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KAAPA Ethanol plant west of Minden, Chief Executive Officer Chuck Woodside, left, and board Chairman Paul Kenney.

Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub MINDEN — Since the KAAPA Ethanol plant west of Minden processed its first bushel of corn into fuel 10 years ago, its board members and staff have helped defend the ethanol industry from attacks.

"It’s these kinds of things that tell you the progress you’re making," said KAAPA Ethanol Chief Executive Officer Chuck Woodside, because it means groups with an ax to grind still are worried about ethanol competing with their interests.

The latest concern is today’s nationally released Associated Press story in which the writers conclude that ethanol isn’t a clean energy option because of the

environmental damage done to grow corn.

Specific charges include that plowing "pristine prairies" that once were in federal conservation programs has released carbon dioxide from the soil.

Also, increased fertilizer use in the Corn Belt has polluted drinking water and rivers, and worsened a large "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico.

Woodside, immediate past president of the national Renewable Fuels Association, said the AP story ignores research that shows greenhouse gases have been reduced significantly as a result of ethanol.

Woodside, along with Amherst farmer Paul Kenney, chairman of the KAAPA Ethanol Board and vice chairman of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, and Loran

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Schmit of Bellwood, executive director of the Association of Nebraska Ethanol Producers, said the story is based on outdated farming practices and misinterpretations of data, and it omits information about state and local conservation efforts, environmental effects of energy alternatives and ethanol’s benefits for consumers, farmers and rural economies.

Schmit said the AP writers use arguments against ethanol that have been around for 40 years that have to be disproved again and again.

"It seems to me that they are attributing a lot of things out there to ethanol," Woodside said.

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Production News Consider Corn and Milo Stalks as Valuable Feed Resources . . . . . . . . 10

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Weather

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report

Allen Dutcher

Week One Forecast, 11/16 11/22: An upper air trough is projected to move from the western U.S. through the central Plains during the first half of this forecast period. Several pieces of energy are expected to eject out of this upper air trough and bring multiple shots of moisture to the state. The first piece of energy ejected out of this eastward moving trough on 11/15 and should be clear of the state during the afternoon hours of 11/16. Areas southeast of a line from Norfolk to Hastings could see light sprinkles and/or rain during the morning before the precipitation shifts east of the state. The second wave of energy is expected to impact the state on 11/17 and will represent the best chance for measurable moisture during this forecast period.

It will also usher in several days of early winter temperatures. Light snow should develop across northwest Nebraska during the morning hours and spread southeastward throughout the day. A rain and rain/snow mix is possible across the eastern half of the state before turning to snow by the evening hours.

Accumulations are expected to be minor as models project liquid equivalent moisture will range between trace amounts over western Nebraska to a quarter inch across the southeastern corner of the state.

A very weak piece of energy is projected to pivot around the backside of the exiting upper air low on 11/19 bringing a chance for scattered flurries to the state during the morning hours.

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warming trend begins on 11/20 and continues through the remainder of the forecast period as an upper level ridge builds into the central Plains.

By 11/22, upper 50s to mid 60s are projected for the state, with the warmest temperatures projected for southwestern Nebraska.

High Temperatures: 11/16 (42 NW - 59 SE), 11/17 (39 NW - 50 SE), 11/18 (25 NE - 34 W), 11/19 (36 NE - 50 W), 11/20 (40 NE - 50 SW), 11/21 (43 NE - 55 W), 11/22 (57 N - 68 S) Week Two Forecast, 11/23 11/29: Considerable uncertainty exists in regards to this forecast period.

Weather models have failed to come to a uniform consensus on whether a significant storm will impact the central Plains just before Thanksgiving or whether several weaker pieces of energy will eject out of a developing upper air trough over the western U.S. The model output used for this forecast period indicates that several pieces of energy will push across the state during the 11/23-11/26 time frame.

This would bring daily chances of flurries and/or light snow to the state, coupled with chilly temperatures. After a slight reprieve on Thanksgiving eve, another quick moving system is projected to cross the state from the second half of Thanksgiving through the first half of 11/29.

Light snowfall would be expected, with accumulating snows possible across the southern third of the state.

The alternate solution depicted by the models calls for a significant storm developing from 11/26 - 11/27 across the central Plains. Under this scenario, heavy snow would be possible statewide, with the most significant snowfall projected to occur across the eastern half of the state. Both solutions indicate that temperatures during the entire period will be below normal with multiple days of highs in the 20s and 30s. High Temperatures: 11/23 (39 N - 50 S), 11/24 (32 N - 39 SW), 11/25-11/26 (25 N - 36 SW), 11/27 (38 NE - 50 SW), 11/28 (42 NW - 56 S), 11/29 (24 NW - 41SE).

Nebraska Weather and Crops LINCOLN — For the week ending November 10, 2013, snow in western counties and rain in the east limited harvest progress during the first half of the week, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Grain moisture continued to remain above safe storage levels in a number of counties, which also slowed the move to harvest completion. Most of the remaining unharvested corn acres were in the northern districts. Statewide, producers had 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork.

Topsoil moisture supplies rated 5 percent very short, 19 short, 75 adequate, and 1 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 13 percent very short, 33 short, 54 adequate, and 0 surplus.

Field Crops Report: Corn harvested was 81 percent, well behind 100 last year but ahead of 76 average.

Sorghum harvest was 91 percent complete, behind 98 last year but well ahead of 73 average.

Winter wheat condition rated 1 percent very poor, 4 poor, 27 fair, 60 good, and 8 excellent, well above year ago levels.

Proso millet was 93 percent harvested, behind 100 last year but near 95 average.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Stock water supplies rated 3 percent very short, 11 short, 85 adequate, and 1 surplus.

Pasture and range condition was 14 percent very poor, 23 poor, 33 fair, 28 good, and 2 excellent.

November 14, 2013

Weather Outlook

Western

Central

Eastern

Saturday, November 16

Saturday, November 16

Saturday, November 16

High: 52 Low: 27

High: 55 Low: 37

High: 55 Low: 39

Chance of Precip: 15%

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 30%

Isolated Snow Showers

Partly Cloudy

Scattered Showers

Sunrise: 7:44 AM - Sunset: 5:28 PM

Sunrise: 7:25 AM - Sunset: 5:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:16 AM - Sunset: 5:05 PM

Sunday, November 17

Sunday, November 17

Sunday, November 17

High: 37 Low: 16

High: 48 Low: 25

High: 52 Low: 27

Chance of Precip: 30%

Chance of Precip: 25%

Chance of Precip: 25%

Scattered Snow Showers

Isolated Wintry Mix

Scattered Wintry Mix

Sunrise: 7:45 AM - Sunset: 5:28 PM

Sunrise: 7:26 AM - Sunset: 5:16 PM

Sunrise: 7:18 AM - Sunset: 5:04 PM

Monday, November 18

Monday, November 18

Monday, November 18

High: 34 Low: 16

High: 36 Low: 19

High: 36 Low: 19

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:46 AM - Sunset: 5:27 PM

Sunrise: 7:27 AM - Sunset: 5:15 PM

Sunrise: 7:19 AM - Sunset: 5:03 PM

Tuesday, November 19

Tuesday, November 19

Tuesday, November 19

High: 43 Low: 21

Chance of Precip: 10%

High: 37 Low: 21

High: 34 Low: 21

Chance of Precip: 0%

Chance of Precip: 5%

Mostly Sunny

Mostly Sunny

Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 7:47 AM - Sunset: 5:26 PM

Sunrise: 7:28 AM - Sunset: 5:15 PM

Sunrise: 7:20 AM - Sunset: 5:02 PM

Wednesday, November 20

Wednesday, November 20

Wednesday, November 20

High: 43 Low: 27 Partly Cloudy

Chance of Precip: 0%

High: 41 Low: 27 Partly Cloudy

High: 37 Low: 27 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:48 AM - Sunset: 5:25 PM

Sunrise: 7:29 AM - Sunset: 5:14 PM

Sunrise: 7:21 AM - Sunset: 5:02 PM

Thursday, November 21

Thursday, November 21

Thursday, November 21

High: 46 Low: 34 Sunny

High: 52 Low: 37 Sunny

High: 45 Low: 34 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 7:50 AM - Sunset: 5:25 PM

Sunrise: 7:31 AM - Sunset: 5:13 PM

Sunrise: 7:22 AM - Sunset: 5:01 PM

Friday, November 22

Friday, November 22

Friday, November 22

High: 55 Low: 28 Partly Cloudy

High: 57 Low: 37 Mostly Sunny

High: 55 Low: 36 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:51 AM - Sunset: 5:24 PM

Sunrise: 7:32 AM - Sunset: 5:13 PM

Sunrise: 7:23 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Saturday, November 23

Saturday, November 23

Saturday, November 23

High: 34 Low: 27 Snow Flurries

High: 61 Low: 36 Mostly Sunny

High: 55 Low: 34 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:52 AM - Sunset: 5:23 PM

Sunrise: 7:33 AM - Sunset: 5:12 PM

Sunrise: 7:24 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Sunday, November 24

Sunday, November 24

Sunday, November 24

High: 32 Low: 25 Snow Flurries

High: 43 Low: 34 Partly Cloudy

High: 41 Low: 30 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:53 AM - Sunset: 5:23 PM

Sunrise: 7:34 AM - Sunset: 5:12 PM

Sunrise: 7:26 AM - Sunset: 4:59 PM

Monday, November 25

Monday, November 25

Monday, November 25

High: 30 Low: 19 Snow Sunrise: 7:54 AM - Sunset: 5:22 PM

High: 52 Low: 34 Partly Cloudy Sunrise: 7:35 AM - Sunset: 5:11 PM

High: 46 Low: 32 Partly Cloudy Sunrise: 7:27 AM - Sunset: 4:59 PM

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living

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The Solstice Springs

FARMER’S WIFE

By Christy Welch

Song and Dance My dad forgot my mom’s birthday for 10 years in a row. In his defense after the 10th time, he said it fell at an inconvenient time of the year. He worked at a farm supply business and June 1 was a busy time of the year.

In order to prevent the premature death of dad, my sisters and I called to remind him of mom’s birthday for the next few years.

Now that he’s retired from the business, he does a pretty good job of remembering it on his own. He was touch and go for a few years, though.

I feel sorry for all of the farm kids whose birthdays fall in the middle of planting and harvest seasons, the inconvenient times of the year for farmers. The little kid’s 11th birthday is November 1, which may or may not fall in the middle of harvest.

On one hand, I sometimes feel he gets the short end of the birthday candle, but on the other hand he understands the crops need to come out, too.

This year’s family birthday party for him was at the farm so my husband was able to harvest until lunch, then come in for a couple hours while we ate lunch, had cake and opened presents. Then he was off to farm again while we played more games with the kids and they had some cousin time.

It’s a fine line that farm families walk between making sure the work gets done and still allowing the farm kids to be able to have the same life experiences as other kids.

Luckily, farming is more advanced now than when my dad was a kid. Now during football season, he laments that he always wanted to play football but had to be in the fields instead. He watched the football lights go on and off in the distance while he was in the field harvesting.

And he walked for miles to school in the snow uphill, both ways.

With the advancements in machinery, my boys are able to participate in all the school activities they can without having to worry about the farm work getting done. I’m so thankful they can have their feet in both worlds and have so many experiences as they grow up.

By the way, important safety tip: when you have a small child who calls himself Father Nature and wants to be a veterinarian, do not purchase a piñata in the shape of an animal. He was not happy when the monkey was being hit by the rest of the kids. He stayed inside the house.

I will not be making that mistake again. Bad mom!

The next piñata I purchase (if I ever recover enough to be willing to get another one) will be a ball, or a box, or anything but an animal.

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There were tears, people! Tears! During a birthday party. All was right in the end, though, because my sister grabbed some duct tape and reassembled the monkey with a fashionable pair of purple shorts and gold shirt. The kid is now a happy camper.

After everyone left mom and dad stayed a little extra, which was a bonus for us because we were able to move all the trucks, tractors and the combine to one of the far-away fields. With dad and my husband both driving, it took us half the time to move everything. Getting the farmer back in the field faster made for another happy camper in the family.

Speaking of happy campers, the little one came home a few weeks ago to let us know that he had been cast as Santa in the fifth grade musical this year.

He’s been trying out every year since first grade for a speaking part, but never seemed to make it. Every year he came home disappointed.

This year he was jumping up and down with excitement. He only made it two steps into the house before yelling that he was Santa to his brother and dad.

Yeah, he was “I’m going to Disneyland” happy!

(Note to kids: We are not planning a trip to Disneyland. It’s an expression.)

My oldest son has been consumed by the high school musical. Besides rehearsals almost every night until 10 p.m., he’s been going in on Saturdays to work on the set. He’s constructed a door, a wood toilet, a rolling ladder, and other things. This weekend the show finally goes on, and I can’t wait!

