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July 21, 2011 Issue 244-15-15

Corn Doing Well, But Excessive Heat a Concern

Special Features Rodeos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A, 8 County Fairs . . Section A, 9, 11, 12, 15-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section B, 1-8. 11-15 Kearney Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Weather Al Dutcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A, 2

Country Living House Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A, 3 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A, 5

The Lighter Side Lee Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A, 4

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Markets Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A, 8 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A, 13

The result is increasing prices and some extraordinary sales!

Government Report Government Report . . . . . . . . Section A, 6

Ag Management Kearney County Reservior Project Ready for Additional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A, 12

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . Section A, 13

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Production News USDA Reassures Farmers & Ranchers Affected by Extreme Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section B, 7

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Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section B, 15

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section B, 16-19

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Nebraska's corn crop is in the best condition of the corn in major corn-growing states as a slow start to the growing season and the heat wave baking much of the country is impacting this year's corn crop.

But the continuing heat wave and lower chances of precipitation, especially as the corn crop enters the pollination stage, could impact yields during the fall harvest.

According to The Associated Press, corn prices are rising as a result of the heat wave, with corn for December delivery up 10.25 cents Tuesday at $6.8725 a bushel.

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that, in the 18 major corn-growing states,

this year's crop was rated 66 percent good or excellent, compared to 69 percent the previous week and 72 percent a year ago.

In two of the nation's top corn-growing states, Nebraska and Iowa, though, the corn crop is rated 80 percent or better good or excellent. In Nebraska, the USDA rated the corn, for the week ending July 17, at 82 percent good or excellent, and, Iowa, at 80 percent good or excellent.

The USDA said the hardest-hit states include Texas (12 percent good or excellent), North Carolina (30 percent), Kansas (42 percent), Indiana (53 percent) and Illinois (61 percent).

Continued on page 19 For daily agriculture news, updates and local happenings, visit the Heartland Express website at www.myfarmandranch.com

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 7/8/11

47471

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Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$92.44 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .138.28 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117.94 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .155.14 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.51 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .82.40 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .137.00 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311.50

107.61

115.04

148.93 165.56 120.57 143.58 174.08 179.36 89.63 91.96 * * 89.19 96.77 210.12 * 408.35 399.88

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.97 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.55 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.97 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .5.79 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .2.65

7.59 7.67 13.62 12.54 4.05

6.37 6.72 13.60 10.39 3.62

140.00 87.50 * 211.50 76.00

185.00 135.00 72.50 196.50 66.50

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .150.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .75.00 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . . . .* Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88.50 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32.00 * No market.

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Heartland Express - Weather

July 21, 2011

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report Intense heat dominated much of the central U.S. during the past week as an expansive area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere limited precipitation to periphery areas around the edges of the associated surface high pressure. High dew point temperatures coupled with Allen Dutcher upper 90's to low 100 readings resulted in heat indices above 110 F across much of the primary corn belt. With the corn crop coming into pollination, there are concerns about pollination and how the crop will respond to very dry conditions during the past 30 days across the eastern corn belt. In addition, intense thunderstorms moved from southwestern Nebraska through eastern Ohio during the 7/14-7/15 time frame.

Straight line winds

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exceeded 100 mph across central Iowa causing considerable crop and structure damage. It may be several weeks before the extent of damage is known, but several million acres experienced wind gusts in excess of 60 mph as the line of thunderstorms move east at speeds of 45-60 mph.

Week One Forecast, 7/23 - 7/29: The upper air high responsible for the heat wave outbreak during the past week is projected to flatten out in response to several upper air troughs moving across the northern Plains early in the period.

The high is then forecast to build westward and intensify over the central Rockies then expand eastward into the central U.S. Scattered thunderstorms are possible during the late afternoon hours of 7/23 then expand south in response to a weak cold front that should stall in northern Kansas on 7/24. This will allow thunderstorm development across Nebraska on 7/24, with the southern half of the state having the highest probabilities of receiving welcome moisture. Some lingering thunderstorms are possible across eastern Nebraska on 7/25 before drier conditions return to the state. Some

isolated thunderstorms are projected for western Nebraska on 7/27 as another cold front approaches from our northwest. Models indicate the potential for widespread moisture on 7/28 as the cold front moves through the state, with possible thunderstorms lingering across southeastern Nebraska on 7/29. High temperatures: 7/23 (95 NW - 103 SW), 7/24 (89 NE - 100 SW), 7/25 (95 NE - 100 SW), 7/26-7/27 (97 N 102 SW), 7/28 (90 N - 98 S), 7/29 (86 NW - 93 S).

Week Two Forecast, 7/30 - 8/5: There is considerable uncertainty in regards to this periods forecast.

Models indicate there is potential for a significant cool down heading into early August, but each model run paints a different long term solution. With that being said, the current models indicate isolated thunderstorms for southern Nebraska on 7/30 and 7/31.

Widespread thunderstorms are forecasted for 8/2 in response to a strong cold front dropping out of the Dakota’s. Dry cool weather is then indicated for the 8/3-8/5 period. High temperatures: 7/30 (86 NE - 95 SW), 7/31 (92 N E - 98 SW), 8/1 (92 NE - 103 SW), 8/2 (86 N - 95 SW), 8/3-8/5 (80 NE - 92 W).

Nebraska Weather and Crop Report Agricultural Summary: For the week ending July 17, 2011, rain in Panhandle counties delayed progress of wheat harvest, while high humidity made curing of hay a challenge for producers, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Heat pushed corn pollination along with about a third of the crop showing silked ears. The impact of high winds on corn stands was being assessed in some central and eastern counties. Irrigation was active in many areas. As temperatures rose, producers were monitoring livestock to minimize heat stress.

Weather Summary: Temperatures averaged 1 degree above normal. Highs reached triple digits, but were mainly in the upper 90’s. Lows were recorded mostly in the 60’s. Rainfall accumulations of one to two inches were recorded in the northern two thirds of the state with isolated locations receiving higher amounts. The Southeast District received limited precipitation.

Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 14 fair, 59 good, and 23 excellent. Irrigated corn conditions rated 82 percent good to excellent and dryland corn rated 83. Corn silked was 34 percent, behind 55 last year and 4 days behind 52 average. Corn in dough stage was 2 percent, equal to last year and near 3 average.

Soybean condition rated 2 percent very poor, 3 poor, 15 fair, 60 good, and 20 excellent, above 77 percent good to excellent last year and 71 average.

Soybeans blooming were at 41 percent, behind 50

last year and 53 average. Soybeans setting pods were 3 percent, behind 6 last year and 11 average.

Wheat ripe was 75 percent, ahead of 69 last year but four days behind 86 average. Wheat harvest was 28 percent complete, behind 41 last year and 11 days behind 60 average.

Sorghum conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 1 poor, 17 fair, 68 good, and 14 excellent, above 78 percent good to excellent last year and 72 average.

Oats condition rated 0 percent very poor, 2 poor, 10 fair, 79 good, and 9 excellent, near last year’s 87 percent good to excellent but above 70 average.

Oats harvested was 30 percent, behind 38 last year and 37 average.

Dry Beans condition rated 1 percent very poor, 9 poor, 24 fair, 58 good, and 8 excellent, below 75 percent good to excellent last year and 68 average.

Alfalfa rated 0 percent very poor, 1 poor, 15 fair, 67 good, and 17 excellent, equal to last year.

Second cutting of alfalfa was 60 percent complete, behind 68 last year and 69 average.

Wild hay conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 1 poor, 19 fair, 64 good, and 16 excellent, below 88 percent good to excellent last year but above 70 average. Wild hay harvested was 62 percent complete, ahead of 54 last year.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 2 poor, 14 fair, 68 good, and 16 excellent, below last year’s 92 percent good to excellent but above 62 average.

July 21, 2011

Heartland Express - Country Living

Keep Fit with Summer Food and Fun By: Ruth Vonderohe, UNL Extension Educator in Knox County Good health isn't just a seasonal commitment, but it is easy to stay healthy in the summer because fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant and children are out of school and ready to have fun.

One way to incorporate fruits and vegetables into a meal is to add them to salads. A mix of grapes, strawberries, green onions, peppers and chicken makes a delicious chicken salad. Involve children in the kitchen by letting them toss salads. Older kids could even slice fruits and arrange them on a plate.

Bell peppers, which come in green, yellow, red, orange and even purple, brighten up any main dish with their striking colors. As for dessert, grilled pineapple is just one sweet, healthy option among various fruits such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches and plums.

Raw vegetables are healthy snacks, too.

Instead of snacking on the usual carrots and celery, try fresh cucumbers, kohlrabi or green

beans. The key is to be creative in incorporating fruits and vegetables into as many meals as possible.

In addition to a healthy diet, physical activity plays a role in maintaining good health. Some fun summer activities for the whole family include bike rides, sand volleyball and going for walks.

While exercising in the summer heat and humidity may not be appealing, it's important to aim for about 60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Avoid the heat of day by venturing outside early in the morning and late in the evening. Water activities like swimming and water volleyball help keep the body cool, too.

Because of Nebraska's hot and humid weather, it is important to stay well hydrated by drinking lots of water. A cold glass of water is a refreshing and healthier alternative to sugary and caffeinated drinks. Cold soups, such as cucumber soup or strawberry soup, are also a good way to cool off in the summer heat.

Source: Wanda Koszewski, Ph.D., extension nutrition specialist.

Are You An Involved Father?

By: Ruth Vonderohe, UNL Extension Educator in Knox County Being involved in all aspects of parenting is important part of being an involved father.

Some fathers are more comfortable with teaching, playing with, or even disciplining their child because they see these activities as what a father is supposed to do. However, research clearly shows that fathers who are involved in all phases of their child's care are happier as a parent and have healthier, more successful children.

For many dads, being involved in such a broad range of activities takes a serious commitment. It means being willing to feed and diaper as well as play and problem-solve.

Being an involved father means packing a lunch box or attending a parent-teacher conference as well as cleaning a bicycle and going shopping. It means being willing to share in all parts of your child's life.

Doing more care-taking activities (e.g., diapering, dressing, bathing, etc.) seems a little unnatural for some fathers, at least at first. When they do it a little more, dads almost always find that it's worthwhile-they see these actions improving their relationship with their child.

So, you have decided you want to become a more involved father, where do you begin? You probably have many demands on your time including, commitments to your spouse, your job, your friends, and yourself. You may wonder what you are going to stop or drop to spend more quality time with your child. No one has said that being an involved father is easy-its not. It's especially hard for new fathers who suddenly find that they have to make a lot of room in their life for a baby's absolute demand for attention.

New and experienced fathers alike can start with a small plan. Set aside a block of time for one type of activity that you are going to do with your child. If your child is older, pick something you have hardly ever done before.

Maybe you will decide to play with them for 15 minutes before dinner, or help them with their homework. You might decide to be a regular part of bath time or make a snack for them between meals. One great activity to consider is reading aloud to your child every day.

Commit yourself to this small activity. You may even find that you enjoy it. This time alone with your child will grow and become more rewarding for both of you. After you take this small step, it becomes easier to do other things with your child.

Don't wait to be asked, volunteer and take responsibility; talk it over with the other parent and agree on a plan. If you are a new father, view your caretaking role as a partnership with your spouse or partner rather than as a "helper" or "assistant." Research shows

that a father's care of his infants includes soothing, bedtime activities, diapering, and feeding and that most new fathers engage in at least one of these activities on a given weekday (Manlove & Vernon-Feagans, 2002).

Your sharing of parental responsibilities is beneficial, considering that in most families both parents need to earn income to survive economically. Most important, fathering your child, regardless of whether your child is a girl or boy, contributes to her or his positive development.

Realize that, as you become more involved in your child's life, you may become less involved in other areas of your life. You may not be able to work as many overtime shifts or stay as late at work. You may have to say no to an outing or two with the guys, take a season off from your bowling or soccer league. Know that in the end, most fathers agree that the benefits that they receive through building their relationship with their child far outweigh these sacrifices. Last, these benefits influence the development of your child into a successful adult and future parent.

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

July 21, 2011

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • With All Due Respect

by Lee Pitts

Mark Zuckerberg is the 27 year old billionaire techno-geek-god who founded Facebook. For you old-timers, Facebook is that Internet phenomenon that allows hundreds of millions of people around the world to simultaneously waste their time telling hundreds of “friends,” most of whom they’ve never met in person, every little boring detail of their lives.

It seems that every year Zuckerberg challenges himself to improve one facet of his life. A noble cause indeed. In 2010 his challenge was to learn Chinese and the year before that it was to wear a tie every day.

(Personally, I think I’d rather build the Great Wall of China by hand than wear a tie every day.) This year Zuckerberg vowed that he’d get more in touch with his food supply by only eating meat from animals that he killed himself.

Thus far Zuckerberg has killed a lobster which, if you’ve ever been in a fancy seafood restaurant, you know entails picking out a lobster and dropping it in a big pot of boiling water. Big deal. All you have to do is cover your ears so you don’t hear the screams, and then serve. Still, Zuckerberg said he got very emotional about it.

Next he put a picture of the chicken he killed on his Facebook page, and I’m sure the chicken now has millions of new Facebook “friends.” (Although I wouldn’t be

expecting any Tweets from the dead chicken if I were you.)

Zuckerberg has also killed a pig and a goat but, in his words, has “basically become a vegetarian.” I don’t want Zuckerberg to get emotional or anything so I won’t tell him that the stalk of broccoli or head of lettuce he eats are also killed when they are harvested. Next up, Zuckerberg says he’d like to try his hand at hunting and if you are in his immediate vicinity I’d stay indoors and put bright orange vests on all your cows because I’m sure Zuckerberg must really be hankering for a steak by now.

I’d be a lot more impressed if Zuckerberg only ate animals that he RAISED and then killed. Better yet, Zuckerberg ought to go back to high school and take vocational agriculture. In my freshmen year my ag instructor encouraged all of us FFA Greenhands to raise a commercial lamb.

Then he showed us the proper, most sanitary, and least painful way to kill the lamb.

It might not have been painful for my lamb but it sure was for me. Talk about growing up in a hurry! This experience taught me two important and valuable lessons early in life, number one: that it’s very fulfilling to provide food for your family. And number two: if you want to eat, something has to die. It’s literally a fact of life.

If any of the FFA kids felt too remorseful, or couldn’t cope with the concept of killing,

our ag teacher asked them, “Don’t you think the lamb appreciated the healthy life you gave it, the good food you fed it twice a day and the humane way you ended it’s life? Wouldn’t your lamb have made the choice to have lived that life, rather than having had no life at all, which is most certainly what would have happened if we didn’t raise animals for food?”

That’s the way 99.9% of ranchers feel about their cattle. They are not callous people or hardened psychotic killers like PETA wants everyone to believe. They have a job to do and they do it well. And it is a noble one: to feed people. I’ve seen these same ranchers cry when their horse died or pay whatever it costs to have the vet set their dog’s broken leg.

