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Corn Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 FFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12, 14-18, 21-23 Weather Al Dutcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Country Living House Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ornament Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Markets Grains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Government Report Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent High land values and concerns about possible tax changes going into 2013 have caused a rush of farm real estate auctions this fall, according to area land and real estate auctioneers.

“We are doing a tremendous volume of agricultural properties,” said Randy Ruhter, owner of Ruhter Auction and Real Estate, Inc., of Hastings.

A number of factors are causing the year-end sale of farm land, Ruhter said.

The biggest factor is high land values, which have been driven up by a dramatic increase in farm income from higher commodity prices over seven years. In 2005, corn was selling for under $2 per bushel. It now sells for more than $7.50 per bushel.

Soybeans “Nebraska's second largest crop behind corn” are selling for more than $14 per bushel. That also corresponds with a number of years of good weather with proper moisture during the growing season, which helped increase crop production along with the higher prices.

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

In August, the USDA reported that Nebraska's farm real estate value “a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms” rose from 2011, extending a trend that began in 1993. Farm real estate value for 2012 averaged $2,590 per acre. This is up $650 per acre, or 34 percent higher than last year’s revised level.

Cropland value increased 36 percent from last year to $4,480 per acre, with dryland acreage averaging $3,500 per acre and irrigated cropland at $6,000.

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

Ag Management Nebraska Sending Ag Director to China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Production News More Biofuel Use by Military . . . . . . 23

Schedule of Events Continued on page 7

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MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 11/23/12

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$126.21 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .160.70 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141.08 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .196.64 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.40 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .89.66 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .164.50 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409.86

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162.62 165.39 148.63 148.52 198.49 194.92 80.39 76.30 * * 86.46 81.75 98.50 * 300.33 304.28

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.86 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.96 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.99 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .9.95 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.20

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Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .155.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . .153.50 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .95.00 Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.50 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.25 * No market.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Weather

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report

Allen Dutcher

Dry and warm conditions dominated most of the past two weeks. There was one significant weather event during the period, which brought a 3-7 inch swath of snow across the northern Panhandle through north central Nebraska during the 12/26-12/27 time frame.

Snow accumulations tailed off dramatically south of this area, with trace to two inches reported in central and northeastern Nebraska.

South of the I-80 corridor, only trace accumulations were reported. Most of the period was dominated by very warm weather and an absence of moisture. High temperatures were consistently running 10-20° F above normal, which further intensified the risk for explosive wildfire development. A much colder trend appears in store for the next two weeks, with one decent shot of snowfall accumulation and several impulses bringing light snow and reinforcing shots of cold air out of southern Canada.

Week One Forecast, 12/08 - 12/14: Weather models are indicating that a widespread accumulating snow event will likely develop early in this forecast period.

There is considerable uncertainty in regards to projected storm totals, but several inches are likely for areas that have yet to experience accumulations this fall.

This winter systems is projected to begin spreading light moisture across the southern half of the state during the late afternoon and evening hours of 12/8. Snow will expand and intensify on 12/9, with a swath of moderate snows (3-6

inches) possible from south central through northeast Nebraska. Areas east and west of this area are currently projected to be in the 1-2 inch range. Of course, totals could be higher or lower depending on the eventual track of the surface low, so pay special attention to updated forecasts.

Any lingering precipitation with this system should clear the state during the first half of 12/10. Dry conditions should hold through 12/11 before another system heads southeast from Montana and spreads light snow through the state on 12/12.

Accumulations are likely to be under an inch in most locations, except northeast Nebraska where a couple of inches are possible. Dry weather and cool conditions are expected for the remainder of the forecast period.

High Temperatures: 12/08 (25 NW 42 SE), 12/09 (22 NW - 35 SE), 12/10 (22 E - 35 W), 12/11 (28 NE - 40 SW), 12/12 (28 N - 38 S), 12/13 (18 N - 35 SW), 12/14 (25 NE - 39 SW).

Week Two Forecast, 12/15 - 12/21: Models currently indicate that another system will roll southeastward through the state on 12/15 and spread light snow from north to south as the day progresses.

Accumulations are currently projected to be less than two inches, the best potential assigned to north central and northeast Nebraska.

This system will bring a reinforcing shot of cold air to the Central Plains.

Dry conditions are expected during the 12/16-12/17 period. Another system moves from southern Canada southeastward toward western Iowa on 12/18. Once again, light snow is possible with little in the way of accumulations currently expected. After the front sweeps through the state, another shot of cold air will settle over the Central Plains, and temperatures will slowly moderate through the end of the forecast period. Dry weather is expected during the 12/19-12/21 period. High Temperatures: 12/15 (15 N - 25 S), 12/16 (12 N - 22 S), 12/17 (18 NE - 32 SW), 12/18 (12 NE - 28 SW), 12/19 (25 NE - 45 SW), 12/20 (22 E - 38 SW), 12/21 (28 NE 40 SW).

Nebraska Weather and Crops Report Agricultural Summary: For the week ending November 25, 2012, much field work was completed with the above normal temperatures and virtually no precipitation, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office.

Field activities included fall tillage, fertilizer and herbicide applications, and conservation work with soil temperatures averaging in the mid 40s. Winter wheat continues being stressed by the ongoing drought, with near half of the crop in poor or very poor condition. Emergence lags average with thin and spotty stands reported.

Weather Summary: Average temperatures across the state ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the Northeast to 10 degrees above normal in the Panhandle. Highs reached the mid 70s and lows were in the teens.

Statewide, little or no precipitation was recorded, with only trace amounts reported in the Northwest and North Central District border counties.

Field Crops Report: Winter wheat emerged was 95 percent, behind 100 percent last year and average. Wheat conditions rated 15 percent very poor, 31 poor, 40 fair, and 14 good, well below 75 percent good to excellent last year and 64 average.

December 6, 2012

Weather Outlook

Western

Central

Eastern

Sunday, December 09

Sunday, December 09

Sunday, December 09

High: 30 Low: 14

High: 32 Low: 14

High: 21 Low: 9

Chance of Precip: 40%

Chance of Precip: 40%

Scattered Snow Showers

Scattered Snow Showers Sunrise: 7:44 AM - Sunset: 4:59 PM

Sunrise: 8:08 AM - Sunset: 5:19 PM

Monday, December 10

Monday, December 10

Monday, December 10

High: 27 Low: 14

High: 23 Low: 14

High: 36 Low: 14

Sunrise: 7:49 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 15%

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:50 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 7:45 AM - Sunset: 4:59 PM

Sunrise: 8:09 AM - Sunset: 5:19 PM

Tuesday, December 11

Tuesday, December 11

Tuesday, December 11

High: 30 Low: 18

High: 30 Low: 18

Chance of Precip: 5%

Chance of Precip: 5%

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

High: 30 Low: 12 Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:51 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 7:46 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Sunrise: 8:10 AM - Sunset: 5:19 PM

Wednesday, December 12

Wednesday, December 12

Wednesday, December 12

High: 32 Low: 21

High: 32 Low: 21

Chance of Precip: 5%

Chance of Precip: 5%

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

High: 34 Low: 9 Chance of Precip: 10%

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:51 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 7:47 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Sunrise: 8:11 AM - Sunset: 5:20 PM

Thursday, December 13

Thursday, December 13

Thursday, December 13

High: 25 Low: 12 Snow Flurries

High: 25 Low: 10 Snow Flurries

High: 12 Low: 9 Snow Flurries

Sunrise: 7:52 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 7:47 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Sunrise: 8:12 AM - Sunset: 5:20 PM

Friday, December 14

Friday, December 14

Friday, December 14

High: 19 Low: 10 Mostly Sunny

High: 16 Low: 10 Mostly Sunny

High: 16 Low: 9 Snow Flurries

Sunrise: 7:53 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 7:48 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Sunrise: 8:12 AM - Sunset: 5:20 PM

Saturday, December 15

Saturday, December 15

Saturday, December 15

High: 16 Low: 10 Partly Cloudy

High: 16 Low: 9 Partly Cloudy

High: 9 Low: -2 Snow

Sunrise: 7:53 AM - Sunset: 5:10 PM

Sunrise: 7:49 AM - Sunset: 5:01 PM

Sunrise: 8:13 AM - Sunset: 5:20 PM

Sunday, December 16

Sunday, December 16

Sunday, December 16

High: 10 Low: -11 Snow

High: 10 Low: -9 Snow

High: -2 Low: -17 Snow

Sunrise: 7:54 AM - Sunset: 5:10 PM

Sunrise: 7:49 AM - Sunset: 5:01 PM

Sunrise: 8:14 AM - Sunset: 5:21 PM

Monday, December 17

Monday, December 17

Monday, December 17

High: -4 Low: -13 Snow Flurries

High: -4 Low: -13 Snow Flurries

High: -11 Low: -20 Snow Flurries

Sunrise: 7:55 AM - Sunset: 5:10 PM

Sunrise: 7:50 AM - Sunset: 5:01 PM

Sunrise: 8:14 AM - Sunset: 5:21 PM

Tuesday, December 18

Tuesday, December 18

Tuesday, December 18

High: -4 Low: -15 Snow Flurries

High: -4 Low: -15 Snow Flurries

High: -9 Low: -31 Snow Flurries

Sunrise: 7:55 AM - Sunset: 5:11 PM

Sunrise: 7:51 AM - Sunset: 5:02 PM

Sunrise: 8:15 AM - Sunset: 5:21 PM

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December 6, 2012

Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living

Harrisburg Couple Provides Market for Locally Grown Goods Kay Grote, The Gering Courier HARRISBURG — Stepping into Rick and Jennifer Rutherford’s small bunkhouse is like stepping into an 1890s general store. The smells of fresh spices, homemade goat soaps and candles, the hand-printed sales signs and old ice boxes stocked with fresh fryers, eggs and bundled meats reminds visitors of a simpler time when shoppers sought merely the provisions. Sweet cakes, candy sticks and small toys were truly treats.

By opening their Bee Haven Roadside Market in June, the Rutherfords also created a new venue for local farmers, ranchers and backyard producers to sell their goods. Since converting the bunkhouse and opening its doors as a country market, interest has been strong and the business has been steady, though they admit, it’s not something they’ll ever make a living with.

“We have gathered what we feel like is the best products from local vendors, ranchers and farmers,” said Jennifer. “It gives them another place to market their products. Out here, every opportunity helps.”

The Rutherfords moved to the wide-open prairie near the Banner and Kimball County line in 2002 from Denver, Colo. Rick spent many years trucking and Jennifer was a schoolteacher in Hudson, Colo.

In addition to the market, the couple also raises grass-fed beef, goats and chickens.

“We’ve owned the property for about 10 years.

This year we decided to make this our third career,” Jennifer said.

In addition to locally produced beef, farm eggs and fryers, sausage, bacon and smoked turkeys, they also stock gardening and preserving books,

granola, herbal teas and remedies, jellies and preserves, Styria breads and bakery items, and Rick is a Ranch-way Feeds dealer.

Jennifer said what is unique is most of their inventory has already been purchased directly from the vendors. Only one vendor is currently operating on a commission basis.

“They like that. We pay them up front so the sale is done,” Rick said. “It’s good business and it helps them out.”

In October the Rutherfords, with the help of several neighbors, hosted a fall harvest open house.

Now they are preparing for another holiday gathering complete with live entertainment by Deb Carpenter-Nolting, Tim Nolting and the Green Valley Homesteaders; fresh cut Christmas trees; hayrack rides; and a visit from Santa. Free samples of food and soap, spiced cider and hot chocolate will also be available.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, they will host their first ever Victorian Christmas Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to their regular market offerings, they will have unique hand-made gifts including photography, art, jewelry and a large selection of brightly colored appliqué Mongolian tote bags.

“We have just been so humbled by the local support,” Jennifer said. “We want to invite everyone out. It’s our way to say thank you.”

BeeHaven Roadside Market is located at 855 Highway 71 about 10 miles south of the Harrisburg junction-just past the County Rd. 10 highway sign on the east side of the highway, then one-half mile east on gravel. Look for the painted BeeHaven signs.

For more information call 970-302-9531, or view their website at www.beehaven-farm.com.

Cooking and Holiday Wellness Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Colfax County The modern holiday season can bring an abundance of food, a whirlwind of social obligations and less time to reflect on what is really important to us. Consider how you can make cooking and eating during the holidays more meaningful and nourishing for yourself, your family and your community.

Cook, Eat, and Be Merry: Holidays are a good time to show young friends and family members how to cook traditional foods. Teaching someone how to make foods for festive occasions is a gift that will last a lifetime. Share family recipes by writing them on decorative cards. These make thoughtful enclosures for cards, greetings and gifts to family and friends.

Many of the smells and tastes associated with holiday memories come from familiar herbs and spices. Cooking and garnishing with herbs and spices during the holidays add aromas and a special touch to entertaining in your home and gifts from your kitchen. Here are some seasonings for the season: -- Bay leaves - add a woodsy flavor to soups, sauces and roasts; use them for garnishing serving dishes and to make small wreaths for gifts -- Peppercorns - black, green, white or pink can add a wide range of spice and color -- Nutmeg - adds spicy sweetness to custards, sweet potatoes, squash dishes and hot beverages -- Mint - gives a fresh finish to pork, ham, green beans, spinach dishes and dessert -- Vanilla - keep both extract and beans on hand for holiday cooking to use in desserts, baked goods and hot beverages -- Cloves - add extraordinary spiciness to breads, pies and cookies -- Sage - for an earthy touch in stuffings, dressings and baked goods -- Rosemary - perfect on roasted potatoes and in egg dishes -- Cinnamon - in sauces, pies, cobblers, cookies and on fruit; keep sticks on hand to use in hot tea Look for locally grown herbs or try growing some of your own. Homegrown dried herbs are great for cooking and to share with others during the holidays. Try making some herbed oils or vinegars to give with recipe cards as a gift from your kitchen.

Act Like a Kid: During the holiday season, even though the weather is cooler, take time to enjoy the great outdoors. Each season, nature brings new

things for us to enjoy. So take a walk or a hike with family and friends. After a meal on a holiday afternoon, take the time to visit a local park. Treat the family pet to a walk around the neighborhood.

Go to a local tree farm and walk the fields to pick your favorite tree. Gather holly, greenery and natural materials to make homemade holiday decorations.

Even grown-up activities can provide a workout.

Cleaning and decorating or walking at the mall to buy gifts are good ways to fulfill your obligations and stay active. Try playing some holiday tunes for your dancing and listening pleasure.

Take Time to Be Well: The holidays are the perfect time to think about how to do less. If an activity does not offer meaning or add enjoyment to your celebration, consider eliminating it from your schedule. Be sure to consider the feelings of family and friends and be willing to compromise as you evaluate which holiday activities are most important. Try to create your own vision of how the holidays should be celebrated. Aim for a new and happy season each year.

According to psychologists, the holiday season may trigger feelings of loneliness, regret or failure for many people. In today’s world, we all have too many things to do and not enough time to do them.

Shifting our approach to the holidays into one of ease, togetherness and giving from the heart will provide new meaning and focus for the season.

Behaving and talking as if you feel optimistic, outgoing and self-confident will often trigger those happy emotions. Research shows that achieving a state of mind in a task that engages and challenges your skills, without overwhelming them, increases quality of life.

Homemade gifts can be very rewarding to make and receive. Taking the time to listen to some holiday music while making gifts may become a new holiday tradition. Try these ideas for taking time to be well during the holidays: -- Deliver a homemade meal to a friend’s house.

-- Host a potluck instead of trying to cook the entire feast by yourself.

-- Create your own rituals to instill more meaning into the season.

-- Make a donation of food, time or other resources to a local charity.

-- Be willing to give up perfection to focus on what you value.

Remember, you can’t do everything. So, do what you enjoy and do it well. Your holiday season will be healthier, happier and more joyous.

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The gathering room and dining room feature sloped ceilings, a fireplace, and access to the rear terrace. Terrace access is also available from the master bedroom with its sloped ceiling and a master bath that includes a whirlpool tub, a separate shower, and a vanity area in addition to two sinks. A study at the front of the house can be converted into a third bedroom. Thoughtful details include linen closets by the bedrooms, built-in shelves in the hallway to the gathering room, and extra storage space in the garage.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side

December 6, 2012

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • Skunked

by Lee Pitts

Due to their fondness for asphalt, deer cause more human deaths annually than any other creature, and over the course of a 40-year career on the road I was proud to say that I never filled my deer tag by hitting one on the highway. I may have accidentally flattened my share of snakes and squirrels (who hasn’t?), but I’d never run over anything bigger than a rabbit. I’ve driven the wild country-from the Badlands to the Big Bend country, from the Everglades to the Okanogan-without ever hitting an armadillo, reindeer, cat, yak, Hereford, PETA member, wild hog or domestic dog.

Although, I must admit I was tempted by the cat and the PETA member.

I’m proud to say I’d never dented my bumper on anything. Notice I used the past tense. In the last six months I’ve done $8,000 of damage to my car by hitting a pudgy and pungent polecat, and a deer with Boone and Crockett numbers. Both accidents were at night, and both happened not far from my house, proving once again that most accidents really do happen within 25 miles of home. Even if I could have recovered the bodies for a proper burial, they would have had to have been closed casket funerals because their bodies were so disfigured. May they rest in pieces.

The deer and skunk paid the ultimate price for their jaywalking and my one-man killing-machine escapades are not

something I feel good about. In the case of the poor deer, which I got a real good look at because his face hit my windshield 18 inches from my own, he truly did have that “deer in the headlights look.” His face still haunts my dreams, and I have flashbacks when I drive by the accident scene. I may need therapy.

My Buick Lucerne, which I love dearly, almost had to be totaled and was only saved at the last minute because some key parts were able to be located in a distant junkyard. As it was, I needed an all new front end, all because of one $8,000 deer.

As bad as the deer episode was, the skunk collision was worse. Both the skunk and I froze just milliseconds before impact and I remember thinking,” Nice kitty, please don’t do it.” But the stinky cat did!

I had to pull off to the side of the road because my car was making strange noises after the impact. With my dress clothes on, I tried not to breathe as I got on my back and looked under the car. Mother Nature did not cooperate by turning on her night light, but I could barely make out parts of the dead polecat hanging from the fan blade, putting to rest the theory that a skunk can’t spray while hanging from its tail. The only solace was I remembered that my favorite author, J. Frank Dobie, wrote that a hydrophobic skunk couldn’t spray. At least I wasn’t going to get rabies!

I think you can imagine my discomfort as I worked in the aromatically-challenged environment to fasten the plastic underbelly of my car back together again. It was some of the fastest mechanic work ever done and if you think NASCAR pit crews are fast, you should have seen this Pitts stop! After driving 20 miles per hour to an all-night convenience store, where there was more light, I was asked to vacate the premises by the owner. My wife did the same thing when I finally limped into home.

I have a “Theory of Threes” in that I believe bad events always happen in clusters of three. This means that I am due to hit a cow or a horse next. The way I see it, I only have two options: I can either walk everywhere I go or I can sell my wildlife-killing, roadkill-creating car.

Therefore, I would like to take advantage of the fact that this column appears in papers across the country and offer up this free classified ad: “Unlucky Car For Sale: It may not have that new car smell, but I guarantee it will still turn heads.

Frequent recent maintenance with many all new body parts.

Bumper sticker reads, “I don’t brake for wildlife.” Car is cheap and attractive.

(Suicidal wildlife find it really attractive.)

A really good deal for someone with a poor sense of smell.”

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Wool Felt Gift Card Holder or Ornament Approximate finished size: 3" x 5") Designed by: Julie Geiger, Prairie Point Junction, 2012 Supplies Needed: Makes one gift card or ornament • 3” x 8” wool blend felt for gift card holder • Scrap of wool blend felt for accent shape • Pearl cotton to coordinate or contrast with felt • Small button, if desired • Freezer paper (For tracing your accent shape pattern) • Embroidery needles (Clover Gold Eye Size 3-9)

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Cut a 3” x 8” piece of wool blend felt for holder.

Use pattern at left to cut one end of felt into a tag shape.

Punch a hole using a paper punch in center of tag end.

Fold bottom three inches of the tag up to form the pocket. The fold line is indicated by the dashed line on the tag pattern.

Finger press to hold in place.

5. Trace desired accent shape onto paper side of freezer paper.

6. Cut loosely around the traced shapes, leaving about 1/4" of freezer paper extending around the traced line.

7. Iron the waxed side of the freezer paper to the scrap of wool blend felt.

8. Cut out accent shape on traced line.

9. Position shape on lower right edge of tag pocket. Attach to pocket by sewing a button through accent shape and pocket front. Be sure that you don’t sew through the back layer of the pocket, or your gift card won’t fit into the pocket.

