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Antique Harvest Allows Farmers to Reminisce

Special Features NE Power Farming Show. . . . . . . . . . 7-11 FFA Chapters . . . . . . . 13-15, 17-18, 22-27 Soybean Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Weather Al Dutcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

Markets Grains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Doug Geisler of rural Kearney drives a two-row combine from the 1950s Monday. This is the third year he and his father, Don, have rolled out antique equipment and harvested one last field on their property. Don Geisler said they do the harvest for fun and to show younger generations how the older farming equipment worked.

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Ag Management LLNRD Approves New Irrigated Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

By Jessica Kokesh, The Kearney Hub KEARNEY - Don Geisler had one field left to harvest Monday. It was the one he keeps around to harvest for fun. Geisler broke out farm equipment from the 1950s, including a sheller and two combines, and had fun with several other area farmers.

This is the third year Geisler and his son Doug have conducted the antique harvest. Geisler said events such as this are growing more popular in farming communities. "The younger guys ... if they're about 35, they're too young to have seen this on their dad's farm," Geisler said. "My dad used them on his farm. It's a way to relive the past."

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About 20 people of all ages were out to watch or help with the harvest. Onlookers were able to get on a trailer pulled by a tractor and follow the progress of the combines going through the field so they could watch how it works. Geisler said the main difference between modern machines and the Continued on page 19

Production News Nebraska Corn Producers Supply Many Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$98.11 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .122.87 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111.55 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .157.79 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.89 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .76.63 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .150.50 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348.65

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Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.61 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.10 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.26 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .8.37 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.34

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Heartland Express - Weather

November 24, 2011

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report Little in the way of significant moisture was observed during the past two weeks. Four precipitation bearing systems impacted the state. The first occurred during the 16th time frame and resulted in trace to 3 inch snowfall totals across southwest, west central, and portions of south Allen Dutcher central Nebraska. Snowfall totals were heaviest along the Kansas/Nebraska border. The second system occurred on the 19th with snowfall totals of less than an inch reported across the northern Panhandle and Sandhills. The third system just brushed southeast Nebraska on the 22nd resulting in less than a tenth of an inch of moisture. The final system from Texas into the eastern corn belt and brought limited moisture to extreme eastern Nebraska. If the models are correct, the next two weeks appear to be a repeat

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of conditions experienced these past two weeks. Little significant moisture is expected, but huge temperature swings are likely. Week One Forecast, 11/26 - 12/2: Low pressure is projected to move from the southern Plains into the eastern corn belt during the 11/26-11/28 period. At the same time a cold front will sweep southward from the northern Plains on 11/26. If the cold air arrives prior to the storm lifting out of the southern Plains, some light snowfall accumulations are possible across southeast Nebraska, but will remain liquid if the front is delayed. The systems will be far enough east of the state on 11/27 that dry conditions should prevail and warmer temperatures are expected. Another cold front is projected to sweep southward out of the northern Plains on 11/28 and bring a chance for flurries and/or sprinkles to northern Nebraska by the late afternoon. Light snow and/or rain is possible across eastern Nebraska on 11/28 as the front moves southeast of the state. One fly in the ointment is that some of the models stall out the southern Plains storm over the Ohio Valley, then retrograde it westward. If this occurs, some light accumulations of snow are possible across eastern Nebraska on 11/29. Otherwise, dry conditions are

indicated by most models for the 11/29-12/1 before another cold front drops southward out of Canada on 12/2 and brings a chance for upslope snow across the western 1/3 of Nebraska. At this time, it appears only light accumulations are possible. Projected High Temperatures: 11/26 (upper 30's N - mid 40's S), 11/27 (upper 40's E - mid 50's W), 11/28 (upper 30's NE - mid 40's SW), 11/29 (mid 30's N - low 40's S), 11/30 (low 40's E - low 50's W), 12/1 (low 50's E - upper 50's W), 12/2 (upper 30's W - mid 40's SE). Week Two Forecast, 12/3 - 12/9: As the northern Plains cold front pushes south toward Texas, upslope snow/rain chances should diminish by the end of 12/3. Dry weather is currently indicated by weather models during the 12/4-12/6 period. A slight chance of moisture is projected by the models for the eastern ½ of the state on 12/7 in response to a weak cold front sweeping eastward from the northern Rockies.. Dry conditions return to the state during the 12/8-12/9 period under the influence of high pressure aloft. High Temperatures: 12/3 (low 30's N - upper 30's S), 12/4 (mid 40's E - mid 50's W), 12/5-12/6 (low 40's N - low 50's S), 12/7-12/9 (mid 40's N - mid 50's S).

Nebraska Weather STOP FUEL GELLING and Crop Report Agricultural Summary: For the week ending November 20, 2011, snow in portions of the west and south slowed final wrap up of fall harvest, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Statewide, corn harvest averaged 97 percent complete with progress near 80 percent in the Panhandle. Sorghum harvest progress was virtually complete at 98 percent. Fall tillage continued with anhydrous ammonia applications active. Soil moisture supplies continued below average for this time of year. Weather Summary: Temperatures for the week averaged 3 degrees below normal for the state. High temperatures were mainly in the 60’s and lows dipped into the single digits. The eastern half of the state was dry with snow being recorded in the Panhandle, Southwest and South Central counties. Field Crops Report: Corn harvest was at 97 percent, behind 99 last year but two weeks ahead of 85 average. Sorghum harvested was 98 percent, near 99 last year but well ahead of 85 average. Winter Wheat conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 1 poor, 20 fair, 69 good, and 10 excellent, well above 45 percent good to excellent last year and 62 average.

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November 24, 2011

Heartland Express - Country Living

Pass the Cheese, Please Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, Colfax County Cheese has been an important food for centuries and is still an important food today. Most cheese is made from milk - mostly cow’s milk. However, cheese from goat’s milk or sheep milk can also be found. Cheese varies in the hardness - some are very soft and others are very hard. Examples of soft unripened cheese are cream cheese, cottage cheese and Neufchatel. Brie and Limburger are soft ripened cheeses. Semihard cheeses include Muenster, Gouda and Blue. Examples of hard cheeses are Cheddar, Swiss, Edam and Gruyere. Parmesan and Romano are the most common very hard cheeses. Cheeses are classified as either natural or process. The name indicates how the cheese was made. Natural cheese is made from pasteurized whole milk. Bacteria, rennet and sometimes color are added to the milk. The cured (coagulation of the milk protein) is heated, stirred and pressed to remove excess moisture and then cured. The longer the curing period, the sharper the flavor. Process cheese is made by blending new and aged batches of the same or different varieties of natural cheese. An emulsifier is added and the cheese is pasteurized to stop further curing. As long as process cheese is unopened, it will keep at room temperature for several months. Because an emulsifier is added, process cheese melts smoothly and quickly without becoming stringy.

Process cheese food is a blend of natural cheeses, non-fat dry milk or whey solids and water. It is milder in flavor, softer in texture and contains somewhat less cheese than process cheese. Process cheese spread is different because it contains more water and less milk fat than process cheese food. Flavoring materials and stabilizers are often added. The soft consistency makes it easy to spread with a knife at room temperature. Packaged grated cheese has good keeping qualities. Hard American and Italian cheeses are popular examples. Cold-pack cheese food is made by blending cheese, water, milk, cream, whey, gums and/or sweeteners without heat. Imitation cheese is not made according to FDA rules, but it is nutritionally equivalent to cheese. It is usually made of casein, whey or other cheese by-products and usually contains a vegetable oil instead of milk fat. Cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium and phosphorus. Some cheeses are high in fat, while others have a much lower fat content. It is important to read the label. Cheese should be stored in the refrigerator. Soft cheeses can spoil quickly so do not store for a long period of time. Hard and semihard cheeses last longer than soft cheeses. Make sure the cheese does not dry out. Keep cheese in original wrapper and then place in a plastic bag, waxed paper or foil. Throw out any cheese that is moldy. Hard and semihard cheeses can be frozen. However, the cheese has a tendency to become crumbly so it is best used as soon as possible after thawing.

Holiday Cacti Selection & Care David Lott, Horticulture Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. North Platte, Nebraska Outside of the traditional poinsettia, holiday cacti are very popular holiday plants to purchase and enjoy. These colorful blooming plants are appealing to the eye, and long-lived in homes and businesses if they are taken care of correctly. Many of these plants have been passed down through family generations, and are considered family treasures. When speaking of holiday cacti, there are three distinct plant species that flower at different times of the year. That is why these different plants flower around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, respectively. What are some of the differences between these different cacti? Schumbergera bridgesil, also known as the Christmas cacti, are probably the best known in this area. These plants have joints, also known as cladophylls, with two to three rounded “teeth” on the margin. Schumbergera truncata, the Thanksgiving cacti, have joints with two to four pointed “teeth” on the margin. This species has become popular as consumers enjoy earlier blooms than the traditional Christmas time, and access to these plants for purchase becomes more common across the country. Flowering time is the easiest way to distinguish between the two different species for the general consumer. Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri, also known as Easter cacti, have joints with scalloped margins. They have bristles on the tips of the joints. The blossom of the Easter cacti is different from the Christmas and Thanksgiving species, and easily noticeable with a shorter blossom that with a star-like resemblance. All three of these species perform well as potted plants or in hanging baskets. During the holiday season, potted and hanging basket versions will be available to purchase. Bloom color can include fuchsia, pink, white, red, orange, salmon, and yellow. Here are some simple selection and care tips. · Select plants that are evenly balanced in the container with healthy foliage. While

blooming plants are inviting to select, choose plants that are not wilted, frosted, or damaged. · Cover plants with a bag or sack when moving the plant after purchase to home or business of choice. · Remove the decorative cellophane or foil wrapping to ensure proper water drainage when the plant is watered. · Place these plants near sunny windows to receive adequate light for plant maintenance and growth. Avoid placing plants near heaters, vents, drafts, and on top of electronic equipment that emit heat. Excess heat or cold can cause flower buds to abort, the plant to dry out quickly, or suffer cold damage. · When potting these plants in more permanent containers, select a container that is the same size or one size larger than what the plant is currently in. Choose potting media that will easily drain excess water away. Mixes with plenty of peat moss and pearlite should be considered. · Water these plants thoroughly until the excess water runs out. Discard the excess water. The potting media in the containers needs to stay evenly moist, but not wet or saturated. Excess moisture can lead to root rot, plant decline, and potential plant death. · After these plants have finished blooming, a soluble fertilizer can be applied every 30 days. Fertilizing plants after blooming will improve the quality of the blooms next season. · These plants can be easily propagated by cutting two to three cladophyllis (joints) from the main plant. Transfer the cuttings into evenly-moist sand or potting soil. Cuttings may be dipped in rooting hormone to aid root formation, but it is not necessary. Place cuttings in a well-lighted, warm place until the cuttings have rooted. If you have any questions about holiday cacti, please contact me at dlott2@unl.edu, by calling (308) 696-6781, or by contacting your local University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office.

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Whisper of Grace

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Touches of Victorian style add a whisper of grace to this captivating home. The classic brick exterior displays a wide front porch, a central gable amidst the hipped roofline, and plenty of windows. A sideentry garage with three-cheerful windows preserves curb appeal. Inside, the foyer separates a den from the formal living and dining rooms. With a full bath nearby, the den easily serves as an extra bedroom. The living room offers a cozy fireplace; the dining room overlooks the rear sun deck and opens directly to the kitchen for easy serving. The hearth room and breakfast room form one large gathering area, served by the island kitchen. A door from the hearth room leads out to a covered porch and the sun deck. Four bedrooms occupy the four corners of the second floor. The master suite enjoys a generous bedroom, walk-in closet, and relaxing soaker tub, while the additional bedrooms share a full hall bath that has two sinks. A built-in computer center comes in handy for email or homework. Another thoughtful detail: the garage holds a special nook that can house recycling bins and even an extra freezer.

Detailed Specifications

House Style Country Farmhouse Victorian Victorian Eclectic. Kitchen Extras Country / Family Foundation Type Crawlspace Unfinished Basement Fireplace Key Information 2,391 Square Feet Beds: 4 Baths: 3 ½ Stories: 2 Garage Bays: 2 Width: 63' Depth: 50' Room Summary Den / Study Formal Dining Room Formal Living Room Master / Main Suite Special Features Corner Lot Side-Load Garage Family Room Porch - Front & Rear

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

November 24, 2011

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • Our Time Has Come by Lee Pitts

“Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.” Anonymous In his excellent book, “Outliers,” Malcolm Gladwell shows how becoming super rich has as much to do with timing as it does anything else. For example, 14 of the richest men who ever lived were all born within nine years of one another. Rockefeller, Carnegie, J.P. Morgan and Philip Armour were all born at nearly the same time and this allowed them to participate in “the greatest transformation in history.” Fast forward to today and you have the exact same thing happening. One could argue that we are living through “the greatest transformation in history” in which the computer has reshaped the world. It’s not just a coincidence that Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were both born in the same year (1955). Gladwell lists another chunk of the 75 richest men who ever lived and they all happened to be born in the mid 1950’s. If they’d have been born in the 1940’s they’d have never used a computer in school, and if they’d have been born in the sixties the easy gold had already been found! I believe that we in agriculture are on the cusp of another period that historians may one day point to as the “greatest transformation in history.” At least we’d better be. I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not but this

world of ours is getting pretty crowded. And I’m not just talking about the aisles of Wal Mart on the day Social Security checks arrive. I think there are several great fortunes about to be made in cow chips, not computer chips. After all, people are going to need food a lot more than they do Windows 7, Facebook friends or an I pad. And I say, IT’S ABOUT TIME! I’ve long felt that we have it backwards and that the farmer who works a 168 hour work week should make more money than the commodities broker who sells corn he wouldn’t know how to grow, or even recognize if he drove past an Iowa field of it. After all, who should profit most, the hedge fund trader who produces nothing of value, or the farmer who grows foods that sustains life? One day a hungry world will wake up and the 82 year old multibillionaire futures trader with the 28 year old girlfriend who lavishes his money on liberal causes (George Soros) will one day be replaced on the Forbes 400 by an Indiana or California farmer, who will then celebrate by buying his wife of 40 years a brand new dishwasher to make her life a little easier. Ranchers who feed folks deserve to make more money than the government bureaucrats and environmental lawyers who are trying to stop them. It’s just not right that the paper-pushers in soft shoes are paid more money per year than the hard

working ranchers they are over-regulating. Cowboys ought to be paid more than the CEO’s and lawyers of groups like the Sierra Club, Earth First and PETA because they’ve done far more for the environment, and for the welfare of animals. The next batch of billionaires for sure will own lots of stock... of the four-legged variety. Large animal veterinarians deserve to make more money than NFL lineman because they get hit just as hard and don’t wear any pads. And they’ve actually graduated from college! Cattle feeders ought to make more money per animal for owning it for 120 days than the trader who owns it 20 minutes. And the trucker who delivers a load of cattle from King City, California, to North Platte, Nebraska, much faster than the Post Office can send a letter over the same distance, ought to at least make as much money as the retired Postal Service employee does each month. It’s just not right that celebrities make more in a minute doing a milk commercial than those prisoners of lactation, the dairymen, do in a year. And while we’re on the subject of slave labor, journalists who write about cows for a living ought to make at least as much as “reality TV” script writers! Okay, so now I’m getting greedy. But I’m telling you, my farm and ranch friends, OUR TIME HAS COME!

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What to do with your leftover turkey? Turkey Casserole

2 -3 cups cooked turkey 1 -2 cup gravy 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 (12 ounce) bag mixed vegetables leftover prepared stuffing Heat oven to 350째F. In a 9 x 13-inch pan or large casserole dish, spread the mashed potatoes in the bottom of the pan, layer meat and vegetables over the potatoes. Spread gravy over the top, and then top with leftover stuffing. If you don't have stuffing leftover, you can put the mashed potatoes on top of the casserole to make a crust. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until hot.

Turkey Pastries

Turkey Chili

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tablespoon vegetable oil onion, chopped cloves garlic, crushed (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers teaspoons ground cumin teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth cups chopped cooked turkey (15 ounce) cans white beans cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over mediumlow heat. Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender. Mix in the garlic, jalapeno, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in the chicken broth, turkey and white beans. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the mixture from heat; slowly stir in the cheese until melted.

