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Feature loaded, and innovative, the Nitro spreads manure evenly and efficiently. The variable speed, hydraulically driven apron chain feeds fast-moving vertical beaters that 'bite' the load and throw it into the field with remarkable consistency, ensuring a finely spread application every time. The Nitro spreader now comes in four optimal sizes. The introduction of our new 25-ton Nitro 950 can carry up to 950 cubic feet. The increased capacity maximizes the time you spend in the field reducing trips back to the manure pile reducing cross tracking and compaction. NITRO 450 NITRO 600
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Carrying Capacity 13-Ton Heaped (Cu. Ft.) 453
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The brute strength of the Nitro's apron chain system sets it apart. Truly heavy-duty, the
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speed regardless of the manure consistency. The reversible apron chain allows the operator to reverse the apron should an object come in contact and jam the beaters.
The robust guillotine endgate may be utilized to control the flow of sloppy, semi-solid, or light, dry poultry manure. This feature contributes to even spreading from start to finish.
in action by scanning here. chain and sprocket are designed to move heavy manure day after day. The variable apron chain ensures that your load is delivered at the right
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Light covers hydraulically open and close in sequence with the end gate. This protects the lights while loading and spreading ensuring they are in optimal operating condition providing increased safety while traveling.
features» Dozer Blades: How to Choose the Right One............................. 4 How to Deal with
Embezzlement in the Family Business......................... 11
Crop Reporting: Nine Easy Steps to Make it a Positive Experience.................................. 10
every month» What's New: The Latest in Ag Equipment & Products................ 6
The quick-drop removable beaters remove in minutes, converting your spreader into a rear discharge trailer for stockpiling or windrowing. Your Nitro 750 can easily double as a silage hauler, with the addition of optional height extenders.
PRODUCTION ARTISTS NANCY CAIN nancy@fivestarpublishing.com
Keeping the Family Farm in the Family..................... 13 Pathways Through Agriculture..................................42 Farm & Ranch Life..................... 15
JUSTINE LEE justine@fivestarpublishing.com
ADMINISTRATION KIM LENNON kim@fivestarpublishing.com GAYLE REED gayle@fivestarpublishing.com
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Essays from My Farm House Kitchen............43
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Higher lift heights reduce back dragging that would otherwise remove material that was just added to the pile. It also allows users to stack material into steep piles in order to optimize space.
The All-Around Decision:
Choosing the Right
Dozer Blade Goes Beyond the Basics
Equipment and tools can be selected because of the one thing they do best, but more often they make it onto a farm or ranch because of the many things they do best. Look around any operation and you’ll spot an arsenal of equipment and attachments that fit this description. One attachment that lends itself to the versatility every operator needs is the dozer blade. It takes on heavy-duty work day in and day out, pushing tons of snow, silage and dirt. Sometimes it modifies landscapes, grades roads and clears drainage ditches, as well. Dozer blades are built to be multipurpose, but not all are created equal; selecting one should go beyond sheer compatibility with a specific tractor. In fact, careful consideration of the blade’s design and capabilities can have a huge impact on how versatile it really is, how quickly and efficiently it can complete projects and how long its going to last.
Results May Vary While the general design of a blade is simple, there are several components that vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and they can impact what you can do, how much you can do and where you can do it.
Height x Width = Capacity Capacity is one of the key factors to consider, and it is determined by the height and width of the blade. Heights range from 27 to 48 inches, and most manufacturers offer extensions that bring their blades up to 72 inches. The taller height allows operators to push more material, which results in fewer passes, and reduces the chance of material flowing up and over the top A2
the blade. For even greater capacity, manufacturers offer optional box end plates that can be mounted to each end of the blade. This helps keep more material contained so operators can push more in fewer trips. Blade widths range from 8 to 20 feet. Some can be adjusted from 12 to 20 feet on the fly to give operators the capacity of a larger blade and the flexibility to access hard-to-reach areas. The operator can retract the blade to get close to bunker walls, then extend it to maximize the amount of material transferred. Moving from one job to the next is also easier. Instead of placing the tractor on a trailer or removing the blade, operators simply retract the blade and head down the road.
Go The Best Way How much material a blade can push is one thing, but its flexibility to tilt and angle can dramatically affect how much control the operator actually has. Most dozer blades are either four- or six-way styles. A four-way blade moves up and down and angles left and right, which is ideal for pushing snow and dirt to
one side. It also reduces the amount of material that flows over the sides, so each pass is cleaner and there is less need for backtracking. In some cases, angling the blade left or right also can provide enough clearance to maneuver between trees or through gates. A sixway blade also moves up and down and angles left and right, but unlike the fourway, each side also tilts up or down. In other words, an operator can raise either side of the blade higher than the other. This is especially helpful for working through tough soil when clearing drainage ditches, cutting trenches or crowning roads. Depending on the model, operators can adjust the blade angle manually or
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hydraulically. A manually adjustable blade requires the operator to jump down from the tractor and move the blade to the desired angle by hand. This not only takes time, but also increases the risk of injury during the winter when the chance of slipping or falling on the snow and ice is greater. A blade that has a hydraulically powered angling system is safer, faster and easier because it can be adjusted from inside the cab.
How High Can You Go Most dozer blades move up and down, but how far it reaches can impact capabilities. Lift heights vary from 23 to 48 inches. Blades with lower lift heights are limited to low level applications,
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such as landscaping and grading roads and can only stack material in small piles. Higher lift heights allow users to stack more material like snow and silage into steeper piles, which helps saves space. Operators also can lift the blade high enough to avoid back dragging that would otherwise remove material they just added to the pile and require rework.
Do It Right the First Time A blade that can adjust to application requirements gives users flexibility to tackle a wide range of projects, but even better is a blade that saves time while doing those jobs.
transferring weight and reducing operator control. Finally, a blade that’s mounted close to the tractor gives operators more control while driving over rough terrain. The further the blade is from the tractor, the more it will bounce up and down, requiring constant adjustment from the operator to maintain the desired height.
Material vs. Blade All these features and benefits are great, but it means nothing if it’s not designed with durability in mind.
Attachment Issues
Positive Reinforcement
A tractor is used for more than just pushing material with a dozer blade. Farmers and ranchers have plenty of fieldwork to do and detaching and reattaching a blade shouldn’t hold them up. Blades that are mounted underneath the tractor and connect to the front allow for quick and easy attachment. They simply align the tractor to the blade, drive forward and lock it into place. In this type of configuration, hydraulic hose connections are routed to the front of the tractor for quick hookup. To detach it, the operator unhooks the hydraulic hoses, pulls the lever and backs away.
If a blade can’ t stand up to the rigorous wear and tear of pushing huge amounts of heavy materials like silage, feed, manure and snow, you might be looking for a new one sooner than you think. To avoid this, look for a blade made with heavyduty steel that will stand up to repetitive use and last longer. Joints also should be reinforced with gussets that help strengthen the system.
Another feature that saves time and effort is an undercarriage and lift frame that installs high underneath the tractor and provides the weight necessary for fieldwork. The operator can simply detach the blade and head for the field. The added weight of the undercarriage system eliminates the need for OEM weight packages and, because it sits higher, there’s plenty of clearance for fieldwork.
Come a Little Closer While the ideal blade height depends on the application, maintaining optimal control of material, whether it’s 4 inches or 4 feet in the air, is important for every application. A parallel lift system, which is available on some blades, allows the operator to maintain precise control because it keeps the blade straight up and down as it’s lifted. This type of system also helps maintain a more even weight distribution between the front and rear axles of the tractor because it keeps the blade closer to the front of the tractor. Ideally, a tractor will always have 50 percent of the weight over the front axle and 50 percent over the rear so the front and rear tires are doing the same amount of work. This not only makes the tractor more efficient, but also adds life to the drivetrain. Weight transfer can also be an issue with standard lift systems. Blades that are mounted on a hinge tend to tilt backward as they’re raised, O CTO BER 2013
To avoid damage to hydraulic hoses when maneuvering over rough terrain or materials, look for a system that routes them up and out of the way. This also prevents buildup of material and saves operators the time and hassle of having to clean it out. Some systems even incorporate steel routing instead of rubber for ultimate durability.
A dozer blade that can extend from 12 to 20 feet on the fly combines the flexibility of a smaller blade for accessing hard-to-reach areas with capacity of a larger blade. It also allows operators to comply with stringent regulations for width without removing the blade.
A blade system with hydraulic hoses routed up and out of the way helps avoid damage that can occur from material that would otherwise get caught up in the hoses or when maneuvering over rough terrain.
The Lowdown on Upkeep Maintaining a dozer blade is simple. It usually only requires greasing of zerks and replacing cutting edges. However, there are a few things that further simplify maintenance. Some manufacturers design blades with zerks that are easy to access, which saves time and hassle when greasing. Also, some blades feature cutting edges that are reversible so when one side becomes worn it can be flipped over and used again. A parallel lift system keeps the blade straight up and down so the operator can maintain optimal control.
The Push Package What, how much and where – that’s one set of parameters for dozer blade selection. Great at one thing or great at many is another consideration. Either way, you’re talking about how much you can get done on any given day. And if you’re like most farmers and ranchers, at the end of the day – or after the final push of a season or even many seasons of demanding work – you want the dozer blade that delivers it all. Know what you need to get done and match those needs to the features that will help accomplish the job. In other words, choose carefully. Then get to work.
Blades that mount to the front of a tractor allow operators to quickly and easily attach and detach them when switching between fieldwork and material handling.
