May 14 1439 1563

May Meal 463 508

May Oil 4124 4498

May 2014 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . .4.974 High . . . .5.012 Low . . . .4.934 Close . . .4.946 Change .-0.550

Open . . .15.180 High . . .15.316 Low . . . .15.112 Close . . .15.112 Change .-0.490 Open . . . .7.610 High . . . .7.714 Low . . . . .7.606 Close . . . .7.606 Change .-1.390

Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 4/15/14

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nonperishable items, they were rewarded with pizza for lunch. It was a very successful year for the Food Drive with nice weather and generosity from Fullerton citizens. State Land Judging On October 23, 2013, four members of the Fullerton FFA Chapter competed in the State Land Judging competition in Shelton, Nebraska. The team consisted of Alyssa Hambleton, Ethan Lesiak, T.J. Ostransky, and Seth Wetovick. Wetovick came out as the champion of the competition and Lesiak received a red ribbon. Also, Fullerton’s Chapter Advisor, Mr. Kevin Wetovick, won the professional division of the competition. Overall, the team placed fourth and will be traveling to Oklahoma in May to compete in the National Land Judging contest.

land, at 7 percent. Non-tillable grazing land includes pasture and rangeland that does not have the current potential to be converted into cropland for small-grain or row-crop production. Jansen said record high livestock prices translated into strong increases seen throughout the state for pasture and rangeland. He said expectations among survey participants also indicated high future cattle prices to be a strong factor fueling the increase in non-tillable grazing land. Nelson said Nebraska Farm Bureau has pointed out on a number of occasions that the "unprecedented growth in valuation on agricultural land and the associated increases in property taxes are carried by farm and ranch families who make up less than 3 percent of our population but pay more than 25 percent of the property taxes collected statewide." "While the Legislature placing more monies into the property tax credit program in the vein of property tax relief is appreciated, the fact remains that Nebraska farmers and ranchers pay the third-highest property taxes in the U.S. and will continue to do so until something is done to address this issue," Nelson said. He said Nebraska Farm Bureau will continue to advocate for change to a tax system that "fails to recognize that property is not the sole means of measuring wealth and unfairly relies on farmers' and ranchers' primary production tool (land) as the basis for funding schools and local government." The Nebraska Department of Revenue said preliminary analysis indicates that valuations for all real property have increased 12.45 percent from 2013 to 2014, resulting in an increase in valuation of approximately $20.93 billion. Of that amount, $1.99 billion (9.5 percent) is attributable to newly constructed real property and $18.94 billion (90.5 percent) is attributable to existing property valuation increases.

Fullerton's FFA Advisor Kevin Wetovick with Proficiency State Finalists: Alyssa Hambleton-1st Place in Diversified Livestock Production, 2nd Place in Sheep Production, and 2nd Place in Beef Production; Jennifer Knopik-2nd place in Poultry Production; Ethan Lesiak-2nd place in Outdoor Recreation; Ellie Lesiak-2nd place in Equine.

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May 2014 Feeder Cattle (CBOT) Open .178.675 High . .178.975 Low . .178.550 Close .178.625 Change .-0.350

Open . .123.250 High . .124.450 Low . . .122.975 Close . .123.525 Change .-0.180

Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 4/12/2014 MARKET: Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction – Imperial; Loup City Commission Co. – Loup City; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market – Ogallala; Tri-State Livestock Auction – McCook Receipts: 9,455 Last Week 18,450 Last Year 9,723 Compared to last week, steers suited for grass sold mostly steady instances 8.00 higher on 5 weights. Most feeder steers sold 4.00-6.00 lower except 800 lbs offerings traded 10.00 lower. Heifers under 700 lbs unevenly steady, over 700 lbs traded 4.00 lower. As a whole, feeder offerings are currently less attractive than usual with receipts mostly made up of growing-lot yearlings displaying a little extra flesh. Demand on light weight grass cattle was good with moderate to good demand noted on heavier feeder cattle. Nebraska slaughter cattle traded mostly steady late Friday afternoon with live sales from 150.50151.00 and dressed sales at 240.00. This week’s supply included 54 percent heifers, 45 percent steers with the balance on bull calves and near 73 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 43 . . . . . . . .300-338 . . . . . . .313 . . . . . .255.00-283.00 . . . . . . .272.46 39 . . . . . . . .350-378 . . . . . . .374 . . . . . .235.00-245.00 . . . . . . .243.80 74 . . . . . . . .408-446 . . . . . . .426 . . . . . .214.00-236.00 . . . . . . .229.14 257 . . . . . . .455-499 . . . . . . .478 . . . . . .197.00-229.00 . . . . . . .219.79 262 . . . . . . .504-547 . . . . . . .528 . . . . . .200.00-217.00 . . . . . . .211.32 274 . . . . . . .550-591 . . . . . . .564 . . . . . .197.50-212.00 . . . . . . .204.90 289 . . . . . . .600-641 . . . . . . .621 . . . . . .185.00-199.75 . . . . . . .192.60 270 . . . . . . .652-689 . . . . . . .665 . . . . . .180.00-194.00 . . . . . . .187.30 497 . . . . . . .700-749 . . . . . . .724 . . . . . .169.00-181.50 . . . . . . .174.04 518 . . . . . . .750-791 . . . . . . .765 . . . . . .160.50-172.75 . . . . . . .166.68 13 . . . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . . . .160.00 . . . . . . . . . .160.00 108 . . . . . . .751-789 . . . . . . .780 . . . . . .174.75-177.50 . . . . . . .175.41 482 . . . . . . .800-847 . . . . . . .825 . . . . . .151.00-165.75 . . . . . . .157.89 63 . . . . . . . . .20-826 . . . . . . .822 . . . . . .148.25-153.00 . . . . . . .149.92 303 . . . . . . .852-899 . . . . . . .884 . . . . . .154.00-161.00 . . . . . . .155.53 36 . . . . . . . . . .867 . . . . . . . . .867 . . . . . . . . .174.00 . . . . . . . . . .174.00 85 . . . . . . . .903-937 . . . . . . .916 . . . . . .149.00-152.25 . . . . . . .149.58

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 12 . . . . . . . .315-333 . . . . . .322 . . . . .240.00-280.00 . . . . . . . .266.20 12 . . . . . . . .394-397 . . . . . .395 . . . . .227.50-272.50 . . . . . . . .253.67 7 . . . . . . . . . . .442 . . . . . . . .442 . . . . . . . .215.00 . . . . . . . . . . .215.00 30 . . . . . . . .466-494 . . . . . .473 . . . . .221.00-242.50 . . . . . . . .234.29 5 . . . . . . . . . . .508 . . . . . . . .508 . . . . . . . .211.00 . . . . . . . . . . .211.00 76 . . . . . . . .555-595 . . . . . .585 . . . . .199.00-217.00 . . . . . . . .205.36 58 . . . . . . . .603-648 . . . . . .628 . . . . .195.00-210.50 . . . . . . . . 201.65 45 . . . . . . . .671-697 . . . . . .683 . . . . .180.00-191.75 . . . . . . . .188.87 57 . . . . . . . . 707-747 . . . . . .728 . . . . .175.50-187.00 . . . . . . . .178.94 6 . . . . . . . . . . .755 . . . . . . . .755 . . . . . . . .178.50 . . . . . . . . . . .178.50 18 . . . . . . . .822-835 . . . . . .828 . . . . .164.00-169.00 . . . . . . . .166.76 69 . . . . . . . .852-888 . . . . . .864 . . . . .163.00-164.25 . . . . . . . .163.43 16 . . . . . . . . . .985 . . . . . . . .985 . . . . . . . .150.10 . . . . . . . . . . .150.10

