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Nebraskans Advised to Act Now

NE Nebraska Farm & Equip. Show . 7-11 FFA District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 FFA District 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23, 26-29

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

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House Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Markets Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Government Report Humane Society of the United States efforts to change animal welfare laws usually focus on poultry and swine production that uses cages and crates. Gov. Dave Heineman warned Nebraska Cattlemen last week that animal rights activists often start with poultry and pork, but then move on to cattle.

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub KEARNEY - Is the Humane Society of the United States targeting Nebraska for a ballot initiative to halt certain livestock production practices?

At a Nov. 21 town hall meeting in Lincoln, HSUS President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne Pacelle said there are no such plans.

Speakers who have battled HSUS on livestock production and animal rights issues in other

states cautioned Nebraskans Thursday at the Nebraska Ag Classic in Kearney not to believe Pacelle.

"It is not if, but rather when, they come to Nebraska," said Chad Gregory, senior vice president of the Georgia-based United Egg Producers.

He said HSUS already has been successful in getting animal welfare propositions passed or compromises negotiated in Florida, Arizona, California, Michigan and Ohio. The focus is on the 24 states

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Production News Asian Markets Ready for U.S. Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Gregory said he was told by someone close to HSUS that the organization's priority states are Oregon, Washington and Nebraska. He wouldn't be surprised to see a Nebraska ballot issue in November 2012.

Gregory said Nebraskans must do whatever is necessary now to prevent HSUS from starting to collect petition signatures. "They

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Heartland Express - Weather

December 23, 2010

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report A List of Top 2000 - 2009 Weather Events of the Last Decade

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Heartland Express - Country Living

Pick A Pear Susan Hansen, Extension Educator Colfax County Pears are free of many things - fat free, sodium free, and cholesterol free. In addition, pears are a good source of Vitamin C - a vitamin we need every day. Pears are an excellent source of fiber, particularly insoluble fiber which helps keep us “regular”. Eat the skin of the pear since that is where most of the vitamin C and dietary fiber are located.

Most fruit we buy is picked before ripe. Pears are one of the few fruits that actually benefit from this practice. Pears that are picked while still green ripen slowly with the starches converting to sugars. The texture turns from dry and gritty to juicy and smooth. If necessary, put ripe pears in the refrigerator to slow the ripening process.

Bartlett pears are the most common variety eaten in the U.S. They are yellow-green and may develop a red blush as they ripen. This is the most common type found in canned pears.

Anjou pears are commonly found in the grocery stores in the fall and winter months. These pears are bell-shaped. The pale green skin may develop a reddish blush when ripe.

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Fruit makes an excellent dessert, providing sweetness plus nutrients. Try this recipe for blushing pears.

Blushing Pears 1 can (29 oz.) pear halves, drained 1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Place pears cut side up in a greased 8-inch square baking dish. In a saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Spoon sauce over pears. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. If desired, use fresh pears instead of canned. You can also make your own cranberry sauce using fresh cranberries.

The Center for Disease Control now recommends a limit of 1500 milligrams of sodium per day for most people. That is basically two-thirds of a teaspoon. No one measures out two-thirds of a teaspoon of salt and eats it straight out of the spoon. So how do we get our sodium?

First look at the salt shaker on your table. This is the obvious suspect but in reality, only 10% of sodium intake comes from the salt shaker at a meal. However, you should still avoid using the salt shaker.

Another 10% of sodium intake comes naturally from some foods. While the numbers aren’t high, they can add up.

So where is the other 80%? Canned foods, frozen meals, smoked cured meats, prepared mixes, sauces, bouillon cubes and pickled foods tend to be particularly high in sodium. Food found in all types of restaurants are also culprits of sodium.

Sodium is a component of table salt, which is also called sodium chloride. As a consumer, we use the terms sodium and salt interchangeably

when reading labels. Kosher salt, sea salt and regular salt all have the same amount of sodium by weight.

Salt is a flavor enhancer as is fat and sugar. We want our food to taste good so either salt, fat or sugar or a combination of the three are included in processed foods and restaurant foods. Salt is also a preservation in some foods.

Cutting down on salt intake yet still enjoying our food can be done. Our taste buds adapt to the presence or absence of salt. Adjusting to the taste of less salt can be accomplished in just a few weeks.

First of all, get rid of (or at least hide) the salt shaker. Get used to cooking without salt. Use herbs and spices to add flavor. Make your own spice and seasoning mixtures.

Some canned foods such as vegetables can be rinsed to reduce up to one third of the sodium. Or use fresh or frozen forms of vegetables. Rather than using canned beans, prepare dry beans by soaking and cooking them.

Consider eating out less often since some restaurant meals can contain more than your daily recommendation. Also look at eating smaller portions at the restaurants.

Plant Damage from Deicing Agents David Lott, Horticulture Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, North Platte, NE Ice accumulation on sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and roads can be hazardous to pedestrians and drivers during winter weather.

The possibility of slipping accidents is in the back of the minds of many people. Many homeowners along with municipal and state road crews apply different materials to loosen ice and snow to reduce ice –related hazards.

Deicing agents are one of those common products used to help loosen and remove ice, especially for homeowners. While these products help loosen and help remove ice from home sidewalks and drives, these products can burn plant foliage and slow down root development in plants.

Here are some factors to consider before selecting and applying a deicing agent around plants around the home landscape: · According to the “Winter Deicing Agents for the Homeowner” publication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, spherical shaped pellets ranging from 1/16” to 3/16” penetrate ice quicker and more effective than other shapes. · The publication also notes that irregular deicer particle shapes tend to broadcast and loosen ice in irregular patterns, leading to uneven penetration and loosening of ice. · Apply deicing agents in a manner to uniformly cover sidewalks and drives while taking care to avoid applying near or next to plant material in the landscape. · Protect plants in the areas where deicing agents are being applied, or exposure to slush

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containing these agents during snow removal by covering them with burlap cloth, waterproof tarps, or other material. · Excess uptake of salt and fertilizer from deicing agents can decrease a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients in the soil. · Plants will not be able to absorb enough water to meet their individual needs, even when there is plentiful moisture available. · Salt damage symptoms on plants can include dried out foliage and branches, uncharacteristically decreased plant growth or stunting, and plant dieback. · Accumulation of salt in the soil over a span of several years can cause continual plant quality decline and eventual death. · Flush the area around plants with plenty of water after the last freeze to help wash away the excess accumulated salt from the deicing agent. · Trees, shrubs, turfgrass, and ornamental plants in the landscape react differently to salt accumulation from deicing agents and other materials that may be applied in the landscape. · Consider utilizing plant material that is more salt tolerant in areas where deicing agents could be used on a regular basis to reduce the risk of salt damage on plant material in the landscape. · For more information about plant material and salt tolerance, contact your local University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office.

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Heartland Express - The Lighter Side

December 23, 2010

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts •

by Lee Pitts

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Order buyers live and die by the telephone. They are "on call" 24 hours a day just like a veterinarian, a plumber and a Mom. So it’s necessary that they have all the modern communication devices at their disposal.

As Slim sat in his new dually truck he was surrounded by a mobile telecommunications center including two cellular phones, fax machine, CB radio for talking to lost truckers, CD player, laptop computer, GPS, I Pad and I Pod. His truck looked like a mobile command station for an invasion of Nebraska.

It's a good thing Slim had a phone this day because he could quickly see it was going to take much longer than he previously thought. He'd better call his girlfriend and tell her he would be a little late for dinner.

The contract had called for the cattle "to be gathered at first light after an overnight stand in a dry corral." Instead, Slim could see the cattle gorging themselves in knee high alfalfa. Dub did not even begin to gather the cattle until they had enjoyed both brunch and lunch. Instead of being gathered into a dust free corral the cattle slushed through brisket deep mud where the mud added more pounds to the calves' weaning weights than the performance tested bulls Dub bought three years ago.

The only thing going in Slim's favor was that the cattle were wild and hopefully, with a hard sort, Slim could run off some of

their fill.

After the cattle were weighed it was time to load them in the truck. But every time a calf got to the door of the double deck trailer they took a whiff and turned back down the loading chute. They acted like the previous occupants of the truck had been smelly hogs, which was entirely possible because the truck carried an Iowa return address.

Finally, the calves started stringing into the trailer when all of a sudden lights started flashing, a horn honked and sirens wailed.

"What in tarnation is that?" yelled Dub as the cattle unloaded themselves out of the trailer and jumped over, through and under the panels of the corral. The wreck was on!

"Don't be alarmed, that's the warning system on my truck," screamed Slim above the din. "I had it installed so that no one would steal all my expensive electronic equipment inside the cab."

"What set the darn thing off?" hollered Dub as he attempted to stop the stampede.

"Your dog must have done it when he watered my tires," said Slim as he fumbled with his keys to disarm the alarm.

"Get outta here," screamed an irate Dub to his dog, as if all this was the dog’s fault.

“Go get in your house.”

It took nearly till nightfall to get the cattle corralled again and finally on their way.

As the two men walked down to the house they stopped by Dub's old pick up truck to

argue about the day's cattle trade. In stark contrast to Slim's brand new rig with leather upholstery, chrome wheels, and a two tone paint job, Dub had a 25 year old truck that was painted in primer and “upholstered” in cow manure.

About the time Slim raised his voice to complain about the weighing conditions Dub's dog suddenly sprang from his “house”... which happened to be underneath the tool box in the back of Dub's truck. In one lightning fast surprise attack the dog lunged at Slim and nearly took a hunk out of the order buyer's ear.

"That's my truck's alarm system," said Dub chuckling. "That's so no one will steal my laptop computer, pager, cell phone or radio... if I had any of those things.”

As they concluded their business the rancher looked disgustedly at the order buyer’s truck and said, “I swear, I haven't seen so many antennas since the grasshopper invasion of '89."

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Appetizers✦✦ Spinach Pinwheel Appetizers 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed drained & squeezed dry in paper towels 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 envelope ranch dip mix 1 jar bacon bit (or to taste) 4 green onions, chopped 1 (8 count) package 10-inch flour tortillas

Mini Shrimp Cocktail Appetizers 16 crackers 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese spread 1/3 cup seafood cocktail sauce 16 large fresh shrimp, cooked (or pre-cooked frozen shrimp that has been thawed) 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion

Salmon & Cream Cheese Crepe Appetizers Crepes 1 cup flour 3 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Spread each cracker with 1 tsp of the cream cheese spread. Top evenly with the Salmon Layer cocktail sauce and one shrimp. Sprinkle 1 (7 ounce) can salmon, boneless skinless In medium mixing bowl, combine cream some of the finely chopped onions on top. 1/4 cup mayonnaise cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Beat 1 tablespoon chopped chives in dip mix. Add green onion, bacon bits pepper and spinach (broken up into small clumps). Mix thoroughly. Spread mixture Cream Cheese Layer onto tortillas, leaving a 1/2" space around 6 ounces cream cheese edge. Roll up each tortilla tightly, and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill for sever4 slices bacon, cooked crumbled al hours or overnight.

To serve, cut off ends and cut into 1/2" Make Crepes: mix flour and salt. Add slices, milk, eggs and butter. Beat with a hand 18 wonton wrappers mixer for 2 minutes until very smooth. Let 1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped batter rest 30 minutes.

1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped You need to get 14 crepes out of this 2 teaspoons olive oil about 7 inches wide. Heat non-stick skillet 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped and brush with a small amount of oil.

1/3 cup mayonnaise Remove pan from heat, pour batter in 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese middle all at once and twirl the pan with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder your wrist. Once spread, return pan to 1/2 teaspoon onion powder heat. Cook on the first side until the edges 1/2 teaspoon oregano start to get golden. Flip and cook another 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon basil minute on the second side.

1/4 cup vegetable oil salt and pepper Make all the crepes, no need to oil the 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & finely chopped Preheat oven to 400°F Spray muffin pan pan again, after the first crepe. Once the 1 garlic clove, minced cavities with vegetable pan spray. Press crepes have cooled, trim them all to the same size. Make them about 6". Using a 1 lb lump crabmeat, drained wonton wrappers into cavities.

1/4 cup mayonnaise In small skillet, cook red pepper and lid from a margarine container works 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped green onion in oil until soft, about 5 min- great.

1 teaspoon salt utes. Meanwhile, combine chicken, mayMake the salmon layer: In a small 16 (8 inch) flour tortillas onnaise, cheese and seasonings. Stir in 1/2 cup jalapeno jack cheese, shredded cooked vegetables. Spoon 3 tablespoons bowl, mash salmon with 1/4 cup mayo, filling into wonton "cup." Bake 7-8 min- chives and pepper. Make sure the salmon mixture has no lumps, it needs to be Combine butter and oil; set aside. utes. Serve hot or at room temperature. smooth and spreadable.

Saute onion, peppers, and garlic in 2 tbsp reserved butter mixture in a medium Make cream cheese layer: Make sure saucepan over medium heat, stirring conthe cream cheese is room temperature. In stantly until tender. Remove from heat. a small bowl, mix with bacon and 2 tbsp Gently stir in crabmeat and next 3 ingremayo. Stir until smooth. dients.

On a cutting board, lay out two crepes Place on tortillas on baking sheets; (This will be the bottom layer of each of brush 1 side of each tortilla with remainthe two stacks). Spread 1/6 of the salmon ing butter mixture. Turn tortillas over; spread crabmeat mixture evenly over half 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough on each. Place another crepe on top of each stack, spread 1/6 of the cream cheese. of each tortilla, and sprinkle with cheese. 1/4 lb genoa salami, thinly sliced Continue, until you have two stacks of 7 Fold tortillas in half. crepes with alternating layers of salmon Bake at 475°F for 4 minutes or until 1/4 lb pepperoni, sliced and cream cheese. golden. Cut each tortilla into thirds. Serve 1/4 lb provolone cheese, sliced Wrap each stack in plastic wrap and warm.

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese chill at least an hour. Before serving, slice Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a each stack into 12 wedges and garnish large baking sheet. Roll pizza crust dough with green olives with a toothpick thru it. into an approximately 10x14 inch rectangle on the baking sheet. Layer with Genoa salami, pepperoni and provolone cheese.

Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese to within 1/2 inch from edges of the dough. Roll jelly roll style. Seal the edge with a fork.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Slice into 1 inch pieces to serve.

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Heartland Express - Government

December 23, 2010

‘Tis the Season to Fight Higher Energy Prices

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

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American families are preparing for the holiday season, and doing so by paying the highest fuel prices in two years. Nationwide, gas prices are a hair’s breadth from $3.00 a gallon and they are clocking in at $2.99 in Nebraska. This is up from $1.81 when President Obama took office.

In addition to gasoline, heating oil and diesel prices are expected to increase for the first time since 2008, and analysts are predicting oil will hit $100 a barrel soon. At a time when our economy is struggling to recover, such skyrocketing energy costs will be catastrophic.

This is why it makes no sense the Administration recently announced plans to cancel further energy exploration and development in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast for at least the next five years. These sources of American-made energy are known to contain more than 86 billion barrels of recoverable oil and approximately 420 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas.

This decision has locked away resources which could free us from foreign oil, pay down the national debt, and create American jobs. Keeping these areas off-limits to domestic energy exploration will only create more demand for foreign

sources of energy – weakening our economy at a time it is struggling to recover.

The American public agrees. In a recent poll, 54 percent surveyed believe the new ban on exploration will increase gas prices, while just 11 percent believe gas prices will go down because of the new regulations.

This debate, however, isn’t just about offshore energy exploration. According to federal estimates, there is enough oil in deep waters many miles off our coasts and on federal lands to power more than 60 million cars for the next 60 years.

Just a few days ago our nation marked the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). To date, none of the area within ANWR specifically designated for energy exploration and production has been tapped for energy production.

In 1995, then-President Clinton vetoed legislation which would have allowed exploration in a tiny sliver of ANWR. In total, ANWR consists of nearly 19 million acres, but the actual “footprint” of where production would occur is just 2,000 acres. This is the size of a postage stamp on a football field.

This action deprived our nation of what could

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now be about one million barrels of oil per day – an amount which would allow us to reduce our imports by almost 10 percent.

Studies have shown allowing exploration of ANWR would lead to approximately 62,000 additional jobs and government revenue would be in excess of $164 billion.

To secure our nation’s energy future, it’s time for both parties to work together to increase production of all forms of American energy.

Unfortunately, all too often Washington focuses its attention on a single energy-source-of-the-day – whether it is oil, solar, or some other form of energy. This approach is shortsighted.

We need an “all-of-the-above” approach to our energy policy, which includes American energy sources like oil, coal, gas, bio- and alternative fuels, wind, solar, hydropower, and geothermal.

Without an affordable, sufficient energy supply, our economy will continue to struggle to right itself. It’s just that simple.

Two summers ago, Americans experienced sticker shock every time they filled up. This Christmas, let’s give Americans a holiday gift they deserve – the time is now to expand exploration of all American energy resources.

Things to Know About the Tax Cut Bill

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I heard a commentator talking on the radio about “pork” in the bill that extends the Bush tax cuts. I thought, that’s funny, because I’ve never heard things like the child tax credit, the alternative minimum tax (AMT) fix, the ethanol tax credit, and a lot of other tax breaks referred to as “pork.”

Tax items included in the bill are existing tax breaks that have expired or will soon expire, not new ones. To let any of them expire would be harmful to the economy and to millions of middle income taxpayers who have built household budgets around these tax cuts.

For instance, if the Bush income tax cuts were not extended it would mean that more than 840,000 Nebraskans who earn less than $200,000 a year would see smaller paychecks next year.

That’s 98 percent of all Nebraska taxpayers.

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The bill also renews the tax credit for biodiesel, which expired at the end of 2009. In 2009, the biodiesel industry supported 23,000 jobs. In 2010, the industry supported 14,560 jobs, a loss of 8,440 jobs that can be directly attributed to the lapse of the biodiesel tax incentive.

