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July 19, 2012 Issue 254-16-15

Pastures Suffer as Drought, Hot Weather Continues

County Fairs . . . . . 8-18, 20-28 Weather Al Dutcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

Markets Grains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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

Ag Management Deadline Approaches to Terminate Verbal Farm Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

By Robert Pore, The Independent Most of Nebraska has had temperatures in the upper 90s and above the century mark with no rain as one of the worst droughts in more than 50 years continues to tighten its grip.

With the ongoing drought continuing to dry out pasture and rangeland and wither much of Nebraska's dryland crops, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is encouraging farmers with hay or other forage for sale or those in need of forage

resources to access its free database that connects buyers and sellers.

State Agriculture Director Greg Ibach said the NDA Hay and Forage Hotline is available for sellers to call and list available hay, pasture or other forages.

Those wishing to sell can call 800-422-6692 to request their information be added to the listing. Those wishing to purchase hay or other forage can access the list online at www.agr.ne.gov or may request a copy by calling

NDA. The list is free and is updated regularly.

"As the drought continues, forage resources are increasingly in need across Nebraska," Ibach said. "I encourage anyone with hay for sale or pasture for lease to call our hotline and become a part of the free listing. You do not need to be from Nebraska to list available forage resources with NDA."

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Production News Drastically Dry Weather Makes Irrigation Challenge for 2012 . . . . . . . 22

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35

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Trade Opportunities with Russia Should Increase

By Robert Pore, The Independent Now that Russian lawmakers have voted to join the World Trade Organization, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., said it will increase trade opportunity between the U.S. and Russia, though there are some concerns to work out.

Smith was part of a congressional delegation visiting Russia last week.

Russian lawmakers voted on WTO accession on Tuesday. Russia's $1.9 trillion economy is the world's ninth largest. Russia will officially become WTO's 156th member 30 days after ratification.

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said Russia's decision to join the WTO "marks a win for For daily agriculture news, updates and local happenings, visit the Heartland Express website at www.myfarmandranch.com

both the Russian people and the American people."

He said it will spur trade and support significant job growth in both countries as a result of lower tariffs and increased market access.

"It also brings Russia into a rules-based system, increasing transparency and predictability to the benefit of all businesses in Russia and ensuring that the Russian government is held accountable to a system of international trading rules," Kirk said.

Smith, who is a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, said WTO is a "way of leveling the playing field" on international trade.

"It is a step in the right direction that Russia would desire at accession," Smith said.

While Smith said it shows "some improvement," there are still some disputes between Russia and the U.S. about sanitary and phytosanitary, or SPS, measures concerning poultry and pork.

"They (Russia) still want to keep a lot of our pork and poultry out of their country," he said. "I think that's because they want to develop their own domestic sources and that kind of runs afoul of why the WTO exists."

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MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 7/6/12

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115.04 122.90 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .165.56 179.39 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143.58 158.41 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .179.36 197.10 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.96 89.20 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* * Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .96.77 84.68 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . . . .* 150.75 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399.88 346.94

116.91 160.31 149.04 193.52 98.58 * 92.32 122.50 340.16

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.37 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.72 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.60 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .10.39 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.62

5.81 6.24 13.98 10.04 3.17

7.39 7.15 15.37 11.46 3.84

207.50 135.00 97.50 211.50 70.38

207.50 155.00 125.00 282.50 96.12

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .185.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . .135.00 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .72.50 Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196.50 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66.50 * No market.

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Heartland Express - Weather

July 19, 2012

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report Once again, the past two weeks have been dominated by heat and dryness.

Drought coverage for Nebraska has expanded and intensified rapidly with the latest round of heat with continued deterioration likely if the models are correct in regards to the upcoming two week Allen Dutcher period. There is a high probability that D2 (severe drought) conditions will cover all of the eastern 1/3 of the state, with upgrades to D3 (extreme drought) likely for portions of western, 2/3 of the state. Dryland corn, pasture, and alfalfa production losses continue to mount, while considerable uncertainty exists in regards to the impacts of the recent heat on irrigated corn pollination. Until a widespread precipitation event develops across the state, further

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production losses will continue. Models do hint at several precipitation chances, but this trend has been consistently in the models much of the past 60 days with the vast majority of the events never materializing.

Week One Forecast, 7/21 - 7/27: The upper air ridge responsible for this summers heat and dryness is projected to dominate the first five days of this forecast period. The only hint of moisture appears during the afternoon of 7/21 through the first half of 7/22 for the Panhandle and north central Nebraska. Hot conditions are likely from 7/21-7/25 with highs consistently in the upper 90's to 105 F. The upper ridge is projected to buckle in response to an upper air trough crossing the northern Plains. The models forecast a surface cold front moving into northern Nebraska on 7/26, then stalling across central to south central Nebraska. Scattered thunderstorms are indicated for southwest through northeast Nebraska on 7/26, with isolated storms for southeast and east central Nebraska. As the front stalls on 7/27, models hint at the possibility for thunderstorm development across the Panhandle and

southwestern corner of the state as the front interacts with monsoon moisture moving northward from the Southwestern U.S. High Temperatures: 7/21-7/23 (upper 90's N - 105 SW), 7/24 (101 E- 108 W), 7/25 (upper 90's NE - 105 SW), 7/26 (low 90's N - upper 90's S), 7/27 (mid 80's NE - low 90's W).

Week Two Forecast, 7/28 - 8/3: The cold front projected by the models to impact the state during the 7/26-7/27 period will begin to slowly lift northeast during the first half of the forecast period. Isolated thunderstorms could develop across eastern Nebraska during the 7/28-7/29 period, with a better chance of thunderstorms indicated for 7/30 across north central Nebraska and the eastern 1/3 of the state on 7/31. The upper air ridge is then projected to rebuild across the central Plains signaling a return to hot and dry conditions through the end of the forecast period. High Temperatures: 7/28 (mid 80's NE mid 90's W), 7/29 (upper 80's E - mid 90's W), 7/30 (low 90's E - upper 90's W), 7/31 (mid 90's E - 105 W), 8/1 (101 NE - 107 SW), 8/1-8/2 (upper 90's E 105 W).

Nebraska Weather and Crop Report Agricultural Summary: For the week ending July 15, 2012, dryland crops and pastures continued under stress due to hot and dry conditions blanketing the state, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Irrigation remains active; however some producers using surface water supplies were required to stop pumping due to low river levels. Seventy percent of the corn crop was silking and nearly two-thirds of the soybean crop is blooming. The first sorghum fields were heading out. Wheat harvest was near completion about 3 weeks ahead of average. Hay was being cut from roadside ditches and producers were considering use of CRP acres for forage. With declining conditions, some livestock are being removed from summer pastures to dry lots or are being sold.

Weather Summary: Temperatures moderated and ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the western half of the state to 2 degrees below normal in the eastern half. Highs reached triple digits in portions of the west and lows were recorded in the mid 50’s. Isolated areas across the mid section of the state received measureable rainfall with a few locations accumulating over one inch. However, much of the state saw little to no precipitation Field Crops Report: Corn silked was 70 percent, compared to 27 last year and over one week ahead of 38 average. Corn in the dough stage was 8 percent, compared to 1 last year and 2 average. Corn conditions declined and rated 9 percent very poor, 18 poor, 30 fair, 39 good, and 4 excellent, well below last year’s 82 percent good to excellent and 79 average.

Irrigated corn conditions rated 63 percent good to excellent and dryland corn rated 16.

Soybeans blooming were 64 percent, ahead of 35 last year and 11 days ahead of 42 average. Soybeans

setting pods was 13 percent, ahead of 2 last year and 5 average. Soybean conditions rated 7 percent very poor, 16 poor, 43 fair, 33 good, and 1 excellent, well below last year’s 81 percent good to excellent and 77 average.

Sorghum headed was 3 percent, ahead of 0 last year and 1 average. Sorghum conditions rated 10 percent very poor, 15 poor, 45 fair, 29 good, and 1 excellent, well below last year’s 82 percent good to excellent and 78 average.

The second cutting of alfalfa was 89 percent complete, well ahead of 53 last year and two weeks ahead of 59 average. The third cutting of alfalfa was 27 percent complete compared to 0 last year and average. Alfalfa conditions declined and rated 30 percent very poor, 30 poor, 24 fair, 15 good, and 1 excellent, well below 84 percent good to excellent last year and 74 average.

Wheat harvested was 97 percent, compared to 23 last year and 20 days ahead of 39 average.

Oats harvested was 89 percent, compared to 21 last year and 25 average.

Dry beans blooming were 30 percent, ahead of 0 last year and 10 average. Dry beans setting pods was 2 percent, ahead of 0 last year and 1 average. Dry bean conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 7 poor, 36 fair, 51 good, and 4 excellent, but still well below 67 percent good to excellent last year and 70 average.

Wild hay harvest was 74 percent complete, ahead of 59 last year and 24 average. Wild hay conditions declined and rated 13 percent very poor, 46 poor, 31 fair, 10 good, and 0 excellent, well below last year’s 79 percent good to excellent and 82 average.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 35 percent very poor, 39 poor, 20 fair, 6 good, and 0 excellent, well below 83 percent good to excellent last year and 78 average.

July 19, 2012

Heartland Express - Country Living

Adding Fruits & Vegetables

By Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, Colfax County Nine servings of fruits & vegetables each day is the current USDA recommendation. Yes, nine.

Ideally, that is five servings of vegetables and four servings of fruit. Adding fruits and vegetables can be easy. It also may require some creativity.

Blend fruits or vegetables into smoothies or shakes for more nutrition and flavor. Experiment to find the right combination.

Make meals fun. Pick a theme and plan the meal and decorations. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. Involve the family when picking themes.

Blend vegetables, lentils, or beans in a tomato sauce for pasta. This will thicken the sauce and add extra fiber. This technique can also be used with soups, stews or pot pies.

Involve children in the grocery store visits. Yes, this may take longer and more things may show up in your cart than you planned. However, this is a great learning opportunity for kids. Teach

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them to compare prices and identify good looking produce. Expose them to new foods available.

This may make a child more willing to eat the foods. Once home, involve children in preparing, cooking and serving a meal.

Serve fruits and vegetables a variety of different ways - raw, cooked, in a sauce, without a sauce.

Add extra vegetables to favorite foods of children such as burgers, pizza, or mashed potatoes. Add chopped or finely shredded onion, peppers, mushrooms or carrots to burgers. Almost any vegetable can be added to pizza. Cutting the vegetables into small pieces may be more appealing, particularly if it is an unfamiliar vegetable. Mash cauliflower and combine with potatoes.

Remember that children watch and emulate what adults say and do. If an adult or older sibling turns up their nose at a food, there is a good chance that a child will react the same way and not eat the food either.

Watch Out for Poison Ivy Anyone who has ever experienced the blisters, swelling, and extreme itching from an unfortunate encounter with poison ivy, learns quickly to avoid it whenever possible. It grows in non-cultivated sites, such as along stream banks, roadways, railroad tracks, fence rows and woodlands. It can even make an appearance in your home landscape. Therefore, knowing how to identify and control it are the best defenses against accidental contact.

Identification The best way to identify poison ivy (Rhus radicans) is by its characteristic compound leaf consisting of three leaflets. The leaflets are two to four inches long, dull or glossy green with pointed tips. The middle leaflet is generally larger than the two laterals. The margins of the leaflets are variable, appearing irregularly toothed, lobed, or smooth. The leaves are positioned alternately on the stems.

In contrast, Virginia Creeper, a non-poisonous vine often mistaken for poison ivy, has five leaflets radiating from one point of attachment.

Poison ivy can be found in one of three forms; as an upright woody shrub, a trailing shrub running along the ground or a woody vine. The vine is usually seen growing on trees or other objects for support.

Yellowish-green flowers occur in compact clusters in leaf axils, and are produced in June or July. The waxy, berrylike fruit is grayish-white, with distinct lines marking the outer surface and is about 3/15-inch in diameter.

Control There are three methods that can be effective in eradicating poison ivy in ornamental beds. They include pulling, severing the vine and then treating the regrowth with an herbicide, or applying an herbicide to individual leaflets.

Hand pulling is most successful when the soil is moist. The roots can be dug and pulled out in long pieces. Care should be taken to remove the entire root because the plant can resprout from sections of root left in the ground. Avoid skin contact by wearing gloves while you work and washing clothing and gloves immediately after. The washing machine should be rinsed thoroughly afterward to eliminate the possibility of contaminating other clothing.

Vines growing on trees can be difficult to pull out of the ground because their roots may be entangled with the tree’s roots. Sever the vine at the base and carefully pull it out of the tree.

Glyphosate (Roundup or KleenUp), a nonselective, translocated herbicide, can be applied to the new shoots that will soon emerge from the base of the old plant. This herbicide is most effective if applied to actively growing foliage.

Another herbicide that may be used is triclopyr (Brush-Be Gon Poison Ivy Killer).

Poison ivy is difficult to control even with herbicides. Neither glyphosate nor triclopyr will provide complete control from a single application, and repeat applications to treat regrowth may be necessary. Other herbicide brands or formulations may be found at your local garden center. Be sure to read the label to ensure poison ivy is listed on the label, then follow the manufacturer’s directions.

When poison ivy is found in the midst of your prized landscape plants, special care should be taken to eliminate it. Paint the individual leaflets with a non-selective herbicide like glyphosate (Roundup) to avoid harming desirable plants.

Things to Know The blistering rash caused by poison ivy is the direct result of contact with the oily toxicant,

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known as urushiol. Urushiol is found in resin ducts within the plant’s phloem. These ducts are found throughout the plant, including the roots, stems, bark, leaflets and certain flower parts. The plant has to be crushed, broken, or in some way injured to release the resin.

Once urushiol is released, it can find its way to your skin by direct contact with the plant and then spread by touching other parts of the body.

Because the sticky, oily substance is easily transmitted, there are indirect ways to contact it, for instance, from the fur of the family pet, garden tools, garden gloves, clothing, golf balls, or other objects that have come in contact with an injured plant. Contrary to popular belief, the rash from poison ivy cannot be transmitted from touching the oozing blisters.

If you know you have contacted poison ivy, wash the area as soon as possible with soap and cool water. Warm water may cause the resin to penetrate the skin faster. Because urushiol can penetrate in a matter of minutes, you may still get a rash, but at least you have contained the infected area. A visible reaction, redness, and swelling may be apparent within 12 to 24 hours.

Contact your family physician or pharmacist for recommendations for effective non-prescription medication.

One additional caution — people can contract a rash by exposure to smoke of burning poison ivy; be careful not to burn wood with the poison ivy vine attached to it. Take extreme caution to avoid inhaling smoke or contact of smoke with skin and clothing.

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

July 19, 2012

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • M r. N i c e G u y ( B e s t O f )

by Lee Pitts

I told my wife recently, "I think I should have been born a hundred years earlier."

"That would have definitely been nice," she agreed.

"No, really, I think it would have been neat to live in the "Good Old Days" and go hunting for my food like Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone."

"You would have starved to death," my wife said cynically. And she was right. I am not much of a hunter. In fact, after a recent hunting trip the Sierra Club gave me a humanity and conservation award for helping to preserve all the little animals I was shooting at.

I must confess, I don't like to hunt much, but I am forced to in keeping with my manly image. Mostly I hunt squirrels.

Actually, I don't have to hunt them: they follow me around. I only shoot in self defense. The experts say that 300 squirrels can eat as much as one cow so on my place I can run 120 cows or 36,000 squirrels.

You have to be nuts to run either one.

Have you ever noticed how when you hit a squirrel it always runs faster after you’ve shot him? And they always seem to make it into their hole. Either I am using some sort of delayed-response bullets or my scope is out of alignment once again. (I seem to have a lot of trouble with that.) It’s widely known amongst the squirrel community

what a bad shot I am and they are now coming to my place from miles around. I am running a retreat for squirrels, not a cow ranch.

Now I don't mind peacefully coexisting with all the furry critters but recently a skunk took shelter under the ranch house.

Every time the heater was turned on we had to leave the warm house and go out into the cold because the smell was so awful. Knowing my prowess with a gun, my wife called the county trapper to get rid of our new friend.

The county trapper came out and set a trap under the house for the skunk. He used dog food for bait. Sure enough, we caught the dog. Which made it easier for the skunk to spray him.

On the second morning we checked the trap carefully only to find that we had caught an opossum. I turned the cute little thing loose and he ran right back under the house. We caught that opossum with the sad eyes three times. I tried to shoot it at point blank range while it was still in the cage but my gun jammed. At least that's what I told the trapper. Finally I took the opossum to the city limits and turned it lose with all the stray cats and dogs.

On the fourth morning we caught a squirrel in the skunk trap and I’m pretty sure it was one I had previously “shot”

deader than a door nail. Now that was adding insult to injury!

That same day we discovered a water leak underneath the house which gave me a great idea. We would drown the skunk out.

After a week of not fixing the leak and letting the water run, the house slowly started sinking into the muddy ooze. That was the final straw. I got my gun. No more Mr. Nice Guy. I fetched my dog (he hadn't lost the scent) and tried to force him under the house to scare out the skunk. When the footprints got fresh the dog quit, and so did I. A month later we were driving down the driveway and I heard a thump. The dead skunk in my rearview mirror and the pungent aroma were the sweet smell of victory. Who said I wasn’t a great hunter?

You know how when you enter the house of a real hunter there are mounts of animals seen only in Africa, zebra-skin rugs on the floor and a gun cabinet full of real man guns? Well, we’re thinking of having a rug made out of the skunk hide, if we can ever get near it, and we’re going to put it in the living room as a testament to my hunting prowess. Make no mistake, one way or another, I always get what I go after.

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*Ice Cream Recipes*

Homemade Ice Cream...in a Bag!

Ice Cream Sandwiches

1/2 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 sandwich ziploc bag 1 gallon ziploc bag 3 cups crushed ice 1/3 cup rock salt Put first 3 ingredients in the smaller Ziplock bag and seal bag (Make sure it is tightly closed!).

Put ice and rock salt in the larger bag and then add the filled small bag. Seal the large bag.

Squeeze bag until ice cream is thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Remove small bag, unseal, and eat with spoon. No need to even dirty a bowl!

Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert 19 ice cream sandwiches 1 (12 oz) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (11 3/4 oz) jar chocolate fudge 1 cup salted peanuts Cut one ice cream sandwich in half. Place one whole and one half sandwich along a short side of an ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan. Arrange eight sandwiches in opposite direction in the pan.

Spread with half of the whipped topping.5Spoon fudge topping by teaspoonfuls onto whipped topping. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup peanuts. Repeat layers with remaining ice cream sandwiches, whipped topping and peanuts. Pan will be full.

Cover and freeze. Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

Ice Cream Jello 1 (3 oz) package cherry Jell-O gelatin 1 (3 oz) package lemon Jell-O gelatin 1 (3 oz) package lime Jell-O gelatin 1 (3 oz) package orange Jell-O gelatn 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, sliced into 1/4 Add 1 cup of boiling water to package of cherry Jello and stir. Add 1/4 of the vanilla ice cream and use a whisk to whip with the Jello. Let set in a clear 9x13-inch pan for 15-30 minutes or until set.