10. Use pearl cotton to sew a primitive running stitch along the sides and bottom folded edge of pocket, approximately a 1/4” from edges of felt.

11. Tuck in a gift card or special note.

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December 6, 2012

Intern Nebraska Update

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

With the new year just a few weeks away, it’s a good time to remind businesses and students about a valuable program designed to enhance student business skills and for students to gain real life business experience. This program is Intern Nebraska.

More than 200 companies have taken advantage of this grant program designed to help offset some of the cost and risk businesses take when hiring interns. Grants are available to companies creating qualified new internships, matching wages paid to interns between 40 percent (up to $3,500 per internship) and 60 percent (up to $5,000 per internship) depending on the location of the business.

The participating companies have created more than 330 internships and have been awarded funds to create over 200 additional positions. The Intern Nebraska program has awarded or disbursed more than $2.3 million. One-third of

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these funds have been granted to companies in rural Nebraska.

Students who have completed internships with the program have been highly satisfied with their experiences, rating the program an average 9.09 on a scale of 1-10. Of the 223 completed internships, 74 were filled by students who graduated at the end of the internship and provided information to the Intern Nebraska program about their future plans. Over 50 percent of those graduating interns were offered a fulltime position with the company where they interned. More than 25 percent were hired on fulltime with another company.

The following higher education institutions have actively placed interns: the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of NebraskaOmaha, the University of Nebraska-Kearney, Creighton University, Hastings College and Wayne State College. We expect additional

colleges all across Nebraska to take advantage of this opportunity in the future.

Companies provided internships in a wealth of disciplines, including 48 percent in general business, 20 percent in computer-related careers, 18 percent in engineering, eight percent in sciences and five percent in agriculture.

The program continues its focus on helping businesses afford interns, helping students locate internships and encouraging students to explore all the career-related possibilities that exist right here in Nebraska.

Companies and students will soon be able to access a new and improved Intern Nebraska website, making it easy to apply for the program.

This is expected to be unveiled sometime during the next few weeks. Meanwhile people can still visit the current website for openings at http://InternNE.com, and go to www.neded.org/internne to learn more about the grant program and download the application form.

Raising Revenue Through Economic Growth

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

As Congress turns its focus to resolving the fiscal cliff - the end-of-the-year deadline after which deep cuts in spending and increases in tax rates for all earners take effect - there is much disagreement on how to bring down the deficit in a responsible way without harming our economy.

The question of tax rates remains one of the largest sticking points to the debate. Should tax rates increase for one group more than another group? Do we need to increase federal revenue?

Should some businesses be hit harder than others?

Do we need to increase tax rates in order to increase revenues? While both sides need to be reasonable and seek common ground, these questions miss the point. We don’t need higher tax rates to increase revenue: we need better tax policy.

The federal tax code is so difficult and complicated it is slowing an already weak economic recovery. Everyone from the average taxpayer to multinational corporations struggles with our inconsistent and complicated tax code, which is comprised of more than 10,000 pages of ever-changing laws and regulations, and costs more than $160 billion to comply with.

The failure to adopt a permanent tax code with stable statutory tax policy creates unnecessary burdens. Tax rates have been scheduled to increase sharply in three of the last five years,

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requiring the enactment of repeated temporary extensions. The latest extension of tax rates will expire on January 1, 2013, and will result in the largest tax increase in American history if Congress does not act. Just the process of temporary extensions has stunted economic growth.

The President and Democrats want to raise tax rates on individual income above $200,000, and couples earning more than $250,000. While this might make for good political fodder, it does not make good policy. I have yet to hear anyone argue raising tax rates will help grow our economy, create jobs or balance our budget. In fact, a study

by Ernst & Young found the Democrat plan would raise taxes on nearly 1 million small business owners and will strip our economy of more than 700,000 jobs.

History has shown the best way to raise revenue is through economic growth and private sector job creation.

For example, when the American economy was stronger in 2007, the federal government brought in about 18 percent more tax revenue than 2009 despite no change in the tax rates. The key difference in revenues between the two years was the level of economic growth and job creation which was dramatically lower in 2009.

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competitive place to do business. Such reform, which I favor, would in turn generate more tax revenue by creating more taxpayers and taxable income, not through higher tax rates.

To accomplish this goal, the vast web of credits, deductions, exemptions, and other provisions mostly enjoyed by the wealthy and the politicallyconnected should be reviewed, and many should be closed. Closing loopholes will not only generate revenue, it will simplify the code, possibly allow rates to be lowered and make our economy more competitive in an increasingly global economy.

As a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, which is charged with rewriting the tax code, my colleagues and I have been working for the last two years to establish basic principles for tax reform. I look forward to continuing this work, and I am optimistic we can enact tax reform during the next Congress.

I am under no illusion the task will be easy, and I recognize there is not enough time to complete comprehensive tax reform before the end of this year. However, by agreeing to a framework for tax reform to ensure reform is completed next year, and agreeing to significant spending cuts and reforms, we can avert the fiscal cliff in a balanced way and set the stage for real economic recovery and growth. .

What to Expect From the Fiscal Cliff

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With only four weeks before the end of the year, the fiscal cliff remains the top priority in Washington. At the stroke of midnight on December 31, all Americans will pay the price if the President and congressional leaders cannot reach an agreement.

Along with $1 trillion in across-the-board spending cuts, the fiscal cliff threatens the largest tax increase in American history. A number of tax policies, including tax relief enacted during President George W. Bush’s tenure, are scheduled to expire. Make no mistake, the consequences of inaction are severe, and Nebraskans will not be immune. While every family is different, here’s a look at what the average Nebraska family may face if Congress and the President fail to act: Families making more than $45,000 per year may be subjected to the Alternative Minimum Tax, which was designed to prevent high-income earners from avoiding income tax. Today, most folks wouldn’t consider $45,000 for a family “high income,” but this is the level the tax will revert to if it is not adjusted for inflation before the end of the year. In Nebraska, inaction means an

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estimated 139,290 families will be affected — more than eight times as many as in recent years.

More than 156,000 Nebraskans take advantage of the Child Tax Credit, which is basically a $1000 coupon off your taxes for each of your children.

This widely used credit would be cut in half.

Other changes slated to occur in January include increased taxes on capital gains, dividends and marginal rates. This totals another $779 for the average Nebraska family of four. These are just some of the changes looming in January if action isn’t taken.

It’s clear these tax increases would create a significant burden for many families across the state and country, especially as our economy struggles to rebound. Some argue increasing taxes on the wealthy, as the President has proposed, would solve our debt crisis. That might make for good campaign rhetoric, but in reality it is little more than smoke and mirrors because it only generates enough revenue to fund the government for about a week while barely denting our $1 trillion annual deficit. This tax hike would also hit many small businesses, which create 60 percent of new jobs.

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All told, a typical Nebraskan family of four can expect a tax increase of $3,289 in 2013 if the fiscal cliff is not averted. A portion of this tax increase will come from the expiring payroll tax holiday – something that likely won’t get extended. This tax holiday, originally passed in 2010, cut the amount individuals and their employees contribute to Social Security. Extending this provision would further undermine Social Security, which already pays out more than it takes in. We need to strengthen this important program, but until then we should restore its source of funding and lower tax rates for working families so they don’t feel the blow.

Blindly raising tax rates, as some are suggesting, is not the right answer. The solution to our debt crisis must come from targeted spending cuts, an overhaul of the tax code and reforming the programs that account for most of federal spending. Our immediate focus must be to prevent the largest tax increase in our history from hitting nearly all Americans. I stand ready to work with congressional leaders and the President to make sure that happens.

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AUCTIONEERS SEEING MORE AG LAND FOR SALE THIS YEAR Continued from page 1 Pastureland, at $660 per acre, increased $130 from a year ago.

Some areas of the state, such as counties along the Platte River Valley in Central Nebraska, where the state sees its greatest corn production, have seen land values increase dramatically.

"The valuation of land has gone up tremendously," Ruhter said. "We escalated, probably, from around $3,000 to $4,000 per acre five years ago to the range of $10,000 to $12,000 per acre on the really good ground. That is pushing people to say that it is probably time to cash in."

He said for many of these families, in their third or fourth generation of farming, it "gets to be a management nightmare of too many owners."

"So some of them are opting to take a look at selling out," Ruhter said.

Another factor is the taxes that will come into play next year, especially if capital gains rates increase.

The difference in what was paid and the sales price on a piece of land is capital gain or loss. With the rapid inflation of farmland values due to escalating crop prices, that could mean as much or maybe even more than a $9,000 per acre difference in capital gain.

Unless Congress can come to a negotiated deal with the White House, the Bush-era tax cuts will expire at the end of the year. That means the current 15 percent capital gains tax will go up to 20 percent on Jan. 1, 2013. Also, under the Affordable Care Act, capital gain incurs an additional 3.8 percent Medicare tax for single filers with incomes over $200,000 and married joint filers over $250,000. That pushes long-term capital gain rates from 15 percent to 23.8 percent, the highest rate since 1997.

If a land seller facing a 8 to 10 percent increase in capital gains taxes paid $2,000 per acre for the land a decade ago and sold at $12,000, that $10,000 gain could cause an increase of $880 or more per acre in capital gain taxes if the law is allowed to expire.

"That is really pushing people who were on the fence on whether it is the right time to sell," Ruhter said.

Tom Wieck, owner of Tom Wieck Realty and Auction in Grand Island, agreed.

"That is what they are all concerned about, though nobody really knows what is going to happen," Wieck said. "They talk to their accountants and they tell what it is going to cost now, but who knows what next year is going to bring."

Wieck said much area irrigated and dryland farm ground has tripled or more in price in the last decade. But so has pasture and grassland.

"It is just crazy," he said. "If we don't get some moisture, I don't know what is going to happen. I have gotten two or three more pastures to sell in the last couple of days. I have sold a couple already. Two thousand dollars per acre or more for some of that pasture ground is not uncommon or more. They are just doing it."

Another consideration is the ongoing drought.

Grand Island, for example, will more than likely set a record for the driest year on record.

With more than 95 percent of Nebraska farmland subsoil moisture levels rated at poor or very poor, grass production next year will depend very much on spring rains.

"It takes a long time for grassland to recover from a drought," he said. "It just doesn't happen overnight."

Also, if groundwater levels do not recharge to acceptable levels over the winter after a growing year of heavy irrigation use because of the drought, natural resources districts could implement groundwater control measures that could limit the use of water for irrigation.

And with high land prices, the uncertainty of what the future tax burden will be on land sales and the growing unpredictably of weather patterns, Wieck said a lot of landowners feel that it's a "good time to pull the trigger."

"They are getting older and they may think it is a good time to bail," he said.

There are also concerns about estate taxes.

Currently, estates worth less than $5.12 million are not taxed. Estates worth more than that are taxed at 35 percent. That tax rate also applies to applicable gift taxes. But if the current law is allowed to expire at the end of the year, estates

worth more than $1 million will be taxed at 55 percent. That tax rate also applies to applicable gift taxes.

Another factor that may be influencing farm land sales is the increasing age of the average farm operator.

According to the U.S. Ag Census, the average Nebraska farmer's age is 55.9 years old.

Nationwide, the U.S. Economic Research Service reported that the average age of farm operators was 57 years in 2007 and that farmers who are 55 years old or older account for 62 percent of all farms.

But, according to Ruhter, those choosing to sell their farmland range in age "all across the board."

"We are seeing middle-aged people, young people . . . It doesn't make a difference," he said.

"If that land is stair stepped two or three generations, they just don't have the feeling for the land that grandpa and grandma had. All of a sudden they are looking at their bottom line and say, ‘Gee, we have this farmland in Nebraska and we live in Connecticut. We don't get out there to look at it. We pay someone to manage that. Maybe we just ought to turn that to cash now.’ There are just too many issues when you get fragmented with your ownership."

Despite the concerns about increases in taxes, Ruhter said there are people still interested in buying the land despite the higher land costs.

"It is mostly farmer based," he said. "We are not seeing that many outside investors. When a farmer buys land, he is probably pushed by economics for sure, but emotion as well. They know that only 1 percent to 3 percent of the ag real estate sells in a year and they will probably never get another shot at this farm again, and he is going to be interested in buying.

"He may give more for it than an investor would.

An investor is pushed by income on his investment. They like to see 5 percent, 6 percent, 7 percent return of investment, where a farmer may buy it on emotion as he knows it is not only to sell on his back door again and if he wants to buy it to fit his operation, he better buy it now."

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Livestock Judging – On Wednesday, November 7, 2012, the Wilcox-Hildreth FFA Chapter had 23 members participate in the District 6 Livestock Judging. A few of these members were from Silver Lake, Minden and Axtell schools, and take Ag classes via distance learning. The competition was held in Hastings at the fairgrounds. There were 95 students in the senior division. The seniors had to judge six classes of animals, had to give three sets of reasons and answer questions on three classes.

Our team placed ninth out of 15 schools. The team consisted of Blaine Groothuis, Jessica Harms, Vade Jensen and Bailey Guthrie. In the junior division, there were 194 students. The juniors judged six classes and answered questions on three classes. Our junior team placed third out of 15 schools. Nicole Beisel, Matthew Hinrichs, Alex Voichoskie and Dax Fouts made up the team.

National FFA Convention 2012 – A few members of the Wilcox-Hildreth FFA Chapter had the opportunity to attend the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jessica Harms, Shaina Fouts, Catlyn Campbell, Nick Johnson, Vade Jensen, Nathan Schepler and FFA Advisor Dave Johnson all went on the

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Everyone enjoyed the trip, and all hope to go back again someday. Brennan Costello from Gothenburg is the new national Central Region Vice President. He will serve for one year.

Land Judging – The District Land Judging contest was held in Holdrege, Nebraska, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. There were over 220 participating youth from 13 different schools.

Wilcox-Hildreth FFA had a successful day, receiving 12 ribbons. Vade Jensen placed 6th, and Blaine Groothuis placed 12th. They both received purples. Michael Nelson placed 14th and got a blue ribbon. Alex Voichoskie was also rewarded with a blue ribbon. Nick Johnson and Catlyn Campbell won red ribbons. The following students received white ribbons: Parker Sturgis, Bailey Guthrie, Shaina Fouts, Matthew Hinrichs and Garrett Winz. The team of Vade Jensen, Blaine Groothuis, Michael Nelson and Garret Winz participated in State Land Judging on October 31 in Beatrice, Nebraska.

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Nebraska Sending Ag Director to China

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent Trade is an important component to Nebraska's economy. According to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, the state's exports in 2011 totaled $7.6 billion, of which $3.7 billion were food and agricultural products, both record amounts.

In an effort to keep that momentum going, Gov. Dave Heineman announced Monday he is sending Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach to Beijing, China, this week to represent the state at a workshop designed to spark mutual U.S.-China investment in agriculture and bioenergy.

"As the most populous country in the world, China already is an important part of Nebraska's trade economy," said Heineman.

"The opportunities there are endless, and we need to position our state to be actively engaged in events such as this workshop to maintain a competitive edge."

When it comes to trade, Heineman said China has been a key focus of Nebraska's efforts.

Earlier this year, Heineman headed a Nebraska trade delegation to China.

While in China, Heineman visited Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province, where he and Shaanxi Gov. Zhengyoung Zhao signed a letter of intent to form a sister-state or "twinning" relationship.

Heineman called the agreement a "momentous day for Nebraska and China relations."

"Formalizing the already strong relationship between the heartland of the United States and the heartland of China will pay dividends as we continue pursuing a mutually beneficial relationship," he said.

They also opened up a Nebraska trade office in Shanghai.

China is Nebraska's fourth largest trading partner, according to Heineman. He said Nebraska's exports to China have more than

doubled during the past five years, with a 36 percent increase in 2011. Combined exports to China totaled more than $380 million last year, up from nearly $279 million in 2010.

Heineman said trade is becoming an increasingly important topic for Nebraska's businesses and the agricultural economy.

According to Heineman, Nebraska has seen tremendous growth in its exports in recent years.

Exports totaled $7.6 billion in 2011, representing a 31 percent increase from 2010, and a 19.4 percent increase from 2009.

Nebraska's exports to China have more than doubled during the past five years, with a 36 percent increase in 2011.

Combined exports to China totaled more than $380 million last year, up from nearly $279 million in 2010.

Nebraska's leading trade partners in 2011 were Canada and Mexico, followed by Japan, China and South Korea. Of the top five, the percent of export growth between 2009 and 2011 was largest for China and South Korea. China's annual growth was 34.8 percent during that time period, while South Korea's was 52.2 percent.

The state's largest merchandise export category is food products, which accounted for

$2.4 billion of Nebraska's total merchandise exports in 2011. Other top merchandise exports are agricultural products ($1.3 billion), machinery ($1.2 billion), chemicals ($569 million), and transportation equipment ($514 million).

The workshop Ibach is attending in China is "Seizing Investment Opportunities in Agribusiness." It is being coordinated by The Paulson Institute, the Chinese Agricultural Association for International Exchange and the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture. The event will take place Friday. Ibach is slated to be a presenter at the workshop, discussing the opportunity for Chinese companies to add value to Nebraska-grown commodities within the state's borders.

At Heineman's request, Ibach is serving as an adviser on the U.S.-China Agricultural Investment Experts Group of The Paulson Institute.

"The trading landscape with China continues to evolve, and Nebraska must be part of the conversation and prepared to adapt," Ibach said.

"I appreciate the opportunity to represent our farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses on The Paulson Institute and as part of this workshop."

The Paulson Institute is chaired by Henry M. Paulson Jr., former U.S. Treasury Secretary. The Institute is working to promote sustainable, world economic growth and a cleaner environment, with its initial focus on actions by the governments and businesses of the United States and China.

Participants will include representatives of Chinese and international companies and investment banks, national and state agricultural leaders, and agribusiness consultants. The event is designed to look at opportunities for agriculture-related investment between the United States and China.

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Sumner-EddyvilleMiller FFA Chapter Achieves Silver Rating Boyd Bowder, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller FFA Advisor The Sumner-Eddyville-Miller FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Ind., to attend the 85th National FFA Convention in order to learn leadership skills, do some networking, compete in the Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) and tour some significant landmarks.

The four members who attended to tour and do networking included Dawnae Nichols, Austin Jeffrey, Darin Barth and Chantz Klein. The S-E-M FFA members attended the Career Fair where they networked with various colleges, employers and FFA members from around the nation. They also attended tours at the NCAA Hall of Champions and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The four members who attended to compete in the Livestock Evaluation CDE included Rachel Ibach, Dasie Nichols, Railen Ripp and Kristen Karlberg.

The S-E-M team received a silver rating. The members judged several classes of swine, beef, sheep and goats and completed a team activity.

Lauren Ibach also attended the convention to receive the American FFA Degree!

December 6, 2012

Gothenburg FFA Chapter Surpasses $30,000 in Fruit Sales Carson Messersmith, Gothenburg FFA Chapter Reporter The Gothenburg FFA chapter is rich in history.

Over its 75 years in existence, it has donned many an accomplishment, and 2012-2013 is no exception. The year started with success at the State FFA Convention, with two state champions, Rebecca Anderson in Junior Public Speaking and Bailey Gibbens in Food Science, and Carson Messersmith being named state runner-up in Extemporaneous Speaking.

Four Gothenburg FFA Chapter alumni recently received the highest degree that can be bestowed upon a member. Chris Block, Brennan Costello, Aaron Lauer and Jordan Mathies each received the FFA American Degree at the National FFA Convention that was held in Indianapolis, Ind. An additional highlight was when Gothenburg alumnus Brennen Costello was named a member of the 2012-2013 national officer team. He had previously served as the Gothenburg FFA vice president and the Nebraska state FFA president.

Brennan will serve as central region vice president. He is the first individual to become a national officer from the Gothenburg FFA Chapter.

Not only are the senior alumni achieving high levels of recognition, but also young, up-andcoming freshman Emily Keiser recently won a free FFA jacket. Her essay was judged amongst many, and its quality allowed her to earn the jacket. This award came at the same time as Gothenburg FFA members Carson Messersmith, Preston Franzen, MaKaela Franzen, Bailey Gibbens and Rebecca Anderson competed at state fair. Again, the chapter had great success with multiple blue and purple ribbons and a grand champion alfalfa exhibit.

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Students work in teams to see who can sell the most fruit. The competition gets fierce at times and the students can be a bit competitive, but when the dust settles, the goal of delivering a quality product to the community in a timely manner is accomplished. This year the chapter’s goal was to sell a total of $30,000 in fruit. This goal has not only been met, but surpassed with the chapter so far bringing in a whopping $41,000 in sales.