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relief provisions, including lower capital gains and dividends rates and it sets the estate tax rate at 45% with a $5 million exemption, so small businesses and families are protected in 2011 and 2012.

The bill extends marriage penalty relief, adjusts the AMT, and extends the earned income tax credit, claimed by nearly 123,000 Nebraska families. It also extends unemployment insurance for 13 months, a lifesaver for many people who’ve been out of work due to the economy.

The tax cut bill consists of many tax relief provisions that benefit workers and businesses. For businesses, tax incentives that encourage investment, expansion and charitable giving are extended and for workers, there is a 2 percent cut in the payroll tax.

Tax Cuts for Moms and Dads Think about the impact on more than 161,000 families in Nebraska if the child tax credit were to expire. That’s how many Nebraska families claimed the credit in 2008 realizing an average Bipartisan Bill This bipartisan bill will prevent tax hikes from tax cut of $1,370 per family. This bill extends the Ethanol The bill extends the ethanol tax credit. Were child tax credit, making sure these families can impacting hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans on January first. It may not be the best possible the tax credit to expire it would create financial continue to make ends meet. solution but it is the best solution possible. difficulties for Nebraska’s 25 plants resulting in the loss of nearly 13,700 jobs in our state while Estate Tax and Other Tax Relief Provisions The bill extends dozens of other existing tax increasing our dependency on foreign oil.

Court Ruling Marks Another Chapter for Health Care Debate

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

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I find it remarkable that, as I write to you in this space for the last time this year, we find ourselves where we started in January. We began 2010 in the center of the health care debate, with the bill dividing and polarizing our country.

Eleven months ago I wrote that President Obama should keep his promise of holding the health care debate in the open. Instead, the closed-doors negotiations produced a law full of backdoor deals and kickbacks. Today we are faced with a fresh but familiar debate over the health care law after a federal judge ruled a key part of it unconstitutional.

The constitutionality of the health care law has long been in question. Last December, I supported a Point of Order in the Senate which would have declared that Congress lacked the authority to enact the bill into law. Though it failed, it helped pave the way for legal challenges to a law that stretches Congressional authority beyond its constitutional limits. Since then, more than 20 states across the country have filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice disputing

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whether Congress has a right to compel Americans to buy government-approved health insurance. Proponents of the law assert the expansive requirements fall under Congress' constitutional right to regulate interstate commerce.

On December 13, a judge in the Eastern District of Virginia outlined in a 42-page ruling that the individual mandate "exceeds the constitutional boundaries of congressional power … At its core, this dispute is not simply about regulating the business of insurance—or crafting a scheme of universal health insurance coverage— it's about an individual's right to choose to participate." This ruling will likely go through an extensive appeals process. It is very likely that this case, or another similar to it, will eventually reach the Supreme Court.

In the meantime, I support a full repeal of the law and co-sponsored a bill to repeal the individual mandate now being challenged in court. As long as President Obama is in office, this will remain very difficult, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. Studies have shown the health care

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law will gut Medicare provider payments, increase our overall health care expenditures and increase individual insurance premiums.

Many businessmen and women have written and spoken to me about the negative impact the law will have on their companies. One business owner bluntly but honestly stated the law's requirements "will far exceed our profit margin" and listed her bleak options as "a massive lay off, placing most employees on part-time status, rescinding all other benefits, or going out of business entirely."

Two other district courts have upheld the law's constitutionality, but many more have yet to weigh in. I support the Virginia decision and believe the issue of whether this law is an unconstitutional abuse of Congressional power must be decided by the highest court in the land. It is my hope the Supreme Court will agree, and that in another year I can write to you with the positive news that the American people and American businesses have been spared the anxiety and hardship of the health care law.

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December 23, 2010

Tax Cut Legislation Praised for Estate Tax Reform, Extending Ethanol Tax Credits

By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent From estate tax reform to expanding alternative energy options, members of the agricultural community have reacted positively to the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, which President Obama signed into law on Friday.

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., an incoming member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, voted to approve the bill on Thursday after the Senate approved it earlier in the week.

Smith said the legislation avoids a $3.8 trillion tax increase on all Americans by providing a two-year extension of all current tax rates, as well as the 15 percent rate on capital gains and dividends.

He said the bill extends the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, marriage penalty relief and educational tax credits. The bill also provides a one-year payroll-tax reduction, a two-year alternative minimum tax patch and extends the Research and Development Tax Credit. Additionally, H.R. 4853 sets the estate tax rate at 35 percent, with an exemption amount of $5 million for two years.

"Raising taxes during a time when our economy is struggling to recover is absolutely the wrong direction," Smith said. "Had Congress not acted, every single American would have seen their taxes go up on Jan. 1."

But Smith said it was "frustrating to see such an important issue delayed until the last minute " creating an environment of uncertainty to our small business owners."

"With this vote, we are saving Americans from the largest tax increase ever, while opening the door for efforts to put our fiscal house in order," Smith said.

Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said his organization

is pleased that the House voted in favor of the legislation.

"Securing meaningful estate tax reform for farm and ranch families has been a top priority for Farm Bureau," he said.

Stallman said he was pleased that the House left intact the estate tax provision that provides a $5 million exemption and maximum rate of 35 percent. Other tax provisions included in the legislation that are important for farmers and ranchers are lower capital gains and income taxes and tax incentives for renewable fuels.

Stallman said the legislation "offers considerable relief that will help farmers, ranchers and rural communities in these difficult economic times."

U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., who voted for the Senate version of the bill, also said it "should keep Nebraskans from worrying about an estate tax burden for the next two years and gives all Nebraska taxpayers a 2 percent payroll tax cut."

For Nebraska, which is the nation's second leading ethanol producer at more than 2 billion gallons per year, the legislation also extends tax incentives for ethanol.

According to the Renewable Fuels Association, the legislation extends five key tax provisions: " Blender's credit for ethanol (VEETC). The bill extends the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit through 2011 at the current rate of 45 cents per gallon. " Tariff on imported ethanol. The bill also extends through 2011 the existing 54-cent, secondary tariff on imported ethanol and the related tariff on ethyl tertiary-butyl ether. " Small Producer Tax Credit. The bill also extends through 2011 the 10-cent-per-gallon producer tax credit for small ethanol producers producing no more 60 million gallons of ethanol a year. The tax credit is applicable to just the

first 15 million gallons of production for eligible producers. " Excise tax credits for alternative fuel and alternative fuel mixtures. The measure extends through 2011 the 50-cent-per-gallon alternative fuel credit and the alternative fuel mixture tax credits, excluding black liquor (liquid fuel derived from a pulp or paper manufacturing process) from credit eligibility. " Alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.

The measure extends the 30 percent investment tax credit for alternative vehicle refueling property for one year, through 2011.

Recognizing what federal tax incentives have achieved for the Nebraska economy with the growth of the state's ethanol industry, Nelson praised the bill for including an ethanol tax credit, a biodiesel tax credit and the 1603 tax investment credit for renewable energy.

"If the ethanol tax credit is allowed to expire, it would create financial trouble for Nebraska's 25 plants and could result in us losing 13,700 jobs," Nelson said. "The 1603 provision saved 55,000 jobs nationwide tied to wind energy, and extending it will protect jobs and help America become more energy independent."

But in related news, separate legislation in the Senate that would have boosted economic and job opportunities in Nebraska, the Fiscal Year 2011 Consolidated Appropriations Act, or omnibus bill, was defeated. It "forced consideration only of funding government programs for the next couple of months with a continuing resolution," Nelson said.

"We are already one-fourth of the way through this budget year, and I do not support kicking the can down the road a few weeks just because some in Washington want to bail out now," Nelson said. "This carelessness has real consequences for Nebraska. It will hurt local governments, communities and many Nebraskans."

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Also left out of the funding, Nelson said, is $10 million for the new U.S. Strategic Command headquarters and $56 million to start modernizing Omaha's aging Veterans Affairs hospital, which serves tens of thousands of Nebraska and Iowa veterans.

"I oppose a short-term continuing resolution because it's not in the best interests of Nebraska and we should do better," he said.

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Early Study Results Show Elm Creek Reservoir Feasible

By Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub Enough studies have been done to convince Olsson Associates engineer Kevin Prior that a water re-regulation reservoir northwest of Elm Creek is feasible and could help augment Platte River flows.

However, for every answer gained so far, there are dozens of questions to be resolved before Central Platte Natural Resources District directors can decide whether to proceed.

"I see no fatal flaws," Prior said at Thursday's CPNRD Western Projects Committee meeting in Grand Island, "but there will be hurdles."

A huge hurdle is figuring out how to pay for the project, estimated by Prior to cost $23 million to $29 million, depending on the size of the reservoir.

Olsson Associates studied the original proposed reservoir that would have 6,800 acre-feet of beneficial storage, plus three larger sizes, 1,200 a-f, 1,600 a-f and 1,950 a-f. The range for surface acres is 1,318 to 1,930.

"A lot of these things we're talking about depend on if money is available," said committee Chairman Dick Mercer of Kearney.

There currently is no state or federal money to assist in construction of resources development projects.

Progress has been slow on negotiations to share the water and costs with the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program. CPNRD Assistant Manager-Projects Director Milt Moravek said it could be next summer before program officials know how much they want to be involved.

The project has grown from an initial request by Elm Creek-area residents for help to reduce flooding in the watersheds northwest of town along Elm and Turkey creeks.

When it was clear that only a project with multiple benefits could qualify for possible state funding, CPNRD officials began to look at a reservoir that could hold water for timed releases to the Platte River.

The goal is to capture Platte Basin water in times of excess, then run it down Nebraska Public Power District's Dawson Canal and into a reservoir about two miles northwest of Elm Creek. The water then could be released when it's needed to boost river flows.

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Some of the water also could help meet Platte program goals.

CPNRD General Manager Ron Bishop said the Elm Creek project and a second re-regulation reservoir being studied by Platte program officials near the J-2 hydropower plant southeast of Lexington might meet all the initial river augmentation requirements.

"I think that's pretty darn significant, if we can get those two reservoirs built," Bishop said. "... If we don't use the water out of Elm Creek (reservoir), we'd have to get it from someplace else."

The alternative likely would be to retire more crop acres from irrigation, which would have an economic effect on the Central Platte region, he said.

CPNRD Director Steve Sheen of Kearney asked Prior about the original issue, flood control for the Elm Creek community.

Prior said he understands concerns that the project has gotten away from that purpose, but flood control remains a feature of the plan, including two dry dams on Turkey Creek. "We realized to make this feasible, we needed other benefits," he explained.

He acknowledged that the reservoir would be a mix of benefits and effects, including the likely loss of two to four farmsteads.

Prior said the value of several benefits hasn't been studied yet, including flood control, incidental storage of water in the reservoir, potential recreation and the ability to capture off-season river flows.

Any project would require a more detailed environmental review of effects on wildlife habitat, particularly wetlands; endangered species; and culturally or historically significant sites. A permit would be required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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In a related report, CPNRD Biologist Mark Czaplewski said the Platte program now has 7,955 acres of habitat along the river in its control or under lease toward the first, 13-year increment goal of 10,000 acres.

He said the new fiscal year budget of $19.4 million is about $2 million more than last year, with most of the increase for work on water projects.

Also Thursday, the Water Resources Committee distributed a list of possible penalties for repeat violators of rules that ban irrigation on acres not certified with the CPNRD. The water resources and variance committees expect to have a penalty recommendation ready for the Jan. 27 board meeting.

The proposals include requiring offsets equal to two times the acre-feet of water used or irrigated acres, whichever is more, for a first violation. For a second violation or more, the options include offsets four times the violations and/or denial of variances on all of a farm operator's land for three years.

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Study Features Purpose: To hold Platte Basin water at times of excess. The water would be delivered through Nebraska Public Power District's Dawson Canal for later release to the Platte River to help meet Central Platte NRD responsibilities to return the area west of Highway 183 from overappropriated to fully appropriated and meet goals for the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program. It also would benefit flood control, groundwater recharge, wildlife habitat and recreation.

Location: About two miles northwest of Elm Creek Structures: Earth-fill dam, concrete spillway, inflow works from Dawson Canal and outlet down Turkey Creek to Platte River Other project parts: Improvements to up to 15 miles of the canal, groundwater wells along the canal to capture seepage and wells south of the reservoir to mitigate increases in the groundwater mound from reservoir seepage Water volumes (beneficial storage): Original, 6,800 acre-feet, and option for 12,000 a-f, 16,000 a-f and 19,850 a-f Surface acres (range of four options): 1,318 to 1,930, with about 70 percent cropland and 30 percent pasture, affecting 29 parcels and 24 landowners Other effects: Farmsteads, two, three or four; irrigation wells retired or with modified acres, 19; miles of utility lines relocated, three for power and two for phone; and county roads closed, 6.75 to 7.25 miles, and upgraded, 3.25 to 5.75 miles Elm Creek channel capacity improvements: 1,000 cubic feet per second to 2,000 cfs Credits to the river: Estimated at 18,000 to 20,000 a-f Estimated total cost (construction, design, engineering, permitting, land acquisition): $23.2 million to $29 million Source: Olsson Associates

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NEBRASKANS ADVISED TO ACT NOW Continued from page 1 won't go through that process, put in that time and money, unless they think they can win," he said.

"If you don't take this seriously (as Nebraska farmers), how do you expect a housewife in Omaha to take it seriously?" Gregory asked.

David Martosko, director of research for the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Consumer Freedom, said HSUS has $100 million to spend each year to promote its causes.

CCF has created several nonprofits that use websites, ads and public speaking opportunities to challenge animal activist groups. The website HumaneWatch.org focuses on HSUS and raises questions about membership and mission claims, how money is raised and spent, and the public's misperception that HSUS is an umbrella organization that helps fund local animal shelters.

Martosko told the Hub that about half of CCF's contributions are from the public and half come from food chain interest groups, including agriculture, food processors and restaurant associations.

He said the worst thing Nebraska ag interests can do is to humor animal rights activists.

Martosko said members of HSUS and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals believe that animals and people have the same moral value.

"This is their religion," he said. "... HSUS believes what it believes, and you're not gonna change that. Ever."

Martosko described Pacelle as a vegetarian who will dictate terms on ag producers that will put them out of business.

Martosko cautioned that if the vegetarian movement ever reaches 12 percent to 15 percent of Americans, it would sink animal agriculture because it changes the predictability of the business model for livestock producers.

He said the real goal of HSUS officials is to change federal laws governing animal rights.

The state initiatives are designed to give members of Congress political cover at home to vote for federal changes.

All battles in animal rights arenas come down to offense versus defense. Martosko said HSUS always is on offense by setting the agenda and outspending its opponents. Ag groups fall behind on spending and organization and play defense on their heels.

"I'll tell you a little secret, HSUS plays defense really bad," Martosko said, but in an endless game, the offense is defeated only by its own mistakes. "You guys have become so accus-

tomed to playing defense that you forget where your quarterback is."

Some defense always will be necessary, he said, so that untruths from activist groups don't become "uncontested lay-ups."

Agriculture's offense must focus on public opinion. "You guys can do the best job in raising animals ... But at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if the public believes there's abuse," Martosko said.

The CCF uses attention-grabbing images and bumper sticker-worthy headlines on billboards, subway posters and in other advertising to challenge animal activists' claims and public opinion myths.

Social media is an important message tool for ag producers to tell their story, especially Facebook, but Martosko said they must link to people outside their comfort zones.

He said Pacelle and HSUS promote a vegan lifestyle, "But 991/2 percent of Americans are not vegans. ... Most people are on your side.

You're just not collecting them and organizing them very well.

"There is no such thing as a public opinion tooth fairy," Martosko said. "You have to engage. You have to do something."

Gregory said agriculture had a lot of support on paper in the unsuccessful 2008 fight against Proposition 2 in California, including the governor and chambers of commerce. "But none of them were active. None of them were activists ...," he said. "They never went out and fought for farmers and fought for food."

To fight HSUS, Nebraskans have to be "active and organized and singing from the same sheet of music," Gregory said.

Ohio Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Jack Fisher described the announcement by HSUS of a ballot initiative drive in his state as "the day we had a heart attack."

Ohio's governor and ag interests reached a compromise with HSUS last summer on animal care issues that avoided a costly ballot issue fight.

"Wayne (Pacelle) knows way more about Nebraska agriculture than you know," Fisher warned, and HSUS supporters go to ballot initiative states because they believe they can win there.

"They know the value of low-hanging fruit," Martosko said. "They will go to the place where they know they'll find the least resistance.

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"That's how they start, with dogs and cats. ... I'm skeptical. I'm concerned," Carlson said, that the next steps will affect livestock.

He cautioned Nebraskans to be skeptical of what is said in HSUS ads and consider if there could be an ulterior motive.

At last week's Nebraska Cattlemen convention in Kearney, the governor described HSUS as anti-agriculture and out to destroy animal agriculture. "They try to start with pork and poultry production, and then they're gonna be after you guys," he said.

