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July 5, 2012 Issue 254-16-14

Near Century-old Barn Gets a Facelift

Quilt Nebraska . . . . . . . . . A9 Rodeo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 County Fairs. . . A14-20, B1-18 Weather Al Dutcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

Country Living House Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5

The Lighter Side Lee Pitts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4

Markets Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A13

Government Report Government Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6

Ag Management 2012 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A15

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A12

Production News Hot, Dry, Windy Weather Creates High Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8

By Aaron Wade, The Hemingford Ledger What do you do with a 96-yearold barn which is too small to hold modern farm equipment, whose old wood soaks up gallons of paint only to need a new coat the following year, yet too valuable for

historical and sentimental purposes to be torn down? That was the dilemma Ken and Nancy Horstman were faced with recently. The old white barn located on their farm about three miles southeast of Hemingford was deteriorating rapidly. The structure wasn't much use to them anymore. The doors were too

narrow and short to drive machinery into. Ken thought about making the doors taller and taking out the hay loft for added clearance, but much of the structures support was included in the hayloft. Continued on page 16

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B19

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B20-23

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Gov. Heineman Declares Emergency on Statewide Drought Conditions (Lincoln, Neb.) Gov. Heineman authorized an emergency declaration for statewide drought that allows state personnel and resources to assist with emergency situations and prevention, and allows maximum flexibility to the state to deploy Nebraska National Guard and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency assets and resources as needed. “This declaration is important for continued efforts of state officials to ensure the safety of Nebraskans,” Gov. Heineman said. “This action is necessary as dry conditions are presenting an For daily agriculture news, updates and local happenings, visit the Heartland Express website at www.myfarmandranch.com

imminent threat to the ability of local governments to respond to drought conditions. Additionally, actions such as haying along the roadsides in Nebraska help with drought conditions.” Additionally, the Governor has directed the Nebraska Department of Roads to advance the starting date for roadside haying from July 15 to July 3 in the following 55 counties: Adams, Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Boyd, Box Butte, Brown, Chase, Cherry, Cheyenne, Custer, Dawes, Dawson, Deuel, Dundy, Franklin, Furnas,

Frontier, Gage, Garden, Garfield, Gosper, Grant, Greeley, Harlan, Hayes, Hitchcock, Holt, Hooker, Howard, Jefferson, Kearney, Keith, Keya Paha, Kimball, Lincoln, Logan, Loup, McPherson, Morrill, Nuckolls, Pawnee, Perkins, Phelps, Red Willow, Richardson, Rock, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Sherman, Sioux, Thayer, Thomas, Valley, and Webster. The Governor and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency will continue to monitor the situation throughout the state, as the drought continues.

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 6/815/12

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110.53 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .146.62 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136.39 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .172.57 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94.66 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .93.03 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .207.62 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.72

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119.05

175.28 * 191.45 84.63 * 82.06 * 357.08

176.20 155.19 197.82 96.10 * 90.12 146.50 340.49

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.99 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.90 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.33 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .11.07 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.58

6.25 6.56 13.76 10.64 3.63

5.79 6.21 13.55 9.88 3.30

200.00 145.00 97.50 220.00 79.00

207.50 140.00 97.50 211.50 70.38

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .140.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .87.50 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .72.50 Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202.50 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.50 * No market.

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Heartland Express - Weather

July 5, 2012

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report Heat and more heat has been the primary theme of the past two weeks. Multiple periods of triple digit heat and weak precipitation coverage has resulted in a significant increase in the areal coverage of moderate to severe drought conditions across western Nebraska. McCook Allen Dutcher recorded a reading of 115 F during the past two weeks and this reading will likely become the all time warmest maximum temperature recorded in Nebraska since weather records began in the 1890's. With 25% of the corn crop having reached the pollination stage as of 7/2 and another 25-40% of the crop within a week of pollination, the current heat is likely to cause some pollination problems. In the absence of sustained rainfall during the next 14 days, significant yield declines are likely for dryland corn producers. The good news is that the models are pointing to cooler

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temperatures and increasing chances for moisture during the next two weeks. The bad news is that the models are not consistent with their precipitation placement across Nebraska. Week One Forecast, 7/7 - 7/13: The upper air ridge responsible for the recent stretch of exceptional heat is projected to break down enough to allow slightly cooler air to invade the northern Plains. Nebraska will lie on the northern periphery of this ridge and has the potential to see scattered thunderstorm activity during the late afternoon and evening hours from 7/7-7/11. Models currenly place the best thunderstorm chances across the Panhandle and north central Nebraska on 7/7. On 7/8 thunderstorms my develop over northern Nebraska and slide southward during the overnight hours. Scattered thunderstorms are possible across the western 1/3 of the state during the 7/9-7/11 period in response to monsoonal moisture working into the central Rockies. Rain chances are progressively slimmer for the eastern ½ of the state. Dry conditions are indicated by the models for the 7/12-7/13 period. High Temperatures: 7/7-7/8 (95 N - 105 SW), 7/9 (87 N 96 S), 7/10 (93 NE - 100 SW), 7/11 (87 NE - 96 SW), 7/12-7/13 (91 E - 98 W).

Week Two Forecast, 7/14 - 7/20: Weather models indicate cooler conditions during this period as they retrograde the upper air ridge westward to the central Rockies. These models indicate that Nebraska will lie on the eastern periphery of this ridge and cooler air will work into the region. In addition to the cooler air, these models dramatically increase our rain chances. Thunderstorms are projected on 7/14 across western Nebraska, with coverage expanding to include the entire state on 7/15. A slight chance of scattered thunderstorms are indicated for north central Nebraska on 7/16 and the northern 1/3 of the state on 7/17. On 7/18, the weather models spread the moisture southward and the northern 2/3 of the state are projected to receive scattered thunderstorms, with the eastern 1/3 of the state having the best moisture chances on 7/19. Dry conditions are projected on 7/20. Due to the recent dryness and heat, confidence in regards to this robust precipitation depiction is low. High Temperatures: 7/14 (94 E - 100' SW), 7/15 (90' NE - 97 SW), 7/16 (86 NE - 92 SW), 7/17 (88 E - 97 W), 7/18 (88 N - 95 S), 7/19-7/20 (81 N - 91 S).

Nebraska Weather and Crop Report Agricultural Summary: For the week ending July 1, 2012, triple digit temperatures along with limited precipitation depleted soil moisture levels and caused crop conditions to decline, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Soil moisture levels are at 21 percent adequate or surplus compared to the 85 percent 5 year average. One quarter of the corn crop is in pollination stage while one quarter of the soybean crop is blooming, both 11 days ahead of average. Wheat harvest was 3 weeks ahead of average at 69 percent, while oat harvest made significant gains at 60 percent complete. Producers were busy providing water with near half of the state’s cropland irrigated. As pasture conditions declined, western producers were supplemental feeding livestock and considering culling options. Weather Summary: Temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the Northeast District to 9 degrees above normal in the Panhandle and Southwest Districts. Highs reached triple digits across the state, and lows were recorded in the mid 50’s. Isolated pockets received measureable rainfall; however, most of the state saw little to no precipitation. The Panhandle has averaged a little over 1 inch of rainfall per month since April 1. Field Crops Report: Corn silked was 25 percent, compared to 0 last year and 2 average. Corn conditions rated 4 percent very poor, 11 poor, 29 fair, 48 good, and 8 excellent, well below last year’s 83 percent good to excellent and 80 average. Irrigated corn conditions rated 70 percent good to excellent and dryland corn rated 35. Much of the dryland corn acreage in the western two-thirds of the state rated poor or very poor.

Soybeans blooming were 25 percent, ahead of 7 last year and 9 average. Soybean conditions rated 3 percent very poor, 13 poor, 39 fair, 42 good, and 3 excellent, well below last year’s 81 percent good to excellent and 79 average. Sorghum conditions rated 3 percent very poor, 15 poor, 47 fair, 34 good, and 1 excellent, well below last year’s 81 percent good to excellent and 76 average. Wheat ripe was 88 percent, compared to 16 last year and 23 average. Wheat harvested was 69 percent, compared to 1 last year and 21 days ahead of 5 average. Most of the unharvested fields were in the Panhandle. Oats harvested was 60 percent, compared to 0 last year and 1 average. Oats conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 13 poor, 42 fair, 44 good, and 0 excellent, well below 85 percent good to excellent last year and 84 average. Dry bean conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 8 poor, 47 fair, 41 good, and 3 excellent, well below 65 percent good to excellent last year and average. The second cutting of alfalfa was 83 percent complete, well ahead of 15 last year and 18 average. The third cutting of alfalfa was 4 percent complete. Alfalfa rated 14 percent very poor, 26 poor, 35 fair, 24 good, and 1 excellent, well below 85 percent good to excellent last year and 77 average. Wild hay harvest was 43 percent complete, ahead of 27 last year and 11 average. Wild hay conditions rated 8 percent very poor, 17 poor, 43 fair, 32 good, and 0 excellent, well below last year’s 75 percent good to excellent. Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 20 percent very poor, 32 poor, 33 fair, 15 good, and 0 excellent, well below 81 percent good to excellent last year and 79 average.

July 5, 2012

Heartland Express - Country Living

Green Grocery Shopping By Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, Colfax County “We cannot do everything at once but we can do something at once,” stated Calvin Coolidge, former United States President. Perhaps you are not ready to recycle everything in your household but you can start small and work your way up. Practicing the 3 R’s with your food purchases is a great place to start. The 3 R’s are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Not only will you be helping the environment but you may save some food dollars as well. Grocery needs vary from family to family, depending on size of family, storage space, prep space, work schedules, involvement in activities, money available and food likes/dislikes. Look at your own family needs to determine what to buy or not to buy. Buying in bulk can save money and packaging if you use a large quantity of the item and have space to store it. Also look at the difference in sizes of packaged goods. If all of you are eating cereal for breakfast most every morning, the larger sizes of packaged cereals will probably work. The individual boxes of cereal create more packaging waste. The same is true for individual

containers of juice versus one larger container of ready to drink juice or a smaller container of juice that needs to be reconstituted. Plan ahead. Rather than several trips to the grocery store, make a list of what is needed for the week or at least the next few days. This saves fuel cost. Now, if you walk or bike to the grocery store every day – good for you; that is great exercise. Take reusable bags with you to use for many of your food purchases. The exception is meat, milk and other such perishables. They should not be put in the reusable bags unless the bag will be washed right away. This is to reduce the risk of cross contamination which can lead to foodborne illness. Put those perishables in a plastic bag; then use the plastic bag to line a small garbage can. Once home, use the 3 R’s when preparing food. Reduce the amount of leftover food that is tossed by serving smaller portions of foods that frequently produce leftovers. Or, reuse leftovers by serving them again in a day or two or freezing for later use. Or, recycle the leftovers into a different meal. An example is taking the extra roast beef, potatoes and carrots and making a hash or soup or a pot pie. Be creative.

Prepare Canning Equipment for Harvest Season By Ruth Vonderohe, Extension Educator, Knox County Harvest season means fruits and vegetables are ripe for picking and eating, but what does one do with too many tomatoes or berries? With the right equipment, canning is a safe way to preserve produce at home. Proper canning stops food from losing quality. Canning forms a vacuum in jars that tightly seals in liquid and air and seals out microorganisms. There are two main types of equipment for heat-processing home canned food: boiling-water canners and pressure canners. Boiling-water canners are kettles with perforated racks and fitted lids. Produce is filled in jars and processed in a boiling water bath. This method of canning works for high acid food, such as fruits, jams and jellies, because the acidity of the produce is high enough to prevent bacteria from growing. A flat bottom canner must be used on an electric stove, while either a flat or ridged bottom canner can be used on a gas burner. Make sure the canner is not more than 4 inches wider than the heating element, and that it is deep enough to allow at least 1 inch of briskly boiling water over the tops of jars. Pressure canners, which can reach higher temperatures than boiling-water canners, are

used to process low acid foods such as vegetables, meat and poultry. Low acid foods don't have enough acidity to inhibit the outgrowth of bacterial spores, so they need to be processed under higher temperatures to ensure bacterial spores are killed before storage. Pressure canners come with a jar rack, gasket, dial or weighted gauge, an automatic vent cover lock, a vent port and a safety fuse. Gaskets and gauges are two things that need to be checked annually. Gaskets help seal canner lids so that steam doesn't leak out of the canner during pressurization. Make sure gaskets are clean and free of nicks before use. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil to gaskets on older model canners. Replace gaskets that are cracked or brittle. Gauges display the pressure of the canner. Weighted gauges don't need to be checked for accuracy, but dial gauges do. They can be checked at a local extension office. It is important to check and calibrate gauges to ensure the temperature and pressure inside the canner will be high enough to kill bacterial spores during processing. Additional time and pressure may be necessary at higher altitudes, so double check the altitude where the canning will take place and make appropriate adjustments to times and pressure according to lists in canning publications.

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Three Verandas for Summer Shade

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With classic curb appeal and generous interior spaces, Plan HMAFAPW00461 from Homeplans.com is a good choice for a family. Inside, the first-floor plan boasts formal living and dining areas on either side of the entry foyer. The U-shaped kitchen opens to the breakfast nook on one side, and on the other to the family room with a snack bar that seats three. Also in this area, a planning desk provides a convenient place to charge gadgets and check email. On the way to the garage, the laundry room boasts plenty of space and a window, and a closet is ready to receive coats and shoes before they enter the house. Relax in the family room, which opens on each side to a veranda. A study on this level could double as a guest room with a nearby full bath. Two family bedrooms on the second floor share a full bath, while the master bedroom includes a thoughtfully appointed bath and large walk-in closet.

Detailed Specifications

House Style Country Craftsman Farmhouse Kitchen Extras Breakfast Nook Country / Family Snack Bar Kitchen Eating Area Foundation Type Unfinished Basement Key Information 2,870 Square Feet Beds: 3 Baths: 3 ½ Stories: 2 Garage Bays: 2 Width: 64' Depth: 51' Room Summary Formal Dining Room Formal Living Room Guest Suite-incl Bath Laundry Room - First Floor Special Features Split Bedrooms Window Wall Attic Space Balcony - Inside Cabinets Fireplace

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Impact of Drought on Trees By Noel Mues, Extension Educator, Furnas County Summer has just begun and it’s already been extremely hot, dry and windy. Drought takes its toll on landscape plants, including trees, which have a more extensive root system to help them through extensive periods of dry weather. To understand the long-term impact of drought on plants, it is important to understand the water relationships that occur in the plant. Without water there is no plant life. It is the center of chemical reactions, which occur within the plant cell. Water is the major component of protoplasm, which makes up cell content. Water also serves as a raw material for many metabolic processes. The uptake of mineral nutrients from the soil occurs in water. In the root system of a tree or shrub, the very fine, absorbing roots at the extremities of the root system are responsible for the bulk of water uptake. Confined to the upper 15 inches or so of the soil profile, they are also the first part of the root system affected by dry soil conditions. With the death of the fine roots, the water absorbing capacity of the plant is severely reduced. In addition to these losses, other plant responses to drought may also occur. For

example, the closing of the leaf pores or stomates is usually the first response. Since plant roots take in carbon dioxide through these leaf pores, it is not surprising that there is a reduction in carbon dioxide fixation in photosynthesis and subsequent carbohydrate production. Carbohydrates produced in green tissue by photosynthesis are used as a substrate for other synthesis reactions in plant cells. Among the products normally manufactured from the carbohydrates are fats, proteins, growth regulators, and many secondary metabolites. Secondary metabolites are responsible for many of the defense mechanisms a plant needs to thwart infectious diseases and certain insect attacks. Thus, susceptibility to disease infestations and insect invasions increases. This may occur a year or even two years after a drought, even though the current year is moist. There are certain diseases that are more likely to occur because of moisture related plant stress. These include root rots, cankers, wood rots, and some of the wilts. In a healthy tree, a disease of one type or another can be isolated or compartmentalized.

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Upper Level

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

July 5, 2012

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • Say “Cheese” by Lee Pitts

Many people got upset over the report that the Environmental Protection Agency is using drones to spy on feedlots in Nebraska and Iowa, but it wasn’t true. It was just a rumor. The EPA vehemently denied it and said, no, they are not using drones to spy on feedlots; they are using airplanes to spy on feedlots. Doesn’t that make you feel better? The EPA says they were just trying to protect people and I know I certainly feel safer knowing that our tax dollars are being used to spy on steers in North Platte. The EPA has the same means of aerial reconnaissance available as our military: drones, airplanes and satellites. But while our military uses them to spy on terrorists in Afghanistan, the EPA is looking for them in feedlots. But I don’t know of a single steer who has ever highjacked an airplane, set off an explosive device at a cattleman’s confab, or built a shoe bomb. Or, in their case, a hoof bomb. In fact, I don’t think a bovine has ever committed a single terrorist act in this country, unless you believe all the poppycock about cattle blowing up the world with the greenhouse gases they emit. Believe me, I know cows, and they aren’t the type to be suicide bombers. Come to find out, the EPA has been flying such spy missions for over a decade to determine if feedlots are in compliance

with environmental laws in “impaired watersheds.” Whatever that is. According to the Air Force, any incriminating evidence found against what they call “US persons” during such spy flights can be shared with other government agencies and the cops. The EPA also says that “the EPA has never taken an enforcement action solely on the basis of these overflights?” So why do it? I find such spy flights disturbing because I HATE having my picture taken. That’s why most readers think I’m 30 years younger than I really am; because I haven’t had a new photo taken for my column in three decades. I’m really older than dirt! I’m uncomfortable living in a world where eyes are everywhere. I can’t enjoy shopping because I know there are hidden cameras in the ceiling and I’m afraid they’ll catch me scratching myself, or showing my “bad side.” Which is pretty much every side of me. Mind you, I’m not doing anything illegal, I just don’t want my embarrassing moments captured for posterity on a security camera. I want my sights unseen. That’s one reason why I’ve become a hermit, hiding in the house so I won’t be caught on camera. I hope the big bald spot on the top of my head fries their cameras! The trouble I have with all this “eye in the sky” stuff is the same problem I have in spelling the name of the town where I’ve

lived for 35 years. The small town is called Los Osos. Oh sure, I know all the letters just fine, but with all the O’s and S’s in a row sometimes I get carried away and don’t know when to stop. Neither will our government. One minute the EPA is spying on steers in North Platte and the next thing you know they’ll have a webcam in your television set watching you slice onions, or pet the dog in that secret spot that makes her leg jerk uncontrollably. Or they’ll have an army of Peeping Toms looking through your plate glass window. Don’t forget to smile and “Say Cheese.” I’m telling you, it won’t be long before the feds are using drones, which can be smaller than a baseball, to check on vegetable farmers to make sure their rows are straight, and satellite images will be used in court against a cowboy for roping a nonbovine beast. I hate the idea of knowing that some sick government geek with a joystick is watching on a bank of monitors every move we make. “Hey Joe, check out the bazooms on this nude sunbathing beauty in her backyard in Hollywood.” Or. “Mary, you should see this sicko with his arm up a cow’s rump in Amarillo.” You just know the FBI will take that pregchecking scene out of context.

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*Snack Bars & Cakes* Peanut Butter Bars

1 1 1 1 4 2 2 2

cup light corn syrup cup sugar 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter teaspoon vanilla cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal cups crispy rice cereal cups dry roasted peanuts cups M&M's plain chocolate candy

In a saucepan, bring corn syrup and sugar to a boil. Add in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly. Spread in 13x9 pan. Let cool and cut into bars.

Blueberry Cake

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream 2 medium bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13x9" pan. Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. Beat the sugar and butter together until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Add sour cream, banana and vanilla; mix well. Stir in 1 cup of the mini chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

S'more Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cold butter or 1/2 cup margarine 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup milk 2 eggs, separated 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (If using frozen, do not thaw before adding to the batter) In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 3/4 cup for topping. Add the baking powder, milk and egg yolks to remaining mixture; mix well. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish. Sprinkle with blueberries and reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

The Best Chocolate Cake

1 3/4 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup water or 1 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil or 1/3 cup canola oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3-1/2 cup mini chocolate chip 1/3 cup walnuts or 1/3 cup pecans, chopped Set oven to 350 degrees F. Set oven to secondlowest rack. Grease an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. In a bowl mix together the first 6 dry ingredients. In another bowl whisk the water or milk with oil, egg, vinegar and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Transfer/spread into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts over batter, swirl with a knife to mix into batter. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done.

Orange Cake

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons orange extract (optional) 2 tablespoons orange zest 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans, chopped Glaze 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup orange juice Grease an 11 x 7-inch-inch baking pan. Set oven to 350 degrees F. Beat 1 cup sugar and the shortening with an electric mixer until well mixed. Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add in orange extract. In a small bowl mix together flour, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to egg mixture, beating on low speed after each addition JUST until combined. By hand stir in the orange peel, raisins and nuts. Transfer and spread the batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Stir together 1/3 cup sugar and the orange juice; gradually pour over the baked cake. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Serve warm, or cool completely.