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By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 12/04/12 Location

Corn

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

New Corn

$7.50 $7.39 $7.55 $7.35 $7.53 $7.42 $7.73 $7.50 $7.13 $7.51 $7.38 $7.49 $7.36 $7.46 $7.38

$6.03 $6.00 $6.00 $5.98 $5.99 $6.16 $6.06 $5.78 $6.03 $5.98 $6.06 $6.03 $5.98 $8.98

$7.38 $7.55 $7.53 $7.47 $7.43 $7.48 $7.61 $7.58 $7.47 $7.41 $7.52 $7.51 $7.34 $7.47 $7.55 $7.41 $7.57 $7.64 671 Above Above Above

$5.98 $6.10 $5.97 $6.03 $5.98 $6.03 $6.01 $6.00 $6.03 $5.99 $6.02 $5.98 $5.98 $6.05 $6.06 $5.97

Beans

New Beans

$14.51 $14.43 $14.54 $14.17 $14.39 $14.40 $14.84 $14.51

$12.34 $12.82 $12.48

$14.51 $14.17 $14.51

$12.42 $12.20 $12.51

$14.37 $14.17

$12.30 $12.20

$14.24 $14.67 $14.42 $14.22 $14.29 $14.64 $14.38 $14.42

$12.35 $12.73 $12.23 $12.25 $12.42 $12.67 $12.62 $12.35

$14.54 $14.44

$12.48 $12.35

$14.29 $14.47 $14.25 $14.49

$12.37 $12.42 $12.48

Northern $40.00 Oil Flowers Spring Wheat $8.56 Spring Wheat $8.61

$12.45 $12.53 $12.57 $12.21

Wheat

New Wheat

$8.72

$8.50

$8.25

$8.25

$8.41 $9.19 $8.41 $8.31

$8.27 $8.99 $8.27 $8.40

$8.25 $8.59 $8.45 $8.57 $8.25

$8.25 $8.46 $8.51 $8.27 $8.25

$8.25 $8.33 $8.56 $8.37 $8.27 $8.37

$8.25

$8.30 $8.25 $8.22

$8.44 $8.23

$8.40 $8.25

$8.57 $8.26

$8.26 $8.26

$8.78 $8.60

$8.80 $8.56

$35.00 Pinto Oil Flowers (new) Spring Wheat(new) Spring Wheat(new)

Corn trade has started the week with a choppy track, testing resistance and support. March futures are 5 higher through Wednesday. On the chart, the 10-day moving average at $7.55 is now support, with further support at $7.45 on the 20day moving averages. Resistance is stacked up at the $7.65 to $7.70 area for now, and trade failed at this area on Monday. Basis has softened a bit this week, after last week’s rally shook some selling loose. Ethanol blender margins remain good, and distiller’s grains are firming, while production margins are still weak. The export arena has been quiet to start the week, but Asian destinations are still actively shopping first quarter feed needs. For the week, export sales were poor at 51,600 metric tons as the cheaper South America and Ukrainian origin continues to dominate trade for now. Export inspections were 9.6 million bushels, which is poor, but there has been movement down the river to position stocks ahead of the potential navigation disruptions.

South American weather has remained too wet in Argentina, with growing speculation about corn acreage shifting to beans. Brazil has some dry spots but is overall ok. Private forecasters have backed off their corn estimates for South America slightly. The outside markets have been choppy this week with renewed concern about the fiscal cliff. 2013 Corn has edged back above $6.40 as dryness concerns about next spring continue to persist. Hedgers call with questions.

Mar. 12 737 777

Dec. 12 627 656

March 2013 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .7.570 High . . .7.590 Low . . . .7.512 Close . . .7.544 Change .-0.032

New Milo

$7.45

$5.73

$7.02

$5.43

$7.03

$5.43

$7.22

$5.63

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Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 12/04/12 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

Sorghum Basis

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$7.27 $6.24

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$5.68 $5.67

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Wheat

Soybeans

Wheat trade has worked sideways to lower as renewed demand concerns have outweighed some sales to Egypt and continued poor weather. For the week, Chicago was 3 lower, KC is 5 lower, and Minneapolis is 4 lower. Trade is still range bound, with most of the action occurring in the middle of the range for right now.

Weather in the US has remained poor, but weekly condition reports have been discontinued for the winter. European and Russian prices continue to firm, and the US gained some business to Egypt, mostly of white wheat. Australian prices are holding up well during harvest, and production is expected to stay at the lower end of the projected range. Canada raised production totals by .5 million metric tons to 27.2.

Exports sales improved to 353,100 metric on the week, and shipments slipped to 7.7 million bushels. Argentina continues to have some problems, which could force Brazil to purchase additional wheat from the US. Russian wheat ground appears to be entering a drier stretch.

Hedgers call with questions.

Soybean trade has accelerated its rally to start the week, with fresh demand rumors and a growing uneasiness about South America. Trade has ground through the resistance in the $14.60 area to push back above the 200-day moving average. That leaves the next resistance at $15.09. For the week, January beans are 40 higher, meal was $12 higher and bean oil is 126 points higher. On the January chart, we have support at $14.42 for at the 10-day moving average. Export activity has been rumored off the Pacific Northwest, but the USDA has not issued confirmations. Soybean positioning has been active as traders try to get cargos to the gulf while the river is open. There has been more interest in March shipments of US beans as a hedge against logistic snarls in Brazil. The weekly export sales report was very strong at 1.14 million metric tons of soybeans, 463,500 metric tons of soymeal, and 19,000 of soyoil.

Domestic crush margins remain strong, and China’s have improved substantially. Export shipments were 51 million bushels which is still well ahead of normal pace. South American weather is still a mixed bag, but not enough to get the trade really excited yet. There is considerable speculation about the reinstatement of the $1.00 biodiesel tax credit in the budget discussions. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 825 912

K City 874 956

Minneapolis 907 970

March 2013 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .8.610 High . . . .8.642 Low . . . .8.580 Close . . .8.604 Change .+0.004

Support: Resistance

Jan. 13 1412 1513

Jan. Meal 424 458

Jan. Oil 4839 5235

January 2013 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .14.776 High . . .14.914 Low . . .14.776 Close . .14.904 Change .+0.106

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December 6, 2012

Ravenna FFA Chapter Dedicates Year to Student Growth and Community Involvement Delaney Behrendt, Ravenna FFA Chapter Reporter The Ravenna FFA Chapter is dedicating their year to promoting the growth of students and being more involved in their community. This year, the Ravenna FFA Chapter has done two community clean-ups, participated in the town’s annual celebration, and held their annual labor auction. The labor auction also helps increase the chapter’s funds. The chapter has also done many other activities that teach the students how to be better leaders and that help develop personal skills that are necessary for their futures. After the end of the last school year, chapter officers attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Training in Aurora to help them learn how to lead their chapters. Other activities that members of the Ravenna FFA Chapter have participated in over the summer were N-Power, county and state fairs, and pasture work days. With the start of the new school year, the members had their FFA Draft where the officers picked other members to be on their teams to help promote member activity in the chapter. They also went to Husker Harvest Days and had a chapter bowling party.

Another highlight for Ravenna FFA members was attending the National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Ind. The members attended workshops, watched contests and

participated in convention sessions, as well as listening to keynote speakers. The major highlight of the convention was two of the Ravenna FFA members receiving their American Degrees. This year’s recipients were Shelby Behrendt and Torri Dethlefs.

The Ravenna FFA Chapter also competed in an area Leadership Skills Event in Cambridge.

In Senior Public Speaking, Caelan Basnett won first place, Ciana Long earned second and Kora Schott placed third. In Extemporaneous Speaking, Paul Bauer placed first. In Junior Parliamentary Procedure, the Ravenna team won second place, and in Junior Public Speaking, Holly Dethlefs received third place.

This contest will greatly help the students in preparation for the District Leadership Skills Events on December 5. After this event, the students will wind down the year with a Christmas party and start to work on their Career Development Events. When the New Year starts, the students have Livestock Judging, Career Development Events, and the much anticipated State Convention to look forward to. The Ravenna FFA students hope that at the end of the school year they will be able to walk away with the skills of leadership and responsibility they will need for their future.

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Red Cloud FFA Chapter Reports Jamie Nikodym, Red Cloud FFA Chapter Reporter Red Cloud Senior Team Places First at Range Judging – On Wednesday, September 19, the Red Cloud FFA Chapter traveled to the Homestead National Monument near Beatrice, Nebraska, for Range Judging. The senior team composed of Jacob Nikodym, Blake Brumbaugh, Tanner Rupprecht and Dylan Shannon came out on top, placing 1st overall as a team. Individually they scored as follows: Jacob Nikodym, 6th place; Tanner Rupprecht, 8th place, and Dylan Shannon, 14th place. Nelson Manley placed 7th in the senior division. Other students participating in the senior division were Megan Ockinga, Levi Vogler, Morgan Long, Katie McCleary, Regan Fisher and Reuben Gonzales.

The junior team composed of Wyatt Bell, Jamie Nikodym, Matthew Morris and Garret Vogler placed 3rd. Individually they scored as follows: Wyatt Bell, 2nd place; Jamie Nikodym, 15th place; Matthew Morris, 20th place; and Garrett Vogler, 50th place. Other students participating in the junior division were Lucas Hobbs, Chance Hersh, Bailey Lewis, Emily McCleary, Brady Schmitz, Austin Tuckwood and Miles McDole.

The senior and junior teams will be competing in the State Range Judging competition on Wednesday, September 26, at Stanton, Nebraska.

Red Cloud FFA Does Well in Area Land Judging Contest – Red Cloud sent 33 students to the Land Judging Contest at McCool Junction Wednesday, October 3. There was a total of 289 contestants participating.

Out of the 33 Red Cloud students participating, Red Cloud brought home two purple, six blue, nine red and four white ribbons.

Out of 289 contestants, Blake Brumbaugh placed 4th with Garrett Vogler close behind in 5th place. Both brought home purple ribbons.

Blue ribbons were awarded to Jamie Nikodym, Austin Tuckwood, Justin Shipman, Bailey Lewis, Levi Vogler and Lucas Watson.

Receiving red ribbons were Katie McCleary, Regan Fisher, Nelson Manley, Tanner Rupprecht, Miles McDole, Evan Sunday, Alex Hof, Megan Ockinga and Alexandra Tuckwood.

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White ribbons went to Mathew Morris, Dylan Shannon, Chance Hersh and Colton Miller.

Also participating in the judging contest were Lucas Hobbs, Emily McCleary, Jasmine Thompson, Morgan Long, Brady Schmitz, Andrew Mai, Wyatt Bell, Miranda Felts, Ruben Gonzoles, Annabell Marble, Kali Uhrich and Allie Richardson.

The team of Jamie Nikodym, Austin Tuckwood, Levi Vogler and Brady Schmitz qualified for State competition, which will be held in Beatrice on October 31.

In the adult division, Advisor Joe Strickland brought home a 2nd place finish and Jacob Nikodym a 3rd place. Jacob was ineligible to judge with his fellow classmates as he won the Area Land Judging contest last year, then competed and won the National Competition.

Red Cloud Chapter Members Receive American FFA Degree – The Red Cloud FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year’s convention was held October 24-27, and the Red Cloud FFA chapter sent eight delegates. For these students it was a week full of concerts, sessions, hypnotist shows, a rodeo and a lot of new friends.

The convention this year attracted students from all fifty states, along with students from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It was a grand experience for all in attendance. There were 54,000 students registered.

This year Brittany Lewis and Shelby Peters received the American FFA degree. This is the highest degree you can earn in the FFA and shows a lot of dedication and accomplishment in the organization. Members are selected from a point system from the previous year. The most active members have first chance at attending the convention. Students attending were Jacob Nikodym, Tanner Rupprecht, Levi Vogler, Morgan Long, Bailey Lewis, Emily McCleary, Brady Schmitz and Wyatt Bell. Next year the convention moves to Louisville, Kentucky, for four years.

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Southern Valley FFA Chapter is “Goatin” Somewhere Jon Lechtenberg, Southern Valley FFA Advisor The Southern Valley FFA Chapter has been busy since the start of the school year, preparing for the National FFA Convention where they had two teams attending contests. Southern Valley had a team consisting of Nicole Forbes, Erin Conley, Megan Schoen and Sara Lennemann in the Floriculture portion of Nationals, and a Dairy Evaluation team consisting of Austin Krejdl, Jordan Paine, Laura McInturf and Kaitlyn Lennemann. The Floriculture team received a gold ranking. The Dairy Evaluation team received a silver. They all had a really great time at the National FFA Convention.

The Southern Valley members also participated in District Range and Land Judging. The chapter sent a team to District Range Judging in Norfolk, and then on to State Land Judging in Beatrice.

Recently the chapter competed at District Livestock Judging, Natural Resources and Ag Communications. The chapter had a team placing second in Ag Communications and the District Champion Senior Livestock Judging team. The next events for the chapter include the Southern Valley Chapter and Greenhand Degree Banquet and District Leadership Skills Events in December.

The Southern Valley FFA Chapter, consisting of 56 members, also has a goat farm and a few acres of land next to the school, where they anticipate planting corn next spring. They currently have 26 goats and 2 llamas, and the students are responsible for feeding the animals and helping to vaccinate the goats. The goats provide an excellent hands-on experience for the students and educate them on how to care for a farm animal. Some members even show the goats in the local county fair and the State Fair. Last summer the members even got to shear the wool off of the llamas and trim the hooves of the goats.

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Robb told participants at the Southeast Wyoming Beef Convention last Tuesday that the country's anemic economic growth rate and reduced disposable income play big roles in how much people are willing to pay for their meat, not how much they want to eat.

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MARKET: Ericson/Spalding Auction Market – Ericson; Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction – Imperial; Loup City Commission Co. – Loup City; Tri-State Livestock Auction – McCook Receipts: 10,043 Last Week: 14,150 Last Year: 20,096 Compared to last week, stocker steer calves under 600 lbs sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower while their big brothers going to the feedlot sold fully steady. Heifer calves sold mostly steady with weights over 700 lbs trending 2.00 higher.

Demand was moderate for light weight offerings with good demand noted on feedlot placements. Unseasonal warm temperatures continue across the reporting area, weekend highs were in the 70’s. Light trade was reported on slaughter steers and heifers last Friday in the region. Live sales ranged from 125.00-125.50 and dressed sales from 199.00-202.00. Feeder cattle supply this week included 55 percent steers, 44 percent heifers with the balance on bull calves with 47 percent weighing over 600 lbs.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 11/30/2012 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to two weeks ago: Alfalfa, grass hay and dehydrated alfalfa pellets sold steady. Ground and delivered alfalfa sold fully steady to 10.00 higher. Demand was light to moderate with light availability. Prices are dollars per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 275.00-300.00. Good large rounds 200.00240.00. Premium small square bales 375.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 200.00-230.00. Fall planted oat hay in large rounds 150.00. Cornstalks round bales 70.00-85.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 340.00-350.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 275.00-300.00; Premium small squares 350.00. Good large rounds 200.00-230.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds few 230.00. Corn stalks large round bales 85.00-100.00. Alfalfa ground/del local hauls 260.00-275.00. Corn stalks ground/del 130.00140.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 340.00.

Western Nebraska: Compared to two weeks ago: All classes remaining steady, with the bulk of the market trading on the lower end of the price spreads.

Producers are continuing to retain some of their

remaining hay supplies as they are anticipating upcoming feeding needs for the winter season, while buyers are buying hay on an as need basis. Bailing of cornstalks continued this week with the weather pattern remained dry and no moisture expected in the ten day forecast. Most of the region remains in exceptional drought with the rest is in extreme to sever drought. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.

Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Supreme Lg. Rd. 240.00-285.00 Premium Lg. Sqs. 240.00-250.00 Wheat Straw Fair-Good Lg. Sqs. 220.00 80.00-95.00 Wheat Lg. Round Corn Stalks Ground & Deliv. New Crop 100.00-120.00 70.00-85.00 220.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, November 26, 2012 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 9,170; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 2,026 Head; Carcass Wt: 51-88 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 75.4; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.6; choice or better; 99.9% YG 81.8% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 123 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .47.4 . . . . . . . .230.00 - 230.00 . . . . . . . .230.00 994 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .62.6 . . . . . . .219.06 - 263.34 . . . . . . . .240.69 1,442 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .71.0 . . . . . . . .218.66 - 251.13 . . . . . . . . .231.58 2,268 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.1 . . . . . . . .206.93 - 248.09 . . . . . . . .221.16 4,700 . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .90.7 . . . . . . . .188.00 - 224.00 . . . . . . . .210.46

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Lean hog futures have edged back lower with some profit taking and concerns about forward demand noted. Trade remains in the upper side of the recent range, and is less overbought than it was. February futures moved below $86 and are 100 lower on the week. February chart resistance is at the $8690 level with support at $8565. Cash prices have been sideways to firm and December kill pace is expected to be aggressive as bigger numbers come to market. Packer margins should be reasonable, but the rebound in feed costs is starting to crimp trade. Cash trade needs to improve to justify much further improvement in nearby board prices. Hedgers call with questions, and focus on margins looking into next year. Feed costs will remain volatile into the next year, and producers will need to tread carefully

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February 2013 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .85.850 High . . .85.925 Low . . .85.200 Close . .85.650 Change .+0.125

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 11 . . . . . . .250-281 . . . . . .264 . . . .176.00-182.00 . . . . .178.90 66 . . . . . . .307-345 . . . . . .331 . . . .171.00-187.00 . . . . .177.08 42 . . . . . . . .311 . . . . . . . .311 . . . . . . .203.00 . . . . . . . .203.00 171 . . . . . .353-398 . . . . . .384 . . . .153.25-182.00 . . . . .173.67 201 . . . . . .402-449 . . . . . .433 . . . .153.00-170.00 . . . . .159.44 6 . . . . . . . .442-445 . . . . . .444 . . . . . . .145.00 . . . . . . . .145.00 225 . . . . . .458-496 . . . . . .477 . . . .147.00-164.00 . . . . .156.10 47 . . . . . . . .456 . . . . . . . .456 . . . . . . .168.00 . . . . . . . .168.00 596 . . . . . .500-546 . . . . . .522 . . . .142.50-155.50 . . . . .150.11 15 . . . . . . .514-521 . . . . . .518 . . . .140.00-142.50 . . . . .140.99 646 . . . . . .552-599 . . . . . .568 . . . .139.00-155.00 . . . . .148.06 167 . . . . . .607-645 . . . . . .622 . . . .139.00-146.10 . . . . .143.66 187 . . . . . .600-641 . . . . . .615 . . . .134.00-143.25 . . . . .139.82 162 . . . . . .651-685 . . . . . .662 . . . .139.10-147.25 . . . . .141.99 111 . . . . . .651-690 . . . . . .666 . . . .135.00-140.00 . . . . .137.95 118 . . . . . .712-729 . . . . . .720 . . . .133.75-141.75 . . . . .138.36 32 . . . . . . . .711 . . . . . . . .711 . . . . . . .134.75 . . . . . . . .134.75 103 . . . . . . .721 . . . . . . . .721 . . . . . . .147.00 . . . . . . . .147.00 188 . . . . . .751-795 . . . . . .790 . . . .137.75-143.60 . . . . .142.80 14 . . . . . . . .781 . . . . . . . .781 . . . . . . .132.50 . . . . . . . .132.50 159 . . . . . .819-845 . . . . . .837 . . . .138.10-143.60 . . . . .141.52 18 . . . . . . .810-820 . . . . . .814 . . . .134.00-138.50 . . . . .135.76 20 . . . . . . . .808 . . . . . . . .808 . . . . . . .132.50 . . . . . . . .132.50 14 . . . . . . . .892 . . . . . . . .892 . . . . . . .137.10 . . . . . . . .137.10 35 . . . . . . .910-911 . . . . . .910 . . . .131.00-132.50 . . . . .131.21 5 . . . . . . . . .1036 . . . . . . .1036 . . . . . . .125.00 . . . . . . . .125.00

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Confirmed: 45,922 Week Ago: 102,853 Year Ago: 99,583

