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Charles and Nancy Hunt, center, and their sons Dave, left, and Dan of the Hunt Limousin Ranch east of Oxford carry on a family tradition in the cattle business and as members of Nebraska Cattlemen.

Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub OXFORD — A pair of eyeglasses determined the career path for one of Nebraska’s most respected cattlemen.

Charles Hunt didn’t intend to follow his father, grandfather and great-grandfather in farming and cattle production. "I planned to be an airline pilot," he said.

The confession caught his sons Dave and Dan by surprise as they sat at the kitchen table in their parents’ home east of Oxford to talk about their family history as cattle producers. Dave lives in Holdrege and is a Principal Financial Group representative. Dan co-manages Hunt Limousin Ranch with their parents.

Charles explained that pilots had to have perfect vision, and he needed glasses just as he graduated from Orleans High School.

"Then, it was on to ag engineering college," he said. After running out of money and getting a job in Lincoln, he returned to the University of

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Weather

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report

Allen Dutcher

Two upper air troughs ejected out of the western U.S. during the past forecast period and slowly made their way into the upper Midwest.

Significant moisture fell across large sections of the upper and central Midwest, including Nebraska. Further south, sporadic tornado outbreaks, including the F5 Moore tornado were observed.

Although temperatures during the past two weeks were slightly above normal, significant planting delays in late April and early May have left much of Nebraska’s corn and soybean crop about 10-14 days behind normal. Early projections would put the majority of the state’s corn crop into pollination between July 10-21 if normal temperatures are observed. This would occur at the statistical peak of summer heat.

Further planting delays will be possible during the next two weeks as active weather is indicated by forecast models as a series of upper air troughs cross the northern and central Rockies.

Week One Forecast, 6/1- 6/7: The upper air trough responsible for this past week’s precipitation events is projected to lift into the western Great Lakes this weekend.

Quickly on its heels will be another upper air trough sliding slowly across the northern Plains and sagging southward into Nebraska.

Although this trough is not expected to carry as much of a severe weather threat to the state, periods of rain and thunderstorms are likely. A few showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible across extreme northern and eastern Nebraska during the first half of 6/1. Once the precipitation clears the state, dry conditions are expected for the remainder of the weekend. By 6/3, an upper air trough will be progressing eastsoutheast across the northern Plains and spreading precipitation

toward Nebraska. Current model forecasts indicate precipitation developing during the late afternoon hours over extreme northern Nebraska. This area of precipitation is expected to spread across the state during the 6/4-6/5 period. Total precipitation with this system is projected to be in the 0.50-1.50 inch range, with totals heaviest across the eastern third of the state. Cooler weather is then expected during the 6/6-6/7 period as the upper air trough moves toward the Great Lakes. Weather models do indicate that the western third of the state could see some isolated thunderstorm development during the late afternoon or early evening as mid-level moisture will be available from central Rocky Mountain snow melt.

High Temperatures: 6/1 (68 NE - 75 S), 6/2 (71 NE - 82 SW), 6/3 (75 NE - 88 SW), 6/4 (72 N - 86 SW), 6/5 (68 N 75 SE), 6/6 (66 NE - 77 W), 6/7(73 NE - 82 W).

Week Two Forecast, 6/8 - 6/14: Weather models indicate that another upper level trough will move across the northern Plains during this first half of this period.

If the models are correct in their portrayal and intensity of this feature, the trough will strengthen east of High Plains and lead to a strong ridge developing across the central and southern Rockies. This would lead to the development of well above normal temperatures across the southern Plain and a distinct possibility that some of these warm temperatures will impact Nebraska.

The best opportunity for widespread moisture during this period falls on 6/9 as an upper air trough moves across the Dakotas and pushes as surface cold front through Nebraska.

Dry conditions are expected on 6/9, then moisture chances increase during the 6/116/12 period as the upper air ridge builds northeast from the southern Rockies into the southern and central Plains. As this ridge builds into our region, the jet stream is projected to lie over the state and a northwesterly flow aloft will allow systems to move southeast out of Canada towards the central Midwest. Dry and warm conditions return to the state during the 6/136/14 time frame.

High Temperatures: 6/8 (80 NE - 92 SW), 6/9 (72 NW - 82 SE), 6/10 (70 NE 88 SW), 6/11 (75 NE - 93 SW), 6/126/13 (71 NE - 88), 6/14(82 NE 93W).

Nebraska Weather and Crops LINCOLN — For the week ending May 26, 2013, rain at the beginning of the week gave way to clear conditions with producers taking every opportunity to focus on spring planting activities, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office.

Precipitation again on Saturday in central counties slowed final wrapup. Corn planting was near completion and soybeans were near two-thirds complete.

Temperatures were below normal across eastern and northern counties, but above normal in southwestern areas. Wheat was just beginning to head, over two weeks behind average. Moisture accumulations through Sunday totaled an inch or more across much of the state with lesser amounts across the Panhandle and southern border counties.

Statewide, producers had 4.8 days suitable available for fieldwork.

Topsoil moisture supplies rated 12 percent very short, 19 short, 65 adequate, and 4 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 29 percent very short, 41 short, 29 adequate, and 1 surplus. Pastures remain in poor or very poor condition across much of the western half of the state.

Field Crops Report: Corn planted was 96 percent, behind last year’s 100 and 97 average.

Emerged jumped to 61 percent, but still well behind last year’s 94 and 75 average.

Soybeans planted was 63 percent, behind last year’s 94, but near 79 average. Emerged was 17 percent, well behind last year’s 69 and 39 average.

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May 30, 2013

Weather Outlook

Western

Central

Eastern

Saturday, June 01

Saturday, June 01

Saturday, June 01

High: 64 Low: 39

High: 70 Low: 48

High: 70 Low: 52

Chance of Precip: 15%

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 15%

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Isolated Showers

Sunrise: 6:17 AM - Sunset: 9:21 PM

Sunrise: 6:06 AM - Sunset: 9:01 PM

Sunrise: 5:54 AM - Sunset: 8:53 PM

Sunday, June 02

Sunday, June 02

Sunday, June 02

High: 75 Low: 52

High: 72 Low: 55

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 5%

Mostly Sunny

Mostly Sunny

High: 70 Low: 54 Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 6:17 AM - Sunset: 9:22 PM

Sunrise: 6:06 AM - Sunset: 9:02 PM

Sunrise: 5:53 AM - Sunset: 8:54 PM

Monday, June 03

Monday, June 03

Monday, June 03

High: 82 Low: 50

High: 81 Low: 61

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

High: 75 Low: 61 Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 6:16 AM - Sunset: 9:22 PM

Sunrise: 6:06 AM - Sunset: 9:03 PM

Sunrise: 5:53 AM - Sunset: 8:55 PM

Tuesday, June 04

Tuesday, June 04

Tuesday, June 04

High: 79 Low: 50

High: 84 Low: 54

High: 81 Low: 55

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 25%>

Chance of Precip: 20%

Isolated Storms

Scattered Storms

Isolated Showers

Sunrise: 6:16 AM - Sunset: 9:23 PM

Sunrise: 6:05 AM - Sunset: 9:03 PM

Sunrise: 5:53 AM - Sunset: 8:55 PM

Wednesday, June 05

Wednesday, June 05

Wednesday, June 05

High: 70 Low: 50 Mostly Sunny

High: 73 Low: 54 Rain

High: 77 Low: 54 Rain

Sunrise: 6:16 AM - Sunset: 9:24 PM

Sunrise: 6:05 AM - Sunset: 9:04 PM

Sunrise: 5:52 AM - Sunset: 8:56 PM

Thursday, June 06

Thursday, June 06

Thursday, June 06

High: 70 Low: 54 Isolated Showers

High: 77 Low: 59 Mostly Sunny

High: 77 Low: 54 Sunny

Sunrise: 6:15 AM - Sunset: 9:24 PM

Sunrise: 6:05 AM - Sunset: 9:05 PM

Sunrise: 5:52 AM - Sunset: 8:57 PM

Friday, June 07

Friday, June 07

Friday, June 07

High: 77 Low: 54 Sunny

High: 77 Low: 59 Rain

High: 79 Low: 61 Isolated Showers

Sunrise: 6:15 AM - Sunset: 9:25 PM

Sunrise: 6:05 AM - Sunset: 9:05 PM

Sunrise: 5:52 AM - Sunset: 8:57 PM

Saturday, June 08

Saturday, June 08

Saturday, June 08

High: 81 Low: 54 Scattered Showers

High: 75 Low: 52 Scattered Showers

High: 79 Low: 55 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 6:15 AM - Sunset: 9:26 PM

Sunrise: 6:04 AM - Sunset: 9:06 PM

Sunrise: 5:52 AM - Sunset: 8:58 PM

Sunday, June 09

Sunday, June 09

Sunday, June 09

High: 73 Low: 52 Scattered Showers

High: 77 Low: 55 Isolated Showers

High: 70 Low: 55 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 6:15 AM - Sunset: 9:26 PM

Sunrise: 6:04 AM - Sunset: 9:06 PM

Sunrise: 5:51 AM - Sunset: 8:58 PM

Monday, June 10

Monday, June 10

Monday, June 10

High: 82 Low: 61 Sunny

Sunrise: 6:15 AM - Sunset: 9:27 PM

High: 81 Low: 59 Sunny

Sunrise: 6:04 AM - Sunset: 9:07 PM

High: 75 Low: 55 Sunny

Sunrise: 5:51 AM - Sunset: 8:59 PM

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May 30, 2013

Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living

Plant Now for Fresh Herbs Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Colfax County Now that the warm weather has finally come to stay, many people are busy planting vegetable gardens, flowers and plants. Don’t forget the herbs! An herb garden can be grown outdoors or indoors. As with any plant, it needs some sunshine, soil, water and TLC for good results.

What to plant? That depends on what you will use. Here are some popular herb and food combinations: Basil works well with fresh tomatoes or any tomato-based sauce, fresh pesto, pasta, peas and zucchini.

Chives are good in dips or with potatoes and tomatoes.

Cilantro can be found in Mexican, Asian and Caribbean cooking as well as most salsas.

Dill perks up carrots, cottage cheese, fish, green beans, potatoes and tomatoes.

Mint can liven up carrots, fruit salads, peas, tea or lemonade.

Oregano is popular in peppers, tomatoes and other Italian dishes.

Parsley does more than just look pretty on the plate. Try using it in grain, pasta or vegetable salads. The curly leaf is the most common but the flat leaf has a stronger flavor.

Rosemary adds flavor to chicken, fish, lamb, pork, roasted vegetables, soups, stews and tomatoes.

Sage is common at Thanksgiving time but fresh sage can also be delicious in the summer with beef, chicken, potatoes, pork, carrots and summer squash.

Thyme complements eggs, lima beans, potatoes, poultry, summer squash and tomatoes.

Once your herbs are planted, growing and ready to be picked, do your picking in the morning after the dew has dried and before the sun gets hot. This helps ensure the best flavor and storage quality. If you are purchasing herbs, buy them as close to the time you plan to use them.

Store fresh herbs in an open or perforated bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer for a few days.

If you don’t have fresh herbs, use dried herbs instead. The flavor in dried herbs is more concentrated so use up to three times the amount of fresh herbs versus dried. As with any new food or flavor, start small and adjust to your family’s palates (or let your family adjust their palates to the new flavor).

Herbs help flavor foods, cutting down on the salt, fat and sugar in some recipes. In addition, researchers are finding health benefits of culinary herbs (both fresh and dried), particularly antioxidants that may help protect against cancer and heart disease.

Pleasing Picky Eaters Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Colfax County Most of the time when we talk about picky eaters, we are referring to young children.

However, older children and adults can also be picky eaters. Most all of us are picky about some things. Even food adventurer Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods fame is picky about a few items such as walnuts. As we grow, our food tastes and habits may change and expand or they may stay exactly the same as they were as a young child.

Exposure to new foods or new ways of cooking foods happen throughout the life cycle – babies and their first bites; toddlers holding on to any food they can; young children heading off to preschool or overnight stays with friends and family; the school lunchroom – grade school, high school, college; travel, both domestic and international; visiting an ethnic market, store or restaurant; or picking up a cookbook and trying a new recipe.

Whatever our age, here are some hints to help the picky eater – whoever you are.

Involve family members with menu planning, shopping and/or meal preparation. Yes, it is probably easier to do it yourself but if family members contribute to the meal in some way, they are more likely to enjoy eating it. Give picky eaters a choice – would you rather have a cheese sandwich or a peanut butter sandwich?

Both are healthy choices but the process involves the eater.

Start small. If adding a new food to an existing favorite, add a small amount at first to introduce

the new food. Chopping food into tiny pieces or pureeing the food before mixing into a favorite casserole, soup or meatloaf also helps ease the transition. I don’t care for mushrooms or olives but if they are cut in really small pieces (minced), then I will eat them. It is a texture thing for me.

Try preparing a familiar food in different ways.

Carrots can be raw sticks or cooked coins.

Keep trying. Some research has shown that a child will not accept a new food until it has been offered ten times – and it can be frustrating getting through those ten times. Have the picky eater get to know the food – look at it on their plate or someone else’s plate, touch it, smell it.

Trying a small bite can be less intimidating than the thought of eating a whole serving of the food.

What works for one picky eater will not work for everyone.

Some picky eaters will eat anything if it has a sauce on it, whether that sauce is ketchup, gravy or something else. For others, adding that sauce puts a stop to even putting it on the plate.

Avoid becoming a short order cook. Prepare only one meal for the entire family. The picky eater may refuse to eat; try to remain calm, stand firm and ignore tantrums (easier said than done). This may mean the child won’t eat much for that meal but he or she will probably come to the next meal with a healthy appetite. Some will still refuse and that can be frustrating. Don’t make a big deal when a child rejects a food since this can lead to a power struggle. Recognize that some foods may just not be eaten.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side

May 30, 2013

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • T h e Tr e a t y O f 2 0 1 3 ( T h e B e s t O f )

by Lee Pitts

I'll try to keep my cows off the highway if you won't dump your kittens off at the end of my road. We already have a cat.

I won't laugh at your kid for having an earring in his ear if you won't laugh at mine for having an empty can of Copenhagen in the back pocket of his Wranglers.

I won't phone and wake you up at four in the morning when I get up if you won't call and wake me up at eight-thirty at night when I'm asleep.

I will feed and water the wildlife for us all to enjoy but please don't cut my fences. And hunters, please don't shoot my cows. (They are the ones that look hungry.)

I will slap your kid on the back of his shoulder pads and say, “Nice going,” and urge you to pat mine on the back of his FFA jacket.

Please bear with me when I get lost on your freeways and I apologize for going so slow in my tractor on the farm to market roads.

I'll take the time to learn more about you if you'll take a minute to learn about me.

Please don't laugh at us for having a baby lamb on the hearth and a calf in the bathtub and I won't snicker at your dachshund's new mink coat.

I promise to patronize your place of business because you were kind enough to buy my kids project animal at the county fair. Thanks again, we do really appreciate it.

I won't ruin your neighborhood by moving a feedlot in next door to your condominium if you won't move next to my feedlot and then ask me to get out of town because I stink.

I won't judge you by what I see on TV or read in newspapers if you won't judge me by what you read on PETA’s web page.

I will pay all I can afford for the privilege of running my livestock on our federal lands. I will try my best to preserve our public lands for all of us to enjoy if you would please not shoot my water troughs full of holes. The wildlife need a drink too, you know? I won't scar the landscape by overgrazing if you won't scar it with your Yamahas and Hondas.

I won't dump cow manure in your backyard if you would just keep toxic waste dumps out of my backyard.

If you promise not to tear down my corrals for firewood I promise not to steal the towels from Holiday Inn next time we go to the big city. And when we are driving through your fair city I will take the time to point out to my kids all the good things

about you and where you live. We will marvel at your skyscrapers and admire your handiwork. When you take your kids on vacation this summer and pass by my place I have hopes that you would do the same. Please point out the miles of post holes dug in rock and how straight the fences are.

I will buy your Chevrolet if you will buy my beef. Let's all buy products "Made In America."

I won't throw my Lone Star bottles on your front lawn if you won't throw your Bud Light cans in my front pasture.

I will keep dangerous drugs out of your hamburgers and lets both keep them away from our kids... the drugs I mean, not the hamburgers.

I will grant the power companies and telephone companies easements so you can have electricity and make phone calls... but please close the gates.

I won't think that all of you city people are drug snorting paranoids on welfare, and please don't think of us as illiterate hicks who live off farm subsidies.

I will try to do a better job in understanding you and provide you with the kind of food that you want and need. If you will just let me.