Breakfast Cream Cheese Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. Combine flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well; set aside. Beat brown sugar, shortening and eggs until well blended. Add dry ingredients and milk; mix at low speed 1 minute. Stir in 2/3 cup of the chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in greased and floured pan. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips in small saucepan over low heat. Spoon teaspoonfuls of marshmallow creme onto top of warm cake; carefully spread with knife dipped in hot water. Drizzle with melted chocolate and swirl chocolate through marshmallow creme to marble. Cool completely.

Oatmeal Bars 3/4 cup butter1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 2 cups rolled oats (quick or old fashioned) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Melt butter and syrup over low heat on stovetop or in microwave. In a large bowl, combine butter mixture, baking soda, and allspice; mix well and let cool. Add rolled oats, flour, sugar, and chocolate chips or raisins, if desired; mix well. Press dough into baking dish. Bake 15 minutes. Immediately cut into bars; let cool completely then cut again.

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Heartland Express - Government

July 5, 2012

EPA Surveillance Flights are Cause for Concern by Congressman Adrian Smith Scottsbluff Office 416 Valley View Drive, Suite 600 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Phone: (308) 633-6333 Fax: (308) 633-6335

Questions regarding the role of government in our lives and concerns for our privacy were recently renewed when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed it was using aerial surveillance over Nebraska farms and ranches in search of Clean Water Act violations. All Nebraskans want clean water and our producers pride themselves in the stewardship of our state’s natural resources. However, this method of enforcement seems inappropriate and is cause for numerous questions and concerns. On May 29th, I joined the rest of the Nebraska Congressional delegation in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson demanding answers about the agency’s use of aerial surveillance of livestock operations in our state. After sending a follow-up inquiry on June 11th, the EPA released responses to our questions; albeit many of its answers were inadequate or alarming.

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The EPA confirmed the photographs taken using aerial surveillance often contain images, such as homes, not directly associated with the operation in question. Perhaps even more troubling, the EPA confirmed these photos could be subject to Freedom of Information Act requests. It is deeply concerning such confidential information could be made public or used by anti-agriculture groups to promote activist agendas. The EPA also failed to fully address our questions regarding the national scope of its surveillance. The agency justified the use of aerial surveillance in Nebraska as a costeffective and efficient means of enforcement. However, Nebraska is a delegated state, meaning the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) has primary jurisdiction to enforce regulations and the EPA serves an oversight role. It would be more efficient and cost-effective to allow NDEQ to do its job and not duplicate enforcement efforts.

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Furthermore, Nebraskans have a better working relationship with NDEQ, which has a demonstrated history of cooperation to encourage regulatory compliance. The EPA, on the other hand, has refocused resources away from compliance efforts towards enforcement mechanisms which create an adversarial and counterproductive relationship. Nebraskans are rightfully skeptical of an agency which continues to unilaterally insert itself into the affairs of rural America. There are several legislative proposals being considered right now to ensure the EPA is not functioning outside its congressionally issued authority and is respecting private property rights. Rest assured, this issue is not resolved, and I look forward to learning more about the scope of these flights, and finding a solution which encourages environmental protection without compromising the trust and privacy of our citizens.

As The Farm Bill Goes So Goes Nebraska by Senator Ben Nelson Omaha Office 7502 Pacific St.,Suite 205 Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 391-3411 Fax: (402) 391-4725

Nebraska is an agriculture state. Our economy and thousands and thousands of jobs depend on how well agriculture is doing and much of agriculture's health depends on what's in the Farm Bill, which is why it was so important that the Senate passed a new one before the current bill expires on September 30, 2012. How important is agriculture to Nebraska? Let me count just a few of the ways. According to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Nebraska ranks first in the nation in the production of such commodities as red meat, Great Northern Beans, and even popcorn. We're the second largest ethanol- producing state in the country and rank third in corn for grain production. Cash receipts from all commodities contributed more than $17 billion to Nebraska's economy in 2010, which is 5.5 percent of the nation's total. Providing Farmers and Ranchers with Stability

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Nebraska's farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers deserve the certainty and stability a new Farm Bill will provide so they can plan for next year and beyond, and we got it thanks to the hard work and willingness to work together by the Agriculture Committee, on which I serve. It was important that everyone put aside the political game-playing and that we worked through dozens of amendments. In the end we were able to get a strong bipartisan vote of 64 to 35 to pass a five-year Farm Bill that streamlines and simplifies farm programs through 2017 and ends outdated subsidies while protecting America's food, fuels, and fiber supply. An Example on How to Cut the Budget The Farm bill actually cuts the federal deficit by $23 billion as it ushers in a new era. Its budget-minded reforms and swapping of government subsidies for new crop insurance programs will benefit Nebraska's more than 47,000 farms while strengthening the safety net for tough times.

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It ends direct payments to farmers, expands insurance to compensate for disasters, cuts about $4 billion from the Federal Food Stamp program and finally ends farm payments to millionaires. The bill includes several Amendments I authored including extending the current grandfather clause allowing rural communities over 20,000 to tap into funding for USDA Rural Development Housing Loans. In Nebraska, this will allow cities like Columbus and Norfolk to remain eligible for the loans. Advancing America The U.S. House should take notice of the Senate's strong bipartisan effort to further agriculture, and pass its Farm Bill soon. What we did in the Senate is how the system is supposed to work. Advancing America took a front seat to promoting partisan gridlock and that's good for the country, especially states like Nebraska where agriculture plays such an important part in our lives.

125 Years of Service 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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This week marks the 125th Anniversary of the United Way program in America, and I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the great work being done by the organizations here in Nebraska. There are 17 United Way organizations throughout the state working tirelessly to improve the lives of those around them. For the past 125 years, United Way has mobilized resources and community volunteers to identify and meet the needs of the communities they serve. Thanks to the leadership of local United Way organizations, our communities are better able to address serious social issues. The programs they support help those experiencing hunger, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and many more challenges. United Way organizations in Nebraska provide leadership and a helping hand throughout the state by supporting local charities like Big Pals, Little Pals; TeamMates; Teens for Christ;

Scottsbluff Office: 115 Railway Street, Suite C102 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Tel: (308) 632-6032 Fax: (308) 632-6295

Center for Survivors; senior centers, and other worthwhile programs. I’ve had the privilege of working with United Way and the agencies they support during my time in public office and have seen firsthand the successes achieved by this organization right here in Nebraska. I couldn’t be more proud of their work for our fellow Nebraskans. United Way of Western Nebraska, for example, just last week held its annual “Day of Caring,” in which almost 100 community volunteers participated in more than a dozen community improvement projects. These volunteers spent the day assisting five nonprofits in the Scottsbluff area. The chapter will soon begin their “Stuff the Bus” campaign, which solicits school supply donations from individuals within the community to give to children whose families cannot afford to purchase their own supplies. “Stuff the Bus” filled 150 backpacks last year, helping many Western Nebraska children experience a more successful school year.

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A similar “Day of Action” is held annually in the Omaha area. Last year, approximately 300 volunteers joined United Way of the Midlands to work on dozens of community improvement projects throughout the Omaha metro area. United Way of the Midlands also hosts the state’s 211 Call Center. The call center, which serves all of Nebraska’s 93 counties, serves as a hotline for anyone in need of assistance – whether it’s a warm meal or help with disaster services – just by dialing 211. This program answered more than 77,000 questions from Nebraskans in need of assistance last year. So, from Scottsbluff to Omaha and nearly every community in between, it’s an honor to have worked with United Way organizations in Nebraska and a privilege to mark this week by thanking them and their selfless volunteers who contribute time, talent and financial resources to improve Nebraska communities. I wish all of the United Way offices in Nebraska and across the nation another 125 years of success in their mission to serve others.

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Elm Creek Reservoir Project Back on the Table for Review By Lori Potter, Kearney Hub Grand Island - A proposal to build a multi-use reservoir northwest of Elm Creek is back on the Central Platte Natural Resources District's drawing board, now that state funding is possible. CPNRD's Western Projects Committee reviewed the details with General Manager Ron Bishop and Olsson Associates engineer Kevin Prior of Grand Island. Bishop said state officials remain interested in the project as a reregulating reservoir that could hold water delivered via Nebraska Public Power District's Dawson Canal for timed releases to the Platte River. He said state funds could pay up to 60 percent of the cost. Original studies seven years ago focused on Elm Creek area residents' requests for help to control flooding along Elm and Turkey creeks. "We somewhat lost sight of that a little bit," Prior said about the original goal to protect the area from 100-year flood events. One thing that became clear early on was that a single-purpose project won't qualify for state funding. The multi-use - flood control, reregulating water, recreation - project proposal was expanded to include a 975-acre reservoir on Elm Creek northwest of town, two dry dams on Turkey Creek

northeast of town, and channel clearing work on the streams and to increase the Dawson Canal's carrying capacity. The project also would include dewatering wells to manage groundwater seepage from the reservoir. "They (area residents) want to be able to see that it's gonna work," said CPNRD Director Marvion Reichert of Elm Creek about the dewatering plan. "... because I'm gonna be getting phone calls." That system would be monitored. "If it doesn't work, we'll drop another well," Prior said. It's estimated that the reservoir will involve 29 parcels of land, 24 landowners, 7.25 miles of county roads and three farmsteads, one of which is abandoned. Prior said a couple other farmsteads would be close to the reservoir, but should be at high enough elevations. He added that because of concerns for the downstream village of Elm Creek, the dam must be designed to meet "high hazard" standards for a 500- to 1,000-year storm, something never seen before. Recreation use of the reservoir would be limited by the inconsistency of available water and its timing. "It's not going to be a premier recreation site .... but there's still value you can capture there," Prior said.

The first next step, which was recommended by the committee and approved by the CPNRD board, is for Bishop to talk to NPPD, state, county, village, utility, Platte River Recovery Implementation Program and Olsson Associates officials to determine if the project still is viable and has merit. Bishop said a key issue is how much water could be returned to the Platte River to augment streamflows for the overappropriated part of the basin west of Elm Creek. Today's project costs would be much higher than the original $22 million to $23 million estimate because of the huge jump in ag land prices. "I kid Ron that I'll give him a cost when he gives me a cost for land out there," Prior said, calling that element the single biggest change from the original plan. He gave a "crude number" of $35 million. Prior said about 1,200 acres would be affected by the largest version of the project considered. Western Projects Committee Chairman Dick Mercer of Kearney said the most difficult part of serving on the CPNRD board is having to weigh a project's benefits as a whole against displacing cropland and farmsteads. Continued on page 11

Producers Plant Near Record Crops, But Ongoing Drought Threatens Quality By Robert Pore, The Independent As the drought spreads and intensifies across western and Central Nebraska, the Nebraska Farm Service Agency announced on Friday that six counties are authorized for emergency grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program acres for 2012. The approved counties are Banner, Dawes, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan and Sioux. The CRP emergency grazing authorization is effective immediately and ends on Sept. 30. At present, haying of CRP is not authorized until the July 15 nesting date. There will be a 25 percent annual payment reduction for CRP acres used for grazing under these emergency provisions. Authorized producers can use the CRP acreage for their own livestock or may grant another livestock producer use of the CRP acreage. The eligible CRP acreage is limited to acres located within the approved county. U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., urged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to take "prompt" action on the Nebraska FSA Committee's request to authorize emergency haying and grazing of CRP land in all counties that meet the appropriate drought conditions and to give prompt consideration to future requests. "I'm very pleased USDA acted so swiftly in approving this emergency drought assistance for Nebraska ranchers," Johanns said. "As the summer progresses, I will remain vigilant on this issue and work with federal agencies to provide assistance to other counties affected by the dry weather conditions." On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that pasture and range conditions statewide were rated 20 percent good or excellent, compared to the five-year average of 80 percent. As the heat wave continues and the drought intensifies, the forecast for Grand Island going into July is for conditions to remain hot and dry. While there is a 20 percent chance for showers

and thunderstorms on Saturday, temperatures will remain in the mid- to upper 90s into next week, with no rain in the forecast. While concerns for crop and grass conditions grow as the drought intensifies across the state, the USDA announced on Friday that Nebraska producers increased acreage planted to corn, soybeans, sorghum, dry edible beans and oats from a year ago, while decreasing acres planted to winter wheat, hay, proso millet, sunflower and sugarbeets. According to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office, Nebraska corn growers planted 9.9 million acres for all purposes in 2012, up 1 percent from last year and the largest total since 1933. Biotechnology varieties accounted for 91 percent of the planted acreage, down 2 percentage points from a year ago. State soybean producers planted 5.1 million acres, up 4 percent from the previous year and the second highest of record, behind only the 5.15 million acres planted in 2010. Biotechnology varieties resistant to herbicides accounted for 95 percent of the planted acreage, down from 97 percent last year. Last fall, winter wheat was sown on 1.4 million acres, down 8 percent from 2011. Area for harvest, at 1.32 million, is down 9 percent from 2011. On Monday, the USDA said that 32 percent of the state's wheat crop was harvested. Usually, no wheat is harvested prior to July, but extraordinary warm conditions this year have pushed wheat maturity well ahead of schedule. It has also impacted the quality of the crop, especially with drought conditions intensifying. The USDA reported 40 percent of the crop rated good or excellent, compared to the five-year average of 63 percent. Nebraska sorghum growers planted 165,000 acres, 10 percent more than 2011. Alfalfa hay acreage for harvest, at 790,000, is up 1 percent from last year. Other types of hay, at 1.6

million acres, are down 6 percent from a year earlier. Hot temperatures and the lack of moisture have impacted grass production, with only 33 percent alfalfa crop rated either good or excellent and 50 percent of the wild hay crop rated good. Both are well behind the respective five-year averages of 74 percent good or excellent and 75 good or excellent. The USDA also reported that dry edible bean producers planted 165,000 acres, up 50 percent from a year earlier. Oat seedings, at 80,000 acres, are up 33 percent from 2011. Proso millet plantings of 65,000 acres are down 19 percent from a year ago. Sunflower acres of 35,000 are down 41 percent from 2011. Sugarbeet plantings of 51,000 acres are down 1,300 acres from last year. Nationwide, corn planted area for all purposes in 2012 is estimated at 96.4 million acres, up 5 percent from last year, and represents the highest planted acreage in the United States since 1937, when an estimated 97.2 million acres were planted. Growers expect to harvest 88.9 million acres for grain, up 6 percent from last year. Soybean planted area for 2012 is estimated at 76.1 million acres, up 1 percent from last year and the third-highest on record. Area for harvest, at 75.3 million acres, is up 2 percent from 2011. While the ongoing drought raises the prospects of lower yields this year, the USDA said on Friday that Nebraska corn stocks in all positions on June 1 totaled 355 million bushels, down 18 percent from 2011 and the smallest total since 2004. Of the total, 170 million bushels were stored on farms, down 11 percent from a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 185 million bushels, are down 24 percent from last year. Soybeans stored in all positions on June 1 totaled 63.8 million bushels, up 42 percent from last year. On-farm stocks of 10 million bushels are down 9 percent from a year ago while off-farm stocks, at 53.8 million bushels, are up 59 percent from 2011.

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Heartland Express - Market

July 5, 2012

By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 7/3/12 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$6.72 $6.85 $6.89 $6.98 $6.94 $6.93 $7.05 $7.00 $6.63 $6.78 $6.97 $7.00 $6.89 $6.95 $6.97 $6.93 $7.01 $7.00 $7.04 $6.94 $6.97 $6.89 $7.10 $6.99 $6.97 $6.94 $7.04 $6.95 $6.99 $6.89 $6.98 $6.90 $6.89 $6.84 671 Above Above Above

$6.26 $6.23 $6.34 $6.39 $6.36 $6.36 $6.42 $6.43 $6.16 $6.26 $6.39 $6.43 $6.42 $6.41 $6.39 $6.42 $6.42 $6.39 $6.43 $6.39 $6.39 $6.43 $6.43 $6.37 $6.44 $6.30 $6.40 $6.45 $6.35 $6.38 $6.47 $6.34 $6.33 $6.30

Beans

New Beans

$14.54 $14.68 $14.84 $14.56 $14.75 $14.62 $14.91 $14.75

$13.68 $13.95 $13.95 $13.70 $14.03 $13.91 $14.24 $14.05

$14.54 $14.55 $14.82

$13.65 $13.70 $14.06

$14.76 $14.55 $14.64

$13.97 $13.70 $13.98

$14.51 $15.05 $14.42 $14.61 $14.56 $15.08 $14.53 $14.54

$13.92 $14.45 $13.82 $13.75 $13.89 $14.12 $14.00 $13.94

$14.70 $14.81

$14.07 $13.94

$14.70 $14.71 $14.75

$13.94 $14.12 $13.98 $14.08

Northern $42.00 Oil Flowers Spring Wheat Spring Wheat

Wheat

$50.00 Pinto Oil Flowers (new) Spring Wheat(new) $ Spring Wheat(new) 4

New Wheat $7.46

New Milo

$6.53

$6.01

$6.59

$5.89

$6.59

$5.89

$6.75

$6.09

$6.69

$5.90

$6.40 $6.54

$5.77 $5.78

$7.58 $7.26 $7.64 $8.21 $7.64 $7.37 $7.33 $7.82 $7.57 $7.63 $7.33 $7.55 $7.26 $7.43 $7.93 $7.41 $7.40 $7.54

Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

$7.63 $7.27 $7.84 $7.59

$6.47 $6.47

$6.18 $6.18

$8.32 $8.37

Corn trade moved to contract highs as crop conditions continue to decline, and forecasts continue to be poor. Outside markets have also added more of a risk scenario. September futures are 46 higher on the week, and the December was up 40 cents. Over the past two weeks December corn rallied $1.70, less than two weeks ago traded 6 cents above the contract low, then just before the 4th we print a new high. Forecast moisture has not been materializing the past month, so trade should stay active and on edge. Old crop corn has worked higher on the board, but basis has been softening as ethanol usage backs off substantially due to negative margins. Exports have also been very quiet; 120,000 metric tons of new crop were announced as sold to Mexico. Full exports will be delayed because of the 4th. Inspections slid 8 million bushels week on the week to 22 million bushels. Crude prices continue to trade around our yearly lows, which is below $80 a barrel. The lower energy prices coupled with the run up in corn has ethanol margins around the worst spot we’ve seen. The USDA released the June 1 Quarterly Stocks and the June Planting Intentions number on Friday morning June 29th. Planted acres were 96.4 million, 500,000 above the expected range, and 4.5 million higher than last year. The June 1 stocks came in at 3.14 billion bushels, vs. an average guess of 3.18 million bushels. A year ago we were at 3.67 billion. On the Monday afternoon crop conditions report there was a 8% decline to 48% good to excellent. This is a 29% drop over the last six weeks. Conditions in the central-east Corn Belt have declined faster adding to worries; and the best hopes for rains are a few days away. If they do not materialize and it stays hot, the trade should continue to try for higher levels in the week ahead. The question to answer here is with the poor ethanol margins at these corn prices ration more usage than the expected production short fall due to our hot dry June? On the December chart the last big resistance was the contract high at $6.73, and support will be evident at $5.94-$6, and $5.70. Hedgers call with questions. If you are debating your hedging strategy after this very nice upside run, give us a call to assist

Dec. 12 597 715

September 2012 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .6.650 High . . .6.752 Low . . . .6.572 Close . . .6.740 Change .+.216

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 7/3/12

Soybeans

Wheat

Sept. 12 591 717

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$7.48 $7.36

Corn

Support: Resistance

Milo

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Wheat trade has followed the row crops higher with support from fund buying and Russian weather. The July contract weekly net changes are 27 higher in Chicago, 46 higher in KC and 45 higher in Minneapolis. Winter wheat harvest is now 69% complete. Spring wheat conditions fell 6% to 71% good to excellent, and the crop continues to develop well ahead of normal. Nearly three quarters of the spring wheat is now headed. There are some concerns about the spring wheat crop with elevated heat in the Northern Plains, but so far no major problems have been reported. Canada is in good shape weather wise, with ample moisture and increased acres. Former Soviet Union production still has less than ideal weather but has gotten some showers. Australian estimates are starting to move lower on the expected shift to El Nino later this year. Wheat exports were weak at 342,500 metric tons after the strength of the US dollar has eroded the US price advantage in the near term, and the conclusion of harvest has the Middle Eastern importers sitting on adequate supplies for the moment. Egypt cut their wheat import budget as well. The acreage numbers are not as important for wheat on Friday other than spring wheat. The average trade guess for total wheat acres was at 56.85 million, and came in at 56.2 million. Spring wheat was lower than expected out that number, supporting the Minneapolis crop. What June 1 stocks were expected to be at 726 million, and came in at 743 million. This would be the old crop carryover number; a year ago we were at 862 million. Hedgers call with questions. Make sure you are looking at 2013 prices on this rally to start a program for next year.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 719 841

K City 724 844

Minneapolis 795 951

September 2012 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .7.774 High . . . .8.006 Low . . . .7.742 Close . . .7.992 Change .+0.266

Soybean trade moved higher with the risk on trade and deteriorating crop conditions. August beans are 38 higher for the week, and November beans are 48 higher. Meal is $18 higher, and oil was 75 points higher. Crop conditions dropped 8% to 46% good to excellent on Monday which is the lowest rating for this time of year since 1988. As long as beans see some moisture they should hold on well and wait for the important August weather, and poor weather there will likely be the real show. The stocks and acreage reports were not that important considering our serous hot dry US scenario right now. The market may decide that the low to mid $14 range has added enough weather premium for now, and we’ll stay here for another week and then react to the forecasts. The higher prices, and some moisture this week, should prompt double crop acres behind the wheat harvest. The risk reward points toward giving it a shot, even if it is a little dry. Friday’s report placed acres at 76.1 million acres, 200,000 more than expected. Stocks were 667 million, 27 million more than expected. The bear argument will need Midwest Moisture and then big planting intentions on Friday and for Argentina and Brazil at the end of the year. The USDA announced 1.19 million metric tons of new crop sales to unknown this week. Demand still looks very strong. We are at the contract highs, the funds are already big longs, demand remains good and the supply side is set up for a disaster without good Midwest rains the next 60 days. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Aug. 1406 1595

Aug. Meal 410 467

Aug. Oil 4997 5475

August 2012 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .15.060 High . . .15.330 Low . . .14.974 Close . .15.294 Change .+0.352

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Heartland Express - Rodeo

July 5, 2012

Nebraska Youth Qualify For National High School Rodeo Competition Hastings, Nebr. – The books are closed on the 2012 Nebraska State High School Rodeo Finals, held June 21-23 in Hastings at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Champions were crowned, and the top four qualifiers in each event were determined for the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyo. July 15-21. Third time’s a charm –2012 Team Roping Champions Rhett Nelson, Doniphan, and Tucker White, Hershey After Tucker White and Rhett Nelson had team roped together their sophomore and junior years, Tucker as a header and Rhett as a heeler, they changed their game plan. In their third year of competition in the Nebraska State High School Rodeo Association, they decided that Rhett should head and Tucker should heel. And it was a good change. The cowboys finished the high school rodeo season as 2012 Team Roping Champions. They came into the finals in second place in the standings, and had three good days of rodeo in Hastings, finishing seventh on Thursday, fifth on Friday, and in second place on Saturday. Tucker, who lives in Hershey, was complimentary of his partner. “Rhett handles cattle the best of anyone in the association. He always gives me that good shot (to rope). I know I can come in there and rope them.” This will be Rhett’s first trip to the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR), and he’s looking forward to it. For Tucker, this will be his second trip. And Tucker is confident about his trip to the NHSFR. “I think we can go down there and compete with them. It’s just three smooth runs.