My husband and I have tickets for both days. I know from being in high school musicals and plays, the show will be a bit different from night to night. Plus, I don’t want to miss a moment of my kids’ lives. We only get 18 years before they’re off to college.

Show choir practices also started for the big kid last week, so he’s been going to school at 7 a.m. three days each week.

We haven’t seen him very much lately. I see him in the morning when I wake him up, and at night when he comes in after musical practice.

It’s the in-between times where the little kid and I miss him being home with us, on the rare nights that we are actually home. Next week, the kids and I will actually get to eat supper all together at the same time!

Luckily, all of the little kid’s rehearsals are in the morning before school.

And his musical is during the first week in December, which isn’t inconvenient at all!

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side

November 14, 2013

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • Coming in Hot

by Lee Pitts

Disposition is an undervalued trait in the beef business. It doesn’t matter how much your calves weigh if one of your bulls puts your wife in the hospital and your profit goes to pay medical bills, you have to make your own dinner and wash your own clothes. (“No, honey, you put the dirty clothes in the dishwasher again.”)

My dearly departed friend, Curly Tinkle, was always fiddling with his formula on how to raise cattle, and his very last experiment was buying some dairy-type bulls from one of the few breeds left that he’d never tried before. I’ll admit they were rather interesting to look at... from a distance. Get any closer and they’d try to kill you.

It’s been my experience that when you unload bulls out of the back of a trailer amidst a bunch of cows they act just like a bunch of teenagers. They’ll saunter out of the trailer showing off for the girls. Not these bulls. When Curly and his son, Junior Tinkle, opened the Gooseneck gate the bulls took four steps and turned right around and charged both Tinkles. Catching them completely off guard, the two of them, despite being intellectually challenged, simultaneously appraised the situation and dove underneath the pickup truck from opposite sides, meeting in the middle. They were, as pilots say when trying to land while going too fast, “coming in hot.”

Unless you’re a muffler repair man, not many folks are familiar with the ecosystem of the underbelly of a pickup. The first thing our chubby duo experienced were the close clearances, especially with the mad bulls periodically thrusting their horned heads underneath. There are also a lot of things that are very warm to the touch. And you’d be amazed at the amount of fresh organic material that can accumulate underneath a truck, especially whenever a bull would charge, knocking this material into the faces of the two Tinkles. “Close your eyes Junior, here they come again!”

Had Curly known they were going to be in this predicament he would have removed the big plug of tobacco from his cheek as it’s very hard to spit while flat on your back.

Due to the lack of space, when the need arose he would tilt his head 25 degrees and let the brown juice drool out of the corner of his mouth. He’d also have maintained his truck a little better because it was like Chinese water torture every time a drop of oil splattered his forehead. The bulls kept up a steady patrol around the perimeter, as the pressure created by the jugs of ice tea the pair had consumed at lunch needed desperately to be released. Both Tinkles needed a bio-break but that’s another thing that’s hard to do while flat on your back.

Just try it sometime, if you doubt my words.

The hefty Tinkles had been under the truck for a couple hours and were getting ravenously hungry, as neither had ever gone this long without some form of nourishment. It didn’t help that there was a sack full of jerky, cheese and crackers not two feet north of their position on the seat of the truck. It also didn’t help that Junior kept saying things like, “I sure could use a double cheeseburger and breakfast burrito right about now.” Papa Tinkle could have killed him... if he’d have had the room.

What kept the bulls interested in the truck was the Tinkle’s worthless cow dog, Tinkle Two, sitting on the toolbox behind the cab. Every time the bulls started to leave the dog would bark and they’d return.

It also seemed to irritate the bulls when Mrs. Tinkle would call on the radio. “Where are you two? Napping again? ANSWER ME!” By the time the bulls vacated the area the heat from the exhaust had long since dissipated and the sun was gone from the sky. Only then were the two Tinkles finally able to roll their frozen, manure encrusted bodies from beneath the truck. Curly didn’t waste any time in admitting that his experiment was a total failure and he hauled the bulls that had held them captive to the auction market to sell in the slaughter run. After all, the Tinkles were not the kind of folks to take that sort of treatment laying down.

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Nebraska's Community Colleges

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

I’d like to highlight the work of Nebraska’s community colleges. Education and jobs are key to Nebraska’s future. An important mission for our state is to ensure that our students are prepared to compete in a 21st century, technology-driven, global, free market economy.

Nebraska’s six community colleges provide excellent opportunities for students to learn the skills they will need today in order to be successful in the future.

These colleges are Central Community College, Metro Community College, Mid-Plains Community College, Northeast Community College, Southeast Community College and Western Community College. They have campuses spread all across Nebraska with each community college serving a designated area of Nebraska.

The community colleges are actively involved in educating the State of Nebraska’s greatest resource - our students. They are helping them as they grow and develop into the community leaders of tomorrow.

Nebraska’s community colleges are locally governed and have a major emphasis on occupational education. They were designed to

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be the most accessible postsecondary educational system in the state, offering an affordable, high-quality education and geographically situated around the state. Our community colleges serve a key role in increasing the number of college bound students in our state.

Additionally, the colleges serve as a link between businesses and higher education to create programs which result in a highly-skilled workforce. Nebraska’s community colleges are a link to the future for our local communities, regions and the state. The community colleges focus on applied technology, vocational and occupational education and training.

As part of Nebraska’s P-16 Initiative, our overall objective is to strengthen our state’s education system from pre-school through higher education. For the past four years, Nebraska’s P-16 Initiative has focused efforts on eight goals. Goal five is to improve Nebraska’s college going rate to the top 10 tier nationally.

I’m pleased to report that according to the most current data available, Nebraska is now a top 10 college-going state. We’re ranked 7th in

the nation with 69.5 percent of Nebraska students continuing on to college after high school. Community colleges are a key part of this effort.

We invite you to discover for yourself the quality of educational programs offered at these institutions and the affordability of attending a community college. I encourage prospective students and their parents to make time for a personal visit to these campuses as they prepare to make the important decision of selecting a college. Nebraska’s community colleges offer a great opportunity to further your student’s education.

Education success and economic success are directly linked. We want our graduates and young professionals to be prepared for highquality, high-skill jobs with dynamic companies doing business in Nebraska.

A high school education is no longer sufficient. Every student needs at least two years of college. Education is an investment that will pay dividends for individuals, families and communities throughout Nebraska for years to come.

Medicare Open Enrollment Lasts Until December 7

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Medicare Open Enrollment is going on now, which means seniors have the opportunity to review and change their Medicare Part D prescription drug plans until December 7.

It is important to note Medicare beneficiaries satisfied with their current coverage do not have to take any action during the open enrollment period. However, it is strongly recommended all Medicare enrollees review their options to ensure the plan they are in remains the best plan to meet their needs.

As with many government programs, maneuvering through all the conflicting information and red tape can be confusing and frustrating. It can be difficult for seniors to decide which plan is the best for them and their health needs. I encourage all seniors to get as much information possible in order to make the best decision for your unique health needs and budget.

You can learn about different options, check your current enrollment, and apply for a plan online by visiting http://medicare.gov. You also

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Nebraskans can contact the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) for more information and for help selecting the best plan for your needs. SHIIP counselors provide free, accurate, and objective information to help seniors make well informed decisions regarding their health care. You can reach Nebraska SHIIP at 1800-234-7119 or http://www.doi.nebraska.gov/shiip.

I also invite seniors to attend my Senior Services Fair at the Grand Generation Center, 304 East 3rd Street in Grand Island on Thursday, November 14, 2013, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (CT).

At the fair, seniors and caregivers will be able to meet with and ask questions directly to SHIIP experts. In order to find the plan which best meets their needs, attendees should bring a complete list of their prescriptions including dosing information. I also would encourage you to get information about your health care coverage options by speaking to your insurance agent.

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My staff and I are always here to help answer questions and connect Nebraskans with the right resources and information.

Those needing assistance with Medicare coverage, or any other federal program, can call my office anytime.

Finally, it pays to be cautious and vigilant for identity theft.

Criminals may try to take advantage of the open enrollment period to gain access to personal identifying information. Never give out your personal information such as your Social Security number unless you are sure with whom you are speaking, or if you did not initiate the call or contact. Feel free to call my office to help confirm a request is real before giving away your personal information.

Medicare is an important program to millions of Americans, including many in Nebraska’s Third District. During this open enrollment period, I hope seniors will utilize all of the resources available to help choose the right plan.

Farm Bill Reduces Spending, Grows Opportunity

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Farmers and ranchers across the country may seem a world apart from lawmakers in Washington, but they share a common challenge: How do you stretch a limited supply of resources to meet an ever-growing demand?

For ag producers, the question is about feeding a growing population with limited land and natural resources to cultivate a crop or raise a herd. In Washington, it’s about finding ways to be more efficient with taxpayer dollars, especially in the midst of a slow economic recovery.

Our national debt is $17 trillion, and our habit of spending more than the government takes in is causing significant stress on important government programs. So it is imperative that we take every responsible opportunity to reduce government spending.

One great way to achieve meaningful savings is by passing the farm bill, which is being negotiated in conference committee. Disagreements exist on several fronts, but the final product is likely to save between $20 billion and $30 billion, regardless of who comes out on top in the policy debate.

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But the farm bill is much more than a tool to reduce government spending. Fresh ag policy has proved elusive for those who feed and fuel our world since the bill expired last year. Ongoing droughts and freak blizzards in our region underscore the need for replenished disaster assistance that expired in 2011.

Farmers and ranchers tell me they can live without costly annual direct payments, and they are happy to pay into a crop insurance program that provides a backstop in tough years. They are prepared to do their part to help reduce government spending so long as they have the risk management tools they need to succeed.

Lawmakers must also be prepared to provide these tools while reducing government spending.

The House and Senate plans both eliminate direct payments and streamline duplicative programs in the ag portion of the bill, which ultimately save about $13 billion dollars. The food stamp program is the biggest challenge in farm bill negotiations. The Senate bill saves $4 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or about one-half of a percent.

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The House bill saves about ten times more.

Admittedly, there’s a lot of pasture between those two figures. And both sides should be prepared to live with something in the middle.

As these negotiations move forward, we must acknowledge that we are working with a limited pot of resources. Nobody wants to block assistance from folks in need, and we should seek ways to protect limited resources for these families. One way is to crack down on states that enroll folks who don’t meet federal SNAP requirements. This would save $20 billion and ensure limited resources are being used by those truly in need.

The farm bill is not out of the woods yet, but passing it would provide needed certainty for the rural sector. It would guarantees real savings while protecting vulnerable families. And it may be just the example Congress needs to inspire responsible solutions to the fiscal challenges facing our nation.

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The three-day conference was hosted by the University of Nebraska Rural Futures Institute and held at the Cornhusker Hotel.

Political debate about agriculture and the farm bill is an opportunity to remind all of America that rural America supplies much of what the country consumes, especially food and fuel, Vilsack said.

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Consider Corn and Milo Stalks as Valuable Feed Resources Noel Mues, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Furnas County Here in south central Nebraska, beef cattle producers rely on crop residues to get them through the fall and winter months to reduce feed expenses. I would like to share the following information from Extension Forage Specialist Bruce Anderson.

After harvest, corn and milo stalks can continue to benefit your farming operation. As standing residue they help provide valuable protection of your soil resources or, if you have cattle, they can provide a valuable feed source.

They also can be baled and used to extend more costly hay this winter.

Last year's stalks should be grazed as soon as possible after harvest. The nutrient value of stalks declines with longer exposure to weathering. Grazing stalks right after harvest will put more condition on cows and faster gains on young stock.

Be sure to check fields for excess grain before grazing. Dryland fields with small ears may have more grain loss than usual this year. Too much corn can cause acidosis and founder.

Adapt cattle to a higher grain ration before grazing if a problem is expected.

Grazing management of strip grazing – When animals are given only one or two weeks

of grazing stalks at a time, this uses the stalks most efficiently. It permits a higher stocking rate and provides a more uniform diet.

However, if heavy snow or mud occurs before you graze the entire field, some good quality feed can be lost. Leaving cattle in the same entire field for a couple months or longer is more common than strip grazing. Whole-field grazing permits fast early gains, but more supplements are needed late in the season after all grain has disappeared.

Be sure to provide salt, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A free choice at all times – and once all the grain is gone, cows need about half a pound per day of an all-natural protein to meet nutrient needs.

Grazing effect on the following crop – University of Nebraska-Lincoln research shows that grazing corn stalks is compatible with notill management in eastern Nebraska and probably is compatible for irrigated fields throughout the state with no loss in average grain yield expected. This proved to be true for the following crop, which was corn, soybean or grain sorghum. With wet soil conditions in the spring, consider removing cattle from the field or taking other management steps to minimize the effect of compaction.

Baling corn or milo stalks for winter feed – Depending on hay supplies and prices, feeding

hay all winter may not be a particularly attractive option.

