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May 12, 2011 Issue 243-15-10

Reports Say Ethanol Helping Save Money

Special Features Nebraskaland Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Beef Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

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

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

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

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

Ag Management USDA Announces Project to Encourage Development of Next Generation Biofuels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Production News

The sun rises over the Verasun Ethanol plant near Central City. Scott Kingsley - Grand Island Independent

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent Nebraska drivers last year saved $41.9 million in fuel cost by using a 10 percent ethanol blend in their fuel, according to the Nebraska Ethanol Board.

According to Steve Sorum, ethanol project manager for the Nebraska Ethanol Board, Nebraska drivers used 644.7 million gallons of fuel containing the 10 percent ethanol mix, compared to 205.4 million gallons of regular gasoline without ethanol mixed in. With an average of a 6.5 cent spread between the ethanol blended fuel and regular gasoline, Sorum said the cost savings to consumers and the state's economy averaged $114,800 per day due to consumers purchasing the E-10 blend.

Nebraska has 25 ethanol plants in operation that produce more than 2 billion gallons of ethanol annually, though state motorists only consumed about 65 million gallons of ethanol through E-10 purchases.

There are nearly 100,000 flexfuel vehicles on the road in Nebraska that can burn a mix of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent regular gasoline, but there are 63 gas stations that have E85 pumps.

All vehicles on the road can safely use E-10. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will later this year allow gas stations to sell a 15 percent ethanol blend to vehicles manufactured after 2001.

On Friday, the Nebraska AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Grand Island was $3.982, up 30 cents per gallon from a month earlier and more than a dollar from a year earlier. But that price of gas could be coming down as on Thursday oil prices collapsed, falling 10 percent or more to as low as $95 per barrel on Friday before trending upward.

As gasoline prices started heading up earlier this year, more Nebraska consumers began purchasing gasoline with 10 percent or more ethanol.

In January, Nebraska drivers' ethanol-blended fuel purchases

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were at 82 percent, saving the economy about $345,000 daily.

And, a new study published by the Iowa State University Center for Agricultural and Rural Development has found that the past decade of growth in ethanol production has reduced gasoline prices by an average of $0.25 per gallon. The study found that the Midwest region experienced the biggest impact, with a $0.39 per gallon reduction in gas prices.

The study also found that gas prices would jump from 41 percent to 92 percent if domestic ethanol production was immediately stopped. Gas prices have jumped nearly 30 cents per gallon in the past month alone, but without the U.S. ethanol supply, gas could have increased by more than $1 per gallon in the Midwest region.

"Drivers already know that you save money by buying ethanol fuels," said Todd Sneller, Nebraska Ethanol Board administrator. "But ethanol is saving consumers even more money by lowering the price of gasoline."

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

Platte Basin Snowpack, Flooding Potential Keep Growing

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub Rocky Mountain snowpacks keep rising in the Platte Basin along with the potential for late spring flooding.

Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District General Manager Don Kraus of Holdrege told Tri-Basin Natural Resources District directors Tuesday that the upper North Platte Basin is at 181 percent of normal, the lower part is at 142 percent and the South Platte Basin now is at 150 percent.

Continued on page 12 For daily agriculture news, updates and local happenings, visit the Heartland Express website at www.myfarmandranch.com

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MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 4/29/11

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$98.59 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .134.61 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114.14 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .170.08 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.69 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .89.97 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . . . .* Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295.78

124.55

116.78

160.08 157.75 138.37 134.25 188.06 184.56 88.22 91.80 * * 94.35 93.39 202.75 190.00 397.50 406.63

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.90 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.60 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.82 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .5.70 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .2.05

7.60 7.12 13.69 11.80 3.75

7.75 7.43 13.98 12.00 3.24

140.00 72.50 * 213.50 75.50

140.00 72.50 * 217.00 78.50

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .135.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .92.50 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . . . .* Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.00 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.00 * No market.

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Heartland Express - Weather

May 12, 2011

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report A nice stretch of dry weather for much of the past two weeks, couple with temperatures soaring up to 25 F above normal for much of the past week provided producers the opportunity to catch up on spring corn planting.

Over a 10-day Allen Dutcher stretch, Nebraska Ag Statistics estimates at least 75% of the intended corn acreage was seeded, with many eastern producers moving on to soybean planting. Rainfall during the past several days will likely halt activity for several days, but some dry weather does appear in the offing over the next week.

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Week One Forecast, 5/14 - 5/20: The storm system that slowly crossed the central Plains earlier this week and brought severe thunderstorm activity to the region has now shifted east of the state. In its wake a period of benign weather is expected through 5/17 as high pressure builds into the central U.S. The ridge will begin to break down in response to another upper air trough moving into the northern Rockies increasing chances for precipitation as waves of energy ride along the periphery of the ridge.

Scattered thunderstorm activity is possible across the western ½ of the state during the 5/17-5/18 time frame, with more organized moisture developing statewide on 5/19. High temperatures: 5/14 (upper 50's N mid 60's S), 5/15 (upper 50's N - upper 60's S), 5/16-5/18 (mid 60's N - mid 70's S), 5/19-5/20 (low 60's N - low 70's S).

Week Two Forecast, 5/21 - 5/27: The upper air trough over the northern Rockies is projected to move east-southeast and develop a

surface low over southwest Kansas on 5/21, then slowly lift it northeastward to western Wisconsin by the end of 5/23. Thunderstorms, possibly severe, are indicated to develop statewide on 5/21, then shift east of the state on 5/22. The slow movement of this system will generate wrap around moisture on the backside of the low during the 5/22-5/23 period before clearing the state. Weak high pressure is forecasted to develop on 5/24 bringing drier weather to the region. Another surface low is projected to develop over the Texas panhandle on 5/25 and move east-northeast into southern Illinois by the end of 5/27. Severe weather is possible across southern Nebraska on 5/24, with widespread light to moderate rain possible on 5/26. Dry weather returns to the region on 5/27. High temperatures: 5/21 (mid 50's NW -mid 60's SE), 5/22 (mid 50's NE - mid 60's SW), 5/23 (low 60's NE - low 70's S), 5/2425 (mid 60's N - mid 70's S), 5/26-5/27 (low 70's N - upper 70's S).

Nebraska Weather and Crop Report Agricultural Summary: For the week ending May 8, 2011, favorable conditions allowed producers to make significant progress planting spring crops, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Substantial corn planting occurred during the week with over 50 percent planted and progress now near the 5 year average. Many producers in the east and south have now turned their attention to planting soybeans. Strong winds dried soils and made herbicide application difficult. Freezing temperatures in western counties resulted in the need to replant some sugarbeet acres. Ranchers were repairing fences and working cattle.

Weather Summary: Highs for the week occurred on Sunday and reached the low 90’s.

Freezing temperatures were reported early in the week with lows in the mid 20’s. Temperatures averaged 2 degrees below normal across the northern half of the state and were near normal elsewhere. Only trace amounts of precipitation fell across the state. Strong winds were once again prevalent.

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Field Crops Report: Corn planting advanced to 57 percent complete, well behind last year’s 74 but only two days behind 62 average. Corn emerged was 4 percent compared to 14 last year and 12 average.

Soybean planting was 15 percent complete, behind 23 last year but near 14 average.

Sorghum planting was underway at 7 percent, equal to last year and ahead of 4 average.

Wheat conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 13 poor, 39 fair, 41 good, and 5 excellent, below last year’s 71 percent good to excellent and 63 average.

Wheat jointed was 45 percent, behind last year’s 51 and 56 average.

Oats planted were at 95 percent, behind last year’s 98 and equal to average. Oats emerged was at 62 percent, behind 80 last year and 75 average.

Alfalfa rated 0 percent very poor, 2 poor, 23 fair, 69 good, and 6 excellent, below last year’s 89 percent good to excellent.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 6 poor, 30 fair, 59 good, and 5 excellent, well below last year’s 87 good to excellent but near 68 average.

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Heartland Express - Country Living

25 Hours a Day Susan Hansen, Extension Educator Colfax County Most of us wish we had more time. The reality is that there are only 24 hours and there will never be more than that per day.

However, we can use time more wisely so it may seem like we have 25 hours a day.

Double up on tasks. If you know that you will be waiting or there is the possibility of waiting, be prepared. Take along paperwork, a book, counted cross stitch, crossword puzzle, whatever. The wait passes by more quickly and you get something done. I always have reading material with me. It’s amazing how much I can get read while I’m waiting. If you don’t want to do anything while you wait, take a nap. A 15 minute power nap can be refreshing and energizing.

Set time limits. If you have eight hours to clean the house, it will probably take you eight hours. If you only have four hours, you can get the job done in four hours.

Delegate. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or to assign chores. Realize, though, that someone else may do the task differently (not wrong, just different).

Comfortable Country Style Break big jobs into small parts. If the job is to clean the basement or garage but you feel you need a whole day or a weekend to do the job, it’s probably not going to ever get done (voice of experience here). However, once I broke up cleaning the basement into smaller tasks, it got easier and got done. Focusing on a good cleaning of the laundry area didn’t get all of the basement cleaned but a corner got cleaned. Next was sorting through, organizing books to keep, and weeding out books to get rid of was the next smaller task. Is the basement totally cleaned? No, but parts of it are and I’m making progress toward the big goal. Think about some of your big projects. How can they be broken down into manageable pieces?

Make to do lists and follow them. While this list can be daunting, particularly at first, it does provide you with a map of what needs to be done. Make a plan that can be followed. Set reachable goals. It is frustrating to set lofty goals that are nearly impossible to reach.

When do you have the most energy?

Morning, afternoon or evening? Before work or after work? Weekdays or weekends? Use your high energy times for the most difficult tasks.

Proclaim Victory Over Crabgrass and Maintain Healthy Lawn Kim Bearnes Crabgrass begins germinating in the late spring every year. Though it may be around for just a short time, flowering and setting seeds in July and dying from frost in the fall, it is a grassy weed that can cause a lot of trouble in home lawns.

The best way to culturally control crabgrass is keeping the lawn healthy and dense. Some ways to produce a healthy, dense lawn include: -- mowing height of 3 to 3.5 inches.

-- mow once or twice a week during the spring and every two weeks in the summer so only removing one-third of turfgrass leaf at one time.

-- water deeply and infrequently to avoid shallow rooting of the turf.

-- apply most of the fertilizer after Labor Day; minimize fertilization in spring and summer; and apply 2 to 4 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet each year.

By adhering to these suggestions, crabgrass infestations will be reduced, resulting in a healthy turf stand. These practices work because crabgrass only needs water, sunlight and soil temperatures between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit to grow. By raising the mowing height, the soil becomes shaded and temperatures decrease, preventing the sun from reaching the seed.

If cultural control isn't completely effective in managing crabgrass, herbicides may be useful. The important thing with herbicides is to follow the label and use a spreader or calibrated sprayer to achieve maximum results.

There are two categories of herbicides for crabgrass control: pre-emergence and post-emergence. Pre-emergence herbicides are far more effective than post-emergence herbicides.

Pre-emergence herbicides prevent crabgrass from emerging and should be applied in the spring, before crabgrass growth. The most common herbicides in this category are dithiopyr, prodiamine and pendimethalin. Use the high label rate for most consistent control each year. Usually, pre-emergence applications are made between mid-April and early May, two weeks before crabgrass emergence.

Areas prone to crabgrass, like thin turfgrass stands, sidewalk areas, driveways and other areas, receive split or sequential applications, with the first application in the spring and a follow-up in late May or early June. If preemergence herbicides have been used consistently for several years and crabgrass pressure is perennially low in your lawn, postemergence herbicides can be effectively used

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at the first sign of emerging crabgrass from mid-May through June.

Post-emergence herbicides control crabgrass after it has emerged. Spray these herbicides when crabgrass is young because it becomes difficult to control once it grows beyond three to five tillers. If crabgrass has matured beyond those tillers, multiple applications seven to 14 days apart are needed.

Be careful with temperatures greater than 80 degrees Fahrenheit as desired turfgrass is at risk of being injured with post-emergence herbicide applications. Keep the turf wellwatered and not under drought stress to prevent herbicide injury. Apply herbicides on clear days with low humidity and temperatures below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Once they are applied, do not mow or water for 24 hours.

Once mid-July has come and gone, do not attempt to control crabgrass with herbicides.

Just let it die with the frost.

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

May 12, 2011

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • Oh Deere

by Lee Pitts

Lee’s Institute of Equine Studies (LIES) has concluded the initial phase of an exhaustive report in which we compared the efficiency of tractors and ATV’s versus horses. In view of the rising cost of fuel, a least-cost analysis was performed to determine which mode of conveyance was more efficient and cost effective. Although it is much too early in our research to make a definitive statement as to which mode of transportation is optimal, we will have conclusive answers when we add up and compare the total dollars in contributions and grant money we receive in unmarked bills from the AQHA, John Deere and Polaris. In the meantime, here are the preliminary results from LIES research based on our love for horses and a disdain for anything mechanical.

Fuel Costs- Even though the prices for grain and hay have risen drastically it is still cheaper to refuel a horse than it is to fill up a tractor. And besides, who would you rather be enriching, corn farmers in Ottumwa, Iowa, or oil sheiks in Saudi Arabia; Timothy hay growers in Ellensburg, Washington, or Mideast terrorists?

Initial Cost- In comparing horses to tractors LIES found that motorized work implements can cost from 20 to 50 times more than horses, however, the tractor can be compared favorably when broken down on a

horsepower basis. And tractors are broken down a lot, as you are already aware. ATV’s on the other hand are currently priced about the same as a good cowhorse, although there are other considerations to consider when buying an all terrain vehicle. (See the section of this report titled “Safety”.)