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I think we can play with those boys down there.” Tucker will attend Lamar (Colo.) Community College on a rodeo scholarship this fall and will compete in the team roping and tie-down roping. He is the son of Jeff White and Joni White. Rhett, who graduated from DoniphanTrumbull High School this spring, will attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant and major in biology. He is the son of Rod and Monique Nelson. “The whole family, it’s a great support network.” – 2012 Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping Champion Brandy Brown, North Platte For North Platte resident Brandy Brown, the higher the pressure, the better she does. And even though there wasn’t a lot of pressure on her at this year’s state finals rodeo, she did very well. Brandy entered this weekend’s finals in second place in the barrel racing and third in the breakaway roping, and when the weekend was over, she had claimed the year end titles in both events. This will be her third trip to the National High School Finals Rodeo, this year in Rock Springs, Wyo., and her past experience will help. “Being there before, it really helps. You don’t have those first time jitters.” But even if she does get the jitters, she feeds on them. “I like the pressure. It turns up the heat.” The pressure applies to schoolwork, too; she often left homework assignments to the last minute. “I can write papers pretty quick,” she laughed. A graduate of Maywood High School, she will attend Laramie County Community College in Liquid & Dry Fertilizer NH-3

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Elm Creek Reservoir Project

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Bishop was asked how many irrigated acres in the district would have to be retired to dryland to equal the water benefits to the river expected from the Elm Creek reservoir project. Bishop said the actual streamflow augmentation numbers will depend on how much water is available from year to year and where it is. His "wild guess" was that more than 20,000 irrigated acres would have to be retired to match 7,000 acre-feet of water returned to the river as an annual average. CPNRD Assistant Manager and Projects Director Milt Moravek said that even if the figure is 15,000 acres, the land value lost would be around $75 million, or twice the projected cost of the reservoir project. Bishop agreed. He has said that meeting the full goal of returning the overappropriated area back to fully appropriated only by retiring irrigation could require more than 250,000 acres to be returned to dryland production. Mercer said those comparisons weren't brought up during original discussions of building an Elm Creek reservoir.

The goal behind all of CPNRD's water banking projects is to "disrupt the least amount to protect the most," he added, by finding the least costly ways to get the necessary extra water to the river without retiring thousands and thousands of irrigated acres. Mercer said it's still difficult to look at the Elm Creek proposal and know that farmers will lose 600 to 700 acres if it is built. Reichert said letting water go by without putting it to beneficial use, which occurred the past two high-water years in the Platte Basin, is not good stewardship. "But you've gotta have a pocket to put it in," Mercer said. "It's one of those tools out there that we have to think a little harder about, if we're going to do it or not do it."

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(substitute) some of the forage/pasture daily intake by the cow with an economical feed that doesn't have a negative effect on forage digestion. If this could be done, stocking rate could be increased on the pasture resource which would spread pasture costs over more cows or the available pasture could be "stretched" and used for a longer period of time. In theory, the rumen has a certain capacity, and once filled, cattle will stop eating. So part of the rumen would be filled with feed other than grass from the pasture they are grazing. This management strategy cannot have a detrimental effect on pasture longevity and sustainability. Harvested forages such as alfalfa, grass hay, summer annuals could be used in a grazing situation to replace grazed forage and not have a negative impact on the total digestibility of the diet. The challenge using harvested forages to replace pasture is that harvested forages are usually expensive, especially in drought conditions. A second challenge is to get cows to eat the harvest forage instead of vegetative grass in the pasture. Cows likely won't consider eating the harvested forage until grass in the pasture is depleted. If there is daily access to a loafing area that the cattle could be gathered and fed the harvested forage before turning them out to pasture, then consumption of the harvested forage may be possible. This practice would take labor and fuel in addition to the feed and equipment to deliver the feed. Grains, such as corn, are not a good choice, even if they were cheap as a feed substitute for cows grazing pasture. Data suggest that grains have a negative associative effect on forage digestion. Grains are high in starch and feeds that are high in starch tend to lower the pH of the rumen and make it an acid environment which promotes an increase in microbes that digest grains not forages. The consequence of this is a decrease in forage digestibility. University of Nebraska researchers have studied supplementing mixtures of wet distillers

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 6/30/2012

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown brokerage, farming and By David M. Fiala marketing, ranching experience to provide customers FuturesOne President and readers quality domestic and global market analysis, news and advice. and Chief FuturesOne has Nebraska offices located Analyst/Advisor David M. Fiala’s in Lincoln, Columbus and Callaway—Des company, FuturesOne, is a Moines and at the Chicago Board of full service risk Trade. You may contact David via email management and futures at fiala@ futuresone.com, by phone at 1brokerage firm. A primary 800-488-5121 or check FuturesOne out focus of FuturesOne is to provide useful on the web at www.futuresone.com. agricultural marketing advice via daily, Everyone should always understand the weekly, and monthly analysis of the risk of loss and margin needed when domestic and global markets. trading futures or futures options. FuturesOne designs and services individualized risk management The information contained herein is solutions and will also actively manage gathered from sources we believe to be pricing decisions for ag producers. FuturesOne also provides advice and reliable but cannot be guaranteed. management services for speculative Opinions expressed are subject to change accounts. David and his staff at without notice. There is significant risk in FuturesOne draw on decades of trading futures.

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 6/29/2012 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa hay fully steady to 10.00 higher, grass hay 15.00 to 20.00 higher on old crop, ground/delivered alfalfa fully steady to 10.00 higher. Dehy pellets sold steady to 10.00 higher. Hot, dry, windy weather continues across most of the state. However there has been some spotty rain showers in some areas. Tonnage on all hay products is a lot less than a normal year. Many producers have hay but have yet to price it. Most are in the wait and see mode, thinking it will get higher. Irrigated crops look good in the central part of the state, dry land crops and most pastures are looking rough. Prices are dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information. Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large squares 200.00-215.00. Good large rounds 150.00155.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds (old crop) 125.00, small square bales 145.00-160.00. Corn stalks: Large rounds 75.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered: local hauls 175.00-185.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 290.00-300.00. Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large squares 250.00. Good large rounds 150.00160.00; Fair to good large rounds 125.00-135.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered to feedlots: local hauls 185.00-195.00, few at 200.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pel-

lets, 17 percent protein: 300.00. Western Nebraska: All classes trading steady to firm. Every area is seeing dry to very dry conditions. This is hindering yield and quality of the hay being produced. Many producers are hanging onto what supply they have to make sure they can cover their own needs before they market any hay. This is putting further pressure on an already tight hay supply. Demand moderate and trade activity is slow to moderate. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

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• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, June 25, 2012 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 12,561; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 4,386 Head; Carcass Wt: 61-125 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 101.7; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.0; choice or better; 84.3% YG 22.1% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 183 . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .39.1 . . . . . . . .253.82 - 450.00 . . . . . . . .303.50 907 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .61.2 . . . . . . . .252.54 - 331.78 . . . . . . . .295.86 2,748 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .70.1 . . . . . . . .260.00 - 354.92 . . . . . . . .318.46 2,722 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.3 . . . . . . . .257.67 - 350.41 . . . . . . . .294.16 4,094 . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .103.3 . . . . . . .251.59 - 293.22 . . . . . . . .273.18

Lean hog trade has been erratic near the upper end of the range this week and ended the week on a strong note. The August contract is 20 lower on the week and we view the momentum as up following the firmer close after a strong finish to the week. Trade should stay very active due to rising feed costs and heat stress. Liquidation could occur to pressure trade on the nearby, but deferred futures should stay firm and arguably look cheap in the $80s for 2013. Cash trade has been weaker, but the number of hogs sourced so far has been limited. So we will not be surprised to see higher cash in the week ahead. Warm weather should continue to limit carcass weights, and increase deaths with the 100+ temps. Cold storage stocks did not grow as much as expected, but remain ample. The rebound in grain prices may get producers to rethink any expansion plans. Hedgers call with questions.

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August 2012 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . .94.800 High . . .95.000 Low . . .94.300 Close . .94.875 Change .-0.100

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 7 . . . . . . . . .295 . . . . . . .295 . . . . . .630.00 . . . . . . . . .630.00 30 . . . . . . .312-347 . . . . .325 . . .210.00-225.00 . . . . . .215.45 14 . . . . . . . .312 . . . . . . .312 . . . . . .665.00 . . . . . . . . .665.00 7 . . . . . . . . .368 . . . . . . .368 . . . . . .208.00 . . . . . . . . .208.00 4 . . . . . . . . .353 . . . . . . .353 . . . . . .700.00 . . . . . . . . .700.00 45 . . . . . . .415-435 . . . . .423 . . .180.00-201.00 . . . . . .189.79 134 . . . . . .458-494 . . . . .476 . . .165.00-200.00 . . . . . .187.93 128 . . . . . .500-546 . . . . .531 . . .178.00-184.75 . . . . . .180.66 274 . . . . . .551-596 . . . . .578 . . .166.00-176.00 . . . . . .171.10 345 . . . . . .605-647 . . . . .634 . . .159.50-170.00 . . . . . .165.29 284 . . . . . .650-695 . . . . .663 . . .145.50-165.00 . . . . . .159.33 518 . . . . . .700-748 . . . . .724 . . .145.00-163.75 . . . . . .156.72 749 . . . . . .750-781 . . . . .767 . . .147.75-157.50 . . . . . .153.58 764 . . . . . .800-847 . . . . .827 . . .140.50-149.00 . . . . . .144.18 1153 . . . . .850-898 . . . . .875 . . .138.10-145.00 . . . . . .142.02 301 . . . . . .864-878 . . . . .872 . . . . . .148.50 . . . . . . . . . 148.50 1989 . . . . .900-945 . . . . .917 . . .135.00-141.20 . . . . . .139.44 183 . . . . . .911-931 . . . . .924 . . .143.50-143.60 . . . . . .143.53 120 . . . . . .924-944 . . . . .934 . . .140.10-141.35 . . . . . .140.72 1206 . . . . .950-998 . . . . .971 . . .131.25-141.00 . . . . . .136.89 116 . . . . .1010-1045 . . . .1027 . . .128.60-129.90 . . . . . .129.24 34 . . . . . . . .1050 . . . . . .1050 . . .128.00-128.90 . . . . . .128.77

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 9 . . . . . . . . .210 . . . . . . . .210 . . . . . . .400.00 . . . . . . . .400.00 12 . . . . . . .293-298 . . . . . .297 . . . .505.00-535.00 . . . . .512.41 7 . . . . . . . . .334 . . . . . . . .334 . . . . . . .600.00 . . . . . . . .600.00 49 . . . . . . .405-446 . . . . . .423 . . . .150.50-183.00 . . . . .175.57 93 . . . . . . .450-490 . . . . . .477 . . . .158.50-182.00 . . . . .166.11 237 . . . . . .501-549 . . . . . .530 . . . .147.00-178.00 . . . . .161.30 260 . . . . . .550-595 . . . . . .569 . . . .147.00-160.00 . . . . .155.91 25 . . . . . . . .566 . . . . . . . .566 . . . . . . .180.00 . . . . . . . .180.00 420 . . . . . .600-647 . . . . . .628 . . . .139.25-158.50 . . . . .150.60 387 . . . . . .651-695 . . . . .674 . . . .144.10-155.75 . . . . .148.72 343 . . . . . .706-747 . . . . . .729 . . . .137.50-148.50 . . . . .144.09 273 . . . . . .750-795 . . . . . .771 . . . .134.50-152.00 . . . . .142.18 190 . . . . . .820-837 . . . . . .829 . . . .134.50-140.10 . . . . .137.04 106 . . . . . .851-895 . . . . . .869 . . . .128.00-133.50 . . . . .131.18 63 . . . . . . . .940 . . . . . . . .940 . . . . . . .106.25 . . . . . . . .106.25 22 . . . . . . . .959 . . . . . . . .959 . . . . . . .124.35 . . . . . . . .124.35

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 14 . . . . . . . .416 . . . . . . .416 . . . . . . .169.00 . . . . . . . .169.00 24 . . . . . . .487-492 . . . . . .490 . . . .173.50-184.50 . . . . .178.67 15 . . . . . . .516-549 . . . . . .534 . . . .174.50-177.00 . . . . .175.63 5 . . . . . . . . .568 . . . . . . . .568 . . . . . . .149.00 . . . . . . . .149.00 12 . . . . . . .620-624 . . . . . .623 . . . .152.00-167.00 . . . . .162.02 63 . . . . . . .654-695 . . . . . .679 . . . .146.75-159.75 . . . . .155.18 57 . . . . . . .700-730 . . . . . .721 . . . .143.00-150.00 . . . . .146.99 5 . . . . . . . . .756 . . . . . . . .756 . . . . . . .148.50 . . . . . . . .148.50 8 . . . . . . . . .800 . . . . . . . .800 . . . . . . .133.00 . . . . . . . .133.00 206 . . . . . .890-892 . . . . . .891 . . . .133.00-135.35 . . . . .134.60 44 . . . . . . . .905 . . . . . . . .905 . . . . . . .133.00 . . . . . . . .133.00 8 . . . . . . . . .995 . . . . . . . .995 . . . . . . .129.25 . . . . . . . .129.25

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 8 . . . . . . . . .306 . . . . . . . .306 . . . . . . .167.00 . . . . . . . .167.00 20 . . . . . . . .393 . . . . . . . .393 . . . . . . .156.50 . . . . . . . .156.50 9 . . . . . . . . .444 . . . . . . . .444 . . . . . . .156.00 . . . . . . . .156.00 17 . . . . . . . .604 . . . . . . . .604 . . . . . . .113.50 . . . . . . . .113.50 45 . . . . . . .650-685 . . . . . .673 . . . .133.00-141.00 . . . . .137.02 8 . . . . . . . . .712 . . . . . . . .712 . . . . . . .141.25 . . . . . . . .141.25 32 . . . . . . .772-795 . . . . . .790 . . . .136.00-137.00 . . . . .136.79

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Confirmed: 48,001 Week Ago: 85,925 Year Ago: 114,190

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,842 . . . . . . . . .1,275-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .115.00-119.00 1,394 . . . . . . . . . . .117.37 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,439 . . . . . . . . .1,255-1,460 . . . . . . . . . . .116.00-119.00 1,370 . . . . . . . . . . .116.76 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,601 . . . . . . . . .1,185-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .116.00-117.75 1,339 . . . . . . . . . . .116.35 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 . . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .116.00-116.00 1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .116.00 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,074 . . . . . . . . .1,090-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .116.00-119.00 1,238 . . . . . . . . . . .117.07 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,369 . . . . . . . . .1,130-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .115.00-117.50 1,225 . . . . . . . . . . .116.33 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,555 . . . . . . . . .1,050-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .116.00-117.00 1,182 . . . . . . . . . . .116.03 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 . . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .116.00-116.00 1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .116.00 ============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,793 . . . . . . . . . .819-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .183.00-188.00 893 . . . . . . . . . . . .187.07 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,085 . . . . . . . . . .794-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .184.00-188.00 887 . . . . . . . . . . . .186.53 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .955 . . . . . . . . . . .781-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .184.00-188.00 924 . . . . . . . . . . . .186.92 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,403 . . . . . . . . . .734-886 . . . . . . . . . . . . .184.00-188.00 811 . . . . . . . . . . . .186.13 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,819 . . . . . . . . . .747-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .184.00-188.00 823 . . . . . . . . . . . .186.36 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578 . . . . . . . . . . .730-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .185.00-188.00 894 . . . . . . . . . . . .187.23 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .12,996 . . . . . . .1,362 . . . . . . .116.69 Live FOB Heifer . . . . . .6,151 . . . . . . .1,217 . . . . . . .116.37 Dressed Del Steer . . .11,833 . . . . . . .893 . . . . . . . .186.78 Dressed Del Heifer . . .5,800 . . . . . . . .825 . . . . . . . .186.35

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

Week Ago Averages:

Year Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .21,125 . . . . . . .1,356 . . . . . . .116.51 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .14,640 . . . . . . .1,208 . . . . . . .116.32 Dressed Del Steer . . .23,447 . . . . . . .891 . . . . . . . .187.69 Dressed Del Heifer . . .10,378 . . . . . . .810 . . . . . . . .187.16

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .32,126 . . . . . . .1,332 . . . . . . .111.97 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .23,708 . . . . . .1,186 . . . . . . .112.08 Dressed Del Steer . . .23,933 . . . . . . .866 . . . . . . . .179.18 Dressed Del Heifer . . .11,695 . . . . . . . 797 . . . . . . .179.12

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction – Bassett; Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Tri-State Livestock Auction – McCook; Valentine Livestock Auction – Valentine Receipts: 13,215 Last Week: 6,980 Last Year: 2,910 Compared to last week, steers under 700 lbs sold unevenly steady with weights over 700 lbs trending steady to 5.00 lower. Heifers sold 3.00-5.00 lower on a light test. Demand was moderate to good. Hot, dry weather pattern across majority of the reporting area continues. Cattle are moving to feedlots earlier than usually as can be seen with the receipts above. With increasing CME corn futures, sharply higher distillers grains and hay prices for rations, feedlots are starting to buy more cautions. Area auctions continue to sell large numbers of “older” slaughter cows and bulls with producers trying to keep there “heart” of their herds intact for next year’s production. Feeder cattle receipts this week included 77 percent steers with 87 percent of offering over 600 lbs.