Turkey Bagelwiches

5 ounces hummus, refrigerated 4 bagels, cut horizontally in half 1/2 lb turkey, sliced 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 16 spinach leaves On bottom half of each bagel spread approximately 1 tablespoon of hummus. Begin layering turkey, cucumber, onion, and spinach on each of the 4 bagel halves with hummus. Place top of bagels on sandwiches and serve immediately.

Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey Enchiladas 7 -8 ounces cooked turkey roughly chopped 6 -8 ounces cubed roasted/cooked potatoes 1 cup prepared stuffing 1 cup leftover vegetable 1/2 cup turkey/chicken stock fresh ground black pepper 1 lb premade puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Preheat the oven to 400째F. Mix together the turkey, potatoes, stuffing and vegetables, season to taste with the black pepper. Add the stock to the mixture, it should be moist and not too wet. Unroll the pastry and roll out further so you can cut out 4 large circles. Place the circles onto a baking sheet, spoon the filling into the middle of each circle. Brush the edges with the beaten egg, then bring them up to the middle and pinch the ends to seal. Brush the pasties with the rest of the egg and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

Fiesta Turkey Salad

1 cup shredded cooked turkey 1/2 cup cooked vegetable 3/4 cup cheddar cheese 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese 3/4 cup salsa 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 dash hot sauce 6 tortillas Preheat oven to 350째F. In a bowl toss turkey, vegetables, cheese, salsa, hot sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Spoon filling into tortilla shells. Roll the tortilla up and place seam side down into a lightly greased baking pan. Top with extra cheese and salsa if desired. Baked until heated through, about 15-20 minutes.

Turkey Croquettes

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup prepared salsa 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn 2 cups cooked turkey, diced 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 tomato, diced 1/2 cup diced onion 1 cup black beans 1/4 cup olive 1 cup diced cheese Combine the mayo and salsa. Toss with the remaining ingredients before serving.

3 cups cooked turkey, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs 2 -3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups onions, chopped and sauteed 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a large bowl combine the turkey, bread crumbs, 2 eggs and onion and mix well. Then add parsley, salt and pepper to taste, mix well and form into small patties. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry patties intil golden brown.

2/3 cup fresh breadcrumb 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (3 oz) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped onion 1 1/4 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cups cooked turkey, cut in 1-inch cubes 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 3 3/4 cups chicken broth 6 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 lb egg noodles, cooked to instructions Preheat oven to 425째F. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese and 3 tbsp melted butter. Season lightly with some salt, set aside. In a medium saucepan, toss 1 tbsp butter with the mushrooms, onions and 1 tsp salt over medium heat. Cover and cook for 3 minutes, remove lid, cook another 3 minutes, stirring. Transfer to bowl; add turkey meat and peas. Mix and set aside. In same pan, whisk remaining butter and flour. Add stock, bring to boil, let simmer for some 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, thyme and remaining 1/2 c cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Combine sauce with meat and noodles. Pour in a greased 9x13 pan and top with the breadcrumb mix. Bake until golden brown and bubbly 13-15 minutes.

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Heartland Express - Government

November 24, 2011

There Is Much To Be Thankful For This Holiday Season by Congressman Adrian Smith Grand Island Office 1811 West Second Street, Suite 105 Grand Island, NE68803 Phone: (308) 384-3900 Fax: (308) 384-3902

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The holidays are a special time to reflect on the past year, to celebrate, and to give thanks for the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy as Americans. President Ronald Reagan reminded us of our blessings in his 1982 Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day: “I have always believed that this anointed land was set apart in an uncommon way, that a divine plan placed this great continent here between the oceans to be found by people from every corner of the Earth who had a special love of faith and freedom.” President Reagan’s unapologetic belief in American ideals rings true this holiday season as we reflect and give thanks for the many blessings afforded to us by our exceptional way of life. And despite the problems facing our country, we continue to live in the greatest nation on Earth, and we enjoy freedoms unknown to countless billions around the world. We also should remember the great number of our fellow citizens who still are struggling through these tough economic times. For too long, Washington has handed down policies which have vastly increased the size and scope

of government and added trillions of dollars to our national debt. These policies have done little to create jobs or restore economic certainty for business owners. While Republicans only control onehalf of one-third of the federal government, our new majority in the House of Representatives successfully has changed the conversation from “how much to spend” to “how much to cut,” and has made historic spending cuts on the long road to restoring fiscal balance. For that I am not only thankful, but also hopeful about our future. The chance to live in a country with such boundless freedom and potential as ours does not come without a high cost. Accordingly, this holiday season we should be thankful for our men and women in uniform who have purchased our liberty with their service and many of their lives. President Abraham Lincoln echoed this sentiment in his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863, acknowledging the sacrifice of “life, limb, health, and liberty, incurred by brave, loyal, and patriotic citizens” who took up arms to preserve our Union.

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With that in mind, let us keep in our thoughts and prayers the men and women in uniform to whom we owe our freedom and our exceptional way of life. Many of them will not be home with their families this holiday season, but it is through their sacrifices our rights and liberties are preserved. As we come together to celebrate with our loved ones, thousands of dinner tables across Nebraska will have one or more seats left empty by a family member likely serving in harm’s way. In addition to our soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines, we owe our military families our deepest thanks and gratitude. Despite these tough times amid war and economic hardship, there is much to be thankful for this holiday season. The unequaled freedom enjoyed by the American people has provided a harvest of plenty to this nation unlike any another other in the annals of history. I urge all residents of the Third District to take the time to give thanks for the many blessings we’ve received and strive to live up to the sacrifices made by so many.

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Last year, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 1048 to encourage the development, ownership and operation of renewable energy facilities for exporting wind energy from Nebraska. Wind energy development diversifies our national energy portfolio, and provides meaningful employment and educational opportunities for Nebraskans. We are encouraging the development, ownership and operation of renewable energy facilities for exporting wind energy. This law preserves the benefits of the state’s unique public power system and the rights of private landowners. Wind energy development is very important to the state of Nebraska, especially rural Nebraska. I recently attended the ribboncutting of Third Planet Windpower facility in Petersburg. This facility is a significant expansion of Nebraska’s wind power capacity. The partners involved in this project were the first to develop a joint venture between a public power entity and private industry in 2008 when they started construction on the Elkhorn Ridge Wind Facility near Bloomfield. A new wind farm located in Custer County expects to be completed by November 2012. This $145 million wind project will provide elec-

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tricity for approximately 25,000 homes and will be powered by 50 wind turbines. It will be capable of generating up to 80 megawatts of electricity. Nebraska currently ranks third in wind energy potential among the 50 states as rated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Nebraskans are committed to clean energy and energy independence. We are transitioning into a new period of wind energy growth and development with 169 operational wind turbines that have a total capacity of 295 megawatts. The average annual output could power nearly 92,000 homes. Nebraska’s wind power generation is scheduled to reach 458 megawatts by 2012. Nebraska’s two public power utilities, Nebraska Public Power District and Omaha Public Power District, have set goals to increase their use of renewable energy to 10% by 2020 -a target of 850 megawatts. Of the 458 megawatts of wind power scheduled to be in operation by 2012, NPPD and OPPD will own or purchase 333 megawatts of generation capacity. These two utilities will be on schedule to achieve 40% of their target for renewable generation with wind power only four years after

adopting their voluntary goals. Wind energy has a bright future in Nebraska. The 2011 Nebraska Energy Plan calls for continuing to build the state’s wind energy through public private partnerships. Nebraska participates in the Wind for Schools Program whose purpose is to raise awareness in rural America about the benefits of wind energy, while simultaneously developing a wind energy knowledge base to educate future leaders of our communities about the importance of renewable energy. The Nebraska Energy Office has partnered with Nebraska utilities and other sponsors to help 11 Nebraska schools generate and use their own wind energy. Once operational, the school integrates the turbine into science and other class activities to provide a “hands on” approach to teaching and learning. All of this reflects Nebraska’s commitment to a diversified energy portfolio and rural economic development. In the coming years, we will continue to evaluate options to further expand renewable energy developments and export opportunities in Nebraska.

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Throughout the year, our lives often become so busy it can seem difficult to stop and count our blessings. Thanksgiving gives us this opportunity. It not only provides time to spend with loved ones, but also time to pause and reflect on the things in life for which we are thankful. Take time over this holiday to remind yourself of the blessings you have, or to help a friend, neighbor or even a complete stranger in need. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of even the little things we can do to help others. The smallest act of charity and kindness can be enriching and give others a reason to be thankful. As a U.S. Senator, I'm grateful for the opportunities I have to witness this kindness and selflessness in others. Consider Paul and Mandy Mueting, a Kearney couple who have opened their home to three young foster children in need of parents. Paul and Mandy have been a blessing to these children and have lovingly provided them with a safe home and a

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bright future. In August I was thrilled to nominate the Muetings as Adoption Angels. They could provide no better example for others with love to give and a home to share. At a meeting this summer with the Lincoln Food Bank, I saw firsthand the amount of time and effort put into providing food for the needy and the homeless. This Thanksgiving, the food bank will be working overtime to help ensure our most vulnerable fellow Nebraskans have food on the table. I encourage you to feel the enrichment of donating or volunteering. Helping others can be a blessing all its own. I had the honor in September of spending time with World War II veterans from Grand Island when they visited Washington, D.C. and the memorial on the National Mall dedicated to their service. There's no limit to the thanks and gratitude we owe our veterans and those currently serving overseas. We'll enjoy the happiness of this holiday season because of the generations of veterans who have fought and sacrificed for our country.

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What hit home the most for me were my visits this summer to flood-affected areas such as Fort Calhoun and South Sioux City; Decatur and Niobrara. Throughout all the challenges, I saw local officials taking the lead and truly living up to the essence of community leadership. I saw local business owners sacrifice time and resources to put the community ahead of their own interests. And I saw everyday citizens – mothers, fathers, sons and daughters – standing shoulder to shoulder to make protection against the flood a true community effort. I was so impressed that I paid tribute on the Senate floor to this selfless response. These men and women and so many others give us countless reasons to be thankful. I continue to be grateful for the privilege of serving you in the United States Senate. And I continue to feel blessed for being a Nebraskan and an American. My wife Stephanie and I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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The Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln will be hosting the 5th Annual Nebraska Power Farming Show on December 6-8, 2011. The show is the largest indoor farm show west of the Missouri River and fourth largest in the country. “Farmers will find more ag-related displays with the addition of Pavilion 2, a 82,250 sq. ft. building which was added to the show this year”, says Will Rogers, Co-Show Director. The show will also occupy the Lincoln Room, Multi-Purpose Arena, Pavilion 1, and AMY Countryman Arena of the Event Center bringing the total square footage of indoor exhibit space to 7.0 acres (305,596 sq. ft.). In 2011, the show will have nearly 1700 booths. The show attracts farmers from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. The show will feature nearly 700 ag-related companies from 22 states and three Canadian provinces. Nearly 25% of these companies are new to the show and for many it will be their only appearance in Nebraska. The show is also known for its large number of equipment displays and purity of agrelated displays. One thing that sets the Nebraska Power Farming Show apart from other indoor farm shows is displays by major farm equipment manufacturers such as Case IH, Challenger, John Deere, Massey Ferguson and New Holland. “The major manufacturers are the pillars of our show that we build around,” says Rogers. Other tractor brands on hand at the

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Lawn and Nebraska Corn Producers Supply Many Needs Landscape School By Sandra Hansen, The Scottsbluff StarHerald At first corn was blamed for global starvation because some was used in ethanol. Now it’s blamed for obesity because of its sweetening capabilities. How can that be? Part of the problem, according to representatives of the corn industry, is the flood of misinformation that sweeps across the country on a regular basis. Nebraska producers are doing their best to get the correct story before the public through a variety of channels. One of those is the Nebraska Corn Board. “It is true that unfortunately, starvation has been around for decades, even during the times when we had large (corn) carryovers and before the modern day corn-ethanol industry,” said Kelly Brunkhorst, director of research for the Nebraska Corn Board. “Additionally, corn is blamed for obesity, so how can our industry be blamed for two extremes?” Programs, projects and data collection are being used to improve corn quality, quantity, and consumption. Those efforts have produced new markets for agriculture producers, just as they might for any other quality product. If a good automobile was built in the United States, and the domestic market was not large enough to use all of the vehicles, it would and it is common practice to ship them overseas. Much the same has happened with corn. Nebraska corn production gained from 15.6 bushels per acre in the 1930s to 163 bushels in the 2010s, while human food consumption has held steady at about 9 percent of the state’s yield. Consequently, corn available for markets outgrew the domestic demands, so producers searched for other uses. Early efforts went into exports, which have climbed in recent years to about 29 percent of Nebraska production, or approximately 459,200,000 bushels annually. That hasn’t

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been enough to consume the crops being produced by more efficient management of the state’s resources. The search for a new market led to the ethanol industry. While ethanol takes 35 percent of Nebraska production, it turns back distillers grains that displace about 7 percent, or 374,100,000 bushels of the corn that otherwise would be fed to livestock. Average corn for feed consumption is expected to be 15 percent for 2011-2012. According to the NCB, during the dry mill process, one bushel of corn provides 2.8 gallons of fuel ethanol (from the starch portion of the ground kernels). It also generates about 17.5 pounds of dried distillers grains, plus about 18 pounds of CO2. Only the starch portion or approximately 1/3 of the kernel is used to make ethanol. Onethird is released as CO2, and another 1/3 is returned as distillers grains (DG). Wet and dry distillers grains usage has grown across the state, and nation, and is now in demand as a protein source internationally. Latest figures from research sources indicate the net usage of corn by the ethanol industry is 4.071 billion bushels, or 29 percent of production. “One must keep in mind that not long ago, when as a nation we had carryover corn stocks of more than 2 billion bushels, exports were pretty consistent at around 1.8-2 billion bushels, and not increasing, but production was increasing,” Brunkhorst said. “So as an industry we needed to find new markets for a large carryover and an ever increasing production. Ethanol has become that new demand for the excess carryover and increasing production. “The U.S. producer has continued to, and will in the future, fill the needs of the food, fuel, feed and fiber markets.”

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LLNRD First Phase of Approves New Broken Bow Wind Project Irrigated Acres Ready for Construction By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub ORD - Lower Loup Natural Resources District farmers will irrigate 3,003.8 additional crop acres in 2012, following approval of 106 applications Thursday by the NRD board. There were 556 applications for nearly 23,880 acres across the 14-county district. LLNRD Information and Education Coordinator Larry Schultz said the board approved "shotgun acres across the district" involving many small parcels to reach the 3,000 limit. The extra 3.8 acres are part of the final parcel approved. Landowners whose applications were approved will be notified by the NRD staff by Dec. 1. In Hub Territory, 22 Buffalo County applications averaging 21.7 acres each were approved. There were 26 Custer County applications averaging 17.5 acres approved, and 16 in Sherman County, averaging 24.4 acres. Schultz said the board members were given aerial photos of all sites recommended by the staff, with the additional acres marked, to study before Thursday's vote. In 2009, the board decided to allow development of up to 10,000 new irrigated acres over four years. Sen. Chris Langemeier's LB483 permitted only NRDs seeing reversals of fully appropriated designations by the state Department of Natural Resources, including Lower Loup, to add more irrigated acres. There were 2,000 new irrigated acres allowed by the LLNRD board in 2010 and again in 2011. The limit was raised to 3,000 for the 2012 crop year, which leaves 3,000 acres for possible development in 2013.

KEARNEY - By late 2012, large wind turbines northeast of Broken Bow could be generating up to 155 megawatts of electricity that will be sold to Nebraska Public Power District and other Nebraska utilities. Tom Swierczewski of Chicago, project manager for developer Midwest Wind Energy, said phase one of construction, involving 50 wind turbines with the capacity to generate 80 megawatts, should be completed by September. The goal is to finish a second phase that will have an additional production capacity of 75 megawatts by Dec. 31, 2012. Following a panel presentation on Nebraska wind power basics Tuesday at the Nebraska Wind Conference in Kearney, Swierczewski told the Hub he hopes concrete foundations for the 80-meter-tall turbine towers for phase one can be poured yet this fall. Equipment will be delivered in June or July, he said, and it will take about three months to erect the initial turbines that will be scattered over about 14,000 acres. Swierczewski said another 27,000 acres will be involved in phase two. He explained that every wind project has site-specific issues, and two major ones for the rangeland around Broken Bow have been erosion and fencing. Phase one is estimated to cost $130 million$140 million.