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Recipes for Kids S'mores Pops

Hot Dog Boats

1 (16 ounce) bag large marshmallows 1 (16 ounce) bag chocolate chips 1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers

5 hot dogs 1 cup mashed potatoes 1/4 cup cheddar cheese

Crush graham crackers in a big ziplock bag until they are like bread crumbs. Place crumbs in a bowl. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave stirring often until smooth. Stick a toothpick in a marshmallow and dip in chocolate all the way then in graham cracker crumbs half way. Set on wax paper to dry.

Slice hot dogs length-wise but only half-way through so that they open up like a book. Fill open end with the potatoes — distribute evenly among the 5 hot dogs. Sprinkle tops evenly with cheese.

Microwave for 1 minute or until wieners are hot and cheese is melted.

Veggie Muffins

2 cups whole wheat flour 2-3 tablespoons soy flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup brown sugar 2-3 tablespoons honey 1 egg 3 cups vegetables, pureed 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin pans or line with muffin papers. Mix ingredients with electric mixer until well blended. Fill muffins 2/3 full with batter. Bake 25 minutes until or toothpick comes out clean. Cool partially in the pan then remove to wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

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Crispy Rice Candy

cups crispy rice cereal cups dry roasted peanuts cups miniature marshmallows cup crunchy peanut butter lbs. white chocolate, chopped

In a large bowl, combine cereal, peanuts, marshmallows and peanut butter. Stir until evenly mixed. In a microwave-safe bowl, or in a double boiler, cook chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Stir chocolate into cereal mixture. Mixture will be slightly runny. Drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper. Let set until firm, about 2 hours. Store in an airtight container.

Kid Casserole

5 hot dogs 5-6 slices bacon 3/4 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup 3 cups macaroni noodles, cooked 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated Fry bacon until crisp. Slice 3 of the hot dogs. In a skillet, using some of the fat from the bacon, sauté the hot dogs, celery and onion. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add the milk and can of soup; cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Crumble bacon and add to the mixture. In a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, alternate layers of macaroni noodles and cream sauce. Top the casserole with slices of the remaining hot dogs and cover with cheese. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Puffs

1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup jelly 1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar mixture

Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.

Using a round cookie cutter or glass 3 inches in diameter, cut circles of dough (re-roll leftover dough). Place 1/2 teaspoon each of peanut butter and jelly in the center of each circle – do not spread. Wrap dough around filling and pinch shut.

Place seam side down on a greased cookie sheet.

Brush tops lightly with water or an egg wash, (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water). If desired, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top before baking. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving; jelly gets extremely hot. To reheat, place in microwave oven on medium heat, about 5 seconds per puff.

Dirt Cups

2 cups cold milk 1 package chocolate instant pudding 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip 1 (16 ounce) package Oreo cookies (crushed) 8 to 10 (7 oz.) clear plastic cups Decorations: gummy worms, gummy frogs, candy flowers, chopped peanuts.

Pour milk into a large mixing bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with whisk until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in whipped topping and half of the crushed cookies. Place 1 tablespoon crushed cookies into bottom of cups.

Fill cups 3/4 full with pudding mixture. Top with remaining crushed cookies. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

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May 30, 2013

A Heavy Hand

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

By now, most Nebraskans are familiar with a series of alarming news reports regarding a disturbing pattern of government overreach. In the past week, a series of scandals has developed and is now embroiling Washington, D.C. On May 10, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) admitted to deliberately targeting and delaying the applications of conservative groups applying for taxexempt status. This practice included flagging groups concerned about “government spending” and “debt.”

The organizations were forced to hand over inordinate amounts of information, including Facebook posts and donor lists – some of which was wrongly released to third parties.

It has been reported that the targeting of these Americans – and muffling of their voices on the pressing issues facing our country – began in 2010.

A report released by the Department of Treasury’s Inspector General confirms the applications were slow-tracked. According to the report, “No work was completed on the majority of these applications for 13 months” and “all applications that were forwarded to the team of specialists experienced substantial delays in processing” – an average delay of 574 days compared to 238 days for other nonprofit applications.

This is absolutely unacceptable.

As the federal agency tasked with administering the U.S. tax code, the IRS has an extraordinary influence on the lives of Americans from all walks of

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life and points of view. Citizens have the unconditional right to expect the IRS to be free from political influence, with taxpayers treated fairly and enforcement carried out in an unbiased manner.

A Washington Post editorial rightly noted, “Any unequal application of the law based on ideological viewpoint is unpardonable – toxic to the legitimacy of the government's vast law-enforcement authority.”

Despite their awareness, top-level IRS officials failed time after time to disclose the targeting and little effort was made to end the abusive practice.

Even during the process of admitting wrongdoing, the IRS continued to engage in cover-ups and halftruths.

The resignation of acting IRS Commissioner, Steven Miller, is a first step, but I believe the president must do more than simply asking for the resignation of one official if he intends to restore public trust.

Congress plans to hold a series of hearings to ensure all responsible are removed from their positions; policies enabling the gross abuse of power must also be changed. Only then can we reform this broken bureaucratic institution.

We also learned this week that the Department of Justice secretly seized the phone records of more than 100 Associated Press journalists – some of whom used phone lines in the House of Representatives press gallery.

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The breathtaking scope of such intrusion upon the press is simply unprecedented. A free and unfettered press is critical to a properly functioning democracy.

As Democrat Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren noted, “Reporters who might have previously believed that a confidential source would speak to them would no longer have that level of confidence, because those confidential sources are now going to be chilled in their relationship with the press.”

It seems that everywhere Americans look, we find the heavy hand of government increasingly curbing the rights and liberties of citizens.

We see it in the EPA’s disclosure of classified information of cattlemen to activist environmental groups. News reports also reveal the EPA routinely grants fee waivers for Freedom of Information Act requests to green groups while denying them to other organizations – another example of political bias.

And we see the government’s heavy hand in its lack of forthrightness regarding the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

This series of revelations completely undermines confidence in the government’s ability to carry out its responsibilities in a manner worthy of the public’s trust. To restore trust, we need more than a spectator president.

The American people demand accountability – and deserve nothing less

The Importance of Congressional Oversight

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It has been a busy week in Washington. Congress is investigating several situations including the targeting of certain political organizations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and reports the Secretary of Health and Human Services may have improperly solicited outside funds to help implement the health care law. Many important questions remain, underscoring the need for Congress to continue its oversight of the executive branch.

Last week, the IRS admitted the agency had inappropriately targeted conservative organizations applying for tax exempt status. Applicants with names including words such as “tea party” and “patriots” were subjected to additional review, audits, and intrusive questioning about their fundraising, volunteers, and activities. IRS employees even may have illegally released confidential taxpayer information.

This issue is not new. The House Committee on Ways and Means, on which I serve, has been investigating these allegations for nearly two years.

We now know senior officials at the IRS became aware as early as June 2011 the agency had been

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targeting conservative groups since mid-2010.

However, the agency denied these charges in meetings with the committee, subcommittee hearings, and numerous written responses to the committee.

This is not a conservative issue, nor a liberal issue – members of both parties agree such action by the IRS is an abuse of power and should not be tolerated.

I was pleased to see President Obama condemn the agency’s practices, and the resignation of the IRS Acting Director Steven Miller was appropriate.

However, this resignation does not end the investigation, nor does it change the culture of this Administration. It is critical Congress get to the bottom of this case because it is not clear the White House can be entrusted to conduct an internal review to correct this problem.

The Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over the tax code, has held a hearing on this matter and we will continue to vigorously review this issue on a bipartisan basis, seek those responsible and ensure they are held accountable.

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The Ways and Means Committee also is looking into recent reports Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius solicited outside donations from private health care companies, nonprofit organizations, churches and others to help promote the President’s health care law. These reports represent a potential conflict of interest because the Secretary asked for financial support from the very organizations forced to comply with the law and regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services.

On Monday, 22 of my colleagues on the committee and I sent a letter to Secretary Sebelius seeking to clarify these reports. We asked the Secretary to answer several questions regarding the potential conflict of interest and whether she violated federal ethics regulations, which bar augmentation of congressional appropriations.

In the past week we have seen examples of why Congress must serve as a watchdog for the public.

Oversight of the President and the Administration is not a partisan exercise – it is an important function of the legislative branch.

Senate Farm Bill a Mixed Bag

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Farmers across Nebraska understand what it takes to raise a crop. They accept the risk and reap the rewards of their hard work. They watch the markets and plan accordingly. And they’d tell you agriculture policy has come a long way since the 1980s, when the government set market-distorting minimum prices for their crops.

As I’ve traveled throughout our state, farmers have told me they are happy with the risk management tools provided by modern-day crop insurance, which helps cover costs during times of natural disaster, like our ongoing drought. The days of farming for government programs are all but a relic from many harvests ago.

Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee dug up that time capsule when it advanced a new version of the farm bill, complete with higher target prices for some commodities, and budget gimmicks that hide the true cost of this outdated ag policy.

From my days on the family farm to my time as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, I know just how important sound ag policy is for our farmers and ranchers, and I am always enthusiastic about crafting the right policies to help them do what they do best.

Unfortunately, what came out of committee last week continues the market-distorting practice of

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guaranteed government payments through minimum target prices for commodities. Allocations for target payments doubled in this farm bill, from $1.5 billion to $3 billion. On top of that, government-set price floors for commodities were ratcheted up.

The bill also included a number of tactics to make it appear more affordable than it really is. For example, it double counts $6.4 billion in savings that are not even in the legislation, but were already signed into law in 2011. It also delays $3 billion in payment costs until just beyond the 10-year time horizon used to calculate the price tag of legislation.

Altogether, the bill saves more than $9 billion less than what its supporters are touting.

These are a few of the reasons I opposed the committee’s farm bill. But, there are two sides to every coin and the farm bill is no different. The legislation does have a number of needed improvements.

Farmers back home tell me how happy they are with the crop insurance program. This farm bill strengthens it. Another common refrain I hear from farmers and ranchers is how confusing the current conservation programs are. This farm bill consolidates and streamlines those programs and saves more than $5 billion in the process. Our ag producers are some of the best stewards of our land

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and this consolidation will make it easier for them to continue the good work they are doing.

While I’m not enthralled with continuing the practice of government-set target prices, this bill does take a step in the right direction by at least moving to a rolling average to set that price, something that will have less impact on the marketplace.

Finally, the bill helps land grant universities continue conducting vital research and ensures that government assistance for farmers go to those actually farming.

I’ve been pretty vocal about my objections to the current farm bill and I believe the bill the Senate passed last year was a better direction, but I know Congress shouldn’t keep kicking the can down the road. It’s not fair to our ag producers who need the long-term certainty provided by a five-year farm bill to continue feeding and fueling an ever-growing population.

I go into every farm bill debate wanting to support the final product, and I hope I can do just that when it comes time to cast a final vote on this important legislation.

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For over 20 years, Bassett has been host to many from across the United States who come to exhibit or view new technology and enterprises at the Ranch Expo. This year will be no exception.

The legend will continue in Bassett with the reorganization of the "Sandhills Ranch Expo" scheduled for June 12 and 13 at the Rock County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the large craft show at Rock County High school.

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It is an excellent opportunity to see first-hand the state of the art ranching equipment and more. From cattle and cattle chutes, ATVs to livestock feed dealers, from sunglasses to toy vendors, to arts and crafts and quilted handiwork... the list just goes on and on.

There is a huge selection of great food -- tender prime rib or steak sandwiches, some of the best

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Scout Wilson has learned a lot about dry beans during the past four years. He’s also learned a lot about DNA and markers, and chemistry, and research methods, and plant breeding and planting and harvesting, and … the list goes on.

All of this exposure to science is the result of an opportunity he was offered as a junior at Scottsbluff High School. It was then that he learned about the BeanCAP (Coordinated Agricultural Project) program offered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research and Extension Center at Scottsbluff. The program is designed to attract young people to a career in plant breeding, in this case, beans. Premed students and volleyball players have benefited in more than one way from the program’s paid positions.

For more than a year in high school, Wilson worked with Dr. Carlos Urrea, UNL dry bean breeder, learning all about counting beans, pollinating plants, and harvesting beans. After graduation, he continued to work part time at the Center while continuing his formal education at Western Nebraska Community College. When his BeanCAP eligibility ran out, he continued to work with Urrea. Through the process, he picked up experience in the field, such as determining plant health and maturity for harvest, as well as lab projects working with DNA markers and other

aspects of genetics. He also met world-renowned bean breeders from Colombia, Puerto Rico, and other parts of the United States and the world.

In the meantime, he was gaining knowledge that will be useful in whatever field he chooses, not necessarily in bean breeding. During the summer of 2012, he participated in a paid internship at Delaware State University, a program sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and in January 2013, he attended a conference of international bean breeders in San Diego, where he presented a program on what he has learned through BeanCAP. The California group was the BeanCAP advisory committee.

“I was invited as a guest speaker at the conference,” Wilson said earlier this month, as he prepared some final results for Urrea in the PHREC lab. “I was the only student who had gone through the program from high school into college, from counting seeds to harvest, and included a full year of the breeding process.”

His Delaware internship was especially outstanding, as none of the other BeanCAP students at the conference had worked in a lab of that caliber. During winters, he worked with Urrea in the PHREC greenhouse, another rare opportunity for other BeanCAP students.

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HUNT FAMILY CARRIES ON CATTLE PRODUCTION Continued from page 1 Nebraska having learned an important lesson. He didn’t want an office job.

His life plan also became more clear when he met his wife, Nancy. They had grown up on farms a few miles apart, but she attended Oxford High School.

"We met on a blind date," Nancy said, "so love at first sight does happen." They were married in 1960.

In 1961, her parents purchased the farm where they now live. Charles and Nancy moved there in 1962. "I remember him saying, 'I hope to own 100 cows,'" Nancy said.

Dave said that now, there always are about 380 cows and heifers on the ranch.

Charles said his dad (also named Charles) and maternal grandpa John Vincent raised cattle.

Like Charles, Dave and Dan, they were members of Nebraska Cattlemen and/or its predecessor, the Nebraska Stock Growers Association, which was founded in 1888.

Charles' great-grandfather came to the Republican Valley to homestead south of Stamford. Emile Vincent walked to Naponee to file his claim because it had the closest claim office.

The Hunt family’s dreams for their cattle business grew bigger about 30 years ago when they started raising Limousin cattle, a French breed, instead of black baldy commercial cattle.

"They (Limousin) produce more lean meat than other breeds and are efficient on feed," Charles said.

"Calving ease" is another breed quality, Dave added.

"And longevity," Dan said.

"We thought that by selling seedstock to the industry we could improve cattle in the area," Charles said. "And I think we did that."

Dave said neighbors who have helped brand over the years often have picked out male calves and told the branding crew to "leave all the parts" because they want those calves as bulls.

The business includes dryland and irrigated corn, soybeans, alfalfa and wheat, although the drought-damaged 2013 wheat crop already has been destroyed, Charles said. Most crops are fed to Hunt cattle.

They buy calves in the fall from their customers as a way to help ensure customer profitability.

"We have a lot of faith in our genetics," Charles said. So after the calves are backgrounded, they go to Harlan County Feeders for finishing. The Hunts maintain ownership.

Dan said Hunt Limousin Ranch's reputation has been built by exhibiting cattle at events that include the National Western Stock Show in Denver since 1980, Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney, Nebraska State Fair and Husker Harvest Days.

"We hope to gain new customers and to explain our philosophy of how we raise our cattle and how we treat our customers," he said.

The Hunts use consignment sales at the shows, but don't have production sales. "The operation here has stayed with the private treaty sales," Dave said, "with the personal touch, excellent customer service."

The business also has stayed family focused.

Nancy said she used to help outside more but continues to do the bookkeeping. She also has a reputation for hospitality. "The private treaty customers, for a long time, have been accustomed to a good meal," Dave said with a smile.

There are two full-time employees and some seasonal help. Dave and his sister Sally Hosier of Oxford come to the ranch regularly to help work cattle.

Charles also has made industry connections by serving on the Nebraska Cattlemen board and the national board for the Limousin breed.

"We have a lot of customers who have been buying bulls from us for 25 to 30 years," Dan said.

They get orders for live cattle, semen and embryos from across the country and overseas.

"We sell more dollars worth of cattle out of state than in state," Charles said. "Now, we’re flushing cows (for embryos) for Australia and New Zealand."

He explained that it's too expensive and there are too many restrictions to sell live cattle overseas, but a lot are sold to buyers in Canada.

A newer service is Lim-Flex, which uses Angus semen to breed half-blood bulls. Dan said fullblooded Limousins always will be the major part of the business, but Lim-Flex is an added service to customers.

