Southern Farm And Livestock Directory | April 2013 by Five Star Publishing, Inc.

Southern Farm and

Livestock Directory

APRIL 2013 Volume 15 | Issue 4 Manufacturers Edition

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Southern Farm and

Livestock Directory

Administration Kim Lennon kim@fivestarpublishing.com Gayle Reed gayle@fivestarpublishing.com Editor Heidi Gorman heidi@fivestarpublishing.com

contents

Volume 15, Issue 4 | April 2013

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tevery month

In the Barn: New monthly feature answers questions from livestock producers . ................5

What's New | Equipment & Products for the Farm....................6 Why men avoid estate planning issue | M. Baron....................15

FarmLogs helps keep your farm's record keeping simple and easy to use 'In The Cloud' . ..........12

Domestic violence in rural areas | Dr. Rosmann.......................16

Crop farmers demand accurate truckload weighing systems ........................................18

"A Droll Ode To The Census" | Renae VanderSchaf..................45

'Mother-Up' tips for calving season and more! | Pennywise.. .......17 How to reduce emotional, inherited or gift clutter | Barbara Tako.47

KIOTI Tractor Spotlights Joe Signs' Power Equipment as Standout Dealer........................................46

CIRCULATION/finance

Is there really a shortage of Jobs? | Knightro Report.. ..............48

Jan Hilpipre jan@fivestarpublishing.com Kris Taylor kris@fivestarpublishing.com ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Julie Kochendorfer julie@fivestarpublishing.com

on the cover Leaders In Following.

PRODUCTION artistS Nancy Cain nancy@fivestarpublishing.com Justine Lee justine@fivestarpublishing.com

New Universal Pads

Valerie Walburn valerie@fivestarpublishing.com

Built on our triple-axis base, our new universal pad provides you with flexible pad configurations, making this single pad the only one you’ll ever need.

Advertising Sales Support Wendy Novak wendy@fivestarpublishing.com Crystal Wendell crystal@fivestarpublishing.com Advertising Sales Representatives Evelyn Bowmer evelyn@fivestarpublishing.com Sherry Gilbert sherry@fivestarpublishing.com Christa Helmers christa@fivestarpublishing.com Mary K apustk a maryk@fivestarpublishing.com

Base pad ideal for low profile corn heads or combines with lifting clearance.

Standard large pad for draper heads (equivalent to previous model large pad).

Highback pad for flex draper head.

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Five Star Publishing, Inc. publishes The Midwest Farm and Livestock Directory, The Southern Farm & Livestock Directory, The Eastern Farm & Livestock Directory and The Contractors Equipment Directories. Five Star Publishing, Inc., established in 1994, located in Fort Dodge, Iowa was a recipient of the prestigious Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce Small Business of The Year Award. Five Star Publishing, Inc. and its Board Of Directors has no other affiliatiations, spin-offs or divisions of any other organization or companies.

Standard corn head pad with low back.

HEADER WAGONS

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Low back pad for standard cutting platform.

Trailing your combine head with a Horst CHC Wagon keeps you moving with safe and easy road travel. The use of tapered roller bearings on all main pivot points eliminates trailer sway providing smooth stable trailing behind your tow vehicle.

Draper head owners can rest easy too. Our Contour header carts can be easily adapted for draper heads. Contour header carts are available with larger mounts that are adjustable on three different axis so you can get the best resting point for your draper head.

Built on the proven reliability of Horst Wagons the Contour line of header carts adds increased maneuverability through 4-wheel steering. Ideal for combine heads 30-feet and longer the Contour easily trails behind a combine or tow vehicle following the same tracks of the tow vehicle. The rear wheels of the Contour are mechanically linked to the front allowing them to steer into the turn and maintain the original track of the tow vehicle.

Built specifically for the swather operator Horst has developed a draper head cart for your needs. To allow easy placement of your draper head we’ve moved the centre section of the frame towards the centre and added pivoting head supports. All wagons in our Contour series can be ordered with a Cross Country package providing 4-wheel independent suspension, electric brakes, highway tires, and a light kit.

Five Star Publishing, Inc. Board of Directors: Kim Lennon, Heidi Gorman and Jan Hilpipre. The Farm and Livestock Directory is printed monthly and distributed throughout the United States to the most qualified buyers and sellers in the agriculture industry. Opinions expressed in The Farm and Livestock Directory are not necessarily those of the publication personnel, but of the writers who contribute editorial content to The Farm and Livestock Directory. ERROR RESPONSIBILITY: The Farm and Livestock Directory is responsible only for the cost of the ad for the first incorrect insertion of the ad. Each insertion of an advertisement is proof of publication and it is the responsibility of the advertiser to check the correctness of each insertion. The publishers shall not be liable for slight aesthetic changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the intent of the ad. No adjustment can be made for advertisements not published. In the event of any error in an ad for which the publisher is liable, the liability is limited to adjusting that portion occupied by the error in relationship to the entire value of the advertisement. No adjustments will be made 30 days after initial insertion date. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please send new address and phone number along with The Farm and Livestock Directory mailing label or email changes to: jan@fivestarpublishing.com For postal receipts, printer’s statements, circulation and readership information please contact our office at 800-622-8836.

Contour Cross Country comes standard with 4-wheel independent suspension, electric brakes, highway tires, and a light kit.

Take Your Harvest By Force The Vee-Force box is designed with flow and control in mind. The deep Vee design doesn’t sacrifice unload performance or capacity. The aggressively angled floor puts gravity to work for you, while full weld gusset reinforced seams maximize your load and allow for full unload without material hang-up. The double door design allows you to control the speed you unload. The Vee-Force is mounted on Horst’s industry leading running gear designed for no sway trailing and built rugged for both field and road service. Make sure your teams wins this harvest season, get Vee-Force behind you.

Vee-Force gravity wagons are available in 270–750 bushel capacities.

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Horst Contour Swather features a recessed frame to allow clearance for swather arms.

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Toll Free 800-369-4131 11052 Hwy. 392 Harrison, Arkansas 72601

www.stullfeeders.com (200-1) 200 Pound Stull Feeder with ATV mounting kit

Our standard Stull Feeder is Randy's original design and what he uses today. It holds 200 lbs. of feed and is gravity fed—perfect for use with any bunk feeder. A retractable top allows for easy loading and the long handle allows the driver to easily open the feed door and regulate ﬂow. The tapering chute folds up when not in use. Two strut mounts allow for mounting to any ATV.

(400-2) 400 Pound Stull Feeder with the basic UTV mounting kit

This kit includes the 400-Pound Stull Feeder and all mounting hardware for the basic UTVs, which include the feeder, 2-60in struts, all mounting hardware and instructions for your basic utv. The Basic utv mounting kit would be for any utv that has a metal constructed bed with a lip that bends out or in ward like the pictures of the John Deere Gator. Basic kit is for the following UTVs- Mule, Gator, Cub Cadet, Kubota, Bobcat, Treck, Chuck Wagon, Club Car & other similar type beds.

OUR NEWEST PRODUCT — UP TO 600 LB. CAPACITY "AUGER" FED FEEDER** • 12-volt motor can be wired to battery or hooked up to backup battery • 10-foot starter switch lets you operate auger from driver's seat • Ships via UPS. • Measures 30W x 39H x 42D • 16-gauge galvanized metal. • Bolts to bottom of bed of UTVs, and mountable to UTVs and truck beds ONLY.

In Louisiana:

M & L INDUSTIRES INC. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 225-355-7716 • 800-960-0069 Houma, LA 985-876-2280 • 800-969-0068 Broussard, LA 337-837-2763 • 800-960-0067

** NOT MADE TO BE MOUNTED TO ATVS

In Arkansas/Louisiana:

In Texas:

SOUTH ARK EQUIPMENT

VICTORIA FARM EQUIPMENT COMPANY

904 Hwy. 65 S. McGehee, AR 71654 870-222-3100 Rayville, LA 318-728-6016

2501 Callis St. Victoria, TX 77901 361-573-2497

Trans-Fer® Systems

In Arkansas:

GLENWOOD EQUIPMENT CO. INC. 1674 Hwy. 70 W. Glenwood, AR 71943 870-356-2741

The safe, economical way to move grain and maintain quality.