The entire wind farm will be owned and managed by Edison Mission Group, a subsidiary of Edison International, and involve a 20-year power purchase agreement with NPPD. NPPD Sustainable Energy Manager David Rich said that of the initial 80 megawatts generated at Broken Bow, NPPD will keep 47 megawatts and has agreements with Omaha Public Power District for 18; Lincoln Electric System for 10; the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, which serves the city of Broken Bow, 4; and the City of Grand Island, 1. Swierczewski said most of the same players developer, owner, landowner group, power purchasers - are involved in phase two, for which leases are being secured and a power purchase agreement is being completed that will involve OPPD and NPPD. Rich said that in May, OPPD's board approved buying 45 of the 75 megawatts in phase two. In June, the NPPD board approved buying up to 80 more megawatts of wind energy but keeping only up to 30 megawatts. NPPD engineer John Richards said Tuesday that power purchases from Broken Bow Wind will get NPPD about halfway to its goal of having 10 percent of its power from new renewable sources by 2020.

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Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 11/22/11 Location

Corn

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

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Soybean Basis

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December 2011 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart

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Corn trade has stabilized in early week trade, and looks like it maybe fairly sideways through Friday. South Korea purchased 180,000 metric tons of US corn on Tuesday morning, and 75,000 more on Friday, in addition to a significant quantity of optional origin corn. Domestic demand will remain a key supportive factor, as exports struggle against other countries. The amount of corn held by resellers is running low as well. This will encourage end users to push the basis as they try to pry corn out of the farmer’s hands. Easily available feed wheat and corn from other major producers will continue to limit overall upside. The outside markets continue to be wracked by fears of spreading problems from the Eurozone. This has firmed the dollar this week. However, the overall grain complex is starting to show a degree of separation from the outside markets. Overall, the market has traded 11 lower through Tuesday. We finally broke out of our channel, and are looking to test the early October lows. Ethanol production rose slightly this week, and blending increased, but inventories rose as there was no export draw this week. Margins remain very strong in the near term, and basis is showing a strong push for bushels in December to sustain grind before the tax credit goes away. Export inspections this week were 37.7 million bushels, which was 10 million more than expected. There were some shipments to China this week. Export pace continues to lag behind last years pace. Harvest progress increased to the 96% mark with Michigan and Ohio having most of the remaining corn. This is 8% ahead of the 5 year average. This week’s weather should allow corn harvest to be substantially complete by next week. Exports were disappointing below the lower end of the range at 208,900 metric tons vs. an expected 300,000 to 600,000 metric tons. Hedgers call with questions. This next month is a good time to focus or refocus your risk management plants.

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The wheat trade was pressured by continued turmoil in outside markets and row crops. The weekly net change is 4 lower on the December Chicago contract, KC is down 6, and Minneapolis is down 57. Minneapolis wheat has collapsed under spread trade and outside negativity. The confirmed importation of one cargo of feed wheat into the Southeast US has helped to intensify the negative tone of the wheat market. While wheat importing countries have been soaking up feed wheat, the United States remains non-competitive into most destinations. The Chicago corn/wheat discount narrowed briefly before collapsing again. The discount is unlikely to go away in the near future. The KC wheat continues to see pressure from forecasted rains for the HRW belt, and unwinding spread trade. The Russian export program was estimated at 17.7 million metric tons so far, with 24 million expected. Wheat export inspections were disappointing coming in at 11.57 million bushels, while 14.0 million were expected. Winter wheat planting came completed, and emergence was at 87%, below the 5 year average at 88%. The weekly crop progress report was issued with 50% of the crop rated good to excellent, this was unchanged on the week, but poor to very poor increased 2%. Significant rainfall is expected for the Southern Plains next week. The Ukraine issued an early 2012 crop size range of 8 to 18 million metric tons depending on weather. The weekly export sales were 317,100 metric tons just below the expected range of 325,000 to 475,000 metric tons. Hedgers call with questions.

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December 2011 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .5.944 High . . . .5.954 Low . . . .5.936 Close . . .5.940 Change .+0.000

Soybeans trade calmed down as we went into midweek as well, with hints of further export demand surfacing. The weekly net November soybean contract change is 15 lower at midweek. The market was able to get back to the 12.00 area, but faded from there. Meal is around $1.00 lower on the week; bean oil is down 10 points. The NOPA crush report on Monday was 141.18 million bushels, with 143 million expected. Soymeal exports for October were 578,416 metric tons, up from 300,000 the prior month, and soyoil stocks were 1.876 billion pounds, with 1.95 expected. Overall crush increased month on month by 30 million bushels, but was 10% below last October’s levels. Chinese crush margins have started to improve, and China raised expectations for imports as they seek to build stockpiles. Soybean shipments improved this week to 40.75 million bushels, 10 million less than expected. The vast majority of these bushels are China bound. Export pace continues to lag year ago levels but have improved seasonally. Domestic processor basis bids remain steady, while barge bids firmed up some on improved export interest. The break in Soymeal should improve utilization in rations. South America continues to get their crop in at a good clip with Brazil 58% planted, and timely rains have made the overall prognosis good for the crop so far. The La Nina pattern continues to intensify in the ocean with the peak not expected until year end. Harvest progress was as complete. Weekly export sales numbers were above the top of the range at 746,100 metric tons vs. 475,000 to 700,000 million expected, meal was 201,500 metric tons, which was above the 100,000 to 200,000 range, and oil sales were 2,100 metric tons, within the range of 0 to 15,000 tons. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

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Dec. Meal 283 313

Dec. Oil 4897 5361

January 2011 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .11.550 High . . .11.584 Low . . .11.534 Close . .11.542 Change .+0.016

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Norris FFA Chapter On Tuesday October 4th, the Norris FFA Chapter completed their fall roadside cleanup of the 2 miles running south out of Firth to Apple road on Hwy 34B spur. 12 members participated in the cleanup and the cleanup took only a half hour for the 2 miles of road among the 12 of them. Josh Krueger stated “We had fun cleaning up and it didn’t even take that long. It goes to show that it doesn’t take that much time and it can even be enjoyable to do your part in beautifying the community.”

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Central FFA members travel to Indianapolis, IN They attended the National FFA Convention. They traveled in one of 8 buses from Lincoln, as a part of a caravan of Nebraska FFA members, October 18-22, Morgan Rezac had left a few days early so she could be there ready to compete in her Extemporaneous speaking contest. She was the Champion at the Nebraska State Contest and qualified for Nationals. She competed for the first time at Nationals on Wednesday, at 7:30a.m., and she made it to semi- finals. She competed in the semi-finals and came home with 5th in the nation. Meagan Wolfe was also recognized in Indianapolis this year, for earning her American Degree. The Central FFA was presented a 2 star Gold Chapter Rating. Two members went on stage to accept the honor. The other 7 members that attended went to sessions, workshops, and a concert. The members went to an informative session that dealt with the future of the upcoming farm bill. The students also went to a Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, and Steel Magnolia concert at the Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday night. Friday morning before things really got started they toured the Indy 500 racetrack and were able to see things up close. The local FFA Alumni bought the group supper one night at Joes Crab Shack. The Central FFA members who attended were Zach Settje, Jeffrey Hornung, Alyssa Maly, Morgan Rezac, Jacob Huck, Cory Storm, JD Isaac, and August Kiment.

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It Has Been a Busy Fall for the Freeman FFA Chapter!

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On September 14th, forty-five high school FFA members attended Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island. The group got to see demonstrations, talk to college representatives, and learn more about opportunities in the ag industry. On Saturday, October 15, seven members from the Freeman FFA boarded a plane and traveled to Indianapolis, where they practiced and performed for a week in the National FFA Chorus and Band. The students that attended were Jeff Wallman, Kendall Renken, Johnathan Neil, and Matt Ideus in the chorus, and Gerrit VanEngen, Celia Timms, and Claire Richardson in the band. The students sent in their tryout tapes last spring and were accepted in August. On Tuesday, October 18th, seven members of the Freeman FFA Chapter and Mr. Jensen boarded a bus at Palmyra that contained seven other FFA chapters to attend the 84th National FFA Convention. The group toured the John Deere seeding manufacturing group in Moline, Illinois on Wednesday. The group witnessed several different types of planters being manufactured. They attended the opening session of the 84th National FFA Convention. At this session, the National FFA Officers provided reflections, the National FFA Advisor presented his convention challenge, and keynote speaker, Dave Roever, motivated the group. Following this session, the group attended the career show and FFA shopping mall. Friday was tour day for the group, as they visited three different agricultural enterprises. The first tour was Hilltop Greenhouse, which grows orchids for locations around the world. The next stop was SoyCreations. The group got to make their own soy candle and the owner talked about how they

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NORRIS FFA CHAPTER Continued from page 15 Management. The 2 individuals competed in Job Interview and one was a National Star Finalist.

Ronnau and Elli Dearmont receiving silver. The Dairy Judging team placed 15th out of 43 teams. Team members were Blake Preston and Kyle Essink receiving gold and Bryce Doeschot and Ben Rice receiving silver. The Farm Management Team placed 9th out of 43 with Ian Schuster placing 9th overall and receiving gold along with Cory Peters. Team members Grace Woeppel and Cody Pritchau received silver. The Ag Communications team finished 14th.

Dairy Judging Team Left to right: Team coach Jacob Hickey, Bryce Doeschot, Kyle Essink, Blake Preston, Ben Rice Megan Rice was a finalist in Agricultural Placement which is one of four Star areas. Megan was able to achieve this by all of the years in high school that she spent working and developing skills at Prairieland Dairy and keeping close records of her vast amounts of skills and abilities that she learned all those years.

Farm Management Team: Team Coach Doug Malone, Ian Schuster, Cory Peters, Cody Pritshau, and Grace Woepple, and Contest sponsor The Norris FFA finished fall competitions in the District and State Land Judging contests in October and early November. At the District competition held in Waverly on October 11th the chapter qualified the team of Tom Doctor, Elizebeth Ehmen, Jordan Vietz, and Jordan Damkroger by placing 3rd overall. Other teams

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Horse Judging team left to right:Team coach Doug Malone, Eli Dearmont, Josh Krueger, Bailey Peters, Hannah Ronnau, and the contest sponsor Gretchen Kroese competed in Job Interview and placed 4th out of 43 individuals. The Horse Judging Team placed 8th out 46 teams with Bailey Peters placing 10th overall and Josh Krueger 13th, with both receiving gold and Hannah

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Heartland Express - Soybean Results

Saunders County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand G2-Genetics NuTech G2-Genetics G2-Genetics G2-Genetics NuTech G2-Genetics Average LSD .05

Variety 7286 6281 7270 7282 7290 7309 7272

Yield 85.0 84.1 82.0 81.5 79.6 77.8 70.5 80.1 8.3

Bsh/Wt 55.4 55.1 55.8 57.6 55.2 55.1 54.6 55.5 0.5

Plt ht 38 39 39 41 38 43 39 40 3

Sd size Protn 3106 34.2 2889 33.6 2958 34.2 3030 33.1 3053 34.5 2681 33.9 3149 40.6 2981 34.9 294 3.7

Howard County Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Oil 19.2 19.9 19.6 20.1 19.5 19.3 18.1 19.4 1

EPV 12.7 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.8 12.6 13.6 12.8 0.5

Oil 17.9 19.0 18.8 20.1 18.6 19.0 19.1 19.5 19.9 18.2 18.6 18.5 18.6 18.9 0.4

EPV 11.9 12.5 12.1 12.6 12.0 12.4 12.4 12.7 12.2 12.1 12.3 11.9 12.2 12.2 0.1

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EPV 12.9 12.7 12.9 12.9 12.8 12.9 12.9 12.8 0.1

Saunders County Late Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand Phillips NuTech NuTech G2-Genetics Phillips G2-Genetics G2-Genetics G2-Genetics G2-Genetics Phillips Phillips NuTech Phillips Average LSD .05

Variety Yield 386NR2Y 90.9 7359 86.7 7388 85.2 6311 85.1 381NRR 84.6 7349 82.7 7328 82.1 7310 80.9 7325 80.3 387NR2Y 78.4 320NR2Y 77.4 7365 74.6 395NR2Y 73.4 81.7 8.5

Bsh/Wt 56.1 55.1 55.6 55.5 55.6 54.8 55.7 55.2 56.4 56.2 55.5 56.2 55.1 55.6 0.5

Plt ht 46 41 43 44 44 46 46 44 46 45 46 46 47 45 2

Sd size Protn 3302 32.8 2848 33.6 2946 32.2 2798 32.5 2853 32.1 2735 33.3 2859 33.2 2644 33.9 3157 30.4 2916 33.3 2965 33.6 3430 31.7 2934 33.0 2953 32.7 149 0.4

Clay County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand Variety Yield Bsh/Wt G2-Genetics 7282 72.3 56.9 G2-Genetics 7286 71.3 54.5 G2-Genetics 7290 71.2 54.2 NuTech 7309 70.6 54.7 NuTech 6281 69.3 54.3 G2-Genetics 7272 61.8 54.5 G2-Genetics 7270 60.5 55.0 Average 68.1 54.9 LSD .05 8.9 0.5 NS = Non significant at P<0.05

Plt ht 42 39 39 43 41 36 38 40 3

Sd size Protn 2704 34.5 2818 35.2 2674 35.8 2516 35.5 2420 35.0 2564 34.8 2791 34.4 2641 35.0 NS 0.6

Variety Yield 7388 80.4 381NRR 78.4 7349 76.8 7325 75.7 395NR2Y 75.1 387NR2Y 73.2 7359 73.2 7365 72.2 386NR2Y 71.7 320NR2Y 71.3 7328 66.8 6311 66.6 7310 66.1 72.9 11.9

Bsh/Wt 55.8 55.9 55 55.9 55.6 56.3 54.8 56.4 55.5 55.6 55.1 54.7 55.5 55.6 0.8

Plt ht 41 41 46 45 48 46 43 46 47 47 45 45 43 45 2

Sd size Protn 2757 33.5 2693 33.7 2510 34.7 2716 32.4 2631 34.5 2685 34.8 2600 35.3 3196 33.0 2880 33.9 2612 35.1 2669 34.8 2560 34.3 2424 35.3 2687 34.2 130 0.6

Oil 18.8 18.4 19.1 20.1 18.2 17.6 18.5 18.3 17.7 18.1 18.6 19.5 19.0 18.6 0.5

EPV 12.4 12.2 12.7 12.6 12.4 12.3 12.7 12.1 12.2 12.6 12.6 12.8 12.9 12.5 0.2

Furnace County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand Variety Yield G2-Genetics 7286 79.1 G2-Genetics 7290 78.2 Farm Entry 77.7 G2-Genetics 7270 77.4 NuTech 6281 77.3 Farm Entry 77.0 G2-Genetics 7282 76.7 Farm Entry 75.3 Farm Entry 74.5 G2-Genetics 7272 73.8 NuTech 7309 73.7 Average 76.4 LSD .05 NS NS = Non significat at P<0.05

Bsh/Wt 57.6 57.4 57.1 58.3 58.6 58.5 60.2 56.8 59.2 57.0 57.7 58 1.1

Plt ht 44 43 44 45 44 44 45 44 46 42 46 44 2

Sd size 3121 2914 2900 2859 2696 2514 2862 2940 2478 2560 2614 2769 102

Protn 34.6 34.8 33.2 33.9 34.6 34.7 33.7 33.8 34.8 35.3 34.6 34.4 0.6

Oil 19.0 19.2 19.8 19.7 19.8 19.9 19.6 19.6 19.8 19.2 19.2 19.5 0.3

Furnace County Late Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand NuTech NuTech Phillips G2-Genetics Phillips

