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Children's ArtistW America’s Premier

he first time you meet Donald Zolan, you have the feeling of meeting an old friend whom you just haven’t seen for awhile. His warmth, candor and interest in others can disguise the fact that he’s one of our nation’s most talented and popular artists. A very positive and forward looking man, he’s at peace with himself and his world. The love and joy you see in his paintings are a sincere expression of himself. A fifth generation artist, Zolan began drawing at age three, and, by age five, was working in watercolors and winning local competitions. He won his first major art competition at age thirteen and was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago. By sixteen, he won a scholarship to Chicago’s American Academy of Art. Full-time formal training began after high school with a full scholarship to the American Academy of Fine Art. Upon graduation, he was selected to apprentice with Haddon Sundblom, a famous Chicago illustrator most known for his Coca-Cola Santa Claus. Zolan moved into the field of commercial art, where he was a great success over the next twelve years. His true love, however, was his fine art paintings which were shown in leading galleries and museums around the world. By the 1970’s, he finally established his own gallery on Nantucket Island. In 1977, the President of the Bradford Exchange visited a Chicago gallery and was so impressed with Zolan’s paintings of children that he decided to commission a new work for a collector plate. One April afternoon, Zolan was watching his son blowing a dandelion in the backyard. Inspired by the wonder and fascination of his young son blowing a dandelion, he created his famous painting – Erik and Dandelion - which launched his thirty year collectible career. This new work immediately became Plate of the Year, the first of countless awards Zolan won as a limited edition collectible artist. Zolan’s work soared in popularity with collectors and his

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images were soon licensed on a wide range of products by more than 25 national and international companies, spanning the globe from the Americas, to Europe, and to Australia. In 2008, Zolan introduced a new collection of Santa Claus paintings inspired by his apprenticeship with Haddon Sundblom. Introduced at the New York Licensing Show, Zolan’s new collection captivated and excited collectors with his amazing portrayals of the traditional jolly Americana Santa. As Sundblom created his Santas for the Coke corporation, Zolan too has introduced a new collection of John Deere Santa’s. Zolan is continually inspired by his happy childhood in Brookfield, IL. His parents fully supported and nurtured their son’s talent, and, by his own admission, Zolan had an idyllic childhood.

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In his own words, Zolan recalls, “Each painting is emblematic of my happy and carefree childhood days growing up in the Heartland. Life was an adventure with my dog, Skipper, always discovering something new and exciting in my little world.” All of Zolan’s paintings rekindle a spark of nostalgia in each of us as the warmth and richness of his work touches the heart and enlivens the soul.

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This love and joy is reflected in his works. The unique combination of a subject matter so close to his heart and incredible talent, nurtured through years of technical training and experience, make Zolan’s paintings among the most popular in the world.

Pathways Through Agriculture............... 10

To view more of Zolan’s paintings visit www.Zolan.com. For more information or licensing inquiries contact The Zolan Company at 32857 N. 74th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85266, or call 480-306-5680, email: Donaldz798@aol.com. © The Zolan Company, llc. All Rights Reserved.

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Tips to Make the Most of Your Summer Pasture Managing a pasture through the summer requires planning. A managed pasture can help keep cows in proper body condition and prevent summer lulls in pasture performance. That’s according to Chad Zehnder, cattle consultant for Purina Animal Nutrition. He says that managed pastures can typically support the cow-calf herd from summer and into

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pasture management plan should include supplementation and substitution, when necessary. Selecting when to supplement pastures or when to substitute pastures with an additional feed source can impact pasture longevity and herd health.

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Supplementation

“If forage is getting low in the pasture, make a switch before the

Supplementing a pasture with protein and mineral can complement the forages provided in the pasture through the grazing season. “In a normal year, we hope to manage our pastures so we have ample forage for the cows,” Zehnder says. “Supplementing the pasture with protein can help maximize forage utilization and potentially forage intake.” Forage growth changes throughout the summer based on plant life cycles, regions and environmental conditions; a supplement program can help fill seasonal voids as cows consume the supplement as needed.

advises, explaining that a pasture break will allow it to regrow after periods of overgrazing or dry weather.

intake and utilization. Supplementation programs can impact body condition scores, calf weaning weights and reproductive performance.[1]

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required when pasture quality becomes low. During periods of pasture stress, stored forages can be fed to the herd. Zehnder says that substitution was an option used by cattle producers during the 2012 drought, but that it is not necessary until winter in most years.

but, most years, pasture supplementation during the summer and fall is ideal,” he says, encouraging producers to work with a cattle nutritionist to create a pasture management and supplementation program.

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Consider Using a Tedder to Minimize Forage Drying Time One of the most important factors in the cutting and harvesting of forages is minimizing drying time. With the unpredictable weather patterns farmers experience, getting forage crops cut and quickly harvested must be done efficiently. To accomplish this goal, incorporating a tedder into the haying implement lineup is of utmost importance. Spreading out freshly mowed windrows helps evaporate moisture from the crop before a baler takes to the field. The technology designed in modern tedders aims to spread the material evenly with each pass, and prevent damage to the turf.

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“The point of the tedder is that it spreads the crop evenly across the mowing width and gives it maximum exposure to the light and air to help it dry down faster,” says Matt Jaynes, CLAAS Product Coordinator. “A tedder will also make forages more consistent. If it’s lumped in a windrow, it will be wetter on the bottom than on the top.” Tedders aim to fluff the crop as much as possible without causing damage. This process is done by use of equal-length steel tines that toss the forage but put 25 percent less ash into the crop.

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One area that can be problematic is not fully investigating the size of the shaft. While the tedder may appear large and high capacity, the shaft inside could be small and more prone to breaks.

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“Some people let the crop shrink after mowing, then ted the field the next morning when there’s light dew. Others will ted right after going through with the mower,” Jaynes says. “Typically I like to let it sit for a day and then go after it the next morning. That way you will often have maximum leaf retention and the crop will be a little fluffier.” From a crop standpoint, production practices can vary from silage to dry hay. Those harvesting silage ted and then follow with a rake and baler shortly after, as they aim to spread out the crop and dry it down to a desirable level for silage. For those planning to harvest dry hay, it is more ideal to wait until baling day to take a rake through and compile the lower moisture tedded forage.

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what’s new» Mattracks Introduces the New 105 and 150 Plus MATTRACKS® recently introduced the new MT PLUS™ model, available in 2013 as part of the 105 and 150 MT series. Mattracks® has been converting 4-wheel drive trucks, SUVs, tractors, ATVs and UTVs for more than 20 years. When customers requested an even “larger footprint” than is available in the market today for certain applications, Mattracks’ engineers developed the new MT PLUS ™, adding to the already extensive Mattracks® model lineup.

GNRK 1314 aftermarket gooseneck trailer hitch to its nationwide distribution network. The new hitch features B&W’s popular Turnoverball design and provides the same ease of installation and simplicity of use that the North American trailer-hauling marketplace has come to know and expect. Many 2013 RAM 3500 owners have been stunned to discover that the accessories necessary for their factory-installed gooseneck trailer hitch to function are simply not yet available. Preliminary data also suggests that if owners did not specify RAM’s towing package, they might have to pay for the bed of their new truck to be removed in order to install the MOPAR gooseneck hitch. Either way, the RAM owner’s hitch is rendered inoperable because there is currently no hitch ball available. “This unfortunate set of circumstances has caused inconvenience and confusion among my customers,” Hayden Elder, principle of Elder Dodge in Athens, Texas, said. “Our customers prefer the B&W brand over any other gooseneck hitch, and I’m grateful that we have their GNRK 1314 hitch available now, as the RAM 3500s begin hitting our lot.”

The new MT PLUS ™ has more “track” on the ground, which will provide greater performance in deep snow or soft soil conditions. With a 21” longer footprint on hard surface and 33” more in soft soil conditions compared to the standard 105/150 series; the rear track on the MT PLUS ™ provides unbelievable floatation in deep snow, sand, mud, swamps or any challenging terrain. Its self cleaning system allows the snow, sand, rocks, or any other debris to be ejected from the inside of the track. Coupled with the tread pattern and built in suspension the traction is outstanding, while providing more than 50% greater footprint compared to the standard 105/150 series. The PLUS system will fit most ½ ton pickups and large SUVs. For more information visit www.mattracks.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

B&W Trailer Hitches Delivers First Aftermarket Gooseneck Hitch for 2013 RAM 3500 Trucks America’s number-one-selling gooseneck hitch manufacturer puts popular Turnoverball solution in distribution, while OEM struggles with product delays. B&W Trailer Hitches, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of heavy-duty, engineered trailer hitches and aftermarket truck/trailer accessories, announced that it has begun shipping its new

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Enter B&W Trailer Hitches and their new GNRK 1314 aftermarket gooseneck trailer hitch. An online video demonstrates that the GNRK 1314 installs much like the other B&W gooseneck trailer hitch kits that have become number-one sellers among truck dealers and end-users alike. B&W’s new hitch is comparably priced with its other gooseneck offerings, with an MSRP of $494 and fits on any 2013 RAM 3500 without a factory-installed hitch prep package. Best of all, the new hitch comes with B&W’s signature Turnoverball feature, which allows the hitch ball to invert in its mounting socket when not in use to stow securely and flush with the bed of the truck. In contrast to B&W’s Turnoverball design, the RAM’s OE hitch ball, when it eventually becomes available, will need to be removed from its mounting socket and stowed elsewhere. Removing the hitch ball from its mounting location leaves it prone to being lost, misplaced and generally becoming a storage nuisance. “Since we introduced the Turnoverball in 1992, gooseneck users have grown accustomed to turning over and stowing the hitch ball where they use it, and it’s hard for us to imagine why the OE would revert to an outdated, less practical design,” Travis McCall, product engineer for B&W Trailer Hitches, said. “Our new GNRK 1314 honors B&W’s reputation for creating easy-to-install hitches that are easy to use as well.” B&W’s GNRK 1314 aftermarket gooseneck trailer hitch has been carefully engineered to match the towing capacity of the 2013 RAM 3500. The product has been extensively tested and is certified as meeting the vehicle tow rating (VTR). As with any towing scenario, B&W strongly recommends that users never exceed a VTR.

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May Wes releases Poly Retractable Finger Kit for Case IH 3020 and New Holland 740CF Head May Wes Manufacturing is pleased to announce the addition of Case IH 3020 and the New Holland 740CF Poly Retractable Finger kits to their broad product line-up for combine heads. This kit comes with a new molded guide that is a direct replacement for the OEM guide. The new molded guide will also be incorporated in the existing Case IH 1020/2020 and NH 74C Poly Retractable Finger kits. The May Wes Poly Retractable Fingers are a practical replacement for metal fingers because they are far less damaging than a metal finger breaking and feeding through the combine.

May Wes supplies Poly Retractable Finger kits and replacement parts for these make/models: •

Case IH 3020, 2020, 1020, 1010 and 2162 series

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Intercomp Announces New On-Board Weighing Solutions Literature Intercomp has developed new literature to highlight its On-Board Wireless Weighing Technology which allows cost-effective load monitoring and control, enabling silo storage facilities, frac sand, and oil fields to accurately maintain inventory levels, preventing running out of material or possible overloading.

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Intercomp’s On-Board literature describes how load cells can be installed on vehicles, trailers or silos to assist in monitoring loads and managing inventory levels. Also described are Intercomp’s indicator options including the web based remote monitoring software which enables viewing from any web browser.

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New Western® Pile Driver™ Containment Plows Western now offers a full line of Pile Driver containment plows. Skid steer models are available in 8- and 10-foot widths while backhoe loader models are available in 10- and 12-foot widths. Both feature 36-inch tall moldboards and side plates. Three wheel loader models are also available in 12-, 14- and 16-foot widths with 48-in tall moldboards and side plates.

Kinze Opens Its First Production Plant Abroad ®

Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. is opening its first production plant abroad in Lithuania. The facility will manufacture Kinze row crop planters, contributing to its growing market in neighboring countries including Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Hungary. Kinze will hire welders, mechanics, CNC operators and other specialists to work in the new plant. Assembly in this new facility is scheduled to begin this fall. Kinze also will support local educational institutions in Lithuania by working with universities as well as other professional schools and centers for engineering and production training. It will offer students internships in the manufacturing facility as well as hands-on learning opportunities in advanced manufacturing technology and production processes. “We were looking to expand in Eastern Europe and were considering a few different countries. We chose Lithuania because of the country’s long standing manufacturing traditions and support from the local government,” said Kinze Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Susanne (Kinzenbaw) Veatch. “We are excited about this new plant and look forward to further expanding Kinze’s innovations to farmers across the world.” According to Milda Darguzaite, managing director at Invest Lithuania, Kinze’s new plant will have a significant positive effect on Lithuania‘s national economy. “Kinze is globally distinguished for its high professional quality standards and business integrity. From the manufacturing perspective, the company’s long lasting traditions in innovation will greatly contribute to Lithuania’s engineering skillset,” said Darguzaite. For more information about Kinze’s expansion or to find a local Kinze dealer visit www.Kinze.com.

All Pile Driver containment plows feature fully-welded construction, adjustable and reversible rubber cutting edges and heavy-duty abrasion-resistant bolt-on wear shoes. For additional information or the location of your nearest Western dealer visit www.westernplows.com.