In North Carolina:

BLACKS EQUIPMENT & TRUCKING SE INC. 2324 Concord Hwy. Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-8414 704-289-1040

In Tennesssee:

PERRY FARM SUPPLY 6230 Hwy. 89 Palmersville, TN 38241 731-822-4455 800-594-4455

www.sjblack.com In Alabama:

HUDDLESTON EQUIPMENT SALES 29233 Hwy. 431 Wedowee, AL 36278 256-363-1132 www.huddlestonequipment.com

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In Tennessee:

Call for more information or visit us at www.dmc-davidmanufacturing.com

WATKINS & SONS MFG. INC. 67 Watkins Lane, Linden, TN 37096 931-589-5134 • 800-227-4631 www.watkinsandsons.com In North Carolina:

GASTON SEALEY CO. INC. 1205 S. Main, Fairmont, NC 28340 910-628-6761 • 800-542-9012 http://gastonsealey.com

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In the Barn with equipment & livestock prodUCtion services

By Kelly and Leah Daniels Kelly and Leah live on an acreage in north central Iowa and work with farmers and clients across the country.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with farmers – mostly livestock producers – for many years and we recently began to notice something interesting: Farmers like to ask a lot of questions. They want to know about which things are best for their operation, what’s new out there, how different brands compare, how they can save money on input costs, and so on. And they appreciate having someone knowledgeable and down-toearth to talk over options with. That’s why we formed Hedgewood as an independent company, so we can help customers learn about all their equipment choices and choose the gates, feeders and other products that will make their job easier and maybe even save money through efficiencies. At Hedgewood, our recommendations are based on having actually used many different types of equipment in production situations, rather than on how much profit we can make from one brand or another. If it’s right for the farmer, it’s right for Hedgewood. The work that U.S. farmers do helps people around the world live healthier and safer lives than ever before. We feel blessed to be able to work in agriculture every day and to be able to use our skills in keeping agriculture strong. – Kelly and Leah

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When the opportunity to write this column for the Farm & Livestock Directory came along, we wondered what farmers would like to read about. Then we realized that they have been telling us what they are interested in every day through the questions they ask about their facilities and operations. So, what better way to provide information to farmers than by answering their questions? These are based on those actual questions from Hedgewood customers, though they may be edited to take out some of the more “colorful” language. This is a family publication, after all. If you have a question you’d like Hedgewood to take a swing at, please drop a line to the editor of this fine publication and we’ll do our best to sort it out.

I’m a grain farmer, but I have hog barns because the manure is great fertilizer. Since I’m not around other hog operations, how can I know that I’ve got the right kind of equipment and systems in my barn?

A. We’ve worked in and designed a lot of different hog facilities, so we find it’s helpful to walk through the barn with the farmer and talk about what’s aggravating to them and what they would like to improve. Not only does this let the farmer blow off a little steam, it helps them see the operation through fresh eyes, enabling us to see the real problems and have a clear picture of how to design a solution that will make a real difference. Plus, we must admit, it’s a lot of fun to go back to the barn with the farmer after the project is complete and remind them of how aggravating it was before Hedgewood was involved. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

I hate load-out. It’s always a struggle, it takes way too much time and I feel like I’ve been beat up by the time the last pig is on the truck. Is there any way to do it better?

A. There are a combination of factors that make the difference between an easy load-out and a knock-down, drag-out battle of wills. If a 280-pound pig decides he is going left down an alley when you want him to go right, no amount of whooping, hollering and gold medal wrestling moves is going to change his mind. This is a frustrating and risky situation for both the producer and the pig. Because of the work of animal behaviorists like Dr. Temple Grandin, we now move pigs a lot differently than our dads or granddads did. Today we work with a pig’s natural tendency to move toward areas that appear safer than where they are.

We can configure gates and train our customers to quietly and calmly ease pigs into the load-out, rather than forcing them into a situation they would naturally avoid, saving the whooping and hollering for the rodeo. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

I heard about a producer who had a power outage and lost a bunch of pigs. That’s pretty scary. How do you prevent something like that?

A. Catastrophic death loss is a terrible thing on many levels. Of course, the pigs suffer the most, but for the producer it can mean costs in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and the terrible task of cleaning out the barn. Ventilation is typically the culprit but not exactly the way you might think. Although pit gases can be deadly, on a hot day pigs without ventilation can succumb to hyperthermia – excessive heat – within 30 minutes of a power failure. This is a situation that should be prevented at all cost and can be, using the latest generation of controller and back-up generator systems. And, no, running a generator with your tractor’s PTO won’t work if you’re an hour away at your son’s basketball game when the power goes down. We’ll answer more questions in the next edition of In the Barn with Hedgewood. Thanks for spending a little time with us. For more information, please visit us online at www.hedgewoodconsulting.com or call Kelly Daniels at 515-851-9194. Kelly Daniels is a long-time pork production manager and, more recently, worked with farmers as an equipment representative for one of the oldest names in the industry. Leah Daniels is the owner of NewsWorks, a strategic communications firm that provides marketing and public relations services to companies and associations, primarily in the pork industry. She recently worked with the National Pork Board to create an on-farm crisis communications tool for that enables farmers to effectively manage through incidents that can impact lives and reputations.

Inside a Minnesota barn recently refitted by Hedgewood with new gates, wet/dry feeders and slat preservation

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«What's New Never Drop or Spill Bulky, Heavy Bags Again with The Handy Camel

Krone Unveils New Technology, New Equipment at Ag Connect

Everyone has experienced that moment when you know the heavy bag you are carrying is about slip out of your grip, spilling its contents everywhere while you struggle to regain control. The Handy Camel solves this common problem with a high-tech version of the bag clips that can be found in many kitchens holding shut bags of potato chips and snacks.

The new Krone BiG Pack HighSpeed range of large square balers delivers up to 20 percent more throughput, an increase that has been made feasible by two major modifications: an increase in throughput capacity of the Variable Fill System (VFS) packer system and an increase in plunger strokes.

The Handy Camel is a 12-inch bag clip with a specially designed hinge closure system that makes it capable of sealing large bags. The built-in handle allows you to use the Handy Camel to carry awkward bags with ease and no fear of tearing the sides with your fingers. The Handy Camel keeps your back protected and safe when lifting a heavy bag because, you no longer need to bend over to wrap your arms around or under the item you are trying to lift. The Handy Camel can also be adjusted on a bag to use it as a pouring handle. Ideal for indoor or outdoor use, the Handy Camel is a must-have tool for gardeners, tailgate parties, pet owners, DIY weekend warriors, bird enthusiasts, and even the average homeowner dealing with bags of salt to melt winter snow or refill a water softener. The Handy Camel can eliminate the hassle of carrying and pouring dog and cat food, birdseed, garden soil, fertilizer, grass seed, charcoal, sand, and all other bagged, bulk items. The Handy Camel has many farm uses as well. Bags of corn, horse feed, protein pellets, chicken feed, seeds and other products can be sealed to prevent spillage in the back of a truck or between pens, and to keep mice out when stored.

The BiG Pack VFS now has five tine bars versus six tine bars on previous models. This allows for more space for crop in the VFS resulting in an increase in throughput capacity of 18 percent. The system operates in five stages to feed the material into the pre-chamber where it is compressed before it is allowed to enter the baling chamber. When the pre-chamber is filled with material the new cam-controlled sensing rake is pushed out of the VFS chamber, a system that ensures that the machine produces uniform, dense bales, even when dealing with small and narrow swaths.

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The EasyCollect Collector works on the following principle: It feeds the crop to the middle of the machine without the crop ever changing direction, passing very smoothly through the header and into the machine – a system that warrants dependable operation in all conditions. It presents the stems perpendicular to the chopping assembly, which results in exceptional chopping quality. Testing and user experience bear evidence that the EasyCollect feed principle improves the quality of chop. As another plus, The EasyCollect 1053 is equipped with tungsten carbide coated, self-sharpening knives.

Krone EasyCollect 1053

The second major modification is to the number of plunger strokes. On the BiG Pack 1270, 1290 and 1290 HDP, plunger strokes have been increased by 18 percent from 38 to 45 strokes per minute. This also contributes to the 20 percent more throughput of these balers.

The Krone BiG Pack VFS

Further upgrades involve a larger diameter knotter shaft, which increased in size by 15mm to 55mm, wear plates that are bolted onto the bottom of the bale chamber to reduce the cost of wear in this area, and the new color touchscreen monitor that gives the operator a full overview of machine functions. With the Handy Camel you never have to worry about accidental spills again. The Handy Camel creates a tight seal on your open bags using a side hinge opening and ratchet locking system. The Handy Camel features rounded teeth on the interior of the clip that grip bags without tearing. To use the Handy Camel, you simply open the clip, slide it sideways across the width of the bag you want to seal, and as you begin to shut the clip across the bag, the ratchet system will begin to lock the bag closed. The Handy Camel is rated to carry up to 40 pounds.

winning Krone Collector. It’s modular, endless collector design leads to a substantial reduction in the number of components and drive systems, thus reducing weight and power requirements.

The twine boxes have also received some nice updates. They now have gas struts that allow operators to swing them up and fix them in their opened position for easy access to the baler for service and maintenance. The box is also sealed to keep dust and debris out and away from the twine. LED lights, which are activated when the panels are opened, illuminate the area where the twine is threaded into the system. Krone EasyCollect 1053 The new Krone EasyCollect 1053 corn head is able to harvest 14 rows of crop at a 35 foot work width and then fold into three-layers for narrow transport. EasyCollect 1053 utilizes the well-proven and award-

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All EasyCollect headers that operate on BiG X forage harvesters are equipped with the AutoScan system where an optical sensor adjusts the chop length automatically to the maturity of the crop. The photo-optical sensor is integrated in the corn head, where it compares the color of the leaves to determine the maturity of the crops (dark green = high moisture level, brown = low moisture level). Based on these scans, the electronic system then computes and sets the optimum chop length. The benefits are obvious – green corn (i.e. high moisture) is automatically chopped to longer lengths to maintain the structure of the forage whereas brown corn (i.e. dry) is chopped to shorter lengths to increase silage density and avoid fermentation in the pit. Split into three sections, the EasyCollect header “sandwiches” quickly and easily into transport position at the touch of a button to give a low transport height and a narrow 11 foot 9 inch transport width. New Krone EasyFlow Pick-Up Head Krone is releasing a new pick-up head for their BiG X forage harvester, the EasyFlow 380. The EasyFlow 380 still boasts the innovative camless pick-up, but it has been updated with a new crop roller that has a revised contour and a repositioned deflector plate which improve the crop flow. Offering an adjustable clearance for the crop roller, the pick-up now adjusts even better to varying swath widths. For maximum longevity, the wearing plates in the crop flow area are now made of stainless steel and hardox. The new EasyFlow 380 pick-up head for the BiG X is available in a 12 foot 5 inch working width.

