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Flood Recovery Programs Available

Tractor Pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 County Fairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13, 16-18

Weather AccuWeather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

Markets Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Government Report Government Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ag Management Nebraska Helps Expand Agricultural Education Program to More Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Livestock News “Flooding and excess moisture, as well as hail and wind, have damaged land and caused crop and livestock losses in many parts of Nebraska and the Midwest,” noted Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Dan Steinkruger. “There are a number of actions under emergency programs that farmers, ranchers, and landowners should consider.”

Programs and actions that may assist include: • Notice of Loss, including failed and prevented planting, should be reported to crop insurance agents for insured crops.

• Producers should report all prevented planted or failed acreages to FSA. Prevented planted acres should be reported within 15 days of the final plant date and failed acres should be reported

prior to disposition of the crop.

• Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) Flood victims that have met risk management crop insurance requirements or obtained NAP coverage may be eligible for the ELAP program. The ELAP will cover losses of purchased or mechanically harvested feedstuffs or forage intended for eligible livestock that was destroyed in the flood. The program will also cover grazing losses for up to 90 days. A producer should contact their local FSA office to file a notice of loss within 30 days of becoming aware of the loss to be eligible.

• Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) - Eligible livestock owners that lost livestock due to flooding will be eligible to file applications for reimbursement under the LIP

program. The LIP pays producers 75% of the value for the livestock losses that exceed normal mortality. A notice of loss must be filed at the county FSA office within 30 days of when the loss is apparent to be eligible. The producer would then have until January 30, 2011 to complete the application for payment.

• Emergency Loans - Upon receiving a disaster declaration for physical losses, FSA can make emergency physical loss loans for the repair or replacement of disaster related damaged chattels or real estate essential to the farming operation, household items that must be repaired or replaced, damage to harvested or stored crops or to perennial crops. Livestock death

Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Production News Food Demand Drives Farmland Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-27

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Flood Damage ????

Producers who have experienced damage to crops and/or loss of livestock due to recent excessive flooding across many areas of the state in recent days are asked to contact their USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to report their losses.

Greg Ibach, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, said his office and the governor's office work in partnership with USDA FSA to secure federal

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agricultural disaster designations through Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

"The designations are necessary to open up some federal assistance programs," he said. "The loss-assessment process begins at the county FSA office level."

Ibach also encourages producers to be in contact with their insurance agent as soon as possible.

"The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is aware of the extensive flooding to farmland," he said. " We will continue to share information with FSA, industry organizations, and other partners in order to assist farmers and ranchers as much as possible."

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 6/11/10

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$81.79 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .112.32 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.04 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .139.78 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.76 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .56.21 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .115.00 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258.07

100.00

92.46

131.19 112.92 170.52 83.19 * 90.90 127.50 306.89

134.25 117.00 156.70 75.01 * 83.72 135.50 318.82

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.57 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.99 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.42 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .6.54 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .2.41

3.64 3.48 9.53 5.48 1.93

3.22 3.35 9.60 5.30 2.27

135.00 92.50 67.50 112.50 36.00

150.00 82.50 * 94.50 35.00

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . . . .* Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . . . .* Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . . . .* Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132.87 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.87 * No market.

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Heartland Express - Weather

June 24, 2010

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report After an exceptionally wet June, the state is in desperate need of a prolonged stretch of dry weather.

For the first time since May, weather models are pointing to a majority of the state receiving below normal moisture during the next 14 days. In fact, a system moving Allen Dutcher through the state this weekend represents the best widespread moisture event during the upcoming forecast period. With temperatures expected to reach the 90's on a consistent basis and the surplus of water at the surface, dew points are going to be elevated into the upper 60's and low 70's for the foreseeable future.

Livestock stress may be a problem, especially

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later next week as wind speeds begin to slow with an upper air high situated in close proximity to Nebraska.

Week One Forecast: 6/26-7/2: A cold front is forecasted to push through the state during the 6/26-6/27 time frame.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop during the late afternoon and evening hours across northern Nebraska, then push through eastern sections of the state by the late morning hours of 6/27. Highs are projected to be in the upper 80's to low 90's on 6/26, cooling into the upper 70's to low 80's on 6/27. Weather models indicate a dry trend for 6/28-7/1 period as an upper air high builds into the central U.S. Temperatures will gradually warm from the low 80's on 6/28 to the upper 80's to mid 90's by 7/1.

Models indicate that mid-atmospheric energy will move across the state on 7/2, with thunderstorms projected to develop across central and eastern Nebraska. Even with the wave moving though the state, temperatures should easily reach the low to mid 90's statewide.

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Week Two Forecast: 7/3-7/9: Weather models indicate that the heat will continue across the central Plains through the Holiday weekend.

Highs in the mid 90's are currently forecasted for 7/3, with 100 F plus readings possible across southern Nebraska on 7/4. A trough of low pressure will make its way across the northern Plains during the 7/5-7/6 time frame, with most of the significant moisture confined to the Dakota’s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible with the best chance of moisture across extreme northern Nebraska. Highs are projected to cool into the low 90's on 7/5 and mid 80's on 7/6. High pressure will try to build back into the central U.S. during the 7/7-7/9 period, with only a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm. Highs will warm back into the low to mid 90's.

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Agricultural Summary: For the week ending June 20, 2010, heavy rain fell in eastern counties causing flooding and standing water in low lying areas, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. In addition, hail and strong winds caused damage to isolated fields and structures. Due to the wet conditions, field work such as spraying herbicides and side dressing nitrogen were behind schedule. The quality of hay being put up has also suffered.

Feedlots were muddy making livestock movement difficult.

Weather Summary: Temperatures for the week averaged 2 degrees below normal with highs in the mid 90’s and lows in the low 40’s.

The northern third of the state was behind in the number of Growing Degree Days. Rain fell across all areas of the state with the eastern half receiving the most precipitation. As of Sunday at 8 a.m., the Southeast District received over one and a half inches of precipitation while the Southwest District received less than three-quarters of an inch of precipitation.

Additional moisture fell Sunday afternoon and evening.

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Heartland Express - Country Living

Cleaning Up After the Flood Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, Colfax County The flood waters have come and gone or if you are in a low area, those waters may still be there.

Whether you have problems with the actual flood waters or seepage of clear water because of the saturated water table, cleaning up is a big job.

If your home has sustained damage, be smart during the clean up and repair process. If hiring someone to repair the damage, remember that the cheapest isn’t necessarily the best. Sadly, whenever there is a disaster, unscrupulous contractors often descend so know who you are hiring. Get references from former customers and check them out. Choosing a licensed contractor is often the best solution but check out to see if the license is valid. Pay with a check or money order; never cash. Never pay the entire bill up front before any work is done. Ask for a written contract which outlines what will and will not be done, the materials provided, time and payment schedule and other details needed for your specific job. There are excellent contractors in the community who will do a good job; do your homework and choose wisely.

If you are repairing your house yourself, take precautions and safely remove all destroyed items. Remember that mold can grow on the backside of dry wall, carpets and other surfaces.

Some mold will appear right away while other mold takes a little longer to appear so we can see

it. Clean and disinfect all areas, even if there is no evidence of mold. Disinfect with a mixture of chlorine bleach and water (1 cup bleach to 1 gallon water).

However, not everything can be cleaned and disinfected easily. Carpet, mattresses and upholstered furniture usually cannot be salvaged and will need to be thrown away. Check with your city office or trash removal company for procedures on safe removal of flood damages household items.

Not all flood damaged items need to be thrown away. Items that are hard and non-absorbent can be cleaned, disinfected and used again. Dishes, cookware and utensils fall into this category. In addition, if counters and cupboards came in contact with flood water, these surfaces will need to be cleaned and disinfected.

For electrical items that have been in water, be extremely cautious. Plugging in an appliance that has not completely dried can deliver a fatal shock. Turn off the electricity before working with appliances and electrical items. Even if you are just unplugging the appliance to take to the garbage, don’t take a chance – turn off the electricity first. Most electronic items such as tv sets, kitchen appliances, and audio equipment cannot be salvaged and will need to be thrown away.

For more information on safely cleaning up after floods, contact the University of NebraskaLincoln Extension in Colfax County at 402-3523821.

Horticulture Update Noel Mues, Extension Educator University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Furnas County Yellow Lawns – Due to rainy weather delaying mowing schedules, some homeowners are seeing yellowing symptoms on their lawns after mowing. Roch Gaussoin, Extension Turfgrass Specialist, recommends raising the mowing height and going ahead with mowing between rainy periods. This is one of the few times where it would be recommended to pick up grass clippings. Some yellowing may be due to scalping (removing more than 1/3 of the grass blade during any one mowing); hence the raised mowing height recommendation. Some yellowing may be due to iron chlorosis and poor root function in saturated soils.

Saturated soils & systemic pesticides – Saturated soils can interfere with the efficacy of systemic lawn pesticides. Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides and fungicides) that require plant growth and metabolism for movement of the product throughout the plant will be affected. In the case of herbicide applications on weeds, some foliar burning may be seen after the herbicide application, but a lot of recovery will occur on weeds due to poor uptake of the herbicide. We may also see strange symptoms on turfgrass this year due to poor root development in saturated soils early in the season.

Wind damage to trees – can lead to structural problems and potential hazardous conditions and future problems for a tree if corrective pruning is not done. As the saying goes "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" and preventative/corrective pruning is well worth the time and effort to prevent further and more serious problems. Some key points when wind damage occurs are: Safety first. Assess the situation and hire a certified arborist to prune/remove damaged branches that are clear hazards using correct pruning practices.

In many instances time only allows for broken branches and ‘hangers’ to be removed quickly for safety purposes. Be sure to have an arborist return to make a correct pruning cut so stubs and/or broken branches are not left in the tree.

Do not treat the wind damage or wounds with a pruning paint or dressing of any kind as a tree’s best line of defense is a proper pruning cut.

Do not apply fertilizers or over-irrigate in hopes of helping the tree recover more quickly. These types of activities typically further stress the tree, are unnecessary, and can provide a more favorable growing environment for harmful decay causing organisms. (Source: Eric Berg, Nebraska Forest Service) For information on hiring an Arborist see: http://www.nfs.unl.edu/treecare/hiringanarborist.asp

For information on identifying hazards in trees see: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht _haz/ ht_haz.htm Diplodia (Sphaeropsis) blight – infects pine, mainly older Austrian pine. New shoot tips die in the spring. Entire branches and trees may die if disease pressure is very high, or if the tree is otherwise stressed. Small black fruiting bodies appear on the base of cones and the base of infected needles. A fungicide application made during the third week in April and repeated the first week in May provides optimum disease control in most years. Fungicides applied after mid-May are usually ineffective. For Diseases of Evergreen Trees see: http://www.nfs.unl.edu/documents/for esthealth/diseasesevergreen.pdf Dothistroma Needle Blight – Browning of needles on the lower half of Austrian, ponderosa and Scotch pine trees. On close inspection, needles will have turned brown from the tip down to a reddish-purple lesion or band on the needle.

Lesions or bands may be found on other green needles as well. For Dothistroma Needle Blight see: http://extensionhorticulture.unl.edu/Current /Dothistroma.shtml PLEASE NOTE: Fungal diseases, like Diplodia and Dothistroma, are wet weather diseases. They can be common problems in eastern Nebraska; however, they are not commonly seen in western Nebraska during most years.

Winter Desiccation – continues to show up in evergreen conifers and on broadleaf evergreens as a fairly uniform browning, often on the south or west facing side of trees and the outer parts of plants. Evergreens lose moisture on sunny winter days. If the soil does not contain enough moisture to replace the loss, needles - starting from the tip - dry out and turn brown. Sometimes the soil is moist but the roots can't absorb it due to frozen soil or damaged roots.

To avoid winter desiccation, provide adequate moisture to the plants throughout the year. The damaged growth can be pruned or you can wait to see if new growth will cover up damaged needles.

If the browning extends into the plant far enough so that pruning would remove all green growth, the plant will not recover. Evergreens should not be pruned back beyond green growth.

Hackberry decline/leaf drop – Hackberry trees often experience leaf drop in June. This may simply be due to an excessive amount of leaves set on. Hackberries are sensitive to herbicides and it may be a response to herbicide drift.

If the trees continue to have a full leaf canopy, they should be fine. Over the last few years, a decline has also been noted in hackberries where trees experience excessive leaf drop, crown thinning, and some branch dieback. The cause is unknown but suspected to be related to a combination of stresses such as drought, herbicide Continued on page 10

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Upstairs Skylight

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The L-shaped kitchen hosts multiple workstations, including an island with a downdraft cooktop. A built-in wall oven, pantry and desk increase the efficiency of the room. The kitchen merges with a breakfast nook, which opens to a patio. The fireplace in the spacious family room cheers this open family area. Entertaining takes place at the front of the house. Columns form boundaries for the living room, dining room, and the two-story formal foyer. There's a coat closet and storage space beneath the elegant staircase. Double doors at the top of the staircase lead to the master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling. Look up in the bath. A skylight presents a view of the stars. The washer and dryer are in an alcove near the bedrooms and baths, where laundry is generated.

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Plan - AM-2152 Title - Upstairs Skylight Style(s) / Influences - Southern Home Type - Adaptable, Narrow-Lot Exterior Wall Framing - 2x6 Available Foundation(s) - Crawlspace Exterior Materials - Horizontal Siding Dwelling Type - Single Family Bedrooms - 3 actual, 3 possible Baths - 2 full, 1 half Floors - 2 Living Area (Sq. Ft.) Level Finished Unfinished First 944 Second 832 Total Living Area 1776 0 Dimensions - 40' x 42' x 26' (width x depth x height) Laundry Floor - Second Master Suite Floor - Second Master Suite Features - Dual Sinks, Shower, Walk-in Closet Fireplaces - 1 Kitchen Style - L-shaped Kitchen Features - Island, Menu Desk, Nook, Open Layout, Pantry Extra Features - Fireplace, Skylight(s) Roof Style - Gable Roof Construction - Stick Garages Style -Attached 2 Cars 418 (sq. ft.)

Room Information Room Floor Ceiling Height Family Room First 16.0' Loft/Balcony Second 8.0' Main Level

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

June 24, 2010

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts •

Dressing For Failure

by Lee Pitts

Recently someone sent me an anonymous letter along with an article titled “How To Dress for Success.” I have no idea who sent me the story as it could have been anyone who has ever seen me. I’ll admit I don’t know how to dress for success but if you ever want to emulate someone who dresses for failure, well then, I’m your guy.

The article talked about midriffs, French cuffs, arm holes (I think you should have at least two), how to talk to your tailor and single breasted versus double breasted jackets. I don’t know about you but all this talk about breasts in men’s suits makes me a little uncomfortable... but not as uncomfortable as the thought of some guy with pins in his mouth measuring my inseam.

According to the advice article, the cuffs on your jacket should come to the middle of your hands with your arms hanging loose.

Listen, I get most of my jackets for free from livestock auction markets and vaccine makers and I can’t be that picky.

The article also placed a great deal of emphasis on lapels and “vents” in your jacket. I have no idea what these vents are but it said that they “can slim your body and allow a suit to stretch, reducing unsightly lumps and bumps.” In that case, I definitely think you should have some.

And if these vents also allow bad body odors to escape I recommend having more vents in your jacket than you do in your house.

Most ranchers I know should probably

have narrow lapels on their Carhartt jackets because I read that they make a person look slimmer and more successful. On a related matter, if you want your jacket to show how successful you are the back of it should stop at the top of your rear end, which is good because it might take several yards of expensive cloth to actually go around and over it.

To impress people try not to look like you spent the night before sleeping under a bridge. While frilly cuffs might look stupid on a sweatshirt, the least you can do is wear a well-ironed shirt. I don’t know about you but my wife hasn’t ironed one of my shirts since the Reagan administration, and yet my shirts always look sharp. I know you’ve all hung your shirts near the shower for the steam to remove the wrinkles but that’s so out of style. What I do is use two hangers and hang my shirts upside down with a log chain or a full feed sack attached to the bottom hanger. I guarantee this will stretch all the wrinkles out. But don’t use my trick on any shirt you don’t tuck in because your shirt will probably hang down to your ankles. And don’t press your pants this way or you’re going to be walking on the cuffs.

Speaking of cuffs, the article said cuffs are back in style but my experience with cuffs is that they fill up with dirt, which falls out on the carpet when you take your pants off. Then your wife is gonna kill you.

The anonymous missive also said that the

bottom of your pants should reach the top of your footwear but that’s baloney. You’ll look like a dude if your pants stop at the top of your boots. A final word about pants: avoid fancy pants where the pocket is real deep. I had my pocket knife in one of those pockets once and my knee was black and blue by the end of the day.

The successful man also wears cuff links, an accouterment I thought went out of style with avocado colored refrigerators. The only pair of cuff links I own are a pair of red dice and I hardly see how that’s going to impress anyone, especially the banker.

After all, what message am I sending? That I like to shoot craps?

Other subtleties of success include the width of your tie, fabric of your suit and number of jewels in your watch. Really successful people, it seems, don’t even carry a watch because they have servants to tell them what time it is. That’s how I feel and it’s also why I don’t wear a tie. If I ask my wife more than ten times in one day what time it is the potential to use my tie as a choke strap would simply be too great.

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Rhubarb Favorites Crunchy Rhubarb Muffins 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 egg 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup nuts 1 cup finely chopped rhubarb Topping 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup nuts Combine sugar, oil, egg, buttermilk and vanilla.

Mix well.

Combine flour, salt, and soda and add to oil mixture.

Add rhubarb and nuts.

Fill muffin pan 2/3 full.

Combine topping and sprinkle on top of batter.

Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees.

Rhubarb Crunch 2 cups flour 1 cup rolled oat 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 6 cups diced rhubarb 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring Preheat oven to 400; grease 11x7x1 1/2" baking dish.