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 8 . . . . . . . . . .399 . . . . . . . . .399 . . . . . . . . .222.50 . . . . . . . . . .222.50 17 . . . . . . . . . .431 . . . . . . . . .431 . . . . . . . . .189.00 . . . . . . . . . .189.00 75 . . . . . . . .450-496 . . . . . . .467 . . . . . .201.00-212.50 . . . . . . .207.31 87 . . . . . . . .506-548 . . . . . . .528 . . . . . .186.00-192.00 . . . . . . .188.30 123 . . . . . . .550-599 . . . . . . .567 . . . . . .183.00-197.00 . . . . . . .189.01 41 . . . . . . . . .03-642 . . . . . . .626 . . . . . .178.00-187.00 . . . . . . .182.06 218 . . . . . . .653-698 . . . . . . .681 . . . . . .168.25-180.75 . . . . . . .175.03 43 . . . . . . . .711-743 . . . . . . .715 . . . . . .166.00-167.00 . . . . . . .166.37 51 . . . . . . . .766-791 . . . . . . .776 . . . . . .160.00-162.50 . . . . . . .161.10

June 2014 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open .135.625 High . .135.750 Low . .134.525 Close .134.625 Change .-0.740

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 4/13/14 Confirmed: 62,061 Week Ago: 65,936 Year Ago: 74,949 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,493 . . . . . . . . .1,260-1,525 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,411 . . . . . . . . . . .150.25 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,547 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,373 . . . . . . . . . . .149.92 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,656 . . . . . . . . .1,120-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,315 . . . . . . . . . . .148.08 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 . . . . . . . . . .1,120-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-147.00 1,172 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,531 . . . . . . . . .1,180-1,445 . . . . . . . . . . .148.00-151.50 1,306 . . . . . . . . . . .150.25 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,422 . . . . . . . . .1,135-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,254 . . . . . . . . . . .150.30 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,837 . . . . . . . . .1,075-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,215 . . . . . . . . . . .148.65 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 . . . . . . . . . .1,100-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-147.00 1,255 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00 ============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,587 . . . . . . . . . .809-974 . . . . . . . . . . . . .238.00-241.00 897 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.65 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,346 . . . . . . . . . .803-920 . . . . . . . . . . . . .237.00-240.00 871 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.67 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,302 . . . . . . . . . .819-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .238.00-241.00 896 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.99 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 . . . . . . . . . . . .850-850 . . . . . . . . . . . . .240.00-240.00 850 . . . . . . . . . . . .240.00 Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .780 . . . . . . . . . . .724-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .239.00-241.00 806 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.71 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,404 . . . . . . . . . .677-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .238.00-241.00 754 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.42 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483 . . . . . . . . . . .694-896 . . . . . . . . . . . . .234.50-240.00 742 . . . . . . . . . . . .236.73 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .19,992 . . . . . . .1,354 . . . . . . .149.16 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .15,922 . . . . . . .1,254 . . . . . . .149.66 Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,322 . . . . . . . .887 . . . . . . . .239.71 Dressed Del Heifer . .2,667 . . . . . . . .767 . . . . . . . .239.02

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

Week Ago Averages:

Year Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .20,673 . . . . . . .1,360 . . . . . . .149.71 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .14,464 . . . . . . .1,248 . . . . . . .149.79 Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,112 . . . . . . . .887 . . . . . . . .240.09 Dressed Del Heifer . . .5,068 . . . . . . . .807 . . . . . . . .239.55

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .21,926 . . . . . . .1,339 . . . . . . .127.20 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .17,872 . . . . . . .1,244 . . . . . . .127.12 Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,888 . . . . . . . .869 . . . . . . . .201.26 Dressed Del Heifer . . .8,137 . . . . . . . .764 . . . . . . . .200.71

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, April 14, 2014 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 11,691; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 10,582 Head; Carcass Wt: 32-93 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 80.9; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.1; choice or better; 98.8% YG 80.8% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 77 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .41.9 . . . . . . .400.00 - 400.00 . . . . . . . .400.00 131 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .60.2 . . . . . . .294.92 - 297.64 . . . . . . . .296.81 2,517 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .68.3 . . . . . . . .282.00 - 301.46 . . . . . . . .286.76 4,240 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.9 . . . . . . . .268.55 - 310.10 . . . . . . . .292.59 2,032 . . . .85-95 lbs . . . . . . .88.5 . . . . . . . .259.72 - 302.17 . . . . . . . .284.66 over 95 lbs . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 4/11/2014 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa hay unevenly steady, cornstalk bales 10.00 lower, grass hay, ground/delivered alfalfa, ground/delivered cornstalks and dehy pellets steady. Some parts of the state reported good movement on hay other areas remain light. Some producers are busy planting oats and alfalfa. Prices are dollars per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Northeast/Central Nebraska: Premium large squares 200.00-230.00; Good large squares 160.00-190.00; fair large

squares 125.00-140.00. Premium large rounds 140.00-150.00, Good large rounds 120.00-130.00. Grass: Small squares 170.00. Good large rounds 90.00-125.00. Cornstalk round bales 40.0050.00 per ton. Dehydrated alfalfa 17 percent protein pellets 300.00-315.00; meal 305.00-315.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large rounds 110.00-120.00 and delivered alfalfa trading from 120.00135.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 160.00, blended alfalfa product 130.00-140.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks 90.00110.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 305.00; alfalfa meal 312.00. Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: All classes

traded mostly steady on slow to moderate trading activity. According to the Wyoming NRCS Snow Surveys, Last year at this time the state median was 89% with a low of 67% and a high of 103% of median. This year the state median is 142% with a low of 99% and a high of 206% of median. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales. Alfalfa: Ground and delivered: 150.00. Large Round: Good 100.00-130.00. Grass: Large Round: Good 135.00. Millet: Large Squares: Premium 110.00. Straw: Large Squares: Premium 90.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch

April 17, 2014

Kearney County Groundwater Project Takes Small Steps Forward Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub HOLDREGE — A proposed groundwater recharge project in eastern Kearney County has reached the “which comes first” point in the decision-making process for the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors. About $135,000 already has been spent on preliminary and final designs for the Sand Creek Reservoir project by EA Engineering in Omaha, and land acquisition talks have begun with owners of three primary parcels of land. Although the final design is expected any day, applications have not been made for required project permits, and it’s not known if state or federal grants will be available to help pay project costs. The Tri-Basin directors voted at their meeting Tuesday in Holdrege to get appraisals on two additional properties, owned by the John Kuehn family and Agee family partnership based in Lancaster County, that engineers have determined might be affected by the reservoir. Appraisals are completed on land owned by Chuck Tomsen, Tomsen and his son-in-law Steve Anderson, and the Bohaty family partnership based in Seward County. Sand Creek is a Little Blue River tributary near the divide between the Platte and Blue river basins southeast of Minden. May and Grant townships in that part of eastern Kearney County have seen declines in the groundwater table. The project would use Sand Creek water to create a shallow reservoir north of Highway 74 from which water would seep for groundwater recharge. The dam on the east side of the project would be 38 Road. “There is no base flow in Sand Creek, so we would be catching rainwater,” Tri-Basin General Manager John Thorburn said.