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«What's New bulk fill tank design, the 16- and 24-row planters offer 120-bushel capacity while the 12-row offers 90-bushel capacity. Further, the planter frame incorporates hydraulic weight transfer, a Kinze-exclusive feature. This minimizes potential compaction and ensures that the row units provide a consistent seed depth while moving across the field, even on the roughest terrain. Additionally, with up to 120 bushels of seed and 500 gallons of liquid fertilizer capacity, the 4900 planter allows farmers to continue planting for long periods of time without having to stop and refill.

The Air Adjust Coulter/Residue Manager Combo is adaptable for various situations and fits a wide range of planter models. The coulter can be removed and the residue manager can still be used. Residue managers can be raised with a push of a button as needed for a wet area in a field or waterway. The 2940 Air Adjust Coulter is available with ripple (R), 25 multiwave (MW), or 13 shallow wave (SW) blades. The residue manager is available with 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch residue manager wheels or with Yetter Farm Equipment’s exclusive SharkTooth wheels. The residue manager is also available with Yetter Floater Wheels that provide a point of contact during planting. For more information visit www. www.yetterco.com. ______________________________________

Krone EasyFlow Pick-Up Head To learn more about Krone and their products, visit www.krone-northamerica.com. ______________________________________

Air Adjust Technology Combines with Residue Management and Coulter Tillage Yetter Farm Equipment has announced a new product for the 2940 Air Adjust System family, the Air Adjust Coulter/Residue Manager Combo. Earlier this year, Yetter Farm Equipment introduced a new residue manager that features the ability to adjust depth as well as up- and down-pressure from the tractor cab using a controller, compressor, and air bags. The newest product available for the 2940 Air Adjust System family is the Air Adjust Coulter/Residue Manager Combo. “The air bags that control the up and down pressure for the residue manager can be independently adjusted from your tractor cab using the digital controller,” said Yetter Test Engineer Jake Henson. “The convenience of making adjustments from the cab means you can fine-tune settings for changing soil conditions where you may not have done so before, increasing the effectiveness of your planter and positively impacting emergence and yields.” Not only will the Air Adjust System from Yetter save farmers time and improve planting results, use of the combination unit—performing both residue management and coulter tillage in one pass—further increases efficiency.

New Kinze 4900 Series Planter Available for 2014 Season Offers Increased Productivity and Precision

“We conducted extensive research with farmers and engineered a new design, which provides superior agronomic performance. We designed a new, front folding tool bar, engineered a state of the art vacuum meter with optional electric drive and created a cast iron row unit with more vertical travel,” says Rhett Schildroth, product manager for Kinze.

The new planter frame has 42 degrees of wing flex (21 degrees up, 21 degrees down) to offer superior ground contact on rolling terrain and terraces. With the new

“After the residue manager removes the residue, the coulter loosens the soil for better seed to soil contact, eliminates compacted seed trench sidewalls, and sets the stage for the planter opener,” said Henson. “Your seed rows will warm more quickly, and your planter will run more smoothly and place seed more precisely.” a pr il 20 13

The brand new row unit has a rugged cast iron design, providing the necessary stiffness for perfect seed placement, even in today’s toughest no-till fields. In addition, row unit vertical travel has been increased to 12”, keeping all row units in the ground on steep slopes and terraces.

Kinze® Manufacturing, Inc. unveiled its new Kinze 4900 planter series recently during a launch event at their world headquarters. With a new narrow transport front-fold frame design, 30” row spacing, and a choice of 12, 16, or 24 rows, the Kinze 4900 planter offers many significant new features that contribute to productivity and precision during the planting season.

The new patent-pending seed meter offers 99%+ accuracy at speeds from 2 to 8 mph. The meter is available with contact drive, hydraulic drive, and – new with the 4900 planter – electric drive (also patent pending). Rugged, high torque 24V motors allow for precise seed rate control by row. This means farmers will get consistent seed spacing from the inside row to the outside row – even on tight radius turns and contours. Electric drive means there are no chains, clutches, gearboxes or shafts to maintain.

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Maneuverability is critical, so Kinze engineers incorporated an industry exclusive flip-axle option (patent pending) for the 24-row planter to significantly reduce hitch weight and make it easy to move in and out of fields. The flip axle hydraulically swings forward for transport, reducing the hitch to axle distance by nearly 5 feet for a tighter turning radius and reduced hitch weight. The toolbar has been raised to provide higher in-field clearance and to improve residue flow.

The Kinze 4900 series planters will be available for orders in May 2013 for use during the 2014 planting season. The 4900 series planter can be used for corn, soybeans, sugar beets, sunflowers and milo when planted on 30” rows. Farmers can select from a variety of technology and accessory options to fit their needs. Additionally, all 4900 models feature ISOBUS compatible electronics. For more information contact your Kinze dealer or visit www.Kinze.com. ______________________________________

New Holland Disk Drills Slice Through Crop Residue for Precise, Uniform Seed Placement Whether seeding into summerfallow or stubble, New Holland’s new P2000 Series disk drills slice through crop residue to ensure precise, uniform seed placement with very low soil disturbance. Both the new P2080 disk drill (with tow-between or tow-behind air cart) and P2085 disk drill (with a mounted seed tank), offer exceptional seed placement accuracy. “With these new disk drills, producers can place the seed at the exact depth and down pressure they choose to ensure quick seedling emergence,” says Sheldon Gerspacher, Seeding Products Marketing Manager. “They’re ideal for seeding small grains such as wheat, barley, rice, soybeans, and canola, with excellent performance at both ends of the spectrum, in both hard and soft soils.” (continued on next page) w ww.f arman dl i ve sto ckdi re cto ry.co m A 5

«What's New Even when seeding at higher speeds and on rougher terrains, New Holland’s industry-leading parallel link design provides more consistent seeding placement for best-in-class emergence in a wide variety of soil, seeding depths, and field conditions. The 18” disks cut cleanly through the heaviest of crop residues to ensure optimal seed-to-soil contact. On-row packing follows to ensure the best chance of fast, even germination. The scraper and opener design allows for consistent seeding depth across the range of operation. The true 0-3.5” depth settings accommodate all seeding depths and the single-handed adjustment provides the easiest depth adjustment on the market. The P2085 disk drill is fully compatible with New Holland’s IntelliView™ IV touchscreen monitor. The convenient one-page display shows everything necessary for operation. Flow sensors provide population estimates for larger seeded crops. A bar graph provides target rate, limits, and blockage information, while the GPS or radar speed inputs ensure accurate seeding rates. For more information visit www.newholland.com. ______________________________________

New Seed Treatment Technology and Equipment Provides a New Level of Precision Application for Cereal and Specialty Crops

tion units are currently available and the commercial units will be available for sale this fall for the 2014 seed treatment season. “We are excited to be partnering with Bayer CropScience on this new technology in seed treatment equipment. We look forward to product demonstrations this coming spring and a full product launch in the fall of 2013,” stated AGI President & CEO, Gary Anderson. For more information please visit www.aggrowth.com. ______________________________________

Syntex Industries Introduces the 5000 Series Thunder Power Tarp Powered by Roll-Rite, the Thunder Power Tarp’s “one touch” technology allows the operator to open and close the tarp with a touch of a button. No more holding buttons! The motor has been engineered to eliminate over-tightening and motor burn-up with amperage control. It also has an improved chrome motor case with interior alloy reinforcement and a 5-year limited warranty. The control arm connection consists of a “hinge joint” that keeps constant tension on the tarp on windy days and also has the ability to climb heaped loads.

Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) and Bayer CropScience Inc. have entered into an agreement for the development and distribution of a state-of-the-art onfarm seed treater for the North American market. Bayer CropScience’s SeedGrowth proprietary technology for precision application of seed treatments in cereal and specialty crops combined with Ag Growth International’s expertise in grain handling equipment is a natural fit for an integrated innovation in seed treatment equipment. The new seed treater offers electronic controls, a metering conveyor and peristaltic metering pumps to ensure that the seed treatment is accurately applied. The seed treatment market continues to grow in North America and the seed treater was developed to fill a void in precision on-farm seed treatment application equipment.

Precision farming has become much more than a useful optional technique considering the rising costs of fuel, seeds, workforce and the reduction of land available. The optimization of land usage is now a real necessity for any kind of farmer and size of business. In this direction, New Holland has launched the PLM™ Academy App, which is available and compatible for both iOs and Android operating systems. “We know that in order to maintain productivity, farmers need top class advice at their fingertips,” stated Luca Mainardi, Head of Tractor and PLM Product Management.“This new App means operators can consult the latest in PLM know-how wherever they are and whenever they need.” On demand PLM training The PLM Academy App is an innovative training tool. It will enable farmers to watch practical videos and tutorials wherever they are, including in the field while at the wheel of their machine. This innovative application will permit users to download productivity enhancing tutorials which can subsequently be viewed, on demand, even in areas without Internet coverage. This allows operators to access information while in the field, to resolve any questions to prevent productivity impacting downtime. Furthermore, they can enhance their own knowledge at a time that suits them due to the on-demand nature of the offering. The material is constantly updated, to ensure that users receive the latest information and are able to access the most upto-date product information to enhance profitability. Extensive mobile training offering

Contact Syntex Industries for further information at 515-332-3265 or visit www.syntexindustries.com.