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Love Old Tractors? New App Celebrates Vintage Iron Now vintage tractor enthusiasts can test their tractor trivia skills, enjoy stories of classic machines and more, on the go, with a new free smartphone and tablet app from nationally known farm broadcaster Max Armstrong. The interactive "Max Armstrong's Tractor App" is available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. Users will hear Armstrong's distinctive voice inviting them to the app version of his popular TV segment "Max's Tractor Shed," to play "Tractor Trivia" and "What Engine is This?" games, and tune in to his daily Midwest Digest reports on Farm Progress America Radio. They can also download ringtones featuring Armstrong's voice.
Bestway Announces New Autoglide™ Auto Boom Height Control System Bestway Inc. has recently introduced the AutoGlide™ automatic sprayer boom height control system for most self-propelled, pull type and large 3-point mounted sprayers. The new AutoGlide™ system uses rugged ultrasonic range sensors mounted on the spray boom to continually monitor and maintain the height of the booms above the ground or crop canopy. The AutoGlide™ system delivers more consistent spray patterns, better coverage and reduced drift potential. With AutoGlide™, operator fatigue is reduced allowing you to cover more acres in a day.
For more information visit www.absorbine.com.
AutoGlide™ uses the sprayers existing electricover-hydraulic controls so there are no extra hydraulic components to add to your sprayer. This makes AutoGlide™ the simplest and easiest automatic boom height control system to install.
Armstrong commissioned Martinez Creative Group of St. Charles, Ill., to develop the app, with the support of sponsors Great Lakes® Hybrids and Genuity®.
A compact, in cab controller with a simple menu to configure and calibrate, allows engaging and disengaging automatic mode as well as adjusting boom height on the go.
As part of the launch of the app, Armstrong also appears in his own music video featuring vintage tractors and a catchy song using his recorded phrases from the app. "Tractor Boy" has had more than 8,000 views on YouTube, and the song is available for download on iTunes, Google Play and as an Amazon MP3.
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“There are so many hobby farmers who are looking for effective answers to their livestock’s insect control needs,” said Jaime McKinley, Vice President of Marketing & New Business Development, W. F. Young. “For example, high fly populations can be detrimental to both weight gain and milk production.”
“Flys-X is a great solution to help livestock, horse and dog owners keep pest populations under control,” McKinley said. “Absorbine is pleased to provide insect control options that are easy and affordable.”
"I don't think it hurts to have some fun in this magnificent industry that feeds us all," Armstrong says. "We know that our farmers are always challenged by a variety of factors, but I am often reminded of the great sense of humor of my farmer friends, and I know they and others will love this app."
Max Armstrong's Tractor App is available for free download from iTunes for iPhone and iPad and from Google Play for Android smartphones and tablets.
Flys-X consists of a water-based (aqueous) formula that contains pyrethrins, a botanical insectide. It can be used on lactating and non-lactating beef and dairy cattle, and kills horn flies, house flies, face flies, mosquitos, gnats and blood-sucking lice on cattle, horses and dogs, as well as killing fleas and brown ticks on dogs. Flys-X comes ready to use (no mixing or diluting required) in a 32 oz. refillable spray bottle and gallon size.
Flys-X also kills fleas and brown dog ticks when used as a premise spray.
Armstrong, who owns a pair of restored vintage Farmall tractors, is excited to share his passion for iron old and new through the app. He has reported often on the technology agricultural producers use to help them farm more efficiently, to better market their crops and to care for our environment. Providing the free tractor app to growers adds a little levity to the mix.
"Great Lakes Hybrids is excited to work with Max to launch this creative and fun app that blends the heritage of vintage tractors with today's agricultural news, using the latest in mobile technology," says Doug Little, Brand Manager at Great Lakes Hybrids general manager.
Ready To Use Insecticide, from W. F. Young, Inc., makers of Absorbine® animal care products, is your answer for multi-species insect control.
AutoGlide™ is available in 2, 3, 4 and 5 sensor models to fit most boom sizes and terrain. For more information email sales@bestway-inc. com or call 877-390-4480.
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New SG-20 Adhesive Seals and Repairs Boots and Rain Gear Within 1 Hour Water is a way of life on the dairy and dry feet are essential for a productive, happy workforce. Until now, a wardrobe malfunction could cause a worker to endure wet feet all day, the makings for a long, miserable workday. Vettec Inc. has introduced SG-20, an adhesive material that can fix boots, raingear, milking aprons, coveralls and other outdoor gear within one hour, getting dairymen back in with the herd quickly and comfortably. SG-20 is now on sale at www.SG-20. com and other select retailers.
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Insect Control for MultiSpecies Use
Fly control for hobby farmers with multiple types of animals can be even more daunting, if possible, than it is for owners of just one species. Cattle, horses, dogs – how do you decide which product is right for each one? Or maybe you take the “one size fits all” approach, but with that nagging doubt in the back of your mind whether what you’re using is truly appropriate for every animal. Flys-X®
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WEE Bander Eliminates Pain of Early Castration Mike Callicrate, creator of the Callicrate Bander for older bulls, has collaborated with Roy Harbach to introduce the 'WEE' Bander. This new product allows the same technology and low-pain castration method in the Callicrate Bander to be used on young animals. Callicrate has introduced the 'WEE' Bander in response to a growing demand for an effective, yet painfree castration method for young animals. While he prefers castrating older animals using the Callicrate Bander, he concedes that many ranchers prefer early castration. "Today ranchers still castrate early using elastrator bands," Callicrate says. "One of the most stressful things you can do to an animal is the use of elastrator rings. They simply don't get tight enough. The animal swells into it." The new 'WEE' Bander solves this problem. The new product is designed for animals from birth
The Wee Bander eliminates pain of early castration.
lyze vehicle status, and view historical positions. The app can display current status information such as whether the vehicle is idling, moving, working or delayed. This information flows into the Connected Farm Web solution, which allows managers to analyze the efficiency and productivity of their fleet. “The popularity of mobile apps continues to grow in agriculture,” said Joe Denniston, vice president for Trimble’s Agriculture Division. “Agribusiness managers are looking for ways to be more efficient and manage their fleets while on the go. By providing remote access to fleet information, the Connected Farm Fleet app can help increase efficiency and flexibility.” The free Connected Farm Fleet app is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2013 and is compatible with a variety of smartphones and tablets using an iOS or Android™ operating system. To download the app, go to the Apple App StoreSM or Google Play™ Store or visit: www.connectedfarm.com. In order to view their fleet’s information on the Connected Farm Fleet app, customers will need to purchase Trimble’s vehicle management service as well as a DCM-300 modem with data cellular service for each vehicle that will be tracked. Customers can use a demo function to explore the features provided before subscribing to the service. Contact a local Trimble dealer at www.trimble.com/locator for more information. ____________________________________
through three weeks of age, and is simple to use. The 'WEE' Bander completely shuts off the blood supply, and thus the pain response, eliminating stress for the animal. "It's for those producers who want to castrate early," stated Callicrate. "As long as it fits through the triangular loop opening, it's the right size." For more information call 800-858-5974 or visit www.CallicrateBanders.com. ____________________________________
Trimble Introduces New Agriculture App for Fleet Management Trimble recently announced the Connected Farm™ Fleet app built to serve managers and technicians by enabling them to access their fleet information from any location. Using smartphones and tablets, the app enables the fleet management portion of Trimble’s industry-leading Connected Farm Web solution to go mobile. With the app, managers can track the location of vehicles, receive geo-fence and curfew alerts, anaO CTO BER 2013
drills, especially in places where overhead space is limited. For ranches and farms in rocky areas, the 9-3B Vibratory Drill provides an effective solution for cutting through that rock to dig post holes, run electrical lines or fit irrigation pipes.
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New Skid-Steer Mounted Drill Cuts Through Solid Rock in Fraction of Time The newly introduced Harleman 9-3B Vibratory Drill offers 300-percent faster drilling time. The New Harleman 9-3B Vibratory Drill continues the long-standing excellence customers have come to expect form Harleman Manufacturing. With a drilling speed increase of up to 300 percent, the 9-3B Vibratory Drill allows farmers to punch through rock efficiently. The 9-3B mounts directly to a skid steer for ease of use. Popular with utility companies, Harleman Manufacturing's Vibratory Drills can drill into solid rock where other brands fail. The newly released 9-3B model uses a constant vibration combined with one of the company's patented heavy duty augers to deliver even greater drilling speed and efficiency than previous models. As skid steer vibratory drills, Harleman Manufacturing's drills out-perform track and truck mounted
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For more information call 417-876-3011 or visit www. harlemanmfg.com.
Kubota Adds Two New Models to its M-Series Utility Ag Tractor Line New M7060 Deluxe 12-Speed 4WD Cab Model Leads the Pack. Kubota Tractor Corporation introduces two new models to its premium M-60 utility ag tractor line: the M6060 and M7060. The deluxe M7060 new 12-speed transmission cab and ROPS model offers reduced engine emissions, high-capacity hydraulics, low noise and electric engagement of four-wheel drive with the flip of a switch. Farms of all sizes will benefit from Kubota’s updated M60 tractors with their increased power and added versatility to tackle a range of jobs with ease – from hauling, material handling and loader work to snow removal and operating hay tools. “I’ve been with Kubota for 31 years, and over the years we are continuing to grow and expand our utility tractor offerings for customers big and small,” said Paul Williams, senior product manager for Kubota. “The demand will be high for the M7060 12-speed cab tractor because we have heard from dealers and customcontinued on next page...