Dave said many private treaty sales now are done by Internet only.

"There are a lot of guys who don’t even come (to the ranch) anymore," Dan added. "They call Dad or text me and say, 'You know what I like, pick me out something.' That reflects their trust. … For my generation, it's all tech. Our younger buyers definitely will use the Internet."

Charles said the "almost endless" data collected today, plus more feed, pharmaceutical and breeding options, make the cattle business more difficult than when he started because there are more important decisions to make.

The Hunts agreed that the quality of life on their ranch has not changed.

"We like very much what we’re doing," Charles said, "and the way we were able to raise our family. The time Nan and I have spent together is what we wanted."

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Field Peas Move into Panhandle Crop Spotlight Sandra Hansen, The Scottsbluff Star-Herald Peas don’t usually come to mind as a major crop in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming.

However, Stateline Producers Cooperative plans to change that. The multi-state company is welcoming field pea growers from Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, into the cooperative’s new venture.

So far, the project is working well, according to Courtney Schuler, business development manager at Stateline.

“The peas are planted and up,” Schuler said last week. “The moisture has helped tremendously.”

Approximately 25,000 acres have been planted in the region, and most are flourishing. Previous growers say this is one of the best stands they’ve had, Schuler said Wednesday. “Some were planted into dry dirt, but with some help, we had good emergence. It’s very encouraging.”

The drought did prevent some fields from being planted, but the potential is there for a good crop, with good prices for growers, Schuler said.

USDA regulations require that dry beans are handled and stored separately from the peas, so the co-op, which has focused on dry beans since its creation nearly a decade ago, is building three new 100,000 bushel bins at their Bridgeport location. Construction will be complete by pea harvest in July.

According to Schuler, one of the benefits of growing peas in this area is the early harvest and access to transportation and markets, domestic and foreign.

For the first year, at least, co-op producers are responsible for transporting the peas to Bridgeport. The company will handle the rest.

“As we move through the season, we’ll be working on logistics,” Schuler said of the pea processing business that has been under development for more than a year.

Schuler said the crop is easy to grow, and farmers can use their current equipment. Even harvest can be accomplished with dryland combines, using slight adjustments to the headers.

A major selling factor for producers is the legume’s ability to survive and prosper on less water than most other crops. Peas need only about 10 inches of water throughout the growing season to produce a good crop. Schuler said the first .8 inch is needed for vegetation growth. The plants produce about three bushels per inch of the remaining water.

Because of their thrify water usage, peas do well in dryland or limited irrigation situations.

Average yield is 25-30 bushels an acre, with a price of $9-10 bushel, depending on quality, markets and other factors.

Studies show that peas work well with other crops, too. Wheat yield behind field peas is

increased by as much as 25 percent, and peas are good as an alternative crop, and to replace fallow in rotations.

International trade is also an outlet that bears additional study. Markets for peas are especially strong in India, China and other Asian countries, Schuler said. Yellow field pea flour is used in their noodles, and Asians like the peas in snacks. A popular treat is “wasabi,” whole green peas fried and treated with a spicy coating.

According to Schuler, some of the Asian dealers are willing to pay for high quality U.S. peas, even though their countries grow peas.

USDA food aid programs use a lot of peas in shipments over seas.

Looking at these foreign markets, Schuler said Stateline is studying the value-added potential of the crop. A grinding mill would produce gluten free pea flour, and a splitter would supply split pea markets.

Their health benefits cannot be ignored, either, according to Schuler. Peas provide inexpensive starch, protein and fiber, so are popular commodities.

She said a strong selling point is the consistently high quality of U.S. peas, and the fact that they are gluten free.

“They fit in a lot of today’s health and nutrition trend,” Schuler said. “Peas are an excellent way to diversify cropping systems in this area.”

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After House, Rocky Road Looms for Lee Terry's Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Joseph Morton, The Omaha World-Herald WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Republicancontrolled House prepares to once again register its support for the Keystone XL pipeline, the White House waved its veto pen and Nebraska-based opponents vowed to fight the project down to the county level if need be.

The House is expected to approve legislation today written by Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., that would deem the controversial project approved and seek to sweep away obstacles such as drawn-out legal battles and regulatory delays.

While testifying before the House Rules Committee, Terry said it’s past time to move on the project, noting that it’s been nearly five years since TransCanada filed its permit to build the pipeline.

Environmental groups have raised concerns about oil leaks from the pipeline and the potential impact on natural resources. But Terry said extensive studies on Keystone XL have found no significant environmental risk. He said the pipeline will be using the latest technology.

"This is the safest pipeline ever constructed," Terry said.

The pipeline would carry more than 800,000 barrels a day from the oil sands of Canada to Texas refineries. It requires State Department review and a presidential permit because it crosses an international border.

Republicans — and some Democrats — on Capitol Hill say they want to push the pipeline through because it would boost North American energy independence and create jobs in the hard-hit construction industry.

It’s unclear whether Terry’s bill will even be brought up in the Senate. And Obama could always veto the legislation.

The administration issued a statement Tuesday that the president’s senior advisers would recommend that he veto the legislation if it reaches his desk. The bill circumvents long-standing processes for approving pipelines, according to the statement.

"The bill is unnecessary because the Department of State is working diligently to complete the permit decision process for the Keystone XL pipeline," according to the statement. "The bill prevents the thorough

consideration of complex issues that could have serious security, safety, environmental and other ramifications."

Bold Nebraska is one of the groups fighting the pipeline. It says that the environmental studies conducted to date are flawed and that the benefits claimed by pipeline supporters are overstated.

The group has sharply criticized Terry, in particular, for his efforts on the project’s behalf.

"Lee Terry’s bill is a pipeline to nowhere, highlighting his poor record of leadership and shows where his loyalties lie — with Big Oil lobbyists and foreign pipeline companies," the group’s executive director, Jane Kleeb, said Tuesday in a statement.

Bold Nebraska announced a new Facebook ad campaign. It also said it would organize on a county level and seek to use resolutions and zoning laws to protect water resources.

Asked about Bold Nebraska’s activities, Terry said, "God bless our Constitution for allowing them to do those things."

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May 30, 2013

By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 5/28/13 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$7.07 $7.16 $7.15 $7.05 $7.21 $7.03 $7.25 $7.10 $6.82 $7.07 $7.05 $7.12 $7.01 $7.09 $7.05 $7.19 $7.07 $7.20 $7.08 $7.08 $7.08 $7.02 $7.10 $7.16 $7.13 $6.90 $7.18 $7.11 $7.01

$5.33 $5.24 $5.26 $5.40 $5.36 $5.31 $5.36 $5.38 $5.08 $5.33 $5.40 $5.38 $5.28 $5.33 $5.42 $5.41 $5.40 $5.43 $5.33 $5.38 $5.42 $5.38 $5.36 $5.38 $5.38 $5.41 $5.31 $5.38 $5.38

$7.04 $6.98 $7.08 $7.04

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$12.16 $12.13 $12.14 $11.90 $12.22 $12.01 $12.39 $12.15

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to provide customers and readers quality domestic and global market analysis, news and advice. FuturesOne has Nebraska offices located in Lincoln, Columbus and Callaway—Des Moines and at the Chicago Board of Trade. You may contact David via email at fiala@ futuresone.com, by phone at 1-800-488-5121 or check FuturesOne out on the web at www.futuresone.com. Everyone should always understand the risk of loss and margin needed when trading futures or futures options.

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 5/28/13 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

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$7.27 $7.32

Corn

Wheat

Soybeans

Corn trade has been firmer this week, with short covering on weather concerns surfacing in the new crop contracts. For the week, July is 8 higher, and December corn is 26 higher. Continued wet weather and the beginning of delayed planting areas reaching prevent plant dates has been the primary driver of the markets. On the charts July futures have chart support at $6.40 and resistance at $6.70, then $6.81 where we find the 100 day moving average. December futures have pushed back to the 100-day moving average at $5.63. The 200-day at $5.93 is the next round up. The weekly progress report on Monday placed corn planting progress at 86%, which is just a step behind normal, but exceptionally wet weather has stopped planting in its tracks in many areas. Emergence was 54%, which is still well behind normal, which should trigger crop condition reports starting next week. Export shipments remained fairly steady at 12.8 million bushels. Export sales and ethanol production reports were delayed due to the holiday. It is expected that ethanol production will stay firm with margins remaining solid for most producers.

Last week’s export business to China should show up on the book this week as well. Hedgers call with questions or to use us as your risk management advisor, there are things to look at now. The late planted crop this year posses an interesting argument for the bull side of September corn, call us to discuss. This is the best opportunity to get protection on for the 2013 and 2014 crops in months, call us to discuss this for your operation as well.

Wheat trade has been choppy with improved weather and improving demand offsetting each other for the most part. For the week, Chicago wheat is 5 higher, KC wheat is 4 higher, and Minneapolis wheat is 10 higher. Export inspections were steady at 21.2 million bushels, which was still an okay number. Full export numbers will be out on Friday, with trade looking for confirmation of rumored sales to China of soft red wheat. Wheat conditions were mostly steady on the week, we have 41% of the winter wheat crop rated poor to very poor and good to excellent is only at 31%. Although improvement came in the soft wheat and further declines were noted in the hard wheat. Spring wheat was 76% planted with more disruption this week. Russian weather has improved but a third of the crop remains somewhat stressed. Rains have bolstered some hard wheat, but many areas remain in pretty rough shape. Concerns about unapproved varieties making their way into the export channel off the Pacific Northwest could cause some concerns in the near term. Spillover support from the row crops has limited downside in wheat this week, but harvest pressure may be just around the corner depending on how the crop comes in. Elevated wheat feeding rates are again being discussed as wheat works into Texas feedlots. Hedgers call with questions.

Soybean trade has continued its volatile trade, with new crop beginning to take the lead on the unwinding of spreads, and planting delays. The weekly change was 26 higher on July and 40 higher on new crop November. July meal is $14 a ton higher and bean oil is 57 points weaker on the week. July beans have support at $14.79, and resistance in the $15.20 range. Basis has collapsed, but domestic demand seems to be hanging in there for now, imports don’t quite work just yet. China has canceled some imports sales, and more are expected in the near term.

The fact the crop is off to a slow start may also add to the nervousness of crushers and exporters. Planting progress was pegged at 44% complete which was slightly below expectations and well behind normal. Yield potential starts to slide after the first of June in most locations.

China has continued to secure new crop cargos from the United States for fall. Exports are delayed until Friday because of the Holiday, and last week’s shipments remained low at 3.88 million bushels. Domestic crush margins are still solid enough to support solid use into summer, and the trade will soon find out if we have rationed enough to make it through the summer.

The trade will continue to debate soybean acres with acres rolling over from corn, and how many double crop acres the trade will lose behind a slow wheat crop. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

July 13 644 680

Dec. 13 510 596

July 2013 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .6.636 High . . . .6.672 Low . . . .6.616 Close . . .6.524 Change .-0.022

Support: Resistance

Chicago 678 721

K City 724 771

Minneapolis 793 834

July 2013 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .6.990 High . . . .7.022 Low . . . . .6.926 Close . . . .6.940 Change .-0.086

Support: Resistance

July 13 1370 1447

July Meal 398 426

July Oil 4792 5072

July 2013 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .15.020 High . . .15.074 Low . . . .14.920 Close . . .14.946 Change .-0.070

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DRY BEANS CHART COURSE TO WILSON’S FUTURE Continued from page 8 impressed with what I had been exposed to,” he said. “I got a lot more involved in the process than others do,” explaining that he also did some work with Dr. Urrea on publications.

Wilson said other students usually participate by the semester.

A few other students attending the San Diego conference gave presentations on their learning experiences, as well. A young woman from North Dakota State University presented a video she had created to promote interest in plant breeding, and young man from another institution talked about his lab experiences.

Wilson said he received a lot of encouragement from the researchers at the day-long meeting, telling him to stay involved in this type of programs.

“Even though I might not work in bean breeding, the experiences I’ve had will help me get to other places, just because of what I’ve been doing here. I’m lucky to have had them at this

early stage in my education, especially the lab work in Delaware. That is unusual.”

As for other young people, Wilson encourages them to investigate the opportunities that wait in the BeanCAP program. “If they are interested in agriculture in any way, BeanCAP is a good program for you to get involved in, in some aspect.

It’s good experience, even if it’s not what you want to do.”

He said the program can open doors to opportunities that you might not even think of now, and internships are valuable because you need a work history when you apply for jobs.

Wilson suggests that area schools and instructors learn more about BeanCAP and maybe have Urrea or other researchers from the Panhandle Research and Extension Center visit their classes, so students, faculty and adults can learn more about what the Center is all about.

“There’s a lot more here than what you think,” Wilson said. “Being an agricultural community,

the research they do here is making a big impact on our area. And that is what the goal of the Extension Center is.”

Wilson will put his new-found skills to work this summer as a field representative for Trinidad Bean. During the summer, he will also decide whether to attend UNL on the Lincoln campus or at Kearney, depending on what track he plans to follow in biology.

Regardless of what his future holds, Wilson said he thanks Urrea for the experiences and knowledge he has gained as a result of having him for an advisor.

“Carlos is great to work for,” Wilson has said more than once during his years in the BeanCAP program. “He explains things so we understand them, and is patient as we learn.”

For more information on the BeanCAP program, which pays students for their time, contact Urrea at 308-632-1230. Area high school and college students may be eligible.

Soil Compaction & Remediation Soil Compaction Wet spring soil conditions have frustrated most of our agricultural community this year.

Producers have been concerned that critical days passed without the crop being planted timely, while commercial chemical applicators have felt the pressure from farmers or land managers wanting to get their fields treated before the next rain.

For those with ties to western Nebraska, you have probably learned to never complain about “too much” rain. When I lived in Perkins county years ago, I adopted the adage,“Where there is rain, there is opportunity.” And, even now living in Hamilton county, I am leery about ever complaining about too much rainfall.

However, excessive moisture can cause longterm cropping issues if early tillage or planting results in soil compaction. UNL Extension Engineer Paul Jasa says, “Driving on or tilling wet soil is the primary cause of yield-reducing compaction. Instead, wait a day or two for the soil to dry some, or consider skipping the tillage completely by no-tilling.”

University research in tilled soils records an average first-year yield loss to severe compaction of approximately 15 percent. Side-wall planting compaction leading to “rootless corn syndrome” can be even more. Yield loss in the first year after compaction is mostly due to residual effects of surface compaction. In the absence of recompaction, yearly yield losses decrease to approximately 3 percent per year up to ten years after the compaction event. The final yield loss

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If the soil is still too wet, more compaction could be created. Also, if corrective tillage is justified, use equipment which leaves at least 30 percent residue cover after planting to reduce erosion and increase soil quality.

Before correction action is taken, the depth of soil compaction must be determined. If less than 50 percent of the field was impacted by tires or tracks and there are no deep ruts, it probably will not pay to do tillage. Consider limiting tillage to high-traffic areas such as field borders. One of the simplest ways to find compaction or a tillage pan layer is dig down from the soil surface with a shovel or sharp-shooter spade. Then, look for horizontal layers in the soil. The compacted layer will have compressed soil which breaks away as platy, rectangular soil blocks rather than have a healthy crumbly soil. Then, limit tillage to only enough depth (usually 1 inch below the compacted layer) to shatter the compaction.

For a more accurate degree of soil compaction assessment, use a soil penetrometer. Usually, compaction causes an increase in the soil’s penetration resistance. When the penetrometer records greater than 300 psi (pounds per square inch), there will be little root penetration in the soil, except if there are cracks and macropores in the soil where plant roots can follow.

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Besides reducing yields, soil compaction also reduces soil health and infiltration rates, increases surface runoff, causes nutrient deficiencies, and reduces environmental quality.

When tilling wet soil, the excessive moisture lubricates the soil particles, allowing them to “slide” under the weight of the tractor and tillage equipment, creating compaction across the full width. The same is true when driving on wet soils, but the compaction will be only in the wheel tracks, often appearing as ruts. This destroys soil structure -- squeezing the air spaces out of the soil -- and reduces the pore spaces available for water storage. Typically, ruts are as deep as the tillage, because the soil has very little structure in the tillage layer, and the tires cut down through to the compacted tillage pan.

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As the 90-day legislative session nears an end, Nebraska lawmakers are dropping some of the big-ticket items that would strain the state budget beyond the $52.6 million that's available for legislation. Other measures have been scaled back.

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Lawmakers have cut many of the bills to fit within the budget. A proposal to station two firefighting airplanes in western Nebraska was reduced to one. Mello himself held off on a $6.7 million wind-power incentive bill that he introduced, in favor of another measure that focuses on large-scale wind developers, which are more likely to come from out of state.