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) 1,448 . . . . . . . . . . .126.68 Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,783 . . . . . . . . .1,325-1,550 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-129.00 1,413 . . . . . . . . . . .125.28 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,630 . . . . . . . . .1,320-1,500 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-125.50 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,385 . . . . . . . . .1,140-1,445 . . . . . . . . . . .123.00-128.00 1,304 . . . . . . . . . . .125.78 1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 . . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-124.00 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,031 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,345 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-127.00 1,305 . . . . . . . . . . .125.79 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,254 . . . . . . . . .1,100-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-128.00 1,250 . . . . . . . . . . .125.71 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,745 . . . . . . . . .1,070-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .123.00-128.00 1,217 . . . . . . . . . . .125.12 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,103 . . . . . . . . . .793-996 . . . . . . . . . . . . .197.00-202.00 917 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.95 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,864 . . . . . . . . . .822-985 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-202.00 919 . . . . . . . . . . . .199.37 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,650 . . . . . . . . . .841-1,050 . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-202.00 965 . . . . . . . . . . . .197.25 798 . . . . . . . . . . . .196.50 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 . . . . . . . . . . .798-798 . . . . . . . . . . . . .196.50-196.50 Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) 842 . . . . . . . . . . . .200.16 Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,814 . . . . . . . . . .750-968 . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.00-202.00 825 . . . . . . . . . . . .199.55 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,061 . . . . . . . . . .707-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .196.50-204.00 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,265 . . . . . . . . . .692-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .196.50-202.00 780 . . . . . . . . . . . .197.83 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .10,879 . . . . . . .1,354 . . . . . . .125.79 Live FOB Heifer . . . . . .6,030 . . . . . . .1,250 . . . . . . .125.55 Dressed Del Steer . . .12,791 . . . . . . .923 . . . . . . . .199.57 Dressed Del Heifer . . .6,140 . . . . . . . .821 . . . . . . . .199.38

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 . . . . . .29,808 . . . . . .1,413 . . . . . .127.30 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .20,117 . . . . . .1,252 . . . . . . .127.59 Dressed Del Steer . . .16,858 . . . . . . .912 . . . . . . . .200.47 Dressed Del Heifer . . .12,097 . . . . . . .822 . . . . . . . .200.65

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .23,245 . . . . . . .1,342 . . . . . . .124.88 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .24,856 . . . . . . .1,205 . . . . . . .124.87 Dressed Del Steer . . .19,874 . . . . . . .910 . . . . . . . .203.20 Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,958 . . . . . . .811 . . . . . . . .202.87

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 83 . . . . . . .305-340 . . . . .318 . . .201.00-225.00 . . . . . .212.05 183 . . . . . .357-391 . . . . .376 . . .189.00-223.50 . . . . . .207.59 131 . . . . .404-443 . . . . .431 . . .168.00-199.00 . . . . . .179.50 15 . . . . . . . .436 . . . . . . .436 . . . . . .189.50 . . . . . . . . .189.50 286 . . . . . .452-497 . . . . .476 . . .168.00-185.00 . . . . . .175.29 104 . . . . . . .450 . . . . . . .450 . . . . . .192.00 . . . . . . . . .192.00 467 . . . . . .500-548 . . . . .526 . . .161.25-179.25 . . . . . .169.38 95 . . . . . . . . 529 . . . . . . .529 . . . . . .184.25 . . . . . . . . .184.25 519 . . . . . .551-597 . . . . .574 . . .155.00-169.00 . . . . . .161.64 160 . . . . . .606-642 . . . . .624 . . .149.00-168.00 . . . . . .159.12 549 . . . . . .602-649 . . . . .620 . . .143.50-166.75 . . . . . .157.72 194 . . . . . .652-690 . . . . .663 . . .149.50-159.00 . . . . . .152.96 173 . . . . . .669-696 . . . . .690 . . .148.00-155.50 . . . . . .152.47 10 . . . . . . . .669 . . . . . . .669 . . . . . .141.50 . . . . . . . . .141.50 274 . . . . . .707-748 . . . . .735 . . .144.25-156.50 . . . . . .151.64 90 . . . . . . .703-740 . . . . .712 . . .140.50-147.50 . . . . . .145.66 273 . . . . . .754-790 . . . . .764 . . .150.00-155.00 . . . . . .153.37 103 . . . . . .761-764 . . . . .763 . . .143.00-146.75 . . . . . .145.92 6 . . . . . . . . .755 . . . . . . .755 . . . . . .142.00 . . . . . . . . .142.00 258 . . . . . .805-837 . . . . .816 . . .143.75-152.00 . . . . . .148.44 69 . . . . . . . .806 . . . . . . .806 . . . . . .145.50 . . . . . . . . .145.50 18 . . . . . . . .838 . . . . . . .838 . . . . . .141.25 . . . . . . . . .141.25 5 . . . . . . . . .830 . . . . . . .830 . . . . . .142.00 . . . . . . . . .142.00 11 . . . . . . . .886 . . . . . . .886 . . . . . .140.00 . . . . . . . . .140.00 93 . . . . . . . .850 . . . . . . .850 . . . . . .152.25 . . . . . . . . .152.25 17 . . . . . . . .899 . . . . . . .899 . . . . . .137.25 . . . . . . . . .137.25 17 . . . . . . .915-919 . . . . .918 . . .139.75-140.25 . . . . . .140.07 11 . . . . . . . .1006 . . . . . .1006 . . . . . .139.25 . . . . . . . . .139.25

Support: Resistance

Feb. 13 12840 13325

Jan. 13 Feeder 14417 14812

Cattle trade has been pretty sideways as trade awaits cash trade development. For the week, Live Cattle are 30 lower, and feeder cattle are 90 higher. Chart support is around $130.05 on the February contract, and resistance at $131.50. Cash trade is being offered at $128, with limited packer interest so far. The kill pace has remained strong despite poor margins, with warm weather helping carcass weights. Cutout trade stayed flat with choice at $194.89 down .19, and select at $174.83, down 37.

Poor winter grazing conditions should

encourage feeders being moved into yards.

Seasonal the beef trade should be a little quieter going into the end of the year. JBS expects higher beef prices this year, with expectations of more cattle being held for replacements if the weather improves. Hedgers call with questions.

January 2013 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

February 2013 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .146.600 High .146.800 Low . .146.525 Close .146.600 Change +0.200

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Holdrege FFA Chapter Has a Very Busy Fall Jeff Moore, Holdrege FFA Advisor The Holdrege FFA Chapter has had a very busy and productive fall semester. This year the chapter consists of 48 members. The Holdrege FFA Chapter officer team for 2012-2013 is President Jamie Bialas, Vice President Molli Jorges, Secretary Melissa Golus, Treasurer Nicole Gerdes, Reporter Braden Badertscher, Parliamentarian Zach Gray and Sentinel Ethan Johnson. In May, the chapter officer team attended the COLT (or Chapter Officer Leadership Training) conference at The Leadership Center in Aurora, where each officer learned about their specific position and developed ideas for the upcoming year. The COLT conference gave each officer an opportunity to work with over 20 other chapter officers from across the state. At COLT, the Holdrege FFA Chapter scrapbook earned a silver rating.

Late June saw five Holdrege FFA Chapter members and Advisor Jeff Moore attend the Washington Leadership Conference. The five members took in many of the sights of Washington, D.C., while also participating in the conference centered on service towards others. In July, Holdrege FFA members participated in the

Phelps County Fair by providing a free watermelon feed and Test Your Well night. Eight chapter members cut and served 25 watermelons free of charge to the public. The Test Your Well night allowed citizens to test their water for nitrate levels. This year the chapter tested sixteen drinking water samples.

The Holdrege FFA Chapter likes to start off the year school year strong with the annual Kick-off Picnic. The picnic gives the new members and their families a chance to see what FFA is about and interact with the current members. The alumni support group assists by grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. A short informational meeting takes place after the meal to start off the year. This year over 110 members and their families attended the event.

Each year the Holdrege FFA Chapter hosts a Farm Safety Camp for the kindergartners and first graders of Phelps County. FFA members present demonstrations on a variety of farm safety topics. Large tractor and combine safety was presented using a tractor and combine donated by Fairbanks International/Titan Equipment. FFA members brought in large and small all-terrain vehicles and demonstrated safe riding and equipment features. Members also brought in

large and small animals to teach the children about safe handling procedures, such as tips for approaching strange animals. Grain bin safety and lawnmower safety were also topics, as well as the dangers of household chemicals. Over 120 students from Bertrand, Loomis and Holdrege attended the event. Each elementary student went home with a T-shirt and a packet to help remind them about what they learned.

This year the Holdrege FFA members helped the FFA Alumni Support Group with a soybean test plot. A tour of the test plot was held in September; those who attended toured the test plot, enjoyed a meal served by chapter members and heard from individual company representatives about the soybean hybrids exhibited in the test plot. The land and equipment for the plot was provided by local producers Lee and Darren Englund. Later in October, several Holdrege FFA members helped harvest the test plot. The FFA members helped by taking weights and moisture readings, running the weight wagon, recording data and calculating yields for more than 30 different hybrids which were entered in the plot.

Later in October, Holdrege FFA members competed at the District Land Judging contest in Continued on page 22

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HOLDREGE FFA CHAPTER HAS A VERY BUSY FALL Continued from page 21 Phelps County, where our competitors had an outstanding day. Nolan Breece, a junior, placed first overall and brought home a purple ribbon.

Sophomore Luke Wilke placed third and also brought home a purple ribbon, with freshman Lex Swanson placing fifth overall. The chapter had other members bring home four blue ribbons, five red ribbons and six white ribbons. The Holdrege FFA Chapter qualified one team for state, which consisted of Nolan Breece, Braden Badertscher, Alex Hamling and Lex Swanson. Holdrege had two other teams receive blue ribbons, one team scored a red ribbon, and two teams earned white ribbons. The four members who competed at the State Land Judging contest traveled to Beatrice on October 31. Nolan Breece earned a white ribbon there.

Twelve Holdrege chapter members, along with Advisor Jeff Moore, attended the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. The delegates attended sessions where they listened to keynote speakers such as Scott Hamilton and the retiring addresses of two national FFA officers.

The members participated in workshops and toured the Rocking Horse Farm in southern Indiana. They also enjoyed some free time by attending The Band Perry and Brantley Gilbert concert, and by going to the FFA Career Show, which featured over 400 exhibitors from a various agricultural companies and businesses.

In November, the Holdrege FFA Chapter competed at the District Livestock Judging contest in Hastings. Thirty-six of Holdrege’s Ag Education Program students participated in the contest. Holdrege’s senior livestock judging team placed ninth out of the twelve teams in the contest. Members of this team include Austin Marquardt, Whitney Frost, Nicole Gerdes and Hannah Hale. In the junior division, Luke Wilke, Janessa Maurer, Kaitlin Taylor and Lex Swanson

earned ribbons to qualify for the state competition in April. As a team they placed fourth overall. The chapter also came home with several other ribbons.

A new contest was added this year for the Holdrege FFA Chapter, as they competed in the district’s first Ag Communications competition.

Members Jamie Bialas, Braden Badertscher and Ethan Johnson competed in three areas of the competition. These areas included website design, Pictured is the Southwest Area and State radio broadcasting and news releases. The Qualifying Land Evaluation Team of Braden Holdrege team placed second and has qualified for Badertscher, Nolan Breece, Alex Hamling and Lex the state competition. Thanks go out to Great Swanson.

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RED CLOUD FFA CHAPTER REPORTS Continued from page 17 FFA Chapter attended District Livestock Judging in Hastings to compete against 12 other schools.

The Senior Team placed first out of the 13 schools and 95 students in our district. The team is Jacob Nikodym, Tanner Rupprecht, Dylan Shannon and Megan Ockinga. Katie McCleary is alternate.

Blake Brumbaugh, Nelson Manley and Levi Vogler also competed.

The Junior Team of Wyatt Bell, Miranda Felts, Brady Schmitz, Andrew Mai and alternate Justin Shipman placed fifth and also qualified for State in April. There were 194 students in the junior division of the contest. Other top placers who received ribbons were: Chance Hersh, Garrett Vogler, Mathew Morris, and Allie Richardon.

Lucas Watson, Alexandra Tuckwood, Emily McCleary, Austin Tuckwood, Jamie Nikodym, Colton Miller, Bailey Lewis, Alex Hof, Kali Uhrich and Evan Sunday also competed.

The junior high students could compete but do not qualify for State Livestock Judging. The team placed second. Members of the team were Erik Jensen, who placed 5th; Maria Ockinga, who earned 6th; Hannah Fisher, who received 7th; and Drue Schmitz, who placed 10th. There were 42 contestants in the junior high division. The other members judging were: Jocelyn Shipman, Brody Lewis, Maddie Richardson, Flaxen Kincaid, Wes Vance, Emily Hartman, Lance Barnes, Augustus Schriner, Taylor Manchanthasouk, Saraya Jensen and Kimberly Brown.

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"The earlier proposed prohibitions that were in place in the NDAA would have been harmful to farmers, ranchers, the advanced biofuels industry and our national security," Johnson said.

He said the DOD spends more than $11 billion each year on fossil fuels. Each time the price of a barrel of oil increases by $10, it costs the DOD another $1.4 billion.

The DOD, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy signed a memorandum of understanding in collaboration with the private sector to commercialize advanced biofuels in order to reduce the military's and the country's dependence on foreign oil in 2011. The DOD has asked Congress to fund $70 million of this initiative as seed money to build or retrofit refineries to produce advanced biofuels.

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"From commercial aviation to the Internet, the military has historically led some of our nation's greatest economic transformations – and the military's leadership on biofuels is no different," she said. "Military programs are already driving innovation, private-sector investment and job creation in the biofuel industry. Now that the market has a clear signal from Washington, that growth can continue."

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According to a recent E2 report, more than 14,000 jobs and $10 billion-plus in economic activity could be created if the military meets its previously announced biofuels goals. The Air Force and the Navy – two of the biggest users of oil in the world — want to get 50 percent of their fuel from biofuels by 2020.

"The military has been on the forefront of energy innovation for 150 years," said Retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Castellaw, an E2 member and president of the Crockett Policy Institute. "Biofuels are just the next stage of innovation that will help our military's energy security future, help improve the effectiveness of our military operations and help improve our economy."

For more information, visit www.E2.org.

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Corn Test Results Butler County Rainfed Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS LG Seeds MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics NuTech G2 Genetics MASTERS CHOICE MIDLAND GENETICS MASTERS CHOICE G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics NuTech MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid 653PRW 573PRW LG 2636VT3PRO 523BLGW 670PRW

Yld 170 165 162 154 155 151 5X-1204™ 152 5X-411™ 152 3D-811™ 151 5X-915™ 151 5X-214™ 152 622PRW 151 5H-1005™ 149 149 5H-013™ 147 5B-410™ 146 5Z-008™ 146 MC-534 146 552PRW 144 MC-6020 142 5F-515™ 142 481PRW 134 5H-0603™ 133 5N-910™ 129 361PRW 128 5H-716™ 119 145 14

HarMo 16 17 15 15 15 14 15 16 15 16 17 16 15 16 15 14 14 13 13 15 16 13 13 13 13 14 15 1

BshWt 59 59 59 58 58 57 63 61 62 62 62 60 60 58 63 59 61 62 60 61 61 59 59 59 61 61 60 1

Stand 23840 22930 23350 24200 23150 23050 22560 22210 21390 21420 21370 22050 23450 22400 22430 23700 23110 23980 23390 20840 22870 24320 23760 24280 24010 21900 22740 2220

York County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 EPV $ 1279 1237 1231 1172 1171 1155 1151 1149 1148 1143 1137 1134 1129 1124 1118 1118 1115 1115 1103 1083 1072 1031 1021 994 988 905 1098 111

Otoe County Rainfed Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand MIDLAND GENETICS LG Seeds G2 Genetics G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS NuTech MIDLAND GENETICS NuTech MASTERS CHOICE MASTERS CHOICE Average LSD .05

Hybrid 653PRW LG 2636VT3PRO 5H-0603™ 5Z-008™ 573PRW 5H-1005™ 5X-915™ 3D-811™ 5X-214™

Yld 154 149 145 144 143 143 141 140 142 138 5X-1204™ 138 5F-515™ 137 622PRW 135 523BLGW 131 552PRW 129 130 5H-716™ 127 5H-013™ 125 5X-411™ 125 670PRW 119 481PRW 117 5N-910™ 117 361PRW 116 5B-410™ 109 MC-6020 95 MC-534 85 125 14

HarMo 13 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 16 13 13 14 12 12 12 14 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 13 1

BshWt 57 55 56 58 58 58 60 59 58 59 59 59 57 55 56 60 59 60 59 55 56 57 56 56 57 58 57 1

Stand 22210 23680 23560 22420 23280 21990 20860 24190 21840 23330 23090 24000 22820 23320 22740 22890 21800 23210 20270 23170 23110 22150 23450 23610 22700 21720 22520 2080

EPV $ 1187 1153 1123 1111 1105 1099 1079 1077 1067 1063 1063 1050 1039 1013 997 992 979 964 956 921 910 907 897 850 731 659 960 108

Hamilton County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand Hybrid G2 Genetics 5F-515™ G2 Genetics 3F-513™ G2 Genetics 5H-117™ Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics 5H-1005™ G2 Genetics 5X-1204™ NuTech 5B-410™ Farm entry 4 PHILLIPS SEED FARMPSF122 G2 Genetics 5H-013™ G2 Genetics 5H-716™ G2 Genetics 5Z-1205™ G2 Genetics 5X-915™ G2 Genetics 3D-811™ PHILLIPS SEED FARMPSF141 Farm entry 1 Farm entry 5 NuTech 5N-910™ PHILLIPS SEED FARMPSF112 G2 Genetics 5H-314™ 5X-214™ G2 Genetics Farm entry 3 G2 Genetics 5H-309™ G2 Genetics 5X-411™ Average LSD .05

Yld 380 353 351 349 336 330 324 328 321 321 319 318 315 315 313 310 303 298 300 298 292 284 275 266 304 28

HarMo 17 16 16 17 15 15 14 16 14 14 16 15 14 16 15 15 14 14 15 15 15 15 14 14 15 1

BshWt 60 60 61 62 61 63 61 60 61 63 62 62 62 63 62 63 60 61 60 62 62 60 60 63 61 1

Stand 32260 33450 31240 32530 33470 33070 32600 34110 34390 33550 29710 33000 29210 34680 35580 33370 33980 32560 33400 32900 28590 33660 33550 32040 31830 4240

EPV $ 2338 2198 2181 2155 2111 2068 2049 2039 2026 2024 1996 1992 1983 1967 1958 1947 1908 1889 1888 1869 1835 1785 1746 1682 1902 176

Brand G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM NuTech G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech Farm entry 3 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 1 Farm entry 2 PHILLIPS SEED FARM G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid 5F-515™ PSF141 5B-410™ 3F-513™ 5H-117™ 5H-1005™ 5X-915™ 5H-716™ PSF122 5Z-1205™ 3D-811™ 5X-1204™ 5N-910™ 5X-214™ 5H-013™ 5H-314™ PSF112 5H-309™ 5X-411™

Yld 321 309 291 294 294 288 287 287 277 276 276 274 271 271 270 265 265 268 261 260 256 255 270 26

HarMo 14 14 12 14 15 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 14 14 13 13 16 13 13 12 13 13 0.4

BshWt 61 62 62 61 61 62 64 64 62 64 63 63 61 60 63 64 64 58 60 62 58 63 62 1

Stand 34920 33310 34410 35700 32980 35220 29270 32950 33750 32400 35210 35300 33740 35020 35890 35370 34740 31670 31900 33510 36050 34620 33800 3470

Clay County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 EPV $ 2030 1954 1863 1859 1846 1837 1828 1826 1764 1757 1752 1742 1733 1714 1709 1687 1685 1665 1665 1660 1646 1631 1716 165

Gage County Rainfed Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand Farm entry 4 G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM Farm entry 3 G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS NuTech G2 Genetics NuTech MASTERS CHOICE PHILLIPS SEED FARM G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics MASTERS CHOICE MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid

Yld 80 5H-0603™ 74 653PRW 74 5X-411™ 69 3D-811™ 67 67 5Z-008™ 64 5X-214™ 65 PSF112 63 61 5X-1204™ 60 552PRW 59 571BLGW 57 573PRW 57 670PRW 56 5B-410™ 53 5H-013™ 53 5N-910™ 52 MC-534 50 709 50 5H-1005™ 49 5X-915™ 47 45 5F-515™ 46 MC-6020 41 523BLGW 40 622PRW 36 361PRW 34 5H-716™ 23 55 19

HarMo 14 12 12 13 13 11 12 15 12 12 13 12 12 13 13 12 14 12 12 14 13 15 11 17 13 13 13 11 16 13 1

BshWt 58 56 56 61 59 55 65 59 55 57 59 57 55 58 58 56 62 55 58 57 58 60 54 58 58 51 58 56 56 57 5