While I applaud Zuckerberg for wanting to get more in touch with his food supply, I’d also suggest that he need not become a vegetarian to end the suffering of animals.

In fact, it’s the exact opposite. It all boils down to this Mr. Zuckerberg: If you want to give the gift of life to more animals, eat more meat. It really is that simple.

All the cattlemen I know, myself included, became ranchers in the first place because we truly love and respect animals. In fact, some of us prefer them to people. The animals are our friends, maybe not Facebook friends, but good friends nonetheless.

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Beat the Heat Frozen Treats Orange Fresca Float 1/4 cup crushed ice 1 1/2 cups orange sherbet Fresca soda

Frozen Fudge Pops 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1/2 cup sugar 3 cups milk In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients.

Pour mixture into small plastic cups, or ice molds if you have them, and place in the freezer.

When set (but not completely frozen- you need to check about 5-10 minutes once they have been in the freezer), place a wooden craft spoon into them.

Serve when frozen

Nutter Butter Frozen Peanut Butter Pie Crust 24 Nutter Butter sandwich cookies 5 tablespoons butter, melted Filling 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed, divided To make crust, crush the cookies in a zipper style plastic bag. Mix cookie crumbs with butter.

Press into bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate.

Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into crust.

Freeze 4 hours or overnight until firm. Let stand 1/2 hour or until pie can be cut. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and additional cookies if desired. Just before serving, drizzle chocolate flavored syrup on plates.

Frosty Strawberry Dessert 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup melted butter 2 egg whites 2/3 cup sugar 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Stir together flour, sugar, walnuts, and butter.

Sprinkle this crumbly mixture onto a cookie sheet and bake at 350째 for 20 minutes, stirring a few times to break up the mixture.

Meanwhile, whip egg whites until frothy.

Gradually beat in sugar. Add strawberries and lemon juice. Beat at high speed a few minutes until very light and fluffy. Fold in whipped cream.

Sprinkle 2/3 of the crumb mixture into a 13X9 inch pan. Spread strawberry mixture on top of crumbs. Top with rest of crumbs. Cover tightly and keep in freezer until time to serve, at least an hour. Garnish each square with fresh strawberries.

Frozen Minted Lemonade 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 2 cups water 3 cups ice cubes Blend lemon, sugar and mint until leaves are finely chopped.

Add water and ice to blender, blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Put 1/4 cup of crushed ice into bottom of cup. Put 3 scoops of ice cream into cup. Put Fresca in to your liking and enjoy!

Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert

Cookies 'n' Cream Tortoni 9 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted 3 (3 1/2 ounce) vanilla pudding, cups 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Place paper or foil muffin cup liners in each of 6 muffin cups; set aside.

Place 4 cookies in a zip-top plastic bag; finely crush cookies. Combine cookie crumbs and butter; stir well. Press cookie-crumb mixture evenly into bottom of each muffin cup liner.

Place remaining 5 cookies in plastic bag, and coarsely crush. Combine 1/4 cup crushed cookies, pudding, whipped topping, and vanilla in a bowl; stir well. Divide pudding mixture evenly among prepared muffin cups. Top each evenly with remaining crushed cookies.

Cover and freeze until firm. To serve, let stand at room temperature 5 minutes before serving.

24 ice cream sandwiches, unwrapped 2 tablespoons Kahlua or 2 tablespoons kahluaflavored syrup 1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping 1 cup walnuts, chopped caramel ice cream topping chocolate ice cream topping 1 cup English toffee bits or 1 cup Heath candy bar 1 Place half of your sandwiches in the bottom of a square serving dish . . . making sure sides of sandwiches are against the pan. I make it in a 9x13 glass dish.

2 Cover with whipped topping.

3 Top with half chopped walnuts.

4 Microwave 1/2 jar Chocolate syrup for 1-2 minutes, mix in 2 Tbls Kahlua.

5 Drizzle whipped topping with both chocolate and caramel.

6 Repeat above steps for next layer. Ending with whipped topping. Add Toffee Pieces to top.

7 Cover and freeze for 4 hours. Best overnight!

Frozen Neapolitan Delight 1 (12 ounce) package frozen pound cake 1 pint neapolitan ice cream (brick) 1 (4 1/2 ounce) package frozen whipped topping 14 pecan halves 8 maraschino cherries Cut pound cake lengthwise into 3 equal layers.

Place one layer on an 18" square sheet of heavy duty foil wrap. Cut ice cream brick lenghtwise into 2 equal slices and place on cake layer. Repeat with second ice cream brick and cake layer. (finish with cake layer).

Frost top and sides with whipped topping.

Decorate with pecans and cherries.

Place foil in freezer about 2 hours, or until topping is frozen hard. Remove from freezer. Bring foil up, double fold over top and fold in ends.

Return to freezer till ready to serve.

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Heartland Express - Government

July 21, 2011

Tax Hikes Not the Solution

by Congressman Adrian Smith Grand Island Office 1811 West Second Street, Suite 105 Grand Island, NE68803 Phone: (308) 384-3900 Fax: (308) 384-3902

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

Douglas Elmendorf, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office director, recently told the House Budget Committee something we Nebraskans know well: “higher marginal tax rates do reduce economic activity to some extent by views of most economists.”

Obviously, reducing economic activity is not a solution to our economic woes, so neither is a tax hike.

President Obama previously acknowledged adding more taxes during an economic downturn are not prudent. During a 2009 visit to Indiana, he said “you don’t raise taxes in a recession.”

Unfortunately, his statements in recent days are much different.

President Obama’s repeated demands for Congress to approve new taxes as part of negotiations to increase the debt ceiling represent a misunderstanding of the real cause of our budget and economic problems. Instead of cutting spending and getting our fiscal house in order, the President wants to impose trillions more in taxes on job creators to pay for out-of-control spending.

Raising taxes during a recession is not a strategy for recovery. Penalizing the job creators we need to hire more workers is a step backward on the path to economic recovery. With unpredictability about future tax burdens, those who would build businesses and expand employment hold back. They cannot be expected to grow their operations through investment in new products with the threat of tax increases factoring into business decisions.

Excessive regulations, overwhelming national debt, and out-of-control government spending already are enough disincentives for businesses to invest and grow. Increasing taxes only would deepen those hindrances to job growth.

To truly get our economy working again, Washington must not raid the pocketbooks of the very individuals we need to take risks, start and grow businesses, and create jobs. In order to foster economic growth, uncertainty must be removed from the marketplace by cutting spending and removing the threat of new taxes and regulation. Entrepreneurs need the opportu-

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nity to do what they do best – create jobs – instead of fear an overbearing, burdensome government.

Many people across the Third District have shared with me their phone calls, emails, and comments which make it clear tax hikes are not the answer, and the vast majority of Americans agree. According to a recent national survey by Rasmussen Reports, Americans oppose including tax hikes in negotiations to increase the debt ceiling.

In addition to preventing tax increases, we also must remain committed to tax reform which rewards hardworking Americans, not Washington’s addiction to spending. It is time for a system which is fairer, simpler, and removes barriers to job creation. As a member of the Committee on Ways and Means, I will continue to work to achieve comprehensive, fundamental tax reform to get our nation back on a path to prosperity.

Watchfulness In The Citizen

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

“The Salvation of the State is Watchfulness in the Citizen.” Those words are inscribed on the Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln and they have always been an inspiration to me.

One of the most important things an elected official does is stay in touch with constituents, either directly or through the media.

I got thinking about this when a Communications Professor at the University of Nebraska called the other day to talk about the listener call-in shows that are broadcast statewide on radio stations in conjunction with the Nebraska Broadcasters Association.

20 Years and Counting He reminded me that it was 20 years ago that I became the first governor in Nebraska to begin the programs, which have continued under my successors, and how I’ve continued the tradition as U.S. Senator.

From the beginning, this has been an outstanding way to communicate with Nebraskans. It’s always helpful to hear people’s

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concerns directly from them and then be able to respond to them.

Callers have even offered ideas that have proved helpful. After all, government doesn’t have the answer to everything but quite often, citizens do.

In addition to the public call-in shows, I try to stay in touch in other ways. Since I was elected to the Senate 11 years ago, I have invited members of the Nebraska media to join me on a live telephone conference call every week the Senate is in session to talk about what I’m working on and to take their questions on any topic of interest to them.

Teleconferences In addition, I’ve begun having teleconference calls with Nebraskans to give thousands of you a chance to talk directly with me on the telephone and ask questions, or just to make your voice heard on topics of interest to you.

Today’s new technology and social media also provide the opportunity to stay in touch via Twitter, http://twitter.com/SenBenNelson, Facebook http://www.facebook.com/senatorben-

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nelson and, of course, my official Senate website, http://bennelson.senate.gov.

The most enjoyable aspects of keeping in touch with constituents is meeting people in person. I come home to Nebraska nearly every weekend and whenever there’s a Congressional recess, which is not a vacation but instead is a change in work locations. This gives me a chance to travel throughout the state speaking to Nebraskans and visiting their communities and farms.

During those travels, media representatives are always alerted about my speaking engagements and invited to attend. Afterwards, they are urged to stay for a news conference to ask questions on any topic, and they always do so.

In the interest of transparency, I believe it is vitally important for public officials to stay in touch with their constituents and with those who report to those constituents; the media. This makes Nebraska an even better place to live and work, and helps us all live by the words inscribed in Lincoln.

Outlining A Way Forward For Flood Response

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

Lincoln Office: 294 Federal Building 100 Centennial Mall North Lincoln, NE 68508 Tel: (402) 476-1400 Fax: (402) 476-0605

With the Missouri River Flood of 2011 into its second month, Nebraskans have shown their characteristic determination in the face of very difficult times. The flood has changed the future outlook for many farms, homes, and businesses. Though we're still in the midst of this disaster, we must now begin taking steps to establish how to best prevent similar calamities in the future.

This begins with determining the various causes of the flood and their impact. To do so, I've met with FEMA Administrator William Fugate, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Generals Bo Temple and John McMahon. I've actively expressed my support for Governor Heineman's requests for Presidential and USDA Secretarial disaster declarations to help facilitate federal assistance.

Several colleagues and I also sent a letter to leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, requesting a hearing on the Missouri River flooding as soon as appropriate.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA have been working with local emergency authori-

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ties in the response effort; their expertise will again be called upon as we work to get a complete, wide-scope view of the flood and its causes. This information will be critical to ensuring we never again see such a destructive disaster from the river. Like many of you, I have questions about the decision-making over the past few months when it comes to management of water levels and the timeliness of warnings given to individuals, businesses, and communities.

Specifically, I'll be examining the Corps of Engineers' Master Manual, which they've cited as their guiding resource in the river's management.

Were its directives carried out correctly? Were the directives themselves flawed in any way? Or, did the Corps do everything it could? Many across the state are rightfully looking for these answers, and I'll continue to press for them. My hope is that a Senate hearing will help to bring clarity to the issue.

A full explanation for the causes of the flood won't be immediately clear or simple. Many factors

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have played a part. It will be important, in the months ahead, to take a level and objective approach as every decision is scrutinized. If human error has played a role, we must take steps to prevent those errors from being repeated. If there are hard lessons to be learned, we must embrace them in hope we never again face such devastation.

The Missouri River Flood is not just a Nebraska tragedy, but an American one. That is the purpose of the hearing that I, along with 13 other senators from states along the Missouri River, have requested. My colleagues and I are meeting again this week to share information and establish common questions. I will continue to keep you posted as I learn more, and you are welcome to continue using my website, johanns.senate.gov, as a resource for flooding, relief, and volunteer information. The way in which communities have come together is proof that we will overcome this together as a state.

July 21, 2011

Heartland Express - Market

Page 7

By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 7/19/11 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$7.24 $7.04 $7.33 $7.33 $7.01 $7.16 $7.26 $7.23 $7.04 $7.28 $7.17 $7.23 $7.23 $7.24 $7.17 $7.23 $7.27 $7.28 $7.13 $7.21 $7.17 $7.06 $7.20 $7.18 $7.28 $7.18 $7.25 $7.24

$6.39 $6.30 $6.27 $6.36 $6.32 $6.35 $6.47 $6.42 $6.19 $6.39 $6.35 $6.42 $6.29 $6.37 $6.34 $6.45 $6.41 $6.37 $6.37 $6.39 $6.36 $6.37 $6.45 $6.38 $6.47 $6.22 $6.35 $6.42

$7.03 $7.13 $7.24 $7.09 $7.06 $7.15

$6.32 $6.45 $6.41 $6.27 $6.42 $6.47

671 Northern Above Oil Flowers Above Spring Wheat 30.

Beans

New Beans

Wheat

$13.37 $13.27 $13.64 $13.02 $13.34 $13.27 $13.64 $13.40

$12.97 $12.91 $12.87 $12.65 $12.92 $12.83 $13.12 $12.97

$7.18

$13.34 $13.02 $13.47

$12.94 $12.65 $13.02

$13.33 $13.02 $13.42

$12.86 $12.65 $13.02

$13.22 $13.64 $13.22 $13.07 $13.09 $13.67 $13.19 $13.34

$12.97 $13.22 $12.80 $12.70 $12.77 $13.14 $13.06 $12.92

$13.33 $13.41

$12.97 $12.94

$13.07 $13.44 $13.51 $13.24

$12.82 $13.07 $12.92 $12.95 $12.62

New Wheat

$7.18 $7.53 $7.18 $6.90 $6.88 $7.36 $7.10 $7.20 $6.88 $7.02 $6.83 $7.03 $7.38 $7.04 $6.95 $7.06

$6.37

$6.33

$5.92

$6.33

$5.92

$6.38

$5.94

$6.38 $6.24 $6.28

$6.17 $5.87 $5.87

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 7/19/11 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

$7.14 $6.73 $7.20 $6.83

$40.00 $8.19

$7.38 $7.38

Pinto $40.00 Oil Flowers (new) Spring Wheat(new) $4

$6.60 $6.58

$29.55 Navy $7.63

Corn trade has been lower this week due to profit taking by market longs. The weekly net change is 13 lower on the September contract and December is down 8. Trade pushed higher last week due to hot forecasts, but selling interest reemerged at midweek due to forecasted rains across much of Nebraska and Iowa through Friday.

Conditions in the eastern Corn Belt also appear to be less threatening than originally anticipated, but the weather view is still neutral. The uncertainty of any heat damage already done should continue to limit downside near-term. The market should continue to trade weather moving forward this month. The weekly export sales were inline with expectations; 428,700 tons of old crop were reported and 472,800 tons of new crop were sold. On Thursday, Chinese custom data showed June corn imports at 11,233 tons which was down 82% versus June 2010. Year to date totals were 35,674 tons, which is down 60% versus last year. On the weekly condition and progress report, corn silking was listed at 35% versus the 47% 5-year average. Corn conditions were reported as 66% good to excellent, which was down 3% from last week. Chart items are mixed: September closed below its 50-day moving average on Wednesday, which is $6.90, but December futures remain above all major moving averages. Hedgers call with questions.