Variety Yield 7388 79.9 7365 79.4 386NR2Y 77.7 7349 76.4 381NRR 75.5 Farm Entry 74.6 Farm Entry 73.5 NuTech 7359 73.0 Phillips 387NR2Y 72.2 Farm Entry 71.8 G2-Genetics 7310 71.6 Phillips 395NR2Y 70.3 Phillips 320NR2Y 68.2 G2-Genetics 6311 68.1 Farm Entry 67.1 G2-Genetics 7325 65.8 G2-Genetics 7328 63.3 Average 72.3 LSD .05 4.7 NS = Non significant

Bsh/Wt 57.2 57.4 56.4 56.3 56.5 55.9 56.9 56.7 58.6 57.1 56.5 56.5 57.7 55.5 57.3 57.4 55.8 56.8 1.1

Plt ht 44 46 48 47 46 44 43 45 49 47 46 48 48 45 45 47 46 46 2

Sd size Protn 2927 32.6 3273 32.4 3050 33.5 2614 34.0 2937 33.7 2569 34.4 3058 34.7 2785 34.0 2681 33.2 2921 33.6 2497 34.9 2686 33.4 2569 34.4 2555 33.7 2756 33.2 2994 31.9 2836 33.8 2806 33.6 292 NS

Variety Yield 6311 75.2 7270 74.9 6281 73.7 7290 72.1 7390 72.0 7342 72.0 7332 71.8 7286 71.0 Farm Entry 70.8 Farm Entry 70.3 Farm Entry 69.1 NuTech 7359 69.0 NuTech 7365 68.8 G2-Genetics 7373 68.6 NuTech 7388 68.3 Farm Entry 67.3 G2-Genetics 7372 65.7 Average 70.6 LSD .05 4.9

Bsh/Wt 58.8 57.4 56.3 56.4 58.4 58.8 57.8 57.7 56.6 57.5 57.5 59.0 58.9 58.7 58.3 57.8 56.8 57.8 1.0

Plt ht 43 43 42 41 42 43 42 42 42 42 39 44 44 48 42 44 47 43 3

Sd size Protn 2588 34.1 2899 33.5 2708 34.9 2842 35.0 2886 35.7 2958 34.5 2818 34.3 3207 34.6 2937 33.2 3035 34.3 3056 32.7 2648 36.6 3316 33.0 2810 34.5 2880 35.2 2606 34.6 2802 35.0 2882 34.5 179 1.2

Oil 18.1 17.8 17.6 17.3 17.5 17.6 17.3 18.2 18.5 18.2 17.8 16.9 17.1 18.0 16.8 18.1 17.2 17.6 0.7

EPV 12.3 12.2 12.4 12.3 12.4 12.2 12.1 12.4 12.2 12.4 12.0 12.5 11.7 12.3 12.0 12.5 12.2 12.2 0.2

Dawson County Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand Variety Yield G2-Genetics 6311 72.9 G2-Genetics 7332 72.3 Farm Entry 70.9 Farm Entry 69.9 G2-Genetics 7286 69.6 G2-Genetics 7342 69.6 G2-Genetics 7290 68.8 G2-Genetics 7373 68.2 NuTech 6281 67.7 NuTech 7388 67.4 G2-Genetics 7270 67.0 NuTech 7359 66.9 Farm Entry 66.4 Farm Entry 66.2 G2-Genetics 7390 65.1 NuTech 7365 64.7 G2-Genetics 7372 64.6 Average 68.1 LSD .05 NS NS = Non significant at P<0.05

Bsh/Wt 58.2 57.4 57.8 56.4 57.3 58.3 56.7 59.5 57.1 59.1 58.2 58.6 58.2 58.2 58.5 58.4 56.8 57.9 0.8

Plt ht 45 43 44 43 42 44 44 48 42 42 42 46 40 44 42 44 48 44 2

Sd size 2807 2937 3134 3030 3027 3243 3069 2795 2874 3095 3131 2921 3284 3091 3019 3239 2860 3033 NS

Protn 34.6 35.0 35.7 34.4 35.3 34.0 35.3 34.7 35.5 34.8 35.0 35.7 34.0 34.4 36.0 34.5 35.4 35.0 1.2

Oil 18.6 17.4 18.5 18.4 18.1 17.2 18.1 17.8 18.2 16.6 18.1 17.2 17.8 17.6 17.4 17.8 17.1 17.8 0.8

Saline County Rainfed Early Maturing Soybean Variety Test - 2011

Clay County Late Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand NuTech Phillips G2-Genetics G2-Genetics Phillips Phillips NuTech NuTech Phillips Phillips G2-Genetics G2-Genetics G2-Genetics Average LSD .05

Brand G2-Genetics G2-Genetics NuTech G2-Genetics G2-Genetics G2-Genetics G2-Genetics G2-Genetics

Oil 18.3 18.5 17.7 18.8 17.6 20.1 19.8 18.6 17.9 19.6 18.9 18.4 18.2 19.8 19.3 20.1 18.9 18.9 0.4

EPV 12.0 12.1 12.1 12.5 12.0 13.0 13.0 12.4 12.0 12.7 12.7 12.2 12.4 12.7 12.4 12.5 12.5 12.4 0.2

Brand Variety Yield G2-Genetics 7349 43.3 WILLCROSS RY2321N 43.2 G2-Genetics 6311 41.7 G2-Genetics 7325 41.4 G2-Genetics 7290 41.2 WILLCROSS RY2342N 40.9 Average 41.9 LSD .05 NS NS = Non significant at P<0.05

Bsh/Wt 54.7 54.6 54.6 55.7 55.2 55.2 55 NS

Plt ht 29 30 31 30 26 29 29 2

Sd size 2476 2834 2626 2838 2689 2636 2683 300

Protn 34.9 37.2 34.5 33.1 36.3 35.1 35.2 0.5

Oil 19.4 17.2 19.9 20.1 19.7 18.9 19.2 0.2

Saline County Late Maturing Rainfed Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand Phillips G2-Genetics Phillips G2-Genetics G2-Genetics Phillips Phillips G2-Genetics WILLCROSS Phillips WILLCROSS G2-Genetics Average LSD .05

Variety Yield 386NR2Y 48.5 7390 47.7 381NRR 47.5 7373 46.9 7375 46.6 395NR2Y 45.2 320NR2Y 45.0 7372 44.3 2350NS 44.1 387NR2Y 41.3 RY2362N 40.0 7382 39.4 44.7 5.5

Bsh/Wt 53.2 54.1 54.4 53.5 55.5 49.9 54.5 52.0 56.1 54.4 52.7 56.2 53.9 1.9

Plt ht 30 28 28 33 31 31 30 33 30 32 28 32 31 2

Sd size Protn 2916 35.3 2715 35.6 2909 34.0 2627 34.9 2664 34.8 2703 35.0 2755 36.3 2641 35.2 2751 36.4 2828 35.4 2915 36.1 2521 34.7 2745 35.3 207 0.7

Oil 18.0 19.0 19.1 19.1 19.2 18.7 18.3 18.8 18.7 18.2 17.7 19.3 18.7 0.4

EPV 12.5 12.9 12.6 12.8 12.8 12.6 12.8 12.8 12.9 12.6 12.6 12.7 12.7 0.1

Oil 18.6 16.9 18.9 18.9 19.5 18.0 18.3 18.9 18.0 18.7 18.5 0.5

EPV 12.6 12.4 12.9 12.7 12.5 12.5 12.9 12.7 12.4 12.5 12.6 0.2

Webster County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2011 Brand G2-Genetics WILLCROSS G2-Genetics

Variety Yield 7349 82.6 RY2321N 82.0 6311 81.0 Farm Entry 80.6 G2-Genetics 7325 80.0 WILLCROSS RY2342N 79.7 G2-Genetics 7290 78.6 Farm Entry 77.0 Farm Entry 76.7 Farm Entry 66.3 Average 78.5 LSD .05 4.8

Bsh/Wt 56.6 58.1 57.9 57.6 58.4 57.7 58.0 57.6 59.3 58.7 58.0 1.2

Plt ht 44 41 41 44 44 41 39 40 44 39 42 4

Sd size Protn 2656 34.9 2788 36.8 2706 35.5 3005 35.0 3069 32.9 2530 35.3 2764 36.3 2970 34.5 3047 35.4 3323 34.4 2886 35.1 308 0.5

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ANTIQUE HARVEST ALLOWS... Continued from page 1 antique equipment is their efficiency and capacity. What an antique combine might be able to do in three hours, a modern combine can do in one or less. It was Leroy Hogsermeier's first visit to the antique harvest, but the equipment wasn't new for the Ravenna farmer. Hogsermeier owned similar equipment when he was farming, and he said it was really interesting to see it in action again. Dean Overmiller of Ravenna said he came down to reminisce about the old days on the farm. "I'm glad for the advancement," he said of the equipment modern farmers use. "They aren't sitting out in the dust like we used to." Geisler said he'll continue to have the event as long as he can. "I enjoy doing it," he said. "Hopefully, we'll continue to do it."

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Ibach: Ag's effect on Nebraska - $17 billion By Mike Konz, The Kearney Hub KEARNEY - When beef stamped with "Processed in Nebraska" makes it to overseas markets, the meat reinforces the message that beef grown here is some of the world's best. That is according to Greg Ibach, the Sumner farmer/rancher who directs the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Ibach told Kearney Noon Rotarians Monday that beef grown and processed in Nebraska often is sold as premium cuts at restaurants because overseas marketers, restaurant operators and their diners associate Nebraska beef with quality.

Finding overseas buyers for the beef that Nebraska exports is among Ibach's responsibilities. He said people with discerning taste are attracted to the Nebraska brand. "People want to know the story of their food," Ibach said about the state's family farming heritage. "We have a great story to tell, and it's well-received." Ibach is in his six year as state ag director. He has a cow-calf operation and grows corn and soybeans near Sumner. How well Ibach and his Ag Department staff do their jobs of promoting and developing agriculture has an increasingly important effect on Nebraska's economy. Today, about 31 percent of jobs in Nebraska are ag-related.

A few years ago, agriculture produced a $12 billion effect on Nebraska's economy, but ballooning crop and livestock prices have boosted the effect to $17 billion, Ibach said. About half of the Ag Department's budget is spent ensuring food safety and enforcing regulations. That leaves the rest for promotion and development, a task that has carried Ibach to potential markets around the globe. "We are working to promote our crops and livestock from Nebraska," he said. "Our strong agriculture is what has allowed Nebraska's low unemployment rate to lead the nation, along with North Dakota."

Get the Most from Grazing Corn Stalks would say that there is no impact on subsequent yield. There are likely enough cold and warm days (freeze followed by thaw) in the winter that there is heaving of the ground and compaction is not an issue. If cows were hayed in a bale feeder in a stalk field, then there may be compaction around the hay feeder. On many Nebraska soils, we would not suggest to continue to graze stalks when the thaw begins to come out of the ground and the conditions are muddy. Following is a web site for more information on stalk grazing. http://beef.unl.edu/beefreports/200404.shtml Using recommended stalking rates for crop residues, there will be plenty of residue left in the field. Following is the web site for our corn stalk grazing calculator. The calculations are based on that the cows will consume half of the residue in the field and leave half. http://beef.unl.edu/learning/cornStalkGrazingC alc.shtml Source: Bruce Anderson, UNL Extension Forage Specialist & Rick Rasby, UNL Professor of Animal Science

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Grazing corn stalks during winter has many benefits. Most importantly, it can save as much as a dollar a day per cow compared to feeding expensive hay. The way you manage grazing of stalks can have a big effect on its success. For instance, maybe you have a goal of feeding as little protein supplement as possible while winter grazing. Then you must make sure you have enough acres so your stocking level can be light enough so cattle can select the higher quality plant parts to eat. Whenever the grain and husks are gone you should move them to a new field. Another strategy might be to stretch winter stalks as far as possible. In that case, restricting animal access to small areas at a time by strip grazing until nearly all the available stalks are gone might be best. Or, you may wish to use stalks only as a filler to keep cows satisfied while you limit feed corn, distiller’s grains, or other more nutrient dense feeds. In

this case high stocking levels and unrestricted access might be best. Whatever your strategy, consider carefully what kind of nutrition animals are getting from the stalk pasture so you neither underfeed nor overfeed expensive supplements. 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. Stalk season is here. Make wise decisions to use them best. Question: Our farming operation is 100% notill. Do cows on cornstalks need to be removed during wet soil conditions to prevent compaction? Will the benefits of the hoof action help breakdown the residue and would this outweigh the negative effects? If there is compaction, can it be corrected with minimum tillage or possibly minimized with a turnip or tillage radish cover crop? Answer: We have conducted research on eastern Nebraska soils on the impact of cows grazing crop residue in the winter and the impact on subsequent yield. Our research

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 11/19/2011

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction - Bassett, NE; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market - Ericson, NE; Huss Livestock Market LLC - Kearney, NE; Imperial Livestock Auction - Imperial, NE; Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington, NE; Loup City Commission Co. - Loup City, NE; North Platte Livestock Auction - North Platte, NE; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market - Ogallala, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction - McCook, NE; Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine, NE Receipts: 29,871 Last Week: 18,980 Last Year: 19,825 Compared to last week, steer and heifers calves under 550 lbs sold 3.00 to 9.00 higher with weights over 550 lbs trending steady. Demand was moderate to good first half of the week with good to very good demand noted by weeks close. Demand and price stayed strong at most auctions from start to finish with many buyers in attendance. Buyers continue to seek calves with fall precondition shots, especially on offerings over 600 lbs. Several lots of light weight calves continue to go South for wheat field turn out. Slaughter cattle sold lower this past week. Dressed sales sold at 196.00 and live at 123.00 on a light trade. Of the feeders: steers comprised of 59 percent of the run, heifers 40 percent with 36 percent weighing over 600 lbs.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 11/18/2011 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa and grass hay steady, dehy pellets 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Ground and delivered to feedlots fully steady. Demand was good for all types of forage products this week. Many hay producers have a very short supply of product for sale. Some local hay dealers are importing hay from surrounding states. Dehy pellets in short supply. Grass hay producers are busy hauling to local and out of state customers. Producers are very busy baling cornstalk and bean stubble bales. Light snow in some areas of the state. All Prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information. Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large square bales 180.00-200.00, Good large square bales 165.00-180.00, fair large square 140.00-150.00. Good large rounds 120.00-135.00, fair rounds 100.00120.00. Grass Hay: Good large square bales 115.00; Good large rounds 90.00-95.00; fair large rounds 70.00-75.00; small square bales 125.00-135.00. Cane: Large round bales 70.00-80.00. Corn Stalks: Large rounds 60.00, few at 75.00 delivered. Bean stubble: Large rounds mostly 50.00. Straw: Large round bales 60.00-70.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 275.00. Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good to premium large square bales 180.00-200.00; Fair to good large square bales 135.00-145.00. Good large rounds

125.00-140.00. Fair to good large rounds 100.00125.00. Premium small square bales 250.00. Grass: Good large rounds 90.00-95.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered to feedlots 170.00 to 180.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks 110.00-115.00. Corn stalk round bales: 60.00-65.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 285.00-300.00. Western Nebraska: Hay trade and movement fairly active. Demand very good with very good buying inquiry noted in all areas. Hay prices steady. Very good interest noted from out-of-state hay buyers. Most hay production completed with supplies short in most areas. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Premium Lg. Sqs 200.00-205.0090. Good Lg. Sqs. 165.00-180.00 Wheat Straw Fair Lg. Sqs. 130.00-160.00 55.00-65.00 Large Round 130.00 Ground & Deliv. New Crop 140.00-200.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, November 14, 2011 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 11,680; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 5,488 Head; Carcass Wt: 39-90 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 70.4; Wtd avg. Dressing: 51.1; choice or better; 97.7% YG 85.4% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 458 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .51.2 . . . . . . . .356.00 - 383.85 . . . . . . . .378.13 742 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .61.5 . . . . . . . .330.94 - 382.79 . . . . . . . .360.77 4,720 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.8 . . . . . . .340.00 - 382.01 . . . . . . . .365.61 4,671 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.0 . . . . . . .334.02 - 377.85 . . . . . . . .361.87 1,464 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .85.6 . . . . . . . .351.31 - 371.49 . . . . . . . .363.36

Lean hog trade bounced late in the week as shorts were covered and the trade begins to look towards the end of the seasonal production bulge. The weekly net change is 35 higher. Packers continue to push the cash price lower, as they cut back on this weeks kill schedule while ample finished hogs are available. Deferred months are holding together reasonably well for the moment. The pork cutout has resumed its slide after a pause last week. Export business will be key in stopping the slide. The Thanksgiving holiday will limit pork demand as retailers want to sell you turkeys now. After the Holiday, retail clearance should pick up again, while the seasonal bulge in pigs winds down. Hedgers call us to discuss your risk management plan for you hog operation.