Environmental Considerations- Take your pick... tractors and ATV’s allegedly produce climate-altering pollutants, whereas horses produce a colorless and odorless gas that can be deadly. (Just ask a horseshoer.)

Tractors and ATV’s also produce emissions that are highly flammable whereas we’ve never been drunk enough to see if a horse’s emissions will catch on fire. That will be determined in phase two of our research.

Performance- In wind tunnel tests we found that big tractors have all the aerodynamics of Al Gore, whereas, we were unable to coax any of the horses into the wind tunnel. In cow-cutting experiments we found the horse was able to make much sharper turns and draft horses compacted the soil much less than their motorized competitors. We also concluded that horses will seldom get the operator into a spot he or she cannot get out of whereas that is not necessarily true with a tractor or an ATV. All three of our test subjects proved to be hard to start in the morning.

Maintenance- LIES found that there was a clear advantage to the horse in this category because veterinarians work much cheaper than diesel mechanics. And you hardly ever have to lube a Percheron.

Horseshoes are also much cheaper than tires. On the other hand, you usually don’t have to catch, saddle or harness a tractor.

Disposal- Interestingly, we found the usable life for tractors and horses is about the same. Although the federal government has now made it just as hard to get rid of a horse as it is to dispose of old batteries and worn out tires.

Safety- Preliminary data indicate that there are far more ways to kill yourself on a tractor or ATV than there are on a horse.

We found that an ATV will buck you off just as quick as a rank horse, although Deeres don’t usually bite, they have been known to kick. Quarter Horses and Clydesdales don’t catch fire, rollover or explode. (Okay, so maybe they do once in awhile.)

Depending on funding sources, the second phase of our study will look at the feasibility of adding seat belts, air bags and rollover cages to horses.

IMPORTANT: To complete phase two of our test we need a new crop of crash test dummies, so please apply. Survivors will be paid generously.

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Quilts Around the Block

May 28, 2011 - January 11, 2012

Cozad is hosting Quilts Around the Block this year, and we would love to share some info with your readers.

Quilts Around the Block Downtown Cozad, NE Saturday, August 13th 9:30-4:00 Quilt Show at the 100th Meridian Museum (206 East 8th, Cozad) plus walking tour of quilts throughout downtown.

Special Program at 2:00 at the Cozad Christian Church: Shelley Burge, Lincoln area quilter will present her collection of antique toy sewing machines while entertaining you with stories about her collection.

Also on display will be quilts made on and inspired by toy machines.

Display your quilts in our show. All sizes and styles welcome.

Register and bring quilts to the 100th Meridian Museum, August 12th from 10-5.

Free Admission to all events. Sponsored by the Cozad Chamber of Commerce Business Community Promotions and Tourism Committees. For more information contact the Cozad Chamber of Commerce at www.cozadchamber.net, 308-784-3930 or Julie Geiger at 308-784-2010.

Guest Curated by Bridget Long Mosaic quilts are eye-dazzling textiles made from thousands of precisely-shaped fabrics formed with the use of templates. The technique was used in the British Isles as early as the 1700s and also became popular in other parts of Europe, as well as in British colonies, including America. This exhibition will trace the development of the style and present 20 stunning examples of an exacting and time-consuming art.

The eighteenth century was the period when British patchwork blossomed as a domestic decorative needlecraft. It was made first with silks and wools, but then with cotton and linens as the taste for printed cloths grew towards the end of the century. Most surviving objects from this period were made using the mosaic patchwork technique where paper shapes are wrapped with fabric pieces and basted down before the wrapped shapes are whip-stitched together. The technique allows the maker to wrap fabrics around virtually any shape, allowing the creation of elaborate figurative imagery; most quiltmakers, however, chose to make mosaic quilts of tessellated (tiled or repeating) shapes, often hexagons.

The technique, often referred to as paper piecing, was transported to North America with British settlers and through the continued cultural exchange between the United States and Britain. Using items in the IQSC collection drawn from both sides of the Atlantic, the exhibition will consider the development of the mosaic patchwork technique into the twentieth century and will include an 1820 quilt from the family of one of the founders of Baltimore, Maryland; an 1844 signature quilt from the prominent Quaker family, the Scattergoods; as well as one of the earliest quilts in the IQSC collection, a 1796 hexagon mosaic by Anna Ruggles of the UK. Visitors will enjoy learning about a quilt style that will be both familiar (many people have “Grandmother’s Flower Garden� quilts—a Mosaic variation—in their families) and unfamiliar. The exhibition will reveal many interconnections between American quiltmaking and its roots in other places like Britain.

Bridget Long, guest exhibition curator, is an authority on early British quilts and quiltmaking.

She has been an IQSC Associate Fellow since 2004. In 2009, she was awarded the International

Quilt Study Center’s Research Fellowship to study the IQSCM’s early mosaic patchwork quilts and investigate relationships between American and British versions. In residence for two weeks, she carefully examined and documented mosaic patchwork quilts from both sides of the Atlantic. This exhibition emanates from her fellowship research.

Her careful study has enriched our knowledge of the collections and has informed the first quilt exhibition in the United States to focus on the mosaic patchwork technique within a Transatlantic historical context. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Hertforshire on the topic of Anonymous Needlework: British Patchwork 1680-1815.

Free audio tours of the exhibition will be available as will a full color catalog of the exhibition.

Public tours are offered free with admission on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and on Saturdays at 11:00 Am and 1:00 PM. Other programming associated with the exhibition includes: •4/26 Noon Tuesday Talk “Elegant Geometry: American & British Mosaic Patchwork: Planning & Designing the Exhibitionâ€? with Assistant Curator Jonathan Gregory (prior to opening) •6/26 Sunday 2:00 PM, Public Lecture “Elegant Geometry: American & British Mosaic Patchwork,â€? Bridget Long, Guest Curator •8/23 Noon Tuesday Talk “Chinese Mosaic Patchworkâ€? Curator of Exhibitions, Marin Hanson •10/1 Saturday, 10-12 or 4-4, Workshop “American Girls Discover Geometric Shapes in Quilts,â€? details at QuiltStudy.org •10/15 Saturday, 93:30, Workshop, “Tessellations & Variations: Creating One and Two Patch Quilts,â€? details at QuiltStudy.org •10/25 Noon Tuesday Talk “The Art and Science of Patchwork Tessellationsâ€?, Dr. Barbara Caron, IQSCM Assistant Director

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Heartland Express - Government

May 12, 2011

Making Progress in the War on Terrorism

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On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent Americans lost their lives in the vicious attacks against our nation. For almost 10 years, the mastermind of these attacks, Osama bin Laden, remained on the loose. But as you know, this changed last Sunday night when President Obama announced to the nation and world bin Laden had been brought to justice when he was captured and killed.

The men and women in our military and intelligence communities never gave up and deserve credit for this critical progress in the War on Terrorism. Their perseverance has prevented further terrorist attacks on American soil and kept the fight off our shores. When someone says the United States has grown weary or complacent in this war, we have shown just how determined we are to fight to the end.

However, we must remember the War on Terrorism is not over. While Osama bin Laden’s death is a significant development, it is only one part of the global fight against extremism. We

must remain vigilant as our troops continue the fight in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world to disrupt terrorist networks which threaten our nation’s security.

The efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, which are both critical to our immediate and long-term national security interests, are progressing. The conditions continue to be difficult in Afghanistan, but our men and women in uniform are making gains in their effort to improve security and prevent al-Qaeda and the Taliban from using the region as a safe haven from which to launch attacks on the U.S. and our allies. We need to remain steadfast to the counterinsurgency strategy our commanders in Afghanistan have put in place in order to ensure its success. Any drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan must be based on conditions on the ground, not political calculations.

Just four years ago, a terrorist insurgency was killing civilians and causing havoc across Iraq.

Today, it is a different country. Our troops have

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succeeded by taking the fight directly to alQaeda, the insurgency, and other terrorist threats.

These efforts have provided greater security to the Iraqi population and given the government there the time to build capacity to more effectively serve the Iraqi people. Because of the significant progress, the drawdown of U.S. military men and women which began under the previous administration has been able to continue.

The progress in the War on Terrorism would not have been possible were it not for the courage and sacrifices of our troops and their families. Their selfless commitment to protecting America is sincerely appreciated. As we continue the fight against extremism, we must work to ensure our U.S. forces have the resources and support they need to complete their mission.

For more information about homeland security issues, the latest developments from Congress, or to sign up for my e-mail newsletter, please visit my website at www.adriansmith.house.gov.

Remembering 9/11/01 and 5/1/11

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

Most of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing on 9/11, September 11, 2001. The day America was attacked by coldblooded terrorists who murdered nearly 3,000 innocent people. Now we can add 5/1/11 to those memories. May 1, 2011, the day of closure. The day our U.S. troops got Osama bin Laden. The day justice was done.

The war against terrorists is not over but, make no mistake about it, the death of the 9/11 mastermind is a major victory for the U.S. and most Americans realize it. Just as we came together on 9/11 to share our suffering and comfort one another, we came together on 5/1 to celebrate.

Taking to the Streets My mind went from seeing images of people running through the dust and debris as the World Trade Center Towers collapsed on 9/11 to the scene on 5/1 when people took to the streets even at a late hour to wave flags and sing patriotic songs. The scenes were reminiscent of the

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end of World War II. In just under ten years we had come full circle.

I couldn’t help but think about September 11, 2001 when we had to evacuate the U.S. Capitol in Washington. My staff and I gathered nearby to assess the situation and prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. It was a chaotic, confusing and deeply troubling day for all Americans.

On May 1, 2011, I couldn’t help but think of the U.S. Navy Seals and CIA operatives who stormed the compound and killed the man that had become the symbol of terrorism and the face of evil.

Nebraskans in the Service I marvel at the dedication of our military and intelligence personnel who have tirelessly sorted through leads and dead-ends to finally track down bin Laden. My thoughts went out to the thousands of brave Nebraska men and women who have served their country. I can see the faces of so many of the young Americans I

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have talked with during several fact-finding visits to Afghanistan and Iraq.

All of our military members deserve recognition for their work and their sacrifice that led to this success. None of this would have been possible without their dedication to the mission day-in and day-out which laid the foundation for an operation of this scale.

I can still hear the voices of the Nebraska families I have called to express condolences after they lost loved ones serving in war zones.

What happened on 5/1 would not bring back a son or daughter, a mother or father, but my hope is it will help ease the pain.

My memories of these two defining days in the history of the United States of America are with me forever and no doubt similar to your memories. While terrorism is not over and we, as a country, cannot become complacent, and never drop our guard, one thing is for sure. This was a good day for freedom, for liberty and for justice.

Death of bin Laden a Victory in the Fight for Freedom

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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Many of us remember where we were on the morning of September 11, 2001. Though the attack wounded out great nation as we never could have imagined, we quickly placed our focus on keeping our country and citizens secure. For nearly ten years Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of that horrific day, remained free to continue plotting against the United States and our Allies. Some feared he had permanently eluded our search. Yet our country, and indeed the entire free world, received great news late Sunday night when President Obama announced that bin Laden, orchestrator of the most devastating attack ever on American soil, was dead. This is more than a cause for relief; it must bolster our efforts to protect the cause of freedom, tolerance and democracy against threats at home and abroad.

News reports confirm what we always suspected: the best military and intelligence agencies in the world never wavered in their commitment to bring bin Laden to justice.

Throughout the process, our men and women in

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uniform demonstrated the various characteristics that define us as a nation. Intelligence officials who dutifully followed leads over the course of two presidencies showed steadfast perseverance. The Navy SEALs who embarked on the mission from a disabled helicopter, not knowing if they'd have a ride home, showed extraordinary courage. Our President, along with everyone involved in planning the mission to avoid innocent casualties, demonstrated America's humanity.

When I think of all the brave men and women who played a role in this mission, I can't help but find common traits in those I met with in Afghanistan last month. I traveled to Afghanistan, unannounced due to security reasons, to meet with our troops – including some Nebraskans – and to receive a security briefing on our troop activity in the region. As I return to work in Washington, I am strengthened by the morale and optimism I saw in their faces and heard in their voices. These men and women who have risked so much, with families

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at home making similarly admirable sacrifices, spoke proudly of their country and confidently of their purpose overseas. I can tell you with absolute certainty that the cause of our country could not be in better hands.

The death of Osama bin Laden is great news for our country and a great victory, but it is not the end. Our military heroes dealt a great blow to extremism and terrorism, but the enemies of the United States and what we stand for will continue to fight against our interests and those of free and innocent people around the world. We have a much better understanding today of the fight, and especially of the region and peoples among which our enemies hide. As proven by our pursuit of bin Laden, we remain steadfast and vigilant. This is possible only because of the selfless commitment of the men and women who accepted the dangerous mission to bring bin Laden to justice, and all those who continue to fight for and protect America and her citizens.