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ers alike that a deluxe model hay tractor would fulfill their needs – from handling small balers, round or square, to raking and disc mowing, and more.”
American Angus Association Tag Store Features New Items
The service enables better decision making for higher profitability.
Get ready for the fall sale season by ordering ear tags and supplies online. The American Angus Association®’s Tag Store is introducing some exciting new product enhancements right in time to prepare for the fall sale season. The online store now offers the Dark & Durable™ tag marking process as the new standard tag mark, as well as the new ProGripII™ Universal Tag Applicator. For more information visit www.kubota.com. ____________________________________
Featherlite’s Model 8271 Stock Hauler Combines the Best Features of Semi and Gooseneck Stock Trailers What do you get when you cross a gooseneck hitch with a semi stock trailer? If you’re Featherlite Trailers, you get the Model 8271, one of the most versatile, high-capacity stock trailers on the market. The innovative trailer was designed for farmers and ranchers, who often need to haul a herd of cattle or passel of hogs in as few trips and with as little hassle as possible. The Model 8271 helps solve this problem by combining the chassis of a 40’ semi stock trailer with an all-aluminum subframe and a gooseneck hitch. A lack of internal fenders further increases the Model 8271’s impressive carrying capacity. The gooseneck hitch not only improves maneuverability but also allows the Model 8271 to be hauled by a wider variety of vehicles than a trailer with a semi hitch would allow. Farmers and ranchers can also customize the Model 8271 with options that include halogen load lights, colored side sheets and aluminum wheels.
“The new product improvements Destron Fearing has introduced make viewing and inserting tags easier,” says Ginette Kurtz, AngusSource Genetic® program manager. “I think producers are going to enjoy the new changes and see an improvement in efficiency.” Now is the time for cattlemen to start ordering custom tags for fall production or bull sales, Kurtz says, and the ear tags offered by The Tag Store are an effective way to promote a farm or ranch. The interactive website allows producers to upload customized spreadsheets and view a proof before placing the order.
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The tool helps all growers regardless of their previous experience with precision agriculture. Davy pointed out that growers just getting started in high efficiency farming can benefit right from the start: "Our goal with high efficiency farming is to produce more output per unit of input. Whether it be fertilizer, fungicide, seeds or other inputs, we seek to optimize the return." By refining their management approach using the equipment they have already, growers make more informed decisions resulting in more production per unit of input. He also noted that those growers who have access to VRT make swifter strides with better data and decision-making tools. For more information visit www.geosys-inc.com. ____________________________________
Visit www.customcattletags.com to place an order for the new ProGripII™ or any visual tag featuring the Dark & Durable™ tag markings. ____________________________________
GEOSYS Field Profit Planner TM for High Efficiency Farming Introduced
New Ranchmate TM Work Gloves Give the FFA a Hand Sales of FFA-licensed products support agricultural education. Preformed Line Products (PLP) has announced the national launch of its Ranchmate™ FFA-licensed work gloves, the newest addition to the company's line of innovative wire fencing products and accessories.
GEOSYS Inc. announced its launch of the GEOSYS Field Profit Planner, a comprehensive tool for farmers and their advisors who pursue high efficiency farming. The Profit Map quickly and easily shows the profit in each area of the field based on the costs data a grower will provide. Blue areas represent the most profitable areas of the field. The break-even or areas of loss in the field are indicated in red.
“Farmers know that time is money,” Justin Queensland, Featherlite U.S. Dealer Sales Manager, said. “The Model 8271 helps them save both.”
"The foundation of the service is 10 or more years of field biomass data," said Norm Davy, GEOSYS senior vice president. "Farmers get a fast start by instantly gaining access to GEOSYS data that best represents the actual productive capacity of the field. Other approaches using a single factor, like soil sampling or years of yield maps, which requires significant time to establish can be less accurate."
Under agreement with The National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America), the four styles of gloves each feature the FFA-licensed motto or logo. Every sale of the gloves will support the FFA,
The new cloud-based GEOSYS Field Profit Planner service gives growers quick analyses of their individual fields while also providing insight into productivity across the entire farm. Unique to the GEOSYS platform, profit analysis for each field is included as part of the standard package. Each grower's individual field costs and yields can be used to calculate returns on each field or variable rate technology (VRT) field zone. The data is displayed in an easy-to-use format.
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a national agricultural educational organization for youth. The Ranchmate work gloves are designed to offer superior hand protection for farming, ranching, fencing, gardening and other tasks. The gloves are manufactured in the USA of full grain cowhide, and are form fitting and water-resistant. "As innovators in fencing and true advocates for American agriculture, we feel it is fitting that we can offer a quality product that supports future farmers and ranchers," said Ryan Ruhlman, manager of new business development and marketing communications for PLP. "We believe that farmers, ranchers, gardeners and do-it-yourselfers everywhere will love these gloves, and we are proud to pay it forward to the FFA. We believe that agricultural education ultimately benefits all of our communities." All four Ranchmate FFA-licensed glove styles feature two-ply grain cowhide for extra forefinger, thumb and palm support, with a flexible protective knuckle strap that bears the FFA® motto, "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve." The cuffed styles also feature the FFA logo. The standard glove style provides hand protection for gardening and smaller projects, while the cuffed gloves protect hands and forearms during heavier tasks such as rose gardening and working with sharp wires. Cuff lengths range from two to ten inches and the form-fitting gloves are designed to comfortably "fit most." Ranchmate FFA-licensed gloves are available at farm and hardware stores nationwide and online at www. ranchmate.com/index.php/purchase-online/workgloves. ____________________________________
Bass Pro Shops Launches Outdoor Programming on RURAL RADIO Bass Pro Shops has inked a deal with RURAL RADIO to be the title sponsor of "Bass Pro Shops Fishing, Hunting and Conservation Hour," which airs every Saturday morning. This one-hour live show, hosted by longtime conservation leader and Redhead® pro hunter Rob Keck, features high-profile guests who share their outdoor tips and stories. The show is broadcast throughout the U.S. and Canada every Saturday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern time) on RURAL RADIO, found exclusively on SiriusXM channel 80. "Bass Pro Shops Fishing, Hunting and Conservation Hour" rounds out a great weekend line up of active and engaging content for our listeners. The show O CTO BER 2013
features a continually fresh line up of new experiences meaning that it's never stagnant," said Randy Bernard, President and CEO of Rural Media Group, Inc. "I'm most excited about the localized outdoor adventure and tourism aspect of this. It'll be great hearing from Rob Keck and other Bass Pro experts as they talk about their tips for where to go fishing, where to launch your boat; all the little tips and aspects about a place or product that makes for a much better experience." "Bass Pro Shops Fishing, Hunting and Conservation Hour" is expected to become one of the largest outdoor enthusiast radio shows in North America with more than 27 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada able to tune in to RURAL RADIO on SiriusXM channel 80.
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Dear Michael: We have been farming and over the years we have finally paid for nine quarters of land. I know in today's world, this isn't a big farm by any standards but we do rent another thousand acres to help pay the bills. Over the years, my wife has had to work to help out with paying for the farm. One of my sons joined us a few years back and is slowly buying machinery and renting land for his use while using some of our machinery. Our problem is another son recently announced that he would now like to come back and farm and we should leverage our farm equity to go out and buy more land. We are in our midfifties and don't really want to go right back into debt. Currently my wife and my son's wife both work to make ends meet. Our other son is single but insists on coming back to farming? I'm really torn because I'd love to see our family farm on the family farm. – Two Sons, One Farm
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Dear Two Sons, One Farm: From what you have told me, the farm has paid for itself over the years but without your wife working off the farm, you never would have been able to pay for living expenses – food, electricity, basic stuff like that. This likely means nothing was 'given' to you and you had to pay for your family farm. Now you've gone through a generation and finally paid for the farm – which should give your wife some peace of mind knowing the full load of paying for the basic necessities can now be shared with farm income but then sonny came along and he started farming. What would have been all of your income now has to be shared with him so he can start buying equipment and/or land. Even so, his wife still has to work to in order for their family unit to make ends meet. Economically, this tells me the farm is just starting to reach profitability stage. Any small business goes through these stages – debt, meeting debt payments, and finally profitability where you actually start making money. A person once told me that any small business will take three years of losing money, three years of breaking even, and then – if you've done 'everything' right – you should start to see a small profit. I said 'that doesn't sound so bad' and he responded 'yes, but ninety percent of small businesses never make it through the first three years', which sobered me up quite a bit while considering the business I am in now. Sure enough, I had to work odd jobs and live on rice and Ramen Noodles for the first three years and go into debt to make things work. Then it was another three years of paying off those debts and then finally – around eight to ten years later, I could afford to go out and have lunch instead of packing a sandwich.