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Thunder Creek Equipment Launches Air N Arc® 150 Thunder Creek Equipment is pleased to announce that one of the most popular options on their fuel and service trailers is now available for stand-alone purchase. The Thunder Creek Air N Arc® 150 is a 3-in1 welder / air compressor / generator. What owners like best about the Thunder Creek Air N Arc® 150 is that with the True 2 Generator system all three functions can operate simultaneously. This compact machine automatically regulates what the user needs with an electric start 14 HP Kohler engine

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with automatic throttle control, running one or all three functions. Owners can service equipment faster with pneumatic or electric driven tools using the largest air compressor in its class and a no-hassle, no-worry capacitor style generator. Unlike other models on the market, the Thunder Creek Air N Arc® 150 comes ready to work with 20’ weld leads complete with a patented stinger with amperage controls and boost capabilities. “The patented weld leads with amperage control alone set this unit apart from the competition,” said Kyle Harwood with Thunder Creek Equipment. Here are some other features that make the Thunder Creek Air N Arc® 150 the best in its class: •

14 HP electric start Kohler engine with adjustable throttle, driven by a poly link belt

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5000W capacitor style generator includes two 110V outlets, one 230V outlet, and battery box

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SoilMAX Plus Grows Crops with Less Water While Eliminating Soil Erosion Terra Novo is adding SoilMAX Plus to its SoilMAX line of soil-stabilizing polymers for agricultural applications. The new formulation stabilizes farm, turf and nursery soil structures for increased water infiltration and nutrient movement through the root zone while protecting the soil from crusting and erosion. SoilMAX Plus can be easily added directly to soil, worked into the ground during field preparation before planting or the first irrigation. SoilMAX keeps soil soft and conditioned, stops the formation of a crust, reduces the amount of water needed for irrigation and decreases the labor and equipment costs typically associated with ground preparation. SoilMAX Plus stops field erosion, keeping pesticides, fertilizers and nutrients from running off. By working directly on the soil, SoilMAX Plus reduces costs and maintains aggregate stability and porosity so that water goes directly to the root zone rather than

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what’s new» running off. The result is premium performance and profits at a fraction of the cost of conventional mechanical treatments. “SoilMAX Plus offers agricultural customers the best of both worlds, because it’s incredibly cost-effective and also delivers superior performance and increased profits,” says Scott Harrison, president of Terra Novo. “Increasingly stringent regulatory requirements have led to an explosion in the popularity of our userfriendly SoilMAX line, because it assists in Clean Water Act compliance by eliminating sediment laden or polluted runoff. Furthermore, by stabilizing the soil, it allows for more efficient use of water.” Terra Novo manufactures four different additives: SoilMAX, SoilMAX Plus, SoilMAX Liquid and SoilMAX Plus Liquid. SoilMAX and SoilMAX Plus can be worked into the soil before the first irrigation, while SoilMAX Liquid and SoilMAX Plus Liquid are ideal for use in sprinklers and low-flow irrigation systems. A lighter version called Agriflo can be easily mixed with fertilizers, sprayed directly on seed beds or applied during irrigation to prevent crusting and improve germination. Every Terra Novo product is specifically formulated by engineers and chemists to solve site-specific problems. Farmers, land and home developers, oil and gas companies, forest services and departments of transportation utilize its unique product formulations to accomplish their goals affordably and without harming the environment. The company has completed successful projects for brands including the Federal Highway Administration, Chevron, Shell, Exxon Mobil, First Solar, the U.S. Forest Service and many well-known home builders. Case studies and performance tests support the products’ efficacy and attest to the company’s commitment to continual improvement.

range of material application rates to help operators minimize material waste. Drop Pro spreaders are fully electric powered with sealed, direct-drive motors mounted in weatherresistant enclosures. They use completely loomed automotive-style wiring harnesses and draw power from the tractor’s battery.

To maximize material flow, the spreaders are equipped with vibrators and use SnowEx’s patented inverted “V” hopper design. Other standard equipment includes a top screen and fitted lid. The units are compatible with Category-1, 3-point hitches. Model SD-600 is also offered with an optional receiver hitch or utility bed mount. “Snow and ice professionals are always looking for a better way to maintain sidewalks,” said James Truan, vice president of sales and marketing for SnowEx. “Drop Pro spreaders are the perfect solution, thanks to their highly precise, electric-driven feed systems. Whether there is a light dusting of snow or a significant ice build-up, these spreaders have the flexibility for single-pass results.” SnowEx Drop Pro spreaders are backed by an industry-leading two-year parts and labor warranty.

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SnowEx Introduces Tractor-Mounted Drop Spreaders

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SnowEx introduces two new tractor-mounted Drop Pro spreaders for controlled application of bagged ice melters and bulk rock salt. Featuring precise, gate-free operation, the units are ideal for use on sidewalks, campus parking lots, parking structures and other offroad applications. Model SD-600 has a 6-cubic-foot capacity with a 36-inch spread width, and model SD-1400 has a 14-cubic-foot capacity with a 48-inch spread width. Both units include a polyethylene hopper and variable-speed auger feed system, which is run by a self-diagnosing digital controller. They offer a wide

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USDA Approves Newly Formulated PULMOGUARD Vaccine for Cattle The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved use of newly formulated PULMO-GUARD® PH-M, a vaccine used in preventing bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused by Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida that is marketed by AgriLabs®. Made with a low-reactive, water-soluble adjuvant, PULMO-GUARD PH-M is easy on animals and offers exceptional effectiveness. “M. haemolytica and P. multocida, which are normal inhabitants of the nasal passages in most healthy calves, are two of the most damaging and costly pathogens responsible for BRD,” says Adam Yankowsky, business unit manager for livestock products, AgriLabs. “That’s why veterinarians and producers have included proven PULMO-GUARD brand vaccines in their respiratory-disease-prevention programs. Reformulated PULMO-GUARD PH-M will continue to offer safe, smooth protection.” Researchers conducted field studies on PULMOGUARD PH-M, and found minimal swelling at the site of vaccination and no adverse reactions. About onethird of the calves studied were 30-day-old Holstein calves. “The researchers reported no calves missed a bottle post-vaccination,” says Dr. Roger Winter, technical services veterinarian, AgriLabs. “Reformulating with a low-reactive, water-soluble adjuvant means PULMOGUARD PH-M is easy on young calves.” Research in 2-month-old beef calves challenged with M. haemolytica showed those vaccinated with PULMO-GUARD PH-M had 80 percent fewer lung lesions and lower mortality than non-vaccinated calves.

Kayla Degner

The Farm And Livestock Directory is pleased to announce the addition of Kayla Degner to their lineup of monthly contributors. Her monthly column will be titled "A Pathway Through Agriculture". Kayla Degner was born and raised in rural Lytton, IA on a diversified grain and livestock family farm. She graduated from Rockwell CityLytton in May 2012 and currently attends Iowa State University studying Agricultural Communications. Her past involved many agriculture venues. Kayla has a strong interest in advocating to the youth involved in agriculture. Contact her at kadegner@iastate.edu.

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«industry highlights NFL Star Chad Greenway Advocates America Needs Farmers Chad Greenway, a small-town Iowa farm boy, now a dominant defensive player in the National Football League (NFL), is the latest football star teaming up with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) and the University of Iowa (UI) to promote the America Needs Farmers (ANF) campaign. Greenway was raised on a small South Dakota farm that his parents still operate. Today, he is one of the NFL’s most prolific linebackers, but underneath his jersey and pads is a farmer passionate about

Greenway joins former Hawkeye greats Hap Peterson, Mike Haight, Matt Kroul, Casey Wiegmann, Jared Devries, and Dallas Clark as ANF

performance and leadership. Every year, Mahindra USA teams up with the National FFA Organization to sponsor select young women involved in agriculture

supporters. The ANF campaign continues to create excitement with the 2013 Hawkeye football season

and their pursuit of a college education.

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Alternative Thinking and Driving Positive Change for themselves and their communities,” said Cleo Franklin, Mahindra USA’s Vice President of is proud to partner with the FFA, and we join them in congratulating these four very accomplished students. We are thrilled to play a part in assisting

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the land, being able to feed your family, feed your community, and feed the world,” Greenway said. “It’s

Since 2007, Mahindra USA has sponsored the Women in Ag Scholarship Program to recognize the

the backbone of America. It’s what we’re all about.

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It’s the fabric of our being.”

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Greenway says the life lessons learned on the farm help motivate him on the football field. “There are so many levels where hard work and growing up

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on a farm can correlate to football. I’ve used all the principles I gained growing up on a farm to really push me in the profession that I’m in now,” said Greenway, star linebacker of the Minnesota Vikings entering his eighth season in the league. “The game of football is unique and tests you in many ways; it tests your will; it tests your ability to get up from being knocked down; it tests your work ethic, for sure, and the want-to that you have.” Greenway joins an impressive list of former Hawkeye players who support ANF, a campaign launched by legendary Hawkeye coach Hayden Fry in 1985 during the Farm Crisis. The ANF emblem is displayed on Hawkeye football players’ helmets today and is a source of pride for the former Hawkeye great. “I’m proud that I went to the University of Iowa and that ANF is part of what the UI symbolizes and tries to push. I’m proud that the people of Iowa can turn on the Hawkeye game and be proud of the people we are putting on the field who wear that emblem,” said Greenway.

farm values and rural lifestyle through a career in Agriculture. Because of the role that young adults and in particular, young women play in advancing American agriculture, it is important to provide this critical foundation to support these students in their pursuit of a college degree. These four outstanding women were selected to receive merit-based college scholarships from Mahindra USA for use during the 2013/2014 school year: •

Shelby Chaney from Brimson, MO will be a sophomore at Northwest Missouri State University majoring in Animal Science.

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Shelby Eckhardt from Seguin, TX will be a freshman at Texas A&M University – College Station majoring in Pre-Vet / Vet Sciences.

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• With most people two to three generations removed from the family farm, IFBF and the UI joined forces to promote the ANF message and talk to consumers about the food, fuel and fiber raised by farmers. “Consumers want to know more about where their food comes from and the ANF effort is just one way farmers are helping build that understanding,” said Craig Hill, IFBF president.

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Victoria Riback from Molalla, OR will be a freshman at Texas A&M University – College Station majoring in Agronomy & Crop Science. Stephanie Tarlowe from Hackettstown, NJ is a freshman at Cornell University majoring in Animal Science.

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FSA Administrator Juan M. Garcia encouraged farmers and ranchers to enroll for the 2013 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP) or the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) before the deadline. Producers who wait until the last minute to sign up could face increased waiting time in FSA county offices. “We understand that producers have gotten busy, but they can’t forget to visit their county office and sign up for DCP or ACRE,” said Garcia. “Just as farmers and ranchers plan their spring plantings, producers should plan to schedule an appointment to visit their USDA Service Center at the earliest possible time. It’s best to complete the paperwork now rather than to stand in line the day before the deadline,” advised Garcia. The sign-up for both programs began Feb. 19, 2013. The deadline to sign up for ACRE is June 3, 2013. The DCP sign up period ends Aug. 2, 2013. The 2013 DCP and ACRE program provisions are unchanged from 2012, except that all eligible participants in 2013 may choose to enroll in either DCP or ACRE for the 2013 crop year. This means that eligible producers who were enrolled in ACRE in 2012 may elect to enroll in DCP in 2013 or may re-enroll in ACRE in 2013 (and vice versa). For more information about the programs and loans administered by FSA, visit any FSA county office or www.fsa.usda.gov.

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What Should You “Get on Paper” if You Remarry? are marrying. Divorce is what everyone

towards these costs, then it can be argued she must have

focuses on, but death can really be the

had ownership in the assets.

issue. What happens if you die – without a

assets. When you receive income from your assets,

pre-nup agreement – and your spouse’s

deposit the income into this account, pay the bills for the

affairs are being handled by a power

ownership issues from this account, and then decide how

of attorney, or one of her children, or

much each of you want to contribute to a joint account for

any number of people who have the

living expenses and things you want to acquire jointly.

official capacity to make decisions for

Every time you get a bill, decide if it’s your expense for

her (Medicaid)? You and your new

your stuff, an expense for her stuff, or something for

spouse may have had no intention to

both of you and then pay from the correct account.

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split assets at death. You may have both written a will being very explicit about not having assets pass to her Dear Second Time:

children – or her assets to yours.

Congratulations on finding someone to spend your life with. It’s good to see. As per your questions – things to discuss and what things need to be done prior to the marriage? I’ll talk about those as well as things you need to do after the marriage – or things you can do after the marriage if you forgot to do them before!

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“Divorce is what everyone focuses on, but death can really be the issue.”

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If someone else is pulling her strings after you die, or she is deemed incompetent or is being manipulated,

First of all, everyone has heard of a pre-nuptial

after your death, most state laws allow the spouse (or

agreement. Pre-nups are essentially agreements that

her caretaker) to keep up to fifty percent of the estate

state what each of you had before you got married gets

plus a spousal allowance (typically one hundred and

to stay yours if you don’t stay married and/or (perhaps

twenty thousand dollars in assets in addition to the fifty

more importantly) after you die.

percent).

In order for a pre-nup to be valid, both of you should

Most people when they get married the second time later

have separate attorneys – each representing one of you.

on in life are mature enough to have the “talk” about who

Once you’ve come up with a list of all of your stuff and

owns what and who gets what, but unless it’s written into

she’s come up with a list of all of her stuff, your attorneys

a pre-nup, just writing wills won’t do the trick – unless

can exchange lists and make certain nothing looks out

you’re “lucky” enough to go on the same day!

of place and nothing is forgotten. Things like mineral acres. I bet those have come up a few times in the last few years.

The other thing about pre-nups is they have to be managed after the marriage. If you have a single joint account, or even if you have separate accounts and both

Once everyone has agreed who owns what – and you

of you contribute to one account, you have to be very

complete this in a ‘reasonable’ period of time before the

careful how you spend money out of that joint account.

wedding (don’t slide it under her dressing room door as she’s getting into her wedding gown!) - everyone can sign on and get ready for the big day.

For example, you may have a pre-nup, but if you write checks out of a joint account for land taxes, insurance, upkeep, maintenance or any other costs of “ownership’,

The reason these agreements are so important is

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The Changing Landscape of Agricultural Safety and Health There are gradual but significant shifts occurring in the way agriculture is being conducted, regulated and in the way agricultural research is being funded. These shifts reflect broad political differences among elected leaders and within the public. A stalwart conservative voice has emerged which demands more free enterprise and “less government,” which translates into fewer regulations and less funding for agricultural priorities at the federal level and in many states, along with steady or lower taxes on corporate enterprises and individual producers. The roots of the conservative movement can be traced mainly to the Reagan presidential era. An 18 percent reduction of federal food safety inspectors this year due to the budget sequester can be attributed to this movement. Simultaneously, a strident and emerging “liberal left” advocates for reduced commodity price supports but stronger governmental roles in environmental and producer health and safety protections and research. The liberal movement is aligned with proponents of progressive taxation, organic and sustainable farming, and worker and consumer rights. The roots of this movement are sometimes labeled as “socialism,” and have antecedents in the eras of FDR and JFK. Regardless of how one feels about the pros and cons of each movement, there are real changes in agriculture that have implications for all agricultural producers. This column is meant to inform readers about the ongoing changes and not to promote any particular political view. Readers’ thoughts are requested. Many federally funded programs affecting agriculture are being cut back or eliminated. During recent meetings of the Regional Advisory Committee for the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (See: www.public-health.uiowa.edu/GPCAH/) I learned all eleven regional and national centers for agricultural safety and health training and several other categories of grant-funded research are slated for elimination, along July 2013

with a number of state-funded public health regulatory agencies. For the past 24 years, many agricultural safety and health programs were part of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health budget, but they are not included in the budget proposals currently being considered by Congress. These programs have supported a substantial share of the research, faculty salaries and graduate student stipends at mostly university-based centers. These programs contributed to significant strides in agricultural safety and health. For example, their research has established that 65 percent of agricultural-related fatalities are due to roll-overs of tractors, skid loaders and ATVs, almost always when the machines do not have roll bars or cabs for protection. In Scandinavian countries where these are mandated, operator deaths have almost been eliminated. Another outcome over the past score of years is the development of programs to educate farm families about the dangers associated with farming and how to minimize them, resulting in significant reductions of fatalities of children and adults while engaged in farming. Federal funds no longer make behavioral counseling available to curtail farm stress and farming-related suicides, both of which are serious problems in the agricultural community.

and health? With reduced federal and state funding, agricultural education and research institutions increasingly have to depend on private foundations, individuals and corporate entities for financial support. Because most corporate and private entities have gains from their investments as their aim, it is not clear if they will support vital agricultural safety and health efforts. Given their profit motive, will corporate and private entities pick up the financial slack to support the kinds of unbiased research and education needed to advance the safety and health of food, the environment and people? Examples of topics that need to be scientifically evaluated include, but are not limited to, the following: The long term effects of growing genetically modified organisms on environmental health and on consumers (a growing body of research findings is accumulating in Europe; few investigations in this area are being pursued in the U.S) The effects of long-term glyphosate use on the environment and on consumers (little research has been done in this area, and it is a priority, given its intensive use in agriculture)

The effects of seed treatments for insects and fungi on beneficial insects (e.g., honey bees), animals and humans, and How to make workers safer in enclosed spaces such as grain bins. What are your thoughts about what needs to be done to improve the health and safety of agricultural producers, consumers, and the environment? What should be researched and who should pay for it? This column is a good forum to consider producers’ ideas.

