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Studies of Elm Creek Area Projects Get Platte Program Funding

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Ag Management Small Wind Turbines Can Help Reduce Energy Bills . . . . . . . . . 5

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub Agreements to fund studies for a Platte River wildlife habitat restoration project and a proposed reservoir, both near Elm Creek, were approved Tuesday by the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Governance Committee.

The Central Platte Natural Resources District has hired Olsson Associates of Grand Island to continue engineering studies on a proposed reservoir northwest of Elm Creek.

Study topics include reservoir storage, possible landowner effects, the potential to pump groundwater into the reservoir, use of the

Dawson County Canal to deliver surface water and how best to divert water from the reservoir to the Platte River.

Original studies were done several years ago after Elm Creek area residents sought the CPNRD's help to solve flooding problems along Elm and Turkey creeks.

However, it was determined that a multipurpose reservoir also could be used to store water and retime releases to the river to help the NRD and Platte program meet required streamflow enhancements for habitat used by threatened and endangered birds.

An agreement approved by the Governance Committee Tuesday in Kearney says Platte program funds

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will reimburse the CPNRD for nearly all of the current studies' costs, up to $190,000.

The studies should be finished late this year. CPNRD General Manager Ron Bishop of Grand Island said a public information meeting for Elm Creek-area residents then will be scheduled.

Also being studied by program and Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District officials is another re-regulation reservoir on the south side of the river in northwest Phelps County. Its water could be transported in a CNPPID irrigation canal.

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MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 9/3/10

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$83.45 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .112.36 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.85 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .142.83 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.65 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . .32.00 Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .55.02 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . . .91.13 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251.28

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Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.74 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.03 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.25 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .4.75 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .1.97

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Heartland Express - Weather

September 16, 2010

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report Scattered frost/freeze conditions were reported across portions of the Panhandle on 9/7, but significant crop losses have not been reported. Severe thunderstorms rolled across portions of the state from 9/12-9/14, with significant crop/property losses reported around Mead, Ashland, Allen Dutcher Fairbury, and West Point.

Hail ranged from 1-2 inches and wind gusts approached 80 mph with the thunderstorm that caused over 1.5 million dollars at the Mead research station. Corn is rapidly approaching maturity at most locations.

According to the Nebraska Ag Statistics Service, 26 percent of the crop had reached maturity by 9/12, an increase of 15% from the previous week.

With normal temperatures during the upcoming two week period, it is expected that a minimum of 75% of the corn crop will have reached maturity, a

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full 2-3 weeks ahead of last years corn crop.

Week One Forecast: 9/18-9/24: The upper air low responsible for precipitation across the central and northern Plains this past week will slowly migrate toward the Great Lakes. Another upper air low will slowly build into the western U.S. during the upcoming week. Pieces of energy from this trough are forecasted to lift toward the central Plains bringing almost daily chances for moisture.

As the upper air low over the northern Plains shifts eastward, several waves of energy will rotate southeastward toward Nebraska and touch off scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms on 9/18 and 9/19. On 9/20, models forecast a piece of energy ejecting out of the western U.S. trough, bringing a chance of showers to eastern Nebraska as a warm front lifts northward from a developing surface low in west central Nebraska. By 9/21 the low will have moved east of the state and some early morning showers are possible along the trailing cold front. Another surface low will develop across eastern Colorado on 9/22 as another piece of energy moves toward the central Plains.

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the low slowly moves east-northeast. Models indicate a widespread moisture event for 9/24 as the low tracks through the state. Heavy rain could materialize from central through eastern Nebraska. Daily high temperatures will range from the low to mid 70's on 9/18, warming into the upper 70's to low 80's on 9/19, and low to mid 80's on 9/20. With the passage of a cold front on 9/20, highs will drop back into the 70's on 9/21, warming into the low80's on 9/22 and 9/23, with mid 80's possible on 9/24.

Week Two Forecast: 9/25-10/1: The upper air low and attendant surface low will pass east of the state on 9/25, bringing an end to the precipitation during the first half of the day. Weather models indicate that a broad upper air ridge will slowly build into the central Plains through the remainder of the week, providing producers excellent harvest weather. Highs will range from the upper 60's to mid 70's on 9/25, cooling into the mid 60's to low 70's on 9/26. Temperatures will warm into the upper 70's to low 80's west to mid 70's east on 9/27. Highs will be primarily in the mid 80's during 9/28-9/30 period, cooling into the upper 70's to low 80's on 10/1.

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Agricultural Summary: For the week ending September 12, 2010, temperatures early in the week dipped below freezing in parts of the Panhandle and Southwest impacting crops not yet mature, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn harvest was underway in the southeastern third of the State and was advancing north and west. In Panhandle counties, wheat seeding was near 50 percent complete and dry bean and millet harvests were active. Irrigators continued shutting down systems, picking up pipe, and preparing equipment for harvest.

Weather Summary: Temperatures averaged 1 degree below normal with highs reaching the low 90’s and lows below freezing in parts of the west.

Limited amounts of rain fell during the week. The Northeast and North Central Districts averaged .34 inch and Southwest with .22 inch. The remainder of the State averaged less than .10 inch of precipitation for the week.

Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 13 fair, 57 good, and 26 excellent, above a year ago. Irrigated fields were 84 percent good or excellent and dryland fields rated 80. Corn reaching the dent stage was 92 percent, ahead of 83 percent last year and 89 average.

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Heartland Express - Country Living

Barley - An Old But New Food Susan Hansen, Extension Educator Colfax County According to the USDA My Pyramid & Dietary Guidelines, people should have at least six servings per day of grains. People are beginning to look at lesser known grains for some of those servings. One such grain is barley.

Barley has been in America since the 1600's.

The colonists grew the grain in New England.

Barley production moved to the central plains in the mid-1800's, right along with the pioneers.

Today, barley is grown primarily in the cold, dry north central and northwestern United States.

Barley is grown throughout the world.

In the United States, the majority of barley is grown for animal feed. Barley is also used in beer production. Because of the increase focus on human consumption of grain products, barley is being used more and more in today’s meals.

Like other grains, barley must be cooked for liquid absorption. Using the conventional stove-top method, regular pearl barley requires about 45 to 60 minutes cooking time. To decrease the cooking time by half, use the microwave. Combine 3/4 cup regular pearl barley, 2 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 2-quart glass container. Cover and microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Stir with fork. Cover and continue to cook on HIGH for 15 to 18 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and barley is tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes.

Makes 3 cups barley.

One-half cup of cooked barley contains 88 calo-

ries. It is a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and B-vitamins. Barley has very little fat and because it is a plant product, it does not contain cholesterol.

In its natural state, barley consists of a kernel that is enclosed in a tough hull. When the barley kernel is pearled, the hull is removed and the kernel is polished. One cup of raw pearl barley yields about 3½ cups cooked barley.

A time saver is quick cooking pearl barley. This product has been steamed and dried prior to packaging. It requires only 10 to 12 minutes cooking time as opposed to the 45 minutes cooking time required by regular pearl barley.

A flavorful way to serve barley is “Herbed Barley Pilaf”. It is similar to rice pilaf, only barley is used instead of rice.

Herbed Barley Pilaf 3/4 cup pearl barley 2 cups water 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 chicken or beef bouillon cubes 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon dry basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Place all ingredients in medium-size saucepan.

Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Makes 4 servings.

To cut down on preparation time, assemble this pilaf mix in advance. Put in airtight container or ziplock plastic bag. Store in cool, dry place.

Dividing Peonies David Lott, Horticulture Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension North Platte, Nebraska Few spring blooming plants grab the attention of the public like peonies do. They grace many home and public landscapes with their large, frilly blooms. Many times, peonies are divided and brought into the landscape as a rememberence to honor a family member or friend.

Requests come into the Extension Office wanting to know when and how to divide these wonderful plants so those memories can be shared in the future. Now is the perfect time to divide and plant peonies to add to another part of the landscape or share with others.

Peonies have been a staple blooming perennial plant in landscapes here for years. They have adapted to our climate and soil conditions easily.

They grow and thrive with very little care.

Peonies can be found in full bloom on abandoned farmsteads and rural cemeteries found off the beaten path. No wonder they have been a versatile favorite in gardens for some many years.

First, select a location for the new divisions to planted before digging up the peonies from their original location. The new location should provide at least six hours of direct sunlight to help promote vigorous growth and blooming. Count how many sets of newly divided plants will be put in the new bed. Allow enough space to avoid these plants from crowding. There should be 24 to 36 inches between each of the new plants. The new planting location should be dug to a depth of two feet to loosen the soil. Add in a two to three inch layer of compost of decayed manure into the planting area before planting the newly divided plants.

Second, water the bed where the established peonies plants are currently growing for a few days before attempting to dig. Open up the soil to

a depth of eight inches all around the plant that will be divided. These steps will help loosen the soil, and hopefully reduce damage to the roots when the plant is dug up. After this is done, carefully dig up the plant out of the ground.

Third, cut the plant foliage to a height of one inch above the plant buds with a clean knife. The buds are usually red or pink in color found at the base of the foliage. Rinse the soil from the roots with a gentle stream of water to expose the roots and the locations of the buds. Divide the main plant into sections with three to five healthy buds and corresponding roots with a clean, sharp knife or spade. Remove any diseased or damaged roots at this point.

Fourth, transfer the plant divisions to the new planting area that has been prepared in advance.

Lay the divisions out in the bed to ensure a space of 24 to 36 inches between plants before digging and planting the peonies in the ground. Peonies will need to be planted at a shallow depth to promote vigorous growth and blooming. Do not plant the buds more than one or two inches below the soil. Planting the divisions right below the surface will help avoid straggly growth and few, if any, blooms.

Fifth, fill the soil back around the newly planted divisions thoroughly to avoid air pockets around the roots. Water the newly planted divisions thoroughly. Apply two to three inches of organic matter on the newly planted bed to retain moisture and winter protection. Do not fertilize peonies in the fall. This is done in the spring by applying one-half cup of 10-10-10 fertilizer around the crown of each plant, and incorporated in the soils six inches deep.

If you have any questions about dividing and transplanting peonies, please contact me at dlott2@unl.edu, by calling (308) 532-2683, or by contact your local University of NebraskaLincoln Extension Office. Have a great week!

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

September 16, 2010

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts •

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by Lee Pitts

Statistics say that marriages where the husband goes on an annual trail drive are 20 times more apt to end in divorce. Okay, so I made that up. But I’m sure it’s true.

It has come to my attention that men who go straight home after spending a week “trail driving” with their buddies where they drink, cuss and tell dirty stories, are having a difficult time reentering polite society. I know one trail driver who went straight from a week of such debauchery to a dinner party with the parents of his fiancé. Suffice it to say that the wedding has been called off and the fiancee's parents have a restraining order against the poor schmuck.

I, myself, have never been on a trail drive.

My friend Terrell invited me to go on one once but my wife, having heard what goes on at these things, wouldn’t let me go.

Besides, as a writer I occasionally call upon my brain to function and I simply cannot risk the possibility of brain damage from spending an entire week trail driving while under the influence of my buddies.

Because many of my friends do go on these things I have decided to start a new charity which will purchase a home to be used as a halfway house where trail riders can go after their trail drive so that they might gradually reacclimatize themselves to normal living. Just like recently released pedophiles, I realize that people are not going to welcome such people into their neighborhoods, so I’ll buy a ranch way out

in the country, with a ten thousand acre buffer zone, on which I might also run a few cows.

I envision an active rehabilitation program where the cowboys will be retaught things they forgot how to do after spending a week with their fellow heathens. Lost skills such as shaving and bathing regularly, using indoor plumbing, changing their underwear and using a knife and fork will be taught by clean and sober ex-trail riders.

I am told that on many trail drives the participants tell dirty stories endlessly, sing bawdy songs and recite cowboy poetry that would make a sailor blush. Therefore, intense therapy sessions on language skills will be emphasized at Lee’s Halfway House and Cattle Company, so that the trail drivers will get all the vile words out of their vocabulary before sitting down to dinner with momma and the young ones.

Speaking of flushing things from their system, my halfway house will offer a sober living environment in which substance abusers will enter a detox program, gradually replacing half their expensive whiskey consumption with cheaper beer. Realizing that many of these men have been on a liquid diet for an entire week, we will reintroduce both solid food and manners back slowly so as to not shock their system.

As we attempt to reintegrate our clients back into captivity, my staff and I will also address such problem areas as going outside to make water, riding one’s horse into

living and eating areas, harassing and roping wildlife, betting large sums on trivial occurrences, playing cards all night and fist fighting.

In order to promote recovery and restore them to the men they once were, I recommend that for every week spent on a trail drive that each patient spend from one to six months in Lee’s Halfway House and Cattle Company. Because they might regress to their previous behavior, there will be a probationary period in which they will not be allowed to communicate with any trail driving buddies until next year.

Still we must warn you, recidivism rates are high in dealing with this type of illness.

Thousands of men need your help today, so please, give generously. We think the $10,000 weekly cost per person of our halfway house will be picked up by Obamacare but until that happens, I beg you, Save a Cowboy! Send your cash, old clothes or cows to Lee’s Halfway House and Cattle Company. After all, someday you too may have a husband, relative or friend who will be afflicted with this dreaded malady.

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NDA to Facilitate USDA CostShare Monies for Nebraska's Certified Organic Industry The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) will receive funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid the state’s organic producers and processors with certification costs.

“Each year Nebraska’s organic industry grows. We are pleased to be able to facilitate these monies to assist our producers in obtaining their organic certification,” said NDA Director Greg Ibach. “Nebraska producers will be able to utilize $85,000 from this program this year.”

Authorized by the 2007 Farm Bill, the National Organic Program’s (NOP) CostShare Program is designed to assist producers and handlers of agriculture products in obtaining certification under the NOP guidelines. Those guidelines require certification and compliance with national standards in order to sell, label, or represent agricultural

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products as organic. Producers and handlers can receive reimbursement for up to 75% of the costs of obtaining certification, with a maximum payment of $750. The actual costshare amount will be based on a percentage of the total the applicant paid for NOP certification.

Applicants must have been certified or renewed their certification between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010, in order to be eligible for cost-share reimbursement. The funds will be reimbursed in the order applications are received, until the monies are exhausted, or until the eligibility period ends.

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To find out more about the program, Nebraska’s organic producers and handlers should call NDA at (402) 471-4876 or 800422-6692.

Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up Benefits Producers, Protects Sensitive Habitat Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will accept 4.3 million acres offered by landowners under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up. The selections preserve and enhance environmentally sensitive lands, including wetlands, while providing payments to property owners.

“Interest in this open enrollment period was high, and I’m pleased that producers and landowners across the nation continue to realize the environmental benefits of enrolling land in the CRP,” said Secretary Vilsack.

For this 39th general sign-up more than 50,000 offers were received on more than 4.8 million acres, nationwide. Enrollment of the 4.3 million acres will keep the program enrollment close to the 32 million acre statutory cap, which will maintain and enhance the significant environmental benefits the program has already achieved. CRP’s 39th signup will bring the total enrollment in the program to 31.2 million acres, leaving sufficient room under the 32 million acre cap to continue enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, continuous signup and other CRP initiatives through FY 2011.

Under CRP, farmers and ranchers plant grasses and trees in crop fields and along streams or rivers. The plantings reduce soil and nutrients from washing into waterways, reduce soil erosion that may otherwise contribute to poor air and water quality, and pro-

For the third year, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is publishing county-level data on cash rental rates for agricultural land.

The information, which is available online, includes average rental rates for non-irrigated cropland, irrigated cropland, and pastureland for the 2010 calendar year.

“This data will provide an important decisionmaking tool for farmers, ranchers and other landowners,” said Dean Groskurth, Director of the NASS Nebraska Field Office. “In addition, USDA agencies will have these data available to help develop and administer important farm programs used by farmers and ranchers.”

The 2010 county-level cash rental rates data are available online at www.nass.usda.gov through Quick Stats, NASS’s agricultural statistics database. Maps of Nebraska cash rents by county and district can be found at: http://www.nass.usda.gov/ Statistics_by_State/Nebraska/Charts_and_Maps/ index.asp.

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vide valuable habitat for wildlife. Plant cover established on the acreage accepted into the CRP will reduce nutrient and sediment runoff in our nation’s rivers and streams. The CRP has restored more than two million acres of wetlands and associated buffers and reduced soil erosion by more than 400 million tons per year.

USDA selected offers for enrollment based on an Environmental Benefits Index (EBI) comprised of five environmental factors plus cost. The five environmental factors are: (1) wildlife enhancement, (2) water quality, (3) soil erosion, (4) enduring benefits, and (5) air quality. The minimal acceptable EBI level for this signup is 200.

The average rental rate per acre for this signup is about $46. USDA implemented a number of measures including using additional EBI point incentives for producers to submit cost-effective offers, and producer outreach activities to encourage competitive offers on the most environmentally sensitive lands. These measures will maintain the high environmental benefits while decreasing the historic cost of the program.

Under CRP, there are more than 31.3 million acres enrolled on more than 473,000 contracts.

These 10 to 15 year contracts provide long term enduring conservation benefits in return for an annual rental payment.

Wind turbines generate “green” energy and can help reduce electricity bills. However, homeowners, farmers and businesses should ask themselves several questions before deciding if a wind turbine is right for them.

First, people should look at their electricity load and see if there are any other areas where they can reduce their energy use. In the long term, taking simple steps to reduce the energy load can result in more savings than installing a small wind turbine.

It is also important to make sure that the site is big enough for a turbine and there are no zoning laws that could restrict wind generators or tall buildings.

After deciding that a turbine is an appropriate investment, people should determine which design and size of turbine will best suit their load. A new certification process for small wind turbines has been written by the Small Winds Certification Council based on the standards of the American Wind Energy Association. This new rating system has standardized measurements of output, making it easier for buyers to determine which turbines best fit their needs.

It is important to question manufacturers about the installation, capabilities and testing results of turbines. Wind turbine installers should also be questioned about their experience, turbine maintenance and total costs of installation.

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Heartland Express - Government

September 16, 2010

Building Nebraska’s Relationship with Japan

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

On September 12 and 13, I will be leading a delegation from Nebraska to the 42nd Annual Midwest U.S. Japan Association Conference in Detroit. The delegation will be made up of Nebraska business and economic development representatives who are interested in developing or expanding trade and investment opportunities in Japan.

The conference, Powering the Future: Transformation and Growth Strategies, will feature Japanese and U.S. business experts and economic specialists. The annual meeting typically attracts approximately 300 top industry and government officials, including internationally-known speakers from the United States and Japan.