There would be a maximum of 140 surface acres involved. At full pool, water would cover 75 to 80 acres. Showing an illustration of what a full reservoir might look like from above, Thorburn said it wouldn’t look that way most of the time because the goal is to have the water soak into the aquifer. Efforts to seek state or federal grants are limited by the need to have final project designs, estimated costs and land rights agreements in hand first. Thorburn said an application to the Small Watershed Flood Control Fund for land acquisition money was approved by the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission, but there is no money in that fund. Other federal and state funds for such projects also are short on money, and any other grants approved likely would be limited to project construction costs. He said it could take a year or longer to get the necessary water rights and permits, including a 404 (dredge or fill) permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. When asked by John L. Kuehn of Heartwell about project costs, Thorburn said construction has been estimated at about $500,000, but land acquisition would be the more expensive part of the overall cost. “It seems to be a relatively small outcome for a relatively large project,” Kuehn said, especially because tax dollars are involved. He added that there doesn’t seem to be “an immediate impact or pressing need.” Landowner Brian Petersen said he disagreed with those statements. Kearney County Supervisor Roy Nelson confirmed that Tri-Basin officials have worked with the county board to ensure that 38 Road would remain a through road over the Sand Creek dam.

Following the public hearing, Tri-Basin directors focused on whether the district should spend more money on two additional appraisals when other factors make it uncertain if the project will be built. Thorburn describe the Kuehn and Agee appraisals as another planning and negotiating tool for making a final decision about the project. Director Larry Reynolds of Lexington said he’s concerned about the costs to get a shovelready project before seeking grants and about the possible need to for new appraisals or to renegotiate land acquisition agreements if years pass before grants and/or permits are approved. Director Dave Raffety of Kearney also asked if the board was “getting the cart before the horse” in spending more money on appraisals without knowing if there will be a project. In response, Director David Nelson of Upland said a lot of money has been spent “over here,” referring to the western part of Tri-Basin, on projects such as the J-2 reregulating reservoirs along the Platte River. But Kearney County residents haven’t seen their tax dollars used on similar beneficial projects in their area. He reminded the board that a plan must be completed to qualify for state or federal aid. Roy Nelson, the Kearney County supervisor, told the Tri-Basin directors that if they don’t do anything more on the Sand Creek Reservoir project, they’ve wasted a lot of money already spent on project development. “You already have an investment in it, so you might as well go ahead and find out what it’s gonna take to do this,” he said. The board voted 10-3 to proceed with the two additional land appraisals. Directors Raffety, Todd Garrelts of Holdrege and Brad Lundeen of Wilcox voted no.

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Kearney From the Begining KEARNEY - Because of its location 1,733 miles from Boston and 1,733 miles from San Francisco, Kearney once was called “Midway City of the Nation.” Its newspaper, now the Kearney Hub, established in 1888, was named with visions of becoming the hub of the nation. Although Nebraska Territory was not created until 1854, the area was already well-known as the main east-west route along the Platte River. Kearney is near the southernmost point of the Platte. Westward travel on the Oregon, Mormon and California trails had reached such proportions by 1848 that Fort Kearny, southeast of the present city, was established to protect travelers on the trails. The transcontinental Union Pacific Railroad was built through the area in 1866. It was not until the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad, which ran south of the Platte, connected with the Union Pacific line at that point that Kearney Junction came into being. The town, like the fort, was named for Gen. Stephen Watts Kearny, known for his distinguished military service in the Mexican War. When application was made for a post office at the fort in 1857, the name was misspelled, with an extra e added. The town has retained that spelling. The junction of the railroads gave early settlers great optimism and faith in the future of their new town as a transportation center. Construction of a bridge across the Platte River south of the city provided a safe crossing for travelers and homesteaders. This improvement helped to make

Kearney the county seat, which it took from Gibbon in 1874. The dry years of the 1870s stimulated interest in irrigation. One of the city’s first projects was a canal that would not only carry water for agriculture, but also provide a source of power. The 16-mile Kearney Canal was finally completed in 1886. The ability to supply the community with power generated from the water in Kearney Lake was the key to rapid expansion of industry in Kearney. The collapse of the economy in 1893, not only in Nebraska but also nationally, plus three consecutive years of severe drought, brought about an end to Kearney’s first boom period. The city lost population, factories were idle and homes were vacant. Eastern investors left, but the people who remained continued to work and rebuild. A new Kearney was in the making. The original town planners had laid out wide streets, and the expansion of the 1880s left many fine dwellings and architecturally impressive buildings downtown as well as attractive parks and the canal, lake and powerhouse. The hopeful citizens continued to sing the glories of the community, the beauty of the city, and in general, its desirability for anyone and everyone as an ideal place in which to live. In 1903, Kearney was chosen as the site for a new normal school. Today this school is now known as the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The State Hospital for the Tubercular was located in Kearney from 1911 to 1972. Kearney

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Kearney Area Events April 21 — Kearney: Frahm-Lewis Trio performs as part of Concerts-onthe-Platte, University of Nebraska at Kearney April 23 — Kearney: Toby Jurovics: Landscaped in Transition: Western Surveys from Karl Bodmer to Andrew J. Russell, a discussion on art by Toby Jurovics, Museum of Nebraska Art April 24-May 4 — Kearney: "The 39 Steps," a comedy presented by Crane River Theater and Kearney Community Theatre April 24 — Kearney: Chad Pregracke, CNN Hero of the Year, speaks on sustainability, Copeland Hall, UNK April 25-July 20 — Kearney: "Treasure In: Wood," Museum of Nebraska Art April 27 — Kearney: Storybook Walk, Harmon Park April 28 — Kearney: Bicycle Sunday, presented by Kearney Parks and Recreation, along Kearney trail system April 25 — Kearney: "Viva La Brass" a concert by Kearney Symphony Orchestra with Nebraska Brass at Fine Arts Building, University of Nebraska at Kearney 14 15

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Check for Army Cutworms in Alfalfa Ruth Vonderohe, UNL Extension Educator in Knox County Don’t be caught by surprise. Army cutworms are showing up in high enough numbers to cause damage to alfalfa, especially in western Nebraska so start monitoring your fields today. Conditions are right for army cutworms this spring. Cutworms feed on newly emerging leaves near the crown of alfalfa. This feeding often slows down or delays alfalfa green-up. Cutworms can be difficult to detect unless you are looking closely for

them. So, if your alfalfa seems slow to get started this spring, examine fields for cutworms. Alfalfa can die if enough cutworms are present and they aLook for army cutworms near the crowns of your alfalfa plants. During daylight they often are found hiding in the loose soil surrounding the plant, so scratch around a little to find them if you don’t see them right away. Count the number of cutworm larvae per square foot in several areas. The economic threshold for spraying is four or more army cutworms per square foot on established alfalfa, but just two larvae are

needed in fields seeded last year. Once your alfalfa gets four to six inches tall, spraying is unlikely to be beneficial unless you see a lot of active leaf feeding. The best insecticides for controlling army cutworms in alfalfa are synthetic pyrethroids. These include Baythroid, Mustang Max, Proaxis, and Warrior II. Lorsban also works well. Before spraying, read and follow label directions to safely apply the correct rate. Most alfalfa fields should start greening up soon. If yours does not, check it for army cutworms. You may need to spray to save it.