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Those are the economic stages of any small business – of which farming is considered one of them. The difference with farming is the three and three scenario is more like fifteen and fifteen years – fifteen years of being in debt, fifteen years of breaking even, and then finally profitability. The only way you survived – and will survive in this transition process with farming son now is you've got two
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gals who are working paying for day to day living. The whole bug-a-boo in what you've told me is going to sound overly simplistic. If the second son now wants to join the operation, you now have to provide income to three sources instead of two – and two has been a struggle for you. The problem is this son is showing up without an economic partner (wife) who's willing to support him while he establishes himself in farming. It also means as hard as it is right now bringing in the first son, bringing in a third partner is really putting the farm at risk. The farm acreage owned isn't big enough to support three families. Being as you are in your mid-fifties, you are looking at a tenure whereby you are eventually going to slow down on labor input but still need income to support yourself when you can no longer work. You and your spouse have earned the right to do this because you paid for this asset. Now if you split up this asset three ways and expect to have sufficient retirement income, I think you may be overly optimistic – to say the least – as to what this farm is capable of doing. If you owned two thousand to twentyfive hundred acres paid for and needed hired help from time to time and you could economically justify bringing in another partner, you could take the risk. But your farm is already at risk if economics change in agriculture – supporting two families. Your wife isn't going to be real happy working until she's eighty-five to keep paying the basic necessities to supplement retirement income. From an economic standpoint – and I know every farm father wants to see all of his kids who want to farm farm – but this is not a feasible situation. Sorry. ________________________________________ Do you have questions about estate planning? Need to know more about how you can "Keep the Family Farm in the Family"? Email questions to Michael Baron at mbaron@btinet.net or call him at 800-373-4078.
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Do Some Farmers Push Themselves Too Hard? When I was speaking at the annual meeting of the “Women in Agriculture” in Iowa recently, several wives said their husbands don’t know when to quit working. The husbands insist they can’t take time away from the farm operation because no one else “can do it right,” or “as well.” One woman said “I tell him he married me, not the farm.” Another said, “I buy tickets to football games and concerts so he has to go with me, or I go alone or with a friend. Eventually he starts to ‘get it’. He knows we need to be together as a family.”
There are two sides to the matter and I am familiar with both. For my first dozen years of farming I felt compelled to not take time away from farm work that needed to be completed. I learned “the hard way.” I lost several toes in a combine “accident” when I was overworking. I have counseled many farm couples trying to resolve struggles over spending quality time together as a couple or family. The adage, "The family that prays together stays together,” can be adapted to “The family that plays together stays together.”
Why do farmers have a difficult time “letting go,” even if only for a few hours to days? Dutch cultural anthropologist, Dr. Lizzy van Leeuwen, suggests farmers are motivated by a genetic inclination toward perfectionism.
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The cost of overworking is considerable. Spouses, children, parents and extended family members feel disregarded by the person who is overworking. Their willingness to help the distressed farmer gradually tapers off as they grow cynical that he/she will change. The overworked and distressed person can experience deteriorating physical and behavioral health.
Her theory is consistent with psychological studies that showed successful farmers buckle down when faced with adversity and tenaciously rely on their own judgment. In previous articles I often have cited Australian, Scottish and American studies that helped give rise to the contention that an inherited drive, called the Agrarian Imperative, instills farmers to work incredibly hard.
I have heard heart-breaking stories from aging farmers who said their main regret was they wished they had spent more time enjoying life with their families instead of working so hard. Regrets, instead of accomplishments, clouded their retirement memories.
pervasive preoccupation with perfectionism and need for interpersonal control, even at the expense of themselves and their families, incline them to be more sensitive than usual to perceived criticisms. In North Carolina:
The farm and ranch callers described their marital/ family problems and problems in daily living as breakdowns in communication, angry outbursts— usually by an overworked husband/father, abusive treatment of others, and growing disintegration of the family unit. Two percent of the callers who said they felt depressed also reported suicide attempts, plans or thoughts.
Only the overworked person can decide how much work is enough. Taking time to recreate with
There is a downside to this genetic predisposition. Dr. van Leeuwen suggested successful farmers’
In Arkansas:
44,000 persons involved in agriculture called farm crisis hotlines and helplines affiliated with the AgriWellness network during a 26 month period (September 1, 2005-October 31, 2007) indicated callers were concerned about marital/family problems (24.6%), problems in daily living (27.7%), feeling depressed or suicidal (27.7%), stress over finances (14.3%), alcohol/drug abuse (4.9%), gambling (.6%) and unclassified issues (.2%). Females initiated 54.5 percent of the calls.
Lizzy stayed with Marilyn and me for 10 days in June this year. Lizzy interviewed dozens of farmers and scientific authorities, mainly in the Netherlands, but also in other European countries and recently in the U.S.
The traits associated with this drive have become concentrated in successful farmers, and to an unknown extent in other successful persons who carry the same genetic expression. Research shows less successful persons exhibit fewer characteristics of this genetic expression.
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Problems in relationships and depression/suicide concerns are primary reasons why farm families seek help. An analysis of reasons why
Farmers, especially those who feel stressed, become angry toward persons who disagree with them or they assume others are judging them negatively and become unnecessarily harsh on themselves, even to the point of feeling depressed. Dr. van Leeuwen theorized their sensitivity to criticism contributes to the high rate of suicide by farmers.
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the family and to restore one’s body and mind are investments in oneself. No one else can do that for the stressed farmer.
There is still time before harvest begins to take a vacation. There is no time like now to make a permanent behavioral change for the good of all. Marilyn and I miss our stimulating discussions with Lizzy. She is back home, working on her next book (about farmer suicide). Besides our intense debates, Lizzy told us her favorite times in the U.S. were her walks with Marilyn on the dirt road that borders the east side of our farm. She didn’t care that Marilyn had spotted mountain lion tracks on the road earlier. _______________________________________________________ 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. Email Dr. Rosmann at mike@agriwellness.org, or visit his website at www.agbehavioralhealth.com. You can call him at his office in Harlan, Iowa at 712-235-6100.
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PENNYWISE Another Tool in the Fine Art of Money Management By Paula Vogelgesang Email: Pennywise at pennywise@gwtc.net.
All-Hallows Eve is Just Around the Corner! Halloween is just around the corner once again. For the past two months I've noticed costumes, plastic pumpkins and stuff on the shelves of the big box stores, along with the back to school stuff before the 4th of July.
couldn't figure out who that extra girl was with the kids! It made my husband roar with laughter the next day when they were discussing the matter over coffee at a neighbors house. Yes, Halloween is fun for kids and adults alike!
Out here in the hinterlands of the back country, we don't have parties for the kids. We load them up in a vehicle and drive to half a dozen or so houses so the kids can get some candy and show off their homemade costumes and call it good. We know all the neighbors and they know us so we don't worry about weird things in the candy bucket or that the kids go up to the door by themselves. Mom is watching from the vehicle anyway. We do have to have fairly simple costumes, like sheets cut off and tied on for a ghost, with eye-holes and a black marker face, or an old formal cut off short for a fairy princess with a star made from cardboard and glitter nailed to a piece of dowel stock.
Many of the kids make their own costumes from cardboard boxes, garbage bags, old sheets and pillowcases, clothing from the rag bag or the last yard sale left-overs. They have fun dreaming up something to wear and it sure saves on the old wallet when they make it themselves. Besides, it gives them a chance to really use that creativity hidden inside. Most kids are fairly good artists, costume makers, etc. if given a few things to work with and encouraged to figure out something instead of just going to a box store and buying some plastic costume that will be ripped to shreds before they get home again.
Years ago, one of my boys rolled up his jeans legs and put on a wig of his grandmothers, a skirt and blouse belonging to his sister and a Lone Ranger mask. All the neighbors
We make our treats instead of buying them. Crispy rice treats, chocolate chip cookies, popcorn with some corn candy scattered in it (all in plastic sandwich bags). Our kids don't get all that much for treats unless their parents
take them to a party in town, and then there is usually so much candy that it ends up getting smashed and eventually tossed out. Some folks will let the young ones choose certain treats and the rest are donated to a homeless shelter or some other charity. That's a win/win all the way around! –Until next time, Paula _______________________________ If you have tips or ideas to share, send them to Pennywise, Box 518, Kadoka, SD 57543 or better yet, email Pennywise at pennywise@gwtc.net. Please be sure to mention the "Farm And Livestock Directory" when you respond.
Oil/Grease Remover Hints For Shop and Garage Floors, Fall Canning Ideas, Fix Up Hints and More! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to clean oil and grease off of shop/garage floors as the harvest season winds down and most machinery is cleaned and put away for the next season. At any rate, here are some reader suggestions... If you use an oil catch pan under the vehicles and machinery when you change the oil it can sometimes slop or run over and leave a mess on the floor. A reader suggested that folks take one of those big ½ sheet cookie tins (preferably an old one with rusty spots), fill it with clay cat litter and set your catch pan on the litter. If the pan runs over, the litter will soak up the oil and keep it off of the floor.
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Other readers have suggested the concentrated dish soap. Just use it straight from the bottle and let it sit on the spots overnight. The next morning, you have to get down on your ‘prayer bones’ (a.k.a. your knees) and scrub the living daylights out of the area with a scrub brush followed by a good washing with very hot water.
♦♦♦♦♦ One gentleman wrote that he’d had a sack of cement that had gotten a wet spot on it and it had hardened up. He put his two boys to work with hammers to break the cement back up into powder, and then put the resulting powder on the oil patch in his garage. He said it worked as well as the fine sand he’d purchased a couple of years earlier to do the same job.
My friend has very dark hair that will start showing grey around the edges, so in an emergency, she takes her mascara brush and lightly colors the ‘greys’ with that. It works great as a quick camouflage and washes out.
(PS: When I looked in the hardware store for fine sand, it was the stuff recommended for the kids sandboxes.)