Comprised of ten member states, including Nebraska, the Midwest U.S. - Japan Association is focused on increasing awareness of how Japan's markets and resources can showcase the Midwest as America’s most dynamic and inviting business

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environment. The association is dedicated to educating Japan about direct foreign investment opportunities in Midwest states.

A growing segment of Nebraska’s economy consists of international trade and investment.

International trade generates in excess of 56,000 jobs in the state and more than $6 billion in new money each year. More than 300 companies in Nebraska are foreign-owned with total employment approaching 20,000 workers. Approximately 30 percent of Nebraska’s small businesses export which is well above the national eight to nine percent average.

Nebraska and Japan enjoy a strong relationship.

In 2009, Nebraska exported $416 million worth of goods to Japan, up 4.5 percent from 2008, demonstrating that even during the most challenging of economic times, the partnership between Nebraska and Japan remains strong.

We are honored to have more than 30 Japanese-

owned businesses located in our state. Our oldest and most recognizable investment is the Kawasaki Motor Manufacturing plant in Lincoln, which has more than 30 years of success in Nebraska. This facility is just one symbol of what has been a mutually beneficial relationship between Japan and the State of Nebraska.

The State of Nebraska opened the Nebraska Center in Tokyo in 2006. This office has been very successful at developing new opportunities with Japan and is headed by Koji Nagasaka. He will be attending the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association meeting along with a delegation of Japanese business leaders. They will also attend the annual Passport to Nebraska Weekend in Lincoln on September 10 and 11.

I look forward to this year’s conference and our continuing efforts to expand the relationship with Japan to grow our economy and create more jobs in Nebraska.

The Health Care Law’s Job-Killing Tax Mandate

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

Our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and small businesses could have a pile of paperwork in their near future, thanks to – of all things – the government takeover of health care.

The new health care law signed by President Obama requires farmers, ranchers, and small businesses to file a Form 1099 with the Internal Revenue Service for every vendor or contractor from which they purchase $600 or more in goods or services in a calendar year.

In other words, when a farmer or rancher spends $600 on feed corn, seeds, fertilizer, fuel, equipment, or nearly every other expense, they will have to research and prepare a 1099 form for each and every vendor. When a shop owner pays the rent, a 1099 form will need to be sent to the landlord and then onto the IRS. A plumber who pays for lunch once a week for his employees will need to send a 1099 form to the restaurant, while at the same time receiving a 1099 form from nearly every business client.

This provision was added to the health care bill without any debate or chance for the public to weigh-in on its costs to our nation’s small businesses, farmers, and ranchers.

In addition to the hours and hours simply spent

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tracking down all of this information, business owners may have to purchase new software or pay for additional accounting services. Even then, this new requirement could lead to thousands of innocent mistakes resulting in penalties on the very industries which we need to help for our economy to recover.

The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has stated this provision will have a “direct negative impact on small businesses” which lack in-house accountants and which already pay 66 percent more on tax compliance than large corporations.

The NFIB also pointed out the “1099 reporting will cost more in compliance than it will generate in revenue.”

The 1099-nightmare not only will create an administrative burden for our nation’s family farms, but also will unnecessarily increase the risk of identity theft due to the increased exchange of personal identification.

Each of the 1099 forms will contain personal information about the vendor – including social security information, payment processing information, Taxpayer Information Number, or other information which could easily be used to steal a

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business owner’s identity. Those who know how easily a person’s identity can be stolen because of a lost credit card should shudder at the thought of the billions of these forms being sent back and forth across the country.

It’s important we repeal this harmful provision before it begins creating economic havoc. This is why I am a cosponsor of the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act (H.R. 5141).

This bill would repeal the new 1099 requirement and provide relief for producers already burdened by the heavy hand of government. It’s a very similar bill to one being championed in the Senate by Sen. Mike Johanns and is just one step we can take to get our economy moving again.

Congress has the responsibility to find ways to get Americans back to work, stabilize our economy, and put our fiscal house in order. With nearly 10 percent unemployment, our nation’s agriculture producers and small businesses already have enough headaches. Instead of forcing job creators to track down tax forms and put their personal information at risk, we need to be enacting policies which help them create jobs.

A State of Wind

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

Nebraska is one of the windiest places in the country. I was reminded of that in August while traveling around the state, not only by the wind which blew at every stop, but in meetings with fellow Nebraskans who are working on plans to turn the wind into energy.

It’s an issue dear to my heart because it involves clean energy and the economy as it creates the new generation of green collar workers.

Big Wind Potential One group I met with during a swing through the Panhandle provided figures showing the big wind potential for their county. Those figures showed that the grand total for 1000 megawatts would produce an economic benefit of $1.1 billion.

New local jobs during construction would amount to 3.298. New local long term jobs would total 451.

It’s no wonder that local groups around the state are pursuing ways to harness the wind just as major utilities are. There is plenty of room for improvement. While Nebraska ranks 4th for potential wind energy development, we currently rank 24th in actual energy generated by wind.

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Stimulating Jobs Those promoting wind energy recognize that in order to realize our potential it will require some help from the federal government. This is one of the big benefits from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which I helped shape to be good for our state.

The American Wind Energy Association says that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, better known as the stimulus bill, has saved about 40,000 jobs in America, many by providing financing for wind projects that had faced uncertainty after the near collapse of our economy in 2008.

Also, the stimulus bill has provided $3.4 billion in grants for 100 smart grid projects that will promote advanced transformers and load management devices that are crucial for getting more wind energy onto our nation’s energy grid.

To expand that grid, last year, I introduced the SMART Energy Act which helps build the national electricity grid that I call an interstate Energy Superhighway to enable energy generated by wind turbines on the Nebraska prairie to get to the big

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cities on the coast.

This summer I also co sponsored legislation aimed at helping Nebraska rural electrics and public power districts to obtain needed financing to help build new renewable energy projects.

It would be paid for by expanding a section in the stimulus bill that would enable Nebraska’s consumer-owned utilities to receive grants to help cover the cost of renewable energy projects.

Currently, the grants would only apply to utilities that are owned by private investors.

So that the provision would not add to the deficit, it would be paid for by closing a tax loophole that exists today for big oil companies.

Wind Energy is Good for America As long as Nebraskans are of a state of mind to turn our state of wind into an energy generating state I will continue looking for ways to take our message to Congress so it can become a reality.

Taking advantage of the prairie winds is not only good for Nebraska; it is in the best interests of all Americans.

September 16, 2010

Heartland Express - Hunting

Page 7

Hunting Safety For serious hunters who love and are dedicated to the sport of hunting, it is imperative that we teach our children well and carry hunting safety into the next generation. The rules apply whether one hunts with a gun or a bow. Here are a few basic rules that should be implemented ALL the time: Treat your disarmed gun or bow with the same respect that you would with a loaded bow or gun. ALWAYS assume that your gun or bow is loaded and ready to shoot.

NEVER, EVER point your gun or bow at anyone when unloaded.

Always point your weapon in a safe direction.

Keep your safety on until ready to shoot.

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Do not become anxious and take your safety off of your weapon prior to the shot.

That is why the safety is located usually within an inch of the trigger.

ALWAYS keep your target IN FRONT of you. That is crucial.

Clearly identify your target before you shoot. Every year individuals are shot because they are mistaken for a deer. In all my years of hunting, I still cannot fathom how this occurs. Even 30 minutes before sunrise, one should clearly see their target before shooting.

Once again emotions get in the way and inappropriate shots are taken.

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Always unload your firearm; never climb into a tree stand, climb over a fence, in or over a duck blind with a loaded weapon.

Know the range of your weapon. Know how far it will shoot. Know what loads you have in the chamber. Know how accurate you are with a bow and how far that your bow will shoot. Know what is behind your target.

Keep your emotions in check. Use GOOD judgment. No animal, no deer, whether it is a pintail drake, large rooster pheasant climbing out of a morning’s cornfield, or a 10 to 12-point buck is worth an accident.

It is when these gifts of nature occur and our emotions rise that mistakes happen.

Ear safety: Many hunters will sacrifice ear safety so they can hear game coming, especially when deer hunting. Put a soft earplug in the ear closest to your weapon. I personally have decreased hearing now in my right ear because this is one area I neglected over time. All of our senses are precious and we must take care of them as best as possible.

Always keep your gun clean. When you unload your gun, if it is a pump, I usually make sure 2-3 ejections after the 3 shells come out that there is nothing in the chamber.

I leave the chamber open. The same for automatics. Check and see if your barrel is free of any debris. Over the years, a mouse may find its way into your gun case. It can tear up some

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of the cotton, and cotton may be stuck in the barrel. If you shoot, you’ll have a split barrel.

The shrapnel could come back in your face, causing eye injuries and severe facial lacerations. Even a little bit of snow at the end of your barrel can cause a severe injury. When you drop your gun, you should always dismantle it, clean it, wipe it down, and put it back together.

As with any piece of equipment, a clean weapon is a functional weapon.

This holds true with bows, as well. Check them before use to make sure they are in good working order. All parts of the bow should be tightened and in correct position, usually accomplished with an Allen wrench, prior to hunting.

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Heartland Express - Market

September 16, 2010

By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

County Grain Prices as of 9/14/10 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$4.36 $4.22 $4.30 $4.38 $4.35 $4.36 $4.40 $4.43 $4.26 $4.36 $4.33 $4.43 $4.43 $4.35 $4.33 $4.40 $4.42 $4.37 $4.39 $4.30 $4.31 $4.11 $4.31 $4.46 $4.30 $4.38 $4.45 $4.42

$4.43 $4.25 $4.30 $4.47 $4.40 $4.38 $4.45 $4.45 $4.30 $4.43 $4.45 $4.45 $4.47 $4.35 $4.45 $4.40 $4.51 $4.43 $4.37 $4.35 $4.38 $4.29 $4.41 $4.42 $4.35 $4.38

$4.35 $4.09 $4.45 $4.31 $4.30 $4.06

$4.40 $4.32 $4.45 $4.31 $4.35 $4.23

Beans $9.86 $9.60 $9.31 $9.59 $9.54 $10.05 $9.68

$4.42

671 Northern Above Oil Flowers Above Spring Wheat 30.

New Beans $9.55 $9.58 $9.60 $9.31 $9.59 $9.54 $9.82

$9.83 $9.30 $9.68

$9.52 $9.30 $9.68

$9.50 $9.30 $9.65

$9.50 $9.30 $9.65

$9.90 $9.48 $9.35 $9.40 $10.26 $9.70 $9.60

$9.56 $9.90 $9.48 $9.35 $9.40 $9.86 $9.64 $9.60

$9.67 $9.58

$9.58

$9.71 $9.75 $9.55 $9.70

$25.00 $15.80 $6.68

$9.71 $9.60 $9.55 $9.52

Wheat

New Wheat

$6.36

$6.22

$5.93

$5.87

$6.32 $6.76 $6.32 $6.31

$6.13 $6.72 $6.18 $5.93

$5.93 $6.50 $6.45 $6.26 $5.93 $5.81 $5.93 $5.82

$5.97 $6.31 $6.06 $6.17 $5.87

$6.04 $5.87

$6.09 $5.82

$6.04 $5.72

$6.26

$6.17

$5.93

$5.87

$6.26 $6.45

$6.32 $6.26

Corn

$4.40

$4.08

$4.12

$4.08

$4.12

$4.28

$4.32

$4.10

$4.10

$3.17 $4.05 $4.00

$3.17 $4.05 $4.02

Dec. 10 446 523

Dec. 10 440 488

December 2010 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .4.970 High . . .4.974 Low . . . .4.920 Close . . .4.952 Change +0.002

The information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. There is significant risk in trading futures.

Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 9/14/10 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

Navy

$4.52 $4.29

$4.52 $4.31

N/A

Soybeans

Wheat

Corn trade has been higher this week following the supportive USDA Supply and Demand Report last Friday. The weekly net change is 17 higher on both the December and March contracts. Demand items continue to inch higher and the supply side is slowly deteriorating keeping the bulls in control. The USDA September Supply and Demand numbers were seen last Friday. The USDA 2010 US Corn Production estimate was reduced to 13.160 billion versus the average trade guess of 13.199 billion. The yield was reduced to 162.5 bushels per acre.

The new crop carryover estimate was at 1.116 billion versus the average trade guess of 1.125. The old crop carryover was 26 million less than expected at 1.386. The world ending stocks were reduced to 135.5 million tons which was down 4 from last month. The USDA also released initial CRP acre expectations this week. They expect 4.3 million new acres to enter the program which almost completely offsets the 4.45 million that will expire this month, but the recent rise in prices may pull some of those acres into production and away from the CRP. On the weekly report, mature corn was listed at 52% versus the 32% 5-year average. Harvest was listed at 11% complete versus the 6% 5-year average. The crop ratings were down 1% at 68% good to excellent which was expected. The weekly export sales were a little low at 584,200 tons, which may help give us a downside correction near term. We still seem to have the ability to stretch up further into the $5 area. July 2011 futures did nearly reach $5.20, so we have moved into a target area, so more active up and down trade should start to occur rather than just up, like we have seen for nearly a month now. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

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Wheat trade has been mixed this week due to a combination of chart buying and light profit taking by market longs. The weekly net changes are 10 lower on the Chicago contract, KC is steady, and Minneapolis is up a penny. The KC and Minneapolis markets have gained on Chicago. This may continue, but some dryer soft red winter wheat areas may help support Chicago if moisture is not seen as we move through the row crop harvest. The world needs to import more quality milling wheat; this is supporting KC and Minneapolis. The USDA wheat numbers was neutral last Friday; the global 2010-11 carryover was up to 177.8 million tons versus 174.8 on the August report.

The US domestic carryover was reduced to 902 million bushels versus 952 million last month. The 201011 export number was increased by 50 million bushels to 1.25 billion bushels which was up from 881 million last year. The export numbers for wheat and corn may still come up a little, but for now the USDA has good sizeable numbers in the balance sheets. The weekly export sales were only 484,600 tons which likely will have wheat challenging the lower part of our recent range over the next several sessions unless some fresh export news is reported. On the weekly report, spring wheat harvest was listed as 83% complete 67% a year ago and the 91% 5-year average. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 681 777

K City 710 802

Minneapolis 710 799

December 2010 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .7.414 High . . . .7.414 Low . . . .7.244 Close . . .7.266 Change .-0.092

Soybean trade has been higher this week due to chart buying and spillover support from the corn market. The weekly net change is 11 higher on November beans, October meal is up $3.30 and oil is up 25 points. The USDA Supply and Demand report was negative for beans last week, but we sold off into the report and spillover support from corn limited downside. As a review, the new USDA 2010 US Production number came in at 3.483 billion versus the 3.4 billion average trade guess. The yield estimate was raised to 44.7 bushels per acre which was noted for the increased production estimate. The new crop carryover was down 10 million from last month at 350 million but this was 46 million greater than expected.

The world carryover was just over 1 million tons lower at 63.61 million tons, which remains a historically big number. The crop progress had 38% of the beans dropping leaves versus the 30% 5-year average and only 16% a year ago. The crop conditions were 1% worse at 63% good to excellent which was in line with expectations. The soybean weekly export sales were okay at 668,600 tons. Combined meal sales were low at 65 thousand tons and bean oil sales were again huge coming in just over 130,000 tons of combined new and old crop sales. The NOPA August crush was reported at 122.4 million bushels this week which was inline with expectations, but still up from 112.6 million last year. Soy oil stocks were inline with expectations at 2.818 billion pounds and meal stocks were lightly higher than last month. Soybean prices need to hold at current levels or go higher to compete for 2011 acreage, but in the near term, harvest pressure could push the trade back to the $10 area.

Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Nov 1009 1070

Dec Meal 283 313

Dec Oil 4050 4290

November 2010 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .10.384 High . . .10.444 Low . . .10.370 Close . .10.424 Change .+0.070

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Heartland Express - Threads Across Nebraska

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6th Annual

October 1 & 2, 2010 Midtown Holiday Inn 2503 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE Quilts From Across Nebraska Vendors • Displays For more information call: LeAnne Killion (308) 440-8867 • llkillion@gmail.com Threads Across Nebraska, which is sponsored by the Nebraska State Quilt Guild, will be held October 1 and 2 at the Grand Island Midtown Holiday Inn, 2503 S Locust St. Threads Across Nebraska is a quilt show with various vendors set up throughout the display area.

We will have the “Legacy Quilt” which is nearly 14’ square. It is the quilt used in the final act of the play “Quilters” at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Peg Pennell designed the quilt and enlisted her quilting friends to help complete it.

Lynn Greer’s miniature doll beds and quilts will also be displayed. Can you imagine a doll bed that is ½” x 1” with a quilt on it? The biggest of the doll beds will be 12” x 18” and the rest of them fall under this size.

Another feature of Threads Across Nebraska will be Quilts of Valor. Quilts of Valor is a national organization of volunteers creating heirloom quality quilts for those wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a tangible way to say “Thank you for your service, sac-

rifice and valor” for our country. To date more than 28,000 quilts have been awarded. For more information visit www.qovf.org.

There will be two 1930’s quilt tops given away via a Silent Auction. One is entitled “Fans” a 86” x 102” hand pieced quilt top. Each fan has six rays, with a gold color predominant. It is stained in one place. “Cloth of Gold” is stamped on the selvage of the gold fabric, which was manufactured from 1920-1939. The top entitled “Hour Glass” is a 76” x 82” machine pieced quilt top, made of scrappy fabrics. These tops are classic 1930’s quilt tops that are in great shape and are very collectible.

Quilt and textile appraisals will be offered Saturday only at Threads from 9am to 4pm.

Jan Sears, AQS Certified Appraiser of Quilted Textiles offers written appraisals for insurance purposes as well as consultation on age and history of antique quilts. Quilts can be newly made or antique. There is a charge for written appraisals. Please contact Jan Sears at 308279-0163 or email her at

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We will have a variety of quilts and at this time have twenty-five vendors signed up. There will be handmade baskets, a variety of long arm quilting machines to see, and of course fabric, quilting supplies and anything else you can think of that relates to quilting! Come check us out!

There will be an interactive demonstration area. Various quilt guilds from across the state will have their raffle quilts set up with tickets available.

Threads Across Nebraska will be held at the Grand Island Midtown Holiday Inn, 2503 S. Locust St. The hours of the show are 9am to 6pm Friday, October 1 and 9am to 4pm Saturday, October 2. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

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Quilt Events PATTERN IS REVERSED! READ THROUGH INSTRUCTIONS SEW WITH 1/4” SEAM ALLOWANCES Finished size: 13 1/2” x 15 1/2” Supplies: Pumpkin parts - scraps Background - a fat quarter Inner border - 1/8 yard Outer border - 1/6 yard Binding - 1/8 yard Backing - a fat quarter Floss Buttons Batting

September 18 - 19, 2010

October 1-3, 2010

Heritage Needlework Guild Quilt Show is being planned for September 18-19, 2010. It will be held at the Bethel United Church of Christ (east of high school) in Nebraska City, Nebraska.