“We believe that future advances in crop production will come from seed development or from the seed technologies,” explains Brent Collins, Director of Cereals Marketing for Bayer CropScience Inc. in Canada. “Working with AGI, the industry leader in portable grain handling equipment, will help us bring SeedGrowth technologies to growers and will enable them to accurately apply seed treatment and maximize their returns.” The launch in Canada through a co-marketing agreement between Ag Growth International and Bayer CropScience Inc. is planned for this year. DemonstraA6

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All users can choose from a wide range of training content including EZ-Pilot tutorials that cover both calibration and installation to ensure accurate set-up and usage to maximize productivity gains. Operators using the most advanced, ultra-widescreen IntelliView™ IV color touchscreen displays, together with those using the IntelliView™ III and IntelliView™ Plus II monitors, will also be able to consult professional tutorials on how to fine tune operating parameters. Training videos for the FM-750 are available with key information to further facilitate accurate operation. North American farmers and their colleagues in Australia can brush up on their knowledge of planter precision farming with a wide range of dedicated training lessons. Easy access and international coverage The PLM App is currently live in the U.S. and Canada, as well as in Austria, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Australia, and is available to the PLM customers who have registered on the PLM Academy website w w w. f a r m a n dl i ve sto ckdi re cto ry.co m

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at www.plmacademy.newholland.com. Once downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play, customers will be prompted to insert their user name (that used for the PLM Academy website), and will then be able to access all content. The App’s intuitive structure enables users to browse videos, download tutorials of their choice and save their most frequently viewed videos to a favorites section for super fast retrieval. Updates can be quickly and easily searched for via the dedicated tab to ensure they have the most up-to-date information and frequently asked questions provide a handy shortcut to some useful top tips, including how to get the very most out of the App itself. ______________________________________

Farm King Expands Liquid Fertilizer Product Line A new addition to the Farm King Application Equipment division was introduced at the National Farm Machinery Show. The new model, a 60’ liquid fertilizer applicator, compliments and enhances the product offering. Custom Tank Designs Two tank configurations are available. The Model 1860 features an 1800 gallon tank while the Model 2460 has a 2400 gallon tank. The asymmetrical tank design features a hopper bottom style sump designed specifically by Farm King for this application. The tank design minimizes variances in tongue weight and toolbar down pressure despite diminishing tank levels. Additionally, the low center of gravity maximizes wheel tracking stability on side hills. Raising the Bar The toolbar is an exciting innovation from Farm King with an impressive 36” crop clearance. This allows for later season liquid application, widening the application window for fast-growing crops. When turning on the headlands, the toolbar lifts vertically and then rotates forward to provide industry-leading 54” of crop clearance. The ground contour following toolbar maintains consistent application depth, even in challenging field conditions. The Farm King 1860 and 2460 will be available in limited quantities for spring 2013 with full production beginning this summer. For more information visit www.buhlerindustries.com.

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The patent-pending Double Up Feeder attachment mounts to most round and square bale feeders. The Double Up feeder holds a reserve bale up above the feeder, allowing the bale to drop, and the cattle to be fed with a simple pull of a lever.

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Massey Ferguson Introduces Pro DM Series Mowers Massey Ferguson® introduces the Pro DM Series mowers, providing hay producers with another choice in efficient, durable disc mowers to keep hay operations on schedule cutting the most tonnage possible each season.

With the Double Up you can save time and fuel by starting your tractor half as often, while having less waste of expensive hay. Even people without any tractor experience can feed livestock with the Double Up. Don’t start the tractor up, just pull the lever.

Each of the new Pro DM Series mowers from Massey Ferguson works fast and efficiently to cut hay at the highest-possible capacity, and is built with durability and safeguards that reduce downtime, maintenance and manpower. Ranging from 8 to 11 1/2 feet in width, the three new mowers (DM1358, DM1361 and DM1362) deliver the smooth, clean cut expected from Massey Ferguson products. Dean Morrell, product marketing manager, Hay and Forage, says, “We’ve deliberately built this mower tough, with safeguards like the driveGUARD cutterbar protection system, to keep operators out of the shop and in fields cutting hay.”

For more information about the Double Up Feeder, call VT Fabrication at 402480-4599 or visit www.vcutter.com or doubleupfeeder.com.

The new driveGUARD cutter bar protection system prevents damage to the internal parts of the cutterbar. If the mower hits a rock or large object, the shear disc will break, leaving the mowing disc in place and keeping parts from flying off, extending the life of the cutterbar. Shear discs can be replaced in just minutes, without leaving the field. The cutterbar’s modular design allows quick and easy servicing in the field if needed, and a standard quick-change knife system minimizes downtime needed for replacing cutterbar knives.

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The low-profile cutterbar on Pro DM Series mowers is lightweight and shaft-driven, boasting a double-bevel gear design. This lets the mower run at a shallower angle, for a fast, clean cut. The Pro DM Series disc mowers also feature individual compact angular gears that provide an extremely smooth power transfer to all discs, for less wear than a conventional gear drive, ensuring a longer and more reliable cutterbar life. Pro DM Series model DM1358 and DM1361 mowers also may be equipped to help hay dry down more quickly with the fast, easy addition of Massey Ferguson’s KC Tine or RC Roller conditioners. While tine conditioners on many disc mowers scuff the waxy coating off the hay stem, the unique coil design of the KC Tine conditioner gently fluffs, conditions and aerates the crop for accelerated drying times. It takes just moments for either of these conditioner attachments to be removed or reattached. To learn more contact your local Massey Ferguson dealer or visit www.masseyferguson.us.

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«What's New Massey Ferguson Introduces Tough 4600 Series Utility Tractors MasseyFerguson® introduced the all-new 4600 Series utility tractors during the 2013 National Farm Machinery Show. This Series of heavy-duty utility tractors is a direct replacement for the popular 2600 HD Series, and each of the three new models is an ideal fit for loader work, hay production and general on-the-farm use. Powered by an all-new three-cylinder AGCO Power™ diesel engine, the MF4608, MF4609 and MF4610 tractors offer rated engine horsepower of 75 HP, 85 HP and 95 HP, respectively. Fuel economy, power and torque are key benefits delivered by the new engine, while state-of-the art emissions technology, a power-shuttle transmission and improved hydraulic performance top off the features found in these new tractors. “The 4600 Series is a great choice for operators who need a tough, reliable tractor for hay production, utility work and day-to-day on-the-farm use. They’ll find these new 4600 Series tractors comfortable and convenient to operate, as well as responsive and efficient for handling nearly any job,” says David Bercik, product marketing manager at Massey Ferguson. The three new models are currently available in 4wd, with 2wd available on order. Cab or open-station with ROPS options offer comfort and versatility for the challenges of any job, and help further position the 4600 Series as a popular entrant to the market.

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Versatile Revolutionizes Row Crop Product Line Versatile unveiled a new line of front-wheel assist rowcrop tractors at the National Farm Machinery Show and at the World Ag Expo. This new tractor represents a significant milestone in Versatile tractors, now featuring one of the largest cabs in the industry, a considerable increase in wheelbase and size and the culmination of years of research and development. The styling of the new tractor is a radical departure from the existing Versatile front-wheel assist. A sloped hood offers excellent visibility and features cues from the new Versatile design first introduced on the line of four-wheel drives. An increased grille area allows for better air flow with reduced maintenance and cleaning requirements. Combined with a longer wheelbase, this new design allows for tight turns, even with 30” row spacing. First introduced on the four-wheel drive, the new cab offers unparalleled operator space and comfort. The door swings wide for easy entry and egress. The adjustable armrest features fingertip controls for ergonomic comfort and a 7” high resolution display for electrohydraulics and the tractor performance monitor. Multipower sources are available including 110 volt AC and 5 volt USB ports. The new Versatile front-wheel assist row crop tractor is available in 260, 290 and 310 horsepower. That power is provided by a Cummins QSL 9.0L that features interim Tier 4 technology. This iT4 solution uses the EGR / DPF combination and does not require additional fluids such as urea, saving time and money. The QSL also features the Cummins Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) for sharp response in the field, virtually without turbo lag and offers a torque rise of more than 40%, one of the best in the class. A reversing fan system is available that works as needed, providing quiet operation and fuel savings. The fan reverses approximately every 20 minutes to blow out the grille, reducing maintenance. The transmission is a 16F x 9R full powershift transmission with push-button controls. Designed to work with the power bulge and torque curves of the Cummins engine, this transmission offers durability and smooth shifts in the field. Fuel capacity has been increased to 170 gallons. For more information visit www.versatile-ag.com.

For more information contact your local Massey Ferguson dealer or visit masseyferguson.us/products/ tractors/.