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December 23, 2010

By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 12/21/10 Location

Corn

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

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$5.58 $5.47 $5.57 $5.41 $5.51 $5.57 $5.60 $5.64 $5.26 $5.58 $5.40 $5.64 $5.48 $5.57 $5.40 $5.65 $5.45 $5.62 $5.62 $5.50 $5.40 $5.50 $5.72 $5.63 $5.57 $5.32 $5.66 $5.64

$4.83 $4.75 $4.83 $4.89 $4.81 $4.88 $4.96 $4.95 $4.59 $4.83 $4.91 $4.95 $4.81 $4.91 $4.89 $4.98 $4.94 $4.91 $4.86 $4.90 $4.89

$5.37 $5.62 $5.67 $5.49 $5.50 $5.55

$4.81 $4.91 $4.92 $4.75 $4.80

Beans

$4.96 $4.97 $4.97 $4.82 $4.93 $4.91

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$12.36 $12.81 $12.54 $12.40 $12.39 $12.86 $12.64 $12.66

$11.65 $11.85 $11.52 $11.37

$12.69 $12.71

$11.67 $11.68

$12.74 $12.52 $12.55 $12.51

$25.00 $21.70 $7.83

$11.82 $11.58 $11.64

$11.60 $11.72 $11.54 $11.69

New Wheat

$7.04 $6.81 $6.67 $7.22 $7.04 $7.05 $6.67

$6.86 $7.21 $7.01 $7.11 $6.86 $6.90 $6.86 $7.21 $7.31 $7.05 $6.91

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$4.86

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The market expects buying on breaks which may be enough to keep shorts on the ropes with margin calls causing higher prices via short covering. The continuous weekly chart printed new highs for the move on Tuesday after moving above the previous high made by the December contract at $6.05. The chart picture is positive and a close above this level at midweek would promote a test of the March contract high at $6.17.

Informa released an updated 12.54 billion bushel production estimate for their final 2010 number last Friday; this is equal to the current USDA number. They also gave a 90.775 million acre planted estimate for 2011 which is up 2.5 million from the US 2010 acreage, but down from their previous estimate. Hedgers call with questions.

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Wheat trade has been higher this week due to spillover direction from the row crops. The weekly net change is 9 higher on the March Chicago contract, KC is up 15, and Minneapolis is up 15. The unwinding of long wheat/short corn spreads was noted for the weakness on Tuesday. Inter market wheat spreads between KC and Chicago were also a feature early in the week. Some spread activity may continue for the remainder of the week, but wheat should continue to find direction from the row crops and outside markets. Global quality concerns eased slightly last week after Australia's GrainCorp estimated that harvest there yielded 1.87 million tons of grain in just the last 7 days. Most of this was reportedly better quality wheat than had been expected. Ukraine also estimated their winter grain conditions at 93% good to satisfactory. Despite the recent reports of better quality wheat, there remains some uncertainty; one government agency in Australia estimated that as much as half of the crop could be downgraded to feed quality there. Informa estimated domestic winter wheat acreage at 39.502 million acres last Friday which is more than 2 million acres higher than the current USDA estimate. On the chart, the March Chicago contract, nearby resistance is just above the current market at $7.67 which is the 10-day. Support ranges from $7.39 to $7.60. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

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Soybean trade was higher this past week due to chart buying and the renewal of the $1/gallon bios-diesel tax credit. The weekly net change is 28 higher on January beans. January Meal is $4.80 higher and bean oil is up 143 points. Chinese crush margins have deteriorated as the government there continues to fight inflation. This may have been responsible for the poor export sales last week, but China confirmed November bean imports, on Tuesday, at 5.47 million tons which takes the year to date total to 49.4 million tons. If the trade maintains a similar pace in December then Chinese bean imports should total nearly 55 million tons; this would be an increase of 30% from last year. Domestically, demand remains adequate. The Census crush will be released on Thursday; early projections expect an 11 million bushel reduction versus year ago levels. On the chart, the January contract printed another new high for the move on Tuesday. The chart picture looks supportive, but we should find good selling interest at the previous high of $13.48. Informa gave a 3.38 billion bushel final 2010 production estimate on Friday which was 5 million greater than the current USDA number. They also gave a 77.565 million acre 2011 planted estimate which is just below the actual 2010 acreage. South American weather should continue to dictate trade until the market can gain a better fundamental understanding of the current supply and demand situation from the January 12th USDA report. Trade should be volatile between now and then with thin volume surrounding the holidays. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Mar 1246 1357

Mar Meal 330 364

Mar Oil 5284 5696

March 2011 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .13.280 High . . .13.392 Low . . .13.260 Close . .13.374 Change .+0.104

December 23, 2010

Heartland Express - FFA District 4

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The Hartington FFA chapter

DISTRICT 4

September 23, The Hartington FFA chapter took fifteen members down to Omaha as they volunteered their time working at the Quest centers petting zoo. Three thousand five hundred 3rd graders visited the petting zoo in ten hours.

For the 4th year in a row the Hartington FFA chapter has received a three star chapter rating. The chapter rating is determined by the number of activities that FFA members participate in yearly. Whether it is a Chapter, State, or National FFA activity.

During The 83rd National FFA convention Tucker Lammers placed second in the Dairy Production placement proficiency and also received a 2 week trip to Costa Rica.

Other things happening at the National FFA convention were: The Hall of States booth won top Noncommercial booth for the 6th year in a row. Morgan Steffen received 5th gold in the Dairy Handlers contest.

The dairy judging team received 11th place out of fifty teams in the nation. Individually Nick Becker placed 21st, Aaron Steffen placed 90th, Taylor Dybdal tied for 111th, and Patrick Wieseler placed 147th, out of 197.

American Degree recipients were Katelyn Dendinger, Danny Goeden, Josh Heikes, Holly Kneifl, Emma Lammers, Megan Lammers, Tucker Lammers, Tyler Meirose, Miles Methany, Cady Millage, Karla Pick, Kelsey Pick, Matt Sudbeck, Jesse Thoene.

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Randolph FFA Highlights The harder we work, the more seems to be going on for the Randolph FFA Chapter. This year our focus has been on increasing active participation in the chapter and our success level in District, State, and the National competitions. Lead by an enthusiastic officer team including President - Tony Thies, Vice President - Rodger Haselhorst, Secretary Kaylie Pfanstiel, Treasurer - Daniel Backer, Reporter - Jared Korth, Sentinel - Jordan Merchant, and Parliamentarian - Ed Burbach, our chapter of 60 members is busier than ever.

To begin the season, the summer tore off to a great start with the officer team participating in the local officer transitioning and training session held in Randolph where students enjoyed team building workshops, a chapter activities planning session, leadership and motivational building games and finally pizza and bowling. Other chapter members also competed in the District 4 tractor pulling contest and then the summer wrapped up with some fundraising activities at the Randolph Community Fair.

Things didn’t slow down once school started either. Thus far we have had our annual highway trash pickup, traveled to Indianapolis, IN for the National FFA Convention, educated elementary students on farm safety, and competed in the District 4 Dairy Judging contest, District Land Judging contest, and the District 4 LSE contest where Junior Nathan Tunink received 1st place with his Natural Resources speech over the soybean, and Freshman Mackenzie Lemmons received 2nd place in the Creed Speaking Contest. Both students therefore earned themselves a trip to compete at the State FFA Convention, in Lincoln, April 6th through the 9th.

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December 23, 2010

Crofton FFA Members The Show Their “Infinite Potential” Bloomfield FFA Chapter

Hello FFA members and supporters from across the state and beyond!! Yet another school year is going by so quickly and we are almost through with 2010! Since our last article in the Heartland Express, Crofton members have been busy and have done an outstanding job of showing their “Infinite Potential”, which is the current National FFA Theme.

It is hard to recap the past six months of activities, but we will try to do our best! Our current officers are Travis Poppe, President; Katie Mueller, Student Advisor; Emma Tramp, Vice President; Alyssa Pavlik, Secretary; Raychel Schurman, Treasurer; Jordan Braunsroth, Reporter; Maxine Schieffer, Historian; Cassie Tramp, Sentinel; and Elizabeth Kube, Parliamentarian. They have been busy leading the chapter as they learned at the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) in the summer. A very meaningful activity in which Crofton FFA members took part in this past summer was the Knox County Relay for Life. Members raised funds for cancer awareness and research and took part in the moving traditions of the relay. Several members camped out and took turns walking the entire night. We look forward to doing it again next summer. Another summer opportunity for Nebraska FFA members is the outstanding PEAK Conference which is held in Aurora at the Nebraska Leadership Center.

Several Crofton members attended and worked to build their leadership skills.

Summer also brought the Knox County Fair, at which many Crofton FFA members exhibited their livestock, small animal, horticulture and crop projects. The school year started off with a bang as a record number of members attended the kick off meeting in August! September followed with members exhibiting at the new Nebraska State Fair Grounds in Grand Island.

The District 4 dairy judging took place in September also. A highlight on the rainy day was the first place finish of Brent Evans.

September also found members serving the public at our annual homecoming tailgate fundraiser. An exciting addition to the tavern meal was the cotton candy made and donated

by Karttrax owners, Dale and Mary Beth Schenkel. As you can imagine it was a huge hit with the kids! Several members also helped with the corn and soybean test research plots in conjunction with the Bloomfield FFA Chapter.

Activities included such things as shredding stalks, preparing the test plots for the field day, and serving area producers during the field day.

October was as busy as the previous months with members taking part in a “burger bash”.

Thank you to Northeast Equipment, Inc. and Battle Creek Farmers COOP for donating a grill and propane, respectively. As always, grilling at a football game is a big draw for hungry fans and we were sold out fairly early.

Thirty-four members also took part in the Adopt-a-Highway program and we cleaned up a two-mile stretch of Highway 121 adjacent to the high school as well as an additional mile of city streets. In addition, members completed a seat belt check during a volleyball game and continue to collect paper from the entire high school to be recycled. Community service is very important to us and we are always looking for new ideas. Our traditional cook out and scavenger hunt also took place in October. It was, once again, great fun! A bus load of Crofton FFA members traveled to Northeast Community College Agriculture Complex to take part in the District IMPACT leadership workshop conducted by the Nebraska State FFA Officers. It was especially meaningful because former Crofton FFA officer Mollie Wilken is currently serving as a Nebraska FFA Vice President and was one of the presenters!

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The Verdigre FFA Chapter November 4th, Verdigre had a great turnout at their Work & Pie Auction. They raised over $10,000. The Work & Pie Auction is their only fundraiser for the year.

On October 28, the Verdigre FFA Chapter had their Local Speaking Contest and Degree Ceremony.

The freshman received The Greenhand Degree. The sophomores received their Chapter Degree.

Freshman receiving Greenhand Degree: (Front Row) Carlena Forman, Kylie Knigge, Ty Breithaupt, Morgan McCormick, Riley Klawitter, Amanda Boggs, MarySue Collin, and David Johnson. (Back Row) Joe Dather, Damien Hess, Ethan Kopejtka, Hayden Liska, Kevin Sokol, and Domique Cook

Sophomores receiving Chapter Degree: (Front Row)Karly Liska, Owen Pavelka, Kelsey Knigge, Mariah Leasure, Jessica Reiley, Tessa Ives, and Amanda Ruckiza. (Back Row) Eli Shreirer, Kai Liska, Justin Dather, Braden Forker, Kyle Sokol, Lance Vakoc, Wrena Bechen, Collin Konopasek, Nate DeSive, and Brady Zimmerer.

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CROFTON FFA MEMBERS SHOW THEIR “INFINITE POTENTIAL” Continued from page 14 Miller, Travis Poppe, Maxine Schieffer, Taylor Tammen, Matt Tramp and Wesdon Wortmann.

The group had to follow a tight schedule in order to take part in the many activities each day. Members attended official FFA sessions each day, listened to motivational speakers such as Josh Shipp who urged members to realize that they are not average and to make sure to appreciate and thank someone for seeing the best in them. Another very dynamic speaker was Judson Laipply who is most famous for his “Evolution of Dance”. His message was to embrace change and to take risks to improve one's life. In addition Crofton members attended a leadership workshop entitled, “The Great Food Fight”, dealing with the facts about key ag issues and how to share the message of agriculture in the community. Another workshop members really gained a lot from was called “Gut Check”.

Workshop presenter, Jerry Ackerman, discussed ESSENTIALS for life after high school and talked about college success, financial fitness, relationships and attitude. Members toured the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and attended the world’s largest Agricultural Career Fair. Lady Antebellum and Eastin Corbin were also highlights of the convention. Everyone came back with plenty of

exciting stories as well as many new friends from across the country. Thank you again to parents, community members, CHS teachers, administrators and school board members for helping make the trip to National FFA Convention possible!

District Leadership Skills Events were held in Hartington on November 18th. Over 300 members from eleven schools competed in speaking events with the hopes of earning a spot at the state convention. The senior parliamentary law team of Travis Poppe, Alyssa Pavlik, Preston Mueller, Raychel Schurman, Cassie Tramp and Emma Tramp qualified as well as Amy Mueller in FFA Creed Speaking.

We are looking forward to continuing to prepare for the State FFA Convention. Members were also busy in November with our annual fruit sales. Thank you to the community of Crofton as well as surrounding communities for the overwhelming support of our largest fundraiser! A new activity this year was the opportunity to serve hot chocolate at the first annual community Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Community and FFA members braved the cold to attend the tree lighting, sing carols and enjoy hot cocoa. A fun time was had by all!

December found members delivering the fruit

to our loyal customers. In addition, members assembled and delivered fruit plates to area residents. Members have been handing out pledge cards for the second annual “I Believe in the Future of Ag” fundrasing campaign.

Central Valley Ag (CVA), Land O'Lakes, Monsanto, MicroEssentials and Rosen's have agreed to match up to $50,000 in donations by businesses and individuals in the CVA service area. Forty chapters in the CVA service area will benefit directly from the campaign and all Nebraska chapters will benefit through the funds matched and given to the Nebraska FFA Foundation. The campaign began on December 1, 2010 and will continue through January 31, 2011. We would like to thank everyone who donated or will be donating to the campaign on our behalf! The December meeting will close out the semester. It will be a time when members will work together to make plans for the upcoming months. In addition, we will try to have a little bit of fun to celebrate a semester of hard work, service and many accomplishments.

Thank you for your support of the Crofton FFA Chapter and we look forward to the many exciting challenges and opportunities which await us during the upcoming semester!

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THE VERDIGRE FFA CHAPTER Continued from page 15

By Robert Independent

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The Freshman, MarySue Collin, Domique Cook, and David Johnson, holding pies about to be sold.

On November 17th, 38 members attended the District Leadership Skills events held in Hartington. The results are as follows: Creed Speaking - Kylie Knigge and Hayden Liska - Blue ribbon Jr. Public Speaking – Tessa Ives – Blue – Amada Ruzicka – Red Natural Resources Speaking – Kayla Grim – Purple and qualified for State Cooperative Speaking - Caroline Cook – Purple and qualified for State Extemp. Speaking – Mariah Leasure – Top Blue and Alterative to State Kelsey Knigge – Red Sr. Public Speaking – LeAnn Skokan – Blue Job Interview – Curtis Dather – Red Jr. Parli Pro – Team #2 Purple and qualified for state Members: David Johnson, Morgan McCormick, MarySue Collin, Joe Dather, Ty Breithaupt, Domique Cook, and Carlena Forman.

Team #1 Top Blue – Alterative to State Members: Kyle Sokol, Owen Pavelka, Mariah Leasure, Wrena Bechen, Tessa Ives, Brady Zimmerer, Lance Vakoc Ag Demo – Team #1 Purple and qualified for State Members: Jordan Larsen and Wade Frederick Team #2 Blue Members: Kelsey Knigge, Justin Dather, Collin Konopasek, Jade Salmen, and Jessica Reiley Sr. Par. Law – Red Members: Caroline Cook, Brianna Hamilton, Curtis Dather, LeAnn Skokan, Kayla Grim, and Cynthia Sokol Jr. High Results: Discovery Speaking – Kaitlyn Hanvey – Purple Quiz Bowl Teams – Red Team #1: Alex Holman, Austin Ruzicka, Reagan Larsen, Kaitlyn Hanvey Team #2: Caleb Vakoc, Hunter Filip, Breanne Collin, Rachel Dather LSE pictures include:

Ag Demo. Team #1 qualified for State. Members: Jordan Larsen and Wade Frederick Speakers in competition include: Creed Speakers: Hayden Liska and Kylie Knigge.

Jr. Public Speakers: Tessa Ives and Amada Ruzicka Natural Resources Speaker: Kayla Grim (quali-

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And it's a responsibility Kendall Hostler doesn't take lightly.

Hostler is a senior at Northwest High School in Grand Island and president of the school's FFA chapter.

Agriculture has been an important part of her life as her parents, Marla and Jerry Hostler, have a family grain and livestock operation in Hall County. She has an older brother, Clint, who was also an FFA member at Northwest High School and now attends the state agricultural college in Curtis.

Hostler became a member of FFA during her freshman year.

"My brother talked really highly of it," she said. "He really enjoyed being in it. He was an influence for me to get involved in it. I wanted to stay connected to agriculture and not just take the ag classes. I thought with the different competition that FFA is involved in, I could still be involved in the ag part of it."

Last year, Hostler served as the FFA chapter's treasurer.

The reason she decided to step up into a leadership role in FFA as a junior was that she saw the value FFA brings to students in their personal development.

"It really boosts your confidence as people are always there helping you and pushing you through different things," she said.

A strong influence on Hostler is her FFA adviser, Jessica Brondel, who is now in her second year as FFA adviser and teacher at Northwest High School.

One way Brondel has helped Hostler boost her self-confidence is by urging her to run for state FFA office.

"She asked me the other day if I was going to apply to be a state officer, and I told her that I didn't know," Hostler said. "She has confidence in me and told me that I just doubted myself."

She said while her farm background has helped her in FFA, belonging to the organization also helps her grow as an individual.

Growing up on a farm isn't a prerequisite for joining FFA. "That is one thing about FFA that a lot of people get wrong, that you have to be from an ag family or you have to be in agriculture somehow," she said. "But you really don't."

One area of FFA that has helped Hostler excel is public speaking.

"It is something that can help you anywhere," she said. "It allows you to better express yourself in front of others and not be afraid to let others know what you think. It helps a lot."