Dec. 11 8462 8902

Feb. 11 8680 9310

December 2011 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .88.000 High . . .88.050 Low . . .87.550 Close . .87.825 Change .-0.125

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 115 . . . . . .360-397 . . . . . .389 . . . .172.00-191.00 . . . . .182.48 129 . . . . . .407-449 . . . . . .435 . . . .169.00-181.00 . . . . .173.78 305 . . . . . .453-498 . . . . . .480 . . . .150.00-178.00 . . . . .162.29 20 . . . . . . . .475 . . . . . . . .475 . . . . . . .165.50 . . . . . . . .165.50 373 . . . . . .501-547 . . . . . .520 . . . .145.50-170.25 . . . . .157.38 38 . . . . . . . .545 . . . . . . . .545 . . . . . . .155.00 . . . . . . . .155.00 386 . . . . . .558-599 . . . . . .582 . . . .142.00-162.25 . . . . .149.34 51 . . . . . . .615-645 . . . . . .621 . . . .140.00-145.25 . . . . .142.39 443 . . . . . .601-646 . . . . . .625 . . . .130.00-152.00 . . . . .145.53 6 . . . . . . . . .615 . . . . . . . .615 . . . . . . .136.00 . . . . . . . .136.00 35 . . . . . . .650-665 . . . . . .653 . . . .142.00-143.50 . . . . .143.15 100 . . . . . .650-690 . . . . . .674 . . . .133.50-143.00 . . . . .140.26 58 . . . . . . .710-742 . . . . . .725 . . . .136.00-140.00 . . . . .138.61 12 . . . . . . . .714 . . . . . . . .714 . . . . . . .140.75 . . . . . . . .140.75 10 . . . . . . . .773 . . . . . . . .773 . . . . . . .127.00 . . . . . . . .127.00 45 . . . . . . .805-846 . . . . . .831 . . . .133.50-138.50 . . . . .136.41

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 61 . . . . . . .313-348 . . . . . .327 . . . .164.00-191.00 . . . . .181.41 319 . . . . . .351-399 . . . . . .382 . . . .154.00-177.50 . . . . .167.63 65 . . . . . . . .353 . . . . . . . .353 . . . . . . .181.00 . . . . . . . .181.00 806 . . . . . .403-448 . . . . . .428 . . . .150.00-172.25 . . . . .163.98 135 . . . . .426-442 . . . . . .432 . . . .165.25-174.25 . . . . .170.39 1009 . . . . .450-499 . . . . . .474 . . . .138.50-169.00 . . . . .154.77 183 . . . . . .450-474 . . . . . .461 . . . .164.00-173.00 . . . . .167.79 30 . . . . . . . .458 . . . . . . . .458 . . . . . . .161.50 . . . . . . . .161.50 1542 . . . . .500-548 . . . . . .522 . . . .140.00-163.75 . . . . .149.08 253 . . . . . .505-538 . . . . . .522 . . . .156.10-167.00 . . . . .161.42 109 . . . . . .511-532 . . . . . .523 . . . .151.50-164.50 . . . . .160.09 1793 . . . . .550-599 . . . . . .570 . . . .128.25-157.50 . . . . .143.85 36 . . . . . . . .584 . . . . . . . .584 . . . . . . .160.00 . . . . . . . .160.00 585 . . . . . .600-646 . . . . . .617 . . . .126.00-148.50 . . . . .139.65 59 . . . . . . . .619 . . . . . . . .619 . . . . . .1050.00 . . . . . . .1050.00 46 . . . . . . . .633 . . . . . . . .633 . . . . . . .145.25 . . . . . . . .145.25 122 . . . . . .651-699 . . . . . .669 . . . .134.85-140.25 . . . . .137.97 151 . . . . . .655-682 . . . . . .666 . . . .127.00-140.00 . . . . .135.67 18 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . .130.25 . . . . . . . .130.25 229 . . . . . .710-745 . . . . . .722 . . . .129.50-137.85 . . . . .135.02 18 . . . . . . .737-745 . . . . . .743 . . . .125.00-127.25 . . . . .125.62 506 . . . . . .761-799 . . . . . .790 . . . .129.50-139.75 . . . . .134.86 73 . . . . . . . .774 . . . . . . .774 . . . . . . .136.85 . . . . . . . .136.85 282 . . . . . .802-845 . . . . . .824 . . . .132.00-138.00 . . . . .135.26 56 . . . . . . . .805 . . . . . . . .805 . . . . . . .132.00 . . . . . . . .132.00 179 . . . . . .856-888 . . . . . .872 . . . .123.00-135.10 . . . . .133.27 168 . . . . . .905-947 . . . . . .924 . . . .114.25-137.25 . . . . .127.47 18 . . . . . . .971-980 . . . . . .976 . . . .124.50-125.25 . . . . .124.83

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 20 . . . . . . .290-292 . . . . . .292 . . . .162.00-175.00 . . . . .171.77 50 . . . . . . .301-343 . . . . . .316 . . . .157.50-177.50 . . . . .168.67 35 . . . . . . .357-395 . . . . . .373 . . . .144.00-154.00 . . . . .149.21 146 . . . . . .402-449 . . . . . .425 . . . .137.00-161.00 . . . . .149.94 320 . . . . . .450-496 . . . . . .480 . . . .140.00-155.00 . . . . .145.17 16 . . . . . . . .460 . . . . . . . .460 . . . . . . .149.00 . . . . . . . .149.00 343 . . . . . .500-545 . . . . . .525 . . . .135.00-154.00 . . . . .141.45 34 . . . . . . . .535 . . . . . . . .535 . . . . . . .148.00 . . . . . . . .148.00 117 . . . . . .553-598 . . . . . .575 . . . .125.00-145.00 . . . . .137.61 26 . . . . . . . .585 . . . . . . . .585 . . . .137.00-137.50 . . . . .137.40 19 . . . . . . . .630 . . . . . . . .630 . . . . . . .142.00 . . . . . . . .142.00 81 . . . . . . .603-630 . . . . . .617 . . . .132.25-138.75 . . . . .136.12 12 . . . . . . . .736 . . . . . . . .736 . . . . . . .135.50 . . . . . . . .135.50 16 . . . . . . . .794 . . . . . . . .794 . . . . . . .122.50 . . . . . . . .122.50 22 . . . . . . . .820 . . . . . . . .820 . . . . . . .123.75 . . . . . . . .123.75

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 11/13/11

Confirmed: 137,815 Week Ago: 115,366

Year Ago: 156,896

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) 1,409 . . . . . . . . . . .126.62 Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,836 . . . . . . . . .1,300-1,500 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-128.00 1,416 . . . . . . . . . . .126.51 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,372 . . . . . . . .1,260-1,480 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-128.00 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,509 . . . . . . . .1,100-1,480 . . . . . . . . . . .121.00-127.50 1,301 . . . . . . . . . . .124.94 1,309 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518 . . . . . . . . . .1,265-1,370 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-125.00 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,977 . . . . . . . . .1,168-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .123.50-128.00 1,270 . . . . . . . . . . .126.08 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,629 . . . . . . . . .1,115-1,352 . . . . . . . . . . .123.00-128.00 1,245 . . . . . . . . . . .125.99 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,819 . . . . . . . .1,050-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-127.50 1,180 . . . . . . . . . . .125.10 1,175 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 . . . . . . . . . .1,160-1,200 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-125.00 ============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,625 . . . . . . . . . .750-995 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-202.00 912 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.06 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,163 . . . . . . . . . .750-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-200.50 891 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.05 911 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.13 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,831 . . . . . . . . . .829-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-202.00 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) 816 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.09 Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,653 . . . . . . . . . .723-906 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-202.00 790 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,694 . . . . . . . . . .682-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .194.00-202.00 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,841 . . . . . . . . . .720-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .196.50-202.00 780 . . . . . . . . . . . .198.29 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .47,235 . . . . . . .1,340 . . . . . .125.49 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .30,587 . . . . . . .1,202 . . . . . . .125.38 Dressed Del Steer . . .20,619 . . . . . . .901 . . . . . . . .200.08 Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,188 . . . . . . .792 . . . . . . . .199.39

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 . . . . .36,227 . . . . . . .1,368 . . . . . . .121.54 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .25,347 . . . . . . .1,212 . . . . . . .121.00 Dressed Del Steer . . .13,993 . . . . . . .910 . . . . . . . .194.61 Dressed Del Heifer . . .9,470 . . . . . . . .799 . . . . . . . .193.41

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .41,991 . . . . . . .1,353 . . . . . . . .97.92 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .38,965 . . . . . . .1,200 . . . . . . . .98.07 Dressed Del Steer . . .26,308 . . . . . . .895 . . . . . . . .155.87 Dressed Del Heifer . . .17,991 . . . . . . .814 . . . . . . . .155.85

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Support: Resistance

Dec. 11 11730 12370

Jan. 11 Feeder 14340 15195

Live cattle trade slipped on outside markets and growing nearby supplies. The weekly net change is 150 higher on the December contract. The smaller slaughter for the Holiday week has helped keep the retail channels clear for the moment which has supported the cut out. The packers are still in the red as they were caught short bought for the short week and forced to pay up. Showlists have not significantly grown yet, but the trade is anticipating the higher summer placement will drive cash prices lower in the coming weeks. Feedlots are aggressively pricing cattle this week at $125-127, and $200 to 202 dressed, as they try to push last weeks trade higher. Packers are bidding $119 to $121, and $195 dressed as they try to get hedged feedlots to give in and sell cheaper. Only limited trade surfaced at the $122 to $123 range. The cutout has been higher this week with choice up 4.10 at $195.12 on the week, and select is up 5.83

at 178.57. The cutout continues to show that we are very current with our feedlots, and the spread has remained stable for the past few weeks. Retailers are not buying too much ahead here as they remained focused on moving turkeys for Thanksgiving. However, clearance remains sufficient for the moment to keep the cash price supported. Feeder cattle are 20 lower on the week as tight supplies keep a firm level of support under the market. Sale barns continue to see healthy cash prices paid for feeders, with many reports of $1 to 2 over the board. Good rains in the Southern plains could encourage longer backgrounding of feeders, and increased retention of cows. Outstanding returns on hay production could also grow the supply of forage available to dry areas over the next calf crop cycle.

January 2011 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

December 2011 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .147.050 High .147.050 Low . .147.050 Close .147.050 Change +0.025

Open .121.275 High .121.275 Low . .121.275 Close .121.275 Change .-0.025

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November 24, 2011

Proud Supportors of FFA Featuring Chapters in these Counties Butler • Clay • Fillmore • Hamilton • Jefferson Merrick • Nuckolls • Polk •Saline • Seward • York

Centennial FFA Chapter The Centennial FFA Chapter has been very busy since the beginning of the summer. Some events that members attended and organized were: COLT, Waco Days, Utica Days, Seward County Fair, York County Fair, Husker Harvest Days, Farm Safety Day, National Convention, and Fall Harvest Dinner.

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In August, members participated in the Anderson and a few members helped cut down Seward and York County Fairs. Some members trees and clean up the leadership center in showed livestock, while others helped super- Aurora. On November 12th the chapter held our vise the Children’s Barnyard at the Seward County Fair. At the Nebraska State Fair, Annual Fall Harvest Dinner. The dinner was members showed livestock. Josh Brahmsteadt held to celebrate another successful year of harvest, honor new members that received won the Herdsmanship award for his goat. On August 23, The Centennial FFA kicked off their Greenhand Degrees and to thank local the school year with a burger bash. Many businesses for their continued support. Guests members attended and had lots of fun, enjoying and members enjoyed a night of fellowship and the burgers and playing an intense game of fun. The night included a dinner, entertainsoftball. Three state officers joined us for the ment and a live auction. Officers and members evening- McKehna Thiem, Vance Heyer, and preformed “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top, to promote the FFA’s official dress. Thanks to Brennan Costello. Farm Safety Day took place on September 23. local donors and parents, our night was a The officers and local businesses helped success! educate over 300 elementary students from St. Paul and Centennial on how to be safe around the farm. The stations were chain saw safety, tractor and skid steer safety, Monsanto, ATV Safety, NPPD, State Patrol, food safety and sun screen safety. Thanks to our sponsors, we were able to get all the students t-shirts and ice cream. In October, members attended National Convention in Indianapolis, IN. seventeen members and three sponsors attended the gathering. The 2011 National FFA Convention was host to 53,358 members, FFA advisors and FFA supporters. There were FFA members from all Members that attended the National FFA 50 States, and Puerto Rico. Braylon Geirhan Convention, pictured with former state officer John and John Bader received the American Degree. Bader who is holding his American Degree. This degree is the highest degree an FFA member can obtain. Also in October, Mr.

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Sandy Creek FFA, Off to a Great Start By Brady Shipley This year the Sandy Creek FFA chapter has been very active. With a full officer team consisting of President- Brett Peshek, Vice-president- Jordon Harms, Secretary- Kaydee Caldwell, Treasurer- Jared Taylor, Reporter- Brady Shipley, Sentinel- Trevor DeVries, Historian- Caleb Schlick, and Parliamentarian- Scott Hild. This summer on officer retreat was held in the Wisconsin Dells, we planned out every event, set chapter goals and prepared the budget for the year of 2011-2012. We also had numerous summer activities including our summer garden project and annual lake day at the Harlan Reservoir. When school started, our chapter completed several community service projects including working at Old Trusty Days and giving barn tours at the State Fair. Additionally, the chapter attended Husker Harvest Days and had the opportunity to participate in a career scavenger hunt and see new and upcoming equipment. The latest trip that we went on was the IMPACT leadership conference at CCC in Hastings. We had several members participate in the State Fair livestock show. Brianna Walker took home the division reserve champion for Angus Bulls and also showed two heifers. Tyler Lay, a graduate member, showed a steer and two feeder calves. Jared Taylor showed an Angus Cow-Calf pair and won his class. Cara Felber showed a Maine heifer as well. Trevor and Calvin DeVries showed their prize honey and won the FFA honey division. Jordon Harms, Erika Harms and Jared Brockman all showed market lambs receiving blue ribbons. Great job to all that participated. In October, our chapter was off to the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. Jordon Harms, Brianna Walker, Jared Brockman, Scott Hild and Kaydee Caldwell attended this years

convention. Scott Hild was selected to sing in the FFA’s honor choir and enjoyed his experiences that week serving the FFA. Preston Hild and Ethan Lang received their American FFA Degree, the first for the Sandy Creek chapter. While at the conference students were able to go to numerous leadership development workshops, tour the Indianapolis Speedway and attend the career show. On November 9th, Sandy Creek members attended the District 6 Livestock Judging Competition at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Hastings. We took a total of 22 members to the judging competition. The chapter qualified two teams for the state competition at the district event to include a Senior and Junior Livestock Judging Team. Members on the senior team include Brady Shipley, Trevor DeVries, Brett Peshek and Jared Taylor. Members on the junior team include Calvin DeVries, Kody Illingworth, Matt Rohrer and Erika Harms. Sandy Creek FFA members are looking forward to our winter competitions that include Leadership Skills Events in January. Our commu-

nity service projects in December include wrapping presents for the Clay County Giving Tree and a Soup Supper for the Deweese community. Additionally, our chapter received a $1,000.00 NIFA grant to install a high-tunnel growing system in our garden project. We would also like to thank the Sandy Creek FFA Alumni for helping our chapter purchase a rototiller for our garden project and helping finance some of our chapter activities.