Then Add 1 cup of boiling water to package of lemon Jello and add 1/4 of the vanilla ice cream and use a whisk to whip with the Jello. Let set on top of the cherry layer for 15 minutes or until set.

Then add 1 cup to the lime Jello and add 1/4 of the vanilla ice cream and whisk to whip with the Jello. Let set on top of lemon Jello for 15 minutes or until set. Then with the last box of Jello which is orange add 1 cup of boiling water and the last 1/4 vanilla ice cream and whisk together and put on top of lime Jello and let set. Jello can be stored in refrigerator when done.

36 chocolate wafer cookies (recipe for Chocolate Wafer Cookies below) 1/2 gallon ice cream, softened Soften the ice cream until it is easily spreadable. Top one half of cookie with some ice cream (at least 1" thick), then put another cookie on top. (Press down easy, so you don't crack the cookies). Continue making the sandwiches until you are done. If you are decorating the sides with your favorite nuts, candies or candy bars, do so now by rolling the sandwich, in the treat of your choice, all the way around. Wrap each ice cream sandwich in saran wrap, and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Chocolate Wafer Cookies 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (2 squares) 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted 3/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 pinch salt 2 oz sweet butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons light cream or milk 1 large egg Place the chocolate in the top of a small double boiler, over hot water, on moderate heat. Cover until partially melted, then uncover and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat, and set aside to cool slightly.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set aside.

Cream the butter. Add the vanilla and sugar, and beat to mix well. Add the melted chocolate, and beat until incorporated. Then add the light cream or milk and the egg, and beat to mix well.

Add the sifted dry ingredients, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula, and beating only until incorporated. Place the dough on a piece of wax paper, fold the sides of the paper over the dough, and press down on the paper to flatten the dough to a scant 1" thickness. Wrap in the waxed paper and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes (no longer or the dough will crack when you roll it out). Adjust two racks to divide oven into thirds, and preheat oven to 400. Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil.

Flour a pastry cloth and place the dough on it.

With a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out until it is only 1/8" thick (thin). Use a round cookie cutter that is 2 3/4" in diameter, and cut the cookies as close to each other as possible. Place the cookies 1/2" apart on the aluminum foil.

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Heartland Express - Government

July 19, 2012

Certainty Encourages Economic Growth

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

The U.S. economy added just 80,000 jobs in June and the national unemployment rate remained above 8 percent for the 41st consecutive month.

With millions of Americans out of work or underemployed, it is the latest indication the President’s policies of massive deficit spending, increased federal regulation and calling for added taxes on America’s small businesses are failing to create economic growth.

Part of the problem is the amount of tax and regulatory uncertainty facing job creators as they prepare budgets and decide whether or not to expand their businesses and hire new employees.

When business owners don’t know how much their tax bill will be next year, they are less likely to make further investments.

The most significant source of uncertainty is the expiration of the current tax rates scheduled for the end of the year. Allowing these rates to expire would represent the largest tax increase in American history. Because the tax hikes would take effect on January 1, 2013 many are referring to this date as “Taxmageddon” or the “Fiscal Cliff.”

These tax hikes will not only affect businesses, but also agriculture producers and families already struggling to pay their bills and make ends meet.

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Raising tax rates on Americans when they can least afford it would be devastating to family budgets and the economy as a whole. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found failing to prevent Taxmegeddon would result in a recession in early 2013.

Further adding to uncertainty in the private sector was the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold most of the President’s health care law. With the law in place, businesses and families are facing not only the prospect of less affordable care, but also tax increases and burdensome new regulatory requirements making it more expensive to do business and hire new workers.

The House of Representatives will act this month to alleviate the uncertainty created by the looming tax hikes at the end of the year and the health care law. This week, the Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on the tax ramifications of the Supreme Court’s health care decision. In this hearing we will analyze the Court’s interpretation of Congress’ taxing authority, and what implications the decision could have in the future.

I will join a bipartisan majority of my colleagues in the House to vote for repealing the health care law in full on Wednesday, July 11th. If the Senate

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and the President join us in overturning the law and begin an incremental approach to patientcentered reforms, we could expand access to quality care and lower costs while addressing the regulatory and tax concerns of job creating businesses and families.

The House also will vote this month to prevent Taxmaggedon by extending the current tax rates for all Americans. I have yet to hear an argument from anyone that increasing taxes on any Americans will balance our budget or grow our economy. The truth is, to make our economy more competitive in a global market and give employers and individuals more confidence to invest in the long-term, we need tax reform. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I am still committed to this goal. However, to prevent immediate harm to Nebraska families and the national economy, we must act now.

Job creators and entrepreneurs will remain hesitant to expand their businesses and grow as long as the threats of the tax hikes and Obamacare are looming over our heads. Congress and the President must pass legislation to remove this uncertainty, and encourage the private sector to grow.

Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program

By Governor Dave Heineman Lincoln Office/State Capitol P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, NE 68509-4848 Phone: 402-471-2244 Fax: 402-471-6031

In March of 2011, I announced a new partnership to help strengthen Nebraska small businesses and startup enterprises through mentorship. Joining me in this effort was the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and the Gallup Organization.

This highly targeted, strategic intervention for entrepreneurs is helping create a new generation of homegrown business success stories in Nebraska. The initiative combines business-tobusiness guides and a consulting program called the Entrepreneur Acceleration System created by The Gallup Organization to help early-stage entrepreneurs and established firms grow their enterprises.

The program encourages business growth by creating value-based relationships with customers through engaged employees, leading to revenue growth. Growth in revenue, in turn, leads to sustainable job creation, which is at the heart of the Entrepreneur Acceleration System program.

More than 50 volunteer small business and economic development leaders have been selected and trained by Gallup to work closely with individual entrepreneurs in the 12-month, talentbased development program. These Guides will continue working with start-up business leaders,

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Guides offer advice to business owners as they confront challenges in growing their enterprises, ranging from securing startup capital and developing new products to building their leadership teams and transferring ownership of existing businesses. This effort has the potential to help 400 businesses statewide over the next few years.

The program has grown quickly during its first two years. In 2011, 113 companies and 621 managers participated, impacting an estimated 2,985 employees. More than 160 companies and 1,000 managers are currently participating in the 2012 Entrepreneur Acceleration System cohort, impacting nearly 5,000 employees across Nebraska.

Impacts are already being felt as witnessed by the following testimonies: •LiteForm Technologies in South Sioux City has taken what it’s learned so far through Entrepreneur Acceleration System to focus more on engaging customers, resulting in one customer making its biggest order yet--$220,000. The company now expects to hire three additional employees during the next 18 months.

•Key performance indicators for Intellicom of Kearney show a 24% increase in revenue, a 75%

increase in profits, and a 24% increase in employee productivity during the first half of 2011.

•In 2011, Hudl of Lincoln grew from 18 full-time to 41 full-time employees while the client base grew from 2,200 high schools to more than 5,000 as the company acquired its top competitior.

The bottom line is that Nebraska wants to be a top ally for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and this partnership is helping us deliver a more coordinated, intensive effort to provide the guidance and expertise that helps small businesses be successful.

Gallup’s involvement makes it all the more unique in that it combines the behavioral economic research and management expertise of a leading Nebraska company to help benefit startup companies in ways that are typically only available to large corporations. As a company that has personally made the transition from small business to industry leader, the experience Gallup brings to the table is invaluable.

As high-growth potential entrepreneurs apply the behavioral economic principles and tools to their companies, they grow, they hire and jobs are created. This is an outstanding example of the collaborative partnerships that exist in Nebraska, and the innovative way we are willing to work together to move Nebraska forward.

Certainty For Nebraskas

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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The Senate this summer has taken several important steps to provide Nebraskans with the tools they need to address weather-related disasters. When Mother Nature throws us a curveball, we need appropriate risk management tools to adapt quickly. I'm pleased to report the Senate has passed a couple bills to help address these situations. First of course is the farm bill, but also of importance is the reauthorization of the flood insurance program included in last month's transportation bill.

Though today many producers are battling drought conditions, the memories of last summer's flooding are still fresh across the state. In fact, this summer's drought only serves to remind us further how suddenly the weather can change and the necessity of preparedness. The five-year flood insurance renewal will help Nebraskans in the short-term as well as the long-term.

To address short-term problems lingering from last summer, I included language specifically addressing last year's flooding of the Missouri River and other Nebraska waterways.

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Importantly, the bill retroactively removes arbitrary deadlines for the purchase of flood insurance while continuing to require personal responsibility. Anyone who bought insurance a month or more before their property was damaged will receive the promised benefit of the policy's coverage.

In the long-term, the bill will help make sure we don't get caught off guard by any future flooding.

It adds explicit detail to the legal definition of a flood, as well as directing a review of the procedures used to determine when an area is classified as flood-stricken. Further, the bill creates new incentives for purchasing insurance, with the goal of getting those in at-risk areas signed up for flood insurance so they have coverage when they need it, protecting both homeowners and taxpayers.

Additionally, the Senate passed a new five-year farm bill which gives much-needed certainty for Nebraska agriculture. As we all know, the weather can change with the dawning of a new day, which in turn can affect an entire season's worth of crops

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or livestock. The risk management tools in the farm bill provide some stability for those who produce our food and fiber without encouraging dependency on the federal government or increasing the burden on the federal budget.

Gone are the days in which farmers receive federal dollars just because they farm, and that's a good thing. Today's crop insurance program, in which farmers and ranchers put skin in the game by paying insurance premiums and receiving help only when they need it, works better for producers and serves as a much wiser use of taxpayer dollars.

These changes make sense for who we are today and where we're going as a country. We must be responsible with every dollar spent. These legislative changes take us in that direction, and I was happy to help advance them. The President signed the flood insurance bill into law last Friday, while the farm bill is being considered by the House Agriculture Committee.

July 19, 2012

Heartland Express - Market

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By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 7/17/12 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

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$7.71 $7.69 $7.71 $7.80 $7.85 $7.72 $7.82 $7.79 $7.53 $7.77 $7.79 $7.79 $7.79 $7.72 $7.79 $7.88 $7.83 $7.79 $7.85 $7.77 $7.79 $7.71 $7.88 $7.69 $7.80 $7.80 $7.83 $7.72 $7.85 $7.79 $7.86 $7.70 $7.71 $7.85 671 Above Above Above

$7.43 $7.21 $7.36 $7.36 $7.34 $7.36 $7.44 $7.43 $7.07 $7.43 $7.36 $7.43 $7.33 $7.37 $7.36 $7.40 $7.39 $7.36 $7.39 $7.36 $7.36 $7.40 $7.45 $7.37 $7.41 $7.31 $7.37 $7.41 $7.31 $7.36 $7.46 $7.26 $7.29 $7.26

Beans

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$15.79 $15.68 $15.69 $15.35 $15.69 $15.69 $15.99 $15.82

$15.21 $15.17 $15.10 $14.86 $15.19 $15.11 $15.42 $15.25

$15.79 $15.35 $15.89

$15.18 $14.85 $15.26

$15.66 $15.35 $15.75

$15.10 $14.85 $15.15

$15.59 $16.11 $15.44 $15.41 $15.63 $16.09 $15.60 $15.56

$15.10 $15.60 $14.98 $14.90 $15.00 $15.31 $15.18 $15.10

$15.72 $15.71

$15.20 $15.15

$15.44 $15.79 $15.66 $15.74

$15.10 $15.28 $15.14 $15.19

Northern $42.00 Oil Flowers Spring Wheat $9.03 Spring Wheat $9.08

Wheat

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$8.53

$7.53

$8.48 $8.12

$7.65

Milo

New Milo

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$7.13

$8.45 $9.08 $8.45 $8.23

$7.62

$7.39

$6.86

$7.62 $7.70

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$6.86

$8.19 $8.63 $8.43 $8.45 $8.19

$7.65 $7.80 $7.95 $7.56 $7.65

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$6.74 $6.75

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$8.34 $8.13

$7.65 $7.66

$8.45 $8.13

$7.56 $7.66

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 7/17/12 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

$7.06 $7.04

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

Corn

Wheat

Soybeans

Corn trade continues to work higher as the crop continues to fail in the hot and dry weather.

Outside markets have generally been a mildly supportive factor this week. September futures are 45 higher on the week, and the December is up 44 cents, and trade has gotten close to the all time highs. Export inspections were steady at 22 million bushels and behind the USDA pace. Weekly export sales were fairly low at 180,000 metric tons. Crude prices are pushing $90 again, but ethanol margins remain sharply negative. Ethanol production continues to contract posting the lowest weekly run in quite some time, with the grind pace equivalent to 85.8 million bushels, well below the high numbers from earlier in the year. On the Monday afternoon crop conditions report there was a 9% decline to 31% good to excellent. This is a 46% drop over the last eight weeks. The weather forecasts offer little in the way of relief for the most stressed areas, and even the good areas are starting to fade fast. The question remains whether we can reduce demand faster than we are losing yield. End users are in a very tight spot, with poor coverage, and very little available corn. If the trade can move through the $8.00 it will likely signal the next round up.

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Wheat trade has followed the row crops higher in addition to continued Russian harvest difficulties. The September contract weekly net changes are 56 higher in Chicago, 54 higher in KC and 49 higher in Minneapolis. Winter wheat harvest is now 75% complete. Spring wheat conditions fell 5% to 61% good to excellent, and the crop continues to develop well ahead of normal.

94% of the spring wheat is now headed. The beginnings of spring wheat harvest will be seen fairly soon. Canada is in good shape weather wise, with ample moisture and increased acres.

Former Soviet Union production continues to contract despite some rains in the Ukraine.

Kazakhstan reduced production estimates to 14 million metric tons. Wheat exports were better at 589,200 metric tons after the strength of the US dollar has eroded the US price advent. Black Sea offers are priced below US offers for right now, but that does not seem likely to last with Russian domestic prices surging. The acreage numbers are not as important for wheat on Friday other than spring wheat. Wheat should follow row crops near term, if the corn yields continue to crater; there will likely be a resumption of wheat feeding talk this fall. Australia continues to edge towards drought as well. A sharp drop there will put the pressure on Argentina to produce this winter. Hedgers call with questions. Make sure you are looking at 2013 prices on this rally to start a program for next year.

Soybean trade continues to move higher as demand has not backed off, while the crop supply does. August beans are 89 higher for the week, and November beans are 68 higher. Meal is $40 higher, and oil is 31 points higher. Crop conditions dropped 6% to 34% good to excellent on Monday which is the lowest rating for this time of year since 1988. There has been some moisture in the eastern growing areas, but it doesn’t like enough to make a huge difference. NOPA crush was reported at 134.8 million bushels, slightly ahead of expectations, and well ahead of last year’s pace. The was some talk at early in the week about China reselling already purchased cargos for a profit, as crush margins contract. Export shipments have remained elevated at 14.27 million, and still ahead of the USDA pace. The USDA announced 407,000 metric tons of bean exports, 276,000 metric tons of meal, and 20,900 of soyoil. 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

Sept. 12 673 858

Dec. 12 676 843

September 2012 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .7.930 High . . .8.120 Low . . . .7.902 Close . . .8.014 Change .+.072

Support: Resistance

Chicago 790 964

K City 794 966

Minneapolis 887 1060

September 2012 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .9.026 High . . . .9.212 Low . . . .8.964 Close . . .9.152 Change .+0.106

Support: Resistance

Aug. 1517 1769

Aug. Meal 443 549

Aug. Oil 5222 5572

August 2012 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .16.820 High . . .17.230 Low . . .16.774 Close . .17.120 Change .+0.300

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Heartland Express - York County Fair

July 19, 2012

Drought of 2012

By Noel Mues, Extension Educator, Furnas County From my perspective, this is the worst I’ve seen it this time of year, in my lifetime…and I’ve been around for a while. I know it’s hard to explain, because fallow wheat yields reported in the 80 bushel range during this years’ harvest, were not that uncommon.

Rainfed crops, that’s right! University agronomists started using the term rainfed rather than dryland, are beyond the point of no return.

Perhaps we should use the term un-rainfed or non-rainfed, but dryland works just as well for me.

Summer has just begun, and it already resembles conditions as they generally appear in late August. Much of this can be attributed to the fact that many locations have received less than an inch and a half of rain during all of May and June, and thus far, July.

Drought has taken hold as the corn crop goes into pollination – a critical time for water.

Much of the dryland corn won’t even tassel and silk to give it the opportunity to pollinate.

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A huge factor, along with record setting experiencing normal conditions, will likely temperatures almost every day for the last month, experience drought conditions within the next has been the relentless wind. Wind demands three months.” moisture, causing corn plants to start rolling their leaves to conserve moisture. According to Al Dutcher, state climatologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, "A 10-mile-per-hour wind can usually be offset by the corn's canopy," "But anything faster than that increases the airflow through the full canopy and subsequently increases surface evaporation and transpiration.”

“When ET values get above .40 of an inch, it is difficult for corn to physically move that much water through its leaves.”

All of our crops, pastures, and even trees started their growth far ahead of the normal growing season and have been using water for an additional month causing late summer conditions to appear during June.

“The Climate Prediction Center's 30-day forecast indicates all of Nebraska should experience above normal temperatures. They also are indicating below normal precipitation for the eastern two-thirds of Nebraska, east/southeastward through central Illinois,” Dutcher said.

“The highest probability of below normal Furnas County no-till corn suffering from precipitation has been assigned to the eastern drought. This field received about 16 inches of one-third of the state. Even though, Western moisture since Aug. 1, 2011 but less than an inch of Nebraska has not been assigned a precipitation rain came during the May/June &, thus far, July tendency for July, the U.S. Drought Monitor period.

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Heartland Express - Boyd & Merrick County Fairs

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Lower Republican Keeps Occupation Tax at $10

By Lori Potter, Kearney Hub Alma - An occupation tax of $10 per irrigated acre in the Lower Republican Natural Resources District will continue for 2013.

At Thursday's, July 5 LRNRD board meeting in Alma, the directors approved keeping the tax at $10 and earmarking some of the funds for streamflow augmentation projects that could meet the district's responsibilities for 1943 Republican River Compact compliance.

"I don't see us having a $10 occupation tax year after year after year," LRNRD General Manager Mike Clements told the Hub. "I just wish we had something more concrete now" to tell landowners specifically how the money will be used.

Board members reviewed financial reports on how much would be available for augmentation projects under $10 and $5 occupation taxes. In both cases, expenses first would include $80,000 for required tax refunds and $1,426,172 to repay a 2007 state loan used to purchase surface water from upstream irrigation districts for compact compliance.

With the $10 occupation tax, the augmentation project fund will be at $4,426,725.

"It's a tough decision," Clements said, "but the reality is there is no money coming from the state.

Anything we do, we have to do ourselves."

The board has considered developing a wellfield in the Superior area near the Nebraska-Kansas state line from which groundwater could be pumped into the Republican River for compact compliance.

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Olsson Associates will have price and contract proposals for the board's Aug. 9 meeting.

Clements said the budget for fiscal year 201213, which began July 1, is about 90 percent complete. He plans to have the final proposal ready for the board's Executive Committee in a couple of weeks.

The schedule is for board review on Aug. 9 with a budget hearing at the Sept. 13 meeting.