Sept. 10 645 745

Dec. 10 644 721

September 2011 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .6.874 High . . .6.904 Low . . . .6.786 Close . . .6.824 Change .-0.054

New Milo

$6.68

$7.28 $6.83

Corn

Support: Resistance

Milo

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Wheat

Soybeans

Wheat trade has been higher this week due to chart buying and short covering. The weekly net change is 3 higher on the September Chicago contract, KC is up 30, and Minneapolis is up 26.

Despite the higher trade, the Ukraine Farm Minister increased the country's total grain harvest estimate on Wednesday to 47 million tons which was up from previous estimates of 45 million. South Africa's Ag Ministry also raised wheat production estimates at midweek by 300,000 tons.

Both items were noted for some selling interest at midweek, but, the trade remains concerned that the recent heat has hurt spring wheat. The weekly export sales report listed 344,400 tons of old crop and 59,100 tons of new crop, combined they were within expectations. On Thursday, Chinese custom data showed June wheat imports at 279,762 tons which was up over 47% versus this time a year ago.

The number is still inline with historical expectations, but may provide short-term buying interest.

The progress report on Monday pegged the winter wheat harvest at 68% complete versus the 72% 5year average. Spring wheat progress had 60% of the crop heading versus the 88% 5-year average.

The spring wheat crop ratings were steady at 73% good to excellent with 1% moving to excellent from good. Seasonally we are past the mid point of the winter wheat harvest so the recent strength may suggest a low.

Soybeans have been lower in mixed trade this week; the market appears to be waiting on a bigger change in the weather picture. The weekly net change is 4 lower on the September bean contract and November is down 3. On the chart the $14 area is still resistance; the market will likely need to challenge it today or Tuesday's downward reversal on the chart may promote renewed selling interest.

Despite Tuesday's reversal, November would still need to close below the $13.74 10-day moving average to turn the chart negative. On the weekly report, soybean blooming was listed at 40% the 52% 5-year average. The crop ratings slipped to 10% poor to very poor versus 8% last week and good to excelling ratings were at 64%, 2% lower than a week ago and 3% lower than last year. The crop remains a week to two weeks behind normal progress. The weekly export sales came in at 257,000 tons of old crop and 188,900 tons of new crop, combined they were within expectations.

Meal sales were friendly at 116,800 tons of old crop and 138,100 tons of new crop. Oil sales were also above expectations at 19,000 tons. On Thursday, Chinese custom data showed total Chinese soybean imports for the month of June at 4.30 million tons which is down 31% versus June 2010. Year to date imports were reported at 23.71 million tons which was down 8% from last year. Most of the June imports were reportedly of Brazilian origin. The decline in Chinese soybean usage may support ideas of demand rationing which should limit upside. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 649 752

K City 731 828

Minneapolis 787 892

September 2011 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .6.970 High . . . .7.030 Low . . . .6.830 Close . . .6.964 Change .-0.004

Support: Resistance

Aug. 1348 1423

Aug. Meal 347 374

Aug. Oil 5574 5852

August 2011 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .13.776 High . . .13.862 Low . . .13.710 Close . .13.804 Change .+0.022

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Heartland Express - Rodeo

July 21, 2011

Rodeo Schedule July 28-30

August 5-6

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Burwell, NE Arlington Rodeo Arlington, NE Mitchell Rodeo Mitchell, NE Red Willow County Rodeo McCook, NE Gosper County Rodeo Elwood, NE

July 29-30 July 29-30 July 30-31 July 30-31

August August August August

Sarpy County Rodeo Springfield, NE 6-7 Garden County Rodeo Lewellen, NE 6-7 Wheeler County Fair Rodeo Bartlett, NE 6-7 Sioux County Rodeo Harrison, NE 10-15 Kimball/Banner County Rodeo Kimball, NE

August 11-12 Holt County Rodeo Chambers, NE August 13-14 Ogallala Roundup Rodeo Ogallala, NE August 19-20 Atkinson Lions Club Rodeo Atkinson, NE

Mid-States Rodeo Association Standings As of 7/14/2011

Bareback 1 Corey Evans $4,546.05 2 Ty Kenner $4,286.09 3 Colten Blanchard $2,791.63 4 Nick Eichelberger $797.94 5 Nick Schwedhelm $688.44 6 Boe Coleman $587.20 7 Tanner Anderson $322.04 Saddle Bronc 1 Derek Kenner $5,343.11 2 Ty Kenner $3,377.97 3 Travis Schmitz $2,743.14 4 Dean Rice $2,635.60 5 Kyle Whitaker $1,394.42 6 Peyton Ramm $872.96 7 Rocky Tibbs $864.76 8 Matt Elliott $769.56 9 Cody Hamm $392.37 10 Caleb Miles $383.52 11 Tanner Olson $334.74 12 Aaron Bond $267.48 13 Cole Weston $239.51 14 Trent Zimmerman $154.16 Bull Riding 1 Dewey O'Dea 2 John Young 3 Adam Wimer 4 Clint Connelly 5 David Mast 6 Clint Wilson

$4,778.33 $3,282.88 $2,761.72 $2,536.48 $1,576.61 $696.00

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

John Teppert Dusty May Jordan Sammons Chance Kovarik Tyler Koch Heath Zuellner Chet Kovarik

$463.47 $312.34 $305.55 $282.28 $282.28 $243.30 $85.54

Steer Wrestling 1 Dan Barner $3,201.21 2 Brady Hageman $2,055.86 3 Jarrett Rasmussen $1,895.49 4 Hoyt Kraeger $1,418.70 5 Gabe Taylor $1,393.41 6 Jeff Richardson $983.24 7 Mike Stephens $826.06 8 Dillon Simonson $768.80 9 Clinton Lambrecht $756.14 10 Bump Kraeger $634.99 11 Josh Fanning $528.84 12 Garrett Nokes $482.22 13 Kyle Whitaker $451.35 14 Jeff Johnston $437.37 15 Russell Hipke $434.90 16 Wade Taylor $399.97 17 Taylor Davis $376.36 18 Goober Snider $364.56 19 Shane Swanson $282.00 20 Trevor Haake $268.32 Barrel Racing 1 Deb Christy $3,722.18 2 D'Ann Gehelsen $3,329.58 3 June Holeman $3,008.22

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Dori Hollenbeck $2,921.66 Tracy Paulsen $2,793.46 Diane Axmann $1,380.81 Kelly Schrunk $1,220.32 Kari Lacy $1,200.60 Jessica Leach $1,183.44 Chancy Scheer $925.01 Sandra Hart $913.02 Courtney Simonton $890.30 Jamie Thomas $823.62 Jena Garwood $800.68 Aimee Sorensen $786.48 Lorie Cline $548.56 Jolene Louiseau $464.78 Deb Scroetlin $378.92 Jessica Bauman $362.15 Justine Ernesti $304.51

Calf Roping 1 Dustin Schrunk $3,628.98 2 Ray Brown $2,123.47 3 Casey Redman $2,071.79 4 Travis Lymber $1,909.38 5 Levi Fisher $1,857.70 6 Chisum Thurston $1,853.35 7 Matt Elliott $1,765.04 8 Corey Palmer $1,463.74 9 Troy Pruitt $1,409.99 10 Tyler Gracey $1,376.80 11 Clete Scheer $1,276.11 12 Brent Hurlburt $1,067.09 13 Garrett Nokes $1,017.34 14 Lane Schroeder $766.85 15 Tyler Kimmel $738.01

16 17 18 19 20

Austin Barstow Billy McCall Troy Kimmel Chip Wilson Tee Cross

$662.69 $659.79 $606.27 $586.66 $414.37

45 Calf Roping 1 Joe Kimmel 2 Arden Garwood 3 Larry Radant 4 John Bartlett 5 Rusty Kluender 6 Greg Lanka 7 Bill Peterson 8 Ron Davis 9 Tuffy Larson 10 Don Kocis 11 Greg Swim 12 Troy Pruitt 13 Glen Hollenbeck 14 Rick Gracey 15 Jeff Kauk 16 Rex Bridgman

$2,817.62 $2,057.47 $1,774.98 $1,697.24 $1,598.42 $1,094.98 $894.18 $658.00 $498.73 $470.77 $445.23 $444.45 $439.99 $404.49 $128.04 $89.24

Breakaway 1 Jamie Elwood 2 Jan Brown 3 Kirby Eppert 4 Tracy Paulsen 5 Ginalee Tierney 6 Lori Tierney 7 Kelly Schrunk 8 Bodelle Mueller 9 Dori Hollenbeck

$4,191.41 $3,325.03 $2,929.53 $2,854.86 $1,565.93 $1,406.79 $1,399.85 $1,256.30 $1,245.79

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Misti Elliott $1,118.90 Kelsey Knust $1,000.14 Lacy Holeman $921.95 Darci Tibbs $890.13 Courtney Simonton $854.74 Felicia Brazda $771.04 Bobbi Lorenz $575.29 Amber Barthel $561.39 Hannah Schmitz $489.37 Jill Edelman $474.90 Scout Cox $466.90

Team Roping - Header 1 Chris Cover $3,457.23 2 Jerry Buckles $3,382.84 3 Andy Miller $3,367.57 4 Dusty Forre $1,865.13 5 Drew Gartner $1,443.61 6 Travis Warren $1,254.36 7 Jeff Johnston $1,204.59 8 Ken Kohl $1,112.62 9 Beau Austin $1,043.07 10 Ryan Radant $946.64 11 Ray Hermelbracht $919.26 12 Arwin Mikkelsen $835.50 13 Dustin Chohon $763.77 14 Terry Graff $762.64 15 Neil Reicks $716.41 16 Tyler Brockman $697.01 17 Scott Smith $631.33 18 Levi Tyan $541.75 19 Tad Judge $537.20 20 Jeremy Wagner $531.10

Team Roping - Heeler 1 Monte Jamison $3,457.23 2 Zach Merritt $3,367.57 3 Mark Swanson $3,043.73 4 Troy Hermelbracht $1,865.13 5 Mike Powell $1,773.18 6 Levi Tyan $1,443.61 7 Garrett Nokes $1,254.36 8 Quincy Opela $1,204.59 9 Todd Hollenbeck $1,112.62 10 Cole Austin $1,043.07 11 Matt Elliott $946.64 12 JW Nelson $850.90 13 Matt Wilken $762.64 14 Dallas Carson $754.66 15 Marvin Mueller $716.41 16 Warren Horner $697.01 17 Justin Vogel $674.53 18 Dalton Pelster $646.30 19 Tony O'Neal $631.33 20 Troy Judge $537.20 Mixed Team Roping 1 Jamie Elwood $660.72 2 Melanie Radant $406.42 3 Molly Hermelbracht$307.00 4 Laura Mikkelsen $272.57 5 Ginalee Tierney $241.92 6 Kelsey Knust $214.90 7 Tracy Paulsen $136.29 8 Traci Jensen $122.80 Goat Tying 1 Hannah Schmitz

$165.89

Nebraska State Rodeo Association Standings As of 7/13/2011

Bareback 1 Colton Blanchard $5,253.35 2 Corey Evans $3,894.65 3 Ty Kenner $2,722.60 4 Dillon Tiede $823.97 5 Scotty Harmon $549.32 6 Logan Glendy $328.93 7 Nate McFadden $316.88 8 Matt Fletcher $304.56 9 Lane Morrow $278.70 10 Collin Chytka $156.04 Saddle Bronc 1 Derek Kenner 2 Dean Rice 3 Ty Kenner 4 Travis Schmitz 5 Brad Goering 6 Chase Miller 7 Rocky Tibbs

$3,620.09 $2,006.00 $2,001.04 $1,671.87 $1,344.71 $1,256.22 $864.76

8 9 10 11 12 13

Aaron Bond Loncey Johnson Tyson Beck Matt Elliott Jesse Heffner Trent Zimmerman

$714.41 $567.26 $525.84 $481.42 $401.10 $393.02

Bull Riding 1 Dewey O'Dea $4,101.97 2 Clint Connelly $2,967.19 3 Adam Wimer $2,558.02 4 Klee Jones $1,460.50 5 Cole McCall $1,363.86 6 Wiley Johnson $989.24 7 Clint Wilson $784.67 8 Loncey Johnson $704.49 9 Chauncy Hesseltine$358.80 10 Heath Zuellner $243.30 Steer Wrestling 1 Dan Barner $2,999.22 2 Brady Hageman $2,652.05

Ogallala Round - Up

Rodeo

August 13th & 14th

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Richard Coats $1,875.21 Chad VanCampen$1,764.49 Gabe Taylor $1,393.41 Jarrett Rasmussen $1,255.07 Josh Fanning $1,237.70 Mike Stephen $826.06 Jeff Richardson $799.00 Clinton Lambrecht $756.14 Adam Sawyer $624.09 Kyle Sanderson $524.61 Garrett Nokes $482.22

Barrel Racing 1 Mary-Cecelia Tharp $3,919.93 2 Deb Christy $3,159.02 3 June Holeman $2,814.23 4 Laura Lambert $2,621.82 5 D'Ann Gehlsen $2,452.80 6 Diane Axmann $2,175.45 7 Rochelle Miller $1,776.65 8 Tracy Paulsen $1,529.83 9 Dori Hollenbeck $1,439.43 10 Sam Flannery $1,394.94 11 Brenda Delano $1,235.24 12 Rachael Reichenberg$1,062.46 13 Lorie Wendell $944.64

Calf Roping 1 Casey Redman $2,844.59 2 Levi Fisher $1,857.62 3 Chisum Thurston $1,850.29 4 Troy Pruitt $1,679.79 5 Jason Hubbard $1,563.68 6 Dustin Schrunk $1,537.44 7 Ray Brown $1,423.03 8 Travis Lymber $1,412.64 9 Tyler Gracey $1,376.80 10 Matt Elliott $1,366.52 11 Clete Scheer $1,276.11 12 Corey Palmer $1,077.61 13 Garrett Nokes $1,068.87 Steer Roping 1 Stewart Allen 2 Bernie Boeser 3 Wade Pearson 4 Joel Bruns 5 Mick Knott Breakaway 1 Jan Brown 2 Jamie Elwood 3 Kirby Eppert 4 Tracy Paulsen 5 Lori Tierney 6 Ginalee Tierney

$646.52 $460.08 $255.60 $238.56 $102.24

$3,786.54 $3,769.29 $2,175.88 $1,607.09 $1,584.80 $1,391.90

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Scout Cox $1,316.19 Misti Eklund $1,118.90 Jami Huckfeldt $947.57 Lacy Holeman $921.95 Darci Tibbs $890.13 Ashley Sherman $868.82 Courtney Simonton $854.74

Team Roping - Header 1 Jerry Buckles $4,083.73 2 Andy Miller $3,624.90 3 Chris Cover $2,430.28 4 Sage Haythorn $2,085.52 5 Jeff Johnston $1,488.99 6 Jeff White $1,474.73 7 Drew Gartner $1,285.74 8 CJ Pankonin $1,102.65 9 Travis Warren $1,049.11 10 Neal Reicks $924.25 11 Justen Nokes $906.62 12 Terry Graff $762.04 13 Tyler Brockman $697.01 Team Roping - Heeler 1 Mark Swanson $3,776.54 2 Zach Merritt $3,624.90 3 Chris Sherman $2,085.52 4 Monte Jamison $1,848.69 5 Quincy Opela $1,488.99 6 Bret Trenary $1,474.73 7 Levi Tyan $1,285.74 8 Darren Sellers $1,102.65 9 Marvin Mueller $924.25 10 Tyrell Reynolds $906.62 11 Lane Morrow $812.50 12 Warren Horner $697.01 13 Tony O'Neal $631.33

All Around-Women 1 Jan Brown $3,930.36 2 Tracy Paulsen $3,136.92 3 Dori Hollenbeck $1,701.31 4 Kelley Haythorn $799.20 All Around-Men 1 Ty Kenner 2 Garrett Nokes 3 Matt Elliott 4 Travis Lymber 5 Jeff Johnston 6 Adam Sawyer 7 Loncey Johnson 8 Lane Morrow Rookie-Women 1 Felicia Brazda 2 Heidi Reissland 3 Bobbi Cox

$4,723.64 $2,116.19 $1,967.61 $1,853.86 $1,779.04 $1,284.91 $1,271.75 $1,091.20

$468.40 $191.61 $156.31

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Kuhrs Stay on Land for 100 Years

By Rachael Ruybalid, The Wahoo Newspaper MEAD - The Kuhr farm near Mead has been in the family for 118 years.