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Kubota Introduces the New BX70 Series Sub-Compact Tractors Kubota introduces its new BX70 Series sub-compact tractors with four ready-to-work models: the BX1870, BX2370, BX2670 and the BX25D. With improved comfort, convenience and operation, Kubota’s popular BX series has the power and versatility for digging, hauling, mowing, snow-blowing, tilling, and plowing through yard projects, big or small. “The focus of improvements to our latest version of these best-selling BX Series tractors was to enhance the operator experience, specifically in comfort, convenience and versatility,” says Dan Muramoto, BX and RTV product manager for Kubota. “Whether you are simply mowing the lawn or giving your property a complete landscaping make-over, these rugged and versatile machines will get the job done, more comfortably and more easily than ever before.” For more information visit www.kubota.com.

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New Holland Introduces New Tractors New Holland has introduced the new T5 Series tractors, which are ready to redefine utility tractor standards for mixed farmers with diversified livestock and crop operations. The T5.95, T5.105 and T5.115 offer engine powers between 98 to 115 engine horsepower. “The new T5 Series is set to become the choice for professional, mixed farmers,” says Michael Cornman, New Holland Dairy and Livestock Marketing Segment Leader. “Today’s T5 offers outstanding visibility, ergonomic controls, an ultra-comfortable cab and segment leading performance.” Operator productivity coincides with comfort. The T5 Series was created to provide operators with maximum comfort for long days in the fields. The new VisionView™ cab has been designed to offer unparalleled ergonomic excellence. All controls fall perfectly to hand for operators of all shapes and sizes. The most frequently used controls, including the acclaimed electronic draft control (EDC) mouse, PTO speed selection

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Valen, New Holland’s ProWork Tools Segment Marketing Leader. “Rural lifestylers, landscapers, farmers, and municipalities alike will find these 33- and 38-hp compact tractors provide reliable performance at a very attractive price.” Features not found in all value tractors

________________________________________________ New Holland has introduced its next generation of hardworking utility tractors, the T4 Series. This tailored offering produces between 84 to 106 horsepower thanks to powerful 4-cylinder engines with Common Rail technology and a Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation system to meet Tier 4A compliance. Impressive features include the deluxe VisionView™ cab, the ergonomic CommandArc™ console, and distinctive, eye-catching New Holland styling. “The comfort and convenience of the T4 Series is wellsuited to the demands of livestock and dairy farmers who carry out extensive hay and forage and feeding applications, as well as for diversified operations requiring a highly productive, mid-range utility tractor,” says Michael Cornman, New Holland Dairy and Livestock Marketing Segment Leader.

The WORKMASTER 35 and 40 models are offered with a choice of two transmissions. Operators preferring a traditional gear transmission can choose the 12x12 Synchronized Shuttle transmission. The synchronized shuttle transmission makes change of direction easy because there’s no need to come to a complete stop when shuttling, a real plus for fast, efficient front-end loader work. For those preferring hydrostatic drive, a two-pedal HST transmission with cruise control allows the operator to adjust speed and change direction using two convenient foot pedals: one to move forward and one to move backward. This transmission is simple to use even for the novice operator. The new WORKMASTER models are powered by Tier 3-compliant, fuel-efficient three-cylinder engines. A dual-pump, high-capacity hydraulic system with a best-in-class electro-hydraulic engaged independent PTO ensures fast implement response and over 1,800 lbs. of three-point lift capacity. The one-piece hood lifts on a gas strut for quick, easy access to routine maintenance areas. For more information, see your local New Holland dealer, or visit www.newholland.com.

For operator comfort and convenience, WORKMASTER 35 and 40 models boast a comfortable, open operator station with plenty of foot and leg room, and easy-to-see, easy-to-reach controls. Notable features of the T4 include:

“The new T5 Series is set to become the choice for professional, mixed farmers,” says Michael Cornman, New Holland Dairy and Livestock Marketing Segment Leader. “Today’s T5 offers outstanding visibility, ergonomic controls, an ultra-comfortable cab and segment leading performance.”

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The WORKMASTER™ 35 and 40 compact tractor models are the latest addition to New Holland’s value class tractors that bear the same trusted name and dependable qualities as the original WORKMASTER tractors.

palities will find the new WORKMASTER tractors will provide reliable performance at an affordable price.

“The new WORKMASTER tractors are simple to operate and offer advanced features compared to competition while still focusing on affordability,” says Dan

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and its close proximity to their homes in Bach and Caro (Michigan) enabled the young men to continue to grow Aedis IT, LLC.

In Michigan, two young men–Jesse Vollmar and Brad Koch–saw farmers struggling to understand and implement current software available. Vollmar grew up working on the family's organic row crop farm, and he understood farming; and he knew technology. Koch relishes the challenge of the impossible.

"Farmers were contacting us to help with software programs, they had purchased," said Vollmar. "First they bought the programs, then paid money for instruction then still found it too difficult to work with, so abandoned the programs."

The more they searched, the more they realized that they would need to design a better software that was simple to use and abounding with modern innovations designed for today's farms. Friends in school, they founded an information technical consulting business, Aedis IT, LLC.. After school assignments, their free time hours were spent designing websites, setting up networks, and helping businesses with their software. College years were spent in Saginaw Valley State University. Scholarships

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was indubitably user friendly. They spent hours investigating what was currently on the market, but were sorely disappointed in what was available. The gauntlet was thrown out. They had to develop software that was efficient and farmer friendly. Vollmar and Koch who had already been listening to farmers, now intensified the research with more questions and observed what farmers did on a day to day basis. Constantly in touch and heeding feedback, FarmLogs was used in 2012 by actual, real farmers before becoming available to the public midsummer. "FarmLogs was the obvious name because of the record keeping nature of the product," said Vollmar. "A farm log used to be the book one recorded farm activities in with pen or pencil but now that capability is available in modern day software." The software is accessed from their website www.farmlogs.com directly to the device of your choice. It works on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, tablets,

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pretty much any technology available. The user always has the latest versions. An additional benefit is that FarmLogs backs up information daily. Quite reasonable in price, payment can be made monthly or annually. Reimbursement is based on acres farmed, monthly–five cents per acre or if paid annually, fi fty cents per acre. An example the bill for a 1500 acre farm would be $75.00 monthly, or $750.00 annually. A months free trial allows you to see if it compatible with your style of recording information. "Our goal was to build software, that any size farm can easily use," said Vollmar. "And that it be a fair price. We want to deliver a wide spread solution to all farmers." FarmLogs hopes to change farming for the better, make farm management more efficient and to give the tools needed to increase profits, he said. Designed around row crops, it is being successfully used on other farms, including orchards and produce. The crops may differ, but there are many similarities.

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Dear Michael: My husband and I have been farming since 1982. We have all of the normal things – land, machinery, some savings and life insurance. We have one child farming, one son-in-law who works with us as well as with his own parents, and two other children not involved in the farm. My biggest problem is not the amount of assets, it's not estate taxes or anything else – my problem, quite simply, is I can't get my husband to commit to even talking about this or setting anything up. We had a simple will when we got married and we've outgrown that will ten times since then. What is it about men that they just refuse to sit down and talk about what's necessary? – Wife of Uncooperative Husband

Dear Wife: Over the years, I've sat and listened to many, many couples come in and explain why it took them so long to come in and start the process. The number one reason men don't want to do estate planning is, "It's an easy thing to procrastinate about." The second biggest reason, which has a lot to do with the first reason, is the same reason, but twofold in nature. Men do not like to go where they are not sure they will know what is being discussed and they don't like to look or feel embarrassed or foolish in front of someone about questions these men think they should have all the answers to. You know, "I'm a man, I know what I want to do with my stuff, my land, my etc." followed by grunting and a lot of beating on their chests. The two-fold nature of this is men don't want to go in, get asked a lot of questions they don't know the answers to and because they don't really know, they may end up agreeing with something that they really don't understand - which might be ultimately wrong for the family farm.

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In other words, they wouldn't want to walk into a machinery parts store and say "My combine is making this 'pingy or kind of tingy kind of sound from somewhere by the back' – what part do I need to fix it?" Imagine how embarrassed they would be when the counterman looked at them with a "Say what?" expression. No, they want to walk in and say "I opened up the combine, there's a bearing loose on this exact pulley, and I need a new set of bearings to make this combine work right and solve the issues. Give me parts 123AB and I'll take it home and fix it." Men are problem-solvers and don't like going in to anything they don't think they can find a solution to and fix it themselves – with a few exceptions. They may have some issues – which they realize a professional went to school for and interned in – and they may

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defer to the doctor, or lawyer or accountant – to give them good advice on how to go about solving their problem – although my own father was commonly known to argue with his doctors. In any case, be gentle with him and try to explain to him that you just need to go in to get some information so that he can make an informed decision about how he wants to handle his estate planning. If that doesn't work, you make an appointment with someone, you put him in the car and say, "We're going." Both methods can be effective based on how you've learned over the years as to the best method. An eighty-year old man, when I commented on how happy he and his wife were told me "If you want a happy life, keep a happy wife." In other words, it seems women have quite a bit of control over what happens, or what needs to happen, and what will happen with men. I think it's essential women take charge of this problem, because, like as not, someday this problem is going to get dropped in your lap and you're going to be hopping mad these things weren't taken care of before he died. So, rather than not getting your estate planning done, perhaps you're the one who has been using him as a reason to procrastinate yourself. You know how to get him to do the things he needs to do – you just got to get determined about it. In my world, I would guess that ninety percent of men arrive in my office because their wife got them there – but in one hundred percent of the cases, the men arrived thinking it was 'their' idea. Food for thought. ________________________________________ 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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Children are also seriously impacted by witnessing parents participate in violence. Research shows children tend to copy their parents’ behaviors when they deal with their own relationship conflicts. They might emulate either parent as a victim or perpetrator.