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Heartland Express - FFA

November 24, 2011

Shickley FFA News nity. They painted over 40 hydrants. On September 8th, members were thanked by the Village Board for their assistance in community improvement.

Cynthia Mick, News Reporter The Shickley FFA was rewarded with a proclamation for their service to the community. Multiple members helped paint fire hydrants around town to improve our commu-

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On October 18th five members of the Shickley FFA Chapter left to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Members that attended include Amy Hendrickson, Taylor Reinsch, Tristen Mosier, Catherine Mick, and Delaney Davis. We attended the opening session and heard the National FFA band and chorus. The next day we attended morning session and listened to Dave Roever speak about his experiences, primarily having a phosphorus grenade blow up in his hand while he was trying to throw it away. We then attended sessions. The first workshop was A.I.M. to influence. In this workshop we learned how we influence people around us everyday and how we can make that influence a positive one to impact people's lives for the better. Organic Farming 101 was interesting as we learned about the preparation and maintenence it takes to start and run an organic farm and livestock operation. Another workshop we went to was Drive Smart. We learned about the importance of seatbelts, not using the phone while driving, and some shocking statistics. The last workshop we attended was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are You Living With Purpose?â&#x20AC;? In this sessoin we learned to manage our time and made schedules to see how what

Butler County FFA

we do on a daily basis, the hours spent eating, sleeping, working, doing homework, and speding time with family and friends were some examples. We then spent some time in the career fair. We visited exhibits with information from colleges to the National Guard and farming to vehicle manufacturers. Most of the States also had booths set up so that people could stop by and learn about what goes on in each State. Friday we went to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We spent some time in the musuem then toured the racetrack. We started off by kissing the bricks. We went inside to the room where they do press conferences and then where all the press sits during the races. We learned about the racetrack and some other fun facts like they still use videos to record the races instead of DVDs so they can't be tampered with. We then got our picture taken at the Winner's Circle. We ended the day by attending the Talent Show. Saturday we went to the closing session and watched part of the American Degree Ceremony. After that we went home.

On Friday November 4, 2011, 4 members of the Shickley FFA helped with unloading and loading of the Blood Mobile in Shickley. Members included:Catherine Mick, Tristen Moiser, Ben Elznic, and Delaney Davis. This activity has been part of the Shickley FFA's Community Service Project for over 14 years. This was the second blood drive hosted in Shickley, due to the lack of sufficient blood supply. Thanks to all of the people who donated their time in giving blood for a very important cause.

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Heartland Express - FFA

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Fairbury FFA Chapter One of the Nation’s Top Chapters The Fairbury FFA was honored to be one of the most innovative, unique, and outstanding chapters in the nation. Fairbury was one of only 10 chapters in the United States to earn this award, and was a finalist for the “Models of Innovation”. Fairbury was the only Nebraska chapter to gain this reorganization at 84th National FFA Convention which was held in Indianapolis, IN. The chapter was also awarded 3 stars which is the highest level a local FFA chapter can receive from the national organization. Another highlight of the Fairbury FFA Chapter was having 2 members selected to the National FFA Chorus. Katie Umland and Adam Umland were selected from a pool of more than 250 applicants from across the nation.Applicants for national choir must be nominated by their State Association, as well as providing an audition tape and recommendation from the local musicdirector. Chorus members practiced for over one week for the national convention. This is Katie Umland’s second year in the Choir, while brother Adam is in his first year. During the 2011 Convention chapter members attended the national career show, observed the Ag Issues contest, and attended the delegate’s

Members at Indy 500: left to right, Kitrik Ahl, Kyle Bauer, Logan Kunc, Andrew Grummert, Jarrod Shinn, Marshall Nichelson, Rachel Bender, Kara Riggle

session where they heard the motivation speaker Dave Roeker, aVietnam vet. FFA members also attended a country music concert and rodeo.Chapter members toured the NCAA visitor center, Indianapolis 500 race track,and part of the group attended the Arch Monument at St. Louis, MO. More than 50,000 members, guests, and advisors were on-hand for the national convention. Fairbury FFA Members in attendance were: Katie Umland, Adam Umland,Shelby Maschmann, Andrew Grummert, Bryce Taylor, Christine Welsch, Haley Knobel, Jarrod Shinn, Kara Riggle, Kitrik Ahl, Kyle Bauer, Logan Kunc, Madison Schlake, Marshall Nichelson, Mikaela Schroeder, Rachel Bender, and Paige Husa.Sponsors include Dennis Kenning, FFA Advisor, Jill Lander, UNL student teacher, Jenny Owen, Matt and Deb Umland. The trip is supported in part by the Fairbury FFA Alumni Chapter and the FairburyBooster Club. The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members – all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business,and technology of agriculture – as part of 7,487 local FFA chapter in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Central City FFA Member Pursues His John Deere Dream Tyler Tomasek of the Central City FFA Chapter was one of twelve finalists eligible for the National Chevron Delo Tractor Restoration competition this past year, at the 2011 National FFA Convention. Unfortunately, Tyler did not finish in the top three, but his spirits are still high. Tyler’s love for restoration began at a young age. He remembers his grandfather, Richard Carnes, finishing his 1952 John Deere Model G Tractor, this was the first tractor that Tyler had ever drove before. He enjoys the sound of the Johnny Poppers and has always admired them. This is what helped him decide which tractor to restore when he entered his high school at Central City. Tyler found this 1943 John Deere Model A tractor in the spring of 2009. He set a goal that in a year and a half the tractor would be completed and be at the county fair in 2010. He missed this goal by about a year, but made sure that the tractor remained original. Tyler put 583 hours into the restoration of his tractor. The tractor looks just like it would have when it came out of the factory back in 1943. Tyler purchased the tractor for $250 in Ruskin, Nebraska. The total cost of this restoration came close to $4500. He paid for this restoration by mowing the Hordville Cemetery in the summers and with his cow/calf operation as well as farming 80 acres that he rents from his grandfather. He has already purchased a 1937 John Deere Model A tractor to restore for this competition in the next year or so and is very optimistic about it. He is not out for any sports and his only commitments are to the family farm, his next tractor to restore, and to his FFA Chapter. “Through all of the cursing, yelling, threatening, and throwing tools in the shop this was a great experience and it taught me much about John Deere, the family farm, and everything else about the restoration process of a John Deere tractor.” Tyler Tomasek.

Merrick County FFA

Tour of St. Louis Arch: Back row left to right, Kitrik Ahl, Mikaela Schroeder, Shelby Maschmann, Jarrod Shinn, and Bryce Taylor, Front row left to right, Jill Launder, Madison Schlake, Haley Knobel, Christine Welsch

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Heartland Express - FFA

November 24, 2011

Lawrence/Nelson FFA Chapter Heartland FFA: I Believe

Cole Epley, FFA Reporter Cole Epley

The Lawrence/Nelson FFA Chapter hosted a Harvest Meal on Sunday, November 13th, 2011 at the Lawrence American Legion in Lawrence. Thank you to all who attended and donated money to our chapter! Pictured below (left to right): Maekayla Ward, Kara Himmelberg, Ashley Buescher, and Carlie Mazour.

Lawrence/Nelson FFA Chapter Prepares For Successful Year The Lawrence/Nelson FFA Chapter has had a busy couple of weeks with Land Judging being held on Wednesday, October 5th, which was hosted by our chapter, as well as holding their annual Greenhand and Chapter Degree Ceremony on Monday, October 10th. The chapter has also recently announced their seasonal fundraising activities which include selling of poinsetta plants for the holidays (which are being grown in our greenhouse) and selling greenery. They are also currently accepting monetary donations through the I Believe in the Future of Ag Campaign. The price for the poinsettias are $15 (limited supplies) and contact any FFA member by November 2 if you'd like to purchase greenery. The I Believe in the Future of Ag Campaign is a state wide effort to raise money for FFA Chapters. The money raised is matched by corporate sponsors. The donations made are used locally and by the Nebraska FFA State Foundation with 90% staying locally and 10% going to the state. To obtain more information log on to www.neffafoundation.org and click on the I Believe in the Future of Ag Campaign tab. Please email or call Miss Novotny if you're interested in donating to the chapter. We had several members place at the Land Judging event held on October 5th. There were over 215 FFA members from around the area that competed and 58 teams. Team 1: (26th Overall Team) Cole Epley (133rd Overall Individual) Seth Kathman (105th Overall Individual) Lane Schroer (64th Overall Individual) Stephen Kimminau (125th Overall Individual)

Team 2: (49th Overall Team) Joshua Himmelberg (83rd Overall Individual) Michael Jacobitz (103rd Overall Individual) Austin Mazour (202nd Overall Individual) Daniel Schroer (176th Overall Individual) Following the Land Judging, where parents were in charge of donating food for the meal deals being sold, we hosted our Greenhand and Chapter Degree Ceremony for the 2011-2012 school year on Monday, October 10th, with chapter members providing refreshments to all who attended. This year's FFA officers and their sponsor played hosts for this event, with Shane Ostdiek, son of Ed and Linda Ostdiek and a junior at Lawrence/ Nelson High School, reciting the FFA creed in its entirety, pictured to the right.

There were 10 members who received their Greenhand awards and they are pictured below as follows: Back Row (Left to Right): Preston Franzen, Dillon Menke, Wyatt Thayer, Shane Ostdiek, Dakota Thayer, and Brandon Skinner. Front Row (Left to Right): Advisor Sarah Novotny, Carlie Mazour, Maekayla Ward, Jimmy Mazour, and Jared Schendt. Those receiving their Chapter Degree awards are pictured below and were as follows: Back Row (Left to Right): Cole Epley, Josh Himmelberg, Daniel Schroer, Seth Kathman, and Shane Pederson. Front Row: Advisor Sarah Novotny, Michael Jacobitz, Stephen Kimminau, Austin Mazour, and Lane Schroer.

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The Heartland FFA Chapter is off to an exciting start this school year. There have been numerous activities that have kept the Heartland FFA Chapter busy. The summer started off with FFA Officers, Rick Siebert, Brenan Erb, Brielle van den Berg, Andrew Spader, Miranda Janzen, Michael Brune and Daniel Quiring attending FFA COLT Conference at The Leadership Center in Aurora. At Henderson Community Days, all officers and junior officers, Morgan Tracy, Matthew Hiebner and Brent Regier, had a float in the parade, and ran a dunk tank and dodge ball tournament. Heartland also exhibited numerous crop, metal and woods projects at the York County Fair and the Nebraska State Fair. Many members received ribbons and trophies for their work on their projects. State Fair Trophy winners were Megan Friesen, Brandon Friesen, and Matthew Hiebner. The school year began fast with FFA Officers holding their annual Safety Day in the Ag Shop in late September, where 3rd - 6th graders were invited to learn about bike safety, ATV safety and about hazardous materials. Students also created safety kits for themselves. District Land Judging was held in early October. Leading the way for the Heartland FFA Chapter were Matthew Hiebner (14th overall), who received a purple. Rick Siebert received a blue ribbon. Members receiving reds were Aaron Jensen, Brenan Erb and Abigail Bechtel. White ribbons went to Jon Dean, Andrew Spader and Brandon Boardman. Four Freshman FFA members were selected by the Nebraska FFA Foundation to receive a sponsored FFA Jacket and FFA Tie/Scarf. Freshman selected were Parker Goertzen, JJ Johnson, Kaeli Lundstrom and Charley Blundel. Heartland also attended the National FFA Convention. At the convention members got the opportunity to connect with FFA members across the nation as well as attend sessions and the career show. Members attending were: Andrew Spader and Matthew Hiebner. National FFA also selected Morgan Tracy to perform at the National FFA Talent Show and Abigail Bechtel to sing in the National FFA Choir. The Heartland FFA Chapter also had five American Degree Recipients: Brittany Ratzlaff, Travis Jensen, Jarred Erb, Darrell Traudt and Connor Hiebner. Recently, the chapter welcomed 19 members into active membership by awarding them the Continued on page 27

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The Crete FFA Chapter

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Crete FFA held their 1st Annual FFA Trap Shoot at the Crete Isaac Walton League on August 21st. Many FFA members and FFA alums shot for individual and team awards. Guest shooters (pictured here) are State FFA Vice President (Crete FFA member) McKehna Thiem and State FFA President Brennan Costello.

Four Crete FFA members and Advisor Marc Wittstruck traveled with the NE FFA Tour Group to the 84th National FFA Convention at Indianapolis, IN, on October 18-22. The members heard keynote speaker and Vietnam Veteran, Dan Roever, National Officer Team retiring addresses, attended leadership workshops, toured the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the NCAA Hall of Fame, attended the FFA Career Show, and the FFA Concert with Steel Magnolia, Little Big Town, and Blake Shelton. Pictured here are Crete FFA Delegates Lexi Bruha, Katie Odvody, Shantel Nosal, and Matt Scholz.

25 Crete FFA members and Advisor, Marc Wittstruck, traveled to Norris HS on October 13th to attend the annual FFA IMPACT Leadership Workshop. IMPACT was led by the State FFA Officer Team and the Nebraska Department of Education. Pictured here are Crete FFA members Jackee Pomajzl, Matt Scholz, Jeana Rezac, Kellie Parks, Bailey Wink, and Nick Clement.

Greenhand Degree. To help celebrate the Greenhand Degree Ceremony, members were treated to a hamburger feed. New members receiving the Greenhand Degree were Rachelle Allen, Charley Blundell, Parker Goertzen, Jordan Heinrichs, Dylan Johnson, Kaeli Lundstrom, Roy Mason, Paige Mestl, Cole Nickels, Lydia Quiring, Kaitlin Ramsey, Coby Steingard, Ben Winter, Jeff Fhuere, Megan Reed, Olivia Prentice, Nikklas Mentzen, Kim Stort, Jen Yoder. Currently, the Heartland FFA Chapter has been working on their District Leadership Skills Events, which will be held on December 7th in Aurora at The Leadership Center. Members have also been applying for the State FFA Choir and are looking forward to the Christmas Party FFA Meeting. The Heartland FFA Chapter is off to an active start. Members look forward to participating in other upcoming FFA events during the rest of the school year and showing that they believe.

The Crete FFA Officer Team traveled to Aurora and The Leadership Center in May for the annual Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference. At COLT, the members learned leadership skills, officer duties and responsibilities, and team skills. Pictured here are Crete FFA Officers (back): Ethan Renner, Colten Mach, State FFA Vice President and Crete FFA member McKehna Thiem, Matt Scholz, and Caleb Scholz. (front): Logan Sieck, Kellie Parks, Jeana Rezac, and Charlene Skillett.

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Schedule of Events Sixty Crete FFA members and Advisor, Marc Wittstruck, and sponsor Matt Hintz, traveled to Grand Island on September 15th for the 35th annual Husker Harvest Days. Crete FFA members brought canned foods for the Heartland Food Bank and participated in a scavenger hunt to learn about different Agribusinesses and career opportunities. Pictured here are Crete FFA members Kimmie Cote and Lexi Bruha.

Crete FFA president Kellie Parks is busy working the concession stand for the varsity football game vs. Waverly on September 9th. Members are trying to raise extra money to help fund the 75th Crete FFA Anniversary Celebration Banquet to be held on April 22, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Crete High School. Crete FFA Alums should email advisor Marc Wittstruck if they are interested in attending by emailing marcw@creteschools.org or by checking the Crete FFA Facebook account.