Also on Aug. 9, the board is expected to take action on changes to the district's groundwater management rules and regulations, for which there was a public hearing Thursday.

Some changes are required to fit the new integrated water management plan written with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.

The draft rules also set groundwater irrigation allocations at the current rate of 45 inches over five years, with up to 9 inches allowed as carryover.

Clements said there were some concerns expressed at the hearing by Nebraska Bostwick Irrigation District Manager Mike Delka of Red Cloud and two farmers on rules related to conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water and related transfers of certified irrigated acres.

The proposed changes are on the www.lrnrd.org website and are available at the NRD office in Alma.

On another compact issue, Clements said it now will be July 25 before he and other NRD managers in the Republican Basin know if they will be subpoenaed by Kansas to testify in the Kansas v.

Nebraska lawsuit. Notification of witnesses originally was expected by Thursday.

The trial begins Aug. 13 in Portland, Maine.

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appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court to serve as special master, or judge.

Kansas officials say that in 2005 and 2006, Nebraskans used more than their allocations as set in an earlier lawsuit settlement agreement and have failed to take actions to avoid future violations in dry years.

Kansas seeks damages for those two years and wants a requirement that in years designated as water short, based on water in Harlan County Lake, compact compliance by Nebraska will include shutting down irrigation wells within 21/2 miles of the river and its tributaries.

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July 19, 2012

Rural Nebraskans’ Ties to Agriculture A recent report released by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Department of Agricultural Economics and the UNL Bureau of Business Research outlines the economic impact of agriculture to Nebraska. Using 2010 data, the report concludes that agriculture provides over 40 percent of the state’s total business receipts, 26.9 percent of the state’s gross state product and 24 percent of the state’s total workforce. In short, the report concludes that more than a fourth of Nebraska’s economy can be attributed to the agricultural production complex.1 These facts demonstrate the importance of agriculture to the state as a whole. But, how closely are non-metropolitan Nebraskans tied to agriculture? The Nebraska Rural Poll has examined the importance of agriculture to the state’s rural areas.

The Nebraska Rural Poll is an annual survey of rural Nebraskans that was started in 1996 to give local and state leaders a better understanding of the issues, challenges and concerns of Nebraska’s rural citizens. The Rural Poll has focused on such issues as community, government policy, well-being and work. Core questions are included each year; over time, these core questions have provided insight about trends and changes occurring in rural Nebraska. In addition, each year rural citizens and government officials identify key issues or topics to include in the survey. Every year, a self-administered questionnaire is mailed in February and March to approximately 6,500 randomly selected households in the 84 non-metropolitan counties. The response rates have ranged from 37 percent to 65 percent each year. For more information about the Nebraska Rural Poll , see http://ruralpoll .unl.edu.

In 2010, rural Nebraskans were asked a series of questions to determine their connection to agriculture. Most rural Nebraskans have farming or ranching history

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in their family. Over one-half (52%) of rural Nebraskans were currently active in farming or ranching or removed by only a single generation, and two-thirds (67%) were two generations or less removed from the farm or ranch. These Nebraskans are likely more familiar with commercial agriculture, having seen it first-hand working on the farm or ranch, growing up on the farm or ranch or visiting the farm or ranch of their grandparents. However, more non-metropolitan Nebraskans say that they have no history of farming or ranching in their family (30%) than are currently involved in farming or ranching (27%). These rural Nebraskans are likely to be less familiar with commercial agriculture, a difference that can influence opinions and attitudes about agriculture and agricultural issues.

Rural Nebraskans were also asked to what extent their economic well-being was dependent on the wellbeing of the agricultural industry. Over one-half (54%) of rural Nebraskans said their economic wellbeing is very much dependent on the well-being of the agricultural industry. Almost one-quarter (24%) said some of their economic well-being is tied to the agricultural industry. When combined, over three-quarters (78%) feel their well-being is at least somewhat tied to agriculture. To further examine the dependence of rural Nebraskans on agriculture, the relationship between their general well-being and farm income is analyzed. Each year, rural Nebraskans are asked a series of questions to examine their perceptions of their general wellbeing. Two of those questions examine their perceptions of their current situation compared to five years ago, and their perceptions of their future wellbeing. When examining the data for these questions over the past 16 years, the condition of agriculture appears to have an effect on how rural Nebraskans view both their current situation as well as the future. When the change in the state’s net farm income is

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viewed simultaneously with the well-being data, the confidence levels of rural Nebraskans (as measured by the percent that believe they are either better off compared to five years ago, and the percent that believe they will be better off ten years from now), tend to move with or slightly behind changes in farm income. The one aberration in the pattern occurs in 2003.

Farm income changes in 2002 and 2003 were partially affected by the timing of federal farm program legislation and payments. A new farm bill written in 2002 changed the programs and the schedule of program payments to producers such that payments received during 2002 declined sharply before rebounding substantially in 2003, skewing the percentage change numbers shown in the graph.

These data from the Nebraska Rural Poll highlight the importance that agriculture plays in nonmetropolitan Nebraska.

Rural Nebraskans maintain a strong connection to agriculture.

Becky Vogt, Survey Research Manager, Center for Applied Rural Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Randy Cantrell, University of Nebraska Rural Initiative, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bradley D. Lubben, Extension Assistant Professor and Policy Specialist, Department of Agricultura Economics, University of NebraskaLincoln 1 Source: The 2010 Economic Impact 1 of the Nebraska Agricultural Production Complex.

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Follow proper seeding techniques when establishing alfalfa stands.

Poor seeding management will decrease chances of developing a productive alfalfa stand. High yields of good quality forage can result only from well-established, properlymanaged, productive stands of alfalfa.

Select a suitable soil. Alfalfa thrives on deep, welldrained loam, silt loam, or clay loam soils with a pH between 6.2 and 7.5. Sandy soils can produce excellent alfalfa yields when properly fertilized and irrigated. Avoid poorly-drained soils or those with high water tables because alfalfa will not survive under permanently wet conditions.

Alfalfa is also poorly suited for saline or shallow soils. Alfalfa can be seeded either in spring or fall in eastern Nebraska. Whether it is best to plant alfalfa in the spring or fall depends on two factors, predominant weed species and soil moisture. If the predominant weed species are summer annuals such as foxtail and pigweed, it may be best to plant alfalfa in the fall — provided the soil profile has adequate moisture for growth. This allows the alfalfa to get established with less weed competition and since it greens up in early spring, it will get a head start on the annual weeds next year that must come from seed when the soil temperature is right for germination.

If the predominant weed species are winter annuals such as pennycress or downy brome, spring planting may be best. The weeds can be killed with tillage or herbicides in early spring and then the alfalfa planted into a clean seedbed. Pennycress, downy brome, and other winter annual weeds are more dominant in former wheat ground since they have the same growth habit as winter wheat.

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Heartland Express - Valley County Fair

July 19, 2012

Long, But Rewarding, Days at the State 4-H Horse Show

By Robert Pore, The Independent A busy week for M.J. Hart of Dawson County.

Her morning starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends at midnight. During that time it is nearly nonstop as she coordinates the numerous events that will be going on during the Nebraska State 4-H Horse Show at the Thompson Arena at Fonner Park. It is a routine she has been doing for 10 years and, though it's both rewarding and challenging, she wouldn't have it any other way.

"It's a long week," she said.

Early Monday morning, Hart was on the job making sure everything was ready to start off the halter competition, which ran throughout the day at both the indoor and outdoor arenas at the Thompson Arena.

The forecast calls for another warm and dry week with temperatures in the upper 90s. But Hart said it's not the hottest as last year was a scorcher, as well as 2001.

On Monday morning, the temperature was in the upper 70s as the 4-H'ers and their horses got ready for the start of the weeklong State 4H Horse Show with the beginning show in the halter competition for yearlings.

Hart's participation in the 4-H horse program started in 1992. After her children grew up and graduated from high school, she continued as a volunteer in 2002 with the State 4-H Horse Show. She has been a 4-H leader for nearly 25 years.

"I manage the arenas, and I try to keep the arena shows running on time," she said.

That means working closely with the many volunteers, judges and other people behind the scenes who help make the competition run as smoothly, on time and as organized as possible.

"There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes, or it just wouldn't happen," Hart said.

She said there are more than 100 volunteers working behind the scenes.

"A lot of them are parents," she said. "I have a long list of people that, if I need help, I just call them and they will volunteer."

Hart said that willingness on the part of people to volunteer when needed to keep the 4H Horse Show going is vital to the success of the show and is what 4-H is all about " family.

"I like the people and I have made a lot of friends here," she said.

Part of that bigger 4-H family is 13-year-old Kaitlyn Thesenvitz of Wood River, along with her 2-year-old gelding, Bently. They were getting ready for the halter show Monday morning. This is Kaitlyn's second year participating at the State 4-H Horse Show. She is a member of the Pony Express 4-H Horse Club.

Thesenvitz feels at home at Fonner Park this week with the 414 other 4-H'ers and 700 horses.

"There's a lot of horses," she said.

She is one of the elite 4-H'ers who qualified in county and regional events to be able to participate in the state competition.

Horses have been a part of her life as long as she can remember. And, like all the other young horsemen and women at the 4-H State Horse

Show, working closely with a horse, you develop a special bond.

"They will always forgive you," Thesenvitz said.

For her, that relationship with Bently has been developing since last November. They are still learning about each other. But, she said, so far, so good.

Amanda German, 16, of Cozad, is a member of the Bit 'N Spurs 4-H Horse Club. She and her horse, Skeeter, a 2-year-old gelding, were also getting ready to compete in the opening event of the State 4-H Horse Show.

German said she and Skeeter have been a team since Skeeter was born two years ago.

Like Thesenvitz, she is entered in multiple events at this year's show. This is her fifth year in the state competition.

Asked how long they have been training for competition, German said, "Pretty much since he was first born."

"I like working with horses as a team," she said.

Hart said the object of the 4-H horse program is to "have a working relationship with a horse and learn about the joys of horses and horsemanship and to have a lot of fun and meet new friends."

And that is true for Shaelyn Vering, 14, of Scribner, who is competing with her horse, Bet You Love This Kid. Vering and her horse have been a team for two years and this is her third year competing at the state level.

"I like the suspense of making it to the finals and once you are in finals it is so exciting," she said.

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Deadline Approaches to Terminate Verbal Farm Leases Generally, the turnover rate for rental land is very small in Nebraska, averaging about eight percent. On average, leases on agricultural land run for 15 years. This reflects the high level of communication between landowners and tenants and the high regard most landowners have for the ability of their tenant to produce top yields while being a careful steward of the land. Usually changes occur because of producer downsizing or expanding. Only in a few cases does a landlord terminate a lease because of poor management practices.

Under Nebraska law, oral (unwritten) leases are legally presumed to be year-to-year leases. A yearto-year lease has no fixed time period and is automatically renewed for another year until proper notice has been given to the tenant by the landowner (or vice versa) the lease is terminated.

Written leases are in effect only for the period specified in the lease itself, which may be one year, five years, etc. For written leases, no notice is required from the landlord to the tenant the lease will not be renewed unless the lease specifically states notice of termination is required. Unless it contains a renewal clause, the lease automatically terminates at the end of the lease period. The tenant generally has no right to have a written lease renewed unless the lease contains a renewal clause.

If a tenant “holds over” by not leaving after a written lease has ended, the tenant is legally

considered to be a trespasser whom the landlord may remove by going to court. If the landowner does not remove the tenant, however, a year-toyear lease is automatically established by implication. If a holdover tenant begins to work and incurs expenses for the next year’s crop, the courts generally have ruled the landowner has agreed by implication to the tenant’s holding over.

The most common legal issue associated with verbal farm leases is how a lease may legally be terminated. For year-to-year leases and holdover leases, six months advance notice must be given to legally terminate the lease. However, the lease date (the date from which the six months is counted) is different.

Oral year-to-year lease termination. For year-toyear leases, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled the lease year begins on March 1. Notice to a tenant to vacate under an oral year-to-year lease (legally referred to as a “notice to quit”) must be given six months in advance of the end of the lease, or no later than August 31.

Holdover lease termination. On holdover leases, the lease date is established by when the lease began in the original written lease rather than automatically being March 1. If the original written lease began Jan. 1, the notice to quit from the landlord to the holdover tenant would have to be given at least six months in advance of the end of the lease, or no later than June 30.

To make a lease termination process go smoothly, follow these tips:

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• Usually a tenant will know about the termination of a rental contract before the deadline, but notification still needs to be done formally and legally. The landlord needs to prove he or she has sent the tenant a notice of termination. This notice should be a registered letter written by an attorney. Be sure the notice arrives by Aug. 31 and have proof that it was sent.

• An attorney should be involved in all stages of the termination process. It’s easy to make a mistake, and something done wrong, won’t stand up in court if a disagreement occurs.

• A tenant should never let a rental agreement reach termination due to poor management practices. Keep the line of communication open and visit with the landlord regularly.

• If the tenant disagrees with the termination, he or she should visit with the landlord to see what can be done or for the reason for the termination.

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July 19, 2012

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A variety of interacting factors can lead to shorter than normal corn. First, let’s look at this corn crop to date. Much of the crop was planted earlier than normal, which led to corn plants developing during a period when in most years, the seed would still be in the bag. After planting, we experienced very warm daytime growing conditions and cool, almost cold nighttime temperatures.

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We usually don’t have issues with solar radiation limitations in the western Corn Belt and certainly not this year. Water and temperature are more of a factor this year. Much of the young corn plant’s development took place in extremely dry growing conditions.

Water availability and temperature impact growth rate. Cell division is affected much less than cell expansion, and slower growth rates lead to slower root development, further limiting water uptake and nutrients. Slower cell expansion leads to shorter internodes and smaller leaves, and this leads to less water uptake and light interception, CO2 uptake, further impacting growth. Because of these changes, we have less internode elongation and thus early planted corn tends to be shorter than later planted corn.

Will conditions leading to shorter corn impact yield? Not necessarily. More important to the final yield of this year’s crop is the heat and moisture stress that the crop is now experiencing as it goes through pollination. With the high heat forecast, this will continue be a concern.

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Colfax County Fair July 26-29, 2012 • Leigh, NE • It’s All Free!

THURSDAY, JULY 26 7:00 p.m. Steps at Tiffany’s 7:30 p.m. Lip Sync Contest 7:30 p.m. Open 4-D Barrel Race & Pole Bending 9:00 p.m. Grandstand Show-Denny Yeary FRIDAY, JULY 27 7:00 p.m. Bush Pullers Tractor Pull 7:30 p.m. Ranch Rodeo Huge FIREWORK Show following Bush Pullers SATURDAY, JULY 28 8:00 a.m. Open Class Horse Show 12:00 p.m. Antique and Out of Field Tractor Pull 3:00 p.m. Semi truck Show and Shine 5:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull 5:00 p.m. Semi Truck Pull 7:00 p.m. Dennis Svehla Trio 7:00 p.m. Snake and Frog Races 7:30 p.m. Round Robin Team Roping 8:00 p.m. Grandstand Show-The Duttons from Branson, MO SUNDAY, JULY 29 10:30 p.m. Worship Service 12:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Agility Contest 1:30 p.m. 5 Barrel Horse Race 2:30 p.m. Cheer and Drill Team contest 4:30 p.m. Parade 6:30 p.m. Grandstand Show-Sweetwater

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Seward County Fair

July 31 - August 14, 2012 Seward, Nebraska

Jim Steider

Tuesday, July 31st

Agent

9 am

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Arena

8 am 7 pm

4-H Horse Show (Performance Classes) Seward County Roping

6 pm 6 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 9-12 pm

Baby Olympics The Wissman Family Miniature Bull Riding Red Solo Cup Party - Featuring Reggie Shaw Tonic-Sol-Fa Concert SYCC Teen Dance

1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm

Children's Story Hour - "Tacky the Penquin" Kids Rodeo The String Beanz Muttin Bustin 4-H Foundation Hamburger Fry Wine & Cheese featuring "Tuna Fish Jones Band" Pioneer Farm Family Award Ranch Rodeo 3 Rocks in a Pocket Band Mike Prochnow, Hypnotist

Thursday, August 2nd

7 pm 7 pm 8 pm

Ag Pavilion Arena Ag Pavillion Arena 4-H Center Harvest Hall Arena OK Corral Ag Pavillion

4 pm *6 pm 7:30 pm 9 pm

Fishing Contest Pond Rib Ralleye & Food Frenzy Contests Harvest Hall 1 pm Homemade Salsa 2 pm Sweet Corn Eating - by Syngenta 3 pm Homemade Ice Cream - by Farmers Coop 4 pm Rib Sampling & Selection of Champion BBQ Ribs!

Fire House Band +5 Ag Pavilion 4-H Cottage Open House/Ice Creme Social Accordion Jamboree Ag Pavilion Demo Derby Arena Scribner's Martial Arts Ag Pavilion Disco Fair - Featuring DJ Steve Armbruster OK Corral

12 pm 1 pm 3 pm 4 pm *6 pm

Pedal Tractor Pull Wiener Dog Races Duck Dive Duck Race Figure 8 Race

2 pm

Sunday, August 14th

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Saturday, August 4th All Morning 1 pm

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July 19, 2012

Heartland Express - Frontier, Hooker & Sarpy County Fairs

9 Reasons to Shop at Farmers Markets Billene Nemec, Coordinator, Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska, UNL Alice Henneman, MS, RD, UNL Extension Educator FARMERS MARKETS are a partnership of farmers, consumers, and communities. As such, they benefit all three. Following are 9 reasons to shop at farmers markets.

Great Variety. There is an amazing assortment of fruits and vegetables because each farmer may have his or her own favorite varieties and methods for growing.

Farmers Markets are Fun. On any given day at any given farmers market, you may encounter local chefs doing a cooking demo, local musicians, live farm animals, a master gardener, and more. Managers of farmers markets are coming up with fun events for you to enjoy while shopping for great tasting local food.

Farmers Markets are Incubators of Great Ideas. Entrepreneurs have discovered farmers markets offer a low-cost way to test a new business concept. By shopping there, you help the entrepreneurs gauge which products sell, and which ones don’t.

Farmers Markets are Educational.

Discover a new vegetable or fruit. Local farmers grow and know their produce and added value products. You can ask questions about how the food is raised and anything you want to know about their products and how to prepare them.

Farmers Markets Build a Vibrant Community. Strolling amidst the stalls of fresh produce makes shopping a pleasure.

Farmers markets are a community gathering place — a place to bring your family, meet up with

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friends, and enjoy the diversity of cultures, ages, and economics, plus experience the aromas, colors, and textures of the season.

A great portion of our food dollar stays home supporting farms and businesses that make up our local communities and our regional economy.

If each of the 796,793 households in Nebraska committed to spending just $10 per week on locally-grown foods, we would keep more than $414 million of our food dollars circulating here in Nebraska, helping both family farms and our local economy. And, we would have the added benefit of eating fresher, tastier, healthier food! (Source 2010 US Census Bureau) Helping Local Farmers. You are supporting the network of local farmers by purchasing your produce at farmers markets ensuring local family farmers can continue their local growing operations.