Hours are: September 18 9-5 pm, and September 19 10-4 pm. Contact slclark@neb.rr.com, for information.

Byway the Quiltway event is being planned for October 2010. We are planning our 2nd event in October 2010 for quilters to tour the byway with several displays and events in over 20 communities on Highway 12 between Valentine and South Sioux City, Nebraska. Please visit our web site to learn more about our non-profit organization and last year’s event; www.NebraskaOutlawTrail.org. Rhonda Kneifl, Committee Member for the Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway 12 organization, kadnohr@nntc.net, 402355-0105.

September 25, 2010 Region III Quilt Gathering: Come join us for a fun trunk show by Amanda Benz on September 25 at 3 pm in the Weeth Theater at McCook Community College located at 1205 East 3rd.

Refreshments will be served following the trunk show. A couple of other items of interest in McCook are the quilt display at Senator George W. Norris home at 706 Norris Avenue (1-4:30) and a quilt show (1-4) in the Wrightstone Building at McCook Community College.

Current and former students of Janet Bamesberger will have their quilts on display.

Take a road trip and enjoy some beautiful sights.

Check out www.nsqg.org for more details.

Color Suggestions: Pumpkin - orange Mouth, nose, hat brim & hat top - black Checks - red Star - gold Hat band - purple Background Cut one rectangle 9” x 11” Inner Border Cut one strip 1” x width of fabric

September 30 - October 23, 2010

Outer Border Cut two strips 2 1/2” width of fabric Binding Cut two strips 2 1/4” x width of fabric Fusing Information Place the design under the fusible web. Make sure the paper side of the web is on the top. Use a pencil to trace each of the pattern pieces separately. Leave at least 1/4” between the drawn pieces.

Dotted lines mean a piece has over lapped it. Trace the whole piece including the area with the dotted lines. Numbering your pieces may help.

Cut out pieces leaving 1/8” around the outside.

Check the information from the manufacturer for the temperature setting and time length on iron.

Place your cut fusible on the wrong side of the fabric selections. Press Cool. Cut out on the drawn line.

Fuse on the Pumpkin Remember the pattern is reversed. I place my pattern backwards over a light source, so I can see the correct placement of pieces. The bottom of the pumpkin is sewn into the seam allowance. Follow diagram for sewing on the borders. Press.

Stitch the raw edges of fused pieces. Layer the top, batting and backing. Quilt. Bind. Sew on the buttons and enjoy.

Electric Inspirations of Autumn quilt exhibit is planned for September 30 through November 3, 2010 in the Classroom Gallery of the Bernina Sewing Studio, 1501 Pine Lake Road, Suite 12, Lincoln, 402-423-3108, during store hours. Free and open to the public. Contact Judy Bucklin Lane, Exhibits Coordinator, Bernina Sewing Studio or Margrethe Ahlschwede, 402-261-6407.

October 1-2, 2010 Threads Across Nebraska

October 9, 2010 Region I Quilt Gathering: Save the Date!!!

Katy Coleman will present “Stepping into the Light: Finding your Quilting Mojo” at the Region I Quilt Gathering in Auburn Nebraska. The program will be held at the Cooper Offsite Response Facility, 902 Central Avenue, located one block east of the stop light in downtown Auburn. The program will begin at 1 pm. Attendees are asked to bring their FAVORITE quilt to share.

Refreshments will be served! Hope to see you there! For more information, contact Sharon Clark or Connie Phillips.

October 23-24, 2010 Bits ‘n Pieces 2010 Quilt Show Presented by the Blue Valley Quilt Guild. Oct. 23, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM & Oct. 24, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Ag Pavilion, Seward County Fairgrounds, Seward, NE. The "Bits 'n Pieces" Raffle Quilt is 90" x 97" - made by BVQG members and machine quilted by member Carla Fiedler.There will be a Mini Raffle of Quilted Items, Vendors - Food - Quilts. $5.00 Admission.

IQSC Exhibition Childhood Treasures: Doll Quilts from the Ghormley Collection. Childhood Treasures will introduce audience members to the special charm of doll quilts and discuss their role in individual lives as well as in a greater cultural context. Mary Ghormley's collection, donated to the IQSC, contains more than 300 quilts made between 1800 and 1950. Collected over a fortyyear period from all over the United States, the collection is one of only a few such quilt collections in the world.

Doll quilts are the smallest, yet some of the most endearing of quilts. When made by mothers for a young daughter's playtime, they embody love and care. When made by young girls as they learned to sew, they represent the first efforts in one of an eighteenth and nineteenth century woman's life-long responsibilities to her home and family - namely the sewing of all of the household textiles and family clothing.

Mary Ghormley is a founding member of the Lincoln Quilters Guild and was a leader in the Nebraska Quilt Project, which documented the rich quilting heritage of Nebraska and resulted in publication of the book Nebraska Quilts and Quiltmakers. Merikay Waldvogel has written the book Childhood Treasures, which contains beautiful images of many of these quilts and tells the story of how Mary collected them over the years.

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Farm and Ranch’s

HEARTLAND CATTLEMAN Dedicated to the Livestock Industry

Relationship Between Cow Weight, Milk Production, and Nutrient Needs Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Calf prices appear to be strong this fall.

Because of high input costs, margin of profit for the cow/calf producer will again be narrow.

Producers that continue to match genetics (mature weight and level of milk production) with feed resources, environment, and management system will be the ones that continue to enhance their profit potential. If moderation is your goal in terms of cow weight and milk production, it may be an increasing challenge to find the genetics to meet this goal. Breed sire summaries indicate that the genetic trends for growth traits, carcass weight, and milk production have increased over the years. It is hard to see how milk production and mature weight of commercial cow herds has not continue increased over time. In addition, it hard to see how nutrient needs of the commercial cow herd haven’t increased over time as well. McMurray (Feedstuffs article, 2008) suggested that average cow weight had increased 322 pounds between 1975 and 2005. McMurray indicates that average cow weight (weight for cows at body condition score 5) in 2005 was 1,369 pounds compared to 1,047 pounds in 1975.

Maintenance feed intake is proportional to the animal’s metabolic body weight. Metabolic body weight is defined as body weight to the 3/4

power (body weight3/4) which also describes the surface area and is representative of the active tissue mass or metabolic mass of an animal. So as cow weight increases, maintenance feed intake increases because metabolic body weight increases. Cows partition energy that they consume to body maintenance and growth, then lactation, and finally reproduction. In a low feed environment, cows with a high production potential would have limited energy left over for reproduction because they would shunt energy to maintenance and lactation and finally reproduction. In contrast, cows with low production potential (described as lower mature weight and daily milk production) in a low feed environment in theory would be able to shunt energy to body maintenance, lactation, and reproduction. A solution to increase energy intake for high producing cows in a low feed environment on a fixed resource base would be to reduce cow numbers (cow inventory). In a high feed environment, low production potential cows have enough energy to partition to maintenance, lactation, reproduction, and will likely put on condition. In this low feed environment and a fixed resource base, to limit energy intake of low production potential cow so they don’t get over-conditioned would be to increase cow numbers.

If cow mature weight were fixed at 1,200 pounds and milk production varied from 10

pounds/day to 30 pounds/day, annual maintenance energy needs increase. As milk output per day increases from 10 to 20 pounds/day, annual maintenance energy needs increase by 8% (7,815 Mcal per year compared to 8,427 Mcal per year). The increase in annual maintenance energy of a 1,200 pound mature cow producing 10 pounds of milk daily is 16% less than the same cow producing 30 pounds of milk daily.

If milk output per day is fixed at 10 pounds per day and cow mature weight changes from 1,000 to 1,200 pounds or 1,400 pounds, annual maintenance energy needs increase 14% going from a 1,000 pound cow (6,803 Mcals annually) to a 1,200 pound cow (7,728 Mcals annually).

Likewise, maintenance energy needs increase 27% between a 1,000 pound cow compared to a 1,400 pound cow (8,637 Mcals annually).

If a ranch unit has a fixed set of resources, the effect of mature cow weight and daily milk production can be used to determine the number of cows at the same milk output with cows differing in mature weight that could be managed on the unit. If par was annual maintenance needs in Mcals for cows with a mature weight of 1,200 pounds and daily milk production was 20 pounds, we could calculate the number of 1,400 pound cows producing 20 pounds of milk daily on a fixed resource base.

Likewise, using similar information, we could calculate the number of 1,000 pound cows producing 20 lb of milk daily that could be managed on the same set of resources. If 100 head of 1,200 pound cows producing 20 pounds of milk daily could be managed on a fixed resource base, using the annual maintenance energy needs, about 90 head of 1,400 pounds cows producing 20 pounds of milk daily or 112 head of 1,000 pound cows could be managed on the same fixed resource base. If cows in each weight group had a weaning rate of 85%, 85 Continued on page 19

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 9/11/2010

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

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 9/10/2010 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, reports of confirmed hay sales sold mostly steady.

Looks like “Good” quality alfalfa (RFV 150-170) will be the best testing hay in the state this year.

Some reports of 4th cutting RFV testing around 160-165. Spotty rains this week, some started to irrigate trying to get a 5th cutting before the seasonal frost arrives. Buyer inquiry picking up on all classes of hay. Buyers are shopping around to see what will be there best bang for their buck.

Ground and delivered alfalfa sold steady. Dehy pellets (17%) sold steady. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large squares mostly 130.00-145.00; Fair large square bales 120.00-130.00. Good large rounds 70.0080.00; Fair 50.00-60.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 60.00-70.00, small squares 100.00. Ground and Delivered to feedlots 95.00-100.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 185.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Good round bales

70.00-75.00. Fair round bales 50.00-60.00. Ground and delivered to feedlots mostly 105.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 180.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement slow. Hay prices mostly steady. Most second cutting completed with some third cutting done.

Grasshoppers causing problems in some 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 105.00-110.0090.00-125.00 Sm. Sqrs. 120.00 Wheat Straw Fair-Good 65.00-80.00 42.50-50.00 Utility Ground & Deliv. New Crop 85.00-105.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 9,070; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 4,806 Head; Carcass Wt: 52-83 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 70.3; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.3; choice or better; 99.1% YG 85.2% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 102 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .34.6 . . . . . . . .240.00 - 306.19 . . . . . . . .287.61 1,023 . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .62.8 . . . . . . .242.00 - 273.22 . . . . . . . .261.03 5,153 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.9 . . . . . . . .237.29 - 278.00 . . . . . . . .264.61 1,985 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.6 . . . . . . . .250.76 - 274.95 . . . . . . . .260.84 43 . . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .90.6 . . . . . . .250.00 - 250.03 . . . . . . . .250.01

Lean hog trade has been higher this week due to short covering. The weekly net change is $2 higher on the October contract and December is up $1.97. New highs for the move were seen yesterday, so greater short covering may occur before the week is out. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Hogs and Pigs report; traders are holding a lot of profit in the deferred contracts and they may want to reduce their risk ahead of this report which could lead to long liquidation.

Seasonally, traders expect weakness this time of year due to increased hog numbers and tonnage. Hogs are averaging 1.4 pounds heavier versus last week, and are only .8 pounds lighter versus last year. Sow slaughter continues to decline sharply which suggests we may be heading for bigger numbers by next summer or fall.

Hedgers call with questions.

Oct. 10 7487 8177

Dec. 10 7275 7915

October 2010 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .79.300 High . . .79.600 Low . . .78.700 Close . .79.250 Change .+0.550

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1 Head . . . . . .Wt . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . .Price

Head . . . . . .Wt . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . .Price

29 . . . . .367-386 . . . .376 . . .145.00-152.50 19 . . . . .403-425 . . . .415 . . .138.00-145.00 99 . . . . .473-498 . . . .482 . . .131.00-139.00 91 . . . . .505-546 . . . .532 . . .124.25-135.00 159 . . .555-593 . . . .579 . . .118.00-132.00 428 . . . .601-648 . . . .625 . . .116.00-129.00 679 . . .657-696 . . . .682 . . .116.50-131.00 529 . . . .700-744 . . . .725 . . .113.00-127.00 1340 . . .750-799 . . . .780 . . .110.00-122.00 1415 . . .800-849 . . . .826 . . .108.75-117.70 2509 . . .850-896 . . . .875 . . .104.35-114.60 1339 . . .900-948 . . . .926 . . .102.00-111.75 924 . . . .951-998 . . . .977 . . .102.00-108.90 225 . . .1018-1048 . . .1030 . .102.25-104.30

5 . . . . . . . .330 . . . . . .330 . . . . .129.00 . . . . . .129.00 25 . . . . .352-376 . . . .368 . . .132.50-140.00 . . .137.69 70 . . . . .408-440 . . . .421 . . .121.00-130.00 . . .126.80 168 . . . .450-498 . . . .475 . . .117.00-125.00 . . .121.49 93 . . . .500-543 . . . .518 . . .115.00-125.00 . . .120.32 278 . . . .550-587 . . . .569 . . .113.50-120.00 . . .117.11 301 . . . .604-645 . . . .623 . . .108.50-118.50 . . .114.46 654 . . . .653-695 . . . .674 . . .106.00-116.35 . . .114.37 592 . . . .700-747 . . . .731 . . .106.50-114.00 . . .111.41 2118 . . .750-799 . . . .780 . . .104.00-111.50 . . .108.51 1703 . . .801-846 . . . .825 . . .103.00-112.75 . . .107.14 1351 . . .857-897 . . . .874 . . .103.00-107.75 . . .105.55 800 . . . .903-947 . . . .922 . . .95.00-106.40 . . .104.54 246 . . . .950-999 . . . .962 . . .97.75-104.10 . . .102.79 21 . . . .1010-1016 . . .1014 . . .97.25-100.00 . . . .99.22

. . .149.04 . . .141.22 . . .134.26 . . .130.15 . . .124.82 . . .124.44 . . .125.77 . . .119.02 . . .116.36 . . .114.45 . . .111.48 . . .108.86 . . .105.87 . . .103.62

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

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2

16 . . . . .455-482 . . . .474 . . . . . .126.00 . . . . . .126.00 15 . . . . . . .544 . . . . . .544 . . . . . .120.00 . . . . . .120.00 24 . . . . .555-594 . . . .578 . . .116.00-121.00 . . .119.00 6 . . . . . . . .604 . . . . . .604 . . . . . .114.25 . . . . . .114.25 12 . . . . . . .692 . . . . . .692 . . . . . .114.00 . . . . . .114.00 18 . . . . .703-716 . . . .708 . . .106.00-110.00 . . .108.39 23 . . . . .793-798 . . . .797 . . .106.50-108.00 . . .107.61 9 . . . . . .800-830 . . . .820 . . .97.50-100.00 . . . .98.31

Head . . . . . .Wt . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . .Price 8 . . . . . . . .594 . . . . . .594 13 . . . . . . .620 . . . . . .620 29 . . . . .660-665 . . . .663 13 . . . . .761-779 . . . .771

. . . . . .111.50 . . . . . .111.50 . . . . . .114.75 . . . . . .114.75 . . .102.50-114.50 . . .108.27 . . .102.50-103.00 . . .102.73

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 9/12/10

Confirmed: 187,058 Week Ago: 118,732

Year Ago: 149,172

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,705 . . . . . . .1,100-1,490 . . . . . . . . . . .94.00-98.50 1,390 . . . . . . . . . .96.43 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,868 . . . . . . .1,250-1,470 . . . . . . . . . . .94.00-98.00 1,380 . . . . . . . . . .96.73 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,519 . . . . . . .1,130-1,440 . . . . . . . . . . .94.00-98.00 1,324 . . . . . . . . . .97.21 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 . . . . . . . . .1,315-1,315 . . . . . . . . . . .97.00-97.00 1,315 . . . . . . . . . .97.00 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,297 . . . . . . . .1,175-1,360 . . . . . . . . . . .95.00-98.00 1,269 . . . . . . . . . .96.67 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,070 . . . . . . .1,100-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .95.00-98.00 1,244 . . . . . . . . . .96.92 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,858 . . . . . . .1,050-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .95.00-98.00 1,180 . . . . . . . . . .97.17 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 . . . . . . . .1,235-1,235 . . . . . . . . . . .97.00-97.00 1,235 . . . . . . . . . .97.00 ======================================================================================================= Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (Paid on Hot Weights) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,404 . . . . . . . . .753-950 . . . . . . . . . . .150.00-154.00 875 . . . . . . . . . . .152.80 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,547 . . . . . . . . .775-950 . . . . . . . . . . .150.00-155.00 864 . . . . . . . . . . .152.79 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,377 . . . . . . . . .780-950 . . . . . . . . . . .152.00-154.00 906 . . . . . . . . . . .153.17 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 . . . . . . . . . .873-873 . . . . . . . . . . .152.00-152.00 873 . . . . . . . . . . .152.00 Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,328 . . . . . . . . .725-950 . . . . . . . . . . .152.00-154.00 799 . . . . . . . . . . .153.01 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,469 . . . . . . . . .713-950 . . . . . . . . . . .151.00-154.00 783 . . . . . . . . . . .153.12 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,262 . . . . . . . . .691-950 . . . . . . . . . . .152.00-154.00 795 . . . . . . . . . . .153.33 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .57,151 . . . . . . .1,354 . . . . . . . .96.91 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .50,339 . . . . . . .1,206 . . . . . . . .97.05 Dressed Del Steer . . .26,389 . . . . . . .879 . . . . . . . .152.91 Dressed Del Heifer . . .20,059 . . . . . . .791 . . . . . . . .153.19

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Year Ago Averages:

Week Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .32,306 . . . . . . .1,360 . . . . . . . .96.43 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .26,248 . . . . . . .1,210 . . . . . . . .96.65 Dressed Del Steer . . .20,023 . . . . . . .880 . . . . . . . .152.69 Dressed Del Heifer . . .15,018 . . . . . . .796 . . . . . . . .152.80

Cattle

Hogs

Support: Resistance

MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction - Bassett, NE; Burwell Livestock Market - Burwell, NE; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market - Ericson, NE; Imperial Livestock Auction - Imperial, NE; Lexington Livestock Market Lexington, NE; Midwest Livsetock Auction - McCook, NE; North Platte Livestock Auction - North Platte, NE; Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine, NE Receipts: 23,640 Last Week: 2,400 Last Year: 15,180 Compared to last week, steers under 650 lbs sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower on a light test, feeder steers over 650 lbs sold steady to 2.00 lower; heifers less than 750 lbs sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower and over 750 lbs offerings sold mostly 1.00 lower. Several large strings of yearling feeders, off of native Nebraska pasture came to town this week.