Prepare Now to Beat the Drought Ruth Vonderohe, UNL Extension Educator in Knox County Despite receiving some rain or snow recently, most areas still are very dry below the surface. Today I’ll suggest some ways you can limit the forage problems drought can cause. Drought is likely to be a problem again this summer, at least somewhere. Because hay is expensive and pastures short, we need to consider ways to minimize damages if we receive less than average rainfall. Fortunately, early spring is a time you can take action that can minimize some of drought’s problems.

For starters, prepare a strategy for using any remaining hay. One of the better options is to feed hay a bit longer this spring before turning cows out to permanent pasture. I know this action is exactly opposite of my usual recommendation to graze more and feed less hay. But, allowing pastures to accumulate a bit more growth before grazing begins will provide more total grazable forage if drought prevents much regrowth later on. Leftover hay also can be used later during the summer to give pastures more time to recover between grazings. Another strategy is planting annual forages for pasture or hay. Oats planted now or summer annual grasses like sudangrass, sorghum-sudan hybrids,

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Schedule of Events May 1 - Grand Island (Hall County) The Golden Dragon Acrobats; Grand Island Senior High Auditorium. The best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago! 7:30pm (308) 382-2309 www.giconcerts.org May 2-4 - Hastings (Adams County) ChumpCar World Series Enduro; MPH Motorsport Park Hastings, 427 S. Showboat Blvd. ChumpCar World Series Enduro cars race wheelto-wheel for 12 hours Saturday and 6 hours Sunday along a 2.15 mile long road course. 9am5pm, Free (402) 461-8031 www.racemph.com May 3 - Bellevue (Sarpy County) Gifford Farm Family Fun Saturday; Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd. Country Kindness Day! See the signs of spring in the Outdoor Nature Classroom, visit the animals that live at Gifford Farm or enjoy some bake sale goodies. 10am-2pm, $5/person over age 2. Half price with military ID. (402) 597-4920 www.esu3.org May 3 - Hastings (Adams County) Downtown Hastings Do The Brew - 5th Annual; City auditorium, 3rd & Hastings Ave. Taste more than 100 craft beers. Live music, brewing, demos and more. 4-8pm, $25-$30 (402) 461-8415

May 3 - Ogallala (Keith County) Catfish Classic Fishing Tournament; Lake McConaughy (308) 778-5879 www.explorekeithcounty.com May 3-4 - Ashland (Saunders County) Toast Nebraska, Premier Wine Experience; Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Live bands, MC and guest DJs, educational wine sessions, cigar rolling demonstrations, cigar lounge, art and food vendors, shuttle to Nebraska Crossing Outlets and more. 11am-8pm (402) 944-2523 www.toastnebraska.com May 3-4 - Grand Island (Hall County) Nebraska Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Gun Show; Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Hundreds of dealers displaying everything from modern weapons to military mementos. Neal Kelley (308) 384-7565 www.nebraskamuzzleloaders.com May 3-4 & 10-11 - Papillion (Sarpy County) Nebraska Renaissance Faire; Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Patch, 11001 S. 48th St. A variety of live stage performers, unique demonstrators, equestrian jousting and Old World foods. 11am6pm, $12 (402) 331-5500 www.bellevueberryfarm.com

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

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3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

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1800 - Livestock Equip

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5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

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1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

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6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

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1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

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2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

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1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT SUPER DUTY 24R30 STACK FOLD PLANTER BAR WITH FOLD FRONT WINGS AND LIFT ASSIST., (308) 282-1330 NE - KINZE 2100 AR30. CORN AND BEAN METERS. GROFF TRASH WHIPPERS AND FERTILIZER DISCS. CALL, (308) 367-5618

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254-582-3000 www.kaddatzequipment.com NE - JD 7000 6R30”, LIQ FERT, TARPED, $4,000.00, (308) 778-5419 1111 - DRILLS FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 IA - JD 10’ GRAIN DRILL, 3 BOXES ON RUBBER, $875.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - GREAT PLAINS DRILL PRESS WHEELS, (712) 299-6608 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE NE - TWIN DIAMOND STRIP-CAT, 16 ROW UNITS OR COMPLETE 16R30” MACHINE, (308) 380-7161 NE - LILLISTON 6R30”, $300.00, (308) 7785419 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $300.00, (402) 787-2244 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE NE - J. D. CULTIVATOR UNIT. 8X30”, 5X7 BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAUGE WHEELS., (402) 364-2592 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. BALANCED FORMULATIONS BLENDED TO YOUR SPECS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. SURECROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 635-4743 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344