Support: Resistance

Aug. 12 11352 12352

Aug. 12 Feeder 14347 15342

Live cattle worked lower in quiet trade before the holiday. The August contract was 90 lower, and the September feeder cattle were 300 lower. Cash trade was not expected to develop until the end of the week. Asking prices were $120, but steady trade is expected with bigger show lists. Packer margins are at multi-month highs. The cutout has been mixed this week but has held near the upper end of the range. The cutout has been softer with choice down 1.44 at 194.66 and select down .75 at 177.36, and these are still pretty good levels. The choice select spread has continued to widen and indicate that feedlots are current. The Fourth of July is the last big grilling Holiday until Labor

Day, which could work to limit retail demand especially with the heat seen in many areas of the country. Pasture conditions are declining so far this month, and could start moving feeder cattle into lots sooner. Last Friday’s cattle on feed report was a little negative with total on feed at 102% vs. 101% expected, placements at 115% vs. 114% expected, and marketings at 101% vs. 105% expected. Expect good chart resistance around $120 on August futures in the week ahead. Hedgers call with questions.

August 2012 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

August 2012 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .149.500 High .149.500 Low . .147.300 Close .147.400 Change .-2.250

Open .119.300 High .119.900 Low . .118.650 Close .119.475 Change +0.200

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IMPACT OF DROUGHT ON TREES Continued from page 3 A drought stressed tree with reduced metabolic activity may be unable to compartmentalize the disease. As an example, canker diseases such as Cytospora canker, a common disease of cottonwoods, are almost always associated with drought stress. It is the inability of the plant to synthesize protective chemicals and to compartmentalize wounds that allows for infection and development of disease. Drought stressed trees and shrubs are also predisposed to other diseases including Sphaeropsis tip blight, one of the common diseases of pine trees.Studies have shown a correlation between the levels of a secondary metabolite, oleoresin, and a plant’s susceptibility to invasion by wood boring

insects. A healthy tree produces oleoresin that acts to deter feeding by borers. When a tree is severely stressed, there is a decrease in oleoresin production and a corresponding increase in borer attacks. Bronze birch borer and other bark beetles often result. Proper year around watering can reduce or eliminate drought damage. However, the negative effects of drought may continue to be a problem for years to come. It is important to understand that when evaluating the cause of a tree problem. Periods of extended drought, even into the fall, are very important times to water landscape trees. Watering may be done right up until the ground

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•4:30 pm 4H/ FFA Broiler and Turkey Show Poultry Complex •5:00 pm 4H Bucket Calf Show Main Barn •8:00 pm Grandstand Entertainment - Jerrad Niemann

Friday, July 20 7:00 p.m. - Summer Theatre @ Loup City School 7:30 p.m. - Fashion Revue, King & Queen Coronation 8:00-10:00 p.m. - 4-H Swim Party sponsored by Henderson State BankGreeley Branch

Thursday, July 26 •9:00 am 4H/ FFA Dairy Show and Dairy Goat Show Main Barn •1:00 pm 4H/ FFA Stocker- Feeder Show Main Barn •4:15 pm 4H/ FFA Sheep and Meat Goat Show Main Barn •8:00 pm Grandstand Entertainment - Joe Nichols

Saturday, July 21 All Day - Exhibition Booth Set Up 8:00 a.m. - Horse Show 3:00 4:30 p.m. - Beef Check In 4:30 5:00 p.m. - Sheep & Meat Goat Check In 5:00 5:30 p.m. - Swine Check In 5:30 p.m. - Warm up exhibition for barrel race 7:00 p.m. - Youth Barrel Race; 4D Barrel Race, immediately following youth barrel race 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Sheep & Goats have access to arena for practice 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Swine have access to arena for practice 8:00-9:00 p.m. - Beef have access to arena for practice

Friday, July 27 •9:00 am 4H/ FFA Horse Show Horse Arena •9:00 am 4H/ FFA Beef Show Main Barn •7:00 pm Grandstand Entertainment - Stock Car Races Grandstand

Saturday, July 28 •9:00 am 4H/ FFA Rabbit Show Rabbit Complex •9:00 am 4H/ FFA Horse Show Horse Arena •10:00 am 4H/ FFA Market Swine Show Main Barn •5:30 pm 4H/ FFA Dog Show Main Barn •7:00 pm Grandstand Entertainment - Eve of Destruction Grandstand

Sunday, July 22 11:00 a.m. - Chicken Dinner @ VFW Hall (fairgrounds) 1:30 p.m. - Check In Small Animals 2:00 p.m. - Small Animals Show Cats, Pets, Rabbits, Poultry 2:00 p.m. - Bingo @ VFW Hall 5:00 p.m. - Fair Exhibit Building Set Up 6:00 p.m. - Demolition Derby 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Sheep & Goats have access to arena for practice 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Swine have access to arena for practice 8:00-9:00 p.m. - Beef have access to arena for practice

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Monday, July 23 8:00 a.m. - Swine Show 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Mobile Beef Lab 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Decorated Cake Interviews & Judging @ VFW Hall 50347

10:00 a.m. - Bucket Calf Interviews @ 4-H Exhibit Hall 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.- Check In Open Class 12:00-3:00 p.m. - Check In Exhibits & Interview Judge 5:00 p.m. - Decorated Cake Sale @ VFW Hall; Wood Carving Auction during the Cake Sale 7:00 p.m. - Goat Show followed by the Sheep Show; Beef have access to arena for practice after the goat/sheep show

Tuesday, July 24 All Day - Antique Tractor Display 7:30-9:30 a.m. - Coffee & Rolls by St. Josaphat’s CCW 10:00 a.m. - Exhibit Building Opens 9:30 a.m. - Beef Showmanship 10:00 a.m. - Antique Tractor Check in, Free coffee & rolls 10:30 a.m. - Antique Tractor Parade & Drive 1:00 p.m. - Cattle Show: Bucket Calves, Feeder Calves, Breeding & Market Beef 1:00-6:00 p.m. - Sherman County Prevention Coalition Free Fun Activities 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Loup City Chamber Free Barbecue Wood Carving Auction during Bull Riding 7:30 p.m. - Bull Riding -McKay Rodeo Stock AkSarBen Award Presentations

Wednesday, July 25 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Release All Non Sale Livestock 10:00 a.m. - Youth Livestock Judging Contest 10:00 a.m. - Exhibit Building Opens 1:00 p.m. - Turtle & Frog Races 5:00 p.m. - Presentation of Champion Exhibits 5:15 p.m. - Livestock Auction 6:00 p.m. - Release 4 H Exhibits 6:30 p.m. - Fair Exhibit Building Clean Up 6:30 p.m. - Team Sorting & Penning Calcutta 7:00 p.m. - Team Sorting & Penning 47261

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2012 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates Roger Wilson, Farm Management/Enterprise Budget Analyst, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln The 2012 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates are now available. These publications are the result of surveys that have been repeated on even numbered years for some time. Those who are familiar with the past publications will find that the current ones are very similar. The following description is for those who may not be aware of these publications. The surveys and publications are done in two parts. Part I contains the rates for the spring and summer custom operations. These include tillage, planting, haying, fertilizer application and spraying operations, as well as small grain harvest. Part II contains rates that generally relate to fall operations, grain harvesting, making and hauling silage, hauling hay, cattle and other commodities and harvesting other crops. The surveys are not based on a random sample of custom operators, but rather the information from operators who chose to share. Tabulated results include the number of operators reporting (results are not reported unless at least three operators have replied), the average of the reported rates, their range and the most common rate if there is one. Survey results are tabulated on a state-wide basis and by eight geographic areas called crop reporting districts, established by the Agricultural Statistics Service. A map of Nebraska is included in the publication showing the boundaries of these districts. The number of responses vary considerably for the different operations. Only three people in the entire state reported planting row crops using a lister with a band applicator. This contrasts to 149 operators who reported a rate for combining soybeans. There were more total responses for combining corn, but they were distributed among different pricing schemes. Some operators reported a flat charge per acre for combining irrigated and dryland corn. Others reported charging on the

basis of the number of acres and the bushels of corn harvested. Still others reported a flat charge per acre, but with an additional charge if the yield exceeded a given number of bushels per acre. The average yield before the extra bushel charge kicked in was 142 bushels per acre for irrigated corn and 116 bushels per acre for dryland corn. Other harvested grain crops included in the survey were wheat and other small grains, grain sorghum, millet, dry beans and sunflowers. The range of reported rates can be substantial. The reported rate for combining irrigated corn goes from $12 to $50 per acre. It is possible that some custom providers are charging only enough to cover the direct costs, resulting in a very low rate. Field conditions such as size and terrain vary throughout the state, which could affect maximum rates. While most rates are reported on a per acre basis, some are reported on a per hour basis. The variation in rates per hour appears to be greater than the rates per acre. As an example, the cost for chopping, hauling, filling and packing corn silage varies from $75 to $800 per hour. Part of the reason for this variation no doubt, is the quantity of silage that can be harvested per hour. Custom operators varied considerably, which is another reason for rate variations. One reported doing custom work on 30 acres during the year, while another reported doing custom work on 9,000 acres. One respondent reported doing custom work for eight hours during the year, while another reported 4,000 hours spent doing custom work. While most of the survey consists of rates for field operations such as tillage, planting and harvesting, it includes a number of operations that some may not be aware of. Drying grain, cleaning and treating various kinds of seed, elevating grain and checking pivots are some examples. In addition, the publications include rates for some livestock operations such as checking cattle, grinding feed and hauling livestock. Rates for some other related operations include waste handling, mowing pasture, digging post holes, driving posts and trenching. There are

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Livestock Judging Contest (Show Arena) .................................1:30 p.m. 4-H Pet Dog & Junior Small Animal Shows (Exhibit Building) ..........4 p.m. 4-H Cat Show (Rabbit Building) ......... ............................................5:30 p.m. Cloverbud & PeeWee Showmanship (small animal)@6 p.m. (livestock)@7 p.m. “Highway 101” (Lakebed) 8 p.m. Twice named ACM & CMA Vocal Group of the Year

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The exterior showed more wood than paint and there wasn't any purpose in painting it again. The old wood was dry and the paint would either be soaked in or chip off with the first wind or hail storm. Ken said he gave thought to just tearing the barn down, but his sons Rick and Rex convinced him that there was too much sentimental value in the building. The barn was built in 1916 by the Carrell family, two years prior to the building of the house which sits directly north of the barn. Ken said originally the barn held mules and horses, including some race horses. Ken's father O.W. Horstman purchased the place in 1937 and Ken has lived on the property his entire life. Aside from horses, it has held dairy cattle and sheep over the years. In 1955 O.W. decided to rebuild or fix up all of the outbuildings on the farm. The barn, which was originally red, was painted white with green trim. In early June, the Horstmans decided it was time to make a decision on the near century-old structure. They hired Tim Overshiner to install weather resistant tin siding on the exterior of the building. The project was completed last Friday and the barn was given its old look white walls with a green roof. While the barn serves as some added storage, the main purpose of the project was primarily to preserve the building.

The barn can be seen from Highway 2 looking east towards Hemingford Cemetery. Ken said he has received a few compliments already. "People are quick to criticize, but not so fast to pay you a compliment," said Ken with a laugh. "I told Nancy that if we get half as many compliments as we did people complaining about it before, I'll consider the project a success."

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Man Promotes Reward Fund for ND Livestock Massacre By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press HANKINSON, N.D. (AP) _ A man who contributed to a reward pool for a cattle killer in North Dakota says he's hoping donations will balloon like the vacation fund for a bullied bus monitor in upstate New York. Richard Clise, of Camano Island, Wash., decided to chip in $1,000 after hearing about the grisly scene where 13 cows and a calf were gunned down on May 14 in David Kluge's pasture near the North and South Dakota border. Clise, who has family members in the cattle business, said he gave out of anger. “I can't stand really rude behavior like that,” Clise said. The 64-year-old Clise wants Kluge's story to generate the same kind of publicity that spurred sympathetic supporters to give over $500,000 to 68-year-old bus monitor Karen Klein, who was maliciously taunted by four seventh-grade boys. That's ambitious. The cattle reward stands at $2,500. “The only way to do it is for other people to donate and get the reward fund up high enough that somebody rats them out,” Clise said. “That's the only way it's going to happen, unless they get lucky.” Investigators may need some luck. Larry Leshovsky, the Richland County sheriff, said Friday there are no suspects in the case. He's

waiting for the state crime lab to analyze ballistics evidence, which could provide the only clues at this point. “The people of interest have all been interviewed. No other leads have come in at this point,” Leshovsky said. The reward pool was started by the North Dakota Stockmen's Association, which put up $1,000 from a standing fund that goes back to the 1920s when members chipped in $5 each to help round up cattle rustlers. Steven Wyum, of Rutland, added $500 to the pot earlier this week. Fred Frederikson, a brand inspector with the stockmen's group and one of the investigators in Kluge's case, said the bigger the reward, the better. “It loosens a lot of lips,” he said. “These shootings are a tough deal to investigate. You need all the help you can get from the general public.” Kluge's land, eight miles south of Hankinson and less than two miles from the North and South Dakota border, has been in his family for more than a century. He discovered the dead cattle in a pasture about three miles from his house. It's bordered by a fence with “No Trespassing” signs. “It was a slaughter,” Kluge said, pointing to red flags placed by detectives to mark the spots where cattle were found. “The investigators told me these cattle did not have a pleasant death. They suffered.”

Investigators estimate the total loss to be about $30,000. Kluge said that doesn't take into account the setback in breeding, or what he called ``100 years of genetics.'' Frederikson, a lifelong rancher, said it's more than money. “The cattle guys, they're out there when's it 20 below feeding them, they're out there when that calf is born, pulling it out of the mud, and they're out there when it's 100 above sitting on a tractor baling hay,” Frederikson said. “It ain't a business, it's a love.” It's not the first time Kluge's animals have been targeted. Investigators are looking into a possible link between the shooting of the cattle and the shooting last December of a donkey owned by Kluge, who would not comment when asked about a possible suspect or motive. Kluge said there was one bright spot among the commotion. One of his orphaned calves, since named Missy, refused to drink from a bottle, so one of Kluge's neighbors volunteered two mother goats and a male llama to act as foster parents. Missy takes turns drinking from the goats, which are the same size as the calf and are placed on a platform for feeding. The llama provides protection. “To see that happen under such traumatic circumstances has been comforting,” Kluge said.

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“Once I won the first round, I tried to push a little harder.” – 2012 Goat Tying Champion Torie Opela, Stapleton Torie Opela gave herself a birthday present today. On her 18th birthday, she won the 2012 championship in the goat tying for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. She also competes in the breakaway roping and barrel racing, and winning a title in the goat tying wasn’t on her radar. “But once I won the first round, I tried to push a little harder to win every round.” She won first in both gorounds, and finished second in the average. The Opela name has been engraved on a lot of champion buckles in high school rodeo. Torie’s older sisters Maggie, Abby and Charlie won the breakaway titles, with Charli winning it all four years of her high school career. Older brother Quincy won the team roping and tie-

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Weighted Vests Will Give Children Calm, Focus By Sara Giboney, Kearney Hub Kearney - Children at Family Physical Therapy will feel calm with the help of weighted vests. "It's kind of like a hug for them," said Allison Ellicott, a physical therapist assistant at Family Physical Therapy. "A lot of kids need that extra stimulation to help them focus on their task." The Cornerstone Clovers 4-H club made three weighted vests, which can be beneficial for children with autism, sensory integration disorder, ADHD and other neurological disorders. The vests help them calm down and improve their ability to concentrate. "It means so much that an organization is looking at the needs of children with special needs. Just to have these kids reach out to these other kids is just huge," said Family Physical Therapy occupational therapist Nora DiGregorio. Wendy McKenzie, the 4-H club leader, brought the idea to the club after watching her neighbor's son struggle with sensory integration disorder. Her neighbor, Angela Kissel, made many items necessary to help her son Gabriel, 8, was younger. "She and her mom were busy sewing all kinds of contraptions for him to wear," McKenzie said. Gabriel is now able to deal with his disorder, but McKenzie thought the 4-H club could help other children in the community. The group got together June 14 and made the vests by removing the sleeves of denim shirts to make pockets inside the shirt to hold sand. The weight of each vest is adjustable with the number of sand bags used. Family Physical Therapy has one vest already, but it's too large for many children. The new vests will fit children ranging from 30-80 pounds. "We just want to thank the 4-H kids for thinking of us," Ellicott said.

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Nebraska Corn Board Offers New Blender Pump Grant Incentive for Fuel Retailers Lincoln, Neb—The Nebraska Corn Board recently allocated funds in its 2012-13 fiscal year budget to further develop the renewable fuel infrastructure in Nebraska. Through a grant program, Nebraska Corn Board will award qualifying retailers $30,000 for the first blender pump and installation and $10,000 for a second pump. The maximum grant allowed per retail site is $40,000. Blender pumps allow retailers to more easily offer additional ethanol blended fuels, expand their fuel offerings and provide a point of distinction in the marketplace while serving the growing number of motorists driving flex fuel vehicles. Such pumps also provide opportunities for stations to more easily offer E15, which is approved for use in all model year 2001 and newer cars, light-duty trucks and SUVs. Grants are available on a first come, first served basis. Once funding is exhausted, retailers will be placed on a waiting list and awarded grant money in the order applications were received, if additional funding becomes available. “We recognize the cost to install blender pumps can be a hurdle, and this grant program is designed to help station owners move forward and upgrade their system,” said Curt Friesen, a farmer from Henderson and secretary-treasurer of the Nebraska Corn Board. “We especially would like to see new pumps installed in larger cities where there are more drivers, which means more flex fuel vehicles capable of using ethanol blends beyond E10 and E15.” There are more than 120,000 flex fuel vehicles in Nebraska and that number is increasing everyday, said Kim Clark, director of biofuels development with the Nebraska Corn Board. However, there are only about 20 blender pumps and an additional 40 pumps offering E85 across the state. “Nebraska is the second largest producer of ethanol in the country yet the state is lagging behind in ethanol infrastructure,” Clark said. Station owners who install blender pumps may benefit from the blending economics and a higher volume of ethanol sales, while their customers enjoy a new array of fuel choices at the pump. “Flex fuel vehicle owners of today and tomorrow will appreciate the ability to pull up to a pump and find higher blends of ethanol fuel such as E30 or E85,” Friesen said.

Clark said E15 should be available for sale in the state by the end of the year. “Blender pumps are the perfect opportunity to offer E15 along with E10 and other ethanol blended fuels,” she said. “Station owners who lay the foundation for the future of renewable fuels now will really be in a good position in the years to come.” For more information about the grant program or to request an application for a grant, contact Clark at kim.clark@nebraska.gov or telephone 402-471-2676.

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Youths from throughout U.S. in G.I. for Junior National Shorthorn Expo By Robert Pore, The Independent Young people from across the country have come to Grand Island for a national youth cattle show at the Five Points Bank Arena on the Nebraska State Fair grounds. On Wednesday, June 27, the arena was the site of the Junior National Shorthorn Expo, which is making its first appearance in Nebraska since 1988, when it was held in Omaha. Helping to organize the show was Gwen Crawford of Omaha, director of junior activities for the American Shorthorn Association. Crawford said one of the reasons Grand Island was chosen to host the junior expo was the nationally recognized livestock facilities at the State Fair grounds. "It is a brand-new facility that was actually large enough to hold us," Crawford said. "That seems to be our biggest problem when finding a facility. But we couldn't be happier. It is just a beautiful place." The American Shorthorn Association is headquartered in Omaha. The Junior National Shorthorn Expo is the third-largest youth cattle show in the nation. Crawford said 391 youths from 29 states and one from Australia are entered in the

competition this year at Fonner Park. There are 526 cattle entered in the show. She said the show has resulted in the largest turnout of Nebraska junior shorthorn competitors in the last 10 years. There are 70 youths from Nebraska showing their shorthorn cattle. "That's a pretty good showing," Crawford said. The shorthorn breed originated in the northeast of England in the late 18th century. The breed was developed as dual purpose, suitable for both dairy and beef production. All shorthorn cattle are colored red, white or roan. The breed is a good cross and known for its mothering abilities, marbling of its meat and good rate of gain capability. "The commercial market is really strong here in Nebraska," Crawford said. She said she attended the last junior national competition in Nebraska in 1988. "It is kind of neat that I can bring it back here now as junior director," she said. Along with the competition in the show ring, Crawford said, there are education events throughout the week for the young participants, such as the quiz bowl, beef cookoff and salesmanship.

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years ago, but the volume is much lower, "so we expect it to make it through the season without a problem." In other water issues, the board discussed water service agreements with Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program. CNPPID General Manager Don Kraus said the groundwater recharge agreements with the NRD and DNR are the same as in 2011. The Platte program agreement will involve a second after-irrigation-season test of using the Phelps Canal in northern Phelps and Gosper counties for groundwater recharge in an area where two fill-and-spill reservoirs along the river are being considered. Steinke said last winter's test involved a small recharge pit, but the plan for the coming winter is to evaluate groundwater recharge from the canal only and also farther down the canal. He said there are concerns about creating high water table issues in the area, so those conditions will be monitored closely. Kraus said a water right application for the diversions must be submitted to the state soon.