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Poinsettias can be grown and enjoyed during the entire year. They don’t have to be thrown away once the holiday season is over. Here are some simple care tips to raise poinsettias in the home during the entire year. · Place poinsettias where they will receive as much light as possible in the home, away from hot and cold drafts. Avoid placing these plants near vents, fireplaces, doorways, on TV sets or

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Apply more fertilizer every two to three weeks. · If leaves are falling off the plant, do not panic or throw the plant away! Move the plant to a location with plenty of light, in a cooler location, around 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

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December 23, 2010

The West Central FFA Chapter

DISTRICT 11

By Katelynn Gerlach

Arapahoe Cambridge Chase County Dundy County - Stratton Eustis-Farnam Gothenburg Hayes Center Lexington McCook Medicine Valley Perkins County Southern Valley Southwest Wallace Wauneta - Palisade West Central

The West Central FFA Chapter is now in its second year of existence, but is in its first year of competing at contests. West Central consists of Maywood, Sutherland, and Paxton. We started the year off with our first official FFA meeting at Ole’s in Paxton. So far, we have competed in range, land, impact, and LSE. At LSE we qualified three members to go to state. Bailee Schow and Karlie Osbourne placed first and second in the Creed speaking. David Kennedy placed second in Natural Resources. Our chapter is excited to participate in National FFA Week. We are also looking forward to compete in CDE.

Dundy County Stratton FFA Looking Forward to the Year The DCS FFA kicked off with the annual food booth at the County Fair, in conjunction with FBLA the two clubs feed the hungry crowd and help raise money for the beginning of the new school year. The menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade pie, and our specialty, fresh squeezed lemonade. Also during the fair our chapter has a traditional float consisting of two cattle tanks full of water, water balloons and squirt guns. Our job is to keep the parade goers cool!

Assisting young kids out of the chute to stay on the wild and woolly sheep is another one of the annual events the FFA sponsors during the Dundy County Fair.

At the beginning of the year a recruitment activity is held with the leftover food from the fair food booth. This popular activity is known as the picnic in the park. Fresh hamburgers, cold pop and dessert is always a great drawing card for kids.

When all the food is eaten the city pool is opened for the kids to enjoy for the remainder of the evening. This event is always a highly anticipated event; kids just have fun and interacting with each other

Orders are in and we are waiting for the fruit to come in. Our chapter’s main fund raiser for the year is Fruit Sales. We also sell varieties of summer sausage, cheese, and an assortment of beef sticks. The items will arrive just in time for a Christmas gift or just a good treat.

Recently 20 members of our chapter attended the fast growing McCook Farm and Ranch Expo.

Some highlights include free handouts, guessing the weight of Squeak the Steer, Dr. Tom Mark Nelms hanging on for dear life during the Noffsinger and his cattle handling demonstration, getting the autograph of Miss Rodeo Nebraska FFA mutton bustin and PRCA World Champion Cowboy Dean Gorsuch. Walking around and visiting the many booths from around the state of Nebraska informed the kids of the many agricultural improvements that are now progressing. It is very important for the students to see the different sectors of the agricultural industry.

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Medicine Valley FFA News

By Taylor Sandoe, Chapter Reporter It has been a very busy fall for the MV FFA. We competed in the Area Range and Land Judging competitions in September and October, and ended the month with a trip to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Next came preparation for our Leadership Skills Events contest in December and our holiday fundraising with fruit sales.

Members of the Medicine Valley FFA were one of 45 teams participating in the 2010 National FFA Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE).

The competition was held Oct. 20-23, during the 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Members of the 2010 team were Chris Farr, Kelcey Garey and Adrienne LiaKos. In this CDE, FFA members test their knowledge and skills in the production and retailing of flowers, plants and other typical floral industry products. There are 10 segments to the contest. Participants must complete a general knowledge exam on the floriculture industry, identify plant materials, and demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills. The team members also work together to design various floral pieces for a large-scale event.

This year's event was a wedding, and the teams were asked to complete 10 designs for a wedding, including corsages, bouquets, altar pieces and boutonnieres. Participants also went through a mock interview, received a telephone order, han-

dled a hazardous situation in the floral industry, exhibited their team work skills throughout the day, and also developed a fall-themed window display for a floral firm. The competition requires 4 scores to be taken to compile a team score, but there were two other teams at the competition that worked with only 3 team members. The MV team finished 42nd out of the 45 teams competing, earning a Bronze rating. Each individual also earned a Bronze rating, with total scores of 756 points for Kelcey Garey, 599 points for Chris Farr and 567 points for Adrienne LiaKos. During the trip, the three team members and advisor Tonya Mortensen enjoyed meeting new people from around the state on the bus tour trip and meeting new people from around the country during the competition. The MV students and Mortensen traveled as part of the Nebraska FFA tour, riding a charter bus down to Indianapolis along with students and teachers from Stuart, Norris, Hartington, West Holt, Franklin, Holdrege and

Lyons-Decatur Northeast FFA chapters. Students especially enjoyed the chapter meals at The Cheesecake Factory and Maggiano's Italian Eatery. Mortensen also took the students to an arts district in downtown Indianapolis called Mass Avenue, where they participated in an improvisational comedy show called ComedySportz, which provided many laughs. The keynote speaker at the Friday night session was Judson Laipply, a motivational speaker whose message included the ability to let go of petty matters and "get off the struggle bus." Laipply is also the inventor of the "Evolution of Dance" presentation, which was a highlight of convention for the students and Mortensen. The MV group then traveled home with students and teachers from St. Paul, Creek Valley, Bayard, McCook and Sutton FFA chapters.

Next for the FFA came our Holiday Sales drive Continued on page 28

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The Perkins County FFA Chapter has 22 new members this year, and 60 members in the Chapter. One of the biggest projects the FFA has done this fall is build a new greenhouse and aquaponics lab. The project began in September and is expected to be done very soon. The new greenhouse will be used as a place for the production and propagation of grasses in the fall, and in the spring it will be used for landscaping and plant science. It will also serve as a small animal production area. Students will be able to track the development of poultry from conception all the way to production of eggs and meat. The aquaponics lab will allow students to conduct tests on water quality, feed to gain ratios in an aquaculture setting and to monitor and make decisions on how to manage these resources. The greenhouse will not only be used for the Vocational Ag Program, but also for other classes such as Meteorology, Chemistry, Experimental Science, Biology, and Physical Science.

The Chapter put on a food drive at the beginning of December to collect items for the local food pantry. The Elementary, Middle, and High School donated a total of 1,000 items donated to help stock out local food pantry.

Some upcoming events that the Chapter will be involved in is partnering with the Chase County FFA chapter in January to sponsor a pink out at the Perkins County vs.

Chase County basketball game. All the money raised by Perkins County will go toward the Perkins County Health Services to help buy new equipment. The Chapter will also be attending Livestock Judging and CDEís in February.

The Arapahoe FFA Chapter has had a great year so far!!! To start out the year we held a safety day for 5th and 6th grade students from Arapahoe, Cambridge and Southern Valley schools all in Furnas county. About 150 students were part of this day that included demonstrations on ATV Safety, Tractor Safety, Healthy Lifestyles and Chemical Safety as well as safety around Livestock. Cargill of Araphaoe provided lunch and Ag Valley of Edison provided goodies for the take home bags and Speakers for Chemical Safety.

Reid Stagemeyer, TJ Eichenberger, Isaac Watson and Ryan Gardner all competed well at district and state range judging events this year. Isaac was the top award getter this year in both events from Arapahoe. In Land Evaluation Jared Crosley, Ryan Gardner, Ashley McCoy and Reid Stagemeyer eared a trip to the state competition getting third at the area level held in Curtis this year. At the state competition in Norfolk Jared, Ashely and Reid recieved a pink rosette for their efforts.

Alyssa, Gage and Caden work hard breading bull fries for our 18th Annual Bull Fry, which brought in over 300 people from the surrounding area. The chapter serves bull fries, roast beef sandwich, baked beans, potatos from Texas, and a relish tray with tea and coffee to drink. It was a huge success from the generosity of the communities of Arapahoe, Edison and Holbrook. The chapter would like to thank all of its supporters because with them it would not be possible to do many of our projects and trips.

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The Southern Valley State Range judging team competed at State Range Judging in Red Cloud, NE. Back to front, left to right: Tom Percival, Brad Wessels, Cattarina Stock, Dallas Normile, Lane Rogers, Lili Gilleland, Megan Schoen, and Kelsey Schwanz. Jordan Paine received 4th place in the junior division and Dallas Normile received a green ribbon in the junior division.

The Southern Valley FFA Chapter has had a very busy year so far. We started off August with POA work night on the 23rd; this was when we decided what activates we will accomplish this upcoming year. On September 15th we attended Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island.

A total of 48 members attended Nebraska’s largest farm show. On the 22nd many members competed in Range Judging and 7 members qualified for State on the 29th; where Jordan Paine placed top in the State.

The 23rd was a day for the elementary students; our chapter held a Farm Safety day where the students participated in a poster contest.

The Chapter also participated in 2 parades. At the end of the month we had our annual trash pickup day and held a chapter meeting. We started out the month of October with a parade and a chapter meeting. On the

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December 23, 2010

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Ranching for Profitability Series Across the State in cattle since the drought. Dr. Richard Randle, UNL Extension veterinarian, says pinkeye continues to be a problem affecting cattle performance. Randle will review the latest updates on methods of treatments and prevention.

Also, there are growing concerns about antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance. Randle will answer the question "How can I be responsible with my antibiotic use?" with continued antibiotic effectiveness, to prevent residues in food, and avoid antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

Meeting dates, locations and times: • Jan. 10: O'Neill, Courthouse Annex Meeting Room. 10 a.m. CT. • Jan. 10: Ainsworth, Zion Lutheran Church, 5 p.m. CT. • Jan. 11: Broken Bow, Broken Bow 4-H Building, 10:30 a.m. CT. • Jan. 11: Elm Creek, Village Center (Water Tower), 5 p.m. CT. • Jan. 12: Valentine, Cedar Canyon Steakhouse, 10 a.m. CT. • Jan. 12: Mullen, Sandhills RC&D Building, 5 p.m. MT. • Jan. 13: Kimball, Kimball Event Center, 10:30 MT.

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The Ranching for Profitability meeting series is sponsored by UNL Extension and Pfizer Animal Health with support from local sponsors.

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What helps make a ranch profitable? Herd health and managing risk impact the bottom line. Ranchers can learn more about current issues and topics important to ranch management and beef production when the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension hosts the popular Ranching for Profitability meeting series across western and central Nebraska Jan. 10-13.

Kimball will host the final meeting at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, in the Kimball Event Center.

Gone is the cyclic cattle cycle, and with it the days of reliable up and downs. Planning in uncertain and global markets will be covered by Dr. Darrell Mark, who will walk participants through step-by-step to "Build A Marketing Plan For Risky Times." The plan can be used every year to hedge once the calves hit the ground.

Mark will discuss the options to reduce risk in fluctuating markets.

Spring rains bring plentiful summer grass, but also provide a good habitat for bugs. The last several wet summers have led to an increase of flies on cattle. Dave Boxler, UNL Extension Educator entomologist, will discuss "Fly Control Methodology for Pastured Cattle in Nebraska."

Stable flies, horn flies, and face flies can cause reduced weight gains, either from blood loss or cattle spend their time fighting flies instead of grazing.

Flies can become resistant to eartags, if the same pesticide is used every year. Boxler will talk about new insecticide eartags recently approved for use in cattle. He also will discuss what pesticides to use, and when, to prevent fly outbreaks. Sometimes the best control is to spray early to control fly populations, and not wait until a fly explosion has occurred. Other pasture fly control methods, such as rubs, mist blowers, and spraying, will be discussed.

With those extra flies come health problems for cattle. Some ranchers have noticed more pinkeye

NE Cattle on Feed Up 2% December 17, 2010 -- Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.46 million cattle on feed on December 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. The inventory was up 2 percent from last year.

Placements in feedlots during November totaled 445,000 head, up 11 percent from 2009.

Marketings of fed cattle during November totaled 395,000 head, 4 percent above last year.

Other disappearance during November totaled 10,000 head, the same as in 2009.

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 3% Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on December 1, 2010. The inventory was 3 percent above December 1, 2009.

Placements in feedlots during November totaled 1.96 million, 6 percent above 2009.

Marketings of fed cattle during November totaled 1.77 million, 9 percent above 2009.

Other disappearance totaled 62,000 during November, 6 percent below 2009.

RFV VS RFQ Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Why the relative feed value of grass hay usually is low compared to its true feeding value?

For many years we have used a forage testing system that measured two different types of fiber called NDF and ADF. We used NDF to estimate how much hay cows would eat and we used ADF to estimate how much energy they would get from that hay. Then we combined those values to give an overall estimate of forage quality that we called RFV, which stands for relative feed value.

But ADF is not as accurate at estimating energy as we would like. The problem is that RFV assumes all fiber has the same digestibility. We know that is not true, and it especially misrepresents the forage quality of grasses. Grasses have more fiber than legumes but grass fiber usually is more digestible than legume fiber.

Unfortunately, there used to be no other forage test available at an affordable cost that was any better. But now there is!

New, low-cost tests finally were developed several years ago that do a very good job of measuring digestible fiber. Forage scientists and animal nutritionists have worked together with these tests to also revise the intake and energy estimates so results from these tests predict how animals will truly perform much more accurately. Likewise, a new overall estimate of forage quality was developed, which is called RFQ and stands for relative forage quality.

While this new RFQ test is especially useful when testing grassy hays, it also has been proven to be better with alfalfa and other legumes. So when you test forages in the future, look for labs that offer relative forage quality.

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 12/11/2010

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 12/17/2010 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa, grass hay and dehy pellets sold steady. Light snow and ice in some reporting regions of the state. Many producers are hoping the wintery mix will spur potential buyers into the market. There seems to be a lot of 2010 alfalfa crop to be sold. Some producers are thinking about unrolling big rounds and baling them back as large squares. Hoping this will entice out of state buyers to come forth and purchase large quantities of “good” alfalfa hay. Large quantities of corn stalk bales are available. Many producers are still cutting and baling stalks this week. Light demand and trade activity on dehy pellets. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us/hayhot/hayhotline.htm.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large square bales 135.00-145.00, fair large square bales 120.00.

Good large rounds 70.00-80.00; Fair 50.00-60.00.

Grass Hay: Good large square bales 95.00. Good large rounds 65.00-75.00, fair large round bales 45.0050.00; small squares 100.00-112.00. Corn Stalks: Mostly round few square bales 45.00-55.00 delivered.

Ground and Delivered to feedlots 95.00-100.00.

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 180.00-185.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium

large square bales 160.00, Good large square bales 120.00-130.00, utility to fair large square bales 100.00-112.00. Good round bales 70.00-75.00; Fair round bales 50.00-60.00. Good to Premium Small square bales 150.00. Grass Hay: Good big round bales 50.00-60.00. Corn Stalks: Large square bales 65.0070.00 delivered, Round bales 40.00 FOB. Ground and delivered to feedlots 105.00-110.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 175.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement continue slow. Demand moderate to good with best demand for dairy quality hay. Hay prices mostly steady.

Supplies getting short in some areas. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Premium 100.00-120.0090.

Sm. Sqrs. 130.00 Wheat Straw Fair-Good 65.00-80.00 50.00-55.00 Utility Ground & Deliv. New Crop 97.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 13,137; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 6,036 Head; Carcass Wt: 42-90 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 78.7; Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.3; choice or better; 98.5% YG 77.2% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 161 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .49.9 . . . . . . . .270.00 - 331.60 . . . . . . . .293.41 438 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .63.3 . . . . . . . .269.10 - 311.44 . . . . . . . .305.94 1,467 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .71.8 . . . . . . . 269.66 - 304.05 . . . . . . . .291.62 9,971 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.2 . . . . . . . .250.00 - 313.09 . . . . . . . .289.21 1,026 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .88.6 . . . . . . .283.00 - 308.00 . . . . . . . .299.61

Lean hog trade has been mixed this week due to chart buying and light profit taking. There is optimism surrounding the upcoming Hogs and Pigs report which may lead to higher trade late this week. The weekly net change is only $.02 higher on the February contract and April was down $.07. Cash trade developed steady to slightly higher yesterday despite early week claims that packers had sufficient live inventory to make it through the holiday. This could lead to additional buying interest in the futures market. The futures are trading a large premium to current cash values so higher cash trade may be priced-in. The weekly belly in movement totaled 5.628 million pounds which was more than 4 times higher versus the number seen this time a year ago. This indicates that seasonal hog numbers were very large and that consumer demand is only mediocre. Hedgers call with questions.