120 OWS 6P PL E E GEA F W O S R RH D N EP NE - SALE EAD SA E ADS W W O 1101 - TRACTORS S L S ON(3, 0 150 P E HE ' N I 5 6 I 8 H B X 0 T ) P I N M 4 PER 11 FOR SALE - CO ALE KING COND 1 E - 995-55 GEAR TRIP 8712 S S 0 ' R H 3 1 R 1 EAD 1 20 ) NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF FO FLE X OOD 5-2541 5P0IC0KHEP 4 AMAR 5 , 6 OR SALE OURNE 0, (785 G ) 86 ING HP :3 $ ILL R B 0 F . LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, KS L O A 0 0 TIOSHE P W, (62 LE X K 51N5E - R4O:W ,50 5 , 700 G DR A (308) 436-4369 PLO 00.00, F 95-5 90H HARUS 74$-600 , 70 H E ARH KS - , ER, $5 36' ER, B Heavy Duty • Gear Driven W 1 8 0 D , , E 9 H P P E 1 151 N 96 DAPT 0 50ITH 048:3) MOT (308 5:4 ADHSEA KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS $ W - N 308) CD9O - CJOD A ELL 58 NE EELS, ( , 6-16'S3.00H0, P(130:1 $45O0 NORS ) 624- $650 0:711 M BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) A 6’ $1650, 7’ $2050, 8’ $2450, F O I G , 0 2 0 1 $SH , 7-0 E A P ES R C H R 6 5 1 7 5 9 4 W K :3 ,$CU 700874 HP RH 7 865-2541 O NE0 SERSIA5LE00 NST-A2265 U IH W, $ E S L 1 E , ' , 3 5 9’ $3550, 10’ $3950. ) O 6 E A K 2 N 08 5 3 N 12 L/ N 18 : D IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, 8 4- 00, (300, (3080HP 5: 3 $40 S IAWEEWEELL, $3X,4(X5880) POLY S BAOLR IKE 0 L 3 R . L 0 4 R , 6" USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E ) 62 2 0 7 Tillers/seeders available. , OE 456 - JI CAS , $1,00 4-21 $600, (712 1L2A6R5GE2N0," N&E.3 N36E0A-R037 IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & , S 7 ) E 8 R M ( R 7 N 8 3 0 E N E 2 6’ $3250, 7’ $3650, 8’ $4050. R IND 08 N70 . O3U 200 E LT EN OTHERS. DAILY. GPLEASE THE WE YSHIP COIULE2RS H1A9Y09- C- OBRHUEL-1AL1DS24 30NDS, M ) 832- E - RE U 260 WIND RGER F 0 - O (217) B370-1149 A 3 N 1 6 O 1 R G 5 O A 5 03CALL, T S R T A IST 4 T www.rotarytillers.info KE O 6 WFROR SBAALLE28T2AL H OL 3 S, SAL ERE A K R AINE TED K 32FOVR -INTCR & '40' I- - GRAIN FFE D H FNE ALE A & -PPREGISTERED ED. ES FO BANGUS, ER G OLWIOSN - 2003 E UC OND2604 WAN COBBSS - 'SO SAW CELL: S P ' P 0 O S R SRHSAE GR A ALS(308) BL IND2 E, LE 2 HO - JA & AL 59 E L'E3 OKSC SRE SS T O W 732-3356 SAL & GR A R SA GSI 36' TARP, W 19LE0A04S 5B- MORG ACK M SD TOERT,C HI,N2G TCHHEDING T 999308-870-1119, O S F SS O A . , K A L . OLD 2 A N R R VY 1 NE 95 CUT TE2 EYR -367 - (25) O P COMING ERS DS -DU $9A9CCNOEW 2011 OLL OR 580- 5 MO ACK M N BR RGAN CHAROLAIS ET 136 3 LE AS BULLS(308) FO D AL N567 OK - ER R O USIES P19AY 9 86-2 0 L 5 7

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NE - 2012 CHEVY 454 POWER UNIT, CLUTCH, RADIATOR, NATURAL GAS, (308) 380-7161 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549 1205 - GENERATOR FOR SALE KS - PTO GENERATOR, $975.00, (785) 8710711 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS-50HP 1:1 $850, 30HP 4:3 $300, & REBUILT 60HP 6:5 $1100., (308) 624-2177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 80HP 6:5 $700, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMP W/PRIMING VALVE ATTACHED TO 262 ALLIS W/RADIATOR ON CART., (402) 364-2592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE, FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL PARTS. AERATION AND UNLOADING ELECTRICAL MOTORS., (402) 678-2765 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD, CELL 580525-1265 OR, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 NE - 1986 CASE IH 1680, 3, 093 HRS. NEW STYLE UNLOAD GEAR BOX, NEW STYLE FAN, TSR LONG SIEVE CHOPPER NEW ROTO CAGE AND SPECIALTY ROTOR, (308) 2692586 NE - 30 INCH STRADDLE DUALS FOR 2388 WITH AXLE EXTENSION, 18. 4 X 38 RADIALS, (308) 269-2586

April 17, 2014 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 1978 IH 1440, 3300 HOURS, 20’ 820 FLEX PLATFORM, OFFSET 964 CORNHEAD, $15,000.00, (308) 269-2586 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 OK - ‘98 MACDON 960 30’, JD ADAPTOR, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $11,000.00, (580) 361-2265 TX - COMBINE PICKUP BELTS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826 TX - DRAPER HARVEST HEADER CANVAS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 3379826 OK - SP 36 HONEYBEE, FITS CASE-IH COMBINE, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 3612265 OK - IHC 1020 30’ FLEX HEAD, PICKUP REEL, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $6,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - NEW HART CARTER PICKUP REELS, ALL MAKES & MODELS, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - 6 OR 7 X 12 BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS, (712) 299-6608 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE TX - CONVEYOR BELTS FOR ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826 SD - CONVEYOR. 52’ LONG BELT, 22” WIDE. HAS HOPPER, IS ON WHEELS, BELT IS LIKE NEW. BELT COST $2500. WILL SELL FOR THIS., (605) 386-2131 1312 - HARVESTORS & SILOS FOR SALE WI - SILO DOORS: WOOD OR STEEL! SHIPPED PROMPLY TO YOUR FARM. HARDWARE AVAILABLE WITH STAINLESS STEEL STAPLES. PLEASE CALL:, (800) 222-5726 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 NE - CONRAD AMERICAN-EATON BINS. GRAIN STORAGE, CONCRETE, & ERECTION. HYNEK CONSTRUCTION. MIKE HYNEK. 402984-1200 CELL,, (402) 257-2200 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’., (712) 299-6608 1402 - LOG SPLITTERS & STUMP GRINDERS FOR SALE SD - VERMEER WOOD CHIPPER, 3 PT, WILL TAKE 6” DIAMETER LOG. LIKE NEW. REALLY WORKS, $5,000.00, (605) 386-2131 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE

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800-844-5427 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE NE - NEW VAL6 PORTABLE DIESEL RADIANT HEATERS. DAYSTAR RADIANT HEATERS. NEW WASTE OIL HEATERS W/TANKS. AG & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, (402) 893-4745

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE - CONT’D ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one furnace. 25 year warranty available. Heat with wood, so splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat.com.

A-1 Heating Systems Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 NE - PORTABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLERS FOR SHOPS, SCHOOLS, BEAT THE HEAT AFFORDABLY., (402) 893-4745 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY

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ROBERTS SEED AXTELL, NEBRASKA • 308-743-2565 Portable grain cleaning available NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED, WOOLY VERBENA & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED CO. 402336-7351 OR, (402) 482-5491

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402-569-3265 • 605-999-1477

Rounds or Squares 2013

KS - HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED. CLEANED, 54 LB TEST WEIGHT, 90% GERMINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE. DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED. CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-249-1907 OR, (620) 983-2144 KS - BEAUTIFUL TRITICALE SEED. 62+ GERMINATION. 10 SEMI LOADS AVAILABLE. CALL FOR DELIVERED PRICE., (316) 2491907