In mixing bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar and salt.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs; reserve 1 cup crumbs; press remaining crumbs into baking dish.

Arrange rhubarb on crumbs.

In small saucepan combine cinnamon, sugar and cornstarch; stir in water; cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened.

Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and food coloring.

Pour on rhubarb; sprinkle with reserved crumbs.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes; turn temperature to 325; bake for 40 minutes longer.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie 1 pastry for doublecrust pie 2 1/2 cups rhubarb, stalks unpeeled and cut into 1 inch lengths 2 1/2 cups strawberries, halved lengthwise 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca or cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces milk or cream 2 teaspoons sugar Roll half of the dough and fit into a 9-inch pie pan leaving a 3/4 inch overhang all around and refrigerate. Roll the other half of dough into a 12inch round and refrigerate.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a bowl, whisk together sugar, tapioca or cornstarch and salt.

Combine dry ingredients with rhubarb and strawberries and let sit for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.Pour rhubarb and strawberries into bottom crust, dot with butter.

Brush overhang with water, cover with top crust, seal edge and crimp or flute edges. Cut steam vents into top crust. Lightly brush top of pie with milk or cream and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for 30 minutes, reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake 25-35 minutes longer, until crust is browned and juices bubble through the vents.

Frosted Rhubarb Cookies COOKIES 1 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb 3/4 cup flaked coconut FROSTING 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter, softened 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar Cookies: Cream together the shortening, brown sugar and egg.

Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.

Add to creamed mixture.

Stir in rhubarb and coconut.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.

Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350째.

Cool and frost.

FROSTING: Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla.

Gradually beat in sugar til smooth.

Spread over cooled cookies.

Cream Cheese Rhubarb Bars 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 cups flour 3/4 cup quick oats 3/4 cup brown sugar 12 ounces cream cheese (1 1/2 packages) 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 large eggs, room temp 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups rhubarb, chopped Preheat oven to 350째F. Combine butter, flour, oats and brown sugar until crumbly.

Press 1/2 the mixture into bottom of 9x13 baking pan.

Beat cream cheese, white sugar, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Stir in rhubarb.

Pour over prepared crust.

Sprinkle with remaining reserved topping.

Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.

Serve cool.

Rhubarb Sticky Buns 1/4 cup cold butter (no subs) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen, and thawed) BATTER 1/3 cup softened butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg 1/2 cup cream In a bowl, cut butter into brown sugar till crumbly. Stir in rhubarb. Spoon mixture evenly into 12 WELL GREASED muffin cups (I have tried using cupcake papers, and it doesn't work!). Set aside.

In a mixer bowl, cream butter or margarine, and sugar. Beat in egg.

Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with cream.

Spoon batter over rhubarb filling cups about 3/4 full.

Bake 350째 for 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and invert onto serving tray. Serve warm.

Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer 12 cups chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen) 4 cups water 2 1/2-3 cups sugar 1 cup pineapple juice 2 liters carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled In Dutch oven, bring rhubarb and water to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; strain and reserve juice. Discard pulp.

Add sugar and pineapple juice to reserved juice; stir until sugar is dissolved.

Chill thoroughly. Just before serving, add soda and ice cubes.

Rhubarb Bread 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons grated orange rind 3/4 cup orange juice 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped rhubarb 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Line a 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper& set aside.

Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

Combine next 4 ingredients in a separate bowl; add to flour mixture.

Sprinkle with rhubarb& walnuts (if using) and stir until moist but still lumpy. Scrape into prepared pan.

Bake in center of a preheated 350F oven about 1 hour, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from pan.

Pork Tenderloin With Sweet Onion-Rhubarb Sauce 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1-1 1/4 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed 1 large sweet onion, sliced 2-4 tablespoons water 2 cups diced rhubarb 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup minced fresh chives Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix 1 teaspoons oil, coriander, 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture into pork. Heat 1 TSP oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the pork until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 Degrees F, 15 to 17 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 TSPS. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and the remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add 2 TBSPS. water; continue cooking, stirring often, until the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes more, adding water a tablespoons at a time, if necessary to prevent burning. Stir in rhubarb, vinegar and brown sugar and cook, stirring often, until the rhubarb has broken down, about 5 minutes.

Spoon the sauce over the sliced pork and sprinkle with chives.

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Heartland Express - Tractor Pull

Nebraska Helps Expand Agricultural Education Program to More Producers The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Oklahoma State University have partnered with Kansas State University to help expand K-State's educational program for agricultural producers.

"It is a management training course designed for producers who are dedicated to making improved management decisions and bringing strategic planning and thinking to their operations," said Brad Lubben, extension public policy specialist and the program's collaborating faculty member at UNL. Lubben previously worked with the Management Analysis and Strategic Thinking Program, or MAST, while at K-State and helped bring the program to UNL. "This is an effort to expand the reach of the MAST program to more producers and involve more researchers across the region . . . Drawing on additional specialists is important to help bring more resources and expertise to the program," Lubben said.

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allows the program to attract a variety of participants, and there are currently MAST alumni in seven states.

"MAST has been a highly effective program over the last seven years in providing participants with advanced agricultural and agribusiness management training," said David Lambert, head of KState's Department of Agricultural Economics.

"Instructors from all three land-grant universities will pool their talents in challenging MAST participants with a wide range of decision tools relevant to agricultural management, production, marketing and finance."

The program consists of eight learning modules covering: land ownership and leasing; machinery ownership and leasing; financial analysis; human resources; tax management and policy; risk management; marketing; and an optional module that varies in content.

During the distance portion of MAST, faculty members at the three universities will be available to answer questions and help participants explore different ways to help their businesses succeed.

"There is value in producers taking time for indepth management training and strategic planning... This program and other management education programs like it give producers the opportunity to do strategic thinking that is critical to success," said Lubben, who is a collaborator for modules involving agricultural policy.

Along with the online work, K-State will host two on-campus sessions at the start and end of the MAST program. The 2010-2011 program kicks off with an orientation session on Nov. 16-17. The program then concludes with the second on-campus session on Feb. 22-23, 2011.

For more information about the MAST program, contact Lubben at blubben2@unl.edu or (402) 4722235.

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The study, performed by O’Neil Commodity Consulting, examined 36 soybean loading facilities across seven states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota) and analyzed the relationship among origin basis, destination basis, and transportation costs. The resulting graphs from the analysis all exhibit how transportation costs are disproportionately absorbed by farmers via a declining origin basis.

Dean Campbell, a soybean producer from Coulterville, Ill., and Chair of the Soy Transportation Coalition explains the inherent challenges of conducting such a study, “The price a farmer receives for any commodity is determined by a complex assortment of issues.

Trying to single out transportation’s role in determining prices is difficult, but as we discovered in conducting the study, it is possible to provide greater clarity to this issue and allow farmers to more accurately see how transportation has a major impact on our individual bottom line. Farmers should therefore be among the leading advocates for a well-maintained, reliable transportation system.”

The report specifically identifies how in periods of strong worldwide demand (a “demand pull” market), the ultimate customer will pay the costs – including transportation costs – for obtaining the shipment of soybeans. However,

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Heartland Express - Government Report

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Summertime Energy Blues

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

As we move into summer and higher energy prices hit Nebraska families, small businesses, farmers, and ranchers it is becoming increasingly clear we need a real, comprehensive energy plan.

The onset of the summer travel season traditionally means an increase in the demand for fuel as families take to the road for vacations. When coupled with the growing threat of tropical storms and hurricanes, which can interrupt oil refineries and shipping routes, these factors will result in higher gas prices at the pump.

Rural residents like those of us in the Third District spend more per person on fuel and travel farther to get to work than Americans living in urban areas. As prices for gasoline increase, rural America will correspondingly feel the greatest pinch. Agriculture is an energy intensive industry, and increased production costs will invariably be passed to the consumer.

In order to fend off future price surges – while at the same time reducing our reliance on foreign countries for energy – Congress must take an “all-of-the-above” approach to our energy policy.

It is absolutely essential we continue to utilize our natural energy resources through research, development, and domestic exploration. The American Energy Act, which I support, encourages clean and renewable sources of energy such as nuclear power, solar, and wind. It also lowers fuel costs, reduces our dependence on foreign oil, and creates jobs.

Further, while it is doubtful the tragedy in the Gulf

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of Mexico will drive up the cost of gas in the short term, it underscores the necessity of enacting an energy policy which draws on renewable sources as well as land-based oil and gas exploration.

Let me be clear: our first priority must be to stop the spill and do everything possible to preserve the livelihoods of those in the area. Pointing fingers will not plug the leak, and neither will recent efforts to institute a moratorium on offshore drilling or push through a reactionary energy bill.

As the price of gas continues to climb, now is not the time to increase our dependence on foreign oil by retreating from offshore exploration, nor should the administration exploit this disaster to advance the disastrous cap-and-trade energy policy. Doing so will only raise the cost of energy for every American.

The moratorium on offshore exploration could have a devastating economic impact on Gulf Coast communities who are already suffering. These wells generate 80 percent of the Gulf’s oil production and 45 percent of its natural gas. The moratorium affects 33 oil rigs, and companies have already started moving those rigs out of the Gulf to foreign waters where they will be allowed to drill.

This administration already has limited onshore oil production, such as ANWR’s 10-02 area – first designated by President Carter and Congress nearly 30 years ago for energy exploration and production. I’ve visited the 10-02 area in Alaska, which proximity to the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline means supplies can reach

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the continental U.S. without the danger and risk of offshore drilling or transporting by ship. By limiting our domestic exploration on both water and land, we only are increasing our reliance on foreign sources of energy.

Cap-and-trade regulations imposed in attempt to reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions are especially costly for states like Nebraska. Our state generates two-thirds of its electricity from coal, a process which produces carbon dioxide. Under any cap-and-trade system, facilities which emit greenhouse gases – such as power plants, manufacturers, and possibly even farmers and ranchers – would purchase credits for their emissions from the EPA. Today, there is no cost-effective way to capture carbon dioxide output, so any regulation which limits carbon dioxide emissions will either limit the use of natural gas, petroleum, and coal or dramatically increase their prices. The costs to businesses and agricultural producers would be passed on to consumers in the form of higher electric bills and more expensive products – including agriculture products.

We have delayed an all-of-the-above energy strategy for too long. Now is the time to act to focus on energy independence, job creation and a cleaner environment through greater efficiency and environmentallyresponsible development of America’s energy resources. By doing so, we can free ourselves from the reliance on foreign oil while at the same time build a stronger economy.

Nebraska’s Growing Contribution to the Military

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

Nebraska is well known for the major role it plays in our nation’s defense as home to America’s Strategic Command, and it plays a broader role in our national security role than many people may realize, which is about to become even larger.

The National Defense Authorization Act just approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee on which I serve as Chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee provides Nebraska’s men and women in our armed forces, and their families, the support, benefits and training they need. It also funds a number of important military projects in Nebraska.

Congressionally Directed Funding In the next step of the funding process, the Senate Appropriations Committee, on which I also serve, will decide exact funding. As part of my continuing commitment to transparency in congressionally directed funding, better known as earmarks, information about each project will be posted on my website.

The Silicon Prairie Nebraska is often referred to as the Silicon Prairie because of high tech research going on at the University of Nebraska system and this bill contributes to that by providing research funds to develop modern military equipment.

For instance, $3 million for the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is to develop a handheld telemedicine device to assist medics in the

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field to care for soldiers. This technology provides remote access to medical data preventing unnecessary testing and speeding delivery of care.

Vision Restoration Another $3 million would go to UNMC to advance prosthetic retinal implants to restore vision for those blinded due to trauma. Statistics show over half of those treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury also experience vision damage. UNMC performs some of the nation’s leading vision restoration research in cooperation with John Hopkins Medical Center.

Environmental Awareness for Unmanned Systems $5 million would go to UNL to develop software for unmanned aircraft to automatically react to its environment. This research addresses the need to automate management of unmanned aircraft and reduce manpower required to operate the systems remotely.

Lighter Batteries for Soldiers UNL would also receive $3 million for further research for high-density energy storage devices.

Soldiers rely heavily on batteries to power their equipment carrying an average of 10 lbs of spare batteries. This addresses a defense department critical need to reduce battery size. The specific carbon shell structures under research are unique to research at UNL.

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The bill does so much more for the military including funds for UNL for development of materials to destroy airborne biological and chemical toxins, funds for Army National Guard Readiness Centers in Lincoln and Mead and new security gates at Offutt Air Force Base, home of StratCom. Small Arms Ammunition and Competition The legislation also includes an amendment I co sponsored to increase competition and allow more and smaller domestic small arms manufacturers to provide critical spare parts for the armed services. It also includes another amendment I co-sponsored to encourage the Defense Department to sell surplus small arms ammunition and ammunition components.

This is major legislation that contains much more, along with other measures I cosponsored including benchmarks to measure progress in Afghanistan and enabling dependent children of armed service members and retirees to stay on their family’s insurance until age 26, bringing TRICARE in line with the health reform bill signed into law this year. I wanted to highlight some of its provisions that provide for Nebraska’s men and women in our armed forces and the important projects being developed in Nebraska that will improve our nation’s military.

Looking Ahead For American Energy

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

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Over the past year and a half, a clear pattern has emerged in the policies proposed and enacted by the Administration and its supporters in Congress. That pattern has been to increase the size, scope, and influence of the federal government in an effort to achieve the desired policy result. The current example is the push by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate carbon emissions, which essentially would lead to the EPA blanketing our economy with permitting requirements and dictating our national energy policy. The American people are displeased with a "federal government knows best" approach to complex issues, and I am hopeful that Congress may begin to follow suit with policies that make use of smaller, more sensible government.

EPA's approach, as well as many Congressional proposals (including cap-and-trade), address energy policy with legislation that would increase fuel, electricity, and farm input costs and effectively punish anyone who drives a car or flips a light switch. Though we can all generally agree we must increase our energy efficiency and decrease our foreign oil dependency, such

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policies would further empower a large federal bureaucracy over the citizens it pledges to serve.

Instead, the government should create incentives for the American people, without punishing consumers based on where they live. It should help us make the United States a more energy efficient country.

One thoughtful proposal that would take us in a different direction was recently unveiled by Senator Dick Lugar of Indiana. Instead of relying heavily upon taxes and government regulation over businesses, Lugar's proposal, (known as the "Lugar Practical Energy and Climate Plan") emphasizes increasing vehicle and building efficiency as its starting point.

By focusing on improving energy efficiency standards, the bill would lead to an across-the-board increase in the energy efficiency of all new vehicles and many residential and commercial buildings. And it would accomplish this goal in part by providing incentives for Americans to make energy-efficient decisions.

Senator Lugar's bill provides a central role for increased nuclear power. This development would be especially important for Nebraska because we depend

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on nuclear power and could provide a tremendous boost to our supply of clean energy across the country.

Nuclear power is clean, reliable, and lasting source of energy that can deliver "baseload," the back-up power source that wind and solar must have when the wind does not blow and the sun does not shine. As our country's economy recovers and increases its demand for electric power, more domestic electricity production will be needed. Nuclear-powered energy would go a long way in ensuring we meet this increasing demand.

The energy debate will likely intensify in the comings weeks. I will be reviewing proposals like Senator Lugar's to see what works best for Nebraska and for our country. We can improve our energy security without hammering consumers, levying more taxes, and increasing the size of the federal government. I look forward to working with my colleagues toward policy that is good not only for American families, businesses, and farms, but also for America's energy future as well.

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Heartland Express - Market

June 24, 2010

By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

County Grain Prices as of 6/22/10 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$3.28 $3.09 $3.24 $3.14 $3.20 $3.26 $3.33 $3.33 $3.04 $3.28 $3.08 $3.33 $3.21 $3.26 $2.08 $3.36 $3.17 $3.28 $3.31 $3.21 $3.09 $3.19 $3.28 $3.25 $3.29 $3.07 $3.50 $3.32

$3.36 $3.22 $3.33 $3.32 $3.41 $3.37 $3.28 $3.32 $3.36 $3.38 $3.32 $3.24 $3.30 $3.26 $3.19 $3.30 $3.34 $3.30 $3.34 $3.70 $3.34

$3.14 $3.01 $3.34 $3.16 $3.20 $2.99

$3.37 $3.09 $3.37 $3.20 $3.26 $3.10

671 Northern Above Oil Flowers Above Spring Wheat

Beans

$3.33 $3.20 $3.27 $3.34 $3.22 $3.29

New Beans

$9.36 $9.08 $9.45 $8.87 $9.11 $9.28 $9.48 $9.43

$8.57 $8.42 $8.61 $8.37 $8.49 $8.51

$9.33 $8.87 $9.43

$8.54 $8.37 $8.65

$9.33 $8.87 $9.35

$8.60 $8.37 $8.66

$9.19 $9.28 $9.05 $8.90 $9.58 $9.05 $9.17

$8.64 $8.82 $8.45 $8.42 $8.26 $8.82 $8.68 $8.58

$9.62 $9.41

$9.32 $8.68

$9.28 $9.33 $9.30 $9.32

$30. $4.65

$8.65

$8.69 $8.52 $8.59 $8.52

Wheat

New Wheat

$3.79

$3.79

$3.49

$3.74 $3.54

$3.75

New Milo

$3.03

$3.17

$3.75

$2.81

$2.76

$3.75 $3.76

$3.75 $3.76

$2.81

$2.76

$3.49 $3.93 $3.85 $3.54 $3.49 $3.69 $3.49 $3.64 $3.95 $3.53 $3.49 $3.40

$3.54 $3.93 $3.85 $3.54 $3.49

$3.01

$3.01

$2.88

$2.87

$2.66 $2.77 $2.69

$2.81 $2.87 $2.87

$3.28 $3.49 $4.64 $3.54

$3.58 $4.64 $3.54

$3.52

$3.52

$3.84 $3.89

$3.89

Pinto Oil Flowers (new) $15.05 Spring Wheat(new) $4.65

Corn

$3.49 $3.64 $3.95 $3.53 $3.49

Navy

$2.87 $2.90

Sept 10 341 384

Dec. 10 351 394

September 2010 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .3.580 High . . .3.592 Low . . . .3.546 Close . . .3.554 Change .-0.054

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Corn trade started out firmer on Monday due to follow-through buying and continued excessive wet weather, but we quickly fell back into the middle part of the June range. The December contract is 15 cents lower on the week with trade 12 cents below the monthly low and 20 below the high. The weekly crop ratings did slip by 2% to 75% good to excellent, but the market was expecting the slight drop. Overall the crop remains in good shape and with limited threatening weather or forecasts at this time we should have most of the crop going into pollination in good shape. The weekly export sales numbers were 1.12 million tons of old crop and 332,300 tons of new which were above expectations. China was a listed old crop buyer of 230,000 tons. The outside markets stalled and are not as friendly as late last week. The trade is now focused on the updated USDA acreage numbers next Wednesday along with the June 1 quarterly stocks numbers. The trade should be looking for around 500,000 more acres of corn versus the March report with a total planted corn acres around 89.3 million acres. Trade should be actively mixed heading into the report. The heavy moisture has taken away some yield potential in the western belt and demand remains positive, so the downside should be limited the rest of the month. If we come back after the 4th of July weekend and the forecasts look really good and the outside markets are only flat or negative, then we could see a bigger downside test. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Milo

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Wheat trade has flattened out this week following the solid bounce at mid month. The weekly net changes are slightly lower in KC and Minneapolis with Chicago steady. It is difficult for wheat to bounce much further at this time of year ahead of harvest.