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Third Annual Natural Resources Camp (Halsey, NE) – Campers from across the state of Nebraska participated in the third annual Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE). ACE was held at the State 4-H Youth Camp near Halsey June 17th-20rth. The camp was hosted and organized by Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD). The camp focused on increasing knowledge about our natural resources and how to protect them for future generations. “This is a great opportunity for our youth to learn and get excited about natural resources through hands on learning activities.” Anna Baum, Upper Loup NRD General Manager and ACE organizer, “Through this experience we hope that youth have learned the importance of our state’s natural resources and will become good stewards of those resources.” The four-day adventure drew 30 campers from across the state; many of the campers had

scholarships from their local NRD. During the ACE, campers had the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and dig into nature and form a new understanding of the environment through interactive participation. Campers had opportunity for hands on learning and fun in the areas of water resources, soil and land, forestry, rangeland and wildlife. In addition, campers had the chance to experience nature through activities such as canoeing, zip line, water rockets, the water slide and other adventures. Campers also learned about possible careers in the area of natural resources from the professionals who work there every day. ACE is sponsored by Nebraska NRDs, Nebraska Association of Resources Districts, Olsen Agricultural Laboratory, Hooker County Turner Youth Initiative, the Nebraska Environmental Trust and Nebraska Academy of Science, Inc. Nebraska NRDs and the NARD partnered with

several organizations to help make the camp a success, including the University of Nebraska, Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nebraska National Forest, Nebraska State 4-H Camp, and Nebraska Pheasants Forever. For more information about ACE and other natural resources learning opportunities contact your local NRD or visit www.nrdnet.org. The NARD, the trade association for Nebraska's 23 natural resources districts, works with individual NRDs to protect lives, protect property and protect the future of Nebraska’s natural resources. 2012 marks the 40th Anniversary of Nebraska’s unique Natural Resources District system. NRDs are local government entities with broad responsibilities to protect our natural resources. Major Nebraska river basins form the boundaries of the 23 NRDs, enabling districts to respond best to local conservation and resource management needs.

Answers to Questions About Liming Acid Soils Tom Dorn, UNL Extension Educator Question: My soil test report shows a number for pH and another number for buffer pH. What does pH measure and what is the difference between pH and buffer pH? Answer: pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a soil. When the soil solution (the water in the soil) contains equal numbers of hydrogen ions (H+) ions as hydroxyl (OH-) ions, the soil is neutral and the pH of the soil is 7.0. When there are more H+ than OH- ions, the soil is acidic, and when there are more OH- ions than H+ ions, the soil is alkaline. The scale is logarithmic. That is to say a soil with a pH of 6.0 is 10 times more acidic than a soil with a pH of 7.0. A soil with a pH of 5.0 is 10 times more acidic than a soil with a pH of 6.0 and 100 times more acidic than a soil with a pH of 7.0. Soil acidity can be thought of as two types: active or soil solution acidity and reserve or

July 21-29, 2012 Wayne, NE

Saturday, July 21st

8:30 am Household Pet check-in, Little Theatre 8:30 am Dog check-in, Swine Arena 9:00 am 4-H Dog Show, Swine Arena 9:00 am 4-H Household Pet Show, 4-H Cat show to follow, Little Theatre 9:45 am Cat check-in, Little Theatre

Wednesday, July 25th

7:30 – 8:30 am Entry of all 4-H projects in 4-H building that will not be interview judged 8:30 – 12:30 pm Interview judging in 4-H building - Agricultural Miscellaneous, Child Development, Foods, Home Environment, Family and Consumer Science Miscellaneous 5:30 – 7:00 pm Entry of Agricultural Hall exhibits 6:00 – 8:00 pm 4-H Beef – weigh in market animals, check in breeding & cow/calf pairs 6:00 – 8:00 pm 4-H Meat Goat – weigh in market animals, check in breeding 6:00 – 8:00 pm 4-H & Open Class Sheep – weigh in market animals, check in breeding 6:00 – 8:00 pm 4-H Horse check in, report horse substitutions to superintendent 6:00 – 8:00 pm 4-H & Open Class Poultry and Rabbit check in 6:00 – 9:00 pm 4-H Swine and Dairy check in, entries in place by 9:00 pm 8:00 pm All Cow/Calf pairs, Market and Breeding Beef, Market Meat Goat, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, and Rabbits entries in place

Thursday, July 26th

7:00 – 10:00 am 4-H Swine check in, all entries in place by 10:00 am 7:30 – 11:00 am 4-H and Open Class Dairy check in, all entries in place by 11:00 am 8:00 am Agricultural Hall opens, all entries in place by 12:00 pm Commercial Building opens 8:00 am Scan 4-H Sheep performance entries 8:00 am Begin weighing & scanning 4-H Swine 8:00 am 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena 9:00 – 10:00 am 4-H Bucket Calf, Dairy and Pygmy Goat check in, all entries in place by 10:00 am 10:00 – 6:00 pm Bingo, Little Theatre 10:00 am Pee Wee Bucket Calf Show, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 10:30 am 4-H Bucket Calf Show, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 11:00 am 4-H Goat Show, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 12:00 – 10:00 pm Sharp Shooters 1:00 pm 4-H Dairy Show, Open Class Diary show to follow, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 1:00 pm Open Class Home Economics judging 1:00 pm Northeast Pullers, Grandstand 5:00 pm Open Class Sheep Show, 4-H Sheep how to follow, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 5:00 pm Richard’s Amusement rides open 7:00 pm Presentation of Colors by the American Legion 43/Wayne American Vets-National Anthem 7:10 pm Burning of the flags 7:30 pm Sanctioned Tractor Pull, Nebraska Bush Pullers, Grandstand 9:00 pm Back Forty Band performing in The Roost 10:00 pm Agricultural Hall closes Commercial Building closes

Friday, July 27th

8:00 – 8:30 am 4-H Feeder Calf and Baby Breeding Heifers check in, All entries in place by 8:30 am 8:00 am 4-H Swine Show, Swine Arena 9:30 am 4-H Feeder Calf, Breeding Beef, Market Beef & Cow/Calf Show to follow 10:00 am Chamber Coffee 10:00 am Agricultural Hall Opens Commercial Building Opens 10:00 – 3:00 pm Bingo, Little Theatre 12:00 – 10:00 pm Sharp Shooters, Laser Shooting Exhibition 3:00 – 7:00 pm Colors Da Clown face painting, Commercial Building 3:00 pm Wild Life Encounters 5:00 pm Richard’s Amusement rides open 5:00 pm Wild Life Encounters 5:00 – 6:30 pm 51st Annual Barbecue 6:00 pm 4-H Public Fashion Show, Grandstand 6:30 pm Presentation of Kilroy Award

Presentation of Wayne County Farm Bureau – Oldest Acting Farmer Presentation of Ak-Sar-Ben Awards Presentation of Fair Person of the Year 7:00 pm Wild Life Encounters 7:25 pm Presentation of Colors by the Winside Legion - National Anthem 7:30 pm Performance by Jake Owen, Grandstand 9:00 pm Wild Life Encounters 9:00 pm David Merkle Performing in the Roost 9:00 pm – 12:30 am Teen Dance, We Got Tunes, Little Theatre-Sponsored by Godfathers Pizza 10:00 pm Agricultural Hall closes Commercial Building closes

exchangeable acidity. The active acidity of a soil is measured directly by a pH meter in the lab. Reserve acidity depends on several factors, such as amount and type of clay, amount of organic matter, and soluble aluminum concentration in the soil. Therefore, two soils can have the same measured pH, but will require different amounts of lime to change the pH value and correct it back to a more neutral pH. A chemical test using a buffer, is performed in the laboratory to determine the amount of calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE) necessary to raise the soil pH to a desired level. This buffer solution reacts with the soil to neutralize both the active and reserve acidity. The change in the pH of the buffer can be measured and correlated to the amount of lime needed per acre to obtain the same results in the field. This is reported on the soil test report as buffer pH. A rule of thumb for buffer pH values is, for every 0.1 point below pH 7.0, it takes about 1,000 pounds of ag lime (60% CCE) to bring the top seven inches of soil (about two million pounds of soil) up to a measured pH value of 6.5 (6.5 is considered the ideal pH for most crops). For example a soil with a buffer pH of 6.3 would require (7.0 - 6.3) x 1,000 = 7,000 pounds of ag lime per acre to bring the pH value up to 6.5. If the

Sunday July 29th

10:00 am Wess Adams Gospel Singer performing in Little Theatre 12:00-1:00 pm Ag Olympics, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 12:00 Noon Ag Hall Opens Commercial Building Opens Light Hogs released Garden Tractor Pull Pie Contest, Commercial Building, sponsored by Dustin Thompson/Channel 12:00-3:00 pm Rock Climbing & Laser Tag 12:00 - 5:00 pm Bingo-Little Theatre 12:30 pm Team Roping, Horse Arena 1:00 pm Richard’s Amusement rides open 1:00 pm Perfect Attendance School Award Rides open, Midway 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sharp Shooters Laser Shooting Exhibition 1:30 pm Wild Life Encounters 4-H Round Robin Showmanship, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 4-H Livestock Bonus Auction, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 3:30 pm Wild Life Encounters 4:00 pm All Exhibits Released-See General Rules & Regulations 5:00 pm Ag Hall Closes Commercial Building closes 5:55 pm Presentation of Colors-189th Transport Co, Nebraska National Guard National Anthem sung by Keanu Johnson 6:00 pm Demolition Derby 8:00 pm Wild Life Encounters 8:00 pm David Merkle performing in the Roost – Sponsored by Wayne County Fair Board 8:30 – 11:30 pm Teen Dance, “We Got Tunes” Little Theatre Sponsored by Godfathers Pizza 47330

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Thomas County Fair Thedford, NE

Saturday, July 28th

8:00 am 4-H and Open Class Rabbit Show, Swine Arena 9:00 am Open Class Beef Cattle Show, Leland Herman Memorial Arena 9:30 am – 11:30 am Open Class Feeder Calf weigh in 10:00 am Stan Nelson Memorial Partner Pitch Tournament, The Roost Agricultural Hall opens Commercial Building opens 10:30 am Open Class Horse Show 10:00 – 6:00 pm Bingo, Little Theatre 11:00 – 10:00 pm Sharp Shooters, Laser Shooting 11:30 am Open Class Feeder Calf Show, Cow/Calf Barn 12:00 Noon 4-H and Open Class Poultry Show, Swine Arena Pick up Mud Run 12:00 – 3:00 pm Rock Wall Climb and Laser Tag Colors Da Clown Face Painting 1:00 pm Richard’s Amusements Rides open Wayne County Horse Shoe Pitching Contest 2:00 pm Wild Life Encounters 5:00 – 8:00 pm Colors Da Clown Face Painting 6:50 pm Presentation of Colors/National Anthem 7:00 pm Gary’s Tumbling with Gina, Grandstand 8:00 pm Ultimate Bull Riding 9:00 – 12:30pm Teen Dance Sponsored by Godfathers Pizza 10:00 pm Cactus Flats, performs in The Roost sponsored by The White Dog Pub Agricultural Hall closes Commercial Building closes

lime is incorporated deeper than seven inches, larger amounts of lime are required to neutralize the acidity because you are affecting a greater mass of soil. Question: Does liming really make sense economically? Answer: Nutrient availability is affected by the pH of the soil in two ways. Clay and organic matter carry negative charges. Positively charged particles called cations (pronounced “kat-I-on”) are attracted to, and held by, the negatively charged sites on the clay and organic matter particles until the plant roots exchange a hydrogen ion (H+) for the plant nutrient which is taken into the plant and used. There are a finite number of cation exchange sites in a soil. This can be measured in the laboratory and is reported on some laboratory reports as the cation exchange capacity (CEC) of the soil. As the cation exchange sites get filled up with hydrogen ions, fewer sites can be occupied by the cations that are needed for the metabolic processes in the plant. The essential plant nutrients held as cations in the soil include: K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cu+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Fe2+, and

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FRIDAY JULY 27 9 AM - Livestock & Small Animal Show & Shooting Sports 9 AM -7 PM - Open Art and Photo Show for viewing at Art Gallery 10 AM-Noon & 2 PM-4 PM - Thomas Co Historical Society Museum Open 5 PM - Tepees at the crossroads, Thomas Co. Fairgrounds 6:30 PM - Thedford Bull Fest, Beer Garden, Dance at Thomas County Fairgrounds

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Nebraska Food Cooperative Connects Local Producers with Consumers Increasing numbers of consumers like buying locally grown foods and getting to know their producers. But connecting consumers with producers outside the traditional grocery store system can be difficult. The Nebraska Food Cooperative is one way to make the connection, through their year-round, online farmers market and food distribution system. Their mission is to foster a local food community and promote a culture of stewardship by cultivating farmerconsumer relationships, promoting the enjoyment of healthful food, increasing food security through diversity, and enhancing overall rural sustainability. Become a Purchasing Member Anyone is welcome to become a member, and have access to a wide variety of locally produced food, including eggs, cheese, meat, organic flour and popcorn, baked goods, herbs, and fresh produce. Choose from Hereford, longhorn or jersey beef, buffalo, pork, lamb, and poultry, often either organic, all natural, or grass-fed. Shop from multiple producers to compare prices, types, and the production practices used by each producer to find a product which meets your needs. You will gain access to foods free from growth hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms. Food is delivered to your home or a nearby drop point one delivery day each month. Producer and consumer member volunteers from various geographic areas work together to bring products to the central sorting location in Lincoln where they are sorted into individual customer orders. Once sorting is complete, the producer and consumer members return to their location and transport orders for customers in their area back with them. Orders are either home delivered for an additional charge or dropped off at a convenient pick up location. Several membership levels are available.

Become a Seller Producers are also welcome, and the Nebraska Food Cooperative offers a great way to reach consumers within a marketing area with over 1,000,000 consumers. You will be working alongside consumers and other producers from across the state to increase the awareness, availability and quality of local food. Becoming a seller with the Nebraska Food Cooperative is a great way for acreage owners, or other small producers, to begin marketing their products and reach an established audience. Each producer retains their own farm and product identity, so that while the cooperative may offer for sale tomatoes from 12 different farmers the consumer chooses from whom they are going to purchase their tomatoes based upon quality, price and/or customer-farmer relationship. A page on the cooperativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website is available to each producer, allowing them to tell their story and detail their production practices. Each producer enters their own information and products into the website, and although the process provides a very user-friendly interface there is assistance available if producers need help. Specify inventory amounts and product descriptions; as product is ordered the inventory declines. When all available product is sold the customer cannot place a new order. Additional Information For a full listing of current products available, along with additional information for buyers and sellers, go to www.nebraskafood.org. A small charge (as a percent of sales) is deducted from producer sales invoice, to cover the expenses of the cooperative. For example, on a $100 order with a 10% sales and handling charge, the consumer would pay $110, the producer would receive $90, and the cooperative would receive $20. The goal of the cooperative is to provide a sustainable food marketing and distribution service for consumers and producers; thus it strives to break even on its operating costs.

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Thursday, July 19 4-H Style Show-Trophy Awards Local Dance/Cheer Squads Desiree Dancers Tasting Nebraska Music by Paul Siebert Sonora Carriage Rises Barnyard Olympics Fireworks - Free

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Friday, July 20 7 pm – Ranch Rodeo @ Great Western Bank Arena Saturday, July 21 5 pm – Gates @ Raceway Open with Beer Garden 7 pm – Sandhills Shootout Race starts Wednesday, July 25 7 pm – LCAS Team Sort @ Great Western Bank Arena Thursday, July 26 5 pm – Beer Garden opens with “Jeff Michaels” Hypnotist 7 pm – MWA Wrestling – Men, Women, & Midgets!!!! @ Great Western Arena 9 pm – “Jeff Michaels” Hypnotist in Beer Garden Friday, July 27 @ Great Western Bank Arena 10 am – Magic Rob – Family Magician 12 noon – “Jeff Michaels” Hypnotist 5 pm – Kid’s Mutton Bustin’ 7 pm – Magic Rob – Family Magician 7 pm – Jeff Michaels Hypnotist in Beer Garden 9 pm – “Stoney LaRue” @ Raceway 5 pm – Beer Garden opens 6:30 – Chamber Ag Challenge in Infield 7 pm – Demo Derby Saturday, July 28 10 am – Magic Rob – Family Magician 11 am – “Jeff Michaels” Hypnotist @ Bandshell 12:30 – Mid Nebraska Pedal Pullers – Kid’s Tractor Pull (Registration begins @ 11:30) *Sponsored by Titan Machinary

3:00 pm – Beer Garden opens @ Great Western Bank Arena 5:00 pm – Magic Rob – Family Magician 5:30 pm – “Charcoal for Charity” 6:30 pm – “Jeff Michaels” Hypnotist in Beer Garden Sunday, July 29 8:00 am – Stock Dog Trials @ Great Western Bank Arena 10 am – Magic Rob – Family Magician 1:00 pm – Toad & Turtle Race 2:00 pm – Country Showdown 5:00 pm – Magic Rob – Family Magician Wild Encounters – sponsored by Heartland Animal Clinic July 26 – 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm July 27 – 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm July 28 – 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm July 29 – 2 pm & 4 pm Entertainment @ Bandshell July 26 1:00 pm – Ray Mullen Show 2:30 pm – Janet King Show 4:00 pm – Gary Phipps Show w/guest singers July 27 1:00 pm – Janet King Show 2:30 pm – Ray Mullen Show 4:00 pm – Flatrock Illregulars 5:15 pm – Leroy James & Friends July 28 1:00 pm – Sandhills Shamrocks 3:00 pm – Ray Mullen Show 4:30 pm – Gary Phipps Show July 29 2:00 pm – Country Showdown

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT LIMING ACID SOILS Continued from page 10

July 15 - 22, 2012 Sunday July 15th

Friday July 20th

*2:00pm 4-H Cats *4:30pm Household Pets/Open Class *5:30pm 4-H Dog Show Cloverleaf Livestock 4-H Food Stand

8:00am Beef Show 10am-10pm Petting Zoo 11am-9pm Exhibit Hall 1-3pm Health Fair Not before 2:30pm Sheep Show (1 hour after Beef show) 4:00pm Rodeo Queen Contest 6:00pm-6:30pm Mutton Busting Reg. 7:00pm Mutton Busting Contest 7:30pm Rodeo Queen Coronation 8:00pm Rodeo/BBQ ($10.00 per night) After Rodeo Dance

Monday July 16th 6:30pm-8:30pm Rabbit & Poultry Check-in

Tuesday July 17th 8:30am 4-H Rabbit/Open Class Show Not Before 12:30pm 4-H Poultry/Open Class Show (1/2 hour after rabbit show) 5:00-8:00pm 4-H Booth Set-up 6:00-8:00pm Open Class Products (Except food and flowers)

Wednesday July 18th 8:00am-1:00pm Enter Open Class 8:30am-9:00am 4-H Sup/Judges Meeting 9:00am-noon 4-H Interviews 10:00am-noon Clover Kids Interviews Closed until 1:00pm Exhibit Hall 6:30pm-8:30pm 4-H/FFA/Open Class (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats) 7:00pm Coronation of 4-H King/Queen 7:00pm Coronation of Little Prince/Princess

Thursday July 19th 8:00am Swine Show 10am-10pm Petting Zoo 11am-10pm Exhibit Hall noon Bucket Calf Records Due 1:00pm Goat Show Not Before 3:00pm Bucket Calf Show (1/2 hour after goat show) 6:00pm Parade 7:30pm BBQ-Free (Exhibit Hall) 7:30pm Youth Bull Riding & Barrel Racing Contest ($8.00) 8:00pm Talent Show (Exhibit Hall) 8:00pm 4-H Horses must be stalled

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Saturday July 21st 8:30am 4-H Horse Show 9:00am Fireman's Fire Fight 10am-10pm Petting Zoo 11am-9pm Exhibit Hall 11:00am Kid's Tractor Pull noon-4pm Kid's Day ($7.00) *1:00pm Pie Contest *1:00pm Red Star Yeast Contest *1:00pm Cup Cake Wars 2:00pm Music Under the Tent 5:30pm Old time games 6:00pm 4-H Style Review 6:00-6:30pm Mutton Busting Reg 7:00pm Tractor Pull ($8.00) 7:00pm Mutton Busting Contest 7:45pm Farm/Good Neighbor Awards 8:00pm Rodeo ($10.00 per night) After Rodeo Dance - Riata

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Fe3+. Nitrogen, when it is in the ammonium form (NH4 +) is held as a cation in the soil and is obtained through the cation exchange process as well. The pH also affects the availability of the nutrients which are present in the soil. A pH range of 6.0 to 7.0 is ideal, because in this range, the major plant nutrients are most available for use by plants. Nutrients less available to plants as pH drops below 6.0 are P, K, Ca, Mg, S, and Mo. Conversely, at very low pH values (below 5.2), aluminum enters the exchangeable ion complex. Aluminum is toxic to plants and further depresses yields if pH is allowed to get this low. Besides the effect pH has on the purely chemical processes in the soil, pH also affects the microbiological processes as well. Bacteria in the soil are more active between pH 6.0 and 7.0, thus mineralization of organic matter is better (increasing the availability of nitrogen and other nutrients such as phosphorus, sulfur, and other nutrients). Also, the bacteria associated with nodulation and nitrogen fixation by legumes function better in the 6.0 to 7.0 pH range. It is best to maintain the soil pH at values above 6.0. A pH of 6.5 is considered ideal. However, because it is expensive to apply lime and because it takes several years for the lime to fully react in the soil, liming should be considered an 8-year investment. Remember the same things that made the soil acidic in the first place are going to continue to occur, requiring periodic applications of lime in the future.