One alternative might be to use corn and milo stalks cut and then rolled or packed into bales just like other hay crops. Haying some of your crop residues instead of grazing them often will increase the number of cow-days of feed from them by three or four fold. This can really help stretch hay supplies.

Make stalk hay as soon after combining as possible to minimize nutrient loss. Weathering after combining can really lower the energy value of stalk hay. This may mean cutting while stalks are still partially green, especially milo stubble, so be sure to let it dry long enough before baling for safe preservation.

Stalk hay will have fair nutrient value, but supplements will likely be needed. Average stalk hay could have 4-7 percent protein with total digestible nutrients (TDN) somewhere in the 50s, depending on the percent leaf and husk in the bales. Before feeding, send a sample to a laboratory and have it tested for protein and energy, and if the field was moisture stressed, have it tested for nitrates.

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KAAPA...Continued from page 1 For example, the story says about 5 million acres of land set aside for conservation have been converted to crop production during President Obama’s watch. The implication is that ethanol is to blame because it created the demand that resulted in high prices of $7 per bushel or more for corn.

However, Kenney and Woodside said there is a public policy change involved that came with the 2008 Farm Bill. It lowered the cap on acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program from 39.2 million to 32 million acres by 2010.

Woodside said the reduction was in response to people saying, "Why are we paying these guys not to produce?"

Plus, fewer acres under contract was a way to cut the federal budget.

Also not mentioned in the story is that many of Nebraska’s 23 natural resources districts have moratoriums on certified irrigated acres, which means no new irrigated crop acres can be developed unless an equal number are retired.

Modern farming ignored Woodside said the story seems to advocate a return to pre-ethanol days. However, there were an average of 103 million acres of corn in the 1930s compared with 97.4 million in 2013, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

"It has recycled old information on farm practices," Kenney said, by telling readers that fertilizer use and nitrate levels are up universally, when they have gone down in Nebraska.

The Renewable Fuels Association response to the AP story says USDA data shows that the nitrogen required to produce a bushel of corn has fallen 43 percent since 1980, yet the 2010 corn crop was 40 percent larger than in 1985.

Kenney said modern hybrids allow farmers to grow more corn on the same amount of land and varieties with built-in pest protection have reduced the need for pesticides.

While the story talks about plowing "pristine prairies," he said there is no mention of the nowcommon no-till farming practices that maintain crop residue into which the next year’s seeds are planted.

"I haven’t seen a plow on a farm for 20 years," said Schmit, who as a state senator in 1971 introduced a bill that created the Nebraska Ethanol Board to initially determine if the industry was feasible.

"First of all, farmers own the land. You do not abuse property that is yours. It doesn’t make sense," he said.

What’s the alternative?

"People point to second-generation ethanol as having great possibilities," Woodside said. Second-generation ethanol would use cellulose instead of grain. "So if the grain is bad, are the stalks bad?"

"Corn is evil, but switchgrass is great," Kenney said about another argument against corn-based ethanol.

However, unlike corn, there is no animal feed value in the co-product of switchgrass.

"Does an acre of switchgrass produce less food or more food?" he said, referring to the anti-ethanol food-versusfuel argument. "The answer is less food."

One version of the AP story says that since 2010, fuel has been the No. 1 use of corn. However, there is no mention of distillers grains, the livestock feed that remains after ethanol processing.

Renewable Fuels Association officials say that a 56pound bushel of corn processed at an ethanol plant produces 2.8 gallons of fuel and 17 pounds of distillers grains. So feed remains the top user of corn when distillers grains are included.

The AP story does not suggest or promote any ethanol alternative.

"What is the alternative?" Kenney said. "What else are you gonna put into your car and drive?"

"The idea that ethanol-blended fuels are more environmentally harmful than gasoline without ethanol is absolutely false," Schmit said.

Ethanol economics "They [the AP writers] completely ignore the economic issues," Woodside said, not only for ag producers, but

also for consumers who would see a huge spike in fuel costs without ethanol.

Schmit said the price spikes seen in recent years when just one refinery was offline for repairs would pale in comparison to the increases if ethanol were no longer a part of U.S. fuel resources.

Woodside said some research shows that changing the federal Renewable Fuel Standard — it started in 2005 and was 13.8 billion gallons for corn-based ethanol in 2013 — could drop the per-bushel price of corn by 80 cents to $1.

The current cash price of corn at around $4.20 per bushel already is near some farmers’ cost of production, he added.

"The fact is we have to depend on the oil industry to market our product," Schmit said. "We are price takers."

Without the standard, he believes the oil industry could price ethanol out of business.

Woodside and Schmit said the AP story has all the earmarks of a new effort by oil interests seeking support to end the renewable fuels standard.

Also unpopular is expanded use of E15, a 15 percent blend of ethanol instead of the traditional 10 percent.

"It’s the most tested fuel in the history of the world," Kenney said, but it also takes another 5 percent of the market away from big oil.

The profitability seen by farmers in recent years as a result of high grain prices boosted many rural businesses and Nebraska’s economy as a whole. Kenney said it also greatly reduced costs for federal crop pricesupport programs.

If the ethanol industry goes away and corn prices drop well below today’s production costs, Schmit said, "Can you imagine what would happen to the rural economy?"

Ethanol supporters know that responding to today’s AP story won’t be the last time they must defend their product. "It’s something that happens continually," Kenney said. "It’s just a different venue. The same old quotes, same old stuff."

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Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Corn

Dec. 13 405 450

Support: Resistance

Wheat trade has ground lower in slow early week trade. For the week, December Chicago is 4 lower, KC is 10 lower, and Minneapolis is 8 lower. The December Chicago contract has fallen back through nearby support, with the $6.55 becoming resistance and $6.35 new support at the contract low. Planting progress for winter wheat was rated at 96% complete, with 63% rated good to excellent.

The weather situation is fairly quiet for wheat right now, with no new issues. The export sales have been quite with weekly sales delayed. Export inspections bounced a little to 12.2 million bushels. Wheat should be priced back out of feed rations for now. The trend has turned down for the moment, which could trigger further selling in the near term as trade tries to test the lows. The harvested area did slip by 500,000 acres but the yield was raised by 1 bushel per acre to 47.2 giving us a slightly higher net production figure. Production was up by 16 million and our usage raised by 22 million and imports raised by 10 million to give us a 4 million increase in the carryover to 565 million bushels versus the expected 519 million. On the wheat class balance sheets Spring wheat carryover was lower with winter wheats a little higher. The world wheat carryover came in at 178.48 million tons which was up over 2 million tons from last month and above expectations.

Southern Hemisphere harvest is just around the corner.

Hedgers call with questions.

Dec. 13 446 490

Chicago 633 666

Support: Resistance

December 2013 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Alliance Imperial Gordon Hemingford

Corn $4.13 $3.95 $4.12 $4.25 $4.12 $4.12 $4.15 $4.17 $3.87 $4.16 $4.25 $4.17 $4.06 $4.12 $4.25 $4.17 $4.25 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $4.25 $4.12 $4.15 $4.10 $4.12 $4.20 $4.18 $4.12 $4.25 $4.10 $4.22 $4.15 $4.08 671 Above Above Above

New Corn $4.23 $4.18 $4.29 $4.22 $4.39 $4.29 $4.09 $4.29 $4.29 $4.29 $4.29 $4.14 $4.29 $4.29 $4.29 $4.31 $4.24 $4.29 $4.29 $4.29 $4.24 $4.20 $4.19 $4.29 $4.39 $4.24

Beans

New Beans

$12.55 $12.59 $12.70 $12.38 $12.71 $12.59 $12.90 $12.67

$11.19 $10.86

$12.65 $12.38 $12.72

$11.29 $10.79 $10.93

$12.60 $12.40 $12.67

$10.83 $10.79

$12.64 $12.79 $12.51 $12.48 $12.53 $12.88 $12.74 $12.63

$10.91 $11.08 $10.71 $10.79 $10.82 $11.07

$12.72 $12.62 $12.60 $12.80 $12.61 $12.73

Northern $50.00 Oil Flowers Spring Wheat $6.67 Spring Wheat $6.72

$10.79 $10.80 $11.17 $10.93

$10.83

Wheat

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.

Minneapolis 681 735

Soybean trade has been able to bounce a little higher in post report action. For the week January trade is 19 higher. The inverses have softened this week as the January trade moves into resistance at $13.20. On the chart, January has support at $12.78, and $11.75 with resistance at $13.20. Basis has started to firm with harvest 91% complete as of Monday. Export inspections were huge at 79.7 million bushels as harvest export program moves along at a fast pace. The exports are delayed for the Holiday, but 4 cargos have beans to China and a large soyoil sale to unknown have been announced. South American planting is moving along with ok weather so far with heavy rains for Argentina slated for the end of the week, and early Brazilian development is good with better rain expected. The soybean yield was raised to 43 million bushels versus the 42.4 expected, but the harvested and planted numbers were both lowered by 700,000 acres. The production number was at 3.258 billion versus the average trade guess of 3.22. This was up from the 3.149 September number. So both the corn and soybean average trade guesses were very close to on the money. The carryover estimate was raised to 170 million versus the expected 172 million bushels. The globally carryover came in at 70.23 million tons which was lower than last month and 2 million below trade expectations. So the reports were slightly supportive for beans with both the world and domestic carryover a little lower than expected. Hedgers call with any questions or to discuss working with FuturesOne.

Support: Resistance

New Wheat

$6.81

$6.46

$6.77 $6.63

$6.24

$6.81

Milo

$4.39

$6.38

$4.07

$3.70

$6.81 $6.63

$6.38 $6.08

$4.02

$3.70

$6.63 $6.95 $6.85 $6.84 $6.67

$6.24 $6.54 $6.28 $6.39 $6.24

$4.22

$3.90

$6.63

$6.24

$6.83 $6.67

$6.59 $6.23 $6.24

$3.90 $4.00 $3.90

$6.90 $6.57

$6.30 $6.11

$3.99

$6.72

$6.24

$7.00 $6.87

$6.74 $6.43

$38.00 Pinto Oil Flowers (new) Spring Wheat(new) Spring Wheat(new)

Open . . .13.140 High . . .13.174 Low . . . .13.050 Close . . .13.156 Change .+0.040

Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

$3.99 $4.04 $3.99

$4.34

AG NEWS COMMODITIES $6.60 $6.65

Dec. Oil 3957 4197

New Milo

$4.15

$4.25 $4.05

Dec. Meal 384 449

Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 11/12/13

$10.83

$11.27 $10.94

Jan. 13 1227 1364

January 2013 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . . .6.454 High . . . .6.530 Low . . . . .6.454 Close . . . .6.514 Change .+0.600

Country Grain Prices as of 11/12/13 Aurora Bloomfield Bruning Chappell Columbus Franklin Fremont Funk Gordon *** Grand Island Grant Hastings Hemingford Holdrege Imperial *** Kearney Kimball Lexington Lincoln Maywood McCook Merna Nebraska City Norfolk North Platte Ogallala Ord Overton Sidney St.Paul Superior Waco Wahoo Wayne

K City 690 725

December 2013 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . .4.296 High . . . .4.312 Low . . . .4.282 Close . . .4.292 Change .-0.040

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Wheat

Corn trade has moved mostly sideways into midweek in post report action. For the week December trade is 3 higher. Resistance is $4.33 on the 20-day moving average, and support at $4.27. The daily trading ranges continue to be fairly tight for the most part. Harvest progress has moved to 84% complete, inline with the 5 year average, and harvest should move along well in the near term. Ethanol production is expected to be fairly sideways with inventories restocking, while concerns about EPA mandate adjusting linger over the market. The cheaper price of ethanol has been helping bring gas prices down. The weekly export inspections were soft at 16.7 million bushels, and export sales are delayed because of the Veteran’s Day Holiday.

Basis has started to stabilize with harvest now slowed, and seasonally we are well past the half way point. South American weather has generally been a non-issue for now, but it remains early in the crop year for the full season corn. Expectations for double crop acres continue to fall.

The USDA lowered the planted area by 2.1 million acres and the harvested acreage by 1.9 to 87.2. This was a lower harvested area than expected, but the yield number was raised to 160.2. This provided a 13.989 billion bushel production number which was just under the average trade guess. This was roughly a 300 million bushel increase in production and the usage was increased by 275 million, so the carryover rose only slightly to 1.887 billion versus the average trade guess just over 2 billion bushels. Exports were raised by 175 million to 1.4 billion versus the dismal 713 million bushels last year. The feed number was raised by 100 million to 5.2 billion versus 4.333 this past year.

The world corn carryover was raised to 164.33 million which was just as big a surprise as the steady domestic carryover number. Chinese domestic usage dropped by 8 million tons which was the material change in the USDA estimates. Hedgers call with questions.