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

NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114

Net Wrap, Twine, Covers, Hay Preservative, Silage Wrap Preseason Sale 48” X 9,840’ $185, 64” X 7,000’ $178, 20,000’ 110 twine $18.95, 4,000’ 350 knot $23.95, 50’ X 100’ Cover $179, Silage Wrap $71.50, Ask About Free Delivery Jordan Ag Supply (800) 726-0401 KS - PREMIUM RANGE CUBES. CALL FOR MY DELIVERED PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY. BROCK BAKER, (316) 249-1907 1804 - FEEDING WAGONS FOR SALE TX - FEED WAGON BELTS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. WILL BEAT ALL MFG’S PRICES., (800) 3379826 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 KS - 150 BLACK ANGUS OPEN HEIFERS, WEIGHING 700-800 LBS. SEE VIDEOS AT CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785) 418-2983 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE KS - 120 2 & 3 YR OLD BRED BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS. SEE VIDEOS AT CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785) 418-2983 NE - 25 PUREBRED ANGUS, CALVE STARTING 4/1/14, (308) 569-2458 NE - WE HAVE 36 REPLACEMENT HEIFERS. MODERATE FRAME, EASY FLESHING, GOOD DISPOSITION. GENERATIONS OF OHLDE. KEITH REED:, (402) 649-3615 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - 50 BRED COWS, CALVE STARTING 4/1/14, (308) 569-2458 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE KS - 50 BLACK HEIFER PAIRS, $2600 EACH, (785) 567-8515 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REG. ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS & COMING YEARLINGS., (308) 569-2458

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GIANT RUBBER WATER TANKS

Top Blood Lines, Medium to Large Frames, Quiet Disposition, Tested & Guaranteed

Tanks made from used earth moving tires.

MIKE’S RED ANGUS

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot. With or without steel bottoms. Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States.

605.243.2202 • 605.680.0606

Guaranteed best quality & lowest price. Call 605/473-5356 or email randy@zhvalley.com

NE - SOLAR GROUND HEATER HORSE AND/OR CATTLE WATERER. COMPLETE, BRAND NEW, NEVER INSTALLED. $600. CALL, (308) 278-2728 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AERMOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 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 FOR SALE NE - WE ARE YOUR ARROW FARMQUIP DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 TANK COATINGS • ROOF COATINGS Available for METAL, composition shingles or tar roofs. Long lasting and easy to apply. We also manufacture tank coatings for concrete, rock, steel, galvanized or mobile tanks.

VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. 806-352-2761 • www.virdenproducts.com

TX - TANK COATINGS, ROOF COATINGS. AVAILABLE FOR METAL COMPOSITION SHINGLES OR TAR ROOFS. LONG LASTING & EASY TO APPLY. WE ALSO MFG. TANK COATINGS FOR CONCRETE, ROCK, STEEL, GALVANIZED OR MOBILE TANKS. VIRDEN PERMABILT CO. WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-2761

Geddes, S. Dakota

NE - BLACK SEMMENTAL, ANGUS $ CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE! 2 YRS, 18 MONTHS, AND YEARLINGS. RECORDS AVAILABLE, TOP QUALITY, REASONABLE. CALL RICK WETOVICK, FULLERTON NE.:, (308) 5362901

POLLED HEREFORD

BULLS

By Breed Leading Sires. YEARLINGS Excellent quality and EPD’s, many calving ease bulls. Guaranteed.

Linton Polled HEREFORDS Miller, Nebraska

(308) 293-5816 lintonpolledherefords.com

FOR SALE AT PRIVATE TREATY BLACK SIM/ANGUS 2 year old bulls & yearling bulls. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE POUNDS IN YOUR NEXT CALF CROP?

Our bulls have length, depth, moderate frame, calving ease & good disposition. Sires include: Basic Instinct • RLS17 • Justice • Blazon • 50/50 Incentive • TNT ON STAR • Dupont • Manifest

These bulls are structurally sound with the commercial cattlemen in mind. Performance sheets & Ultrasound data available. Call Rod or Laramie Strand Platte, SD H-605.337.2328 • Rod’s Cell- 605.680.7628 Laramie’s Cell-605-682-9016

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1909 - BULLS FOR SALE

1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D

SHORTHORN

* BULLS *

Bulls are quiet, but very aggressive breeders. Reds or Roans. Females bred & open. Pick One or Trailer Load. Delivery available!!! Robert Miller Family Breeding program stresses sound feet, legs, teats, udders, growth & calving ease. Call for a DVD!!!

800-807-6944

Cell: 701-331-1153 Berta: 701-331-2403 1912 - BACKROUNDING/FEEDING FOR SALE

CANNONBALL CATTLE Co., Custom Preconditioning and growing. 20+ year experience. Great facilities. High stress calves or seed stock cattle. Consulting vet and nutritionist. Darren at PH-620-214-2060. Scott City, Kansas. WANTED TO RENT

WANTED: UP TO 200 COWS TO CALVE OUT Calving from Feb. 1st - June 1st. Good protection and barn. Providing feed and on-site nutritionist. References available. Share or cash deal.

For more info, please call: 402-389-1641 1921 - APRIL PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - SONDERUP CHAROLAIS RANCH 32ND ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE. AT THE RANCH WEST OF FULLERTON, NE. NOON ON 4/10/14. SELLING 110 BULLS., (308) 536-2050 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 CO - IT’S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS. ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PERFORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS. SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE RELATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA. ORG, (303) 770-9292

DS CATTLE CO.

We are your year-around source for quality light calves from Mississippi and Alabama. Our #1 sort on all weights are 90% Black Angus and 10% Char. Angus. David – Cell

(662) 418-0333. Call today for prices.

NE Cattle Brands

R— J

Millvale Shorthorns

2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES

Paid to 2017. Left Hip.

308-631-2365 2010 - FARROWING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Stainless Steel dry, wet/dry pig feeders. Wean/finish, 50”, 60”, 70” pig crates. G/Stalls, Double LL 250HD Portable Nursery, Cast-Iron Center floors. 5x7’ TriBar Floors SS Nursery gates, feeders.

Call Mike at 605-251-1133 2105 - BRED EWES FOR SALE

100 mixed aged cross bred ewes. Bred to black and white face bucks. Call Dennis for details.

406-480-1550

2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 NE - FOR SALE OR TRADE, BLACK MORGAN STALLION. SMOKES KING FDK 182803, (308) 587-2344 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK

NEEDING CDL DRIVERS with good records for the 2014 harvest, full or part-time available.

Cell 308-883-0672 308-882-6724

Combine & Grain Cart Operators Needed for harvest 2014 Cell 308-883-0672 308-882-6724

SW Nebraska Ranch/Farm Operation looking for EXPERIENCED HELP Housing, insurance and other benefits included. References required.