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October is the perfect time to go school shopping. Most of the kids have been in school for a month or so and the fashionistas have made their statements about what is hot and what is not. Some kids pay close attention to these things, and some don't. My kids were the 'don't' variety. They usually wore blue jeans and shirts; t-shirts in warmer weather and long-sleeved in colder weather. Most of their clothing was purchased at yard sales. A good pair of jeans can be bought for $5 (compared to $50 to over $100 for a single pair in the malls). I've heard a lot of folks say that they wont let their kids wear yard sale clothes because of germs! Well, did you ever think about how many bodies have been in that pair of jeans you tried on in the mall? (Major germs!) I walked down the dressing room hallway years ago in a big store and got the shock of my life: Someone
To take oil/grease spots off of my shop floor, I just buy a 5 pound bag of cornmeal. It’s cheap and really absorbs well. I pour it all over the grease or oil spots and leave it for several days so it has time to soak up as much as possible; then, just sweep up the meal. You would be surprised at how well this works.
♦♦♦♦♦ Another reader suggested buying a big bag of baking soda which is now available in 12 pound plastic bags at most hardware/box stores. The soda works to absorb the oil/grease and also eliminates odors.
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was trying on a pair of jeans and had left the door wide open– and was minus any form of underwear! Not something I was comfortable with at all! Boots were the only kind of shoes to wear when you lived in the country. The expensive sneakers don't last long in the mud and yutz of the barnyard, and they didn't last nearly as long as a pair of boots. They had sweatshirts and coats to wear and kept them handy in the vehicle so they could go on quickly if they had to get out for some reason. Sometimes, to run a neighbors cow back through the gate. I've started making car quilts from old blue jeans; denim on the front and back and an old blanket in between the pieces of denim. These are to be in the front or back seat at all times. No putting them in the trunk–you cant get to it in a blizzard or if you run off the road and can't open a door! They wear well and at calving time, could be used to wrap a cold calf for a trip to the barn! And, they wash well.
HARVEST TIME IS HERE AGAIN October is about the final month for the farmers markets in my part of the world. It's starting to get really cold most nights, and the garden has been put to bed for the winter. You can still buy a huge variety of garden produce though, and its a good time to stock the freezer, fill the canning jars and make the jams and jellies (some for those Christmas baskets). If you have no access to farmers markets, perhaps you have a friend who gardens who will gladly share excess produce with you. Can it, freeze it or dry it for the upcoming winter months. Some folks will use this time of year with all the specials on canned goods to build a stash of extra cans of green beans,
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CORPUS CHRISTI 1319 South Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78416
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SAN ANTONIO 3302 S. W.W. White Rd San Antonio, TX 78222
WACO 1800 W. Loop 340 Waco, TX 76712
SULPHUR SPRINGS 1109 Industrial Drive West Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
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J & B IRRIGATION 33370 Georgia Hwy. 45, Morgan, GA 39866 229-849-4785 Camilla, GA 229-330-0234 www.jandbirr.com
RENTZ IRRIGATION 1044 Brinson Airbase Rd. Brinson, GA 31725 229-246-8688 In Florida:
MEDDERS IRRIGATION INC. 1006 E. Franklin St., Sylvester, GA 31791 229-776-8595
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PowerTek Chippers are designed for rugged reliability. The 360° rotating discharge chute allows you to direct the flow of chips into a pile or the back of your truck.
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Canning Ideas, Fix Up Hints and More! Continued from page A14 peas, carrots, etc. to be used in the many casserole recipes available almost everywhere. Years ago, one of my neighbors, who was very short on storage space in her kitchen, put the flats of green beans, peas, etc. under her bed. The canned goods stayed cool and dry, but were handy for her to get to as she needed them.
GHOSTLY LANTERNS These can easily be made by kids 5 or 6 years old. You need some gallon milk jugs, well washed and with the labels taken off. Just smear some peanut butter on the labels and let sit overnight; the oil in it will take the label off in a jiffy the next day. Let the kids make a ghost face (eyes, nose and mouth on the side opposite the handle) with black markers. Then, take a paring knife and cut a small slit under the handle and give the kids a pair of school scissors that will cut the lightweight plastic. They need to cut a hole big enough to get their hand inside (but don't cut down too far under the handle). Next, put some sand or colored rocks (landscape type) in the bottom of the jug and then set one of those little battery operated tea lights in it. Turn the lights on in the evening and set the jug(s) along the sidewalk or on the edge of the porch leading to your front door. It's an easy craft for the small fry and they are so very proud of what they can do “all by myself”.
CHEESE, PLEASE
My tomatoes are slowly ripening, but I’m guessing the majority will have to ripen indoors if we have an early fall. So, I’m in the process of clearing out a big space in the freezer for ripe tomatoes. I’ve done this for years and it works. I freeze whole tomatoes in big bags and place in the freezer. Then, when I have time, I take out the amount I need and run hot water over the frozen tomatoes to loosen the skins. I then cut them into pieces to put into jars for canned tomatoes, tomatoes with diced green chilies, or even tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce. When I do the sauces, I do not peel the tomatoes; I just cut them into chunks and run the whole works through my blender. There are a lot of nutrients in the skins so I save them whenever possible.
STINKY FEET, BE GONE!
My boy’s feet would sweat terribly when they were in school and an evening of football/basketball practice seemed to fill the shoes with stinky sweat. While there are commercial products available to put in the shoes and boots, they are expensive and if you have more than one kid in sports, it can be a budget killer. The answer for this is cat litter. Yup, cat litter! I would put about a cup full of the clay cat litter in an old sock–one for each shoe or boot and stuff it down inside whatever footwear they were wearing. Leave the sock in overnight and the stuff absorbs the sweat and the smell. You can buy a 5 pound bag of cat litter for under $3 and it lasts a long time.
FALL FIX UP HINTS Ready to get up on the big tall ladder and paint the eaves of the house and don’t want to slip? Before you start the project, put a good coat of varnish on the steps and then sprinkle on a few handfuls of that clean sand you got the for the kids’ sandbox. The sand gives your shoes something to grip onto.
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A reader sent in this idea a few years back and with the economy the way it is these days, this is a lot cheaper than many other methods.
I put 1 teaspoon of butter in a cast iron skillet and added the package of fresh mushrooms, turned the heat on low and let them cook. I then turned them out onto a cookie sheet to cool, and then in the same skillet with a little more butter added, I cooked down two very large thinly sliced onions. I'll mix the two together on the cookie sheet, cool the whole works completely and then place the mixture into several freezer bags. It sure is easier to dress up a plain meal when the fixings are handy in the freezer!
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He says, “All you need are some boards and something to stack between them to hold the shelves apart. We’ve used old bricks, cement blocks, chunks of stove wood and even some old books we found in a dumpster. We drilled a hole in the middle of the books and put a thick dowel down through them to keep the books from slipping apart. They worked for all four of my kids when they were in college, and were passed on to a neighbor boy who is still using them."
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I am making some of this as I write this column. I found some fresh mushrooms in the grocery store the other day (raised in USA) and wanted to keep them for later on when we have some steak or some good big burgers for an evening with friends.
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John Mortimer, the President of the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters founded this establishment in 1985 to showcase quality beef to the public. John commented, “It is satisfying to see approximately 1,500 cattlemen come serve and promote beef throughout the duration of the fair.” He also added that the first year they had the hot beef sundae they planned on serving 4,000 but ended up serving about 22,000! I chatted with Ken Erpelding, Sac County Cattlemen’s President and Mike Penniman, Sac County Cattlemen’s Treasurer during the fair. They love coming down to the fair every year, it is something they put on their calendar year to year. It is fun for them because they meet new people and it is a way to educate the public not only about beef but agriculture, as well. I have a passion to advocate agriculture and working at the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters is one easy way I can do that, even at a young age. If you ever attend the Iowa State Fair, check out the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters and enjoy some delicious beef.
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Pictured: Deb Bettin (left), manager of the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters, and the creator of the wildly popular Hot Beef Sundae, stops for a moment to get her picture taken with Kayla Degner.
Kayla Degner was born and raised in rural Lytton, IA on a diversified grain and livestock family farm. She graduated from Rockwell City-Lytton 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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The Case For No-Till Farming The spring started out dry with many worries about subsoil moisture levels that didn't exist. First came the snows in May which we didn't know whether to complain about or be thankful for the moisture. Then the rains started, allowing for just one or two days a week for planting.
gravel roads into dirt roads. Ruts and gullies have turned nice fields into a farmer's nightmare. Last week those were the pretty fields where nice, fine black dirt looked much more tidier than the no-tilled farms. Tiny little corn plants showed up splendidly. Today it is a different story and the damage is long-lasting.
The weather the last Saturday night in May caused the most damage. The clouds moved in the day, by night the incessant lightening made a good sleep difficult. When the rain finally arrived it hit hard and fast. By morning 3.5 inches had fallen.
Now as corn begins to tassel the soil damage is still evident; tracks of sprayers dug deep through the loose top soil. Open spaces where corn plants should be growing are bare, or have a plant or two looking out of place and lonely.