Stand 23230 22580 22960 21750 22680 22120 23460 24290 22700 23370 23070 23180 22180 23180 23590 23160 24060 21180 21020 22210 23150 20050 21100 22840 21950 22970 23070 22150 23760 22660 1000

EPV $ 610 574 570 534 517 516 497 491 489 473 460 458 444 440 428 412 401 398 384 383 373 358 349 340 311 305 278 267 177 422 148

Harlan County Rainfed Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics Farm entry 3 PHILLIPS SEED FARM MIDLAND GENETICS NuTech G2 Genetics Farm entry 5 G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS MASTERS CHOICE G2 Genetics NuTech Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 4 Farm entry 1 MASTERS CHOICE G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid 573PRW 523BLGW 5Z-008™ 5H-0603™ 552PRW 622PRW 571BLGW 5X-1204™ PSF112 361PRW 5H-1005™ 709 653PRW 5B-410™ 3D-811™ 5H-013™ 670PRW MC-6020 5F-515™ 5N-910™ 5X-214™ 5H-716™ MC-534 5X-411™ 5X-915™

Yld 147 140 138 135 131 133 130 130 130 127 127 126 127 126 123 122 122 123 119 120 115 114 115 115 113 110 109 109 109 106 123 15

HarMo 15 15 15 13 14 16 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 16 14 16 17 15 17 15 16 17 17 17 14 13 16 16 17 15 2

BshWt 58 58 58 59 58 57 57 57 57 59 59 57 57 56 57 58 57 57 58 56 57 57 57 57 57 58 59 57 57 56 57 1

Stand 17720 16980 16810 17880 17020 15820 17100 18950 16340 18450 18040 16130 17310 16150 18530 16580 14940 18880 17920 14450 17500 17650 18240 15990 17690 16380 16170 16400 15080 14510 16920 2030

EPV $ 921 880 871 858 826 824 815 814 807 805 802 790 788 779 768 766 760 757 748 742 718 713 710 709 705 697 692 682 678 655 769 100

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Brand G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM Farm entry 1 Farm entry 2 MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid 3F-513™ PSF141

Yld 294 274 257 255 622PRW 251 573PRW 254 5H-1005™ 252 5H-716™ 251 5B-410™ 247 523BLGW 247 3D-811™ 248 5Z-1205™ 248 653PRW 246 5F-515™ 247 571BLGW 237 552PRW 235 5H-013™ 234 5H-309™ 232 PSF122 233 5X-411™ 229 PSF112 230 670PRW 230 5H-314™ 228 481PRW 228 5X-214™ 229 5H-117™ 231 5X-915™ 219 5N-910™ 210 5X-1204™ 197 230 38

HarMo 14 14 14 13 13 14 14 14 12 12 13 13 14 15 13 14 13 13 14 13 13 13 13 13 14 16 13 12 13 13 1

BshWt 61 63 62 63 62 63 61 64 62 62 64 63 62 62 59 62 64 61 62 63 61 61 64 63 63 61 64 61 64 62 1

Stand 31890 35770 33940 32480 34210 33160 33060 31540 31830 32070 33750 30660 33040 32280 32830 31240 30980 34780 31920 31870 32820 32310 32450 35470 31200 27070 26280 30780 24910 31060 3770

EPV $ 1857 1730 1625 1623 1599 1598 1591 1590 1582 1579 1575 1570 1555 1549 1505 1494 1489 1481 1478 1467 1465 1460 1452 1451 1446 1443 1399 1346 1251 1462 242

Phelps County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand G2 Genetics Farm entry 5 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 4 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM Farm entry 3 MIDLAND GENETICS Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics PHILLIPS SEED FARM MIDLAND GENETICS PHILLIPS SEED FARM Farm entry 1 MIDLAND GENETICS MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics MIDLAND GENETICS G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid Yld 5F-515™ 312 Farm Entry 5 308 3F-513™ 301 5H-013™ 285 287 5H-1005™ 284 3D-811™ 282 5H-117™ 285 5B-410™ 280 523BLGW 277 571BLGW 277 5H-716™ 279 5X-1204™ 279 5N-910™ 268 5X-915™ 268 PSF122 268 267 552PRW 261 260 5X-214™ 259 5Z-1205™ 258 670PRW 261 5H-314™ 257 PSF112 255 573PRW 252 PSF141 249 247 622PRW 244 481PRW 237 5H-309™ 227 653PRW 232 5X-411™ 222 267 28

HarMo 15 17 16 14 16 15 14 16 14 13 14 15 15 13 14 15 15 14 15 14 14 16 15 15 15 14 13 15 14 11 16 14 15 1

BshWt 57 57 57 59 57 58 58 57 58 59 59 58 58 59 59 58 58 58 58 58 58 57 58 58 58 58 59 58 58 60 57 59 58 1

Stand 25810 27210 29020 28810 24320 27600 26320 25890 29910 28440 25600 28240 26650 29640 22730 26370 27450 26870 21510 25910 26560 27280 25270 24410 27440 26200 25000 20490 28520 28480 21290 21100 26140 3030

EPV $ 1948 1901 1876 1802 1783 1781 1780 1775 1774 1761 1759 1755 1753 1701 1694 1686 1679 1656 1636 1634 1631 1626 1606 1598 1584 1573 1564 1539 1499 1461 1448 1409 1677 172

Torrington County, WY Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand LG Seeds G2 Genetics G2 Genetics LG Seeds G2 Genetics NuTech LG Seeds G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics LG Seeds G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech Average LSD (0.05)

Hybrid Yld LG 2468VT3273 5H-806™ 267 5H-399™ 259 LG 5499VT3PRO 259 5H-0504™ 257 5B-604™ 253 LG 2478VT3PRO 242 5H-202™ 248 5Z-198™ 240 5H-905™ 242 LG 2414VT3PRO 233 5H-502™ 232 5Z-802™ 234 5X-0004™ 224 5X-903™ 221 5N-001™ 198 243 32

HarMo 16 16 16 17 17 16 15 18 15 16 15 15 17 18 19 17 17 2

BshWt 55 53 50 53 51 48 54 56 50 48 54 52 51 48 47 50 51 2

Stand 32160 30030 29270 28930 27660 31440 30880 28940 28730 21600 30200 28850 25510 27270 26310 27230 28440 2920

EPV $ 1710 1659 1618 1608 1585 1576 1530 1515 1507 1499 1461 1451 1451 1375 1352 1230 1508 209

Dixon County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand G2 Genetics LG Seeds G2 Genetics G2 Genetics HEINE G2 Genetics Farm entry 2 Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics HEINE G2 Genetics HEINE HEINE NuTech HEINE G2 Genetics

Hybrid Yld 5H-0504™ 188 LG 2620VT3190 5Z-008™ 186 3D-811™ 187 H854CT3 187 5H-1005™ 183 183 182 5H-309™ 178 5H-905™ 178 H855VT3PRO 176 5X-411™ 175 H817VT3PRO 173 H828VT3PRO 173 5B-604™ 170 H853VT3PRO 170 5H-806™ 166

HarMo 12 14 14 15 15 13 13 13 11 12 14 15 13 14 12 16 13

BshWt 56 54 58 59 56 58 55 55 54 55 55 58 55 55 53 54 56

Stand 31240 32090 32520 33040 32460 31290 32990 32930 31840 27840 32220 30860 32000 32200 29650 31360 30570

EPV $ 1204 1196 1176 1176 1168 1166 1160 1156 1149 1144 1109 1102 1100 1097 1087 1062 1061

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Corn Test Results Dixon County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 - Continued HEINE G2 Genetics HEINE G2 Genetics NuTech NuTech NuTech HEINE HEINE Average LSD .05

H837 3000 GT 5Z-1205™ H812 3000GT 5Z-407™ 5B-410™ 5N-001™ 5N-910™ H824VT3PRO H863 3000 GT

167 164 163 161 160 158 160 143 145 172 24

15 15 14 13 14 12 14 12 16 14 1

52 60 56 58 56 55 55 55 53 56 1

31630 31300 33310 32110 32300 29370 30970 33070 29310 31560 1000

1051 1030 1028 1025 1011 1009 1009 915 901 1088 149

Holt County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand Hybrid Yld HarMo BshWt Stand EPV $ G2 Genetics 5X-411™ 252 18 62 31720 1548 Farm entry 2 225 16 60 31340 1389 Kruger Seed K-7306 215 15 63 32680 1353 Kruger Seed K-7611 214 16 61 28430 1332 Pioneer Hi-bred PO621HR 212 15 61 31770 1331 G2 Genetics 5Z-008™ 211 16 61 31890 1315 HEINE H854CT3 215 19 58 32530 1309 G2 Genetics 5Z-407™ 210 16 61 31530 1308 Farm entry 3 209 15 62 30700 1308 G2 Genetics 3D-811™ 208 17 62 30980 1293 Kruger Seed K-7810 206 16 60 32340 1286 Pioneer Hi-bred PO1151HR 207 17 61 32790 1279 16 63 29660 1277 Pioneer Hi-bred PO876HR 205 Pioneer Hi-bred PO987HR 205 16 62 27230 1275 Kruger Seed K-4510 200 15 60 33220 1252 Pioneer Hi-bred PO181XR 196 15 63 31530 1237 HEINE H828VT3PRO 199 17 60 31440 1228 Farm entry 1 197 17 60 30350 1211 Kruger Seed K-4207 193 15 64 31510 1206 G2 Genetics 5H-1005™ 189 16 61 31800 1174 Kruger Seed K-7911 187 15 60 32090 1168 NuTech 5B-604™ 183 14 57 27860 1160 Pioneer Hi-bred PO832AM1 186 17 62 32130 1153 H853VT3PRO 185 17 58 30040 1145 HEINE Pioneer Hi-bred PO231HR 181 14 60 30420 1143 LG Seeds LG 2544VT3181 16 59 29340 1131 G2 Genetics 5Z-1205™ 180 17 62 31210 1109 G2 Genetics 5H-309™ 172 14 59 32420 1096 G2 Genetics 5H-905™ 172 14 61 30150 1085 G2 Genetics 5H-0504™ 173 15 60 30840 1082 NuTech 5N-910™ 171 17 60 31130 1060 Pioneer Hi-bred PO591XR 164 14 60 31310 1036 H863 3000 GT 164 17 59 31960 1011 HEINE HEINE H855VT3PRO 161 16 60 29750 1006 NuTech 5B-410™ 146 16 60 32070 905 H812 3000GT 141 16 59 31140 874 HEINE G2 Genetics 5H-806™ 133 15 61 32130 830 HEINE H837 3000 GT 135 18 58 30840 827 H824VT3PRO 110 15 59 31090 691 HEINE HEINE H817VT3PRO 98 17 60 29310 609 Average 185 16 60 31070 1151 LSD .05 30 1 2 2650 189 Very strong wind (up to 70 mph) before harvest knocked down a lot of plants. Wind damage was very severe for some hybrids than others.

Please use the data cautiously as some hybrids may not be as bad as what the data show.

Pierce County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand NuTech NuTech G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics HEINE HEINE HEINE G2 Genetics HEINE G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech G2 Genetics HEINE G2 Genetics HEINE LG Seeds LG Seeds G2 Genetics HEINE HEINE HEINE Average LSD .05

Hybrid Yld 5B-604™ 194 5B-410™ 183 5Z-008™ 180 5H-0504™ 166 3D-811™ 164 5H-309™ 162 H828VT3PRO 163 H853VT3PRO 160 H854CT3 156 5Z-1205™ 155 H812 3000GT 154 5Z-407™ 154 5H-905™ 152 5N-910™ 152 5X-411™ 150 H855VT3PRO 148 5H-1005™ 146 H817VT3PRO 140 LG 2544VT3 139 LG 5533VT3PRO137 5H-806™ 131 H837 3000 GT 130 H824VT3PRO 125 H863 3000 GT 118 152 32

HarMo 12 13 13 12 13 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 13 13 12 13 13 13 13 12 14 13 14 13 1

BshWt 61 64 63 62 64 61 64 62 63 64 64 64 62 63 64 63 63 63 62 63 62 60 64 61 63 2

BrkPlt 10 21 19 7 27 14 10 12 26 24 9 10 10 27 11 17 25 14 16 17 21 32 5 43 18 20

Stand 28270 30110 30530 30520 30920 30390 29960 30490 30140 30350 30020 30690 30070 30000 29920 30620 29570 29710 29090 30590 27980 29060 31400 30200 30030 1000

EPV $ 1243 1170 1147 1064 1044 1041 1037 1013 992 991 984 979 973 968 954 947 935 890 886 876 837 821 794 747 972 203

Buffalo County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 5 Farm entry 4 G2 Genetics Farm entry 3 NuTech NuTech G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid 5F-515™ 3F-513™ 5X-1204™ 5H-716™ 5H-1005™

Yld 319 309 290 291 288 280 272 5H-013™ 270 267 5B-410™ 267 5N-910™ 265 3D-811™ 266 5Z-1205™ 266 5X-915™ 265 5Z-008™ 262 5Z-407™ 259 261 5H-314™ 251 5H-806™ 245 5X-214™ 241 236 5H-309™ 232 5X-411™ 217 266 23

HarMo 17 16 14 15 15 13 14 14 13 14 13 15 14 14 13 13 15 15 12 14 13 12 13 14 1

BshWt 57 57 58 58 58 59 59 59 59 59 59 58 58 59 59 59 58 58 60 58 59 60 59 58 1

BrkPlt 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 3 0 2 1 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 12 2 2 1 2

Stand 31660 31850 27770 28670 30690 30660 30730 31180 29650 29570 29320 27410 28730 22470 27090 28000 26200 25410 28880 24930 28140 29070 22410 28280 3290

EPV $ 1974 1921 1822 1818 1808 1785 1734 1706 1690 1689 1683 1679 1677 1674 1659 1648 1642 1579 1570 1517 1499 1493 1379 1680 151

Red Willow County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 - Continued G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 3 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 4 Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

5Z-1205™ 212 5H-013™ 213 5Z-407™ 205 208 5X-1204™ 206 5H-716™ 205 3D-811™ 203 195 198 5H-806™ 194 5Z-008™ 193 5N-910™ 190 5H-309™ 183 5X-214™ 190 5X-915™ 184 5H-314™ 179 5X-411™ 171 206 23

15 16 14 18 16 16 16 14 16 14 15 14 12 18 15 17 15 16 2

59 58 60 57 58 57 58 59 58 60 59 59 61 57 59 58 58 58 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 NS

26950 28470 26060 26430 24420 26430 23750 21750 18320 25560 24470 26910 26490 20420 20180 23050 20950 24970 2800

1330 1330 1297 1283 1280 1266 1263 1231 1229 1224 1212 1199 1177 1173 1152 1113 1068 1284 154

Dawson County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand LG Seeds G2 Genetics LG Seeds LG Seeds G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech NuTech Farm entry 1 Farm entry 4 LG Seeds Farm entry 5 G2 Genetics Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 3 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid Yld LG 2636VT3PRO 283 5Z-1205™ 266 LG 2555VT3 257 LG 2602VT3PRO 259 5H-314™ 259 5H-1005™ 256 5B-410™ 253 5N-910™ 253 249 250 LG 5630VT3PRO 249 255 5Z-407™ 248 246 3D-811™ 244 5Z-008™ 241 238 5X-411™ 220 5X-214™ 215 5H-013™ 207 5X-1204™ 184 5H-309™ 161 5H-806™ 118 235 23

HarMo 14 14 13 13 14 14 13 12 13 14 14 17 13 13 14 12 16 13 13 13 15 11 12 14 1

BshWt 59 58 60 59 58 59 59 60 59 59 59 57 59 59 59 60 58 59 59 59 58 60 60 59 0.4

BrkPlt 22 4 11 14 4 56 50 14 5 9 12 87 10 31 10 6 13 9 12 16 5 8 9 18 6

DrpEar 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 4 8 3 7 2 2

Stand EPV $ 76240 1792 71850 1677 86740 1647 79350 1647 71340 1631 75610 1619 82070 1617 84060 1617 81820 1592 75640 1579 77300 1579 58260 1578 79260 1577 75660 1560 75160 1543 84690 1543 64050 1488 77320 1398 75900 1361 76180 1312 72080 1156 93510 1039 90240 762 77580 1492 4540 143

Dundy County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics LG Seeds NuTech G2 Genetics Farm entry 3

Hybrid 5H-806™ 5H-314™ 5N-910™ 5Z-1205™ 5Z-407™ 5Z-008™ LG 5630VT3PRO 5B-410™ 5X-214™

Yld 262 266 263 254 249 248 246 239 237 238 237

HarMo 12 14 13 15 13 13 13 13 13 14 14

BshWt 60 59 60 59 60 60 60 59 60 59 59

BrkPlt 9 8 51 17 12 20 7 16 12 32 10

DrpEar 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 4

Stand EPV $ 28940 1678 28950 1677 31060 1671 30110 1597 29240 1584 30840 1581 29200 1571 24970 1516 31290 1510 29090 1504 25710 1502

Dundy County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 - Continued G2 Genetics Farm entry 4 G2 Genetics LG Seeds Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics LG Seeds G2 Genetics Farm entry 5 LG Seeds Average LSD .05

5H-309™ 234 232 5X-1204™ 233 LG 2636VT3PRO 230 Farm Entry 2 229 5H-013™ 226 5X-411™ 227 3D-811™ 224 LG 2602VT3PRO 220 5H-1005™ 218 176 LG 2555VT3 165 233 24

12 12 14 14 12 13 15 14 12 13 14 13 13 1

60 60 59 60 60 60 58 59 60 60 59 60 60 1

13 3 12 18 22 18 26 17 30 9 8 31 17 13

2 1 6 5 2 3 4 2 4 3 10 9 3 4

30030 1498 29550 1488 28560 1471 28050 1467 30800 1464 29990 1435 24890 1423 29120 1418 30530 1406 29420 1394 30310 1113 28320 1052 29090 1479 2220 155

Custer County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand NuTech Farm entry 4 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 3 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics NuTech Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 5 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid 5N-910™

Yld 268 264 5H-314™ 262 5H-806™ 262 260 5Z-1205™ 259 5Z-008™ 257 255 5H-013™ 255 5X-214™ 254 3D-811™ 254 5B-410™ 254 249 5Z-407™ 245 5H-1005™ 241 5X-411™ 242 241 5H-309™ 237 5X-1204™ 234 252 NS

HarMo 13 12 13 13 13 14 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 13 12 13 14 13 14 13 NS

BshWt 60 60 60 59 60 59 59 60 60 59 59 59 59 59 60 59 59 59 59 59 NS

Stand 29620 29050 30800 28570 29410 29940 27690 28760 27790 29300 29770 26870 28170 28870 26680 29890 26720 27050 27910 28570 1000

EPV $ 1705 1681 1675 1664 1657 1641 1632 1629 1625 1621 1619 1608 1584 1558 1545 1535 1527 1507 1480 1605 NS

Lincoln County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand Farm entry 2 G2 Genetics Farm entry 3 G2 Genetics NuTech NuTech G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 5 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 4 G2 Genetics G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics Average LSD .05

Hybrid

Yld 239 5H-806™ 232 238 5H-013™ 233 5B-410™ 229 5N-910™ 227 5X-1204™ 231 5Z-008™ 223 5H-1005™ 226 5Z-1205™ 220 215 3D-811™ 218 5H-314™ 221 217 5X-214™ 213 5X-411™ 210 5Z-407™ 203 193 5H-309™ 192 220 16

HarMo 18 15 20 19 17 17 19 17 19 18 17 19 22 20 20 19 16 15 14 18 2

BshWt 57 59 56 57 57 58 57 57 57 57 57 56 55 56 56 57 58 59 59 57 1

Stand 29320 31200 30630 31300 32710 30510 29740 29260 30320 31210 31930 28900 30270 28410 27800 25790 30100 31000 30150 30030 2030

EPV $ 1468 1453 1440 1419 1417 1409 1403 1379 1379 1351 1325 1323 1318 1317 1287 1276 1267 1214 1211 1350 100

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Mark Stock 402-276-2077 80 Acres Howard Co. Irrigated Crop Ground, Southeast of St. Libory, NE 360 Acres Scottsbluff Co. Pasture Ground, North of Lake Minatare 178 Acres Nance Co. CRP Ground w/Development possibilities, Northeast of Belgrade, NE 64 Acres Nance Co. Pasture / Recreation Ground, East edge of Belgrade, NE

Rex Mahoney 402-649-1816 160 Acres Platte Co. Dry Cropland, Northwest of Monroe, NE