Dr. Michael R. Rosmann brings the perspective of a farmer in “Farm And Ranch Life”. Dr. Rosmann grew up on a mixed grain and livestock farm in Western Iowa where he experienced enjoyable hard work and 4-H, and witnessed the stresses that accompany farming and farm life. Dr. Rosmann developed the first mental health response in Iowa to the Farm Crisis of the 1980s. In 2001, Dr. Rosmann, along with partners in seven states, founded the nonprofit network, AgriWellness Inc. AgriWellness conducted research and provided counseling services to farm people. It became clearer that a specialized field – agricultural behavioral health – was needed to respond to the unique problems experienced by farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture.

Changes are occurring on the state landscape as well. To illustrate, taking photographs of consolidated animal feedlot operations (CAFOs) without permission from the owners has been banned in several states. State regulatory officials cannot take onsite or aerial photos of CAFOs in restricted areas. Animal rights proponents claim CAFOs have something to hide, such as inhumane conditions for animals, while proponents of these measures assert certain photographers tell a false story about actual animal treatment. What alternative funding sources are available for agricultural research, safety

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We are on a very strict budget. Dessert is only served on Sundays, so it’s a special treat. Soda, chips or any other junk food are not an option at this house. Our children also do not have cellphones, IPods, or other gadgets. We do have a used computer for schoolwork but there are NO games on it!

An old friend once told me “One is never too OLD or too SMART to learn something new!” Any kind of hobby you take up usually involves learning new skills over a period of time. Some can be learned quickly and others take years to acquire more than a ‘beginner status’. This has become vital now and may be even more so in years to come. In our technical world of today, most workers are experts in one or two areas to the exclusion of almost anything else and there are very few people that could now be called ‘Jack of All Trades, master of none’. While this is good in some areas including high wages, it also leaves you very dependent on that type of work and nothing else. If a company outsources or downsizes, a whole lot of folks are what you call ‘unemployed, or underemployed’ – which is not a good thing. And we have seen many jobs sent overseas or done away with entirely the past few years. A useful hobby or two can not only afford many hours of enjoyment, but could possibly enable you to acquire new skills that you might use down the road. Any new skill you may learn could also be a way to help you reduce your cost of living. Learning to ‘cook from scratch’, raising part of your food supply in a home garden or even in a flower bed, landscaping skills of all kinds, home or apartment repairs and maintenance skills, any type of automotive servicing or repair, welding, baking and decorating cakes, cookies, etc., organizing spaces, just to name a few. A hobby can also lead you to a home-based business. Some folks like to take things apart to see if they can fix what has gone wrong. Small appliance repair is one area as is small engine repair (think lawnmowers, tillers, etc.). A good number of repair shops have started their business in the garage or back shed of the home or even the basement workshop. Many of these don’t have big advertising budgets and spread the word by posting signs on grocery store bulletin boards, spreading the word at work, church, etc. A friend with a talent for metalworking and drawing now makes mailbox and overhead signs for folks all over the country living on small to large acreages. He works after hours in his farm shop and has more business than he can handle. Another friend has a series of part-time jobs that keep the family busy six days a week. They help people with gardening (kids are good weed pullers), do a lot of lawn mowing, tree-trimming and other miscellaneous chores. They do some heavy cleaning for families on a semi-annual basis, like cleaning out the basement, garage, etc. (he has teen-aged boys that can lift a lot). A12

We don’t spend money on these things so we have the money for our house payments and the taxes. Our kids go along willingly because they each have their own rooms now and they are decorating them as funds become available. They well remember the years that all three of them were jammed into one small room with cardboard boxes for dressers and NO closet! Back to the ground beef meals…

The girls and guys both do heavy cleaning – washing walls and ceilings as well as moving furniture for carpet cleaning/removal. They also do a lot of volunteer work – helping to clean public areas with local groups, setting up tables and chairs for community events, and other charities. Some people make a business out of recycling things that would otherwise be trashed. Rugs and saddle blankets as well as quilts are made from worn clothing and sold to make extra income for a family and utilizing resources that would otherwise be discarded and pile up in a landfill. Construction sites can be a source for scrap wood that can be fashioned into shelves, birdhouses and all manner of small wooden items that can be sold at craft fairs, thus adding to the family’s money supply. A school teacher/woodworker found that he and his wife enjoy fixing up old houses and reselling them. It’s adding to their retirement income stash and the addition of a realtor’s license, means that he can sell what they ‘fix up’. When job is lost and there is no more work to be found, gardening skills come into play and the family is fed at little cost. Surplus food is canned, dried or frozen for later use. When I listen to those who survived the Great Depression era of the ‘30’s, a garden was the first thing they did to help the family survive. One dear lady said, “We weren’t poor, we just didn’t have any money.” From listening to her talk, her family found many ways to stretch/recycle what was available and they survived and thrived during the bad times. My own family has made many gifts over the years. Our children were taught life skills by their father they will have forever. A hobby just might be worth looking into after all.

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Meal One: Brown about 4 ounces of the beef with a couple of onions and add some tomatoes, and crush them with a fork (I find diced tomatoes at the salvage store for about 20 cents a can). Add some Italian seasoning and pour the mixture over two pounds of cooked spaghetti noodles and enjoy. Meal Two: Cook about five cups of macaroni; add 4 ounces of the browned ground beef and some onions and tomatoes, and then add mustard for added flavor. This is a goulash dish.

Meal Three is Chili-Mac. I sometimes find boxes of the

commercial macaroni and cheese in the ‘get rid of’ bin for 20 cents each. I add more macaroni to what is in the box and then add extra milk to stretch the cheese. I put in some chili powder, and if I can find a dented can of chopped chili peppers, I add those in. The kids really think this is a treat. We have 3 teenagers plus my husband and myself and we all have physically demanding jobs. The kids all work too, so they have to have enough good food to get them through a long day. We raise a big garden every year and there are always at least three kinds of vegetables on the table, sometimes more, depending on what is ready to eat. We can, freeze and dry any extra garden produce for winter. I don’t worry about my kids not getting enough vegetables. We have three apple trees, two pear trees and a peach tree so fruit isn’t a problem either; the kids eat all of them, and a lot of it! Again, canning, freezing and drying any extra fruits for winter really stretch our ‘thin’ budget. I really have to give kudos to this family – they have a huge goal and are working towards a ‘paid for’ home and self-sufficiency. Yay for them! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Getting Rid of Ants A reader writes: “The easiest and cheapest way to rid your property of ants is simply boiling water.” She says, “Take a sharpened stick or a shovel – depends on the size of the ant hill – and open it up until you see the eggs and then pour out a teakettle of boiling water right down where the eggs are! It kills them instantly.” She’s right. I’ve gotten rid of all kinds of ants along the sidewalks and even the big hills of red and black ants (the kind that bite and leave a welt) have been ‘done in’. I did have one huge hill in the garden that took a couple of treatments, as I didn’t get deep enough the first time. I really like the fact that there are no chemicals, which could harm the cats, dogs, kids and me! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Silk Removal

It’s roasting ear time again and getting rid of the silks is one of the most miserable jobs I know, especially when preparing hundreds of ears of corn to be blanched and frozen. I have found that a clean ‘whisk broom’ from the hardware store works pretty well to brush away that annoying silk. Sure makes the job go faster! –submitted by GD, IA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Pepper Growing Cabbage

If you take a full pepper shaker with large holes in it to the garden and pepper the tops of the growing cabbages, the green cabbage worms won’t bother them as much. You do have to repeat this at least once a week for a while. It really cuts down on the ‘critters’ when trying to make slaw or sauerkraut. –submitted by WW, NE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Paint Catcher

When painting ceilings, cut a small hole in half of a hollow child’s ball and pull it up around the brush handle. Any dripping paint will be caught by the half-ball and can be dumped back in the paint can, rather than having it run down your arm. –submitted by KS, MI ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Band a Glass For a Toddler

I use the small four ounce jelly jars for glasses for kids two and over instead of the sippy cups they string all over the house. I put the big wide bands from broccoli around the jar so they won’t slip when toddlers use them. This way, they get their drink of water or juice and the glass gets put in the sink! –submitted by BK, OR ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

by Barbara Tako Motivational speaker and author of Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life (O Books, 2010).

Organizing Long-Term Paper The 80-20 rule of paperwork still taunts me. I know I will not retrieve 80 percent of what I have filed, yet when I look back through the paperwork, I am reminded of parts of my life I have forgotten. I laugh at a fictional short story I wrote back in college. I don’t understand the goals in an old performance review from a previous employer. I enjoy re-reading special cards and notes from old friends. I am not ready to get rid of it all, but it is time to enjoy the memories and to weed it down. Because of my interest in simple living, people sometimes think I am in favor of “pitching it all.” I am not. It is okay to be a “saver,” if you set up your filing system so that you can retrieve, enjoy, and use your information (or stuff) when you want it. Frankly, if a filing system isn’t functional for its owner, then the filed paper might as well have been recycled instead of saved. Here are ideas for tweaking your long-term filing system: First, gather all paper of a particular type into one location. I’m infamous for tucking away related paperwork tidbits in many different spots—a craft article in a nightstand, a related magazine in a bathroom “reading” basket, a piece more in a kitchen drawer, and a pile in a labeled folder in my file cabinet. I can’t weed it down or organize it until I’ve gathered it all together.

My boys are hunters and always make a lot of jerky from the meat they bring home, which is fine until it comes time to clean the screens and trays. They don’t fit in the sink so I end up putting them in the bathtub to soak. I then take an old toothbrush to the nooks and crannies and the brush really works to knock the crud out of the corners. A quick spray down with the hand shower and the trays are just like new again. –submitted by JS, SD ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Second, if there is paperwork you know you don’t really need but you have trouble parting with it, think about why this is the case. If the information means something to you, maybe you could save a few representative samples and journal about the rest. If not, try to get “sentimental” and “historical” information out of the regular household files by creating separate folders for them: you could label them “Special cards,” “High School Memories,” or “Previous Jobs.” The goal is to preserve the memories without clogging the filing system. On a rather morbid note, I think about my children having to go through all of this stuff some day.

Peach and nectarine pits planted in a protected area will make a tree that will yield in about 5 years. About 90% of the fruit is edible, and although it does not run true to form, it is usually very good and is called ‘common fruit’. It’s not hybrid and probably one of the original stock that was crossed with another to make hybrid fruit. –submitted by FF, CA

Third, review your file labels. Your life changes over time, so your filing categories need to be updated too. The only filing constant is that categories will change, so I label files in pencil! Sometimes a folder gets too thick despite my efforts to weed it out, so I create two folders with the same label followed by a numeric designation.

Dehydrator Scrubby

‘Free’ Fruit Trees

We had some birds ‘plant’ apple trees behind an old granary down by the barn. Two of the trees bear little apples like the lady apples sold in the stores on occasion and the other three trees bear a larger, very good pie apple. They are in a clump, but unless we get grasshoppers or hail, we always have apples. FREE FRUIT! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– As always, if you have tips or ideas to share, send them to me at PennyWise, Box 518, Kadoka, SD 57543 or email me at pennywise@gwtc.net. Please be sure to mention this publication when you write. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2013

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In other cases, it is time to create two slightly different file categories and sort my paperwork a little more specifically. My bulging “Travel” folder turned into “Minnesota Travel” and “Outstate Travel” Sometimes I also use several “mini” categories or smaller folders (8 1/2”x11”) within a legal-size (11”x14”) folder. My large folder might be “Insurance” and within it could be sub-folders for the house, auto, and life insurance. Fourth, create wiggle room and “spare” folders: Household filing isn’t an exact science. I like to have enough extra space in each file drawer to allow easy filing and wiggle room. I also like to keep a few extra folders and file labels on hand to accommodate life changes like new hobbies or interests. This may sound like common sense, but for me, it encourages better filing behavior and it prevents me from just shoving new information into a drawer or piling it on a desktop. Any pile can become a file. Finally, I would like to share my two cents on cross-referencing and indexing. For years, I thought either topic was over-kill in a discussion about household paperwork. That was my opinion before I conducted a frantic search for a piece of paper that turned out to be in a safety deposit box and before I had three different folders in my cabinet that all contained the same kind of information under different headings. Crossreferencing can be as simple as putting a piece of paper in the “Insurance” file that says a certain document is in the “Vehicle” file. Indexing can be as simple as a list at the front of your filing system that shows all the folder labels (If I had indexed sooner, I wouldn’t have had these three folders: “Christmas Crafts,” “Holiday Ideas,” and “Seasonal Activities.”). Try a paper management book to get ideas and to help keep you motivated for this tedious task. I am a fan of: Taming the Paper Tiger by Barbara Hemphill (Random House, 1992), and The Office Clutter Cure by Don Aslett (Marsh Creek Press, 2008), and File Don’t Pile by Pat Dorff (St. Martin’s Griffin, 1986). I don’t want to be overly zealous about household paperwork. Summer is short. I just want to save time for things that are more fun than hours spent frantically hunting for a piece of paper.

Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life is a seasonally organized book of clutter clearing tips that readers can pick and choose from to fit their personal style and needs. Sign up for her free monthly newsletter at

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The original Tree Terminator tree shear designed to withstand continued use on medium-sized trees to give years of trouble free operation. • Use for thinning or clearing overgrown pastures • Leaves minimal ground disturbance • Includes a brush guard with screen • Sprayer, swivel, and grapple options available • Models available for cutting 5”, 12”, or 20” diameter trees

Mounts on skidloaders, front-end tractor loaders, and 3-pt. hitch. Also available the “Tree Terminator Grande” for 20” diameter trees

Rotary Mower STANDARD FEATURES • Floating deck to follow contour of land. • Leveling wheel to ensure level cut on any terrain. • Lift limit chain for safety. • Cushion valve for fast shutdown. • Bi-directional cutting for extended blade life. • Heavy duty construction. • Two year warranty on all welded components.