Feb. 10 7287 7857

Apr. 11 7760 8210

February 2011 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .75.450 High . . .76.300 Low . . .75.400 Close . .75.975 Change .-0.100

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

Head . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . .Price 92 . . . . . .312-345 . . . . .329 . . .131.00-152.75 . . . .140.50 222 . . . . .355-396 . . . . .381 . . .128.00-144.75 . . . .139.29 241 . . . . .400-443 . . . . .424 . . .126.00-140.00 . . . .134.48 407 . . . . .452-499 . . . . .472 . . .119.00-141.25 . . . .129.20 839 . . . . .501-549 . . . . .525 . . .116.00-135.10 . . . .125.76 16 . . . . . . . .536 . . . . . . .536 . . . . . .133.50 . . . . . . .133.50 634 . . . . .550-599 . . . . .574 . . .111.00-123.50 . . . .119.11 20 . . . . . . . .578 . . . . . . .578 . . . . . .130.00 . . . . . . .130.00 13 . . . . . . . .610 . . . . . . .610 . . . . . .108.25 . . . . . . .108.25 394 . . . . .601-645 . . . . .623 . . .106.00-118.25 . . . .114.12 101 . . . . .628-635 . . . . .634 . . .126.00-132.00 . . . .126.71 185 . . . . .650-692 . . . . .667 . . .106.00-117.25 . . . .114.42 299 . . . . .708-742 . . . . .711 . . .113.75-116.50 . . . .115.64 168 . . . . .700-746 . . . . .718 . . .114.50-117.25 . . . .116.12 29 . . . . . . . .722 . . . . . . .722 . . . . . .121.00 . . . . . . .121.00 149 . . . . .755-790 . . . . .788 . . . .95.00-114.10 . . . .110.47 93 . . . . . .750-799 . . . . .788 . . .108.25-117.50 . . . .115.25 66 . . . . . .812-845 . . . . .832 . . .110.00-115.50 . . . .112.16 5 . . . . . . . . .889 . . . . . . .889 . . . . . .101.00 . . . . . . .101.00 186 . . . . .904-934 . . . . .923 . . .106.00-113.25 . . . .112.47 15 . . . . . .962-988 . . . . .971 . . .102.50-104.50 . . . .103.18 10 . . . . . . .1048 . . . . . .1048 . . . . . .102.75 . . . . . . .102.75

158 . . . . .303-345 . . . .327 138 . . . . .358-398 . . . .386 238 . . . . .404-447 . . . .430 45 . . . . . .431-433 . . . .432 418 . . . . .450-497 . . . .477 664 . . . . .505-549 . . . .531 86 . . . . . .501-516 . . . .507 1071 . . . .551-598 . . . .576 95 . . . . . . .577 . . . . . .577 874 . . . . .600-649 . . . .626 566 . . . . .650-699 . . . .678 124 . . . . .675-686 . . . .684 80 . . . . . .706-721 . . . .714 292 . . . . .700-749 . . . .724 114 . . . . .751-766 . . . .759 300 . . . . .776-795 . . . .780 127 . . . . .821-831 . . . .827 87 . . . . . .855-874 . . . .865 17 . . . . . . .910 . . . . . .910 58 . . . . . .987-992 . . . .988

. . .147.00-165.00 . . . . .158.46 . . .141.00-156.50 . . . . .149.13 . . .136.00-162.00 . . . . .155.07 . . .148.50-149.50 . . . . .149.10 . . .136.25-157.50 . . . . .149.26 . . .128.50-147.60 . . . . .139.54 . . .142.00-148.25 . . . . .145.13 . . .120.25-147.75 . . . . .133.74 . . . . . .143.00 . . . . . . . .143.00 . . .115.00-135.50 . . . . .127.62 . . .112.00-130.85 . . . . .124.01 . . .124.75-126.50 . . . . .125.07 . . .114.50-123.00 . . . . .118.05 . . .117.00-124.00 . . . . .120.74 . . .114.00-120.00 . . . . .118.03 . . .115.00-124.35 . . . . .122.08 . . .117.35-125.25 . . . . .121.36 . . .119.00-120.85 . . . . .119.95 . . . . . .117.00 . . . . . . . .117.00 . . .114.85-118.50 . . . . .115.86

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . .Avg Wt 70 . . . . . .405-445 . . . . .429 24 . . . . . .481-495 . . . . .491 108 . . . . .503-540 . . . . .524 76 . . . . . .564-598 . . . . .580 58 . . . . . .600-649 . . . . .620 26 . . . . . . . .677 . . . . . . .677 8 . . . . . . . . .704 . . . . . . .704 22 . . . . . .713-748 . . . . .727

. . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . .Price . . .144.00-148.50 . . . .146.98 . . .124.50-129.00 . . . .127.33 . . .120.00-132.50 . . . .129.78 . . .110.00-134.75 . . . .124.04 . . .111.00-127.75 . . . .118.06 . . . . . .124.00 . . . . . . .124.00 . . . . . .112.00 . . . . . . .112.00 . . . . . .112.50 . . . . . . .112.50

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2 Head . . . . . .Wt . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . .Price 5 . . . . . . . . .431 . . . . . . .431 40 . . . . . .472-494 . . . . .479 44 . . . . . .527-532 . . . . .531 41 . . . . . .556-597 . . . . .578 11 . . . . . . . .604 . . . . . . .604 9 . . . . . . .703-736 . . . . .721

. . . . . .130.50 . . . . . . .130.50 . . .118.00-126.00 . . . .124.20 . . .118.50-121.75 . . . .121.09 . . .105.00-114.00 . . . .109.91 . . . . . .100.00 . . . . . . .100.00 . . . . . .105.50 . . . . . . .105.50

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Confirmed: 99,992 Week Ago: 126,993

Year Ago: 121,320

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,592 . . . . . . . . .1,300-1,525 . . . . . . . . . . . .98.00-102.00 1,432 . . . . . . . . . . . .99.77 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,490 . . . . . . . . .1,300-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . . .98.00-101.00 1,399 . . . . . . . . . . . .99.29 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,297 . . . . . . . .1,225-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . . .98.00-101.00 1,349 . . . . . . . . . . . .99.84 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362 . . . . . . . . . .1,265-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .100.00-100.00 1,331 . . . . . . . . . . .100.00 Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,279 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . . .97.00-100.00 1,303 . . . . . . . . . . . .99.25 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,909 . . . . . . . . .1,165-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . . .98.00-101.00 1,277 . . . . . . . . . . . .99.54 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,770 . . . . . . . .1,050-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . . .98.00-101.00 1,194 . . . . . . . . . . . .99.98 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .======================================================================================================= Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,855 . . . . . . . . . .775-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .158.00-160.00 904 . . . . . . . . . . . .159.29 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,928 . . . . . . . . . .769-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .158.00-160.00 888 . . . . . . . . . . . .159.21 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,172 . . . . . . . . . .719-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .154.00-160.00 878 . . . . . . . . . . . .158.91 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,695 . . . . . . . . . .750-864 . . . . . . . . . . . . .158.00-160.00 823 . . . . . . . . . . . .159.24 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,654 . . . . . . . . . .730-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .154.00-162.00 805 . . . . . . . . . . . .159.12 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,462 . . . . . . . . . .694-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .155.00-160.00 766 . . . . . . . . . . . .158.86 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .22,741 . . . . . . .1,369 . . . . . . . .99.68 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .22,958 . . . . . . .1,236 . . . . . . . .99.75 Dressed Del Steer . . .22,955 . . . . . . .889 . . . . . . . .159.17 Dressed Del Heifer . . .12,811 . . . . . . .791 . . . . . . . .159.03

Sales fob feedlots and delivered.

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

Year Ago Averages:

Week Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .40,315 . . . . . . .1,337 . . . . . . .100.87 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .31,873 . . . . . . .1,201 . . . . . . .101.00 Dressed Del Steer . . .20,606 . . . . . . .890 . . . . . . . .160.79 Dressed Del Heifer . . .16,155 . . . . . . .796 . . . . . . . .160.62

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Bassett Livestock Auction - Burwell Livestock Market - Burwell, NE; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market - Ericson, NE; Huss Livestock Market LLC - Kearney, NE; Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington, NE; North Platte Livestock Auction - North Platte, NE; Tri-State Livestock Auction - McCook, NE Receipts: 12,205 Last Week: 20,076 Last Year: 5,673 Compared to last week, steer calves less than 600 lbs sold unevenly steady, steers over 600 lbs sold steady to 2.00 higher. Heifers under 400 lbs sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher, with all other heifers offering trending steady to 2.00 higher. Demand was good for all classes and weights. Negotiated slaughter steers and heifers in Nebraska sold lower this week. Live sales traded 1.00 to 2.00 lower from 100.00 to 102.00 and dressed sales sold 4.00 lower at mostly 161.00. Feeder supply this week included near 58 percent steers, 42 percent heifers. Feeder cattle offerings over 600 lbs was at 43 percent.

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .37,619 . . . . . . .1,349 . . . . . . . .80.81 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .32,028 . . . . . . .1,219 . . . . . . . .80.59 Dressed Del Steer . . .20,025 . . . . . . .897 . . . . . . . .128.00 Dressed Del Heifer . . .11,561 . . . . . . .817 . . . . . . . .128.13

Support: Resistance

Feb. 10 10232 10652

Mar. 11 Feeder 11732 12132

Live cattle trade has been higher this week due to renewed fund buying. The weekly net change is $1.30 higher on the February contract and April is up $1.37. Only light cash trade is expected ahead of the holiday, but the recent futures strength may force packers to bid up for whatever small amount of cattle is needed. Trade is expected at steady money, but some sales of $1 higher could develop if followthrough buying emerges in the futures market. The cutout finished mixed on Tuesday with choice down $.47 at $159.85 and select was up $.84 at $153.10.

Hide and offal values jumped another 6 cents this

week and are now nearly $2.75 higher than this time last year. This helps to explain the good profit margins by packers. As a review, the Cattle on Feed report was released last Friday afternoon and was slightly bearish versus expectations. Total on-feed was reported at 103%. Placements came in at 106% versus expectations of 105% while marketings were announced at 109% versus expectations of 110%.

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March 2011 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

February 2011 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .122.050 High .123.350 Low . .122.050 Close .122.975 Change +0.800

Open .105.000 High .106.250 Low . .104.850 Close .105.800 Change +0.575

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December 23, 2010

The McCook FFA Chapter

By Amanda Shields, McCook FFA Reporter It has been a busy year so far for the McCook FFA Chapter. The first major activity was attending the National FFA Convention. The five members that attended were: McKenzie Crowe, Melinda Shields, Karen Helm, Caitlyn Mockry, and Collin Messersmith. They had a great time while there. They attended the opening session, a Lady Antebellum concert, and attended the college and career fair. This year, instead of taking a van, they rode on a charter bus with other chapters and met many new people.

We had our third biannual Pork Loin BBQ during the teacher in-service. Teachers greatly enjoy us cooking and serving because they don’t have to worry about supper during conferences. We had a great turn out once again. We made sure to make extra pork loins this time, due to the fact that last

time we ran out. We would like to thank everyone who helped and came to support us.

We have competed at the district LSE Contest and were very pleased with the outcome. We qualified a Junior Public Speaker: Morgan Schilling, an Ag Demo team consisting of Will Miller, Katelyn Fritsche, Morgan Schilling, Cash Bortner, and Kyle Gaston. Hailey Esch also qualified and will be competing in Job Interview. We had quite a few new members this year that didn’t know what to expect, but now have a grasp on the LSE experience.

We are getting very excited to attend the Denver Stock Show and compete in the Judging Contest.

We qualified to attend the Denver Stock Show at the State Convention in April. Katelyn Fritsche, Karen Helm, Sam Yonkers and Amanda Shields will be attending. We hope to compete at our very best and be healthy. We would like to say thank

you to everyone who has helped us get where we are now as Livestock Judgers, from those who put in long hours helping us judge or listening to us give reasons.

We always enjoy interacting with the elderly in our community, whether it be playing BINGO with them, or talking to them. This year we were able to bring our traveling petting zoo to Willow Ridge so residents and visitors could pet the animals. We had a large variety of animals including: llamas, a miniature pony, pot belly pigs, a rabbit, guineas, and some baby calves. They greatly appreciated our visit as much as we enjoyed visiting.

In March we will be holding our annual Safety Day. During Safety Day, we invite area elementary students to come and learn about safety precautions on the farm. We sponsor this event to Continued on page 27

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This year's judges will be owners, chefs, cooks, or caterers from local restaurants or catering companies, "So here's your chance to shine," Butterfield said.

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MEDICINE VALLEY FFA NEWS

December 23, 2010

THE SOUTHERN VALLEY FFA CHAPTER

Continued from page 21

Continued from page 23 and preparation for our LSE contest. A big thankyou goes out to everyone in our community who helped support us. FFA members worked hard this year to each reach their individual goal of a total of $200.00 of items sold. Junior high students pitched in this year as well, bringing over $1,000 of sales collectively. The top salesperson in each class and the overall top salesperson will receive prizes at the January FFA meeting. The overall top salesperson this year is Brendan Johnson, with a total of $1,042 sold. The other top salespeople are: Senior Tommy Schroeder, Junior Jacob Brennemann, Sophomore Rulon Taylor, Freshman Marcus Florom, 8th grader Darren Nutt and 7th grader Jade Earhart. The FFA members worked hard to unload and sort all the fruit, and deliver it to our loyal customers.

On Monday, November 29, 10 members of the FFA chapter traveled to Cambridge to participate in a pre-district Leadership Skills Event contest.

This is the first year that a competition of this type has been held in our district. The purpose of the competition was to give students more experience and feedback from judges before our district competition. The results from the contest are: Job Interview: Jessica Madron, 4th place and Adrienne LiaKos, 6th place Creed Speaking: Regan Garey, 5th place Sr. Public Speaking: Kelcey Garey, 2nd place Jr. Parliamentary Procedure: Brendan Johnsen, Colleen Melvin, Taylor Sandoe, Riley Garey, Keith Towne, Rulon Taylor & Regan Garey, 2nd place The students who placed in the top 3 in each

contest will receive jacket pins to wear on the FFA jacket. The students also gained a lot of good advice from the judges.

On December 8, 2010, the MV FFA competed in District LSEs held in Curtis. It was a great day for competition in Jr. High Quiz Bowl and in all the various public speaking events. We had two individuals qualify for state competition at LSEs. Results are: Job Interview: Jessica Madron, 2nd place and State Qualifier, Adrienne LiaKos, 5th place Creed Speaking: Regan Garey, 3rd place and alternate to State Natural Resources Speaking: Kelcey Garey, 1st place and State Qualifier Ag Demonstration: Jacob Brennemann and Connor Russell, 5th place Jr. Parliamentary Procedure: Brendan Johnsen, Colleen Melvin, Taylor Sandoe, Riley Garey, Keith Towne, Rulon Taylor & Regan Garey, 5th place The Jr. High Quiz Bowl contestants also had a good day, with a winning record overall. The team members were 8th graders Rodger Farr, Spencer Bierfreund, Madison Clark, Darren Nutt, Brett Jones, Kathryn Schick, Jessa Lemon, Molly Jones and 7th grader Jade Earhart. We are waiting to see if these students will be eligible to compete at State competition.

Overall, it’s been a very busy year so far for the MV FFA. We look forward to our CDE contests next semester, along with Livestock Judging, State Convention and our yearly banquet.

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12th 34 members participated in Land Judging. We are proud to say that for the first time, 4 of our members qualified for state: Jordan Paine, Patrick Hoxmeier, Dexter Becker, Lucas Robinson, and Jessica Percival.

On the 19th 10 of our members headed for Indianapolis, Indiana, for National Convention. The members spent their 5 days going to sessions, going on tours, and learning more about the FFA in a fun and positive way. On November 3rd the 4 members that qualified for State Land Judging made their way to Norfolk, Nebraska. Although none of our members had top scores, Patrick Hoxmeier placed 10th. The annual FFA Impact was held on the 8th in Curtis, Nebraska. This year our members learned about their strengths and how they can apply them towards our chapter. On the 29th 18 members participated in the Cambridge LSE contest. Out of these 18 members there were 3 members, Sara Lennemann, Senior Public Speaking, Jordan Paine, Extemporaneous Speaking, and the Ag Demo Team of Molly Bose, Jordan Paine, and Megan Shoen. We also had 2 creed speakers and 2 quiz bowl teams. This competition helped us get ready for the District Leadership Skills Event which was held on December 8th in Curtis.

The participants are as follows: Ag Demonstration, Mollie Bose, Jordan Paine, and Megan Schoen: Creed Speaker, Kelsey Schwanz: Extemporaneous Speaker, Jordan Paine: Senior Public Speaker, Sara Lennemann: Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team, Bryant Biskup, Lane Rogers, Emily Becker, Chance Kennedy, Kailee Soderlund, Jacque Murdoch, and Kelsey Schwanz. The Junior Parli Pro team received a red ribbon, Jordan Paine received a blue in extempt, Sara Lennemann received a blue in Senior Public Speaking, Kelsey Schwanz received a blue, and the Junior Parli Pro team received a red.

The Southern Valley FFA Chapter would like to thank all of our supporters and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

THE ARAPAHOE FFA CHAPTER Continued from page 23

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Asian Markets Ready for U.S. Wheat

By Sandra Hansen, The Scottbluff Star-Herald Lou Hubbs believes that the Asian market for U.S. wheat can be expanded. He came to this conclusion following a two week trip to the Philippines, Korea, Taiwan and China in late October and early November as part of a threemember marketing team.

There are a few hurdles, but nothing that cannot be resolved. According to Hubbs, a Hawk Springs, Wyo., wheat producer, people in each of the countries they visited were eager to learn more about Americans, and to get U.S. wheat. "The prospects are good," Hubbs said.

"The millers and bakers like the quality. The obstacle is getting their governments to purchase more U.S. wheat."

The younger generation and expanding middle class in those countries are influencing the increased demand for quality wheat.

Koreans are especially interested in hard and soft red wheat for noodles. They get most of their wheat from Australia, but are receptive to U.S. interests. However, they are cautious and want guarantees that differing qualities will not be mixed to make up the shipments.

In Taiwan, Australians have the upper hand in marketing because they can "wine and dine" potential customers, while Americans are not allowed to because of U.S. restrictions.

Australians also have lower transportation costs. Hubbs said most of the bakeries in Taiwan are private homes that serve local cus-

tomers. There are five large-scale bakeries, and about 20-30 medium sized. "The majority are small, and the work is done by hand, including a fancy chocolates industry."

The Chinese are experiencing the smallest crop since 2003, and it is very poor quality.

Hard and soft wheat are mixed in the same bins. The government buys the wheat and distributes it to the millers. "They would like to get more U.S. wheat, but need to petition the government to get more," Hubbs said.

Most of the countries have bakery schools, and a Chinese school the Americans visited teaches Asian and Western styles. In some areas it is difficult to maintain quality because the government will shut off electricity when supply doesn't meet demand, or other events take priority.

"I was really surprised that they don't separate their varieties," Hubbs said. "They have to test the flour every time. It's a big concern for the millers to get uniform quality."

"Everybody likes U.S. wheat because of its consistency. They're very positive about U.S. products."