May 12, 2011

Heartland Express - Market

Page 7

By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 5/10/11 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$6.73 $6.62 $6.74 $6.62 $6.71 $6.69 $6.87 $6.76 $6.22 $6.73 $6.58 $6.76 $6.46 $6.68 $6.58 $6.92 $6.66 $6.77 $6.72 $6.63 $6.60 $6.64 $6.84 $6.70 $6.70 $6.37 $6.78 $6.75

$5.90 $5.87 $5.88 $5.93 $5.98 $5.91 $6.08 $5.98 $5.69 $5.90 $5.91 $5.98 $5.93 $5.96 $5.91 $6.05 $5.98 $5.98 $6.03 $5.90 $5.91 $6.05 $6.04 $6.00 $5.83 $5.98 $6.01

$6.47 $6.92 $6.77 $6.60 $6.69 $6.75

$5.88 $6.00 $6.03 $5.84 $5.80 $5.71

671 Northern Above Oil Flowers Above Spring Wheat 30.

$35.00 $30.70 $9.74

Beans

New Beans

$12.90 $12.71 $12.98 $12.48 $12.72 $12.80 $13.33 $12.93

$12.38 $12.28 $12.27 $12.06 $12.31 $12.18 $12.48 $12.32

$12.87 $12.48 $13.00

$12.35 $12.05 $12.37

$12.85 $12.48 $13.01

$12.25 $12.05 $12.42

$12.68 $13.07 $12.56 $12.53 $12.61 $13.21 $12.65 $12.68

$12.37 $12.47 $12.20 $12.10 $12.55 $12.35 $12.32

$12.98 $12.93

$12.41 $12.33

$12.56 $12.63 $12.88 $12.67

$12.22 $12.43 $12.25 $12.33 $12.13

Wheat

New Wheat

$8.25

$8.34

$8.04

$8.03

$8.30 $9.09 $8.30 $8.08

$8.35 $9.14 $8.35 $8.03

$8.04 $8.48 $8.33 $8.37 $8.04

$8.03 $8.53 $8.23 $8.37 $8.03 $7.78 $8.03 $8.23 $8.38 $8.23 $8.08

$8.04 $8.23 $8.38 $8.23 $8.08 $8.23

$8.33 $7.88

$8.33 $7.88

$8.37

$8.37

$8.05

$8.04

$8.42 $8.24

$8.54 $8.13

Pinto $30.00 Oil Flowers (new) Spring Wheat(new) $4

$28.15 Navy $8.84

Corn

Milo

New Milo

$6.54

$5.93

$6.16

$5.58

$6.16

$5.58

$6.36

$5.78

$6.24

$5.60

$6.28 $6.02 $6.04

$5.68 $5.45 $5.45

$6.25 $6.41

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 5/10/11 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

$5.78 $5.72

N/A

Soybeans

Wheat

Corn trade has been lower this week due to outside market pressure and a negative Supply and Demand report. The weekly net change is 9 lower on the July contract and December is down 14. China raised bank reserve requirements at midweek; this is the 5th increase this year and will likely keep outside market pressure on the grains the rest of the week. Weather items will continue to influence trade but the focus this week has been on the USDA report.

The old crop carryover was reported at 730 million bushels which was above expectations. This contributed to a higher than expected 900 million bushel new crop carryover. The USDA estimated initial yield at 158.7 bushels per acre, which is about 2 bushels below trend line due to a late planting adjustment. The new crop world carryover was also increased by 7 million tons to 129.14 million tons. The negative EIA report on Wednesday also contributed to the weakness in corn. Crude inventories reportedly grew 3.8 million barrels and ethanol inventories were up 3% near record levels. Gasoline usage was down 3% from both last week and last year which reduced the ethanol blend. This translates to a 1.5% decrease in ethanol demand versus the previous week; with the current usage, corn demand for ethanol has dropped to 4.7 billion bushels. The crop progress report on Monday afternoon listed corn plantings at 40% complete versus 80% last year and the 59% 5-year average. The weekly export sales were reported at 433,800 tons of old crop and 23,700 tons of new crop. Combined, they were within expectations. Hedgers call with questions.

July 10 Dec. 10 Support: 637 592 Resistance 757 688

Wheat trade has been higher in active trade this week. Renewed weather concerns pushed trade sharply higher early this week but the negative USDA report on Wednesday has recovered some of the early strength. After three days of trade, the July Chicago contract is steady for the week, KC is up 26, and Minneapolis is up 7. On the weekly progress report, spring wheat plantings were only 22% complete versus the 61% 5-year average. Spring wheat emergence was only 6% versus the 25% 5-year average. Winter wheat was listed as 42% headed versus the 40% 5-year average. The winter wheat ratings slipped to 33% good to excellent, down 1% on the week; subsequently, poor to very poor ratings rose 1% to 42%. Canada also released an updated progress report early this week stating that planting progress is only 3% versus the 38% average. On the USDA report his week, the old crop carryover was unchanged from last month at 839 million bushels.

The new crop carryover was a little higher than expected at 702 million, but still lower versus last month; production concerns remain in play. The world carryover was down slightly versus last month and the new crop estimate was virtually steady with this year at 181.26 million tons. The report was negative, but the USDA did not show weather reductions for any of the recently stressed areas. EU production, for example, was left unchanged at 139 million tons; this estimate opens the door for a significant adjustment on next month's report, especially if dry weather persists across the region. The weekly export sales were within expectations with 320,600 tons of old crop and 229,900 tons of new crop sales reported. Hedgers call with questions.

July 2011 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart

July 2011 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . .6.820 High . . .6.850 Low . . . .6.772 Close . . .6.772 Change .-0.300

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Support: Resistance

Open . . . .7.820 High . . . .7.830 Low . . . .7.564 Close . . .7.590 Change .-0.396

Chicago 695 848

K City 797 997

Minneapolis 835 1023

Soybean trade has been mixed this week due to a combination of short covering and outside market pressue. After three days of trade, the weekly net change is 5 higher on July beans. Meal is $1.90 lower and oil is up 61 points. The USDA Supply and Demand report has been the focus this week. The USDA 2010-11 carryover came in at 170 million bushels versus the 153 million bushel average trade guess. The old crop world carryover was bumped to 63.81 million tons versus 60.94 last month and the initial 2011-12 world carryover estimate of 61.85 million tons. These items are negative, but the supportive item was an initial US 2011-12 carryover at 160 million bushels which was below the 176 million bushel average trade guess. The soybean yield number was 43.4 bushels per acre which was .1 less than last year. This is explained due to the expected addition of more, lower yielding, ground to be planted to beans this year. The weekly progress report listed 7% of the crop planted versus the 17% 5-year average and 28% a year ago. South American progress remains unimpeded; Celeres pegged the Brazilian harvest at 97% on Monday which was up from 95% last week.

They also estimate that 63% of the crop has been forward sold. Domestically, the weekly export sales were disappointing with 59,000 tons of old crop sold and only 3,300 tons of new crop. Meal sales came in at 61,000 tons and oil sales were reported at 2000 tons; both were below expectations. Like corn, the tight carryover situation should promote buying interest on breaks, but soybeans do have a comfortable global stocks position that will also keep a lid on rallies unless there is some bullish weather influence.

Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

July 1278 1388

July Meal 335 361

July Oil 5351 5897

July 2011 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .13.230 High . . .13.320 Low . . .13.134 Close . .13.316 Change .-0.062

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Heartland Express - Nebraskaland Days

May 12, 2011

NEBRASKAland DAYS is a celebration of the state of Nebraska and its heritage. Consisting of parades, art shows, rodeos, concerts, food events, and much, much more, NEBRASKAland DAYS is the largest event in western Nebraska.

Throughout the celebration, more than 100,000 attendees will take part in the many festivities that this event offers. One can only imagine the efforts required by the individuals who organize

an event of this size and amazingly enough, the majority of these individuals are strictly volunteers.

With just two year-round full-time employees and a Board of Directors consisting of volunteers, the size and quality of this incredible celebration would be near impossible without the support it receives from the City of North Platte and the North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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The Story of NEBRASKAland DAYS NEBRASKAland DAYS was first conceived in 1965 as a statewide celebration with two primary objectives, first to promote tourism and secondly to commemorate our great heritage and pay tribute to the people that paved the way for the Nebraskaland of today.

The first celebrations, held in Lincoln, Nebraska, lasted only four days and included only a limited number of events with an annual budget of approximately $50,000.

In 1968, NEBRASKAland DAYS came to its permanent home in North Platte and has since expanded to a major tourist attraction with over 80 events, including four performances of professional rodeo, two or more concerts, a western musical theater production, professional and competitive art shows, parades, feeds, a heritage festival, competitive sporting events and a host of other special events.

Many events are targeted to specific audiences like seniors, youth, or families. The annual June celebration now lasts nearly two weeks operating on an annual budget approaching $1,000,000.

As "Nebraska's official celebration," NEBRASKAland DAYS continues to successfully accomplish many of its primary goals.

Even as early as the mid-to-late 1960's, the value of tourism as an economic product was recognized. However, as our economy continues to evolve beyond industrial genres of economic output, the value of tourism and specifically NEBRASKAland DAYS assumes a greater significance in the overall role of our economy. NEBRASKAland DAYS provides a distinct economic offering by marketing the experience of the Old West.

NEBRASKAland DAYS provides an abundance of events to quench your thirst or satisfy your appetite. Find what suits your taste buds at NEBRASKAland DAYS! Sandhills Chili Cook Off - June 12 Prime Rib Sandwich Feed - June 14 Sweet Saloon Sticky Buns - June 14 through 16 All Male Cake Bake - June 16 BBQ Pork Sandwich Feed - June 16 Flapjack Feed - June 17 Lunch with the Wild Bunch and Cake Auction June 17 Eagles' Pork Breakfast - June 18 Microbrewery Beer Festival - June 23

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Buffalo Bill Rodeo This is the 130th year since the birth of rodeo in North Platte now called the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. It will be held June 15 - 18, 2011, at the Wild West Arena, 2400 North Buffalo Bill Avenue.

Wednesday night is the crowning of Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2012 Thursday is "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" night to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research - and the awarding of the Dale Studley Award by the NLD Board Saturday night is the awarding of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee's Trail Boss Award General admission tickets are $13.00 for adults and $7.00 for children 12 and under. Reserved grandstand seating in rows 1 through 15 are

Parades

$20.00 each. Rows 16 through 20 reserved seating tickets are $13.00 for adults and $7.00 for children. The rest of the upper grandstand seating will be sold as general admission with first-come first-served seating at the $13.00 and $7.00 price. All fees and taxes are included in the price.

The gates open at 5:30 p.m. each night, and the action begins at 8:00 p.m. This year's specialty act is The One Arm Bandit. See John Payne's story at www.theonearmbandit.net.

Dance in the Pavilion after each rodeo! Wednesday and Thursday night's band is Taylor's Bayou - Friday and Saturday Dance to Chance.

Concerts Country Concert - Friday, June 24, 2011 Brad Paisley won Male Vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award Show in Las Vegas on April 3rd. The reigning Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year and American Music Award winner for Favorite Country Music Male Artist will be joined onstage by Blake Shelton, CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, and Jerrod Neimann, CMA New Artist of the Year nominee. Shelton was also nominated for ACM Male Vocalist of the Year in 2011.

General admission grandstand or arena floor tickets are $59.00 each. All taxes and fees are included in the ticket price. Gates open at approximately 6:00 p.m. with the show starting at 8:00 p.m.

Rock Concert - Saturday, June 25, 2011 Hinder will headline the NEBRASKAland DAYS U.S. Cellular Summer Jam Rock Concert Series on Saturday night June 25, 2011. Joining them will be My Darkest Days.

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Reserved seating and general admission tickets are $30.00. Tickets for the Golden Circle, the 300 standing positions in front of the stage, are $50.00. All unsold seats will go up $5.00 in price the day of the show. All fees and taxes are included in the ticket price. Gates open at approximately 6:00 p.m. with the show starting at 8:00 p.m.

Formed in Oklahoma City in 2001, Hinder has been producing hits since the beginning. While they may be best known for the 2006 megahit "Lips of an Angel," their band has a much harder edge. Their latest single, "All American Nightmare," the title track to their new album released on December 7th, has shot into the Top Ten of the active rock charts. It represents their 5th Top 10 single.

My Darkest Days has roots with Nickelback, whose frontman, Chad Kroeger, discovered the new band in a club and immediately signed them to his record label. Their self-titled first album released in September produced a debut number one single with "Pornstar Dancing." My Darkest Days was named the "Best New Band of 2010" by Hard Drive with Lou Brutus.

Kids Costume Parade - Monday, June 13 Antique Car Display and Parade - Friday, June 17 NEBRASKAland DAYS on Parade - Saturday, June 18

Art Shows Enjoy Artistry in Wood - Woodcarver Show and Sale at Quality Inn & Suites on June 11 & 12 $2.00 admission The Competitive Art Show is at the Platte River Mall from June 12 through the 19th - free admission The Governor's Art Show is at Quality Inn & Suites on June 18 & 19 - free admission

Other Events Heritage Festival - June 11 & 12 Youth Talent Competition - June 12 Frontier Revue - June 13 through 16 Family Night - June 13 Sporting Events - click on the tab for listing and entry forms Golden Games - June 16 Carnival by Moore's Greater Shows - June 16 through 25

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USDA June Surveys to Provide Vital Data on 2011 Farm Production USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is surveying thousands of farmers and ranchers across Nebraska to get a clearer indication of the acreage and supply of major commodities for 2011.

"With the 2011 growing season now in full swing, we can start to get a more complete picture of how things are shaping up for the agricultural sector. We’ll be looking at what crops have been planted, what commodities are in storage and how many livestock are in inventory," said Dean

Groskurth, Director of the NASS Nebraska Field Office.

Groskurth explained that NASS will gather this information through a major mid-year data collection effort. "For these surveys, producers are contacted by mail or phone, or we visit randomly selected tracts of land," he said.