Contact Kelly Raichart:

308-340-9948

or send resume to: mraichart@bwtelcom.net Established cattle ranch near Valentine, NE is looking for a motivated, dependable individual for general ranch work. Our cowcalf operation is progressive and includes some farming. Duties include calving and branding in the Spring, the production of dairy quality alfalfa and range rotation all Summer, sorting, feeding throughout the Fall and Winter, with maintenance of equipment all year round. Housing and utilities provided with salary dependent on experience and education. Resume may be sent to vlsimmons59@gmail.com

ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE Some Suitable for Heifers

Bill Johnson Veteran, WY

307-575-3026

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

Beef Cattle Feeders Has an immediate opening for experienced Pen Riders. We offer competitive wages, 401K, dental, medical, life insurance, retirement, & paid vacation. Contact: Andrea Prise at (970) 848-5331 ex. 2 Apply in person at: 12998 County Rd. 42, Yuma, CO 80759 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Backgrounding and finishing Available for Feeder Calves, Butcher Cows, Bred Cattle, & Cow/Calf Pairs. Calving and AI services. References Available & Reasonable Rate. Call 605-520-3182 KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515

R & M Salvage On-site pickup of cars, trucks, appliances, iron and demolition of mobile homes Serving

April 17, 2014 2616 - TIRES FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 90% TREAD 24. 5 X 32 DIAMOND TREAD 12 PLY ON 10 HOLE RIM, (308) 2692586 NE - 3 NEW, NEVER BEEN MOUNTED, 9. 5L X 15 IMPLEMENT TIRES. 2 8PLY & 1 12 PLY., (308) 587-2344 IA - 18. 4 X 26”, 34”, 38” TIRES, (712) 2996608 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE OK - 2015 BOURBON 36’, DOUBLE HOPPER BOTTOM, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $2.00, (580) 361-2265

2601 - CARS FOR SALE IA - 1985 BUICK PARK AVENUE, VERY NICE, $1,550.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - NICE 1992 CHEV SUBURBAN, 4WD, $3,650.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - VERY NICE 2000 CAMARO CONVERTIBLE, RED & BLACK, $8,650.00, (712) 2996608 NE - 1978 CHEVY NOVA, 305, AUTOMATIC, 4 DR SEDAN, CD PLAYER/AFTERMARKET STEREO, DECENT TIRES, 170K MI., (308) 587-2344 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - BOX FOR A 1996 CHEVY EXT CAB SHORTBOX, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $1500, (605) 386-2131 2007 Freightliner daycab detroit, ultrashift .................$29,500 2005 Pete 378 daycab, Cat, 13 spd ............................$32,500 2005 IH 9400 daycab, cummins, 10 spd, low miles...$24,500 2007 Freightliner Columbia daycab, detroit, 10 spd ...$29,000 (3) 2007 IH 9400 51” slpr, cummins, 10 spd.............$25,000 2007 Kenworth 900, day cab, cummins, 10 spd ........$49,500 2000 IH 9400 70” slpr, detroit, 10 spd .......................$12,500 2004 Pete 378 63” slpr, cat (turbo), 13 spd ...............$24,500 2005 IH 9400 51” slpr, slpr, cummins, 10 spd ..........$19,500 2000 Pete 379 63” Ft C-12, 10 spd ............................$29,500 2003 Stoughton 53’ Dryvan ........................................$12,500 2007 Vangaurd 53’ Dryvan .........................................$15,000 2013 Precision side dump, triple axle, loaded 2014 Wilson Ag Hoppers, 43’ FOR RENT 43’ Wilson w/Ag Hoppers, 53’ dry vans for storage, 53’ step deck by the year, month or week

MIDWEST TRUCK

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

We Offer Complete & Competitive Cattle Services Including:

Sidney • North Platte • Kearney Grand Island • York • NW Kansas

308-530-3098

2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120, 60” FLAT TOP SLEEPER, DETROIT 12. 7 AT 430500 HP, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, AIR SLIDE 5TH WHEEL, 704K MILES., (660) 548-3804 NE - 1999 KENWORTH W900L, 875K MILES, 10 SP, JAKE, 24. 5 TIRES, 90%, NEW AIR BAGS, AEROCAB, NEW DOT TAG, CAT ENGINE, (308) 991-6463

• • •

Beef & Dairy Heifer Development Complete Al, Synchronization & Embryo Services Custom Cattle Feeding Wintering Cows (Corn Stalks & Dry Lot) Backgrounding Calves

For More Information: Dallas Schleining (970) 420-0267

6410 Hwy 30 East, Kearney NE ~ 5040 Russell Circle, Lincoln NE ~

2009 FREIGHTLINER Day Cab, 450 HP, 10 Speed, 600K Range Excellent Condi on

308-234-2300 402-540-2816

2006 FREIGHTLINER Cat C13, 500-800 Range

$35,850

$26,850

1999 CHEVROLET MINI BUS 22 Passenger 350 Gas, AC, 55K

2005 GMC 24 FT BOX TRUCK Cat Diesel, Automa c

$11,650

$17,650

MORE TRUCKS & BUSES FOR SALE ~ CALL 308-627-7520

SALES & LEASING L.L.C. OMAHA, NE 402-934-7727 www.mwtrucksales.com

2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE OK - 2015 SHOP BUILT 32’ ONE HOPPER, 2 COMPARTMENTS, REFURBISHED RUNNING GEAR, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $19,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 1990 TIMPTE 48’ X 96”, CELL 580-5251265 OR, (580) 361-2265 2607 - UTILITY TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - INTERSTATE 6’ X 12’ ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER, HAS INTERIOR CABINETS & SHELVING, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV’S FOR SALE KS - 1977 CHEVY MOTOR HOME, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 MO - 20. 4 X 34 REAR TIRES, (816) 3782015 NE - 12. 4 X 38 TRACTOR REARS, NEW OR USED, DECENT SHAPE, (308) 587-2344

TRUCKS • HOPPER • RGN • WALKING FLOOR • STEP SIDE DUMP • LIVESTOCK • BELT • TANKER • FLAT

SALE - RENT - LEASE - REPAIR WWW.DIAMONDTNE.COM BEATRICE, NE • (402) 223-5500

2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE

F&S Truck Parts is buying and selling truck beds in your area. Call Zach at 800-440-0721 pick up and delivery available WANTED TO RENT

Amber Wave Harvesting Looking for full-time CDL Drivers for Wheat Harvesting and Hay Hauling. Call Lamar at

717-377-9994

2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; 3PTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40â&#x20AC;? PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660) 548-3804 ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES, WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS, VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES & PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW. STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-6808015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182 NE - SOILMOVER 1. 25 YD., $800.00, (308) 778-5419 MO - TOREQ 14 YD DIRECT MOUNT, (660) 548-3804 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 8710711 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 2828 - LAND LEVELING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

ANTIQUE ROAD GRATER HORSE DRAWN. EXTRA GOOD. $5000.

CALL 918-448-0621 MO - MIDLAND 16X45 LAND LEVELER, (660) 548-3804 2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE MO - GLENCOE 20â&#x20AC;? PTO DITCHER, (660) 548-3804 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 300 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 IA - IH TRACTORS: A, SUP A, B, C, SUP C, H, SUP H, M, SUP M, SMTA, 300, 350, 400, 450, 460, 560, 606, 504, 706G, 240, 340, 574 UTILITIES, (712) 299-6608 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, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, EARLY 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 FOR SALE

Fare Bar Truck. 1978 Chevrolet C600 pumper. Fully equipped. 11,000 actual miles. See it to believe it. Like NEW!! $7,500 Call John 918-448-0621 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE IA - LARGE NUMBER OF ANTIQUE MACHINERY ITEMS, INCLUDING STEEL WHEEL PLOWS, POTATO DIGGERS, & GEARS FOR IH & JD STEEL WHEELS, STEEL WHEEL ROAD GRADERS & HAY LOADERS. PULL TYPE CORN PICKERS AND CORN SHELLERS. 2, 4, 6 ROW OLDER JD PLANTERS., (712) 2996608 IA - IH 715 G, 4-30, 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BH, $2,850.00, (712) 299-6608 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE

Gas & Hydraulic Wire Winders! Hotwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Grand Island, Nebraska

877-407-8645 www.hotwoods.com Solid Plastic Fence Posts for pasture fence. Have 3â&#x20AC;?, 4â&#x20AC;? and 5â&#x20AC;?, with various lengths. Call Spotanski Plastics at 888-Dig-post or Bill at 308-940-0068 spotanskiplastics.com

(620) 241-2582 â&#x20AC;˘ McPherson, KS www.frankblackpipe.com sales@frankblackpipe.com 2-3/8"; 2-7/8"; 3-1/2" oilfield tubing 3/4" thru 42" new & used line pipe square & rectangular tubing plate steel â&#x20AC;˘ sucker rods beam, channel & angle iron Call us for all your steel pipe needs.