John Buhl 402-649-3750 or Don Kaiser 308-750-2785 78 Acres Lancaster Co. CRP Pasture, & an Acreage, West of Hallam, NE 70 Acres Otoe Co. Combination Property, Limestone Quarry, Hunting paradise, Pasture w/Buildings, East edge of Douglas, NE 98 & 19 Acres Platte Co. Dryland Farm Ground, West and Southwest of Columbus, NE 160 Acres Burt Co. Pivot Irrigated Farm Ground, Northeast of Herman, NE 160 Acres Howard Co. Pasture Ground, West of Wolbach, NE

Ron Stock 402-649-3705 320 Acres Custer Co. Pivot Irrigated Crop Ground, Southeast of Westerville, NE 146 Acres Custer Co. Pivot Irrigated Cropland, Southeast of Westerville, NE

Wayne Slingsby 308-870-1594 154 Acres Polk Co. Irrigated Crop Ground, Northwest of Osceola, NE 40 Acres Platte Co. CRP Ground, Southwest of Platte Center, NE 85 Acres Butler Co. Pasture Ground with a Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home, South of Bellwood, NE

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Red Willow County Irrigated Corn Variety Test - 2012 Brand G2 Genetics G2 Genetics Farm entry 5 NuTech Farm entry 1 G2 Genetics

Hybrid 5F-515™ 3F-513™

Yld 249 242 243 5B-410™ 232 225 5H-1005™ 217

HarMo 18 17 17 16 18 16

BshWt 57 57 57 59 57 58

BrkPlt 1 0 2 0 0 1

Stand 27540 27620 26790 28450 25410 27960

EPV $ 1516 1501 1492 1468 1377 1348

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Schedule of Events Jan 1-Apr 28 - Kearney (Buffalo County) Art: It's Elementary!; Museum of Nebraska Art, 2401 Central Ave. This exhibit walks viewers through the elements of art. (308) 865-8559 monet.unk.edu/mona Jan 1-Mar 31 - Kearney (Buffalo County) MONA's 19th Century Artworks; Museum of Nebraska Art, 2401 Central Ave. Works were created by ArtistExplorers - the individuals who traveled and documented the new frontier and the Plains Indians. (308) 8658559 monet.unk.edu/mona Jan 5-Mar 24 - Hastings (Adams County) Polar Obsession: Photographs by Paul Nicklen; Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. A visual journey through the Arctic and Antarctic regions studying wildlife on ice and in the sea. $5-$7 (402) 461-2399 www.hastingsmuseum.org Jan 6-Feb 10 - Beatrice (Gage County) Homesteader & a Movie Film Festival. Homestead National Monument, 8523 W. State Hwy 4. Homestead National Monument presents a movie each Sunday featuring a homesteading icon or descendent. 2pm on Sundays, Free (402) 223-3514 www.nps.gov/home Jan 7-18 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Journey Stories, a Smithsonian Exhibition; Nebraska State Capitol, 15th & K Sts. Exhibit showing how America's evolving mobility changed a young nation and how transportation made us grow. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm; Sat, 10am5pm; Sun, 1-5pm, Free (402) 474-2131 www.nebraskajourneystories.org Jan 8-Mar 2 - Plattsmouth (Cass County) Valentines, Watches and Jewelry; Cass County Historical Museum, 646 Main St. Jewelry and valentines from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Tue-Sat, noon-4pm, $2.50/adult (402) 296-4770 www.nebraska museums.org/casscountymuseum.htm Jan 11-Feb 3 - Grand Island (Hall County) Quilts From the Stuhr Collection; Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. US Hwy 34. Historic textiles and quilts on display, including the work of area quilters. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm, $4-$6 Mike Bockoven (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org Jan 12-13 - Bloomfield (Knox County) Charles Yeager Memorial Gun Show; American Legion Pavilion at Knox County Fairgrounds, E. Main St. Gun show and historical displays. (402) 373-2272 www.ci.bloomfield.ne.us

December 6, 2012

How Will the Farm Bill Affect the Future of Farming?

Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub KEARNEY — So will America's ag producers see a new farm bill passed by Congress by the end of the year? The answer depends on who you talk to.

"Unfortunately, I think the prospects are slim in passing a farm bill in the lame-duck session," said Steve Nelson, Axtell farmer and Nebraska Farm Bureau president.

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 last summer on a vote of 64-35. The five-year, $500 billion bill has $23.5 billion in cuts over the next 10 years — $4.5 billion from nutrition programs and the rest from farm and conservation programs. Direct payments to farmers would end.

"It creates a market-based approach for producers to select the best crop insurance policy for their needs, and it reauthorizes the disaster relief provisions that assist livestock producers impacted by this year’s drought," said Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, a member of the Senate Ag Committee.

A House Ag Committee bill has some similar components, but Republican leaders have not brought it to the floor for a vote. Meanwhile, the 2008 Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30.

Farm bill is shorthand for legislation that covers much more than production agriculture.

Farm bills address farm-gate-to-dinner-plate issues, but about 80 percent of the funding is for the plate end of the equation. That’s why food and nutrition programs are the "big hangup" in getting the House to act, Steve Nelson said.

"There certainly are differences in the House version and the Senate version, but under normal circumstances, a compromise could be reached," he said, noting that House members feel very strongly on both sides of nutrition program funding issues.

"We [Farm Bureau] are not opposed to nutrition programs," he added, but there is concern about their rapid growth in recent years.

When asked if separating ag production from the nutrition programs would help move farm bills along, Steve Nelson said that would seem logical, but has pitfalls.

Combined farm bills create an interest for nearly every member of Congress, he explained.

Without that, ag policies and programs critical to farmers and ranchers could be decided by people with no ag background and no reason to educate themselves on those issues. "So from the ag side of it, there’s just a lot of risk in separating that," he said.

Third District Rep. Adrian Smith told the The Kearney Hub Monday he wants a long-term farm bill passed sooner than later, but it's

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competing for attention with many other fiscal cliff-type issues. "We don’t have a lot of new information yet," he said, when asked when a House farm bill might be scheduled for a vote.

"We’re working on gathering the votes up [for a farm bill]. That's the key issue," he added.

Smith said he believes House leaders are sensitive to his message that ag producers need farm policy certainty to plan for a new crop year.

Steve Nelson said issues tied to "the fiscal mess in our country" are of equal or greater concern to Nebraska Farm Bureau members than a new farm bill. All those things mean "you get farther and farther away from any certainty," he said. "There are risks by not moving forward."

Safety Net and Uncertainty Provisions in the 2008 Farm Bill helped boost to 85 percent the number of corn and soybean growers with crop insurance. That was especially important in 2012 when drought declarations had been made by late summer for 1,496 counties throughout America’s bread basket, allowing farmers to qualify for federal disaster programs.

Steve Nelson said the safety net must continue in a new farm bill, including programs that expired in 2011 in the 2008 Farm Bill for livestock producers. "Those hang in limbo, too.

Both the House and Senate bills address that and make them retroactive, but that doesn’t help livestock producers now," he said.

Nebraska Cattlemen Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey said cattle producers are most interested in conservation and research funding.

"Obviously, disaster assistance would be crucial," he added.

They support eliminating the livestock title, which would move things like country-of-origin labeling out of the farm bill. Also, Kelsey said, livestock insurance is handled through private resources because there are too many individual differences to fit well in a farm bill program.

Many Nebraska Cattlemen members grow crops, but the farm bill safety net programs don’t apply directly to cattle production. "They relate to our partners. If there is uncertainty in their industry, it bleeds over into ours," Kelsey said.

Extension or New Bill While Steve Nelson expects Congress to initially pass an extension of the 2008 Farm Bill, two Ag Committee Democrats in Congress don’t want to consider the idea.

In a Nov. 8 press release, the House Ag Committee's ranking member Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota said, "I'm optimistic that, if given the chance, we have the votes to pass a five-year farm bill . . . I remain opposed to an extension of any kind."

"I am not discussing alternatives to a fiveyear farm bill . . . short-term extensions only promise uncertainty," Sen. Ben Nelson said.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ag Economist Brad Lubben sees a possible route to a new farm bill by New Year's Day. In an online interview with The Kearney Hub, he wrote that eliminating direct payments to ag producers is a widely accepted idea that could save $5 billion annually. That savings would be lost by simply extending the 2008 Farm Bill, unless those payments are specifically written out of extension legislation.

If that's done, then a major negotiating point to finish the new farm bill or push for other risk management programs may be lost, Lubben said.

"That leads me to think a farm bill could reach a conclusion before the end of the year as part of a farm bill reauthorization-budget savings-grand deal on taxes and spending," he said.

Lubben would expect such a deal to come from leadership negotiations, not normal floor debate, and by having compromise farm bill legislation attached to a bigger package.

Steve Nelson said that because nothing much changed politically in the recent election, gridlock may continue in Washington on a whole host of issues. "I'm concerned that it's not just on the farm bill," he said, "but on lots and lots of issues it will continue as it has been."

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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

Deadline for next issue: THURSDAY, December 13th. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, December 20th.

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

1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE MN - CONKLIN® PRODUCTS-BUY WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. LONG DISTANCE LUBRICANTS, FASTRACK® ANIMAL PRODUCTS, FEAST® LIQUID FERTILIZERS, PAINTS AND WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS. WWW. FRANKEMARKETING. COM, DEALERS NEEDED! FOR CATALOG CALL:, (855) 238-2570 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 NE - 1986 CASE IH 1680, 3, 093 HRS. NEW STYLE UNLOAD GEAR BOX, NEW STYLE FAN, TSR LONG SIEVE CHOPPER NEW ROTO CAGE AND SPECIALTY ROTOR, (308) 2692586 NE - 30 INCH STRADDLE DUALS FOR 2388 WITH AXLE EXTENSION, 18. 4 X 38 RADIALS, (308) 269-2586 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 IA - DEMCO GRAVITY WAGON AND GRAIN CART, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - CONE SHAPED, UPRIGHT STEEL BIN, APPROX 12’X28’, AUGER AT THE BOTTOM, (308) 587-2344 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 NE - FOR SALE! AUTOMATIC GRAIN BIN FAN CONTROLLER BY SENTRY PACK. THE EASIEST TO OPERATE & MOST RELIABLE CONTROLLER AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CANTACT JOHN SMEDRA AT VALLEY GRAIN MANAGEMENT. ORD NE., (308) 7300251 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’. 3 PT BOX BLADES 5’, 6’, 7’, 8’, (712) 299-6608 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

BULK TANKS-USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Buy-Sell-Trade

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

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

All compressors priced delivered.

North Central Air 619 S. Morgan, Downs, KS

785-454-3409 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat.

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

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

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

1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - 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

1519 - CORNSTALK BALES FOR SALE NE - IRRIGATED CORN STALK BALES FOR SALE: NET WRAPPED, DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CENTRAL NEBRASKA. PLEASE CALL:, (308) 627-3082 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY

ALFALFA WANTED:

WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN & FEED PRODUCTS IN ANY CONDITION

Big squares or rounds.

Alfalfa & any grass wanted.

Chris, PH-620-253-2661;

Toll Free-877-394-0890 FOR SALE KS - ALFALFA: ROUNDS OR SQUARES. PICKED UP OR DELIVERED. CALL ROY AT PLEASANT ACRES., (620) 804-1506

FOR SALE

Grass or Alfalfa!

Delivery by semi-loads Call Steve for more information

308-325-5964 NE - FOR SALE! 825 SMALL SQUARE SUPREME ALFALFA BALES. 75LBS. 5TH CUT. $10.00 A BALE. YOU PICK-UP. BUTTE NEBRASKA. DELIVERY FOR A FEE. CALL:, (402) 340-0702 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 FIRST CUTTING MEADOW AND PRAIRIE GRASS HAY: Horse quality, small squares (40 to 50lb/bale), guaranteed no mold, weeds or rain! All bales straight from the field to building.

Round Bales Available. Delivery Available F.O.B. Call 308-530-5567. Cell service sparse, if no answer keep calling.

KS - MILO HAY AND GRASS HAY. FOR SALE!!!! ROUND AND SQUARE BALES. YOU PICK UP OR CAN BE DELIVERED., $25.00, (800) 835-2096 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 1, 000 BALES OF WHEAT STRAW , NET WRAPPED. PLUS 400 BALES OF CRP GRASS. CALL:, (620) 243-3112 1509 - SORGHUM FOR SALE KS - FAILED MILO, NET WRAPPED, NITRATES 161, PROTEIN 10. 8, BRUSH CO. & NESS CO. KANSAS, $100-$115/TON, (785) 731-5190 1512 - SEED WANTED TO BUY KS - WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - GRAIN VACS AVAILABLE. ALSO DAMAGED GRAIN FROM GROUND PILES., (316) 640-3203 FOR SALE IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 WY - CERTIFIED SAINFOIN SEED: CAN OUT PRODUCE ALFALFA. WILL NOT BLOAT LIVESTOCK. VARIETIES INCLUDE: SHOSHONE/BIG HORN REMONT. $1.45/LB. TO ORDER GO TO WWW.SAINFOINSEED.COM OR CALL MARK AT 307-202-0704 OR CARMEN AT, (307) 645-3380 KS - FOR SALE: HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED. CLEANED, 54LB TEST WEIGHT, 90’S % GERMINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE. DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED. CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-2491907, (620) 983-2144

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See us at Booth 3811 Pavillion 2 at Farm Power Show

240 Seed Express

Gary Hellerich Valparaiso, Nebr.

Sales • Parts • Service

402-560-8508, Cell 402-784-2987, Home

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE 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

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Knight 3036 Reel Mixer ...............Call Peck 12x82 Auger, swing ......$12000 JD 4440 .................................$20000 NH 791 Tandem sprdr .............$4750 Cobey Tandem sprdr................$3500 Haybuster 256+2 .....................$8750 JD 2020 ...................................$5250 Post augers for skidstr, NEW...$1950 JD 960 cultivator 21’ ...............#3750 JD 260 Loader w/atchmnts......$6500 JD 740 Loader w/atchmnts......$8900 Century 1300 Sprayer, 90'.Coming in KR 4x12 wagon .......................$1950 JD 615P Belt Pickup Head ...........Call New EZ Haul Hay Trailers In Stock

BradWhiteEquipment.com Broken Bow, Nebr.

308-870-0206

BERMUDA GRASS HAY $230.00/TON Delivered from Georgia Excellent condition.

Matt - 402-419-6729 mrtake@gmail.com or call Cheryl 402-925-8902 Bermuda is a high nutrition green/grass. Net-wrapped; 19 ton minimum. Loads being delivered several times per week to Nebraska and Southern South Dakota.

1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE CO - FARMHAND 817, GRINDER/MIXER NEEDS MINOR REPAIRS. $1200., (303) 6443840 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 1810 - MANURE SPREADERS FOR SALE OK - 2008 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR. CAT, 18SP, ROTOMIX VERTICAL SPREADER 80219. 1337 ENGINE HOURS, 21, 853 MILES. EXCELLENT CONDITION! FAMILY OWNED/ OPPERATED. WEDER FARMS: 580-735-2344 EVE. 508-735 -2751 OR CELL,, (580) 7275323 IA - NUMEROUS SPREADERS, $650-$950, (712) 299-6608 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587

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

December 6, 2012 1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE

1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER

GIANT RUBBER WATER TANKS

Used Conveyor Belting

Tanks made from used earth moving tires.

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot.

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

Used for WIND BREAKS Crowding Pens, Flooring, Etc. Located in Denver, CO.

Guaranteed best quality & lowest price.

Call

605/473-5356

1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS OR ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE MN - BEDDING FOR SALE. DRY SAWDUST FOR DAIRY BARNS, DELIVERED ON WALKING FLOOR TRAILERS. WILL DELIVER TO MN, EAST SD, WEST WI, & NORTH IA ONLY. ALSO AVAILABLE SWEET CORN SILAGE IN THE FALL. CALL FOR PRICES, (320) 8642381 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

“Recycling by Repurposing.”

• Billboard Vinyls: Waterproof Hay Tarps, Liners, Tents, etc.

• Street Sweeper Brushes: Livestock Back Scratchers. www.repurposedmaterialinc.com

303.321.1471 WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - WE ARE YOUR W-W NORTHSTAR DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I’M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939 www.myfarmandranch.com

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

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

Ryan or Todd at 877-487-5724 ext 3 or 1 HIGHEST QUALITY HAY, ALL @ THE LOWEST PRICES! • Alfalfa 4x4x8 Large squares, large rounds - excellent cow hay • Alfalfa small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/Orchard small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/Grass Mix Large rounds - excellent cow hay • Timothy/Orchard small squares, large rounds - excellent horse hay • Orchard Grass small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/50-50 mix 5000 Large round Bales ( 2011 feeder cow hay) • Triticale Large Squares 4x4x8 • Peanut Hay big rounds • Milo Rounds

Truck loads delivered to your location.

Call 855-808-9090

WASTE LESS HAY HayMaster Nutrition Injection Systems. Inc. www.haymastersystems.com PROTEIN MINERALS VITAMINS ENERGY

OLD HAY? POOR HAY? Inject and Feed

“I’ve never seen cows eat hay like this before. When it’s treated, I can’t even tell where the bale was sitting after they finish it.” Glenn Waller Harrison, Ga

Improve Forage Palatability & Increase Comsumptiuon

Tractor Mounted and Handheld Injection Systems Available. Liquid Concentrates from 6% Protein by volume up to 40% Protein by volume, packaged in 2 ½ gallon jugs or bulk 250 totes. Formulas available for Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Horses, Sheep, etc. Simple and Easy to use and maintain. Save $$$ and Time.

“It’s nice to buy a product that actually does what you are told it will do. Using the HayMaster System helped to keep my bottom line positive for my farm last year.”

Bill O’Connor Azle, Texas

Cut Down on Wasted Hay The Authorized Distributor for this product in the Southern United States

Warren Scofield Lake Preston, SD • 605-633-1462 • scofieldwarren@yahoo.com Contact for dealer near you!

60 Day 100%Customer Satisfaction Guarantee On Every System Sold

December 6, 2012 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE - CONT’D

T H E

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 2001 - FEEDER PIGS FOR SALE

CATTLE SHOP .COM

Fall Calving Cows Available Several Nice Sets of Angus Cows The Simple Way to Buy & Market Cattle The Cattle Shop helps buyers and sellers connect online

Park’s Livestock The Place to Buy and Sell Feeder Pigs and SEWs

Contact: Teresa

800-582-4933

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

NE - 44 EXTRA FANCY 2-3 YEAR OLD BLACK COWS, BRED CHAR, /BLACK CALVING 3/1/13. NORTHERN ORIGIN. SELL ANY AMOUNT., (308) 380-3676 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE OK - 30 MATURE ANGUS COWS WITH 10 CALVES ON SIDE. CALL FOR INFORMATION:, (918) 625-5689 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE

Stratford Angus

• (55) 20 Month Old Bulls • • (35) 12-15 Month Old Bulls • • (100) 9-12 Mo. Old Bull Calves • • $2,500 to $6,000 • • Calving Ease, Growth, Carcass & Maternal • • Volume Discounts Start At 3 • • Full Guarantee • strato@havilandtelco.com www.stratfordangus.com • 620-546-1789 •

1912 - BACKROUNDING/FEEDING FOR SALE Let Us Start Your Grass Cattle.

Doornbos Cattle Co., Preconditioning and growing. We have the experience, background and facilities to handle highly stress calves.

Jerry Doornbos, DVM, Scott City Kansas, Office, PH-316-872-5150; CELL-316-874-0949

1914 - BISON WANTED TO BUY

BUFFALO WANTED All classes, any quantity

402-694-9353

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 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2208 - HORSE TRAINING FOR SALE

Colts Started Colts 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 - FREE!!!! COLTS, FILLIES, MARES. SKIPPER W, SHINING SPARK, PEPPY DOC SAM & JET-DECK BLOODLINES PICK-EM UP/ HAULEM AWAY. CALL:, (308) 384-1063 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE WY - GOOD QUALITY BLUE HEELER AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS: BRED IN MICHIGAN. BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD! PUPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS. $300.00., (307) 272-1915 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK

Do You Like to Farm?

TEXAS LONGHORN

FULL-TIME POSITION on progressive row-crop corn and soybean farm, modern equipment & non-smoking environment. CDL, mechanical, pivot irrigation, welding, and precision farming/GPS guidance experience helpful.

Top wages based on relevant experience. Come join our team!

Send resume and cover letter to farmjobapp@gmail.com • Gothenburg

STEERS

SHEEP HERDSMAN WANTED!

1917 - LONGHORN CATTLE FOR SALE

(7) YEARLING

-- Isabel, SD --

605/466.2464 • 605/466.2238 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE

Livestock Producers Immunize your animals for drought & winter.