Of each dollar spent in conventional food markets, 91 cents goes to suppliers, processors, middlemen, and marketers, while only 9 cents goes to the farmer. Farmers who sell direct at a

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Eustis, NE

AUGUST 1-2-3-4

AT EUSTIS, NEBRASKA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2ND

FOUR SEASONS FLORAL in the Smithfield Emporium Mrs. Illa Anders Smithfield, Nebraska 68967 Telephone (308) 785-2677 Deliver to Holdrege, Loomis, Bertrand, Elwood, Eustis and Johnson Lake.

Enter Open Class & Domestic Art & Ag Dept Entries ....................................................................10-3 p.m.

Enter 4-H Sheep, Swine, Goat, Dairy, Beef & Dairy and Stocker-Feeders ..............................8-9:30 a.m.

4-H Poultry & Rabbit Show – followed by small animal show ........................................................10 a.m.

4-H & Open Class Tractor Driving ..............1:30 p.m.

4-H Watermelon Feed ................................2:30 p.m.

Cattle Penning Registration ............................7 p.m.

(Early registration, Call 486-5664) Cattle Penning Competition ........................7:30 p.m.

Release Stocker-feeders..................................9 p.m.

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Hooker County Fair August 2-5 Mullen, NE 2:00 p.m. - Water Carnival at Swimming Pool Park 7:00 p.m. - Melodrama

EUSTIS FAIR & CORN SHOW Eustis Lions Club 2 person Golf Scramble ..10:30 a.m.

4-H Exhibits Entered & Judged/4-H Clover Kid Entries ........................................................................3-6 p.m.

Rabbit & Poultry Entry ..................................4-5 p.m.

Volleyball Registration ............................6-6:45 p.m.

Arena Volleyball ................................................7 p.m.

Mullen, NE

THURSDAY - August 2

2012-96th Annual

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1ST

Frontier County Fair

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FRIDAY - August 3 8:00 a.m. - 4-H and Open Livestock Show at Fairgrounds - Auction and Live Carcass Contest to follow show 4:15 p.m. - 4-H Cookie Jar Auction 5:00 p.m. - Greased Pig Scramble in Arena.

7:30 p.m. - McClain’s Mutton Busters

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4TH Register for Livestock Judging Contest ..7:30 a.m.

Livestock Judging............................................8 a.m.

4-H Livestock released following Judging Contest 4-H Fashion Revue ..........................................1 p.m.

Lions Demo Derby ......................................7:30 p.m.

Followed by Fireworks Display

SATURDAY - August 4 7:00 a.m. - 4-H Appreciation Pancake Feed .

8:00 a.m. - 4-H Horse Show 1:30 p.m. - Old Fashioned Kids Games at Courthouse park 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Ice Cream Social 3:00 p.m. - Parade 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Bronco Spirit on Main Street for sno cones and dunk tank - street east of library 4:00 p.m. - Pedal Tractor Pull 4:00 p.m. - Kids Games on South Side of Courthouse 5:30 p.m. - Barbecue at Courthouse.

6:30 p.m. - Turtle races 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - Dance to “Chance” at Fairgrounds

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3RD Enter Stocker-Feeder ............................8-8:30 a.m.

4-H Swine Show ........................................8:30 a.m.

4-H Beef Show, 4-H Sheep Show, 4-H Goat Show Pedal Tractor Pull............................................5 p.m.

Galaxy of Stars Talent Search................7:30-9 p.m.

Release Stocker-Feeders................................9 p.m.

Legion Will Be Serving Thursday, Friday & Saturday Until 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY - August 5 8:00 a.m. - Road Run/Walk trail course 9:00 a.m. - Co-ed Sand Volleyball at Sand Volleyball Court

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Open Tractor & Pickup Pull —Thursday 7 pm

Cowboy Up Band —Saturday in Beer Garden 50338

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Heartland Express - Antelope, Kimball/Banner & Saunders County Fairs

Kimball/Banner County Fair Kimball, NE

9 REASONS TO SHOP AT FARMERS MARKETS Continued from page 15 local farmers market or through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) keep 80 to 90 cents of each dollar. Selling locally, farmers can reduce distribution, packaging, and advertising costs, and offer fresher and more affordable food.

Quality of the Food. The quality of the produce at farmers markets is retained because the farmer allows foods to ripen in the field, harvests them at the very peak of their flavor, and brings them directly to the market, sometimes as soon as the same day they are picked. Food fresh from the farm is crisp, has good texture, and tastes good.

Enjoy the Season. The food you buy at the farmers market is seasonal. Purchasing and

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Kimball - Banner County Fair August 4th -13th Tuesday, August 7 5:00 pm - Shooting Sports competition (Kimball Event Center) 7:00 pm - Public Fashion Revue, Kimball High School Auditorium Wednesday, August 8 8:30 am - 4-H Horse Show (all day) Thursday, August 9 8:00 am - Small Animal Show 8:30 am - Dog Show 4:00 p.m. - 4-H Catch-A-Calf Contest 5:30 pm - Gymkhana Friday, August 10 6:30-8:00 am - 4-H Breakfast 9:00 am-8:00 pm - 4-H and FFA Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 am - Swine Show 11:00 am - Dairy Show 1:00 pm - Sheep Show 7:30 pm - Suzie McEntire (Reba McEntire’s little sister) Saturday, August 11 6:30-8:00 am - 4-H Breakfast 9:00 am-8:00 pm - 4-H and FFA Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 am - Rodeo Slack 8:30 am - Beef Show

Saturday, August 11 - continued 12:00 pm - New Event Mare and Foal Parade (Downtown) 7:00 pm - Mutton Bustin & PRCA Rodeo 9:00 pm-1:00 am - Family Dance – DJ Moser Music ($5 admission) Sunday, August 12 8:00 am-10:00 am - 4-H Breakfast 8:30 am - Church Service in the Arena 1:00-4:00 pm - 4-H and FFA Exhibit Hall Open 2:00 pm - PRCA Rodeo 5:00 pm - New Event Entrepreneurial Themed Collection Silent Auction 5:00 pm - 4-H & FFA Parade of Champions 5:30 pm - Free Barbeque 7:00 pm - Chore Time Relays Monday 13 6:30-8:00 am - 4-H Breakfast 9:00 am - 4-H and FFA Market Livestock Auction

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SUNDAY, JULY 29 4-H Archery Contest Tractor Pull MONDAY, JULY 30 8:30 a.m. Fashion Revue Judging 8:30 a.m. Dog Show 9:00 a.m. Open to All Livestock Entries 10:30 a.m. Check-in for Cats 11:00 a.m. Cat Show 12:00 p.m. Dog Agility 1:00 p.m. Favorite Foods Review 3:30 p.m. 4-H BB Gun Shooting Sports Competition 6:00 p.m. 4-H Air Rifle Shooting Sports Competition 7:00 p.m. Public Fashion Revue TUESDAY, JULY 31 8:30 a.m. Halter horses checked in prior to 8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show - Judging Halter Classes, Showmanship 9:30 a.m. Performance horses checked in prior to 9:30 a.m.

TBA that day 4-H Horse Show - Performance, WalkTrot, Pleasure, Horsemanship, Western Riding, Speed 4-8:00 p.m. Check-in 4-H Rabbit and Poultry 5:30-8 p.m. 4-H & FFA Exhibits Entry 5:45-7:15 Weigh-in 4-H and FFA Sheep & Goats 7:45-9:15 Weigh-in 4-H and FFA Beef 8:00 p.m. All Livestock, Poultry and Rabbit Exhibits in place WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 8:00 a.m. Weigh-in & Ultra Sound Swine Entries 8:00 a.m. ATV Safety Driving 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Judging of 4-H Exhibits & Interview Judging by Appointment 12:00 p.m. 4-H Tractor Driving Contest 4:00 p.m. 4-H Bicycle Safety Contest 5:00 p.m. 4-H Building Open to Public 5:00 p.m. Accordion Players 6:00 p.m. Team Roping - Rodeo Arena 6:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Hay Hauling Contest 1:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 4-H Sheep, Dairy, Pigmy Goat Shows 10:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle & 4-H Meat Goat Shows 4-8 p.m.

BBQ sponsored by Saunders Co. Livestock Assoc 6:00 p.m. Saunders County Fair Parade 7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social 8:00 p.m. Best Dressed Goat FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Check-in Junior Bulls, Feeder & Bucket Calves 8:30 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Showmanship followed by the show 9:00 a.m. 4-H & FFA Beef Show 10:30 a.m. 4-H Poultry Showmanship followed by the show 7:00 p.m. Figure 8 Races SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 8:30 a.m. 4-H Swine Show 10:30 a.m. Clover Kids Show 1:00 p.m. Pedal Pull 2:45 p.m. Register for Ice Cream Rolling 3:00 p.m. Ice Cream Rolling Contest 3:00 p.m. Livestock Round Robin Showmanship 5:00 p.m. Semi/Pickup Pull SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 12:00 p.m. Demo Derby 4:30 p.m. 4-H BBQ 5:00 p.m. Meritorious Award Recognition 5:30 p.m. Livestock Sale 5:30 p.m. Home Ec Exhibits released 8:30 a.m.

enjoying food from the farmers market helps you to reconnect with the cycles of nature and our region. In spring, we look forward to asparagus; savor sweet corn in summer; and enjoy pumpkins and winter squash in autumn as we reconnect with the earth, the weather, and the seasons of the year.

Local farmers grow varieties that spark our taste buds such as Purple Dragon carrots, Green Zebra tomatoes, purple sprouting broccoli, and many other fruits, vegetables, and livestock bred for flavor, nutrients, and suitable to our Nebraska climate and soils. Biodiversity never tasted so good!

Fresh Taste, Less Waste. Local foods usually arrives in markets within 24 hours of being harvested in season. Farmers offer food with a dash of morning dew and delicious flavor.

Fresher foods keep longer—reducing waste in the kitchen, providing better value for the food dollar.

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Saunders County Fair Wahoo, NE AWS Well Co. P.O. Box 246 • Mead, NE 68041

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July 26, 27 & 28 8 p.m. each night

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Antelope County Fair Neligh, NE (402) 582-3385 1-800-279-4588 Fax (402) 582-3485

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July 31 - August 5, 2012

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TUESDAY JULY 31 PAINTBALL TOURNAMENT - 7 PM

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Lazy T Tire & Implement

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THURSDAY AUGUST 2 ROUGH STOCK CHALLENGE - 8 PM

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 TRACY LAWRENCE 7:30 PM

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SATURDAY AUGUST 4 DEMO DERBY - 7:00 PM

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Heartland Express - Box Butte & Brown/Rock County Fairs

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1. Home of the Museum of the Fur Trade ___________________________________________________ 2. What a kilt wearing poker player might do _______________________________________________ 3. Only county split by the time zone_______________________________________________________ 4. Dismal Start___________________________________________________________________________ 5. Home of Nebraska National Forest ______________________________________________________ 6. Home of Bighorn Mountain _____________________________________________________________ 7. Mouth of Keya Paha River ______________________________________________________________ 8. Where the Dismal Joins the Middle Loup ________________________________________________ 9. Vice President under Hayes _____________________________________________________________ 10. Home of Victoria Springs State Rec. Area ________________________________________________ 11. Home of Fort Hartsuff __________________________________________________________________ 12. Home of Culbertson Dam _______________________________________________________________ 13. Where the Sappa joins the Beaver _______________________________________________________ 14. Old WW II prison camp located here_____________________________________________________ 15. Home of Pioneer Village ________________________________________________________________ 16. Home of Concordia Teachers College _____________________________________________________ 17. County with the Neihardt Center________________________________________________________ 18. President when California became a state________________________________________________ 19. County with a Broom Factory ___________________________________________________________ 20. Where the South Loup Starts ___________________________________________________________ 21. Has Worms ____________________________________________________________________________ 22. Home of Ashfall Fossil Beds_____________________________________________________________ 23. Our first Vice President ________________________________________________________________ 24. Contains Highest Point in Nebraska _____________________________________________________ 25. Home of Mari Sandoz State Historical Marker____________________________________________ 26. Home of Bluewater Battlefield __________________________________________________________ 27. Home of Rock Creek State Recreation Area_______________________________________________ 28. Home of Nebraska College of Tech. Ag.___________________________________________________ 29 Home of College of St. Mary ____________________________________________________________ 30. Where the Cedar joins the Loup _________________________________________________________ 31. President during the War of 1812 _______________________________________________________ 32. Home of the U.S. Meat and Animal Research Center ______________________________________ 33. Home of Willa Cather Pioneer Museum __________________________________________________ 34. President when gold was discover in CA _________________________________________________ 35. Home of Fort Atkinson State Hist. Park__________________________________________________ Bonus - When were the Huskers last shut out in Memorial Stadium? __________________________

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Brown/Rock County Fair Bassett, NE

Circle B Livestock Cathy Sandall Michele LeZotte 402 N. Clark Bassett, Nebraska 68714 (402) 684-3949 • (402) 684-2888 FAX circleb@huntel.net

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2012 Brown-Rock County 4-H Fair August 8-12, 2012 Bassett, Nebraska

Box Butte County Fair

August 8th Family Roping

Hemingford, NE

August 9th Parade

BOX BUTTE COUNTY FAIR August 5-112 • Hemingford, NE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10-continued 9 PM-Teen Dance Multipurpose Hall DJ: SC Party Productions SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 8 AM-5K Memorial Run/Walk-City Park 7:30 AM-Registration In Memory of Don Haas and Gary Buchheit 10 AM-60th ANNUAL PARADEDowntown to Grandstands Theme: Pioneer Ways to Modern Days 11 AM-1 PM-LIVESTOCK BUYERS BBQMultipurpose Hall 12 PM-Magician-Multipurpose Hall 12 PM-Free Midway Entertainment 12:30 PM-4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK SALELivestock Arena 12:30 PM-CAR FUN RUN Starting at Hemingford Park 2 PM-CAR SHOW-Hemingford Park 2 PM-Magician-Multipurpose Hall 3 PM-Mud Bogging-West of Horse Arena 4 PM-Livestock Judging Contest 5 PM-Magician-Multipurpose Hall 8 PM-David Nail LIVE IN CONCERT Following Concert-Family Dance Multipurpose Hall DJ: SC Party Productions SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 7:30-11AM-PANCAKE FEED Hemingford FFA Boosters – 4-H Show Arena 9 AM-UNION WORSHIP SERVICEMultipurpose Hall 1-5 PM-Free Midway Entertainment 1 PM-Demolition Derby AUGUST 9-12 1 PM-12 AM-Waterhole #9 is open

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 6 PM Sand VolleyballEast of Hemingford Park

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 5 PM-4-H BARN MEETINGShow Ring Bleachers 5 PM-4-H Rocket Shoot-Grandstand 6 PM-KIDS PARADE-Pool to Grandstand 7 PM-FAMILY NIGHT-Grandstand Featuring Pig Wrestling

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 8 AM- 4-H & FFA SWINE SHOWLivestock Arena Following Swine Show-MEAT GOAT SHOW Following Meat Goat Show-SHEEP SHOW 5 PM- Free Midway Entertainment 8 PM-FAIR QUEEN CONTEST

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 8 AM- Dairy Cow & Dairy Goat ShowLivestock Arena 9 AM-4-H & FFA BEEF SHOWLivestock Arena 12 PM-OLD TIMERS PICNIC-60 and up Multipurpose Hall 5 PM-Free Midway Entertainment 6 PM-LARGE ANIMAL ROUND ROBINLivestock Arena Horse Futurity Presentation 7 PM-Heartland Pulling Truck & Tractor Pull 5 PM-Street Stock

Concert Pen of Three Beef Show Free BBQ & Free Night Events

Grocery Kart

8 AM-4-H HORSE SHOW-Bit ‘N Boot Arena 5 PM-4-H SHOOTING SPORTS COUNTY FAIR SHOOT 7:30 PM-EXTREME ENDURO CROSS 3:30 PM-Heat races

August 10th

The Alliance

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August 11th Teen Dance

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Heartland Express - Burt & Lancaster County Fairs

July 19, 2012

TRADE OPPORTUNITIES WITH RUSSIA....

Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County Fair

Continued from page 1

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Daily Attractions • Heart of America Shows Midway Carnival • A to Z Exotic Animal Petting Zoo & Pony Rides • Daryl’s Racing Pigs • DuckDowns Racing Ducks • Hall’s Bear Mountain Wildlife Show • Ag Adventure Land • Super Fair Information and Souvenir Booth • Nebraska Beekeepers Association Display Commercial and Food Vendors • Bingo (Lincoln Dominators Baseball Club) • Lincoln Area Railway Historical Society Display • Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum Antique Tractor Display • Antique Tractors & Ag Equipment Display

Entertainment Tent • Aug. 2 - CowboyUp! Band (top 40 country): 9pm • Aug. 3 - 3D In Your Face (80’s tribute band): 9pm • Aug. 4 - Mark Wills (country artist): 8:30pm • Aug. 5 - Go Fish (kids music): 6:30pm • Aug. 6 - Derryl Perry (country artist): 8:30pm • Aug. 7 - Susie McEntire (positive country artist): 7pm • Aug. 8 - The Rumbles Final Tour (rock n’ roll/dance): 8:30pm

• Aug. 9 - MWA Live Pro Wrestling (family friendly): 8pm • Aug. 10 - Glen Templeton (country artist): 8:30pm • Aug. 11 - SwitchBak (country/rock band): 9pm

Other Attractions • Aug. 2 - Celebrity Swine Show: 3pm • Figure 8 Races: 7pm • Aug. 3 - Watermelon Feed: 4:30pm • Demolition Derby: 7pm • Aug. 4 - Bush Tractor Pulls: 7pm • Aug. 5 - Celebrity Cake Decorating Contest: 10am • Celebrity Cupcake Decorating Contest: 12pm • Super Fair Antique Car Show: 12pm–4pm • Big Wheel Race: 1pm • Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Contest: 3pm • Hay Hauling Contest: 7pm • Aug. 6 - Kids Ranch Rodeo: 5:30pm • Mutton Bustin: 6pm • Aug. 7 - Skid Loader Rodeo: 1–4pm • National Barrel Horse Association Barrel Racing: Exhibition 5pm, Competition 7pm • Aug. 8 - Skid Loader Rodeo: 1–4pm • Aug. 10 - People’s Choice Salsa Contest: 6pm • Aug. 11 - Cinnamon Roll Contest: 12pm • MONSTER NATION Monster Trucks and • Tough Truck Competition: 7pm / Pit Party: 5pm

But Smith said the U.S. and Russia need to iron out their differences on trade. He said SPS measures are based on science.

Some of the concerns the U.S. has on many of Russia's SPS measures are that they're inconsistent with the WTO agreement on SPS measures and international standards. U.S. officials believe Russia has applied measures that are more stringent than international standards.

"Obviously, we consume very safely our own pork because it is a safe product, and others can and should, too," Smith said.

Smith said Russia isn't the only country that uses SPS measures to ban U.S. meat products.

He said Russia presents a very big potential market, especially for U.S. agriculture.

"There are great beef trade opportunities there if we had more trade with Russia," Smith said. "But they are not pursuing the beef industry like they are with pork and poultry."

Smith said improving trade and commercial relationships with a country "can help build a lot of good will." But, when it comes to Russia,

Burt County Fair

Smith said, "We have some work to do."