Most were in average flesh for this time of year. Few, offerings of spring calves in the mix again this week, most had their booster vaccinations. Slaughter steers and heifers in Nebraska sold from 97.00-97.50 on a live basis with dressed sales ranging from 152.00-154.00. Feedlot managers have started to prepare for the "fall run" by getting pens in shape and filling their "pits" with large quantities of corn silage or high moisture corn. Steers comprised of 95 percent of the run, heifers were at 46 percent. Offerings over 600 lbs were at 94 percent this week.

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .36,962 . . . . . . .1,361 . . . . . . . .84.01 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .35,440 . . . . . .1,232 . . . . . . . .84.28 Dressed Del Steer . . .29,801 . . . . . . .897 . . . . . . . .130.33 Dressed Del Heifer . . .19,591 . . . . . . .817 . . . . . . . .130.95

Support: Resistance

Oct. 10 9607 9947

Oct. 10 Feeder 10982 11362

Live cattle trade has been higher this week due to short covering and chart buying. The weekly net change is $.97 higher on the October contract and December is up $.80. Fund buying seems to have resurfaced this week which should limit downside near term, but position squaring ahead of the Cattle on Feed Report could keep trade active. Light cash trade was reported on Wednesday at $154 in the South, but the bulk of feedlot managers are holding out for steady money at $100/$157. The Cutout finished lower on Wednesday with choice down $.69 at $158.28 and select was down $.60 at $151.43. On the December chart, resistance is up at $101.90 and

important support is down at $98.30-65. There continues to be a lot of optimism around but our concern is that it's priced-in with futures now over $100/cwt for 2011. The average trade guess for total cattle on Feed is 101% versus 102% last month. Total placements are expected to come in at 94% versus 99% a month ago and marketings are expected at 105% versus 98% last month. Hedgers call with questions.

October 2010 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

October 2010 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .111.725 High .112.000 Low . .110.900 Close .111.500 Change .-0.600

Open . .98.150 High . .98.300 Low . . .97.800 Close . .98.125 Change .-0.075

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Schedule of Events Sept 23-25 - Hayes Center (Hayes County) Grand Duke Alexis Rendezvous; Camp; Hayes Lake. A celebration to commemorate the buffalo hunt arranged in honor of the Grand Duke Alexis of Russia. Black powder shoots, historical presentations, ladies prairie tea, food, games and much more. 9am-8pm, Free. Doris Vlasin (308) 286-3463 www.granddukealexis.com Sept 23-27 - Omaha (Douglas County) River City Roundup and Douglas County Fair; Qwest Center, 455 N. 10th St. The official community celebration of Omaha includes the Justin Boots Championships, 4-H Livestock Expo and Douglas County Fair. (402) 554-9600 www.river cityroundup.org Sept 24-25 - Lexington(Dawson County) Nebraska Fur Harvesters Fall Event; Dawson County Fairgrounds. Fur harvesting by predator calling or trapping. Demonstrations, exhibits and craft show. 8am-5pm, $3. Doug Eskevv (308) 5372919 www.nebraskafurharvesters.com Sept 24-26 - Burwell (Garfield County) Nebraska's Junk Jaunt; 300 miles along NE Hwys 11, 91 & 2. A 300-mile span of flea markets, food stands, antique dealers, farmers markets and more. (308) 346-4815 www.junkjaunt.com Sept 25 - Grand Island (Hall County) Harvest Festival; Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. Hwy 34.

Specialty food, games, live bluegrass music, a parade of power featuring antique tractors and dozens of activities are on tap for this festival.

10am-5pm, $4-$6 Martha Paulsen (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org Sept 25 - Kimball (Kimball County) Farmers Day Celebration; Downtown. Craft show, hamburger feed, bed races, fun run and children's games.

6am-10pm (308) 235-3782 www.ci.kimball.ne.us Sept 25 - Springfield (Sarpy County) Harvest Festival; Soaring Wings Vineyard, 17111 S. 138th St. A celebration of the end of harvest with popcountry and folk rock music, BBQ, award-winning wine, cork tossing and grape stomping contests. noon-8pm, $12 adults 21 and over, $7 ages 12-21 Jim Shaw (402) 253-2479 www.soaring wingswine.com

Nebraska Pork Producers – Doing It Right With Free Training September 30th , Hartington October 5th ,Grand Island The Nebraska Pork Producers Board of Directors feels very strongly that continuing education is an important step to show consumers that the industry is taking actions to be socially responsible and to show their strong support for the ethical principles set for U.S. Pork Producers by the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council.

Nebraska now has over 6300 producers and employees certified in the PQA Plus (Pork Quality Assurance Plus) and/or the TQA (Transport Quality Assurance) programs.

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association in cooperation with the Nebraska Soybean Board will be hosting two FREE Animal Handling Training Seminars. Guest speaker for the programs will be Mark Klassen, Animal Handling/Welfare Specialist with Elanco. The one hour program will cover in detail topics that will help swine transporters, producers and handlers understand the science behind fatigued animals and provide tips and tricks on how to handle, move and transport pigs and the potential impacts of those actions on profits, pig well-being and pork quality. Operation managers and everyone who handles, transports pigs, or sets protocols for handling pigs should attend.

The first Animal Handling Seminar will be held on September 30th at the Hartington City Auditorium, 101 East Centre, Hartington, Nebraska. Dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. with the program beginning at 7:00p.m.The second Animal Handling Seminar will be held on October 5th at the UNL Hall County Extension – College Park, 3180 W Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE. Dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. with the program beginning at 7:00p.m.

The training is FREE, however, pre-registration is recommended. Registrations will be accepted by calling (402) 472-0493 or by registering on-line at www.nepork.org.

Sept 25 - Stamford (Harlan County) Stamford Pork Days; Main St. Parade, arts and crafts, street games, free pork BBQ and entertainment. Free Rolena Novak (308) 868-2401 Sept 26 - Chadron (Dawes County) History in Action Day; Dawes County Historical Society Museum. Demonstrations, buggy rides and oldfashioned hands-on activities including butter churning, wheat weaving, wood carving and more.

1-5pm, Free. Ardith Morse (308) 432-4999 www.chadron.com Oct 1-2 - Grand Island (Hall County) Threads Across Nebraska; Midtown Holiday Inn. Quilt show representing the local guilds across the state. Vendors mall and demonstrations. Fri, 9am6pm; Sun, 9am-4pm, $3-$6 LeAnne Killion (308) 440-8867 www.nsqg.org Oct 1-3 - Ponca (Dixon County) 2nd Annual Heritage Farm Weekend at Ponca State Park; 88090 Spur 26 E Pass along many of the traditional skills and techniques of a small family farm.

Canning, preserving, bee keeping, organic gardening, quilting and more. Jennifer Wolff (402) 7552284 www.outdoornebraska.org Oct 2 - Burwell (Garfield County) Fox Hunt; 46375 826th Rd. Enjoy the Nebraska Sandhills and the thrill of the chase on this fox hunt. Joan Kahlandt (308) 346-4856 www.visitburwell.org Oct 2 - Filley (Gage County) Harvest Festival; Filley Stone Barn, 13282 E. Scott Rd. Antique tractors, crafts, farmers market, broom making, working horses, blacksmithing, farm equipment and gas engines, molasses making, corn shelling, music and food. 10am-4pm, Free Lesa Arterburn (402) 228- 1679 www.beatricene.com/gagecounty museum Oct 2 - Grand Island (Hall County) Harvest of Harmony Parade; Downtown on 3rd St Bands and visitors from Nebraska and surrounding areas. 8:15am-4pm Micki Ward (308) 382-9210 www.harvestofharmony.tv

Oct 2-3 - York (York County) Tractor, Engine and Auto Show & Barn Dance; Wessels Living History Farm, 1 mi. S. of I-80 Exit 353. Tractor, engine and auto exhibits, working demonstrations, tractor games, food vendors and barn dance.

10am-4:30pm, barn dance 4:30-dusk on Oct 2, $2$5 Dale Clark (402) 710-0682 www.livinghistory farm.org Oct 3 - Hastings (Adams County) Harvest Celebration; Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor & Agricultural Learning, 4705 DLD Rd. Petting zoo, wagon rides, art activities, farm equipment display, farmers market, cultural workshops, music, food and more. 1- 6pm, Free Amy Sandeen (402) 463-0565 www.prairieloft.org Oct 3- York (York County) 5th Annual October Czechfest; City auditorium, 6th & Nebraska. Promoting Czech heritage through music, dance, dress, food and demonstrations.

11am-5:30pm, Free. Gary Vavra (402) 724-2556 www.nebraskaczechs.org Oct 9 - Alliance (Box Butte County) Red Neck Roundup 2010; Box Butte Ave. Redneck car show, invention contest, cowpie Bingo, miniature bull riding, redneck obstacle course and more. Dukes of Hazard look alikes welcome! (308) 762-1520 www.alliancechamber.com Oct 9 - Kearney (Buffalo County) Archway Harvest Fair; Great Platte River Road Archway, 3060 E. 1st St. Enjoy harvest themed children's games, homemade pies, scarecrow competitions and entertainment. 10am-3pm, Free Ronnie O'Brien (308) 237-1000 www.archway.org Oct 12-16 - Hastings (Adams County) Nebraska Country Music Foundation's 30th Annual Festival; Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Ave. Competition for performers and songwriters.

Professional, semi-pro and amateur divisions.

Showcases, food, raffles and fun. 7pm. Deb Shaw (402) 726-2140 www.necmf.com Oct 15-17 - Wakefield (Dixon County) Hot Air Balloon Festival; 8th & Highland Sts. Balloon launches, craft fair, food vendors, live entertainment, children's activities and omelet feed. Free Nicki Decker (402) 287-2080 www.ci.wakefield.ne.us

STUDIES OF ELM CREEK AREA PROJECTS GET PLATTE PROGRAM FUNDING Continued from page 1 The 430-acre field is near the Plum Creek Massacre site, which raises historic preservation issues.

Platte Program Executive Director Jerry Kenny of Kearney said every project site is studied for any history, environmental and/or economic feasibility issues.

"With every property and project, we thoroughly explore these issues," he said. "We don't take this lightly."

The "Elm Creek complex" project to clear trees and invasive weeds choking the river channel east of the Highway 183 bridge already has undergone environmental studies and a review by the Nebraska State Historical Society's State Historic Preservation Office, according to Kenny's staff.

Director of Technical Services Jason Farnsworth and Director of Natural Resources Chad Smith said the program owns about 500 acres on either side of the river that extend into the channel.

The project area runs about one mile east from the Highway 183 bridge to Nebraska Public Power District's Kearney Canal diversion and then another two miles east. NPPD and private landowners along the route have granted access for the project contractor.

Farnsworth said the work also will include disking sandbars and building up islands as nesting sites for least terns and piping plovers.

The project is out for bids now, and the contract will run from Oct. 1, 2010-May 2011.

That portion of the river will be affected by future habitat-related tests to add sediment to the channel and create temporarily higher streamflows. An NPPD-program agreement approved Tuesday addresses NPPD officials' con-

cerns about possible negative effects on the Kearney Canal and hydro.

The Platte program will pay the costs for NPPD to monitor canal effects and for water quality testing by an outside contractor. The estimated first-year costs, including equipment, are around $82,000.

The agreement says the monitoring will be reevaluated after three years.

Also Tuesday, Wyoming officials reported that they've hired a contractor for the $3 million "three-brick project" at Pathfinder Reservoir on the North Platte River southwest of Casper. The current reservoir capacity of about 1 million acre feet will be increased behind the 101-year-old dam.

Mike Besson, deputy director of the Dams and Reservoirs Division for Wyoming's Water Development Commission, told the Hub that 2.39 feet in height will be added to Pathfinder's spillway wall, which also will be extended on the north end.

"We're gonna start this fall - the end of this week, actually," he said, with the contractor moving equipment to the site. The completion date of April 2012 would be sooner, Besson said, if not for the expectation of continued high water levels in the reservoir and Platte Basin.

Kenny said much of Pathfinder's additional water will be used to enhance flows down the North Platte River as Wyoming's share of the program's water plan. Part is earmarked for future municipal water needs, he said, but Platte Program may be able to lease that portion in the meantime.

Governance Committee members discussed possible lease terms at the Kearney meeting, which continued this morning.

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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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1010 - CHOPPERS/FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103 FOR SALE NE - KNIFE BAR & RECUT SCREEN FOR JD 35, (308) 995-5515 NE - RECUT SCREEN & AXLE EXTENSION FOR IHC 730, (308) 995-5515 1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - JD SILAGE WAGONS & HIGH DUMPS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND'S-ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - NH 1044, 119 BALES, GOOD, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 IA - JD HAYLOADER, (712) 299-6608 IA - ROTARY CUTTERS, 5', 6'& 7', $375 TO $1475, (712) 299-6608 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 5824303 MO - AC D17'S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - LINDSAY BRO WAGON, NEED PARTS: 6 BOLT HUB #Q563, (816) 378-2015 NE - LATE MODEL JD 4020, ANY CONDITION., (402) 369-0212 FOR SALE IA - JD B'S 1937 TO 1950, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH NICE SUPER C W/LOADER, (712) 2996608 NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 582-4303 IA - IH, NICE SUPER C W/WF, 2PT, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 88D, WF, PS, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 77G, WF PS, (712) 2996608 IA - IH 300U, W/HYD BUCKET, $4,500.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD A, 1935, (712) 299-6608 NE - 8 HOLE 15" TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 IA - AC WC ROAD PATROL, 12' BLADE, (712) 299-6608 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 478-5451 IA - AC WD45, WF, PS, LOADER, (712) 2996608 IA - IH-B WITH WOODS 60"PT, $2,550.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - AC-WC 1938 ELECTRIC START, $1,850.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 NE - IHC 504, 3 PT, (308) 544-6421

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - SUP A, H, M, MTA, 350, 460, 560 TRACTORS, (712) 299-6608 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 IA - C-AC W/BELLY MOWERS, $1850 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS BELLY MOWER, $3,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - 1971 JD DIESEL 4020, SYNCHRO SHIFT, DUAL SIDE CONSOLE HYD. , WF, 3PT, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 NE - FOR SALE JD 3020 LP, WIDE FRONT, RECENT CLUCH AND BATTERY, (308) 7283140 NE - JD 3020 DIESEL WF 3 PT, 1 HYD, $8000/OBO. 3PT ROUND BALE CARRIER $200, 3 PT 6' BLADE $200., (402) 3804500 MO - 190 XT SERIES 3 $6500, 1985 8050 FWD $24,000. BOTH IN EXCELLENT CONDITION CALL TODAY, (660) 232-3616 NE - IH 1486 TRACTOR, 5261 HRS, NEW SEATS, PUMPS, $12,800.00, (402) 9231721 NE - 1982 JD 4240, 5400 HOURS, ABOVE AVG. CONDITION, (402) 726-2488 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - SEVERAL LOADERS OFF JD 3010-4020, (712) 299-6608 NE - 640 CLASSIC JD SELF LOADING LOADER WILL FIT 6400 JD TRACTOR, ALSO FITS 3020, 4020, 4450. WILL FIT ANY TRACTOR THAT HAS 20" FRAME, 6'BUCKET & 4 TINE GRAPPLE FORK & MOUNTINGS; LIKE NEW, $7,500.00, (308) 390-0642 NE - HEAVY DUTY BALE SPEAR FOR F11 LOADER, $600.00, (308) 348-2065 NE - DUAL LOADER MOUNTS TO FIT JD 4520 OR 4620. CUSTOM BUILT, VERY HEAVY, VERY NEAT, WITH CUSTOM GRILL GUARD BUILT IN. DUAL LOADER 325 OR 345, (402) 482-5491 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE IA - 3 PT 90" GNUSE BUCKET, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 1105 - DISKS WANTED TO BUY NE - 25' OR SMALLER DISK, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT OR PULL TANDEM DISKS, 6'-18', (712) 299-6608 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 IA - OLIVER PLOWS, 2 & 3 BOTTOM, PULL/3PT, (712) 299-6608 IA - 25 PLOWS, 2, 3 & 4 BOTTOM, 2/3PT, (712) 299-6608 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW, LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-4562 1109 - PLANTERS WANTED TO BUY NE - LIFT ASSIST WHEELS FOR A JD 7300 12RN, (402) 545-2255 FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - INSECTICIDE BOXES FOR JD 7200, 16 ROWS, $900 OBO. DISK FURROWERS, $1600., (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS, $2,750.00, (308) 485-4486

Page 16 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - KRAUSE 3PT DRILL, MODEL 5215, DOUBLE DISC, (402) 683-5395 KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40' DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $19,500, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 OK - 2001 4030 CRUSTBUSTER ALL PLANT GRAIN DRILL 7 1/2" SPACING & LIQUID FERTILIZER WITH NEW DISC BLADES, BUSHINGS & BEARINGS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION CALL TODAY AT, (806) 753-7034 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30 FOOT JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 3900642 NE - HAWKINS 12 ROW HILLER (DITCHER), (308) 882-4588 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER. 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $6,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 NE - 1984 MERTZ 3250 FLOATER, 1600 GAL TANK, (402) 683-5395 NE - IHC TRUCK FLOATER W/8 TON DRY BOX, (402) 683-5395 KS - JD 600 HI-CYCLE W/40' WICK BOOM. REBUILT MOTOR, $2,500.00, (620) 8652541 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $800.00, (402) 787-2244 AR - 2010 APACHE, 1010 SPRAYER, 300 HRS, 95% RUBBER, LOADED, AUTO STEER, ENVIZO PRO ACTIVE BOOM, $139.00, (870) 9970822 1115 - MULCHERS/SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20' BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1116 - BUSH HOGS FOR SALE IA - 7' 3PT, BUSH HOG CUTTERS; $1,050 TO $2,250, (712) 299-6608 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MULCH FINISHER NO LARGER THAN 25 FOOT, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - HINIKER 25', (402) 726-2488 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - 45' OF MILLER ROD WEEDER USED PARTS, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ANHY. TRAILER CHASSIS, (402) 7262488

Speidel Weed Wiper #1 Herbicide applicator for weed control. Kill rye in winter wheat, all sizes available. Recovers in stk.

ATV mounting brackets & Quality Carts.