WE CAN DELIVER! www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

STRUCTURAL PIPE

Beautiful Mountain Views & Wildlife Abound Property Close to Aurora & Denver, CO.

SPRING/SUMMER PASTURE WANTED

The 45 Acres is/are located at: 45125 Comanche Creek Road,

Looking for 2014 Spring & Summer Pasture

Between Bennett & Kiowa on Road 65. The Acreage has Grass, Alfalfa and is approved for 2 wells.

Please Leave Message

Excellent Condition

2 3/8 @ $32.00 per joint ALL SIZES AVAILABLE Discounted Trucking Available Call or E-mail Kayla: 970.324.4580 rpjenergy@gmail.com â&#x20AC;˘ Delivery Available NE - FIBERGLASS FENCE POSTS, SOLID, 1 1/4â&#x20AC;? DIAMETER, FOR HIGH TENSILE BARBED WIRE, FOR QUESTIONS & PRICING, CALL, (402) 643-6978

Oilfield Pipe & Rods All Sizes/Top Quality. We provide free delivery on full truckloads in Kansas & the surrounding states.

John Seib 785-798-5959 Larry Seib 785-798-5245 S&S Pipe & Steel, Inc. Ness City, KS 3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULATION. $19.20 PER SHEET - 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 2â&#x20AC;? THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CONCRETE. PERFECT FOR IN-FLOOR HEATING APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800) 551-3313 3018 - LUMBER FOR SALE

WANTED Cedar Logs & Timber Inquire About Other Logs

MERICAN WOOD FIBERS Supplier of Wood Shavings Stall & kennel shavings

800-662-5459 3030 - OTHER FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 Pre-Assembled Installs in Minutes!

1 hp unit shown

CasCade 5000 Floating POND FOUNTAIN! Aerator Now Available Factory Direct! MSRP ($1100) You Pay $698.95! Complete with light & timer, 100 ft. power card, 1 yr warranty! (Also available in 3/4 hp & 1.25 hp)

Call 7 days/week! FAST UPS shipping right to your door! (608) 254-2735 www.fishpondaerator.com

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

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

5004 - PASTURE RENT WANTED TO BUY

Great location for Horses, Cattle or whatever Suits your fancy! Please Call: 308-440-6808 For more information

970-396-0523

WANTED TO RENT

PASTURE WANTED for Yearlings or Cow/Calf Pairs. Up to 5000 yearlings and/or 1500 cows. Would consider summer only or year-round. Must have good access, water, corrals and fences.

5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 2014 SCHULT AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. 1328 SQ FT, 3 BR, 2 BA. THIS HOME HAS LOTS OF UPGRADES INCLUDING A COUNTRY KITCHEN WITH AN ISLAND? FARM & RANCH PRICE!! $86,875* *SET & DELIVERED ON YOUR LOT WITHIN 125 MILES. HINNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOMES, INC. - CHADRON - 800-4552533 - SCOTTSBLUFF - 800-353-5535 LOT MODEL (LAST ONE) CLOSEOUT! $94,900* 1660 SQ FT 3 BR, 2 BA. FEATURES GLAMOR BATH & SPACIOUS COUNTRY KITCHEN. *SET & DELIVERED ON YOUR LOT WITHIN 125 MILES. HINNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOMES, INC. - CHADRON - 800-455-2533 SCOTTSBLUFF - 800-353-5535 WE BUY & TAKE TRADE-INS ON 1992 AND NEWER CLEAN... USED... SINGLE/ DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOMES. HINNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOMES, INC. - CHADRON - 800-4552533 - SCOTTSBLUFF - 800-353-5535 WANTING TO AVOID HIGH PRICES??? WOULD YOU DRIVE 100 MILES AND GET A FREE LUNCH AND TO â&#x20AC;&#x153;SAVEâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;THOUSANDSâ&#x20AC;???? HINNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOMES, INC. - CHADRON - 800-455-2533 SCOTTSBLUFF - 800-353-5535

ALSO... Looking for FARMLAND to Lease or Buy.

605-850-3887 5006 - RENTAL PROPERTY WANTED TO RENT NE - WOULD LIKE TO RENT FARM GROUND. FATHER ALONG WITH SON (WHO IS WANTING TO GET INTO FARMING). LOOKING FOR GROUND TO RENT, MODERN EQUIPMENT. WILL PAY GOING PRICES. PLEASE CALL:, (308) 991-5184 6002 - TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR SALE

Calgary Stampede July 11th thru 14th: 3 nights hotel, Rodeo tickets for the 12th & 13th, Evening show the 12th with Chuckwagon Races. Round trip deluxe motorcoach will depart from Billings and Great Falls MT. $989.00 per person double occupancy. $1,255 single.

Contact Beartooth Travel 800-554-2303 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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308-338-8006 54588

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Gerlach Inc. 13TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW PIG SALE SATURDAY APRIL 26TH SELLING 100 JANUARY & 100 HEAD OF FEBRUARY PIGS SALE PREVIEW 12:00 PM | SALE STARTS AT 2:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH SERVED. SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FARM. ONLINE BIDDING THROUGH DVAUCTIONS.

Featuring Nebraska Built BonnaVilla Homes

BLOW OUT PRICES ON 3 MODELS - SAVE THOUSANDS! 7 Modular Homes on Display. Feature Home

“The Bismarck” at Close Out Prices Congratulations Con C Co ong on ngr n gra gr ratul atu at ulla lat ation tio i ns ion ns Savannah Gerlach! 4th Place – Class 16 2014 National Western

Congratulations Cong Sophia Lentfer! Grand Champion 4-H Barrow 2013 Nebraska State Fair

Congratulations Co C ong ngratulations ratulattio ions Cheyenne Gerlach! Class Winner - Class 24 2014 National Western

~Sires Include~

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February Litters

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Bear 294 • Sweet Tooth Marshal Monster • Wage Earner Monster Stick • Swagtastic

• 9’ Ceilings • Autumn Oak Cabinetry • 10 yr. Structural Warranty

• Solid Wood Interior Doors • Architectural Shingles • Basement Ready

Spots 2 Stroke

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