"Even more so, Russia has some more work to do to prove that they will not unfairly treat our exports into Russia," he said.

While there are issues to be ironed out, Smith said, "trade is good."

With Russia's accession to the WTO, the Obama administration wants Congress to act on JacksonVanik and permanent normal trade relations legislation concerning opening up better trade relations with Russia.

The Jackson-Vanik amendment is a 1974 provision in federal law intended to affect U.S. trade relations with countries with nonmarket economies that restrict freedom of emigration and other human rights. Permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) is a legal designation in the U.S. for free trade with a foreign nation granting trade advantages, such as low tariffs.

"Russia, with having close to 150 million population, we would love to sell them more beef," Smith said. "We also want to sell them pork and poultry, among other things, so we are trying to get those details ironed out."

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August 3-7, 2012 Burt County Fairgrounds Oakland, Nebraska Free Admission at Gate www.burtcountyfair.net Sunday, August 5, 2012 - continued • 2:00 p.m. Seed spitting contest, near Livestock Barns Free Watermelon Feed to follow, sponsored by Burt County Farm Bureau • 4:00 p.m. Parade starting at Holmquist Lumber featuring antique tractors Friday, August 3, 2012 • After parade Burt County Feeders Barbecue, • 1:00 p.m. 4-H Cat Show, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion BiCentennial Community Pavilion • 2:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Show, Livestock Arena • After parade Antique tractors on display, west of • 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Grandstand Area Grandstand Area • 4-H Public Fashion Show, Grandstand Area • 6:00 p.m. Burt County Brass Quintet, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion Pioneer Farm Family Awards, Grandstand Area • *7 p.m. Bull Riding by “Extreme Bull Riding Tour” & Special 4-H Awards, Grandstand Area Mutton Bustin’, Grandstand Area, $10 for 10 & over, 4-H Coronation, Grandstand Area 9 & under free Free cupcakes to celebrate 100th anniversary • 7 – 10 p.m. Bingo organized by VFW Post #7998 & American of Burt County Fair, Grandstand Area Legion Post #83, west of Bill Larson Building • 7:00 p.m. Team Sorting, Horse Arena • After Bull Riding Dylan Bloom & Dirt Road Detour • 7 – 10 p.m. Bingo organized by VFW Post #7998 & Event open to all ages, Left Field (beer garden) American Legion Post #83 west of Bill Larson Building Monday, August 6, 2012 After Coronation Left Field (beer garden) opens, • 9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena Grandstand Area • 9:00 a.m. 4-H Archery Contest, Grandstand Area • 9:00 p.m. Gabriel the Hypnotist, Livestock Arena • 10:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest, Livestock Arena • 9:00 p.m. Midnight Jay Taylor band • 12:30–6 p.m. Left Field (beer garden) opens, Grandstand Area Event open to all ages, Left Field (beer garden) • 1:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Fitting Contest, Livestock Arena Saturday, August 4, 2012 • 3:00 p.m. Story time, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion • 8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Show, Livestock Arena • 3:30 p.m. Uehling Players, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion • 8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Poultry Show, Poultry Building • 6:00 p.m. Kiddy Pedal Tractor Pull, Grandstand Area • Time TBA Mud volleyball tournament, Grandstand Area Special 4-H Awards, Grandstand Area • 11:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show, Livestock Arena 4-H/FFA Ag Olympics, Grandstand Area 12:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Livestock Arena • 6 – 9 p.m. Left Field (beer garden) closed • 12:30 p.m. Left Field (beer garden) opens, Grandstand Area • 7 – 10 p.m. Bingo organized by VFW Post #7998 & • 1:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show, Dairy/Rabbit Barn American Legion Post #83, west of Bill Larson Building • 2:00 p.m. Uehling Players, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion • 9 p.m. Left Field (beer garden) opens, Grandstand Area • 2:30 p.m. Story Time, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion • 10 p.m. Release of all livestock projects.

• 2:30 p.m. 4-H Companion Animal Show, Dairy/Rabbit Barn • 10 p.m. Family Movie Night, Grandstand Area • 4 – 8 p.m. Dustin Prinz, Left Field (beer garden) Make sure to bring a lawn chair for this event.

• 4:30 p.m. Pie Judging Contest, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion Tuesday, August 7, 2012 • 5:00 p.m. Pie Eating Contest, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion • 6 – 7 p.m. The Swedish Cleaning Ladies, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion • 1:30 p.m. Special 4-H/FFA Awards, Livestock Arena • 2:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction, Livestock Arena • 6:00 p.m. Team Roping, Horse Arena • 7 – 8 p.m. Monona Country Gospel, Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion • 3:30 p.m. Left Field (beer garden) opens, Grandstand Area • 7 – 10 p.m. Bingo organized by VFW Post #7998 & American • 5:00 p.m. Appreciation Meal/Video, Left Field (beer garden) • 5:00 p.m. Reggie Shaw Show Event open to all ages, Legion Post #83, west of Bill Larson Building Left Field (beer garden) • *8:30-12 a.m. Cactus Hill Band, Event open to all ages, • 7 – 10 p.m. Bingo organized by VFW Post #7998 & Left Field (beer garden) $5 cover charge for 21 & over, American Legion Post #83, west of Bill Larson Building 20 & under free • 9 p.m.–11 p.m. Teen Dance, 4-H Exhibit building Sunday, August 5, 2012 • 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Show, Livestock Arena • After Beef Show Open Class Feeder Calf Show, Livestock Arena • 12:30 p.m. Left Field (beer garden) opens, Grandstand Arena • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Clover Kids Activities, 4-H Exhibit Building 50578

*Admission charged for this event Half-price carnival ride tickets may be purchased from local merchants until noon on Saturday, August 4, 2012 Bring Lawn Chairs • All activities are open to all ages.

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Heartland Express - Harlan & Holt County Fairs

Fruits Have Many Health Benefits Kristen Houska, UNL Extension Assistant Erika Harms, UNL Dietetic Intern Summer is the perfect time for healthy eating.

Many fruits are at their peak for freshness and flavor. They can be a great addition to any meal or a tasty snack. By choosing fruit instead of other high-calorie snacks, your body is able to maintain a healthier weight.

Fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories, and they contain several important nutrients, including vitamins A and C. These vitamins help with vision, healing, and fighting infections. The fiber in fruit can also help to lower cholesterol. Fruit may also help reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. By choosing fruits of every color, your body will get the nutrients it needs to gain all of these benefits.

MyPlate recommends half of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables, but how much is that? Adults should get about 2 cups of fruit each day. In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or 1/2 cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the Fruit Group.

Tips: • Fruits are less expensive and typically taste better when they are in season.

• When buying canned fruits, choose them in 100% juice rather than in syrup.

• Limit your fruit servings from juice, try whole fruit instead.

• Replace high fat and sugar desserts with fruit.

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• Wash all fruits with water before peeling and/or eating.

When purchasing fruit, it is important to know how to tell if it is at the peak of ripeness. Some fruit actually continues to ripen after it is picked.

These fruits can be purchased early and sit out on the counter for a few days. Some examples of these are apricots, bananas, cantaloupe, kiwi, peaches, plums, and pears. To speed ripening, put the fruit in a loosely closed brown paper bag at room temperature.

Fruit Kabobs with Dip (12 servings) 1 medium tart apple, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 medium pear, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained 24 grapes (about 1/4 pound) 24 fresh strawberries 12 wooden skewers FRUIT DIP 1 (6 ounce) container low fat yogurt (any fruit flavor)

July 29 - August 2, 2012 • Orleans

Sunday, July 29 4 pm - All barns open for large and small animals 4-7 pm - Weighing of market beef, sheep & swine, as well as non-market sheep, beef, Division 1 dairy, rabbits & poultry Monday, July 30 10 am - Small Animal Judging 5 pm - Sheep Showmanship Tuesday, July 31 10 am - Breeding Beef Show, Stocker-Feeder Show & Bucket Calves, Beef Showmanship, 4-H Market Beef Cattle 5 pm - Harlan County Cattlemen’s FREE BBQ 7 pm - FREE Entertainment, Jay Taylor Wednesday, August 1 8 am - Swine Showmanship Contests 1:30 pm - Dairy Showmanship 7 pm - Pig Wrestling Thursday, August 2 9 am - Annual beef, swine & sheep sale 7:30 pm - 4-H Recognition Program, 4-H Coronation & AK-SAR-BEN Awards 50529

Toss apple and pear with lemon juice. Divide fruit into 12 portions and thread onto wooden skewers. Serve kabobs with yogurt dip.

August 7-11, 2012 Tuesday • 4-H Horse Show • "Open" Cowboy Race Wednesday • 4-H Horse Show • 4H Interview Judging • Ranch Rodeo

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Thursday • Open Class Entries • 4-H Events • Mid-States Rodeo

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Atkinson Hay Days Atkinson, Nebraska • 72nd Year

Friday • 4-H Events • Mid-States Rodeo • Live Entertainment • Premium Auction • Free-Will BBQ - Papa John • Roy King Band • Teen Dance XTRA Production Saturday •4-H Events • Demo Derby • Magician • "Full Choke"

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 3, 4 & 5, 2012 Friday, August 3 BIG FOOT - 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. with CRUSH at 6:00 p.m., north of Triple R Tire (Triple R Tire) 13 PAPER PLATE DROP - 7:00 p.m. at West Holt Football Field (Frickel Well Service and Other Businesses) 10 DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT - 4:00 p.m. at West Holt High School, To enter, contact David Gibbens, 925-2917 or 340-1385 (West Holt FFA) 10 CORONATION DANCE - 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Atkinson Community Center Music by "THE RUDE". Coronation is at 10:30 p.m. (Atkinson-Ettes) 6

"You Sew It, You Grow It, You Show It At The Holt County Fair" 2011 Hay King Tanner Osborne and Hay Queen Payton Kennedy

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COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE - 8:30 a.m. in the City Park 1 3rd ANNUAL HAY MAZING RACE - 11:00 a.m., Check in at City Park Shelter. Call Diane Osborne, 402-340-0968 to enter. 1 VENDORS IN THE PARK - Beginning at 12:00 Noon in the City Park. To enter call Shannon Kellner or write: Box 126, Atkinson, NE 68713 1 INFLATABLES FOR KIDS - Beginning at 12:00 Noon in the City Park 1 PIE CONTEST - Entries due at 12:00 Noon in Legion Building. (West Holt Medical Services) 6 FREE SWIMMING - In the City Park Pool, all afternoon 1 BURN OUT CONTEST - 1:30 p.m., on road by Osborne Steel (Atkinson Lions Club) 12 POOL PARTY - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in City Park Pool (Lech's Super Saver, North Central Insurance, R'Hair Shoppe and Triple R Tire) 1 SMALL ENGINE DISPLAY and ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW - In City Park, all afternoon 1 ATKINSON CHILDREN'S THEATRE PLAY - 2:00 p.m., "Beauty and The Beast" at West Holt Public School 10 ICE CREAM SOCIAL - 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in City Park (St. Joe's Home & School and Teachers) 1 MINI TRAIN RIDES - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Park (Atkinson Fire & Rescue) 1 CAKE WALK - 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in City Park (PEO Chapter BU) 1 FREE BARBECUE - 5:00 p.m. in the City Park, excellent food, outstanding service, good fellowship (Atkinson Chamber of Commerce) 1 MUSIC IN THE PARK - After the Barbecue (Faith Wesleyan Church) 1 10 HIGH SCHOOL 6 COMM. CENTER CITY 1 PARK 7

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FOR MORE INFORMATION Call: Shannon Kellner, Hay Days Chairman at 402-340-2923 or Cindy Poessnecker, Hay Days Treasurer at 402-925-2037 or Write: Atkinson Hay Days Committee, P.O. Box 126, Atkinson, NE 68713 PARADE CHAIRMAN - Jeremiah Schartz, 402-340-7007 or email: jeremiah_schartz@yahoo.com

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TREASURE HUNT - First Clue will be given at the Dance on Friday night during the Coronation of the Hay Queen and King

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CRAFTERS - Contact: Bev McConnell, 402-925-5339

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VENDORS - Contact: Shannon Kellner, 402-340-2923 email: atkinsonhaydays@yahoo.com See us on Facebook: Atkinson Hay Days

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FUN RUN - 7:30 a.m. meet at Atkinson Fire Hall. To enter: Michelle F. at 402-340-9311 or Renae O. at 402-560-7327 (Atkinson Fire & Rescue) 11 BREAKFAST - 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Atkinson Senior Center 4 HAY DAYS PARADE - 10:30 a.m. in downtown. Theme: "Viva Las Hay Days" 5 DUCK RACES - After the parade, downtown (St. Joe's Home & School) 5 INFLATABLES FOR KIDS - After the parade, in the City Park 1 SANDWICH & SALAD LUNCHEON - After the parade at the American Legion Building (Legion Auxiliary) 6 POTATO BAKE - After the parade at Atkinson Presbyterian Church 7 ICE CREAM SOCIAL - After the parade until 4:00 p.m. in the City Park (St. Joe's Home & School and Teachers) 1 ARTS, CRAFTS & VENDORS SHOW - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Community Center.

To enter call Bev McConnell or write: Box 126, Atkinson, NE 68713 6 VENDORS IN THE PARK - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the City Park. To enter call Shannon Kellner or write: Box 126, Atkinson, NE 68713 1 BIG FOOT - 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. with CRUSH at 5:00 p.m., north of Triple R Tire (Triple R Tire) 13 FUNNEL CAKES - After the parade, in the City Park (West Holt Booster Club) 1 1 GOLF TOURNAMENT - Sign up at 1:00 p.m. at Atkinson-Stuart Country Club. To enter call 925-5310 (Ogden Hardware) 2 FREE SWIMMING - In the City Park Pool, all afternoon 1 SMALL ENGINE DISPLAY and ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW - In City Park, all afternoon 1 ATKINSON CHILDREN'S THEATRE PLAY - 2:00 p.m., "Beauty and The Beast" at West Holt Public School 10 POOL PARTY - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in City Park Pool (Lech's Super Saver, North Central Insurance, R'Hair Shoppe and Triple R Tire) 1 BOATLOAD RIBFEST - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. in City Park 1 COOKOUT - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cowboy Trail Shelter in downtown (St. John's Women of the ELCA) 5 CRUISE NIGHT - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in downtown Atkinson (Classic Cruisers) 5 MOVIE NIGHT - At Dusk, east parking lot of Sandhills Guest House Inn and Suites with CONCESSIONS by European Experience 2013 9 DUELING PIANOS - 10:00 p.m. at Atkinson Community Center (West Holt Medical Services Foundation and Good Samaritan Society-Atkinson) 6

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Heartland Express - Greeley & Hamilton County Fairs

July 19, 2012

Drastically Dry Weather Makes Irrigation Challenge for 2012 and Beyond

By Lori Potter, Kearney Hub Holdrege - Farmers are using their best irrigation management techniques and technologies this hot, dry summer to keep their crops growing without jeopardizing water supplies.

"I just hope people will use caution," said Mike Clements of Alma, general manager of the Lower Republican Natural Resources District, which has groundwater allocations of 45 inches over five years. "They're good businessmen. They know what they're doing."

He said they also know the days of seeing water wasted or standing in road ditches are gone.

LRNRD allocations average 9 inches per acre per year. Up to 9 inches of unused water can be carried over. Some farmers did "bank" water by using less than 9 inches during 2010 and 2011 growing seasons.

"I am concerned that we are going to see water usage above 9 inches in some cases this year," Clements said and that some farmers may consider dipping into their future-year allocations.

Hamilton County Fair Aurora, NE July 26-2 29, 2012 AURORA, NE

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Irrigation use in the Republican Basin could be cut further in years designated as water short.

The trigger is less than 119,000 acre-feet of water available in Harlan County Lake on June 30.

That's not the case this year, but it will be a concern in 2013 if the dry weather continues, Clements said.

South-central Nebraska farmers who saw 1 to 3 inches of much-needed rain last weekend couldn't leave their irrigation systems off for long, said Chuck Burr, a water-cropping systems specialist with the West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte and a former extension educator in Phelps and Gosper counties.

Corn and soybeans require about 0.30 of an inch of water per day in hot, dry, windy weather. Burr said irrigation systems in the rainfall area could be shut down, but farmers needed to assess soil moisture conditions after three or four days.

He agreed with Clements that 9 inches of moisture probably won't be enough this year.

Water is critical for corn now in the pollination stage, so it's better to be a little short late in the season and take the yield loss then. "While we've got the crop growing and at a critical stage, we have to use it (irrigation water) now to get the yield," Burr said.

Because corn maturity is based on heat units, weeks of daytime highs of 85 to 100 degrees have pushed the 2012 crop ahead seven to 10 days, he said.

Meanwhile, soybeans' growth cycle is determined by the length of days. They're flowering now, Burr said, but will require moisture late in August to keep a good yield.

UNL Extension offices have NebGuides to help advise farmers on scheduling irrigation based on the crop growth stage and soil moisture. "We want to deplete the soil moisture as much as we can at the end of the season, drying it out so it can collect fall and spring rains," Burr said.

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PASTURES SUFFER AS DROUGHT, HOT WEATHER CONTINUES Continued from page 1 The National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office, reported that as of the week ending July 15 state pasture and rangeland was rated 74 percent either poor or very poor with the remaining land rated at 26 percent either fair or good. Last year, 83 percent of the state's pasture and rangeland was rated good or excellent with the five year average at 78 percent.

Alfalfa hay conditions were rated 60 percent poor or very poor with 39 percent fair or good and 1 percent as excellent. That is far below last year's rating of 84 percent good or excellent and the five-year average of 74 percent.

The USDA reported that wild hay conditions were 59 percent poor or very poor and 41 percent fair or good compared to last year's 79 percent good or excellent and the five-year average of 82 percent.

Ibach said all types of forage can be listed on the site, including the availability of cornstalks for grazing.

Potential buyers can make contact with sellers through the listing and negotiate transactions. Ibach cautioned that NDA does not participate in the transaction process nor does the department endorse any of the hay or forage being sold.

Ibach also reminded producers of other potential forage options as Gov. Dave Heineman has expanded roadside haying by moving up the harvest start date in certain circumstances. Anyone interested in roadside haying should contact the Nebraska Department of Roads or go online to www.roads.ne.gov/hay.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) has made available emergency grazing or haying on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in qualified counties.

"A large amount of Nebraska's land enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program is now available for haying and grazing," said Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Director Dan Steinkruger.

Steinkruger said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that counties designated as D2 on the Drought Monitor could be released by the FSA State Committee after the ending nesting date of July 15 in Nebraska.

Vilsack also announced a reduction in the emergency haying and grazing payment from 25 percent to 10 percent to assist in drought response.

He said CRP participants need to file a request to graze or hay at their local office.

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and/or a grazing plan to ensure consistent uses of the land. An additional approval was granted this year for practice CP-25, Rare and Declining Habitat, to allow grazing for the first time.

"This approval will provide additional forage during this drought to assist livestock producers," Steinkruger said.

A current Nebraska map listing approved counties is on the Nebraska FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/ne. The map will be updated as new counties qualify.