The family is a recipient of a 2011 Nebraska Pioneer Farm Family Award.

In order to qualify for this distinction, members of the same family must have owned a parcel of land for 100 consecutive years.

In 1892, German immigrant Henry Kuhr purchased his first 80 acres of land east of Mead. He eventually purchased two more 80acre sections.

The land was passed down from Henry Kuhr to one of his four sons, John Kuhr. John Kuhr eventually passed it down to his son Lauren Kuhr.

In 2007, Lauren Kuhr and his wife, Vera, sold the original house on those first 80-acres along with several acres of adjoining land to his son, Robert Kuhr and wife, Michelle.

Robert and Michelle Kuhr now live in the house with their two daughters, Emily and Laura.

The family has many memories of the good times and the hard times; so many in fact, that it's hard to pick out just one or two.

The years of 1974 through 1977 were extremely dry years, Vera Kuhr said. But the last few years have been good ones.

"You appreciate the sound of thunder after you've been through that," she said.

While her granddaughters' favorite part of living on the farm is having kittens and other animals around, Vera Kuhr's favorite memory is something that she no longer sees now that she lives in Mead.

"I miss watching the storms come in," she said. "You don't see as much in town as you did out here."

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Kearney County Reservoir Project Ready for Additional Studies

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub HOLDREGE - Initial engineering reports on a proposed eastern Kearney County site for a groundwater recharge reservoir show the project could work.

Olsson Associates engineer Andrew Phillips of Lincoln told the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors Tuesday that the site about five miles east of Minden and one mile north of Highway 74 could be used for a Sand Creek basin recharge project.

The goal is to recharge the groundwater in an area that has seen declines in the water table.

Tri-Basin General Manager John Thorburn said, "There is the right soil structure. There is mostly sand down to the groundwater table." He told the Hub that early studies show a groundwater recharge potential from a reservoir of 3 feet per acre, per day.

Phillips also said there are enough local materials to construct an earthen dam.

Thorburn said the fiscal year 2011-2012 budget in progress has $50,000 earmarked for hydrologic

and design studies on a possible 100- to 140-acre reservoir.

The board tentatively scheduled a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. July 20 to continue work on the budget and possibly set a budget hearing for the Aug. 9 regular meeting.

The board's traditional district tour will focus on Kearney County on the morning of Aug. 9 and the regular board meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. at Minden Exchange Bank.

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State Veterinarian Encourages Producers to Continue to Keep Livestock Comfortable During Times of High Heat/Humidity LINCOLN - As the high heat and humidity continue to affect Nebraska, State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes would like to encourage producers to continue to keep their livestock comfortable.

“During these extended periods of high heat and humidity, producers need to continue to be vigilant for signs of heat stress in their livestock,” said Hughes. “We know Nebraska producers are doing the best they can to avoid heat-related death loss, and we encourage them to continue to be as proactive as possible in keeping their livestock comfortable.”

Dr. Hughes recommends the following: · Avoid moving livestock, unless absolutely necessary. If cattle must be handled, plan to complete the work as early in the morning as possible. · Ample water should be made available under shaded areas, when possible. Cattle may consume as much as 50 percent more water during hot weather to regulate their body temperatures.

Cattle will drink more water, if the water temperature can be maintained below 80 degrees.

Sprinklers may also help keep cattle cool and producers should use large droplets, because a fine mist can add to the humidity. In addition, pen

mounds in the feedlot should be wet down in the evening to allow cattle a cool place to lie down and dissipate body heat. · Shade should be provided in well-ventilated areas. It is important that a sufficient area of shade is available, so the cattle don’t bunch up while competing for cool spots. Airflow may be obstructed by vegetation, buildings, haystacks or windbreaks.

Biting insects also should be controlled to reduce stress. · Cattle produce metabolic heat from digestion.

Changing feeding patterns so that a majority of the feed is provided after the heat of the day will assist in keeping cattle cool.

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 7/16/2011

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MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction - Bassett, NE Receipts: 12,850 Last Week: 10,983 Last Year: 10,625 Compared to last week steers under 800 lbs sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher with weights over 800 lbs trending fully steady to 2.00 higher. Heifers sold steady to 2.00 higher. Large supply of mostly native Sandhills fall calves and yearlings sold this past week at Basset, NE on their annual two day BBQ auction. Also, Basset Livestock celebrated 50 years in business. Demand was good to very good (even with the fluctuation on the CME board) for top quality calves and feeders, many were sourced and aged verified. Hot weather arrived in the cornhusker state late last week with temps in the high 90’s low 100’s. Nebraska cash slaughter cattle market sold lower this week, live sales sold 4.00 lower from 111.00-111.50 and dressed sales sold 5.00 to 7.00 lower from 178.00-180.00. This week’s reported auction volume was 72 percent steers with near 87 percent over 600 lbs.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 7/15/2011 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa fully steady, grass steady, dehy pellets steady.

Ground and delivered to feedlots sold mostly steady.

Out of state demand remains very good, with most alfalfa sales going South to feedlots. There is lots of interest for in state inquiry as well. Heavy rain, strong winds and hail reported this week in many areas. Some reports of 20 percentor more damage to area corn fields due to wind or hail damage. Quite a lot of second cutting is on the ground and has been rained on. Grass hay producers are hoping to get in full swing of production later this week. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales.

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

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good to Premium large square bales 175.00, Good large square bales 140.00. Grass Hay: (2010) Good large rounds 70.0075.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 205.00-220.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large rounds NC 135.00 delivered, Fair to Good round bales 115.00 delivered. Grass: Good large rounds 105.00 delivered. Oat hay large round 105.00 delivered.

Alfalfa ground to feedlots 130.00-140.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 215.00-235.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement fairly active. Demand very good with very good buying inquiry noted in all areas. Hay prices firm. Very good interest has been noted from out-of-state hay buyers.

Warmer temperatures have helped hay production as most first cutting is completed in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska, and in full swing in other areas. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Premium Lg. Sqs 200.00-205.0090. 72.50 Good Lg. Sqs. 165.00-175.00 Wheat Straw Fair Lg. Sqs. 130.00-150.00 70.00 Large Round Ground & Deliv. New Crop 120.00-140.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, July 11, 2011 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 5,134; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 6,655 Head; Carcass Wt: 47-103 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 82.3; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.9; choice or better; 98.2% YG 75.7% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 336 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .52.5 . . . . . . . .375.00 - 391.22 . . . . . . . .382.44 1,114 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .61.8 . . . . . . .368.49 - 386.36 . . . . . . . .378.91 1,428 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.7 . . . . . . . .368.15 - 410.00 . . . . . . . .388.70 1,192 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.1 . . . . . . . .369.74 - 406.40 . . . . . . . .398.07 2,399 . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .93.3 . . . . . . .377.07 - 406.09 . . . . . . . .388.98

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 12 . . . . . . .480-485 . . . . . .483 . . . .167.00-169.50 . . . . .167.83 56 . . . . . . .510-545 . . . . . .524 . . . .162.50-164.00 . . . . .163.37 165 . . . . . .550-590 . . . . . .563 . . . .151.00-157.00 . . . . .155.81 118 . . . . . .605-645 . . . . . .622 . . . .142.00-153.00 . . . . .151.53 100 . . . . . .660-670 . . . . . .662 . . . .142.00-143.75 . . . . .143.13 155 . . . . . .700-745 . . . . . .724 . . . .141.50-145.25 . . . . .144.33

Lean hog trade has been lower this week due to profit taking by market longs. The weekly net change is $1.10 lower on the August contract and October is down $1.25.

Cash trade is called steady for the remainder of the week despite the decline in carcass value at midweek. Cash volume has been light this week and Saturday kill plans are minimal. This could indicate adequate inventory at the packer level but the return to good margins over the last week should encourage cash buying interest. The trade will need to see sustained higher cash trade in order for hogs to recover recent losses. Seasonal trends continue to suggest lower hog prices, but for the past seven weeks, sow slaughter has averaged 7.6% higher relative to year ago levels. This will promote ideas of heard liquidation which should limit downside. Expected export demand to China and Russia is also expected to limit downside.

Aug. 11 9477 10187

Oct. 11 8662 9492

August 2011 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart

195 . . . . . .750-795 . . . . . .777 . . . .139.75-145.00 . . . . .141.04 27 . . . . . . . .800 . . . . . . . .800 . . . . . . .132.25 . . . . . . . .132.25 6 . . . . . . . . .925 . . . . . . . .925 . . . . . . .131.75 . . . . . . . .131.75

Heifers Medium & Large 1 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 5 . . . . . . . . .360 . . . . . . . .360 . . . . . . .162.00 . . . . . . . .162.00 34 . . . . . . .410-440 . . . . . .426 . . . .156.00-169.00 . . . . .165.10 25 . . . . . . .450-490 . . . . . .464 . . . .157.00-159.50 . . . . .157.94 20 . . . . . . . .475 . . . . . . . .475 . . . . . . .163.50 . . . . . . . .163.50 64 . . . . . . .505-525 . . . . . .517 . . . .155.75-160.00 . . . . .157.19 307 . . . . . .550-595 . . . . . .575 . . . .148.00-156.00 . . . . .151.83 295 . . . . . .600-630 . . . . . .621 . . . .144.00-154.25 . . . . .149.87 187 . . . . . .655-695 . . . . . .680 . . . .140.00-143.75 . . . . .142.13 97 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . .153.00 . . . . . . . .153.00 273 . . . . . .705-725 . . . . . .712 . . . .135.00-140.25 . . . . .138.17 596 . . . . . .750-785 . . . . . .764 . . . .132.25-139.00 . . . . .136.94 410 . . . . . .805-825 . . . . . .815 . . . .132.00-136.50 . . . . .134.61 823 . . . . . .855-895 . . . . . .884 . . . .130.75-134.00 . . . . .132.96 65 . . . . . . . .900 . . . . . . . .900 . . . . . . .132.25 . . . . . . . .132.25

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 34 . . . . . . .470-495 . . . . . .475 . . . .152.00-154.50 . . . . .153.98 98 . . . . . . .510-540 . . . . . .523 . . . .151.00-156.50 . . . . .153.78 33 . . . . . . .560-575 . . . . . 570 . . . .139.00-145.50 . . . . .143.43 52 . . . . . . .630-645 . . . . . .633 . . . .140.25-141.75 . . . . .141.24 32 . . . . . . .665-680 . . . . . .676 . . . .134.00-140.00 . . . . .135.66

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Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,113 . . . . . . . . .1,235-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .111.50-113.50 1,346 . . . . . . . . . . .112.34 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,636 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,430 . . . . . . . . . . .109.00-113.00 1,353 . . . . . . . . . . .111.05 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,771 . . . . . . . .1,200-1,430 . . . . . . . . . . .109.00-111.50 1,331 . . . . . . . . . . .110.64 0 - 35% Choice 588 1,200-1,400 110.00-110.00 1,282 110.00 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,141 . . . . . . . . .1,165-1,360 . . . . . . . . . . .111.00-113.00 1,264 . . . . . . . . . . .111.59 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,121 . . . . . . . . .1,040-1,275 . . . . . . . . . . .109.00-112.00 1,189 . . . . . . . . . . .111.05 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,397 . . . . . . . .1,000-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .109.00-111.00 1,165 . . . . . . . . . . .110.76 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . .1,300-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .111.00-111.00 1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .111.00 =============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,854 . . . . . . . . . .741-928 . . . . . . . . . . . . .177.00-180.00 882 . . . . . . . . . . . .178.14 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,019 . . . . . . . . . .787-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .176.00-180.00 869 . . . . . . . . . . . .178.64 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,396 . . . . . . . . . .800-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .178.00-180.00 908 . . . . . . . . . . . .179.33 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,236 . . . . . . . . . .697-826 . . . . . . . . . . . . .177.00-182.00 789 . . . . . . . . . . . .178.63 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,009 . . . . . . . . . .699-819 . . . . . . . . . . . . .176.00-180.00 779 . . . . . . . . . . . .177.89 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .632 . . . . . . . . . . .950-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .178.00-180.00 950 . . . . . . . . . . . .179.66 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): 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

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 . . . . . .38,524 . . . . . . .1,329 . . . . . . .114.84 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .33,628 . . . . . . .1,183 . . . . . . .114.92 Dressed Del Steer . . .35,346 . . . . . . .874 . . . . . . . .184.66 Dressed Del Heifer . . .22,774 . . . . . . .798 . . . . . . . .184.70

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .44,566 . . . . . . .1,320 . . . . . . . .93.42 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .34,970 . . . . . . .1,179 . . . . . . . .93.43 Dressed Del Steer . . .31,066 . . . . . . .861 . . . . . . . .150.19 Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,689 . . . . . . .779 . . . . . . . .149.59

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 18 . . . . . . .385-395 . . . . .392 . . .178.00-183.50 . . . . . .180.17 25 . . . . . . . .435 . . . . . . .435 . . .181.50-182.50 . . . . . .182.22 47 . . . . . . .460-490 . . . . .476 . . .172.50-175.00 . . . . . .173.38 146 . . . . . .500-540 . . . . .524 . . .165.25-174.50 . . . . . .167.32 381 . . . . . .555-595 . . . . .584 . . .158.00-168.50 . . . . . .162.88 454 . . . . . .600-645 . . . . .629 . . .155.00-167.00 . . . . . .160.58 688 . . . . . .650-690 . . . . .674 . . .147.50-159.50 . . . . . .154.14 422 . . . . . .700-745 . . . . .718 . . .145.85-157.50 . . . . . .152.48 287 . . . . . .750-775 . . . . .764 . . .145.00-149.00 . . . . . .147.55 65 . . . . . . . .785 . . . . . . .785 . . . . . .133.75 . . . . . . . . .133.75 457 . . . . . .800-835 . . . . .811 . . .137.25-147.50 . . . . . .143.08 913 . . . . . .855-890 . . . . .869 . . .132.75-142.00 . . . . . .139.01 2635 . . . . .910-945 . . . . .930 . . .134.25-140.10 . . . . . .138.27 59 . . . . . . . .940 . . . . . . .940 . . . . . .128.00 . . . . . . . . .128.00 1074 . . . . .950-985 . . . . .958 . . .136.25-139.00 . . . . . .137.10 166 . . . . . . .1025 . . . . . .1025 . . . . . .130.25 . . . . . . . . .130.25

Support: Resistance

Oct. 11 11242 12082

Aug. 11 Feeder 13095 14122

Live cattle trade has been lower this week due to chart selling and lower cash trade. The weekly net change is $1 lower on the August contract and October is down $1.55. Cash trade was reported at $108 live and $175 dressed on Wednesday which was $2 to $4 lower versus last week. Volume will be light the remainder of the week, but clean up sales should be seen. The cutout finished lower on Wednesday with choice down 2.66 at 178.24 and select was down 76 at 172.74. Position squaring should continue to

dictate trade this week ahead Friday’s Cattle On-Feed report. The average guess are for total on feed is 102.7%, placements are expected at 93.4%, and marketings at 102.8%. The July US Cattle Inventory report will also be released on Friday. The average trade guess for all cattle and calves is 98.6% and the calf crop is anticipated at 98.5%. Hedgers call with questions.