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

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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 SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 CO - MILLER 24' OFFSET DISC, HUDSON, CO., $2,500.00, (303) 536-0124 KS - 30' SUNFLOWER DISC #1433, GOOD CONDITION. 36' KENT SERIES 5 PLUS FIELD CULTIVATOR, ALSO IN GOOD CONDITION. PLEASE CALL, (785) 799-3796 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,100.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW, LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - JI CASE 308 4-18'S, CUSHION COULTERS, $1,000.00, (308) 874-4562 IA - 2 OR 3 PT & PULL TYPE PLOWS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6., (712) 299-6608 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - 1990 JD 7200, 16R30", 250 MONITOR, MARKERS, IN-ROW FERT. GOOD CONDITION., $23,000.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS, $2750. 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 4854486 NE - C-IH 12R36" VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 1110 - SEEDERS FOR SALE NE - 4010 CONCORD AIR SEEDER. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40' DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30' JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 1113 - CULTIVATORS WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED GOERTZEN RIDGING WINGS AND SWEEPS. CALL 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 NE - 12R 30" CULTIVATOR OR HILLER, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 NE - 2-6R 30" 885 JD CULTIVATOR W/RIDGING WINGS, (402) 726-2488 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. STAINLESS STEEL TANK FLOATER, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711

November 24, 2011 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $500.00, (402) 787-2244 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - USED PARTS OFF 45' MILLER ROD WEEDER, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. "ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU". DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. ASSURE CROP - SENECA, KS, (800) 635-4743 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT AND NEW & USED PARTS. SALVAGE YARD FOR TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & EQUIPMENT SALES. KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 5823000 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176" $15 EA; 4 GATES C240" $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240" $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270" $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94" X 1 1/4" WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10" WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - NEW DODA PUMPS, SEVERAL USED PTO PUMPS, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000' PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE., (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 KS - 8" ALUMINUM MAIL LINE, $1.25 PER FOOT, (785) 221-8173 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 5:4 $650, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 50HP 10:11 $700, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 6242177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177

Heartland Express 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - AMARILLO GEAR HD 1:1 RATIO, 100 HP, 308/380/7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - LOTS OF TRADE-INS COMING IN. CALL PLAINS IRRIGATION FOR A USED PIVOT LIST. 308-382-9240 OR, (800) 584-9334 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4" X 1312', (800) 2847066 NE - NEW CADMAN 4" X 1250' HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW GREENFIELD 3" X 1200', USED BOSS 4. 5" X 660', 8 USED HEINZMAN 4. 5" X 660', VERMEER 3" X 660', BAUER 4" X 1180', (800) 284-7066 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 KS - NH TR98, 2000 SEP HRS, 30' 73C FLEX HEAD, (620) 340-3358 OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER CELL 580-525-1265, $7,500.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD CELL 580525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24' HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - IH 1440 COMBINE WITH 3400 HRS., (308) 269-2586 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 OK - 1988 1680 IHC, STANDARD ROTOR, 3045 X 32 TIRES, $15,000 CELL 580-5251265 OR, (580) 361-2265 OK - R70 GLEANER, 2689 ENGINE HRS, 1904 SEPARATOR HRS, $20,000 CELL 580525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 NE - 2007 JD 9660, 1550 SEP HRS, C/M, 18. 4 X 38 DUALS, 350 BUSHEL BIN EXTENSION. FREE DELIVERY., $135,000.00, (308) 250-0522 NE - 2 SETS OF JD COMBINE DUALS, 50 THRU 70 SERIES. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 MO - 1996 CASE-IH 2188 4X4, AFX ROTOR, MACDON 30' PF, GERINGHOFF 8R30 CORN HEAD. WILL SEPARATE. 2100 SEP HRS., (660) 548-3804 NE - 1977 GLEANER M2, 22' WHEAT HEAD, 6R CORN HEAD, $4,000.00, (308) 778-5419 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 OK - MACDON 960 36' DRAPER W/50 SERIES JD ADAPTER, BAT REEL, $12,500 CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 IA - COMBINE HEAD CARRIERS. 30', 35', 41'. REASONABLE. 712-653-3411 TO LEAVE MESSAGE OR, (712) 210-6587 NE - 20" & 36" POLY SNOUTS, JD HEAD. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 925 & 930 FLEX HEADS. 308-3600377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - JD 853A. 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 2821330 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587

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1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE IA - 25', 30' & 36' GRAIN HEADER CARTS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - M & W 650, SUPERB SA500C, GSI 525C, 8 MC'S, '09 BROCK SQ20D, 600 HOURS, 4 FF'S, (800) 284-7066 NE - NEW BROCK SQ20M, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 4" & 5" AIR SYSTEMS, (800) 2847066

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515-577-7563 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - HUTCHINSON BIN OR TRUCK FILL AUGER, 8-10", PORTABLE, WITH SPECIAL ORDER OF 1/4" THICK FLIGHTING ALL THE WAY UP. "BIG WINTER DISCOUNTS" CALL HARLEY AT, (402) 649-6711 NE - WESTFIELD MK 10" X 71' SWING HOPPER, $5000. 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 4854486 NE - KEWANEE 10" X 27', 7. 5 HP SINGLE PHASE MOTOR, NEW FLIGHTING, $3000. 308-380-7161 OR, (308) 485-4486 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51' CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - CONRAD AMERICAN-EATON BINS. GRAIN STORAGE, CONCRETE, & ERECTION. HYNEK CONSTRUCTION. MIKE HYNEK. 402984-1200 CELL,, (402) 257-2200 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6', 7', 8', 9', (712) 299-6608 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 FOR SALE

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FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 KS - WANT TO BUY: ALFALFA/GRASS PICKED UP OR DELIVERED ROUND OR LARGE SQUARE BALES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KEVIN MELVIN AT, (620) 5463507 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - HORSE QUALITY: 3X3, WEED/MOLD FREE. AVG. 780 LBS, (785) 255-4579 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 200+ LG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240, (308) 436-5491 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 4825491 WY - CERTIFIED SAINFOIN SEED: CAN OUT PRODUCE ALFALFA., (307) 202-1569 1519 - CORNSTALK BALES FOR SALE NE - BUYING CORNSTALKS FOR $15 AN ACRE ON IRRIGATED GROUND TO BALE. ALSO CORNSTALKS FOR SALE THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN BALED FOR $70. PLEASE CALL, (308) 380-8972

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1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY

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

NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 FOR SALE KS - WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - GRAIN VACS AVAILABLE., (316) 640-3203 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24' MEAL ON WHEELS HAYFEEDER. SAVE YOU MONEY, SAVES ON TIME & SAVES ON HAY. DEMCO 650 & 550 BU GRAVITY BOXES CALL 712-653-3411 & LEAVE A MESSAGE OR CALL, (712) 210-6587 IA - 24' HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587 NE - 20 USED BALE RING FEEDERS, (402) 461-9336 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

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402-649-2719 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD REG ANGUS COW/CALF PAIRS, (308) 569-2458 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-8701119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 995-5515 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 569-2458 1910 - SHOW STOCK FOR SALE

SHOW CALVES STEERS, HEIFERS Top Quality Wagonhammer Ranches www.wagonhammer.com 402-649-2719 Gateway Genetics Online Female Sale December 1st Outstanding Quality www.gatewaygenetics.com 402-741-1419 1920 - MARCH PRODUCTION SALES NE - MLM GELBVIEH OPEN HOUSE & PRIVATE TREATY KICK OFF SALE: FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH, 2012. BRED & FED WITH THE COMMERCIAL MAN IN MIND! GELBVIEHBULLS. COM, (402) 879-4976 2101 - FEEDER LAMBS FOR SALE SD - CUSTOM SHEEP FEEDLOT: LAMBS & EWES TO FEED, FATTEN & GROW!!! SHIPPY SHEEP FEEDLOT. CALL KYLE AT 605-8420935 OR DALE 605-842-3967. WWW. SHEEPFEEDLOT. COM, (605) 842-3967 www.myfarmandranch.com

2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - AQHA, YEARLINGS, MARES AND COLTS, (308) 569-2458 NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLEYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-888689-8924 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - AQHA HORSES, BLUE ROAN STUD AND MARES. OLDER GREY MARE, WELL BROKE, GRANDDAUGHTERS HORSE, (308) 5692458 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2208 - HORSE TRAINING WANTED TO BUY

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D NE - FAMILY OWNED AG EQUIPMENT DEALER LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME SALES PERSON. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES MCCOR MICK, VERMEER, TYM, BUSHHOG & SEVERAL SHORT LINES. RESUMES WITH REFERENCES MAY BE SENT TO MILLER REPAIR LLC, PO BOX 89 MAXWELL, NE 69151. CALL, (308) 582-4303 SD - FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FARM/RANCH IN NW SOUTH DAKOTA IS LOOKING FOR A DEPENDABLE ENERGETIC PERSON FOR FULL-TIME WORK. COMPETATIVE WAGES & BENEFITS PACKAGE. CONTACT CASPERANGUS@GMAIL. COM OR CALL, (605) 860-1410 NE - PEN RIDER WANTED. EXPERIENCE A MUST. RIDING PENS, PULLING SICKS, DOCTORING & PROCESSING CATTLE. MUST PROVIDE OWN HORSES & TACK. 100% PAID MEDICAL, DEN- TAL & VISION INS. FOR EMPLOYEE. FAMILY PLAN AVAIL. GOOD 401K PLAN. CALL 8 A. M. - 5 P. M. ASK FOR BRETT, (308) 440-8267

Colt Started

Fall River Feedyard LLC

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

605-430-0529 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE - SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLION, TBONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831;, (308) 5872344 KS - FOR SALE: 11 YEAR OLD GRAY MARE, VERY WELL BROKE, 15 HANDS, ASKING $1,000. PLEASE CALL, (620) 408-8273 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE KS - AKC FARM RAISED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, FIRST SHOTS, DEW CLAWS. 785398-2231, 785-731-5174,, (785) 731-5190 WY - MALE PUPS FOR SALE. BORDER COLLIE/AUSSIE CROSS. SMART, LIVELY, FRIENDLY. BORN 3/6/11. WORKING PARENTS. 40 MILES N. OF RAWLINS, WY. $100., (307) 324-6450 2305 - LLAMAS FOR SALE NE - ALPACA HERD LIQUIDATION. BREEDING STOCK, FULL RECORDS, VET CHECKED, READY TO GO. GRAND ISLAND, NE. FOR INFO OR A VIEWING CALL, (308) 382-5345 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CO - FULLY EXPERIENCED IN HAY, GROW CROPS, IRRIGATION, DRY LAND, DESIRES POSTION ON FARM OR RANCH FULL- TIME. NON-DRINKER, NON-SMOKER. WILL RELOCATE. WOULD CONSIDER A CARETAKER POSITION FOR AN ABSENT- EE OWNER. GRMPOMAN@AOL. COM OR CALL 970-7734114 OR, (970) 250-4841 NE - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR & MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED FOR A 10, 000 HEAD FEEDLOT NORTH OF LEXINGTON, NE., CUSTER COUNTY FEEDERS. PLEASE CALL ROGER AT 308-870-0812 OR, (308) 8584455 Northeastern Colorado Feedlot looking for an Experienced Pen Rider. Must provide own horses and tack. Job includes checking, doctoring, and processing of Holsteins. 401K, Health Insurance & Profit Sharing provided. Fax Resume to: (970) 522-3205 or Call (970) 522-5386 or send email to ddwest@kci.net

HELP WANTED Looking for experienced, full-time,

Farm Hand

with ability to operate large farm equipment with auto-steer. Mechanical skills needed, and must be able to speak fluent English and be English literate on the job. Good hours, good pay, housing possible. To apply, please call:

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Cowboy/Penrider is looking for a full-time employee to ride pens daily, check for and doctor sick cattle, and help with processing. High school education or GED required. Experience preferred. Full benefits. Apply in person, by phone, or e-mail.

Jack Van Eaton: 605-745-4109 • 605-890-1459 frctlyrd@gwtc.net 27962 Angostura Rd. Hot Springs, SD 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES WANTED TO BUY KS - CATTLEMEN'S LIVESTOCK SERVICE "ALL WORK DONE BY CATTLEMEN FOR CATTLEMEN. " FENCE BUILDING & REPAIR, LIVESTOCK CARE, BARN BUILDING & REPAIR, CORRAL BUILDING. REFERENCES PROVIDED. PLEASE CALL, (785) 214-9532

Disc blades not cutting it??

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

GRINDING BORON BLADES

Now grinding both sides for maximum effectiveness and longer blade life. Will travel to your farm. 10 years of experience

Craig, Nebraska Call Roy’s Cell: 402-660-8298 Or Leave Message: 402-377-2437 FOR RENT KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 NE - CUSTOM MANURE SPREADING. 3 TRUCKS & LOADER. SMITH & SONS, ELBA, NEBRASKA. CALL 308-219-0314, 308-2190353 OR, (308) 968-3300 FOR SALE SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE, (605) 940-3275 NE - CUSTOM MANURE HAULING. 3 SPREADERS & A PAYLOADER AVAILABLE. OUR REPUTATION FOLLOWS US. KENT BACKER, (402) 499-8060 KS - ALFALFA: PICKED UP OR DELIVERED. CALL ROY AT PLEASANT ACRES AT, (620) 804-1506 NE - HEALTH CARE FOR YOUR CROPS! NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, SPRAY ENHANCING PRODUCTS, SLOW RELEASE POLYMER TECHNOLOGY, SPRAY TANK, GLEANER & NEUTRALIZER, NEBRASKA CALLS ONLY PLEASE! GREG SWAN WWW. ATLANTICPACIFICTRADING. COM & CALL, (402) 382-8554 IA - BOCKENSTEDT HOOF TRIMMING, 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. SPECIALIZING IN LAME CATTLE. PLEASE CALL, (563) 8803219 IA - CDL LLC. ONE DAY CDL LICENSING. EASTERN IOWA. CALL DAVID STEVENS AT, (563) 320-2102 2601 - CARS FOR SALE NE - FORD 289 MOTOR 1967, (402) 4825491 NE - '67 MERCURY CYCLONE, 289, TO BE RESTORED, (402) 482-5491 IA - 1985 BUICK PARK AVENUE, NICE, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD FACTORY BED FOR '73-'79 FORD PICKUP, NO RUST THROUGH, (620) 8652541 www.myfarmandranch.com

November 24, 2011 2602 - PICKUPS FOR SALE KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177 NE - 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, AUTOMATIC, NEW TIRES, 188, 000 MILES, RUNS GOOD, $2,750.00, (308) 874-4562 NE - '55 IH 6 CYL TRUCK MOTOR, (402) 482-5491 NE - '57 FORD 292 ENGINE, (402) 482-5491 NE - PARTING OUT A DODGE 3/4 TON, CUMMINS, (402) 482-5491 NE - 1984 FORD, IH DIESEL MOTOR, (402) 482-5491 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - '59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15' B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16' COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131 IA - 2006 DODGE HEAVY 3/4 TON 4X4 QUAD CAB SHORT BOX. 5. 9 CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE, 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 1 OWNER. 116, 000 MILES. EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE. CALL:, (319) 461-3294 SD - 2004 & 2007 92 I INTERNATIONALS, ISM ENGINES, 10 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS, NEW RUBBER, LOW MILES, VERY CLEAN. ALSO A 1996 FREIGHTLINER, M11 ENGINE, 675, 000 MILES, 10 SPEED TRANSMISSION, GOOD RUNNING AFFORDABLE TRUCK. CONTACT JOEL AT 605-352-0463 OR, (605) 350-1138 NE - 2002 FL80 GRAIN TRUCK, DETROIT 50, 300 HP, 6 SPEED ALLISON AUTO, TRIPLE AXLE, NEW SCOTT 22' BOX & LL 3000 HOIST, RED/WHITE, TARP, ALLOY WHEELS, NEW VIRGIN RUBBER. CALL FISHER TRUCK SALES AT, (402) 469-0789 MO - 2001 INT. 4800 4X4 DT466 230HP ALLISON AUTOMATIC HI & LO TRANSFER CASE, 12, 000 FRONT AXLE, 21, 000 REAR AXLE. $18,500. CALL, (800) 821-5667 MO - 2001 INT. 4900 DT466 3560 ALLISON AUTOMATIC 14, 000 FRONT AXLE, 23, 000 REAR AXLE. $15,000. CALL, (800) 8215667 2604 - GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE OK - 2011 GSI 36' 2 HOPPER GRAIN TRAILER, ROLL TARP, WINDOWS $20,000 OR LEASE $1550/MONTH. CELL 580- 525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265 KS - GOOSENECK GRAIN TRAILER, BOTTOM DUMP, SHUR-LOCK TARP, 16', 400 BU. , ONLY 400 MILES, $10,000.00, (785) 2554579 2611 - MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE IA - NICE 1981 HONDA GOLDWING, 41K, $3,650.00, (712) 299-6608 2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE NE - 2009 COACHMAN CAMPER SLEEPS 8, SLIDE OUT, USED 4 TIMES. EXCELLENT CONDITION, (402) 750-0533 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - WANTED 4 18. 4 X 34 FIRESTONE TIRES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15" SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - 10 BOLT RIMS W/18. 4 X 38" TIRES, (402) 336-2755 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, (308) 587-2344 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 KS - 1975 IH SEMI, 318, 13 SP, TWIN SCREW, 5TH WHEEL, (785) 871-0711

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

HOPPERS & CATTLE POTS New & Used - 2 or 3 Axle Rent • Sell • Lease • Repair Hoppers, Pots, Steps, Flats, RGN’s, Side Dumps, Live Bottoms, Trucks and More!