Information on drought issues can be found on the NDA web page at www.agr.ne.gov under "Drought Information and Hay Hotline."

The USDA reported that as of Monday 92 percent of the state's topsoil was rated very short or short compared to the five year average of 23 percent and subsoil conditions were rated 92 percent very short or short compared to the five-year average of 19 percent.

The hot and dry weather has pushed crop development as 70 percent of the corn statewide has silked compared to the five-year average of 38 percent and 64 percent of the soybeans were blooming, 11 days ahead of the five-year average of 42 percent.

Corn conditions were rated 43 percent good or excellent with irrigated corn at 63 percent good or excellent and 16 percent of the state's dryland corn good or excellent. Soybean conditions were rated 34 percent good or excellent compared to the five-year average of 77 percent.

With dryland corn and soybeans at risk from the drought, it could make a considerable impact on this year's corn and soybean crops, which at 15 million acres make up nearly 80 percent of Nebraska's principle crop land.

Last year, the USDA reported there were 4 million acres of dryland corn for grain harvested out of a total harvest crop of 9.6 million acres. Irrigated acres made up twothirds of the state's corn production of 1.536 billion bushels. Last year, there were 2.59 million acres of soybeans harvested out of a total harvested soybean acres of 4.83 million.

Dryland represented 47 percent of 258 million bushels harvested in Nebraska last year.

The state's sorghum crop is also suffering with only 30 percent of the crop rated good or excellent compared to the five-year average of 78 percent.

DAWES COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 3-10, 2012 FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd 2:00 PM JUDGING ALL OPEN CLASS (All Buildings closed for judging) SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th 7:00 AM SECURITY FIRST BANK OF CRAWFORD BREAKFAST (Horse show participants only) 8:00 AM 4-H HORSE SHOW ARENA 1-7 PM OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS FOR VIEWING ALL BUILDINGS 3-4 PM 4-H TREE ID & HORTICULTURE JUDGING CLINIC 4-H BUILDING 8:00PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, DANCE & BEER GARDEN SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th 1:00 PM OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS FOR VIEWING 2:00 PM LAWN MOWER ASSOCIATION RACES 2:00PM ALPACA’S ON DISPLAY EARL’S PARK 2-3:00 PM TRACTOR WEIGH-IN 3:00 PM DAWES COUNTY HALL OF FAME Century Farm and Ranch Family-AKSARBEN-Good Neighbor Award 3:00PM HALL OF FAME AWARDS RECEPTION 4:30 PM ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL 5:30PM NEW!!! POTATO GUN CONTEST MONDAY, AUGUST 6th 8:30 AM 4-H CAT SHOW 10:30 AM 4-H COMPANION ANIMALS & 4-H EXOTIC LIVESTOCK SHOWS 1:00 PM 4-H POULTRY SHOW 3:00 PM 4-H RABBIT SHOW 4-6:00 PM 4-H FOODS - PIES & CAKE SILENT AUCTION 5:30 PM ARCHERY SHOOT 6:30 PM KIDS RODEO (GYMKHANA)

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Stink Bugs Reported in Nebraska Relatively high numbers of stink bugs have recently been reported in Nebraska corn and soybean. These reports are supported by a similar trend in light trap catches. Both crops are sensitive to stink bug injury during their reproductive stages, so stink bug scouting should now begin.

In the past, stink bugs have not been considered a significant pest of corn or soybean in Nebraska, but they are significant economic pests to a variety of crops in the southern United States. Over the past 10 years there appears to be a general trend of increasing stink bug populations in more northern states, including Nebraska.

Nebraska Stink Bugs Stink bug surveys conducted in Nebraska 20092011 indicate we have four main species that may be found in soybeans and corn. They are the • green stink bug, • brown stink bug, • onespotted stink bug, and • red-shouldered stink bug.

All are shield-shaped as nymphs and adults. In general, adult green stink bugs are bright green, and adult brown stink bugs are brown with a yellow or light green underside. Green stink bug nymphs change color and pattern as they grow, but brown stink bug nymphs are yellow to tan with brown spots down the center of the abdomen. The onespotted stink bug looks similar to the brown stink bug, except it has a small spot on the underside of the abdomen. The redshouldered stink bug is green and has a red stripe across the base of the wings. Another brown stink bug, the spined soldier bug, is a beneficial predatory insect.

General Stink Bug Biology Adult stink bugs overwinter primarily in leaf litter, under bark, or in wood piles. We believe that the green stink bug does not overwinter in Nebraska, but migrates north in late spring to early summer. We typically begin to find the green stink bug in July. Brown, one-spotted, and redshouldered stinkbugs, as well as a few other recently collected species, appear to overwinter in Nebraska.

In the spring, adult stink bugs leave the overwintering sites and feed on a variety of wild and cultivated hosts. In Nebraska crops, the first significant numbers of bugs appear in the spring in wheat, followed by alfalfa. After feeding a few days, stink bugs mate and lay clusters of eggs. As the season progresses, female stink bugs are attracted to a variety of flowering plants, including corn and soybean. Populations peak during the pod-filling stages of soybean and earfilling stages of corn. There are likely one to two generations in Nebraska, depending on species.

Stink Bug Injury to Corn and Soybean Stink bugs have piercing and sucking mouthparts and feed by piercing a plant part (or another insect in the case of the spined soldier bug), injecting digestive enzymes, and removing fluids.

Corn. Nymphs and adult stink bugs injure vegetative stage corn by feeding at the base of the seedling corn plant. Feeding results in irregular shaped, oblong holes with yellow margins in the leaves as they emerge from the whorl, twisting of the whorl, and in some cases, death of the growing point. Nymphs and adult stink bugs damage reproductive stage corn by piercing the husk and feeding on the developing kernels from the beginning of kernel formation through milk stage, although they can feed through the hard dough stage. Damage appears as missing or shrunken kernels. Severe damage causes ears to curve (banana ears).

Soybeans. Nymphs and adult stink bugs injure soybeans by puncturing various soybean plant parts and extracting plant fluids. They prefer young tender growth and developing seeds. As they feed they inject digestive enzymes, which cause deformation and abortion of seeds and pods, and predispose the feeding site to various pathogens. In addition, stink bugs can cause delayed maturity and deformed leaf growth. Yield and quality losses depend on when the bugs injure soybean, and can be severe.

Injury often appears first on field borders as the stink bugs move into the field (both corn and soybean). With time the stink bugs can move throughout the field.

Management of Stink Bug in Corn and Soybean In general, thresholds are based on counts of large nymphs (1/4 inch or greater) and adults, as those are the most damaging stages. Green stink bugs are more numerous in soybeans and brown stink bugs more numerous in corn, but don’t be surprised to find a mix of species.

Note that the following thresholds are single values and do not explicitly consider changing crop prices and treatment costs. This is because there is not a comprehensive data base from which to develop these types of thresholds. These thresholds are set low enough to account for price and cost fluctuations. However, if you believe you have a robust and rapidly increasing population, you may want to lower the thresholds slightly (for example, to one bug per five plants instead of one bug per four plants for the early reproductive stage corn).

Field Corn: Florida recommends that “for corn in the early silk through milk stage, treatment may be justified when there is one stink bug per five plants. From the end of milk through the hard dough stages, treatment may be justified when there is an average of one stink bug per plant. Only stink bugs 1/4 inch or longer should be considered when determining thresholds.”

Georgia recommendations note that “corn is most sensitive to stink bug injury during ear elongation before pollen shed. The treatment threshold at this stage is one bug per four plants (25% infested plants). Once pollination occurs, feeding though the husk causes damage to individual kernels. Kernels are susceptible to damage up until the milk stage (R3) and possibly early dough stage (R4). The threshold at this time is one bug per two plants (50% infested plants).”

Research is ongoing in Nebraska, but until we have more definitive information, we recommend using the following treatment threshold: • 1 stink bug per 4 plants (25% infested plants) prior to pollination, and • 1 stink bug per 2 plants (50% infested plants) after pollination up to early dough stage.

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Competitions Help Young Riders Improve Skills

By Robert Pore, The Independent The Thompson Arena at Fonner Park was bustling with activity as 4-H'ers prepared for a number of different competitions at the State 4H Horse Show, including English pleasure, western pleasure and horsemanship.

All three competitions require a unique set of skills that reflect the ability of both the rider and their horse, said Bruce Treffer, Dawson County Extension educator.

"It's the fact that it is judged on the rider and the rider's ability to have trained that horse," Treffer said about the horsemanship competition, of which he is superintendent.

"They do some things in here (the ring) that they don't do in the pleasure classes. They have to do a pattern and within that pattern a lot of times they put a four-hand turn or a pivot where the rider has to control the rib and rear end of the horse with their legs, and they have to have really good hands and a good seat to get all these things accomplished."

He said a rider could ask their horse for an extended trot, then break down into a walk, back into a lope and simple changes of leads.

"There could be a lot of different elements to a pattern that requires good skill levels and horsemanship and hopefully the kids have done a lot of that work in preparation," Treffer said.

Treffer said the competition involves a lot of different elements that takes hours of practice between the rider and their horse.

While the pleasure classes require skill and a lot of practice, horsemanship is unique among the various competitions this week at the State 4-H Horse Show, he said.

"It's the ability to ride," Treffer said. "That's what horsemanship means. There are a lot of things at this show that are not just the horse."

The bottom line, Treffer said, is that an essential part of 4-H is teaching kids important life skills that provide valuable training as young people transition into adults.

"There is a lot of patience learned and stickto-itiveness to get some of these things done," he said. "There are a lot of life skills that can be learned through a horse."

Treffer has been an Extension educator for 34 years. He has been working with horses since "I was old enough to ride."

And for many of the 4-H'ers at the state level competition, they probably can say the same thing about their "saddle time."

One thing that hasn't changed for Treffer is when a young rider and horse connect and work together as a team.

"I really appreciate that. I like the kids who are out here doing their own work and growing every year. I like to watch them on how they improve. I can also really appreciate the sportsmanship that the kids show to each other."

While Treffer has been to his share of State 4H Horse Shows during his 34 years as an Extension educator and superintendent, this year is special as his 12-year-old daughter, Leah, is competing in her first show.

"It is something I have never had to deal with in my 34 years," he said.

Sydney Scow, 15, of Firth, is competing at her third State 4-H Horse Show. On Tuesday, Scow was entered in western pleasure riding and horsemanship. Scow was waiting with her horse, Tiger, to compete in the western pleasure competition. Inside the Thompson Arena show ring the English pleasure competition was going on.

"In English pleasure, there's a faster gait and your horse will move out more," she said. "In western pleasure, it is slower with no pattern and a different tack. You have a western saddle instead of English saddle and bridle."

But, Scow said, with pleasure riding it takes a lot of skills and patience when working with your horse.

Still, western pleasure riding has its advantages for Scow.

"I don't like sitting up as straight as you have to in English pleasure," she said. "I like to focus on the horse and go slower. In horsemanship, you are going to move your horse out a tad bit faster because it looks a little more crisp in a pattern instead of going slow on the rail.

Western pleasure is a little bit more relaxed."

With horsemanship, Scow said, "It will help you ride better more than anything because you learn how to sit, learn where your legs should be and your posture is so much more neater. It makes you a better rider."

Scow said competing in the State 4-H Horse Show has helped her become a better rider as each competition has its own unique disciplines.

"I also like roping for a little change up," she said.

Jascy Christensen, 16, of Columbus, is competing in her second State 4-H Horse Show with her horse, Eli. She was preparing to compete in the senior division of the English pleasure riding competition.

"I like English a little better because their stride really gets pushed out there, and it looks really pretty," Christensen said. "I really don't have the patience for the slower pace that Western takes."

Along with the ascetic that English pleasure provides between rider and horse, she also likes the English style outfit and the English saddle and bridle.

"It is a little harder to keep your balance, but it is lighter," Christensen said.

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Tri-Basin's 2012 precipitation records show a total of 10.25 inches as of June 30 or 3 inches behind the average. June precipitation was less than half of normal for the month.

"That only tells half of the story," Thorburn said.

"Not only was rainfall down, the scorching hot temperatures increased the evaporation."

Only one area of Tri-Basin is under allocations.

Union Township irrigators in Gosper County can use 27 inches over three years. Thorburn expects farmers there to use at least 9 inches this year.

"There's no doubt that we'll see a decline in the groundwater table this fall compared to last year," he said. That's of particular concern in southeastern Kearney County where the aquifer doesn't recover as well year-to-year as in other parts of the district.

Burr said that if an irrigator under allocations uses more than a year's worth of water in 2012, he may need to plan for 2013 with a lower water supply in mind.

He said the Crop Optimizer, found under the irrigation tab at www.water.unl.edu, allows a user to plug in a certain number of inches and see options for the best crop choices.

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STINK BUGS REPORTED IN NEBRASKA Continued from page 24

Soybeans: Thresholds for stink bugs on soybeans vary considerably by state, and also do not explicitly consider variable costs of control or market value. They range from 0.3 per ft-row (Illinois) to 3 per ft-row (Wisconsin), or 0.2 per sweep (Indianna) to 6 per sweep (Ohio) and are not consistent with respect to timing, row spacing, or soybean use (seed or grain).

Again, while we don't have definitive research data specific to Nebraska, we believe the following treatment thresholds are appropriate: • 1 stink bug per row-ft during the reproductive stages, and • if using a sweep net, 3.6 stink bugs per 15 sweeps (i.e., 0.25 bugs/sweep).

If thresholds are met, the standard insecticides registered for corn or soybean should be effective.

However, considering the hot, dry weather we are experiencing, you may want to avoid pyrethroid

use, particularly in corn, as this can result in spider mite “flare-up.”

Bob Wright, Extension Entomologist, Lincoln Keith Jarvi, Extension Educator, Dakota, Dixon, and Thurston Counties

Tom Hunt, Extension Entomologist, Northeast REC Haskell Ag Lab, Concord

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PLANT ALFALFA IN AUGUST Continued from page 11 adequate soil moisture is available. Farmers sometimes wait until middle or late September to plant alfalfa. This is most often too late because the plants do not have a chance to become established before the first killing frost. The latest alfalfa should be seeded in the fall is Sept. 10 in Lancaster County.

If planting cannot be completed by that time, it is best to wait for another season.

Alfalfa seed needs to be planted 1/4–1/2-inch deep in fine-textured soils and 3/4-inch deep in sandy soils for best germination. Regardless of seeding time, it is critical alfalfa be planted into a firm seedbed. Alfalfa seeds must have close contact with soil particles and soil moisture to insure rapid emergence. A firm seedbed also helps prevent seed from being planted too deep. Leave just enough loose soil to cover seed after planting.

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When seeding alfalfa, you need to remember your only chance to make a rough field smooth enough to drive over with tractors, swathers, or pickups is prior to seeding. Complete tillage (disking) to smooth the surface following row crops is alright if the soil is firmed up by either rain, sprinkler irrigation, or packerseeders. If the untilled soil surface is already smooth, no-till drills have been very successful. In fact, no-till seeding of alfalfa following small grain crops has become the trend among successful alfalfa producers.

Incorporate lime (when needed) into the soil prior to seeding. If more than 2 tons of lime per acre are required, incorporate lime at least 6 months before seeding.

Most soils in Nebraska need phosphorus to produce top yields of alfalfa. It can be broadcast and incorporated into the soil prior to seeding, or can be band applied with the seed by the drill at planting.

Band application at seeding is often more effective than broadcast because it places readily-available phosphorus near the roots of new alfalfa seedlings.

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Nitrogen fertilizer is generally not beneficial when applied to alfalfa. However, 10–15 pounds of nitrogen/acre applied at planting time often improves establishment on sandy soils.

Productive alfalfa will use more than 250 pounds of nitrogen per acre per year. If the alfalfa is inoculated and the soil pH is correct, nodules will form on the roots and fix all the nitrogen required by the crop. Be sure to inoculate the alfalfa seed or buy preinoculated seed, especially if alfalfa has not been grown on the field in the past three years. If the seed came pre-inoculated, don’t leave the bags in the back of the pickup for long periods where the sun will heat them as this can kill some of the bacterial spores and may reduce the number of active root nodules.

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The American Hereford Association brought the mural to Grand Island and commissioned artist Rex Whiteman of St. Joseph, Mo., to paint it with images of Nebraska's historic Chimney Rock, a stagecoach, covered wagons and town storefronts.

Amy Cowan, director of youth activities for the American Hereford Association, said the group repaints the mural every year to iconize the location of the show. Next year, the mural will be painted to reflect the history of Kansas City, Mo. The American Hereford Association used the mural July 1 through July 8 and lent it for use

during the Junior National Shorthorn Expo from June 24 through June 30. Cowan said both organizations used the mural because the two shows ran back to back.

"We work together to set up our show ring and have the same theme and same cost," she said.

Looking back on the week, Cowan said she "couldn't be happier" with Grand Island as the location of the show.

"It was a great experience for all of our families," she said. "They really just enjoyed the small-town atmosphere."

Bill Angell, livestock superintendent for the Nebraska State Fair, said it's been "a great three weeks" of cattle shows at the State Fair grounds.

The Junior National Charolais Show from June 17 through 22, along with the Hereford and shorthorn shows, brought thousands of youth and their parents to Grand Island.

"Lots of people, lots of cattle," Angell said. "It was very good for the community."

And this isn't the end of days for national cattle shows at the State Fair grounds. They'll be home to the Chianina and Maine-Anjou Junior Nationals next year, Angell said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage the agency to redirect its focus to working with states and other partners to attain already publicly available information that would allow them to work toward their goal of improved water quality. This can be done in a way that does not put our food system at increased risk.â&#x20AC;?

The proposed rule required all cattle operations meeting the regulatory definition of a CAFO to report a long list of information about their operations to EPA, including latitude and longitude (or street address) of the production area, acres available for land application of manure, type and number of head and contact information for the owner or authorized representative. EPA stated it would place this information on the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website in an easily searchable database, where NCBA feared extremists could access the information with the intent to do harm to cattle operations or the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food system. Any non-compliance with the proposed rule would have been a violation of the

CWA, which would have resulted in fines of up to $37,500 per day.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 7/13/2012 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa hay in big rounds mostly 20.00-30.00 higher, squares steady. Ground/delivered alfalfa: Northeast steady to firm and Central/Platte Valley area of the state sold 35.00 higher. Grass hay steady to 20.00 higher. Dehy pellets sold 10.00 to 20.00 higher.

Demand was very good with very limited movement.

Hay producers continue to price hay higher every week with the continued hot dry weather across the state. There is available supply of hay in the state but no one wants to sell right now. There have been some rain showers South of I-80 and by the NE/KS boarder last weekend with some areas reporting 2.00 to 4.00 inches of rain. 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 200.00-225.00. Good large rounds 150.00160.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 145.00-150.00.

Corn stalks: Large rounds 80.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered: local hauls 175.00-185.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 300.00-330.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large squares 250.00. Good large rounds 150.00200.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds limited supply

125.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered to feedlots: local hauls 230.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 310.00.

Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: 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 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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Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 9 . . . . . . . . .265 . . . . . . .265 . . . . . .219.00 . . . . . . . . .219.00 15 . . . . . . . .297 . . . . . . .297 . . . . . .610.00 . . . . . . . . .610.00 49 . . . . . . .316-347 . . . . .340 . . .200.50-218.00 . . . . . .204.94 16 . . . . . . . .330 . . . . . . .330 . . . . . .630.00 . . . . . . . . .630.00 24 . . . . . . .402-440 . . . . .417 . . .180.00-186.50 . . . . . .182.25 94 . . . . . . .456-490 . . . . .480 . . .163.50-178.00 . . . . . .173.56 78 . . . . . . .515-545 . . . . .533 . . .173.50-178.25 . . . . . .176.94 221 . . . . . .550-590 . . . . .576 . . .147.00-175.00 . . . . . .167.83 730 . . . . . .600-645 . . . . .622 . . .143.60-172.50 . . . . . .162.61 101 . . . . . . .625 . . . . . . .625 . . . . . .175.00 . . . . . . . . .175.00 737 . . . . . .650-695 . . . . .677 . . .145.00-161.00 . . . . . .152.54 1127 . . . . .700-745 . . . . .724 . . .137.00-157.50 . . . . . .149.86 916 . . . . . .750-798 . . . . .778 . . .136.00-149.85 . . . . . .143.81 75 . . . . . . . .755 . . . . . . .755 . . . . . .154.50 . . . . . . . . .154.50 1889 . . . . .803-845 . . . . .825 . . .134.00-146.25 . . . . . .141.11 1861 . . . . .855-899 . . . . .881 . . .134.00-144.60 . . . . . .138.34 3073 . . . . .906-945 . . . . .924 . . .130.85-138.50 . . . . . .135.49 1617 . . . . .950-997 . . . . .971 . . .122.00-134.50 . . . . . .131.36 420 . . . . .1005-1040 . . . .1012 . . .124.25-133.35 . . . . . .127.57 38 . . . . . . . .1050 . . . . . .1050 . . . . . .124.25 . . . . . . . . .124.25

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 39 . . . . . . .206-246 . . . . . .239 . . . .400.00-490.00 . . . . .457.06 14 . . . . . . . .281 . . . . . . . .281 . . . . . . .195.00 . . . . . . . .195.00 33 . . . . . . . .338 . . . . . . . .338 . . . . . . .178.00 . . . . . . . .178.00 20 . . . . . . .303-320 . . . . . .308 . . . .540.00-620.00 . . . . .561.71 8 . . . . . . . . .388 . . . . . . . .388 . . . . . . .187.50 . . . . . . . .187.50 12 . . . . . . . .364 . . . . . . . .364 . . . . . . .620.00 . . . . . . . .620.00 37 . . . . . . .430-435 . . . . . .433 . . . .142.75-168.50 . . . . .157.84 35 . . . . . . .465-491 . . . . . .479 . . . .142.50-168.50 . . . . .157.66 120 . . . . . .515-544 . . . . . .531 . . . .140.00-159.25 . . . . .153.76 295 . . . . . .553-595 . . . . . .577 . . . .136.50-153.50 . . . . .145.15 944 . . . . . .600-646 . . . . . .626 . . . .135.25-147.50 . . . . .141.49 462 . . . . . .652-690 . . . . . .672 . . . .136.75-144.25 . . . . .139.91 746 . . . . . .702-747 . . . . . .718 . . . .128.50-143.00 . . . . .136.20 100 . . . . . . .710 . . . . . . . .710 . . . . . . .164.50 . . . . . . . .164.50 902 . . . . . .750-795 . . . . . .770 . . . .130.00-140.85 . . . . .133.33 68 . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . .148.50 . . . . . . . .148.50 1230 . . . . .800-845 . . . . . .819 . . . .123.00-137.75 . . . . .133.53 19 . . . . . . . .810 . . . . . . . .810 . . . . . . .120.00 . . . . . . . .120.00 517 . . . . . .850-890 . . . . . .871 . . . .123.75-134.00 . . . . .130.81 128 . . . . . . .930 . . . . . . . .930 . . . . . . .127.00 . . . . . . . .127.00 64 . . . . . . .967-991 . . . . . .973 . . . .122.25-122.50 . . . . .122.43 19 . . . . . . . .1004 . . . . . . .1004 . . . . . . .120.00 . . . . . . . .120.00

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 5 . . . . . . . . .358 . . . . . . . .358 . . . . . . .186.00 . . . . . . . .186.00 64 . . . . . . .500-530 . . . . . .514 . . . .146.50-169.50 . . . . .157.30 87 . . . . . . .555-595 . . . . . .582 . . . .140.00-163.00 . . . . .156.80 94 . . . . . . .610-635 . . . . . .626 . . . .146.00-155.50 . . . . .151.66 141 . . . . . .654-690 . . . . . .670 . . . .139.25-148.50 . . . . .142.54 41 . . . . . . . .745 . . . . . . . .745 . . . .130.00-144.75 . . . . .142.95 139 . . . . . .762-796 . . . . . .784 . . . .130.00-139.75 . . . . .135.22 13 . . . . . . . .855 . . . . . . . .855 . . . . . . .136.00 . . . . . . . .136.00

Lean hog trade followed the cattle rally on Wednesday after a soft start to the week. The August contract is 250 higher on the week but the rally will need further confirmation. 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. Packers haven’t covered numbers very completely yet. Weather looks to remain an issue for the rest of summer. The dollar has softened a bit but is still very elevated compared to the recent past, and export demand will likely remain muted. Prices for weaned feeders have dropped sharply, and there has been a noted increase in sow liquation. Hedgers call with questions.

Aug. 12 8860 9490

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 49 . . . . . . .465-470 . . . . . .468 . . . .142.00-149.25 . . . . .147.05 67 . . . . . . .510-545 . . . . . .535 . . . .144.00-152.50 . . . . .148.11 74 . . . . . . .580-585 . . . . . .584 . . . .139.50-145.25 . . . . .142.30 11 . . . . . . . .603 . . . . . . . .603 . . . . . . .136.00 . . . . . . . .136.00 112 . . . . . .650-697 . . . . . .687 . . . .125.00-135.00 . . . . .130.67 34 . . . . . . .702-748 . . . . . .724 . . . .128.25-132.25 . . . . .131.11 8 . . . . . . . .820-831 . . . . . .827 . . . .127.00-127.50 . . . . .127.31

Look for more news @ www.myfarmandranch.com 5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 7/15/12

Confirmed: 94,539 Week Ago: 87,693 Year Ago: 70,261

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,789 . . . . . . . . .1,275-1,500 . . . . . . . . . . .114.00-118.00 1,414 . . . . . . . . . . .115.04 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,312 . . . . . . . .1,275-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .112.00-115.00 1,397 . . . . . . . . . . .114.47 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,288 . . . . . . . .1,200-1,467 . . . . . . . . . . .113.00-115.00 1,352 . . . . . . . . . . .114.70 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 . . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .114.00-115.00 1,279 . . . . . . . . . . .114.42 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,165 . . . . . . . .1,200-1,315 . . . . . . . . . . .113.50-116.00 1,254 . . . . . . . . . . .114.69 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,036 . . . . . . . . .1,155-1,360 . . . . . . . . . . .112.00-115.25 1,239 . . . . . . . . . . .114.87 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,682 . . . . . . . . .1,025-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .114.00-115.00 1,203 . . . . . . . . . . .114.72 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,913 . . . . . . . . . .671-972 . . . . . . . . . . . . .180.00-186.00 886 . . . . . . . . . . . .182.21 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,35 . . . . . . . . . .793-954 . . . . . . . . . . . . .179.00-184.00 899 . . . . . . . . . . . .181.91 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,515 . . . . . . . . . .790-921 . . . . . . . . . . . . .180.00-182.00 878 . . . . . . . . . . . .180.70 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,324 . . . . . . . . . .703-848 . . . . . . . . . . . . .180.00-186.00 788 . . . . . . . . . . . .182.59 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,943 . . . . . . . . . .723-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .178.00-186.00 807 . . . . . . . . . . . .181.97 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,259 . . . . . . . . . .736-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .179.00-183.00 873 . . . . . . . . . . . .182.08 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .28,505 . . . . . . .1,378 . . . . . . .114.65 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .14,883 . . . . . . .1,225 . . . . . . .114.78 Dressed Del Steer . . .18,784 . . . . . . .893 . . . . . . . .181.92 Dressed Del Heifer . . .10,526 . . . . . . .815 . . . . . . . .182.19

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 . . . . . .23,229 . . . . . . .1,375 . . . . . . .117.11 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .17,876 . . . . . . .1,222 . . . . . . .116.97 Dressed Del Steer . . .19,810 . . . . . . .895 . . . . . . . .187.03 Dressed Del Heifer . . .7,823 . . . . . . . .781 . . . . . . . .186.35

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .20,108 . . . . . . .1,339 . . . . . . .110.93 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .19,677 . . . . . . .1,183 . . . . . . .110.94 Dressed Del Steer . . .12,269 . . . . . . .877 . . . . . . . .178.56 Dressed Del Heifer . . .5,877 . . . . . . . .800 . . . . . . . .178.23

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction – Bassett; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market – Ericson; Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction – Imperial; Lexington Livestock Market – Lexington Receipts: 22,245 Last Week: 8,525 Last Year: 12,850 Compared to last week, steers over 600 lbs sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower and heifers over 600 lbs sold steady to 3.00 lower. Not enough calves for an market comparison. With the continued dry weather this week prompted several strings of light fleshed yearling cattle to come to town. Some offerings might have weighed more going to grass than when they came to town last week. Bassett and Ericson markets had their annual BBQ special sales this week. Demand was mostly light to moderate on feedlot placements. There are quite a lot of yearling cattle moving right now and with the uncertainty in available feedstuffs (distillers, hay and etc.) most cattle buyers are very cautions on what they are bidding on.

Large number of slaughter cows and bulls continue to move to town with the majority of them going to slaughter. Supply this week included 69 percent steers, with near 92 percent of the offering over 600 lbs.

Support: Resistance

Aug. 12 Feeder 12787 14767

Cattle prices were under pressure with demand and feed issues before seeing a midweek rally. The August contract is 80 higher, and the September feeder cattle are 210 lower.

Cash trade got off to a disappointing start with light trade at $113 live, or $182 to $184 dressed.

Packer margins are starting to slip. The cutout has been softer this week. Choice is down 1.78 at 182.16 and select down .07 at 172.50, and further weakness usually occurs mid-summer.

The choice select spread has begun to narrow somewhat. Retail demand is usually soft the second half of summer. Pasture conditions are

declining so far this month, and herd liquation will accelerate. Deferred months should show decent strength with reduced supplies. Expect good chart resistance around $120 on August futures and support at $115. Hedgers call with questions.

August 2012 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

August 2012 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Oct. 12 7575 8365

August 2012 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . .91.100 High . . .92.800 Low . . .90.650 Close . .92.625 Change .+2.675

Aug. 12 11440 12020

Open .118.075 High .118.325 Low . .117.600 Close .117.775 Change .-0.375

Open .137.275 High .138.150 Low . .135.975 Close .136.600 Change .-0.600 AG NEWS COMMODITIES myfarmandranch.com

July 19, 2012

Heartland Express

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Schedule of Events 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 29 - Wahoo (Saunders County) Mead Stardusters Car Club Car Show; Saunders County Museum, 240 N. Walnut. 10am-2pm (402) 443-3090 www.visitsaunderscounty.org

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 31-Aug 5 - Neligh (Antelope County) Antelope County Fair; Fairgrounds. Paintball tournaments, ranch rodeo, 4-H and FFA events, Bull-a-Rama, ATV mud drag, demolition derby and more. (402) 887-5252 www.antelopecofair.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

Aug 1-5 - Harrison (Sioux County) Sioux County Fair; Sioux County Fairgrounds. Enjoy 5 days of good oldfashioned fun with 4-H shows, 2 rodeo performances and dances. Marlena Griesse (308) 668-2428 www.visitnorthwestnebraska.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

Aug 1-5 - Springfield (Sarpy County) Sarpy County Fair; 100 Main St. Tractor and pickup pulls, Mid-States Rodeo, demolition derby, entertainment and more. Free Rich Jansen (402) 2532453 www.sarpyfair.com Aug 2-4 - Comstock (Custer County) Comstock Christian Fest; Sargent Ord Rd. Nebraska's party in the pasture. A 3-day all star Christian music festival. Camping available. (308) 225-4843 www.comstockmusicfestivals.com Aug 2-4 - Spencer (Boyd County) Boyd County Fair; Fairgrounds, 205 N. Logan St. Janet Classen (402) 589-1421 www.nebraska fairs.org Aug 2-5 - Scribner (Dodge County) Dodge County Fair; Fairgrounds. www.dodgecounty fair.org Aug 3-10 - Chadron (Dawes County) Dawes County Fair; Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits, tractor pulls, children's rodeo and more. Free (308) 4326705 www.chadron.com Aug 3-4 - Falls City (Richardson County) Jaycees Tractor Pull & Demolition Derby; Jaycees Community Field. Tractor pull on Saturday, demolition derby on Sunday. Fri, 6:30pm; Sat, 6pm, $3-$10 Stacey Bailey (402) 8837009 sites.google.com/site/fallscityjaycees Aug 3-5 - Atkinson (Holt County) Hay Days; City-wide. Children's theater, games in the park, vendors, exhibits, antiques and crafts, tractor show, dance and more. Cindy Poessnecker (402) 925-2037 www.atkinsonne.com Aug 3-5 - Wilber (Saline County) Wilber Czech Festival; City-wide. Czech dancing and music, authentic food and costumes, bands, 3 parades and contests in the Czech Capital of Nebraska.

10am-10pm, Free Mary Jean Keller (888) 4945237 www.nebraskaczechsofwilber.com Aug 3-6 - York (York County) York County Fair; Fairgrounds, 2345 N. Nebraska Ave Rich Hankel (402) 362-4411 www.yorkcountyfair.com Aug 3-7 - Oakland (Burt County) 100th Annual Burt County Fair; Fairgrounds. (402) 374-2953 www.burtcoedc.com Aug 4 - Bancroft (Cuming County) 4th Annual Neihardt Beer Fest; Country Pub, 409 Main St. Craft and micro brews, food, fun and music to benefit the Neihardt Historic Site. 6:309pm, $20 Nancy Gillis (402) 648-3388 www.nei hardtcenter.org Aug 4 - Grand Island (Hall County) Grand Theatre Car Show; 316 W. 3rd St. Be a spectator or bring your classic car or motorcycle to show off.

Free movie passes to all that enter the show, free hot dogs and chips to all who attend. 5-9pm, Free Craig Hand (308) 381-1225 www.grandmovie theatre.com Aug 4 - Hastings (Adams County) Nebraska Christian Music Festival; Brickyard Park.

More than a dozen artists performing all day in the outdoor amphitheater. Food vendors and a family-friendly festival atmosphere. 10:30am10pm, $5 Bob Sullivan (402) 469-5149 www.nebraskacmf.org

Aug 4 - Nebraska City (Otoe County) Wine Under the Pines; Kimmel Orchard, 5995 G Rd. A celebration of wine, craft beer, BBQ and music from southeast Nebraska. Grape stomp, live music, cooking demonstrations and more. Noon8pm, $10 Erik Olson (402) 209-1748 www.wineun derthepines.org Aug 4-12 - Hemingford (Box Butte County) Box Butte County Fair; Fairgrounds (308) 4875223 www.bbcfair.com Aug 5 - Hastings (Adams County) Art in the Park; Libs Park. More than 50 vendors with a variety of artwork. 10am-5pm, Free (402) 4612370 www.visithastingsnebraska.com Aug 7-11 - Chambers (Holt County) Holt County Fair and Rodeo; Fairgrounds. 4-H, rodeo and fair activities for all ages. (402) 3361504 www.holtcountyfair.net Aug 7-11 - Weeping Water (Cass County) Cass County Fair; Fairgrounds. (402) 298-8102 www.cassfair.com Aug 7-12 - Ogallala (Keith County) Keith County Fair; Fairgrounds. Entertainment, exhibits, carnival, parade and more. (308) 2844066 www.keithcountyfair.com Aug 8-11 - Taylor (Loup County) Loup County Fair; Loup County Fairgrounds. (308) 942-6223 www.taylornebraska.com Aug 8-12 - Lexington (Dawson County) Dawson County Fair; Dawson County Fairgrounds. (308) 324-3600 www.dawsoncounty fair.com Aug 8-29 - Louisville (Cass County) Beyond Bow Muzzleloader/Blackpowder Guns for Women; Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St. Featuring new skills each week, open to all ages.

Tuesdays, 6-9pm, $5/session Christy Christiansen (402) 471-5547 www.outdoornebraska.org/education Aug 9-12 - Bloomfield (Knox County) Knox County Fair; Fairgrounds, 612 1/2 E. Main St. Featuring big names in music, agricultural displays, carnival and more. $10 Jerry Nipp (402) 373-4655 www.knoxcountyfairgrounds.com Aug 9-12 - Chappell (Deuel County) - Deuel County Fair; County Fairgrounds. www.chap pellchamber.com Aug 9-12 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Capital City Ribfest; Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S. Street festival featuring America's best BBQ from vendors across the country and a variety of live music. Thu- Sat, 11ammidnight; Sun, 11am-3pm Derek Andersen (402) 441-8744 www.pershingcenter.com Aug 9-12 - West Point (Cuming County) Cuming County Fair; Fairgrounds. (402) 3722981 www.cumingcountyfair.com Aug 10-11 Arnold (Custer County) Sandhills Open Road Challenge (S.O.R.C.); Roadways between Arnold and Callaway. Open road racing with a 1-mile shootout, burn-out contest, parade and car show. Shoot-out at 8am, S.O.R.C. at 8:30am, Free for spectators Becky Dailey (308) 848-2522 www.sorcrace.com Aug 10-11 - Omaha (Douglas County) Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival; Coventry Campus, 204th & Q St. Enjoy award winning wine, live music and a hot air balloon launch. Daily, 5-11pm, $7, special packages for tastings and food (402) 346-8003 www.showof ficeonline.com Aug 10-12 - Hastings (Adams County) KoolAid Days; City-wide. World's largest Kool-Aid stand, live entertainment, giant inflatables, cardboard boat races, classic car rally, disc golf, fireworks display and more. Fri, 4-9pm; Sat, 8am10:30pm; Sun, 9am-6pm Pam Bohmfalk (800) 9672189 www.koolaiddays.com

Look for more news @ www.myfarmandranch.com

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Heartland Express

July 19, 2012

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 26th. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, August 2nd.

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 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

1006 - BALERS FOR SALE - CONT’D 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 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

1014 - BALE WAGONS FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL MODELS/PARTS. CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 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 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

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D 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

New Rear Tractor Tires 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

F & F Tire Service 823 Ave. E • Box 309 • Wisner, NE 68791

402-529-3538 NE - 1969 JOHN DEERE 4020: SIDE CONSOLE, 2 HYDS, 16-9-38 REARS 80% RUBBER, SYNCRO RANGE TRANNY, NICE AND CLEAN., (402) 640-8387

1951 JD B PAINTED; FULLY RESTORED. It Runs Great! Good tin.

Wheels and tires in good shape.