This information will be a critical component of several key national reports, including the annual Acreage report and the quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released on June 30, all of which are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

"Especially in these challenging economic times, farmers, ranchers, and the rest of the agricultural industry need timely, accurate data on the current state of U.S. agriculture," said Groskurth. "The information collected through our mid-year surveys will help producers, suppliers, traders, buyers, export customers, and others make sound and informed business decisions."

For more information, call the NASS Nebraska Field Office at (800) 582-6443.

Increasing the Number of Flex Fuel Pumps Promoted in Nebraska USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Maxine Moul joined the Nebraska Ethanol Board, Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Energy Office today in York, Nebraska at the Aurora Cooperative to discuss with gasoline retailers the importance of the use of ethanol blended gasoline in Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV). The Obama Administration has set a goal of establishing 10,000 more flexible fuel pumps in the next five years along with a national security goal of producing 36 billion gallons of biofuel per year by 2022. Local residents and fuel retailers pulled FFV cars up today at the Coop’s flex fuel pumps to fill their tanks with the ethanol blended fuels gas. “Nebraska is the third largest producer of corn in the United States and the second largest producer of ethanol. Flex fuel is a twofold win.

Flex fuel pump retailers reap the benefits of drivers purchasing their ethanol blend gas and farmers benefit from the sale of corn that goes into producing the ethanol,� said Moul.

Nearly all retail gasoline stations dispense an E10 blend. There is a growing trend in the United States towards fuels with higher ethanol content.

Flexible fuel pumps (ethanol blender pumps) are

more specifically designed to make available ethanol-gasoline blends, up to E85. In addition, they may also dispense mid-level blends, such as E15 and E30.

According to the Nebraska Ethanol Board, flexible fuel pumps allow customers more fuel choices.

These choices lead to faster turnover of ethanol fuel versus a current unleaded, E10, premium pump set up. According to the Nebraska Corn Board, ethanol sales have increased 45-55 percent in the last year in stations that have installed flex fuel pumps in Nebraska. Retailers have the flexibility to determine which ethanol blends they offer at the pump. Retailers that choose to become the blender of record can take advantage of VEETC, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit, and other tax credits.

Currently, there are nearly 100,000 Flex Fuel Vehicles in Nebraska with the number continuing to rise annually. These vehicles have the capability to use ethanol fuel blends from a Nebraska made fuel. American vehicle manufacturers GM, Ford, and Chrysler have committed to producing 50 percent of all 2012 Model year vehicles as Flex Fuel Vehicles.

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OTHER BRAND USED CARS 10 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, Leather, Loaeded, 22k mi ................................... $26900 09 NISSAN ALTIMA S, Full pwr, Sharp unit, 30k mi....................................... $16400 09 FORD FOCUS SES, Full pwr, Nicely equipped, 30k mi .............................. $14900 04 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LS, CD, Keyless, Alum wheels, A must see, SHARP!!! Well cared for hwy miles ........................................................................$5450 03 FORD TAURUS SES, Pwr seat, Keyless, CD, Alum. Wheels, Near new tires, Very nice, 82k mi ...........................................................................$6850 02 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS, Leather, Very nice................................$5950

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USED DODGE PICKUPS 10 1500 QUAD 4X4, Big horn, Hemi, Pwr seat, Sound System, 20� alum whls, Back camera, 2k mi .................................................................... $30800

10 1500 QUAD 4X4 SLT, Hemi, Travel comp, Keyless, CD, HD tow pkg, Nice Unit, 21k mi ................................................................................................. $27800 09 1500 QUAD 4X4, SLT, Pwr seat, Nice loaded, 24k mi............................... $24800 08 3500 REG CAB/CHASSIS 4X4, SLT, Cummins, 6-spd Pwr seat, Keyless, HD springs, 60k mi, Warranty ............................................................... $28900 08 DAKOTA CREW 4X4 LARAMIE, Leather, Pwr seat, Remote Start, Highline sound, Sharp truck, Loaded, 20k mi .................................................... $24900 07 2500 MEGA SLT 4X4, Cummins, 6spd, Pwr seat, Possi, Very nice shape one owner highway miles, 99k mi............................................ $28900 07 DAKOTA CREW 4X4, Laramie, Htd, Leather, Sunroof, Pwr seat, 6-CD Alpine sound, Remote start, Nice, 38k mi ................................................ $21900 03 2500 QUAD 2WD, Larmaie, HO Cummins, Leather, 2-pwr htd seats, Infinity, Decked, None sharper, 119k.................................................................. $18885 01 2500 QUAD 2WD, SLT, HO 555 Cummins, 6-spd, Possi, Full pwr w/ seat, HD tower, Super nice one owner ........................................... $12885 97 2500 EXT CAB 4X4 SLT LB, Cummins, Pwr seat, Solid ...........................$8850

USED GMC/ CHEVY/ FORD/ TOYOTA/NISSAN PICKUPS 09 GMC 1500 CREW 4X4 SLE Z71 Off road, Pwr seat, 5.3v8, Dual zone auto temp, Nice loaded, 17k mi......................................................... $28400

09 FORD 250 CREW CAB, 4x4, Off Road, 5.4v8, 5-spd auto Possi, Camper pkg, 18� Alum whls, 28k mi, New $42725 ........................................... $28900

USDA Rural Development, the Nebraska Ethanol Board, the Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Department of Energy are currently working together to promote ethanol in Nebraska, to educate consumers about Flex Fuel Vehicles, and to provide resources to fuel retailers, regarding the installation of flexible fuel infrastructure.

Retail installation incentives are derived from the USDA Rural Development through the Rural Energy for America Program, with a 25 percent grant up to $500,000, and 75 percent Guaranteed Loan up to $25 million. The Nebraska Corn Board offers a $5,000 per station flexible fuel pump installation grant and the Nebraska Energy Office offers 2.5 percent interest rate loans. For more information on USDA Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ne/Energy_energy_ho me.htm or contact Deb Yocum at USDA Rural Development 402-437-5554, debra.yocum@ ne.usda.gov or contact the Rural Development office nearest you which can be located at: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ne/Contact_Us.htm.

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Never Mind the Frost, It's Planting Time

By Sandra Hansen, The Scottsbluff Star-Herald Area farmers and their tractors hit the fields in clouds of dust last week when warm weather arrived to dry out the fields and perk up soil temperatures. In spite of freezing temperatures earlier in the month throughout the Panhandle and eastern Wyoming, daytime readings crept into the 60s and even 70s in some spots.

All of this lead to a flurry of field preparations and planting as producers rushed to finish planting their sugar beets and start or continue planting corn. The frosty readings resulted in about a 5 percent replant for sugar beet growers, according to Jerry Darnell, agriculture manager for Western Sugar Cooperative's Nebraska region. However, farmers had planted about 80 percent of their beet crop. With good luck, Darnell expects about 95 percent will be in the ground by Monday.

According to Darnell, the hardest hit areas those cool nights, were in the North Platte River Valley, and in the southern part of the Alliance area. He said there were no problems getting seed to replant. So far, the 52,000-acre crop is doing pretty well, he said. The seedlings have been slow to emerge, but warm weather will speed that up. It was good that they were slow and missed a thrashing by the high winds of the past two weeks.

Jim Schild, Extension educator at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center at Scottsbluff, said

other crops in the area have not suffered major damage from the cool and wet conditions. He said the corn should be in pretty good shape, unless the cold temperatures continue. Then, the seedlings could become victims of diseases that flourish in these conditions.

"With the temperatures bouncing up and down, germination has been slow, but they should respond if the soil temperatures can get to that 50 degree area.

He said alfalfa leaves could have been singed by the frost, but overall, he thinks most of the crop will come through without major problems.

Schild also thinks the area's winter wheat crop has survived without any long-term damage.

And unlike most spring seasons in recent years, there is no lack of irrigation water. The Interstate and Tri State canals have been carrying low amounts of water for nearly a month in an effort to relieve pressure on the North Platte River, and to recharge the aquifers affected by those two systems. The North Platte has been running about 5,000 cubic feet per second for several weeks in an attempt to make room in the upstream reservoirs for the unusually large snowpack in the Rocky Mountains. Minor flooding warnings have been made a few times and areas along the river, including roads and walking paths, have been blocked.

Water officials along the river have established a communications system to keep residents informed of any changes in the river.

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USDA Announces Project to Encourage Development of Next-Generation Biofuels Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the establishment of the first Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Project Area to promote the production of dedicated feedstocks for bioenergy.

This project will help spur the development of next-generation biofuels and is part of Obama Administration efforts to protect Americans from rising gas prices by breaking the nation’s dependence on foreign oil.

“Reducing our dependence on foreign oil and getting a handle on out of control gas prices will require investments in projects like we are announcing today,” said Vilsack. “By encouraging production of feedstocks that can be converted into next-generation biofuels we are boosting the rural economy, creating jobs, contributing to America’s energy security and protecting our planet. Investments like this spark creation of new industries and is a key part of our effort to keep America competitive and win the future.”

Comprising 39 contiguous counties in Missouri and Kansas, the first BCAP Project Area proposes the enrollment of up to 50,000 acres for establishing a dedicated energy crop of native grasses and herbaceous plants (forbs) for energy purposes. Producers in the area will plant mixes of perennial native plants, such as switchgrass, for the manufacture of biomass pellet fuels and other biomass products to be used for power and heat generation. The proposed crops also will provide long term resource conserving vegetative cover. The project is a joint effort between the agriculture producers of Show Me Energy Cooperative of Centerview, Mo., and USDA to

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spur the expansion of domestically produced biomass feedstocks in rural America for renewable energy.

The program provides an opportunity for teams of crop producers and bioenergy facilities to submit proposals to USDA to be selected as a BCAP project area. If selected, crop producers will be eligible for reimbursements of up to 75 percent of the cost of establishing a bioenergy perennial crop, and can receive up to five years of annual payments for grassy crops (annual or perennial), and up to 15 years of annual payments for woody crops (annual or perennial). Bioenergy facilities are those facilities that produce heat, power, biobased products, or advanced biofuels from biomass feedstocks.

BCAP, created in the 2008 Farm Bill, is a primary component of the strategy to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil, improve domestic energy security, reduce pollution, and spur rural economic development and job creation.

BCAP provides incentives to interested farmers, ranchers and forest landowners for the establishment and cultivation of biomass for heat, power, bio-based products and biofuels.

Producers interested in participating in the project area should visit their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office for additional information and application. Facts about BCAP also may be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap. The deadline for submitting project area proposals for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) is May 27, 2011.

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Helping to sponsor the study was the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA).

RFA President Bob Dinneen said the study confirms that "ethanol is playing a tremendously important role in holding down volatile gasoline prices, which are currently inching closer to all-time record highs."

"As rising oil prices are contributing to higher retail costs for everything from gas to food to clothing, ethanol is clearly providing some real relief for American families," Dinneen said.

Department of Energy data shows U.S. gasoline use averaged 138 billion gallons per year from 2000 to 2010, meaning annual savings due to ethanol during the decade averaged $34.5 billion.

According to the new analysis, the marginal impact of ethanol on gasoline prices in 2010 was even more pronounced, as oil prices rose and ethanol production expanded to 10 percent of the gasoline pool.

Dinneen said that according to data from the Federal Highway Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Energy, the average household consumed 900 gallons of gasoline at an average price of $2.74 per gallon in 2010.

"That means the average family's annual gasoline bill was $2,470, but it would have been closer to $3,270 without ethanol," he said.

"In 2010 alone, ethanol reduced the average American household's gasoline bill by more than $800."

As gasoline prices increase, Sneller said, more than 85 percent of the gasoline sold in Nebraska contains ethanol as more and more drivers are choosing renewable fuels such as ethanol over regular gasoline.

And as more ethanol blender pumps are installed in gas stations across Nebraska, Sneller said, more drivers can fill up with ethanol blends up to 85 percent ethanol, and that will help increase ethanol use in the state.

The full study is available on ISU's website at http://www.card.iastate.edu/publications/dbs /pdffiles/11wp523.pdf.

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Resolving Division Fence Disputes in Nebraska Dr. J. David Aiken, Agriculture & Water Law Specialist University of Nebraska Ideally, neighbors can agree between themselves on most fencing issues. If they do not, Nebraska Division Fence Statutes provide a legal process for resolving fence disputes. A recent Cornhusker Economics Newsletter (June 2, 2010), discussed the 2010 requirement that splits the cost of a wire division fence 50-50 between neighbors, and also the history of the Nebraska Division Fence Statutes. This newsletter discusses the process for resolving fencing disagreements in Nebraska.

Are division fences required? No, if neither neighbor wants the fence, there doesn’t need to be one. However, if one neighbor wants the fence and the other neighbor doesn’t, the fence builder can require the neighbor to pay half the cost of the fence even if the neighbor doesn’t want the fence, doesn’t have cattle or doesn’t want to pay for the fence. NRS §34- 102.

Who has to pay for a division fence between two landowners? Both landowners share the cost of the fence 50-50, unless they have previously agreed to a different split. The 50-50 rule applies even if only one neighbor has cattle. NRS §34102(1).

What type of fence can be built? If the fence builder is going to pay for the fence, the statute does not restrict the type of fence built. But if the fence builder wants the neighbor to be responsible for half the fence, the fence must be at least four wires, at least number nine fencing wire and attached to posts no more than one rod (16.5 feet) apart, with a post or stake between every two posts. Barbed wire may be used, but is not required. The fence must be at least 4.5 feet high, with no more than one foot between the wires, measured from the top. If the neighbors both agree, a different type of fence may be constructed.