On the way to church one could see the rain had done some damage. Water had run over the roads, and fields were under water, cornstalks piled where they shouldn't be and dirt, that precious topsoil deposited in the ditch. After evening church farmers congregated in the fellowship hall; once the sermon was properly discussed and placed in memory, conversation quickly turned to rain. Any listening ears would have gained a good history lesson on rain events from past decades, as the grayest heads spoke of the 50's, the not so gray the 70's and one even spoke of the heavy rains recorded in the history books of this county before any of us were born. This 'epic' rainfall has occurred many times before and will occur again; that is why precautionary measures are taken to build bridges and roads higher, dikes and berms built around streams that flow gently most of the time. After a washout or flooding in town, questions are always raised as to what can be done to prevent this from happening again. For farmers that equated to questions for those who use minimum or no-till practices, and it was plain to all those Sunday afternoon drivers that those fields showed no washing. That night another 5.5 inches of rain came down, just as fast. All creeks, tributaries and rivers were out of their banks and by morning, more road damage and sadly, more erosion. Hills now have trails bringing the topsoil down to become a delta in a low spot, filling a ditch, transforming
Fields are rough looking, and crops have an uneven look. Land is a valuable commodity and we certainly don't want it flowing down the river. That top soil cannot be put back. The land is ruined, less productive. It didn't have to be. The farmers who use no-till practices saw very little soil movement, and if they did it often occurred because a neighboring farm had a major washout or flooding that overflowed to their farm land. We farm this land the time we are here on this earth; we really must protect it for future generations. It isn't so much about the bragging rights that come with how many acres you planted, but rather it what you did with the land when it was in your hands. There are plenty of reasons to incorporate no till practices into farming operations. For soil conservation, it beats terraces. It works, it saves money and energy; it conserves water and keeps soil where it belongs—in the fields . The pictures tell a better story than I could ever write. They support the question, “Why NOT no till!”
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Kravig says the new, upgraded facility in Burlington, Iowa also represents a great opportunity for this company to showcase its cutting edge manufacturing and demonstrate its dedication to the header business. “This new facility won’t just serve as the heart of our header business in North America,” explained Kravig. “Almost a quarter of what we’ll be producing in Iowa will ship out overseas for sale all over the world.”
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Love Yourself and Your Family: Weed Out Before Winter Why are we polite to the store cashier but sometimes come home and snap at our spouse or children? Why do we clean harder for company than we clean for ourselves? Our society seems backwards, if you ask me. I propose that we could clean for our partners, children, and yes, even ourselves with more enthusiasm than we clean for acquaintances or strangers (we could even strive to be more pleasant to our home companions too). Try a new approach as you weed out fall clutter in preparation for winter: Make your living spaces and storage spaces look like company is coming, but do it for you! You deserve to enjoy life in an easy-to-clean, uncluttered, organized home. Treat yourself and your family with the respect that many of us save for strangers: Create a home space that honors and supports you and your family. Get rid of the junk. Look at your possessions through the eyes of a stranger—as though you are company coming to your house. Pretend to be a stranger when you peek into your closets, cupboards, and drawers. When I see my "precious" stuff through an outsider's eyes, I see it for what much of it is—junk. Ouch. If a stranger would call it junk, then that is probably what it is.
Beautiful Keep only what is still beautiful. Something that looked great two years ago may now look faded and worn. Or, maybe it has
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with others. If you still "need" to save the sentimental item itself, maybe you could save just a piece of it. A button or a swatch of fabric is easier to save than the whole jacket. From a dated collection, choose two or three favorite pieces, and consider passing on the rest.
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Keep only what is currently useful. If you aren't using something, you are storing it. It clogs your space. Worrying and wondering about keeping it drains your energy. It steals time because you must take care of it, and it seizes you with the guilt of the alleged "I'll get back to it someday." Because things accumulate and take up a lot of space, they prevent new stuff that would be more useful from entering your life. You don't get to have the latest technology or take on a new hobby that interests you because your dwelling is already bulging at the seams. Get rid of things that were useful in the past to make room for what would be useful to you now. Be kind to yourself. Give yourself room to grow.
Finally, be thorough. Be thorough for yourself and your family. Clean out all the spaces you live in. Remember the car–you are in your car every day, which is more often than you open some drawers and closets. Make this a clean haven rather than a roaming junk-mobile. Clean the inside of the car. Wipe off the dust. Clean the insides of the windows. Have a trash container in the car, and keep a trash can near where you park your car, so that every time you get out of your car, you can take your litter with you and dispose of it. You wouldn't want friends to climb in to a messy car seat, so why would you want to either?
Sentimental Keep only what is seriously sentimental. Seriously. The moments and the memories reside in you, not in your stuff. You are the one who had the experiences you associate with the stuff, and besides, your stuff can't talk! Take a photo. Write in a journal about the memory. Keep a photo album or scrapbook to share your special memories
Don't forget your laundry area. Though it isn't a company spot, you and your loved ones probably spend a lot of time there. Treat yourself by making it as pleasant as possible. Toss out odds and ends, mending that never got done, and laundry products that aren't part of your current repertoire. Install shelves or cabinets above the washer and dryer to store what you need there, and create a clean flat area to fold there if you can. If you have wall space, put a corkboard or picture frame that holds a collage of family
photos and happy memories to ponder while you do laundry! After the laundry area, think about your garage. After all, you walk through this area every time you come home or leave. Who wants to be pulled down by the old junk that manages to breed in the garage? Donate the outgrown toys. Toss the unused lumber, and recycle those cardboard boxes. As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, I try to do a fall clutter control sweep through all areas of our home. As we prepare to burrow in for winter, I want our nest to be as uncluttered and pleasant as possible. It sounds corny, but if you think about it, even animals don't foul their own nests. Why would we?
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One small fish found mostly in swamplands ranging from Florida to Brazil can survive on land for as long as two months, according to a Yahoo News story. The tropical fish, known as the mangrove rivulus, is only about three inches long, and is hermaphroditic—it can reproduce through self-fertilization.
One day a minister visiting the area stopped to admire Sam’s work. “Son,” he said, “you and the good Lord have certainly made this a beautiful place.” “Well,” said Sam, “it’s true that the Lord provided the sunshine and the rain and the soil. But you should have seen this place a year ago when God had it all to Himself.”
The secret to the tiny fish’s survival is its ability to alter its gills so it can breathe through the skin, as well as a talent for flipping itself with its tail to travel across the ground. This allows the rivulus to escape aquatic environments with low oxygen or toxic chemicals. Its talent for jumping also helps it hunt for food (crickets, for example) and flee predators. So don’t assume that a fish out of water is helpless.
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“PROFITS GROW WITH KNIGHTRO” –Ken E. Knight Knightro Sessions | Mending Fences and Tending Senses
Why the Humble Hamburger is King of All Meats The hamburger is the most popular staple in America; it is found in more homes and featured on more menus than any other entree. Thus, it has been coined the king of all meats.
How times have changed! Some hundred plus years later we walk around the fair eating everything on a stick.
inexpensive, as more cost in this case doesn’t mean better.
becue or the relaxed atmosphere of friends and family gatherings. But nothing can ruin a good time more than poor meat selection or inappropriate cooking procedures.
And you can have it both ways, as in more flavor and less expense by simply cooking off the excess fat. The browning process will cook off any excess. This also enhances appearance and according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, this will reduce the fat content by as much as half. So, don’t take my word for it; the diet folks are actually on my side.
Temperature and timing are the keys to a memorable cookout. Where there is smoke, there is fire! Tend to business and watch what you‘re doing very closely, as just one flare-up can make the difference between success and failure. A good cook will flip once and avoid burning.
Grilling is the social barometer of neighborhood fence climbing and a patio get-together. It‘s hard to stay away from the aroma of a bar-
The hamburger has become an American icon, so take pride in both preparation and cooking.
The hamburger is that one meat product that cuts across the entire beef industry, and from which every weight and grade becomes a contributor. From the finest dining pleasure of prime beef to that of the lowly cow standing upright at the manger — it all makes hamburger. Each contributes to the mix and blend of all its parts to make whole the humble hamburger.
The hamburger is always of greatest demand during the grilling season, but remember, lean is not always better. Let’s face it: when it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. Fat adds flavor to any cut of meat, thus the need for marbling found in the higher quality cuts of meat. But adding fat is particularly important in hamburger, as most hamburgers come from low quality cull cows. This meat contains little or no marbling and would be extremely dry and tasteless if it weren’t for the co-mingling and mixing of fat trim from higher quality cuts.
The burger was discovered and declared official in 1885 in Seymour, Wisconsin. A guy by the name of Charles Nagreen is credited for the achievement, and will be forever remembered as Hamburger Charlie.
This stirs up a very controversial subject with me, as the lean-fanatics in this country continue to push a lean and healthier alternative. My response is, “So is eating shoe leather, but what about taste and satiety value"?
State lawmakers have proudly laid claim to declaring Wisconsin as the home of the hamburger. The State assembly recently served up a proclamation that Seymour beat out other competitors such as Athens, Texas, and New Haven, Connecticut, for the coveted title of being the hamburger capital of the country.
The harder we push lean, the faster we turn people away from the meat counter. l respect the claims of fat, but not at the expense of destroying the demand for high quality meat. (Everything in moderation!)
A hamburger fit for a king is the best way to describe this hamburger joint, just a few miles outside the twin cities. While on a recent road trip, my wife and l came upon the town of Miesville, Minnesota, (population 132). It was lunchtime, and we just couldn’t resist the appeal of a restaurant that featured only hamburgers — 54 different kinds to be exact.
Does this cause you to pause and give thought to a new appreciation for that which is most affordable and available to all? The cost is nearly free, but the value is nearly priceless. This is good news for everyone, but especially for livestock producers. To be such a major contributor can’t be taken for granted, nor can the hamburger be taken for granted. The Hamburger is the staple that binds both America and the meat and livestock industry together.
Nagreen began selling his world-famous hamburger at age 15 at the first Seymour fair in 1885, and later at the Brown County and Outagamie County fairs. At that time he was doing meatballs on a stick and decided to flatten them out and put them between two pieces of bread, so people could walk around the fair eating the hamburger.