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Wheeler Central FFA Chapter Holds Paper Drive Emalee Kasperbauer, Wheeler Central FFA Chapter Reporter The Wheeler Central FFA Chapter has started off the 2013-2014 school year with many activities.

On September 26, eight members attended the State Range Judging competition held in Genoa.

Both the junior and senior teams placed in the top 10. Just a few weeks later, our chapter hosted the District X Livestock Judging. We accommodated over 400 students and advisors. The most recent event we held was an IMPACT Workshop. Over 500 students shared a great opportunity to meet our state officers. One of the projects our chapter is working on is collecting paper. We are holding a paper drive for a community service project. We also just finished our first fundraiser of the year — fruit and food sales. These are just a few activities the Wheeler Central FFA Chapter will participate in this year. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store for us.

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"We had a good positive response, especially locally," Kim said Wednesday afternoon, in the midst of preparations at their Mills, Neb, home. "We hoped for a pot load (40 head) and have 100 head pledged so far."

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"This is a pretty big, pricey thing," Kim said, "so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited about this first load."

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As the extent of the devastation unfolded, Linger said that being ranchers, they could readily identify with those affected by the blizzard. "Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost a few in spring storms, but nothing that severe, that early," he said. "We just felt compelled to do something, and through prayer, we decided to try to replace some of the losses with bred heifers."

He said that being young, and just into their first year of training to take over the family operation, they could relate to what other young couples were facing. "Our focus is on young producers who wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have equity to carry them through," he said. "These first 20 to the Hermosa couple is a blessing to them."

"Way to go, Nebraska."

"It was a challenge, and we hoped for 10-15 head. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d make a tour, pick up the donated heifers and deliver them to South Dakota," he said. "Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gotten way past that."

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Heifers for South Dakota is not just for that state, he emphasized. "Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reaching out to other areas. Names keep coming in of other producers effected by the blizzard."

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FuturesOne President and Chief Analyst/Advisor David M. Fiala’s company, FuturesOne, is a full service risk management and futures brokerage firm. A primary focus of Weekly Ag Market Breakdown FuturesOne is to provide useful agricultural marketing advice via daily, weekly, and monthly analysis of the domestic and global markets. FuturesOne designs and services individualized risk management solutions and will also actively manage pricing decisions for ag producers. FuturesOne also provides advice and Lean hog trade has continued to work lower as season- management services for speculative accounts. David al pressure builds. For the week December futures trade and his staff at FuturesOne draw on decades of are 160 lower and $6 lower than the recent high. June futures have held up better as PEDv concerns continue to limit expansion optimism. Nearby December futures have chart resistance at 8900, and support at 8450; the chart is taking a negative turn for the time being. The pork cutout has been firmer through midweek. Carcass Live Cattle futures have been fairly sideways weights are improving and more finished hogs are to higher in quiet trade this week. Feeder cattle becoming available with packers getting numbers gaining on ready numbers seasonally, and have strong mar- have worked a little higher with on tight numgins to support trade. The PEDv concerns will linger bers, but so far there have been few fireworks. with more opportunities to spread this time of year. The weekly net changes are 50 higher on Margins for 2014 remain attractive for locking up some December Live Cattle and 30 higher on January forwards business. The summer lean hog futures Feeder Cattle. The cutout activity has been strength coupled with breaks in feed costs has provided sideways so far, with choice up $.22 to $203.01, good opportunities to lock-in good board margins. and select down $1.00 to 188.49. This should Hedgers call with questions, and focus on margins look- limit the upside in the near term futures trade. ing forward.

Cash trade was limited at $133 cash last week.

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Support: Resistance

Dec. 13 8460 8940

Feb. 13 8892 9327

December 2013 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart

November 2013 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

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Dec. 13 13082 13422

Support: Resistance

Nov. 13 Feeder 16332 16622

higher trend with cheaper feed. Cash trade looks slow develop again with steady showlists.

Feeder cattle should see slower movement with better winter wheat grazing conditions. Cow calf and backgrounders need to look at our record high feeder prices as a place to get some protection on, even if through options. Hedgers call with questions.

December 2013 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open .132.975 High . .133.375 Low . .132.750 Close .133.100 Change +0.350

Open .164.850 High . .165.250 Low . .164.850 Close .165.200 Change +0.350

Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 11/9/2013

MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction – Bassett; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market – Ericson; Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction – Imperial; Lexington Livestock Market – Lexington; Loup City Commission Co. – Loup City; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market – Ogallala; Tri-State Livestock Auction – McCook; Valentine Livestock Auction – Valentine Receipts: 27,590 Last Week 22,365 Last Year 17,885 Compared to last week, steer calves under 500 lbs traded 10.00 higher; 500-700 lbs sold 3.00 higher. Heifer calves under 500 lbs sold 4.00 higher, other heifers sold steady. Yearling steers and heifers sold unevenly steady on a light test. Demand was good on all offerings with very good demand on replacement type females. A large crowd of buyers was noted at most reporting auctions, with quite a few farmer/feeders in attendance. Some of the lightweight calves headed south for winter grazing. Nebraska slaughter cattle sold unevenly steady with live sales from 131.00-132.00 and dressed at 207.00. Feeder cattle supply included 63 percent steers, 36 percent heifers with the balance on bull calves. Near 45 percent on the run over 600 lbs.

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 95 . . . . . . .310-345 . . . . . .331 . . . .220.00-254.00 . . . . .247.72 157 . . . . . .353-393 . . . . . .373 . . . .200.00-250.00 . . . . .229.77 523 . . . . . .408-448 . . . . . .428 . . . .185.00-242.00 . . . . .227.22 1030 . . . . .450-498 . . . . . .478 . . . .180.00-219.00 . . . . .209.49 78 . . . . . . .455-470 . . . . . .463 . . . .220.00-235.00 . . . . .225.71 1597 . . . . .501-548 . . . . . .524 . . . .179.00-214.00 . . . . .198.75 322 . . . . . .500-519 . . . . . .512 . . . .209.00-215.25 . . . . .211.96 2320 . . . . .550-599 . . . . . .572 . . . .167.00-206.25 . . . . .188.29 288 . . . . . .560-580 . . . . . .568 . . . .198.00-201.00 . . . . .199.27 43 . . . . . . . .565 . . . . . . . .565 . . . . . . .178.00 . . . . . . . .178.00 351 . . . . . .615-630 . . . . . .620 . . . .180.50-200.00 . . . . .198.66 2959 . . . . .600-645 . . . . . .624 . . . .167.75-197.00 . . . . .184.60 138 . . . . . .654-695 . . . . . .670 . . . .171.50-182.00 . . . . .180.16 1231 . . . . .651-699 . . . . . .670 . . . .159.00-190.75 . . . . .173.45 168 . . . . . .668-684 . . . . . .676 . . . .180.00-183.00 . . . . .181.50 342 . . . . . .700-737 . . . . . .719 . . . .168.00-183.00 . . . . .176.90 240 . . . . . .700-734 . . . . . .709 . . . .159.25-168.75 . . . . .162.72 150 . . . . . .753-790 . . . . . .768 . . . .158.00-172.00 . . . . .166.56 133 . . . . . .750-794 . . . . . .759 . . . .150.00-163.50 . . . . .160.29 302 . . . . . .805-842 . . . . . .823 . . . .155.00-172.10 . . . . .168.98 328 . . . . . .851-895 . . . . . .870 . . . .152.00-169.85 . . . . .164.60 368 . . . . . .901-949 . . . . . .929 . . . .150.00-162.75 . . . . .161.66 294 . . . . . .953-975 . . . . . .967 . . . .158.00-162.75 . . . . .161.36 22 . . . . . .1002-1020 . . . .1012 . . . .145.50-156.25 . . . . .150.34

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 121 . . . . . .300-342 . . . . . .324 . . . .194.00-226.00 . . . . .211.99 233 . . . . . .350-397 . . . . . .384 . . . .169.00-203.00 . . . . .194.77 17 . . . . . . . .392 . . . . . . . .392 . . . . . . .192.00 . . . . . . . .192.00 476 . . . . . .400-449 . . . . . .424 . . . .176.00-202.50 . . . . .190.01 18 . . . . . . . .402 . . . . . . . .402 . . . . . . .205.00 . . . . . . . .205.00 1140 . . . . .450-499 . . . . . .474 . . . .167.00-195.50 . . . . .186.67 31 . . . . . . . .495 . . . . . . . .495 . . . . . . .167.00 . . . . . . . .167.00 33 . . . . . . .470-491 . . . . . .480 . . . . . . .197.00 . . . . . . . .197.00 1174 . . . . .500-547 . . . . . .522 . . . .162.50-188.00 . . . . .176.48 66 . . . . . . .544-547 . . . . . .545 . . .1080.00-1140.00 . . .1103.95 133 . . . . . .500-518 . . . . . .505 . . . .186.00-191.50 . . . . .190.06 988 . . . . . .551-594 . . . . . .571 . . . .160.00-179.00 . . . . .169.09 48 . . . . . . . .555 . . . . . . . .555 . . . . . . .185.00 . . . . . . . .185.00 228 . . . . . .564-596 . . . . . .581 . . .1110.00-1300.00 . . .1180.52 117 . . . . . .550-556 . . . . . .552 . . . .184.50-190.50 . . . . .189.02 51 . . . . . . .624-636 . . . . . .628 . . . .155.00-182.50 . . . . .168.10 620 . . . . . .600-647 . . . . . .620 . . . .152.50-172.00 . . . . .162.38 17 . . . . . . . .622 . . . . . . . .622 . . . . . . .173.00 . . . . . . . .173.00 221 . . . . . .606-649 . . . . . .626 . . .1160.00-1425.00 . . .1275.31 119 . . . . . .606-642 . . . . . .615 . . . .163.00-166.75 . . . . .165.56 369 . . . . . .657-699 . . . . . .684 . . . .156.50-170.50 . . . . .164.74 319 . . . . . .651-675 . . . . . .663 . . . .150.00-168.50 . . . . .160.95 6 . . . . . . . . .653 . . . . . . . .653 . . . . . . .1110.00 . . . . . . .1110.00 50 . . . . . . . .676 . . . . . . . .676 . . . . . . .159.50 . . . . . . . .159.50 94 . . . . . . .700-723 . . . . . .710 . . . .153.50-161.25 . . . . .157.14 28 . . . . . . . .728 . . . . . . . .728 . . . . . . .152.00 . . . . . . . .152.00 308 . . . . . .750-795 . . . . . .772 . . . .154.00-166.75 . . . . .159.25 140 . . . . . .800-847 . . . . . .834 . . . .151.75-159.50 . . . . .156.72 139 . . . . . .819-845 . . . . . .827 . . . .147.00-152.25 . . . . .148.58 217 . . . . . .850-886 . . . . . .858 . . . .152.50-162.00 . . . . .157.77 287 . . . . . . .856 . . . . . . . .856 . . . . . . .154.50 . . . . . . . .154.50 32 . . . . . . .915-940 . . . . . .934 . . . .145.00-152.00 . . . . .148.99 80 . . . . . . .956-999 . . . . . .984 . . . .141.00-151.00 . . . . .147.35 13 . . . . . .1020-1026 . . . .1024 . . . .140.50-145.25 . . . . .143.43

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 7 . . . . . . . . .262 . . . . . . .262 . . . . . .244.00 . . . . . . . . .244.00 34 . . . . . . .379-395 . . . . .385 . . .196.00-223.00 . . . . . .212.49 176 . . . . . .400-448 . . . . .430 . . .193.00-220.00 . . . . . .210.33 101 . . . . . .455-496 . . . . .483 . . .170.00-200.50 . . . . . .187.24 563 . . . . . .500-549 . . . . .537 . . .160.00-196.00 . . . . . .186.67 135 . . . . . .558-595 . . . . .578 . . .175.00-189.00 . . . . . .177.04 19 . . . . . . . .574 . . . . . . .574 . . . . . .176.25 . . . . . . . . .176.25 40 . . . . . . .636-646 . . . . .645 . . .172.00-176.50 . . . . . .175.95 161 . . . . . .614-648 . . . . .629 . . .159.00-183.00 . . . . . .169.88 40 . . . . . . . .675 . . . . . . .675 . . . . . .175.75 . . . . . . . . .175.75 79 . . . . . . .661-692 . . . . .681 . . .160.00-181.00 . . . . . .171.49 33 . . . . . . .760-790 . . . . .779 . . .157.00-159.75 . . . . . .158.77 10 . . . . . . . .810 . . . . . . .810 . . . . . .153.50 . . . . . . . . .153.50 8 . . . . . . . . .880 . . . . . . .880 . . . . . .152.00 . . . . . . . . .152.00 11 . . . . . . . .1021 . . . . . .1021 . . . . . .140.25 . . . . . . . . .140.25

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December Live Cattle have turned a bit negative with support at $129.50, and resistance at 132.50. Carcass weights have remained on a