NRS §§34-102(2),-115(5),-116.

What if the neighbor doesn’t want to pay his/her share? Under the statute, you must formally serve written notice upon the neighbor that you are going to build, maintain or repair the fence. You should obtain legal assistance here. If the neighboring landowner does not live on the land, you must serve the notice to whoever lives there or the owner’s agent (probably a tenant). The written notice must request that the neighbor either build, maintain or repair his/her portion of the fence, or else pay you for doing so. After the written notice has been served, you may begin fence construction, maintenance or repair (unless you have requested that the neighbor do so instead of you). Alternatively, you can file a lawsuit to force the neighbor to comply, as discussed below. N R S § 3 4 - 112.02(1)(2).

Do I need permission to go o n t o t h e neighbor’s land for fence construction, maintenance or repair? No - the statutes give you the right to enter your neighbor’s property, but only to the

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extent reasonably necessary to build, maintain or repair the fence. However, you cannot remove trees, buildings, personal property or other obstacles without either (1) the neighbor’s permission, or (2) a court order. NRS §34-112.01 What happens if the neighbor won’t pay, won’t build or won’t repair the fence? If you have properly served the written notice and the neighbor has not made arrangements to take care of their portion of the fence, you may sue them. Again, you will need legal assistance here. If a lawsuit is filed, the neighbors may agree to mediate the dispute as an alternative to a lawsuit. If you don’t mediate, the case proceeds as a normal civil lawsuit. NRS §112.02(3)(4)(5).

What is my share of the fence? The fencing statutes don’t address this, other than each neighbor is responsible for half the fence. The common approach for dividing the responsibility for fence construction and maintenance in Nebraska is the “right hand rule”: each landowner would face the other in the middle of the fence and would be responsible for the half of the fence to their right. If a case went to court, there is no telling how the court would divide the fencing responsibilities between the plaintiff and the defendant.

What about keeping trees and shrubs off the fence? Each landowner is responsible for removal or trimming of trees or shrubs within or encroaching upon the fence line. Failure to do so is a private nuisance. LB108 (2011).

Commentary. The likely result of the current division fence statutes is that once landowners realize they must pay 50 percent of a new division fence, most will either pay their share or else build their half of the fence, as per the “right hand rule” approach for fence maintenance. If a neighbor is not maintaining his/her half of the fence, the other landowner can formally notify the neighbor of the need for repair. If the neighbor does not agree, then off to court they go. Most attorneys should be able to persuade their clients to resolve the dispute without going to trial, but one never knows. A possible reason to pursue a lawsuit might be to gain some concessions from the fence builder in maintaining existing trees or shrubs, or other fence construction issues that you couldn’t negotiate in mediation.

References: Nebraska Revised Statutes §§34-101 to -117 (2010); LB108 (2011).

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Invasive weeds are non-native species that have no natural enemies to keep them in check. The plants compete for water and nutrients in grain crops and native grasslands. These invasive weeds are considered detrimental to Nebraska's agriculture, water quality, wildlife and recreation.

Coordinated control measures across large geographical areas help alleviate some of the financial burden on private landowners and managers, while dramatically reducing the available seed bank, thus providing long-term control.

With this grant, NDA will work with several counties or Weed Management Areas to work towards a common goal and outcome. All 93 counties would have the potential to participate and benefit from this project.

NE Winery and Grape Growers Announce 2011 Passport Program Richard Hilske, Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers (NWGGA) President, announced the kickoff of the association’s 2011 Passport Program.

The passport consists of a map of Nebraska showing the locations of Nebraska’s wineries and tasting rooms. Upon purchase of wine or a tasting, the passport is stamped and participants are ready for their next location.

“Year four of the program features 23 Nebraska wineries and 6 tasting rooms, where participants can pick up a passport and begin enjoying Nebraska’s wines. Nearly 28,000 passports have been distributed across the state. Our Passport Program is designed to encourage more Nebraskans to visit our award-winning wineries in 2011,” Hilske said. Passports can also be downloaded from the association’s website at www.nebraskawines.com.

“The NWGGA Passport Program not only promotes Nebraska wines, but also encourages people to visit communities and buy other products all over the state. It’s a win-win for everyone,” concluded Hilske.

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Heartland Express - Beef Month

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Know Your Cuts and How to Cook Them Thanks to America’s beef producers, there are beef choices to satisfy all tastes, schedules and budgets. Don’t let choosing the right cut become confusing. This helpful chart can serve as your guide to find the best cut for your needs, whether it’s a weeknight family dinner or a special celebration. Above all, matching the correct beef cut to the appropriate cooking method is the key to moist, tender and flavorful beef.

Ground Beef Fresh ground beef may vary in color during its shelf life. If exposed to oxygen through the permeable plastic wrapping, a package of ground beef may appear bright red on the surface, while the interior remains purplish-red. With extended exposure to oxygen, beef's cherry-red color will take on a brown color.

These color changes are normal, and the ground beef remains perfectly wholesome and safe to eat if purchased by the "sell by" date on the package label.

Steaks Most tender steaks come from the center (rib and loin sections) of the animal and are usually cooked by dry-heat methods. You can find tender steaks at different price points.

Premium steaks, such as strip (top loin), T-Bone, Porterhouse, ribeye, rib and tenderloin, usually have a higher price per pound, but you can also find tender steaks that are a good choice for family meals such as ranch (shoulder center), top sirloin, flat iron (shoulder top blade), chuck eye and round tip.

Less-tender steaks are from the more exercised fore- and hindquarters of the animal and benefit most from moist-heat cooking. These cuts include full-cut round, eye round and bottom round; chuck shoulder, chuck 7-Bone, chuck arm and chuck blade; flank and skirt. Some of these less tender cuts, including top round steak, may be cooked with dry heat after tenderizing in a marinade.

Oven Roasts A roast is a cut of beef, thicker than two inches, that is suitable for cooking by dry heat on a rack in a shallow open pan in the oven or in a covered grill (indirect heat).

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For everyday family meals, casual gatherings, and for the health-conscious, the round and bottom sirloin cuts are leaner and economical. Moderately priced roasts include tri-tip, round tip, rump, bottom round and eye round.

Consider a boneless roast for large parties or buffets as it will streamline carving and serving.

Pot Roasts Pot roasts also come from the fore- and hindquarters of the carcass. These muscles are more heavily exercised and contain more connective tissue, making them less tender. Moist-heat cooking takes more time, but the results are worth waiting for. The beef becomes fork-tender and develops a savory depth of flavor unique to slowcooked beef.

Pot roasts from the chuck have more fat, and thus more flavor, than those from the round, but many beef chuck and round cuts can be used interchangeably in pot roast recipes, requiring only slight adjustments in cooking times. Take advantage of this fact when the cut specified in a recipe is not available, when certain cuts are on special or to accommodate family preferences.

Beef for Stew One of the homiest comfort foods, beef stew practically cooks itself as it slowly simmers on the stove. Beef for stew is boneless, pre-cut cubes, typically from the chuck or round. The ideal size for uniform cooking is about a 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch cube.

If you prefer to cut your own cubes, any chuck or round cut -except top round - may be used. Trim the excess fat and cut into the appropriate size for your recipe.

Beef for Kabobs Kabobs are a great crowd pleaser, whether you grill them outdoors or broil them indoors.

You can turn a party interactive, by having your guest prepare their own skewers with their choice of vegetables.

Beef for kabobs is usually cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch boneless pieces from the sirloin or round. Cubes cut from the round will benefit from a tenderizing marinade. Look for packages that have the most uniform size pieces.

You can trim any tender cut into the appropriate size cubes, taking care to keep the piece size as uniform as possible. Top sirloin or tenderloin are especially good choices.

Beef Brisket Beef brisket is a boneless cut from the breast section, the underside of the forequarter.

Available as a fresh cut, it is best prepared by using braising or stewing techniques. Brisket is also processed into corned beef, a technique that brines the meat. Corned beef is also prepared using most-heat cookery.

There are several cuts of brisket available, including whole brisket, point half/point cut brisket, flat half/flat cut and middle cut. The point half is sometimes also called thick cut. The flat half, often referred to as first cut is less fatty and is often the most popular for making braised beef brisket. All the cuts have a layer of fat that can be trimmed, but adds to the flavor and tenderness of the final cooked dish.

Stir-fry Beef Your goal when stir-frying beef is to have uniform size pieces to ensure even cooking. You may save time by purchasing packages of pre-cut beef, but it may more economical to slice your own. Almost any tender beef cut, such as sirloin, top sirloin, tri-tip, ribeye, top loin or tenderloin may be trimmed and cut into the appropriate size strips for use in beef stir-fry recipes. Even some less tender cuts, such as flank, top round and round tip steaks, are suitable for stir-frying. Remember this cook’s tip, too: Place meat in freezer for thirty minutes and it will be easier to cut into thin slices.

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Satay-Style Beef & Pasta Total recipe time: 30 minutes Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1-1/4 pound boneless beef top round or top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick 5 tablespoons bottled teriyaki sauce, divided 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon water 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 6 ounces uncooked vermicelli or thin spaghetti 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup seeded and chopped cucumber Instructions 1.Cut steak into 1/8-inch thick strips. Add 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce to beef strips; toss to coat evenly.

2.Combine remaining 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, peanut butter, water, red pepper and ginger.

Cook vermicelli in salted boiling water according to package directions; drain and rinse. Toss vermicelli with peanut butter mixture to coat well.

3.In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Add to noodles; toss lightly. Sprinkle with chopped cucumber. Serve immediately.

Spanish-Style Beef & Rice Total recipe time: 1-1/4 hours Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck shoulder steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil, such as Colavita® Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 3/4 cup uncooked regular long grain rice 2 teaspoons chili powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained 3/4 cup frozen peas, defrosted Instructions 1.Heat oven to 350°F. Trim fat from beef steaks.

Cut steaks lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.

2.In ovenproof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic (half at a time) and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Stir in rice, chili powder, salt and pepper.

3.In 2-cup glass measure, add tomatoes and enough water to measure 2 cups; add to beef mixture. Bake in 350°F oven, tightly covered, 50 minutes or until beef and rice are tender.

4.Remove from oven; stir in peas.

Noel Mues, Extension Educator University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Furnas County Please join farmers and ranchers in celebrating “May is Beef Month in Nebraska!” This is a great time to enjoy the high quality beef for which our state is known. From cattle producers to feed manufacturers and processors to consumers, thousands of people play an important role in bringing beef from the pasture to plate. In fact, cattle generate $12 billion in total direct and indirect activity in Nebraska’s economy making beef much more than just what’s for dinner.

This is also a good time to reflect on the Nebraska Cattlemen Association, and the Nebraska Beef Council in recognizing the importance of their contributions to the Beef Cattle Industry.

Nebraska Cattlemen Mission Statement The mission of the Nebraska Cattlemen is to nurture profitability for Nebraska beef producers and to provide leadership to the cattle industry in Nebraska, across the United States and around the world.

About Nebraska Cattlemen, Inc. The Nebraska Cattlemen Association (NC) is a grassroots organization whose individual producer members determine issues of importance to the Nebraska Beef Industry. The Nebraska Cattlemen Association was officially formed on August 24, 1988, through the consolidation of the Nebraska Stock Growers Association (founded 1889), the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association (founded 1970) and the Nebraska Feedlot Council (founded 1987).

Its principal services are government affairs, public information, issues management, and education. NC performs three basic functions.

First, the association represents the beef cattle industry to the legislative and administrative branches of the state and federal governments.

Second, it explains beef production (including safety of the product, use of natural resources, care of animals and beef economics) to the public and opinion influencers. In addition, NC interprets economic, social and political developments to the industry. Third, it provides economic and other information to members to aid them in their own planning and management.

Each member has the opportunity to influence state cattlemen's association policy and priori-

ties through participation in councils and committees. These committees are appointed annually by the affiliate presidents. Membership Organization dollars allow the staff and officers of NC and NCBA to work on behalf of the membership. NC programs are financed by dues invested by individual members.

Benefits of NC Membership By uniting with others, your membership makes your voice louder. In short, whether it's convincing state and national legislators, obtaining market information, keeping up with regulations or responding to consumers and the media, your membership protects and improves the atmosphere in which you do business.

Nebraska Cattlemen membership makes you more effective, leaving more time for what you prefer doing - producing cattle.

Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting The Nebraska Cattlemen has planned a great line-up of activities and speakers for its Midyear Meeting. You are invited to attend the 2011 Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting in Leigh and Columbus on Wednesday and Thursday, June 8th and 9th.

A great line up of speakers and activities for members are being planned for the two-day event. Nebraska Cattlemen members are encouraged to make plans to attend the meeting and take part in industry discussions during the six NC policy committees addressing animal health, brand, education, marketing, natural resources and tax issues. Many issues affect Nebraska cattle producers and your voice can be heard during policy discussion at these meetings. This is your opportunity to shape policy and provide direction for leadership and staff. Socializing is an important part of Midyear, too.

If you are a current member, your membership is much appreciated and we hope you will be able to attend. If you are not a NC member, you are encouraged to attend the Midyear events and meetings and consider becoming a member of Nebraska Cattlemen.

Many issues affect Nebraska cattle producers and you can voice your opinion during policy discussion at these meetings. Participating in the discussions is an opportunity to shape policy and provide direction for Nebraska Cattlemen leaders and staff.