Also dead is a water-funding bill for farmers who rely on surface water to irrigate their crops in the Republican River Basin. The bill was introduced by Sen. Mark Christensen, of Imperial, who represents a large swath of the Republican River basin in southwest Nebraska.

Christensen said he hasn't decided whether he'll reintroduce the bill next year. Lawmakers are moving ahead with a task force to study the state's water priorities, and Christensen said he wants to focus more on gun-rights legislation next year.

''We'll probably skip that one,'' Christensen said. ''But I don't like the precedent. If they can steal surface water, they can steal groundwater. It's a dangerous precedent. How many rights do we have to give up before people squawk?''

The measure would have required the state to reimburse farmers if Nebraska officials cut off their access to surface water to comply with the Republican River Compact, a 1943 agreement with Kansas and Colorado. It would make up to $10 million available over the next two years to compensate surface-water irrigators, with payments capped at $300 per acre.

The state Department of Natural Resources issued an order in January requiring additional conservation measures in the river basin to help Nebraska comply with the compact.

Lawmakers have approved a $7.8 billion spending package this year. They are set to adjourn on June 5.

Gov. Dave Heineman announced Saturday that he was striking $44.6 million from the budget, mostly in federal dollars and transfers from various state cash funds. He rejected $7.8 million in spending from the state's general fund, but he said his veto would not affect the money that lawmakers have available for legislation this session.

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Can Cattle Weed Out Invasive Plants? Yes Heather Johnson, The North Platte Telegraph Can cattle be trained to eat invasive plant species? A Colorado woman says they can.

In fact, Kathy Voth has had enough success doing so that she has made it her business.

The Livestock for Landscapes founder is based out of Loveland, Colo., but travels all over the U.S. and Canada sharing her expertise..

Voth originally promoted goats for curbing noxious weeds but had a difficult time convincing ranchers to use them.

"Ranchers didn't want to have to rebuild their fences and said there was no good meat market for goats," Voth said.

She changed her strategy in 2004, after drawing on research from Utah State University. Studies there showed animals would accept certain things they were repeatedly exposed to.

"I thought maybe I could take those behavior principles and use them to teach cows to eat

weeds," Voth said. "It's really a simple process.

Anybody can do it."

Voth doesn't take traditional foods such as grass and hay away from cattle. Instead, she gradually introduces new options.

"What I do is add a snack to get them over their fear of trying new things," Voth said. "I go to the store and pick out eight unfamiliar but nutritious items, like alfalfa pellets and wheat bran, that the cattle have never tried before. I give those to them morning and afternoon for four days."

On the fifth day, she skips the morning feeding.

Voth said that makes the cattle anxious for the one in the afternoon, which is when she introduces weeds along with another treat the animals have become accustomed to eating.

She repeats the process on the sixth day. By the seventh day, Voth only offers weeds. She said the cattle feel better after eating the weeds, which makes them want more.

"That's the way it works," Voth said. "You can't teach them to eat sticks. The feed has to be

nutritious so they get something out of it. They teach their offspring and herd mates, so a rancher could do this once and be done forever."

She said one of the obstacles is overcoming the stigma that the plants are unhealthy.

"It surprises everybody, but weeds are much more nutritious than grass because they are higher in protein," Voth said. "Weeds are the equivalent of alfalfa or better, but don't cause the bloat."

According to Voth, once cattle realize one type of weed is good, they will look around the pasture for another kind to try.

"They love leafy spurge but the Canada thistle is the cows' favorite thing to learn how to eat," Voth said. "I've also taught them to seek out Italian thistle, which I have to wear welding gloves to harvest. The cows seem to like it. It's bizarre."

Voth will work with the research center in North Platte to conduct a long-term study about selective foraging.

York Planning Commission Looks at Livestock Production Melanie Wilkinson, The York News-Times Trends in the county’s livestock production have obviously changed, says Orval Stahr who is directing the planning commission through the update of the county’s comprehensive plan.

The planning commission has been holding public meetings to discuss changes in the county over the past years and to look forward to the future.

Stahr’s research shows that "in addition to a number of smaller livestock production uses, most of which have ceased operation, there are over 20 larger scale confined livestock uses located in York County.

"Interestingly, the majority of these larger scale livestock production operations are located in the northern and southern thirds of the county," Stahr says. "The reason for this pattern is difficult to determine. The most recent confined livestock

developments have not followed this pattern. The newest livestock facilities have been located in the east-central portion of the county. The reasons for the location of at least one of these more recent livestock facilities included availability of land and reasonable separate distances from neighboring residential uses."

Stahr says that based on current land uses, there are few places to locate any more large livestock operations.

"Expanding livestock production in the county could be one method of enhancing the local economy, tax base and employment levels," Stahr says. "An analysis of the overall existing land uses, particularly rural residential uses, indicates that there are already very severe limitations for locating additional livestock production facilities that would set back from such residential uses by distances sufficient to minimize odor and other impacts of such production uses.

"If the development of additional livestock production is determined to be an integral part of a local economic development program, there will be a need to address methods of minimizing the introduction of additional land uses, particularly residential uses, in the relatively few areas of the county where adequate separation distances between livestock production uses and neighboring residential uses is still possible."

Among the most notable changes during the last two decades, when it comes to land use trends, is that the number of smaller scale livestock production operations, which were typically associated with rural farmsteads, have all but disappeared, Stahr says.

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 5/25/2013

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction – Bassett; Burwell Livestock Market – Burwell; Imperial Livestock Auction – Imperial; Tri-State Livestock Auction – McCook; Valentine Livestock Auction – Valentine Receipts: 10,455 Last Week: 8,535 Last Year: 4,240 Compared to last week, the bulk of the steers sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher with 600-800 lbs trending sharply higher. Heifers under 800 lbs sold 3.00 to 7.00 higher with weights over 800 lbs trending steady. Demand was good at area auctions. Light to moderate rain across most of the state, with warmer temps has helped the grass to grow but many ranchers continue to feel that the grazing season will be short and continue to market many fall calves and yearling cattle several months earlier than normal. Many of the offerings sold at Bassett and Valentine would normally be grazed on summer pasture then sold on special BBQ auctions this summer. A home raised consignment of certified Non-hormone treated cattle (NHTC) were in top demand in Valentine, the value added steers weighing 624 lbs sold for 171.00-171.25, 678 lbs steers 170.00 and 741 lbs 159.25. Quite a few cow/calf pairs continue to be sold with many of the lots going out of state. Also, a large supply of slaughter cows and bulls at area auctions every week. Feeder cattle supply included 60 percent steers with near 69 percent of the offering over 600 lbs.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 5/24/2013 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week: alfalfa hay, ground/delivered hay and dehy pellets steady. Ground and delivered operators continue to be very busy grinding hay or selling ground hay to area cattlemen. A lot of area cattlemen still unable to go to summer pasture and it might be the middle of June before some will turn out. Most alfalfa producers think it might be another 10 days to two weeks before the first cutting is down.

This time last year most of the first cutting was baled and in the hay barn. Prices are dollars per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales.

Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information.

Northeast/Central Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium small square bales 400.00. Premium large rounds 250.00-275.00; Good large rounds 225.00-240.00. Cornstalks: large round bales 85.00-100.00. Dehydrated alfalfa 17 percent protein, pellets and meal: 360.00.

Platte Valley area of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium small squares bales 350.00-365.00.

Premium large rounds 265.00; Good large rounds 220.00-230.00. Cornstalks: large round bales 90.00-100.00. Alfalfa ground/del 250.00-260.00.

Corn stalks ground/del 130.00-140.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 330.00 alfalfa meal 336.00-337.00.

Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: All classes are trading steady. Supply remains very light on all classes with many producers being sold out. Buyers continue to purchase hay on an as need basis mitigating costs until pasture land and new crop hay becomes available. The spread between high quality and dry stock hay has narrowed with cost and accessibility being the limiting factors, not quality. The entire region has been experiencing above average temperatures with spotty precipitation. Thus resulting in accelerated spring planting due to increased suitable days for field work. According to USDA NASS top soil conditions in Wyoming are 73 percent adequate, 26 percent short to very short, and 1 percent surplus. Nebraska's top soil conditions are reported at 10 percent very short, 25 percent short, 63 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus.

South Dakota top soil conditions are 5 percent very short, 20 percent short, 70 percent adequate and 5 percent surplus. Trading activity was slow on moderate demand. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 255.00; Good 220.00. Ground and delivered 220.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, May 27, 2013 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 11,478; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 4,797 Head; Carcass Wt: 46-146 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 87.5; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.6; choice or better; 96.6% YG 81.7% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 93 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .36.6 . . . . . . .230.00 - 340.00 . . . . . . . .262.15 811 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .62.1 . . . . . . . .227.20 - 269.31 . . . . . . . .245.68 3,985 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .70.7 . . . . . . . .205.16 - 280.00 . . . . . . . . .232.11 3,894 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.6 . . . . . . . .202.12 - 240.30 . . . . . . . .222.59 1,368 . . . .85-95 lbs . . . . . . .91.3 . . . . . . . .204.32 - 231.68 . . . . . . . . .216.12 2,795 . . .over 95 lbs . . . . . .103.5 . . . . . . .188.01 - 224.14 . . . . . . . . .207.79

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Lean hog trade has been choppy to higher this week with the bull move still chugging along. Shrinking hog numbers and improved demand are noted for the strength. For the week June futures are up 15 with short term momentum is slowing. We have moved above most the major moving averages other than the 200-day; this is the next chart resistance level up at $96.20 on the June. Chart support is at the 20-day down around $92.60. Cash has been helped by tighter numbers of market ready hogs and better demand, but packer margins are still soft. The proposed purchase of Smithfield by a Chinese company is probably a good sign for forward demand. The dollar strength is expected to hinder exports, but gains have started to moderate which should help selling into early summer. Hedgers call with questions, and focus on margins looking forward, and rallies are something to take advantage of for unhedged numbers.

July 13 9182 9467

Aug. 13 9062 9412

July 2013 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .94.000 High . . .94.050 Low . . . .93.800 Close . . .94.000 Change .+1.000

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Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 9 . . . . . . . . .350 . . . . . . . .350 . . . . . . .165.00 . . . . . . . .165.00 44 . . . . . . .365-395 . . . . . .374 . . . .156.50-166.50 . . . . .162.60 5 . . . . . . . . .430 . . . . . . . .430 . . . . . . .152.00 . . . . . . . .152.00 8 . . . . . . . . .452 . . . . . . . .452 . . . . . . .156.00 . . . . . . . .156.00 79 . . . . . . .465-480 . . . . . .477 . . . .160.00-164.50 . . . . .160.89 14 . . . . . . . .525 . . . . . . . .525 . . . . . . .145.50 . . . . . . . .145.50 116 . . . . . .550-595 . . . . . .574 . . . .132.00-147.00 . . . . .138.55 25 . . . . . . .560-570 . . . . . .563 . . . .140.00-147.00 . . . . .144.73 6 . . . . . . . . .620 . . . . . . . .620 . . . . . . .126.00 . . . . . . . .126.00 13 . . . . . . .669-673 . . . . . .671 . . . .122.00-132.00 . . . . .126.63 7 . . . . . . . . .710 . . . . . . . .710 . . . . . . .122.00 . . . . . . . .122.00 12 . . . . . . . .776 . . . . . . . .776 . . . . . . .117.00 . . . . . . . .117.00 15 . . . . . . . .752 . . . . . . . .752 . . . . . . .123.75 . . . . . . . .123.75 10 . . . . . . . .803 . . . . . . . .803 . . . . . . .121.75 . . . . . . . .121.75 7 . . . . . . . . .849 . . . . . . . .849 . . . . . . .119.75 . . . . . . . .119.75

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 5/27/13 Confirmed: 70,454 Week Ago: 99,805 Year Ago: 102,615 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,831 . . . . . . . . .1,225-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-128.00 1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .125.59 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,692 . . . . . . . . .1,175-1,435 . . . . . . . . . . .123.00-126.00 1,349 . . . . . . . . . . .124.87 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,457 . . . . . . . . .1,123-1,435 . . . . . . . . . . .123.50-126.00 1,282 . . . . . . . . . . .124.22 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,365 . . . . . . . . .1,180-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-126.00 1,243 . . . . . . . . . . .125.37 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,598 . . . . . . . . .1,125-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-126.00 1,229 . . . . . . . . . . .125.07 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,157 . . . . . . . . .1,050-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .122.00-126.00 1,169 . . . . . . . . . . .124.08 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... ============================================================================================================== Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,299 . . . . . . . . . .787-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.00-202.00 867 . . . . . . . . . . . .199.30 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,238 . . . . . . . . . .747-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.00-202.00 866 . . . . . . . . . . . .199.65 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,495 . . . . . . . . . .807-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .196.00-202.00 845 . . . . . . . . . . . .198.43 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... - ................................

Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,002 . . . . . . . . . .734-923 . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.00-201.00 803 . . . . . . . . . . . .199.31 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,661 . . . . . . . . . .740-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.00-202.00 836 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.14 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,226 . . . . . . . . . .678-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-201.00 802 . . . . . . . . . . . .196.80 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... -

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .20,980 . . . . . . .1,325 . . . . . . .124.75 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .13,120 . . . . . . .1,193 . . . . . . .124.48 Dressed Del Steer . . .10,032 . . . . . . .863 . . . . . . . .199.39 Dressed Del Heifer . . .5,889 . . . . . . . .818 . . . . . . . .198.74

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 . . . . . .24,834 . . . . . . .1,333 . . . . . . .125.38 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .16,726 . . . . . . .1,196 . . . . . . .125.35 Dressed Del Steer . . .19,385 . . . . . . .864 . . . . . . . .200.72 Dressed Del Heifer . . .10,319 . . . . . . .783 . . . . . . . .199.55

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .28,849 . . . . . .1,311 . . . . . . .121.23 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .22,764 . . . . . . .1,195 . . . . . . .121.46 Dressed Del Steer . . .19,797 . . . . . . .885 . . . . . . . .193.51 Dressed Del Heifer . . .9,795 . . . . . . . . 801 . . . . . . .193.21

Cattle

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12 . . . . . . . .470 . . . . . . . .470 103 . . . . . .522-547 . . . . . .540 118 . . . . . .564-596 . . . . . .576 26 . . . . . . . .575 . . . . . . . .575 156 . . . . . .607-645 . . . . . .629 53 . . . . . . .650-696 . . . . . .672 22 . . . . . . .724-731 . . . . . .729 36 . . . . . . .797-799 . . . . . .797 8 . . . . . . . . .818 . . . . . . . .818

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Aug. 13 11717 12217

Aug. 13 Feeder 14080 14875

Cattle trade has tried to work higher with continued support from strong packer margins after the Holiday weekend. The rally in corn prices has helped to keep a lid on feeder cattle. The weekly changes have June Live Cattle 110 higher and nearby Feeder Cattle 210 higher despite corn firmness. June Live Cattle futures have held support in the $119.00 area, while testing resistance at 121.50-122. The cutout has been sideways to soft in post-holiday trade with choice $1.71 lower at 209.53 and select down 1.90 at 190.33. The choice select spread has started to indicate that the feedlots have improved their currentness. The choice cutout has been at record high prices for a few weeks now and is holding them, with strong packer margins. This may be one good

reason to view the nearby Live Cattle board around or under $120 as cheap. Showlists have been inline with seasonal trends, and cash trade has been slow to develop this week, with feeders holding out for $125+ cash trade. Futures have a chance to rally a bit more, but it feels like we should have some selling interest around with any further upside for the near term. Hedgers call with questions.