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Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 8 . . . . . . . . .296 . . . . . . . .296 . . . . . . .198.00 . . . . . . . .198.00 12 . . . . . . . .326 . . . . . . . .326 . . . . . . .161.00 . . . . . . . .161.00 64 . . . . . . .405-447 . . . . . .423 . . . .163.00-174.00 . . . . .169.77 180 . . . . . .450-499 . . . . . .479 . . . .162.00-181.00 . . . . .174.44 159 . . . . . .501-548 . . . . . .517 . . . .160.00-173.50 . . . . .165.81 204 . . . . . .550-597 . . . . . .578 . . . .159.00-167.50 . . . . .162.45 21 . . . . . . . .565 . . . . . . .565 . . . . . . .160.25 . . . . . . . .160.25 6 . . . . . . . . .630 . . . . . . . .630 . . . . . . .151.00 . . . . . . . .151.00 10 . . . . . . . .639 . . . . . . . .639 . . . . . . .155.00 . . . . . . . .155.00 12 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . . .650 . . . .152.50-156.75 . . . . .154.63 11 . . . . . . . .674 . . . . . . . .674 . . . . . . .155.00 . . . . . . . .155.00 7 . . . . . . . . .751 . . . . . . . .751 . . . . . . .152.50 . . . . . . . .152.50 5 . . . . . . . . .867 . . . . . . . .867 . . . . . . .147.00 . . . . . . . .147.00 17 . . . . . . .888-895 . . . . . .890 . . . .144.00-147.50 . . . . .146.67

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 11/10/13 Confirmed: 90,324 Week Ago: 70,584 Year Ago: 58,341 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,412 . . . . . . . . .1,175-1,600 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-133.00 1,501 . . . . . . . . . . .130.25 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,931 . . . . . . . . .1,235-1,545 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-132.00 1,426 . . . . . . . . . . .131.32 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,884 . . . . . . . .1,135-1,525 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-132.00 1,384 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 . . . . . . . . . .1,425-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00-131.00 1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,116 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-132.00 1,346 . . . . . . . . . . .131.57 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,839 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-132.00 1,309 . . . . . . . . . . .131.08 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,170 . . . . . . . .1,100-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .130.00-132.00 1,212 . . . . . . . . . . .131.09 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 . . . . . . . . . .1,175-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00-131.00 1,226 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00 ============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,958 . . . . . . . . . .775-1,011 . . . . . . . . . . . .205.00-208.00 920 . . . . . . . . . . . .206.39 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,501 . . . . . . . . . .775-961 . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.00-207.00 917 . . . . . . . . . . . .206.65 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,017 . . . . . . . . . .866-953 . . . . . . . . . . . . .202.00-207.00 909 . . . . . . . . . . . .205.71 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,266 . . . . . . . . . .750-961 . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.00-208.00 822 . . . . . . . . . . . .206.67 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,042 . . . . . . . . . .771-869 . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.00-207.00 827 . . . . . . . . . . . .206.54 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 . . . . . . . . . . .790-831 . . . . . . . . . . . . .202.00-206.00 822 . . . . . . . . . . . .202.94 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .................... -

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .36,432 . . . . . . .1,418 . . . . . . .130.93 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .22,442 . . . . . . .1,272 . . . . . . .131.20 Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,476 . . . . . . . .917 . . . . . . . .206.44 Dressed Del Heifer . . .4,529 . . . . . . . .824 . . . . . . . .206.43

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Week Ago Averages:

Year Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .19,495 . . . . . . .1,407 . . . . . . .131.99 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .14,001 . . . . . . .1,254 . . . . . . .132.06 Dressed Del Steer . . .11,306 . . . . . . .915 . . . . . . . .207.95 Dressed Del Heifer . . .7,527 . . . . . . . .780 . . . . . . . .210.20

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .14,537 . . . . . . .1,380 . . . . . . .124.75 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .15,301 . . . . . . .1,212 . . . . . . .125.06 Dressed Del Steer . . .11,189 . . . . . . .911 . . . . . . . .195.01 Dressed Del Heifer . .4,712 . . . . . . . .808 . . . . . . . .195.60

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, November 11, 2013 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 10,287; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 5,475 Head; Carcass Wt: 56-87 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 73.0; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.5; choice or better; 98.4% YG 78.5% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 537 . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .49.6 . . . . . . .270.00 - 360.00 . . . . . . . .291.90 994 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .61.1 . . . . . . . .238.00 - 320.00 . . . . . . . .268.47 5,079 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .70.0 . . . . . . .238.00 - 298.50 . . . . . . . .267.18 5,597 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .78.4 . . . . . . . .232.13 - 310.00 . . . . . . . .280.44 46 . . . . .85-95 lbs . . . . . . .88.0 . . . . . . . 257.52 - 262.82 . . . . . . . .259.36 - . . . . .over 95 lbs . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 10/26/2013 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa, grass hay, dehy pellets and ground/delivered alfalfa steady on a light test.

Demand was light. Hay prices all over the “board” with sellers wanting last year’s price for their product and buyers want to buy forage a lot cheaper. Usually when corn drops so does the hay prices says some “old-time” producers. Most feedlots starting to grind high moisture corn, some still cutting silage. There is a lot of cane and millet that still needs to be cut and baled or chopped. Light rain in some areas of the state, some parts flooding from rain runoff in Colorado. Prices are dollars per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.

Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information.

Northeast/Central Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good to premium large squares (dairy) 250.00. Good large rounds 130.00-150.00. Grass: Good large rounds 120.00-125.00, small squares prairie hay 200.00; Low to Fair large rounds 80.00-110.00. Cornstalks: large round bales 65.00-80.00. Straw: Large rounds 60.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 180.00. Cornstalks ground and delivered 110.00-120.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa 17 percent protein pellets 325.00-340.00; meal 330.00-340.00.

Platte Valley area of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large rounds 130.00-160.00. Grass: Good large rounds 140.00. Corn stalk bales 65.00-80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 180.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks 110.00-120.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 330.00-340.00 alfalfa meal 337.00-341.00.

Western Nebraska: No comparison available from previous weeks. Much of the Nebraska Panhandle and Western South Dakota and parts of Wyoming are continuing to deal with the dev-

astation left by Winter Storm Atlas. According to The Weather Channel much of the region was covered with up to 4 feet of snow coupled with 70 mph winds. It is estimated by the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association that South Dakota lost at least 5 percent of their cattle if not more. True losses are still being assessed due to slow clean up. More snow is in the forecast for this weekend.

High testing hay is scares this year due to below normal precipitation and short irrigation water and above normal temperatures this season and late season rains. Additionally a sharp increase in stack damage has been reported across the entire region. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Alfalfa: Large Squares: Good 200.00. Large Rounds: Fair 150.00160.00. Ground and delivered 220.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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O’Neill FFA Chapter Kicks Off Another Busy Year Breanna Jakubowski, O’Neill FFA Chapter Parliamentarian The O’Neill FFA Chapter kicked off another busy year in June with their summer meeting pool party and supervised agricultural experience visits. They also were kept busy by assisting with the Summerfest Rodeo, the OPD trapshoot and the county fair, as well as sending three members to WLC in Washington, D.C. Those three members were Mattie McCabe, Shelby Skopec and Jacob Goldfuss, who traveled along with chapter advisor Krystl Knabe.

To start the school year off, the O’Neill FFA Chapter held their annual kickoff barbecue in the

Ag Room. At the kickoff the chapter members set dues, played games to get to know the officer team better and ended the night with a little fun on a giant water Slip’N Slide. Several members competed in the Nebraska State Fair this year and placed very well. Tejlor Strope and Miles Stagemeyer excelled in the beef show, and Catrina Spangler excelled in the floriculture department.

The chapter also attended Husker Harvest Days and donated a large amount of canned food to the local food banks. Members also helped on the opening day of the new Central Valley Ag hub in Royal, Nebraska, by serving food, running games and registering people as they came in.

O’Neill FFA members assist Central Valley Ag in James McCabe and Ms. Krystl Knabe pose after an open house for their new grain and fertilizer James received his American FFA Degree in hub in Royal, NE. Members that assisted are Jason Louisville, Kentucky.

Alder, Zeb O’Bryan, Arianna Dugan, Breanna Jakubowski, Caleb Ross and Jacob Goldfuss.

Stuart FFA Chapter District Livestock Selection Event a Success!

Monique Schafer, Stuart FFA Chapter Reporter On October 16, several agricultural education students/members from the Stuart FFA Chapter traveled to Bartlett to compete in the District X Livestock Selection Contest hosted by the Wheeler Central FFA Chapter.

In the junior competition, there were 196 contestants. Individuals placing in the top 50 percent of the contest are as follows: Matt Dickau, 7th; Taylor Malone, 9th; Alison Stracke, 20th; Trisha Fox, 22nd; Andrew Olson, 38th; Ashley Kramer, 78th; and Jaden Schafer, 83rd. Placing 4th and qualifying for state competition was the team consisting of Matthew Dickau, Taylor Malone, Alison Stracke and Trisha Fox. In senior competition, there were 120 contestants. Individuals placing in the top 50 percent of the contest are as follows: Mason Dexter, 9th; Patrick VanMeter, 16th; Brittany Hanzlik, 26th; Alex Kunz, 27th; Shyenne Dickau, 30th; Logan Olson, 31st; Samantha Sattler, 39th; Cole Pease, 41st; Aaron Ammon, 44th; and Trevor Ramm, 55th. Placing 5th and qualifying for state competition was the team consisting of Mason Dexter, Patrick VanMeter, Brittany Hanzlik and Alex Kunz.

The Stuart FFA Chapter was very successful in qualifying both Junior and Senior Livestock Selection Teams. They will be competing in the state competition to be held in April.

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Stuart FFA Chapter Celebrates Farm Safety Week 2013 -- To promote National Farm Safety and Health Week 2013, Stuart FFA members gathered with elementary students from kindergarten to sixth grade to present and demonstrate safety aspects to be aware of on the farm and ranch. This year, the FFA members’ emphasis was put towards eye protection, rollover protection, grain bin safety and germ prevention.

In addition, the Stuart FFA Farm Safety Poster Contest was conducted for elementary students in the first through sixth grades of Stuart Public School. All elementary students were invited to participate in the poster contest and draw their views, which promoted this year’s theme: “Working Together for Safety in Agriculture.”

Gift certificates were awarded to the top three poster winners in each class. Winners of each class were as follows (1st, 2nd and 3rd place respectively): 1st graders Gracie Kaup, Jameson Estill and Megan Karo; 2nd graders Andrew Yemma, Miranda Brown and James King; 3rd graders Trenadi Dodds, Grant Kaup and Tyler Hartgrave; 4th graders Emma Alder, Grace Alder

and Cadence Kramer; 5th graders Shelbie Hansen, Alyssa King and Kelsey Alder; and 6th graders Lainey Paxton, Alex Jarecke and Colton Kaup. The Stuart FFA Chapter would like to extend their thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s farm safety poster contest.

The O’Neill FFA Chapter also has helped with two benefits so far this year. The annual hospital benefit for Avera St. Anthony’s hospital was one, as well as a benefit for a chapter officer’s family member who is battling cancer. In October the chapter started their fruit and butter braid sales.

The money raised from this fundraiser will go towards paying for awards and supplies at the end-of-the-year chapter banquet in April. The chapter will be wrapping up this fundraiser at the beginning of November.

Eight members of the O’Neill FFA Chapter attended the 85th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. When they were there, they visited Churchhill Downs and even got to watch a horse race. They toured the Louisville Slugger factory and went to the Janna Krammer and Brantly Gilbert concert. All these things were fun for the members, but the most exciting part of this year’s convention was getting to see member James McCabe receive his American Degree.

James is the first person in the O’Neill FFA Chapter to receive an American Degree, and he has been a very supportive member both during and outside of his high school career. His earning the highest degree offered by the FFA organization will give many more of our chapter members something to watch and work towards accomplishing in their lives as well. The O’Neill FFA Chapter looks forward to developing many more American Degree recipients in the future.

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During the summer the Ord FFA partnered with the Lower Loup Natural Resources District and RCND to put on a tire collection. People from over 70 miles away came to recycle their old tires. Chapter members had a hard, physical day of throwing tires, but it was worth it when we found out that we had collected over 352 tons. Members were very thankful for Dale Melia, who ran a loader all day.

The officer team and Mr. Ference started off their year together by attending the Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference (COLT). The purpose of the conference is to prepare chapter officers for duty by focusing on developing individual leadership skills and working as a chapter team.

Chapter officers learned leadership development skills, officer duty responsibilities, parliamentary procedure practices and how to create a program of activities. The second session of COLT was special because the National FFA President Clay Sapp attended. It was very exciting to get to meet and work with him. He was very enthusiastic and set a great example for us as new officers.