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Question: Are there differences in lime quality? Answer: There are differences in lime quality due to the chemistry and particle size distribution of the product used. The ag lime commonly available in eastern Nebraska is a mixture of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate plus impurities. Both calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate are effective in neutralizing pH. Limestone is not very soluble and, therefore, needs to have a small particle size to dissolve into the soil solution quickly enough to be considered effective. UNL Extension NebGuide “Estimating Ag Lime Quality” (G84-714) indicates limestone held on an eight-mesh screen (the size of gravel) is less than 10% effective, whereas that passing an eight-mesh screen and held on a 60-mesh screen (like coarse to fine sand) is about 40% effective, and that passing through a 60-mesh screen (like gritty flour) is 100% effective. Lime is tested and the neutralizing effectiveness is expressed as calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE). Most labs will recommend lime requirement as pounds per acre of CCE. Lime suppliers in Nebraska must register with the State Department of Ag and the minimum CCE value must be specified. Most ag lime in Nebraska runs between 60–65% CCE. Therefore, if a lab recommends 3,000 pounds of CCE to raise the pH to 6.5, and a lime source having 60% CCE is used, Continued on page 16 General Welding Aluminum Welding Portable Welding

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Sunday, July 15 8:00 A.M.: Open Class Judging in Ag Hall 10:00-Non-Denomination Church service 10:30-12:00 P.M.: Check in 4-H Rabbits & Poultry Weigh-in for 4-H/FFA Livestock (Mkt Beef 9:00-11:00) 11-11:30 A.M.: Breeding beef, cow/calf, bucket calves check-in Swine 8:00-10:00, Sheep/Goat 9:00-10:30)

11:30-1:30 P.M.: Windsor Loin meal by the American Legion-Ag Hall - Enter east door 12:00 P.M.: 4-H Judging in Ag Hall 2:00 P.M.: Horseshoe Pitching Contest- Lambert Hopken 759-3688 4:30 P.M.: Youth Livestock Judging Contest, Arena (4 p.m. reg.)

Wednesday, July 18 8:00 A.M.: 4-H/FFA Beef Show (FFA First) 5:00 P.M.: Prime Rib Sandwich Dinner-by Thayer County KUTT Radio 5-7 p.m. Livestock Feeders In Ag Hall 6:00-7:30 P.M.: Release of 4-H / Open Class Ag Hall Exhibits

Extreme Bull Riding 7:00 P.M. 12 & Over $10.00; 6-11 yrs. $5.00; 5 & under Free Includes Dance

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Check-In at 3 p.m. 6 member teams $30 per team Cash prizes For info contact Krissy Ozenbaugh at 402-641-4132

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Monday, July 16 8:00 A.M.: 4-H/FFA Sheep Show, (FFA First) Goats following 3:00 P.M.: 4-H Rabbit & Poultry Show, Small Animal Bldg 3:00-10 P.M.: Golf 5:00 P.M.: Meal by Fairmont Fire Dept Pioneer Awards will be awarded at the Figure 8 before ﬁnal race

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Thursday, July 19 Release Non-Sale Animals (until 7:30 a.m.) 8:00 A.M.: Round Robin Showmanship-Release of livestock is NOT Allowed at this time (Following Round Robin, species herdsmanship awards will be given) 12:00 P.M.: 4-H & Guests Picnic, Ag Hall 1:15 p.m.: 4-H Supreme Mkt Beef/Swine Awards, Arena 1:30 P.M.: Livestock Sale, Arena

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Tuesday, July 17 6:30-8:30 A.M.: 4-H Breakfast, NE Room of Ag Hall 8:00 A.M.: 4-H/FFA Swine Show, (FFA First) 3:00-8:00 P.M.: Golf 4:00 P.M.: Pedal Tractor Pull, 4-12 years old, Ag Hall 5:00-8:00 P.M.: Colors da Clown Face Painting 5:00 P.M.: Pork Loin Meal by the Fillmore Central FFA Boosters Club-Ag Hall 6:30 P.M.: 4-H Cake Auction 7:00 P.M.: 4-H Award Night 8:00 P.M.: Mike Prochnow, Hypnotist

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Furnas County Fair 2012 By Noel Mues, Extension Educator, Furnas County The Furnas County Fair is right around the corner, The week of July 16 – 21.. The home-owned carnival continues to be a big success and will operate throughout the fair. You may purchase a membership to the Furnas County Lion’s Club Charities Inc. at the Midway Ticket Office on the fairgrounds. All members will have a free night of carnival rides on Wednesday evening, July 18. The 2012 fair will include another large and interesting 4-H exhibit. The fair will begin with 4-H Clothing and Fashion Revue Judging and the Life Challenge Judging Contest on Monday, July 16. Fashion Revue for the public will be held at 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the EMCC in Arapahoe. The 4-H Horse show will begin at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17. Entry day will be Wednesday, July 18 along with judging of food, home environment, engineering, miscellaneous, horticulture, poultry, rabbits and small animals. The swine show will begin at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 19 followed by the goat and sheep show at 1:00 p.m. 4-H livestock judging will be held at 3:00 p.m. The beef show will start at 8:30 a.m., Friday, July 20 and the dog show will follow at 3:00 p.m. On Wednesday evening, July 18 entertainment will include the Kids Tractor Pull at 6:00 p.m. A free Ranch Rodeo Performance will be held starting with the Calcutta at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Ak-Sar-Ben farm family awards. The Barbeque, sponsored by the Beaver City Volunteer Firemen, will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 20. Rodeo performances begin at 8:00 p.m. on July 20 and 21 where you will be entertained with Kids Mutton Bustin and Steer Riding. The fair will conclude with the final events being the 4-H Livestock Sale at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 21 and the Demolition Derby, sponsored by the Cambridge Lions, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Saturday evening. The directors of the Furnas County Agricultural Society want everyone to feel that they are an important part of the fair. It is truly a county-wide project and exists for the benefit of all residents of the county. Your support, patience, and assistance are appreciated.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT LIMING ACID SOILS Continued from page 14 it would take: 3,000 ÷ 0.60 = 5,000 pounds of that particular lime to meet the recommendation. Question: Could I apply less than the recommended amount of lime and still do some good? Answer: University of Nebraska lime recommendations are for the amount of lime required to bring the top seven inches of soil up to a pH of 6.5. Less lime will not bring the pH level up as much but will prevent it from going lower for a time and may raise it some (depending on the amount applied). An analogy would be the decision to fill the gas tank on the pickup which might take $40 or only to put $25 worth of gas in the tank. Either decision will help you get down the road, but you won’t go as far on $25. Remember also, operators charge by the acre to spread lime. If, for example, you apply one-third of the recommended amount but then must do it three times as often, the total cost will be higher than if it were applied in one operation. Basically, there is no way around the laws of chemistry. It takes a given amount of lime to neutralize the active and reserve acidity in the soil and bring the measured pH up to an acceptable level.

Question: I am in a no-till system where the soil is never mixed by mechanical means. Will lime be effective if it is spread on top and left there? Answer: Soil scientists say lime applied in a notill system does eventually neutralize the top three to six inches of soil. While lime’s solubility is low, it is soluble and will move into the soil with the water over time. Also, earthworms and other forces tend to mix the soil. Would the lime work quicker if it were incorporated? The answer is definitely yes, it would react quicker if it were incorporated, but if it is not possible to incorporate the lime, it will eventually work anyway. References: • “Kansas State University Liming Acid Soils,” (MF-1065), www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/CRPSL2/MF1065.p df • UNL Extension NebGuide “Estimating Ag Lime Quality”(G84-714)

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Continued from page 4 going and being able to just be together and do these events together." One of the youth competitors is Baylee Krause-Nelson, 16, of Renville, Minn. This is her second national expo. "It is a lot of fun, and you meet a lot of people," Krause-Nelson said. "Nebraska is a good state. It is nice and friendly." Attending the national expo, she said, provides experience and a good way to meet people from across the country. "Even if you don't do your best, it is fun to get up and try it and do your best," Krause-Nelson said. Attending his first Junior National Shorthorn Expo is 15-year-old Columbus youth Joe Sonderman. Sonderman said the fact that there were a lot of competitors from different states attracted him to participate in the expo. "It's more diverse and more competitive," he said. Sonderman said he has been showing shorthorn cattle for five years. This is also his first time showing at the new State Fair livestock facilities at Fonner Park. "It's really nice here," he said. Last week, 260 young Charolais cattle producers competed at the Nebraska State Fair grounds in the annual American-International Junior Charolais Association Junior National Charolais Show and Leadership Conference. There will be another large youth livestock show next week at Fonner Park. Hereford youth, their families and supporters, will travel to Grand Island for the 13th annual Junior National Hereford Expo. The event will run from Monday through July 8 at the Five Points Bank Arena. Last year, the JNHE drew more than 2,000 people to Kansas City, Mo.

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Schedule of Events July 10-15 - Madison (Madison County) Madison County Fair and Rodeo; Fairgrounds. Enjoy 3 nights of rodeo, concerts, carnival, exhibits, food and fun for the entire family. Linda Haack (402) 454-2144 www.madisoncounty fair.com July 11-15 - Grand Island (Hall County) Hall County Fair; Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd Concerts, rides, 4-H events and more. Corby Flagle (308) 379-1653 www.hallcountyfair.com July 11-Aug 1 - Louisville (Cass County) Beyond Bow Shotguns for Women; Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St. Each week features a new skill, open to ages 11 and up. Tuesdays, 69pm, $5/session (402) 471-5547 www.outdoor nebraska.org/education July 12-15 - Auburn (Nemaha County) Nemaha County Fair; Fairgrounds on Hwy 75 (402) 274-3342 www.nebraskafairs.org July 12-15 - Columbus (Platte County) Platte County Fair; Agricultural Park (402) 564-0133 July 12-15 - Comstock (Custer County) Comstock Rock Fest; 46095 Sargent Ord Rd. Nebraska's party in the pasture. Four day music festival with your favorite rock artists. Camping available. Glenn Zacek (308) 225-4843 www.comstockmusicfestivals.com July 12-15 - Gering (Scotts Bluff County) Oregon Trail Days Celebration; City-wide. Nebraska's oldest continuous celebration featuring parades, entertainment, chili cook-off, international food fair, regional art shows, craft fairs, and a bike race up Scotts Bluff National Monument. Free (308) 631-9976 www.oregontrail days.com July 13-14 - Arnold (Custer County) South Loup River Blues Festival; Old Mill Park Internationally and nationally-known blues artists in a relaxed atmosphere. Free primitive camping available. Fri show, 8pm; Sat, events begin at noon David J Birnie (800) 584-9336 www.southloupbluesfest.com July 13-15 - Chadron (Dawes County) Fur Trade Days; City-wide. A celebration of history, heritage, education, agriculture and more. Buckskinner's rendezvous, BBQ, contests, classic car show and much more. (308) 432-3149 www.chadron.com July 13-15 - Wayne (Wayne County) 32nd Annual Wayne Chicken Show; City-wide. "Egg"citing activities for all! National Cluck-Off, World's Largest Chicken Dance, children's games, omelet feed, fireworks and live entertainment. Irene Fletcher (402) 375-2240 www.chickenshow.com July 14 - Red Cloud (Webster County) Republican River Tank Float; Republican River. Race down 5 miles of river in a steel stock tank. Teams of 4-6 people per tank. Register at 10am, race begins at 1pm, $10 www.redcloudnebraska.com July 14 - Stanton (Stanton County) HerbFest 2012; Red Road Herbs, 57190 Stanton Shortcut (835th Rd). A celebration of health and harmony! Dining tent, food vendors, crafts, medcine-making workshops, yoga, meditation, children's activities, herb garden tours and more. 9am-6pm, Free Rachel Liester (402) 640-0744 www.redroadherbs.com July 14-15 - Hastings (Adams County) 29th Annual Antique and Collectors Show; Dyer Park, 8 mi. S. of Hastings on US Hwy 281. Featuring tractor pulls, flea market, concessions, small engines and continuous music. Annual tractor drive will be July 13th in the afternoon. Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 7am-5p, $5, ages 10 and under free admission Donna Babcock (402) 469-4455 www.pvama.org July 14-19 - Geneva (Fillmore County) Fillmore County Fair; Fairgrounds. (402) 6133274 www.fillmorefairnebraska.com

July 14-19 - Minden (Kearney County) Kearney County Fair; Kearney County Fairgrounds, N. NE Hwy 10. Free (308) 832-0645 www.mindenne.org July 14-21 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) USA Roller Sports Inline Speed Skating Championships; Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S. (402) 483-7551 www.usarollersports.org July 15 - Grand Island (Hall County) Art in the Park; Stolley Park Live entertainment, food vendors and artists displaying and selling their work. 9am-5pm, Free Jean Cook (308) 382-5591 July 16-19 - Grand Island (Hall County) State 4-H Horse Show; Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Qualifiers from across the state compete for the honor of winning best in the state in their class. Kathy Anderson (402) 472-6414 www.4h.unl.edu July 17-22 - David City (Butler County) Butler County Fair; Butler County Fairgrounds (402) 367-8187 www.butler-county-fair.com July 18-22 - Hartington (Cedar County) Cedar County Fair; Fairgrounds (402) 254-3521 www.cedarcountyfair.net July 18-22 - Kearney (Buffalo County) Cruise Nite Weekend; City-wide. Four days of fun-filled activities including show and shines, parade, drag races, collectible car auction, live bands and more. Brad Kernick (308) 440-2941 www.cruisenitekearney.com July 18-22 - Pierce (Pierce County) Pierce County Fair; Fairgrounds. 402-329-4327 www.piercecountyfair.org July 19-22 - St. Paul (Howard County) Howard County Fair; Fairgrounds (308) 7545558 www.stpaulnebraska.com July 20-22 - Roca (Lancaster County) Southeast Nebraska Wine Pairing Event; Southeast Nebraska Winery Trail towns Visit all 8 wineries to enjoy a food paired with special wines from each winery. Fri-Sat, noon-9pm; Sun, noon6pm, $25/person (402) 328-3494 www.senewine trail.org July 20-29 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Cornhusker State Games; Various venues throughout town Multi-sport athletic festival with competition in more than 60 sports. State-wide torch run and olympic-style opening ceremonies. (402) 471-2544 www.cornhuskerstategames.com July 21-22 - Waverly (Lancaster County) Camp Creek Antique Machinery and Threshing Show; 17550 Bluff Rd Experience the way life used to be. Demonstrations of corn shelling, buttermaking, threshing, plowing and more. Farm equipment, flea market, tractor pulls, parade and fun activities. Daily, 6am-5pm, $7 Rich Hartz (402) 421-6442 www.ccthreshers.org July 22-26 - Holdrege (Phelps County) Phelps County Fair; Fairgrounds, 1308 2nd St. Bullriding, mutton busting, demolition derby, carnival and more. Free Elaine Redfern (308) 9956319 www.holdrege.org July 22-28 - Gordon (Sheridan County) Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo; Fairgrounds www.sheridancountyfair.com July 22-Aug 5 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) USA Roller Sports Artistic Figure Skating Championships; Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S. (402) 483-7551 www.usaroller sports.org July 23-28 - Humboldt (Richardson County) Richardson County 4-H Fair; Fairgrounds. Youth 4-H exhibits and projects. (402) 245-4324 www.richardson.unl.edu

July 23-30 - Sidney (Cheyenne County) Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo; Fairgrounds, 10955 US Hwy 30 Rodeo, bull riding, exhibits, demo derby, carnival and more. 8am-11pm (308) 254-4030 www.cheyennecountychamber.com July 25-28 - Burwell (Garfield County) Nebraska's Big Rodeo and Garfield County Frontier Fair; Rodeo grounds, S. NE Hwys 11 & 19. Homemaking and livestock exhibits, agricultural machinery, commercial vendors and more. Big Rodeo features professional rodeo clowns, riders and cowboys. 7:30pm (308) 346-5010 www.nebraskasbigrodeo.com July 25-29 - Beatrice (Gage County) Gage County Fair and Expo; Fairgrounds, 1115 W. Scott St Livestock judging, crafts, carnival and big-name entertainment. (402) 223-3247 www.gagecountyfair.com July 25-29 - Thedford (Thomas County) Thomas County Fair and Q125 Celebration; Fairgrounds Bull fest, BBQ, parade, concert, games, fishing tournament, turtle races and more. Alice Hodges (308) 645-2646 www.tourthomas countynebraska.com July 25-30 - North Platte (Lincoln County) Lincoln County Fair; Fairgrounds, 5015 Rodeo Rd. A showcase of Lincoln County along with accomplishments in agriculture, 4-H and youth activities. Ericka Banks (308) 534-8191 www.lincofair.com July 26 - West Point (Cuming County) Dog Daze of Summer Dog Show; 131 N. Main St. Five categories: best dressed, best matched to owner, best groomed, scruffiest and best trick. Human bark off and concessions. 6:30pm, Free Tina Welding (402) 372-2981 www.westpointchamber.com July 26-28 - Wahoo (Saunders County) 58th Annual Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo. Featuring cowboys and cowgirls from 10 states and some of the best western entertainment acts in the country. 8pm nightly www.wahoosaddleclub.com July 26-29 - La Vista (Sarpy County) Nebraska State Quilt Guild; La Vista Conference Center Quilt displays, vendor mall and Quilts of Valor display. www.quiltne2012.org July 26-29 - Wayne (Wayne County) Wayne County Fair; Fairgrounds, W. on Hwy 35 (402) 375-3462 www.thewaynecountyfair.com July 27 Nebraska Eugene T. Spend an Nebraska required braska.org

- Ashland (Saunders County) Star Party - Star Gazing Evening; Mahoney State Park, I-80 Exit 426 evening under the stars with the Star Party. Sundown, Park permit (402) 944-2523 www.outdoorne

July 27 - Harrison (Sioux County) Sioux County Fair Livestock Shows; Sioux County Fairgrounds (308) 668-2428 July 28 - Ashland (Saunders County) Carol Joy Holling Quilt Event; 27416 Ranch Rd Quilts go on display with silent auction at 9am. BBQ lunch, tours and swimming. 9am-5pm (888) 6566254 www.caroljoyholling.org July 28 - Crawford (Dawes County) Peabody Hale's 50th Annual Fiddle Contest. City park. Fiddle and vocal contest, horseshoes, quilt show and concessions. Gate opens at 8am July 28-Dec 31 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Exhibition: Covering the War - American Quilts in Times of Conflict; International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. Presenting quilts that reveal the larger stories of women's lives in war-time and the American homefront culture. Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 14pm, $3-$6 (402) 472-7232 www.quiltstudy.org

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

Deadline for next issue: THURSDAY, July 12th. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, July 19th. To run a classified ad in the Farm and Ranch, call 800-658-3191 and ask for Lesli or Jodi 1001 - MOWERS WANTED TO BUY NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 5872344 FOR SALE NE - REBUILT KOSCH HAYVESTOR, (308) 587-2344 NE - IHC H W/WO MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - KOSCH SIDE MOUNT MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - EMERSON DOUBLE VICON DISC, (308) 544-6421 NE - VICON 3 PT DISC MOWER, (308) 5446421 NE - REBUILT KOSCH TRAILVESTER MOWERS, 14’, WITH WARRANTY, $5,000.00, (308) 544-6421 MO - M & W PC1547 BATWING MOWER, 15’, GOOD CONDITION, $7,500.00, (660) 5483804 NE - NH 456 9’ BAR, $1,650.00, (308) 8744562 NE - 2002 ROWSE DOUBLE BAR MOWER: MODEL T9H, HYDRAULIC DRIVEN, GOOD CONDITION, ELM CREEK NE. 308-293-1465, (308) 856-4396 NE - BRAND NEW ROWSE MOWER, HAS NEVER BEEN USED. 9’ BARS, PTO DRIVEN. INTERNATIONAL HEADS. PLEASE CALL, (308) 533-2332 JOHN DEERE 945: Center Pivot disk mower/conditioner; JOHN DEERE 535: Round baler, always shedded; VERMEER R23A: Hydraulic twin-rake. Not used last three years; all well maintained and in excellent condition!! Broadus, MT Location. Call 406-427-5272 for more information.