580-886-2396 • 800-544-1546 www.acrsales.com

1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - MULCH FINISHER NO LARGER THAN 25 FOOT, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 IA - TRACTOR CHAINS 28" TO 38", (712) 299-6608 IA - 3 PT CARRIERS, $175 TO $575, (712) 299-6608 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT, SALVAGE YARD FOR TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000

Heartland Express 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D

Double Diamond Enterprises California, MO

573.291.4316

Buy, Sell And Install Propane (LP) & Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) Tanks

Inventory: 3-‘77 Trinity 30,000 Gallon LP Tanks ‘66 Delta 30,000 Gallon NH3 Tank ‘68 Delta 12,000 Gallon NH3 Tank Several 30,000 Gallon & Small LP Tanks In Stock!

CALL FOR PRICING!!

573-291-4316 lptanks@yahoo.com

1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - OIL COOLER FOR 354 PERKINS, (308) 467-2335 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176" $15 EA; 4 GATES C240" $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240" $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270" $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94" X 1 1/4" WIDE $10, (402) 564-5064 NE - USED 460 CU IN ENGINE WITH NEW HIGH PRESSURE BERKELEY PUMP, (800) 554-8715 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10" WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 NE - USED MANURE PUMP, BETTER BUILT, (800) 554-8715 NE - USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS & SUCTION EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" PLAIN PIPE, ALUM AND PLASTIC, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10" X 20" PVC, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 6" AND 10" PVC, CALL FOR LENGTHS, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6" ALUM MAIN LINE PIPE, HOOK & BAND, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6" X 20" GATED ALUMINUM, (308) 9463396 NE - 8" X 20" ALUMINUM GATED, (308) 9463396 NE - 10" X 20" ALUMINUM GATED PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8"X 30' PLAIN ALUMINUM PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 8"X20" PVC PIPE, (308) 9463396 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20" X 30', (308) 478-5451 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 NE - 9" MAIN LINE RING LOCK, (308) 9955515 NE - 9" MAIN LINE HIGH PRESS, (308) 9955515 NE - 10" & 8" IRRIGATION PIPE SHUT-OFF VALVES & FITTING, (402) 726-2488 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, (402) 5645064 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 30HP 4:3 $300, (402) 564-5064 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (402) 564-5064 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - 1998 4 TOWER T-L PIVOT, (308) 9463396 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. WANTED TO BUY NE - "MULE", WHICH IS A SMALL, SLOW, GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLE USED TO CARRY GEAR BOXES, TOOLS, PIVOT REPAIRS DOWN BETWEEN SUNFLWOER & CORN CROP., (308) 436-4369 FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - 8" SURGE VALVE, (308) 946-3396 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 390-0642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, "YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS" NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 NE - 1200' SIDE ROLL SPRINKLER, OLDER MODEL, FOB $1200 LEAVE A MESSAGE, (308) 278-2728 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK, (580) 3612265 OK - '86 C-IH 1660, 25' 1010 HEADER, $19,000.00, (580) 361-2265 KS - LARGE BISH BIN EXT OFF 9610 W/HYD. PUSH UP AUGER. $750 OBO, (620) 8652541 OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER, $8,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24' HEADER, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 CO - 22'AIR REEL AND ACCESSORIES. RECENTLY TAKEN OFF JD 105 COMBINE. $450 OBO. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 NE - SERVICE OPS & PARTS MANUALS FOR MANY BRANDS OF MANY OLDER COMBINES & PICKERS. GLEN MLNARIK (888) 8025782. (NE) HRS MON-FRIDAY 8AM-6PM., (402) 986-1352 NE - JD, 1981 7720, 4300 HRS, JD DEALER SERVICED YEARLY, $9,500.00, (402) 5452255 OK - SEED CLEANER, CLIPPER, 92DB TRAVELER ON TRAILER, GOOD CONDITION, LOTS OF SCREENS, (580) 829-2543 KS - SALVAGING SEVERAL 6620, 7720 & 8820 JD COMBINES. LOTS OF GOOD PARTS AT DISCOUNT PRICES. CALL 785 -564-0511 OR, (785) 382-6848 NE - 7720 JOHN DEERE, TITAN -2- 2, 200 HRS VERY GOOD SHAPE 5 YEARS OF SERVICE RECORDS ALSO A 6 ROW 36" CORN HEAD 694. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 308233-4008, (308) 856-4804 NE - IH 1460 COMBINE, DUAL SPREADERS, EXTRA SET TIRES, SHEDDED, $8,600.00, (402) 923-1721 KS - 2008 JD 9770 COMBINE, 1350 SEP HRS, $160,000.00, (785) 224-6285 KS - 2009 JD 635 FLEX HEAD, CRARY AIR BAR, $39,000.00, (785) 224-6285 KS - 2007 JD 936 DRAPER HEAD, $37,000.00, (785) 224-6285 1302 - COMBINE HEADS WANTED TO BUY MO - GLEANOR 318 OR 320 L OR M BEAN HEAD, (816) 378-2015 FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET'S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 OK - MACDON 960 25' DRAPER W/IHC ADAPTER & PICK UP REEL, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD 925 FLEX HEAD, SEE THRU REEL, GOOD, $4,500.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - JD, 643 CORN HEAD, OIL DRIVE, $4,950.00, (402) 545-2255 1303 - CORN PICKERS FOR SALE IA - NI 311 CORNPICKER 2 R WIDE, $950.00, (712) 299-6608

September 16, 2010 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - FLARE, BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS $150 TO $1850, (712) 299-6608 IA - WAGON GEARS, STEEL, WOOD OR RUBBER TIRES, (712) 299-6608 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE NE - A & L 425 GRAIN CART CALL 402-8260632 OR, (402) 826-5264 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 - KEWANEE 8" GRAIN AUGER HOPPER61', PTO CALL 402- 826-0632 OR, (402) 826-5264 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, ASK FOR AL. EVES 306-949-8458. DAYS, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 IL - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MOISTURE TESTER THAT WILL GIVE YOU FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS? THEN CALL US NOW & ASK ABOUT OUR MODEL 920 & 930. SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863 KS - ROTARY GRAIN CLEANER, GOOD CONDITION, $300.00, (785) 221-8173 IA - HEADER CARTS FOR 25, 30, & 36 FOOT HEADS, PRICED VERY REASONABLE. DEMCO 650/550 BUSHEL GRAVITY BOXES, LARGE ROUND BALE MOVER AND 24 FOOT MEAL ON WHEELS HAY FEEDER, ALSO ANTIQUE JD TRACTORS CALL 712 653 3411 OR, (712) 210-6587 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES 6', 7', 8' OR 9' AC, IH, JD & OTHERS, (712) 299-6608 1404 - SNOW BLOWER/PLOWS FOR SALE IA - 3 PT SNOWBLOWERS, $1550 TO $2850, (712) 299-6608 NE - V-SNOW PLOW ORIGINALLY FOR COUNTY MAINTAINER, COULD ADAPT TO FIT LOADER TRACTOR OR WHATEVER, $375.00, (308) 894-6965 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

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1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - METAL BENCH LATHE 3 JAW CHUCK, 5 1/2" SWING, $200.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - BRAKE DRUM/ROTOR TURNING LATHE, $110.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - ARMITURE TURNING LATHE, $70.00, (785) 778-2962

Air Compressors • Heavy duty cast iron, no alum., 3-5 & 10 h.p. elec. Disc valves, not Reed valves, rod inserts, 2 stage, 60-80-120 & 200 gal.

All compressors priced delivered.

North Central Air 619 S. Morgan, Downs, KS

785-454-3409 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 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 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, HAZARD, NE., (308) 452-4400 OR - TEST MOISTURE. HAY, GRAIN, SILAGE, SOIL, WOOD, WINDROW TESTER. BALE STROKE COUNTER. MOISTURE READ OUT AS YOU BALE! WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344 NE - 117 BG ROUNDS, MAINLY GRASS MIX, (308) 436-5491 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - HORSE QUALITY:3X3, WEED/MOLD FREE. APPROX 750LBS, NO SUNDAY CALLS, (785) 255-4579 KS - BROME HAY $60-$70/TON, DIFFERENT QUALITY HAY $40- $55/TON, NET OR TWINE, (785) 731-5190 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE NE - 150 LARGE ROUND WHEAT STRAW BALES, (308) 882-4588 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 96 BG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240,, (308) 436-5491 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 www.myfarmandranch.com

September 16, 2010 1512 - SEED FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - TRITICALE SEED, A+ QUALITY, VOLUME DISCOUNT. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL BROCK BAKER @, (800) 344-2144 NE - PASTURE & HAY MIXES, OATS, TURNIP, COVER CROPS, TEFF, MILLET, WILDLIFE, ALFALFA, ETC. , PRAIRIE STATES SEED 866373-2514 TOLL FREE, (866) 373-2514 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 4825491 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE IA - IH 950, $950.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 420 ART'S-WAY GRINDER MIXER, VERY GOOD, HAMMERS NEVER TURNED, SHEDDED, (402) 482-5491 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 NE - PARTED OUT JD 400 GRINDER/MIXER, IN & OUT AUGERS, GRINDER MILL W/PTO SHAFT, ALL W/SCREENS, (308) 467-2335 CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 1815 - WATERERS/TANKS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 NE - LIFETIME WATER TANKS, LIFETIME WARRANTY, TIRE TANKS ARE 20 PLY & UP. AUTOMATIC WATERERS, HAY BALE FEEDERS, 6' & 7' SNOW & MANURE YARD SCRAPERS, USA TIRE MANAGEMENT, WWW. USATIREPRODUCTS. COM, (800) 755-8473 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471 Brushless

Robison Solar Pumps for Livestock Watering

• Affordable • Easy to Install • Grundfos Available Call Doug Tecklenburg for pricing 719-263-4763 evenings

1818 - HAMMER MILL FOR SALE KS - 18" SCROUT WALDRON HAMMERMILL W/75HP MOTOR, $400.00, (785) 778-2962 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 3522761 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS & ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 3870347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20' BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 KS - USED HOG OR SHEEP PANELS & GATES, (785) 778-2962 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR STAMPEDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 2007 20' MMI Compost Spreader on 1996 KW T-800 N-14 370 Cummins.

Both very clean.

Excellent condition.

Asking $46,500.

Contact Roger Holter: 970-842-5975

KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397

Heartland Express 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D

3W Livestock EQUIPMENT

WINTER SPECIAL ON CONTINUOUS FENCE • 6 Bar 1 1/4" 14 Gauge 20' Section- $78 • 5 Bar 1 5/8" 14 Gauge 20' Section- $82 • 1 3/4" Schedule 40 20' Section- $90 • Portable Freestanding Fence Sections 21' Start at $230

308.235.8536 308.235.2119 Volume Discounts on 50 Panels & Over DELIVERY AVAILABLE

NE - GOPHER CONTROL MACHINE, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 CO - PORTABLE WHEEL CORRALS & GRAIN BAGGERS FOR SALE, (970) 539-0641 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING "QUALITY" FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD VIRGIN REG ANGUS HEIFERS, (308) 569-2458 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI'D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 569-2458 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I'M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD REG ANGUS COW/CALF PAIRS, (308) 569-2458 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-8701119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GELBVIEH BULLS, RED & BLACK, 1 & 2 YR OLDS, (402) 879-4976 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - EASY CALVING, REG POLLED CHAROLAIS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 569-2458 NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. TC TOTAL, OBJECTIVE, & ONE WAY BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH. KEARNEY, NE. 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761 OK - PB CHAROLAIS BULLS, 2 YRS OLD, RANCH RAISED. SCHUPBACH CHAROLAIS RANCH, (580) 829-2543 1910 - SHOW STOCK FOR SALE NE - CLUB CALVES, "THE WINNING KIND", STEERS/HEIFERS, (402) 395-2178 1915 - SEMEN/EMBRYO/AI SERVICE FOR SALE NE - DBL BLACK DBL POLLED CALVING EASE GELBVIEH BULLS, (402) 879-4976 1916 - DAIRY HEIFERS FOR SALE WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEADLOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS, MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION, ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE. MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN'S NEEDS SINCE 1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW. BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE CO - IT'S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS. ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PERFORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS. SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE RELATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA. ORG, (303) 770-9292

1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - AQHA, YEARLINGS, MARES AND COLTS, (308) 569-2458 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLEYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-888689-8924 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - TOP QUALITY GELDINGS-DOC O'LENA, HOLIDOC, DOC BAR, COYS BONANZA, DOCS JACK SPRAT BLOODLINES- NATURAL COW SENSE-RIVER ROAD QUARTER HORSES 308452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - ONLY TWO REPLACEMENT MARES LEFT-REGISTERED QUARTERHORSESDON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - IT COSTS NO MORE TO FEED A GREAT HORSE THAN A POOR ONE. RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES ARE WELL FED, DON'T HAVE BAD HABITS AND ARE GOOD LOOKING. MUST CUT HERD SIZE. 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - AQHA HORSES, BLUE ROAN STUD AND MARES. OLDER GREY MARE, WELL BROKE, GRANDDAUGHTERS HORSE, (308) 5692458 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLIONS:BESSIA'S, BON, ACCORD 135969; T-BONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831; TBONE, B, CONGO, 164062, (308) 587-2344 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE KS - AKC FARM RAISED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, FIRST SHOTS, DEW CLAWS. 785398-2231, 785-731-5174,, (785) 731-5190 NE - AKC POINTING LABRADOR PUPS - WITH HUNTING BACKGROUNDS. YELLOWS, BLACKS AND CHOCOLATE PUPS AND STARTED DOGS - WWW. ALCORNSHUNTERHAVEN. COM CALL US TODAY., (308) 2324508 NE - JACK RUSSELL MIX PUPPY'S TAILS AND DEW CLAWS DONE READY NOW!!**NO OUT OF STATE DELIVERY** CALL (402)8212367, (402) 821-2367 2311 - FISH FOR SALE KS - POND STOCKING, WWW. CULVERFISHFARM. COM, (800) 241-5205 2330 - ALTERNATIVE OTHER FOR SALE MN - RICH-NES ALPACAS:A FULL LINE OF CLOTHING OUT OF OUR OWN ALPACA FIBER & RUN 10 KNITTING MACHINES. 100% NATURAL/NO DYES. GREAT GIFTS. CHECK US OUT AT WWW. RICHNES. COM. ALSO ALPACAS FOR SALE, (507) 249-3631 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK

Page 17 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES CONT’D JD COMBINES FOR RENT From Kansas to North Dakota Finnicum’s Custom Combining combiner@midrivers.com PH: (406) 480-2119 PH: (406) 480-2510 PH: (406) 489-0837

SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE, (605) 940-3275 2601 - CARS FOR SALE CO - 1964 FORD GALAXIE 4 DR, 390 V8 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE, FACTORY OPTION. BODY FAIRLY STRAIGHT, NEEDS PAINT. INTERIOR ROUGH. ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN ARE GOOD. 86K MILES $1500 OR BEST CLOSE OFFER. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER, (719) 643-5267 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD LONG WIDE FACTORY BED FOR '73-'79 FORD, (620) 865-2541 FOR SALE KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (402) 564-5064 KS - 1993 F-350 CREWCAB XLT DIESEL, AUTO, 4X4, FACTORY TURBO AVAILABLE, $5,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - FRONT BUMPER FOR 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO, (308) 587-2344 CO - 1961 FORD F250, 292 V-8, 4 SP TRAN. 2 WH DRIVE, LONG STEP SIDE BOX, GOOD CONDITION, OLDER RESTORA TION $6500, PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER., (719) 643-5267 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1951 CHEVY FIRETRUCK, LIGHTS & SIREN WORK, 10K, DRIVES GREAT, REAL NICE, $4,500.00, (605) 386-2131 KS - '59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15' B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 KS - 1976 FORD 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 NE - IH ENGINES, 304'S & 345'S, (308) 4672335 NE - OMAHA STANDARD 16' GRAIN BOX WITH HOIST, (308) 467-2335 CO - 1979 GMC 1 TON TOW TRUCK, 2WD, 350 V8, 4 SP, HOLMES 440 BED & WINCH, TOLLE TX-3000 WHEEL LIFT. 3300 MILES SINCE REPAINT & REFURBISH IN '97. NEW SEAT, INTERIOR & GOOD TIRES. $7500 OR BEST CLOSE OFFER. GOOD CONDITION LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER, (719) 6435267 MO - '96 IH 9300 DAYCAB, DETROIT 12. 7, 470 HP, 8LL TRANSMISSION, 600K MILES, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (660) 548-3804 NE - CHEVY M65 TANDEM AXLE TWIN SCREW GRAIN TRUCK W/ 20' BOX, TWIN CYL HOISTS, ROLL OVER TARP, NEW 11-22.

5R TIRES, RECENT NEW 454 CHEVY ENGINE, CLEAN CAB, RUNS GREAT. SET UP W/AIR & PINTLE HITCH TO PULL PUP., $13,400.00, (402) 923-1721

Courtney’s Used Trucks 2006 Chevy C2500, 4x4, Duramax Diesel, 6 spd ................$18,500 2004 Chevy C2500, Ext Cab, 4x4, Auto, Silvarado, 6.0, Gas, Utility Bed................................$12,950

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

KS - NEED RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR 2010 HARVEST CREW. TX TO MT & FALL CORN HARVEST. GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE PLUS ROOM & BOARD. NEW JD COMBINES, PETERBILT/KW TRUCKS. SKINNER HARVESTING LLC, CALL DAN OR LEAVE MESSAGE AT (620) 340-2843, (620) 343-8140 OK - EXPERIENCED FARM FAMILY, MECHANICAL ABILITY A MUST, NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA, HOUSING PROVIDED, (580) 8292543 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 www.myfarmandranch.com

2004 GMC 2500, 4x4, Duramax, Diesel, 6 spd ................$15,500 2007 Ford F250, 4x4, SD, XL, V8, Gas, Auto, 98K ..............$15,750 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, Quad Cab, Hemi, Auto, 2WD, 65K, Flatbed ..........................$14,750 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, Quad Cab, Auto, 4x4, Cummins Diesel, 119K ............................$20,500 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 4x4, Auto, 318 V8, Shortbed ..$6,750 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, Ext Cab SLT, Cummins Diesel, 6 sp, 66K, HB 200, Hydra Bed ......$18,500 6 miles NE of McLouth, KS on Hwy. 92

913-796-6198

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 60 FORD F700, 24' STEEL FLATBED, CHEATER AXLES, 5&2, W/ 2-1000 GAL FLAT BOTTOM VERTICAL FERTILIZER TANKS, USE TO HAUL BIG ROUND OR LITTLE SQUARE HAY BALES, (308) 390-0642

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2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE NE - 1980 TARGET ALUM. 500 BU. HOPPER TRAILER PUP W/ ROLLOVER TARP, $6,500.00, (402) 923-1721 2607 - FLAT BEDS & UTILITY TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY NE - FLATBED W/HEAVY DUTY AXLES, METAL FLOOR AND WIDE ENOUGH TO HOLD A PICKUP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 1979 TRAIL MOBILE ALUMINUM 9000 GAL. TANKER, (402) 369-0212

B&B BARRETT TRAILER SALES Cadillac of Aluminum Trailers “The Toughest Aluminum Gooseneck Built!”