Hubbs said he would like to return to China to visit more farmers. He said most of their farms are small, and many are leased to larger farmers, who give them a share to sell or use.

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December 23, 2010

Schedule of Events Dec 31 - Omaha (Douglas County) First Night of Play; Omaha Children's Museum, 500 S. 20th St. Ring in the New Year with games, food, special crafts and the New Year count down and bubble wrap stomp. 6-8:30pm (402) 342-6164 www. ocm.org Jan 1-16 - Omaha (Douglas County) Golden Kite, Golden Dreams: The SCBWI Awards; Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. Featuring illustrations by more than 45 artists. (402) 3423300 www.joslyn.org Jan 1-16 - Omaha(Douglas County) Beyond Realism: The Works of Kent Bellows 19702005; Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. Nebraska-born artist Kent Bellows is best known for his figurative works in the realist style. TueSat, 10am-4pm; Sun, noon-4pm, $4-$7, free on Sat from 10am-noon. (402) 342-3300 www.joslyn.org Jan 1-23 - Omaha (Douglas County) Seasons of Joy: Currier & Ives Holiday Prints from ConAgra Foods Collection; Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. (402) 342-3300 www.joslyn.org Jan 1-Apr 3 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Revisiting the Art Quilt; International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. A reprise of the groundbreaking study of early studio quilts from 1986. 10am-5pm, Museum admission (402) 472-6549 www.quiltstudy.org Jan 1-May 8 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Marseille: White Corded Quilting; International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. The first US exhibition exclusively devoted to the quilting art originating in the Provence region of France. 10am-5pm, Museum admission (402) 4726549 www.quiltstudy.org Jan 5-Feb 5 - Fremont (Dodge County) Text and Visual Art; Sheldon Art Museum Traveling Show Gallery, 92 West, 92 W. 6th St Tue-Sun, 14pm, Free. Barbara Gehringer (402) 721-7779 www.92west.org

FFA HAS OPENED CAREER DOORS FOR G.I. NORTHWEST SENIOR Continued from page 17 Another part of playing a leadership in FFA, Hostler said, is that other people now depend on you.

"You don't really realize it, but there are some kids who say things that makes you realize that you do have an impact on them," she said. "It can really hit the spot that, Wow, I got this far and I could do more.'"

Brondel said having a student like Hostler as chapter president is important.

"It runs the chapter a lot more smoothly," she said. "It definitely gives the younger members somebody to look up to. It is something to strive for because if our freshman members see that role that Kendall is in as president and see what she is in charge of and what she does, that gives them a goal in FFA in what they can do in developing their leadership skills along the way."

Hostler is also an aid to Brondel, allowing her to better focus her attention on teaching.

And she said Brondel has been a mentor in helping her become a better student and leader.

"If it wasn't for Mrs. Brondel, I don't thing I would be where I'm at," she said.

Hostler also plans to apply for her State FFA Degree next year.

"It is the highest degree you can get in FFA," Brondel said.

Also, Hostler is a teacher's aide at Cedar Hollow Elementary School.

Her outside school activities include being an active member of the student trap shooting club. She is also active in 4-H. Hostler said Brondel has also been a factor in her choosing to pursue a career as a high school ag teacher. She plans to attend Fort Hayes State University in Fort Hayes, Kan. She will also be on the school's trap shooting team.

"I think that is awesome," Brondel said.

"There is a shortage of ag teachers around and we are always looking for good ones. She has the competence and talent to do that."

Jan 6-9 - Columbus (Platte County) The Dixie Swim Club Central Community College Theatre; Platte Valley Playhouse event (402) 5647827 www.visitcolumbusne.com Jan 8 - Minden (Kearney County) Steve From - Comedian; Minden Opera House, 322 E. 5th St A night of comedy featuring this Nebraska native and other local comedy acts. (308) 832-0588. www.mindenoperahouse.com Jan 10-Mar 5 - Nebraska City (Otoe County) Dan Terpstra and Eric Nels Peterson Art Exhibit; Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, 801 3rd. Corso Artist Reception Jan 13.

Exhibit showing Mon Fri, 10am-4pm., Free Jenni Brant (402) 874-9600 www.khncenterfort hearts.org Jan 11-Feb 27 - Plattsmouth (Cass County) Valentines Exhibit; Cass County Historical Museum, 646 Main St. (402) 296-4770 www.nebraskamuseums.org/casscountymuseum.htm Jan 13- Beatrice (Gage County) The Why; Community Players Theatre, 412 Ella St Readers theatre staging of a play about a school shooting.

7:30pm, $5 Jamie Ulmer (402) 228-1801 www.beatricecommunityplayers.com Jan 14 - Omaha (Douglas County) Naturally 7; Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. 8pm (402) 345-0606 www.omahaperforming arts.org Jan 15 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Quilts for Community; International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. Observe and visit with members of the Lincoln Quilters Guild as they work on their Cuddle Quilts for charity.

10:30am-2pm, Museum admission (402) 472-6549 www.quiltstudy.org Jan 15-16 - Ogallala (Keith County) Gun Show; Keith County Fairgrounds Ginny Volberding (308) 284-6952

Jan 15-16 - Valentine (Cherry County) Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament.

(800) 658-4024 www.visitvalentine.com Jan 15-Mar 20- Omaha (Douglas County) With Malice Towards None: The Abraham Lincoln Exhibition; Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Revealing Lincoln the man, whose thoughts, words and actions were deeply affected by personal experience and historical events. $5$7 (402) 444-5071 www.durhammuseum.org Jan 15-Mar 27 - Omaha (Douglas County) Schoolhouse to White House; Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Featuring the collections of the National Archives Presidential Libraries and the details about children that would grow up to be presidents. $5-$7 (402) 444-5071 www.durhammuseum.org Jan 16 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) Husker Toy and Buckle Show; Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock Ave. Collectible old and new toys of all ages and prices or the young and young at heart. See farm toys, pedal tractors, tonkas, hot wheels, matchbox, repair parts and more. 9am3pm, $3, ages 10 and under free with paid adult Pat Bartek (402) 441-6545 www.lancastereventcenter.com Jan 16 - Omaha (Douglas County) Omaha Symphony: Wild About Nature; Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Worldrenowned photographer and Nebraska native Thomas D. Mangelsen's nature images are paired with great classics to teach lessons of appreciation and conservation. 2pm, $7-$9.75 (402) 342-3560 www.omahasymphony.org Jan 16 - Omaha (Douglas County) Regency Lodge Hotel Bridal Fair; 909 S. 107th Ave 11am-3pm, Free (402) 397-9922 www.regencylodge.com

USDA Announces Assistance for Farmers and Ranchers Who Suffer Losses Due to Natural Disasters Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the sign-up period for the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program begins on Jan. 10, 2011. SURE is one of five disaster programs included in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 that provides assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses due to natural disasters.

"This program provides a tremendous amount of assistance to producers who have suffered from natural disasters, and is part of the 'safety net' designed to assist farmers and ranchers who feed America and the world," Vilsack said. "USDA encourages producers who suffered losses during the 2009 crop year to visit their local FSA office to learn more about the SURE program."

To be eligible for SURE a farm must have: At least a 10 percent production loss on a crop of economic significance;

A policy or plan of insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for all economically significant crops; Been physically located in a county that was declared a primary disaster county or contiguous county by the Agriculture Secretary under a Secretarial Disaster Designation. Without a Secretarial Disaster Designation, individual producers may be eligible if the actual production on the farm is less than 50 percent of the normal production on the farm due to a natural disaster.

Producers considered socially disadvantaged, a beginning farmer or rancher, or a limited resource farmer may be eligible for SURE without a policy or plan of insurance or NAP coverage.

For more information on the 2009 SURE program, visit any FSA county office or http://www.fsa.usda.gov/sure.

No-Till Partnership Sets Panhandle Meetings The Nebraska Panhandle No-Till Partnership, in conjunction with Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District, North Platte Natural Resources District, South Platte Natural Resources District, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Nebraska No-Till Cadre, and Nebraska Environmental Trust, will host a series of informal No-Till workshops this coming January and February. Workshops are free to the public, and lunch will be provided to participants. There will be plenty of time for discussion related to the presented topics, as well as other soil-related topics of interest.

The first series of workshops, "Spend the Day with Ray", will feature Dr. Ray Ward, owner of Ward Laboratories, and Kathy Buttle, NRCS Soil Conservationist. Mark Watson, Panhandle No-Till Education Coordinator, will also present informa-

tion about changes in soil quality on his farm, resulting from nearly 20 years of using a no-till crop production system. These workshops will explore the factors that determine soil quality; what we, as producers, can do to improve soil quality on our farms; and how improving soil quality can effectively improve water infiltration, water retention, and nutrient availability to the plants we grow. For additional information, contact Mark Watson at 308-760-5259. January workshops are scheduled as follows: January 5 - Rushville Methodist Church, 119 Sprague Street. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

January 6 - Alliance Alliance Public Library, Rm A, 1750 Sweetwater Ave. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m January 7 - Kimball 4-H Building, Kimball/Banner County Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Heartland Express

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The Heartland Express Category Index 1000 - Hay & Forage Equip

1500 - Hay and Grain

2200 - Horses

3000 - Other Equipment

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

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

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

Antique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

1100 - Tillage Equip

1800 - Livestock Equip

2300 - Other Animals

5000 - Real Estate

Tractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

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

Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

Farm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

1200 - Irrigation Equip

1900 - Cattle

2500 - Services

6000 - Bed and Breakfast

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

Feeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

Help Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

Your home away from home

7000 - Special Events

1300 - Grain Harvest Equip

2000 - Swine

2600 - Transportation

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

Feeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

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

1400 - Other Equipment

2100 - Sheep

2800 - Construction

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

Feeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

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

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

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1007 - BALE FEEDERS/MOVERS FOR SALE NE - NEW EMERSON BALE MOVER-FEEDERS, (308) 544-6421 KS - E-Z HAUL INLINE SELF DUMPING HAY TRAILER, 32' 6 BALE, GOOSENECK, BUMPER HITCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 NE - 1993 KOSCH 8 BALE RETRIEVER, NO WELDS, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $9,000.00, (308) 348-2065 1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW. BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 8802889 NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 NE - EMERSON 13X24 STACK MOVER, ELECTRONIC SCALES, W/ OR WITHOUT HYDRAFORK, (308) 544-6421 KS - NH 1030 STACK WAGON, EXCELLENT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (785) 731-5190 1010 - CHOPPERS/FORAGE HARVESTORS WANTED TO BUY KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103 FOR SALE NE - KNIFE BAR & RECUT SCREEN FOR JD 35, (308) 995-5515 NE - RECUT SCREEN & AXLE EXTENSION FOR IHC 730, (308) 995-5515

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1013 - DUMP WAGON WANTED TO BUY KS - JD SILAGE WAGONS & HIGH DUMPS, ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103 1014 - BALE WAGONS WANTED TO BUY KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE, ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103 ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PROPELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208) 880-2889 FOR SALE ID - NEW HOLLAND'S-ALL MODELS, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW. BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889 NE - NH 1044, 119 BALES, GOOD, $3,500.00, (402) 545-2255 1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 NE - BUYING TRACTORS FOR SALVAGE MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 5824303 MO - AC D17'S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - LINDSAY BRO WAGON, NEED PARTS: 6 BOLT HUB #Q563, (816) 378-2015 NE - JD TRACTOR 90-125 HP, (402) 7262488 FOR SALE NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688, 3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885 NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, MOST MAKES AND MODELS, (800) 582-4303 IA - OLIVER SUPER 88D, WF, PS, (712) 2996608 IA - OLIVER SUPER 77G, WF PS, (712) 2996608 IA - IH 300U, W/HYD BUCKET, $4,500.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD A, 1935, (712) 299-6608 NE - 8 HOLE 15" TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 IA - AC WC ROAD PATROL, (712) 299-6608 NE - JD 4020 W/ NEW TIRES, NEW DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP, (308) 478-5451 KS - 2 STEPS & A DRAWBAR FOR A 1973 FORD 9600, (785) 731-5190 IA - AC WD45, WF, PS, LOADER, (712) 2996608 IA - IH-B WITH WOODS 60"PT, $2,550.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - AC-WC 1938 ELECTRIC START, $1,850.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 NE - 2 JD DR WH & LIFT ASSIT 7300, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS BELLY MOWER, $3,500.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC 504, 3 PT, (308) 544-6421 IA - OLIVER 88G, W/LDR, $3,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 504G, PS, LPTO, 2PT, $3,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 1939 H STD, NICE, $2,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 1954, SMTA ORIGINAL, NICE, $4,550.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 460, 2PT, HYD BUC LDR, $4,850.00, (712) 299-6608 NE - JD 8220, FWD, 2003, DELUX CAB, 4 SCV'S, 46" RUBBER, DUALS, 2650 HOURS, INSPECTED YEARLY, (402) 726-2488

1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE NE - DUAL LOADER MOUNTS TO FIT JD 4520 OR 4620. CUSTOM BUILT, VERY HEAVY, VERY NEAT, WITH CUSTOM GRILL GUARD BUILT IN. DUAL LOADER 325 OR 345, (402) 482-5491 IA - SEVERAL TRACTOR LDRS, SH, DUAL, KOYKER, WEST, BUSH, (712) 299-6608 IA - JD, 45, 46A, 48, 148 LDRS, (712) 2996608 NE - FARMHAND XL740 QUICK-TACH LOADER, IH MOUNTS, 7' BUCKET, JUST LIKE NEW, $4,000.00, (308) 348-2065 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 1105 - DISKS WANTED TO BUY NE - 25' OR SMALLER DISK, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP PLOW, GOOD CONDITION, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541 IA - OLIVER PLOWS, 2 & 3 BOTTOM, PULL, (712) 299-6608 IA - 25 PLOWS, 2, 3 & 4 BOTTOM, 2/3PT, (712) 299-6608 NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW, LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-4562 1109 - PLANTERS WANTED TO BUY NE - LIFT ASSIST WHEELS FOR A JD 7300 12RN, (402) 545-2255 FOR SALE NE - NEW #92 IHC COVERING DISK ASSEMBLY, (308) 995-5515 NE - LIFT ASSIST AND/OR TRANSPORT KIT FOR IHC LISTER/ PLANTER, ALSO GAUGE STRIPE WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - NEW & USED KINZES, SORENSEN EQUIPMENT, HARLAN, IA, (712) 755-2455 KS - INSECTICIDE BOXES FOR JD 7200, 16 ROWS, $900 OBO. DISK FURROWERS, $1600., (620) 865-2541 NE - IHC SEED DRUMS, (308) 995-5515 NE - MOORE BUILT 16 ROW PLANTER MARKERS, $2,750.00, (308) 485-4486 NE - 2008 ST 100 BULK SEED BUGGY, ALWAYS SHEDDED, LIKE NEW, (308) 9958049 NE - 2008 JD 1770 NT PLANTER, 16R, 30", 3 BU. BOXES, SUNCO OPENERS, FERT. FRAMES, MARKERS, PRO SHAFT DRIVES, SEED STAR MONITOR DISPLAY, ALWAYS SHEDDED, $75,000.00, (308) 995-8049 1111 - DRILLS WANTED TO BUY NE - TYE DRILL FOR PARTS, (402) 482-5491 FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 NE - KRAUSE 3PT DRILL, MODEL 5215, DOUBLE DISC, (402) 683-5395 KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40' DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1112 - ROTARY HOE FOR SALE NE - 30 FOOT JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR DETAILS, (308) 882-4588 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Page 32 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 NE - IHC GO-DIG PARTS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 4 ROW ORTHMAN TOOL BAR, CAN BE USED TO CULTIVATE OR RIDGE, (308) 3900642 NE - HAWKINS 12 ROW HILLER (DITCHER), (308) 882-4588 NE - 12 ROW CULTIVATOR, (308) 882-4588 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER. 3000 WET BOOM SPRAYER, $4,500.00, (785) 871-0711 NE - 2-200 GALLON SADDLE TANKS, FITS 4450, (308) 478-5451 NE - 1984 MERTZ 3250 FLOATER, 1600 GAL TANK, (402) 683-5395 NE - IHC TRUCK FLOATER W/8 TON DRY BOX, (402) 683-5395 KS - JD 600 HI-CYCLE W/40' WICK BOOM. REBUILT MOTOR, $2,500.00, (620) 8652541 NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20" BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $800.00, (402) 787-2244 1115 - MULCHERS/SHREDDERS FOR SALE NE - 20' BESLER STALK CHOPPER, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1116 - BUSH HOGS FOR SALE IA - 7' 3PT, BUSH HOG CUTTERS; $1,050 TO $2,250, (712) 299-6608 1117 - FIELD CULTIVATORS FOR SALE NE - HINIKER 25', (402) 726-2488 1119 - ROD WEEDER FOR SALE KS - 45' OF MILLER ROD WEEDER USED PARTS, DRIVES, TEETH, RODS, ETC. ALL FOR $500, (620) 865-2541 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. PRE-SEASON DISCOUNTS, SEMI-LOAD DISCOUNTS, SOIL ANALYSIS CREDITS, FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS. "ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU". DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. ASSURE CROP SENECA, KS, (800) 635-4743 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - FRONT WEIGHTS FOR CASE IH MAGNUM, (308) 995-5515 NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 IA - TRACTOR CHAINS 28" TO 38", (712) 299-6608 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT, SALVAGE YARD FOR TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 413 CHRYSLER FOR SALVAGE, (308) 995-5515 NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176" $15 EA; 4 GATES C240" $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240" $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270" $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94" X 1 1/4" WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 NE - USED 460 CU IN ENGINE WITH NEW HIGH PRESSURE BERKELEY PUMP, (800) 554-8715 1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 10" WLR BOWLS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 5 NEW PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 NE - USED MANURE PUMP, BETTER BUILT, (800) 554-8715 NE - USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS & SUCTION EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 NE - 8 USED BERKELEY PTO PUMPS IN STOCK, (800) 284-7066 NE - BERKELEY FLOATER PUMP, (800) 2847066 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY KS - GATED PVC W/BAD GATES, (785) 2218173 FOR SALE NE - 8" TEXFLO 20" GATES, ALL KINDS OF FITTINGS, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" BAND & LATCH MAIN LINE, (308) 995-5515 NE - 6" PLAIN PIPE, ALUM AND PLASTIC, (308) 946-3396 NE - 10" X 20" PVC, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 6" AND 10" PVC, CALL FOR LENGTHS, (308) 946-3396 NE - 6" ALUM MAIN LINE PIPE, HOOK & BAND, (308) 946-3396