There is no question some production issues have come about, which could give us an argument that we have printed the lows for the year if the row crops do not see a big decline into harvest, but it is difficult to be bullish with good yields expected. On the weekly crop progress report, winter wheat had 91% of the crop headed which is 5% slower than the 5-year average. Harvest progress was at 17% complete versus the 23% average. Winter wheat crop ratings were down 1% at 65% good to excellent and spring wheat ratings down 2% to 84% good to excellent. The weekly export sales were reported at 720,600 tons of 2010/11 sales which was good. The increase in export business is seasonal, but if we can maintain weekly sales totals around 700,000 tons or more for several weeks it may help wheat avoid going to new lows. Harvest pressure and the still big domestic and global carryover estimates give limited reason for any major rally; only bounces of 40 to 80 cents appear likely the rest of the year. The bounce this month was over 50 cents.

Hedgers call with questions, continue to look forward at the carry in the futures for opportunities in 2011 and 2012.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 463 491

K City 495 525

Minneapolis 531 563

September 2010 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .4.764 High . . . .4.816 Low . . . .4.750 Close . . .4.756 Change .-0.000

Soybean trade tested higher levels on Monday, but then we slipped following the 60 cent bounce the previous two weeks. November beans are 7 lower on the week heading into Thursday, meal is down around $3 and bean oil is down nearly 50 points. So overall the soy complex remain in some type of an uptrend, but the momentum has cooled. The crop ratings did slip by 45, but overall the crop is still rated 69% good to excellent. The excessive moisture continues to stress the later planted soybeans and should keep some soybean acres out of production. It’s just too late and past insurance dates for beans. Some will still go in, but the yield potential suffers when beans are planted this late or in July. The winter wheat crop development is behind normal this year, which will slow the double crop soybean potential as well.

The planting progress only advanced 2% this past week up to 93% planted. The weekly export sales were at 308,300 tons of old crop and 233,000 tons of new; combined the soybean sales were at the high side of expectations. Meal sales were at the low end with old crop at 35,100 tons and new crop sales at 41,500. Bean oil sales were very good at 45,500 tons of old crop; 35,000 tons was to China, which we did see in the news last week. The soybean demand has been great all year, and now the corn export demand has been good the past few months. So for now the demand items remain positive and should limit downside. The risk over the next 2 months though is importers may back away if the weather looks good in early July and wait for new crop. If exports slow it will take away some week to week friendly news giving us fundamental support. In other words, we should expect a normal seasonal slip into the harvest timeframe if the weather and crop ratings remain good overall. We are still a month away from the start of the most important soybean weather, so sideways trade is likely in the week ahead.

The trade is expecting a bigger planted soybean acreage number on the report next Wednesday, but on the same note some of these acres will not go in due to wet weather. So the acreage argument is a wash. Good demand should have the stocks number tight. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Aug 933 971

Aug Meal 275 388

Aug Oil 3702 3890

August 2010 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .9.534 High . . . .9.540 Low . . . .9.460 Close . . .9.460 Change .-0.120

June 24, 2010

Heartland Express - Rodeo

NE State Rodeo Association Standings

Mid-States Rodeo Standings As of 6/14/2010

Barebacks 1 Corey Evans 2 Ty Kenner 3 Ira McKillip

6 Joe Kimmel 7 Carl Martin 8 Larry Radant

$948.92 $857.28 $775.64

Saddle Broncs 1 Chase Miller $1,300.33 2 Wyatt Barstow $807.44 3 Derek Kenner $218.08 4 Peyton Ramm $125.96 Bull Riding 1 Denver Jochem $1,534.08 2 Clint Connelly $1,038.45 3 Dewey O'Dea $799.00 4 Kevin Connelly $479.40 5 Adam Wimer $319.60 Calf Roping 1 Garrett Nokes 2 Clete Scheer 3 Matt Elliott 4 Rocky Tibbs 5 Travis Lymber 6 Brent Hurlburt 7 Chip Wilson 8 Terry Graff 9 Tyler Kimmel 10 Levi Fisher

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Pieces of Rodeo History for Sale

The chute gates from Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell are for sale.

The rodeo committee is replacing the old wooden bucking chutes and crow’s nest with new metal Priefert brand chutes, and selling off the old chute gates.

“They’ve seen a lot of history,” Al Hitchcock, rodeo committee member said.

There are as many as 20 chute gates available for sale. Ten hung in the arena and the others were on hand, for quick replacement, in case unruly bulls or broncs broke them. The chutes are approximately

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seven feet tall and nine feet long and made of 2 x 8’s.

The price for the gates is $500 per gate, unless there is more demand, and then they may be auctioned off.

To get on the list to purchase a chute gate, call the rodeo office at 308.346.5010.

Several people have expressed an interest in owning them for their decorative and sentimental purposes.

The rodeo, in its 89th year of existence, has seen some of pro rodeo’s best competitors and world champions pass through its arena. World champions like bull rider Freckles Brown, saddle bronc rider Casey Tibbs and bareback rider Chris LeDoux, have all competed in Burwell and may have ridden out of the same chutes that are for sale.

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell is the only rodeo site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and includes 40 acres of grounds and facilities, a ¾ mile track, and original wooden covered grandstands. This year’s rodeo is July 29-31. For more information, visit www.nebraskasbigrodeo.com.

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Nelson's Bill Would Boost Wind Energy in Nebraska

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent With President Obama laying down the challenge of energy independence Tuesday night using the tragic BP spill as a call for action, Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., is co-sponsoring legislation "enabling substantial wind power development in Nebraska that could create jobs and provide Nebraskans with more electricity generated from renewable energy."

"Much like ethanol several decades ago, Nebraska has a tremendous potential to become a national leader in renewable energy generated from wind," said Nelson. "While Nebraska ranks fourth for potential wind energy development, we currently rank 24th in actual energy generated by wind."

He said the legislation could help Nebraska rural electric co-ops and our public power districts obtain needed financing to help build new renewable energy projects.

Nelson said these projects would, in turn, create good jobs for Nebraskans, boost state revenues and tap into at least "one very abundant source of energy that is literally just blowing away today."

He is co-sponsoring an amendment to the Tax Extenders Bill under debate in the Senate offered by Sens. Maria Cantwell of Washington and George Lemieux of Florida.

According to Nelson, the legislation would expand the Section 1603 program in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the stimulus bill. The section created a program enabling investor-owned utilities to receive a grant worth 30 percent of a renewable project's cost of construction.

Currently, Nelson said, the provision expires on Dec. 31 and is only available to investor-owned utilities. The amendment would make the program avail-

able to consumer-owned utilities such as Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) and Nebraska Rural Electric through Dec. 31, 2012.

"OPPD greatly appreciates Sen. Nelson's support and co-sponsorship of the Cantwell-Lemieux Amendment to extend and expand the Section 1603' Clean Energy Treasury Grant Program to include public power utilities," said Gary Gates, president and CEO of OPPD.

"Much like ethanol several decades ago, Nebraska has a tremendous potential to become a national leader in renewable energy generated from wind."

Gates said passage and enactment of this amendment would provide public power with access to renewable incentives that in the past have only been available to investor-owned utilities and that should result in expanded development of renewable energy projects by public power.

Ron Asche, president and CEO of NPPD, also appreciates Nelson's efforts supporting renewable energy incentives for public power that are comparable to the incentives for private developers.

Jay Holmquist, general manager of the Nebraska Rural Electric Association, said Nelson's ongoing efforts to give rural electric systems the comparable flexibility to fully develop renewable generation allows them the ability to utilize a tax grant for largescale projects whose capital costs currently make many renewable projects unfeasible at this time.

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Nebraska's nonprofit public power utilities " supplying electricity to at least 1.3 million of the state's roughly 1.8 million residents " do not have comparable incentives for renewable energy development that investor-owned utilities have with the federal Production Tax Credit that has allowed them to invest greater amounts in renewable energy.

Nelson said the amendment would establish parity in federal incentives for Nebraskans who receive 100 percent of their electricity from nonprofit utilities.

"Extending the federal assistance could give them incentives needed to pursue more renewable energy projects such as wind but also solar, geothermal and biomass," he said.

Nelson said the provision would be paid for by closing a tax loophole that exists today for big oil companies.

According to Nelson, the amendment says that oil companies with annual revenues of more than $100 million can no longer count their contributions to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund as a business expense that they can use to reduce their 35 percent corporate tax rate. While not affecting production of oil and gas by small and independent producers, the provision recognizes that the majority of the companies using the write-off are major energy producers.

The amendment is supported by The Business Council for Sustainable Energy, American Wind Energy Association, Geothermal Energy Association, National Hydropower Association, Solar Energy Industries Association, Large Public Power Council, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and others.

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June 24, 2010

Pretty Picture Painted for Ag

by Steve Jordon Drought-resistant seed corn could expand the Corn Belt as much as 300 miles west, those attending a regional farm conference were told Wednesday.

In addition, new non-thirsty corn varieties could let Nebraska corn farmers raise just as much grain with far less water for irrigation, while protecting Iowa’s non-irrigated fields from drought damage.

The promise of lower-cost, water-conserving corn was one of several optimistic notes sounded at the two-day agricultural symposium, attended by about 175 people and held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City at its headquarters here.

Echoing comments by several panelists at the conference, C.G. “Kelly” Holthus, chairman and CEO of Cornerstone Bank of York, Neb., said the future of agriculture looks bright. He called today’s farm economy “the golden age of agriculture.”

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Washington, Iowa, and president-elect of the Community Bankers of Iowa, said prime farmland near his town recently sold for $8,000 an acre.

“I’m not sure it’s going to be unlimited growth,” Torpey said. “But in my lifetime I don’t see it going away. In the next 20 or 30 years I think (agriculture) is going to be good.”

William Wilson, a distinguished professor of agriculture from North Dakota State University, said Monsanto and other biotech companies are in the final stages of developing corn varieties to thrive in low-moisture conditions.

The seeds are due to come onto the market in about three years, he said, joining herbicide-resistant seed and other genetically modified crops that have improved farm yields and profits in recent years.

But that doesn’t necessarily mean Nebraska’s cornfields will stretch to the Wyoming border.

Farmers will decide what to plant according to soil characteristics, the financial yield that various crops offer and other factors, Wilson said.

“Water is the limiting factor around the world,” Wilson said.

Market forces will compete for available farmland, he said. Should a farmer plant corn, soybeans, wheat or some other crop, if they all can grow well on the same ground?

“That’s where the battle for acres becomes more important,” Wilson said.

Agriculture’s solid profits during the past two years, in a time of recession, have attracted nonfarm investors, a trend that worries Tom Hoenig, president of the Kansas City Fed.

When people with no connection to agriculture begin buying farmland, a price bubble could develop, leading to an eventual drop in prices, he said.

But Jim Farrell, president and CEO of Farmers National Co., the Omaha-based farm management company, said few farmers are selling land now because of a lack of good alternative investments.

That’s one reason farm sales through Farmers National are down 30 percent from 18 months ago, despite the high demand from buyers.

Doug Stark, president and CEO of Omaha-based Farm Credit Services of America, said farm prices still will have occasional, costly dips.

And farming will require more capital if it is to expand enough to meet world food demand, Stark said. A typical family farm requires several million dollars in financing, especially if it needs to expand to take in more family members, he said.

The positive outlook for agriculture even played a role in last week’s purchase of the failed TierOne Bank of Lincoln by Great Western Bank of Sioux Falls, S.D. Great Western is a subsidiary of National Australia Bank, a large agricultural lender that plans to expand farm-based lending in the United States.

Great Western acquired 69 TierOne offices, and one objective is to expand agricultural lending from those offices, said Tony Arthur, head of agricultural lending for the Bank of New Zealand, also a division of the National Australia Bank.

Great Western also wants to acquire other farmoriented banks in the Midwest, he said. “We’ve found a home in the Midwest.”

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By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub A Republican River streamflow augmentation project being studied for the Lower Republican Natural Resources District continues to show promise.

LRNRD General Manager Mike Clements said results of a Miller and Associates of Kearney study on potential effects of operating new wells in eastern Franklin County to provide the augmentation water were positive.

Chris Miller reported to the LRNRD board Thursday in Alma that there would be minimal effects on other groundwater wells if nine new wells were operated around the clock, every day of the year at a site between Upland and Campbell.

Clements said the site is within the Little Blue Basin drainage but is part of the LRNRD. It's about 20 miles from the Republican River.

The idea is to transport groundwater via a pipeline or Thompson Creek, put it in the river at Riverton and credit the flows at Hardy or Guide Rock.

Clements said the system wouldn't be operated 24/7, but would help ensure Republican River Compact compliance in years defined as water short.

"It's just another piece of the puzzle" for compliance, he said, adding that his board hasn't decide if such a project would go just toward LRNRD credits or be part of a basin approach. Clements said there's a second wellfield site being studied in the Middle Republican NRD. The LRNRD studies, funded by a state grant to the Lower, Middle and Upper Republican NRDs, now will look at project costs.

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Clements said the engineers will study the costs of purchasing land or buying perpetual leases for existing wells and water conveyance costs. He hopes that within the next six months there is a fully developed plan "that's ready to roll out."

Meanwhile, a corporate grant application for $868,461 will be submitted by the Trailblazer RC&D on behalf of the LRNRD next week.

Clements declined to identify the corporation, but he said the money would be used for three main purposes: remove invasive species and debris from Republican River tributaries, provide 50 percent cost shares for some soil moisture sensors and provide incentives to farmers willing to grow lower-water-use crops in 2011 for a 1,000acre pilot project.

Also Thursday, the LRNRD directors approved the first incremental plan from Nebraska Corn Processing LLC for required offsets of water used at the company's Cambridge ethanol plant.

Clements said those offsets aren't enough for plant operations in the long run.

The board also was told by FrenchmanCambridge Irrigation District Manager Brad Edgerton that Nebraska Department of Natural Resources Director Brian Dunnigan recently rejected the irrigation district's request for a reevaluation of the Republican River.

Frenchman-Cambridge officials decided in May 2009 to seek a formal hearing with Dunnigan to ask him to re-evaluate whether the Republican Basin is overappropriated. That means that water uses exceed water supplies.

The basin is designated as fully appropriated, which means water uses equal water supplies.

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Clements said irrigation district officials' next option is to consider an appeal to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

In 2009, Dunnigan said the Republican Basin doesn't meet one of the statutory criteria for an overappropriated determination - that prior to July 16, 2004, it was subject to an interstate cooperative agreement among three or more states.

"The department does not interpret the term 'interstate cooperative agreement' to include interstate compacts," he wrote in his original petition order. "... The two terms are not used interchangeably in the (Nebraska Ground Water Management and Protection) Act."

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STC ANALYSIS SHOWS IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION ON FARMER INCOMES Continued from page 6 the report notes, “after the temporary demand pull is over, the market will always adjust/correct and any increases in transportation costs will always be passed back to producers.” Over the long term, as the report highlights, agriculture is a “supply push” market due to strong competition from other grain and oilseed producing nations – resulting in transportation costs being disproportionately passed back to producers.

The graphs from the 36 soybean loading facilities provide examples of when the relationship between transportation and farmer income is strongest (“supply push” market) and when it is the weakest (“demand pull” market). For example, in the graph from Jeffersonville, Ind., the correlation between transportation costs and origin basis (farmer income) is clearly evident. As transportation costs rise, origin basis diminishes.

This is particularly the case from 2004 to 2008, a period largely categorized as a “supply push” market.

However, the graph highlights the “demand pull” market of 2009 during which worldwide demand – particularly in China – was strong and supply was diminished due to drought conditions in South America. During this period,

the correlation between transportation costs and origin basis was not existent. This dynamic can be observed in all 36 locations analyzed for the study.

To complement the empirical data collected for the study, O’Neil Commodity Consulting conducted a survey in which 11 grain traders were asked if freight rate increases are passed onto the end user or if most increases are

passed onto the producer. Seven of the 11 traders responded that freight increases are passed back to the farmer. Two responded that such costs are passed onto the end user with the remaining two suggesting that the costs are split between the farmer and the end user.