August 2011 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

October 2011 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .135.275 High .135.775 Low . .134.550 Close .135.775 Change +0.850

Open .115.000 High .115.700 Low . .114.450 Close .115.600 Change +0.300

Open . . .99.450 High . . .99.450 Low . . .97.500 Close . .97.850 Change .-1.800

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Thorburn said the county officials are concerned about losing irrigated land valuation. However, he plans to attend the hearing to argue that limiting groundwater transfers is not in the scope of the board's authority.

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Thorburn also was authorized by his board to write a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to request a public hearing on a permit sought by the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for a sediment augmentation study.

Thorburn said a notice that a permit has been requested came in a letter from the Corps on Friday. It says that unless someone requests a hearing by July 27, the permit will be issued.

He said the Platte program plan is to put tons of sand in the river at Overton as a pilot project. His questions are why program officials think that would be useful and how they intend to mitigate third-party effects.

Tri-Basin generally gets along well with program officials, Thorburn said, but in this case he disagrees with the idea that the Platte is a "sediment-starved river."

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• 8 a.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Show (Livestock Arena) • 8 a.m. 4-H Poultry Show (Poultry Building) • 1 p.m. 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show (Dairy/Rabbit Barn) • 1 p.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Show (Livestock Arena) After Sheep Show 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show (Livestock Arena) • 2 p.m. Story Time – Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion • 2:30 p.m. 4-H Companion Animal Show (Dairy/Rabbit Barn) • 4 p.m. Dale Mundil Magic Show (Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion) • 5 p.m. Beer garden (Grandstand area) • 6 – 8 p.m. The Paul Phillips Show (Beer garden) • 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Mechanical Bull Riding (Midway area) • 6 p.m. Team Roping (Horse arena) • 8 p.m.–12 a.m. Rumbles (Grandstand area)

• 9 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (Horse Arena) • 9 a.m. 4-H Archery Contest (Grandstand Area) • 10 a.m. 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest • 1 p.m. Livestock Fitting Contest (Livestock arena) • 4 p.m. Dale Mundil Magic Show (Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion) • 6 p.m. Kid’s Tractor Pull (Grandstand area) Immediately following kid’s tractor pull 4-H & FFA Ag Olympics (Grandstand area) • 7 p.m. Beer garden (Grandstand area )

Sunday, August 7 • 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Show (Livestock Arena) After Beef Show Open Class Feeder Calf Show (Livestock Arena) • 1 p.m. Story Time – Orin Kohlmeier Pavilion

Tuesday, August 9 • 1:30 p.m. All 4-H Awards (Livestock show arena) • 2 p.m. Livestock Auction (Livestock show arena) • 3:30 p.m. Beer garden (Grandstand area) • 5 p.m. Appreciation Meal/Video (Beer garden) • 5 p.m. Reggie Shaw Show (Beer garden) • 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. -Teen Dance (Pole shed or area west of livestock show arena) 47536

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'Cow Sense' is Basic to Teaching About Agriculture

By Sandra Hansen, The Scottsbluff StarHerald In a world where thinking for ourselves is slowly being removed from formal education, "cow sense" comes in handy. As an "informal educator," Kay Grote, information/education coordinator for the North Platte Natural Resources District, said she relies on her father's belief that cow sense could see a person through almost anything.

Without a teaching degree from a university or college, Grote uses the characteristics she developed as a child on the family ranch near Hawk Springs, Wyo., to aid in presenting information to young people. "You just need to see things the way they are, or need to be, and do it," Grote said.

According to Grote, her journey into the world of education began when her father, Joe, set her on a horse at about 2-3 years of age, and she graduated to checking salt, and windmills,

and counting cows, by horseback on her own, at about 8 years old. "I learned to be independent and responsible," Grote said. "Two very important things in life." Trips to town, just for fun, were something she and her brothers, Ross and JR, did every two weeks or so. "Dad said take care of the cows and the land and they'll take care of you. They were our livelihood, so we did."

Continued on page 18

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'COW SENSE' IS BASIC TO TEACHING ABOUT AGRICULTURE Continued from page 17 Grote said she was in a public speaking class at Southeast High School in Yoder, Wyo., when she learned that she could be a forceful communicator. She noted that alone on a horse didn't lead to much talking, but she soon learned the trade very well and won speech competitions.

Along with formal schooling, Grote also participated in 4-H for about 10 years, and was in FFA for six years. She wanted to be an ag teacher until she discovered she didn't like to weld.

She attended Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Wyo., studying farm and ranch management, and journalism, because she had always been interested in writing. While at EWC, she was elected to a state FFA office.

"That was a great year," she recalled. "I got to mentor and educate the younger FFA members." She also spent six months on a work exchange program in Australia. She worked on a dairy for three months, and spent another three months on a diversified crop and livestock operation. "I think every kid should travel outside the United States, so they'll appreciate more what we Americans have. And it was humbling to find out Americans are not loved like we think we are."

On her return to the United States, she earned an ag business degree at Chadron State, then married Brad Grote, a young rancher. "He whisked me away to the Sandhills, right in the

middle of nowhere again, but I loved it," she said. Later they farmed and ranched with her family for a while, which gave their children a chance to learn the ranch life and work ethic.

Later the couple owned a farm north of Morrill for more than a decade before moving to Gering last year.

Through all of the changes, Grote said she has continued to learn new things and meet new people, expanding her outlook on life. She wrote for the Mitchell Index for a while, then moved on to the Business Farmer and the StarHerald before landing at the NPNRD in 2005.

"Getting to this job has been an interesting journey," Grote said. "I'm kind of a jack of all trades and master of none, but Mom and Dad raised us to have confidence in what we do, and to be independent. It's worked real well."

The "evolution," as she calls it, did not lead where she planned to go as she was growing up, but it has taken her to new experiences and opportunities that far exceed her early expectations. "I love working with kids, and I always had a heart for teaching. I'm fortunate to have evolved to this point and love what I'm doing now."

Grote said it suits her well, as she enjoys being a "cog" that makes things work. "My 'cogginess' comes in handy as the education coordinator," Grote said with a chuckle.

Grote considers herself an experiential person. One who gets out and tries things. Kind of a hands-on, practical person. That has been very helpful at the NPNRD where she helps with producer educational programs, as well as conducting educational events for school age children.

In addition to youth oriented programs connected with the NPNRD, Grote volunteers at the Farm And Ranch Museum in Gering, and the Hands on FARM student program. She also is a 4-H leader, having helped all three children, Jay, Holly, and Riley, with their projects, and is a youth group volunteer at church.

While managing all of these aspects of her life, Grote maintains an underlying passion for agriculture and the rural way of life. "Farmers and ranchers are so misunderstood," she said.

"People don't use common sense when they bash agriculture. The land is our livelihood.

Farmers and ranchers are business managers."

That philosophy is behind most of the events and activities Grote is involved in, and will be for the foreseeable future. "I still haven't found my niche, but I try to teach our youth that these resources were given to us to manage and to use well. They need to plug into real life, and appreciate it, and do something good with it."

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CORN DOING WELL, BUT EXCESSIVE HEAT A CONCERN Continued from page 1 This year, Nebraska farmers planted 10 million acres of corn for all purposes, up 9 percent from last year and the largest total since 1933.

On Monday, the USDA reported that irrigated corn in Nebraska was rated 82 percent good or excellent, and, dry land was rated 83 good or excellent.

The heat is expected to continue today with a forecasted high of 97 degrees, but the heat index is projected to reach 107 degrees. It will be breezy, with a south wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

For the month, as of July 18, the National Weather Service reported that Grand Island area temperatures have averaged 88.1 degrees for daytime highs (normal for July) and 69.1 degrees for the nighttime lows (more than 3 degrees above normal average).

Based on temperature averages for July (19712000), July 19-21 is the hottest time of the year, with daytime highs averaging 88 degrees and nighttime lows averaging 65 degrees. But, since last Thursday, daytime highs have averaged 93.4 degrees, with nighttime lows at 73.4 degrees.

Beginning Wednesday night, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Thursday night. Friday, Saturday night and Sunday there will be a 20 percent chance of showers. Temperatures will remain above normal, with daytime highs in the 90s and nighttime lows in the lower 70s.

Precipitation for the month for the Grand Island area, according to the National Weather Service in Hastings, is at 3 inches, which is 1.25 inches above normal. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, but still above normal for this time of year, through next week. Temperatures in the upper 90s to above 100 could come back into the forecast late next week, according to the National Weather Service, while chances of precipitation will be below normal for the latter part of July and the beginning of August.

Average July precipitation for the Grand Island area is 3.14 inches, with an average of 3.08 inches for August.

While Nebraska's corn crop is in good shape, according to the USDA, it is behind in its development. About 34 percent of the crop is at silk stage,

four days behind the five-year average of 52 percent. The heat has pushed the pollination process along from last week's 9 percent of the corn crop at the silk stage.

But a lack of rain and heat during the pollination period is a concern as the flowering stage is the most critical period in the development of a corn plant from the standpoint of grain yield determination, according to the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service.

Drought and high temperature stress has an impact on yield potential during this reproductive stage.

Nebraska's soybean crop was rated 80 percent good or excellent, better than the five-year average of 71 percent. For the nation's top 18 soybean-growing states, the crop was rated 64 percent good or excellent.

In Nebraska, for the week ending Sunday, the wheat harvest was 28 percent complete or 11 days behind the five-year average of 60 percent. Alfalfa conditions were rated 84 percent good or excellent, with second cutting 60 percent complete. Pasture and range land was rated 84 percent good or excellent.

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12:30 p.m. Draft Horse Competition FRIDAY, JULY 29 5:30 p.m. 4-H Premium Sale under the big Top 7:00 p.m. CRB Band, Comedian - Dick Hardwick Dance, and Beer Garden 8:00 p.m. NSRA Rodeo 7:00 p.m. Karaoke Contest - Teen (ages 13-19) 7:00 p.m. Karaoke Contest - Open class 47522

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FUN RUN - 7:30 a.m. meet at Atkinson City Library. To enter call the library, 925-2855. 7 KIDS' PARADE and GRAND PARADE - 10:30 a.m. in downtown. Theme: "Roll Out the Red Carpet for Hay Days" 5 DUCK RACES - After the parade, downtown (St. Joe's Home & School) 5 OPEN HOUSE - After the parade, 251 S. Main, Old Riddles & Rhymes Building (Bricks 4 Kidz - Brent and Kami Hooey) 5 PRIZES DRAWING - After the parade, downtown (American Legion Riders) 5 SANDWICH & SALAD LUNCHEON - After the parade at the American Legion Building (Legion Auxiliary) 6 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. 6 To enter call Bev McConnell or write: Box 126, Atkinson, NE 68713 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 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., "The Big Bad Musical, A Howling Courtroom Comedy" at West Holt Public School 10 POP and WATER STAND - 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the City Park (West Holt Booster Club) 1 KBRX 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 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in City Park 1 COOKOUT - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Great Western Bank Parking Lot (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 9

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COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE - 8:30 a.m. in the City Park 1 ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL - 11:00 a.m., between Atkinson Livestock Market and Osborne Steel. Contact Drew Olson, 402-340-9194 or Riley Olson, 402-340-9195 12 2ND ANNUAL HAY MAZING RACE - 11:00 a.m., Mill Race Park (Atkinson Dam). Call Diane Osborne, 402-925-5770 to enter. 13 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 BREAD and JAM 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 KBRX 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., "The Big Bad Musical, A Howling Courtroom Comedy" 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

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July 29th - August 7th, 2011 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.R.C.A. Rodeo Saturday, July 30, 2011 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Fair Shoot Starts 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.R.C.A. Rodeo Sunday, July 31, 2011 9:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Dog Show Monday, August 1, 2011 8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Horse Show Begins 5:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BB & Sporter Air Rifle Competition Begins Tuesday, August 2, 2011 8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FFA & 4-H Sheep Showmanship - Large Arena 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FFA & 4-H Swine Showmanship - Large Arena Wednesday, August 3, 2011 8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FFA & 4-H Market Swine - Large Arena 3:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clover Kid Goat - Goat Arena 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-H/FFA Dairy and Fiber Goat Show - Goat Arena Evening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fast Action Motorsports Entertainment Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Bull

Thursday, August 4, 2011 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meat Goat Showmanship - Large Arena 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small Animal Show - Small Animal Arena 1:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FFA & 4-H Market Beef - Large Arena Friday, August 5, 2011 10:00 am………….…..FFA & 4-H Stocker Feeder Classes - Large Arena . . FFA & 4-H Beef Showmanship (Immediately following Cow/Calf Pairs) 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large Animal Round Robin - Large Arena 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small Animal Round Robin - Goat Arena Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Bull Saturday, August 6, 2011 9:00am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kid with Kids Parade - Open to the Public.