“The Specialist in Heavy Duty Equipment”

GRACE MANUFACTURING 11200 Turkey Ridge Drive • Plato, MO 65552 417-458-4350 • FAX 417-458-3243

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Ag Tanks The EPA mandates a SPCC plan for any petroleum installations of more than 1320 total gallons. Double wall tanks or Containment Systems meet all the specifications needed.

Tanks We manufacture horizontal and vertical double wall, portable fuel, pickup, fertilizer and water tanks in standard sizes as well as to your custom specification.

Containment Systems Custom sized galvanized containment systems for any quantity and size of fuel tanks. Containments available in Round, Oval, Square, & Rectangle.

4401 W Main Ave • Fargo, ND 701-282-2345 220 4th St NW • Huron, SD 605-352-8643 July 2013

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RICE FEED INGREDIENTS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS

QUALITY PRODUCTS BACKED WITH DEPENDABLE SERVICE A N D AVA I L A B I L I T Y

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Drawers with heavy duty roller bearings

10 GAUGE STEEL TABLE TOP

...THAT WILL LAST THE TEST OF TIME AND LABOR.

RICE HULLS

Work benches have a 1 piece welded frame.

20/80

• Standard lengths of 6’ 8’ 10’ 12’ • Easy roll heavy weight supporting drawers • Heavy gauge roller bearing drawer guides

Rice Feed Ingredients / Co-Products Division Sherry Brantley, Sales Manager P. O . B o x 9 2 7 • S t u t t g a r t , A R 7 2 1 6 0 U S A

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QUALITY PARTS-DISCOUNT PRICE

Maize Corporation:

The Big Bale Specialist We have the parts you need to keep you up and running. • Knotter Parts • Stuffer Area • Plunger Parts • Pick-up Parts • Packer Cranks • Haydogs • Electrical Parts • Hydralic Parts • Bale Chutes

• Accumulator Parts • Knotter Blowers • Tires • Windguards • Clutches & Brakes • Driveline Parts • Liners • Shields

Replacement Parts for Hesston©, Massey®, Challenger® and Case® 8000 Series Balers

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Pulse Crop Lifter

Lifting Pan MidCut Crop Lifter

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE LESS EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN? SAVE INPUT COST OF SEED?

TELESCOPIC MONO BOOM CRANES We have found that planting wheat with a KINZE planter in 15” rows gives you, the producer, more control of seed spacing and seed depth than with a drill. Plants will emerge faster and have less competition between sunlight and moisture.

On the left is a wheat plate and on the right is the wheat plate fitted on a bean unit.

By planting in 15” rows approximately 3/4 of the seeds per acre are needed to produce comparable yields as a drill giving you, the producer, more profit per acre at harvest. Yes, weeds and disease are a concern in wheat, but with 15” spacing between rows less damage is done during chemical and fertilizer applications. Less disease pressure occurs by allowing more air to flow between rows making mildew less of a factor.

FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS

LONG STRUCTURAL SERVICE LIFE

Seed Charts are available as an approximation but may vary slightly depending on seed sizes.

Patent #6634522 - KINZE® is a registered trademark.

The wheat plate fits on bean units with either the black or blue bean plates with no modifications needed.

Disks are available through local KINZE Dealers Plates may also be purchased direct. ®

LARRY HAK www.seed-right.com

HUGE Value! EDGE TO EDGE™ 64 Inch 9,700 Foot TT+ 48 Inch 13,200 Foot TT+

2393 Werner Rd., Convoy, OH 45832 Shop or Fax: 419-749-4021 Cell: 260-740-8267 Email: larry@seed-right.com

SUITABLE FOR HEAVY DUTY SERVICE • VERSATILITY • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN DESIGN • ADVANCED SAFETY DEVICES • EXCELLENT STRENGTH TO WEIGHT RATIO

• A WIDER AND MORE SPECIALIZED RANGE • CONFIGURABLE TO MEET MOST REQUIREMENTS • PRECISION MANUFACTURED • EXCELLENT AFTER-SALE SERVICE

The Maxistab outriggers start at 6' all the way up to 27'.

DEL

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Phone: (716) 853-7996 Fax: (716) 853-8003

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1-877-798-JAWZ (5299)

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LED

HID

L.E.D. AG-lights

GrassWorks Weed Wiper, LLC (888) 80-WIPER or (479) 790-1091 sales@weedproblems.com

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Mfg. In U.S.A.

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America’s favorite sub-compact tractor — America’s favorite better than ever. America’s favorite sub-compact tractor—— sub-compact tractor better than than ever. ever. better

6TURBINE TWIN VACUUM

Great Vacuum for Grain Spills and General Clean Up

6CIRCUITEER II

Groom Your Champion with a Circuiteer

NEW FOR 2013! For over 10 years, Kubota’s versatile, easy-to-use BX Series has been the overwhelming choice of property owners NEW FOR 2013! NEW FORNow, 2013! nationwide. it’s better than ever! See all the upgrades —

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Illinois

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BIRKEY’S FARM STORE, INC.

2911 East Malone Ave., Miner, MO 63801 573-471-2531 | www.medlineq.com

ART’S LAWNMOWER SHOP, INC.

1801 E. University Ave., Urbana, IL 61802 217-337-1772 | www.birkeys.com

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314-741-1055 www.kubota.com

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PRICED TO SELL

CHENANGO COUNTY DAIRY FARM #2349 – Just under a 100-acre farm, good single story conventional barn with over 120 ties, stalls recently replaced plus mats, tunnel ventilation, barn cleaner, dbl.-8 milking parlor, milking equipment, an additional 2-story heifer barn with room for 50 head of heifers, concrete barnyard, 40x40 tool shed for working on equipment, 3-bdrm. 2-story farm house with new roof, buildings located all on the same side of a quiet road, barns are close to being ready to milk or could be used for beef, horses, etc. Farm will be sold. Being offered at an unbelievable price of $175,000.

SEE THIS FARM SOON!

We have many more! Visit us at

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New on the market

Pneumatic Drive Grease Buster

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Cleans Grease Fittings & Bearings Regular & Combination (Hose Extension $11.00)

$39 includes shipping.

Use a penetrating oil - no aerosol can lube.

DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED

Shop size holds 2 times the amount of fluid.

$48 includes shipping.

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TOUGH Watch this facer unload 13,000 lbs. of silage a minute among other videos at easyrakefacer.com

T-J Tools Ltd.

Over 17 Years of Satisfied Customers!

P.O. Box 120 • Waynesville, OH 45068

Phone/Fax: 513-897-5142

19500 N 1425 East Road • Hudson, IL 61748 Phone: (309) 820-1090 • www.kongskilde.com • mail@kus.kongskilde.com

• Quickly attaches • No moving parts • Reduces facing time • No hoses to hook up • Preserves particle length • Eliminates Pile Undermining

THE PATENTED

SILAGE FACER

320.664.4171

**NEW 40’ Hay Mower - Widest in the industry!

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Folds up to 12-1/2’ transport width

Available in smaller cutting widths. Forage Harvesters also available.

Model 9100 Vertical Tillage Unit **NEW** - 32-1/2’ Model

Adjustable Gang Angles from 0 to 16 degrees Other Widths Available - 15’ & 25’

FRE-FLO™

Plows

“Conditioning the World’s Water Naturally Since 1972”

Kongskilde Grain Vacs

Also Available: Anhydrous Toolbars Dry or Liquid Strip-Till Applicators

If you grow it.... Kongskilde Stonebear

VIBRO MASTER 3000

Easy collection and removal of stones (1” to 12”)

•Available in 21’, 24-1/2’, & 27’ working widths •10’ Transport Width

Salt, Magnets, Chemicals, Filters or Electricity

• Big Savings In Irrigation Water - Up to 29% • Increases Crop Production - Up to 25% • Acts As A Soil Admendment Tool • Improves Overall Plant Health - Production • Increases Water Penetration • Has Increased Crop Revenue Up to $1,091 Annually Per Acre

Sidedress Applicators Available Sizes - 15’ to 90’

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Chris Ramsey, Fleet Consultant Richard Klepfer, Fleet Consultant

3326 South 460 East, Lafayette, IN 47905 765-471-9400 • Cell 765-409-5735 Fax: 765-471-9227 • EBS: 877-528-4737 Email: cramsey@tredroc.com Email: rklepfer@tredroc.com

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MONTICELLO – CEDAR RAPIDS – DUBUQUE

Fertilizer Application Products Anhydrous (NH3) Toolbars, Row Unit Accessories, Dry Fertilizer Spreaders, Liquid Nitrogen Applicators, Running Gears for Anhydrous Nurse Tanks, and Agricultural Trailers.

Dual Fuel Mixer for Diesel Engines Combines natural gas with diesel to make your irrigation engines more affordable. Save over $3/hour! Gain 100-150 engine rpm! Change oil less frequently! Find the Savings in Dual Fuel!

SUCCESSFUL INNOVATIONS The Cushion Hitch Advantage

Model 750 RT-R A Urethane Tips “Compress” to Absorb Minor Shocks! B Urethane Cushions “Compress” to Absorb Major Shocks!

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA TOOLBARS

DRY FERTILIZER SPREADERS

WNDT GN SERIES WAGON

DUAL APPLICATOR

Don Hardy, owner Furnishing West Texas and the U.S. with reliable irrigation engines since 1985.

LIQUID NITROGEN SIDE-DRESS APPLICATORS

TRAILERS FOR LIQUID TANKS

P.O. BOX 70 • EAST VAN BUREN • LENOX, IA 50851 PH. 1-641-333-4518 • 1-800-342-7498 FAX 1-641-333-4429 SERVICE PARTS FOR TOTE, MOBILITY & JTI EQUIPMENT

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FUEL EFFICIENT ENGINES 202 W. Missouri, Floydada, Texas 79235-2799 806.983.3774 • 800.783.3774 Contact: jeff@donhardyracecars.com

www.donhardyengines.com

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Quality Metal Livestock Equipment We manufacture good quality metal livestock equipment designed to feed Cattle, Bison, Elk, Horses, Sheep, Hogs, Pountry & more.

Freestanding Corral Panels

Creep Feeders

Extensively Tested. Proven Performance. • 12,000 lb. Axle is guaranteed for transport when feeder is full

• New Highway rated 10-Ply Radials (Not Blems) on sixteen inch rims LegacySERIES Infinity SERIES • Salt & Mineral attachment with Rubber Tubs • Full length Lid Deflector to prevent feed jamming in behind lid • New Weatherproof Chutes open up to seven inches • Full Length Ladders inside and out for easy access to the top and inside of the feeder • Exclusive Magic Panels offer 16 stalls for efficient feeding operation with simple open and closing to keep cows away from feed

• Freestanding Corral panels come standard in 31ft lengths. • Custom lengths are available. • Swing gates come in 8 ft, 10ft, 12ft & 14ft sizes • 360° hinge for swing gate standard on all freestanding panels • Key hole gusset & chain to fasten panels together

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Bunk Feeders

19’

TowerSERIES

TrilogySERIES

• All rounded tubing & rubber belted trough are very safe & durable

204-425-3203

LEVEL WELDING

www.levelwelding.com

Level Welding Mfg. Ltd. • Box 100, Vita, MB ROA 2K0

•Pinnacle Lite Control System with NEMA IV rated remote Control Cabinet standardCall Your Local M-C on all dryers. Authorized Dealer Today!

Extensively Tested. • Built in failsafe, easily switch to manual mode if needed. Proven Performance.

Manufacturer and Distributor New & Used Machines Replacement Parts Full Service Center Bin & Grain Vac Piping

Christianson Systems, Inc. 20421 - 15th Street SE, Blomkest, MN 56216 (320) 995-6141 • (800) 328-8896 www.christianson.com

TANDEM QUICK-TRAK Model 3006

• Is capable of traveling at highway speeds. • One-piece feeder bar.

Indiana

LegacySERIES

InfinitySERIES

Remote Monitoring System Now 4814 W.Available! Old State Road 46, Greensburg, IN 47240

Extra heavy duty header trailer built to accommodate those 30’+ heads.

QUICK-TRAK 2000 HD

Holds up to a 30’ corn or grain head, “F” rated low profile tires, adjustable tongue, grain & corn brackets.

812-663-4020 | 800-241-4020 www.obermeyeragrigroup.com Illinois

NELSON FARM SERVICE

13293 N. 450th Avenue, Cambridge, IL 61238 309-937-5779 | Email: nelsonfarm@nbsmail.net

646 BIG BALE TRANSPORT

6, 8, and 10 bale models available.

A&P GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC. N Va EW Coocuum l Pro Low file

410 County Line Road, Maple Park, IL 60151 815-827-3079 | www.apgrainsystems.com 100 Roosevelt Street, Hooppole, IL 61258 815-948-2591

UNVERFEHRT FARM SUPPLY, INC.

19071 Meridian Rd., Centralia, IL 62801 618-493-7357 | www.unverfehrtinc.com

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Iowa

•Pinnacle Lite Control System with NEMA IV rated remote Control Cabinet standard on all dryers.

SOREM SALES, INC.

1018 West 18th St., Nevada, IA 50201 515-382-2180

• Built in failsafe, easily switch to manual mode if needed.

Remote Monitoring System Now Available! July 2013

Hauling capacity: Up to (8) 2000 lb. bales. Add two more bales with our carrier attachment.

VERN’S FARM SUPPLY, INC.

TowerSERIES

TrilogySERIES

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608-375-2656 or 800-873-1911 pmc@tds.net

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EVANS WATERLESS COOLANT AVOIDS CORROSION Evans Cooling Systems offers the only waterless engine coolant available. With a boiling point of 375°, Evans HDTC has the capacity to safely operate at higher temperatures without overheating, resulting in less down time. Fuel economy is improved. Your engine is protected. Maintenance costs are decreased. Plus, Evans HDTC is environmentally safe and ecofriendly.

No Coolant Changeouts Necessary

No Overheating Reduced Toxicity Improved Fuel Economy Stops Cylinder Cavitation Erosion

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Continual Operation Under Severe Conditions

DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME

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• Pre-assembled, tested and ready for installation Higher Clearance • Higher Quality • Rugged, high quality components 800-443-6536 • Maintenance-free operation in all climates Find out more at www.hi-fold.com • Walk doors, windows and remote operation available • 3-year comprehensive warranty

Illinois

BOB LAMB COMPANY, INC. 516 South Main Greenfield, IL 62044 217-368-2131

NELSON FARM SERVICE

13293 N. 450th Avenue Cambridge, IL 61238 309-937-5779 Email: nelsonfarm@nbsmail.net

UNVERFEHRT FARM SUPPLY, INC.