August 2013 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

August 2013 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

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High School Rodeo Standings BAREBACK RIDING 1. WYATT GEWINNER WEEPING WATER, NE 100.00 2. ROWDY MOON SARGENT, NE 97.00 3. CORD HESSELTINE HALSEY, NE 83.50 4. JADEN CLARK WELLFLEET, NE 45.00 5. GAGE KRAEGER AVOCA, NE 7.00 BARREL RACING 1. JORDAN HAGEDORN WEST POINT, NE 92.00 2. SAMANTHA VONHEEDER AINSWORTH, NE 85.00 3. LAREE PAINTER ATKINSON, NE 80.00 4. SHAWNIE STONE-SWEDBERG HERSHEY, NE 76.00 5. JORDEN HOLLENBECK LONG PINE, NE 74.00 6. SYDNEY O'DANIEL BENNINGTON, NE 70.00 7. KAYLIE HAUN TORRINGTON, WY 70.00 8. JAYDE ATKINS BROKEN BOW, NE 69.00 9. BAILEY SCHAACK HYANNIS, NE 68.00 10.JAMIE THOMAS UNADILLA, NE 63.00 BOYS CUTTING 1. REGAN BADER PALMER, NE 98.00 2. SETH CUMPTON LEWELLEN, NE 97.00 3. CHASE RIEKEN FULLERTON, NE 93.00 4. WYATT BADER PALMER, NE 84.50 5. CLAY CHITTICK MAYWOOD, NE 83.50 6. PRYCE PINNEY JOHNSTOWN, NE 66.50 7. LUCAS TROYER BEEMER, NE 65.50 8. TY MILLESON DUNNING, NE 51.50 9. CASH TALAMANTEZ LISCO, NE 34.00 10.EMMET STORER WHITMAN, NE 16.50 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. BRANDY SCHAACK HYANNIS, NE 96.00 2. BAILEY BROWN NORTH PLATTE, NE 89.50 3. TORIE OPELA STAPLETON, NE 86.50 4. BAILEY DEXTER VALENTINE, NE 73.00 5. SAMANTHA VONHEEDER AINSWORTH, NE 55.50 6. MADISON HAUN TORRINGTON, WY 49.00 7. DAYNA STRAND AMELIA, NE 43.50 8. SAVANNA JAMISON ASHBY, NE 40.50 9. SADIE STEC BASSETT, NE 39.00 10.LINZIE VANHORN PAGE, NE 39.00 BULL RIDING 1. DALTON CUNNINGHAM BLOOMFIELD, NE 98.00 2. TYLER VIERS COMSTOCK, NE 82.50 3. ETHAN LESIAK CLARKS, NE 81.50 4. COLTER GLENDY OCONTO, NE 73.00 5. TY WRIEDT NORFOLK, NE 38.00 6. KALEB FRITZ CREIGHTON, NE 30.00 7. CORD HESSELTINE HALSEY, NE 18.00 8. TREVOR NAZECK BELLEVUE, NE 17.50 GIRLS CUTTING 1. JORDAN HAGEDORN WEST POINT, NE 95.00 2. JAYDE ATKINS BROKEN BOW, NE 93.50 3. SYDNEY BUSHHOUSEN ST LIBORY, NE 89.00 4. MORGAN HALL NELIGH, NE 84.00 5. HAILEY STORER WHITMAN, NE 83.00 6. SAVANNA JAMISON ASHBY, NE 75.50 7. CATELYN HALL NELIGH, NE 73.00 8. JORDYN DOETKER WAUNETA, NE 66.50 9. CHARMANE MACOMBER WHITMAN, NE 64.50 10.SAMANTHA VONHEEDER AINSWORTH, NE 30.50

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ALL-AROUND - WOMEN'S 1. Dori Hollenbeck $501.97 TRANSCANADA BARREL RACING 1. Dori Hollenbeck $37.83 TEAM ROPING - HEELING 1. Dustin Harris $416.64 45 & OVER TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Rex Bridgeman $145.50 2. Jon Wooters $97.00 LADIES BREAKAWAY 1. Dori Hollenbeck $464.14 BAREBACK 1. Corey Evans $244.44 2. Wyatt Gewinner $193.52 BULL RIDING 1. Tyson Donovan $618.86

CALF ROPING 1. Justin Stuckey 2. Tanner Stec 3. Chisum Thurston 4. Wes Borders 5. Garrett Nokes BREAKAWAY 1. Katie Jolly 2. Jamie Elwood 3. Chelsie Willhoite 4. Ginalee Tierney 5. Ashley Nokes 6. Jan Brown 7. Brandy Brown 8. Dara Short TEAM ROPING - HEADER 1. Tyler Brockman 2. Marvin Mueller 3. Blake Macy 4. Quincy Opela 5. Levi Tyan

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TEAM ROPING - HEELER 1. Rod Buckley 2. Tyrell Reynolds 3. Cody Merritt 4. Kyle Sheffield 5. Brad Whited 6 Toby Mentzer STEER WRESTLING 1. Richard Coats 2. Garrett Nokes 3. Ty Lang BARREL RACING 1. Brenda Delano 2. Peyton Mentzer 3. Amelia Shane 4. Tammy Peterson 5. June Holeman 6. Dori Hollenbeck ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 1. Chelsie Willhoite 2. Brandy Brown

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North Platte Gets Behind Event NORTH PLATTE — Hold on to your hats, Nebraska! The Buffalo Bill Rodeo stampedes into North Platte for NebraskalandDays June 12-15.

The pro rodeo is four days of wild west entertainment, a tribute to the cowboy skills practiced on Nebraska ranches for the past hundred years and still used today.

Several hundred cowboys and cowgirls come through North Platte, as well as thousands of fans who make the Buffalo Bill Rodeo and NebraskalandDays part of their summer tradition.

For North Platte City Administrator Jim Hawks, he loves the way the rodeo and NLD celebration unite the community and region. “The thing I like about it is it brings the whole community together. As a city administrator, anything that gets us to pull in one direction is great.”

Hawks grew up in Lexington and as a kid, his family would attend the parade and the rodeo. “I've been around it a long time.” He served five years on the NLD Board, with three of those years as president.

Pro Tour FMX Freestyle Motocross will entertain with another kind of horsepower – motorcycles — during each night of rodeo. Barrelman and rodeo clown is John Harrison, Soper, Okla., who has never performed in North Platte but has seen pictures of his granddad, world champion bull rider Freckles Brown, riding at the rodeo.

Bullfighters are Quirt Hunt, North Platte, and Andy Burelle, Ardmore, Okla., and fan favorites Hadley Barrett, Kersey, Colo., and Randy Corley, Silverdale, Wash. will announce the rodeo. Beutler and Son Rodeo Co., Elk City, Okla., will bring livestock.

The Buffalo Bill Rodeo begins at 8 p.m. each night, June 12-15. Tickets can be purchased online at NebraskalandDays.com, by calling the NLD office (888-313-5606), or at the gate.

The Buffalo Bill Rodeo was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Hall of Fame in 2008.

The Buffalo Bill Rodeo stampedes into North Platte June 12-15, bringing several hundred cowboys and cowgirls and herds of horses and bulls. The rodeo is part of the 15-day NebraskalandDays celebration, complete with parades, prime rib feeds, car shows, and concerts by Kid Rock and Halestorm with Sick Puppies. Photo by George Hipple.

Special Kids, Special Event HASTINGS – Some of Nebraska’s best kids are involved in rodeo.

That’s the opinion of Hastings resident and high school rodeo volunteer Nate Allen, who is Associate Dean of Instruction for Academic Education at Central Community College.

And he’s had several years to observe and form his opinion.

Allen, who is in his fifth year of volunteering with the Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo in Hastings, says that the high school rodeo kids who compete in Hastings are helpful, polite, and mature.

About 120 kids qualify for the High School Finals, the top twelve in each of eleven events, and compete at the three day event, running June 20-22.

“The rodeo competitors, they’ve been raised the right way, they have the right attitude, and they’re polite,” Allen says. “They are willing to do for themselves. They’re not making excuses, they just figure out a way to get things done even if it doesn’t work right the first time.”

And Hastings benefits, too, Allen says. Rodeo families “stay in Hastings, buy fuel, food, hotel rooms, and some of them buy vehicles when they are in town.”

The high school rodeo is June 20-22, with cutting competition on June 20.

He also loves the idea that people new to rodeo get to see it for the first time. “It’s a way to keep the heritage and tradition of rodeo going, and expose others to it that wouldn’t otherwise get the opportunity.”

Allen volunteers wherever it’s needed at the annual event. He is one of about one hundred volunteers who help host the finals. Rodeos are held at 10 am and 6 pm on June 20 and 21, with the finals at 1 pm on June 22. For more information, visit the website at AdamsCountyFairgrounds.com.

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Judges Announced for Miss Rodeo Neb. Pageant Heather Johnson, The North Platte Telegraph Three people with ties to the national contest will judge the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant this year. They are Paige Burian, Bronc Rumford and Deborah Dilley.

"I think they're the toughest we've had for a long time," said Mardee Swanson, MRN pageant committee member. "All are definitely well qualified. This competition should really be good."

Paige Burian lives on a ranch near Manning, N.D. He is as a director for the North Dakota Stockmen's Association and a judge for the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry. He has judged numerous state rodeo queen pageants and was a judge for the 2008 Miss Rodeo America Pageant.

Bronc Rumford is a rodeo coach at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. He also works as timed event chute boss and pick-up man for several Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association stock contracting companies. His other qualifications include: -- PRCA gold card member -- President of the Prairie ProRodeo Circuit for 25 years -- Part of the All American Wild West Show, which puts on international performances -- Timed event chute boss at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2011-12 -- Executive board member for the Miss Rodeo America Pageant; board president from 2003-04 -- Fourteen-time qualifier for the Prairie Circuit Finals in bareback riding, steer wrestling and tiedown roping -- Prairie Circuit Finals steer wrestling winner in 1986 Deborah Dilley is a resident of Lone Tree, Colo.

She spent most of her life showing horses. Dilley competed in 4-H as well as in Little Britches, high school and amateur rodeos.

She won many rodeo queen titles over the years and was first runner-up and horsemanship award winner during the Miss Rodeo Colorado Pageant.

Dilley was the director of the state pageant from 1984-89 and has been the chaperone for the MRA competition for 17 years.

Dilley has also worked on the horsemanship committee for the national pageant. She continues to serve as part of the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation.

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NEBRASKA WEATHER AND CROPS Continued from page 2 Sorghum planted was 39 percent, behind 69 last year and 47 average. Emerged was 5 percent, behind last year’s 29 and 15 average.

Wheat conditions rated 22 percent very poor, 28 poor, 39 fair, 11 good, and 0 excellent. Wheat jointed was 79 percent, behind last year’s 100 and 92 average. Wheat headed was 7 percent, well behind 93 last year and over two weeks behind 38 average.

Oat conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 7 poor, 44 fair, 46 good, and 1 excellent. Oats emerged were 93 percent, behind last year’s 100 and 96 average. Oats headed was 3 percent, behind last year’s 40 and 12 average.

Dry beans planted was 5 percent, behind last year’s 39 and 17 average.

Alfalfa condition was 2 percent very poor, 15 poor, 41 fair, 40 good, and 2 excellent. Alfalfa

1st cutting was 2 percent complete, behind last year’s 78 and 27 average.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Stock water supplies rated 4 percent very short, 16 short, 79 adequate, and 1 surplus.

Pasture and range condition rated 24 percent very poor, 41 poor, 27 fair, 7 good, and 1 excellent. Hay and forage supplies rated 32 percent very short, 41 short, 26 adequate, and 1 surplus.

USDA Rules to Keep Origin Labels in Compliance with WTO Ruling Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule governing Country-ofOrigin Labeling (COOL) to meet compliance requirements set forth by a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling earlier this week.

According to Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union, the decision to bring the law into compliance with the WTO's ruling is a "win-win situation for all interested parties."

"We further applaud the administration for deciding to take a proactive approach in bringing COOL into compliance by providing more information on the origins of our food, instead of simply watering down the process," Johnson said.

He said NFU has been a long time supporter of COOL. "We will continue to vigorously support it," Johnson said. "Consumers want and have the right to know where their food comes from."

Johnson said the USDA’s final rule will require labels for certain foods, particularly muscle cuts of meat, to include the countries in which the animal was born, raised and slaughtered. Legal analysis has found that this will satisfy WTO’s requirements and meets the compliance deadline of May 23, 2013.

In June 2012, the WTO found that the way COOL was being implemented was causing imported livestock from Canada and Mexico to be disadvantaged. As a result of that finding, the WTO directed the United States to modify COOL to bring it into compliance with WTO rules by May 23, 2013.

"USDA’s final rule is right on the mark," said RCALF USA COOL Committee Chair Mike Schultz.

"We are pleased that USDA did not weakened COOL in response to the WTO’s attack on our domestic food labeling program."

Schultz said WTO alleged that the existing COOL regulations require more information from

cattle suppliers than is actually transmitted to consumers via a label on beef as a basis for its finding that COOL disadvantages foreign livestock.

Under the final COOL rule, all origin labels for muscle cuts of meat slaughtered in the U.S. must now specify the production steps of birth, raising, and slaughter of the animal from which the meat is derived that took place in each country listed on the label.

"By requiring the locations where each production step occurs to be listed on the label, the final COOL rule addresses the WTO’s criticism by requiring all the information collected from cattle suppliers to be transmitted to consumers," Schultz said.

Schultz said the final COOL rule also ensures that labels are accurate by putting an end to the industry practice of using a multi-country label on meat derived exclusively from animals born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. when a meatpacker comingles any amount of foreign product during a production day.

"By correcting this huge loophole, the final rule restores the credibility of our labeling program and provides consumers with accurate origin information," Schultz said.

R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard said that COOL is necessary to facilitate competition for U.S. cattle and provide choices for U.S. consumers.

"Without COOL, it is the meatpacker and not the consumer that decides from what country cattle will be sourced to satisfy consumer demand for beef," Bullard said. "Only with COOL can consumers trigger a demand signal for cattle sourced from U.S. farmers and ranchers, which they can do simply by consistently choosing to purchase a USA product."

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Scott George, a Cody, Wyo., dairy and cattle producer, said his organization is

"deeply disappointed with this short-sighted action by the USDA." "Our largest trading partners have already said that these provisions will not bring the United States into compliance with our WTO obligations and will result in increased discrimination against imported products and in turn retaliatory tariffs or other authorized trade sanctions," George said. "As we said in comments submitted to USDA, 'any retaliation against U.S. beef would be devastating for our producers.' While trying to make an untenable mandate fit with our international trade obligations, USDA chose to set up U.S. cattle producers for financial losses.

Moreover, this rule will place a greater recordkeeping burden on producers, feeders and processors through the born, raised and harvested label."

He [said] that his organization doesn’t oppose voluntary labeling as a marketing tool to distinguish product and add value.

"However, USDA is not the entity that we want marketing beef, and on its face, a label that says 'harvested' is unappealing to both consumers and cattle producers," George said.

The 2008 Farm Bill established mandatory COOL for beef, pork, poultry, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables and some nuts, but Canada and Mexico successfully challenged the implemented rules for meat products at the World Trade Organization as a barrier to international trade, said Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter.

"There is overwhelming consumer support for country of origin labels and a growing interest by consumers in knowing the source of their food," Hauter said. "People have the right to know where the food they feed their families comes from.

USDA’s new COOL rules significantly improve the disclosure of information to consumers."

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Controlling Common Mullein in Pastures and CRP Noel Mues, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Furnas County Common mullein (Verbascim thapsus) is a weed species that's increasing in Nebraska’s rangeland, woodland, pastures, and CRP. It is a biennial plant that reproduces only by seeds, but it is a prolific seed producer. The taproot of this species can access soil moisture from a deeper profile at a much better rate than fibrous roots of pasture grasses, giving it a competitive advantage, especially in dry years.

Identification – Common mullein usually starts growing sparsely as individual plants and then spreads. A cluster of leaves, commonly known as a rosette, with a thick hair cover is a distinct identifying feature of this species. Other identifying characteristics include: – Stem is woolly, erect, 2-6 feet tall, and without branches.

– Leaves are opposite, elliptic to ovate.

– Overall growth depends on the amount and timing of rainfall.

– Produces yellowish flowers in June and July.

– Low palatability and no feed value to livestock.

– Heavy stands can reduce grass production by as much as 50 percent, especially in dry years.

Control – The best strategy is to control common mullein while the population density is low. Plant numbers can easily expand from a few to hundreds per acre in just a couple years due to prolific seed production.

Mechanical Control – Sparse populations can be controlled by mechanical removal using a spade or shovel in late April and early May. Individual plants can be dug out or cut just at the soil surfaces as long as the whole rosette is removed. Single mowing of new 1-2 foot tall plants can reduce population and seed production for the season, especially in dry years.

Chemical Control – Herbicides also can be effective in providing season long control; however, be aware that the thick wooly coat of hairs on the leaves can reduce herbicide uptake and control.

Apply herbicide when the rosette has 6-12 leaves and before the stem starts to grow, which is usually in May. Effective herbicides and their rates per acre include: Chaparral (2.0-3.3 oz/acre), ForeFront R&P (2.0-2.6 pints/acre), Grazon P+D (3-4 pints/acre), Cimarron (0.75-1 oz/acre), and a three-way-mix of Cimarron (0.5 oz) with Glean (0.5 oz) and RangeStar (32 oz). Make sure to use enough of an additive such as crop oil at 1-2 quarts/acre to help the herbicide penetrate the thick wooly coat.