“This analysis truly highlights how farmer profitability is dependent upon a number of items out of our control,” explains Norm Husa, a soybean producer from Barneston, Neb., and board member of the Soy Transportation Coalition. “When reviewing the data and corresponding graphs, one can clearly see the role that worldwide supply and demand and transportation costs play in establishing the prices we receive. Farmers may be tempted to believe that once their grain has been delivered, any subsequent transportation costs are the problem of the elevator. In reality, these costs are our problem. Farmers should therefore be active to ensure we have a transportation system that is not an obstacle to our profitability.”

The entire study, along with the individual graphs and data from the 36 soybean loading facilities, can be accessed at www.soytransportation.org.

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Handling Rained on Hay Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy Agronomy & Horticulture, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Rained on hay causes many problems.

Obviously, feed value of the hay is lowered. And many times, in our rush to put this hay up, it gets baled or stacked too wet, which causes mold or heat damage to develop.

Sometimes a bigger problem, though, is the long-term damage to the regrowing plants.

Driving over the field repeatedly -- trying to turn hay to hasten its drying -- will injure regrowth and can cause soil compaction, especially if the ground is soft.

But, not driving on the field leaves an even bigger problem with the windrows. If they stay there until next cutting, plants underneath will be smothered. This not only lowers yield, it creates a terrible weed problem as grasses and broadleaves infest the killed strips. These weeds will contaminate all subsequent cuttings. In addition, if rained on hay windrows are left in the field, they frequently will plug your mower next cutting, both slowing you down and expanding your vocabulary.

So -- remove that hay any way you can. Bale it, chop it, even blow it back on the ground as mulch.

You may need to damage plants by driving on them to turn hay to speed drying and get sunlight to plants underneath. But do it anyway to prevent old windrows from ruining the rest of your haying year.

Then, watch for problems in the damaged strips.

Insects and weeds may invade, and need treating to prevent further problems.

There isn't much of a positive payback managing rained on hay, but to ignore it is even more expensive.

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Rains Taking Toll on Crops Heavy rains are expected to have long-term effects on area crops.

According to Farmers Co-op Manager in Cedar Bluffs Randall Schwartz, it is too early to tell the percentage of crops lost, but he knows there will be some.

"We don't have it as bad in our area as they do to the north," Schwartz said.

However, the low areas in the northern part of the county do have some wash out and standing water issues.

"The basic rule is if there is standing water for three days then there is damage," Schwartz said.

He added that in some spots the water has been standing for longer than three days.

According to the National Weather Service, areas in Saunders County have received any where from three to five inches of rain in the past 14 days.

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Schwartz stated that some yellowing of crops has been occurring.

"Depending when and if we dry out will decide if people are going to replant," Schwartz said.

The southwestern part of the county is experiencing different problems due to the rain.

Greg Kavan, Frontier Co-op Manager in Ceresco stated that flooding hasn't been a problem, but just wet fields are.

"There are a few guys who aren't done planting yet and the rain is keeping them from getting that done," Kavan said.

He stated that the rains are also a problem for those producers trying to bale hay and alfalfa.

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"If these fields stay too wet for too much longer those crops will be dying," Kavan said.

He added that it is too early to know the effect on yields, but stated there will be some.

In spite of the rain, the crops that are not in standing water are about a week ahead of normal this growing season, Kavan said.

The other long-term issue is runoff being seen.

It's causing ruts and gullies through the fields.

Schwartz stated that the rainwater has been running fast enough through fields to be cutting through the ground.

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Food Demand Drives Farmland Prices

By Steve Jordon Prices are high for the world’s best farmland, passing $7,000 an acre in Nebraska and Iowa recently, because of strong world food demand over the next 40 years, an agricultural economist said here Tuesday.

In fact, said J.B. Penn, chief economist for farm equipment maker Deere & Co., for the first time the world’s ability to produce is about to be overtaken by the need for more food, with the world population growing 50 percent by 2050.

“That’s not a very long period indeed,” Penn told about 175 people attending a regional conference on agriculture sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

That means the limited amount of farmland will be strained to keep up with the growing population and the movement in developing countries of people from rural areas to urban areas, he said.

“Most of the good land in the world today is already under cultivation.”

Poorer-quality land will require “costly and controversial” measures, such as increased irrigation, to produce more crops, he said.

Separately, Farmers National Co. of Omaha reported that recent sales of good-quality farmland reached $8,000 an acre in Illinois, $7,500 in Iowa and $7,000 in Nebraska.

J.D. Maxson, area sales manager for Farmers National, said demand is high for land that can grow row crops such as corn and soybeans. Prices are up partly because little ground is for sale, he said.

“The first thing they want to add is more animal products.”

Unfortunately, he said, animal products require more water, and water also will be a scarce resource.

Agriculture uses about 70 percent of the water consumed in the world. A pound of beef requires 1,800 gallons of water, while a pound of wheat requires 180 gallons.

“We’re going to have to use water more efficiently,” Penn said.

Much of the long-term demand will come from Asia, especially India and China, he said. But Africa’s economy also is developing.

“It’s striving to be another one of these poles of growth,” Penn said. Despite problems in some countries, “there’s a lot of stability there.”

The world economy used to have North America and Europe on one side and the rest of the world at a much lower level, Penn said. Now, Asia’s growth and the potential of Africa have changed the picture to “several poles of economic activity.”

“This is something we have not had before,” Penn said.

China, for example, grew steadily through the world recession, and so far its leaders have been successful in guiding its economy, he said.

While many factors point toward healthy agricultural growth, there are serious challenges, including an imbalance in labor, environmental concerns, unwise public policy decisions in some countries and higher food prices that strain developing countries’ budgets, Penn said.

“I don’t think we’re going back to $2 (per bushel) corn.”

Sale prices of farmland grew 6.3 percent in 2009 despite the recession.

“People are looking for the safest possible investment, which is high-quality property,” Maxson said.

Grassland also is drawing higher prices, he said.

For example, Maxson said, land near O’Neill, Neb., recently sold for $580 per acre, substantially higher than the recent sales range of between $385 and $450 per acre.

Agriculture uses about 70 percent of the water consumed in the world.

Penn said such sales are partly due to investor interest, which is strong not only in the United States but also in developing areas such as subSaharan Africa.

“I don’t think there’s a bubble in the U.S. farmland market,” he said, so land values should hold up as demand increases.

In 2005, the world produced 7 billion tons of food, he said. By 2030, rising population will demand another 3 billion to 4 billion tons.

“Just imagine the investment required,” he said, including irrigation, food storage, transportation and processing.

As more people move to urban areas, he said, they start to improve their diets.

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Pork Industry Wants Sizzle in New Slogan

By Dan Piller, The DesMoines Register By next year at this time, pork may be calling itself something besides "The Other White Meat."

The 23-year-old tag line has worked well enough in the past, National Pork Board Vice President Ceci Snyder said at the World Pork Expo on Wednesday, but new consumer surveys show that the line has little bite.

"There's no consumer reaction," Snyder said.

The pork industry is concerned about consumer backlash that pork lacks taste, she said.

"Consumers want healthy food, and pork definitely is healthy," she said. "But they want taste and variety as well, and we have to communicate that."

Wes Jamison, professor of communications at Palm Beach Atlantic University, has advised pork producers on the industry's image. "I tell the pork people that they're the Oreo cookie, caught in the middle between beef and chicken," he said at the expo. "That gives them an identity problem."

Snyder said the board will continue to use "The Other White Meat" in a limited way to protect the trademark. But she gave no details about what the new campaign would say.

Motorists on Interstate Highway 35 who pass the pork board's Clive headquarters have long noted the "Other White Meat" sign. Pork board Chief Executive Officer Chris Novak said the sign probably would be altered.

Iowa is the nation's No. 1 hog- and pork-producing state, with 33 million animals marketed per year and a network of processing plants around the state. Cash receipts from hog sales total more than $4 billion annually in Iowa.

The "Other White Meat" line was developed in 1987 as pork's response to concerns about the effects of red meat consumption on weight and heart health.

Surveys show that since 1960, per capita consumption of red meat has dropped 25 percent.

Most of that market has been lost to poultry and fish.

In response, pork geneticists have bred new lines of hogs that produce much less backfat, which for generations gave pork its fatty, greasy image.

"We've worked to produce a product that is much lower in fat," Novak said.

But National Pork Producers Council President Sam Carney of Adair said he has heard complaints

that the leaner pork now on supermarket shelves frequently lacks taste.

"We've probably gone as far as we should in taking fat out of pork," Carney said.

Hog producer Bryce Engbers of Grinnell said he thinks the tag line has worked. "It's been effective, but it might be time for a change," Engbers said.

Josh Fleming, director of interactive marketing for Lessing-Flynn Advertising Co. in Des Moines, said: "If the pork people are getting indications that the tag line isn't working well anymore, they're smart to start developing a new one."

Drew McClellan of McClellan Marketing in Des Moines said: "The pork people should ask themselves why the 'white meat' line isn't working anymore."

"Taste may be a problem," McClellen said. "I was in my 20s before I learned that pork could taste good. The pork I ate before that was overcooked, and that ruins the taste."

Cattle producers plan to stick with "Beef: It's What's for Dinner," a tag line in use since 1992.

"We just renewed our advertising campaign and there's no discussion of a change," said Meghan Pusey of the Beef Checkoff.

Flood-plagued Farmers Need to Move Quickly but Carefully Farmers contending with flooded fields from this month's storms need to assess their options quickly and carefully, say University of Nebraska-Lincoln experts.

While everyone's situation is different, the first step is simple: Contact your crop insurance agent as soon as possible, said UNL Extension Educator Keith Glewen.

"Make sure you're communicating clearly and effectively with them," he said on UNL Extension's "Market Journal" program.

Paul Burgener, a UNL Extension agricultural economics research analyst at UNL's Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff, agreed.

"This is one of those critical times when it's really good to know your crop insurance agent and adjustor and get them involved in your decision making before you do anything," Burgener said.

It's also important to contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Services Agency, Glewen added. Reports of flood damage to FSA play a role in designations of agricultural disaster areas which are necessary to open up access to federal assistance programs.

Producers need to clearly understand their options from FSA and under their crop insurance contracts before they take any action in their fields, Glewen said.

Those options will vary depending on the severity of flooding. Some cornfields had been underwater for four to six days by the end of

last week. That flooding, combined with recent high temperatures, likely means the corn won't survive.

Corn that was underwater for only 24 hours or so, though, may survive. Usually it takes about 48 hours of flooding for oxygen in the soil to be depleted. Considerable nitrogen loss – perhaps 50 to 75 percent – also is likely, Glewen said.

Even in fields where the flooding wasn't as extensive, "the corn really never does recover the vigor and vitality it had before the flood," Glewen said. "Definitely, we'll see yield loss."

Farmers who decide, after consulting their crop insurance agent, to replant corn are likely to get at best only about 50 percent of the yield they might have gotten. They need to consider the cost of replanting, the seed availability and the chances of getting the crop to maturity before the first killing frost.

Also, corn replanted at this late date would be uninsurable, Burgener said. The late-planting cutoff date was June 15.

Planting a different crop might be possible, but options could be limited if farmers treated their corn with a pre-emergent herbicide, Glewen said. Replacing that corn with soybeans could be problematic, though some farmers have successfully done that in the past.

Grain sorghum is a possibility, though there are fewer marketing options in eastern Nebraska than in other parts of the state.

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As for soybeans, the window of opportunity is a bit wider, Glewen said. It's possible to plant soybeans until late June or early July and still get decent yields. If replanting soybeans, producers should use a seed inoculant and a fungicide treatment.

The crop insurance deadline for soybeans was June 10, with a 25-day late planting period, Burgener said. So soybeans could be covered by insurance if planted up to July 5, though with a 1 percent per day reduction in coverage. For dry beans, the crop insurance deadline is June 20; for sunflowers June 15 in northern counties and June 20 in southern counties; and for grain sorghum June 5 (northern counties) or June 15 (southern counties).

Farmers who have crop insurance also might be eligible for assistance from the new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), said Brad Lubben, UNL Extension public policy specialist. That program, part of the new federal farm bill, can provide additional coverage for crop losses, but only for producers who bought private crop insurance.

Comments by Burgener, Glewen and Lubben can be seen on "Market Journal" (http://marketjournal.unl.edu). More information on crop insurance and other options is available from UNL Extension's CropWatch (http://crop watch.unl.edu).

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FLOOD RECOVERY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE Continued from page 1 losses which are related to the disaster are considered a physical loss. Emergency Actual Loss loans have an interest rate of 3.75%.

• Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) This program assists producers to rehabilitate farmland and conservation facilities damaged by flooding, tornado, etc., where the damage is of such magnitude that it would be too costly for the producer to rehabilitate without federal assistance. Producers may be eligible to receive 75% of the eligible cost of restoration not to exceed $200,000 per natural disaster occurrence. Eligible practices include debris removal, grading, shaping, re-leveling or similar measures; restoring permanent fences, restoring conservation structures, and field windbreaks and farmstead shelterbelts emergency measures.

• Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) - This program was designed to reduce financial losses that occur when natural disasters cause a catastrophic loss of production or prevented planting of an eligible crop by providing coverage equivalent to Catastrophic Crop Insurance (CAT). Eligibility based on damaging weather can include, but is not limited to hail, excessive moisture, excessive wind, flood or any combination of these losses. It is important that if you carry the NAP coverage that you report any losses, as they occur to the crops, within 15 calendar days after the disas-

ter occurrence, or by the final planting date for prevented planting. A notice of loss must be filed for each weather related event or adverse natural occurrence that causes damage to or loss of the specific crop or commodity.

• The Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE) provides benefits for 2008 to 2011 crop year farm losses due to natural disasters. A SURE “farm” is eligible when either of the following occurs: a portion of the farm is located in a county covered by a qualifying natural disaster declaration (USDA Secretarial Designations only) or contiguous county; or the actual production is less than 50% of the normal production. In order to be eligible for the SURE program there is a Risk Management Purchase Requirement (RMPR). A producer must have obtained a policy or plan of insurance for all crops through either the Federal Crop Insurance Act or FSA’s Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). There are limited exceptions to this rule, and SURE does not require coverage for forage crops intended for grazing.

Steinkruger added, “Farmers, ranchers, and landowners can contact their local FSA office to get more information on FSA programs.”

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The Mid-Plains Beef Practicum session topics include beef production, economics and forage management.

The program begins Sept. 8 and runs through June. The four hands-on sessions will be held at the Dalbey-Halleck Research Farm near Virginia in southeast Nebraska, and there will be four Web-based, distance-education sessions.

The program is a collaboration between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and Iowa State University Extension.

The registration fee is $400 if participants sign up by July 15.

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Proposed USDA Livestock Rules Seek to Create More Competitive Markets

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new rules Friday, proposing a host of reforms to help restore competitive markets and contract fairness to livestock and poultry markets.

The proposals have been welcomed by the livestock industry, though they were not without their critics.

The new rules, directed by the 2008 Farm Bill, could reform such competitive detrimental practices as preferential pricing, expand producer rights to sue over unfair and deceptive practices and compel greater contract fairness for poultry producers, according to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

Under the proposed rules, NSAC said, independent family farmers who meet the same quality standards as mega feedlots must be paid the same price and those standards must be "transparent and made publicly available."

"These rules are crucial to restoring a level playing field for independent family farmers," said Martha Noble, senior policy associate with the NSAC. "Undue and unjustified price preferences for industrial scale factory farms have caused substantial harm to markets, small and mid-sized farmers, and rural communities."

The American Farm Bureau Federation is also pleased with the proposed rules.

"For too long producers have had to bear the financial hardship of being at the whim of production contractors, resulting in inequality in production practices, increasing losses and decreasing

profitability. The GIPSA proposed rule would level the playing field," said Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

He said Farm Bureau is "particularly supportive of the sections on capital investment, which would reduce requirements for new investments in modifications of farm buildings."

"These continuous modifications keep producers in debt and minimize their ability to negotiate reasonable contracts," Stallman said. "Farm Bureau believes the contracting companies should justify the mandatory modification of facilities and this proposed rule would require for that justification."

While Farm Bureau supports the new proposed rules, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association feels their another example of government intrusion into private business.

"While we're still looking at the details of the proposal, in general, we have serious concerns with any efforts to increase government intrusion in the marketplace," said NCBA president Steve Fogleson. "Producers support free-market principles and we deserve the right to enter into private negotiations between willing buyers and sellers " just like other sectors of American business.

NCBA will fight to protect the use of contract and alternative marketing arrangements in the cattle industry to satisfy the demands of our consumers."

Fogleson said a number of studies have shown that the current regulations in place "have been successful in achieving these goals in the cattle market."

John Crabtree of the Center for Rural Affairs said that the rule isn't perfect, "but it is the most aggressive, significant livestock market reform to come out of Washington, perhaps since the passage of the Packers and Stockyards Act itself.

"This rule will breathe some life, some competition back into our livestock markets," he said.

"And we're going to work hard to keep improving it, and we're going to fight " tooth and nail " to ensure that the packers cannot weaken the rule."

According to Crabtree, USDA has not effectively enforced the Packers and Stockyards Act for decades. For example, packers routinely pay 5, 6 or even 10 cents per pound " even more in some cases " in purely volume-based premiums to the largest hog producers just because they are large.

"These sweetheart deals for large-volume producers have become commonplace, but no less a violation of the act," said Crabtree. "Six cents per pound may not sound like much of a discount, but, for a family farmer with 150 sows in a farrow-tofinish operation, it amounts to receiving $56,000 less annually for hogs of the same quality, simply because he markets fewer hogs. In the end, that's what this rule needs to put an end to. That's what we set out to accomplish with this rulemaking provision in the Farm Bill."