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Iowa

SOREM SALES, INC. 1018 West 18th St. Nevada, IA 50201 515-382-2180 Indiana

KIESEL ENTERPRISES 1198 S. Kiesel Drive Princeton, IN 47670 812-386-6580 www.kieselent.com

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494 West State Road 26 Sedalia, IN 46067 765-258-3034

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TRACK YOUR HARVEST WITH A GRAIN TRACKER GT460 READOUT

TOUCH SCREEN AVAILABLE

This new technology works with a rotation counter on your grain cart and is fully automated to record and store field weights. Data is transferred by USB flash drive to your computer.

Boost your drilling accuracy and cut f i e l d t i m e w i t h S C A L E -T E C ’ S PAT E N T E D KITS FOR DRILLS

SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE CAB CLUTTER!

SCALE LINK™ is the future!

DN345 Fer tilizer Spreader Kit • Kits available for all brands of fertilizer applicators and tenders

Use existing virtual terminal as scale indicator interface display. For use with all brands of implements. ISOBUS Compatible Scale Link™ communicates and adapts for use with many different brands of virtual terminal displays..

• Bolt on kits for easy installation • Some units utilize our Universal Kits • 99.5% accurate

NEW & USED SCALES For… • Bulk Seed Equipment • Grain Carts • Platform Scales • Feed Wagons • Gravity Wagons • Grinders • Pallet Scales

• Livestock Scales • Custom Applications • Bin/hoppers • Portable Scales • CCS Planters

SCALE-TEC KITS for every style and size grain carts.

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Big Bud PTO Ag Core

All Metal Replacements Kolbelco 250 Oil Cooler

We are now a Lucas oil & additive dealer.

ALL INTAKES ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL!

The Curry Industries Ltd. Grain Bag Zipper System will keep your grain bags WATER Free

• Quick and easy for one person to use - in all weather and all terrain for lower labor costs

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We have developed and field tested our DOUBLE PUMPING COMPRESSOR consisting of 2-Firestone and/or Goodyear Air Shocks ( Bellows ).

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In this edition of In the Barn with Hedgewood, we’ll cover the benefits of using wet/dry feeders for grow-finish and nursery pigs, answer questions about what to consider when replacing your feeders and give you the “411” on 304 stainless – how to know if you’re getting the best quality stainless. If you have a question you’d like Hedgewood to take a swing at, please drop us a line and we’ll do our best to sort it out.

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A. Providing pigs moistened feed versus dry feed has been shown to improve daily gain and feed intake – which means pigs grow faster – while lowering the amount of feed per pound of gain and the amount of water used or wasted. On average, pigs on wet/dry feed will reach market weight up to a week earlier than those on dry feed. Beyond improved pig performance, reduced water usage means less energy to pump water into the barn and less volume in the pit. As producers are challenged to improve pig performance in the face of high input costs, features like wet/dry feeding can make a difference in profitability. In fact, we haven’t sold a single dry feeder in the past six months. Once producers know the benefits, they want to take advantage of them. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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If wet/dry feeding is good for the grow-finish stage, does it also work for nursery pigs?

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We’ll answer more questions in the next edition of In the Barn with Hedgewood. Thanks for spending a little time with us. For more information, please visit us online at www.hedgewoodconsulting.com or call Kelly Daniels at 515-851-9194. Kelly Daniels is a long-time pork production manager and, more recently, worked with farmers as an equipment representative for one of the oldest names in the industry. Leah Daniels is the owner of NewsWorks, a strategic communications firm that provides marketing and public relations services to companies and associations, primarily in the pork industry. She recently worked with the National Pork Board to create an on-farm crisis communications tool for that enables farmers to effectively manage through incidents that can impact lives and reputations.

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Why Keep Your Fork and What Does Heaven Cost? I have been digging into the archives of some past emails that I saved that portray an uplifting tone or thought. They always seem to make me feel better and I hope they can put a skip into your step also.

Keep Your Fork There was a woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things in order, she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in. The woman also requested to be buried with her favorite Bible. Everything was in order and the pastor was preparing to leave when the woman suddenly remembered something very important to her. There’s one more thing, “she said excitedly. “What’s that?”came the Pastor’s reply. “This is very important.”The woman continued. “I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.” The pastor stood looking at the woman, not knowing quite what to say. “That surprises you, doesn’t it?”The woman asked. “Well, to be honest, I’m puzzled by the request,” said the pastor. The woman explained. “In all my years of attending church socials and potluck dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, ‘Keep your fork.’It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming; like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance! So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder, ‘What’s with the fork?’” Then I want you to tell them: “Keep your fork…. the best is yet to come.” The pastor’s eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the woman had a better grasp of Heaven than he did. She KNEW something better was coming. At the funeral people were walking by the woman’s casket and they saw the pretty

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dress she was wearing and her favorite Bible and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the pastor heard the question “What’s with the fork?”And over and over he smiled. During the sermon, the pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. The pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either. He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you oh so gently, that the BEST is yet to come!

What Does Heaven Cost? A man dies and goes to Heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the Pearly Gate. St. Peter says, “Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it in to Heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending o how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you can get in.” “Okay,” the man says, “I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, not even in my heart.” “That’s wonderful,”says St. Peter, “that’s worth 3 points.” “Three points? Well, I attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithe and service.” “Terrific!” says St. Peter. “That’s certainly worth a point.”

“Fantastic, that’s good for 2 more points, “St. Peter says. “2 points?”, the man cried. “At this rate, the only way I get into Heaven is by the grace of God!” “Bingo, 100 points! Come on in!” Ephesians 2:8,9 By GRACE are ye saved, through faith, it is a gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast! While thinking about these joyous thoughts of Heaven enjoy the start of summer!

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ast year I came up with a wondrous idea of a food garden. Seems like an odd notion for a person who has been around vegetable gardens all her life, and is even in business selling fruits and vegetables to others.

Soon there is this persistent weed bearing your name.

There was this spot in the garden that became inaccessible to the tractor tiller. An odd ‘l’ shape space between permanent plantings of blackberries, rhubarb and asparagus.

We came close one year, when I decided it was high time to learn how to make mustard. Studying the catalogs and recipes, it was determined that brown mustard seed was the variety to go with. To my delight it came up bountifully producing plenty of seed.

Whatever planted would have to be self-surviving; that meant perennial or something that readily reseeds. The plan was a food plot where herbs, vegetables that are perpetual and flowers thrived. Not just any flowers, rather those that are edible or medicinal. Since my memory can never remember which flowers are safe and which cause hallucinations the flowers in my gardens have just been for the beauty they provide. But if I had a spot for those tasty little blossoms, we could be adding nasturtiums to our salads. Doubtful, we just aren’t that adventurous. Then there are the vegetables that kindly reseed themselves. One is called miner’s lettuce or Claytonia. It has been coming back each spring in the high tunnels. Its green heart shaped leaves are rather pretty and tasty. Cilantro does the same.

“One point? I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans.”

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Marigolds, calendulas and borage were planted last year. Borage, if correctly identified, looks to be the new weed. It grew well last year and its blue star shaped flowers were certainly beautiful. But everyone was too chicken to see if the leaves really did taste like cucumbers. That is one of the risks involved in my gardening ventures. If it grows well, it is liable to be the next noxious weed. Can you imagine introducing a new plant only to have it be so prolific, that it shows up in all the neighbors fields?

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The harvested dry seed filled an ice cream bucket. Winter came and my intentions to make mustard never came to fruition. Somewhere along the line in a cupboard cleaning frenzy, most of the seed was thrown out. Saving only enough seed for a future planting. Early that spring we noticed a new weed sprouting up everywhere. Mustard gone wild, it was plain to see that it was easy to grow. We took a break from digging up dandelions in the lawn to pull out the mustard plants. Those pesky dandelions are they just another example of a pretty edible plant gone awry? The food garden is still a work in progress. These last snow/rains will hopefully germinate the broom corn, tritacle, purple cone flowers, bread poppies, parsley, fennel, claytonia, cilantro seeds. To fill space several of those free packets of seed of wildflowers were sown, thus invading my food plot with pretty inedible blossoms. If it is like last year, the many species of bees, insects and butterflies will spend the hot summer afternoons buzzing and humming around the flower blossoms, making it a food plot afterall.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Renae B. Vander Schaaf, freelance writer, lives on a real working farm in northwest Iowa, and authored a book titled “A Place Of Refuge”. To Contact Renae B. Vander Schaaf, please email her at agripen@live.com.

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COUNTY FAIR LIVESTOCK JUDGES – THE LITMUS TEST The Color Purple Fades When Exposed to the “Cooler”

he coveted brass ring of the County Fair is the color purple! A purple ribbon majestically adorned with a rosette is held in perpetuity by those who show it off with a sense of pride. But is it always meritoriously awarded, or is it often flawed by politics and other factors of distraction? Yes, it’s county fair time — a time to reﬂect and re-evaluate our priorities and objectives!

of defining the objective of raising livestock, but that there is a real need for judges that can teach and relate to youngsters in a very meaningful manner. A child should not leave the show-ring with only the options of either joy or disappointment. They need to leave with a sense of accomplishment and pride; a learning experience, and enjoy the highs of a new found level of self-worth and conﬁdence.

The savory tastes, sights, and sounds of the County Fair are in the air. Colors of red, white, and blue will adorn the stalls of animals that are housed and cared for as though they were king/queen for a day. It’s a special time for the livestock as well as those who would, at any other time and place, call it chores!

Livestock judging is due for a big overhaul! The current method of judging does not meet the criteria of teaching and learning for which it was intended. This is so apparent when you get out in the real world and witness the lack of education among livestock producers.

The fair is a wonderful place to educate and showcase the pride of our efforts. But all too often the message is missed! For some reason the thrill of the ferris wheel, the mystique of the sleight of hand, the allure of a pronto-pup and the misunderstood premiums, generated by the chant of the auctioneer is accepted as a gratuity, never to be challenged—for fear of looking a gift horse in the mouth. The walk to the show ring and the parade of champions is for the intended purpose of showcasing what it takes to produce red meat. However, we fail if we do not challenge the outcome on the rail. The very core of Knightro is that of recognizing value differences in livestock and establishing a market pricing plan that recognizes these differences in the form of value-based compensation. And, it has to start at the 4-H youth level at your local county fair. I especially enjoy working with the 4-H youth, as this impacted my life in such a powerful way back when I was a youngster growing up on a farm in western North Dakota. My involvement in 4-H truly became my focus in life; so much so, that I can really feel the emotions of these kids and relate to most every situation they face. This is always driven home and reinforced when I speak to 4-H and FFA livestock groups. They not only remind me of how far we have missed the mark in terms

County fairs have served as a showcase for agriculture for many years. But, more importantly, they have been a window of opportunity for a real educational experience. The 4-H kids especially could gain a great deal of knowledge and experience, unlike that from other events that take place in their formative years. So, what’s wrong with the way it is? Livestock judging is an art and a skill of subjectivity — so subjective that there isn’t even total agreement among the so-called experts. This is not to say that we don’t have competent judges, because there are many very good ones available, but it does suggest that the present system of judging is antiquated and needs to be ﬁxed. To have a young boy or girl enter the show ring with high expectations, and return with only one of jubilation or one of total rejection is totally destructive to the whole learning experience. For the many kids that participate, most will leave with a feeling of nothingness. For those adults that support the system, they will say it is a good experience of life to be exposed to the real world of winning and losing. To those, my response is one of total empathy for their kids. Competition in the livestock judging ring can’t be compared with that of a sporting event or a style show. It’s not about speed or endurance; not even about ability or beauty. It’s about the

PONY TALES By Ponty

The Heart of a Judge Judging livestock has been in my genes from the time of winning a regional 4-H judging contest at the age of 10 to being on the NDSU Livestock Judging Team. I’ve been involved in judging ever since, and have gained a great deal of self-satisfaction from helping to guide youngsters to the winners circle.

livestock judging experiences has been that of learning to give reasons. Learning how to express one-self in a meaningful manner has served me well in my profession as well as my personal life. Every child should be taught the art of public speaking, clariﬁcation, and expression of thought.

Much of my interest in judging was fueled by my father, who always insisted that I select my own calves, and be responsible for the outcome in the show ring. This produced nine grand-champion steers during my formative 4-H years, and instilled a spirit of competition that has been the basis of my involvement ever since.

Traveling with the livestock judging teams to national livestock judging shows was of greater value to me than all other academics combined. Competing at the collegiate level in national competition was an adrenaline high that can’t be compared to that of any other kind of participation.

To have to walk into a pen full of calves and pick out the steer that has the most potential, can be a daunting experience— even more so when it involves a little horse trading. I traded a baby colt for my ﬁrst baby calf. Emotions can run high when you have to give up your favorite pet for a bawling calf that doesn’t want to leave her momma. But, as important as selection is to the judging process, feeding, grooming, and showing becomes equally as challenging to the fulﬁllment of the entire project. Perhaps the most gratifying part of my

Not only were the awards of signiﬁcant importance, but the fraternization among my peers has resulted in lifetime relationships that have paid dividends far beyond that of the show-ring. Livestock judging is as much about people skills and communication as it is about livestock. A lesson learned that far exceeds the livestock arena. I’m grateful the opportunities I’ve had to share in such a rewarding life experience! The heart of a judge becomes more visible than that which is exposed under the hide of a steer.

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YOUR VOICE IN THE MARKETING PLACE OF YOUR CHOICE Ken E. Knight is the author of the “Knightro Report”, a nationally syndicated livestock-marketing column, which is featured in this publication on a regular basis. Mr. Knight is a graduate of North Dakota State University, with a major BS Degree in Meat and Animal Science and a minor in Communications. In addition to being a professional auctioneer, public speaker and livestock judge, he brings many years of corporate level meat and livestock market management and expertise to the industry for which he now serves as an independent voice of shared knowledge and experience.

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Bill Klassen Auctions Ltd. bottom line of agriculture to go forth from this educational experience with the skills and the tools to make a living producing livestock on a profitable basis. What has to be done to fix it? First we acknowledge that there are differences — differences brought about by feeding and selection. An explanation of good, sound feeding practices and a demonstration of selection factors would be good for starters. You then begin to group the entries in accordance to the explanation and demonstration that you have just given. In reality, you have just conducted a mini evaluation clinic, so that the kids know and understand what is happening. Your job as a judge is to educate these youngsters, not simply stand out there in the middle of the ring as though you were a God that could see right through these animals. You have a pretty good idea what is under the hide or else you wouldn’t be judging. But, it’s not a science, and there’s no real proof until the carcass is hanging on the rail and cutability and quality are evaluated. No livestock market class should be complete or finalized until the data of a cutability test is available to the judge. Even then there will be some close calls that will require you to regress back to the show-ring before making final judgment.