Always read and follow the label when using herbicides.

Source: UNL CropWatch

Farming Island Could Be Restored to Earlier Habitat Linda Wuebben, The Norfolk Daily News WYNOT — Just downstream from Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri National Scenic River, north of Wynot, is an area known by local residents affectionately as The Island.

For many years, it was owned by Jack and Edo Jones, who lived in the heavily wooded area.

They do a little farming while enjoying life on The Island, surrounded by river water. The couple never had any children and didn’t need much to live on. That’s the way it was back in the 1950s and ’60s.

Today on a Google map, the area is known as The St. Helena Chute at Audubon Bend and it is being developed by the National Park Service and the U.S. Corps of Engineers as a nature area.

The Corps purchased the 2,372 acres from the U.S. Land & Water Conservation Fund. It is now taking comments to designate a site plan for restoring the area to its natural habitat.

"We’re collecting comments and encourage local residents to make suggestions for a plan to develop the area," said Linda Filo of the U.S. Corps of Engineers. "We want to preserve existing native species like grasses and cottonwood trees

and are looking at making it accessible for primitive hiking and nature lovers."

When the Jones couple sold the ground, a development company came and leveled the wooded area, renting it to a chain of local farmers.

Eventually a large family farm purchased the ground, sunk several pivots and farmed from the river bank a couple miles south to existing local landowners.

A few years ago, the family decided to sell it to the Conservation Fund with the idea of returning the area to the way it was.

Audubon Bend will probably never return to its former glory remembered by local residents.

Since beginning the project, a couple hundred acres have been restored to native grass plantings but much cleanup was needed to remove old machinery and concrete that had accumulated.

Noxious weed control is also a priority.

Longtime local farmer, 93-year-old Louis Hans, took a trip down memory lane and recalled The Island. He recalls it was simpler time when money was precious and the land was a gift from God. "You could almost hibernate on your farm," Hans said. "You raised most of your own food with

a garden and then corn and hay for your livestock."

He said The Island was used for an interesting kind of recreation when he was young. Sundays were a time for riding horses and The Island was a great place to visit.

The water was never very high nor the channel very deep and horses could swim through to the Island and even over to the South Dakota side.

"When I was young at home, we often drove a truck across the ice-covered river to visit an uncle up by Meckling who always had extra winter feed when we would run out," Hans said.

Since the construction of Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River, the channel of the meandering river has changed and narrowed the river’s channel.

When Hans returned from World War II, land sold for $38 an acre. He has seen so many changes over the years but the love of farming is still in his blood.

"My mind is still alive these days even if my body doesn’t always want to cooperate," Hans said.

Schedule of Events June 14 - Humboldt (Richardson County) Humboldt Area Motor Sports Tractor Pull. (402) 245-7740 June 14-15 - Ashland (Saunders County) Annual Testicle Festival; Round the Bend Steakhouse, 30801 E. Park Hwy - 2 mi. E. of I-80 Exit 426. Enjoy 2 nights of live bands! Rocky mountain oysters, burgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes and all your favorite beverages available. Daily, 5pm-midnight, $5. TJ Olson (402) 944-9974 www.roundthebendsteak house.com June 14-15 - Holdrege (Phelps County) Swedish Days; Downtown between 4th & 6th. A fun street festival with vendors, Heartland Cruisers Car Show, ribfest, street dance, live music, parade, 10K and 5K races and more. Free (308) 995-4444 www.holdregechamber.com June 15 - Chadron (Dawes County) Chadron State Park's Anniversary Celebration; 15951 S. Hwy 385. Craft show, arts in the park, archery shoot, paddle boat races, antique tractor show, demonstrations, live music and 92 cent meals. Park permit required. (308) 432-6167 www.outdoornebraska.org June 15 - Chappell (Deuel County) Treasure Trek; City-wide garage sale items, antiques and more throughout the area. (308) 874-2929

June 15-16 - Ponca (Dixon County) Bugs and Bones Weekend; Ponca State Park, 88090 Spur 26E. Explore the archeology and insects of the region.

Hands-on activities including fossil digs, educational hikes, visits from special guests and more. 9am-5pm (402) 755-2284 www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov June 15-26 - Omaha (Douglas County) College World Series. www.cwsomaha.com June 20-22 - Wahoo (Saunders County) Antique Show & Flea Market; Saunders County Historical Society and Museum, 240 N. Walnut St. June 20-21, 8am-5pm; June 22, 8am-3pm (402) 443-5117 June 21-23 - Clearwater (Antelope County) Clearwater Rodeo. Rodeo, street dance, mutton busting and fun for everyone. (402) 485-2365 June 22-23 - Duncan (Platte County) Ribfest; Main St. Enjoy award-winning BBQ, live bands and a beer garden. Sat, 3pm-midnight; Sun, 11am-4pm (402) 897-3165 June 22-23 - Humboldt (Richardson County) Down Home Working Truck Show & Garden Tractor Pull. (402) 862-5018 June 23-28 - Grand Island (Hall County) National 4-H Shooting Competition; Fonner Park and Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Steve Pritchard (402) 395-2158 www.4-hshootingsports.org

June 28-29 - Hastings (Adams County) Flatwater Music Festival; Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor & Ag Learning, 4705 DLD Rd. A celebration of music, art, culture and fun for all ages. Live concerts, music jams, art and craft vendors, children's activities and more. Fri, 6-11pm; Sat, 11am-11pm, $10, ages 11 and under free. Amy Sandeen (402) 4630565 www.prairieloft.org June 28-30 - Butte (Boyd County) Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway Trail Ride. Trail ride to Kid Wade Canyon. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Doc Middleton Country on Nebraska's Outlaw Trail. (402) 376-1164 www.nebraskaoutlawtrail.org June 29 - Hastings (Adams County) Road Rage; MPH Motorsport Park Hastings, 427 S. Showboat Blvd. An 8-hour endurance race taking place on bicyles. Solo and team divisions. 8-4pm, $65/solo rider or $175/team Anne Hessler (402) 463-3139 www.hastingsymca.net June 29 - Tekamah (Burt County) Annual Antique Tractor Ride; 3499 Hwy 32. A tractor ride along Nebraska's scenic highways. Blackie Nelson (402) 213-9409 June 30-July 1 - Kearney (Buffalo County) Official Lincoln Highway Centennial Celebration; Downtown and the Great Platte River Road Archway. Kearney's Central Avenue comes to life with historical characters, music and food!

Education camp, historic speakers, 1920s tourist camp, national car clubs, themed vendors and more.

(800) 652-9435 www.visitkearney.org

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

Deadline for next issue: THURSDAY, June 6th. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, June 13th.

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Easy pulling for small 4WD tractor or MRWD tractor in great condition.

Located 30 miles west of Pierre, SD Price reduced to $13,900.00 605-789-1010 or 605-2804100

1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244 KS - ‘07 MILLER MD 1000, 90’ BOOM, CUMMINS & ALLISON, RAVEN GPS, 1500 HRS, $95,000.00, (620) 865-2541

1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE KS - CRUSTBUSTER 32’ SPRINGTOOTH FIELD CONDITIONER, HARROW, $500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - J. D. CULTIVATOR UNIT. 8X30”, 5X7 BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAGE WHEELS. CALL:, (402) 364-2592 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY NE - YETTER 2995 COULTERS, (308) 282-1330 FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. SEMI-LOAD DISCOUNTS. SOIL ANALYSIS CREDITS. FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. SURE CROP, SENECA, KS. SURECROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 635-4743 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 NE - ORTHMAN FLAT FOLD 8R30” TOOLBAR, $2,000.00, (308) 380-7161 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW & USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES, HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES. ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 ‘82 Versatile 835 - 4x4, 225 HP, Radial Duals, 7800 Hours. 4 Remotes, Very Good Condition. -- $18,500.

Krause 24” Chisel Plow- w/Harrows, Tandems on Wings -- $4,500.

JD 9350 9350 Double Disk Drills 3-8’ Fertilizer and Alfalfa Boxes, Markets. -- $6,500 Krause 30’ Blade Plow with New 5’ Blades -- $3,500.

605-641-6466 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 NE - GOOD USED 30 HP & 40 HP HORIZONTAL SHAFT ELECTRIC MOTORS, BOTH HAVE PULLEYS., (308) 624-2177 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, PUMP AVAILABLE. CALL:, (402) 364-2592

THE PIVOT FLUSHER is designed to allow you to drain sand and sediment from a center-pivot irrigation system each time it cycles on or off. This allows for a complete system flush every time you start your pivot. Does not require electricity. Works automatically using water pressure.

Flushes while pivot pressurizes.

For more information please call Clint with

L&V Innovations 402-376-6791 or visit www.lvinnovations.com 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE MILES AND MILES, used aluminum pipe, siderolls, pumps, gaskets, PVC, motors, cooling jackets, hydrants, 10” water transfer pipe.

WATERDOG IRRIGATION CO. Littlefield, Texas Ph-806-385-4620; Fax-806-385-5734 www.waterdogirrigation.com

May 30, 2013 1205 - GENERATOR FOR SALE IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW 1PH 50KW $4,750. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000. CALL WES SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS-90HP 4:3 $450, 50HP 5:6 $650, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, 50HP 1:1 $800, (308) 6242177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 80HP 6:5 $700, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE TX - CONVEYOR BELTS FOR ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826 1312 - HARVESTORS & SILOS FOR SALE WI - SILO DOORS: WOOD OR STEEL! SHIPPED PROMPLY TO YOUR FARM. HARDWARE AVAILABLE WITH STAINLESS STEEL STAPLES. PLEASE CALL:, (800) 222-5726 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347

1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - PORTABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLERS FOR SHOPS, SCHOOLS, BEAT THE HEAT AFFORDABLY., (402) 893-4745 IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587 KS - JD 1800 DISPLAY, ONLY ONE YEAR OF USE, LIKE NEW, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541

FOR SALE! Automatic Grain Bin Fan Controller’s by

Central S. Dakota

Sentry Pack. The easiest to opperate. *Most reliable controller available.

Valley Grain Managment Ord, NE 308-730-0251

SOUTHWEST RAAFT CO. Rotating auto-Aligning Flotation Track • Reduces center-pivot irrg rut problems • No tire slippage & digging • Works on all brands of sprinklers Bob Gruner - 806-678-0268 Bob_gruner@hotmail.com www.nostuckpivots.com

1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMP W/ PRIMING VALVE ATTACHED TO 262 ALLIS W/ RADIATOR ON CART. CALL:, (402) 364-2592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED!!! USED HAND MOVE SPRINKLER LINE! CALL:, (402) 694-9353 FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE, FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL PARTS. TRENCHING AND INSTALLATION AVAILABLE. CALL US FOR ALL YOUR GRAIN AUTOMATION NEEDS., (402) 678-2765 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - ‘82 GLEANER N6, 24’ HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $4,500.00, (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, $4,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 1969 JD 95, FACTORY LP, LOW HOURS, 19’ HEADER, $1,500.00, (580) 829-2543 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 SD - NH 98C 12 ROW 30 CORN HEAD: HH, HDP, KNEIGHT ROLLS, FIELD READY, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $48,500 ASK FOR JOEL AT, (605) 350-1138 KS - 2011 JD 630R HEADER, ONLY 1000 ACRES, SHEDDED & LIKE NEW, $27,000.00, (620) 865-2541 OK - 1998 MACDON 960 30’, JD ADAPTOR, $11,000.00, (580) 361-2265 TX - COMBINE PICKUP BELTS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826 TX - DRAPER HARVEST HEADER CANVAS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 3379826 1303 - CORN PICKERS WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED! A LATE MODEL, IN GOOD CONDITION UNI-PICKER. CALL:, (402) 5640910 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369

1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $4,000.00, (580) 361-2265 IA - 24’ TO 42’ COMBINE HEAD MOVERS., (712) 210-6587 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE

BULK TANKS-USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Buy-Sell-Trade

800-844-5427 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 1413 - PRESSURE WASHERS FOR SALE

Hotsy Pressure Washer Sales and Service. New and used hot/cold water pressure washer.

Parts and detergents.

HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO.

8902 South 145th St. Omaha, NE • 402-330-4343 Lincoln, NE • 402-465-4343 North Platte, NE • 800-274-4444 Grand Island, NE • 308-675-1115 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE NE - NEW VAL6 PORTABLE DIESEL RADIANT HEATERS. DAYSTAR RADIANT HEATERS. NEW WASTE OIL HEATERS W/TANKS. AG & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, (402) 893-4745 ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat.

Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one furnace. 25 year warranty available.

Heat with wood, so splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat.com.

6500W Titan Industrial Generator 8HP Diesel Engine Electric start with Pull-Rope Start.

- (2) 110 volt Plug-ins.

- RV pluggin - (1) 220 volt Plug-in.

New Interstate Battery. Excellent Condition. Cover Included.

Call for Details: 605-280-0351

1509 - SORGHUM FOR SALE

1512 - SEED FOR SALE - CONT’D

We Buy Damaged Grain.

SORGHUM SUDAN GRASS $42/50# Bag

OTHER TYPES OF FORAGE PRODUCTS ALSO AVAILABLE. FROM RYE TO PEAS AND SUDAN TO ROUNDUP ALFALFA. ALSO HYBRED PEARL MILLET & GOLDEN GERMEN MILLET AVAILABLE

“If it’s GREEN and GROWS, we probably can supply IT!” Ask about early order/early pay discounts!

Alan Koerperich

970-580-5438 402-261-8725

alankoerperich@yahoo.com 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 KS - WANT TO BUY: ALFALFA/GRASS PICKED UP OR DELIVERED ROUND OR LARGE SQUARE BALES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KEVIN MELVIN AT, (620) 5463507

ALFALFA WANTED: Big squares or rounds.

Alfalfa & any grass wanted.

Chris, PH-620-253-2661;

Toll Free-877-394-0890 KS - ALFALFA WANTED! LARGE SQUARES OR ROUNDS. PICK-UP OR DELIVER. PLEASE CALL:, (620) 804-1506 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH CUTTING SMALL SQUARES. GOOD QUALITY HAY, (308) 8824588

1512 - SEED WANTED TO BUY KS - TRITICALE SEED OFF THE FARM, (316) 249-1907 FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - FOR SALE: HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED. CLEANED, 54LB TEST WEIGHT, 90’S % GERMINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE. DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED. CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-2491907, (620) 983-2144 www.myfarmandranch.com

Grain Vac’s Available.

Also damaged grain from ground piles.

Call Greg at 316-640-3203 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY

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

NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 NE - WANTED: FORAGE ACRES TO CUT. CUSTOMER SHARES. CALL:, (308) 627-3082 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Located 3 1/2 miles east of Plainview, NE on Highway 20 To Sell Corn call

Husker Trading at 866-348-7537

FOR SALE

Grass or Alfalfa!

Delivery by semi-loads Call Steve for more information

To Purchase Distillers Grains call

308-325-5964

Ryan or Todd at 877-487-5724 ext 3 or 1

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 SD - HAY FOR SALE! ROUND BALES, MIDSQUARE BALES. GRASS HAY OR ALFALFA. CALL:, (605) 842-3125 NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, BUYING & SELLING HAY. NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400 SD - POWELL TRUCKING: HAY FOR SALE BY THE SEMI LOADS! CALL KENNY AT 605-8770741 OR 719-469-4527 OR SUE AT 605-4316838 RAPID CITY SOUTH DAKOTA., (605) 877-0741 MO - ZIMMERMAN’S HAY. BIG SQUARE BALES OF PREMIUM ALFALFA HAY. DELIVERY AVAILABLE., (660) 216-0938 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE

HIGHEST QUALITY HAY, ALL @ THE LOWEST PRICES!

All Types Hay For Sale: Grass, Alfalfa, Mix, CRP Hay, Etc. We Do the Trucking.

• Alfalfa 4x4x8 Large squares, large rounds - excellent cow hay • Alfalfa small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/Orchard small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/Grass Mix Large rounds - excellent cow hay • Timothy/Orchard small squares, large rounds - excellent horse hay • Orchard Grass small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/50-50 mix 5000 Large round Bales ( 2011 feeder cow hay) • Triticale Large Squares 4x4x8 • Peanut Hay big rounds • Milo Rounds

Truck loads delivered to your location.

Call 855-808-9090

WASTE LESS HAY HayMaster Nutrition Injection Systems. Inc. www.haymastersystems.com PROTEIN MINERALS VITAMINS ENERGY

Improve Forage Palatability & Increase Consumption

OLD HAY? POOR HAY? Inject and Feed

717-377-9994 Please Leave Message.

Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442.