Members had a great time preparing for the Nebraska State Fair, which was a huge success for the Ord FFA! Sylas Plate, a 2013 graduate of Ord High School, showed his heifer and received Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer. Megan Skibinski, an 8th grader at Vinton — which is a kindergarten-

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At the Ord FFA Chapter’s annual Labor Auction 50 members were “sold” to 40 buyers. Once “bought” the FFA members are responsible for completing an 8hour work day for their buyer. The 2013 labor auction was one of the most successful the chapter has held. The chapter is very thankful for the communities’ support.

Ord FFA members have had great experiences assisting with Farm Safety Day and the Environmental Festival. We appreciate being able to work with all of these people who have helped us grow as leaders and have given us an opportunity to work with the young kids of our community.

Our chapter took nine students to the National FFA Convention this year. The Ord FFA members had a wonderful trip and enjoyed their time greatly.

Our main reason for attending the conference this year was to support three former members as they received their American Degrees. Members receiving American Degrees included Amanda Shepard, Christie Schauers and Johnny Ference.

Members are diligently working on their events for the Nebraska FFA Convention, such as Parliamentary Procedure, Creed Speaking, Farm Management, Livestock Evaluation, and many others. The officers and advisors are very pleased with the way the year has gone and look forward to upcoming events.

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Arcadia FFA Chapter Wins Two Livestock Judging Events

Anselmo-Merna FFA Chapter Tanner Dunbar, Anselmo-Merna FFA Advisor

Robert Swett, Arcadia FFA Advisor Burwell Livestock Judging -- Arcadia FFA members traveled to Burwell for the Livestock Judging Contest on Friday, July 26, 2013. The Arcadia team won 1st place overall. Tanner Chilewski won 1st place individual, Wyatt Lane won 5th place individual, Clay Bauer won 9th place individual, and all three members received purple ribbons. Tyson Trotter won 1st blue. The team members will receive jackets sponsored by the Garfield County Fair Association. Other FFA chapters in attendance included Burwell, Wheeler Central, Taylor, Ainsworth, Palmer, Greeley-Wolbach, North Loup-Scotia and West Boyd.

Taylor Livestock Judging -- Mr. Robert Swett took a judging team to the Taylor Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, August 10, 2013. The team consisted of Lindsey Trotter, Tyson Trotter, Wyatt Lane, Brandon Lueck and Tanner Chilewski. Lindsey Trotter took 1st place individually and won the jacket provided by the Loup County FFA. The Arcadia team placed 1st. Wyatt Lane earned a 2nd place blue ribbon, Tanner Chilewski earned a 3rd place red ribbon, Tyson Trotter earned a 4th place red ribbon and Brandon Lueck earned a white ribbon. The students judged two classes of goats, a class of market lambs and three classes of Hereford steers and heifers.

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The Anselmo-Merna FFA Chapter has come a long way since our charter year in 2011. When we began our chapter we had nine members, and now we have grown to 54 students in our 7th through 12th grade FFA chapter. This is over half of our high school student body. To keep everyone involved and participating, our officers have developed a “pod” system. Each pod has a senior or junior member as their leader and five team members. These pods were developed not only as fundraiser teams, but to also provide an opportunity for students to become leaders and a chance for younger members to have a leader to look up to.

Members of the Anselmo-Merna FFA Chapter have had several opportunities to get involved so far this year. We sent our president and secretary to the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference. We participated in both the Anselmo and Merna community parades during the summer. To start the school year off right we had a fun night of games and food to get everyone excited for the new year. Not only did we get to experience the educational aspect of Husker Harvest Days, we also used the opportunity to collect nearly 300 cans of food to donate to the United Way food drive. Through the fall semester, FFA members have worked hard preparing for range judging. Students competed in the contest in Sargent, District Range Judging at Gates and State Range Judging at Genoa. The most recent opportunity our FFA members had was our Deli International fundraiser. With the help of our pod system and a supportive community, we were able to raise $3,000 that will help us tremendously as we continue on with our year.

We have many activities that our AnselmoMerna members will be able to participate in, as we look forward to the rest of the year. Right now we are focusing on livestock judging and the Leadership Skills Events, or LSEs. LSEs provide students with opportunities to compete in events like public speaking and parliamentary procedure. After that we will have our Career Development Events, or CDEs, which put

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students into competitions mirroring real life careers, with events such as Agronomy, Welding, Mechanics, Landscaping, Floriculture, Meat Evaluation and Ag Sales. All of these events will lead us up to the Nebraska FFA Convention in April. We hope to take as many students as possible and join the thousands of other Nebraska FFA members who will take over Lincoln. At the end of the year we plan to have a combined labor auction fundraiser and FFA banquet with parents and community members.

Our focus moving forward is to get the AnselmoMerna FFA Chapter rooted down into our school and communities. We want students to be actively participating in the many opportunities for leadership and competition that FFA provides.

One of our goals is to give back to the communities of Merna and Anselmo. Many of the community members helped our chapter get off the ground, and we would like to say thank you to everyone who supports both our chapter and the FFA organization. We are excited for the rest of the year’s events — it’s going to be a fun year.

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Burwell FFA Chapter Phil Simpson, Burwell FFA Advisor A group of six from the Burwell FFA Chapter attended the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, from October 29 through November 2, supervised by advisor Phil Simpson, student teacher Cale Harrington, and Andrea Simon. The students were Sarah Gumb, Whisper Welton, Haley Curry, Tawny Harvey, Faith Simon and Logan Simpson. The group departed around 8 p.m. and drove to Nebraska City to spend the night. The next morning the group traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, where they toured the Monsanto research facility. The students saw research that goes into seed production and the process that takes place to develop genetically enhanced seeds bred to increase yield and minimize risk. Later after traveling east across Illinois, we arrived at our hotel in Sellensburg, Indiana, around 10 p.m.

On Thursday, our Burwell group left the hotel at 7 a.m. eastern time for the Louisville Expo Center and attended the opening session of the convention at Freedom Hall. Rick Petino, the keynote speaker, is the current head coach of the Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team. He has coached for over 30 years, both at college and professional levels. Coach Petino talked about time management and living every day as if you were on a one-day employment contract. After opening session, our chapter explored the FFA Career Fair, Shopping Mall and the educational workshops that were available. Nearly every major national college or university had booths at the career show for students to visit. There were also many business and industry booths where students could discover the vast number of opportunities in the agricultural industry. The students were also able to meet and interact with other FFA members from across the United States.

That afternoon the Burwell FFA members returned to the Freedom Hall and listened to National VicePresident and Nebraska native Brennan Costello from Gothenburg give his retiring address. We later ventured back to the hall to watch the FFA talent show and take in the third general session. During this session we heard National Officer Joenelle Futrell, Eastern Region vice president, give her retiring address, and we also took in Katie Pratt’s presentation. A former Illinois FFA member and officer, Pratt lives on a farm with her family and maintains an open door policy that welcomes students, consumers and others and allows her to tell the story of agriculture. A “Face of Farming” for the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliances, Pratt is dedicated to telling the story of today’s farmer and the challenges faced.

On the morning of November 1, our Burwell group traveled to the historic Churchill Downs racetrack.

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the finer points of the racetrack area. After Churchill Downs, we loaded up in the van and traveled toward Lexington, Kentucky, to the Hill ‘n’ Dale Thoroughbred Horse Farm. We toured the breeding facility, and our guide Will talked about the farm’s breeding program and the racehorse industry. We saw several of the farm’s stallions, and we learned how the farm had flown their stallion manager and several stallions to Argentina to breed with mares there. We also saw a mare there that was going to be sold at the Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing and Sales Facility the following week. The Tuesday after we returned from the convention we watched the sale on the Internet, and the mare sold for $675,000.

After the farm tour, Burwell FFA members traveled back to Freedom Hall for the seventh general session, where we heard National Officer Shannon Norris, Western Region vice president, give her retiring address. The next keynote speaker, Josh Sundquist, was told at age nine that a rare form of bone cancer gave him a 50 percent chance of survival. Chemotherapy treatments and the amputation of his left leg at the age of 13 saved his life. Sundquist, never deterred by the loss of his leg, took up ski racing – eventually competing for the U.S. Paralympics Ski Team. Now the author of “Just Don’t Fall,” Sundquist uses his catchphrase “one more thing, one more time,” a sharp wit and humor to inspire determination and optimism in his audiences.

After the session, students changed from their official dress for the National FFA Dance.

On the morning of November 2, the Burwell team headed back to the convention to watch the Stars over America presentation and the American Degree Ceremony. Andrea Simon’s brother and Faith Simon’s uncle from Montana was awarded his American Degree.

Andrea’s mother and sister were also able to take in the event. It is fun to watch how families can unite through FFA. About 11 a.m. eastern time we loaded up in the vans and drove back home, arriving around 2 a.m. It was an interesting trip, seeing parts of Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska and observing differences in landscapes, agricultural practices and the harvest progress taking place in each.

Many great memories were made during the convention and it was a valuable learning experience for all members in attendance. The six Burwell FFA delegates joined nearly 60,000 FFA members from across the United States at the National FFA Convention. There are nearly 600,000 members involved in FFA all over the United States today. The FFA organization strives to make a positive difference in students’ lives through premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

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The Spalding chapter officer team took a day to attend a team building and training at The Leadership Center in Aurora in July. While there, they learned not only more about each other but also about themselves. The officer team was able to come up with both team and chapter goals as well as their motto for the year: “Serving for what we love because of our passion.”

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IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY. ALSO BUYING ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF TRACTORS. PLEASE CALL:, (217) 370-1149 IA - ‘84 IH HYDRO W/WESTENDORF 21 LOADER, CAB, 3 PT., (712) 299-6608 • 2008 CASE-IH 385 4WD, 6700 hours, 7200 Degelman dozer, $125,000.

• JD 8970 4WD, powershift, 11000 hours, 7200 Degelman dozer, $55,000.

308-380-3412 NE - CASE-IH MX 255, FWA, 225 HP, 1700 HRS, DUALS, 3 REMOTES, 10 WEIGHTS, ALWAY SHEDDED, $111,000.00, (402) 7872244

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - IH H/LDR, SNOW BUCKET $1850, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 350 & 560 W/LDR AND SNOW BUCKET, 574 UTIL W/LDR, (712) 299-6608 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS. MOST MAKES AND MODELS, WE SHIP DAILY. BUYING TRACTORS AND HAY EQUIPMENT FOR SALVAGE. MILLER REPAIR MILLERREPAIR. COM OR CALL:, (308) 5824303

• 2011 JD 8360R, IDT, IOS, 1,600 hours, warranties thru 2016 • 1998 Kinze 1040 grain cart, duals 18.4x38 80%, tarp, good flighting, $21,500.

402-641-8033 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - JD #30, 45, 46, 48, 148. SEVERAL LOADERS $250 TO $3650, (712) 299-6608 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 1105 - DISKS FOR RENT NE - FOR SALE: SWEEP BLADES AND ROLLABLE BORON DISC BLADES. JESS PUTNAM DISC ROLLING. OVERTON, NEBR. FULL-TIME BUSINESS WITH OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE. WE ALSO INSTALL BLADES! CALL: 800-987-6612 OR CELL NUMBER:, (308) 325-0050 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 3 PT. 6’ & 7’ DISKS, (712) 299-6608 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - JD 3 PT. 4B PLOW, 4 X 14”, $950. JD PULL 5X16”, $950. IH 2 PT, 3 & 4B PLOWS. 2 & 3B PLOWS ON STEEL OR RUBBER. CASE 4 DISC 27” HYD PULL PLOW., (712) 2996608 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 NE - JD REFUGE BOX WITH CARRIER, $500.00, (308) 380-7161 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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

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

L 0 4 R , 6" USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E ) 62 2 0 7 , OE 456 - JI CAS , $1,00 4-21 $600, (712 1L2A6R5GE2N0," N&E.3 N36E0A-R037 IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & , S 7 ) E 8 R M ( R 7 N 8 3 0 E N E 2 R IND 08 N70 . O3U 200 E LT EN OTHERS. DAILY. GPLEASE THE WE YSHIP COIULE2RS H1A9Y09- C- OBRHUEL-1AL1DS24 30NDS, M ) 832- E - RE U 260 WIND RGER F 0 - O (217) B370-1149 A 3 N 6 O 1 R G O A 5 03CALL, T S R T A IST 4 T KE O 156 WFROR SBAALLE28T2AL H OL 3 S, ERE APP ES K B R AINE - 2 SALE TED KSS 32FOVR W-INTCR & '40' I- - GRAIN FFE G N F D A R A S A E L W LES CELL: D. HOR NE& G- REGISTERED FOR ANGUS, PPE INDOWION, 003 B COBB& A-L'S59O SEAL'E30'SUCKSCOND2604 LE O A S A H R J & S HAESR AS LS(308) O SA SAL GR A 6' 2 , W L2E0A04SE - MOR L ACK SD TOERT,C HI,N2G TCHHEDING T ES. S TO O WA 732-3356 999308-870-1119, 199 525BL A G AN MO FOR 11 GSI 3 L TARP SS . OLD N R VY 1 NE (25) COMING 2 EYR C 3 T P 5 U ERSA KDS -DU, R$9A9CCNOEW L 0 R C 6 2 O 73 LE AS T FO ED A NET 136 OR L 55807 MO K M BRO GAN CHAROLAIS BULLS(308)L 567 OK - ER R USIES P19AY 9 86-2 0

To place your classified ad call Us @ 800-658-3191

1111 - DRILLS FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - ‘07 MILLER MD 1000, 90’ BOOM, CUMMINS & ALLISON, RAVEN GPS, 1500 HRS, $95,000.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE KS - CRUSTBUSTER 32’ SPRINGTOOTH FIELD CONDITIONER, HARROW, $500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - J. D. CULTIVATOR UNIT. 8X30”, 5X7 BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAUGE WHEELS., (402) 364-2592 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS, BALANCED FORMULATIONS BLENDED TO YOUR SPECS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. SURECROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 635-4743 NE - DICKEY-JOHN CCS100 NH3 CONTROLLER & TRAILER HITCH, (308) 380-7161 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 NE - ORTHMAN FLAT FOLD 8R30” TOOLBAR, $2,000.00, (308) 380-7161 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW & USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES, HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES. ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 IA - 3PT SNOWBLOWERS 7’, 8’ - $1850 $2850, (712) 299-6608 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549

We Sell Reconditioned Field-Ready Tractors!