The complete schedule and on-line registration is available at www.nebraskacattlemen.org or by calling the NC Office at (402) 475-2333.

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The NAIS was established in 1893 to encourage and maintain the wise and beneficial use of the water resources of the State of Nebraska. It has a wide range of members, including irrigation districts, businesses, and individuals. It is a lobbying group, and is actively involved in instream flow litigation. It supports reclamation projects and water conservation efforts, and keeps leaders informed of irrigation issues, among other things.

"The academy is all about improving the knowledge base for our future decision makers regarding water issues," Strauch said.

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Groundwater Research Topic of Seminar Groundwater research in the Nebraska Panhandle, past and present, was the topic of a seminar Friday, May 13, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research and Extension Center.

The talk was presented by groundwater geologist Steve Sibray. Sibray, who has been conducting groundwater research in the Panhandle for the UNL Conservation and Survey Division for more than 20 years, talked about methods of research and characterizing the groundwater aquifer. Water quantity will be an important issue, Sibray said, and geophysics is a key method of answering questions about where water is located and how much is available.

These methods of groundwater research are driven by the need for good predictive computer models, which require good geologic models.

One of the primary methods he discussed is resistivity, originally used in oil and mining exploration and adapted for groundwater study.

Measuring resistivity with surface-based probes can identify water-bearing geological structures by the differences in their ability to conduct or resist electricity.

Water-bearing sand and gravel layers are resistant to electrical currents. But the Brule Formation common in western Nebraska, composed of siltstone with a high percentage of clay, is a good conductor. The Brule does not give up groundwater, except where water collects in fractures and cracks. Sibray said the North Platte Valley and Pumpkin Creek basin

are well-suited to resistivity methods, because groundwater is typically contained in sand and gravel layers overlying Brule bedrock.

Another research method is borehole geophysics, also developed in the oil industry, but used for a long time in groundwater research.

A method that is relatively new to groundwater is aerial surveying. In western Nebraska, this has been carried out by a missile-shaped probe suspended under a helicopter. The helicopter flies transect lines at set intervals over the area under study. Sibray said the aerial method was first developed for mining. It allowed companies to search for base mineral deposits such as copper or lead. Aerial surveying also measures electrical conductivity of geological formations.

Research Deals With Crops and Environmental Stress Like people, plants experience stress. And also like people, the response to that stress can determine success.

People can exercise, rest or talk about the problem.

For plants, ways to deal with stress are internal.

And Iowa State University researchers are trying to understand how they do it.

Stephen Howell is a professor of genetics, development and cell biology and former director of the Plant Sciences Institute at ISU. His research is featured in the current issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

"We've discovered a new arm of the pathway by which plants activate a response to environmental stress," he said.

Adverse environmental conditions " such as drought, flood, heat and other stresses " affect yield more than crop pests and diseases.

Finding a way to maintain high yields for plants under stress is a goal of plant breeders and other agriculture stakeholders, said Howell.

"These are environmental stresses that the farmers can't control," Howell said. "They are acts of nature. And now seed companies are interested in trying to equip plants with the ability to tolerate stress."

Plant cells produce proteins and ship them to different parts of the cell. During production and shipment, these proteins move through an area of the cell called the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).

Adverse environmental conditions " such as drought, flood, heat and other stresses " affect yield more than crop pests and diseases.

Under normal conditions, these proteins are folded into their normal, healthy three-dimensional structures as they are produced. When a plant is under stress, its cells produce poorly folded or unfolded proteins. Inside the ER, a built-in, quality-control system senses this and "sets off an alarm in the cell," said Howell.

In response to the alarm, another protein (IRE1) cuts apart an important RNA molecule, but then splices it back together to create a different sequence. This cut-and-splice event

activates a cascade of stress response genes whose products bring about internal defensive measures that help the plant survive.

"As it turns out, responses that are activated under stress conditions actually inhibit the growth of plants," said Howell. "This allows them to conserve their energy to survive the stress conditions."

For plants in the wild, this response is a survival tactic, he said. In production agriculture crops, however, these responses reduce yields.

"You don't want crop plants to (stop growing)," Howell said. "You want them to continue to grow and produce even though they are under stress."

With the new understanding of this stress response pathway, Howell said, the next step may be to silence the alarm system.

"What may be important is to disable some of these stress responses," said Howell. "That may make the plant be more productive under stress conditions."

Howell's research team included Yan Deng and Renu Srivastava, both of the Plant Sciences Institute, Ames; Sabrina Humbert and Steven Rothstein, both of University of Guelph, Canada; and Jian-Xiang Liu formerly of the Plant Sciences Institute and now a faculty member at Fudan University, China.

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PLATTE BASIN SNOWPACK, FLOODING POTENTIAL KEEP GROWING Continued from page 1 "There's a lot of water up there," Kraus said.

"The question is: How fast does it come off?"

The worst possibility is a quick snowmelt that causes a huge runoff. There's little storage available in the South Platte Basin and the North Platte Basin's large reservoirs federal Bureau of Reclamation projects in Wyoming and CNPPID's Lake McConaughy are nearly full.

Kraus said McConaughy has risen 0.6 of a foot in the past week, is 14 feet higher than a year ago and is within 7 feet (about 220,000 acre-feet) of maximum storage allowed under Central's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license.

He said lake inflows of 6,200-6,500 cubic feet per second are up from 5,100 cfs a week ago.

One cfs is equal to 646,272 gallons of water per day, according to the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.

Central's releases include 1,800 cfs into the North Platte River. Another 1,700 cfs is going into the Nebraska Public Power system as cooling water for the coal-fired Gerald Gentleman Station near Sutherland, Kraus said.

The river is within a half-foot of flood stage at the city of North Platte, he said, "so it's a challenging situation."

"It still beats a drought," Tri-Basin Director Dick Helms of Arapahoe said, referring to dry conditions early this century that had Lake McConaughy down to 25 percent of full.

Kraus agreed, but added, "There are challenges we have to work through."

Legislation disagreement Also Tuesday, Tri-Basin officials were updated on several issues by NPPD board member Ed Schrock of Elm Creek and Water Resources Manager Brian Barels of Columbus.

Tri-Basin General Manager John Thorburn said they were invited to explain why NPPD

officials testified against LB526, which TriBasin had asked state Sen. Tom Carlson of Holdrege to introduce. It would change state law to allow DNR to approve the entire amount of surface water transferred from irrigation to an instream flow use, not just the amount consumed by crops.

Thorburn said the issue stems from agreements for Tri-Basin to lease CNPPID water for Platte River streamflow credits. Those agreements would directly benefit NPPD's Kearney Canal downstream, he said, but NPPD officials seemed concerned about broader implications in other parts of the state.

The bill was held by the Legislature's Natural Resources Committee.

Barels said the Nebraska Water Policy Task Force looked at the issue several years ago and recommended that only the consumptive use should be transferred. The balance would remain in the system.

Any change needs to be evaluated, he said, with studies of the possible direct and indirect effects on third parties. That's why NPPD didn't support LB526, he added.

"We don't want to get ourselves like Colorado," Barels said, "where you can't move in the water world without attorneys and courts."

"One thing I've found out is if we communicate with each other, we can avoid things like what happened down in the Legislature," said Schrock, a former state senator who sponsored many water-related bills and chaired the Natural Resources Committee during his terms.

Republican issues Also at the Tri-Basin board meeting, Thorburn said NRD and state officials continue to exchange drafts of an integrated water management plan for the Republican Basin part of the district.

Such plans are required for basins that are state-designated as fully appropriated, those where water supplies and uses are in balance, or overappropriated. In Nebraska, NRDs oversee groundwater use and the state regulates surface water.

Thorburn said the most significant issue remaining is how to credit practices such as conservation tillage. DNR officials are reluctant to give a direct credit because they say the value will show up in water savings.

Thorburn said he hopes to have a plan ready for board action at the July 12 meeting.

Also, he said the first hearing in the latest action in the Kansas v. Nebraska lawsuit over Republican River Compact compliance is scheduled July 18 in Kansas City. It will involve the states' representatives and the Maine attorney appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court as special master in the case.

Thorburn said he's heard that the special master is "a real go-getter" who is expected to move the case ahead aggressively.

In other business, the directors: • Adjusted boundaries for the South Dry Creek Improvement Project area, which drains water to the Platte River. There is a net addition of 482 acres, and the Kearney County project now extends into Phelps County northwest of Axtell. Landowners pay an IPA assessment based on benefits to their property and land use.

• Moved the June 14 board meeting to June 7 to avoid a water tour conflict.

• Were told by Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservationist Kevin Breece of Holdrege that the NRD's farmers have more than $2.4 million in federal conservation program commitments so far this year, including nearly $1.5 million from the Conservation Security Program.

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NCBA Calls for Implementation of Pending Trade Agreements The month of May is World Trade Month and National Beef Month. This combination spurred three letters from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) to urge President Obama, members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to expedite the three pending trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia. NCBA President Bill Donald said the United States cannot afford to wait any longer to implement the trade pacts.

“Each day that goes by without implementing these agreements is another day we risk losing American jobs by losing market share to other countries. With 96 percent of the world’s consumers living outside of the United States, future growth of the U.S. economy depends upon our ability to produce and sell products competitively in the global marketplace,” said

Donald. “Economic globalization is not simply a matter of ideological or political preference; it is a fundamental reality that will determine whether America remains an economic superpower or a secondary economic force.”

According to Donald, all cuts of U.S. beef exported to Korea are hit with a 40 percent tariff, resulting in more than $200 million in tariffs in 2010. The Korea, U.S. trade agreement would phase out South Korea’s 40 percent tariff on beef imports, with $15 million in tariff benefits for beef in the first year of the agreement alone and about $325 million in tariff reductions annually once fully implemented.

Donald said Colombia places up to an 80 percent tariff on U.S. beef imports, making it one of the highest tariffs U.S. beef faces anywhere in the world. Once the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement is implemented,

this agreement immediately provides duty-free access for high quality U.S. beef and reduces tariffs on all other beef and beef products over 15 years. Similarly, he said the Panama Free Trade Agreement would eliminate the 30 percent tariff on prime and choice cuts and duties on all other cuts would be phased out over 15 years.

“If Congress approves these agreements, the United States will ultimately have free trade for U.S. beef with approximately two-thirds of the population in the Western Hemisphere,” said Donald. “I support President Obama’s effort to double U.S. exports and create jobs in rural America. Without question, exports create jobs. NCBA and supporters of free trade have worked hard in support of these agreements and we are ready to move them across the finish line.”

NCBA Welcomes Trade Developments with Korea The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today welcomes news from U.S. government officials regarding progress made on the long awaited trade agreement between the United States and South Korea (KORUS FTA). In a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (DMont.), U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk indicated that once the KORUS FTA has been implemented, the United States will request consultations with South Korea to discuss the beef protocol’s full application. Subsequent to the letter, Sen. Baucus announced his support for the trade pact. Bill Donald, NCBA president and Montana rancher, said Sen. Baucus served as a “powerful and committed” advocate for U.S. cattle ranchers throughout the negotiations with Korea.

“As a Montana rancher, it was an honor to hear Sen. Baucus voice his support for this trade agreement, which could be the most impactful trade agreement the United States has entered into in decades. Sen. Baucus has been very instrumental in providing access for U.S. beef into very critical Asian markets,” said Donald. “We stand behind Sen. Baucus 100 percent and fully support all

members of Congress who understand the importance of free trade to the overall success of rural America and the entire U.S. economy.”

When implemented, the KORUS FTA would reduce Korea’s current tariff on U.S. beef from 40 percent to zero over the next fifteen years. The U.S. beef industry would see $15 million in new tariff benefits in the first year alone, with about $325 million in tariff reductions annually once fully implemented. In 2003, U.S. beef producers sold $815 million in beef, beef variety meats and processed beef products to Korea. Once KORUS FTA enters into force, Korea could eventually be a $1 billion market for U.S. beef producers, according to Donald.

“NCBA has been an outspoken proponent of this trade agreement from the very beginning. We will continue to urge members of Congress to ratify this trade pact as soon as President Obama sends it to them,” said Donald. “The month of May is beef month and this news coming out of Washington is an excellent way to celebrate the importance of safe and affordable beef to all consumers in the United States and abroad.”

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 5/7/2011

MARKET: Loup City Commission Co. - Loup City, NE; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market - Ogallala, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction - McCook, NE Receipts: 3,285 Last Week: 17,075 Last Year: 1,150 Not enough comparable offerings this week for an adequate market comparison. Demand was moderate to good for all offerings this week. Auction markets have started their summer schedule of having sales every two weeks. Live sales on slaughter steers and heifers sold lower this week, live sales sold 1.00 to 2.00 lower from 115.00-116.00 and dressed sales sold 2.00 lower at mostly 185.00. This week’s reported auction volume was 46 percent steers, 53 percent heifers with the balance on bull calves. Around 76 percent weighed over 600 lbs.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 5/6/2011 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa fully steady, grass hay 5.00 higher, Dehy pellets and ground and delivered to feedlots sold steady to 10.00 higher. Upward swing in the hay market this week due mostly to slow pasture growth this spring and cattlemen are haying animals longer than normal before summer turnout. Some hay sellers also think it will be a dry year and hay supplies will be tight. Quite a lot of hay inquiry’s but no one wants to pay for the elevated freight price right now. This years’ alfalfa and pasture grass is slow to take off with all of the cool weather across the state. Area temperatures dipped down in the low 30’s high 20’s Tuesday morning with frost in many areas. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales.