1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 1506 - CORN FOR SALE NE - WHOLE PLANT IRRIGATED CORN WITH GRAIN. RFV 141 TDN 70. 4, PROTEIN 6. 7, NET WRAPPED 1300# BALES, APPROXIMATLY 80-100 BU PER/ACRE CORN. $175.00 TON. LITCHFIELD NEBR. CALL:, (308) 750-7829

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

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

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Bill O’Connor — Azle, Texas

Cut Down on Wasted Hay The Authorized Distributor for this product in the Southern United States

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Net Wrap, Twine, Covers, Hay Preservative, Silage Wrap Preseason Sale $48" X 9,840' $185, 64" X 7,000' $178, 64" X 10,000' $250, 20,000' 110 twine $18.95, 4,000' 350 knot $23.95, 50' X 100' Cover $179, Silage Wrap $68.50, Ask About Free Delivery Jordan Ag Supply (800) 726-0401 1804 - FEEDING WAGONS FOR SALE TX - FEED WAGON BELTS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. WILL BEAT ALL MFG’S PRICES., (800) 3379826 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 TX - TUB GRINDER BELTS FOR ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. 18�-30�

WIDTHS. MADE IN THE USA., (800) 3379826 1811 - GATES FOR SALE HEAVY DUTY CUSTOM BUILT LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Tired of throwing your livestock equipment in the dump? We personally built them to last, guaranteed!

CONTINUOUS CORRAL PANELS, PORTABLE PANELS, HEAVY DUTY GATES. For livestock of all kinds.

Built Right Mfg. LLC. 307-8964888 Belle Fourche, SD 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

GIANT RUBBER WATER TANKS Tanks made from used earth moving tires.

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot.

Can be open topped or drinker holes cut for frost-free winter use. Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States.

Guaranteed best quality & lowest price.

Call

605/473-5356

4ft. to 8 ft.

TIRE TANKS

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER FOR SALE NE - WE ARE YOUR W-W NORTHSTAR DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 TANK COATINGS • ROOF COATINGS Available for METAL, composition shingles or tar roofs. Long lasting and easy to apply. We also manufacture tank coatings for concrete, rock, steel, galvanized or mobile tanks.

605-490-2233 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS OR ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 3870347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

34 Black/BWF Fall Calving Cows. Mostly 4-5 year olds.

Bred to calve in October. Asking $1,425.00.

27 Springer Pairs. Calves 30+ days old. Big stout, 1,300 to 1,400 lbs. Last years steer’s weaned at 620 lbs. Sired by reg. Red Angus Bull.

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

308-440-4615

IA - 2-3, 000 GAL. CONE BOTTOM POLY TANKS WITH STANDS. $1000 EACH, (712) 625-2311 TX - TANK COATINGS, ROOF COATINGS. AVAILABLE FOR METAL COMPOSITION SHINGLES OR TAR ROOFS. LONG LASTING & EASY TO APPLY. WE ALSO MFG. TANK COATINGS FOR CONCRETE, ROCK, STEEL, GALVANIZED OR MOBILE TANKS. VIRDEN PERMABILT CO. WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-2761

1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. SITZ UPWARD, CONNEALY RIGHT ANSWER, WAR PARTY, SELECTIVE, WMR TIMELESS, GAME ON, RITO REVENUE, & CONNEALY 044062 BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH, KEARNEY, NE. CALL 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Skytrack 6036 telehandler ............Call NH 513 Spreader ......................$1950 JD 482C Forklift ............................Call JD 148 Loader ..........................$3400 NEW Baasch box scrapers............Call IH 560, Diesel ...........................$5000 JD 2020 ....................................$5250 Post Augers for skidstr, NEW ...$1950 Knight 3042 Reel Mixer ................Call Kansas Klipper tree shear,NEW.....Call Krause 908 Disk, 25' ....................Call Laurier Bale Retriever ...............$6250 JD 568, 2011, 6800 bales ......$31000 JD 700 Rake, like R23 ..................Call Bestway Field Pro III...............$19000 Bobcat 773G...........................$13500 Gravity Wagons ............................Call Vermeer 605L,twine .................$6750

New EZ Haul Hay Trailers In Stock

BradWhiteEquipment.com Broken Bow, Nebr.

308-870-0206 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY� FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1902 - FEEDERS HEIFERS FOR SALE KS - HEREFORDS FOR SALE: SPRING HEIFERS-SHOW PROSPECTS BULLS, HORNED AND PULLED, SPRING BRED DAVIS HEREFORDS, MAPLE HILL, KS, (785) 2564643 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 KS - 128 REALLY NICE OCV’D BLACK YEARLING HEIFERS. PAPERED. PEDIGREES. CALL:, (785) 673-9622 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE IA - 53 BLACK ANGUS WYOMING HEIFERS, 1100 LBS. , ULTRASOUNDED TO CALVE MARCH 10-MARCH 30TH, (641) 658-2738 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE

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1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE - CONT’D

The Cattle Shop helps buyers and sellers connect online

Visit www.TheCattleShop.com to learn more If you would like to speak to a Cattle Shop Representative Contact Us at 660-641-9945 or contact@thecattleshop.com

1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE KS - 345 BLK ANGUS SPRING PAIRS. COWS WEIGH IN 1100 TO 1200#’S. CALVES WEIGHING AT 250#’S. BUY ANY AMOUNT SEE VIDEO AT: WWW. CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785) 418-2983 CO - FOR SALE! ONE LOAD OF SOLID MOUTH PAIRS. CALL: 970-590-4451 OR, (970) 895-2368 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

May 30, 2013 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE - CONT’D

1909 - BULLS FOR SALE - CONT’D

THREE-YEAR-OLD REGISTERED LONGHORN BULL

Angus Polled Charolais and Angus Hybrid Bulls

Mostly black with white. Over 40� of horn and huge bases. Gunman and Roundup breeding. Throws colorful calves, 1,200 pounds. Been with closed herd. $1500.00 OBO

Performance & Fertility Tested.

Excellent Quality and Disposition.

Reasonably Priced.

Wagonhammer Ranches www.wagonhammer.com

402-649-2719

Please call or text 605-440-0370.

KS - HEREFORDS FOR SALE: BULLS, HORNED AND PULLED. DAVIS HEREFORDS, MAPLEHILL, KS, (785) 256-4643 NE - 2 YEAR OLD REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS. MODERATE FRAME, EASY FLESHING, CALVING EASE, GOOD DISPOSITION, SEMEN TESTED, MANY GENERATIONS OF OHLDE GENETICS. KEITH REED:, (402) 6782675

ANGUS-SOUTH DEVON BULLS: Offer composite and purebred SOUTH DEVON bulls. GREAT FOR CROSSBREEDING!! See at www.thompsoncattle.com. Yearlings and twos. Tested, ready to go. Red and black, moderate; 3+ pounds/day weight gain (no corn).

Perfect for conventional and grass programs. Very maternal; guaranteed.

Start at $2,500; delivery available.

801-391-8989

COMING SOON To a pasture near you

Stratford Angus

• (55) 20 Month Old Bulls • • (35) 12-15 Month Old Bulls • • (100) 9-12 Mo. Old Bull Calves • • $2,500 to $6,000 • • Calving Ease, Growth, Carcass & Maternal • • Volume Discounts Start At 3 • • Full Guarantee • strato@havilandtelco.com www.stratfordangus.com • 620-546-1789 •

NE - ANGUS- BLACK SEMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE! 2 YRS, 18 MONTHS, AND YEARLINGS. RECORDS AVAILABLE, TOP QUALITY, REASONABLE. CALL RICK WETOVICK, FULLERTON NE. :, (308) 536-2901 YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: Many will work well on heifers. Bred for milk and growth. Seman Tested. Delivery Available. Sons of Denali, Connealy Right Answer, Sitz Upward and other top sires!

2 Bar Angus

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE POUNDS IN YOUR NEXT CALF CROP?

Our bulls have length, depth, moderate frame, calving ease & good disposition.

Sires include: Basic Instinct • Upward • Con Air • RLS17

These bulls are structurally sound with the commercial cattlemen in mind. Performance sheets & Ultrasound data available.

Call Rod or Laramie Strand Platte, SD H-605.337.2328 • Rod’s Cell- 605.680.7628 Laramie’s Cell-605-682-9016

REGISTERED RED ANGUS

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

MIKE’S RED ANGUS Geddes, S. Dakota

605.243.2202 • 605.680.0606

Yearlings & 2-Year Olds Available w/Delivery

Blood Lines Include • Net Worth • New Design • Freedom • Contractor

Bulls are Reasonable Priced & Ready to Go to Work!

Mr. K Angus 308-548-8232 or 308-548-2860 Clarks, Nebraska • Call or Stop by Anytime!

Registered SimAngus Bulls

FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY Darr Bull Test Facility • Lexington, Nebraska Sires Represented: • SAV Final Answer 0035 • Hooks Shear Force 38K • WS Beef Maker R13

• SAV Pioneer 7301 • GW Presdestined 701T • LIC Mission Statement P27

For performance information, Contact:

Sid Andersen 308-324-4470 • a3r@msn.com

RICK NEMETH

200 18 Mo. Old Registered Angus Bulls for Sale on Farm 75% of Bulls Are AI Sired 60 Bulls are ET Calves

,UDELL +3 s OR LOCATION: 13 miles northeast of Atwood, KS 3ALE BULLS ARE IN TOP OF BREED •Free Delivery & Boarding 2.3 58 103 average EPD’s on Nemeth sale bulls. for both weaning and 2.6 36 18 66 EPD’s for current sires yearling weights. of the Angus breed.

SAV GRAND PRIX SITZ TRAVLER 8180 3!6 &).!, !.37%2 3!6 %-5,/53

EPD's

SHORTHORN

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* BULLS * Millvale Shorthorns

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PRIVATE TREATY

REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS:

Bulls are quiet, but very aggressive breeders. Reds or Roans.

2012 Heifers also available.

Pick One or Trailer Load.

Delivery available!!!

1-877/2-Bar-ANG • 806-344-7444 WWW.2BARANGUS.COM

Registered & Commercial Angus Bulls

YEARLING AND TWO-YEAR-OLDS AVAILABLE,

www.crookedcreekangus.com.

Many will be suitable for heifers.

Crooked Creek Angus 785-332-6206, Saint Francis, KS

Private Treaty Bulls & Females For Sale Year Around Home of 2 Bar Twenty X #1 REA Bull 2 Bar Entirety #3$B bull

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Buseman Angus, Call Joe 605-351-1535

FOR SALE AT PRIVATE TREATY BLACK SIM/ANGUS & BALANCER BULLS

BULLS • FEMALES • EMBRYOS • SEMEN

HUNT & HUNT ANGUS RANCH Private Treaty. Registered Angus Yearling and 18-month-old Bulls For Sale. Priced Affordably. Fertility Checked and 1st Breeding Season Guarantee. Call Sam 308-6437427 or A.D. 308-643-9266.

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Breeding program stresses sound feet, legs, teats, udders, growth & calving ease.

Call for a DVD!!!

NICHOLS STOUT

800-807-6944

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May 30, 2013 1911 - GRASS CALVES FOR SALE

DS Cattle Co. Starkville, Mississippi David Sanders

662-418-0333 We see 5000 sale barn calves a day.

We buy your cattle in one day, and ship your cattle the next day guaranteed!

www.dscattle.com Have own trucks, will travel.

1912 - BACKROUNDING/FEEDING FOR SALE

CANNONBALL CATTLE Co., Custom Preconditioning and growing. 20+ year experience.

Great facilities. High stress calves or seed stock cattle.

Consulting vet and nutritionist.

Darren at PH-620-214-2060.

Scott City, Kansas.

Let Us Start Your Grass Cattle.

Preconditioning & growing. We have the experience, background and facilities to handle highly stress calves.

Jerry Doornbos, DVM, Scott City, Kansas (O) 620-872-5150 • (C) 620-874-0949

1914 - BISON WANTED TO BUY

BUFFALO WANTED All classes, any quantity

402-694-9353 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 CO - IT’S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS. ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PERFORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS. SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE RELATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA. ORG, (303) 770-9292 2007 - BOARS FOR SALE

Durocs, Yorks, Hamps & Cross Breed Boars & females available Boar Goats, Show Weathers & Breeding, Does also available

Nelson Bros.

605-267-2741 or 605-661-7855 2105 - BRED EWES FOR SALE KS - DORPER AND WHITE DORPER SHEEP, EXPOSED EWES FOR, (785) 827-1722 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE AQHA POCO BUENO HERD DISPERAL: FANTASTIC STALLION “HEIR TO POCO.” He is a Poco Bueno Grandson ($4,000) AND 20+ beautiful broodmares for sale Black, Buckskin, Palomino, Dun, Red Dun, Bay, Gray, Brown, Red Roan. $500 - $950, 970-630-4707, Yuma, CO. 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 2208 - HORSE TRAINING FOR SALE

Colts Started Colts started on cattle Horse breaking and training Problem solved Cutting and reined cow horses Ranch horses Ranch rope work Arena work Thousands acres to ride out on Clinics and lessons

605-430-0529 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE SD - MITCHELL LIVESTOCK HORSE SALE, MITCHELL, SD. , MAY 17TH TACK: HORSES: OPEN CONSIGNED HORSES FOLLOWED BY LOOSE HORSES. WWW. MITCHELLLIVESTOCKHORSESALE. COM HIGH DEMAND FOR ALL CLASSES OF HORSES!, (605) 759-5478 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE WY - GOOD QUALITY BLUE HEELER AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS: BRED IN MICHIGAN. BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD! PUPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS. $300.00., (307) 272-1915 NE - PUREBRED GREAT DANE PUPPIES FOR SALE: FAWNS AND BLACKS, FATHER IS A LARGE EURO-DANE. MOTHER IS AN AMERICAN-DANE. AVAILABLE IN JUNE. RESERVE NOW! CALL:, (402) 389-0303 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK Combine Operators & Truck Drivers Needed for the 2013 Harvest Season If you can take pride in doing a job well done and make a commitment to doing your best, call Gary Frank Harvesting Scott City, KS

Cell 620-874-1295 Home 620-872-5704

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D EXPERIENCED DIESEL MECHANIC: Need your own tool. Repair tractors and other farm equipment.

Assemble farm equipment. Must be able to work on all kinds of diesel tractors and other equipment. Need experience with hydraulics as well.

Will be working five and a half days per week, on call during the evenings and weekends. Diagnostic computer experience would be very helpful. Also helpful to have CDL, but not required. Please apply at Carlson Equipment, 77 Zuber Road. Riverton, Wy 82501, 307856-8123 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN AND WHEAT AND ALPHA TOX CORN! PAY PREMIUM DOLLAR WITH VACS IN TRUCKS. CALL CODY 402-350-8187 OR WES 402-250-4185, (402) 350-8187 KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE HAULING. BOOK EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. CALL DAN TOLL FREE AT 877-271-9430 OR, (605) 9403275 NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS, PIVOT BRIDGES. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING. CALL:, (402) 367-2479

SCRAP METAL CLEANUP CALL FOR PRICES.

605-520-6341 Call Telly: 605-520-0236

Call Dave:

www.loadsearch.net

www.garyfrankharvesting.com • garyfrank9770@gmail.com

SD - HARVEST HELP WANTED: TRUCK DRIVER, COMBINE OR TRACTOR OPERATOR, PETERBUILT TRUCKS, JD COMBINES, GOOD PAY, MAURER HARVESTING AND TRUCKING. KOREY, CELL:, (605) 380-0002

Wheat Harvest Help Wanted from Montana to Texas. 3 CDL Truck Drivers; 2 Combine Operators.

Amber Waves Harvesting Malta, MT

Call for info:

717-377-9994

- WANTED Diesel Mechanic

KS - SILAGE CUTTING AND HAULING: JOHN DEERE 7750, 8 ROW AND P/U HEAD, TANDUM TRUCKS. CORY VANDERVEEN, PRAIRIE VIEW KANSAS. CALL:785-973-2320 OR CELL:, (785) 543-7899

Custom bailing, raking, shredding, & hauling of corn stalks and hay!

Custom silage cutting We rake for downed corn. Have 4 balers & 19 wheel Roush rake.

Also do hauling with side dump trailer.

Custom Manure Spreading.

Matt Musil 308-380-8972 • Ravenna NE

Truck & trailer experience.

Clean class A CDL. Opportunity for leadership abilities.

Gasper Transportation LLC

308-340-8401

Contact us for a quote to move your equipment 402-678-3400 www.tractortruckers.com or sandy@tractortruckers.com.