* CASE 2290 MFWD w/Loader * CASE IH 2096 * CASE 2590 Very nice! 18.4x42 very good rubber, w/duals

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CASE 2090 CASE 2290 (2) CASE 1070 CASE 970 w/Loader CASE 970 w/Dozer JD 4430 w/Powershift New! Miller Loaders w/Miller GrabTec Grapples & Buckets * Misc. Used Loaders * Ford 8N w/Mower Blade and Trip Scoop

- One-Year Warranty on Tractors! -

41 Years CASE Experience Call for Free Trouble-Shooting Advice: 308.858.4410 Anytime

November 14, 2013 1205 - GENERATOR FOR SALE IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 KS - PTO GENERATOR, $975.00, (785) 8710711 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE ‘99 Zimmatic 17T, Aims panel, SNL66511, 18146 hrs., 14.9x24 & 11.2x38 tires, poly drops, Nelson R3000 Red Pad, 2,363’ end tower, 2,408’ end of iron, SR100 w/5hp. booster pump ................... $65,000 ‘99 Zimmatic 10T, Aims panel, SNL4294, 21050 hrs., 11.2x24 tires, poly drops, Nelson D3000, 1,633’ end tower, 1,673’ end of iron, 2-85 end guns w/2 hp. booster pump.... ......................................... $30,000 DSK IRRIGATION 308-882-3850 Imperial, NE 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE

SOUTHWEST RAAFT CO. Rotating auto-Aligning Flotation Track • Reduces center-pivot irrg rut problems • No tire slippage & digging • Works on all brands of sprinklers Bob Gruner - 806-678-0268 Bob_gruner@hotmail.com www.nostuckpivots.com

1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMP W/PRIMING VALVE ATTACHED TO 262 ALLIS W/RADIATOR ON CART., (402) 364-2592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE, FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL PARTS. AERATION AND UNLOADING ELECTRICAL MOTORS., (402) 678-2765 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - ‘82 GLEANER N6, 24’ HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $4,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’ HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $4,000.00, (580) 361-2265 1302 - COMBINE HEADS 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 KS - 2011 JD 630R HEADER, ONLY 1000 ACRES, SHEDDED & LIKE NEW, $27,000.00, (620) 865-2541

JD 843 CORN HEAD 8R30, OIL Bath, low tin, $6,000.

308-440-2076 TX - COMBINE PICKUP BELTS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826 TX - DRAPER HARVEST HEADER CANVAS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 3379826

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE - CONT’D OK - 1998 MACDON 960 30’, JD ADAPTOR, $11,000.00, (580) 361-2265 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE

JM 525 corner auger grain cart.

Fruehauf 40’ grain trailer.

$6,500 each

402-746-3906 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE TX - CONVEYOR BELTS FOR ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826 SD - CONVEYOR. 52’ LONG BELT, 22” WIDE. HAS HOPPER, IS ON WHEELS, BELT IS LIKE NEW. BELT COST $2500. WILL SELL FOR THIS., (605) 386-2131 1312 - HARVESTORS & SILOS FOR SALE WI - SILO DOORS: WOOD OR STEEL! SHIPPED PROMPLY TO YOUR FARM. HARDWARE AVAILABLE WITH STAINLESS STEEL STAPLES. PLEASE CALL:, (800) 222-5726 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $4,000.00, (580) 361-2265 IA - 24’ TO 42’ COMBINE HEAD MOVERS., (712) 210-6587

Forage Harvesting

MANURE SPREADING 4 Class Choppers, Pack Tractors Bagging, Support Trucks, Vertical Spreaders, Loader w/Scale ZBI Inc., Jake, 308-379-6109 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’. 3 PT BOX BLADES 5’, 6’, 7’, 8’, (712) 299-6608 1402 - LOG SPLITTERS & STUMP GRINDERS FOR SALE SD - VERMEER WOOD CHIPPER, 3 PT, WILL TAKE 6” DIAMETER LOG. LIKE NEW. REALLY WORKS, $5,000.00, (605) 386-2131 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE

BULK TANKS-USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Buy-Sell-Trade

800-844-5427 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344

To place your classified ad call us @ 800-658-3191

Behrends Welding Specialiizing in Pivot Bridges Custom Welding

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 1413 - PRESSURE WASHERS FOR SALE

Hotsy Pressure Washer Sales and Service. New and used hot/cold water pressure washer.

Parts and detergents.

HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO.

8902 South 145th St. Omaha, NE • 402-330-4343 Lincoln, NE • 402-465-4343 North Platte, NE • 800-274-4444 Grand Island, NE • 308-675-1115 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE NE - NEW VAL6 PORTABLE DIESEL RADIANT HEATERS. DAYSTAR RADIANT HEATERS. NEW WASTE OIL HEATERS W/TANKS. AG & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, (402) 893-4745 ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat.

Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one furnace. 25 year warranty available.

Heat with wood, so splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat.com.

A-1 Heating Systems Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442.

1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587 KS - JD 1800 DISPLAY, ONLY ONE YEAR OF USE, LIKE NEW, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 KS - ALFALFA WANTED! LARGE SQUARES OR ROUNDS. PICK-UP OR DELIVER. PLEASE CALL:, (620) 804-1506 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474

FOR SALE Grass or Alfalfa!

Delivery by semi-loads Call Steve for more information

308-325-5964 NE - 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH CUTTING SMALL SQUARES. GOOD QUALITY HAY, (308) 8824588

FOR SALE! Alfalfa, grass & mix - Cow and horse quality. 3x3 squares grass only.

Rest are round bales. Call for semi-load delivered pricing.

307.575.1008

1ST & 4TH CUTTING GOOD GREEN ALFALFA

2ND & 3RD CUTTING Exposed to Light Rain.

Can Deliver - 3x4’s

Glenn Behrends www.behrendswelding.com Diller, Nebr.

1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC FOR SALE

402-792-5185 Home 402-520-3917 Cell

970.520.5024 NE Colorado

Page 25 1501 - ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE - CONT’D 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 SD - HAY FOR SALE! ROUND BALES, MIDSQUARE BALES. GRASS HAY OR ALFALFA. CALL:, (605) 842-3125 SD - POWELL TRUCKING: HAY FOR SALE BY THE SEMI LOADS! CALL KENNY AT 605-8770741 OR 719-469-4527 ALL TYPES OF HAY AVAILABLE, (605) 877-0741 NE - HAVE ALFALFA AND GRASS HAY AND CORN STALKS AND CAIN. ROUND BALES, DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL:, (308) 6273082 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - 2013 BIG ROUND MEADOW HAY - SOME TOP NOTCH, SOME WITH A FEW SUNFLOWERS, SOME GRINDING HAY, TAKE YOUR PICK. ALL CERTIFIED NOXIOUS WEED FREE., (308) 587-2344 1504 - OAT/WHEAT/RYE HAY FOR SALE

1512 - SEED FOR SALE - CONT’D KS - FOR SALE: HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED. CLEANED, 54LB TEST WEIGHT, 90’S % GERMINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE. DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED. CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-2491907, (620) 983-2144

We Buy Damaged Grain.

Grain Vac’s Available.

Also damaged grain from ground piles.

Call Greg at 316-640-3203 Rye, Triticale, Winter Barley, Oats, Turnips, Radish, Wheat and more.

Roberts Seed Axtell, Nebraska • 308-743-2565.

Portable grain cleaning available.

SEED FOR SALE

SOYBEANS: R2Y, LL, Conventional SEED CORN starting at $120

660-565-2353 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED: ACRES TO PLANT ALFALFA IRRIGATED OR DRY LAND. CALL JEFF AT:, (308) 627-3082

All Types Hay For Sale: Grass, Alfalfa, Mix, CRP Hay, Etc. We Do the Trucking.

717-377-9994 Please Leave Message.

1505 - STRAW FOR SALE IA - GOOD CLEAN, 3X3 AND 4X4 DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 1512 - SEED WANTED TO BUY KS - TRITICALE SEED OFF THE FARM, (316) 249-1907 FOR SALE IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - TRITICALE SEED FOR SALE, (316) 2491907

To place your classified ad call us @ 800-658-3191

Located 3 1/2 miles east of Plainview, NE on Highway 20 To Sell Corn call

Husker Trading at 866-348-7537 To Purchase Distillers Grains call

Ryan or Todd at 877-487-5724 ext 3 or 1

STL Enterprises 785-259-5788 Ellis, KS Dealer in Walinga Agri-Vacs

Page 26 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D

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

NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114 1804 - FEEDING WAGONS FOR SALE TX - FEED WAGON BELTS. ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. WILL BEAT ALL MFG’S PRICES., (800) 3379826 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 TX - TUB GRINDER BELTS FOR ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. 18”-30” WIDTHS. MADE IN THE USA., (800) 3379826 1810 - MANURE SPREADERS FOR SALE IA - NUMEROUS SPREADERS, $650-$950, (712) 299-6608 1812 - SCALES FOR SALE

RANKIN RANCH

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE - CONT’D

LAKE OR POND? XP-180 Air Diffusion POND AERATOR / De-Icing System!

Includes: Outdoor pump, 100ft tubing, Diffuser & Hardware Kit! 1 YEAR WARRANTY! Just $369.95 + $24 s/h

(608) 254-2735 Open 7 days /week!

Website: www.fishpondaerator.com Fish people since 1955

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

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot.

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

Guaranteed best quality & lowest price.

Call

605/473-5356

1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - WE ARE YOUR ARROW FARMQUIP DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 TX - TANK COATINGS, ROOF COATINGS. AVAILABLE FOR METAL COMPOSITION SHINGLES OR TAR ROOFS. LONG LASTING & EASY TO APPLY. WE ALSO MFG. TANK COATINGS FOR CONCRETE, ROCK, STEEL, GALVANIZED OR MOBILE TANKS. VIRDEN PERMABILT CO. WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-2761 TANK COATINGS • ROOF COATINGS Available for METAL, composition shingles or tar roofs. Long lasting and easy to apply. We also manufacture tank coatings for concrete, rock, steel, galvanized or mobile tanks.

VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. 806-352-2761 • www.virdenproducts.com

PORTABLE CATTLE WEIGHING SERVICE The convenience of weighing YOUR cattle at YOUR ranch with a 7X20 Digital Certified Scale with Printout & Shrink Calculation. No trucking fees or shrink to worry about.

Serving: NE, WY & WESTERN SD Less stress on YOU and YOUR CATTLE Give us a call at:

(307) 468-2253 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587 1814 - BUNKS FOR SALE

Bullet proof back wall for lighting...

Bed with a bale processor... $2000 for the shelter...

Mike • 605.395.6981 Dave • 308.830.0853 www.tuffernhellgoatequipment.com

1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

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 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE TX - 11 BLACK BALDIE HEIFERS, BRED 6-8 MONTHS, 1000 PLUS LBS. BRED TO BRANGUS BULLS, $2250. 979-567-3425 OR, (979) 567-4606

1912 - BACKROUNDING/FEEDING FOR SALE

bred 6-8 months, 1000 plus lbs., bred to Brangus bulls, $2250.