Domestic Violence In Rural Areas A recent report by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV News for January 30, 2013 at: www.nnedv.org ) indicated that in 2012 69% of 56 state and territorial domestic violence coalitions experienced cuts in funding, while 88% of these coalitions experienced increases in requests for services. The failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act is mostly responsible for the federal portion of the financial shortfall, but the NNEDV report also cited reductions in state funding and private contributions. The report said the financial cuts place domestic violence victims in jeopardy. Lingering effects of the economic recession may have contributed to both the increase in need for services and the downturn in private contributions to domestic violence intervention programs. Domestic violence in rural areas differs from urban areas. In August 2012, Minnesota Public Radio indicated that domestic assaults are reported about half as frequently in rural areas, but the actual incidence might be higher than in urban locations. The Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition says domestic violence in rural areas is underreported because of fear of repercussions from the perpetrator, and sometimes from the local community if a “family secret” were to become public. They cite as additional reasons: inability to obtain transportation away from the scene of the violence, cell phone transmission problems in remote locations, lack of resources such as safe havens, and lack of knowledge of who to call for help. Still other abused persons remain with their partner because they are financially dependent on that person, their religious beliefs or cultural expectations require submission or they feel an abusive partner is better than none. Farm crisis telephone hotlines/helplines I have worked with report relationship problems as the most common reason farm residents contact the crisis services. During episodes of financial pressure, the volume of callers increases. How is domestic violence defined? Domestic violence involves physical abuse and often a pattern of controlling behaviors that are directed by a spouse or relationship partner against the other person. It could entail withholding access to money, friends or the telephone. Research studies indicate that 60-90% of the time the victims are female. Women are about two thirds more likely to be injured physically or killed than men.

charged as the perpetrator and to be removed from the home. This is because males are usually physically stronger and more likely to commit harm. In cases where it is dangerous for the victim to remain in the home, the woman and the children usually are protected by judicial restraining orders and offered shelter by domestic violence programs. Partners in a healthy relationship can argue and resolve disagreements, but the dominant partner in an unhealthy relationship may demand compliance with his or her wishes and use intimidation to secure submission. An abused victim submits out of fear of doing anything that triggers the aggressor’s anger. That is why law enforcement officials and anyone dealing with domestic violence must be careful to learn the full story and protect any suspected victim. Perpetrators sometimes disregard restraining orders and surreptitiously stalk their victims. Sometimes one person sets out to humiliate a partner by attacking that person so the individual reacts by doing something that can be claimed is abusive and lose face when the incident becomes public knowledge. Still other couples fight so they can experience the “thrill” of making up. They sometimes stay together even when legal interventions and counseling have been undertaken. The unhealthy relationship usu-

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Next, I dig up the flower beds to make spaces for the annuals, and check to see how many of the perennials I have left (item #4 on the list). I’ve had some plants for 50 years that came from family and friends, and I am hoping that the drought of last year and the influx of deer and wild turkeys didn’t take all of them. I’m not sure how many survived.

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Next on my list is chore #5: The dreaded Spring Cleaning! I’d much rather be outside, but the inside needs a makeover too. Cleaning cupboards and drawers of excessive stuff, which will go into a ‘donate’ box. I also wash all the winter quilts and bedding and then hang them outside to dry in the fresh air and sunshine before storing them away for the summer. (There is nothing better than sun-dried bedding!) Last spring, I started repainting my basement walls and hope to finish the job this spring. I will also rearrange the storage tubs on the shelves, and this time, I WILL label them so I don’t have to spend half a day looking for something I know is stored away!

By Paula Vogelgesang Email: Pennywise at pennywise@gwtc.net.

Spring Is Coming! Barefoot days are coming fast, and the child in me is looking forward to shedding my shoes and walking barefoot in the new grass in my front yard. I look for the signs of the tulips coming through in the small garden beside the wood shop, and the strawberries, rhubarb and asparagus peeking out of their winter covers in the big garden. I also have some daffodils planted in the front yard and am hopeful that the deer didn’t destroy all of them.

This works pretty well on nice warm days, which can be in short supply at times, so I use the heat from the wood stove in the workshop to heat the greenhouse and keep the young plants warm. A cheap box fan moves the air from the workshop to the greenhouse via an open window. Aside from the daily watering, things go pretty easily until planting time. Once I get the plants well started, and if the snow is gone and the ground is thawed, I get the garden tilled (#2 on the list), and maybe get some early radishes and lettuce started. I can’t set out any plants until the very end of May because we normally will have frosts until then. (Sometimes, even into June.)

But, before I can do that, I have a laundry list of stuff that has to be done first, so I need to spring into action (no pun intended). There are things that need to be done before I can 'play'. The number one item on my list my favorite springtime activity of all: Starting the plants in the greenhouse. I put heat mats under the seed starter trays; it only takes a few days for the seedlings to come up. The real work begins with transplanting the seedlings once they get their first true leaves. I use a sharp pencil to loosen each of the tiny seedlings from its nest in the starter tray. Then I nestle each one into fresh potting soil in the little cells they will grow in. I then give them a good drink of water and set in the full sunlight of the greenhouse.

With all the ‘fuss and feathers’ that come along with spring and the workload of calving, planting, fencing, etc., we really do need to slow down at times and enjoy our world. Walking is my way of slowing down to see what nature has to share with me each and every day. A bluebird making a nest high in the top of the old elm tree, a new batch of kittens peeking out from underneath the blooming current bushes, new baby calves playing a game of tag around their mamas. A magnificent Bald Eagle soaring overhead the pine trees to the south of me along the edge of the Badlands, such are the joys of springtime in the country. If you have children, grandchildren or even a stray neighbor kid or two, take the time to share your world with them. It’s priceless to see the world through the eyes of a child and doesn’t cost anything but a little time. –Till next time, Paula _______________________________

But, I can get the yard raked, which is a chore I break up into about 4 days (#3 on my list).

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.

'Mother-Up' Tips for Calving Season, How To Freeze Celery, Make Your Own Wasp Killer and More! I recently returned from the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, South Dakota, where I visited with many ranchers and farmers over the nine days. I was asked to repeat the following 'MOTHER-UP' concoctions from last year by a cattle man preparing for calving season.

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BUM CALF FEEDING SOLUTION We also had a suggestion about feeding a calf on the bottle when it didn’t want to cooperate. The lady said to just put some molasses on the nipple with your fingers and then put a little bit of the sweet stuff right in the calf’s mouth and they will go right to sucking. (I also am personally in favor of used playpens for keeping said critters confined when they are in the house. A pad of old newspapers works pretty well to soak up any 'backside' output from the critters.)

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there’s chaff and foreign objects in a load,” says Swystun.

xtremely accurate axle pad weigh systems, even for large B-Trains, help farmers account for every pound of product and inputs.

For grain and crop farmers, it is easy to lose money on weight estimates. Unless there is a check weigh at the fields before the crop goes to market or to the storage bin, farmers may have no way to detect if key measurements are off or even if the entire load safely makes it to market or storage.

With the size and volume of farms getting larger, often up to 10,000 acres or more, even small errors in accuracy of weighing product and inputs can make a major impact on the bottom line. Yet many farmers are far from the nearest load scale or rely on grain cart spindle scales or volumetric measurements whose accuracy is often less than desired. As an alternative, more farmers in the U.S. and Canada are turning to axle pad scales, which allow them to quickly check weigh product in the truck right off the fields before it goes to market or the grain bin, which can prevent costly overweight load fines. The axle pad scales also enable farmers to check weigh input costs on receipt to ensure accuracy, as well as benchmark and optimize productivity by verifying the accuracy of farm equipment. “Accurately weighing the load on a triple axle B-Train semi-trailer before it goes to market can prevent an overweight ticket that could pay for the axle pad scale,” says Rod Swystun, owner of a large grain farm, north of Blaine Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Gordon Spencer, who farms 3,500 acres of wheat, barley, peas, lentils, and canola in Saskatchewan, Canada: “I got payback on our Massload axle pad scare in one spring planting season. During harvest, we use the scale almost every day to check that the combine is recording accurate field yield data.”

Volumetric measuring is just ‘guesstimates’ because the actual weight can be misrepresented when there’s chaff and foreign objects in a load.

“I use the Massload scale in my farm yard to verify the weight load of semi-trailers going to market, the accuracy of my field yield monitor, and the capacity of my grain dryer and grain cleaner.”

Though built-in spindle scales are common in new grain carts and air seeder carts, due to mechanical constraints in design they are not always as accurate as advertised for measuring weight. Also, volumetric measurement of contents of grain storage bins can be inexact and not of much help to those needing to measure more accurately.