NEW Barretts: (3) 7x24’s; 53' floor trailer; 7x20 Barrett USED: 7x32 4-Star Al., excellent; ‘02 Barrett 8x32 double deck; 8 1/2 x 50'' gr. load Barrett; 8x30 Barrett; ‘98 50' Wilson pot w/SP & AL

Steve Best 712-549-2249 • 712-249-3611 (C) 2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE NE - JAYCO 2002 POP UP CAMPER A/C, HEATER, WATER HEATER, REFRIGERATOR. FULLY SERVICED. LOCATED IN HASTINGS. $4,225. 402-984-2298.

2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV'S FOR SALE NE - AVION SILVER R, 30FT, TRAVEL TRAILER, VERY CLEAN, EXCELLENT SNOWBIRD TRAILER, NEW BATTERIES, $7400/OBO, (402) 564-5064 2614 - BOATS & WATER CRAFTS FOR SALE KS - 16' HOBIECAT, $600.00, (785) 7782962 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15" SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - 10 BOLT RIMS W/18. 4 X 38" TIRES, (402) 336-2755 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 NE - 18' STEEL TRUCK GRAIN BOX, 52" OR 60" SIDES HOIST AND ROLL TARP, (308) 436-4369 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 NE - 1975 24' SEMI LOWBOY TRLR. $1950, $2,250.00, (402) 545-2255 MO - '99 IH 4900, TS, 18K FRONT, 40K LB HENDRICKSON, $26,000.00, (660) 5483804 NE - 1978 BRENNER 6500 GAL STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED TANKER, GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212

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2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - '69 FREAUHF ALUMINUM TANKER, INSULATED 7200 GAL. , GOOD CONDITION, (402) 369-0212 OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER MID ROOF, DETROIT MOTOR, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER, MID ROOF, C12 CAT, SUPER 10SP AIR RIDE, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 2000 VOLVO, 60 SERIES DETROIT, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, CONDO, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 KS - 8000 GALLON ALUMINUM TANKER TRAILER, (785) 871-0711 MO - '99 FRTLNR FL112 EXT CAB, CUMMINS M11, 390 HP, 10 SP AUTOSHIFT, 180" WHEEL BASE, AIR-RIDE, VERY SHARP, 400K MILES, $17,500.00, (660) 548-3804 NE - 1988 FL DAY CAB 400, CUMMINS, 9SP, 411 REAR END, GOOD RUNNING TRUCK, EXC TIRES, (402) 726-2488 NE - 2000 IMCO LIVE BOTTOM SEMI TRAILER, 102" X 53", 13'6", SPRING SUSPENSION AND SLIDER TANDEMS. CALL 308-3252654, 308-325-0410 OR, (308) 324-4193

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2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 R & R AUTO SALVAGE Bob Townsend We pay cash for junk vehicles. We buy unwanted farm machinery. Don’t pay someone to haul it away. Call for quote anytime.

Lincoln and surrounding area.

402-570-2619 • http://randrautosalvage.com

2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 935-2480 KS - CAT SINGLE SHANK, DEEP PENETRATION RIPPER, FITS D8-K, WITH VALVE AND ALL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (785) 4485893 MO - SELLING FOR PARTS, 1960'S HIGHLOADER, WITH STREET PADS, $1,500.00, (816) 378-2015 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 www.myfarmandranch.com

‘08 Deere 650J LT, 1008h, cab/ac, 18” salt, 105” pat, 5 shank, cab guard $88,000 $86,900

2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10' & 12'; 3PT'S 6' & 8', (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - USED TOREQ 10 YD DIRECT MOUNT, EXCELLENT, (660) 548-3804 MO - USED 12' BOX BLADE, 1 YEAR OLD, (660) 548-3804 2804 - MOTOR GRADERS FOR SALE KS - CAT 120 ROAD GRADER. $15,500, (785) 871-0711 KS - CAT 12F-13K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2805 - BACKHOE FOR SALE KS - CAT 235-32K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, ONE OWNER, (785) 448-5893 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 FOR SALE KS - LORAINE 25 TON TRUCK CRANE, LOTS OF BOOM, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975. STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 KS - 15 TON TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, DUALS, TILT TOP, WENCH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIRES 70%, (785) 448-5893 2813 - WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE NE - CASE 621 PAYLOADER, MODEL 6T 590 CUMMINS MOTOR, MOTOR NEEDS WORK. $21,000, $21,000.00, (402) 545-2255 2821 - CRAWLERS FOR SALE WI - UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR. NEW, USED & REBUILT PARTS. ALSO TRACK PRESS SERVICE. M & R TRACK SERVICE., (800) 564-0383 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 66" BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS (REPAIR MANUALS) T-200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, $100.00, (785) 778-2962 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30' LIFT, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

‘07 Deere 310SG, 1268h, cab/ac, 4x4, gp, pc, rc, ext, aux, qc, 24” . . . . . . . $57,300 $56,300

2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE NE - NEW 2' X 24' CULVERT, $650.00, (308) 894-6965 2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - 12-20'LONG 12"I BEAMS, 1/4"THICK W/ 1/2" THICK TOP & BOTTOM, 4 3/4" WIDE $180 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $2000. 12-7' LONG 10", 6" H BEAMS, 1/4" THICK, $35 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $400., (308) 894-6965 NE - 1991 BLUEBIRD BUS, 5. 9 CUMMINS, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330

3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER'S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 NE - 1952 JD B, RECONDITIONED, PULLED IN DIV 1 4500LBS, $3,500.00, (402) 5452255 NE - 1938 JD B, UNSTYLED, RECONDITIONED, $3,100.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1941 JD A, ELECTRIC START, 4 SP, BEHLEN OVERDRIVE,, $2,500.00, (402) 545-2255 OK - ALLIS-CHALMERS WC56821, MASSEYHARRIS LP 55BISH, SERIAL #11062, (580) 829-2543 MN - ANTIQUE TRACTORS - 5 JOHN DEER, 4 CASE, 4 MOLINE, 16 FARMALL, 4 MASSEY, 2 OLIVER, 2 COCKSHUTT, 2 COOP, CALL JOHN @, (701) 200-9233 www.myfarmandranch.com

‘97 Deere 210LE, 5403h, orops, 4x4, 84” bx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000 $18,600

September 16, 2010 3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605) 386-2131 SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER, ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131 NE - TEENS, 20'S, EARLY 30'S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRUCKS - 4 STUDEBAKER, 4 DODGE, 8 CHEVY, 12 INTERNATIONAL, 4 DIAMOND T, 1 MACK, 2 WHITE, CALL JOHN @, (701) 200-9233 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE KS - ANTIQUE COMBINES-2 JD 95'S, JD55; MH 27; 2 GLEANOR PULL TYPES SN386959 BEST OFFER. CELL-785-391-1250 OR EVENINGS, (785) 391-2250 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - PIPE 2 3/8", 2 7/8", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 KS - HIGHWAY GUARDRAIL, OILFIELD PIPE, SUCKER RODS, FENCING CABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BUTTERFLY SUPPLY, WWW. BUTTERFLYSUPPLYINC. COM, (800) 249-7473 KS - CATTLE & HORSE PANELS, 5'3" X 10', 8-BAR, 60 LBS, GREEN OR SILVER, STARTING AT $66.00 CELL: 620-546-5155, (620) 549-6604 KS - LOTS OF USED GUARDRAIL, USED CORRUGATED METAL PIPE, LARGE & SMALL, 30' STEEL I-BEAMS, (785) 448-5893 NE - CONTINUOUS FENCE: 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4", EXCELLENT FOR FEEDLOT, LIVESTOCK & HORSE FENCE, WEST POINT, NE. CALL, (402) 380-1107

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‘07 Deere 544J, 5853h, z-bar, cab/ac, rc, 2spl, qc, 3yd, new tires! . . . . . . . . $85,000 $83,500

Financing as low as 0% for 36 months w.a.c ‘07 Deere 328, 162h, sh, hc, eqt, erops, ac, spkg2, ss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000 ‘08 Deere CT322, 817h, 2s, 13”, sf, hc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000 $28,900 ‘06 Deere CT322, 1150h, 2s, sl, fc, eqt, erops, ac, ht, spkg, ce, 72” tb . . . . . $34,500 $29,900 ‘08 Deere CT322, 501h, 2s, 15”, hf, fc, eqt, erops, ht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 ‘07 Deere CT332, 939h, 2s, 18”, hf, hc, 84” se . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,000 $33,900 ‘08 Deere 332, 127h, 2s, sl, hc, eqt, erops, ac, dwh, spkg2, ss, tw, 84” se . . $44,000 $39,900

‘08 Deere 313, 21h, ppkg, L2, sh, fc, eqt, erops, rcw, spkg, tw, 60” se . $28,087 $21,000 (2) ’08 Deere 313, sh, fc, 60” se, NEW WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . from $19,300 ‘08 Deere 317, 130h, sh, fc, eqt, dwh, 66” se, NEW WARRANTY . . . . . . . $30,559 $23,000 ‘08 Deere 328, 61h, eh, hf, ss, 78” se, NEW WARRANTY . . . . . . . $44,409 $39,200 ‘01 Bobcat 331D Excavator, 1938h, cab, a/c, heat, ss, 3bkts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 ‘03 Sheyenne T-200 teleboom assy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,600 $3,000

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3007 - PIPE FOR SALE MO - GOOD USED RR TANK CAR SHELLS FOR CULVERTS (7-10' DIAMETER)(30'-55' LONG), ALSO GOOD USED STEEL PIPE, 8 5/8" DIAMETER THRU 48" DIAMETER, 20', 30', 40' & 50' LENGTHS. CALL GARY AT GATEWAY PIPE & SUPPLY, (800) 489-4321 3009 - FUEL TANKS FOR SALE NE - 300 GAL FUEL TANK ON STAND, $50.00, (308) 894-6965 KS - '76 FORD 2000 GAL TANK WAGON FUEL TRUCK, 2 HOSE REELS, 5 COMPARTMENTS, READY TO GO, (785) 448-5893 3011 - HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS WANTED TO BUY NE - REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, (308) 5872344 FOR SALE MO - OUTSIDE WOOD FURNACE $1595.

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Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 9am at Farm • 12:30pm at Orient, IA Large 2 Location Public Auction of Tractors & Farm Machinery, Salvage Mach, Shop & Hand Tools, Hand & Long Guns & More.

‘07 Deere 624J, 9424h, cab/ac, z-bar, rc, rf, L3, 4.25yd, new tires! . . . . . . $75,000 $73,800

‘04 Deere 624J, 4300h, cab/ac, z-bar, 3spl, qc, 3yd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000 $79,800

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‘07 Deere 644J, 7473h, cab/ac, z-bar, 3spl, ddl, rf, rc, qc, 4.25yd, forks . . . . . . . . $120,000

‘98 Deere 544H, 6395h, cab/heat, 2spl, 3yd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 $53,000

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9am SITE I - 15 miles NW of Creston, Iowa (Nevinville, IA) 9 Farmall & 2 JD Tractors (3 or 4 run, balance do not) Useable Farm Machinery - Salvage Machinery Items - (3) 1949-53 Studebaker 4dr. Autos (no titles, salvage) - Shop & Hand Tools & More.

12:30pm SITE II - 510 Everett St. Orient, Iowa Shop items, 82 Mercury Marquis 4dr. Auto, Antiques & Collectibles.

1:30pm (110) M/L Hand & Long Guns, Large Timber Ridge Steel Gun Safe, Army Kives & Daggers (2 U.S., 1 German), 2 Swords, Misc. Ammo & Reload Equip., Holsters & More. All Federal & State Firearms Laws apply for this Auction. (Must have permit to purchase any or all guns!) No Exceptions - No Preview of Guns till Sale Day! To view pictures & descriptions of guns go to www.crestonlivestock.com (Power Point 107) Wilber “Pete” Hoskins, Seller West & Frey Auctioneers - Creston, Iowa Darrin 641-344-1958 - Tom 641-344-5082 Terms: Cash/Good Check with photo ID Lunch and Rest Rooms available at SITE II in Orient, Iowa.

September 16, 2010

Eastern Oklahoma River Front

187 Acres/trees, small pecan orchard, 2475 sq. ft. brick *Green* home on hillsolar panels/wind generator/heat pump.

Excellent Hunting/Fishing. Jean Drysdal 405-501-1702. www.jeandrysdale.com

5004 - PASTURE RENT FOR RENT NE - FALL & WINTER GRASS FOR CATTLE, NO BULLS, (308) 587-2344 5006 - RENTAL PROPERTY FOR RENT NE - RESORT PROPERTY FOR RENT FOR ONE FULL WEEK IN BRANSON MISSOURI'S #1 RESORT. TWO BEDROOM, SLEEPS SIX COMFORTABLE. FULL KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, TWO BATH W/JACUZZI TUB PLUS MORE. $1000, (308) 785-7873

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We will also buy collections or individual guns.

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NEBRASKA WEATHER AND CROP REPORT

6000 - GUIDED HUNTING FOR SALE NE - HUNT NEBRASKA - WHITE TAIL & MULE DEER, PHEASANT, SHARP TAIL GROUSE, GOOSE, MERRIAN TURKEY CHUCKAR AND QUAIL. WWW. ALCORNSHUNTERHAVEN. COM - OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2010, (308) 232-4508 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SALE NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 1 & FEB 2, 2011, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 1, 3:45PM; ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649

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Mature was at 26 percent, ahead of 9 percent last year and 22 average.

Corn harvest has started and was 2 percent complete, same as average.

Soybean conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 3 poor, 15 fair, 55 good, and 25 excellent, near last year. Soybean acreage turning color was 69 percent, ahead of 65 last year and 66 average.

Acreage dropping leaves was 20 percent, ahead of 12 last year and 17 average.

Sorghum conditions rated 2 percent poor, 19 fair, 58 good, and 21 excellent, above last year. Sorghum acreage turning color was 93 percent, well ahead of last year’s 51 and 75 average. Sorghum mature was 3 percent, behind the 7 average.

Winter wheat seeding was 25 percent complete, near 27 last year and 23 average.

Dry beans conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 6 poor, 18 fair, 68 good, and 7 excellent, above last year.

Dry bean acreage dropping leaves was 64 percent, ahead of last year’s 41 and 47 average. Dry beans harvested was 29 percent, ahead of 19 last year and 15 average.

Proso millet harvest was at 30 percent, ahead of 14 last year and 21 average.

Alfalfa rated 1 percent very poor, 4 poor, 15 fair, 64 good, and 16 excellent. The fourth cutting of alfalfa progressed to 44 percent, well ahead of 24 last year and 32 average.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 4 poor, 18 fair, 66 good, and 11 excellent, above year ago levels.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COW WEIGHT, MILK PRODUCTION, AND NUTRIENT NEEDS Continued from page 12 calves, 77 calves, and 95 calves would be weaned from cows that weighed 1,200, 1,400, and 1,000 pounds respectively.

This is only part of the profit equation. Profit of an enterprise is a complex set of relationships. Net income or profit is gross income dollars generated minus total annual expenses. Gross income in a cow/calf enterprise is pounds of calf sold times price ($/cwt). Pounds of calf sold is a function of weaning weight and the number of cows weaning a calf.

Nutrition impacts both of those factors.

Breed differences allow producers to design genetic packages that best fits the feed resources of the operation. In turn, this should increase the profit potential of the enterprise. The next question is what is the difference in costs as cow mature weight and daily milk production are varied.

You’ve got over half the battle whipped when you have a genetic package of your cow herd fitting the resources they are to be managed in, especially feed resources. If the genetic trends continue in the direction they have been, how do producers maintain the genetic package that they have worked so hard to fit their resources and environment? The focus of the article isn’t to say light mature weight cows are better than heavy cows and high milk output is less desirable than low milk output. The idea is to help you keep your eye on the target of what genetics package fits your environment and to remind you of the major items that impact of the nutrient needs of your cow herd.

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Since 1917, Agricultural Education has been an impactful part of the high school curriculum for millions of young people. Based on an integrated model of delivery, an agricultural student experiences classroom instruction, leadership experience through FFA, and experiential learning via a student's Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).

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UNL and the Nebraska Department of Education Partner to hire the new State Supervisor of Agricultural Education Matt Kreifels, Director Nebraska Agricultural Education University of Nebraska—Lincoln & the Nebraska Dept. of Education After a two-year vacancy, Nebraska now has a new State Supervisor of Agricultural Education.

In tough budget times, the University of Nebraska—Lincoln and the Nebraska Department of Education have created a combined position that will meet the needs of Nebraska Agricultural Youth. In July, Matt Kreifels started in the position that combines duties from both entities.

"This is a creative way to handle these positions," said Mark Balschweid, head of UNL's Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, in which Kreifels' UNL position will reside. "This is the first time anything like this has been

done at UNL or the department of education ... We're pretty excited about this."

For the last nine years, Kreifels, a 2001 graduate and alum of the university’s ALEC department, has taught agricultural science at Blair High School, in Blair, NE. Kreifels will fulfill a broad spectrum of responsibilities as the new State Supervisor, “I spend my time in four ways: supporting current schools and teachers with agricultural programs, helping to train future agricultural teachers, facilitate development of new curriculum and professional development, and help to start new agricultural education programs in Nebraska.”

Agricultural Education prepares students in 139 Nebraska schools for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, and natural resources systems.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE - - NEBRASKA FFA FOUNDATION It's the most amazing thing.

And it happens almost every time I'm at an event, a luncheon or a meeting.

When I tell people what I do, someone in the group says: "Hey, I was in FFA!" And they start to tell their story. They reconnect. And, as they speak, they realize just how much FFA meant to them when they were younger-and how their FFA experience shaped their lives.

Yes, the Nebraska FFA Foundation is about raising money.

But it's first about reconnecting with past members-and with those who have had a relationship with FFA as a parent, a teacher, a volunteer, a business or a neighbor.

Once that connection is established, the importance and value of FFA begins to again shine through-and giving to the Nebraska FFA Foundation grows in importance as well.

I personally invite you to share your memories of FFA with us-and I hope those memories will encourage you to consider a tax-deductible gift to the Nebraska FFA Foundation.