979-567-3425 • 979-567-4606 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE KS - 100- 2 YR OLD FALL PRS. 100-SPRING BRED HFRS, AI & DUE FEB. 20TH. 40- 4TO7 YR OLD PAIRS W/400#CALVES. 100-OPEN COM. & REG. HFRS. 10- 18 MONTH OLD ANGUS BULLS W/EPD RECORDS. ALL ANGUS BRED & ON SAME GRASS AS BORN ON. SEE VIDEO:WWW. CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785) 418-2983 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE

CROOKED CREEK ANGUS REGISTERED 2 YR. OLD BULLS

www.crookedcreekangus.com.

Many will be suitable for heifers.

Crooked Creek Angus 785-332-6206, Saint Francis, KS

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D

CANNONBALL CATTLE Co.,

Full Time Help Wanted!

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from Montana to Texas.

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2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN AND WHEAT AND ALPHA TOX CORN! PAY PREMIUM DOLLAR WITH VACS IN TRUCKS. CALL CODY 402-350-8187 OR WES 402-250-4185, (402) 350-8187

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Large or small, we haul it all

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1914 - BISON WANTED TO BUY

BUFFALO WANTED All classes, any quantity

402-694-9353 1920 - MARCH PRODUCTION SALES FOR SALE NE - MLM GELBVIEH OPEN HOUSE & PRIVATE TREATY KICK OFF SALE: MARCH 3, 2014. BRED & FED WITH THE COMMERCIAL MAN IN MIND! GELBVIEHBULLS. COM, (402) 879-4976 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887

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KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS, PIVOT BRIDGES. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING. CALL:, (402) 367-2479

2602 - PICKUPS FOR SALE

Exira Auto Sales

Hwy. 71, Exira, IA • 712-268-5345 www.exiraauto.com ‘11 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab Shortbed 4x4, diesel, 55K ....................... $33,900 ‘11 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab SLT 4x4, 5.7 Hemi. 23K .......................... $25,600 ‘11 Chevy 3500 SRW, Crew Cab 4x4, Diesel, auto., longbed ............ $21,900 ‘11 Dodge 3500 SRW Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel, auto., longbed.............. $21,900 ‘10 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Shortbed 4x4, diesel ................................ $16,900 ‘10 Chevy 1500 X Cab LS 4x4, 5.3 V8, 150K..................................... $13,900 ‘09 Chevy 3500 SRW Crew Cab 4x4, longbed, diesel, 175K ............. $19,400 ‘09 Chevy 2500 X Cab 4x4, diesel, longbed. auto.............................. $17,900 ‘09 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, auto., 6.0, gas .................................... $13,900 SOLD ‘08 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel, longbed, auto ......................... $18,900 ‘08 Chevy 3500 Dually X Cab 4x4 diesel............................................ $17,900 ‘08 Honda Ridgeline CR, 6-cyl., auto., 4x4, 73K ................................ $16,700 ‘08 Dodge 3500 SRW, Quad Cab 4x4, diesel, auto., shortbed........... $16,700 ‘08 Chevy 3500 SRW Crew Cab Flatbed 4x4 diesel ........................... $17,400 ‘08 Chevy Colorado, Reg Cab 2WD, 5-cyl., auto.................................. $5,600 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, auto ........................... $19,200 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually, 4x4 auto., flatbed,5.9 diesel ........ $18,700 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Reg. Cab Dually 4x4, 5.9 diesel., auto ..................... $17,800 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Reg Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, 6-spd........................... $16,900 ‘07 Chevy 3500 Dually Reg Cab 4x4, diesel, flatbed .......................... $15,900 ‘06 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab 4x4 Dually, diesel, auto ........................... $18,900 ‘06 Dodge 3500 Reg. Cab Dually flatbed 4x4, diesel, 6-spd .............. $16,800 ‘06 Ford F-250 Reg. Cab 4x4, 5.4 gas, auto. w/V plow ..................... $10,950 ‘06 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 auto.............................................. $10,900 ‘06 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 gas, auto ........................................ $8,900 ‘06 Ford F-250 Reg Cab 4x4, 5.4 auto ................................................. $7,900 ‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually, 6-spd., 4x4 diesel. 181K ............. $17,900 ‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, 6-spd.172K ............... $17,800 ‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 6-spd., 4x4 diesel......................... $17,600 ‘05 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Lariat 4x4, Diesel, shortbed, 130K ............ $15,700 ‘05 Chevy Colorado X Cab Z71 4x4, auto ............................................ $7,400

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $1500, (605) 386-2131

R & M Salvage On-site pickup of cars, trucks, appliances, iron and demolition of mobile homes

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308-530-3098 NE - TURN YOUR SCRAP METAL INTO CASH!! LOOKING FOR JUNK TRACTORS, CARS, COMBINES, APPLIANCES, ETC. IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA. HAVE SEMI AND LOADER. CALL PAUL AT:, (308) 383-5333 NE - KOHL BROTHERS METAL SALVAGE & DEMOLITION! WE ARE PROFESSIONAL AND EFFICIENT WITH COUNTLESS REFERENCES AVAILABLE. WE DO STATEWIDE FARM CLEAN-UP, PIVOTS, GRAIN BINS, & IRON HAULING! KOHLBROTHERS@GMAIL. COM OR CALL:, (402) 705-9610

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TRUMP TRUCKS 2011 International 7400, 330 hp, 10spd., 16,000 front axle, 40,000 Hendrickson rear, LWB, 45,000 miles. $69,500.00 1997 Ford Sterling, 4x4, 8.3 cummings, 5 speed, 14,000 front axle, 23,000 rear axle, 40,000 miles. $16,500.00 2007 Freightliner M-2, 250 hp, Cat 9 sp, 12,000 front axle, 36,000 4 spring rear. Stock #12100. $32,500.00.

2009 International Prostar ISX, 450 hp cummins, 10sp, 12,000 front axle, 40,000 Airride rears, 173” wheel base.

Stock #13009. $37,500.00.

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November 14, 2013

R-SR. Fees paid to 2015.

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NEBRASKA BRAND Left hand side Paid up until 6/30/17 in the family since 1941 2 pair of irons and 1 electric iron

$5,000/OBO Lee Kenitz 308-436-2959 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK

On site or in the shop welding services Call Anytime 402-366-0160 1076 130 Rd. Osceola, NE 68651 ziembadan@yahoo.com 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY KS - GOOD FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD PICKUP, NO RUST THROUGH, (620) 8652541

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2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp, 10spd ..$25,000 1993 Freightliner FLD-120 detroit, 9 spd.............$11,000 1999 KW T-800 daycabs detroit, 10 spd.............$24,000 1986 Fruehauf flatbed 45’ closed tandem.............$7,500 2000 transcraft flatbed 48’ combo........................$9,500 2007 Freightliner daycab detroit, ultrashift .........$34,000 2005 Pete 378 daycab, Cat, 13 spd ....................$36,000 2005 Pet 379 daycab, Cat, 13 spd......................$42,000 2005 IH 9400 daycab, cummins, 10 spd, low miles ............................................................................$29,500 (2) 2003 Pete 378, 63” SLPR, cummins, 10 spd ............................................................................$19,500 1997 Pete 379, 48 SLPR, Cat, 13 spd ................$19,500 2013 Precision side dump, triple axle, loaded 2014 Wilson Ag Hoppers, 43' & 50' 2005 Freightliner daycab, Cat, C-13, 10 spd.......$32,500 2005 Freightliner daycab, Detroit 515hp, 10 spd ............................................................................$32,500 FOR RENT 43' Wilson w/Ag Hoppers, 53' dry vans for storage, 53' step deck by the year, month or week

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F&S Truck Parts is buying and selling truck beds in your area.

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We are 21 miles S. of Ainsworth, NE, or call Randy at 402-387-1002

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; 3PTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40â&#x20AC;? PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660) 548-3804 NE - JD 760A SCRAPER GEARBOX, (308) 380-7161 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 8710711 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES WANTED TO BUY WY - IN SEARCH OF 120 FEET OF 10â&#x20AC;? TO 12â&#x20AC;?

I-BEAMS. PLEASE CALL:, (307) 660-8563 FOR SALE MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOLUME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043 2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE MO - LAND PRIDE 20â&#x20AC;? DT55 PTO DITCHER, (660) 548-3804 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 300 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 IA - IH TRACTORS: A, SUP A, B, C, SUP C, H, SUP H, M, SUP M, SMTA, 300, 350, 400, 450, 460, 560, 606, 504, 706G, 240, 340, 574 UTILITIES, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD 48A, $1850, JD MTB, JDB, JD 50 W/HYD & PTO., (712) 299-6608 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE IA - LARGE NUMBER OF ANTIQUE MACHINERY ITEMS, INCLUDING STEEL WHEEL PLOWS, POTATO DIGGERS, & GEARS FOR IH & JD STEEL WHEELS, STEEL WHEEL ROAD GRADERS & HAY LOADERS., (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 715 G COMBINE, NICE, (712) 2996608 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE SD - FOREVER POST 4â&#x20AC;?X7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;POINTED, 5â&#x20AC;?X8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FLAT. PLASIC FENCE POST CAN BE NAILED, STAPLED, SCREWED. WONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T ROT. 39 POSTS PER BUNDLE. 4 BUNDLE DISCOUNTS $12 TO $16 EACH. STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $2500. TO $4500 EACH. WE DELIVER., (605) 351-5760

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Sale Price: Five available, priced from $43,000

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3034 - WIND GENERATORS WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131

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NE - FIBERGLASS FENCE POSTS, SOLID, 1 1/4â&#x20AC;? DIAMETER, FOR HIGH TENSILE BARBED WIRE, FOR QUESTIONS & PRICING, CALL, (402) 643-6978

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Call Spotanski Plastics at 888-Dig-post or Bill at 308-940-0068 spotanskiplastics.com 3009 - FUEL TANKS WANTED TO BUY WY - IN SEARCH OF 3000 TO 4000 GALLON PROPANE TANK THAT CAN BE DOT CERTIFIED. PLEASE CALL:, (307) 660-8563 3010 - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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GVWR: 52,000 Engine: Cat. C-15, engine brake Transmission: 10Speed Eaton Fuller. Features: 435 Horsepower. Specifications: 580K. Sale Price: $29,750

3030 - OTHER FOR SALE - CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D WY - FOR SALE: NEW AND USED COAL STOKER STOVES. ALSO MAGIC HEAT, RECLAIMERS, PARTS, SERVICE AND ADVICE FOR MOST MAKES. CALL:, (307) 754-3757

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Colorado paradise with 360 degree mountain and plains views near Wellington. This 4074 s.f. home on 38 acres features 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, a luxury kitchen with slab granite counters and custom cabinets, custom tile, hardwood flooring, large master suite with 5 piece bath and walk-in closet, secret gun room, a full wet bar, rec room, wine room, 2 fireplaces and an office. This property is fully landscaped with trees, sprinkler system, outdoor grilling area, and much much more! Price $690,000. Call for a private showing today. To view more photos of property www.mattshometeam.com.

MLS#712118

78 Acre Eagle View Ranch for Sale near Wellington CO with sprawling country views and enough land for the horses to roam the Front Range. This 2405 sq ft. ranch is a fantastic buy. 3 Bed, 2 full baths + study, recently remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 5 piece master bath with large walk in closet. Fenced yard and large deck for entertaining . Land features 4+ horse zoning, 3500 sq ft barn with 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors for RV or tractor storage. Barn has 3+ stalls, pasture, horse corral, and deciduous trees. The property is fully and crossed fenced, has a maintained gravel road surface and could be used as a farm or ranch. Was $585,000. New Price $540,000 Come and Get It! For more information contact. MLS#712291

Matt Michel â&#x20AC;˘ Keller Williams 970-420-9327 â&#x20AC;˘ thewellingtonteam@gmail.com

UPCOMING AUCTIONS AND LAND FOR SALE 14,318+/- Acre Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Holt County, Nebraska. Consists of irrigated cropland, meadows, upland pasture, feedyard and backgrounding units. Auction Date: December 3, 2013. To be sold in tracts.

2,081 Acre Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mellette County, South Dakota. Consists of irrigated and dryland acres. Hardgrass pastures with exceptional hunting amenities. Nice home, quonset, corrals, etc. Seller presently leases an additional 1,900+/- of tribal land plus private leases adjoining property. Auction Date: October 1, 2013. To be sold in tracts. Lots of opportunity!

7,492.08 Acre Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brown County, Nebraska. Consisting of 279 acres of cropland w/irrigation. 2 Sets of improvements, firm sandhill pastures in excellent condition. Auction Date: October 18, 2013. To be sold in tracts.

320 Acresâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2 Center pivots, located on blacktop road. Excellent well capacities with sandy loam soils. Could be split. Brown County, Nebraska.

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441 Acresâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2 New Zimmatic pivots with corner system. Excellent soils and location. Swine affluent as a bonus. Holt County, Nebraska.

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Patrick Chohon - Broker Travis Dougherty - Assoc. Broker & Auctioneer Roger Waldo - Associate Broker Tyson Chohon - Salesman

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