Loveland Area, CO

970/214.0663 IA - 1942 TO 45 IH FARMALL: LIVE POWER TAKE OFF. NEW TIRES! $2500., (712) 2600128 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE NE - 7. 5’ GNUSE BUCKET, HEAVY 3 PT, (402) 726-2488 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 1105 - DISKS WANTED TO BUY NE - JD 235, 20’-25’, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344

DISC ROLLING STEEL BLADES ..........AND..........

GRINDING HARD BORON BLADES Installed after 2005

120 OWS 6P PL E E GEA F W O S R RH D N EP NE - SALE EAD SA E ADS W W O 1101 - TRACTORS S L S ON(3, 0 150 P E HE ' N I 5 6 I 8 H B X 0 T ) P I N M 4 PER 11 FOR SALE - CO ALE KING COND 1 E - 995-55 GEAR TRIP 8712 S S 0 ' R H 3 1 R 1 EAD 1 20 ) NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF FO FLE X OOD 5-2541 5P0IC0KHEP 4 AMAR 5 , 6 OR SALE OURNE 0, (785 G ) 86 ING HP :3 $ ILL R B 0 F .

LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, KS L O A 0 0 TIOSHE P W, (62 LE X K 51N5E - R4O:W ,50 5 , 700 G DR A (308) 436-4369 PLO 00.00, F 95-5 90H HARUS 74$-600 , 70 H E ARH KS - , ER, $5 36' ER, B W 1 8 0 D , , E 9 H P P E 1 151 N 96 DAPT 0 50ITH 048:3) MOT (308 5:4 ADHSEA KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS $ W - N 308) CD9O - CJOD A ELL 58 NE EELS, ( , 6-16'S3.00H0, P(130:1 $45O0 NORS ) 624- $650 0:711 M BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) A F O I G , 0 2 0 1 $SH , 7-0 E A P ES R C H R 6 5 1 7 5 9 4 W K :3 ,$CU 700874 HP RH 7 865-2541 O NE0 SERSIA5LE00 NST-A2265 U IH W, $ E S E , ' 3 5 ) E A 2 N 08 5 361 LK NO 12, L/ N 18 : D IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, 8 4- 00, (300, (3080HP 5: 3 $40 S IAWEEWEELL, $3X,4(X5880) POLY S BAOLR IKE 0 L 3 R .

L 0 4 R , 6" USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E ) 62 2 0 7 , 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

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

Now grinding both sides for maximum effectiveness and longer blade life. Will travel to your farm within 200 mile radius of Craig, NE

Call Roy’s Cell: 402-660-8298 Or Leave Message: 402-377-2437 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 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - 1990 JD 7200, 16R30”, 250 MONITOR, MARKERS, IN-ROW FERT. GOOD CONDITION., $23,000.00, (620) 865-2541

1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE - CONT’D 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

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KS - ‘07 MILLER MD 1000, 90’ BOOM, CUMMINS & ALLISON, RAVEN GPS, 1500 HRS, $98,000.00, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY NE - YETTER 2995 COULTERS, (308) 2821330 FOR SALE NE - NEW SLURRY EQUIPMENT, (800) 2847066 KS - APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. BALANCED FORMULAS BLENDED TO YOUR SPECS. FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”.

DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM, (800) 635-4743 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 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 www.myfarmandranch.com

July 19, 2012 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 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - (8) HIGH SPEED CENTER DRIVES FOR A VALLEY PIVOT., (308) 883-8662 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 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

Heartland Express 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE - CONT’D 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 - 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 NE - NEW & USED AERATION FANS, (800) 284-7066 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

BULK TANKS-USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Buy-Sell-Trade

800-844-5427 www.myfarmandranch.com

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 KS - WANT TO BUY: ALFALFA/GRASS PICKED UP OR DELIVERED ROUND OR LARGE SQUARE BALES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KEVIN MELVIN AT, (620) 5463507

ALFALFA WANTED: Big squares or rounds. 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.

307-575-1199 • 307-532-0517 Torrington, WY

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 - 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 OK - 600 OAT HAY: 1, 500 WHEAT STRAW, BOTH CLEAN. NET WRAPPED. ROUND BALES. CELL;, (580) 303-8663 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 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Page 33 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

Cover Crop Strategies for Soil Health Cowpeas, Sunn Hemp, Soybeans Millet, Peas, Sudan, Grazing Corn Radish, Turnips, Vetch and More. www.greencoverseed.com PH-402-469-6784 • Bladen, NE

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

NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 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

1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE - CONT’D 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 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 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 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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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

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

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot.

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

Guaranteed best quality & lowest price.

Call

605/473-5356

1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - 27 FOOT METAL WINDMILL TOWER: ALSO ONE EIGHT FOOT AERMOTOR WINDMILL HEAD. USED FOR PARTS. CALL AFTER 3, (308) 623-3049

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

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

bulls for sale Black and Red Registered Yearling

SIMMENTAL BULLS Performance and trich-tested Call Gary Bogott Cell 303.517.6112 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

CROOKED CREEK ANGUS REGISTERED BULLS Outstanding Quality Excellent Dispositions Adams Jones

785-332-6206 St. Francis, Kansas

Page 34 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 4 BLACK ANGUS BREEDING AGE BULLS: TOP BLOODLINES. SEMEN TESTED UPON REQUEST. LOW BIRTH WEIGHT., (402) 870-1289

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. 15-MONTH OLD BULLS. MANY WILL BE SUITABLE FOR HEIFERS. CROOKED CREEK ANGUS, SAINT FRANCIS KS., (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

Heartland Express 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 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE WY - GOOD QUALITY BLUE HEELER AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS: BRED IN MICHIGAN. BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD! PUPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS. $300.00., (307) 272-1915

ASDR Toy Aussies Show Quality.

Very Small. All Shots. Wormed. $450.00 and up. Ready to Go!

605-484-4448 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 Working Stock Dog

402-694-9353

PUPPIES

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

5 Females, 2 Males Born Mother’s Day 2012! ABCA Registered.

Rusk Ranches • Westcliffe, CO

BORDER COLLIES

COLORADO BRAND FOR SALE

719-371-2381 719-783-0505

DUES PAID CURRENT

Claricy Rusk Carl@wetmountainvalley.us

$3000.00/OBO. CALL 970.677.2797 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

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

COLORADO BRAND

2 IRONS - NICE IMAGE! COMES with FIRE IRON. In the same family since 1940.

Offered for Sale at: $6,000.00/OBO Please call Jerry

719.784.6054

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

leave message, if no answer.

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 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D NE - FARM HELP WANTED ON NORTHEAST NEBRASKA ROW CROP FARM. CDL, MECHANICAL SKILLS, AND REFERENCES, NO LIVESTOCK. IMMEDIATE OPENING., (402) 256-9311 KS - WANTED: OTR LIVESTOCK TRUCK DRIVER, MUST HAVE CLASS A CDL AND GOOD DRIVING RECORD. HOME 2 DAYS A WEEK. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL, (785) 5434330 NE - TRUCK DRIVER WANTED: BELLAR AND BELLAR LTD. IS ADDING MORE EQUIPMENT AND IS IN NEED OF DRIVERS FOR LOCAL HAULING. MUST HAVE A CLASS A CDL. WITH A GOOD DRIVING RECORD., (402) 529-3572 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES 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

SCRAP METAL CLEANUP CALL FOR PRICES.

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

Call Dave:

www.loadsearch.net

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

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BELL FARMS 970-580-0473 NE - CUSTOM MANURE HAULING. 3 SPREADERS & A PAYLOADER AVAILABLE. OUR REPUTATION FOLLOWS US. KENT BACKER, (402) 499-8060 WANTED TO RENT NE - LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO REPAIR HYDRAULIC JACKS, (402) 372-3009 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:

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 - 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 NE - 2012 HARVEST SEASON: NEED RELIABLE CDL TRUCK DRIVERS. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. CELL:, (308) 883-0672

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

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

218.639.2809 ddonley@eot.com • David Donley 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 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

July 19, 2012 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D

2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE - CONT’D

PETERBILT Of GC

‘09 Pete 386, ISX, 70UCD .......$79,900 ‘07 Pete 379, C15, 70UC..........$69,500 ‘06 Pete 379, C15, 10sp............$64,900 ‘10 KW W900, C13, 60’ ............$87,900 ‘07 Int 9400, C13, 9sp..............$32,900

PH - 1-800-844-4057 3255 West Jones Ave. Garden City, KS 6746

••••••••••••••• 2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - GOOSENECK 350 BUSHEL, DUAL HOPPER, TANDEM DUAL, ROLL TARP, EXCELLENT, $6,500.00, (620) 865-2541 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 NE - 1974 CESSNA SKYLANE, GREAT SHAPE, $72,000 O.B.O CALL MARVIN, CELL,, (402) 358-0191 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

AUDIT YOUR TIRE PRICES!

800-783-8473 11R22.5 Road One LD37 Traction $339

FREE SHIP: 8 TIRES FET/Freight Inc/ALL IN

32-Yr USA Shipper www.trucktirehotline.com FARM/OTR/TRUCK 11R22.5 Triangle TR696 Steer All Pos...$325 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 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

2008 Peterbilt 386: Ratio 3.36 cummins ISX 525 HP 500 engine brake, 18 sp, virgin rubber, all aluminum, one owner all maintenance records.

Price Negotiable, make offer.

Larry Klimek Trucking, Inc 308-384-3313

2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 935-2480 MO - LEON 1040 10’ DOZER BLADE, $2,500.00, (660) 548-3804 OK - 1992 D8N DOZER, NEW UNDERCARRIAGE EXCELLENT CONDITION., (405) 5677139 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 NE - WANTED USED FOUR WHEEL HYD. DIRT SCRAPER 10-15 YD, (402) 372-3009 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, TWIN-SCREW. (2) WHO 16’ GRAIN HOPPERS. CALL FOR INFORMATION., (620) 2903997 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

John Deere 624E Loader

Excellent condition, 6600 hours, 3 yd. bucket.

970-380-3250

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July 19, 2012 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 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 MO - CAT 8000# 2 STAGE W/PNEUMATIC TIRES, HYDRAULICS ARE EXCELLENT, ENGINE NEEDS WORK. CHEAP!, (660) 5483804 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE

Heartland Express 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D 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 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 NE - 500-5 1/2” STEEL T POSTS, 50-5” X 8’ CREOSOTE CORNER POSTS, (402) 4619336

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

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3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE - CONT’D

12 GAUGE USED GUARDRAIL Hot Dip galvanized. 26’ Please call for delivered quote 423-791-4771 • 721-726-3562 620-546-3507 “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 3030 - OTHER FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Engine Machine Specialist High Efficiency & Long Life G855 .........................$19,000 G3406 .......................$21,000

Complete Overhauls G3406 .......................$12,000 G855 .........................$12,000 Complete OH Includes: All new pistons & liners, valves, seats, guides, paint, dress out parts, gauges & run-in

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Guymon, OK

580-338-3986

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Page 35 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

1055 S. Range - PO Box 508 Colby, KS

(785) 462-8255 www.HomeLandRE.com 6403 Old Hwy 40, Park, KS Farmstead with 41 Acres, three bedroom house with full basement, two car garage, workshop, other out-buildings & established windbreak.

Many recent upgrades to the home. $159,000 480 Acres Rawlins Cty., KS Dryland. 15 miles North and 3 miles West of Levant. Immediate possession - All of the Seller’s minerals to Buyer. $3,400/Acre Rock L. Bedore (785) 443-1653 WANTED - YOUR LISTING

5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER Ranch/Farm Unique horse property. 22091 Comanche Cree Dr Elbert, CO. Custom home with 3 bed 3 baths and over 2200 finished square feet with w/o basement. Attached 3 car garage and attached indoor arena/8 stall barn with tack room and wash stall and an outdoor arena. All on 60 acres with easy commute to Colo.

Springs. $545,000 Jane Fugett RE/MAX Accord 303-883-6445 janefugett@yahoo.com 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

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

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 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) 984-1883

Midlands Classified Ad Network WORK FOR DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES. VIEW CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT WWW.DHHS.NE.GOV MECHANIC: - INSPECT AND REPAIR INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTS - HAVE ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE - ABLE TO WELD AND FABRICATE STEEL METAL PARTS - OPERATE A FORKLIFT. KYS FOODS IS A FOOD MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN SCOTTSBLUFF. IF INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO KAIYEN@KYSFOODS.COM FLATBED COMPANY DRIVER NEEDED. NICE RIDE!!

GREAT PAY & BENEFITS. FLEXIBLE RIDER & PET POLICIES. CALL 888-454-5766 LEXINGTON, NE. OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR. COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFIT, ALL YEARS EXPERIENCE ACCEPTED. QUESTIONS CONTACT LINDA VICTORY 308-284-4298. APPLY ON LINE AT WWW:OPSD.ORG EOE, OPEN UNTIL FILLED. ENGLISH TEACHER – TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – LINCOLN ELEMENTARY ($3,000 SPECIAL EDUCATION HIRING BONUS APPLIES) IN GOSHEN COUNTY, 100% OF TEACHER RETIREMENT IS PAID BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WITH NO STATE INCOME TAX. THE DISTRICT IS AFFILIATED WITH THE SCHLECHTY CENTER AND IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. GCSD#1 IS LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST WYOMING SERVING 1800 STUDENTS K-12 COUNTY-WIDE. ALL ADMINISTRATOR, TEACHING, AND COACHING POSITIONS REQUIRE CURRENT WYOMING CERTIFICATION WITH APPLICABLE ENDORSEMENT(S). ALL REQUIRED APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.GOSHEN1.ORG. CALL 307-532-2171 OR EMAIL LFRITZLER@GOSHEN1.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. GCSD#1 IS AN EOE. EXPERIENCED BACKHOE OPERATOR &

LABORERS. POSSIBLE OUT OF TOWN WORK. MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH NO SUSPENSIONS OR DUI'S. MUST BE RELIABLE, SELF-STARTER. APPLY IN PERSON AT 802 SOUTH BELTLINE HWY. E, SCOTTSBLUFF. HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WANTED: WERNER CONSTRUCTION IS LOOKING FOR CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVERS, FLAGGERS, GENERAL LABORERS, LOADER/ EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, MILLING MACHINE OPERATORS AND GENERAL PLANT HELPERS TO WORK IN THE BRIDGEPORT, HEMINGFORD AND KIMBALL AREAS. CALL WERNER CONSTRUCTION AT 1(800)-967-2295 OR (402) 463-4545 FOR APPLICATION. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SIMON CONTRACTORS, A DIVERSIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR SPECIALIZING IN HIGHWAY, BUILDING AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT WY, NE, SD, AND CO HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING IN OUR SCOTTSBLUFF, NE LOCATION FOR : CONSTRUCTION FLAGGERS. COMPETITIVE WAGES AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE OFFERED. SEND RESUME TO: 1914 W. OVERLAND; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361, FAX TO 308-632-3442, OR APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.SIMONCONTRACTORS.COM. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, M/F, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS NEEDED. $2,000 SIGNON BONUS! JBC NEEDS SEVERAL TANKER DRIVERS TO BE BASED IN SCOTTSBLUFF, NORTH PLATTE AND KEARNEY. JBC OFFERS ABOVE AVERAGE PAY AND BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TOP-NOTCH DRIVERS. A CDL WITH HAZMAT AND TANKERENDORSEMENTS, 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND MINIMUM AGE OF 24 ARE REQUIRED. APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.JBC1.COM OR PHONE 800-658-3106.

DISPATCHER/FREIGHT BROKER FOR OVER THE ROAD TRUCKS NEEDED NEAR LEXINGTON, NE. GREAT PAY, BENEFITS, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT. FULL OR PART-TIME WITH GREAT POTEN-

TIAL TO WORK FROM HOME FOR THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL. EMAIL LGOWEN@ORTHMAN.COM HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. JOIN OUR CARING TEAM TODAY! CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS SEEKING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: ADMINISTRATOR OF ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS STRATEGY AND PLANNING. DIRECTOR OF PHYSICIAN RELATIONS. NP FOR PALLIATIVE CARE. APPLY ON LINE AT WWW.CRMCWY.ORG/CAREER HAVE A PASSION FOR SALES AND BUILDING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS? JOIN ALLO COMMUNICATIONS’ SALES TEAM IN SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA! PERFORM DIRECT SALES FOR STATE OF THE ART TV, PHONE & INTERNET SERVICES. BASE SALARY + COMMISSION, BENEFITS AVAILABLE. APPLY TODAY! 1720 E 20TH STREET IN SCOTTSBLUFF, HR@ALLOPHONE.NET 308-633-7839 OR WWW.ALLOCOMMUNICATIONS.COM. THE PANHANDLE HUMANE SOCIETY IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/ MARKETING. APPLY BY SENDING HARD COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING TO HEIDI ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PANHANDLE HUMANE SOCIETY, 126 S BELTLINE HWY W., SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361.

PROVIDE A COVER LETTER USING MICROSOFT WORD STATING YOUR INTEREST, AS WELL AS HOW YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. PROVIDE A 4 SLIDE POWERPOINT ON YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND PASSION FOR YOUR OWN FUTURE. SUBMIT AN UPDATED RESUME WITH MONTH/YEAR OF EACH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE. THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES (CONTACT NAMES, PHONE NUMBERS, AND EMAIL ADDRESS). THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS 7/31/2012 (APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION MUST BE POST MARKED ON OR BY 7/31/2012).

KURT MANUFACTURING COMPANY IS PROUD TO BE 100% EMPLOYEE OWNED! KURT IS A NATION-

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NEBRASKA COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE UPON HIRE, AND IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING AS REQUIRED BY DOT REGULATIONS. APPLICATIONS AND COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MITCHELL CITY OFFICES, 1280 CENTER AVENUE, MITCHELL, NE 69357, (308) 623 1616, OR CITYADMIN@CHARTER.NET. AAA/EEO. LARRY KLIMEK TRUCKING, INC, IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED OTR DRIVER. CLASS A CDL. HOME WEEKLY, INSURANCE, PAID VACATIONS, COMPETITIVE WAGES, 308-384-3313 TECHNICIAN POSITION HEMINGFORD COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY IN THE INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES, HAS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FULL TIME TECHNICIAN IN HEMINGFORD. THIS POSITION WILL REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE OPERATIONS MANAGER. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: DATA WIRING; FIBER OPTIC SPLICING; SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS; HOME MONITORING; CABLE TV. WAGES BASED UPON EXPERIENCE. FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE - INSURANCE, SAVINGS & RETIREMENT. INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME AND 3 REFERENCES BY AUGUST 1, 2012 TO: HEMINGFORD COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY ATTENTION: CHRIS WEBER, OPERATIONS MANAGER PO BOX 246, HEMINGFORD, NE 69348 (308) 487-3311. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER URS-JW WILLIAMS. LOCATION: CASPER, WYOMING. CONTACT: KKILGORE@JWWILLIAMSFLINT.COM. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY THE WELDING OF FABRICATED PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASME CODE. BENEFITS ON TIME BONUS, HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, AND OTHERS. WAGE D.O.E www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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