Add MSE to salt, mineral or feed!

Call 866-615-0299 livestock will be more feed efficient with less waste.

OUTBACK FEEDERS, LLC If you are out of feed and don’t know what to do, call us to discuss your options.

We will feed your cows, steers, heifers or replacement heifers.

Call Joe at 785-527-0164 or Bryan at 785-527-1165 Located in Munden, KS

Old Nebraska Brand Left Sh/Ribs/Hip Very distinct old NE family Brand.

No longer in cattle business.

-- $12,000 --

308-238-4204

Seasonal help for 6-8 weeks. Looking for someone with dogs to watch over sheep herd while on corn stalks in South Dakota.

Call Kenny for information:

605-530-8094

or e-mail at k_van_dyke@hotmail.com

OTR Driver 3 years tanker endorsement.

Clean MVR, Some drop & hook, Live load & unload. 1-3 weeks out. Contact Norman at

PenPo Transportation, LLC Brush, CO 970-380-8247 or pennington.r@gmail.com Service technician: Central Nebraska irrigation dealership looking for service technicians.

Competitive pay and possible moving bonus for proper candidate. Late model equipment. Full benefits package available. Prefer applicants with a CDL and electrical degree. For additional information Please call (866) 544-2300 or e-mail application and resume to horizonag@horizonaginc.com Parts personnel: Ag retail business in central Nebraska looking for over the counter parts person.

Applicant must be familiar with parts inventory and invoicing. Applicant must be computer literate and able to deal with people. Competitive pay with potential for full benefits. For additional information Please call (866) 544-2300 or e-mail application and resume to horizonag@horizonaginc.com

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D Sales Person: Ag retail business in central Nebraska is looking to expand. Looking for sales personnel to sell grain bins and equipment, center pivots and irrigation equipment.

Buildings and other ag equipment.

Applicant must be a self starter and self motivated, able to build and maintain long term customer relationships. For additional information Please call (866) 544-2300 or e-mail application and resume to horizonag@horizonaginc.com

BAR K CATTLE in West Point, Nebr. is searching for a mechanic/shop maintenance person. Must be well qualified in heavy equipment repair along with farm repair. Reference & experience required. Fax resume 402372-3669 or call Jon, 402-922-0371.

AG AND SALES EXPERIENCE? Agricultural chemical company EXPANSION! Local exclusive territory.

Great$$$. Flex hours. Computer skills NOT needed. Start ASAP. CELL 941-456-8384. www.Atlantic-PacificAg.com WINNER CIRCLE FEEDYARD, MINATARE, NE HAS AN OPENING IN THE MILL. Experience preferred but will train the right person.

Benefits include BCBS Health insurance and paid vacation. Applicant must have a valid drivers license. Call Ron at: 308-631-5392 or 308-783-2131.

HELP WANTED FAMILY kennel seeks full time help for a versatile, selfmotivated, hard-working, individual to care for priceless, rare breed dogs and general farm upkeep. Yearround position includes outdoor hours. Background in animal husbandry is necessary. Email: info@heartlandclassis.com or call 402-685-6228 for an application. Interviews granted with an appointment.

Bartlett Grain Company, L.P. …has two great, senior level opportunities.

We are seeking a Location Manager at our St Francis, KS elevator and retail ag inputs sales.

Full responsibility for P&L, operations, sales, safety, personnel, etc.

We also need to hire a Grain Originator for our Yuma. CO location. Proven grain buyer to serve current customers and find new ones.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE Call Matt (800) 860-7290 Or email resume to jobs@bartlett-grain.com EOE/AA/D/V/Drug Screen/Background Checks 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES

Page 29 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES CONT’D CO - FALL HARVESTING WANTED; CORN, SOYBEAN, MILO, AND SUNFLOWER. NEW CASE IH COMBINE WITH SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT. ANYWHERE!, (719) 342-1091

PASTURE TREE CUTTING We offer a complete below ground level cutting & piling of your trees. Call for details.

402-462-9802 NE - LOOKING FOR HAY HAULING: 3 SEMIS & 3 48’ STEP-DECK TRAILERS WITH EXTENSIONS. SQUARE OR ROUND BALES IN NEBRASKA AND SURROUNDING STATES. REASONABLE RATES. PLEASE CONTACT LENNY AT, (308) 379-2282

DAN ZIEMBA WELDING

On site or in the shop welding services Call Anytime 402-366-0160 1076 130 Rd. Osciola, NE 68651 ziembadan@yahoo.com 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

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

2602 - PICKUPS FOR SALE NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat, Duelly Tan, 4 door. Good condition, 114,000 Auto transmission, 6.0 powerstroke, 4WD, Leather heated seats, CD player, 2004 Cannonball bale bed, good tires. Asking $17,000 OBO. 2000 Ford F-350 Crew Cab, XLT, auto, Copper, 7.3 powerstroke, 4WD, J and I flatbed, 168k miles, runs great, good tires. Asking $11,000 OBO.

Brett Bullington (308) 660-5508

Exira Auto Sales

Hwy. 71, Exira, IA • 712-268-5345 www.exiraauto.com

‘05 Nissan Altma, 2.5S, 4 dr. auto ...........................................$5,900 ‘01 Cadilac Seville STS, leather, sunroof..................................$3,959 ‘01 Pontiac Bonneville, leather.................................................$2,950 SOLD ‘98 Chevy Cavailer Convertible, 4 cyl, auto..............................$2,300 PICKUPS, VANS & SUVS ‘12 Suzu Grand Vitara, 4 WD.................................................$18,900 ‘11 Dodge 3500 Crew Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, auto, 37K.......$36,900 ‘11 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab, shortbed, 4x4, diesel, 75K ..........$32,900 ‘09 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 4x4, diesel auto, 141K......$25,900 SOLD ‘09 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab, Dually, 4x4, diesel, auto.............$28,800 ‘09 Dodge 3500, Quad Cab, Dually, 4x4, diesel, auto .............$22,950 ‘08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab, leather, dually, 4x4, diesel, auto........Call ‘08 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab, 4x4, leather, diesel, auto............$22,900 ‘08 Dodge 3500 Reg. Cab Dually 4x4, diesel 6 spd...............$19,950 ‘08 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 4x4, cloth, 5.3 V8, 59K ................$19,700 ‘08 Honda Ridgeline CR, 8 cyl, auto, 4x4, 73K......................$16,700 ‘08 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 gas, flatbed, 93K..............$16,400 ‘08 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 gas, flatbed, 96K..............$15,900 ‘08 Ford F-250 X Cab, shortbed, 4x4 auto, 5.4 V8, 90K ........$12,900 ‘08 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab, 4x4, 6.0 gas, auto, 141K.................$9,900 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab, dually 4x4, diesel, auto, leather, flatbed.....$26,800 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually flatbed, diesel, 4x4, auto ..$21,700 ‘07 Ford F-250 Reg Cab 4x4, auto, V10.................................$11,900 ‘06 Dodge 3500 Reg Cab Dually 4x4, flatbed, diesel 6 spd ...$18,400 ‘06 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, diesel, auto, shortbed.........$16,900 ‘06 Ford F-250 XL Reg. Cab, 4x4, V10, auto .........................$10,900 ‘05 GMC 2500 Crew Cab, shortbed, 4x4, leather, diesel, 124K ....$18,900 ‘05 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, longbed, 4x4 diesel, auto...........$15,400 ‘05 Dodge 2500 Quad 4x4, diesel, 6 spd, 170K.....................$12,900 ‘05 Ford Escape AWD, V6, leather, 81K ...................................$8,950 ‘04 Dodge 3500 Dually, Reg Cab, 4x4, diesel, 6 spd, 134K flatbed .$16,700 ‘04 GMC 3500 Dually, 4x4, diesel, utility bed ........................$19,900 ‘04 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab, dually 4x4, diesel, auto ..............$13,600 ‘03 Dodge 2500 Red Cab, 4x4 diesel, 6 spd..........................$14,900 ‘03 Chevy Avalanche LT, 4x4, leather, sunroof, 103K.............$10,700 ‘03 Ford F-350 SRW SLT, X-Cab, 4x4, diesel, auto..................$8,900 ‘02 Ford F-250 Reg Cab, 4x4, 7.3 diesel, auto, 111K ............$13,800 ‘02 Chevy 2500 HC, Reg Cab, 4x4, 6.0 V8, auto .....................$4,600 ‘01 Ford F-350 SRW Crew Cab, 4x4, 7.3 diesel, auto............$11,900 ‘01 Ford F-250 Crew Cab, leather, 4x4 diesel, auto................$10,900 SOLD ‘01 Ford Ranger, X Cab, 4 dr., V6 auto, 4x4, 106K ..................$4,600 ‘01 Dodge 2500 Reg Cab, 4x4, 360 V8, auto, 68K ..................$3,950 ‘01 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab, 4x4, 5.9, auto...............................$2,950 ‘01 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, diesel.........................................Call ‘00 Ford F-350 SRW Crew Cab, 4x4, longbed, diesel ............$13,900 ‘00 Dodge 2500 Quad 4x4, diesel, auto, leather, shortbed, 142K .$12,900 ‘99 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, diesel, auto 151K ...............$10,800 ‘98 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, 12 valve diesel, auto, shortbed....$9,800 ‘98 Dodge 2500 Reg Cab, 4x4, auto, 360 V8, snow plow .......$3,900 ‘97 Chevy 2500 X Cab, 4x4, longbed 454, 5 spd.....................$3,400 ‘95 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 6 cyl auto ..................................$1,400 ‘93 Ford F-350 Dually Reg Cab, 4x4, diesel, 5 spd..................$3,500 ‘’88 Toyota, 4x4, 4 cyl., 5 spd..................................................$1,800 ‘77 IH Scout 4x4 V8, auto air, No Rust....................................$5,000

NE - 1998 CHEVY EXT CAB, ABOVE AVERAGE CONDITION, (402) 726-2488 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Rich’s Ag Service Give us a call for all your Repair needs!

General Diesel Repair, AG, Construction, Irrigation Power Units, Over the Road, Engines, Air Conditioners

308-293-5108

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

Custom bailing, raking, shredding & hauling of corn stalks and hay!

We rake for downed corn. Have 4 balers & 19 wheel Roush rake.

Also do hauling with side dump trailer.

Matt Musil 308-380-8972 Ravenna Nebraska KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE HAULING. CALL DAN TOLL FREE @ 877-271-9430 OR, (605) 9403275 IA - DISC BLADE SHARPENING. ON-SITE ROLLING, NO TEAR DOWN, NO GRINDING. CALL, (319) 377-0936 SD - WILL BALE LARGE ROUND BALES WITH MF HESSTON 2856A OR LARGE SQUARE BALES WITH NEW MF HESSTON 2170XD (EXTRA DENSITY) BALER. ALL CROPS. WILL TRAVEL CALL DENNIS AT, (605) 430-1496 NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING., (402) 367-2479 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

O rd,N ebra308sk a750• 3080700 750-0700

VLACH CONTRUCTION INC. Earth work of all types.

“We now install drainage tile up to 12 inches” Rick Vlach 308-245-4165 Home • 308-219-0072 Cell Steve Kriewald 308-219-0454 Cell Scotia, Nebr.

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TEELS TRUCKS 08 F350 4x4 Reg Cab 5.4L AT Fbed 08 D3500 4x4 Quad 6.7L Cum 6sp Fbed 08 D2500 4x4 Quad 6.7L Cum AT Sbed 08 F250 4x4 ExtCab V10 At Lbed 07 D2500 4x4 Quad 5.9L Cum AT Lbed 07 D3500 4x4 Quad 5.9L AT SRW Lbed 07 D2500 4x4 Mega 6.7L AT Sbed 06 D2500 4x4 Mega 5.9L Cum AT Sbed 06 D3500 4x4 Quad 5.9L Cum 6sp Dlly 06 C1500 4x4 Crew 5.3L V8 AT Sbed 06 C2500 4x4 Reg 6.6L Dmax AT Fbed 05 F250 4x4 ExCab 5.4L V8 AT Lbed 05 D3500 4x4 Reg 5.9L Cum AT Lbed 05 D3500 4x4 Quad 5.9L AT Lbed 05 F150 4x4 Reg Cab 5.4L LBed 04 F250 Reg 5.4L V8 AT Lbed 04 D2500 4x4 Quad 5.9L Cum AT Lbed 04 D2500 4x4 Quad 5.9L Cum AT Sbed 04 GMC Yukon Denali 4x4 03 D2500 4x4 Quad 5.9L Cum AT Fbed 03 Dodge Dakota 2x4 Ex Cab 4.7L 02 F150 4x4 Screw 5.4L V8 AT Sbed 01 D3500 4x4 Reg Cab 5.9L Cum 6 sp Fbed 00 Chev Tahoe 4x4 5.7L V8 AT 99 F550 2x4 Reg 7.3L PSTK 6sp Utility 99 F250 4x4 Crew 7.3L PSTK AT Sbed 98 Ford Ranger 4x4 ExCab 3.0L 5sp 98 D2500 4x4 ExCab 5.9L Cum 6sp Lbed 95 D3500 4x4 Reg Cab dump bed At Dlly 94 F250 4x4 ExtCab 7.3L Cannonball BB teelstrucks.com • PH-785-625-8019

2603 - TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

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

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

218.639.2809 ddonley@eot.com • David Donley 36961 State HWY 78 • Ottertail, MN 56571

FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131

FOR SALE! (5) International 4700, dt466 Allison Auto, 12 front, 21 rears, Make Great Feed Trucks!

Call 800-821-5667 IA - 1999 PETE-385, W/48” SLEEPER, 10 SP, 795, 000 MLS 90K ON CAT OVERHAUL, NEW TIRES, SHARP! 1991 379, DAYCAB, 13 SP, LOW MILES, 3406 CAT. WET-KIT. CALL:, (712) 420-2683

2005 Peterbilts & Kenworths, ALLISON AUTOMATICS, tandem axle, cab and chassis, can build to suit, Steve 785-259-6817 MO - CHEVY C65 10 WHEELER, 18’ BED, ROLLOVER TARP, 5+2 SPEED, RUNS GOOD, $7,000.00, (660) 548-3804

PETERBILT Of GC

07 Int. 9400, C13, 9sp..............$28,900

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

Nebraska Farm & Ranch 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D

Several Late Model Freightliner and Kenworth Day Cabs for Sale!

10 speed, automatic and ultrashifts, OFF Ryder lease.

Competitively Priced: Call

402-469-0789

or go to updated web-site www.fishertrucksales.com

FISHER TRUCK SALES

402-469-0789 # 1028 2004 Peterbilt 387, day cab, Cummins 400hp, 13spd.......... ..........................................$29,500 (5) 2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp, 10spd ..............$29,500 #12028 (2) 2001 Freightliner, day cab, DD 430hp, 10spd.......$21,500 #12014 2000 Freightliner day cab, Detroit 430hp, 10spd.........$21,500 (3) 1998 Freightliner, day cab, DD 430hp, 10spd ....................$19,500 Freightliner FLD-120, 42” FT slpr ... ..........................................$12,500

FOR RENT 2011 43’ Wilson Ag Hoppers, 66’ sides, air ride w/scale

MIDWEST TRUCK SALES & LEASING L.L.C. OMAHA, NE 402-934-7727 www.mwtrucksales.com 2605 - STOCK TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 1992 GREAT DANE 53’ AIR RIDE WITH SWING DOORS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. CALL:, (402) 520-2786 FOR SALE

CIRCLE D LIVESTOCK & HORSE TRAILERS FLATBED TRAILERS • 1-800-526-0939 • www.circle-dtrailers.com 2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE IA - 1976 HOLIDAY RAMBLER. 22’ SLEEPS FOUR. EXCELLENT CONDITION. NEW TIRES, NEW PLUMBING, NEW GAS REFRIGERATOR, NEW GAS WATER HEATER, AIR CONDIIONING AND HEAT. PLEASE CALL, (712) 2106587 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308) 587-2344 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 MO - 400 BUSHEL PUP, (660) 548-3804 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE

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

Call Zach at 800-440-0721 pick up and delivery available

2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE NE - CAT D6D 4X SERIES, WITH SU HYDRAULIC BLADE, HYDRAULIC TILT, POWER SHIFT, GOOD MACHINE. CALL 402430-0699 OR, (402) 785-7285 OK - 1992 D8N DOZER, NEW UNDERCARRIAGE EXCELLENT CONDITION., (405) 5677139 KS - CAT D6C, $14,000.00, (785) 871-0711 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40” PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12’ BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES, WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS, VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES & PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW. STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-6808015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182 KS - 6 YD PULL TYPE FORCED EJECTION, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711 MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660) 548-3804 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE ND - GENERATORS: 20 KW TO 2000KWDIESEL, PROPANE & NATURAL GAS. ALL LOW-HOUR TAKEOUT GENSETS. CUMMINS /ONAN, KOHLER, CAT, DETROIT DIESEL & MORE. ABRAHAM GENERATOR SALES COOPERSTOWN, ND (INVENTORY ONLINE) WWW. ABRAHAMINDUSTRIAL. COM. WE SHIP NATIONWIDE!, (701) 797-4766 KS - PTO DRIVEN GENERATOR, $1,000.00, (785) 871-0711 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 8710711 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE

December 6, 2012 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY - CONT’D IA - IH TRACTORS: A, SUP A, B, C, SUP C, H, SUP H, M, SUP M, SMTA, 300, 350, 400, 450, 460, 560, 606, 504, 706G, 240, 340, 574 UTILITIES, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD 48A, $1850, JD MTB, JDB, JD 50 W/HYD & PTO., (712) 299-6608 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 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE IA - LARGE NUMBER OF ANTIQUE MACHINERY ITEMS, INCLUDING STEEL WHEEL PLOWS, POTATO DIGGERS, & GEARS FOR IH & JD STEEL WHEELS, STEEL WHEEL ROAD GRADERS & HAY LOADERS., (712) 299-6608 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE SD - FOREVER POST 4”X7’POINTED, 5”X8’ FLAT. PLASIC FENCE POST CAN BE NAILED, STAPLED, SCREWED. WON’T ROT. 39 POSTS PER BUNDLE. 4 BUNDLE DISCOUNTS $12 TO $16 EACH. STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS 8’X20’, 8’X40’ $2500. TO $4500 EACH. WE DELIVER., HAENSEL DISTRIBUTING. I90 EXIT 387 HARTFORD SD. CALL CLINT AT 605-310-6653 OR JOHN AT, (605) 351-5760

GALVENIZED GUARDRAIL Grade 1 and Grade 2 Please call for delivered quote 423-791-4771 • 712-726-3562 620-546-3507 STRUCTURAL PIPE

 Excellent Condition  Overstock Price 

2 3/8 @ $.95 ALL SIZES AVAILABLE RPJ ENERGY Now selling large square bales, Alfalfa & Grass Hay

970.405.8866 raypropes@rpjenergy.com • www.rpjenergy.com

Call or E-mail Ray:

3W Livestock EQUIPMENT WINTER SPECIAL ON CONTINUOUS FENCE • 6 Bar 1 1/4" 14 Gauge 20' Section- $85 • 5 Bar 1 1/2" 14 Gauge 20' Section- $91 • 1 3/4" Schedule 40 20' Section- $98

3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULATION. $18.56 PER SHEET - 4’ X 8’ X 2” THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CONCRETE. PERFECT FOR IN-FLOOR HEATING APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800) 551-3313 MO - FARM BUILDING SALE! SAVE THOUSANDS ON BARNS, IMPLEMENT SHEDS, SHOPS AND GARAGES. FACEBOOK: PERKA BUILDINGS OR CALL, (800) 467-3752 3018 - LUMBER FOR SALE NE - CEDAR LUMBER, GREEN OR KILN DRIED, PINE, BLACK WALNUT, COTTONWOOD & OAK AVAILABLE. CEDAR MULCH CHIPS. PEELED TREATED CEDAR FENCE POST. DRY KILN CEDAR OR PINE SHAVINGS. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. SPRINGVIEW, NE. WE ALSO BUY LOGS. CALL, (402) 497-3571 3030 - OTHER FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344 WY - FOR SALE: NEW AND USED COAL STOKER STOVES. ALSO MAGIC HEAT, RECLAIMERS, PARTS, SERVICE AND ADVICE FOR MOST MAKES. THANK YOU!, (307) 7543757 3032 - GIFT ITEMS FOR SALE MN - GREAT GIFTS FOR YOUNG & OLD! ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOKS ABOUT FARM FAMILIES. COLLECTOR SERIES OF STORIES ACCURATELY DEPICT FARM FAMILIES, ANIMALS & CHORES WITH IMAGINATION & HUMOR. PRESERVE YOUR FARM HERITAGE WITH THESE KEEPSAKE, BOOKS. SAMPLE PAGES & REVIEWS BY CHILDREN, FARMERS, PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS AT WWW. GORDONFREDRICKSON. COM. ORDER FROM AUTHOR ONLINE, BY EMAIL OR BY PHONE. FOR MORE INFO OR QUESTIONS: TWOGFSC@INTEGRA. NET *, (952) 461-2111 Stocking Stuffer for this Christmas Season!