The American Meat Institute said that the proposed rule's "attempts to change dramatically the way livestock are procured and marketed in the U.S. meat industry is a regulatory end-run' around judicial rulings that would have a severe

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By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent A new report from the American Meat Institute found that passage and implementation of the three Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) currently pending would represent an additional $2.3 billion in meat and poultry exports and the potential creation of 29,524 new jobs. Those results can be found in AMI's white paper, which was released Tuesday.

"It is clear that the road to both robust job and economic growth lies in expanding America's export markets," said J. Patrick Boyle, president and CEO of the AMI. Boyle said that the trade expansion deals between the U.S. and South Korea, Panama and Colombia have been awaiting congressional

approval for years and the U.S. is losing market share as a result.

"While the U.S. is waiting to enact these FTAs, our competitors are moving forward," said Boyle.

The report said passage of the agreements could increase U.S. exports of beef by $1.4 billion, pork by $772 million and poultry by $102 million. The jobs resulting from this growth, both in the commodity groups and downstream, would include an estimated 18,000 jobs in the beef industry, 10,300 jobs in the pork industry and 1,200 jobs in the poultry industry. Trade numbers are based on projections from the respective commodity groups.

Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., said the U.S. must act quickly to ratify the trade agreements.

"As we pull ourselves out of a recession, American producers and exporters deserve every

opportunity they can get to maintain their unrivaled status in distributing food and other goods throughout the world," Johanns said.

He said it's time for the Obama administration to begin making "serious strides" toward having those trade agreements approved.

"Nothing is stopping the president from sending the agreements to Congress for an up or down vote," Johanns said. "He can do this today. Our businesses are waiting; our farmers are waiting.

Our trading partners and allies are no longer waiting."

Johanns said this country's international trade partners are "ready to write off the U.S. as a country that signs agreements with no intention of putting them into place."

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PROPOSED USDA LIVESTOCK RULES SEEK TO CREATE MORE COMPETITIVE MARKETS Continued from page 19 affordable meat products available to the American consumer."

R-CALF USA President/Region VI Director Max Thornsberry, D.V.M., called the proposed rule "a bold and absolutely essential step in ridding the U.S. cattle market of anticompetitive practices."

Thornsberry said the proposed rule not only establishes standards for identifying when meatpackers have unlawfully engaged in granting unreasonable preference or advantage to a select group of cattle sellers, but also, it clarifies that a violation of the PSA can be proven without the need to also provide proof of predatory intent, competitive injury, or likelihood of competitive injury.

He said the inability to enforce the PSA has contributed to the exodus of about 150,000 cattle operations since the mid-1990s, and that has, consequently, caused the hollowing out of rural communities all across America.

"This proposed rule corrects the core problem that prevents U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers from obtaining relief from the anticompetitive practices of the highly concentrated meatpackers and will help restore competition to our industry by providing a means to discipline anticompetitive behavior," Thornsberry said.

The draft administrative rule will be published Tuesday in the Federal Register. A copy is available for download at [http://www.gipsa.usda.gov /GIPSA], and USDA will accept comments on the proposed rule for at least 60 days after Tuesday's publication.

"It is absolutely crucial that USDA receive comments from as many family farmers and ranchers as possible as well as everyone interested in making livestock markets more competitive and livestock production more economically, environmentally and socially sustainable," said Crabtree.

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"If finalized, the rule could dismantle many business models for livestock marketing and procurement," said AMI Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel Mark Dopp.

For example, he said packers who own cattle feedlots would no longer be permitted to sell their livestock to other packers and would instead be forced to sell their cattle only to the packing division of the their company.

"The same would apply to pork companies that raise pigs," he said. "Not only would this harm meat companies with livestock production divisions, it would harm other packers who have come to rely on them as a source for animals. USDA is attempting to turn the clock back on the livestock and meat marketing practices that have made the U.S. meat production system the envy of the world and that have delivered the most abundant and

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 6/16/2010 MARKET: Ogallala Livestock Auction Market - Ogallala, NE

Receipts: 800 Last Week: 700 Last Year: 4,260 Not enough comparable sales on steers & heifers for good market test. Feeder steers accounted for 57 percent of total receipts, heifers 43 percent. Weights over 600 pounds were 88 percent of total offerings.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 6/18/2010 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, reports of confirmed sales new crop alfalfa .70-.85 per RFV point. Many areas reporting heavy rains and very wet conditions as they try to get hay baled. Several reports of hay crop being damaged due to very wet weather. Ground and delivered hay steady with light to moderate movement.

Dehy pellets (17%) sold steady. The downward pressure on the 17% dehy is mostly due to the bulk of the new crop coming to town. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.

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

Northeast Nebraska: New Crop-Alfalfa: Premium large squares 140.00-160.00, Good large rounds 80.00-85.00 delivered. Old Crop-Grass hay: small squares 95.00-100.00, rounds 60.0075.00. Ground and Delivered to feedlots 105.00.

Straw: large rounds 30.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 185.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: New Crop-Alfalfa: Premium large squares 140.00-160.00. Good round bales 80.00-85.00, with some wet and damaged hay selling for 50.00-60.00. Ground and delivered to feedlots 105.00-120.00, mostly 105.00. Corn stalks or cane ground and delivered 80.00. Corn stalk bales 55.00-60.00/Ton delivered.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent: 180.00185.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement slow. Hay prices mostly steady. Some first cutting on the ground in eastern Wyoming.

Continued rains throughout the area hampering first cutting production. Mustard weed reported to be a problem in some areas. Some contracting of new crop hay being reported. Supplies remain good and it appears there will be some carry over this spring. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

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Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Premium 108.0090.00-125.00 70.00-75.00 Sm. Sqrs. 5.00-5.50/bale Wheat Straw Good 75.00-90.00 50.00 Fair 60.00-75.00 Utility 50.00-55.00 Ground & Deliv. New Crop 90.00-110.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, June 14, 2010 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 12,734; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 8,389 Head; Carcass Wt: 52 - 107 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 84.8; Wtd avg. Dressing: 49.6; choice or better; 92.0% YG 58.6% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 113 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .42.9 . . . . . . . .257.72 - 272.14 . . . . . . . . .267.24 477 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .59.7 . . . . . . .232.00 - 260.60 . . . . . . . .249.50 6,141 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .71.3 . . . . . . . .220.00 - 251.09 . . . . . . . .245.18 3,961 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.4 . . . . . . .220.00 - 266.21 . . . . . . . .241.49 942 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .90.0 . . . . . . . .235.00 - 244.18 . . . . . . . .243.87

Lean hog trade has maintained a firm tone this week due to short covering and a flat to firm cash market tone.

The weekly net changes are in the $.50 to $2 higher area.

The big rally following the surprise March USDA Quarterly Hog and Pig report has the market scared the past two weeks. The market sold off into the report in March, but then the trade quickly rat up $8 over the few sessions following the report. This month the futures were at a premium to cash at the beginning of the month so there was some optimism already priced into the market. Cash has rebounded a little, but we have added more premium into our futures prices with July up over $3 over the past 8 sessions. The profitable hog prices this past quarter may have turned the trend away from the breeding herd liquidation. Expect the report on Friday to give us direction next week. Hedgers call with questions.

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July 2010 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .81.400 High . . .81.500 Low . . .81.150 Close . .81.450 Change .-0.500

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17 . . . . .582-588 . . . .585 . . .129.00-131.00 . . .130.05 188 . . . .851-882 . . . .872 . . .111.10-111.60 . . .111.26 216 . . . .905-907 . . . .906 . . . . . .111.60 . . . . . .111.60

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Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . .Wt . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . .Price 5 . . . . . . . .519 . . . . . .519 . . . . . .125.00 . . . . . .125.00

. . . . . .133.00 . . . . . .133.00 . . .132.00-134.00 . . .133.42 . . . . . .129.00 . . . . . .129.00 . . . . . .120.00 . . . . . .120.00 . . . . . .108.00 . . . . . .108.00 . . .105.00-107.50 . . .106.57 . . . . . .110.10 . . . . . .110.10 . . . . . .106.25 . . . . . .106.25

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . .Wt . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . .Price 9 . . . . . . . .409 . . . . . .409 . . . . . .121.00 . . . . . .121.00 5 . . . . . . . .487 . . . . . .487 . . . . . .121.00 . . . . . .121.00 5 . . . . . . . .668 . . . . . .668 . . . . . .111.00 . . . . . .111.00

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Confirmed: 98,028 Week Ago: 162,945

Year Ago: 160,963

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,761 . . . . . . . .1,225-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .92.00-93.50 1,341 . . . . . . . . . .92.92 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,714 . . . . . . .1,177-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .91.00-93.50 1,312 . . . . . . . . . .92.79 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,654 . . . . . . .1,100-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .91.00-93.00 1,289 . . . . . . . . . .92.56 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 . . . . . . . .1,243-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .92.00-93.00 1,289 . . . . . . . . . .92.83 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Count . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775 . . . . . . . .1,150-1,275 . . . . . . . . . . .92.00-93.00 1,211 . . . . . . . . . .92.90 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,200 . . . . . . .1,050-1,280 . . . . . . . . . . .92.00-94.00 1,176 . . . . . . . . . .92.70 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,823 . . . . . . .1,035-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .91.00-93.00 1,154 . . . . . . . . . .92.66 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .======================================================================================================= Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (Paid on Hot Weights) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,659 . . . . . . . . .788-950 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-150.00 857 . . . . . . . . . . .149.79 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,071 . . . . . . . . .756-950 . . . . . . . . . . .146.00-151.00 841 . . . . . . . . . . .150.00 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,479 . . . . . . . . .751-950 . . . . . . . . . . .145.00-150.00 875 . . . . . . . . . . .149.56 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256 . . . . . . . . . .828-828 . . . . . . . . . . .151.00-151.00 828 . . . . . . . . . . .151.00 Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,435 . . . . . . . . .698-819 . . . . . . . . . . .150.00-150.00 766 . . . . . . . . . . .150.00 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,533 . . . . . . . . .693-950 . . . . . . . . . . .146.00-150.00 759 . . . . . . . . . . .149.43 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .994 . . . . . . . . . .730-950 . . . . . . . . . . .146.25-150.00 836 . . . . . . . . . . .149.31 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .29,255 . . . . . . .1,301 . . . . . . . .92.67 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .25,798 . . . . . .1,164 . . . . . . . .92.69 Dressed Del Steer . . .15,465 . . . . . . .851 . . . . . . . .149.88 Dressed Del Heifer . . .5,962 . . . . . . . .774 . . . . . . . .149.55

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Year Ago Averages:

Week Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .48,317 . . . . . . .1,296 . . . . . . . .94.54 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .35,726 . . . . . . .1,162 . . . . . . . .94.54 Dressed Del Steer . . .33,303 . . . . . . .845 . . . . . . . .154.35 Dressed Del Heifer . . .16,487 . . . . . . .783 . . . . . . . .153.67

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .48,695 . . . . . . .1,305 . . . . . . . .81.88 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .27,172 . . . . . . .1,183 . . . . . . . .81.79 Dressed Del Steer . . .30,194 . . . . . . .860 . . . . . . . .130.26 Dressed Del Heifer . . .23,685 . . . . . . .788 . . . . . . . .130.26

Support: Resistance

Aug 10 8732 9057

Aug 10 Feeder 10902 11432

Live cattle trade has been higher this week due to light profit taking by market shorts and thoughts we priced-in the negative items with the $8 sell off in the Live Cattle futures from early May to early June.

Heading into Thursday, the weekly net changes are around $1 higher for cattle and $2 higher for feeder cattle. Cash trade has been flat this week, so for now let’s keep it simple for cattle and say the picture appears sideways for the week ahead and likely into early July. The monthly Cattle on Feed report on Friday had total on feed numbers at 101% of a year ago, placements were in line with expectations at

123% and marketings were just below expectations at 96%. The cutout finished mixed on Wednesday with choice down 7 at $154.47 and select up 43 at $146.27.

This promotes the steady type cash we have seen this week mostly at $91 and $146-7 in the north. Hedgers call with questions, if you covered some hedges on this break we should look to put them back on soon, or for those looking to extend coverage our thought is to have reasonable target sales orders working.

August 2010 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

August 2010 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .111.750 High .112.225 Low . .111.425 Close .111.900 Change +0.075

Open . .88.600 High . .88.900 Low . . .88.375 Close . .88.500 Change .-0.300

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Schedule of Events July 2 - York (York County) 4th Annual Firecracker Frenzy; County fairgrounds. York's official Independence Day Celebration features entertainment, children's activities and spectacular fireworks display. 8-11pm, Free Todd Kirshenbaum (402) 362-5531 www.yorkchamber.org July 2-3 - Bridgeport (Morrill County) July 4th Rodeo and Fireworks; Morrill County Fairgrounds Rodeo and fireworks display. (308) 262-1825 www.bridgeportneb.com July 2-4 - Crawford (Dawes County) 4th of July Celebration and PRCA Rodeo; Downtown & rodeo grounds. Enjoy 3 nights of professional rodeo contestants competing for prizes. Parade, live music, food, games and fireworks display on July 4th. (308) 665-1817 www.crawford nebraska.biz July 3 - Halsey (Thomas County) July Celebration; City park. Enjoy a noon meal of spuds and sundaes, children's games, Bingo, cakewalk, turtle races, free BBQ and more. Free Pam Rodocker (305) 533-2288 July 3 - Loup City (Sherman County) Sherman Reservoir Fireworks Display; On the dam Dusk Kim Knaub (308) 745-0430 www.sher mancountynebraska.com July 3-4 - Arnold (Custer County) 4th of July Blowout; City-wide. Fireworks display, parade and activities for all ages. Kristi Dvorak (308) 848-2211 www.arnoldne.org July 3-4 - Gothenburg (Dawson County) Pony Express Rodeo; Rodeo arena, 27th & Lake Ave. Mutton busting, steer wrestling, bronc riding, and calf roping. Fireworks display and BBQ. Rodeo begins at 6pm, $5-$7 Anne Anderson (308) 5373505 www.gothenburgdelivers.com July 4 - Arapahoe (Furnas County) Prairie Pioneer Days; City-wide. Old-fashioned 4th of July complete with parade, children's games, food vendors, softball games and something for all ages. Day ends with the largest fireworks display in southwest Nebraska. Free. Tammie Middagh (308) 962-7777 www.arapahoe-ne.com

July 4 - Burwell (Garfield County) BBQ and Fireworks Display; Fire Hall, 9th & G Sts. BBQ, watermelon feed, games and fire truck rides. 5pm (308) 346-5210 www.visitburwell.org July 4 - Grand Island (Hall County) 1890 Independence Day Celebration; Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, 3133 W. US Hwy 34. Enjoy a parade down the center of Railroad Town, a patriotic program, pie eating contest and more allAmerican family fun. 9am-5pm, $8-$10. Matha Paulsen (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org July 4 - Minden (Kearney County) Echoes of Independence; Harold Warp Pioneer Village, 138 E. Hwy 6. Celebrate Independence Day as it was celebrated 100 years ago. Old-fashioned carnival games, activities and band concert. 10am-3pm Marshall Nelson (308) 832-1811 www.pioneer village.org July 4 - Nelson (Nuckolls County) 4th of July Fun Day; Harbine Park. Fun run/walk, washer board tournament, horseshoes, sand volleyball, swimming, golf, food and fireworks display. Begins at 7:30am. Sandra Schendt (402) 225-4401 July 4 - Ogallala (Keith County) 4th of July Festival. Western Diamonds Sports Complex.

Enjoy the biggest fireworks display in western Nebraska. (308) 284-4066 July 4 - Sutherland (Lincoln County) July 4th Celebration and Rodeo; Rodeo grounds & downtown. Enjoy rodeo competitions along with 4th of July activities. (308) 386-4721 www.ci.sutherland.ne.us July 8-9 - Alliance (Box Butte County) Heritage Days Rodeo; Rodeo grounds. Featuring some of the best rough stock in the business. 7pm, $4-$8 Dave Timmens (308) 487-1553 www.alliancechamber.com July 9 - Grand Island (Hall County) MooClaw; Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Enjoy steak, fresh lobster and live entertainment. 6pm Stephanie Kissler (308) 382-2675 www.heartlandunitedway.org

July 9-10 - Arnold (Custer County) 17th Annual South Loup River Blues Festival; Old Mill Park. This unique blues festival hosts some of the best blues entertainment in the Midwest. Fri show, 8pm; Sat, events begin at noon, $25 in advance, $30 at the gate David J Birnie (800) 5849336 www.southloupbluesfest.com July 9-11 - Hastings (Adams County) 27th Annual Antique and Collectors Show; Dyer Park, 8 mi. S. of Hastings on US Hwy 281.

Featuring tractor pulls, flea market, concessions, small engines, tractor drive and continuous music. Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 7am-5p, $5. Donna Babcock (402) 469-4455 www.pvama.org July 10 - Cozad (Dawson County) 8th Annual Bands, Brews & BBQs and Triple B Car Show; Veterans Memorial Park Street festival including assorted vendors, live bands, talent show, crafters in the park and children's activities. Judy Andres (308) 784-3930 www.cozadnebraska.net July 10-14 - Albion (Boone County) Boone County Fair; Fairgrounds. Free. Dee Schriver (402) 395-9979 www.boonecountyfair.net July 11 - Kearney (Buffalo County) 39th Annual Art in the Park; Harmon Park. Openair fine arts festival of the highest quality. Live music, demonstrations and food vendors. 9am5pm, Free (308) 234-2662 www.kearneyartistsguild.com July 11 - Norfolk (Madison County) 23rd Annual Northeast Nebraska Toy Show; Northeast Community College, 801 E. Benjamin Ave. Buy, sell or trade toys and other items. 9am4pm, $3 (402) 379-6210 July 12-15 - Grand Island (Hall County) Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo; Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Nearly 500 qualifiers from across the state compete for the honor of winning best in the state in their class. Events begin at 7:30am, Free Kathy Anderson (402) 4726414 www.animalscience.unl.edu

ACTION SOUGHT ON FREE TRADE PACTS TO BOOST LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY Continued from page 20 "They're moving forward with our competitors, leaving American products in warehouses," he said. "The time is now for the president to act on his export pledge; the future of American trade rests on his shoulders."