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“What we do at seeding time dictates our income for the year,” says Gordon Spencer, who farms 3,500 acres of wheat, barley, peas, lentils, and canola in Saskatchewan, Canada. “But the manufacturer’s seed drill output rates were inaccurate so we had to recalibrate everything.” “When fertilizer is $1,000/ton and amounts to a few hundred thousands of dollars during the planting season, you don’t want errors on those rates,” adds Spencer. “Apply too much and it’s wasted, too little and your income will be off on that field. Without our own scale to measure output, we estimated weight because driving to town to use a scale or weighing out pails of grain was too time consuming.” A better option for many farmers in the U.S. and Canada is to use axle pad scales, which allow easy dual-axle and tri-axle weighing of product in the truck before it goes to market or the storage bin, as well as weighing of inputs in the truck on receipt.

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Maize Corporation now provides parts for windrowers and swathers

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In New Mexico:

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WAIDE IRRIGATION SERVICE &SUPPLY 6436 Old Dexter Hwy. Dexter, NM 88230 575-622-4416

K & M IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC. 1640 Hwy. 97 East Pleasanton, TX 78064 830-569-4311

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In Oklahoma:

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TRACK YOUR HARVEST WITH A GRAIN TRACKER GT460 READOUTT

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Is it costing you an arm and a leg to keep ice out of your water every winter?

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HOSKINS MANUFACTURING CO. INC.

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Phone/Fax: 513-897-5142

Oakwind

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GEARED UP 25307 I-30 South Bryant, AR 72022 501-943-3700 www.gearedupequipment.com A PRIL 20 13

• 5-shanks on 12” centers – 5' effec- • Use to break surface prior to tive widths loosens soil completely. secondary tillage, or to allow wet soil to dry. • Unique offset shank placement allows trash to pass through. • Loosen hard soils for shaping and landscaping. • Designed for tractors with Category I 3-Pt. Hitch (20 - 45 HP). • Break heavy sod in preparation for flower beds and shrubbery plots. • Shanks have three vertical hole positions for varying tractor wheel heights. • Optional gauge wheels available for depth control.

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In Texas:

FULLER TRACTOR CO. Beeville, TX 78102 361-358-4084 Alice, TX 78332 361-668-9800 www.fullertractor.com

M & C EQUIPMENT 2106 Hwy. 290 E. Brenham, TX 77833 979-830-0692 www.mandcequipment.net

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In Oklahoma:

In South Carolina:

LINDLEY FARM EQUIPMENT

PIONEER FARM EQUIPMENT, INC.

415 E. Main Cordell, OK 73632 580-832-3370 • 888-296-1273 www.lindleyinc.com

847 Big Buck Blvd. (Hwy. 301 N.) Orangeburg, SC 29115 803-536-9411 800-849-9412 www.pioneertractor.com

TEXOMA UTILITY EQUIPMENT INC. 3527 N. Washington Ave. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-9142 • 800-444-9142 www.texomautility.com In Alabama:

TRI-COUNTY INTERNATIONAL 1030 Hwy. 20 Tuscumbia, AL 35674 256-383-5601 www.yourtractorman.com In Virginia:

BYRD TRACTOR INC.

In Georgia:

COLES EQUIPMENT CO. INC. 2404 East Morris St. Dalton, GA 30721 706-226-3097 • 877-856-9199 www.colesequip.com In Louisiana:

M & L INDUSTRIES INC. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 225-355-7716 • 800-960-0069 Houma, LA 985-876-2280 • 800-969-0068 www.mlind.net

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

No Coolant Changeouts Necessary

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Other models available

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In Alabama:

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HURST EQUIPMENT 4411 U.S. Hwy. 319 N. Norman Park, GA 31771 229-769-5127 www.hurstequipment.com In North Carolina:

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WHITLEY POWER EQUIPMENT 4308 Pageland Hwy. Monroe, NC 28112 704-764-3910 www.whitleypower.com B20

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Dealers Needed Full Line Trailer Manufacturer

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FRE-FLO™

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150 Bu. Feeder

ADAMS TRUSS, INC.

Model 150

The “FEED KING” Portable Cattle Feeders “Feed King” Portable Cattle Feeders are specifically designed to feed your cattle and calves with the highest efficiency and least amount of labor. “Feed King” Portable Cattle Feeders work efficiently all year round. The ease of moving “Feed King” Portable Cattle Feeders helps you keep your cattle and calves out of mud to help promote better gains. “Feed King” Portable Cattle Feeders have a waterproof hopper with a full 23 inches of rain protection and rain gutters full feeder length.

Round Bale Feeder

12425 Collins Road • Gentry, AR 72734 (479) 736-8581 • (800) 228-9221

www.adamstruss.com BARN & SHOP KITS

Model 125 Fold up gates offer convenience of moving to different locations without completely removing creep pens. You can transport in field or on highway with the gates in the up position.

The “FEED KING” Feeder has 6 key advantages that are standard on each feeder. 1. COMPLETE PORTABILITY allows you to move the feeder empty or loaded to different locations. 2. LEVER ACTION TOP DOOR is easily opened from the ground. Full length top door allows easy filling by your local feed mill, a grinder-mixer, bulk truck, or auger wagon. 3. BUILT-IN FEED AGITATOR allows you to feed rations varying from bulk mixtures (including ground hay) to straight grain. This agitator will break up feed stopping bridges and permits full and even feed flow.

Quality at a Competitive Price FREE Customized Materials Bid 24' - 60' Spans in Stock Complete Technical Support from Adams Truss

4. LOWER FEED CONTROL DOORS let you control the feed flow into the trough. These doors each work on guide rods and maintain the desired position by means of a wing nut. The feed opening may be varied up to a full eight inches. 5. WIDE, DEEP TROUGH, made of long lasting 12 GAUGE STEEL, feed saver lip reduces feed waste and allows you to feed small and large cattle with better efficiency. 6. FOLD UP CREEP PENS available for 8 foot models allow for easy transport without removing creep pens.

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Build Fence without a Hammer Use a Pnuematic 400 Stapler

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You can't break them, and they won't break you! What are the advantages of our tanks? + Unconditional Lifetime Warranty + Heavy insulation moderates water temperatures in both extreme heat or cold + Cost effective compared to other solutions + High-capacity 12+ can drink simultaneously

+ Grow less algae, keep water cleaner + Can be customized for any size livestock + Sizes available from 300 - 1800 gallons + Make excellent feeders for corrosive feeds + Approved for cost-share in most areas To find your nearest dealer, or to inquire about becoming a dealer, please call Will Mahoney at 800-365-5850 or visit www.TireTank.com or bestlivestockequipment.com

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Unique Sleeve design runs the full length of the tarp for secure tie-down strength.

Engineering Grain Harvesting Innovations Since 1919.

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FORCE FEED FEEDER CHAIN

WEED WIPER & FRONT MOUNT BOOM SYSTEMS

FORCE FEED Force Feed

Solve your combine feeding problems, with the patented Force Feed Feeder Chain.

Eliminates annoying weeds from your crops!

Available for ALL Combines.

We Can Help Your Grain Feeding Problems! You’re proud of the investment in your combine. Don’t let that investment go to waste - upgrade your current feeder chain to the FORCE FEED FEEDER CHAIN!

HILLSIDE RADDLE

PLASTIC INSERTS

Hillside Raddle Holds grain while harvesting on a hillside.

Plastic Inserts for edible crop and stripper headers.

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Manchester Manufacturing Co.

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Main & Hwy. 132 • P.O. Box 36 • Manchester, OK 73758-0036

For FAST Service, Call

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PARRISH AGRITURF GRAPPLE

Mid-South’s Largest Distributor of Poly Tanks.

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the location of a Dealer near you.

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BURLINGTON WELDING, LLC

• Patent pending hitch design allows livestock to enter, or be loaded out the front or the back • Easy to set up and transport • Unique hydraulics system, will set down or lift up for transporting. • Runs by 12-volt battery with solar power

The Original Builders of Diamond W Corrals, Burlington, OK

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In Louisiana:

M & L INDUSTIRES INC. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 225-355-7716 • 800-960-0069 Houma, LA 985-876-2280 • 800-969-0068 Broussard, LA 337-837-2763 • 800-960-0067 www.mlind.net In Texas:

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BIG TRACTOR PARTS STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST Red & Green 1. Minimum 10-25% savings on new replacement parts for your Steiger Drivetrain. 2. 50% savings on any used parts. 3. We rebuild transmissions, dropboxes, and axles with 1 year warranty. 4. We buy running or damaged Steiger tractors. These are American Made! Emerson Manufacturing Corporation 1-800-633-5124 www.emersonjacks.com

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GROW YOUR OWN POULTRY AND EGGS! Whether you are a backyard poultry enthusiast or a large, commercial producer, Moyer’s Chicks has the best broiler crosses and brown or white egg pullets available. Hatching over 16 million chicks annually, Moyer’s welcomes orders of 50 or 50,000.We guarantee shipment of 100% healthy chicks.

www.moyerschicks.com 266 E. Paletown Road, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

(215) 536-3155 Broilers-Brown and White Egg Layers

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• We have heavy 3/4” thick rubber 5’ & 6’ wide, up to 500’ lengths for feed aisle. • Grooved Rubber. • Parlor ramps, etc. • Good for heavily traveled areas.