1002 - WINDROWERS FOR SALE WY - 2010 ARGO HESSTON 9345 WINDROWER: 360 HOURS, EXCELLENT CONDITION! $69,000; 1983 JOHN DEERE 4450 4BY4, 8900 HOURS, WITH NEW KMW LOADER WITH BUCKET & BALE HEAD, $45,500. VERMEER R23 RAKE, $7,500., (307) 2626669 1003 - SWATHERS FOR SALE NE - 2008 1903 CASE IH ROTARY HEAD SWATHER, (402) 461-9336 1005 - RAKES WANTED TO BUY NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56 OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - WWW. RAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 3662114

1006 - BALERS FOR SALE NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS & FLANGES, (308) 587-2344 NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS & SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344 AL - ROUND BALER BELTING: LRGST DEALER IN US. ORIGINAL BELTING FOR ALL ROUND BALERS INCLUDING NEW JD IN STOCK! SAVE HUNDRED$! FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE! NO 800#, JUST BEST PRICES. SINCE 1973. HAMMOND EQUIP. MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX OR COD, BALERBELTS.COM, (334) 627-3348 TX - BALER BELTS- ALL BRANDS. MADE IN THE U. S. A. ! JD WITH GENUINE JD PLATE FASTENERS. FREE SHIPPING ON SETS. WWW. BALERBELTSANDHAYBEDS. COM, (800) 223-1312 NE - KRONE 3 X 3 BIG SQ BALERS, VERY LOW BALES, (402) 461-9336 NE - VERMEER 605 SUPER M ROUND BALER-NET WRAP ONLY, (402) 461-9336 SD - FOR SALE BY OWNER: 9060 NEW HOLLAND BIG SQUARE BALER. EXCELLENT CONDITION! FIELD READY! PRICED REDUCED FROM $65,500 TO $55,000.00/OBO, (605) 499-9726 1007 - BALE MOVERS/FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - NEW EMERSON BALE MOVER-FEEDERS, (308) 544-6421 KS - E-Z HAUL INLINE SELF DUMPING HAY TRAILER, 32’ 6 BALE, GOOSENECK, BUMPER HITCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS/PARTS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS/PARTS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 NE - EMERSON 13X24 STACK MOVER, ELECTRONIC SCALES, W/ OR WITHOUT HYDRAFORK, (308) 544-6421 1010 - FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - RICHARDTON HIGH DUMP WAGONS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103

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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/PARTS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL MODELS/PARTS. CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 CO - NEW HOLLAND 1063 BALE WAGON: 160 BALE CAPACITY. EXCELLANT CONDITION & READY TO GO TO WORK! WITH REMOTE CONTROLS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. CALL AND LEAVE MESSAGE., (970) 302-3888 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 NE - WANTED: 9’ SICKLE BAR FOR INTERNATIONAL 120, 1100 OR 1300 MOWER. OR A COMPLETE MOWER TO PART OUT. CALL STEVE, (402) 366-4988 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 IA - DRY HAY PRESERVATIVE—1/3 PRICE OF ACID. WATER SOLUBLE. 1. 5 GRAMS PER TON, NON-CORROSIVE. 26% MOISTURE AND UNDER. FROMMELT AG SERVICE. EMAIL TERRY AT FROMMELTAG@IOWATELECOM. NET OR CALL, (563) 925-2270 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (308) 5824303 NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 MO - AC D17’S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 NE - OLDER TRACTOR WITH LOADER - PREFER AC WD-45 OR M FARMALL BUT WILL CONSIDER OTHERS., (308) 624-2177 FOR SALE NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (308) 582-4303 NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5’ WOODS BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC 706 FOR SALVAGE, (308) 269-2586 NE - 90% TREAD 24. 5 X 32 DIAMOND TREAD 12 PLY ON 10 HOLE RIM, (308) 2692586 IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY. PLEASE CALL, (217) 370-1149 NE - 1976 CASE 1270, 600 HRS ON OH, FRONT WEIGHTS, DUALS, A/C, $8,500.00, (308) 874-4562 IA - ‘82 A-C 7020, CAT 3116, LOW ENGINE HOURS, WESTENDORF WL64 LOADER, 8’ BUCKET, $15,000.00, (712) 254-2408 NE - CAT MT 765C, 1100 HOURS, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (308) 991-2148

1105 - DISKS WANTED TO BUY NE - JD 235, 20’-25’, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344

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1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5’ SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,100.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE KS - 1990 JD 7200, 16R30”, 250 MONITOR, MARKERS, IN-ROW FERT. GOOD CONDITION., $23,000.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 1110 - SEEDERS FOR SALE NE - 4010 CONCORD AIR SEEDER. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1111 - DRILLS FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 KS - 30” HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40’ DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20” BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244

Goodyear • Titan • Firestone Limited Quantities 2 - 184x26 GDY .............$475 each 2 - 169 R30 GDY..........$1000 each 1 - 305x32 GDY ...........$1600 each 1 - 208 R38 GDY ....................$900 1 - 169x26 GDY......................$500 2 - 169X28 GDY.............$500 each 2 - 149X28 GDY.............$400 each 2 - 149X26 GDY.............$400 each 1 - 136 R24 GDY ....................$400 2 - 420/90 R30 Titan....$1250 each 1 - 169x34 Titan .....................$550 1 - 320/85 R34 Firestone........$850

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1989 JD 4955, MFWD, RADAR, low hours, 18.4-46 rubber, excellent shape, $50,000/OBO. 2011 JD 455 GRAIN DRILL, 35’m 10” spacing, select lift, low acres, $50,000/OBO. Can deliver. PH 785-979-2545

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970/214.0663 IA - 1942 TO 45 IH FARMALL: LIVE POWER TAKE OFF. NEW TIRES! $2500., (712) 2600128 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE 120 OWS NE - 7. 5’ GNUSE BUCKET, HEAVY 3 PT, L P 6 P FOR - GEAR (402) 726-2488 WEE ND S SAL N HEA A P E E DS S E A 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS W E E D W O 15 H 1101 - TRACTORS S S (3, - PL R BINE X5' DITIONN 08) 9 0 HP G E M 106 LE 4 P WANTED TO BUY 1 O P I 95 E G CON R E FOR SALE -C ' ST ) 871- NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR 110KHER- A -5515 ARHEA 1302 R SA E X KIN 0 O 1 2 F 4 E 5 M D 5 L NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF D, 6 (78 SAL RNE - F GOO ) 865-2 NG 5P0ICH P 4:3 ARILL F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE RFAOTR ELBOU 00.00, I NE P 4 , $70 O LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, KS 0 K , 2 H AP FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 I 6 5 : O W W ( S , 0 R 5 X G 5 O 5 O , , D , 1 E E L $ R 0 $ 5 L (308) 436-4369 P 00.0 F 95-5 90H HARUS 74-600 70 H ARH KS ER, 36' , B 151 N 960 DAPTER 0 50ITHH P3048:3) 8 MOT , (308 P 5:4 E ADHSEAD KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS $1,1 - NE W 308) 9 S W ( O : ' O 9 A ( 8 ) P D 624 $650 0711 M NE EELS, , 6-16 3.00H0, 10:1 $45O0 N RS BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) LL 5 F AC - CJOD WH IH 560 , $950 P 4:3 C1U$S7H0I 7, 47-0H GE ARH-2177 , OKN-E OSRERSIAES 0 RNSCTE2265 865-2541 L0 ,$ 08 P2 -A NE L /50 - 12,5E 361 LK NOU NEW 18'S 30 8) , 5 : E AD IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, 8 4- 00, (300, (3080HP 5: 3 $40 S IAWEEWEELL, $3X,4(X5880) POLY S BAOLR IKE 0 L 3 R . L 0 4 R , 6" USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E ) 62 2 0 7 , OE 456 - JI CAS , $1,00 4-21 $600, (712 1L2A6R5GE2N0," N&E.3 N36E0A-R037 IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & , S 7 ) E 8 R M ( R 7 N 8 3 0 E N E 2 R IND 08 N70 . O3U 200 E LT EN OTHERS. DAILY. GPLEASE THE WE YSHIP COIULE2RS H1A9Y09- C- OBRHUEL-1AL1DS24 30NDS, M ) 832- E - RE U 260 WIND RGER F 0 - O (217) B370-1149 A 3 N 6 O 1 R G O A 5 03CALL, T S R T A IST 4 T KE O 156 WFROR SBAALLE28T2AL H OL 3 S, ERE APP ES K B R AINE - 2 SALE TED KSS 32FOVR W-INTCR & '40' I- - GRAIN FFE G N F D A R A S A E L W LES CELL: D. HOR NE& G- REGISTERED FOR ANGUS, PPE INDOWION, 003 B COBB& A-L'S59O SEAL'E30'SUCKSCOND2604 LE O A S A H R J & S HAESR AS LS(308) O SA SAL GR A 6' 2 , W L2E0A04SE - MOR L ACK SD TOERT,C HI,N2G TCHHEDING T ES. S TO O WA 732-3356 999308-870-1119, 199 525BL A G AN MO FOR 11 GSI 3 L TARP SS . OLD N R VY 1 NE (25) COMING 2 EYR C 3 T P 5 U ERSA KDS -DU, R$9A9CCNOEW L 0 R C 6 2 O 73 LE AS T FO ED A NET 136 OR L 55807 MO K M BRO GAN CHAROLAIS BULLS(308)L 567 OK - ER R USIES P19AY 9 86-2 0

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July 5, 2012 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - NEW SLURRY EQUIPMENT, (800) 2847066 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 NE - ORTHMAN FLAT FOLD 8R30” TOOLBAR, $3,500.00, (308) 485-4486 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW & USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES, HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES. ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - WANTED TO BUY: VERTICAL HOLLOW SHAFT ELECTRIC MOTORS. ANY CONDITION., (620) 668-5416 FOR SALE NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 NE - USED 350 CHEVY, OIL & WATER SHUT OFFS, SURGE TANK, CENTURY WELDER, AC/DC, (402) 726-2488 NE - MOLINE ENGINES: HD504 W/4206 HEADS, RUNS GOOD, (2) 336’S W/4232 HEADS, ONE HAS BEEN OVERHAULED, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 874-4562 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - SEVERAL USED PTO PUMPS, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE NE - 28, 000 FT. 8”-9”-10” GATED PIPE, (800) 284-7066 NE - LOOKING TO SWAP 1, 050’ 20” PLASTIC DOUBLE GATED PIPE FOR 20” SINGLE GATED PLASTIC PIPE. PLEASE CALL, (308) 390-6336 NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE AND FITTINGS. TRENCHING AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL, (402) 678-2765 NE - 1050 FT DOUBLE GATED PLASTIC PIPE, 210 FT SINGLE GATED PLASTIC PIPE. $600 FOR ALL. PLEASE CALL, (308) 390-6336 MILES AND MILES, used aluminum pipe, siderolls, pumps, gaskets, PVC, motors, cooling jackets, hydrants, 10” water transfer pipe. WATERDOG IRRIGATION CO. Littlefield, Texas Ph-806-385-4620; Fax-806-385-5734 www.waterdogirrigation.com

1205 - GENERATOR FOR SALE IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW & USED, 1PH 50KW $4,170. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000. CALL WES SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 50HP 5:6 $650, 50HP 10:11 $700, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 6242177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW GREENFIELD HARD HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW CADMAN 4” X 1250’ HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3 HEINZMAN SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, (800) 284-7066 NE - BOSS SOFT HOSE TRAVELER, (800) 284-7066 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 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Heartland Express 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - ‘82 GLEANER N6, 24’ HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $7,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’ HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 OK - R70 GLEANER, 2689 ENGINE HRS, 1904 SEPARATOR HRS, $20,000 CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 NE - 2 SETS OF JD COMBINE DUALS, 50 THRU 70 SERIES. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - 1986 CASE IH 1680, 3, 093 HRS. NEW STYLE UNLOAD GEAR BOX, NEW STYLE FAN, TSR LONG SIEVE CHOPPER NEW ROTO CAGE AND SPECIALTY ROTOR, (308) 2692586 NE - 30 INCH STRADDLE DUALS FOR 2388 WITH AXLE EXTENSION, 18. 4 X 38 RADIALS, (308) 269-2586 KS - ‘99 JD 9610, SHEDDED, DUALS, EXT, CM, 1600 HRS. , NEW PARTS, EXCELLENT, $85,000.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - CASE IH 1990 MODEL 1680, 2, 500 HOURS. SPECIALTY ROTARY, LARGE & SMALL WIRE CONCAVES. $30,000. CALL, (970) 520-5537 KS - 1987 1660 CIH COMBINE. CUMMINS MOTOR, EXCELLENT RUBBER, $11000.00: JD 7100 8R PLANTER, KINZE BEAN AND MILO METERS., (785) 657-1043 KS - 1993 JOHN DEER 9600 COMBINE: WITH 930 HEADER. BEEN THROUGH JD SHOP. LOTS OF REPAIRS. VERY GOOD FIELD READY MACHINE!, (620) 430-2333 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE KS - SHELBOURNE 20’ STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 20” & 36” POLY SNOUTS, JD HEAD. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 925 & 930 FLEX HEADS. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 853A. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 2821330 SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE IA - 25’, 30’ & 36’ GRAIN HEADER CARTS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369 NE - 2006 JOHN DEERE 9660 STS SIDEHILL: 1, 110 SEP, 893CH, BRENT 472 GRAIN CART, EXCELLENT, (402) 806-0133 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - 2001 DELUX 850 BU/HR. , 1992 MC 970 1 PHASE, 1992 MC 970 3 PHASE, FARM FANS 500H, FARM FANS 420J, MC 2100 1850 BU/HR., (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 4” & 5” AIR SYSTEMS, (800) 284-7066

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Call Jeff (515)577-7563 Ask about M-C Trax Remote Monitoring NE - NEW & USED AERATION FANS, (800) 284-7066 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - HUTCHINSON BIN OR TRUCK FILL AUGER, 8-10”, PORTABLE, WITH SPECIAL ORDER OF 1/4” THICK FLIGHTING ALL THE WAY UP. “BIG WINTER DISCOUNTS” CALL HARLEY AT, (402) 649-6711 1312 - HARVESTORS & SILOS FOR SALE WI - SILO DOORS - WOOD OR STEEL. SHIPPED PROMPTLY TO YOUR FARM. HARDWARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL, (800) 222-5726

1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 NE - CONRAD AMERICAN-EATON BINS. GRAIN STORAGE, CONCRETE, & ERECTION. HYNEK CONSTRUCTION. MIKE HYNEK. 402984-1200 CELL,, (402) 257-2200 NE - CONE SHAPED, UPRIGHT STEEL BIN, APPROX 12’X36’, AUGER AT THE BOTTOM, (308) 587-2344 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE

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800-844-5427 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one furnace. 25 year warranty available. Heat with wood, so splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat.com.

A-1 Heating Systems Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738

ALFALFA WANTED: Big squares or rounds. Chris, PH-620-253-2661; Toll Free-877-394-0890 NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, BUYING & SELLING HAY. NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400

ALFALFA, GRASS and SORGHUM HAY WANTED Round or Big Square bales. Will consider any amount.

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Page 21 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D KS - WANT TO BUY: ALFALFA/GRASS PICKED UP OR DELIVERED ROUND OR LARGE SQUARE BALES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KEVIN MELVIN AT, (620) 5463507 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 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 KS - 3X3X8’S, 3X4’S, 4X4X8’S ALFALFA HAY DAIRY & BEEF COW QUALITY. OUR DAIRY ALFALFA IS TOP OF THE LINE & TESTED. WE ARE LOCATED IN CENTRAL KANSAS. CALL FOR QUOTE. JASON DEVINE @ 785766-6501 OR RAE RAE MUNDEN AT, (620) 285-8748 KS - ALFALFA: ROUNDS OR SQUARES. PICKED UP OR DELIVERED. CALL ROY AT PLEASANT ACRES., (620) 804-1506 IA - CUSTOM HAY HAULING! BIG ROUNDS, BIG SQUARES, ETC., (641) 640-0492 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 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 - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE OK - 300+ ROUND BALES OF WHEAT/VETCH HAY: $60.00 WEIGHING AVERAGE OF 1,270 LBS. NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA., (580) 3348498 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 3, 000 CLEAN WHEAT STRAW: NET WRAPPED, ROUND BALES., (316) 641-7361 1506 - CORN WANTED TO BUY KS - DAMAGED GRAIN. HIGHEST PRICES, IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. WE HAVE GRAIN VACS. MINIMUM QUANTITY 800 BUSHEL., (800) 214-7788 1512 - SEED WANTED TO BUY KS - WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - GRAIN VACS AVAILABLE. ALSO DAMAGED GRAIN FROM GROUND PILES., (316) 640-3203 KS - TRITICALE SEED OFF THE FARM, (316) 249-1907 FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 WY - CERTIFIED SAINFOIN SEED: CAN OUT PRODUCE ALFALFA. WILL NOT BLOAT LIVESTOCK. VARIETIES INCLUDE: SHOSHONE/BIG HORN REMONT. $1.45/LB. TO ORDER GO TO WWW.SAINFOINSEED. COM OR CALL MARK AT 307-202-0704 OR CARMEN AT, (307) 645-3380

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1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY

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

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1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 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 - 2 USED KRAMER BALE PROCESSORS, (308) 544-6421 1812 - SCALES FOR SALE

LIVESTOCK SCALES Excellent condition. Portable ww/Paul Livestock scale. Weighs ups to 2400 lbs. $1850 with rack

308.539.7000 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587 NE - 20 USED BALE RING FEEDERS, (402) 461-9336 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

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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 OR ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 NE - 27 FOOT METAL WINDMILL TOWER: ALSO ONE EIGHT FOOT AERMOTOR WINDMILL HEAD. USED FOR PARTS. CALL AFTER 3, (308) 623-3049 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 3870347 MN - BEDDING FOR SALE. DRY SAWDUST FOR DAIRY BARNS, DELIVERED ON WALKING FLOOR TRAILERS. WILL DELIVER TO MN, EAST SD, WEST WI, & NORTH IA ONLY. ALSO AVAILABLE SWEET CORN SILAGE IN THE FALL. CALL FOR PRICES, (320) 8642381 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - WE ARE YOUR W-W NORTHSTAR DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 NE - 2 1/2 TON CUBER FOR BESLER BALE BED, (402) 461-9336 IA - 2-3, 000 GAL. CONE BOTTOM POLY TANKS WITH STANDS. $1000 EACH, (712) 625-2311 TITAN WEST PORTABLE (TOWABLE) TEN FOOT CROWDING TUB WITH TWIN ALLEYWAYS: Sort gates, nobacks, two palpations gates. Includes two extra open panels. Bumper hitch hookup. See it at www.titanwestinc.com/porttubs.html barely used, in new condition. Broadus, MT location. Call 406-427-5272.

1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALITY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887

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1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE

42 RED ANGUS fall calving 3-4’s safe to Black Angus bulls. 45 ANGUS 3-5 YEAR olds, bred fall calvers, 1 ranch and fancy. PH-918-625-5689 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

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NE - 49 BLACK AND RED 3/4/5 YEAR OLD COWS, CALVING 8/15/12. BRED BLACK, SELL ANY AMOUNT. 402-744-4571, (308) 380-3676 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - ANGUS, BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS: 2YEAR OLDS, 18 MONTHS AND YEARLINGS. TOP QUALITY, REASONABLE. RICK WETOVICK, FULLERTON, (308) 536-2901 NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. SITZ UPWARD, TC TOTAL, CONNEALY RIGHT ANSWER, WAR PARTY BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH. KEARNEY, NE CALL 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761

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CROOKED CREEK ANGUS REGISTERED BULLS Outstanding Quality Excellent Dispositions Adams Jones

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Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls AI Sired Bulls with Performance Status! Many DNA tested Homozygous Black; Excellent Dispositions; Good EPDs; Will add muscle and heavier Weaning Weights to Your Calves; Heifer Bulls also available; All bulls will be semen-tested and guaranteed for one breeding season.

Adkins Gelbvieh Iroquols, SD • 605.354.2428 www.adkinsgelbvieh.com

KS - REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS: BIG STOUT, MADE GROWTHY., (785) 332-6206 1912 - BACKROUNDING/FEEDING FOR SALE Let Us Start Your Grass Cattle. Doornbos Cattle Co., Preconditioning and growing. We have the experience, background and facilities to handle highly stress calves. Jerry Doornbos, DVM, Scott City Kansas, Office, PH-620-872-5150; CELL-620-874-0949

1914 - BISON WANTED TO BUY

BUFFALO WANTED All classes, any quantity

402-694-9353 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE 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 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887

COLORADO BRAND FOR SALE DUES PAID CURRENT

$3000.00/OBO. CALL 970.677.2797 COLORADO BRAND FOR SALE In the same family since 1928. Dues paid current. Call for more information please.