Though the burger may not be the health food of choice, it has been declared the all American food of preference, not only on special occasions, but every day. The burger has probably done more for the livestock industry than any other meat product. The health issue is debatable; we can talk about that some other time.
When selecting hamburger, don‘t always go for the leanest or most expensive. It will destroy the experience of good outdoor cooking. Select the cheapest, fattiest burger you can find and control the fat content with the sizzle. Turn up the heat, flip quickly and sear in those rich, savory juices. Any excess fat will have been cooked out of the burger, while at the same time retaining an unbelievable, scrumptious flavor. To better understand ground beef labels, remember that the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that lean burger must contain 10 grams of fat (4-1/2 grams saturated) or less per 4-ounce serving. For extra-lean, the standard is 5 grams of fat (2 grams saturated) or less per serving. But don’t be misled by those labels. Neither meets the definition of a lowfat food, which is 3 grams of fat or less per sewing You simply have to decide if low fat is your goal or is it eating good, as fat percentages can also be misleading. Ground beef labeled 90-percent lean sounds low in fat, but actually packs more than 11 grams of fat per sewing, and 95-percent lean has 6 grams per serving. Appearance doesn’t help either. An absence of white flecks (marbling) doesn’t mean ground meat is low in fat, especially in red meat, where most of the fat is hidden in the muscle tissue. Again, your criteria for purchasing good tasting hamburger should be
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The Best Burger Joint: King's Place in Miesville, Minnesota
Among the many choices was one named The Knight Burger. This simplified the decision making process, as the name alone set it apart from some of the more mundane sounding descriptive terms. All were palatable sounding names, so if it hadn’t been for the power of the name who knows what I might have ordered. However, one could not go wrong when ordering a hamburger at this place. Joint doesn’t justifiably describe this restaurant, as the country ambiance and big, juicy, succulent burgers were reminiscent of a rich western culture of yesteryear. The only thing that would have described the burger better would have been a more powerful name. Though my name sake was good, an even more descriptive name would have beenThe Knightro Powered Burger. As a testament to the Knightro Report – a national syndicated livestock marketing
King's Place, Miesville, Minnesota column that is dedicated to the meat industry – it would be an honor to have this special burger featured on the menu. The illustratively, appealing menu was the brain-child of Jerry Greentree, who has since turned the management of his business over to his daughter. After more than a quarter of a century, going through a ton of ground beef per month, it looks like it will stay in the family for generations to come. If you’re in the area be sure to stop and treat yourself to one of life’s finest dining pleasures. And when you place your order for one of their luscious burgers, please ask for the The Knightro Powered Burger.
YOUR VOICE IN THE MARKETING PLACE OF YOUR CHOICE — KNIGHTRO SESSIONS MENDING FENCES AND TENDING SENSES 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. For more in-depth information regarding the topics that have been touched upon in this report, Knightro conducts livestock marketing seminars on a regular basis. To schedule a seminar, auction, judging, or speaking engagement, please contact Ken Knight, Knightro, 136 Hillridge Ct., Prescott, WI 54021, phone 715-2628480, fax 715-262-8480, e-mail knightro1@comcast.net; or contact the Farm & Livestock Directory, P.O. Box 998, Fort Dodge, IA 50501; email heidi@fivestarpublishing.com.
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PRIORITY PAGES 2T Cattle Guard............................... B23 Adams Truss Inc............................. B17 Ag Shield Mfg.................................... B9 AGCO PARTS................................... B3 Agri Dry LLC.................................... B10 AKE Safety Equipment.................... B24 Atlas Systems..................................... IC Belco Resources Equip................... B16 Bermuda King.................................. B13 Best Livestock Equipment............... B20 BJ Mfg Inc....................................... B13 Branson Tractor Co........................... B4 CASE MAGNUM............................. B10 CHALLENGER ................................ B6 Chattanooga Trailer......................... B23 Chop Rite.......................................... B8 CM Welding Inc............................... B21 Components Plus.............................. B9 Cox Mfg dba Dalton Ag................... B18 Cross Mfg.........................................IFC D&K Trailers.................................... B20 Dalton Bearing & Hydraulic............. B15 Davey-Joan’s.....................................BC DeMott Auction................................ B17 Diamond W Corrals......................... B21 Diesel Conversion Specialists........... B9 Dual Fuel......................................... B17 E. Rissler Mfg.................................. B20 EBC Holding Company................... B21 Elston Mfg Inc..................................IBC Emerson Manufacturing.................. B23 Erickson Mfg. Co. Inc...................... B16 Four Star Services ......................... B23 Frey Mfg & Dist............................... B21 Gabel Belting................................... B23 Gnuse Mfg....................................... B23 Grassworks Weed Wiper................. B16 Greenwell Mfg.................................. IFC Gulf Coast Supply & Mfg Inc........... B19 Harleman Globe Inc.......................... B8 HFL Fabricating............................... B17 HLA.................................................... B5 Hoover Diesel Service LLC............. B10 Horst..................................................FC Industrial Maid................................... B5 Joe Mescan Windmill...................... B23 John BM Manufacturing...................B11 John Deere...................................... B14 KUBOTA.......................................... B18 Larry Hak......................................... B15 Lechler............................................. B15 Lienemann Mgmt............................. B18 Livestock Steel/All Rail.................... B23 MAHINDRA..................................... B14 Maljohn Co........................................ B4 Martin & Martin Auctioneers.............B11 Martins Tractor Parts LLC............... B23 Nuera Transport.............................. B22 Oakwind Manufacturing LLC........... B17 Parrish Agri Turf Services................ B21 Performance Medical...................... B23 Petersen Mfg. Co............................ B18 Phase-A-Matic................................. B12 Poly Tech......................................... B19 Power Flex Fence............................B11 Power Tek.......................................... B7 Radiator Supply House Inc............. B22 Rawhide Portable Corral................. B19 REINKE............................................. B2
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Diesel engines can be more affordable with a fuel mixer
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.
Realize saving of up to $3.00 per hour, per engine using a Dual Fuel Mixer
Another benefit they have reported is oil change intervals could be longer with the fuel mix versus the straight diesel.
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. 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 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 mixer on three engines in Floyd County. Two engines were Case IH engines–one was 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.
The Dual Fuel Mixer comes in a kit, and the cost is $1,595. For more information, email jeff@donhardyracecars.com or call 254592-4694.
Eliminate the dangerous and dirty manual clean out of headers Goodwin Industries has a corn header sweep for you Pictured on the right 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.
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
Pictured: Header sweep built and manufactured by Goodwin Industries
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: 620-726-5281, or www.goodwinsweep. com.
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The patented line of Star Hill Jawz Grabbing Tools are designed specifically for removing invasive and unwanted trees and plants – roots and all. 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 musthave attachment for the arsenal of all landowners and managers. "Grab Your World" with Star Hill Jawz!
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. Yenish wanted a quiet and smooth operating Schweiss gate that stood about head high with the top half of seethrough 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. 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. topmounted Schweiss quality electric motor easily and quietly lift the Schweiss Moving Gate. 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 Schweiss designer gate done.
For more information on Star Hill Jawz Grabbing tools, “grab your world” and visit www.starhilljawz.com, or call 877798-JAWZ (5299).
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. 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.
Star Hill Jawz grabbing tools make chores safer, faster and economical
New innovative Schweiss Moving Gate gives versatility
The Schweiss gate now virtually gives animal resort two rooms to work in, or when in the up position, a larger size room. “ If You Can Think It — Schweiss Doors Can Build It!” Learn more about Schweiss Doors at: www.schweissdoors.com or call (800) 746-8273.
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.
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Keep your farm shop clean! The Industrial Maid T-3000 series air cleaners have been used in hundreds of farm shops, implement repair and diesel repair shops to control welding smoke and fumes, grinding dust, nuisance dusts and diesel smoke.
This simple, yet effective air filtration system can be chain hung and uses two stages of filtration to separate dust, fumes and particles. You do not have to exhaust air, so your heat remains inside. The Merv 8 (45%) pleated pre-filters take out the larger particles and then the multi-pocket Merv 15 (95%) main bag filters take out the very fine particles. The units are built in SE Nebraska, have a three year warranty and Industrial Maid offers an unconditional performance guarantee.
Keep your farm shop clean and safe. Protect the large investment you have made in the structure and your farm equipment. Product Specifications: • CFM: 3,000 • Motor: ¾ HP 115/230/1/60 • Blower: 10 x 10 forward curved blower direct drive • Dimensions: 25” H x 72” L x 25” D • Weight: 170 lbs • Filters: (2) 4” pleated prefilters Merv 8 (2) Merv 15 bag filters For more information, contact Industrial Maid at 1-877-624-3247, or email Jeff Zvolanek at jzvolanek@industrial-maid. com.
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
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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 firsthand experience the attention to detail that is essential for “farmer friendly” products. “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.
Manufactured by Spray Innovations, the Little Hercules has a powder coat frame with a I0 year warranty. All other components are covered by a 3 year warranty. A 9.5HP Kawasaki engine powers the unit with air-blast measured at over 150mph. The little Hercules will double as a debris blower or can be purchased as a debris blower only.
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 everything from grain to dirt and rocks.
These laser-crafted Stull Feeders are manufactured under the careful supervision of Randy and his team and are available in standard galvanized finish. Customers everywhere will value the durability of quality materials used in manufacturing.
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. 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. For more information, contact John BM Manufacturing at 519-699-4324, fax 519699-6105, email joe@johnbmmfg.com, or visit www.johnbmmfg.com.