12:30 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parade of Champions - Large Arena 1:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale Gala - Large Arena 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weiner Dog Races Evening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fast Action Motorsports Entertainment 8:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEE BRICE Opening Act Katie Armiger

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Ergot in Wheat Noel Mues, Extension Educator University of NE-Lincoln Extension Furnas Co. This year the ergot fungus infected wheat in south central and southeast Nebraska to a greater extent than we’ve seen in recent years, causing problems for growers and elevators.

This article provides information on the disease and what growers can do to reduce potential problems next year.

What is ergot?

Ergot is a disease of the inflorescence of cereals and grasses caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea. Ergots, compact masses of fungal mycelium also known as sclerotia, are produced instead of normal grain.

Occurrence The ergot fungus is endemic to the Great Plains wheat producing region of North America. It occurs to some extent every year in cereal grains, pasture and roadside grasses in Nebraska. Among the cultivated cereals, ergot is more common in rye and triticale than in wheat, barley, and oat. Many wild and cultivated grasses are also susceptible.

Symptoms The first sign of infection by the ergot fungus is the appearance of a sugary yellowish slime (honeydew) on the wheat head at or soon after flowering. Later, ergots (scelorotia) develop and are the most noticeable and characteristic sign of ergot. They are horn-like, purple-black, and 4 to 10 times the normal size of grain. On the

head, they replace developing grain and protrude beyond the glumes.

Disease Cycle Sclerotia from previous cereal crops or indigenous grasses survive in or on the soil surface.

When subjected to cold temperatures and spring moisture, they germinate and form fruiting structures which release sexual spores known as ascospores. The ascospores are dispersed by wind and splashing rain. When their release coincides with plant flowering, the ascospores land on the florets and infect the ovaries. One to many ovaries may be infected per head. Following infection, the ovaries swell into structures known as stromata (singular: stroma). These are compact masses of specialized hyphae of the fungus that eventually develop into ergots.

Asexual spores known as conidia are produced superficially on the stromata in honeydew. Insects are attracted to feed on the honeydew. The conidia are spread to other florets by insects, direct contact, and rain splash and infect the ovaries. The disease cycle is completed when sclerotia mature on the heads and fall to the ground during harvest or are introduced when contaminated grain is planted.

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Many of the ergots in wheat grain may be from weedy grasses. These ergots are usually smaller and more slender than those produced on wheat.

Ergot Alkaloids The ergots contain poisonous compounds known as alkaloids. Ingestion of ergots in grain and flour can cause illness or death in humans and domesticated animals. Ergotism in humans is known as St. Anthony's fire and has occurred several times in human history, with serious consequences. It is thought that the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692 resulted from hallucinations and insanity caused by ingestion of ergoty flour. Animals that have consumed feed contaminated with ergots can exhibit an acute form of ergotism characterized by convulsions or a chronic form characterized by gangrene.

Other forms of ergotism in animals include hyperthermia (high body temperature), lack of milk production, lack of mammary gland development, prolonged gestations, and early foal deaths in mares.

What To Do If You Have Ergot In Your Wheat Grain Most, but not all, ergots can be removed from grain by cleaning it with gravity-type cleaning equipment. Small, high value seed lots can be cleaned by flotation in brine (20% salt soluContinued on page 5

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Self-Esteem Grows Without Ribbon Color Susan Hansen, Extension Educator Colfax County These are exciting times for 4-H’ers and their families. Summer activities and county fairs provide the setting for a wide range of emotions happiness, determination, courage, sadness, pride, frustrations, disappointment, and the thrill of a lifetime. These activities also provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers and their families to make memories they will recall years later.

Kay McKinzie, former University of Nebraska 4H specialist, has a special memory she recalls from her years as a 4-H’er. She remembers standing ready to enter the show ring with her senior yearling Holstein, Princess. It was 110 degrees in the shade and at the last minute, Kay decided to give Princess a drink. She led Princess to the tank and proceeded to attempt to get her to drink. Just as Kay gave her best push on the halter, Princess lowered her head and into the tank Kay went. She crawled out just as her class was being called to the ring.

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Of all the memories Kay has of county fairs - and lots of them are good memories - she picks this one as her favorite. Why is that? She didn’t win a purple ribbon, she was drenched from head to toe, and she was embarrassed by what had happened.

But, Kay feels it’s a special memory because her 4H leader brushed her off, smoothed out her wet hair and said, “Go on . . . lead her into the ring . . . you can do it.” And she and Princess did.

Maybe that memory is special because as she looks back on it now, it points up the difference between winning and being successful. To win is to gain a victory in a contest, so says the dictionary.

Success is a favorable termination of a venture.

Kay didn’t win with Princess, if her only goal was a purple ribbon, But, she and Princess were successful. They did go into the show ring, and they did compete, they received a blue ribbon, and they made a lasting memory.

As 4-H’ers put the finishing touches on their exhibits, and work with livestock, the emphasis on winning shouldn’t overshadow the many successes they can enjoy in their project work.

Competition is a natural human trait. It’s part of the instinct that has allowed survival over the centuries. It’s tough to keep winning and the sense of feeling successful, in perspective. But, we can try.

When you see a 4-H’er at a contest or county fair, don’t ask them what ribbon they won. Go beyond that. Have them tell you about the exhibit or animal. What’s the animal’s name, or what special things have been done to the exhibit? Where did they get the idea for their exhibit? Where are they going to wear the outfit they made? Was it hard to do? What else do they want to make or do? You get the idea.

No matter what the ribbon placing, confidence and self-esteem grow in an environment that is filled with support and caring.

Security and acceptance are at the heart of successful and fulfilling competition. By keeping winning and succeeding in perspective, we’re helping 4-H’ers to develop the “courage to try and the courage to be imperfect.” That’s a trait they’ll be able to apply the rest of their life.

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Thursday August 11th. Swine,& Sheep & Goats @ 9:00 am – Beef @ 1:00 pm. Pinnacle Bank BBQ @ 5:00 pm. Rocket Shoot @ 5:30pm.

Awards Presentations @ 6:00pm. Cookie Jar Auction @ 6:30pm

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 3

Thursday August 11th 7:00 pm at the Arena

8:30 a.m.m - Cat Show - Open Air Shelter 11:00 a.m. Rabbit Show followed by Poultry Show - Open Air Shelter 3:00 p.m. - Goat Show - Show Barn 6:30 p.m. - Open Team Penning - Grandstand

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Friday August 12th 4:00 (or so) pm at the fairgrounds

8:30 AM - 4-H Horse Show 5-7 PM - Free Barbeque 7:00 PM - Team Penning 7:30 PM - Entertainment: Sheila Greenland

Parade - Saturday August 13th 3:00 pm Mainstreet NSRA & WRA Rodeo Saturday 7:00 pm and Sunday 2:00 pm August 13th & 14th.

Slack at 8:00 am Sunday August 14th. Admission – Saturday $7 for adults - $2 children: Sunday $ 6 for adults - $2 for children

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Wild Horse Race

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ERGOT IN WHEAT Continued from page 3 tion). The sclerotia float and the grain sinks in the brine solution.

Do not feed ergot-contaminated grain to livestock. Wheat straw from harvested fields can be fed to livestock since the ergots will have been harvested along with the grain or fallen on the ground. (The ergots, not the straw, are poisonous.) However, wheat straw should not be baled for feed if it still has ergoty heads.

Management of Ergot • Use sclerotia-free seed to plant the next wheat crop • Mow grasses in headlands, roadsides, and waterways before they head.

• The survival rate of sclerotia on the soil surface is about one year. Crop rotation with non-host

crops such as legumes, corn, and sorghum reduces the risk of carryover infections from sclerotia within the field.

• Plow fields with heavy ergot infestations to bury sclerotia.

Burying sclerotia more than one inch deep will prevent them from germinating For More Information On ergot Check these resources: • EC1874, Fungal Diseases Affecting Grain and Seed Quality in Wheat • PP-551, Ergot • RPD No. 107, Ergot of Cereals and Grasses

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USDA Reassures Farmers & Ranchers Affected by Extreme Weather WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers in states across the country that USDA offers a variety of resources for those affected by recent extreme weather, including floods, drought, fires and tornadoes. USDA also urges producers in need or those with questions to contact their local county or state USDA Service Center or Farm Service Agency office for assistance. In a recent tour of flooding in Iowa and Nebraska, as well as droughts and wildfires in Arizona and New Mexico, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack promised farmers, ranchers and others that USDA would continue to work hard to deliver assistance to those in need.

"America's farmers and rural communities are vitally important to our nation's economy and our values, and my heart goes out to all who are facing hardships because of severe weather and natural disasters," said Vilsack. "In the past two months alone, I have visited with hundreds of Americans

who have had to put their lives and livelihoods on hold to deal with floods, tornadoes, drought and wildfires. Since the beginning, I have instructed USDA staff in the affected states that our main priority must be to work with farmers, ranchers and others to explain the type of aid that is available. We will continue to listen to your concerns and, whenever possible, offer assistance to help you through these difficult times."

Heavy rainfall, snowmelt, and flood conditions have caused crop damage and slowed planting in many states. USDA's Risk Management Agency reminds producers faced with questions on prevented planting, replant, or crop losses to contact their crop insurance company for more information. Other types of USDA assistance available to those affected by flooding include the Emergency Loan Program and the Emergency Watershed Protection program.

USDA reminds producers affected by drought and fires that resources are available to cover

losses, including losses to livestock, crops, orchard trees, and private forests. Types of USDA assistance to farmers and ranchers may include the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), federal crop insurance, and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.

Through spring and summer, drought and wildfires have affected millions of acres of cropland, forests and grasslands in the United States.

Drought conditions stretch from Arizona to the southern Atlantic States.

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To find the USDA Service Center nearest you, please visit http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov /locator/app?state=us&agency=fsa.

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York County Title Co.

York County Fair!

Title Insurance • Abstracts of Title Real Estate Closings • Escrow Services

York, Nebraska THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 - 7:30 p.m.

Lawn Mower Races (Grandstand)

Linda Duerksen Vicky Ziegler - Kim Stephens

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Antique Tractor Parade & Olympics (Grandstand) 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Cactus Hill Dance & Beer Garden - Mechanical Bull

608 N. Grant Avenue P.O. Box 572 York, NE 68467

Telephone: 402-362-4405 Fax: 402-362-4421 www.yorkcountytitleco.com 46140

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - 8:00 p.m.

Figure 8 Races (Grandstand)

This Fall we’ll have red calves and open heifers for sale!!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - 2:30 p.m.

Kids Ranch Rodeo & Mutton Busting D.C. Lynch Carnival on Midway For more information go to www.yorkcountyfair.com Produced in part by a grant from the York County Visitor’s Bureau

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Hitchcock County Fair

August 10-11 3, 2011

Culbertson, Nebraska

Taylor, NE

The youth of the county show off their 4-H projects including arts and crafts, foods, displays, and animal exhibits.

Citizens proudly show off photography, art, produce, etc.

Many family activities are planned throughout the weekend like a bicycle rodeo, turtle and duck races, cakewalks, chicken scramble, kiddie parade, and more!

The Fair is wrapped up by one of the biggest and best community parades in the area on Saturday night followed by a musical/comedy street show that is free for all. Come see why Taylor triples its population during the Loup County Fair!

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Antique Tractor & Machinery Display on the Fairgrounds. Enter them on Tuesday and remove them after the parade on Saturday Prizes will be awarded in several categories.

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Loup County Fair (Locally referred to as the World s Fair )

Tuesday, August 2nd 4-H Exhibits Entered & Judged/4-H Clover Kid Entries...................................3-6 p.m.

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

Arena Volleyball (Registration 6-6:45 p.m.) .......................................................7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 3rd Eustis Lions Club 2 Person Golf Scramble..................................................10:30 a.m.

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

Enter 4-H Sheep, Swine, Goat, Dairy, Beef & Dairy & 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 Olympics .....................................................................................................3 p.m.

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

“Growing From The Past” – History in Action....................................................7 p.m.

Followed by Kangaroo Court Thursday, August 4th Enter Stocker-Feeder..................................................................................8-8:30 a.m.

4-H Swine Show, Beef Show, Sheep Show, Goat Show................................8:30 a.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.

Friday, August 5th 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.

Q 125 Community Choir “Our Heritage In Song”..........................................7:30 p.m. followed by Good Neighbor Award, Q 125 Rifle Drawing, Q 125 Belt Buckle Auction, Beard Contest Saturday, August 6th Q125 Grand Parade “125 Years Strong” .....................................................10:30 a.m.

(Food available after parade at Fairgrounds) Threshing Demonstration .................................................2 p.m. (west edge of town) Lions Demo Derby....................................................7:30 p.m., followed by Fireworks Sunday, August 7th Polka Band Church Service At Fair Building .........................................11 a.m.

Trap Shoot & 5 Stand At Eustis Gun Club.................................11 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 28-31, 2011 Wayne, NE

August 10-14, 2011

• Thursday, July 24 • 9:00 AM 4-H Dog Show - Swine Arena

• Thursday, July 28 •

Thursday, August 11 8:30 a.m. Dog & Cat Show Rabbit & Poultry Show (following Dog & Cat) 1:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest Grooming Contest following Judging Contest

8:00 AM 4-H Horse Show - Horse Arena 10:30 AM 4-H Bucket Calf Show - Leland Herman Memorial Arena 11:00 AM 4-H Goat Show - Leland Herman Memorial Arena 1:00 PM 4-H Dairy Show - Leland Herman Memorial Arena 5:00 PM 4-H Sheep Show - Leland Herman Memorial Arena 7:30 PM Nebraska Bush Pullers Sanctioned Tractor Pull - GrandStand 9:00 PM Dave Merkle - Beer Garden

• Thursday, July 29 •

8:00 AM 4-H Swine Show - Swine Arena 9:00 AM 4-H Cow/Calf Show - Leland Herman Memorial Arena 9:00 AM 4-H Feeder Calf, Breeding & Market Beef Show - Leland Herman Memorial Arena 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Colors Da Clown Face Painting-Commercial Building 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 50th Annual Barbecue - BBQ Shed & Beer Gardens 8:00 PM Williams & Ree - GrandStand 9:00 PM - 12:35 AM Teen Dance We Got Tunes - Little Theatre 9:00 PM Dylan & The Dirt Road Detour - Beer Garden

Friday, August 12 9:00 a.m. Swine Show Sheep Show Goat Show 2:00 p.m. Beef Show

• Thursday, July 30 •

Saturday, August 13 8:00 a.m. Archery, BB Gun & Pellet Gun Contest 1:00 p.m. Casting Contest 2:30 p.m. Round Robin Showmanship 4:00 p.m. Livestock Sale

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8:00 AM 4-H Rabbit Show - Swine Arena 12:00 PM 4-H Poultry Show - Swine Arena 12:00 PM PickUp Mud Run - GrandStand 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Colors Da Clown Face Painting-Commercial Building 1:00 PM Richard's Amusement Rides - Midway 4:30 PM Stan McAfee Kiddie Sanctioned Tractor Pull - Little Theatre 05:30 PM - 6:30 PM Gary's Tumbling with Jeanna - Little Theatre 8:30 PM Kellie Pickler - GrandStand 10:00 PM Cactus Flats - Beer Garden

• Thursday, July 31 •

11:00 AM Garden Tractor Pull - GrandStand 12:30 PM Team Roping - Horse Arena 1:30 PM 4-H Round Robin Showmanship - Leland Herman Memorial Arena 3:00 PM 4-H Livestock Bonus Auction - Leland Herman Memorial Arena 05:55 PM National Anthem by Karla Rahn Main GrandStand Event 6:00 PM Demolition Derby - GrandStand 8:00 PM Karaoke - Beer Garden 9:00 PM Dave Merkle - Beer Garden 47330

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Sarpy County Fair Springfield, NE

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Mullen, NE

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THURSDAY - August 4

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1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Water Carnival at Swimming Pool Park 7:00 p.m. - Melodrama

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FRIDAY - August 5 8:00 a.m. - 4-H Horse Show 4:15 p.m. - 4-H Cookie Jar Auction 5:00 p.m. - Greased Pig Scramble in Arena.