Heartland Express 1203 - PIPE FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - 6" X 20" GATED ALUMINUM, (308) 9463396 NE - 8" X 20" ALUMINUM GATED, (308) 9463396 NE - 10" X 20" ALUMINUM GATED PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - 8"X 30' PLAIN ALUMINUM PIPE, (308) 946-3396 NE - USED 8"X20" PVC PIPE, (308) 9463396 NE - 60 LINKS OF GATED, 20" X 30', (308) 478-5451 NE - 8" MAIN LINE HASTINGS, (308) 9955515 NE - 9" MAIN LINE RING LOCK, (308) 9955515 NE - 9" MAIN LINE HIGH PRESS, (308) 9955515 NE - 5000' 6" HP RINGLOCK PIPE, (800) 284-7066 NE - 10" & 8" IRRIGATION PIPE SHUT-OFF VALVES & FITTING, (402) 726-2488 NE - PIPE TRAILER, (402) 726-2488 1205 - GENERATOR WANTED TO BUY NE - USED WINPOWER PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 FOR SALE NE - WINPOWER - NEW & USED PTO GENERATORS, (308) 775-3298 IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO, (308) 995-5515 NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 80 HP 6:5 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, 50 HP 1:1 $700, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 6242177 NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WARRANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MODELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION, (402) 723-5824 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE NE - 1998 4 TOWER T-L PIVOT, (308) 9463396 NE - 10 TOWER REINKE PIVOT, (800) 2847066 NE - MODEL 680 REINKE 8 TOWER PIVOT, VERY CLEAN, HAS DROP END GUN, BOOSTER PUMP, TOWER BOX, HAS BEEN UPDATED., (308) 636-8349 1208 - TRAVELER SYSTEMS FOR SALE NE - NEW OCMIS HH: 4" X 1312', (800) 2847066 NE - NEW GREENFIELDS, 6 NEW CADMAN HARD HOSE, 5 USED HARD HOSE TRAVELERS, 9 USED SOFT HOSE, (800) 284-7066 NE - HEINZMAN TRAVELER WITH HOSE, (308) 390-0642 1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 NE - 8" SURGE VALVE, (308) 946-3396 NE - ORTHMAN 3-PT PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, EXCELLENT COND, (308) 390-0642 NE - PIVOTS, HARD & SOFT HOSE TRAVELERS, PUMPS, WHEEL ROLLS, FITTINGS, PVC UNDERGROUND FITTINGS, NEW AND USED, "YOUR COMPLETE IRRIGATION HEADQUARTERS" NORTHERN AGRI-SERVICES INC, HENDERSON, NEBRASKA 68371, (402) 723-4501, (800) 554-8715 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK, (580) 3612265 OK - '86 C-IH 1660, 25' 1010 HEADER, $19,000.00, (580) 361-2265 KS - LARGE BISH BIN EXT OFF 9610 W/HYD. PUSH UP AUGER. $750 OBO, (620) 8652541 KS - NH TR98, 2000 SEP HRS, 30' 73C FLEX HEAD, (620) 340-3358 OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER, $8,000.00, (580) 361-2265

1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE - CONT’D OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24' HEADER, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD, 1981 7720, 4300 HRS, JD DEALER SERVICED YEARLY, $9,500.00, (402) 5452255 OK - SEED CLEANER, CLIPPER, 92DB TRAVELER ON TRAILER, GOOD CONDITION, LOTS OF SCREENS, (580) 829-2543 NE - IH 1440 COMBINE WITH 3400 HRS., (308) 269-2586 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 1302 - COMBINE HEADS WANTED TO BUY MO - GLEANOR 318 OR 320 L OR M BEAN HEAD, (816) 378-2015 FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET'S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 OK - MACDON 960 25' DRAPER W/IHC ADAPTER & PICK UP REEL, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - JD 925 FLEX HEAD, SEE THRU REEL, GOOD, $4,500.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - JD, 643 CORN HEAD, OIL DRIVE, $4,950.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - CASE IH 1063 CORN HEAD, 6RN, GOOD CONDITION, HARVEST DONE, $7,800.00, (402) 923-1721 KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-0711 KS - JD 918F PLATFORM HEAD, $6,000.00, (785) 255-4579 MO - '05 CASE-IH 2208 8R30 CORN HEAD, HYD DECK PLATES, FIELD TRACKER, KNIFE ROLLS, UNDER 3000 AC. USE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $34,000.00, (660) 548-3804 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE KS - BIG 12 GRAIN CART 400 BU. , EXTRA WIDE AXLE, $850.00, (785) 871-0711 1307 - GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE NE - 1995 MC 1175, 1992 MC 1175, 1995 MC 970, 1989 MC 973, MC 975, MC 675, 3 FARM FANS, M&W 650, (800) 284-7066 NE - USED 2009 BROCK SQ20D, USED '05 SUPERB SE1000C, USED '05 SUPERB SE750C, 3 NEW BROCK DRYERS., (800) 284-7066 NE - USED FARM FANS 4" AIR SYSTEM, (800) 284-7066 1310 - AUGERS FOR SALE NE - SPEED KING 52' 8" WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 55' GRAIN AUGER, 8" W/ ELECTRIC MOTOR, (308) 478-5451 NE - MAYRATH 65', 8", (402) 726-2488 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBING AND AERATION FANS, (308) 995-5515 NE - BULK HEAD FOR 51' CURVET, (308) 995-5515 NE - SINGLE PHASE MOTORS, (308) 9955515 NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYSTEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE, (402) 387-0347 NE - 1050 6' TRUSSED BULK HEAD FOR GRAIN STORAGE, $450.00, (308) 390-6336 1315 - COMBINE TRAILERS FOR SALE SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES, BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0, ASK FOR AL. EVES 306-949-8458. DAYS, (306) 726-4403 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - CHICAGO FANS, (308) 995-5515 FOR SALE NE - 8" AERATION TUBES, FANS, TUNNELS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GSI GRAIN BINS, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS, GSI FANS & HEATERS, PORTABLE GRAIN DRYERS, (800) 554-8715 NE - NEW & RECONDITIONED KONGSKILDE AIR GRAIN VAC EQUIPMENT, (800) 554-8715 IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LEASE OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 NE - DMC MODEL 44 GRAIN CLEANER, (800) 284-7066

December 23, 2010 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D IL - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MOISTURE TESTER THAT WILL GIVE YOU FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS? THEN CALL US NOW & ASK ABOUT OUR MODEL 920 & 930. SHORE SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800) 837-0863 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES 6', 7', 8' OR 9' AC, IH, JD & OTHERS, (712) 299-6608 1404 - SNOW BLOWER/PLOWS FOR SALE NE - V-SNOW PLOW ORIGINALLY FOR COUNTY MAINTAINER, COULD ADAPT TO FIT LOADER TRACTOR OR WHATEVER, $375.00, (308) 894-6965 1406 - LAWN MOWERS FOR SALE NE - HIS & HERS MOWERS, MADE BY DEINES CORP, BOTH HAVE 48" FRONT DECKS, 1 W/BAGGER, 1 W/DUMP BOX, BOTH W/BRAND NEW 14 HP TECUMSEH ENGINES, HEAVY DUTY MOWERS, EXCELLENT. ALSO LOTS OF SPARE PARTS, (308) 390-0642 NE - WORKHORSE LAWN TRACTOR W/SIDE PULL TYPE MOWER W/ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, WILL MOW TALL GRASS, PRACTICALLY NEW. REEL TYPE MOWER FOR SHORT GRASS, 10' WIDE SWATH. CAN BE PULLED BEHIND 4 WHEELER OR WORKHORSE TRACTOR, (308) 390-0642 IA - 5'-6'BELLY MOWERS; $375 - $975, (712) 299-6608 1407 - ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEARINGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347 1408 - DAIRY EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES, (800) 558-0112 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - METAL BENCH LATHE 3 JAW CHUCK, 5 1/2" SWING, $200.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - BRAKE DRUM/ROTOR TURNING LATHE, $110.00, (785) 778-2962 KS - ARMITURE TURNING LATHE, $70.00, (785) 778-2962

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

All compressors priced delivered.

North Central Air 619 S. Morgan, Downs, KS

785-454-3409 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 3662114 KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 WI - HIGH QUALITY 2ND, 3RD, 4TH CUTTING. SMALL, 3X3, 3X4, 4X4 BALES, DON CHRISTIANSON, (877) 781-7765 FOR SALE NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALITY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD CUTTING OF ALFALFA HAY, (308) 882-4588 NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-9626399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES, SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474 NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING, GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE, (308) 452-4400 OR - TEST MOISTURE. HAY, GRAIN, SILAGE, SOIL, WOOD, WINDROW TESTER. BALE STROKE COUNTER. MOISTURE READ OUT AS YOU BALE! WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET, (503) 434-1705 KS - ALFALFA, DANNY BOY HAY GRAZER, BERMUDA GRASS, CRABGRASS & PASTURE COW HAY. DELIVER AVAILABLE. CELL:620243-3768 OR OFFICE:, (620) 842-3237

1501 - ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - LG RNDS, EXCELLENT, NET WRAPPED, DELIV. AVAILABLE, (402) 525-0858 SD - BIG ROUNDS NET WRAPPED, $65, (605) 204-0635 SD - ALFALFA/GRASS MIX, BIG ROUNDS, NET WRAPPED, $60, (605) 204-0635 KS - BG ROUNDS & BG SQ. RFV 120-160.

CELL:, (785) 632-0280 SD - 2ND CUTTING ALFALFA, HAY TESTS AVAILABLE., (605) 892-3495 NE - ORGANIC ALFALFA. ROUND OR SMALL SQUARES, (402) 336-7841 SD - 1ST, 2ND, 3RD CUTTING, ROUNDS, DELIVERED SEMI LOADS. DON'T PAY UNTIL MARCH, 2011. BELLE FOURCHE, SD, (605) 892-3834 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 NE - LARGE ROUND & SMALL SQUARE BALES PRAIRIE HAY, CALL EARLY AM OR LATE PM, (308) 894-6743 KS - TOP QUALITY SM SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - TOP QUALITY 4X4X8 SQ, CAN DELIVER SEMI LOAD LOTS, (785) 528-3779 KS - BALED 4X8, SM SQ OR BIG ROUNDS, (620) 625-2402 KS - 2008 BROME BIG ROUND BALES, (785) 935-2480 NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308) 587-2344 KS - 150 BALES MIXED BROME/PRAIRIE HAY, NOT CRP, NO THISTLE OR BINDWEED, NET WRAPPED, $60/TON FOB, (785) 7315190 NE - 117 BG ROUNDS, MAINLY GRASS MIX, (308) 436-5491 NE - EXCELLENT QUALITY LG RD PRAIRIE HAY BALES, NET WRAP, NO RAIN, (308) 348-2234 KS - GOOD 5' ROUNDS, $60/TON. NEAR ANDOVER, KANSAS. DELIVERY AVAILABLE., (316) 371-0812 NE - LG RNDS GRASS, EXCELLENT, NET WRAPPED, DELIVERY AVAILABLE, (402) 525-0858 KS - CRP HAY, 3X3X8, GOOD QUALITY, (785) 432-1976 SD - 1ST CUTTING, ALFALA/GRASS MIX. HAY TESTS AVAILABLE, (605) 892-3495 1503 - BROME HAY FOR SALE KS - BROME HAY $60-$70/TON, DIFFERENT QUALITY HAY $40- $55/TON, NET OR TWINE, (785) 731-5190 KS - HORSE QUALITY: 3X3, WEED/MOLD FREE. AVG. 780 LBS, (785) 255-4579 NE - 400 NET WRAPPED BROME CRP ROUND BALES, 1500#'S, QUALITY HAY, (402) 300-1256 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE NE - 96 BG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW, 1000#/BL. 308-641-1240,, (308) 436-5491 1512 - SEED FOR SALE TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273 IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 KS - TRITICALE SEED, A+ QUALITY, VOLUME DISCOUNT. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL BROCK BAKER @, (800) 344-2144 NE - PASTURE & HAY MIXES, OATS, TURNIP, COVER CROPS, TEFF, MILLET, WILDLIFE, ALFALFA, ETC. , PRAIRIE STATES SEED 866373-2514 TOLL FREE, (866) 373-2514 NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER, LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED COMPANY, (402) 4825491 1513 - CANE/MILLET HAY FOR SALE NE - HIGH PROTEIN-SORGHUM/SUDAN HYBRID $60-$70 PER TON. PRIME CONDITION, NOT WRAPPED, BIG ROUNDS IN SW NEBRASKA, JARROD NIELSON, WHISKEYLINE@YANOO.COM, (308) 414-2020 1519 - CORNSTALK BALES FOR SALE NE - 2000 TON, 3X4X8, NEAR MINDEN & LEWELLEN, NE., (308) 832-1563 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY KS - BUYING DAMAGED GRAIN, FREE INSPECTIONS, VAC AVAILABLE, ANYTHING CONSIDERED, (785) 726-3503 FOR SALE IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-2114

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December 23, 2010 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D IL - MADISON COUNTY AG AUCTION, BETHALTO, IL. HAY & STRAW AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY AT 11 AM THRU MARCH, SELLING WIDE VARIETY OF SM & LG SQ, RND BALES & STRAW. MIKE HAMILTON 618410-4293;, (618) 462-5556 1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE NE - 420 ART'S-WAY GRINDER MIXER, VERY GOOD, HAMMERS NEVER TURNED, SHEDDED, (402) 482-5491 1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED. PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM. (320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471 CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344

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712-542-9137 1 year unlimited warranty 1815 - WATERERS/TANKS FOR SALE NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347 NE - LIFETIME WATER TANKS, LIFETIME WARRANTY, TIRE TANKS ARE 20 PLY & UP. AUTOMATIC WATERERS, HAY BALE FEEDERS, 6' & 7' SNOW & MANURE YARD SCRAPERS, USA TIRE MANAGEMENT, WWW. USATIREPRODUCTS. COM, (800) 755-8473 MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUGWATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471 1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM & RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COATINGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160 WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 3522761 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS & ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8 GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 3870347 1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER WANTED TO BUY NE - 20' BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 KS - USED HOG OR SHEEP PANELS & GATES, (785) 778-2962 FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", FOR FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - WE ARE YOUR STAMPEDE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785) 231-8397 NE - GOPHER CONTROL MACHINE, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 1901 - FEEDER STEERS FOR SALE MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING "QUALITY" FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 www.myfarmandranch.com

Heartland Express 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE - CONT’D MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 6887887 NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD VIRGIN REG ANGUS HEIFERS, (308) 569-2458 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - YOUNG COWS & BRED HEIFERS, AI'D TO ABS BULLS, AND CLEANED UP WITH SUMMITCREST BULLS, (308) 569-2458 1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I'M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939 1908 - COW CALF PAIRS FOR SALE NE - YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD REG ANGUS COW/CALF PAIRS, (308) 569-2458 1909 - BULLS FOR SALE NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-8701119, (308) 732-3356 NE - 25 PB CHAROLAIS BULLS COMING 2S ALL RECORDS 40 YRS, (308) 995-5515 NE - GELBVIEH BULLS, RED & BLACK, 1 & 2 YR OLDS, (402) 879-4976 NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567-2288, (308) 995-5515 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - EASY CALVING, REG POLLED CHAROLAIS BULLS, (402) 395-2178 NE - REG ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS AND YEARLINGS, SONS OF 878, BLUEPRINT 202 AND TRAVELOR 722, (308) 569-2458 NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS. TC TOTAL, OBJECTIVE, & ONE WAY BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH. KEARNEY, NE. 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761 MN - MODERN POLLED HEREFORDS & SALERS, PERFORMANCE BRED IN-NOT FED ON! RAISED ON HIGH ROUGHAGE RATION FAST GROWING SALERS W/QUIET DISPOSITIONS. NORTH AMERICA'S TOP BLOODLINE POLLED HEREFORDS, WILL GROW & GAIN W/ANY CATTLE. WWWMCIVERSHAPPYACRES. COM, (320) 283-5776 1910 - SHOW STOCK FOR SALE NE - CLUB CALVES, "THE WINNING KIND", STEERS/HEIFERS, (402) 395-2178 1915 - SEMEN/EMBRYO/AI SERVICE FOR SALE NE - DBL BLACK DBL POLLED CALVING EASE GELBVIEH BULLS, (402) 879-4976 1916 - DAIRY HEIFERS FOR SALE WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEADLOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS, MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION, ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE. MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN'S NEEDS SINCE 1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW. BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738 1918 - JANUARY PRODUCTION SALES NE - RANGE RAISED GRASS-FED BULLS. DAILEY ANGUS RANCH & DIAMOND LAZY J RANCH. COMING 2 YR OLD BULL SALE, VALENTINE, NE LIVESTOCK AUCTION, 1/20/11, 2 PM. WEBSITES: DLJRANCH. COM & DAILEYANGUS. COM OR CALL FOR CATALOG, (308) 645-2712 1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887 CO - IT'S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS. ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PERFORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS. SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE RELATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA. ORG, (303) 770-9292 2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MORGAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308) 587-2344 NE - AQHA, YEARLINGS, MARES AND COLTS, (308) 569-2458 NE - PEPPY DOC SAN, SHINING SPARK, JET DECK, THREE BAR & SKIPPER W BRED, STALLIONS, MARES, FILLEYS, & GELDINGS, MOSTLY SORREL & PALOMINO, GREAT STOCK, GOOD DISPOSITIONS, CALL 1-888689-8924 OR, (308) 384-1063 NE - TOP QUALITY GELDINGS-DOC O'LENA, HOLIDOC, DOC BAR, COYS BONANZA, DOCS JACK SPRAT BLOODLINES- NATURAL COW SENSE-RIVER ROAD QUARTER HORSES 308452-3860, (308) 452-4272