The ﬁnal placing should be presented at a follow-up meeting in an educational format that allows for plenty of discussion. To prepare for such a session there should be photos taken of the live animals, showing front, side, and rear views. These photos should be presented in conjunction with the carcass-data, with a full set of understandable, objective reasons. This is where objectivity comes into the showring. Because of the many sideline differing opinions, it’s where we bring full closure to the judgmental decision making, for both the parents and their kids. Isn’t this the least we should expect from a 4-H project that required so much time, energy, and investment? For some this project may have started with the selection of the dam and sire — making it a once in a youthful lifetime decision, or at least a year long vested venture. Doesn’t this kind of a commitment cry out for more than just a ten minute walk through a show ring, and listening to a canned set of reasons the judge has given for a jillion classes in the past? Doesn’t your child deserve more? There is nothing more special on the face of this earth than our children, and isn’t it our responsibility to guide and educate them in their decision making? Their road map to the future may have nothing to do with livestock, but aren’t we obligated to build them a strong foundation from which they can make sound choices?

June 13 New Holland BR 780, 664, 316 Balers 680 Manure Spreader 1413 Discbine, Swather Turner, and more June 15 Some Nice Machinery Auctions coming up New Holland 1033 Square Bale Wagon For all listings and some photos, visit

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R.R. 1, Box 81 • Winkler, Manitoba, Canada R6W 4A1 Phone: (204)325-4433 • Fax: (204)325-4484 • Email: bill@billklassen.com We furnish documents on all US purchases • We can deliver

MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION 2 miles N. of Floyd, IA on Hwy. 218

Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 • 9:00am Phone: 641-398-2218 • Fax: 641-398-2236 Email: gilbertsaleyd@omnitelcom.com Please check website for consignment list & photos

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Replacement Auger Flighting for low cost repair of all types of implement & machinery

WE ARE EQUIPPED TO INSTALL ALL TYPES OF FLIGHTING! HEAVY REPAIR FLIGHTING FOR: Combine Harvestors • Grain Augers • Etc. Hand Indentification: Cut to any length.

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The new iT4 Versatile four-wheel drive tractors have the industry’s largest cab. Versatile designed an operator friendly environment that is comfortable, productive and ergonomic. The 35% forward visibility improvement and the seat mounted integrated control console make operating the new generation Versatile easier during long working days. The sloped hood and deluxe cab provide additional comfort and functionality for the operator.

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ABILENE MACHINE INC.

ILLINOIS

Abilene, KS 800-255-0337, Fax 785-655-3838 Belmond, IA 800-866-1504, Fax 641-444-7353 Website: www.AbileneMachine.com E-mail: sales@abilenemachine.com

275 South Main, Clifton, IL 60927 815-694-2300 | www.lindgreninc.com

BAKER ABILENE MACHINE INC.

Bishopville, SC 800-543-2451 Fax 803-428-6070 | www.BakerAbileneMachine.com E-mail: sales@bakerabilenemachine.com Tractor, combine, picker and sprayer parts. Highquality new, used and remanufactured parts for many makes and models. Online shopping, 220 acres of 7/13 salvage, same-day shipping.

JACK BOYLE Vermillion, KS 785-382-6848, 785-564-0511 Salvaging combines N5, N7, L, L2, M, F, G, C, CII, all A&E, K Gleaner. 6620, 7720, 8820, 7700, 6600, 4400, 9500, 9600, 3300, 105, 95, 55, JD. 915, 1480, 1460, 1680, 1420, 815 IHC. 860, 760, 750, 510, 410, 300 Massey, 643 JD cornhead parts. We buy salvage 9/13 combines.

BIG TRACTOR PARTS

STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST Red & Green

1. Minimum 10-25% savings on new replacement parts for your Steiger Drivetrain. 2. 50% savings on any used parts. 3. We rebuild transmissions, dropboxes, and axles with 1 year warranty. 4. We buy running or damaged Steiger tractors. These are American Made!

1-800-982-1769 U.S. or Canada www.bigtractorparts.com

LINDGREN ENTERPRISES

( Call for Current Used Equipment ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HARTMAN FARM SUPPLY 3550 Douglas Road, Millstadt, IL 62260 618-476-1145

USED LISTINGS: Ford 2120 Hyd. Shuttle, 43 hp, 4WD, new loader.... $14,900 Massey Ferguson 375 2WD Perkins Diesel w/canopy..................................................................$10,500 Mahindra 6000 2WD w/loader & forks...................$10,500 Ford 1920 33 hp, 4WD, 600 hours...........................$8,900 Ford 1620 4WD Hydro w/loader............................... $9,500 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

FRIEDMAN DISTRIBUTING, INC. 606 3rd Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208 319-444-3477 | 800-258-3671 www.friedmandistributinginc.com

USED LISTINGS: 2008 Grasshopper Mower, 727T6, 61” deck, 79 hours....................................................................... $10,200 2007Grasshopper Mower, 723K, 61” deck, 281 hours........................................................................$7,200 2012 Grasshopper Mower, 729T6, 61” deck, 111 hours......................................................................$12,500 2008 Yamaha Golf Car w/windshield, white.............. $3,249 2007 Yamaha Golf Car, gas, headlights, sandstone.$4,800 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

PRAIRIE AG SUPPLY 12372 Hwy. 163 W., Prairie City, IA 50228 515-994-3200

A&P GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC.

USED LISTINGS: 2011 Kinze 3600 ASD, mech 16/31, RVCW, 16CM/31BM, KPM111

USED LISTINGS: Farm Fans CMS-J 420J Dryer, 230v, 3ph, LP gas, 510 BPH, 10 pts., full heat

Landoll 7430-26 VT, hyd. level w/reel

MC 670EM Dryer, 230v, 3 ph, LP gas, 400 BPH, 10 pts., full heat

2009 Fast 9518, 90’ boom, 1800 gal., 450 Raven

410 County Line Road, Maple Park, IL 60151 815-827-3079 | www.apgrainsystems.com

1999 Hardi TR1000, 60’ Eagle boom, trip, pump, fmr, F&R, 1000 gal. 2003 Hardi Commander 750, 60’ boom, deluxe, joystick

Farm Fans C-21100B Dryer, 230v, 3 ph, LP gas, 5651 hours, 700 BPH, 10 pts., dry/cool

MISSOURI

2005 MC CF730 Dryer, 230v, 3 ph, nat. gas, 485 BPH, 10 pts., all heat

ART’S LAWNMOWER SHOP, INC.

Mid-1990s Farm Fans CF850H Dryer, 230v, 3 ph, LP gas, 774 BPH, 10 pts., full heat/cool

15 Black Jack Court, Florissant, MO 63033 314-741-1055 | www.artslawnmowershop.com

IOWA FABER’S FARM EQUIPMENT, INC.

1809 240th Street, Inwood, IA 51240 712-753-2333 | www.fabersfarm.com

USED LISTINGS: 2008 Vermeer 605M Round Baler, net wrap, big tires....................................................................$22,000 2010 Krone 1290HDP w/extra cut, 10,000 bales.......................................................... $120,000 2005 New Holland HW345, 16’ disc, self-propelled windrower........................................ $59,900 2011 Vermeer 605 SM w/windguard.....................$33,500 2003 Krone AM243 Disc Mower............................... $5,800 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

USED LISTINGS: John Deere CX15 Batwing Rotary Cut....................$10,250 Massey Ferguson 375, 63hp diesel tractor..............$7,500 TORO 2 Master 2TR 72” diesel................................ $6,999 John Deere F1445 w/72” ft. flail mower.................. $6,850 Exmark Lazer Z, 60” 2 TR gas................................. $5,850 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MO RIVER TIRE CO. 24200 Hwy. 179, Boonville, MO 65233 660-882-8473 | www.morivertire.com

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C&L DRYER SERVICE, INC. 21735 Business Hwy. 151, Monticello, IA 52310 319-465-4552 | www.candldryerservice.com

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USED LISTINGS: 10”x72’ Mayrath Galv S/A LP, completely reflighted 1/4” flighting 8”x61’ Mayrath Galv. TD elec.

ELITE TRAILERS, INC. 918-962-4567 "Dealers' Inquiries Welcome"

NEW 2013 ELITE 32 FT. TANDEM DUAL

5’ Dovetail, 2 fold-up deck level ramps, 2-12,000# drop-leg jacks, 2-10,000# oil bath brake axles with 1 year warranty, adjustable coupler, chain box, 12x19# I-beam frame, 3” channel crossmembers, stake pockets, 3” rub rail, dual rubber mounted tail lights, treated wood floor, primed & painted w/break-away kit and reflective tape. Other sizes available.

NEW 2013 ELITE 25 FT. SINGLE WHEEL

5’ Dovetail, 2 fold-up deck level ramps, 1-12,000# drop-leg jacks, 2-7,000# brake axles, adjustable coupler, chain box, 12x14# I-beam frame, 3” channel crossmembers, stake pockets, 3” rub rail, rubber mounted tail lights, treated wood floor, primed & painted w/break-away kit and reflective tape. Other sizes available.

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meal. 17% protein. Call 620-793-7701.

BALER BELTS – all balers. Genuine JD. Made in the USA. Free shipping on sets. Call 800-2231312 or visit www.balerbeltsandhaybeds.com. 7/13

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Financing - No tax returns for deals up to $150,000 for established business. “A” thru “Challenged Credit”. New or Used. Call Barbara at J&L CAPITAL RESOURCES 800-818-2883 or 559-8976960, or visit our website www.jlcapital.com. 7/13

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Amurs-moss eating fish, channel catfish, large mouth bass, hybrid bluegill, fat-head minnows, bluegill, hybrid bass, perch, walleye, croppies, and more. Deliveries by UPS or truck. Red ears and spawning mats to improve your pond and lake. Call Randy Beemer at BEEMER FISHERIES in Bedford, IA at 800-537-5671, 712-532-3451 or www.beemerfisheries.com. 7/13

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IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT USED IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT: 6”, 8” & 10” alum. and PVC pipe; main line and used fittings; 6,000’ 8”x20” PVC pipe. Call SENKBILE FARM at 308946-3396. 8/13

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE: Polled Hereford bulls, service age,

calving-ease genetics with added performance, semen checked, pasture ready. Good selection. Delivery available. MORRISON STOCK FARM, breeding Hereford cattle for over 50 years. 419-362-4471, or cell 419-565-0032. 7/13

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AGGRESSIVELY BUYING JD TRACTORS AND COMBINES - Newer models, Dealers

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IH 560 gas, FH, WF..............................................$4,250 MX 120....................................................................Coming In IH 1486...................................................................$9,750 5130 Maxxum 2WD, open station......................$12,500 IH 1680....................................................................Coming In Cornhead.................................................................Coming In Vermeer 605XL, Acc. Bale, net wrap, sharp....$15,550 Vermeer 6-section harrow cart..........................$1,000 Pair 15-38 tires & rims, near new.....................$950 obo

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WELDING PLUS, LLC POWERLIFT HYDRAULIC DOORS Lewis, IA We serve western Iowa, eastern Nebraska, northeast Kansas, & all of Missouri

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Buy the Best Brock Grain Bins, F.O.B. Kansas City, MO

LOW INTEREST RATES AVAILABLE NOW 10,603 bu...................... $9,539 13,550 bu...................... $11,725 16,887 bu...................... $13,162 24,777 bu...................... $17,119 34,346 bu...................... $22,528 51,255 bu...................... $26,885

IMPLEMENT WHEELS

Bolt Together Wheels, Aircraft Tires for Grain Carts, Feed Wagons, Manure Spreaders, Ag Hubs and Spindles, Tractor Rims, Skid Loader Wheels.

HEY MACHINERY CO., INC. 1602 W. High St. • Baldwin City, KS 66006

Web Site: heywheel.com

785-594-3441 Fax: 785-594-3311

Dairy Quality Alfalfa 3x3 Squares For Sale

Neville Construction LLC

402-362-7944 Eves. • McCool Junction, NE • 402-724-2413 Dennis Neville 402-750-8094 • Burwell, NE Office • Kelly McClintic

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★ Buying & Selling: Claas and JD 5400-5830 and 6000-7000 Series Forage Harvesters ★ Used 40 Knife Dura-Drums ★ New 56 Knife Drum Conversion for 5400-5460 ★ 40 & 56 Knife Conversion for 6000 Series ★ 2001 & 1998 Nitro Sprayer, 1,200 Gal., 60/90 Booms

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TIRE TOWN, INC. When the Price Makes the Difference and Quality Won't Be Compromised 480/70R28 R-1W, Full Tread....................$700 480/80R30 R-1W, Full Tread....................$500 73x44.00-32 12 ply, 100% Tread...........$4000 480/70R34 New, FWD............................$1100 14.9R46 Used 80%..................................$750 14.9R34 Slightly Used 70%......................$500 320/90R46 Irregular.................................$900

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product spotlight» Dual PTO for Stationary Engines Why settle for either 540 or 1,000 rpm PTO shafts on stationary engines when you can have both? Heavy-duty Tayloria dual output gearboxes are available from Beiler Engine Manufacturing. “Our first prototype was installed in the fall of 2003, and it’s still working,” says Beiler. “Many tractors have the option of the two speeds. This gearbox lets stationary engines have that option, too. A great way to make use of that idle engine. Saves you an extra tractor. Our customers use them on both mobile and stationary power sources for use with irrigation pumps, manure pumps, silage blowers and many other uses.”

thrash 60 Bu. popcorn with a twelve row head with an excellent test. Five-foot-tall rye grass has been thrashed with no losses; 300 Bu. corn with a 16 row head at 18% moisture produced 5300 Bu. per hour at 4 1/2 MPH with no loss. This comes out to 1.477 Bu. per second! The concave is made of 1” round bars that have a restricted flow notch with progressive open bar spacing. Where the crops come in the spacing is 7/8” on the right side and 11/8” opening on the left side. This lets crops separate in the thrashing area and not travel to the back separating area. The RPR Thrashing/Separating Concave System was prototyped in 2011, sold to a limited number of customers in 2012, and is now publicly available. For more information, contact CM Welding, Inc. of Frankfort, IN at 765-258-4024 and ask for Donnie. Or you may visit online at www.cmweldinginc.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Beiler says the dual output unit is rated for up to 175 hp at three engine speeds: 1,800, 2,150 and 2,400 rpms. The cast iron clutch housing is available in sizes #4, #3, #2 and #1. He says the unit is simple to install and fits most SAE standard diesel engines. The unit is available with 10 in., 11 1/2 in. single or 11 1/2 in. double plate mechanical clutches. Beiler says they also offer a single output unit that’s rated at up to 250 hp. It has only one set of hears and can be run at either 1,000 or 540 rpms, depending on the need.