970.824.6206 or write to: 430 Woodbury Dr. Craig, CO 81625

2010 - FARROWING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE SD - STAINLESS STEEL DRY, WET/DRY PIG FEEDERS. WEAN/ FINISH, 50”, 60”, 70” PIG CRATES. G/STALLS, DOUBLE LL 250HD PORTABLE NURSERY, CAST-IRON CENTER FLOORS 5X7’, TRIBAR FLOORS SS NURSERY GATES, FEEDERS., (605) 251-1133 2101 - FEEDER LAMBS FOR SALE SD - CUSTOM SHEEP FEEDLOT: LAMBS & EWES TO FEED, FATTEN & GROW!!! SHIPPY SHEEP FEEDLOT. CALL KYLE AT 605-8420935 OR DALE 605-842-3967. WWW. SHEEPFEEDLOT. COM, (605) 842-3967 2106 - SHEEP PAIRS FOR SALE WY - 150 EWE/LAMB PAIRS., (307) 7562406 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2208 - HORSE TRAINING FOR SALE

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

605-430-0529 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE - 2007 BLACK MORGAN GELDING, WELL BROKE, GENTLE, RANCH BROKE, NO VICES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 1 HORSE DOCTOR’S BUGGY. WELL TAKEN CARE OF. HAS A HARNESS. $2,000 OR BEST OFFER. NEWMAN GROVE. 402-7411990 OR, (402) 447-6127 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE

2301 - DOGS FOR SALE - CONT’D WY - GOOD QUALITY BLUE HEELER AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS: BRED IN MICHIGAN. BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD! PUPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS. $300.00., (307) 272-1915 NE - AUSTRALIAN SHEPARD PUPPIES: ASCA/AKC REGISTERED. I HAVE 2 FEMALES LEFT!! SIRE IS AKC/GR. CH. READY FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES! CALL FOR INFORMATION, (308) 249-5622 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK

WANTED:

WHEAT HARVESTING

in South Dakota, North Dakota & Montana, Two JD Combines, MacDon Drapers, Grain Carts, & Semi-Trucks. Will work alongside farmer or alone.

Lee Farming & Harvesting

308.430.0293 308.232.4422 NE - FAMILY OWNED AG EQUIPMENT DEALER LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME SALES PERSON. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES MCCOR MICK, VERMEER, TYM, BUSHHOG & SEVERAL SHORT LINES. RESUMES WITH REFERENCES MAY BE SENT TO MILLER REPAIR LLC, PO BOX 89 MAXWELL, NE 69151. CALL, (308) 582-4303 KS - HARVEST HELP NEEDED FROM MAY THROUGH NOVEMBER OF 2012. CDL DRIVERS & MECHANICS. PLEASE CALL, (785) 545-5636

ASDR Toy Aussies Show Quality. Very Small. All Shots. Wormed. $450.00 and up. Ready to Go!

605-484-4448 Working Stock Dog

PUPPIES BORDER COLLIES 5 Females, 2 Males Born Mother’s Day 2012! ABCA Registered. Rusk Ranches • Westcliffe, CO

719-371-2381 719-783-0505 Claricy Rusk Carl@wetmountainvalley.us

2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES CONT’D

SCRAP METAL CLEANUP CALL FOR PRICES. Call Dave: Call Telly:

605-520-6341 605-520-0236

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BELL FARMS 970-580-0473 2601 - CARS FOR SALE KS - 1978 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL: 60, 000 ACTUAL MILES! VERY NICE!!! $3,500.00 FIRM OR EQUAL TRADE., (316) 323-2707 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD PICKUP, NO RUST THROUGH, (620) 8652541 FOR SALE 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, (308) 624-2177 2603 - TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

COLLECTOR WANTS SALVAGE: Old Pick-ups, Trucks, Cars, Panels, Station Wagons Before 1959, Model A Bodies. PAYING WAY MORE THAN SALVAGE PRICE! Please let me know what you have! In the Dakotas every week! Call, E-mail, or write

218.639.2809 Seeking an Assistant Live Production Supervisor for a dynamic turkey growing operation for Jennie-O Turkey Store in the Faribault MN area. Strong agricultural background, mechanical aptitude. Animal or Poultry Science degree preferred. Great salary and benefits. careers.jennieo.com

NE - TRUCK DRIVERS/OWNER OPERATORS & AUTHORITY HOLDERS!!! WE HAVE NEWER TRACTORS & HOPPER TRAILERS. LOTS OF MILES & GREAT RATES. HOME AT LEAST EVERY OTHER WEEKEND USUALLY MORE OFTEN. WE HAVE TRAILERS AVAILABLE FOR LESSORS & AUTHORITY, HOLDERS. CALL 402-369-2324 & ASK FOR JOHN @ SONLITE EXPRESS, LAUREL NEBRASKA., (402) 3692324 TX - 2012 HARVEST CREW: WANTED, COMBINES AND TRUCK DRIVERS. CLEAN MVR., (806) 777-6906 NE - FEEDYARD IN NORTHWEST NEBRASKA LOOKING FOR A CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN. KNOWLEDGE OF WELDING, CONCRETE, AND STEEL BUILDING ERECTION IS A MUST. PAY BASED ON ABILITY., (308) 636-2900 Growing company looking for truck drivers. Must have valid CDL and very clean driving record. Home every night, Monday - Friday. Looking for full- time, year round employee. Part-time positions available soon. We are locally owned and operated in Custer County Nebraska. Call 308-872-6887 or 308-870-0310 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES

Border Collie Puppies 4 males, born April 23, working parents! Most tri-colored, first shots, $250.00. 1 week guarantee. Ready to Go! For information please call 303-579-7577

July 5, 2012

IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN AND WHEAT:, (402) 350-8187 WANTED: Breeding heifers, summer or fall calving cows or cow/calf pairs. To dry lot for summer months and beyond (can AI and calve out). GRAZING ALSO available!! COWS and cow/calf pairs for sale at all times. References available. Please call 605-520-3182

KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE, (605) 940-3275 IA - DISC BLADE SHARPENING. ON-SITE ROLLING, NO TEAR DOWN, NO GRINDING. CALL, (319) 377-0936 SD - WILL BALE LARGE ROUND BALES WITH MF HESSTON 2856A OR LARGE SQUARE BALES WITH NEW MF HESSTON 2170XD (EXTRA DENSITY) BALER. ALL CROPS. WILL TRAVEL CALL DENNIS AT, (605) 430-1496 NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING., (402) 367-2479 NE - CUSTOM MANURE HAULING. 3 SPREADERS & A PAYLOADER AVAILABLE. OUR REPUTATION FOLLOWS US. KENT BACKER, (402) 499-8060

ddonley@eot.com • David Donley 36961 State HWY 78 • Ottertail, MN 56571

FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131 WY - 1976 FORD 1 TON DEULY, V8, AUTO, PS, PB, WITH 7FTX 11FT STAKE BED, WITH 2000LB TAIL LIFT. $2,900.00 1970 KEISER JEEP CJ 4X4. TOTAL RESTORED! V6 3 SPEED WITH 2 SPEED TRANSFER. 52,000 MILES. $8,500 OBO OR TRADE., 2002 GM DURAMAX ENGINE DSL WITH ALISON 1, 000 TRANNY COMPLETE. NEW UPDATED FUEL SYSTEM. $3,500 OBO., (307) 267-1900 2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE NE - 1996 48’ WILSON GRAIN TRAILER, 10’1” SPREAD, LED LIGHTS, 66” SIDES, GOOD TIRES & BRAKES, $18,750.00, (308) 485-4486 KS - GOOSENECK 350 BUSHEL, DUAL HOPPER, TANDEM DUAL, ROLL TARP, EXCELLENT, $6,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW 2012 NEVILLE 40’ X 66” H, ALUMINUM AG HOPPER/ GRAIN TRLR, AR, $27,995. 08 NEVILLE 40’ X 66”H, ALUMINUM AG HOPPER, AR, $24,995.92 TIMPTE ALUM HPR BOTTOM, 42’ X 96” ALUM FLOOR, ROLL TARP, SPR SUSP, 24.5 LOW PROFILE TIRES, NEW PAINT!! $14,995, (308) 529-3325 NE - 91 JETCO, 42’ X 66” STEEL HOPPER, 2 TRAPS, 2 SPD OPENERS, $11,500. 79 DORSEY ALUM HOPPER, 2 HOLE, 2 SPD HOPPER DOORS, 42’ X 96” WIDE X 68” SIDES,FRT & RR LADDERS/CAT WALKS, $7995. 79 WILSON VERTICAL RIB, 42’ X 66” X 96” HOPPER BOTTOM, $8995., (308) 529-3325 2605 - STOCK TRAILERS FOR SALE WY - B/P STOCK TRAILERS, HORSE TRAILERS, DELUXE HORSE TRAILERS & GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILERS & MANY MORE TRAILERS AVAILABLE. CONTACT ARLIN HORST AT BIG HORN MACHINERY TO ORDER: ARLINHORST@Q. COM OR CALL, (307) 321-4706 2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE IA - 1976 HOLIDAY RAMBLER. 22’ SLEEPS FOUR. EXCELLENT CONDITION. NEW TIRES, NEW PLUMBING, NEW GAS REFRIGERATOR, NEW GAS WATER HEATER, AIR CONDIIONING AND HEAT. PLEASE CALL, (712) 2106587 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308) 587-2344 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 KS - 1974 UTILITY CHASSIS W/2-350 BU. GRAVITY BOXES, HYD AUGERS, ETC., $9,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 05 FTLR CL 120 (WHITE), SA DAY CAB, C13 CAT, 380 HP, 10SP, AR, 176”WB, 754K, ADJ 5TH WHEEL, $24,995. 04 FTLR COLUMBIA CL12064ST (BROWN & TAN), DAY CAB, TANDEM, C12 CAT, 410 HP, 10SP, 500K, DUAL EXHAUST, AC, PS, 3.73 RATIO, SHARP TWO TONE PAINT! $31,995, (308) 529-3325 NE - 04 FRTLNR COLUMBIA FLC12034ST (RED/WHITE), DAY CAB OR CAB & CHASSIS, TANDEM, 12. 7 DET, 470 HP, 10SP AUTO, 234” WB, DAY CAB CONV. $33,995.04 STRLG AT9500 (WHITE), CAT C12, 410 HP, 10SP, 3.73 RATIO, 653K, DUAL 100 GALLON FUEL TANKS, $24,995., (308) 529-3325 NE - 98 FTLR FLD 12064ST (JD GREEN), DDC 60-12. 7 LTR, 430 HP, FULLER TRANS, $16,995. 94 FTLR FLD 12064T (RED), 58” FLAT TOP SLPR, 3176 CAT, 365 HP, 10SP, TANDEM TWIN SCREW, $9995. 93 FTLR FLS112064T DAY CAB (RED), N14 MECH CUMMINS, 330 HP, 10SP, $9995., (308) 529-3325 NE - (2) 1999 VOLVO’S; 12. 7 DETROIT’S. BOTH 10 SPEEDS. 1998 VOLVO, 12. 7 DETROIT. 13 SPEED. $15,000.00/CHOICE., (308) 384-3313 KS - (2) 1999 VOLVO’S 12. 7 DETROITS, BOTH 10 SPEEDS. 1998 VOLVO. 12. 7 DETROIT, 13 SPEED. $15,000.00/ CHOICE., (785) 282-6050 KS - 2004 PETERBUILT 330: C-7 CAT, ALLISON AUTO, 190, 000 MILES, 529 RATIO, WITH NEW 20’ SCOTT BED & HOIST. $68,500.: 2006 PETERBUILT 335, ISC CUMMINS, ALLISON AUTO, TANDEM AXLE W/HAULMAX SUSPENSION, 529 RATIO,160K, W/NEW 20’ SCOTT GRAIN, BED, HARSH HOIST AND TARP. $78,500, (785) 259-6817 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 KS - 1992 6. 2 CHEVY DIESEL COMPLETE ENGINE., $110.00, (785) 778-2962 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 935-2480 MO - LEON 1040 10’ DOZER BLADE, $2,500.00, (660) 548-3804 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 SK - WANTED: CATERPILLER CABLE SCRAPERS, LEVER HOLDINGS INC. CALL, (306) 682-3332 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40” PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12’ BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES, WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS, VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES & PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW. STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-6808015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182 MO - TOREQ 6 YD. HYD EJECT, (660) 5483804 KS - JD 770 BH GRADER, $35,000.00, (785) 871-0711 KS - 6 YD PULL TYPE FORCED EJECTION, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711 KS - (2) BOX SCRAPER/SPEED MOVERS: 12’, CONVERTOR/ DOLLY; 1975 IHC TRUCK, TWINSCREW. (2) WHO 16’ GRAIN HOPPERS. CALL FOR INFORMATION., (620) 290-3997

July 5, 2012 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS FOR SALE - CONT’D ACTION HEAVY EQUIPMENT CO. FREE Delivery • See live video’s of equipment www.actionheavyequipment.com

CATERPILLAR 613B Paddle Scraper, nice $38,500.00 Deere 544J Loader with Hay Grapple. $96,500.00 Deere 772D Six Wheel Drive, Motor Grader, Ripper, Loader...Call for price Tesmec 975 Rock Saw Trencher, Ready ...Call for price Ditch Witch 7610, good Trencher $19,500.00 CAT 420D Backhoe, 4x4, Cab, Pilot Controls $44,500.00 CAT 140G, very nice, ripper, new radial tires. $88,500.00 Pictures and video’s at www.actionheavyequipment.com

Heartland Express 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 MO - CAT 8000# 2 STAGE W/PNEUMATIC TIRES, HYDRAULICS ARE EXCELLENT, ENGINE NEEDS WORK. CHEAP!, (660) 548-3804 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE

12 GAUGE USED GUARDRAIL

Call Scott at 605-645-7886 24/7 with questions.

2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 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 - GENERATORS: 20 KW TO 2000KWDIESEL, PROPANE & NATURAL GAS. ALL LOW-HOUR TAKEOUT GENSETS. CUMMINS /ONAN, KOHLER, CAT, DETROIT DIESEL & MORE. ABRAHAM GENERATOR SALES COOPERSTOWN, ND (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 2813 - WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE KS - J-SERIES JOHN DEERE LOADERS! KANSAS CALL FOR INFORMATION,, (785) 229-2428 2819 - EXCAVATORS FOR SALE

Hein-Werner excavator with extra propel assembly All machinery will maintained and in working order.

If no answer, please leave message:

605/985-5235 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 8710711

3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER, ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 FOR SALE NE - 1950 GMC 450 WRECKER, GOOD TIRES, GOOD CAB, GOOD GLASS, $2,500.00, (308) 874-4562 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE SD FOREVER POST 4”X6’;4”X7’;4”X8’;PLASTIC FENCE POST CAN BE NAILED, STAPLED, SCREWED, WON’T ROT. MAJOR DISC. W/2 BUNDLES OR MORE. QUALITY HAY TARP W/STRAP STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS 8’X20’ 8’X40’. WE DELIVER HAENSEL DISTRIBUTING. CALL CLINT 605-310-6653 JOHN, (605) 351-5760

Hot Dip galvanized. 26’ Please call for delivered quote 423-791-4771 • 721-726-3562 620-546-3507

STRUCTURAL PIPE

 Excellent Condition  Overstock Price 

2 3/8 @ $.95 MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOLUME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043 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 MO - ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR TRACTORS, MACHINERY & PARTS. AUSTIN FARMS SALVAGE, BUTLER, MO, (660) 679-4080 CO - 1942 JD B, COMPRESSION START. RUNS, EVERYTHING WORKS! VERY RESTORABLE., (719) 660-0739 3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605) 386-2131

ALL SIZES AVAILABLE RPJ ENERGY Call or E-mail Ray: 970.405.8866 raypropes@rpjenergy.com • www.rpjenergy.com

NE - 500-5 1/2” STEEL T POSTS, 50-5” X 8’ CREOSOTE CORNER POSTS, (402) 4619336

“Graziers Solutions & Supply” For all your electric fence and stock water needs. Energizer - Hi Tensile wire post - insulators - and everything in between. Also custom built Solar Units.

Call 308-872-6691 or 830-2050 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 3018 - LUMBER FOR SALE NE - CEDAR LUMBER, GREEN OR KILN DRIED, PINE, BLACK WALNUT, COTTONWOOD & OAK AVAILABLE. CEDAR MULCH CHIPS. PEELED TREATED CEDAR FENCE POST. DRY KILN CEDAR OR PINE SHAVINGS. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. SPRINGVIEW, NE. WE ALSO BUY LOGS. CALL, (402) 322-3600 NE - VERTICAL RECLAIMED BARN LUMBER: 1 FOOT X 12 FOOT FROM AN OLD 1890’S BARN! PERFECT FOR PANELING YOUR DEN, PICTURE FRAMES, ETC. OVER 1, 500 SQUARE FEET AVAILABLE FOR SALE., (308) 340-1502

Page 23 3030 - OTHER FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 3032 - GIFT ITEMS FOR SALE MN - GREAT GIFTS FOR YOUNG & OLD! ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOKS ABOUT FARM FAMILIES. COLLECTOR SERIES OF STORIES ACCURATELY DEPICT FARM FAMILIES, ANIMALS & CHORES WITH IMAGINATION & HUMOR. PRESERVE YOUR FARM HERITAGE WITH THESE KEEPSAKE, BOOKS. SAMPLE PAGES & REVIEWS BY CHILDREN, FARMERS, PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS AT WWW. GORDONFREDRICKSON. COM. ORDER FROM AUTHOR ONLINE, BY EMAIL OR BY PHONE. FOR MORE INFO OR QUESTIONS: TWOGFSC@INTEGRA. NET *, (952) 461-2111 3034 - WIND GENERATORS 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 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NE - HALF BLOCK IN FAIRFIELD, NE. 40’ X 25’ BUILDING., (402) 726-2488 NE - NUCKOLLS COUNTY, NE FARM FOR SALE. 160 ACRES. ALL FARM GROUND., (402) 726-2488 MO - 1, 640 ACRE CORN AND CATTLE FARM: LOCATED IN THE GREEN HILLS OF NORTH MISSOURI. APPROX. 1, 300 ACRES CROPLAND, SOME CRP EXPIRING. BALANCE OF FARM IN GRASS & CROPS. 2 HOMES, MACHINE SHED, CATTLE CORRALS & MANY EXTRAS., CALL TERRY DOLAN AT HEARTLAND REALITY. TRENTON MISSOURI, (660) 359-1634

Crockett Ranch: This is a working ranch located west of Lance Creek Wyoming. It consists of 15,921 deeded acres with 4,349 BLM, 640 State, 320 private lease for a total of 21,230 acres. Scenic draws provide great deer and antelope hunting. The ranch is watered by perennial and seasonal creeks, springs, reservoirs, wind mills and pipe lines. Price-$4,5000,000. $282 per acre.

NEWMAN REALTY 215 E. 20th Street Torrington, Wy 82240 307-532-7131 land@newmanrealty.net www.newmanrealty.net

5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER COUNTRY LIVING! 34 ACRES AND LARGE NEWLY REMODELED HOME. 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF BRIDGEPORT, MORRILL COUNTY, NEBRASKA. 24 IRRIGATED ACRES, TREES, HUNTING, GUEST OR RENTAL HOUSE, BARN, EXTRA GARAGE, GRAIN BIN AND MORE.

PHONE 308-262-1370 LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER.

NE - REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: 176 ACRES FOR SALE. 8 MILES SOUTH OF LINCOLN ON SW 14TH AND WITTSTRUCK ROAD. 1/2 MILE SOUTH., (402) 560-4284 7000 - TRADE SHOWS FOR SALE IN - PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT YOUR LAND. EARN TOP $$$ FOR HUNTING RIGHTS. CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE & INFO PACKET TOLL FREE 1-866-309-1507 OR WWW.BASECAMPLEASING.COM, (866) 309-1507 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SALE NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 5 & FEB 6, 2013, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 5, 3:45PM; ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649 MT - NEED TICKETS OR PACKAGES FOR THE NFR? DECEMBER 6TH THROUGH THE 15TH. BALCONY SEATS AVAILABLE! BEARTOOTH TRAVEL; CALL BONNIE AT 800554-2303 OR, (406) 445-2303 7030 - NOTICES OTHER NE - WANTED! FATHER AND SON LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITY TO DEER HUNT. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY TO HUNT OR LEASE OPTIONS CALL DAVE, (402) 9841883

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Heartland Express

July 5, 2012

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