800-963-1108 www.diamondtne.com NE - 2004 9200 DAYCAB ISX CUMMINS, ALLOY WHEELS, ONLY 300K MILES, 186 WB. 2002 COLUMBIA DAYCAB CAT C-12 500K MILES, 168 WB. CALL FISHER TRUCK SALES AT, (402) 469-0789 NE - 1999 PETERBUILT 378 63" BUNK, REBUILT 12. 7 DETROIT WITH 340K MILES, ALLOY WHEELS, TANKS, GOOD RUBBER, 7" STACKS. ALSO (2) FLD 112 DAYCABS COMING IN. CALL FISHER TRUCK SALES AT, (402) 469-0789 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 935-2480 KS - CAT SINGLE SHANK, DEEP PENETRATION RIPPER, FITS D8-K, WITH VALVE AND ALL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (785) 4485893 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 KS - 8-12 YARD SCRAPER, LATE MODEL, EXCELLENT COND. , REASONABLE, (620) 865-2541 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10' & 12'; 3PT'S 6' & 8', (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40" PTO DITCHER, $7,200.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12' BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 2804 - MOTOR GRADERS FOR SALE KS - CAT 12F-13K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2805 - BACKHOE FOR SALE KS - CAT 235-32K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, ONE OWNER, (785) 448-5893 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR SALE KS - LORAINE 25 TON TRUCK CRANE, LOTS OF BOOM, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975. STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW & USED, 1PH 50KW $4,170. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000. CALL WES SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094 2809 - CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 KS - 15 TON TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, DUALS, TILT TOP, WENCH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIRES 70%, (785) 448-5893 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - PALLET FORK, NEEDS TO BE QUIK TATCH & TINES NEED TO BE 60" FOR SKID STEER, (308) 587-2344 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30' LIFT CELL 580-5251265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 MO - CAT 8000# 2 STAGE W/PNEUMATIC TIRES, HYDRAULICS ARE EXCELLENT, ENGINE NEEDS WORK. CHEAP!, (660) 5483804 www.myfarmandranch.com

November 24, 2011 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE

IL - STEEL BUILDINGS, GREAT FALL PRICES. 40' X 60' OR ANY SIZE. DO IT YOURSELF OR TURNKEY. CALL RICK @, (309) 361-3270 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 ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES, WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS, VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES & PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW. STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-6808015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE IA - AC, IH, OLIVER, M-M WHEEL WEIGHTS, (712) 299-6608

Heartland Express 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER'S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605) 386-2131 SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER, ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 FOR SALE NE - TEENS, 20'S, EARLY 30'S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - PIPE 2 3/8", 2 7/8", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 KS - LOTS OF USED GUARDRAIL, USED CORRUGATED METAL PIPE, LARGE & SMALL, 30' STEEL I-BEAMS, (785) 448-5893

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3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE - CONT’D

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

STRUCTURAL PIPE

Excellent Condition Overstock Price

2 3/8 @ $.95 ALL SIZES AVAILABLE RPJ ENERGY Call or E-mail Ray: 970.405.8866 raypropes@rpjenergy.com • www.rpjenergy.com

IA - FIBERGLASS 3" & 4" ROUND FENCE POSTS, 1" & 1 1/4" FIBERGLASS SUCKER ROD, 4" & 5" PLASTIC FOREVER POSTS. FIBERGLASS HORSE, CATTLE, SHEEP & GOAT FEEDERS, RUBBER TIRE WATER TANKS & HAY FEEDERS. FRYTOWN FARM SUPPLY, (319) 646-1102 NE - 500-5 1/2" STEEL T POSTS, 50-5" X 8' CREOSOTE CORNER POSTS, (402) 4619336 3009 - FUEL TANKS FOR SALE KS - '76 FORD 2000 GAL TANK WAGON FUEL TRUCK, 2 HOSE REELS, 5 COMPARTMENTS, READY TO GO, (785) 448-5893 3011 - HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS WANTED TO BUY NE - REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, (308) 5872344 3018 - LUMBER FOR SALE NE - CEDAR LUMBER, GREEN OR KILN DRIED, PINE, BLACK WALNUT & OAK AVAILABLE. CEDAR MULCH & CHIPS. PEELED, TREATED FENCE POST. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. SPRINGVIEW, NE. WE ALSO BUY LOGS. CALL, (402) 322-3600 3030 - OTHER WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE '30'S & '40'S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131

Page 31 3030 - OTHER WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D NE - SCRAP BATTERIES- WE WANT 'EM! WE ALSO BUY STEEL CASE & GLASS PACK. CALL FOR DETAILS! ALLEN'S NEW & USED BATTERIES. BUY/SELL, NEW/USED. WE CARRY ALL KINDS!! ALLEN FELTON, OWNER. LINCOLN, NE., (402) 467-2455 FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 IA - ORLAND'S SAFE-T-WEED ALL NATURAL ORGANIC LAWN CARE PRODUCTS. CORN GLUTEN HERBICIDE & FERTILIZER. U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CHILDREN & PET SAFE EMAIL:MACINC@IOWATELECOM. NET, (712) 210-6587 3032 - GIFT ITEMS FOR SALE MT - CHRISTMAS BOOK SPECIAL. THE BILL LINDERMAN STORY; MY ADDRESS IS HEAVEN. POSTAGE PAID, SEND $25.00 TO BONNIE VOELZ AT 225 SHOREY RD, ROBERTS, MT 59070. CALL 800-554-2303 OR 406445-2303., (406) 445-2303 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE MO - 120A/90 TILLABLE, 130A/110 TILLABLE W/HOMESTEAD AND OUTBUILDING. NW MISSOURI 30 MIN FROM ST. JOSEPH, CALL AFTER 6PM 816-369-2071 OR, (816) 378-2015 NE - 30 ACRES PASTURE, HOME 3556 SQ FT, TRIPLE CAR GARAGE, 3 CARPORTS, 2 SHEDS, (308) 230-0247 5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NE - 2. 1 ACRES, BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED, PLENTY OF TREES, 16X80 MOBILE HOME ON CONCRETE FOUNDATION, PARTIALLY FURNISHED, 3 CAR GARAGE WITH 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. HAVE TO SEE TO APPRECIATE. CALL 402-389-0289 OR 402389-0178, (402) 389-0289 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - CONT’D

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

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5006 - RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE NE - WANT TO RENT! FATHER ALONG WITH SON (WHO IS HOPING TO GET STARTED FARMING) LOOKING FOR FARM GROUND TO RENT. MODERN EQUIPMENT, WILL PAY GOING RENT PRICE. PLEASE CALL, (308) 991-5184 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SALE NE - MID-AMERICA ALFALFA EXPO, FEATURING THE NEWEST HAY EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS, ALSO AN EXHIBITOR AUCTION. EXPO IS FEB 7 & FEB 8, 2012, 8 AM-5 PM AUCTION IS FEB 7, 3:45PM; ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE AT BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, KEARNEY, NE, (800) 743-1649 MT - NEED TICKETS OR PACKAGES FOR THE NFR? DECEMBER 1ST-10TH. BALCONY SEATS AVAILABLE! BEARTOOTH TRAVEL; CALL BONNIE AT 800-554-2303 OR, (406) 445-2303 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Midlands Classified Ad Network WORK FOR DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES VIEW CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT WWW.DHHS.NE.GOV MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - FULL TIME OR PART TIME POSITION OPEN IN BUSY ALLIANCE AGENCY. MUST BE FULLY LICENSED. SEND VITAE OR RESUME TO 321 FLACK ALLIANCE NE. 69301. CITY ENGINEER/DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & COMMUNITY PLANNING CITY OF GERING, NE: CITY ENGINEER/DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & COMMUNITY PLANNING. SALARY $61,589 $78,936. FULL SERVICE CITY INCLUDING ELECTRIC UTILITY, CITY OWNED CONVENTION CENTER, AND GOLF COURSE. POSITION REQUIRES GRADUATION FROM AN ACCREDITED FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING OR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING COMBINED WITH SOME PREVIOUS PUBLIC WORKS/PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE; WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDING AT LEAST FOUR YEARS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE; AND MUST POSSESS OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION BY THE STATE OF NEBRASKA AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (P.E.) WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISCIPLINE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THE DATE OF HIRE AND MAINTAIN THIS THROUGH THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT. A MASTER'S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE. A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE CITY OF GERING ADMINISTRATION OFFICES OR ON THE CITY OF GERING WEBSITE, WWW.GERING.ORG. RETURN APPLICATION, RESUME & REFERENCES IN AN ENVELOPE MARKED "CITY ENGINEER APPLICANT" TO HUMAN RESOURCES, OFFICE F, 1025 P STREET, GERING, NE 69341. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 29, 2011 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE INITIAL REVIEW PROCESS. POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. EOE SMITH SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION SEEKING F/T DRIVER MANAGER/ LOAD COORDINATOR. MUST HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION,

PHONE & COMPUTER SKILLS. LOOKING FOR MATURE, ORGANIZED, MULTI-TASKER. SEND RESUME TO: SMITH SYSTEMS ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES, P.O. BOX 2455, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361. OR EMAIL: SARGE@SMITHSYSTEMS.US FULLTIME GRAPHIC DESIGNER NEEDED AT THE LEXINGTON CLIPPER-HERALD. JOB INVOLVES DESIGNING NEWSPAPER AND WEBSITE ADVERTISEMENTS, SENDING PROOFS TO CLIENTS AND MAKING CHANGES ACCORDINGLY. THIS PERSON WILL ALSO MANAGE ALL ONLINE ADVERTISEMENTS. EXPERIENCE IN ADOBE PRO X, DISTILLER X, INDESIGN, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTO SHOP CS5 AND QUARK XPRESS 6.5 NEEDED. COMPETITIVE WAGES, BENEFITS AND A 401(K) PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO THE RIGHT PERSON. SEND RESUME TO: TERRIE BAKER, PUBLISHER, LEXINGTON CLIPPER-HERALD, P.O. BOX 599, LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA, 68850. COLONIAL LIFE IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO SHARE OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE AND INNOVATIVE SPIRIT TO JOIN OUR TEAM. WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN AGENCY SALES REPRESENTATIVE IN YOUR AREA TO MARKET OUR SERVICES. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES, EARN WHAT YOU’RE WORTH, AND ENJOY FLEXIBILITY AND FUN IN YOUR CAREER, CALL MATT KUCERA AT (308)4407781 OR E-MAIL YOUR RESUME TO MATT.KUCERA@COLONIALLIFE.COM TODAY! RANCH HELP LARGE PROGRESSIVE RANCH, ALONG THE PLATTE RIVER IN CENTRAL WY, SEEKING INDIVIDUAL W/ WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF HAY & SMALL GRAIN FARMING, CATTLE, & WELDING W/ MECHANICAL SKILLS A MUST. COMPETITIVE SALARY & INCENTIVE BASED COMPENSATION POSSIBLE, HOUSING & INSURANCE PROVIDED. PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: P.O. BOX 2945, CASPER, WY. 82602 EXPERIENCED CONCRETE FOREMAN, APPLY AT PAUL REED CONSTRUCTION, 2970 N. 10TH ST., GERING NE 69341 EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION MECHANICS NEEDED, APPLY AT PAUL REED CONSTRUCTION, 2970 N 10TH STREET,

GERING NE 69341. (308) 635-2213 CHAMP, LLC, ALBIN, WYOMING. AVAILABLE: HERDSPERSON POSITION - POSITION AIM: A POSITION THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE & OVERSIGHT OF DAY TO DAY SWINE PRODUCTION. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: ATTENTION TO DETAIL; EXCELLENT ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SKILLS, ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND & ACQUIRE TECHNICAL SKILLS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLIMB OVER, UNDER & AROUND PENNING, BASIC MATH & RECORD ACCURATE RECORDS, TEAM PLAYER, RESPONSIBILITIES: FEEDING OF LIVESTOCK ACCORDING TO MEASUREMENTS PRESCRIBED BY FARM MANAGEMENT; FEEDER ADJUSTMENTS & CLEANING TO MINIMIZE FEED WASTE & SPOILAGE. THE MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS FROM ONE AREA OF THE FARM TO ANOTHER AS WELL AS THE LOADING OF ANIMALS ONTO TRUCKS. TREATMENT OF SICK ANIMALS BASED ON A DIAGNOSIS BY OR IN CONCURRENCE W/ STAFF VETERINARIAN, ACCURATE RECORDKEEPING & REPORTING FOR A SPECIFIED AREA ACCORDING TO METHODS PRESCRIBED BY FARM MANAGEMENT, DAILY CLEANING & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. IF INTERESTED PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION AT THE WYOMING WORKFORCE CENTER AT 1510 EAST PERSHING BLVD, WEST ENTRANCE, CHEYENNE, WY, 82002. OR APPLY AT CHAMP, LLC, 515 ALBIN ST., ALBIN, WY THE VILLAGE OF HEMINGFORD IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE NEBRASKA CERTIFICATION PREFERRED. COMPETITIVE WAGES, VACATION, SICK LEAVE, HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, RETIREMENT AVAILABLE. EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE CONDUCTED RELEASE FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH APPLICATION. OBTAIN APPLICATION BY CONTACTING THE VILLAGE OF HEMINGFORD, P.O. BOX 395, HEMINGFORD, NE 69348. EOE. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED. CHADRON STATE COLLEGE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS TO BE LOCATED IN CHADRON: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST; NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR. FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF JOB REQUIREMENTS

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AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CSC.EDU/HR/JOBS OR EMAIL HR@CSC.EDU. CSC IS AN EOE. APPLICANTS WHO NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY CONTACT HR AT (308) 4326224 FOR ASSISTANCE. HALLADAY MOTORS SUBARU OF CHEYENNE IS EXPANDING ITS SERVICE CENTER & NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED IMPORT AUTO TECHNICIAN. MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM DIAGNOSTICS & REPAIRS ON IMPORT VEHICLES AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE. DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED. BENEFITS INCLUDE 401 K, PAID VACATIONS, MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCE & PROFIT SHARING. POSITION REQUIRES 40+ HOURS/WEEK INCLUDING SOME SATURDAYS, MUST PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN & HAVE ACCEPTABLE DRIVING RECORD. MUST POSSESS OWN TOOLS & HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. FLAT RATE PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. APPLY IN PERSON @HALLADAY SUBARU OF CHEYENNE, 1615 WESTLAND RD, CHEYENNE, WY OR EMAIL RESUME TO MICHELLE DIXON, SERVICE MANAGER AT: MDIXON@HALLADAYMOTORS.COM www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL IN ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA IS EXPANDING OUR EMERGENCY AND LABOR AND DELIVERY SERVICES. THIS EXPANSION HAS CREATED THE IMMEDIATE NEED FOR FULL TIME RN’S WITH STATE OF NEBRASKA RN LICENSURE. WE OFFER FULL BENEFITS, GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, EXTENDED ILLNESS LEAVE AND AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE AN ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUAL, SEEKING AN ENVIRONMENT DEVOTED TO QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND AN ORGANIZATION WITH STRONG MISSION TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY! ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREEN. WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT, 302 BOX BUTTE AVE., ALLIANCE NE 69301. WWW.BBGH.ORG. PHONE: (308) 763-2935 FAX: (308) 763-2936. E-MAIL: JILL.LANGEMEIER@NEBRASKA.GOV. EOE www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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