Do you want to keep your grain bag sealed moisture free? How would you like to seal your grain bag 100% water tight in half the time? During harvest time the most common method of closing bag ends is with 2x4’s. This type of bag closure is the old way of doing things. You have to roll the bag end with one board and screw or nail another board on top. And this method doesn’t seal the bag moisture free. Bag ends must be sealed properly to prevent water from entering and spoiling the stored grain.

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The ‘RPR’ Thrashing/Separating Concave System will thrash all crops by simply adding or removing the included cover plate. Thrash and separate 20-300 Bu. both wet and dry corn having the cleanest sample and fastest ground speed you’ve ever experienced with zero rotor loss. Thrash and separate soybeans (green stem of dry) and wheat with NO rotor loss. With the cover plates on in a 9870 you can

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with the need to have 2 people involved!. They also take up space in the pick up truck, are heavy to lug around on the field, 2x4’s are a nuisance to store during the off season. and the nails or screws are often lost in the field creating more trouble to truck tires

When closing your bag ends using 2 x 4’s The screws or nails create holes in the valuable poly bag when rolling up. These holes then get larger when handling. The 2x4 closure isn’t a seal, it only holds the bag end together, allowing water to destroy your valuable grain! When using 2x4’s it sometimes takes two people to close the bag end During harvest time 2x4’s are cumbersome, difficult to handle and cost you more in labor

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The Case 4-cylinder had a savings of $1.06 per hour; the John Deere saved $2.40 per hour, and the Case turbo saved a whopping $3.55 per hour.

Here’s what to expect from the grain bag zipper system We Guarantee your grain bag will be sealed water tight and never have grain destroyed by moisture again. You’ll find like many other satisfied customers its quick and easy for only one person to use in all weather/ terrain lowering labour costs significantly. The Poly-Fastener Seal Strips are easy to handle being light weight and reusable for many years. It only takes under 6 minutes to set up and 12 seconds to seal your bag end from end to end. Start saving time and bushels of money... Seal your grain bag with the Grain Bag Zipper Tool System. Order NOW by calling our toll free order line at 877-337-8700, or visit online at www. grainbagzipper.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Irrigation engines can be more affordable with a fuel mixer Realize saving of up to $3.00 per hour, per engine using a Dual Fuel Mixer Just ten years ago, diesel fuel was the fuel of choice for irrigation engines. At that time, is was much cheaper than natural gas. Producers started purchasing diesel engines and abandoning natural gas.

For more information, contact Beiler Engine & Mfg., LLC, 1630 Georgetown Road, Christiana, PA 17509, or call 717-529-6595.

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mixer on three engines in Floyd County. Two engines were Case IH engines–one waas a turbo-charged, and the other engine, a 4-cylinder non-turbo. The third engine was a John Deere 4T100. During the testing, straight diesel was used, followed by a diesel and natural gas mix. The dual fuel outperformed the diesel on all three engines.

Today, things are different. Diesel fuel has tripled in price since 2000. Producers had to do something to make operating irrigation engines more affordable. They started mixing natural gas with diesel, and discovered they saved $80-100 on average per day, per engine. Don Hardy, owner of Don Hardy Fuel Efficient Engine Services in Floydada, Texas, developed a dual fuel mixer for diesel engines to combine natural gas and diesel. The fuel mixing process could then be done economically, by all producers. In the spring of 2007, Hardy and Leon New, an engineer with the Texas Cooperative Extension Service in Amarillo, tested this

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From a fuel savings standpoint, mixing propane and diesel might have been yet an even cheaper mix–but propane proved to be more cost prohibitive, and made the engines run hotter. Hardy says the mixture of natural gas and diesel is “the way to go”, and his mixer is designed to reduce the high costs of running irrigation engines. In the past few years, several producers using the mixer have reported their fuel cost savings has been very substantial. Hardy said producers have told him they have savings of over $3.00 per hour by using the mixer over straight diesel, and have had gains of 100-150 rpm from their engines. Another benefit they have reported is oil change intervals could be longer with the fuel mix versus the straight diesel. The Hardy Duel Fuel Mixer comes in a kit, and the cost is $1,595. For more information visit www.donhardyengines.com; or call 806-983-3774. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

DR® Power Equipment takes an innovative approach to tree cutting with the DR® TreeChopper Invasive tree species have long been a problem for property owners with large areas of pasture land. Over just a short period of time, clear areas can become overgrown with buckthorn, sagebrush, yucca, and locust trees, and cutting them down with a chainsaw is time-consuming, difficult, and often dangerous. DR® Power Equipment recognized this pervasive problem and responded with the DR® TreeChopper, an ATV attachment that allows for easy removal of invasive trees

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«product spotlight • Frame: 8” square/rectangular tubing • Front hitch: forged steel pintle style with safety chain and jack • Hydraulic depth control valve Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products, Inc. also has bale and portable feeders, panels and fence, feed bins, chutes, tubs, alleys, portable buildings and tree shears.

up to 4 inches in diameter – up to 25 times faster than a chainsaw! The unit attaches to an ATV and functions like a pipe cutter for trees. Users simply line up a tree with the U-shaped ground-level cutting area and drive into the tree. The result is clear, open pasture land without trees or pesky stumps. Many ranchers, farmers, and large property owners consider the DR® TreeChopper an essential tool for keeping their land under control. As one owner puts it, “Purchasing the TreeChopper was a fast and inexpensive way to take care of the problem [of invasive trees] on my own. In two days, I was able to clear 160 acres.” To see the DR® TreeChopper in action, visit www.DRTreeChopper.com. DR® Power Equipment, a division of Country Home Products, Inc., is the premier developer of professional-grade outdoor equipment for residential use. For more information, visit www.drpower.com or call 1-800-687-6575. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

3-point implement caddies from Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products The new Model 500 from Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products is designed for mounting tank or hopper on frame. (Frame does not raise and lower - only the rear hitch.)

Elk Creek Model 500

Features include: • Lift capacity: 15,000 lbs. • Carrying capacity: 27,000 lbs. total with 3,000 lbs. on hitch • Lifting hitch: 3-point style, 12” to 48” lower tug height - Cat. III - adjustable top link • Axle/tires: four 6,000 lbs. hub/spindles 16.5L x 16.1 - floatation tires on “rocking bolster” • Dual wheels: 90” wide center to center (std. width for 30” rows - wider row spacings by special order)

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Evans Cooling Systems announces an endurance milestone with waterless coolant Evans Cooling Systems announced an important milestone that demonstrates the durability and long life performance of its waterless engine coolant. Joe Umstead, an independent owner/operator, has put one million miles on the 1990 Freightliner that he bought new. At the time of purchase, he converted its Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine to use an experimental waterless coolant provided by Evans. Twenty three years and a million miles later, Joe has never changed or topped off his coolant, or used any supplemental coolant additives. “The coolant performs like the day I had it installed, and I haven’t lost a drop!” says Joe, “and I drive all 48 states and in plenty of hot weather conditions.” The waterless coolant has a boiling point of 375°F and at operating temperatures has a very low vapor pressure. The low pressure has reduced the stress on cooling system components and the hoses for Joe’s engine are the original ones. The metals in his engine have not suffered the effects of corrosion, electrolysis, or cavitation erosion. “It performs as advertised,” adds Joe, “and I never think about hot climates or altitude, except when I’m passing someone going up a steep grade. That’s when I’m reminded that operating with Evans has a performance advantage.” The engine is from the pre-EGR cooler era and the fan clutch is actuated by a “fan-stat”. The actuation temperature is elevated to reduce fan-on time for fuel economy. Mr. Umstead has been averaging about 7.5 mpg over the past 23 years. At the Mid America Truck Show, held at Louisville, KY in late March, Joe spent time at the Evans booth sharing his experience with hundreds of owner/operators. When one curious attendee asked Joe about the cost

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a third of the hay we normally do and were faced with trying to find good hay to get us through the winter. In our area, there’s a lot of hay for cows but not grass hay for alpacas. The drought made it increasingly hard to find decent hay. We had heard about feeding barley grass and began to do some research.”

Heavy-duty truck engines have changed a lot since 1990 and so have Evans waterless coolants. Today’s offerings provide better heat transfer and lower viscosity than the experimental coolants of 1990, but the basic feature of a huge separation between operating temperature and boiling point remains. It is that separation that keeps vapor out of the cooling system – vapor that makes an insulating barrier between hot metal and liquid coolant – the barrier that makes hot spots and brings premature death to EGR coolers. Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., headquartered in Suffield, CT, has focused on engine cooling for over 25 years. Evans is committed to improving engine performance for vehicles and stationary engines, while maintaining a cleaner, safer environment. For more information on Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. please contact Mike Tourville at mtourville@evanscooling.com, call 860668-1114, or visit www.evanscooling.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Two Branch Ranch saves thousands on feed with a Fodder-Pro 2.0 Feed System Mark and Sue Schalk started Two Branch Ranch when they were looking to return to the farm life. Sue explains, “We started small with three alpacas, one English Angora rabbit and a handful of chickens.” Today, the farm is home to quite a few more animals. “We’ve focused mainly on the alpacas and over the past few years have grown to a herd of twenty-one animals with five pregnant females due this spring.” Sue spends her time on the farm hand-spinning, weaving and processing the alpaca fiber to create finished goods which the couple sells at their local farmers’ market, fiber fairs and online. The Schalks were previously feeding a mix of pasture grasses, an alpaca supplement and free choice minerals. Sue says, “We have a few acres here where we grow hay to feed to our animals and in the past this was sufficient. Over the years, our herd has grown significantly and then the drought hit hard last summer. We only harvested about

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The Schalks did quite a bit of investigating online to try to find the perfect system. Sue explains, “Many of the systems were too big for us. After learning about the different Fodder-Pro 2.0 Feed Systems from FarmTek, the Schalks were sold on the Mini model. “It was small enough for us to put in our basement where we had the right temperature and access to water. The nice thing is that we can easily expand on the system if necessary.” Feeding fodder has been beneficial for the Schalks. Says Sue, “The system is working out fantastic! We are happy with the harvest we get and that it doesn’t take much time to maintain. We are planting 9 lbs. of seed per 12’ tray and are harvesting an average of 65 lbs. of barley grass each day.” The animals are very pleased, too. She continues, “We haven’t sheared the alpacas yet, but their fiber appears very healthy—it is thick, long and has a nice shine to it. Everyone is very healthy, energetic and they love the barley grass. I like that the animals stay hydrated over the winter from eating the barley. We initially bought the system just for the alpacas, but our rabbit and chickens love it too!” Since buying the fodder system, the Schalks are seeing a savings in feed costs. Sue explains, “Because of the drought this year, we would have had to purchase a lot of topquality hay at very high prices. Since we are able to feed barley grass, we could get by with lesser quality hay which costs less. This winter, we probably saved $1,500 to $2,500 on hay costs.” When asked what advice Sue had for others looking at fodder systems, she answered, “Buy it from FarmTek! There are several options to choose from to fit your needs. The kit makes it easy and has taken all the guess work out of trying to build your own system. The cost is about the same considering all the time you will waste trying to do it yourself. Their customer service is excellent. They are available to answer your questions and help you be successful with your system.” She adds, “lf I had to do it over again, the only thing I would do differently is buy the fodder system sooner!” For more information about Fodder-Pro 2.0 Feed Systems, visit www.FodderSystems. com or call 800-201-3414 to speak with one of FarmTek’s knowledgeable fodder specialists.

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product spotlight» Flint Cliffs can build almost anything

everything from grain to dirt and rocks. Additionally, many items can be customized to customer specifications, and JBM offers farmers a range of options and tire choices to suit their specific application.

Flint Cliffs Manufacturing located in Burlington, Iowa offers complete fabrication and painting under one roof. With 147,000 sq. ft. total manufacturing space they can build nearly anything to help you meet your production and sales needs.

Business has not been without its share of difficult times. A shop fire gutted the manufacturing facility late in 2012, shutting down production until the facility was re-built. However, the expanded manufacturing space in the new facility means more efficient production of equipment. Back in business, JBM is continuing what it does best – producing products that farmers across North American can both afford and trust.

Steel Fabrication, Welding, Machining, Engineering, Painting and Repair of all Kinds Flint Cliffs was the first company in Southeast Iowa to be registered to the new 2008 ISO standard for the sixth consecutive year, with no corrective actions required. They have a new robot welder and a large powder coat paint line with a six stage wash system, and are qualified to paint for numerous fortune 500 companies. Flint Cliffs has an impressive growth history, expanding from agricultural needs 15 years ago to highway equipment, fireplaces, U.S. Military, RI Arsenal, Disney EPCOT Center and much more today.

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Farm equipment built by farmers for farmers JBM Manufacturing hits the ag market with built-to-last equipment JBM Manufacturing is an Ontario based manufacturer of heavy-duty farm equipment, including a complete line of bale feeders, bale wagons and dump trailers – each one built with a passion for farmer-friendly products for over 20 years. Being a farmer turned manufacturer himself, owner Joe Martin realizes by first-hand experience the attention to detail that is essential for “farmer friendly” products.

JBM’s complete line-up of products includes feeder wagons, skid feeders, bunk feeders, bale wagons and thrower racks. The popular Grain & Forage Boss Dumpers, Dirt Boss Dumpers, and Mighty Dumpers make the ultimate dump trailer lineup for handling

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Eliminate the dangerous and dirty manual clean out of headers Goodwin Industries has a corn header sweep for you Pictured is a header sweep built and manufactured by Goodwin Industries Inc. of Burns, KS. The header sweep is designed to sweep in down corn, broken stalks, and dry leaf buildup. This in turn eliminates dangerous and dirty manual clean out of the header. This is done with drag arms connected to a crank shaft, which continuously pulls the stalks into the auger.

If you are having trouble meeting your customer’s demands, call Flint Cliffs today, at 319-752-2781, or email us at steves@ flintcliffs.com.

“I used to be a farmer myself – now we’re manufacturing good, quality products for farmers,” says Martin. It seems their hard work has paid off. John BM Manufacturing now has a dealer presence across North America.

For more information, contact John BM Manufacturing at 519-699-4324, fax 519699-6105, email joe@johnbmmfg.com, or visit www.johnbmmfg.com.

With this design, the drag arms pull back, pickup, and move forward, set down and pull back again. This unit can be left on and in use at all times. It is not big and bulky and will not hinder good standing corn. You just put it on and let it run. The header sweep is powered by a hydraulic motor connected to the reel drive which allows for variable speed adjustment. Each drag arm is connected to a spring bar, which allows for tension release when necessary. Also, by using a “V” belt drive slippage is possible when needed. The design allows for easy installation on most headers. Contact Goodwin Industries, Inc., 215 West Broadway, Burns, KS 66840, phone: 620726-5281, or www.goodwinsweep.com.