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2010 American FFA Degree Recipients Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FFA Chapter Grant Aden . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Syracuse Jared Daniel Aden . . .Eustis-Farnam Josh Albright . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ravenna Jordan Rae Anderson . . . . . . .Burwell Kara A. Anderson . . . . . . . .Creighton Emily Arkfeld Lourdes . . . . . .Central Lance D. Atwater . . . . . . . . .Blue Hill Thomas Bader . . . . . . . . . .Centennial Brent Bartak . . . . . . . . . . . .Ainsworth Logan J. Bechtel . . . . . . . . .Heartland Quinn R. Beecham . . . . . . . . .Palmyra Hannah D. Birt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .York Cody Marcus Bland . . . . . . .Blue Hill Robert Blume . . . . . . . . . . .Southwest Preston W. Bolte . . . .McCool Junction Natalie Bromm . . . . . .Oakland-Craig Kyle J. Brozek . . . . . . . . . . .Creighton Samantha R. C. Bryant . . .Cody-Kilgore Karen J. Buettner . . . . . . .Northwest Gregory Buller . . . . . . . . . .Heartland April L. Bunn . . . . . . . . . .North Bend Austin S. Burg . . . . . . . . . .Conestoga Colt James Campbell .Ashland-Greenwood Hallie R. Casto . . . . . . . . . .Northwest Chase Gunner Chrisman McCool Junction Ryan W. Clausen . . . . . . .Twin River Christina Condreay . . . . . . .Lakeview Adam Crocker . . . . . . . . . .Southwest Joe Culver Southern . . . . . . . . .Valley Zachariah T. Czarnick . . . .Twin River Jennifer Daffer . . . . . . . . .Southwest Derek Dam . . . . . . . . . . . .Logan View Alicia Dather . . . . . . . . . . .Bloomfield Allyson Dather . . . . . . . . .Bloomfield Katelyn A. Dendinger . . . .Hartington Jesse Deterding . . . . . . . . .Southwest Amanda Docter . . . . . . . . . . . . .Norris Alissa Mae Doerr . . . . . . . .Creighton Mickey Joe Doerr . . . . . . .Bloomfield Richard Domogalla . . . . . . . .Stanton Matthew Drudik . . . . . . . . . . .Sutton Jaimee Marene Easterday Eustis-Farnam Angela Marie Ehlers . . . . . . . . . .York Tyler Engstrom . . . . . . . . . .Lakeview

William Epp . . . . . . . . . . . .Heartland Brandon Essink . . . . . . . . . .Syracuse Hannah Fadschild . . . . . . . .Lakeview Amber R. Frauen . . . . . . . .Northwest Katie Frenzen . . . . . . . . . . .Fullerton Grant Friesen . . . . . . . . .High Plains Tanya Gadeken Johnson County Central Danny Goeden . . . . . . . . .Hartington Cody L. Goertzen . . . . . . . .Heartland Matthew Goff . . . . . . . . . . .Falls City Lisa Grabowski . . . . . . . . . . .Ravenna Gary Griess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sutton Joseph Guenther . . . . . . . . . . .Pender Craig Jeffrey Guilkey . . . . . .Superior Alan Haag . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southwest Denton Haag . . . . . . . . . . .Southwest Dalen Daniel Hall . .McCool Junction Garrett Hanefeldt . . . . . . . .Creighton Sam Hansen . . . . .Tekamah-Herman Josh Heikes . . . . . . . . . . .Hartington Shane Hennessy . . . . . . . . . .Waverly Trevor J. Hilger . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blair Megan Himmelberg . . . . . . .Blue Hill Logan Hipke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stuart Aliese Hoffman . . . . . . . . .Red Cloud Gavin Jager . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ravenna Andrew D. Jarecki . . . . . .Twin River Natalie Johnson . . . . .Oakland-Craig Phillip Johnson . . . . . . .Central City Cory R. Johnston .Johnson Co. Central Timothy Jordan . . . . . . .Loup County Tad Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Holt Blake Kai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pender Brenn Kai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pender Calvin J. Katz . . . . . . . . . . .Fairbury Daniel Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pender Tanner Kerchal . . .Wauneta-Palisade Janet Klawonn . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton Kelsey Klute . . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton Dustin Knabe . . . . . . . . . . .Conestoga Holly M. Kneifl . . . . . . . . .Hartington Jacqueline Knobbe . . . . . .West Point Hillary Jayne Korinek .Wilber-Clatonia Brandon Kreifels Lourdes . . .Central Adam Krueger . . . . . . . . . .Plainview

Kelsey Kumm . . . . . . . . . .Bloomfield Emma R. Lammers . . . . .Hartington Megan Lammers . . . . . . . .Hartington Ryan Lammers . . . . . . . . . .Red Cloud Tucker E. Lammers . . . . .Hartington Jason Lemkau . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sutton Candace M. Long . . . . . . . . .Ravenna Autumn Marie Longo . .Creek Valley Josh Maurer . . . . . . . . . . . .Lakeview Boone W. McAfee . . . .Leigh-Clarkson Ashton Meints . . . . . . . . . .Tri County Tyler Meirose . . . . . . . . . .Hartington Miles Metheny . . . . . . . . .Hartington James Meusch . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stuart Cady L. Millage . . . . . . . .Hartington Sterling Millard . . . . . . . . . . .Milford Ryan Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plainview Kelsie Musil . . . . . . .Wilber-Clatonia Seth Musil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ravenna Brittany Neibauer . . . . . . . . . .Stuart Alan Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sutton Rachel Nerud . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bayard Lisa Niedermeyer Johnson County Central Jacob NiewohnerLyons-Decatur Northeast Sarah Nolan . . . . . . . . . . . .Red Cloud Justin Nollette . . . . . . . .Cody-Kilgore Joshua Scott Olberding . . . . . .Stuart Samantha Overturf . . . . . . . . .Sutton Sydney Paige . . . . . . . . . . .Northwest Cody Pedulla . . . . . . . . . . .Scottsbluff Alivia Suzanne Peters McCool Junction Karla R. Pick . . . . . . . . . .Hartington Kelsy D. Pick . . . . . . . . . .Hartington Steven Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . .Milford Joelle Pillen . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lakeview Abby C. Poulas . . . . . . . .Logan View Katarina Race . . . . .Wheeler Central Danielle Rador . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blair Bethany Reese . . . . . . . . . . . .Stanton Lizabeth Reimers . . . . . . . . .Centura Sean M. Ridgeway . . . . . . . . .Bayard Dalton Ringland . . . . . . . . . .Palmyra Nebraska Kelsey Rocker . . .Franklin Brandi Roehrs . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton Cary A. Ryan West . . . . . . . . . . . .Holt Danielle Saathoff . . . . . . . . .Franklin Kara Schildt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Milford Vanessa Nichole Schilke . . .Imperial Taylor Schlautman . . . . . . . . .Sutton

Joseph Schumacher . . . . . .Ainsworth Ty Jacob Schurr . . . . .Eustis-Farnam Talon Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ansley Alan Setlik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ord Nichole Setlik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ord Brett A. Sheffield . . . . . . . . .Shickley Jason Sherman . . . . . . . . .Heartland Jamie Siebert . . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton Ashlie Michelle Slatt .Oakland-Craig Matthew Smith Pender Travis Smith Wheeler Central Monte Snider . . . . . .Wheeler Central Shari M. Spilinek . . . . . . . . . . . .Elba Tyler Ross Spilinek . . . . . . . . . . .Elba Derek Stamp . . . . . . . . . . .Heartland Brandon C. Starkey . . . . . . . .St. Paul Andrew James Steinhauser Rock County Shelby Rae Sterup . . . . . . . . .Osceola Ryan James Stewart . . .Rock County Cody Wayne Straight . . . . . .Shickley BriAnn Strope . . . . . . . . . . .Creighton Matthew P. Sudbeck . . . . .Hartington Kerry Swanson . . . . . . . . . . .Imperial Katie Swett Wheeler . . . . . . .Central Jesse Thoene . . . . . . . . . . .Hartington Ryan C. Timmerman . . . . .Southwest Spencer B. Trapp . . . . . . . . .Superior Kody Urwiller . . . . . . . . . . . .Ravenna Adam Venteicher . . . . . . . . . . .Pierce Ashley Vlasin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crete Dwayne Wall . . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton Matt Wallen . . . . . . . . . . . . .Palmyra Jenny Lynn Warren . . . . . .Heartland Kalby Wehrbein . . . . . . . . .Conestoga Colton Wehrs . . . . . . . . . . . . .Milford Alma Louise Wellensiek . . .Syracuse Jessica L. Welsh . . . . . . . . .West Holt Dani Went . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lakeview Bradley Wetovick . . . . . . . .Fullerton Sarah Wheeldon . . . . . . . . . .Schuyler Brant Wichman . . . . . . . . . . . .Pender Shelby Kay Wigle .Ashland-Greenwood Erik D. Williams . . . . . . . . . .Centura Randy Charles Wilmes . . . .Creighton Kristin Kay Witte . . . . . .Logan View Courtney Woods . . . . . . . . . . .Kimball Allison Zabel . . . . .Tekamah-Herman Austin Ziegenbein .Ashland-Greenwood Luke Zinnell . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ravenna

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C A L E N D A R OF E V E N T S

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6

Leadership Skills Events

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8

Jr. High Quiz Bowl/Speaking Contest

Superior

8

11

LSE

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6

(Snow Date) Leadership Skills Events

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8

7

Leadership Skills Events

Seward - High School

8

12

Leadership Skills Events

Chadron - CSC

8

9

Leadership Skills Events

Sargent

14

7

Leadership Skills Events Snow Date

Seward - High School

15

10

Leadership Skills Events

Ainsworth

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17

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - FFA Office Closed

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12

District Ag Ed CDE

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19

8

Leadership Skills Events

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21-23

Nebraska FFA Alumni Conference

Beatrice - Holiday Inn

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3

Livestock Evaluation

Norfolk - NECC

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Beatrice

26

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Columbus, CCC

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Norfolk - NECC

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Fullerton Livestock Evaluation

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Times and dates on the schedule are subject to change.

EVENT SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 20 7:30 a.m. Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE Westin 7:30 a.m. Prepared Public Speaking CDE Marriott 8 a.m. Agricultural Sales CDE Marriott 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation Indiana Convention Center 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Delegate Public Hearings Indiana Convention Center 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Agriscience Fair Set-up Lucas Oil Stadium 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Agriscience Student Finalists Set-up Lucas Oil Stadium 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CDE Team Photos Individual schedules vary Various Locations 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. FFA Shopping Mall Indiana Convention Center 9 a.m.

Environmental/Natural Resources CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 1 a.m. Agricultural Issues Forum CDE Westin 11:30 a.m. Horse Evaluation CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. National FFA Agricultural Career Show Indiana Convention Center 12 p.m. Agricultural Mechanics CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 12:30 p.m. Farm Business Management CDE Crowne Plaza 1 p.m. Agronomy CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 1 p.m. Food Science and Technology CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 1 p.m. Forestry CDE Hyatt 1 p.m. Job Interview CDE Crowne Plaza 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. National Chapter Selection Lucas Oil Stadium 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. FFA Alumni Silent Auction Indiana Convention Center

1:15 p.m - 3:15 p.m. Delegate Session I Indiana Convention Center 1:30 p.m. Agricultural Communications CDE University Place, IUPUI 1:30 p.m. Nursery/Landscape CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 2 p.m. Livestock Evaluation CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 2:30 p.m. Poultry Evaluation CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 2:30 p.m. Grand March Indiana Convention Center 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Leadership and Career Development Workshops Indiana Convention Center 3 p.m. Dairy Cattle Handlers Activity Indiana State Fairgrounds 3 p.m. Floriculture CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 3 p.m. Parliamentary Procedure CDE Hyatt 3:30 p.m. Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 3:30 p.m. Dairy Foods CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 4 p.m. Opening Session 1A Conseco Fieldhouse 5 p.m. Marketing Plan CDE Embassy Suites 5:30 p.m. Meats Evaluation and Technology CDE Hyatt 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Proficiency National Finalists Reception Westin 6:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

Extemporaneous/Prepared Public Speaking CDE Awards Dinner Marriott 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. National Chapter Awards Dinner Marriott 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Proficiency National Finalists Orientation Meeting Westin 7:15 p.m. Opening Session 1B Conseco Fieldhouse 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. FFA Shopping Mall Kiosk Lucas Oil Stadium

7 a.m. Job Interview CDE Crowne Plaza 7:30 a.m. Food Science and Technology CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 7:30 a.m. Parliamentary Procedure CDE Hyatt

7:45 a.m. Poultry Evaluation CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 8 a.m. Agricultural Communications CDE University Place, IUPUI 8 a.m. Agricultural Issues Forum CDE Semi-Finals Westin 8 a.m. Agronomy CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds

February ‘11 C

A L E N D A R OF E V E N T S

DATE

DISTRICT

ACTIVITY

LOCATION

1

10

State Degree Applications Due to District Chair

2

11

State Degree/Proficiency Review

McCook - Red Willow County Fairgrounds

2

6

District Review-State FFA Degrees

Palmer

2

7

District Review-State FFA Degree

Milford - High School

2

9

District Review-State FFA Degrees

Ord

2

7

District Review-Proficiency

Milford - High School

5

5

State Degree/Proficiency Reviews

Leigh/Schuyler?

5

4

District Review-Proficiency Awards

Crofton

5

8

District Review-State FFA Degree

TBA

7

4

District Review-State FFA Degrees

Crofton

8

9

State FFA Degrees-Interview

Ord

9

10

District Proficiency Review

Stuart

9

11

District Livestock Selection

Curtis - NCTA

9

2

District Review-State Degree/Proficiency Awards

TBA

9

1

District Review-State FFA Degrees/Proficiency Awards

Palmyra High School

9

3

Proficiency Evaluation

Pender

9

8

District Review-Stars/Proficiency

Blue Hill

10

12

District Ag Ed CDE

Gordon

12

1

District Review-State FFA Degrees

Palmyra High School

13

6

District Review-Proficiency Awards

Fullerton Public School

15

3

State Degree Interviews

West Point

19-26

National FFA Week

21

9

23

11

25-26 26 28

9

CDE

Grand Island CCC

District CDE Contest

Curtis - NCTA

MFE/ALD Conference

Kearney - Holiday Inn

State Proficiency Review

Kearney Holiday Inn

Broken Bow Livetock Judging

Broken Bow - NE Commission Co.

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8 a.m. Dairy Cattle Handlers Activity Indiana State Fairgrounds 8 a.m. Dairy Foods CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 8 a.m.

Environmental/Natural Resources CDE Purdue University - Bus leaves Indiana Convention Center at 6:30 a.m.

8 a.m. Farm Business Management CDE Crowne Plaza 8 a.m. Floriculture CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 8 a.m. Forestry CDE Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis - Bus leaves Indiana Convention Center at 7:45 a.m.

8 a.m. Horse Evaluation CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 8 a.m. Marketing Plan CDE Embassy Suites 8 a.m. Prepared Public Speaking CDE Holding and Finals Indiana Convention Center 8 a.m. Opening Session 1C Conseco Fieldhouse 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Agriscience Fair Judging Lucas Oil Stadium 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. National FFA Agricultural Career Show Indiana Convention Center 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. FFA Food Court Lucas Oil Stadium 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. FFA Shopping Mall Indiana Convention Center 8:30 a.m. Creed Speaking CDE Marriott 8:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 8:30 a.m. Livestock Evaluation CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Leadership and Career Development Workshops Indiana Convention Center 9 a.m. Agricultural Mechanics CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 9 a.m. Meats Evaluation and Technology CDE University of Illinois, Champaign - Bus leaves Indiana Convention Center at 7 a.m.

9 a.m. Nursery/Landscape CDE Indiana State Fairgrounds 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. FFA Alumni Silent Auction Indiana Convention Center 9:30 a.m. Agricultural Sales CDE

Marriott 10 a.m. Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE Holding and Finals Indiana Convention Center 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. FFA Alumni Workshop Indiana Convention Center 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Proficiency National Finalist Photo Session Westin 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Delegate Session II Conseco Fieldhouse 11:30 a.m. - Noon Stars Over America Reception Hilton 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. FFA Alumni Workshop Indiana Convention Center Noon - 1:30 p.m. Proficiency National Finalists Award Luncheon Marriott Noon - 1:30 p.m. Stars Over America Luncheon Hilton 1 p.m. Agricultural Issues Forum CDE Holding and Finals Indiana Convention Center 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Agriscience Student Finals Lucas Oil Stadium 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. FFA Alumni Workshop Indiana Convention Center 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Proficiency and Star Award National Finals Judging Hyatt, ICC, Hilton, Marriott and Westin 2 p.m. Second Session Conseco Fieldhouse 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. FFA Alumni Awards Session Indiana Convention Center 5:15 p.m. National FFA Talent Revue Conseco Fieldhouse 6 p.m. Creed Speaking CDE Awards Dinner Marriott 7:10 p.m. Third Session Conseco Fieldhouse 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Shopping Mall Kiosk Lucas Oil Stadium

Friday, October 22 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards Breakfast Westin 7:30 a.m. Parliamentary Procedure CDE Holding and Semi-Finals Hyatt 8 a.m. Fourth Session Conseco Fieldhouse 8 a.m. Marketing Plan CDE Holding and Finals Indiana Convention Center 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. FFA Food Court Lucas Oil Stadium 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. National FFA Agricultural Career Show Indiana Convention Center

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8 a.m. - 4 p.m. FFA Shopping Mall Indiana Convention Center 8:30 a.m. Agricultural Mechanics CDE Awards Breakfast Marriott 8:30 a.m. Agricultural Sales CDE Awards Breakfast Marriott 8:30 a.m. Horse Evaluation CDE Awards Breakfast Marriott 8:30 a.m. Job Interview CDE Awards Breakfast Crowne Plaza 8:30 a.m. Livestock Evaluation CDE Awards Breakfast Marriott 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Leadership and Career Development Workshops Indiana Convention Center 9 a.m. - Noon Agriscience Teacher of the Year Selection Lucas Oil Stadium 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. FFA Alumni Silent Auction Indiana Convention Center 9:30 a.m. - Noon FFA Alumni Business Session Indiana Convention Center 10:30 a.m. - Noon Distinguished Service Citation/VIP Honorary American

Degree Reception Union Station 10:30 a.m. - Noon Agriscience Awards Presentation Westin 11:15 a.m. Creed Speaking CDE Holding and Finals Indiana Convention Center Noon Fifth Session Conseco Fieldhouse Noon - 1 p.m. FFA Alumni Workshop Indiana Convention Center Noon 2 p.m.