BROWN COMPANY, WHEATLAND, WY CURRENTLY HAS AN OPENING FOR AN EQUIPMENT SALESMAN. Pickup applications at: 705 16th Street, Wheatland, WY or call 307-322-2525 A PRIVATE RANCH RESORT NEAR WHEATLAND, WY HAS FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. Seasonal ranch hand/wrangler position.

Motivated, friendly. Primary duties include: guiding trail rides for beginner to advance riders, wrangling and general maintenance of horse herd (including grooming and tacking).

Secondary duties include: fencing, irrigation, construction and grounds keeping. Housing and utilities provided. Weekends and holidays mandatory. Positions available from May thru Sept. with possible weekends in April and Oct. For details and job applications, go to our website www.myfxr.com/jobs.

Or contact gina@myfxr.com or 307-322-9626

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

for all your oversize heavy haul needs.

“Connecting Farmers Coast to Coast”

Cedar Tree Cutting with skid loader on Turbo Saw. Reasonable hourly rate.

Insured.

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DAN ZIEMBA WELDING

On site or in the shop welding services Call Anytime 402-366-0160 1076 130 Rd. Osceola, NE 68651 ziembadan@yahoo.com 2510 - SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION/SCHOOLS FOR SALE Online agribusiness degree and courses through Casper College: Offering online courses from basic record keeping, computer applications, management, and outdoor recreation as they apply to agriculture. For more information contact Marty Finch at mfinch@caspercollege.edu or 800-442-2963, ext. 2595. Visit www.caspercollege.edu/agriculture.

2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD PICKUP, NO RUST THROUGH, (620) 8652541 FOR SALE NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177

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2602 - PICKUPS FOR SALE - CONT’D

Exira Auto Sales

Hwy. 71, Exira, IA • 712-268-5345 www.exiraauto.com ‘12 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab SLT, shorbed 4x4, diesel, 41K..................$32,000 ‘12 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab SLT, shortbed 4x4 diesel, 64K .................$29,950 ‘11 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed, 4x4, diesel, 75K......................$32,900 ‘09 Dodge 3500 SRW Quad Cab, 4x4, long bed, leather, auto, dsl ....$22,900 ‘08 Chevy 3500 SRW X Cab 4x4, longbed, diesel ..............................$16,000 ‘08 Dodge 3500 SRW Quad Cab, 4x4, leather, long bed, dsl. 6 spd ..$18,900 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually, 4x4, 6.7 dsl., auto, 153K..............$21,500 ‘07 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, short bed, 4x4, 5.9 diesel, auto, 149K....$19,600 ‘06 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually, flatbed, 4x4, dsl. ...........................$16,750 ‘05 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab, dually, 4x4, diesel, 82K............................$25,900 ‘04 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, leather ..........................................$9,800 ‘04 GMC 1500 Crew Cab 4x4, 5.3 auto................................................$7,900 ‘03 Lincoln Navigator, 4x4, leather, loaded...........................................$8,300 ‘02 GMC 3500 Ext. Cab, 4x4, diesel, flatbed ........................................$8,900 ‘02 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, shortbed, diesel, auto .......................$8,400 ‘01 Ford F-250 Crew Cab, leather, 4x4, 7.3 dsl., new engine .............$14,900 ‘01 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab, 4x4, 5.9 auto ............................................$2,950 ‘00 Ford F-350 SRW Crew Cab, 4x4, long bed, dsl............................$13,900 ‘99 Ford F-350 SRW XL Reg. Cab 4x4, auto, diesel.............................$9,900 ‘98 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, 12 vlv. dsl, auto, short bed ..............$9,800 ‘98 Dodge 3500 Reg. Cab Dually, 4x4, flatbed, dsl, 5 spd ...................$8,700 ‘98 Dodge 2500 Reg. Cab, 4x4, auto, 360 V-8, snowplow...................$4,700 ‘84 Ford F-250 Reg Cab 4x4, 460 5-spd, flatbed .................................$1,500

2603 - TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

COLLECTOR WANTS SALVAGE: Old Pick-ups, Trucks, Cars, Panels, Station Wagons Before 1959, Model A Bodies.

PAYING WAY MORE THAN SALVAGE PRICE! Please let me know what you have! In the Dakotas every week! Call, E-mail, or write

218.639.2809 ddonley@eot.com • David Donley 43620 355th St. • Ottertail, MN 56571

FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131

2005 Peterbilts & Kenworths, ALLISON AUTOMATICS, tandem axle, cab and chassis, can build to suit, Steve 785-259-6817 MO - CHEVY C65 10 WHEELER, 18’ BED, ROLLOVER TARP, 5+2 SPEED, RUNS GOOD, $7,000.00, (660) 548-3804

American 1 Roofing & Construction 308-379-5453 Locations in Grand Island & Valentine Nebraska.

All Types of Roofing, Siding & Gutters.

Call for a Free Estimate.

Call 308-942-3450 leave message.

NE - WANTED! JUNK CARS, TRUCK, TRACTORS, COMBINES APPLIANCES AND SCRAP METAL. PLEASE CALL:, (308) 383-5333 MT - DOUBLE TREE TRACTOR RESTORATION LLC. TRACTORS, STOCK TRAILERS, AND FLATBEDS. TOTAL REPAIR, SANDBLAST AND PAINT. PLEASE CALL MIKE AT, (406) 930-0720

CAW FENCING WIRE, PIPE, WOOD & VINYL

2001 International 9100 I Tractor GVWR: 52,000 Engine: Cummins ISM Transmission: 10-Speed Eaton Fuller. Features: 410 Horsepower. Chassis Specifications: Frt. Axle Cap. 12,000, Rear Axle Cap. 20,000

Serving Western US.

(970) 396-8729

PROFESSIONAL HORSE T R A I N I N G : specializing in colt starting, cutting, reining, trail, 4-H. Have fresh cattle, $500 plus feed. 402-440-4736

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2009 International 8600 I Tractor GVWR: 46,000 Engine: Cat C13 Diesel Transmission: 10-Speed Eaton Fuller. Features: 425 Horsepower.

Chassis Specifications: Frt. Axle Cap. 12,000, Rear Axle Cap. 17,000.

Many Other Tandem Day Cabs Priced To Your Budget Kearney • 6410 Hwy. 30 East, Kearney, NE 68848 • 308-234-2300 • trucksbymasters.com Omaha • 402-933-2500 Council Bluffs, IA • 712-328-0306 Lincoln, NE • 402-540-2816

Page 26 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - FREIGHTLINER FL70, 8. 3 CUMMINS ENGINE, ALLISON AUTOMATIC, RUNS GREAT, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (660) 5483804

TRUMP TRUCKS 2002 International 4800, 4x4, DT466, 225 hp, 6 sp, Fabco high/low Transfer case. Stock #12136. $21,500.00 1999 International 4700, DT466, 210 hp, 3560 Allison auto, 12,00 front axle, 21,000 rear axle w/locker. 96,000 miles, very nice. Stock #13002. $18,500.00 2007 Freightliner M-2, 250 hp, Cat 9 sp, 12,000 front axle, 36,000 4 spring rear. Stock #12100. $32,500.00.

2009 International Prostar ISX, 450 hp cummins, 10sp, 12,000 front axle, 40,000 Airride rears, 173� wheel base.

Stock #13009. $37,500.00.

To see pictures and more information go to

www.trumptrucks.net or call 800-821-5667

‘83 Chevy Truck 18’ Steel Box & Hoist, Plumbed For Hyd. Drill Fill Auger. Excellent Condition.

605-641-6466 (3) 2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp, 10spd ......................................................................$27,500 2000 freightliner daycab detroit, 10 spd ..$15,000.00 2003 peterbilt daycab overhauled, 10 spd..36,000.00 1993 Freightliner FLD-120 detroit, 9 spd ..$11,000.00 (2) 1999 KW T-800 daycabs detroit, 10 spd .................................................................$24,000.00 2004 Freightliner classic daycab, detroit, 10 spd pusher axle...............................................$29,500.00 1986 Fruehauf flatbed 45’ closed tandem ..$7,500.00 2000 transcraft flatbed 48’ combo .............$9,500.00 2007 Freightliner daycab detroit, ultrashift .................................................................$35,000.00 2011 Timpte hopper auto trap & traps 2013 Precision step deck with beaver tail w/ramps 2013 Precision side dump, triple axle, loaded

FOR RENT 43’ Wilson w/Ag Hoppers, 53’ dry vans for storage, 53’ step deck by the year, month or week

MIDWEST TRUCK SALES & LEASING L.L.C. OMAHA, NE 402-934-7727 www.mwtrucksales.com 1976 IH 1700, V8, GAS, 5+2 TRANS, 16’ KNAPHEIDE BED, 64� SIDES, FITTED TARP & PONY AXLE, $6,500.00, (660) 548-3804 2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - GOOSENECK 350 BUSHEL, DUAL HOPPER, TANDEM DUAL, ROLL TARP, EXCELLENT, $6,500.00, (620) 865-2541 2606 - HORSE TRAILERS FOR SALE

1982 24’ Western World Trailer 6’ living quarters. Fully insulated, sliding windows, all enclosed, king bed, cabinets, wood paneling, rubber mats, feed mangers, 2 horse straight. $4,500.00

Call: 308-470-0500

2607 - UTILITY TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - INTERSTATE 6’ X 12’ ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER, HAS INTERIOR CABINETS & SHELVING, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711 2608 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR SALE

2004 Honda Rubicon Foreman 4WD 4 Wheeler - Windshield - New Tires - New Plastics - New Battery Auto Transmission with Electric Shift. Like New! Very Clean!

Excellent Condition.

Call for Details:

605-280-0351 Central S. Dakota

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV’S FOR SALE KS - 1977 CHEVY MOTOR HOME, $3,950.00, (785) 871-0711 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 MO - 20. 4 X 34 REAR TIRES, (816) 3782015 FOR SALE NE - 15� SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308) 587-2344 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 1974 UTILITY CHASSIS W/2-350 BU. GRAVITY BOXES, HYD AUGERS, ETC., $9,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD120, N14 CUMMINS, 9 SP, GOOD TIRES & BRAKES, A/C, & SLIDING 5TH WHEEL, (308) 380-7161 OK - 2014 BOURBON 36’, DOUBLE HOPPER BOTTOM, (580) 361-2265 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE

F&S Truck Parts is buying and selling truck beds in your area.

Call Zach at 800-440-0721 pick up and delivery available 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40� PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12’ BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES, WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS, VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES & PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW. STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-6808015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182 KS - 6 YD PULL TYPE FORCED EJECTION, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711 MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660) 548-3804 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 8710711

2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOLUME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043

82 HOP. cab heat AC. Stereo 2 Spd. Hydraulic Quick Att. almost new 14-17.5 tires 1260 hrs Nice $32,500

JW Equipment

307-547-2381 Burns, WY www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

360,000 bushel elevator on 8 acres w/Truck scale, mini storage & 2 restorable wooden elevators.

Located on Hwy 141, Bagley IA

515-386-8117 WANTED TO RENT KS - YOUNG FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND TO RENT, CUSTOM FARM OR PLANT IN SHERMAN & CHEYENNE COUNTIES. DAN SHIELDS FARMING, (785) 821-0804 5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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Ag Economists Fear Bubble Forming Over Borrowing Russell Hubbard, The Omaha World-Herald PRAGUE — When Carl Sousek changes the oil on one of his pieces of farm machinery, it is now done from the climate-controlled comfort of his new workshop, a handsome concrete-floored steel building between the house and the cattle pasture.

In the past, such labor has gone on outdoors.

Like the time he and his father, whose own father bought the main place back in the 1940s, converted an old combine harvester into an herbicide sprayer — in the middle of winter.

Other improvements around the 800 acres Sousek farms with his family include about $40,000 worth of terracing to prevent his Nebraska topsoil from sliding into nearby Cottonwood Creek. For both projects, much of the tab was paid in cash. Not 100 percent, but more than would have been the case in times past, said Sousek, who has corn, soybeans and cattle.

"There are some guys out there who have taken on a lot of risk," he said. “They have made a lot of money, but I am more interested in sleeping well at night.”

Sousek is referring to the temptation that comes with rising crop prices and farm incomes to overburden the balance sheet with debt.

Agriculture economists agree, saying farmers had better watch it, as they see the prospect of a bubble forming if farmers aren't cautious about borrowing.

Farm incomes this year are projected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be about level with last year, and then to fall 25 percent in 2014.

Land values by some estimates are set to drop by even more.

To be sure, even with a 25 percent drop, U.S. farm income still would be higher than it was in 2010, USDA figures show. And that robust farm economy is largely credited with helping Nebraska weather the most recent recession better than most states.

But a drop in farm income could spell trouble for the debt-laden farmer. Crop prices, farm incomes and land values are inextricably linked. The worth of farmland, said University of NebraskaLincoln agricultural economist Bruce Johnson, is almost entirely based on what it can produce.

And the recent run-ups in farm incomes and crop prices have pushed land values to levels that have encouraged what Johnson calls an unsustainable level of borrowing.

"There is some teetering going on, some overshooting, pushing a bit too hard and getting overextended," Johnson said.

When corn goes to $7 a bushel, the temptation, Johnson said, is to buy more grain bins and equipment of all sorts in a bid to raise productivity and capture even more dollars. Problem is, he said, record harvests a million miles away can quickly send corn to $5 a bushel.

Such a change in global farm economics, Johnson noted, does not prevent lenders from sending monthly statements seeking payment for the loans that bought all the goodies when it was $7 a bushel.

"On the math alone, it looks like an adjustment is coming," said Johnson, who noted he would not be surprised if land values fall as much as 30 percent in the next two years.

Omaha land appraiser Kenneth Beckstrom said it hasn't happened yet. He said current land prices are level or slightly lower than what he saw a year ago. Prime farmland, he said, is going for as much as $12,000 per acre. He said rising ag incomes in recent years have motivated farmers to buy more land, expand their operations and even return to farming after having left it.

"Farms have been very profitable with crop prices where they've been," said Beckstrom, owner of AG One Appraisal Service. "I never could have pictured corn at these prices. It used to be that $3.50 was considered high."

Economists are taking note. Early this year, economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released a paper on the topic.

"Historical trends suggest that the strong wealth effect in the agriculture sector, coupled with low interest rates, could lead to an accumulation of excess debt," the article reads.

"This scenario could be a recipe for another financial crisis in U.S. agriculture."

Many Nebraska and Iowa farmers remember the 1980s, when farm bankruptcies skyrocketed after land values plummeted. In 1981, according to USDA, the value of Nebraska farmland and buildings was $729 per acre, and it fell for six out of the next seven years, reaching a low of $400 in 1987.

No one is predicting a bubble burst of such magnitude this time around. Farm debt is still low, according to a USDA report this year. The debt-to-asset ratio at U.S. farms this year is slated to fall to 11.3 percent, from 11.9 percent, the agency said.

"With such historically low levels of debt relative to assets and equity, the sector is better insulated from the risks associated with commodity production, such as adverse weather, changing macroeconomic conditions in the U.S. and world economies," the USDA said.

Nathan Kauffman, who co-authored the Kansas City Fed paper, said crop prices are set to fall after additional acreage has been or is scheduled to be planted, leading to greater supply and lower prices. The USDA expects farmers to plant almost 175 million acres of corn and soybeans this year, an all-time record.

Crop prices are "something that farmers will need to monitor very closely over the next three to six months," Kauffman said.

The monitoring is already going on at Omahabased Farm Credit Services of America, a member-owned ag lending cooperative with $19 billion of assets. Chief Credit Officer Bill Davis said the volume of land sales financed through the co-op in Nebraska and Iowa have returned to three-year averages, after a record fourth quarter of 2012.Nebraska center-pivot irrigated farmland was going for $5,835 an acre last year, more than three times the $1,660 average of just 10 years ago, according to historical land values maintained by Johnson, the UNL professor. That's similar to Iowa, where average prices a decade ago were $2,275 an acre and $8,700 an acre now, according to the American Enterprise Institute, citing Iowa State University statistics.

Davis said the co-op is aware of the prospect of a bubble forming and officials are closely watching borrowing levels and requiring additional cash on hand for operating expenses before extending additional loans to some applicants.

"People are getting accustomed to high incomes and large margins," Davis said. "What happens when things return to normal?"

Back at the Sousek farm near Prague, Carl Sousek is most concerned with his corn; it went in about a month ago. The rainfall has been great — heavy, but not enough to erode or damage to any material degree. Soybeans are almost done being planted.

"Corn has been very good," Sousek said. "Prices have been high, but then again, so have the inputs. I guess it always catches up with us in the end anyway."

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