7:30 p.m. - “Chance” in concert

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

9:00 a.m. - 4-H and Open Livestock Show at Fairgrounds - Auction and Live Carcass Contest to follow show 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Ice Cream Socia 3:00 p.m. - Parade 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Bronco Spirit on Main Street for sno cones and dunk tank 3:30 p.m. - "Bed Races" 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 “Bree DeNaeyer and the Haywaddies” at Fairgrounds

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August 9-14

Garden & Tractor Pull Sarpy County Entrants Only —Wednesday 7pm

Ogallala, NE

Open Tractor & Pickup Pull —Thursday 7 pm Combine Demo Derby

Chuckwagon Breakfast

Special appearance by the Pyro Truck Adults $10.00 | Children 6-10 $5.00 5 & Under Free 6:00pm - Wednesday

Adults $5.00 | Children 6-12 $3.00 5 & Under Free 7:00-9:30am - Saturday and Little Miss Round-Up & Mr. Rodeo Contest - 7:30 am Saturday

Ranch Rodeo

MUST PRE-REGISTER - Deadline Aug. 1st

Rodeo Arena Adults $5.00 Child $3.00 5 and Under Free Info - Contact Scott Glinn 308-726-3581 6:30pm - Thursday

Fairboard BBQ Free Admission with a Grandstand Show Ticket or $3.00 per plate 5:00-6:30pm - Friday

Contact MaKenzi Spurgin at 308-289-1304

Rodeo All Tickets $20.00 In Advance At the Gate - $25.00 Friday 6:30pm Gates Open 8:00pm - Show Starts!

Adult $8.00 | Children 6-12 $5.00 5 & Under Free 7:30pm - Saturday 7:30pm - Sunday Mutton Bustin' Both Nights Open Registration at 6:00pm 47377

Rodeo—Friday & Saturday 8 pm Demolition Derby—Sunday 7 pm Vital Signs Band —Thursday in Beer Garden Moon Juice Band —Friday in Beer Garden Cowboy Up Band —Saturday in Beer Garden 47547

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Cass County Fair August 9-13

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Weeping Water, NE

TUESDAY, August 9 10:00 am, 4-H Tractor Driving Contest 6:30 pm, Cake Auction/4-H Fashion Show/Awards Open Air Auditorium

FRIDAY, August 12 Cass County Cookin’ at the Fair BBQ Contest Papa Bear Carvings - All Day 8:00 am, 4-H Swine Show 9:00 am, 4-H and Open Class Rabbit Show 1:00 pm, Horse Judging Contest 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, & 7:00 pm, Wildlife Encounters 3:00 pm, Meat Goat Show 6:00 pm-8:30 pm, Children’s Pedal Pullers, followed by Adult Pedal Pullers 7:00 pm, Figure Eight Race 8:00 pm, National Barrel Horse Association Show

WEDNESDAY, August 10 7:30 am, 4-H Dog Show 8:00 am, 4-H Horse Show 10:00 am 4-H Bucket Calf, Feeder Calf, and Breeding Heifer Show 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Wildlife Encounters 7:00 pm, Outlaw Hot Rod Pull 7:30 pm, Pioneer Farm Family and Good Neighbor Awards 8:30 pm, Cass County Queen Contest

SATURDAY, August 13 Cass County Cookin’ at the Fair BBQ Contest Papa Bear Carvings - All Day 7:30 am, 4-H Dog Agility Show 9:00 am, Garden Tractor Pull 9:00 am, 4-H Market Beef Show 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Sam’s Amusement Carnival Kids’ Day 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, Robotics 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, & 7:00 pm, Wildlife Encounters 6:00 pm, Parade 7:30 pm, Nebraska Assn. Stock Semi Pull 8:00 pm, 4-H Music Contest 8:00 pm, Horse 4-H Fun Night 9:30 pm, Skeeters D.J. Service

THURSDAY, August 11 Papa Bear Carvings - All Day 8:00 am, Poultry Showmanship 9:00 am, Dairy Goat Show & Best Dressed Goat 9:45 am, Cat Show 11:00 am, 4-H Dairy Show 11:15 am, Small Animal Show 1:00 pm, 4-H Sheep Show 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, & 7:00pm Wildlife Encounters 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Sam’s Amusement Carnival Kids’ Day 6:00 pm, 4-H Livestock Judging Contest 7:00 pm, Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull 7:30 pm, Pie Eating Contest 7:30 pm, Mutton Buster Show/Competition

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Tuesday, August 9th 9 am

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Baby Olympics Wine & Cheese Seward County Team Roping SYCC Teen Dance "Backyard Farmer" "4-H Cottage Open House" "Duff and the Descendents"

1 pm 5 pm 5 pm 4-6 pm 6 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm Dusk 9 pm

Children's Story House - "Curious George" 4-H Foundation Hamburger Fry Thrivent Watermelon Feed Seward County Fair "Muttin Bustin" Martial Arts Demonstration Seward County Fair Youth Talent Show "Huskeroke" Karaoke Ranch Rodeo Free Outdoor Movie Sheila Greenwood Band

10-3 pm 1 pm 5 pm 5-6:30 pm *6 pm 7 pm 8 pm

"Food Frenzy" Rib Ralleye-Homemade Ice Cream, Sweet Corn Pedal Tractor Pull Reggie Shaw Accordion Jamboree Figure 8 Races "Twin's" Contest River Rock - Free Concert

1 pm 1:30 pm 3 pm 3 pm *6 pm

"Wiener Dog Races" "Georgeann Wearin" Concert Fair Exhibits Released "Fire House 5+" Demo Derby

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Schedule of Events July 25-30 - 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. Rodeo July 28-30, 7:30pm nightly (308) 346-5010 www.nebraskasbigrodeo.com July 25-31 - Thedford (Thomas County) Thomas County Fair; Fairgrounds. Bull fest, BBQ, parade, night golf, games and more. Alice Hodges (308) 645-2646 www.tourthomascounty nebraska.com July 26-31 - Crete (Saline County) Saline County Fair; Tuxedo Park. Livestock shows, rodeo, figure 8 racing and more. Free (402) 4334138 www.salinecountyfair.org July 27-31 - Hastings (Adams County) Adams County Fair; Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore. (402) 462-3247 www.adamscountyfair grounds.com July 27-31 - McCook (Red Willow County) Red Willow County Fair; Fairgrounds, W. 5th & O Sts. Fair with NSRA rodeo Fri-Sat. Free (308) 345-4650 www.redwillowcountyfair.com July 28-31 - Wayne (Wayne County) Wayne County Fair; Fairgrounds, W. on Hwy 35. $10/day or $25 adult season pass (402) 369-3283 www.thewaynecountyfair.com July 28-31 - Winnebago (Thurston County) Winnebago Powwow; Powwow Grounds. Annual homecoming event honors Chief Little Priest and 75 of his warriors who served with the US Calvary in 1865. Music, dancing, crafts and food. (402) 878-2272 www.winnebagotribe.com July 29-30 - Sidney (Cheyenne County) Cabela's Sidewalk Celebration; One Angler Ln Dance with live bands, food and assorted vendors, games and activities for all ages. Begins at 8am, Free Connie Carrillo (308) 255-8844 www.cabelas.com July 30 - Norfolk (Madison County) 17th Annual Literature Festival; Lifelong Learning Center, 801 E. Benjamin Ave. Presented by Norfolk Public Library. Featuring nationallyknown authors, book reviews, book displays and sales, autograph sessions and more. 9am-4pm, $7.50 children, $25 adults Karen Drevo (402) 8442108 www.ci.norfolk.ne.us/library

July 30 - Ogallala (Keith County) The Dam Run - 3rd Annual; Lake Ogallala. Take part in the 5K/1M fun run/walk. Kendra Caskey (308) 284-4354 www.visitogallala.com July 30 - Ogallala (Keith County) 22nd Annual Kites & Castles; Lake McConaughy, 9 mi. N. on NE Hwy 61. Annual kite flying and sand castle building contest. Food, live music and plenty of family fun. Tyson Baker (308) 287-2673 www.visitogallala.com July 30-Aug 6 - Mitchell (Scotts Bluff County) Scotts Bluff County Fair; Fairgrounds. Concert, rodeo, demo derby, carnival and more. (308) 6231828 scottsbluffcountyfair.net July 31-Aug 5 - Valentine (Cherry County) Nebraska Star Party; Snake River Campground - Merritt Reservoir, 27 mi. S.W. of Valentine. Six nights of astronomical observing at one of the premier star parties in the country. Beginner friendly for those interested in the hobby of amatuer astronomy. $50 Eric Balcom (402) 491-3502 www.nebraskastarparty.org July 31-Aug 7 - Ord (Valley County) Valley County Fair; Fairgrounds on Hwy 11. Ranch rodeo, free BBQ, chainsaw carvings, exhibits and musical entertainment. Free (308) 728-5071 www.visitvalleycounty.com Aug 1 - Broken Bow (Custer County) Custer County Free Pit BBQ; Fairgrounds. (308) 8725691 www.brokenbowne.com Aug 2-7 - Neligh (Antelope County) Antelope County Fair; Fairgrounds. Paintball tournaments, ranch rodeo, 4-H and FFA events, Bull-aRama, ATV mud drag, demolition derby and more.

(402) 887-5252 www.antelopecofair.com Aug 3-7 - 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 4-13 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Lancaster County Super Fair; Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock Ave. Entertainment, livestock, strolling acts and a huge carnival for all ages. Daily, 9am-close, Free (402) 441-6545 www.superfair.org

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Aug 4-7 - York (York County) York County Fair; Fairgrounds, 2345 N. Nebraska Ave. Rich Hankel (402) 362-4411 Aug 5-7 - Alma (Harlan County) 2011 Women's Wilderness Weekend; Harlan County Reservoir.

Women's workshop to learn outdoor skills including hunting, fishing, camping, boating, birdviewing and more. Noon Friday through noon on Sunday, $180/person Jan Harvey (402) 746-3560 Aug 5-7 - 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 6 - Bancroft (Cuming County) 3rd Annual Neihardt Beer Fest; Country Pub, 409 Main St. Craft and micro brews, food, fun and music to benefit the Neihardt Historic Site. 6:309:30pm, $20-$25 with mug Nancy Gillis (402) 6483388 www.neihardtcenter.org Aug 6 - Burwell (Garfield County) Calamus Carp Tournament; Calamus Reservoir, 7 mi.

N.W. on NE Hwy 96. Rod and reel and archery divisions. 8am Dick Watts (308) 346-5695 www.visitburwell.org Aug 6-7 - Falls City (Richardson County) Jaycees Tractor Pull & Demolition Derby; Tractor pull on Saturday, demolition derby on Sun. (402)245-4228 www.fallscityarea chamber.com Aug 9-14 - Ogallala (Keith County) Keith County Fair; Fairgrounds. Entertainment, exhibits, carnival, parade and more. Tim Ryan (308) 726-1203 www.keithcountyfair.com

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Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays.

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August 10 - 15, 2011 We feature 4-H & FFA Livestock Shows, Horse Show, Dog Show, Fashion Revue, Home Environment Projects, Cooking Projects, & Shooting Sports.

Featured Friday Night Entertainment - REDHEAD EXPRESS!

ADMISSION Adults - $8.00 Ages 13-18 - $5.00 Ages 5-12 - $3.00 5 & Under are Free!

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Two Pro Rodeo performances on Saturday night & Sunday afternoon.

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This 27,000 square foot museum houses over 150 full-size tractors numerous pedal tractors, countless toy tractors, prints and other IH memorabilia 85-IFR(VISIT-FARMALL-LAND USA)FL

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

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1001 - MOWERS WANTED TO BUY NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 5872344 MO - JD 1008 OR 1508 GEAR BOX OR GEAR BOX PARTS, (816) 378-2015 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 - 10 BOLT SPACERS, 36" ROW FOR JD, (308) 390-0642 NE - REBUILT KOSCH TRAILVESTER MOWERS, 14', WITH WARRANTY, $5,000.00, (308) 544-6421 1003 - SWATHERS FOR SALE KS - 1996 NEW HOLLAND 2550, 16 FT HEAD, (620) 340-3358 KS - NEW HOLLAND 2216 HEAD, (620) 3403358 KS - NEW HOLLAND 2218 HEAD W/2300 ADAPTER TO FIT 9030 BI-DIRECTIONAL, (620) 340-3358 KS - NH HS HEAD. PLANETARY DRIVE & PUMP FOR NH 8040, (785) 731-5190 1005 - RAKES WANTED TO BUY NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56 OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308) 587-2344 NE - 12 WHEEL V RAKE, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE IA - WWW. RAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 3662114

1005 - RAKES FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - '02 VERMEER R23A TWINRAKE CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 1006 - BALERS FOR SALE NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS & FLANGES, (308) 587-2344 NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS & SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344 AL - ROUND BALER BELTING: LRGST DEALER IN US. ORIGINAL BELTING FOR ALL ROUND BALERS INCLUDING NEW JD IN STOCK! SAVE HUNDRED$! FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE! NO 800#, JUST BEST PRICES. SINCE 1973.