Agricultural Communications Awards Luncheon Marriott Noon - 2 p.m. Agricultural Issues Awards Luncheon Westin Noon - 2 p.m. Agronomy Awards Luncheon Marriott Noon - 2 p.m. Dairy Cattle Evaluation/Handlers Awards Luncheon Marriott Noon - 2 p.m. Farm Business Management Awards Luncheon Crowne Plaze

March ‘11 DATE

DISTRICT

1

C A L E N D A R OF E V E N T S

ACTIVITY

State Convention Items Due In State Office

LOCATION

State Office

1

7

Ag Ed CDE

Beatrice - SCC

1

1, 2

District Ag Ed CDE

Beatrice, SCC

1

12

District Ag Ed CDE

Kimball

2

7

Ag Ed CDE-Snow Date

Beatrice - SCC

2

3, 4, 10

District Ag Ed CDE

Norfolk-NECC

8

5

Ag Ed CDE

Columbus-Central Comm.College

8

9

District Livestock Judging

Ord - Valley County Fairgrounds

8

6

District Ag Ed CDE

Columbus, CCC

15

6

District Ag Ed CDE, Livestock Evaluation

Boone County Fairgrounds

15

9

Wheeler Central Livestock Judging

Ericson - Ericson Sale Barn

16

8

18 22

9

24 29

Ag Ed CDE

Hastings CCC

Preliminary State Officer Interviews

Kearney Holiday Inn

Burwell Livestock Judging

Burwell - Burwell Sale Barn

National Teach Ag Day 9

St. Paul Livestock Judging

St. Paul-Howard County Fairgrounds

www.neaged.org

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

2010-2011 NAEA Board of Directors Times and dates on the schedule are subject to change.

EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, October 23

Friday, October 22 (Continued)

Noon - 2 p.m. Nursery/Landscape Awards Luncheon Marriott 12:30 p.m. Parliamentary Procedure CDE Holding and Finals Indiana Convention Center 3 p.m. Sixth Session Conseco Fieldhouse 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. National Leadership Dinner/WLC Reunion Westin 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. FFA Alumni Live Auction Indiana Convention Center 5:45 p.m. National FFA Band and Chorus Concert Conseco Fieldhouse 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Floriculture Awards Dinner Marriott 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Forestry Awards Dinner Crowne Plaze 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Marketing Plan Awards Dinner Embassy Suites 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Meats Evaluation and Technology Awards Dinner Westin 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Parliamentary Procedure Awards Dinner Hyatt 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Poultry Evaluation Awards Dinner Marriott 7 p.m. Seventh Session Conseco Fieldhouse 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. American Degree Reception Indiana Convention Center

7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Shopping Mall Kiosk Lucas Oil Stadium 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. FFA Shopping Mall Indiana Convention Center 7:45 a.m. Eighth Session Lucas Oil Stadium 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Dairy Foods Awards Breakfast Marriott 8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Environmental/Natural Resources Awards Breakfast Marriott 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Food Science and Technology Awards Breakfast Westin 8:30 a.m. - Noon Leadership and Career Development Workshops Indiana Convention Center 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Collegiate Career Expo Lucas Oil Stadium 1:30 p.m. Ninth Session Conseco Fieldhouse 1:30 p.m.

Final Delegate Session/Committee Reports Conseco Fieldhouse 1:30 p.m. Election and Installation of 2010-2011 National Officers Conseco Fieldhouse

April ‘11 DATE

6-8

DISTRICT

ACTIVITY

Nebraska FFA Convention

Executive Director - Rich Douglass President - D.J. Mottl, North Bend President-elect - Kurt VanDeWalle, Fillmore Central Secretary-Treasurer - Fritz Steinhoff, Hartington Past President - Kristyn Harms, Norris Ex-officio Director - Matt Kreifels, Ag Ed Director, NDE - Lloyd Bell, UNL I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII

Mark Bloss, Pawnee City Kori Jensen, Mead Kevin Anderson, Lyons-Decatur-Northeast Richard Eisenhauer, Bloomfield Robyn Graham, Humphrey Joel Miller, Hampton Dana Hall, McCool Junction Doug Straight, Shickley Boyd Bowder, SEM Ann Dvorak, Rock County Jon Lechtenberg, Southern Valley Tim Nollette, Cody-Kilgore Terri Jo Bek, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

2010-2011 NVAF Board of Directors Executive Committee: • Kurt Wissenburg, Tri County, President (2013) • Chad Kment, Plainview, Vice President (2011) • Lonnie Koepke, Broken Bow, Secretary (2013) • Dave Johnson, Wilcox-Hildreth, Treasurer (2011) • Doug Gibson, Lincoln (2011) Area Representatives: Jeff Schellpeper, Central, Districts 1, 2, 7 (2013) Megan Meyer, Laurel-Concord, Districts 3, 4, 5 (2011) Dana Anderson, Aurora, Districts 6, 8, 11 (2012) Sarah Whiting, Creek Valley, Districts 9, 10, 12 (2011) Brad Andreasen, Twin River, At-Large (2011) Ken Malone, Palmyra, At-Large (2012) Ex-officio-TLC Director: Maile Ilac Boeder, 1609 East Highway 34, Aurora, NE 68818, (402) 694-3934

C A L E N D A R OF E V E N T S

Outside Directors: Richard Ellingheysen, Omaha (2013) Richard Braasch, Omaha (2012) John McDermott, Grand Island (2013) Robert Dodendorf, Grand Island (2011)

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Heartland Express

FFA 9

National FFA Convention Congratulations to the following FFA Members/Chapters who will be recognized at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October.

Stars Over America Emily Arkfeld, Lourdes Central FFA—Finalist, Star in Agriscience Adam Venteicher, Pierce FFA— Finalist, Star Farmer National Proficiency Award Finalists: Anders Olson, Tekamah-Herman— Agricultural Communications Garrett Kahrs, Franklin—Beef Production-Entrepreneurship Evan Ibach, Sumner-EddyvilleMiller—Beef Production-Placement Tucker Lammers, Hartington— Dairy Production, Placement

Landon Schmidt, Fairbury— Diversified Crop Production— Entrepreneurship Sarah Wheeldon, Schuyler— Diversified Horticulture Jordan Wagner, Creighton— Floriculture Brandon Goebel, Franklin—Forage Production Haylie Lechtenberg, West Boyd— Fruit Production Rebecca Ramm, Stuart—Small Animal Production and Care Levi Oschner, Sutton—Specialty Animal Production Honorary American Degree: Arnie Anderson, Centennial National Agri-Entrepreneurship Winner: Jordan Brabec, Schuyler

The FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

May ‘11 DATE

DISTRICT

3-6

National Land/Range Judging

Oklahoma

10

NAEA Meeting

TBD

4

8

NAEA District Meeting

Hastings

7

State Envirothon

TBD

19-21

COLT Session 1

Aurora - TLC

23-25

COLT Session 2

Aurora - TLC

26-28

COLT Session 3

Aurora - TLC

30-June 1

COLT Session 4

Aurora - TLC

Horticulture

Focus

Livestoc

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Plus Agri-Business and Diversified Agriculture focus areas

All-College Open House 11-4 Nov. 7

LOCATION

4

ocus

Agriculture Business & Management Technology program is on the Beatrice Campus

C A L E N D A R OF E V E N T S

ACTIVITY

Crops F

BEATRICE 800-233-5027

LINCOLN 800-642-4075

Golf Turfgrass Management

MILFORD 800-933-7223

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

NEBRASKA FFA CHAPTERS 2010-2011 Schools, Addresses and Advisors NAME OF SCHOOL ADDRESS Ainsworth 520 East 2nd Street, Box 65 Allen PO Box 190 Alliance 100 West 14th Street Amherst 100 North Sycamore, Box 8 Ansley PO Box 370 Arapahoe 610 Walnut, Box 360 Ashland-Greenwood 1200 Boyd Street, Ashland Aurora 300 L Street

ZIP CODE INSTRUCTOR 69210-0065 Roger Lechtenberg 68710-0190 Bill Chase 69301-2512 Lori Walla 68812-0008 Brent Nollette 68814-0370 Randy Scott 68922-0360 Colin Kubik 68003-1899 AnnaLisa Estrela 68818-1902 Dana Anderson Tony Sigler Banner County PO Box 5, Harrisburg 69346-0005 Bill Gifford Bayard PO Box 607 69334-0607 Justin Rafferty Blair 440 North 10, Box 288 68008-1238 Todd Goodwater Bloomfield 311 East Benton Street, Box 308 68718-0308 Richard Eisenhauer Amber Endres Blue Hill PO Box 217 68930-0217 Melissa Bonifas Boone Central PO Box 391, Albion 68620-0391 Dave Olson Broken Bow 323 North 7th Street 68822-1718 Lonnie Koepke Burwell PO Box 670 68823-0670 Phil Simpson Cambridge PO Box 100 69022-0100 Megan Bode Cedar Rapids 408 W. Dayton Street 68627-5559 MaKayla Coufal Centennial PO Box 187, Utica 68456-0127 Arne Anderson Central 1800 West Agnew Road, Raymond 68428-9783 Jeff Schellpeper Central City 1510 28th Street 68826-0057 Gary Maresh Centura PO Box 430, Cairo 68824-0430 John Hadenfeldt Chase County 520 East 9th , Box 577, Imperial 69033-0577 Jason Speck Jeremy Vlasin Cody-Kilgore PO Box 216, Cody 69211-0216 Tim Nollette Conestoga 8404 42nd Street, Box 40, Murray 68409-0040 Jon Anderson Creek Valley PO Box 608, Chappell 69129-0608 Sarah Whiting Creighton 1609 Redick Avenue, Box 10 68729-0010 Ron Sukup Crete 1500 East 15th Street 68333-2292 Marc Wittstruck Crofton PO Box 429 68730-0429 Stephanie Mann David City 750 D Street 68632-1724 Jenny Kocian Diller-Odell 506 Perry Street, Box 188, Odell 68415-0188 Ron Rickstrew Dundy County-Stratton PO Box 586, Benkelman 69021-0586 Nathan Behlke East Butler PO Box 36, Brainard 68626-0036 Jared Troumbley Elba PO Box 100 68835-0100 Gene Wray Elgin 104 North 4th Street, Box 399 68636-0399 Julia Schwartz Emerson-Hubbard 1504 Dakota Street, Emerson 68733-0009 Scott Albrecht Eustis-Farnam 504 North Ingall Street, Box 9, Eustis 69028-0009 Chad Schimmels Fairbury 1501 9th Street 68352-2199 Dennis Kenning Falls City 1400 Fulton Street 68355-0129 Brian Miller Fillmore Central 1410 L Street, Geneva 68361-1599 Kurt VanDeWalle Franklin 1001 M Street 68939-1199 David Rocker Freeman 415 8th Street, Box 259, Adams 68301-0259 Tony Jensen Friend PO Box 67 68359-0067 Kelsie Heusinger Fullerton PO Box 520 68638-0520 Kevin Wetovick Garden County PO Box 230, Oshkosh 69154-0230 Sarah Placke Gordon-Rushville 810 North Oak, Box 530, Gordon 69343-0530 Maynard Conroy Gothenburg 1322 Avenue I 69138-1815 Dan Scherer Greeley-Wolbach 203 North Kildare, PO Box 160, Greeley 68842-0160 Robert Swett Hampton 458 5th Street 68843-9211 Joel Miller Hartington 501 South Broadway, Box 75 68739-0075 Fritz Steinhoff Hayes Center PO Box 8 69032-0008 Tim Hendricks Heartland 1501 Front Street, Henderson 68371-0929 Cole Blomendahl Hemingford PO Box 217 69348-0217 Gordon Karney High Plains Schools PO Box 29, Polk 68654-0029 Keith Nielson Holdrege PO Box 2002 68949-1342 Jeff Moore Howells-Clarkson PO Box 159, Howells 68641-0159 Jordan Brabec Humphrey PO Box 278 68642-0278 Robyn Graham Hyannis PO Box 286 69350-0286 Lacy Hebbert Johnson County Central 407 North 1st, Box 255, Cook 68329-0255 Christy Hodges Kimball 901 South Nadine 69145-1399 Alan Held Lakeview 3744 83rd Street, Columbus 68601-8841 Wade Hilker Laurel-Concord PO Box 8, Laurel 68745-0008 Megan Meyer Lawrence-Nelson PO Box 368, Nelson 68961-0368 Amy Tomlinson Leigh PO Box 98 68643-0098 Don Tyser Lewiston Cons. 306 West 2nd Avenue, Box 74, Lewiston 68380-0074 John Robison Lexington 705 West 13th 68850-0890 Janice Wolfinger Logan View 2163 Coounty Road G, Hooper 68031-1259 Dan Mowinkel Loup City 800 North 8th Street, Box 628 68853-0628 Luke Kucera Loup County PO Box 170, Taylor 68879-0170 Patrick Morgan Lourdes Central 412 2nd Avenue, Nebraska City 68410-1799 Tim Arkfeld

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NAME OF SCHOOL ADDRESS Lyons-Decatur N.E. PO Box 526, Lyons McCook 700 W. 7th Street McCool Junction 209 S. 2nd, PO Box 278 McPherson County 525 Hwy 92, PO Box 38, Tryon Mead 114 North Vine Street, Box 158 Medicine Valley PO Box 9, Curtis Milford 301 G Street, Box C Morrill 411 E. Hamilton, PO Box 486 Mullen 404 N. Blaine, PO Box 127 Nebraska City 141 Steinhart Park Road Newman Grove PO Box 370 Norfolk 801 Riverside Blvd.

Norris 25211 South 68th, Firth

ZIP CODE 68038-0526 69001-3078 68401-0278 69167-0038 68041-0158 69025-0009 68405-0613 68358-0486 69152-0127 68410-0790 68758-0370 68701-0139 68358-9732

North Bend North Loup-Scotia Northwest Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Oakland-Craig Ord

68649-0160 68875-0307 68803-1199 68763-0230 68045-1105 68862-0199

PO Box 160 PO Box 307, Scotia 2710 North Road, Grand Island 410 E. Benton PO Box 230 309 North Davis, Oakland 18th & K Street

Osceola 565 South Kimmel, Box 198 Palmer PO Box 248 Palmyra PO Box 130 Pawnee City PO Box 393 Pender PO Box 629 Perkins County 740 Sherman Street, Box 829, Grant Pierce 201 North Sunset Plainview 301 West Pilcher, Box 638 Randolph 207 North Pierce Street, Box 755 Ravenna PO Box 8400 Red Cloud 121 West 7th Avenue Rock County PO Box 448, Bassett Sandhills PO Box 460, Dunning Sandy Creek 30671 Hwy. 14, Fairfield Sargent PO Box 366 Schuyler Central 401 Adam Street

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Scottsbluff

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313 East 27th Street

Scribner-Snyder PO Box L, Scribner Seward 532 Northern Heights Shickley 104 East Murray, Box 137 Sioux County PO Box 38, Harrison South Platte PO Box 457, Big Springs Southern Valley 43739 Hwy. 89, Oxford Southwest 39145 Road 718, Indianola Spalding 124 Ash, PO Box 220 St. Edward 601 Clark Street, Box C St. Paul 1305 Howard Avenue PO Box 325 Stanton PO Box 749 Stuart 404 East 2nd, Box 99 Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 205 E. 5th Ave., Box 126, Sumner Superior 601 West 8th Street, Box 288 Sutton PO Box 590 Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca PO Box P, Syracuse Tekamah-Herman 112 North 13th, Tekamah Tri County 72520 Highway 103, DeWitt Twin River PO Box 640, Genoa Valentine 431 N. Green Street, Box 90 Verdigre 204 2nd Street Wallace PO Box 127 Wauneta-Palisade PO Box 368, Wauneta Waverly PO Box 426 West Boyd PO Box 109, Spencer West Central 308 North Elm Street, Paxton West Holt PO Box 457, Atkinson West Point 1200 East Washington Street Wheeler Central PO Box 68, Bartlett Wilber-Clatonia PO Box 487, Wilber Wilcox-Hildreth PO Box 190, Wilcox Wisner-Pilger PO Box 580, Wisner York 1005 Duke Drive

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INSTRUCTOR Kevin Anderson Josh Schieber Dana Hall Tim Negley Kori Jensen Tonya Mortensen Jim Wissenburg Rebecca Cox Nathan Haman Jim Nemec Kylie Sweeter Katie Meyer Kristyn Harms Doug Malone D.J. Mottl Ron Tinkham Jessica Hermansen Krystl Knabe Don Wallace David Ference Mitch Bredthauer Steve Schmit Arlo Bockerman Ken Malone Mark Bloss Rusty Bartlett Doug Babbitt Jodi Borchers Chad Kment Craig Flaming Heath Ahrens Joe Strickland Ann Dvorak Cameron Hamer Amy Tomlinson Mike Kozeal Tom Wheeldon Ryan Schroeder Bob Pedulla Shane Talkington Tracy Cooper Jack Broderick Doug Straight Trisha Hunter Cameron Miller Jon Lechtenberg Les Roggenkamp Abby Knobbe Tim Laughlin Doug Voigt Dustin Lambertsen Monty Larsen Boyd Bowder Dave Barnard Kurt Heideman Tim Arkfeld Don Wallace Kurt Wissenburg Brad Andreasen Greg Nollette Kevin Randa Christine Jarosz Daniel Andrews Amanda Olson Jerome Engelhaupt Katy Snyder David Gibbens Lee Schroeder Kelly Guggenmos Anita Wollenburg Dave Johnson Mark Schroeder Cal Williams

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F FA C r e e d

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Heartland Express

2010-11 Nebraska FFA Officers

Heartland Express FFA Print Dates for 2010-2011

Nebraska FFA Officers for the 2009-10 school year are, L-R Back Row: John Bader, Centennial FFA Chapter Kerry Swanson, Vice President, Imperial FFA Chapter Alec Ibach, Vice President, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller FFA Chapter Front Row: Jordyn Lechtenberg, President, Ainsworth FFA Chapter Dakota Olson, Vice President, Boone Central FFA Chapter Debra Wray, Secretary, Ord FFA Chapter Mollie Wilken, Vice President, Crofton FFA Chapter

Facts and Statistics about Nebraska FFA • Nebraska has 139 FFA Chapters Agricultural Education Instructors

and

145

• There are about 6,540 FFA members in Nebraska • New Chapters in the 2010-2011 School Year are— McPherson County, Banner County, Garden County, Friend & Morrill

June ‘11 DATE

7-9

DISTRICT

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ACTIVITY

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• Membership in Nebraska FFA is 40% female and 60% male—and 90% rural and 10% urban • The average chapter size is 40 members • 2010 State FFA Convention Attendance—Over 3,400 Nebraska FFA Members

C A L E N D A R OF E V E N T S LOCATION

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Districts 3, 6, 10 October 7 October 28

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