Little Hercules Mist Sprayer from Swihart Sales Company Roger Swihart, owner of Swihart Sales company recently purchased Spray Innovations. He has been selling mist sprayers since 1984. Roger would be happy to give you references all across the US and overseas from satisfied customers. Swihart Sales Company introduces the Little Hercules Mist Sprayer. The Little Hercules is a compact light weight motor powered mist sprayer with a wide range of uses. Excellent for mosquitoes, vegetables, vineyards, orchards, nurseries, livestock, Christmas trees, vining crops etc. The Little hercules is small enough to fit in any utility vehicle and can go almost anywhere. It can be used in small places like narrow rows in nurseries or vineyards where a conventional sprayer would not easily fit.
for filling any bunk feeder. Mounted on any ATV or UTV, the feeder features a retractable top which allows for easy loading; its long handle permits the driver to easily open the feed chute door and regulate flow into the bunk while safely seated. When feeding time is over, the tapering chute folds up for easy storage.
Experienced cattlemen and farmers are excited by the practical design and easyto-use Stull Feeder. “Just one use and you’ll understand what we mean when we say, peaceful, easy feedin’,” says Randy. For more information contact Swihart Sales Company at 7240 County Road AA, Quinter, KS 67752. Call 800-864-4595 or visit www.swihart-sales.com.
Take control of feeding time and enjoy your own peaceful, easy feedin’ with an innovative Stull Feeder. Call 800-369-4131 or visit www.stullfeeders.com. See our ad in this issue!
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Farmers and ranchers everywhere know firsthand the risks involved in trying to fill the feed troughs before the stampede of hungry cows gets close. “Peaceful” and “easy” are definitely not words generally associated with the chore of feeding farm animals. When Randy Stull, CEO and founder of Stull Feeders, was injured in 2006 while feeding his cattle, he decided there had to be a better way. During recuperation from his injuries, he used his time to design a product that safely and efficiently fed his cattle – a way to enjoy some peaceful, easy feedin’ while avoiding the stampede. In the fall of 2007, Stull Feeders started selling early versions of the Stull Feeder to friends and family. Excitement grew and Randy finalized his design. In early 2008, Stull Feeders proudly announced its new line of ATV and UTV-mounted feeders, all designed to give cattlemen - not the cattle - control over the feeding process. The Standard Stull Feeder has a hopper with a capacity of 200 lbs. of feed (400 lbs. with optional extension) and is gravity fed, making it a perfect method
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Hoover Diesel Service LLC has the expertise and sources to provide complete power unit packages for the stationary non-road market
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Generator Sets Hoover Diesel offers a wide range of genset units. We can also custom build a genset to suit your needs. Whether you need a backup power source for when the power goes out, or a mobile unit for on the job site, we offer what you want to fill your needs.
Power Units Hoover Diesel Service offers a variety of diesel power units, built specifically to fit your needs. We can custom build a power unit to include a skid, clutch, muffler, or fuel tank. We have new and rebuilt units available. Call us today to see what we can build for you!
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.
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We stock a large selection of exhaust components and engine control systems. For more information on products contact Hoover Diesel Service LLC at 717-3543322 (New Holland) or 717-786-8839 (Quarryville), or visit www.hooverdiesel. com. For over 35 years Hoover Diesel Service LLC has specialized in diesel power units. If you need reliable PTO power but don’t want to invest in a new tractor, consider our PTO power units. Towed by your truck or tractor, these units are designed to provide stationary PTO power for your irrigation pump, manure pump, silage blower, stationary TMR mixer, hammer mill, or PTO generator. 540 and/ or 1000 rpm PTO and hydraulics available. Call us with your needs and we can build to your specs!
Generators Hoover Diesel Service has a large selection of generators in stock, both the double bearing belt driven style and the single bearing SAE housing mount. We also stock parts to keep your unit operating and provide field service to repair or maintain your generator. Give us a call to find the
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. 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
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See our “Compare” video on our web site (www.pondaeration.com) to see why 100% of who compare ‘hands on’ buy the American Eagle.
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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.
Nuera Transport: Common components, uncommon people
GulfCoast Supply Premium Metal Roofing–Made here, made now, made to last. With our state-of-the-art in-house equipment, GulfCoast Supply is able to quickly and professionally turn around all of your metal roofing needs. We have an extensive offering of available panel types, sizes and colors all in stock so your project can be produced in short order. Our fleet of delivery trucks come standard with heavy duty crane lifts and experienced drivers/operators ensuring safe delivery of your product - where you want it, when you want it! Our friendly and experienced sales staff is ready to help you place your order and answer any technical questions you may have. We are very familiar with the current building trends, codes and requirements for your project needs, and offer an extensive library of product manuals and design specifications for your use. All product testing, engineering and approvals are available upon request for
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Unless you build or repair trailers for a living, Nuera Transport (Nuera) might not be a name you are familiar with. However, for over 20 years, their parts have been going into the toughest and hardest working trailers in North America. Trailer manufacturers, dealers, and repair shops across the nation and Canada have come to rely on their impressive inventory and unmatched technical expertise and dedication to service. Although Nuera boasts over 10,000 parts in Inventory, it’s really their “People” that separates them from other parts supply sites. Like the gray-haired employee walking the aisles of your neighborhood hardware store, Nuera prides itself on solving problems and getting to know its customers. Visit their site, and if you don’t find the part you need or have a trailer-related question, call their Customer Success (not service) Department at 1-877294-7343.
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Stop rotor loss in ALL John Deere STS and “S” series combines 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 thrash 60 Bu. popcorn with a twelve row head with an excellent test. Five-foottall 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 765-2584024 and ask for Donnie. Or you may visit online at www.cmweldinginc.com.
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.
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The systems are completely self-contained and don’t require any electrical or hydraulic power from the tractor to operate. The most popular design is the 10-bale, which crosses two bales to tie the stack together, and forms a group of hay eight feet wide.
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. 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. One of many clients recently wrote: “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. Free Strauss Heart Drops information packages are available by phoning Performance Medical Plus toll-free at 877271-1312. (Not available in Iowa.)
Diesel Conversion Specialists offers complete Cummins Kit to repower Ford full-size trucks Nothing disappoints more than a work truck that doesn’t work. Ford work truck owners have an old resource available with some new tricks. For nearly fifteen years Diesel Conversion Specialists has been repowering full-size Fords with Cummins power. DCS still provides turn-key conversions or complete kits to install a 5.9L Cummins engine: 12-valve, 24-valve or Common Rail. Benefits include improved economy, impressive towing capability, many aftermarket performance parts and legendary durability. The good news for guys running newer rigs is kits are now available for trucks through 2010, and with the option to retain the stock automatic transmission controller, or go aftermarket stand-alone. The conversion can be done with the cab on the truck. No firewall, core support or floorpan modifications are necessary. The Ford radiator, fan shroud and intercooler are reused. Conversion kits include: engine mounts,
adapter plate, flex plate wiring harness modifications, bushing kits for gauges, crank and cam sensor kits, alternator mount bracket, exhaust manifold, A/C manifold, power steering pump mounting and more. Diesel Conversion Specialists can often supply other OE parts depending on your needs. The list includes an exhaust downpipe, intercooler tubes, throttle cable, accelerator pedal and throttle position sensor. Diesel Conversion Specialists can also supply Cummins engines. For more information, please contact Diesel Conversion Specialists at www. DieselConversion.com, email sales@ dieselconversion.com or call 406-7558878. About Diesel Conversion Specialists:
The stack of hay can then be picked up by the grapple from either end. This allows the operator to change sides with the tie bales each layer. The 10-bale design makes it possible for one man to load 400 bales per hour onto a trailer or stacking in a barn. The Parrish AgriTurf Hay Systems offers years of trouble-free operation. The systems are virtually maintenance-free because there are very few moving parts and require no timing. If you would like to find out more information about AgriTurf Hay Systems, call 256-302-3456, email spike@ parrishagriturf.com with any questions or visit www.parrishagriturf.com to find a dealer near you.
Tandem Products produces animal-friendly livestock flooring
Founded in 1999 as FordCummins.com, Diesel Conversion Specialists (DCS) is the authority on repowering Ford lightduty diesel trucks with Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines. Individual components and complete kits are available for replacing 6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke engines in 2003-2010 Super Duty pickups, Excursions and vans. DCS also offers manuals and parts for converting 196997 Ford trucks to Cummins power. The company also has experience with diesel conversions for GM and Hummer vehicles.
Tandem Products manufactures “animalfriendly” plastisol coated steel mesh flooring under the trademark, Tenderfoot®. We produce flooring for animals up to 550 lbs in primarily the calf, swine and pet and research markets. In the calf industry we manufacture flooring for both veal calves and replacement heifers for the dairy industry. In the swine industry we manufacture a variety of flooring options for nursery through farrowing. We also produce a variety of flooring options for caging/ kennels for the pet and research industry under the Dek-Cellent® trademark.
Hay handling made simple and efficient
The flooring has been proven to reduce labor costs and death loss while providing a clean dry environment for the animals. The plastisol coating is resistant to fungi and bacteria.
Parrish AgriTurf Hay Systems are simple, yet efficient. They come in several different designs, from 8-10-12 bales, and are capable of being pulled directly behind the baler or beside a tractor, truck or ATV.
We manufacture a full line of animal flooring products that are distributed worldwide. Call for more information at 800-5330509 or visit us online at www.tandemproducts.com.
Parrish AgriTurf Hay Systems most popular design is the 10-bale unit.
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