The book “My Address is Heaven.”

The Bill Linderman Story - The Great Cowboy Legend.

Christmas Special: $25 Post Paid.

Call: 800-554-2303 • 406-445-2303 Send Check or Money Order: Bonnie Voelz • 225 Shorey Rd • Roberts, MT 59070

3034 - WIND GENERATORS WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE ‘30’S & ‘40’S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131 5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Fenceline Feedrack Panels 50”x16” Start at $225

308.235.8536 308.235.2119 Volume Discounts on 50 Panels & Over DELIVERY AVAILABLE

3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE

1055 S. Range - PO Box 508 Colby, KS

(785) 462-8255 www.HomeLandRE.com 480 Acres Rawlins Cty., KS Dryland. 15 miles North and 3 miles West of Levant. Immediate possession-All of the Seller’s minerals to Buyer. $3,000/Acre

30’x50’x10’..................$8,579 40’x60’x12’ ................$11,999 60’x100’x16’..............$26,706 100’x150’x16’............$58,425

LD SO 1200 acres Gove County LD A cattlemans dream, SO10 miles S/E of Oakley Rock L. Bedore (785) 443-1653

WANTED - YOUR LISTINGS

BIG DOOR SPECIALS

MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOLUME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE 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 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

60’X100’X18’ ............$37,500 70’X100’X18’ ............$58,000 30’X16’ Overhead Door w/Opener Incl.

(Local codes may affect prices) Fx: 940-484-6746 info@rhinobldg.com

CHASE CO., KS. 960 A. Flint Hills Grasslands, Large ponds, good fence. Rolling Flint Hills at it’s Very Best! $1,895/acre

620-273-6421 Griffinrealestateauction.com Cottonwood Falls, KS

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Engine Machine Specialist High Efficiency & Long Life G855 .........................$21,000 G3406.......................$22,500

Complete Overhauls G3406 .......................$15,000 G855 .........................$15,000 Complete OH Includes: All new pistons & liners, valves, seats, guides, paint, dress out parts, gauges & run-in

Trades Welcome Nobody Builds A Better Engine Than Us!!

Guymon, OK

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FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION ALLEN & PENNY LETTERLY

CABIN REALTY & AG SERVICES

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 -10:00 am

FARM & RANCH REAL ESTATE SALES & MGT. P. O. BOX 157 ERICSON, NE 68637 OFFICE: 308-653-2018 FAX: 308-653-2019

Terry K. Held, Broker

Current Listings 237+/- Acres, excellent for hunting on the South side of Niobrara River, creek and excellent views. Good access with REA and Rural Water, Knox County, NE. 160 Acres Northeast of Grove Lake, improved with 50 acres cropland, excellent hunting, creek and trees, Antelope County, NE. 320 Acres Irrigated cropland, Wheeler County, NE. 489+/- Acres Irrigated cropland and pasture, Rock County, NE. 160 Acres All grass unit, Brown County, NE. 800 Acres Water Rights Available, Lower Loup NRD

For Sale or Lease to buy!

80x200 Indoor Arena on 7 acres!

3 miles from North Platte on Walker & State Farm Rd. New well, corrals, return alley w/roping chute. Inferred heaters, energy efficient lighting, 500 gl. propane tank, room to build!

Call 541-490-5335 541-922-8255

2,460 Acres More or Less Ellis and Rush Counties, KS Date: December 17th, 2012 Time: 10:00 A.M. Auction Location: Schenk Building, Ellis County Fairgrounds, 1344 Fairground Rd., Hays, KS For: Sheriff Sale in Partition Case Number 2012-CV-121

28477 WCR 78, Eaton, CO From Hwy. 85 in Eaton at WCR 74 (light), east 10.5 miles to WCR 59, north 2 miles to WCR 78, and ½ mile west.

‘10 John Deere 7430, MFD, quad, 910 hrs, w/JD 741 Ldr, 8’ bkt; ‘97 JD 7800, MFD, quad, 5190 hrs; ‘82 JD 4440, quad, 9120 hrs.

‘95 MF 8570 Combine, 2290 hrs; ‘96 Melroe 3440 Spray Coupe, 60’, 1920 hrs. ‘95 IHC F4900 Truck, auto, DT 466, 20’ gb, silage gate. Complete line of farm equip.

For more info and pictures visit www.k-wauctions.com KREPS WIEDEMAN AUCTIONEERS & REAL ESTATE, INC. 970-356-3943

118 acres Crawford Co., Iowa...$1,003,000 (Goodrich Township) 90 crop acres & pond 96 acres Crawford Co., Iowa .......$675,000 (Milford Township) 60 crop acres

Hunting Country Real Estate LLC www.huntingcountry.net 109 North 4th Ave., Logan, Iowa • 712-644-3955 Mitch Barney (Broker) Private Land Sales and Auction Services Licensed associates throughout IA, NE, KS, MO, OK, TX, CO

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5001 - NON-FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

21ST ANNUAL COLUMBUS AREA INDUSTRIES SURPLUS AND CONSIGNMENT

AUCTION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA

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,

Friday December 21, 2012 10:00 A.M. COLUMBUS AGRICULTURAL PARK INDOOR ARENA CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME!!!!!!!!

To consign contact: Rick Grubaugh Phone: 402-276-1210 Fax 402-564-7146 www.rgauctions.net www.rgauctions.net www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

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

Wanted: Pasture to Rent for 200 to 400 cow/calf pairs for 2013 & beyond. Anywhere in Nebraska. Prefer total care. We are located in Smith Center KS. 785-389-5111 5006 - RENTAL PROPERTY WANTED TO RENT 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 308-2632361 OR, (308) 991-5184 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SALE MT - NEED TICKETS OR PACKAGES FOR THE NFR? DECEMBER 6TH THROUGH THE 15TH. BALCONY SEATS AVAILABLE! BEARTOOTH TRAVEL; CALL BONNIE AT 800554-2303 OR, (406) 445-2303

Feedlot FOR SALE

PRICE REDUCED

Grubaugh Auction Service

5004 - PASTURE RENT WANTED TO RENT

This 25,000 head capacity lot is located in the heart of Montana’s cattle and farming country.

The Sale Includes...

• 877 total acres w/187 irrigated.

• 2 homes.

• Office, shop, grain storage, feed mill, office complex and a complete processing facility.

This feedlot has been in continuous operation since 1974.

The present owners are wanting to retire after successfully running the feedlot for over 30 years.

Price:$4.7 M

The Ranch Mart, Inc. Jack McGuinness

406-671-7078

www.ranchmartinc.com

Midlands Classified Ad Network RESPIRATORY THERAPIST. DOUGLAS, WYOMING. $2000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE. HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE. GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGES. SCHEDULE: 3 DAYS PER WEEK, 12 HOUR SHIFTS AND ON-CALL. RESPONSIBILITIES: DAILY PATIENT ASSIGNMENTS; PERFORMS VARIETY OF PROCEDURES; MANAGE, MONITOR AND TROUBLESHOOT VENTILATORS. COMMON PROCEDURES; OXYGEN THERAPY; BRONCHODILATOR THERAPY AND PROTOCOLS; THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN THE NURSERY; SPIROMETRY AND STRESS TESTING; EKG'S, HOLTER AND EVENT MONITORING. QUALIFICATIONS: GRADUATE OF RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM; CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST OR REGISTERED •RESPIRATORY THERAPIST WITH THE NBRC; ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE; CURRENT CERTIFICATION PREFERABLE, BUT CAN CERTIFY WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF HIRE; SALARY RANGE: $19.03 STARTING; QUESTIONS, LINDA YORK, 307-358-1402, EMAIL RESUMES DCUMMINGS@MHCCWYO.ORG HERDSPERSON. CHAMP, LLC. ALBIN, WYOMING. RESPONSIBILITIES: FEEDING OF LIVESTOCK; FEEDER ADJUSTMENTS AND CLEANING; THE MOVEMENT AND LOADING OF ANIMALS; TREATMENT OF SICK ANIMALS; ACCURATE RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING; DAILY CLEANING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE; COMPETITIVE WAGES/BENEFITS; EMAIL RESUMES WITH HERDSPERSON IN THE SUBJECT LINE: CHAMPHR@RTCONNECT.NET OUTSIDE SALES CONSULTANT, SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA. SALES CONSULTANTS WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH CUSTOMERS SELLING BUILDINGS AND ENSURING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. BASE SALARY PLUS COMMISSION. PREVIOUS SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. APPLY O N L I N E W W W . J O B S MORTONBUILDINGS.ICIMS.COM MORTON BUILDINGS, INC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AG BANKING LENDER ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA. WILL MANAGE PORTFOLIO/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. REQUIREMENTS: BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE; STRONG CUSTOMER SERVICE/CREDIT ANALYSIS SKILLS. EXCELLENT BENEFITS. APPLICATION WWW.FNBNP.COM EMAIL OCONRAD@FNBNP.COM EOE MEMBER FDIC EXPERIENCED CONCRETE LABORERS WANTED PAUL REED CONSTRUCTION, 2970 N. 10TH ST., GERING WESTERN NE CALF GROW YARD HAS IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR COWBOY. MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN FEEDLOT WORK, DOCTORING AND ROUTINE COWBOY DUTIES. BENEFITS INCLUDE VACATION, 401K, HEALTH INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT AND HOUSING.

SEND RESUME TO: PO BOX 1816, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69363 OR FAX TO (308) 635-7879.

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECHNICIAN; CLEANCUT, HARDWORKING, MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS NEED APPLY. EXPERIENCE IN ALIGNMENTS/FRONT END/BRAKE SERVICE REQUIRED. HOURLY PAY + BONUS ON PARTS & LABOR. DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED.***$500 SNAP-ON TOOLS SIGN-ON BONUS***PREEMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST. APPLY AT 3410 N. 10TH STREET, GERING, NE OR CALL JOHN AT 307-315-2544 AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN SCOTTSBLUFF, NE. LOCAL COMPANY LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN. EMAIL RESUME, SUBJECT: DEPT. 1852, BLINDBOX@STARHERALD.COM. MAIL RESUME, DEPARTMENT 1852, P.O. BOX 1709, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69363 PEERLESS TIRE CO. LOOKING FOR ASSISTANT MANAGER TRAINEE. HARD WORKING, MOTIVATED. MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND MUST PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST. APPLY AT 3410 N. 10TH STREET, GERING, NE. OR CALL 307-315-2544 OPPORTUNITY COMES WITH OPTIONS. CASPER, WYOMING. NURSES - CNAS - NURSE PRACTITIONERS; NURSE MANAGER –ER; NURSE MANAGER –NEURO; PHLEBOTOMIST; SPEECH PATHOLOGIST; RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST; MEDICAL TECH; CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST; NUTRITION TECH. TO APPLY & VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT OPENINGS, VISIT W W W.W YOMINGMEDICALCENTER.ORG QUESTIONS: 307.577.2406. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VALUE STREAM TEAM LEADER. PARKER HANNIFIN IN ALLIANCE, NE IS SEEKING A VALUE STREAM TEAM LEADER WITH THE ABILITY TO WORK NIGHT AND/OR AFTERNOON SHIFTS. COMPETITIVE SALARY AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS OFFERED. RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: SUPERVISE AND DIRECT WORK ACTIVITY OF GROUP LEADERS; TRAIN AND DEVELOP SUBORDINATES; MOTIVATE AND EMPOWER SUBORDINATES; IDENTIFY CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES; TROUBLESHOOT SCHEDULING AND MATERIAL ISSUES; PROMOTE AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE OF SAFETY POLICIES & PROCEDURES; LEAD LEAN MANUFACTURING IMPLEMENTATION; ENSURE PROCESS STABILITY THROUGH FOLLOWING STANDARDIZED WORK. QUALIFICATIONS: BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN BUSINESS OR ENGINEERING AND THREE YEARS PERVIOUS MANUFACTURING SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE; BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN BUSINESS OR ENGINEERING IS PREFERRED; KNOWLEDGE IN LEAN MANUFACTURING IS PREFERRED; PROFICIENT COMPUTER SKILLS; DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP ABILITIES;

POSSESS STRONG VERBAL, WRITTEN AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS; ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY WORK WITH PEOPLE IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT AND AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION. EEO M/F/V/D VETERANS AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.PARKER.COM SMALL WELDING SHOP SUPERVISOR. MUST HAVE 3 TO 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE. EMAIL RESUMES TO: STAR-HERALD, PO BOX 1709 DEPT: 1854, SCOTTSBLUFF NE, 69363 OR E-MAIL TO: BLINDBOX@STARHERALD.COM WITH DEPT: 1854 IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ROADS IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AN AUTO DIESEL MECHANIC IN ALLIANCE NE. FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION OR TO APPLY, VISIT WWW.STATEJOBS.NEBRASKA.GOV. OR YOUR LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE. MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE STATE APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF DECEMBER 14, 2012. NOTIFY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AT 402-471-2075 IF YOU NEED ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. (TDD CALLS ONLY: 402-4714693). THE STATE OF NEBRASKA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL. THE CITY OF SIDNEY SEEKS A MOTIVATED, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PERSONABLE INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL. CONTACT (308) 2547002 OR JHOUSER@CITYOFSIDNEY.ORG FOR MORE JOB INFO. GO TO CITYOFSIDNEY.ORG. DEADLINE 12/7/12. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & DIRECTOR OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION. EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA. DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION REQUIRES NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATE WITH ENDORSEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. DIRECTOR OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION REQUIRES NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATE WITH ENDORSEMENT IN GRADES 712. SALARY BASED ON TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. SEND LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME AND CREDENTIALS: DR. JEFF WEST, ADMINISTRATOR ESU#13, 4215 AVENUE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361 OR JEFFWEST@ESU13.ORG APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2013 EOE TURN KEY RESTAURANT LEASE OPPORTUNITY. THE NORTH PLATTE AIRPORT AUTHORITY IS SEEKING A QUALIFIED PERSON OR COMPANY TO OPERATE THE AIRPORT TERMINAL AIRPORT INN RESTAURANT. LESSOR WILL PROVIDE BASIC EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES. LESSEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS RELATED TO: STAFFING, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT LEASES, TAXES AND INSURANCE, FOOD STUFFS,

SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE MAINTENANCE AND RESTAURANT CLEANLINESS. LIQUOR LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER. HOURS OF OPERATION AND TYPE OF FOOD SERVED NEGOTIABLE. BASE MONTHLY RENT, PLUS PERCENTAGE. 308-532-1900 OR LBF@NQUE.COM. CARMAN POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN: ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA, BRIDGEPORT, NEBRASKA, SIDNEY, NEBRASKA. PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR HARDWORKING INDIVIDUALS FOR ITS ALLIANCE, BRIDGEPORT, AND SIDNEY, NEBRASKA FREIGHT CAR REPAIR FACILITIES. PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE, INCLUDING LOW-COST BC/BS MEDICAL PLAN, DENTAL PLAN, A RX/PRESCRIPTION PLAN, A 401(K) PLAN WITH COMPANY-MATCHING, PAID VACATION AND HOLIDAYS, LIFE INSURANCE, IN HOUSE NEW HIRE TRAINING, SKILL BASED WAGE INCREASES AND NOTEWORTHY BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V WE SEEK A DRUG FREE WORK FORCE APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.PROGRESSRAIL.COM UNDER THE "ABOUT US" TAB THE STAR-HERALD IS LOOKING FOR A WELLROUNDED JOURNALIST TO MANAGE OUR NEW MEDIA CONTENT. YOU WILL MANAGE OUR WEBSITE, MOBILE, FACEBOOK AND TWITTER CONTENT. YOU MUST HAVE STRONG SKILLS IN EDITING, HEADLINE WRITING, PROOFREADING, PHOTO EDITING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION. CONTACT EDITOR STEVE FREDERICK AT STEVE.FREDERICK@STARHERALD.COM WITH A RESUME AND A BRIEF LETTER DISCUSSING YOUR INTEREST IN THE JOB. REFER TO JOB NUMBER 4109-111912 EOE THE AWARD-WINNING WEEKLY HEMINGFORD LEDGER IS LOOKING FOR A TAKE-CHARGE EDITOR/PUBLISHER. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE SOLID EXPERIENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS. YOU’LL WRITE MAJOR STORIES AND EDITORIALS, SELL ADVERTISING AND SUPERVISE THE STAFF. YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO STORIES AND PHOTOS FROM THE OMAHA WORLD-HERALD COMPANIES, INCLUDING THE DAILY SCOTTSBLUFF STARHERALD, WHICH PRINTS THE LEDGER. CONTACT JIM HOLLAND AT JIM.HOLLAND@STARHERALD.COM WITH A RESUME AND A BRIEF LETTER DISCUSSING YOUR INTEREST IN THE JOB. REFER TO JOB NUMBER 4203-111912 EOE THE STAR-HERALD HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR MULTI-MEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGNER TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS!!! DUTIES FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE: PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN NEWSPAPER AND/OR WEB; ADVERTISING DESIGN A PLUS.; WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH ADOBE CS SOFTWARE PROGRAMS INCLUDING

ACROBAT, INDESIGN, QUARK AND PHOTOSHOP REQUIRED; EXPERIENCE WITH DREAM WEAVER, HTML, CSS, ADOBE FIREWORKS, FLASH, DISTILLER AND AD SERVING PLATFORMS AND WEB-BASED WEBSITE AUTHORING TOOLS; SCAN PHOTOS AND ARTWORK; ADJUST COLOR AND BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS TO MEET PRESS REQUIREMENTS; MAIL AND RETRIEVE ADS VIA EMAIL; COMMUNICATE WITH TEAM MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS; POSSESS GOOD TYPING SKILLS WITH EXCELLENT SPELLING AND PROOF READING ABILITIES. COMPETITIVE HOURLY WAGE BASED ON AVERAGE 40 HR. WEEK. EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, 401K & LIFE INSURANCE & PAID VACATION. SUBMIT RESUMES TO: ATTN: DOUG SOUTHARD, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR, STARHERALD, PO BOX 1709; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69363-1709 OR EMAIL D O U G . S O U T H A R D @ STA R H E R A L D . C O M .

APPLICATIONS MAY BE PICKED UP AT RECEPTIONIST DESK AND RETURNED TO SAME. REFER TO JOB NUMBER 4073-11232012 WEST CENTRAL NEBRASKA FARM WORK POSITION. INCLUDES CROPS, CATTLE. BENEFITS: HOUSING, HEALTH INSURANCE, PLUS. EXPERIENCE, CDL, REFERENCES REQUIRED. EXCELLENT PAY. 308-746-3818 OR EMAIL: BES3739@YAHOO.COM IN OUR CONTINUING EXPANSION PANHANDLE COOP IS LOOKING FOR FUEL SERVICES TECHNICIAN – FT $14-$16/HR DOE. EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE! MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, & COMPUTER SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED; INSTALL FUEL TANKS AND ELECTRONIC FUEL MONITORING DEVICES MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH AREA. WILL WORK WITH OUR GREAT CUSTOMERS SO EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AND ATTITUDE ARE REQUIRED! MVR & DRUG TEST REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS SEND APPLICATIONS TO HR, 401 S. BELTLINE HWY W., SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361 APPLICATIONS ONLINE AT WWW.PANHANDLECOOP.COM DRUG FREE/EEO FLATBED COMPANY DRIVER NEEDED. SMALL TRUCKING COMPANY DEDICATED TO LOCAL MANUFACTURER. GREAT PAY & BENEFITS. FLEXIBLE RIDER & PET POLICY. CALL 308-3245766 LEXINGTON, NE. AGRICULTURAL WESTERN NE CALF GROW YARD HAS IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR COWBOY. MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN FEEDLOT WORK, DOCTORING AND ROUTINE COWBOY DUTIES. BENEFITS INCLUDE VACATION, 401K, HEALTH INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT AND HOUSING. SEND RESUME TO: PO BOX 1816, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69363 OR FAX TO (308) 6357879. www.myfarmandranch.com

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