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Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large square bales 135.00-145.00, fair large square bales 120.00125.00. Good small square bales 145.00. Good large rounds 90.00-100.00; Fair 50.00-60.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 70.00-75.00, fair to good large rounds 65.00. Small square grass: 105.00-120.00, few 60 lbs small squares at 4.50 per bale. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 190.00-195.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large square bales 160.00. Fair large square bales 120.00.

Good small square bales 140.00-150.00. Good round bales 75.00-80.00; Fair round bales 50.00-60.00.

Alfalfa ground and delivered to feedlots 115.00120.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 180.00-195.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement continue slow. Demand good. Hay prices are steady to firm.

Supplies are very short in Wyoming and western Nebraska. Limited supplies are still available in western South Dakota. Interest has been noted from several out-of-state hay buyers. Interest noted for new contract hay but very little activity reported so far. Warm weather is needed to get hay growing. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.

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

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Supreme Lg Rds 130.00-175.0090. 100.00-135.00 Premium Lg. Sqs.105.00-140.00 Wheat Straw Fair-Good 70.00-95.00 42.50-50.00 Large Round 105.00 Ground & Deliv. New Crop 105.00-110.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, May 2, 2011 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 9,092; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 6,023 Head; Carcass Wt: 44-104 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 87.5; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.2; choice or better; 98.1% YG 77.8% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 8 . . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . .48.4 . . . . . . . .341.95 - 393.72 . . . . . . . .374.31 315 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .62.2 . . . . . . . .340.00 - 388.18 . . . . . . . .370.87 1,308 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .72.5 . . . . . . .346.00 - 370.00 . . . . . . . .357.28 1,955 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .82.1 . . . . . . .340.56 - 366.38 . . . . . . . .355.96 4,769 . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .89.2 . . . . . . .339.80 - 370.96 . . . . . . . .361.50

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 6 . . . . . . . . .310 . . . . . . .310 . . . . . .199.00 . . . . . . . . .199.00 36 . . . . . . . .430 . . . . . . .430 . . . . . .188.00 . . . . . . . . .188.00 27 . . . . . . .451-467 . . . . .463 . . .170.00-171.50 . . . . . .171.18 22 . . . . . . . .508 . . . . . . .508 . . . . . .163.00 . . . . . . . . .163.00 88 . . . . . . .551-579 . . . . .572 . . .145.00-166.00 . . . . . .159.52 37 . . . . . . .606-641 . . . . .625 . . .138.50-153.50 . . . . . .148.72 52 . . . . . . . .670 . . . . . . .670 . . . . . .156.50 . . . . . . . . .156.50 15 . . . . . . . .810 . . . . . . .810 . . . . . .126.00 . . . . . . . . .126.00 397 . . . . . .872-894 . . . . .881 . . .125.25-128.00 . . . . . .126.49 253 . . . . . .900-941 . . . . .919 . . .121.35-125.00 . . . . . .123.36 74 . . . . . .1033-1040 . . . .1038 . . .116.00-118.50 . . . . . .117.96

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 9 . . . . . . . .313-317 . . . . . .315 . . . .158.00-160.00 . . . . .158.90 66 . . . . . . .377-398 . . . . . .390 . . . .149.00-156.00 . . . . .152.75 7 . . . . . . . . .400 . . . . . . . .400 . . . . . . .147.00 . . . . . . . .147.00 44 . . . . . . .450-496 . . . . . .475 . . . .132.00-149.00 . . . . .141.40 53 . . . . . . . .494 . . . . . . . .494 . . . . . . .146.50 . . . . . . . .146.50 63 . . . . . . .510-526 . . . . . .519 . . . .139.00-152.50 . . . . .146.85 116 . . . . . .553-590 . . . . . .564 . . . .132.75-153.00 . . . . .147.17 148 . . . . . .604-645 . . . . . .618 . . . .135.75-146.00 . . . . .139.80 31 . . . . . . .665-690 . . . . . .681 . . . .120.00-146.50 . . . . .129.18 245 . . . . . .702-744 . . . . . .729 . . . .124.50-129.50 . . . . .126.63 38 . . . . . . .701-704 . . . . . .704 . . . .133.40-136.00 . . . . .135.66 28 . . . . . . .770-772 . . . . . .771 . . . .113.50-115.00 . . . . .114.20 81 . . . . . . .752-789 . . . . . .777 . . . .125.00-129.00 . . . . .127.12 227 . . . . . .821-842 . . . . . .828 . . . .118.00-121.00 . . . . .119.07 139 . . . . . .850-873 . . . . . .867 . . . .115.00-117.00 . . . . .116.84

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt 14 . . . . . . . .467 . . . . . . . .467 5 . . . . . . . . .780 . . . . . . . .780 17 . . . . . . . .923 . . . . . . . .923 5 . . . . . . . . .1004 . . . . . . .1004

. . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . .143.00 . . . . . . .117.00 . . . . . . .116.50 . . . . . . .108.50

Lean hog trade has been mixed this week due to light short covering. The weekly net change is $.15 lower on the June contract and July is $.82 higher. Cash hog trade has been firmer this week and is called steady to $.50 higher for the remainder of the week. The Saturday kill plan, however, is expected to be small again this week which suggests nervousness about demand from the packers which may limit cash upside. Live weights were reported in Iowa on Wednesday at 271.1 pounds which was down 1.6 pounds from the previous week. Carcass weights, on the other hand, were also reported for the week ending April 23 at 205 pounds which was steady with the previous week and still 3 pounds heavier versus last year. On the chart, the trade is trying to turn the chart to positive following the sideways action this past week. We are not expecting a run back near $100 near-term, but June may be able to test resistance at the $96-$98 area. Hedgers call with questions.

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June 2011 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart

. . . . . . . . . . . .Price . . . . . . . .143.00 . . . . . . . .117.00 . . . . . . . .116.50 . . . . . . . .108.50

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 25 . . . . . . . .467 . . . . . . . .467 . . . . . . .120.00 . . . . . . . .120.00

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Confirmed: 156,765 Week Ago: 119,714

Year Ago: 183,227

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,003 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .113.50-117.00 1,333 . . . . . . . . . . .115.59 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,606 . . . . . . . .1,150-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .113.00-117.00 1,296 . . . . . . . . . . .115.16 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,960 . . . . . . . .1,050-1,430 . . . . . . . . . . .113.00-116.50 1,270 . . . . . . . . . . .114.83 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 . . . . . . . . . .1,150-1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .115.00-115.00 1,192 . . . . . . . . . . .115.00 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,435 . . . . . . . . .1,085-1,365 . . . . . . . . . . .115.00-116.50 1,222 . . . . . . . . . . .115.83 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,328 . . . . . . . . .1,068-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .113.00-117.00 1,175 . . . . . . . . . . .115.11 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,809 . . . . . . . .1,000-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .113.00-116.00 1,150 . . . . . . . . . . .114.73 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .=============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,465 . . . . . . . . . .725-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .185.00-188.00 844 . . . . . . . . . . . .185.22 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,827 . . . . . . . . . .769-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .182.00-187.00 842 . . . . . . . . . . . .185.02 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,475 . . . . . . . . . .733-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .181.00-188.00 856 . . . . . . . . . . . .183.24 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,188 . . . . . . . . . .690-845 . . . . . . . . . . . . .184.00-186.00 781 . . . . . . . . . . . .185.13 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,144 . . . . . . . . . .698-870 . . . . . . . . . . . . .182.00-186.00 754 . . . . . . . . . . . .184.90 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,156 . . . . . . . . . .660-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .181.00-186.00 804 . . . . . . . . . . . .183.53 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .44,759 . . . . . . .1,285 . . . . . . .115.02 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .33,572 . . . . . . .1,162 . . . . . . .114.92 Dressed Del Steer . . .36,767 . . . . . . .850 . . . . . . . .184.10 Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,488 . . . . . . .776 . . . . . . . .184.53

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 . . . . . .35,507 . . . . . . .1,286 . . . . . . .116.81 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .31,452 . . . . . . .1,174 . . . . . . .116.76 Dressed Del Steer . . .19,515 . . . . . . .838 . . . . . . . .186.93 Dressed Del Heifer . . .14,231 . . . . . . .740 . . . . . . . .186.01

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .48,445 . . . . . . .1,286 . . . . . . . .99.52 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .46,743 . . . . . . .1,152 . . . . . . . .99.44 Dressed Del Steer . . .32,075 . . . . . . .846 . . . . . . . .160.29 Dressed Del Heifer . . .20,073 . . . . . . .778 . . . . . . . .159.62

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Support: Resistance

Jun. 11 10742 11122

Aug. 11 Feeder 12930 13580

Live cattle trade has been lower this week due to continued chart selling. The weekly net change is $.80 lower on the June contract and August is down $.92. Cash trade was seen at $183-185 at midweek which was steady with last week. The cutout finished lower on Wednesday with choice down $2.14 at $176.99 and select was down 50 cents at $170.98. The chart is still negative, but momentum has moved to sideways this week. The World Board estimated on Wednesday that 2012 beef production will drop to 25.2 billion pounds which is

about 4.3% below the 2011 projections. While friendly, this estimate is too far removed from current fundamentals to likely produce any significant buying interest. Hedgers call with questions.

August 2011 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

June 2011 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open .109.500 High .110.050 Low . .109.000 Close .109.050 Change .-0.125

Open .133.000 High .133.925 Low . .133.000 Close .133.025 Change +0.650

Open . . .93.600 High . . .93.825 Low . . .93.000 Close . .93.225 Change .-0.250

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May 12, 2011

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Pakistani visitors impressed with ag practices in Nebraska

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent A group of young Pakistani professionals got a good lesson in Nebraska farming and a lot of ideas that they'll take home in an effort to improve agricultural efficiency in their country.

The visitors, guests of the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors, are in the U.S. to learn more about agricultural planning and development. Their visit to the United States, which also includes stops in North Dakota and California, is sponsored by the International Visitors Leadership Program of the U.S. Department of State.

While in Grand Island, the visitors took in a number of area farms and local agriculturerelated businesses. They spoke with members of the local media Monday at the Farm Credit Service office in Grand Island.

Jasmshed Iqbal Cheema of Lahore, Punjab, chairman of the Auriga Group, said he was impressed by the size of American farms he has visited.

With a population of 180 million people, Cheema said Pakistan is interested in increasing its agricultural efficiency and production.

Along with the size of American farms, Cheema said they are also very mechanized to increase efficiency of planting and harvesting. But the cost of that mechanization is expensive, especially for small, Pakistani family farming operations.

"Farmers over here are not only focused on production, but also the marketing," Cheema said.

"A lot of farmers have their own websites and are marketing their products and they are very much aware of what markets are doing."

Cheema was impressed with the growth of the ethanol industry and the distiller's grain byproduct from ethanol production that provides another feed alternative for livestock producers.

"What we are seeing today are farmers standing on their feet and serving the nation in providing food security and providing tremendous exports.�

He also commended American farmers on their work to keep non-farmers informed about their agricultural practices and operations. "Everybody is aware of the activities on the farms and people have very good opinions about the farmers and appreciate their activities," Cheema said.

Mahmood Nawaz Shah of Hyderabad, managing director of Shah Agricultural Products, said Pakistan is primarily an agricultural country with 44 percent of the population involved in agricultural practices. Eighty percent of the economy

is agriculturally-based and agriculture makes up 70 percent of its exports.

"Our largest export is agriculture," Shah said.

"It plays an important role in the economy of Pakistan."

Shah said there is much his country can learn to improve agricultural productivity from countries such as the United States.

One of Shah's observations was the importance of government support to agriculture, especially when there's a cycle of low prices. He said the U.S. has a long history of government support of farmers.

"What we are seeing today are farmers standing on their feet and serving the nation in providing food security and providing tremendous exports," he said. "It is something we are trying to learn and will go back home and create examples to see if we can emulate what is happening in the U.S." Hafsa Zaneb " assistant professor/officer in charge of the Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Veterinary and Animal Science in Lahore " said she has been impressed by the level of knowledge of animal agriculture among producers in the U.S. "They (U.S. farmers) really know how to take care of their animals and what is important for the health of the animal and how to keep in contact with the person who can give them the right information at the right time," Zaneb said.