According to the AMI report:For every $1 billion in beef exports, 12,700 jobs are created.For every $1 billion in pork exports, 13,333 jobs are created.For every $1 billion in poultry exports, 11,853 jobs are created.

In 2009, the value of exported meat, poultry and related products totaled $11.7 billion, up from $9.4 billion in 2007, the report said.

According to the USDA, U.S. meat exports are predicted to rise during the next decade, from 5.9 million metric tons in 2009 to nearly 7.1 million metric tons in 2019.

"However, if we are going to realize this

potential, we need to pass these trade agreements and move forward on expanding our export markets as well as exploring new trade opportunities," said Boyle.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently reported that the value of U.S. beef and pork exports in April rose by 27 percent and 7 percent, respectively, over the same month last year.

USMEF said that beef and beef variety meat export value also was 10 percent higher than numbers recorded in April 2003, prior to market restrictions resulting from a U.S. case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. And pork/pork variety value reached its highest level since November 2008.

According to the report:The U.S. meat and poultry industry contributes about $832 billion

in total to the U.S. economy, nearly 6 percent of the GDP. The industry directly employs 1.8 million people, paying $45.5 billion in wages and benefits. An estimated 524,000 people have jobs in production and packing, importing operations, sales, packaging and direct distribution of meat and poultry products. Wholesaling directly employs an estimated 63,000 individuals in every state in the country, and 1,227,600 retail jobs depend on the sale of meat and poultry products to the public.

"With meat and poultry consumption rising in many nations around the world as a result of economic development and population growth, we have millions of increasingly affluent, potential customers," said Boyle. "But, if the United States is not there to fill their plates, other major exporting nations will."

NEBRASKA WEATHER AND CROP REPORT Continued from page 2 Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 18 fair, 62 good, and 16 excellent. Producers are anxious to get post emergence herbicides applied and gravity flow fields ridged before corn is too tall. Loss of nitrogen in waterlogged soils is also a concern.

Soybean planting moved ahead slowly to 99 percent complete, behind last year’s 100 but equal to 99 average. Soybeans emerged was 93 percent, behind last year’s 100 and 95 average.

Sorghum planting was 91 percent complete, behind last year’s 99 and 97 average. Sorghum emerged was 79 percent complete, behind last year’s 88 and 83 average.

Wheat conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 6 poor, 23 fair, 61 good, and 9 excellent, behind 74 percent good or excellent last year but well

above 50 average. Wheat headed was at 96 percent, behind last year’s 98 and 99 average.

Wheat turning color was 28 percent complete, behind last year’s 41 and 58 average. Most of the coloring was in the Southeast District.

Wheat Ripe at 1 percent was one week behind 9 last year and 8 average.

Proso Millet planted was 44 percent planted, ahead of last year’s 40 but behind the 52 average.

Oats conditions rated 1 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 68 good, and 16 excellent. Oats headed was 75 percent complete, near last year’s 77 and 76 average.

Dry beans planted progressed and were 94 percent complete, ahead of last year’s 87 and 92 average. Acreage emerged was 59 percent,

behind both 72 last year and 65 average.

Alfalfa rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 14 fair, 67 good, and 15 excellent. Conditions were above last year’s 69 percent good or excellent condition and 61 average. First cutting of alfalfa was 82 percent complete, ahead of 72 last year but equal to average. Second cutting of alfalfa had started with 3 percent complete, same as last year, but behind 6 average.

Wild Hay conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 1 poor, 10 fair, 75 good, and 13 excellent.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 1 poor, 8 fair, 75 good, and 16 excellent, above last year’s 82 good and excellent and 64 average.

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Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

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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.

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1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 IA - HESSTON 30-A STACKER, 2-30 MOVER, SHEDDED, WELL MAINTAINED, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (319) 480-1673 1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103 FOR SALE NE - KNIFE BAR & RECUT SCREEN FOR JD 35, (308) 995-5515 NE - RECUT SCREEN & AXLE EXTENSION FOR IHC 730, (308) 995-5515 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - JD SILAGE WAGONS & HIGH DUMPS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND'S-ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - NH 1044, 119 BALES, GOOD, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 IA - JD HAYLOADER, (712) 299-6608 IA - ROTARY CUTTERS, 5', 6'& 7', $375 TO $1475, (712) 299-6608 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 5824303 MO - AC D17'S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - LINDSAY BRO WAGON, NEED PARTS: 6 BOLT HUB #Q563, (816) 378-2015 NE - LATE MODEL JD 4020, ANY CONDITION., (402) 369-0212 NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR JD 8000 OR 60 SERIES, (402) 726-2488 NE - CASE IH OR STEIGER 9240 OR 9260 RIGID FRAME 4 WHEEL DRIVE, (402) 3723009 FOR SALE IA - JD B'S 1937 TO 1950, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH NICE SUPER C W/LOADER, (712) 2996608 NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 582-4303 IA - IH, NICE SUPER C W/WF, 2PT, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 88D, WF, PS, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 77G, WF PS, (712) 2996608 IA - IH 300U, W/HYD BUCKET, $4,500.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD A, 1935, (712) 299-6608 NE - 8 HOLE 15" TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - AC WC ROAD PATROL, 12' BLADE, (712) 299-6608 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 478-5451 CO - PARTING OUT 4386 IH, ENGINE SOLD, (303) 536-0124 IA - AC WD45, WF, PS, LOADER, (712) 2996608 IA - IH-B WITH WOODS 60"PT, $2,550.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - AC-WC 1938 ELECTRIC START, $1,850.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 IA - SUP A, H, M, MTA, 350, 460, 560 TRACTORS, (712) 299-6608 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 IA - C-AC W/BELLY MOWERS, $1850 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS BELLY MOWER, $3,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 1971 JD DIESEL 4020, SYNCHRO SHIFT, DUAL SIDE CONSOLE HYD. , WF, 3PT, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - 4430 POWERSHIFT, NEW 18. 4-38 DUAL TIRES, 3 HYD, W/11' JOHN DEERE BLADE, (308) 348-2234 KS - '84 IH 5488, 190 HP, 5378 HRS, EXC. COND. NEAR NEW GY 18. 4-38 DUAL TIRES, HEAVY DUTY FRONT AXLE, NEAR NEW GY FRONT TIRES, 3 PT. HITCH, TRIPLE HYD. YOU WILL LIKE IT. HAYS, KS., $26,000.00, (785) 628-8003 SD - 1968 930 CASE CK $2800. PTO, 3 PT, 600 HRS OVER- HAUL. POWER STEERING PUMP BAD, LOCATED WINNER, SD, (605) 431-8179 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - SEVERAL LOADERS OFF JD 3010-4020, (712) 299-6608 NE - 640 CLASSIC JD SELF LOADING LOADER WILL FIT 6400 JD TRACTOR, ALSO FITS 3020, 4020, 4450. WILL FIT ANY TRACTOR THAT HAS 20" FRAME, 6'BUCKET & 4 TINE GRAPPLE FORK & MOUNTINGS; LIKE NEW, $7,500.00, (308) 390-0642 NE - HEAVY DUTY BALE SPEAR FOR F11 LOADER, $600.00, (308) 348-2065 NE - DUAL LOADER MOUNTS TO FIT JD 4520 OR 4620. CUSTOM BUILT, VERY HEAVYM VERY NEAT, WITH CUSTOM GRILL GUARD BUILT IN. DUAL LOADER 325 OR 345, (402) 482-5491 NE - 75B MICHIGAN 3 CYL FRONT END LOADER, 50% RUBBER, SERVICE RECORDS AVAILABLE. $10,000 OVERLAND SAND AND GRAVEL CO. CALL BRYCE @, (402) 7642371 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - 3 PT 90" GNUSE BUCKET, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 1104 - CHISELS WANTED TO BUY NE - 20' CHISEL, (402) 726-2488 1105 - DISKS FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT OR PULL TANDEM DISKS, 6'-18', (712) 299-6608 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 IA - OLIVER PLOWS, 2 & 3 BOTTOM, PULL/3PT, (712) 299-6608 IA - 25 PLOWS, 2, 3 & 4 BOTTOM, 2/3PT, (712) 299-6608 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - CASE 308, 4-18'S WITH CONCAVE CUSHION COULTERS, LIKE NEW, $1,100.00, (308) 874-4562

Page 24 1109 - PLANTERS WANTED TO BUY NE - LIFT ASSIST WHEELS FOR A JD 7300 12RN, (402) 545-2255 NE - JD 7000 CORN PLANTER ROW UNITS, (402) 372-3009 IA - JD OR DB 16-36W PLANTER, EXCELLENT CONDITION & SHARP, (319) 480-1673 FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - INSECTICIDE BOXES FOR JD 7200, 16 ROWS, $900 OBO. DISK FURROWERS, $1600., (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS, $2,750.00, (308) 485-4486 CO - IH 500 6 ROW CYCLE, W/CORN & SUNFLOWER DRUMS, $500.00, (303) 536-0124 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - JD 520 SOYBEAN DRILL, 10X18 DOUBLE DISK W/DEPTH BANDS, V PRESS WHEELS. LIKE NEW., (308) 894-6743 NE - KRAUSE 3PT DRILL, MODEL 5215, DOUBLE DISC, (402) 683-5395 KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40' DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $19,500, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30 FOOT 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 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 3900642 NE - HAWKINS 12 ROW HILLER (DITCHER), (308) 882-4588 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER. 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $6,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 NE - 1984 MERTZ 3250 FLOATER, 1600 GAL TANK, (402) 683-5395 NE - IHC TRUCK FLOATER W/8 TON DRY BOX, (402) 683-5395 KS - JD 600 HI-CYCLE W/40' WICK BOOM. REBUILT MOTOR, $2,500.00, (620) 8652541 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344 1115 - MULCHERS/SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20' BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1116 - BUSH HOGS FOR SALE IA - 7' 3PT, BUSH HOG CUTTERS; $1,050 TO $2,250, (712) 299-6608 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MULCH FINISHER NO LARGER THAN 25 FOOT, (402) 726-2488 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - 45' OF MILLER ROD WEEDER USED PARTS, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - CDS SQUEEZE & INJ PUMP, 24 ROW, $600.00, (402) 726-2488 NE - ANHY. TRAILER CHASSIS, (402) 7262488 1125 - AG CHEMICALS FOR SALE NE - GLYPHOSATE PLUS $9.00, GENERIC GRAZON $24, 24D LV6 $18 QUALITY AG SALES, LINCOLN, CALL 877-985- 6100 OR, (402) 466-6100 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Heartland Express 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - MULCH FINISHER NO LARGER THAN 25 FOOT, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 IA - TRACTOR CHAINS 28" TO 38", (712) 299-6608 IA - 3 PT CARRIERS, $175 TO $575, (712) 299-6608 MO - PAIR OF 18. 4-38 BF GOODRICH TIRES WITH 90% TREAD (LIKE NEW), WILL FIT JD 7000 SERIES, MOUNTED ON SOME JD RIMS, ALSO FOR SALE. CALL SCOTT @ 816304- 0371 OR JOHN @, (816) 262-2607 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - OIL COOLER FOR 354 PERKINS, (308) 467-2335 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176" $15 EA; 4 GATES C240" $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240" $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270" $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94" X 1 1/4" WIDE $10, (402) 564-5064 NE - USED 460 CU IN ENGINE WITH NEW HIGH PRESSURE BERKELEY PUMP, (800) 554-8715 NE - JD 414 IRRIGATION MOTOR ON CART, CALL, (402) 750-7991 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10" WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 5 NEW PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 NE - USED MANURE PUMP, BETTER BUILT, (800) 554-8715 NE - USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS & SUCTION EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 NE - 8 USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - BERKELEY FLOATER PUMP, (800) 2847066 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" PLAIN PIPE, ALUM AND PLASTIC, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10" X 20" PVC, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 6" AND 10" PVC, CALL FOR LENGTHS, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6" ALUM MAIN LINE PIPE, HOOK & BAND, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6" X 20" GATED ALUMINUM, (308) 9463396 NE - 8" X 20" ALUMINUM GATED, (308) 9463396 NE - 10" X 20" ALUMINUM GATED PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8"X 30' PLAIN ALUMINUM PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 8"X20" PVC PIPE, (308) 9463396 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20" X 30', (308) 478-5451 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 NE - 9" MAIN LINE RING LOCK, (308) 9955515 NE - 9" MAIN LINE HIGH PRESS, (308) 9955515 NE - 5000' 6" HP RINGLOCK PIPE, (800) 284-7066 NE - 10" & 8" IRRIGATION PIPE, (402) 7262488 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 80 HP 6:5 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (402) 5645064 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 30HP 4:3 $300, (402) 564-5064 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (402) 564-5064

1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - 1998 4 TOWER T-L PIVOT, (308) 9463396 CO - 10 TOWER LOCKWOOD, 1450', ALL GALVANIZED, SINGLE LEG TOWERS, NONWIRE ADJ. , DRIPS, ROTATORS, REGULATORS, NO RUST, GOOD COND. , EXC. WATER AREA, $11,500.00, (970) 332-4114 NE - 10 TOWER REINKE PIVOT, (800) 2847066 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4" X 1312', (800) 2847066 NE - NEW GREENFIELDS, 6 NEW CADMAN HARD HOSE, 5 USED HARD HOSE TRAVELERS, 9 USED SOFT HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. WANTED TO BUY NE - "MULE", WHICH IS A SMALL, SLOW, GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLE USED TO CARRY GEAR BOXES, TOOLS, PIVOT REPAIRS DOWN BETWEEN SUNFLWOER & CORN CROP., (308) 436-4369 FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - 8" SURGE VALVE, (308) 946-3396 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 390-0642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, "YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS" NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 MO - JSI DRILLING:WATER WELLS, ALL TYPES, SPECIALIZING IN IRRIGATION WELLS. CALL, (816) 517-4532 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK, (580) 3612265 OK - '86 C-IH 1660, 25' 1010 HEADER, $19,000.00, (580) 361-2265 KS - LARGE BISH BIN EXT OFF 9610 W/HYD. PUSH UP AUGER. $750 OBO, (620) 8652541 KS - NH TR98, 1905 SEP HRS, 30' 973 FLEX HEAD, $72,000.00, (620) 340-3358 OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER, $8,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24' HEADER, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 CO - 22'AIR REEL AND ACCESSORIES. RECENTLY TAKEN OFF JD 105 COMBINE. $450 OBO. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 NE - JD, 1981 7720, 4300 HRS, JD DEALER SERVICED YEARLY, $9,500.00, (402) 5452255 CO - PARTING OUT 2 MF 760 COMBINES, 1 W/6 CYLINDER PERKINS, 1 W/8 CYLINDER PERKINS, (303) 536-0124 OK - SEED CLEANER, CLIPPER, 92DB TRAVELER ON TRAILER, GOOD CONDITION, LOTS OF SCREENS, (580) 829-2543 KS - SALVAGING SEVERAL 6620, 7720 & 8820 JD COMBINES. LOTS OF GOODPARTS AT DISCOUNT PRICES. CALL 785-564 0511 OR, (785) 382-6848 1302 - COMBINE HEADS WANTED TO BUY MO - JD 920F BEAN PLATFORM, (816) 3782015 NE - JD ROW CROP HEAD 8R 30", (402) 3723009 FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET'S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 OK - MACDON 960 25' DRAPER W/IHC ADAPTER & PICK UP REEL, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD 925 FLEX HEAD, SEE THRU REEL, GOOD, $4,500.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - JD, 643 CORN HEAD, OIL DRIVE, $4,950.00, (402) 545-2255 CO - MF 1163 CORN HEAD, $700.00, (303) 536-0124 1303 - CORN PICKERS FOR SALE IA - NI 311 CORNPICKER 2 R WIDE, $950.00, (712) 299-6608

June 24, 2010 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - FLARE, BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS $150 TO $1850, (712) 299-6608 IA - WAGON GEARS, STEEL, WOOD OR RUBBER TIRES, (712) 299-6608 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE IA - BRENT 1194 AVALANCHE GRAIN CART, '07, 1100BU. , 900-60-32 TIRES, TARP & SCALE, EXC., $48,000.00, (319) 631-1282 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - 1995 MC 1175, 1992 MC 1175, 1995 MC 970, 1989 MC 973, MC 975, MC 675, 3 FARM FANS, M&W 650, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 2009 BROCK SQ20D, USED '05 SUPERB SE1000C, USED '05 SUPERB SE750C, 3 NEW BROCK DRYERS., (800) 284-7066 NE - USED FARM FANS 4" AIR SYSTEM, (800) 284-7066 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52' 8" WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 55' GRAIN AUGER, 8" W/ ELECETIR MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51' CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 NE - SUKUP GRAIN BINS-WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF GRAIN STORAGE, DRYING & CONVEYING EQUIPMENT. NORTH CENTRAL AUTOMATION-O'NEILL, NE, (402) 336-1900

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1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, ASK FOR AL. EVES 306-949-8458. DAYS, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 NE - DMC MODEL 44 GRAIN CLEANER, (800) 284-7066 IL - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MOISTURE TESTER THAT WILL GIVE YOU FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS? THEN CALL US NOW & ASK ABOUT OUR MODEL 920 & 930. SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863 KS - ROTARY GRAIN CLEANER, GOOD CONDITION, $300.00, (785) 221-8173 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES 6', 7', 8' OR 9' AC, IH, JD & OTHERS, (712) 299-6608 1404 - SNOW BLOWER/PLOWS FOR SALE IA - 3 PT SNOWBLOWERS, $1550 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 NE - V-SNOW PLOW ORIGINALLY FOR COUNTY MAINTAINER, COULD ADAPT TO FIT LOADER TRACTOR OR WHATEVER, $375.00, (308) 894-6965