2200 - REGISTERED HORSES FOR SALE - CONT’D NE - ONLY TWO REPLACEMENT MARES LEFT-REGISTERED QUARTERHORSESDON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - IT COSTS NO MORE TO FEED A GREAT HORSE THAN A POOR ONE. RIVER ROAD QUARTERHORSES ARE WELL FED, DON'T HAVE BAD HABITS AND ARE GOOD LOOKING. MUST CUT HERD SIZE. 308-452-3860, (308) 452-4272 NE - AQHA HORSES, BLUE ROAN STUD AND MARES. OLDER GREY MARE, WELL BROKE, GRANDDAUGHTERS HORSE, (308) 5692458 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2230 - HORSE- OTHER FOR SALE NE SELL-TRADE MORGAN STALLIONS:BESSIA'S, BON, ACCORD 135969; T-BONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831; TBONE, B, CONGO, 164062, (308) 587-2344 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE KS - AKC FARM RAISED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, FIRST SHOTS, DEW CLAWS. 785398-2231, 785-731-5174,, (785) 731-5190 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK OK - EXPERIENCED FARM FAMILY, MECHANICAL ABILITY A MUST, NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA, HOUSING PROVIDED, (580) 8292543 2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 KS - GOOD LONG WIDE FACTORY BED FOR '73-'79 FORD, (620) 865-2541 FOR SALE KS - 88 CHEVY 1 TON, 4WD, 6. 2 DIESEL, 4 SP, FLATBED, (785) 935-2480 NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177 KS - 1993 F-350 CREWCAB XLT DIESEL, AUTO, 4X4, FACTORY TURBO AVAILABLE, $5,900.00, (620) 865-2541 NE - FRONT BUMPER FOR 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO, (308) 587-2344 2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE SD - 1951 CHEVY FIRETRUCK, LIGHTS & SIREN WORK, 10K, DRIVES GREAT, REAL NICE, $4,500.00, (605) 386-2131 KS - '59 CHEVY 60, V8, 4&2 SP, 15' B&H, 2 NEW TIRES, TUNED UP, ETC, $999.00, (620) 865-2541 KS - 1976 FORD 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, $500.00, (785) 778-2962 MO - 1974 IH TANDEM W/18' GRAIN BED, HOIST & ROLLOVER TARP, 5+2 SPEED, $7,000.00, (660) 548-3804 NE - 1987 FORD F800, AIR TAG AXLE, 22'BOX W/CARGO REAR DOORS, HOIST, 429 GAS ENGINE, 11R22. 5 NEARLY NEW RUBBER. CAN HAUL BETWEEN 750-800 BUSHEL FROM FIELD TO BIN., (308) 894-6965 2607 - FLAT BEDS & UTILITY TRAILERS FOR SALE NE - 20 FT FLATBED TRAILER. TIMPTE PINTLE HITCH TO PULL BEHIND SEMI. AIR BREAKS 24. 5 RUBBER. ALL ALUMINIUM WHEELS $4000/OBO, (308) 348-2065 IA - USED 2 AND 4 WHEEL TRAILERS; $375 - $2,275, (712) 299-6608 2613 - MOBILE HOMES & RV'S FOR SALE NE - AVION SILVER R, 30FT, TRAVEL TRAILER, VERY CLEAN, EXCELLENT SNOWBIRD TRAILER, NEW BATTERIES, $7400/OBO, (308) 624-2177 2614 - BOATS & WATER CRAFTS FOR SALE KS - 16' HOBIECAT, $600.00, (785) 7782962 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 KS - RANS S-5 ULTRALITE, (FACTORY BUILT), (785) 778-2962 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 www.myfarmandranch.com

Page 33 2616 - TIRES FOR SALE NE - 15" SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - 10 BOLT RIMS W/18. 4 X 38" TIRES, (402) 336-2755 IA - NEW 600X16" GOODYEAR TIRE, $95.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - 10X24" TO 18. 4X38" TIRES, (712) 2996608 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 NE - 18' STEEL TRUCK GRAIN BOX, 52" OR 60" SIDES HOIST AND ROLL TARP, (308) 436-4369 FOR SALE KS - 66 IH 2000, DETROIT, 15 SP W/HENDERSON TWINSCREW, TULSA WINCH. CALL 785-817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 NE - 1975 24' SEMI LOWBOY TRLR. $1950, $2,250.00, (402) 545-2255 MO - '99 IH 4900, TS, 18K FRONT, 40K LB HENDRICKSON, (660) 548-3804 OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER MID ROOF, DETROIT MOTOR, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER, MID ROOF, C12 CAT, SUPER 10SP AIR RIDE, $9,000.00, (580) 361-2265 OK - 2000 VOLVO, 60 SERIES DETROIT, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, CONDO, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265 NE - 1988 FL DAY CAB 400, CUMMINS, 9SP, 411 REAR END, GOOD RUNNING TRUCK, EXC TIRES, (402) 726-2488 KS - 1975 IH SEMI, 318, 13 SP, TWIN SCREW, 5TH WHEEL, (785) 871-0711 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE KS - TEREX 8220A DOZER, PS, TILT, GOOD RUNNING MACHINE, (785) 935-2480 KS - CAT SINGLE SHANK, DEEP PENETRATION RIPPER, FITS D8-K, WITH VALVE AND ALL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, (785) 4485893 MO - SELLING FOR PARTS, 1960'S HIGHLOADER, WITH STREET PADS, $1,500.00, (816) 378-2015 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 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 CO - MIDLANDS MODEL M66 SCRAPER, $3,500.00, (303) 536-0124 NE - MISKIN 5 YD DIRT SCRAPER, (308) 269-2586 2804 - MOTOR GRADERS FOR SALE KS - CAT 12F-13K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2805 - BACKHOE FOR SALE KS - CAT 235-32K, VERY GOOD CONDITION, ONE OWNER, (785) 448-5893 2806 - CRANES & DRAGLINES FOR RENT NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT. REACH, (402) 387-0347 FOR SALE KS - LORAINE 25 TON TRUCK CRANE, LOTS OF BOOM, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (785) 448-5893 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1975. STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT 9-5., (800) 419-9806 2809 - CONST. TRUCKS & TRAILERS FOR SALE KS - 1997 LOADKING, 55 TON, 3 AXLE, LAY DOWN NECK, W/BEAVERTAILS. CALL 785817-5188 (CELL) OR, (785) 935-2480 KS - 15 TON TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, DUALS, TILT TOP, WENCH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIRES 70%, (785) 448-5893 2813 - WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE NE - CASE 621 PAYLOADER, MODEL 6T 590 CUMMINS MOTOR, MOTOR NEEDS WORK. $21,000, $21,000.00, (402) 545-2255

2821 - CRAWLERS FOR SALE WI - UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR. NEW, USED & REBUILT PARTS. ALSO TRACK PRESS SERVICE. M & R TRACK SERVICE., (800) 564-0383 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS WANTED TO BUY NE - 66" BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE KS - COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS (REPAIR MANUALS) T-200 BOBCAT SKID LOADER, $100.00, (785) 778-2962 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 OK - PETTIBONE, 30' LIFT, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE MN - FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING!! THE BEST FOR LESS. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM INCLUDING PUMPS & BOILERS. GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM CALL @, (800) 446-4043 2840 - OTHER CONST. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - 12-20'LONG 12"I BEAMS, 1/4"THICK W/ 1/2" THICK TOP & BOTTOM, 4 3/4" WIDE $180 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $2000. 12-7' LONG 10", 6" H BEAMS, 1/4" THICK, $35 EA OR ALL 12 FOR $400., (308) 894-6965 NE - 1991 BLUEBIRD BUS, 5. 9 CUMMINS, CALL 308-360-0377 OR, (308) 282-1330 NE - 16 PCS 36" USED CONCRETE CULVERT. EACH PIECE 3' LONG. NEAR GRAND ISLAND, NE. YOU LOAD AND HAUL, (308) 624-2177 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS! BIEWER'S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPECIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN. SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRACTORS. COM, (218) 493-4696 NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 NE - 1952 JD B, RECONDITIONED, PULLED IN DIV 1 4500LBS, $3,500.00, (402) 5452255 NE - 1938 JD B, UNSTYLED, RECONDITIONED, $3,100.00, (402) 545-2255 NE - 1941 JD A, ELECTRIC START, 4 SP, BEHLEN OVERDRIVE,, $2,500.00, (402) 545-2255 OK - ALLIS-CHALMERS WC56821, MASSEYHARRIS LP 55BISH, SERIAL #11062, (580) 829-2543 IA - ANTIQUE AC, IH, JD, FORD, OLIVER, MM; 100 NICE OLD TRACTORS, (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 - TEENS, 20'S, EARLY 30'S IHC TRUCKS, PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 FOR SALE IA - 1941 DODGE TRK W/6X10 DUMP BOX, $3,550.00, (712) 299-6608 3004 - ANTIQUE MACHINERY FOR SALE OK - ALL PROPANE KITS FOR ALL ENSIGN, CENTURY REGULATORS, BEAM & IMPCO, (580) 846-5633 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 NE - PIPE 2 3/8", 2 7/8", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356 KS - HIGHWAY GUARDRAIL, OILFIELD PIPE, SUCKER RODS, FENCING CABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BUTTERFLY SUPPLY, WWW. BUTTERFLYSUPPLYINC. COM, (800) 249-7473 KS - CATTLE & HORSE PANELS, 5'3" X 10', 8-BAR, 60 LBS, GREEN OR SILVER, STARTING AT $66.00 CELL: 620-546-5155, (620) 549-6604

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Deadline Approaching to Apply for Conservation Program The current sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) will end January 7.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service administers CSP and is reminding operators to apply soon.

The Conservation Stewardship Program is a voluntary conservation program designed to encourage agricultural and forestry producers to adopt additional conservation practices and improve, maintain and manage existing ones. In return for their stewardship, producers will receive a payment.

CSP pays participants for conservation performance – the higher the performance, the higher the payment. Producers get credit for conservation measures they have already implemented and for new measures they agree to add.

CSP is offered statewide through a continuous sign-up, with announced cut-off dates for ranking and funding applications. The program provides many conservation benefits including improvement of water and soil

quality, wildlife habitat enhancement and adoption of conservation practices that address the effects of climate change.

Producers are encouraged to apply for CSP at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service office. Eligible land includes cropland, grassland, prairie, improved pastureland, non-industrial private forestland, and agricultural land under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe.

Additional assistance is available to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if CSP is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, contract obligations and potential payments. It is available from local Natural Resources Conservation Service offices or online at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/new_csp /csp.html.

Western's Sugar Land Opens to Visitors

By Sandra Hansen, The Scottsbluff StarHerald The North Platte Valley may not have internationally famous entertainment parks, but there is one attraction that draws a constant sell-out crowd. Each December for the past eight years, Western Sugar Cooperative has opened its doors to a select group. For a minimal fee, which is used by the Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee for scholarships for area students, 40 people get a tour of the facility, a video presentation on the history of the local industry, and a catered meal. It all takes place at the facility on East Overland in Scottsbluff.

This year's tour was a destination point for two parties. The Heinen couple came from Iowa, and David Tole drove from Levant, Kan., a small community in the vicinity of Colby and Goodland. Both parties had learned about the tour months or years ago, and decided this was the time to attend.

Tole said he was familiar with the sugar beet industry because until about 30 years ago, the crop was grown in the Goodland region. He learned of the tours while working in the North Platte Valley for John Deere six or seven years ago.

"I hadn't forgotten about it, and was still interested, so here I am," Tole said, relaxing after the meal that was provided by Western Sugar, BetaSeed, Westco and Hilleshog sugar beet seed.

"It was well worth the five hour trip," said Tole, who brought D.J. Hoxworth of 21st Century John Deere in Bridgeport with him.

"The farm machinery, the factory equipment, and the process - turning the beets into sugar. It's amazing to think that after all of this, you can still buy a bag of sugar for so little."

After viewing the videos, participants explored the factory, starting with the flume that floats the beets into the building. They then passed the conveyor belt carrying the sliced cossettes to the diffuser where water extracts sugar from the sliced, noodle-type beets. From there, the cooked beets move through a series of purification and filtration processes to crystallization, and finally to the packaging facility. Here the end product is packaged. Crystal sugar goes into one, two, and four pound bags, while powdered and brown sugar are packaged mostly in two-pound plastic bags.

The group was told how corn starch is added to the powdered sugar, and cane sugar molasses is added to make brown sugar.

Each of the four silos on the property hold 640,000 hundredweights of sugar, and are emptied four or five times a year.

The factory runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week during sugar beet harvest.

Operations slow down in the off season, but continue except for a few days scheduled maintenance each year.

The group also learned about beet harvest and storage, including the large wheat straw bales that help protect the piles from shifts in the weather.

Tour participants agree that they will have a different outlook of the familiar facilities in the future, now that they know what goes on inside.

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SOUTH CENTRAL DIESEL HAS IMMEDIATE OPENING IN THE PARTS DEPARTMENT. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED, ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND TASK ORIENTED REQUIRED. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 100 LBS., BE ON FEET ALL DAY. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS. RETIREMENT, PAID HOLIDAYS, VACATIONS, AND MORE. EMAIL SCDINC2@QUESTOFFICE.COM OR CALL 1-800228-8482 HEMINGFORD COMMUNITY CARE & ASSISTED LIVING IS SEEKING CHARGE NURSE/LPN. MUST PROVIDE BASIC PATIENT CARE, ADMINISTER MEDICATION, ASSIST W/RESIDENT CARE & CHARGE NURSE DUTIES. 12HR. SHIFTS AVAILHOURS NEGOTIABLE. MUST HAVE NE NURSING LICENSE. APPLY IN PERSON OR MAIL RESUME TO: ATTN: MOLLY, PO BOX 307, HEMINGFORD NE

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Live a Healthy Life with Probiotics and Prebiotics Kim Bearnes, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Though probiotics are bacteria, they can provide health benefits for people.

Probiotics are microorganisms that are safe for people to consume in adequate amounts. They are good bacteria that help fight harmful bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. There are active and inactive probiotics in food products. Inactive probiotics are made as dried bacteria that grow only when they reach the moist environment in the body. Active probiotics are in products like yogurt, cultured milk, sauerkraut, sourdough bread, salami, some juices and soy beverages.

There are several benefits from consuming probiotics. They can help:

-- reduce allergy conditions -- reduce cancer risk -- reduce diarrhea incidence -- reduce risk of stomach ulcers -- relieve symptoms of IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- reduce hypertension -- strengthen immune system -- reduce kidney stone incidence -- treat vaginosis They also are good for people with lactose intolerance and help people stay healthy.

Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that selectively stimulate growth of good bacteria in the colon. Some prebiotics even enhance calcium absorption, improve the human immune system and resistance against infections. Consuming

prebiotics can cause some mild flatulence, stomach cramps and discomfort in the GI tract because of gas released from fermenting prebiotics.

Symptoms usually occur when 14 to 15 grams of prebiotics are consumed per day.

Products with prebiotics will have these on their ingredient labels: -- inulin -- fructooligosaccarides -- polydextrose -- arabinogalactan -- lactulose -- lacitol Some foods with prebiotics include whole grains, onions, bananas, honey, garlic and artichokes.

Adding prebiotic ingredients to foods increases the fiber in the product.

Nebraska Cowboy Crowned World Champion Nebraskan Dean Gorsuch is the newly crowned Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association World Champion Steer Wrestler.

The Gering, Neb. cowboy is a two-time world champion, having won the PRCA’s steer wrestling world title in 2006. He said this year’s gold buckle was more special to him, because he accomplished it while riding a horse he owned.

This year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) was also different for him because he didn’t come into it leading the steer wrestling standings. “In 2006, I came in winning it,” he said. “This year, I had to dang sure go at them every night and win as much as I could.” Gorsuch entered the WNFR in third place, more than $17,700 back from Curtis Cassidy, who was the number one steer wrestler at the time. In ten rounds at the WNFR, Gorsuch pocketed $93,774 and leapfrogged into first place.

Three other Nebraskans also competed at last week’s National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Cort Scheer, a saddle bronc rider from Elsmere, made the most of his first time visit to the NFR, placing in eight of the ten rounds and winning $69,483.87.

He finishes the year in fourth place overall.

Steven Dent made his third return trip to Las Vegas and fared well in the first half of the competition. The bareback rider from Mullen, Neb. placed in the first four rounds, winning $33,046.87. After aggravating an arm injury, he did not win money in the last six nights of competition. Dent finishes the year ranked fourth overall with $173,735.77 won.

Bull rider Dustin Elliott, North Platte, returned to Las Vegas as the only man who qualified for the NFR and the PBR Finals in the same year since 2004, when he won the PRCA’s Bull Riding championship. But this year did not go as well. Elliott rode four of his six bulls, earning $6,496.39 and finishing the year in fourteenth place.

The WNFR is pro rodeo’s world championship and consists of ten nights of rodeo, held in early December in Las Vegas. This year, $5.875 million dollars was paid out to winners and world champions were crowned after the final performance. The rodeo ran Dec. 2-11 at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of the University of NevadaLas Vegas.

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