Schedule of Events May 19 - Humboldt (Richardson County) Humboldt Flower Show; Richardson County Ag Building. Flower show with lunch served. (402) 855-2485 www.ci.humboldt.ne.us May 20 - Grand Island (Hall County) Stuhr Under the Stars; Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, 3133 W. Hwy 34. Railroad Town will be the site for a family friendly, historically-based movie under the stars along with games, activities and food. 7:30-10pm, $6-$8 Mike Bockoven (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org May 20-Aug 12 - Papillion (Sarpy County) Starlight Movie Series; Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St. Family entertainment under the stars. Featuring select movies throughout the summer on Friday evenings. Select Fridays Preshow 7pm. Movie begins 9:30pm. (402) 5972041 www.sumtur.org May 21 - Anselmo (Custer County) Kid's Fishing Day; Victoria Springs State Recreation Area. Prize drawings, picnics, fishing and fun for everyone. 10am-6pm, Free Russ Wilkie (308) 7492235 outdoornebraska.ne.gov May 21 - Burwell (Garfield County) Iron Man Disc Golf Event; Burwell, Ord and Loup City area. Events begin at 9am in Burwell Park Steve Stump www.visitburwell.org May 21 - Chadron (Dawes County) Free Park Entry & Fishing Day; Chadron State Park. Free www.outdoornebraska.org May 21 - Crawford (Dawes County) Free Park Day & Kid's Fishing Derby; Fort Robinson State Park. (308) 665-2900 www.out doornebraska.org May 21 - Grand Island (Hall County) Art Venture 2011; Plum Street Station. 6:30-8:30pm, $25/person or $40/couple (308) 398-9263 May 21 - Kimball (Kimball County) Youth Fishing Derby. (308) 235-3782 www.ci .kimball.ne.us May 21 - North Platte (Lincoln County) Woofstock; Memorial Park, E. Fourth St. Contests for dogs, children's games and vendors with specials on animal care and accessories. 9am, Free (308) 650-7297 www.pphs.com

May 21 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Quilts for Community; International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. Observe and visit with members of the Lincoln Quilters Guild as they work on quilts for charity. 10:30am-2pm, Museum admission (402) 472-6549 www.quilt study.org May 21 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Nebraska Book Festival - Nebraska Writers Cultivating Creativity; Nebraska History Museum. Variety of literary activites featuring Nebraska writers and their work. 1-6:30pm, Free Mary Jo Ryan (402) 471-3434 www.nebraskabook festival.org

May 28-30 - Burwell (Garfield County) Pathfinders Living History; Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park. The Fremont Pathfinders will be manning Fort Hartsuff in the role of Indian Wars era infantry soldiers and camp followers. 9am-5pm, Park entry permit required James Domeier (308) 346-4715 www.forthartsuff.org May 28-30 - Omaha (Douglas County) Midwest Renaissance Festival; Scary Acres, 17272 Giles Rd. Knighs in armor, live jousting, 3 stages of entertainment, children's realm, food and family fun. Sat-Sun, 11am-6pm; Mon, 11am5pm (402) 689-2969 www.midwestrenfest.com

May 21 - Waverly (Lancaster County) Camp Creek Antique Machinery Swap Meet and Flea Market; 17550 Bluff Rd. Swap meet and flea market, pancake breakfast and good food all day long. 6:30am-3pm, Free Joyce Schlick (402) 7262487 www.ccthreshers.org

May 28-30 - Wisner (Cuming County) Elkhorn Valley Arts Unlimited Art Fest; Rainbow Dance Studio, 909 Ave E. Enjoy artwork of all kinds displayed by area artists. Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm; Mon, 9am-noon, Free Peggy Liermann (402) 5293338 www.wisnerareachamberofcommerce.com

May 25 - Grand Island (Hall County) Cruise Night at the Airport; Central Nebraska Regional Airport. Enjoy 60s music, concessions and fun for everyone. Bring your car or bike. 68pm (308) 385-5170 www.flygrandisland.com

May 29 - Valentine (Cherry County) Valentine High School Rodeo. (800) 658-4024 www.visitvalentine.com

May 26-June 30 - Papillion (Sarpy County) Swingin' in Summer Free Concert Series; Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St. Thursdays (402) 597-2041 www.sumtur.com May 27-Aug 26 - Papillion (Sarpy County) Summer Concert Series; Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Dr - Alegent Amphitheater.

Every Friday night, 6:30-8:30pm (402) 537-0046 www.shadowlakeshopping.com May 28 Beatrice (Gage County) Monumental Fiddling Contest; Homestead National Monument of America, 8523 W. NE Hwy 4. A day of music and competition with fiddlers and musicians of all ages. 10am-9pm, Free Susan Cook (402) 223-3514 www.nps.gov/home May 28-30 - Brownville (Nemaha County) 54th Annual Spring Flea Market; Main St. More than 200 vendors from across the United States. Antiques, flowers, jewelry, collectibles and food. 8am-6pm, Free Jim Doty (402) 825-3731 www.brownville-ne.com

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May 29-June 5 - Omaha (Douglas County) The Wall That Heals - Traveling Vietnam; Veterans Memorial Wall & Museum, Memorial Park. Memorial Day Ceremony 11am on May 30 followed by the Opening Ceremony of The Wall.

Appreciation Ceremony will be held June 4 at 11am, Closing Ceremony June 5 at 6pm. (402) 812-3366 May 30 - Grand Island (Hall County) 1891 Memorial Day; Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. US Hwy 34. A flag-led procession to the rural cemetery, remembrance ceremony, band concert and more.

10am-5pm, $8-$10 Mike Bockoven (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org May 30 - North Platte (Lincoln County) Memorial Day Observance; 20th Century Veterans Memorial. 4pm, Free Wilma Salisbury (308) 532-6579 www.20thcvetsmem.org

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

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1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 IA - JD HAYLOADER, (712) 299-6608 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (308) 5824303 MO - AC D17'S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 NE - JD TRACTOR 90-125 HP, (402) 7262488 FOR SALE IA - JD B'S 1937 TO 1950, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH NICE SUPER C W/LOADER, (712) 2996608 NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (308) 582-4303 IA - IH, NICE SUPER C, (712) 299-6608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 88D, WF, PS, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 77G, WF PS, (712) 2996608 IA - IH 300U, W/HYD BUCKET, $4,500.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 8 HOLE 15" TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 478-5451 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC 706 FOR SALVAGE, (308) 269-2586 NE - 4, 18 X 4 X 38 BIAS-PLY TRACTOR TIRES, (308) 269-2586 NE - 1951 8N FORD, GOOD SHAPE, RUNS GOOD, (308) 230-0247 NE - 1980 CASE 2390 7, 100 HRS. EXTREMELY SHARP $12,500 1979 CASE 2590 6,900 HRS. $12,000 1974 IHC 966 WITH QT 3100 LOADER $10,000 JOHN DEERE 7300 8RW PLANTER $8,000 CELL 308-962-6217 OR, (308) 493-5618 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - SEVERAL LOADERS OFF JD 3010-4020, (712) 299-6608 NE - JD 726 LDR, 7000 SERIES MOUNT, MIDMOUNT CONNECT ALWAYS SHEDDED, LIKE NEW, CALL 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 NE - MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR 640 LOADER FOR 6000 SERIES TRACTOR CALL 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 NE - THIRD FUNCTION HYD LINE AND HOSES FOR A JD 740 LOADER, CALL 308380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - 3 PT 90" GNUSE BUCKET, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - FARMHAND GRAPPLE FORK, 8', 4 TEETH, GOOD SHAPE ASKING $1450. CALL 785-359-6625 OR, (308) 836-2667 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1105 - DISKS FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 NE - 25' 496 IH, (402) 726-2488 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,100.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW, LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-4562 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - 1990 JD 7200, 16R30", 250 MONITOR, MARKERS, FERT, MARTINS, GOOD. $24,000, (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS: 308-380-7161, $2,750.00, (308) 4854486 NE - JD 7000 16R36", FRONT FOLD, JD MONITOR, GOOD CONDITION, $8,500.00, (402) 372-3009 NE - C-IH 12R36" VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 NE - GEN 2 CONTROL BOX, GS4 MONITOR, (402) 726-2488 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 KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40' DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30 FOOT JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED GOERTZEN RIDGING WINGS AND SWEEPS CALL 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 3900642 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER. 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $4,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $800.00, (402) 787-2244 1115 - SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20' BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE NE - HINIKER 25', (402) 726-2488 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

May 12, 2011 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - USED PARTS OFF 45' MILLER ROD WEEDER, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. "ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU".

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1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52' 8" WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 55' GRAIN AUGER, 8" W/ ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - 04 PECK, 76' X 10" WITH SWING HOPPER, $5,750.00, (402) 787-2244 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51' CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 IL - 6 ROW 30" NARROW CORN TOPPER, PLEASE CALL AFTER 6PM, (309) 464-0177 FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 IL - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MOISTURE TESTER THAT WILL GIVE YOU FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS? THEN CALL US NOW & ASK ABOUT OUR MODEL 920 & 930. SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265

1404 - SNOW BLOWERS FOR SALE IA - 3 PT SNOWBLOWERS, $1550 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48" FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10' WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 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 IA - WANTED BULK MILK COOLERS-ALL SIZES, (319) 330-2286 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - METAL BENCH LATHE 3 JAW CHUCK, 5 1/2" SWING, $200.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - BRAKE DRUM/ROTOR TURNING LATHE, $110.00, (785) 778-2962 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400 OR - TEST MOISTURE. HAY, GRAIN, SILAGE, SOIL, WOOD, WINDROW TESTER. BALE STROKE COUNTER. MOISTURE READ OUT AS YOU BALE! WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 SD - BIG ROLLS, BIG SQUARES, ALFALFA & GRASS, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (605) 4811893 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344 KS - 150 BALES MIXED BROME/PRAIRIE HAY, NOT CRP, NO THISTLE OR BINDWEED, NET WRAPPED, $60/TON FOB, (785) 7315190 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - HORSE QUALITY: 3X3, WEED/MOLD FREE. AVG. 780 LBS, (785) 255-4579 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 200+ LG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240, (308) 436-5491

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1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - JD 4 CYLINDER W/CORNELL PUMP ON A CART, RUNS GREAT, $4,500.00, (785) 221-8173 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20" X 30', (308) 478-5451 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 NE - 10" & 8" IRRIGATION PIPE SHUT-OFF VALVES & FITTING, (402) 726-2488 NE - PIPE TRAILER, (402) 726-2488 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 80 HP 6:5 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 6242177 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 390-0642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, "YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS" NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 KS - NH TR98, 2000 SEP HRS, 30' 73C FLEX HEAD, (620) 340-3358 OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $7,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24' HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265

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1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - IH 1440 COMBINE WITH 3400 HRS., (308) 269-2586 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 OK - 1988 1680 IHC, STANDARD ROTOR, 3045 X 32 TIRES, $15,000 CELL 580-5251265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - R70 GLEANER, 2689 ENGINE HRS, 1904 SEPARATOR HRS, $20,000 CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 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 KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 MO - '05 CASE-IH 2208 8R30 CORN HEAD, HYD DECK PLATES, FIELD TRACKER, KNIFE ROLLS, UNDER 3000 AC. USE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $30,000.00, (660) 548-3804 OK - MACDON 960 36' DRAPER W/50 SERIES JD ADAPTER, BAT REEL, $12,500 CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE KS - BIG 12 GRAIN CART 400 BU. , EXTRA WIDE AXLE, $850.00, (785) 871-0711 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - USED FARM FANS 5" AIR SYSTEM, (308) 282-1330

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May 12, 2011 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR SALE KS - LORAINE 25 TON TRUCK CRANE, LOTS OF BOOM, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975. STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 KS - 15 TON TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, DUALS, TILT TOP, WENCH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIRES 70%, (785) 448-5893 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 66" BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS (REPAIR MANUALS) T-200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, $100.00, (785) 778-2962 NE - OWATONNA 320, 722 HRS ON METER. NEW HONDA ENGINE, JUST PUT IN. LOOKS NICE., (402) 454-3306 KS - FILTERS TO T200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, 1/2 PRICE, (785) 778-2962 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30' LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 MO - CAT 8000# 2 STAGE W/PNEUMATIC TIRES, HYDRAULICS ARE EXCELLENT, ENGINE NEEDS WORK. CHEAP!, (660) 5483804 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE NE - NEW STEEL STAIRWAY FOR LOFT STORAGE OR GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, (308) 894-6965

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State's Cattle Industry Hits $1 Billion in Cash Receipts

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent The value of livestock production in Nebraska last year was more than $8 billion, according to information released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

One of the biggest challenges facing livestock production in Nebraska is the rising cost of feed because corn and soybean prices have increased.

But livestock prices last year helped to ease the rising cost of production. For cattle and calves, the USDA said gross income for Nebraska was $7.206 billion, compared to $6.250 billion the year before, an increase of nearly a billion dollars.

Nebraska was second in the nation in gross income for cattle and calves in 2010. Texas finished first at $7.587 billion.

Nebraska's hog industry also saw an increase in gross income at $817 million, compared to $652 million in 2009.

Although the growth was small, the state's sheep industry also saw an increase in gross income from $9.1 million in 2009 to $11.6 million in 2010.

Corn and cattle reigned over the state's agricultural industry in 2010, providing a value of more than $15 billion. Overall, Nebraska's crop value in 2010 was $11.973 billion.

Nationwide, the USDA reported that total 2010 production of cattle and calves, hogs and pigs, and sheep and lambs for the U.S. totaled 72.4 billion pounds, down 1 percent from 2009.

Production decreased 3 percent for hogs and pigs and 4 percent for sheep and lambs, but increased 1 percent for cattle and calves.

Total 2010 cash receipts from marketings of meat animals increased 19 percent to $70.0 billion. Cattle and calves accounted for over 73 percent of this total, hogs and pigs nearly 26 percent, and sheep and lambs less than 1 percent.

The 2010 gross income from cattle and calves, hogs and pigs, and sheep and lambs for the U.S. totaled $70.5 billion, up 19 percent from 2009.

Gross income for cattle and calves increased 17 percent, hogs and pigs 22 percent, and sheep and lambs 22 percent over previous year's gross income.

Cash receipts from marketings of cattle and calves increased 17 percent from $43.9 billion in 2009 to $51.5 billion in 2010. All cattle and calf marketings totaled 55.5 billion pounds in 2010, up 2 percent from 2009.

Cash receipts from hogs and pigs was $17.9 billion in 2010, up 22 percent from 2009.

Marketings totaled 31.4 billion pounds in 2010, down 5 percent from 2009.

Cash receipts from marketings of sheep and lambs in 2010 were $544 million, up 22 percent from 2009. Marketings decreased 3 percent to 493 million pounds.

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