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1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48" FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10' WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - METAL BENCH LATHE 3 JAW CHUCK, 5 1/2" SWING, $200.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - BRAKE DRUM/ROTOR TURNING LATHE, $110.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - ARMITURE TURNING LATHE, $70.00, (785) 778-2962 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 IA - AGE CATCHING UP WITH YOUR NEED TO CLIMB? WE CAN HELP WITH A HAND OPERATED SINGLE PERSON ELEVATOR 140' MAXIMUM CALL, (800) 462-3460 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 NE - AMERICAN LIFT FOR PICKUP NICE! ALSO TRACTOR CHAINS, NEW 15X5X38, (402) 750-3548 1500 - GROUND HAY FOR SALE KS - GROUND HAY AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (785) 389-5111 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY KS - GRINDING ALFALFA WANTED, (785) 389-5111 IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, HAZARD, NE., (308) 452-4400 NE - HIGH QUALITY BIG ROUND & BIG SQUARE BALES. KORTY HAY. HAY ANALYSIS AVAILABLE., (888) 708-2800 OR - TEST MOISTURE. HAY, GRAIN, SILAGE, SOIL, WOOD, WINDROW TESTER. BALE STROKE COUNTER. MOISTURE READ OUT AS YOU BALE! WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - HOLT COUNTY NEBRASKA PRAIRIE HAY, CERTIFIED WEED FREE OF ALL NOXIOUS WEEDS, BIG ROUND BALES, CALL CELL: 402-394-8495 OR, (402) 336-3292 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344 KS - BIG BLUE STEM PRAIRIE HAY. 4X4X8 BALES. $55/T. BARNED, ROUND BALES OUTSIDE $5/T. CONCORDIA, KS. CALL 386871-0561,, (703) 713-0174 NE - 117 BG ROUNDS, MAINLY GRASS MIX, (308) 436-5491

June 24, 2010 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - HORSE QUALITY:3X3, WEED/MOLD FREE. APPROX 750LBS, NO SUNDAY CALLS, (785) 255-4579 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE NE - 150 LARGE ROUND WHEAT STRAW BALES, (308) 882-4588 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 96 BG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240,, (308) 436-5491 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - TRITICALE SEED, A+ QUALITY, VOLUME DISCOUNT. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL BROCK BAKER @, (800) 344-2144 NE - PASTURE & HAY MIXES, OATS, TURNIP, COVER CROPS, TEFF, MILLET, WILDLIFE, ALFALFA, ETC. , PRAIRIE STATES SEED 866373-2514 TOLL FREE, (866) 373-2514 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 4825491 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE IA - IH 950, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 420 ART'S-WAY GRINDER MIXER, VERY GOOD, HAMMERS NEVER TURNED, SHEDDED, (402) 482-5491 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 NE - PARTED OUT JD 400 GRINDER/MIXER, IN & OUT AUGERS, GRINDER MILL W/PTO SHAFT, ALL W/SCREENS, (308) 467-2335 CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 1808 - ROLLERS WANTED TO BUY CO - PTO OR ELECTRIC HIGH MOISTURE CORN ROLLER WITH 2-4 ROLLS. CALL BRUCE @ 719-340-7773 OR, (719) 346-8532 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 1815 - WATERERS/TANKS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 NE - LIFETIME WATER TANKS, LIFETIME WARRANTY, TIRE TANKS ARE 20 PLY & UP. AUTOMATIC WATERERS, HAY BALE FEEDERS, 6' & 7' SNOW & MANURE YARD SCRAPERS, USA TIRE MANAGEMENT, WWW. USATIREPRODUCTS. COM, (800) 755-8473 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471 1818 - HAMMER MILL FOR SALE KS - 18" SCROUT WALDRON HAMMERMILL W/75HP MOTOR, $400.00, (785) 778-2962 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 3522761 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS & ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 3870347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY KS - USED HOG OR SHEEP PANELS & GATES, (785) 778-2962

Heartland Express 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D NE - 20' BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR STAMPEDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 NE - GOPHER CONTROL MACHINE, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING "QUALITY" FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD VIRGIN REG ANGUS HEIFERS, (308) 569-2458 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI'D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 569-2458 MO - 12 RED & BLK SIM SPRING YRLG BRED HFRS, AI'D ONCE EXPOSED TO BULL. 8 BLK SIM COW/CALF PAIRS 3-8 YRS. RS & T SIMMENTALS, SAVANNAH, MO. CALL MANAGER ANDREW LAUTT @620-767-2156, SCOTT COWGER @816-304- 3071 OR JOHN COWGER @, (816) 262-2607 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I'M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939

20 FIRST CALF HEIFER AI sired Black/Baldy Pairs. Big calves.

Also 18 AI sired Fall Calvers, 2-7 Years. More information on both groups at www.apexcattle.com, 308-750-0200.

IA - BRED ANGUS COWS & YRLING ANGUS BULLS, JOE DRISCOLL, OWNER, (309) 9447053 1907 - DAIRY COWS WANTED TO BUY NE - FAIMLY MILK COW, PREFER GURNSEY, BUT WILL CONSIDER OTHERS, (308) 5872344 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD REG ANGUS COW/CALF PAIRS, (308) 569-2458 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - EASY CALVING, REG POLLED CHAROLAIS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 569-2458 NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. TC TOTAL, OBJECTIVE, & ONE WAY BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH. KEARNEY, NE. 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761 OK - PB CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 YRS OLD, RANCH RAISED. SCHUPBACH CHAROLAIS RANCH, (580) 829-2543

ANGUS HYBRID BULLS, several by the great Copyright sire! Easy calving, top performance and gentle.

Pictures, videos and data at www.apexcattle.com. APEX Cattle, Dannebrog, NE, 308-750-0200.

IA - BULLFOR HEIFERS, 1 YR OLD, 3/4 ANGUS/MAINE SOUTHEAST IA, $1,500.00, (319) 572-5040 MN - MODERN POLLED HEREFORDS & SALERS, PERFORMANCE BRED IN-NOT FED ON! RAISED ON HIGH ROUGHAGE RATION FAST GROWING SALERS W/QUIET DISPOSITIONS. NORTH AMERICA'S TOP BLOODLINE POLLED HEREFORDS, WILL GROW & GAIN W/ANY CATTLE. WWWMCIVERSHAPPYACRES. COM, (320) 283-5776

1909 - BULLS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-8701119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GELBVIEH BULLS, RED & BLACK, 1 & 2 YR OLDS, (402) 879-4976

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1910 - SHOW STOCK FOR SALE NE - CLUB CALVES, "THE WINNING KIND", STEERS/HEIFERS, (402) 395-2178 1915 - SEMEN/EMBRYO/AI SERVICE FOR SALE NE - DBL BLACK DBL POLLED CALVING EASE GELBVIEH BULLS, (402) 879-4976 1916 - DAIRY HEIFERS FOR SALE WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEADLOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS, MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION, ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE. MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN'S NEEDS SINCE 1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW. BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 CO - IT'S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS. ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PERFORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS. SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE RELATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA. ORG, (303) 770-9292 2011 - HOG EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - CHORE TIME FEED SYSTEM WITH BULK TANK, 100 FT. OF TUBING AND SCREW. CELL 402-920-3612, (402) 9231196 2130 - SHEEP- OTHER FOR SALE TX - ROYAL WHITE SHEEP, BREEDING STOCK AVAILABLE. REED FARMS, COMMANCHE, TX WWW. REEDFARMS. COM CALL TODAY, (254) 842-5275 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - AQHA, YEARLINGS, MARES AND COLTS, (308) 569-2458 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLEYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-888689-8924 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - TOP QUALITY GELDINGS-DOC O'LENA, HOLIDOC, DOC BAR, COYS BONANZA, DOCS JACK SPRAT BLOODLINES- NATURAL COW SENSE-RIVER ROAD QUARTER HORSES 308452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - ONLY TWO REPLACEMENT MARES LEFT-REGISTERED QUARTERHORSESDON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - IT COSTS NO MORE TO FEED A GREAT HORSE THAN A POOR ONE. RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES ARE WELL FED, DON'T HAVE BAD HABITS AND ARE GOOD LOOKING. MUST CUT HERD SIZE. 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - AQHA HORSES, BLUE ROAN STUD AND MARES. OLDER GREY MARE, WELL BROKE, GRANDDAUGHTERS HORSE, (308) 5692458 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLIONS:BESSIA'S, BON, ACCORD 135969; T-BONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831; TBONE, B, CONGO, 164062, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Page 25 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE KS - AKC FARM RAISED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, FIRST SHOTS, DEW CLAWS. 785398-2231, 785-731-5174,, (785) 731-5190 2311 - FISH FOR SALE KS - POND STOCKING, WWW. CULVERFISHFARM. COM, (800) 241-5205 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2010 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT & FALL CORN HARVEST. GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE PLUS ROOM & BOARD. NEW JD COMBINES, PETERBILT/KW TRUCKS. SKINNER HARVESTING LLC, CALL DAN OR LEAVE MESSAGE AT (620) 340-2843, (620) 343-8140 OK - EXPERIENCED FARM FAMILY, MECHANICAL ABILITY A MUST, NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA, HOUSING PROVIDED, (580) 8292543 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES FOR RENT KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 2601 - CARS FOR SALE CO - 1964 FORD GALAXIE 4 DR, 390 V8 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE, FACTORY OPTION. BODY FAIRLY STRAIGHT, NEEDS PAINT. INTERIOR ROUGH. ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN ARE GOOD. 86K MILES $1500 OR BEST CLOSE OFFER. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER, (719) 643-5267 TX - RUST FREE TEXAS TRUCKS & CARSTARTING @ $2500 AND UP. GRAFE CHEVROLET-GMC, HALLETTSVILLE, TX 77964 CALL TODAY, (800) 798-3225 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD LONG WIDE FACTORY BED FOR '73-'79 FORD, (620) 865-2541 FOR SALE KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (402) 564-5064 KS - 1993 F-350 CREWCAB XLT DIESEL, AUTO, 4X4, FACTORY TURBO AVAILABLE, $5,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - FRONT BUMPER FOR 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO, (308) 587-2344 CO - 1961 FORD F250, 292 V-8, 4 SP TRAN. 2 WH DRIVE, LONG STEP SIDE BOX, GOOD CONDITION, OLDER RESTORA TION $6500, PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1951 CHEVY FIRETRUCK, LIGHTS & SIREN WORK, 10K, DRIVES GREAT, REAL NICE, $4,500.00, (605) 386-2131 KS - '59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15' B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 60 FORD F700, 24' STEEL FLATBED, CHEATER AXLES, 5&2, W/ 2-1000 GAL FLAT BOTTOM VERTICAL FERTILIZER TANKS, USE TO HAUL BIG ROUND OR LITTLE SQUARE HAY BALES, (308) 390-0642 KS - 1976 FORD 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - '97 FLD 120, 470, DETROIT 60, 20' STAKE SIDE BOX, NEW SCOTT HOIST, ROLLOVER TARP (BEING BUILT), $29,500.00, (785) 421-3465 KS - '89 IHC 8300, L10, 330, 20' B&H, SPRING RIDE 9500, $22,000.00, (785) 4213465 KS - (2) '00 CENTURY DAYCABS LWB, WILL TAKE 20' BOX, 470 SERIES 60, W/AUTO SHIFT, $19,500.00, (785) 421-3465 NE - IH ENGINES, 304'S & 345'S, (308) 4672335 NE - OMAHA STANDARD 16' GRAIN BOX WITH HOIST, (308) 467-2335 CO - 1979 GMC 1 TON TOW TRUCK, 2WD, 350 V8, 4 SP, HOLMES 440 BED & WINCH, TOLLE TX-3000 WHEEL LIFT. 3300 MILES SINCE REPAINT & REFURBISH IN '97. NEW SEAT, INTERIOR & GOOD TIRES. $7500 OR BEST CLOSE OFFER. GOOD CONDITION LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER, (719) 6435267 KS - '05 CENTURY, 14L, SERIES 60 DETROIT, 515 HP, W/ AUTO SHIFT, WILL TAKE 20' BOX, $28,000.00, (785) 421-3465 ‘89 T600, 425 Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 ‘70 CO IHC 24' B&H . . . . . . . . . . .$6,750 ‘01 IHC 4700 Allison . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 ‘99 GMC 7500, 20' B&H Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 ‘85 FLC, 425 Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,000 ‘74 IHC 1850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 M T SALES GOODLAND, KS

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Steve Best 712-549-2249 • 712-249-3611 (C) 2607 - UTILITY TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY NE - FLATBED W/HEAVY DUTY AXLES, METAL FLOOR AND WIDE ENOUGH TO HOLD A PICKUP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 1979 TRAIL MOBILE ALUMINUM 9000 GAL. TANKER, (402) 369-0212 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV'S FOR SALE NE - AVION SILVER R, 30FT, TRAVEL TRAILER, VERY CLEAN, EXCELLENT SNOWBIRD TRAILER, NEW BATTERIES, $7400/OBO, (402) 564-5064 2614 - BOATS & WATER CRAFTS FOR SALE KS - 16' HOBIECAT, $600.00, (785) 7782962 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 FOR SALE NE - 15" SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - 10 BOLT RIMS W/18. 4 X 38" TIRES, (402) 336-2755 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 NE - 18' STEEL TRUCK GRAIN BOX, 52" OR 60" SIDES HOIST AND ROLL TARP, (308) 436-4369 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 NE - 1975 24' SEMI LOWBOY TRLR. $1950, $2,250.00, (402) 545-2255 MO - '99 IH 4900, TS, 18K FRONT, 40K LB HENDRICKSON, $26,000.00, (660) 5483804 NE - 1978 BRENNER 6500 GAL STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED TANKER, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - '69 FREAUHF ALUMINUM TANKER, INSULATED 7200 GAL. , GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER MID ROOF, DETROIT MOTOR, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER, MID ROOF, C12 CAT, SUPER 10SP AIR RIDE, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 2000 VOLVO, 60 SERIES DETROIT, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, CONDO, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - 1997 KW900B, N14 CUMMINS, 13 SPD, (308) 995-8329 KS - 8000 GALLON ALUMINUM TANKER TRAILER, (785) 871-0711 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 935-2480 KS - CAT SINGLE SHANK, DEEP PENETRATION RIPPER, FITS D8-K, WITH VALVE AND ALL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (785) 4485893 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804

2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10' & 12'; 3PT'S 6' & 8', (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - USED TOREQ 10 YD DIRECT MOUNT, EXCELLENT, (660) 548-3804 MO - USED 12' BOX BLADE, 1 YEAR OLD, (660) 548-3804 2804 - MOTOR GRADERS FOR SALE KS - CAT 120 ROAD GRADER. $15,500, (785) 871-0711 KS - CAT 12F-13K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2805 - BACKHOE FOR SALE KS - CAT 235-32K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, ONE OWNER, (785) 448-5893 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 FOR SALE KS - LORAINE 25 TON TRUCK CRANE, LOTS OF BOOM, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975. STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 ND - 20KW TO 2000KW; DIESEL, PROPANE, NATURAL GAS. ALL LOW-HOUR TAKEOUT GENSETS. CUMMINS/ONAN, KOHLER, CAT, DETROIT DIESEL & MORE. ABRAHAM GENERATOR SALES COOPERSTOWN, ND (COMPLETE INVENTORY ONLINE) WWW. ABRAHAMINDUSTRIAL. COM WE SHIP NATIONWIDE!, (701) 797-4766 2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 KS - 15 TON TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, DUALS, TILT TOP, WENCH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIRES 70%, (785) 448-5893 2813 - WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE NE - CASE 621 PAYLOADER, MODEL 6T 590 CUMMINS MOTOR, MOTOR NEEDS WORK. $21,000, $21,000.00, (402) 545-2255 2821 - CRAWLERS FOR SALE WI - UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR. NEW, USED & REBUILT PARTS. ALSO TRACK PRESS SERVICE. M & R TRACK SERVICE., (800) 564-0383 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 66" BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS (REPAIR MANUALS) T-200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, $100.00, (785) 778-2962 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30' LIFT, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE NE - NEW 2' X 24' CULVERT, $650.00, (308) 894-6965 2840 - OTHER CONST EQUIP FOR SALE NE - 12-20'LONG 12"I BEAMS, 1/4"THICK W/ 1/2" THICK TOP & BOTTOM, 4 3/4" WIDE $180 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $2000. 12-7' LONG 10", 6" H BEAMS, 1/4" THICK, $35 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $400., (308) 894-6965 NE - 1991 BLUEBIRD BUS, 5. 9 CUMMINS, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - ALLIS CHALMERS FORK LIFT 5500LB. RUNS GOOD CELL 402-920-3612, (402) 923-1196 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - PIPE 2 3/8", 2 7/8", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 3007 - PIPE FOR SALE MO - GOOD USED RR TANK CAR SHELLS FOR CULVERTS (7-10' DIAMETER)(30'-55' LONG), ALSO GOOD USED STEEL PIPE, 8 5/8" DIAMETER THRU 48" DIAMETER, 20', 30', 40' & 50' LENGTHS. CALL GARY AT GATEWAY PIPE & SUPPLY, (800) 489-4321 3009 - FUEL TANKS FOR SALE NE - 300 GAL FUEL TANK ON STAND, $50.00, (308) 894-6965 KS - '76 FORD 2000 GAL TANK WAGON FUEL TRUCK, 2 HOSE REELS, 5 COMPARTMENTS, READY TO GO, (785) 448-5893 3010 - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HELP! Public demand for AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants requires many more dealers. Build home-based business for early retirement for only $65 start-up. FREE catalog/training.