HAMMOND EQUIP. MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX OR COD, BALERBELTS.COM, (334) 627-3348 TX - BALER BELTS- ALL BRANDS. MADE IN THE U. S. A. ! JD WITH GENUINE JD PLATE FASTENERS. FREE SHIPPING ON SETS. WWW. BALERBELTSANDHAYBEDS. COM, (800) 223-1312 NE - USED BELTS FOR VERMEER 605XL BALER CELL 308-962- 6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - JD 530 BALER, (308) 882-4588 NE - 1998 CASE 8580, BIG SQ 4X4, APPROX 30K BALES, PRIMARILY USED FOR ALFALFA, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $13,500.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - AIR BAGS FOR 855NH BALER, NEAR NEW, (402) 482-5491 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

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1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND'S-ALL MODELS, 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 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (308) 5824303 MO - AC D17'S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 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 - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 478-5451 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC 706 FOR SALVAGE, (308) 269-2586 NE - 4, 18 X 4 X 38 BIAS-PLY TRACTOR TIRES, (308) 269-2586 NE - 1980 CASE 2390 7, 100 HRS. EXTREMELY SHARP $12,500 1979 CASE 2590 6,900 HRS. $12,000 1974 IHC 966 WITH QT 3100 LOADER $10,000 JOHN DEERE 7300 8RW PLANTER $8,000 CELL 308-962-6217 OR, (308) 493-5618 NE - 706 DIESEL IHC, WIDE FRONT, FAST HITCH, GLOW PLUGS, REPAINTED, EXCELLENT RUBBER, $6,900.00, (402) 364-2527 NE - NEW & USED COMPACT TRACTORS. USED LENAR 25 HP W/LOADER. USED LENAR 30 HP W/LOADER, 170 HOURS. (2) NEW LENAR 30 HP W/LOADER. SEVERAL 3 PT ATTACHMENTS FOR TRACTORS, SCOTTHOURIGAN CO., (800) 284-7066 1102 - LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - SIMPLE LOADER TO FIT M FARMALL TRACTOR, (308) 624-2177 FOR SALE NE - DUAL LOADER MOUNTS TO FIT JD 4520 OR 4620. CUSTOM BUILT, VERY HEAVY, VERY NEAT, WITH CUSTOM GRILL GUARD BUILT IN. DUAL LOADER 325 OR 345, (402) 482-5491 NE - THIRD FUNCTION HYD LINE AND HOSES FOR A JD 740 LOADER, CALL 308380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1105 - DISKS FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 CO - MILLER 24' OFFSET DISC, HUDSON, CO., $1,900.00, (303) 536-0124 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,100.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW, LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-4562 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - 1990 JD 7200, 16R30", 250 MONITOR, MARKERS, IN-ROW FERT. GOOD CONDITION., $23,000.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS: 308-380-7161, $2,750.00, (308) 4854486 NE - C-IH 12R36" VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 NE - GEN 2 CONTROL BOX, GS4 MONITOR, (402) 726-2488 NE - JD 1720 PLANTER, STACKER BAR 2001 MODEL, ALWAYS SHEDDED, 16R30, (402) 726-2488 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40' DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30 FOOT JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED GOERTZEN RIDGING WINGS AND SWEEPS CALL 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 3900642 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER. 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $4,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344 1115 - SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20' BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - USED PARTS OFF 45' MILLER ROD WEEDER, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

July 21, 2011 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. BALANCED FORMULTIONS BLENDED TO YOUR SPECS. FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS. "ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU". DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. ASSURE CROP - SENECA, KS, (800) 6354743 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT AND NEW & USED PARTS. SALVAGE YARD FOR TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & EQUIPMENT SALES. KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 5823000 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 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 - FORD 200, 300, & 460 POWER UNITS, CALL FOR PRICES, (308) 485-4486 NE - NEW ISUZU 6BG1 POWER UNIT, NEW, 6 CYL NON TURBO, ENCLOSED SAFETY PANEL, TACH & OIL SAFETY, NEVER USED, CONVERTED TO ELECTRIC CELL#308-8706099, (308) 872-5423 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10" WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - NEW DODA PUMPS, SEVERAL USED PTO PUMPS, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 KS - JD 4 CYLINDER W/CORNELL PUMP ON A CART, RUNS GREAT, $4,500.00, (785) 221-8173 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20" X 30', (308) 478-5451 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 NE - PIPE TRAILER, (402) 726-2488 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 80 HP 6:5 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 6242177 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 NE - AMARILLO GEAR HEAD 1:1 RATIO, 100HP, (308) 485-4486

Heartland Express - County Fairs 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4" X 1312', (800) 2847066 NE - NEW GREENFIELD 3" X 1200', USED BOSS 4. 5" X 660', 8 USED HEINZMAN 4. 5" X 660', VERMEER 3" X 660', BAUER 4" X 1180', (800) 284-7066 NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 NE - NEW CADMAN 4" X 1250' HOSE, (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 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 390-0642 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 KS - NH TR98, 2000 SEP HRS, 30' 73C FLEX HEAD, (620) 340-3358 OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $7,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24' HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - IH 1440 COMBINE WITH 3400 HRS., (308) 269-2586 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 OK - 1988 1680 IHC, STANDARD ROTOR, 3045 X 32 TIRES, $15,000 CELL 580-5251265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - R70 GLEANER, 2689 ENGINE HRS, 1904 SEPARATOR HRS, $20,000 CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1302 - COMBINE HEADS WANTED TO BUY NE - COMBINE HEAD TRAILER FOR A 30' FLEX HEAD, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 MO - '05 CASE-IH 2208 8R30 CORN HEAD, HYD DECK PLATES, FIELD TRACKER, KNIFE ROLLS, UNDER 3000 AC. USE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $30,000.00, (660) 548-3804 OK - MACDON 960 36' DRAPER W/50 SERIES JD ADAPTER, BAT REEL, $12,500 CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE KS - BIG 12 GRAIN CART 400 BU. , EXTRA WIDE AXLE, $850.00, (785) 871-0711 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE

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1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - M & W 650, SUPERB SA500C, GSI 525C, 8 MC'S, '09 BROCK SQ20D, 600 HOURS, 4 FF'S, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 4" & 5" AIR SYSTEMS, (800) 2847066 NE - NEW BROCK SQ20M, (800) 284-7066 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52' 8" WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 55' GRAIN AUGER, 8" W/ ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - HUTCHINSON BIN OR TRUCK FILL AUGER, 8-10", PORTABLE, WITH SPECIAL ORDER OF 1/4" THICK FLIGHTING ALL THE WAY UP. "BIG WINTER DISCOUNTS" CALL HARLEY AT, (402) 649-6711 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51' CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48" FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10' WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - METAL BENCH LATHE 3 JAW CHUCK, 5 1/2" SWING, $200.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - BRAKE DRUM/ROTOR TURNING LATHE, $110.00, (785) 778-2962 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 NE - 12' TANDEM AXLE TRAILER W/FENDERS & DROP RAMP. 2008 HONDA RANCHER 4 WHEELER W/BLADE, (402) 366-4585 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474

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FARM/RANCH PERSON FOR IRRIGATED AND DRY LAND, 200 COW/CALF, 1000 HEAD FEEDLOT, OPERATION IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA. MECHANIC ABILITY HELPFUL. EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES REQUIRED. HOUSE & FARM VEHICLE PROVIDED. WAGES NEGOTIABLE ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE. (308)848- 2449 MT/MLT GENERALIST – ENERGETIC TEAM PLAYER NEEDED FOR BUSY MEDICAL PRACTICE LOCATED IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA. DAY SHIFT WITH ROTATING WEEK ENDS. WILL PERFORM ROUTINE LAB TESTING INCLUDING HIGH COMPLEXITY AUTOMATED AND MANUAL PROCEDURES IN CHEMISTRY, HEMATOLOGY AND COAGULATION. MUST HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF QC/QA AND INSTRUMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING. REQUIRES A DEGREE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE AND MT OR MLT (ASCP) CERTIFICATION. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE. SEND RESUME TO: MEDLABOPENINGS@ GMAIL.COM BEN FRANKLIN CRAFT & VARIETY STORE FOR SALE IN NORTH PLATTE, NE. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT DAVID LARSON AT MNDAVID@COMCAST.NET, OR CALL 763-4273545 WORK FOR DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES VIEW CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT WWW.DHHS.NE.GOV FULL-TIME SPORTS REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED AT THE LEXINGTON CLIPPER-HERALD. DUTIES INCLUDE: COVERING 5 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS; PHOTOGRAPHY; OTHER LOCAL STORIES OF INTEREST. EXPERIENCE IN JOURNALISM WRITING/QUARK/PHOTOSHOP HELPFUL. COMPETITIVE WAGE/ 401K/INSURANCE BENEFITS. SEND RESUME TO DAVID PENNER, EDITOR, LEXINGTON CLIPPER-HERALD, P O BOX 599, LEXINGTON, NE 68850.

THE NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, INC. HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A FULL TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. RESUMES SHOULD BE SENT TO: NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, INC., 301 WEST F STREET, NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101, 308-696-3325, JLUCAS@NPPSD.ORG AKC REGISTERED ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES. 6 FEMALES, 2 MALES. BORN 5/2/11, READY NOW! FIRST SHOTS & VET CHECKED. WELL SOCIALIZED! $2000 EACH. CONTACT 308-631-0008, VIEW OUR WEBSITE @ OBSBULLDOGS.WEBSTARTS.COM THE KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS (EOE) IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR (2011-2012): ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL. POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME AND CREDENTIALS TO: TROY L. UNZICKER, SUPERINTENDENT; 901 S. NADINE; KIMBALL, NE 69145 NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - GORDON MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICES IS NOW HIRING! FOR JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.GORDONMEMORIAL.ORG ARCTIC OILFIELD SERVICE HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE: WELL TESTING, FRAC SUPPORT, LIGHT DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC. WILLING TO TRAVEL, ABILITY TO HANDLE AND/OR LIFT 100LBS. MUST PASS BACKGROUND AND DRUG TEST. PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ARCTICOILFIELDSERVICES.COM BOYS BASKETBALL COACH - THE POTTER-DIX SCHOOL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

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EXPERIENCE AND A TEACHING CERTIFICATE HELPFUL BUT NOT MANDATORY. AN APPLICATION FORM MAY BE OBTAINED AT EITHER OFFICE IN POTTER OR DIX AND ALSO CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE WWW.PDCOYOTES.COM. IT MAY BE EMAILED TO PHOYT@PANESU.ORG OR MAILED TO: MR. PHIL HOYT, ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR; PO BOX 189; POTTER NE 69156-0189. POSITION CLOSED WHEN FILLED. EOE. BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF K-12 VOCAL MUSIC INSTRUCTOR AND EXTRA CURRICULAR CHOIR DIRECTOR. THE POSITION IS OPEN FOR THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 22, 2011. INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND A LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME TO SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE, BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PO BOX 430, BRIDGEPORT, NE 69336, OR SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION AT HTTP:// WWW.NEBRASKAEDUCATIONJOBS.COM. CALL 308-262-1470 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR VISIT WWW. BRIDGEPORTSCHOOLS.COM. THE POSITION SHALL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ASSISTANT YARD FOREMAN FOR A 65,000 HD FEED YARD. MUST HAVE GOOD COMMUNICATION & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS & BE ABLE TO MANAGE A CREW. MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY TO CALL FEED & GENERAL BACKGROUND IN FEEDYARD ENVIRONMENT ARE NECESSARY. COMPETITIVE SALARY W/BENEFITS & VEHICLE. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN AGGRESSIVE PERSON TO JOIN A GROWING COMPANY. SEND RESUME TO: POKY FEEDERS, INC., ATTN: JOE, 600 E ROAD 30, SCOTT CITY, KS 67871. FAX 620872-7019 NORTH PLATTE VALLEY CATTLE FEEDING ASSOCIATION IS SEEKING A YEAR AROUND CATTLE PLACEMENT MANAGER FOR SEVERAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBER VALLEY FEEDLOTS. HOURS WILL VARY BY SEASON. EMPLOYER WOULD CONSIDER APPLICANTS WITH OTHER JOB COMMITMENTS. CATTLE FEEDING EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS FAMILIARITY WITH ALL CLASSES OF CATTLE ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE SEND RESUME TO NORTH PLATTE VALLEY FEEDERS ASSOCIATION, PO BOX 247, TORRINGTON, WY 82240.

AMAZING PROTEC BUILDING SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME! NEED EXTRA STORAGE FOR YOUR HAY, MACHINERY OR GRAIN? PROTEC BUILDINGS OFFER SUPERIOR LIGHTING AND PROTECTION FOR YOUR COMMODITIES AND AN EXCELLENT COOLING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR LIVESTOCK DURING THE SUMMER HEAT. CONTACT RICK WITH WESTERN STATES BUILDINGS AND RANCH SUPPLIES AT 888-530-0597 TODAY! GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HAS AN OPENING IN OUR REHAB SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR A SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST. THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES. MASTER’S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY REQUIRED. CERTIFICATION BY THE AMERICAN SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION AND LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEBRASKA TO PRACTICE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY REQUIRED. CONTACT: GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RECRUITMENT

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CHECK US OUT AND APPLY ONLINE AT GPRMC.COM LIGHT DUTY TRUCK ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION SPECIALISTAUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE. RETIRED PERSONS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. FULL TIME/PART TIME. BENEFIT PACKAGE. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT, 308-635-7272.

APPRENTICE MECHANIC/OPERATOR BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, A CONSUMER-OWNED REGIONAL COOPERATIVE, IS SEEKING AN APPRENTICE MECHANIC OPERATOR IN STEGALL, NE, OR WHEATLAND, WY, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (TSM) VEHICLES, MOBILE EQUIPMENT, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL AND GAS WELDING EQUIPMENT. REQUIREMENTS: COMPLETION OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED; WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS AND DIESEL POWER EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT; CAPABLE OF PERFORMING WELDING DUTIES; CAPABLE OF PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AT A LEVEL ACQUIRED THROUGH COMPLETION OF A DIESEL OR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC TRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM AND THREE YEARS OF MECHANICAL WORK EXPERIENCE RELATING TO AUTOMOTIVE OR DIESEL EQUIPMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE OPERATION OF CRANES AND OTHER SPECIALIZED TSM EQUIPMENT, OR FOUR YEARS OF RELATED MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE, WHICH INCLUDES THE OPERATION OF CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TSM EQUIPMENT; VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND BE ABLE TO SECURE A VALID CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE IN THE STATE EMPLOYED WITHIN THE FIRST 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TO INCLUDE ENDORSEMENTS FOR TRACTOR/TRAILER COMBINATIONS CARGO TANKER, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, OR CAPABILITY OF OBTAINING SUCH LICENSE; MEET ANY OR ALL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) REQUIREMENTS. BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE, 347 GRAYROCKS ROAD, P.O. BOX 547, WHEATLAND, WY 82201. 307-322-7123.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, A CONSUMER-OWNED REGIONAL COOPERATIVE, IS SEEKING A JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN IN STEGALL, NEBRASKA, RESPONSIBLE TO MAINTAIN AND CONSTRUCT ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION LINES

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