Kencove Nitro revolutionizes the way we drive posts Kencove Farm Fence Supplies announces their new self-contained post driver, the Kencove Nitro. Designed for durability, safety, and ease of operation, the Nitro surprised even the experts. The Kencove Nitro works by hydraulically compressing nitrogen gas and transferring the energy directly to the hammer head, a revolutionary technology in the fence industry. With only 2 inches of stroke, the unit drives posts rapidly with hydraulic down pressure and 500-800 beats per minute. The short hammer stroke reduces damage to the posts. The Nitro attaches to most mid-size skid loaders using the universal quick attach plate and is the safest driver on the market. Once the post is set, the skid loader operator controls all operations of the Nitro from the cab while the next post is being placed. The 10’ chain can be used as a plumb-bob for the operator or to pull posts. With only 1 grease fitting and minimal moving parts, the Nitro will provide years of low cost operation. One tank of nitrogen will provide approximately 150 to 200 hours of work. A low center of gravity allows for ease of use, storage, and transport. Kencove offers a 1 year warranty on the Nitro post driver. (Warranty excludes chain and hook.) Since 1980, Kencove has committed itself to serving farmers and fence builders with fast, friendly service and expert advice. To learn more, please visit www.kencove.com or call 1-800-KENCOVE. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Pond aeration windmills: Why American Eagle beats the competition, Reasons 1-7 (Out of 21) 1. American Eagle: the bellow is by Firestone, which can last 15 to 20 years under a heavy duty 2,000# truck. The competition: Diaphragms need replacement as early as two years. 2. American Eagle: Bellow most volume of air; 3 to 6 cfm with a 10 – 15 mph wind–even more at 15 – 27 mph wind. The competition: Diaphragms 1 to 3 cfm– maximum. 3. American Eagle: High volume is more important than high pressure. American Eagle puts out only 8 to 9 psi but can supply up to six diffusers. The competition: Diaphragm more pressure, but can only supply a maximum of two diffusers. 4. American Eagle: 8 to 9 psi will supply one diffuser 14 to 16 feet. The competition: Diaphragms will pump deeper but with very little volume of air. The deeper you pump, the less volume.

See our “Compare” video on our web site (www.pondaeration.com) to see why 100% of who compare ‘hands on’ buy the American Eagle.

5. American Eagle: Bellow warranty, five years. The competition: Diaphragm warranty–ZERO! 6. American Eagle: 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1-year warranty with an emailed picture of the defective part–and it ships out FREE the same day. The competition: Diaphragm warranty policy states the part may need to be shipped from as far away as Canada to be evaluated–then determined if it is the customers fault. Any new part will be shipped at the customer’s expense for parts, plus shipping both ways. (This can take months. We know a Diaphragm customer still waiting over a year.) 7. American Eagle: Pump action is a huge 1 and 3/4” stroke some call intermittent. Most pumps are. The Eagles huge volume of air creates the most effective method of water circulation. More air, more circulation. The competition: Only 1/2” stroke, also intermittent. Less volume of air results in much less water circulation. For fourteen more reasons to choose American Eagle, visit our website at www. pondaeration.com/before.html. For more information, call Joe Mescan at American Eagle Windmills, 440-2363278; fax 440-236-5496 or email joem@ pondaeration.com. You may also visit online at www.pondaeration.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

ProAG introduces two new heavy-duty bale carriers ProAG, a brand of Morris Industries is launching two new super-efficient bale carriers: The ProAG 16K PLUS Bale Runner for large square bales and the ProAG 900 Hay Hiker for round bales. The 16K PLUS Bale Runner and the 900 Hay Hiker are ProAG’s response to the increased bale densities and heavier weights now commonly produced by newer balers. Loading and unloading these large, heavy bales in volume can now be handled faster and more efficiently. “Suppliers and transporters of biomass to ethanol plants are finding they need to move an increased volume of agricultural feedstocks such as corn, wheat, switchgrass, and corn stover, quickly and efficiently,” says ProAG’s Lisa Gaskin. “Any producer

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«product spotlight loading and unloading large quantities will appreciate the efficiency and reliability of these new machines. The 16K PLUS Bale Runner carries twice the load of smaller units which increases the operators speed and capacity in moving more bales in less time resulting in more dollars faster.”

they know that time is a premium, and if they’re down, they’re losing dollars.” To find out more, visit www.morrisindustries.com/proag. About Morris Industries Morris Industries Ltd. is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment. With headquarters in Canada, Morris Industries Ltd. has a global network of distributors and dealers. Morris products include air drills, air carts, tillage and hay hauling equipment. www.morris-industries. com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

New 16K PLUS Bale Runner New 16K PLUS Bale Runner The 16K PLUS Bale Runner picks up two bales per loader cycle and unloads the entire load at once. Competitors pick up one bale per loader cycle and often unload only half the load at a time. “From the beginning to the end of the loading and unloading process, the 16K PLUS Bale Runner is the fastest and most efficient machine on the market today,” says Gaskin. The 16K Bale PLUS Runner can handle bales 6.5’ – 8.5’ long and has a loader lift capacity of 4,500 lbs. The maximum load capacity is 18,000 lbs. This machine will pick up and stack wet or dry bales, up to 18 – 3x3 bales, 12 – 3x4 bales, and 8 – 4x4 bales per load. A 180 HP Tractor with a power beyond hydraulic system will give optimum performance for this unit.

New 900 Hay Hiker New 900 Hay Hiker Designed and engineered with a GVW of 19,000 lbs. and a heavy-duty loading arm, the 900 Hay Hiker is the ideal retrieving and hauling round bale carrier. Heavy duty axles, hubs, tires and springs result in the increased GVW. The labor-saving 900 Hay Hiker can pick up 12 of the 4’ bales and eight of the 5’ or 6’ bales on the go in a single pass. The operator can approach the bale at almost any direction, turning it with the Bale Turner and loading all in one motion, all from the same side of the machine and never having to stop. This carrier is very gentle on the bale and chains never come in contact with the bale twine or net wrap.

Unique heart formula saves countless lives Over 20 years ago Jim Strauss suffered a major heart attack and was told he would need bypass surgery or he would die. Jim was born into a family of herbalists stretching back to the 17th century. He learned these crafts during childhood, gathering medicinal herbs in the Austrian countryside with his grandmother. He was taught that tasting herbs could detect their medicinal value, but balance and proportion were the keys to producing formulas that were effective and immediate. Jim’s heart attack was not a fluke. He admits to having lived in the fast lane, ignoring the healthier lifestyle of his parents. He considers himself fortunate as nearly half of first time heart attacks end in death. Relying on knowledge acquired over the years, he refused the recommended surgery and instead put together an herbal formula which he immediately applied to himself with outstanding results.

Schweiss one-piece hydraulic and patented lift strap bifold doors have been on the market for years. Schweiss now has a newcomer on the scene — the Schweiss Moving Gate. The Schweiss Moving Gate still utilizes the patented liftstraps, but instead of folding like a bifold door or outward like a hydraulic door, it lifts straight upward. The gate is a perfect solution for a room divider and cladding materials can come in multiple applications or combined with metal, glass or other materials to your liking. A perfect example of this was a first-ofits-kind Schweiss “Gate” built by Schweiss Doors for “The Paw,” an upscale dog and cat resort. The owner of the 27,000 sq. ft. luxury pet resort needed a room divider gate – wall if you wish – to separate a 96 ft. room in half for dog training and handling purposes. Who you gonna call? Schweiss Doors. What made this Schweiss 46 ft. wide, 1,500 lb. multiple-function designer gate different was how Schweiss Doors built it to his personal gate design. He wanted a quiet and smooth operating Schweiss gate that stood about head high with the top half of see through polycarbonate panels and below that utilized steel paneling. This particular Schweiss gate allows humans and animals to see across to the other side of the room without having to raise the Schweiss gate. A push button control on the side wall lifts the Schweiss gate conveniently out of sight and the Schweiss gate lifts in less than a minute.

In 3 months, his 2” arterial blockage was cleared. Since that time, Jim has shared his formula with thousands around the world who are living testimonials to its curative powers.

The owner was absolutely needing a safe gate that would not cause harm to humans or animals in the public facility. He also noted that it was reasonably priced and comparative in price to a pocket door, but much easier to use. He enjoyed working with the professional Schweiss design team to get this designer gate done. The Schweiss gate now virtually gives the animal resort two rooms to work in, or when in the up position, a larger room. “If You Can Think It — Schweiss Doors Can Build It!” Learn more about Schweiss Doors at www.schweissdoors.com or call 800-7468273. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Grease Buster™ cleans grease fittings The Original Grease Buster™, patented and made in the USA for 15 years, cleans grease fittings and bearings using penetrating oil and hydraulic or pneumatic pressure. The Grease Buster™ is the answer to the problem of plugged up grease fittings and bearings, a problem common in machinery. The tool consists of a heavy-duty adjustable hydraulic coupler, cylinder and a piston with a knob. Remove the piston, fill the cylinder by pouring in a penetrating solvent, start the piston back into the cylinder, place the tool onto the grease fitting and by tapping the piston (or utilizing the new pneumatic piston) force the solvent into the fitting/ bearing.

The new pneumatic piston (patent pending) for the Shop Size Grease Buster™, fits into a pneumatic hammer. I have opened frozen bearings that would otherwise have to be disassembled and cleaned to get lubrication into the fitting using this new pneumatic piston with the Shop Size Grease Buster™. In the short time it’s been on the market I’ve received 100% positive comments!

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The 900 Hay Hiker load capacity weight is 13,623 lbs. A 120 HP tractor with two hydraulic remotes to operate the Hay Hiker will give optimum performance for this unit. “Simple, efficient and reliable is what these machines are all about,” adds Gaskin. “Producers choose the reliability of ProAG Bale Runners, Stackers and Hikers because

Free Strauss Heart Drops information packages are available by phoning Performance Medical Plus toll-free at 877271-1312. (Not available in Iowa.)

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mounted Schweiss quality electric motor easily and quietly lift the Schweiss Moving Gate.

Schweiss Doors designed it to lift straight up to the high ceiling, up and out of the way when not in use. Five popular patented Schweiss Bifold liftstraps and a 2 h.p. top-

“I would like to tell you that after three months of using Strauss Heart Drops, I am a new man. I am 86 years old, no more the tired feeling I had, my swollen feet are normal again, and my bowel is working normally. Two specialists had told me ‘we can’t help you’.” — Sincerely, Peter A. Wiebe.

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New, innovative Schweiss Moving Gate gives versatility

For more information contact T-J Tool dba Grease Buster™ Tools, P. O. Box 120, Waynesville, OH 45068, or call 513-8975142. The Paw, an exclusive dog and cat resort in Minnesota had Schweiss Doors install a 46 ft. liftstrap moving gate. The gate lifts to the ceiling when open and divides a 96 ft. room in half when down.

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product spotlight» Lam-Ply Trusses can span up to 72 feet

Starwood Rafters: About the company

Used in many applications, from machinery storage to livestock facilities to horse arenas Starwood Rafters, the manufacturers of Lam-Ply trusses, is a company devoted to building high-quality trusses for large buildings. They offer many types of trusses to meet any need, including: • Pole sheds • Free stalls • Pavilion shelters • Machinery storage • Riding arenas

Founded in 1964 as a manufacturer of laminated arch rafters and beams, the company started out in Independence, Wisconsin as a three-man operation, with the original owners, Joseph Wozney and his two partners working nights after working their regular jobs. In the early 1970’s, they developed the LamPly Truss. It combines plywood, glulams, and dimensional lumber to make a truss that is stronger than a conventional web truss. This allows the builder to space them further apart to reduce erection time and labor costs. This design also limits bird nesting and improves ventilation in livestock facilities. Today, Corey Wozney and Steve Wozney, Joseph’s sons, operate the company. Starwood Rafters is still in Independence, Wisconsin and now ships its products anywhere in the U.S.

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The Lam-Ply Truss can span up to 72 feet and is used in many applications, from machinery storage to livestock facilities to horse arenas. It also has been developed with a gambrel-style and a mono-slope design.

For more information, contact Starwood Rafters, Inc., W24141 Starwood Lane, Independence, WI 54747. Call 715-985-3117, toll-free 888-525-5878, or fax 715-9855222. Email lamply@triwest.net or visit online at www.starwoodrafters.com.

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Revolutionary new wire fence stapling system designed for farmers and professional fencers Available for the first time in North America, Wire Fence Stapler introduces the Stockade 400 wire fence stapling system designed specifically with the professional fencer, farmer, and rancher in mind. This new stapling system developed by Paslode New Zealand will save time and money. Simply load a rack of 2 inch or 1 3/4 inch galvanized barbed staples into the Stockade 400 and begin single or multiwire fence construction. With a groundbreaking pneumatic (125 psi) fencing tool and hot dipped galvanized barbed fence staples designed to perform in all weather conditions Paslode has just made a tough job a whole lot easier!

The revolutionary Stockade 400 pneumatic stapler is light weight (8.2 lbs), tough, and has enough power to drive staples into even the hardest fence posts. Loaded with depth adjustment features the 400 wire fence stapler is designed for any fencing job,

saving up to 70% of the time currently taken to hand hammer fence staples. That time saving is money in your back pocket. Contact your distributor, Wire Fence Stapler at www.wirefencestapler.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Star Hill Jawz grabbing tools make chores safer, faster and economical The patented line of Star Hill Jawz Grabbing Tools are designed specifically for removing invasive and unwanted trees and plants – roots and all.

"Grab Your World" with Star Hill Jawz!

The front-end loader attachment makes many tedious and time-consuming chores safer, faster and less costly. Manufactured in the U.S. to high standards, this versatile attachment comes in sizes to fit most compact utility loaders, skid steer and farm tractors, wheel loaders and excavators. Other jobs are made easier, include removing fence posts and stakes and placing large rocks and boulders. The front-end loader attachment is a must-have attachment for the arsenal of all landowners and managers. For more information on Star Hill Jawz Grabbing tools, “grab your world” and visit www.starhilljawz.com, or call 877-798JAWZ (5299).

This listing is provided for the convenience of our readers. This publication assumes no liability for inaccuracy.

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Shave the Ground with UHMW Skid Plates Custom UHMW skid plates for swathers and combines. We have the largest stock of material in North America. that allows us to accomodate customers with selection and competitive pricing. Call for all your UHMW needs.

Custom Made Flexible Loading Spouts for Grain Cart Auger Spouts Spouts greatly reduce lost product due to wind.

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ProAG transforms the way you pick and stack round or large square bales. The 900/1400 Hay Hikers are designed to quickly and efficiently move large round bales from field to storage. Speed and reliability make the 16K PLUS Bale Runner the most efficient large square picker/stacker for your operation. Whether you choose round or square, move more bales faster with ProAG.

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