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3001 - ANTIQUES FOR SALE NE - STATIONARY GAS ENGINES, (402) 5824874 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER'S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 NE - D17 DIESEL. MF 35 DIESEL, (308) 5446421 NE - A-C B, A-C C, 2 A-C WD'S, M-M R. OSMOND, NE., (402) 582-4874 NE - IHC H W/9' KOSCH BELLY MOWER, (308) 544-6421 NE - 1952 JD B, RECONDITIONED, PULLED IN DIV 1 4500LBS, $3,500.00, (402) 5452255 NE - 1938 JD B, UNSTYLED, RECONDITIONED, $3,100.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1941 JD A, ELECTRIC START, 4 SP, BEHLEN OVERDRIVE,, $2,500.00, (402) 545-2255 OK - ALLIS-CHALMERS WC56821, MASSEYHARRIS LP 55BISH, SERIAL #11062, (580) 829-2543 3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605) 386-2131 SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER, ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131 NE - TEENS, 20'S, EARLY 30'S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 KS - HIGHWAY GUARDRAIL, OILFIELD PIPE, SUCKER RODS, FENCING CABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BUTTERFLY SUPPLY, WWW. BUTTERFLYSUPPLYINC. COM, (800) 249-7473 KS - CATTLE & HORSE PANELS, 5'3" X 10', 8-BAR, 60 LBS, GREEN OR SILVER, STARTING AT $66.00 CELL: 620-546-5155, (620) 549-6604 KS - LOTS OF USED GUARDRAIL, USED CORRUGATED METAL PIPE, LARGE & SMALL, 30' STEEL I-BEAMS, (785) 448-5893 NE - CONTINUOUS FENCE: 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4", EXCELLENT FOR FEEDLOT, LIVESTOCK & HORSE FENCE, WEST POINT, NE. CALL, (402) 380-1107

BARBWIRE FENCE BUILDERS: Removal, construction and repairs. PH: (785) 625-5819; PH: (800) 628-6611; Cell: (785) 635-1922.

3011 - HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS WANTED TO BUY NE - REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, (308) 5872344 FOR SALE MO - OUTSIDE WOOD FURNACE $1595.

CHEAP SHIPPING. EASY INSTALL. FORCED AIR. 100,000 BTU. HOUSES, MOBILES. WWW.HEATBYWOOD.COM, (417) 581-7755 3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE KY - KENTUCKY BUILDINGS, LLC. ALL STEEL STRUCTURE. PACKAGES FROM 24' TO 75' WIDE. WE SELL COMPONENTS, SLIDING AND ROLL-UP DOORS, INSULATION, WINDOWS, SHEET METAL, TRIM, AND STEEL FRAMING. KYBUILDINGSLLC. COM, (606) 668-3446 3030 - OTHER WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE '30'S & '40'S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131 NE - SCRAP BATTERIES- WE WANT 'EM! WE ALSO BUY STEEL CASE & GLASS PACK. CALL FOR DETAILS! ALLEN'S NEW & USED BATTERIES. BUY/SELL, NEW/USED. WE CARRY ALL KINDS!! ALLEN FELTON, OWNER. LINCOLN, NE., (402) 467-2455 FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 NE - PROPANE REFRIGERATOR FOR REMOTE CABIN, COMBINA TION WOOD-PROPANE, COOKING-HEATING RANGE; WATER COMPARTMENT, (308) 587-2344 DE - BIG BUD BOOK-THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE BIGGEST, MOST POWERFUL TRACTOR EVER BUILT. BOOK IS 12"X9" - PACKED WITH PICTURES, SIGNED BY AUTHOR, ONLY $37.47 PLUS $5 S&H. CLASSIC TRACTOR FEVER, BOX 437, ROCKLAND, DE 19732.

CLASSICTRACTORS.COM OR CALL US, (800) 888-8979 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IA - NATIONWIDE - 1031FEC - PAY NO TAX WHEN SELLING-EXCHANGING REAL ESTATE, EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK. FREE BROCHURE/CONSULTATION. VIEW EXCHANGE PROPERTIES AT WWW. 1031FEC. COM OR CALL, (800) 333-0801 KS - 667 ACRES NATIVE GRASS, (2) WATERING LOCATIONS, 8. 5 MILES NORTH, HWY 156 ON JENNIE BARKER RD, GARDEN CITY, KS. TURN WEST 1/4 MI. EXCELLENT HUNTING (DEER, PHEASANT) TOWER LEASE, $1500 YEARLY GOOD FENCES, CORRAL. $450/ACRE 620-356-2571 CELL, (620) 5755160 NE - 9-CENTER PIVOTS SO OF SUTHERLAND, NE. NEWER EQUIP 75 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS, NO WATER RESTRICTIONS, 3156 ACRE SANDHILL RANCH, ON NORTH LOOP RIVER, NEAR PURDUM, NE. LAND BROKERS, INC. WWW. LANDBROKERSNE. COM, (308) 534-5514 CO - 12 IRRIGATED CIRCLES W/2 SMALL WIPERS, 8 IRRIGATI ON WELLS, YUMA & KIT CARSON COUNTIES. 6% RETURN ON PURCHASE PRICE FOR 5 YRS. DELMER ZIEGLER, BROKER, EASTERN PLAINS REAL ESTATE, BURLINGTON, CO. PHONE 719-346-5005, CELL, (970) 214-1411 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

June 24, 2010 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - 3881 AC M/L, GENTRY CO, MO, CATTLE RANCH, TOP PRODUCER, MIX OF PASTURE, ROW CROP, GOOD FENCES, WATER SUPPLY, HUNTING, SELL AS ONE UNIT OR DIVIDE INTO 8 TRACTS. WWW. BARNESREALTY. COM, DORIS, BARNES REALTY, (660) 442-3177 5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NE - BED & BREAKFAST FOR SALE IN RED CLOUD, NE:LOCATED AT 541 N SEWARD, A 6 BEDROOM B & B THAT INCLUDES SOME PERSONAL PROPERTY. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME THAT HAS BEED UPDATED & WAS ONE OF WILLA CATHER'S HOMES, WWW. GTAI. BIZ, $115.00, (402) 746-2242 6004 - BED & BREAKFAST NE - SANDHILLS HIDE-A-WAY "WONDERFUL PLACE TO RELAX, READ A BOOK, WRITING, STAR GAZING AND BIRD WATCHING. " BOOK FOR ALL FAMILY OCCASIONS. WWW. SANDHILLSHIDEAWAY. COM CALL TODAY, (402) 843-2245 NE - AUNT MYRNAS CABIN "CABIN ON THE PRAIRIE", NATIVE TROUT FISHING IN NEARBY STREAM, TRAILS FOR HIKING & BIKING, HUNTING. WWW. AUNT-MYRNAS-CABIN. COM. WHITNEY, NE CALL FOR BROCHURE & RESERVATION, (308) 665-2343 NE - KNOLL'S COUNTRY INN, "FEEL RIGHT AT HOME", MODERN RANCH STYLE B & B NEAR NORTH PLATTE, NE. HORSE MOTEL AVAILABLE, CAMPER HOOK-UP, OUTDOOR HOT TUB. PEACE & QUIET. WWW. KNOLLSCOUNTRYINN. COM, MEMBER NABB. CALL TODAY, (308) 368-5634

6005 - RESTAURANTS NE - THE COUNTRY NEIGHBOR RESTAURANT & GIFT SHOP & CATERING, NEXT TO FT. HARTSUFF STATE HISTORICAL PARK. CELEBRATING 15 YRS OF SERVICE, TUESSUN 11AM TO 9PM. 82007 FORT AVE, BURWELL, NE, (308) 346-5049 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 1 & FEB 2, 2011, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 1, 3:45PM; ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649 NE - CAMP CREEK THRESHERS 34TH ANNUAL SHOW, WAVERLY, NE. . . JULY 17-18, 2 MILES EAST OF WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL (BLUFF ROAD), (402) 443-4649 SD - BARLAND BULL & BIBLE SCHOOL, JULY 6-8 @ VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH ARENA. WELCOME BEGINNER TO ADVANCED BULL RIDERS, AGE 13+, TUITION $350, INCLUDES MEAL & LODGING. SPACE LIMITED, W/2009 PBR WORLD CHAMP KODY LOSTROH. CALL NATE MORRISON @, (715) 820-1276 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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45,864 ft. of 1-3/8” galvanized fence pipe. Brand new, never used. Comes in 21'-0” lengths in bundles of 91. This is overstock direct mill pricing. $14.00 per 21'-0” length. $995.00 per bundle of 91. $21,900.00 OBO takes it all! Delivery can be arranged for purchases of 12 bundles or more. Tubing is stored inside our warehouse in Omaha. Call Jim (402-510-1550) or Curt (402-510-3574).

44159

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1000+ Tractors & Combines 400+ Reground Crankshafts 500+ Tractor Tires 300+ Radiators Large line of Swather, Baler & Cutter Parts

GOOD BUYS AND SERVICE WANT TO BUY TRACTORS & COMBINES & SWATHERS FOR SALVAGE

Phone (605) 225-0185 5 Miles North & 1 Mile West of CASE IH Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Sat. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM 44102

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Midlands Classified Ad Network WORK FOR DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES. VIEW CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT WWW.DHHS.NE.GOV ATTENTION ANTIQUE DEALERS! LEXINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 24TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY EXTRAVAGANZA BOOTH SPACES WITH CONCRETE FLOORS AVAILABLE. CALL 308324-5504 OR VISIT WWW.VISITLEXINGTON.ORG/ EXTRAVAGANZA FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE, PASSIONATE CARE LANDER REGIONAL HOSPITAL HAS SOME GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR: RN - MED/SURG - FULL TIME NIGHTS; RN - WOMEN'S HEALTH UNIT FULL TIME NIGHTS; RN - ICU - FULL TIME DAY OR NIGHT. A PARTNER OF LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS WE ARE ALL ABOUT PEOPLE BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO RECEIVE QUALITY HEALTHCARE CLOSE TO HOME. NESTLED AT THE FOOTHILLS OF THE WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS, WE ARE CLOSE TO HIKING, WATER SPORTS, SNOW SKIING, RODEOS AND MUCH MORE. TO APPLY VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.LANDERHOSPTIAL.COM. 1320 BISHOP RANDALL DR, LANDER, WY 82520 307-3356580 EOE SST HAS OPENINGS FOR OUR CENTRAL AND WESTERN US VAN OPERATIONS AND OUR REGIONAL SPECIALTY TRAILER OPERATIONS. OWNER OPERATORS PULLING COMPANY TRAILERS AVERAGE OVER $.94 PER MILE PLUS FUEL SURCHARGE ON ALL MILES LOADED AND EMPTY. FUEL CARD, OWNER OCC POLICY, INSPECTION BONUSES. PLENTY OF MILES. COMPANY DRIVERS START A $.35 PER MILE. 401 K PLAN COMPANY CONTRIBUTION TO HEALTH INSURANCE. PAID VACATION, INSPECTION BONUSES. MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE. HAVE 3 YEARS OVER THE ROAD EXPERIENCE. CLEAN MVR. HAZ MAT ENDORSEMENT. MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS.

IF YOU QUALIFY PLEASE CONTACT HELEN@ (308) 632- 6400 OR SEND RESUME TO: RECRUITING@ SMITHSYSTEMS.US SMITH SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION, SCOTTSBLUFF AND KIMBALL NEBRASKA THE CITY OF NORTH PLATTE IS CURRENTLY SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF. THE VACANCY HAS OCCURRED DUE TO THE ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT OF OUR CURRENT CHIEF AFTER 31 YEARS OF SERVICE. NORTH PLATTE IS A NEBRASKA COMMUNITY OF 25,000 AND IS THE COUNTY SEAT OF LINCOLN COUNTY, NEBRASKA. THIS VIBRANT AREA IS BLESSED WITH MANY RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS HUNTING, FISHING, WATER SPORTS AND HISTORICAL SITES THAT WILL MAKE IT AN IDEAL PLACE TO CALL “HOME”. THE CHIEF OF POLICE HAS MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT OF AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF $5,000,000 AND IS SUPPORTED BY A STAFF OF 68 EMPLOYEES, OF WHICH 41 ARE SWORN OFFICERS. THE HIRING SALARY RANGE WILL BE $70,000 TO $80,000 BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE ANY COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN POLICE ADMINISTRATION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR A RELATED FIELD, PLUS SEVEN YEARS OF PROGRESSIVELY RESPONSIBLE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND POLICE ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING FOUR YEARS IN A RESPONSIBLE COMMAND OR ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXCEPTIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE MAIL A RESUME, COVER LETTER AND REFERENCES BY JUNE 30, 2010 TO DEBORAH MURDOCK, CIVIL SERVICE SECRETARY, 211 WEST 3RD ST., NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101, 308-535-6724 EXT. 228. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS

POSITION, PLEASE VISIT US AT HTTP://WWW.CI.NORTH-PLATTE.NE.US. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOREDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 SEEKS A STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS IN IMPROVING TEACHING AND LEARNING. STARTING DATE AUGUST 1, 2010. A MASTER'S DEGREE IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUCCESSFUL TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN SECONDARY MATH AND/OR SCIENCE PREFERRED. FACILITATION SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROCESS ARE DESIRABLE. SEND RESUME AND LETTER OF APPLICATION TO: MARK HARDY, HUMAN RESOURCES, ESU #13,1114 TOLEDO STREET, SIDNEY, NE 69162 OR EMAIL TO MHARDY@ PANESU.ORG EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EXPERIENCED HELP WANTED FOR PROGRESSIVE FARMING/CATTLE OPERATION. IN THE LISCO, NEBRASKA AREA. TOP WAGES, TIME OFF, STABLE, DEPENDABLE PERSON FOR LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT. CALL MIKE (308) 772- 3001.

CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPENINGS FOR 2010-11: • HS COUNSELOR; MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION; ASL DEAF INTERPRETER. SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION/ RESUME, AND CREDENTIALS TO SUPERINTENDENT, 602 EAST 10 STREET, CHADRON, NE 69337 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING, ORGANIZING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MAINTAINING THE HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTIONS OF THE MEDICAL CENTER IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF PERSONNEL AND THE ASSOCIATED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. BACHELORS DEGREE IN PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION OR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION REQUIRED. ADVANCED DEGREE PREFERRED (MBA, MHA,

MHR). PHR OR SPHR PREFERRED. THREE TO FIVE YEARS SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT REQUIRED. CONTACT: THE RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT, 601 WEST LEOTA, NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101.

EMAIL: RECRUITER@MAIL.GPRMC.COM , 308-696-8888 OR 800-543-6629, FAX: 308-696-8889. CHECK US OUT AND APPLY ONLINE AT GPRMC.COM LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER GLENROCK, WY. MUST HAVE CURRENT DRIVERS LICENSE, 2 YRS. EXPERIENCE OPERATING LOCOMOTIVES AND TRAIN SETS PREFERRED. VARIED HOURS. FULL TIME LOCAL WORK. FULL BENEFITS. APPLY ON-LINE @ SAVAGESERVICES.COM NOW HIRING ESTIMATORS. MUST BE HONEST AND DEPENDABLE. CALL 308 765 1293 OR EMAIL JEGGERS@MILLARDROOFING.NET SEEKING FULL TIME LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OR COTA FOR BUSY CLINIC IN THE THERMOPOLIS, WY AREA. POSITION CONSISTS OF OUTPATIENT, INPATIENT, SKILLED NURSING AND SCHOOLS. GREAT BENEFITS AND EXCELLENT PAY. NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY. CALL 800-743-0736 FOR MORE INFO. THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR A K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER. PLEASE SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS TO: HENRY EGGERT, SUPT., THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PO. BOX 248, THEDFORD, NE 69166.

GM WANTED FOR A NATIONALLY FRANCHISED LTD SERV. MOTEL IN CENTRAL NE. LOOKING FOR SALES ORIENTED SELF-STARTER W/ PREVIOUS HOTEL EXP. COMP. SALARY W/ INCENTIVE PLAN, HEALTH INS. E-MAIL RESUME TO: SWANSON1953A@GMAIL.COM GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR: EARLY CHILDHOOD

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DOUBLE WIDE FOR SALE! - 28'X60', 2 OPEN ROOMS, 2 BATHS, 2 HVAC UNITS. 5 AXLES, WHEELS AND HITCH. RAMP AND DECK INCLUDED! CALL PAUL, 308-364-2607, LOCATED IN BARTLEY, NE. ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR: HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC; ELEMENTARY ELL; SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST; MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOUCE TEACHER. PLEASE SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, APPLICATION FORM, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS AND CREDENTIALS TO DR. DAN HOESING, SUPERINTENDENT, ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 1604 SWEETWATER, ALLIANCE, NE 69301; OR EMAIL TO JBOTTGER@APS.K12.NE.US. APPLICATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT W W W.APSCHOOLS.SCHOOLFUSION.US. POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Auctioneers — Don’t miss your opportunity to get your auction bills in front of this audience across the Midwest!

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WHAT IF LOCALLY RAISED CATTLE WEREN’T THERE ANYMORE?

Who would step up to replace livestock and poultry producers as the number one customer for U.S. soy?

Where would we get the meat that is responsible for providing most of the protein necessary to feed the world?

Animal agriculture helps your community thrive. That’s why it’s important that we continue to give livestock and poultry producers our support. Because a safe and secure food supply and a safe and secure rural community both come from the same place – inside the barns and out in the fields of America’s farmers and producers.

Soybean farmers helping livestock and poultry producers just makes sense.

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© 2010 United Soybean Board. (38420-mm-FRN-6-24-10)

And how would we replace the millions of tax dollars that livestock and poultry producers generate to help create new roads, repair existing ones and build new schools and parks?

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