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The Bible, Written Like a Story I just got started with a great new book that has not been on the market that long, and it seems to explain the Bible well to the average lay reader, me, so I thought I would recommend it to you. It is called “The Story”. I think a lot of people in this world have a hard time explaining all the points God is trying to accomplish in the Bible, and this book seems to be able to do that with the average Joe. At least, it is doing that with me. I am not quite finished with it yet, but the initial feeling is great, with a different perspective that sort of comes to you quickly since you are supposed to read it over the course of 31 weeks (there are 31 chapters are in the book). There are numerous Bible studies for all ages to accompany it, so you can enjoy learning about our loving God in groups. A common question in society lately is: How can a loving God allow such evil to happen in this world? I am not initially going to answer that question because it is answered all through the process of reading and studying the book. I really do not want to give away the value and enjoyment you will have by reading it. I will try to give you enough about it to tease you into absolutely deciding you need to buy and read it. If you want more general knowledge about just understanding God’s great will and desire all during the different times of the Bible, this is for you. If you want to see how God’s will and plan (Upper Level) intertwine with our lives here on earth (Lower Level), this is the book. If you want to see through a layman’s eyes what God’s intentions were for humankind, how humankind messed it up and still does, and yet how God pursues us for that same relationship, this book is for you. The book starts off by admitting that it is starting with the basics and the very beginning of the world in Genesis. It uses some analogies, from how John Wooden used to coach the UCLA Bruins from starting to how you put your socks and shoes on. This is important because we got a lot of firsts in Genesis about 6,000 years ago. Just a taste would be water, land, the sky, stars, planets, plants, animals, humans, marriage, perfectness, sin, children, and love! Did you know that the first two chapters and the last two chapters of the Bible are the same and are different from every other

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chapter in the Bible? What sets them apart? The New Heaven and the New Earth that are promised by God to everyone who believes in Him is different from the Garden of Eden. What would make it different? Since I mentioned Coach John Wooden earlier, I once again would like to mention some of his great thoughts and sayings; they are inspiring! “It is most difficult, in my mind, to separate any success, whether it be in your profession, your family, or as in my case, in basketball, from religion.” “If you do your best, angels can do no better.” “I tried to convince them they had always won when they had done their best.” “At the same time I always tried to make it clear that basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total life we live. There is only one kind of a life that truly wins, and that is the one that place faith in the hands of the Savior. Until that is done, we are on an aimless course that runs in circles and goes nowhere. Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.” “It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” “Young people need models, not critics.” I got a little off-topic of the book “The Story” with the great sayings of John Wooden, which are taken from his book “They Call Me Coach”. They both have a couple of things in common: God is the reason and driving force, and all things end well in the “Upper Level” if we have faith in God, meaning Heaven. It does not always look or feel that way in the “Lower Level” earth! If you are looking for a good book to explain the Bible in simple terms, “The Story” is your book for enjoyment and a 'Positive Outlook'. Steve Huneke

A Droll Ode To The Census Thawing before the heater During a cold spell this winter The farmer innocently asked What is that envelope on my desk?

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Unnoticed, innocuous, harmless Until the postcard appearance Threatening dire consequences If we did not return the census Census, already? No Way! How has five years gone by? Look at all those pages To do this will take us ages! Never fear, question one is easy There is no reason to feel queasy I soon realized the farmer Could do this best alone, undisturbed Papers strewn everywhere Looking for that perfect figure After hours of groaning The farmer did take his coat Hey, you can't leave now! Oh yes, something must be done The chicken and turkey amount We must indeed count But they are just pets It doesn't matter one bit Fill in the little circles Shading so perfect a swirl Way back we were in training With the Iowa Basic Skill testing Back then we wondered its purpose As we do now with the census Which is more snoopy than a farmer Interrogating a daughter's prospective suitor If it's is to determine who gets The grants and subsidy monies Then let us all do without There would be complaints, no doubt! Grant writers, special interest lobbyists Would join the unemployment list But as America's self-reliance revived Jobs aplenty will make us productive Taxpayers would smile just a mite At the lessoning tax bite

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February 4 has come and gone But do not look so forlorn That Dodge commercial Has reminded us all That God created the farmer To be the earth's caretaker After the morning prayer He does his work with care Producing food, fiber and fuel So that the world's tables are full Of just simply good nourishing food That is life sustaining, man's daily bread Dairy, meat, vegetables, fruit, grains In drought or with timely rain Ours is a sacred trust To protect our land is a must The land brings forth its fruit Cared for well it will not disappoint Those who come behind us Farming the land that is cherished Ours is also the challenge to truly be The men and women Paul Harvey Described so well in his talk 'Tis a worthy way for us to walk The farmer does his best Knowing God will do the rest Labor, time and money he invests Hoping for a bountiful harvest Daily he tends to the farm animals Entrusted to his husbandry skills He researches, tinkers with ideas That will help mankind live in ease Perhaps his day was one of tribulation Or a he wears a broad smile of jubilation It doesn't matter For he too shall utter This grateful prayer – Thank God, for the farmer! ———————————————————— Renae B. Vander Schaaf, freelance writer, lives on a real working farm in northwest Iowa. To Contact Renae B. Vander Schaaf, please email her at agripen@live.com.

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KIOTI Tractor Spotlights Joe Signs’ Power Equipment as Standout Dealer If there is one thing Joe Signs’ Power Equipment knows about — its tractors. Since 1947 Joe Signs' Power Equipment, an Owego, NY based company, has been in the tractor business and although the company has grown and progressed over the last 65+ years, tractors remain at the forefront. A company committed to customer service, Joe Signs’ Power Equipment is the goto dealership for locals interested in the purchase and service of tractors, trailers, power equipment and boats. Joe Signs’ Power Equipment is a familyowned business and has been run by the Signs family for four generations beginning with Joe Signs, who built the company from the ground up after seeing a greater need for tractors in the Owego area. Today, the company is owned and operated by Joe Signs, Sr. and Joe Signs, Jr., the grandson and great-grandson of the original Joe Signs and the third and fourth generations of the Signs’ family. Being a tractor dealer for more than half a century, the Signs family knows quality equipment. Through the years, Joe Signs’ Power Equipment has carried a variety of equipment brands. While some equipment becomes a staple at the dealership, others come and go depending on feedback from local customers. In 2004, the Signs’ family wanted to expand their business by adding another line of tractors. “We began to notice a greater need for compact tractors in the area, especially from customers needing extra help with daily chores on their small horse farms,” states Joe Signs, Jr. After researching a wide range of

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tractor brands and speaking with several dealers, Joe Signs’ Power Equipment chose to take on the full line of KIOTI tractors and UTVs. Since becoming a KIOTI dealer, customers have come to love the tractors for their large load-carrying capacities and have found them to be durable, heavy-weight machines. Of the many appealing features KIOTI tractors have to offer, the biggest selling point has been the industry-leading four year warranty which gives customers piece of mind with their purchase. According to Joe Signs, Jr., hobby farmers and homeowners have become frequent customers, finding the compact size and easy maneuverability of KIOTI tractors to be perfect for yard work and farm tasks. The CK30 has stood out as the most popular model at the dealership and is often sold with a backhoe or loader attachment making it a productive machine across numerous applications.

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In the eight years Joe Signs’ Power Equipment has been a KIOTI dealer, business has grown tremendously. Sales continue to increase annually and there is certainly no shortage of interest in KIOTI products. When asked what has made the business so successful, Joes Signs, Sr. and Joe Signs, Jr. unequivocally attribute their success to a steadfast commitment to customer service. “We work extremely hard to ensure we are exceeding the expectations of our customers in each and every aspect of our business,” states Joe Signs, Sr. “We want every person who comes through our door to have a positive experience here.” The Signs feels strongly that KIOTI’s market share in the Owego area will continue to increase as more customers learn about KIOTI and experience the benefits and features of the equipment. Joe Signs’ Power Equipment has been a KIOTI dealer since 2004 and offers the full line of KIOTI tractors, UTV’s and implements for homeowners, farmers, hobby farmers, landscapers and a variety of other end users. For more information on Joe Signs’ Power Equipment or KIOTI tractors and UTV’s, call 866-352-9255 or visit www.joesignsequipment.com.

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clear clutter, organize your home, & reclaim your life How To Reduce Emotional, Inherited, or Gift Clutter Barbara Tako — Motivational Speaker and Author

ave you ever inherited or been gifted with stuff you can’t use? Have you hung onto items because of emotional attachments? If you feel like you are “stuffocating” (suffocating from all of your stuff—a new word mentioned at my local simple living group meeting), what can you do? How do you decide what to do with Grandma and Grandpa’s or Mom and Dad’s stuff, or all those well-intentioned gifts, hand-me-downs, items you are hanging onto for someone else, or things you keep because of a memory or feeling that they invoke? Try these fresh approaches to help deal with this clutter.

Memories First, keep in mind that you keep the memory of a person alive in your heart, not in the boxes of their stuff that are sitting in your basement or attic. One way to reduce this kind of clutter is to keep a couple representative pieces rather than whole collections. One or two extra special mementos can remind you of someone and be more meaningful than excess boxes of their old things. It also might be more space saving to take photos and journal rather than to keep all of the actual items.

Tell Don’t store memories, but do keep the stories alive. Don’t keep historical items in boxes in the basement or attic where they can get wrecked. Display them! Frame Grandma’s hand crocheted doily or collector plate and hang it in a place of honor in your home. It is very important to write the person’s name and story down on the backside of the frame to help keep it alive. When someone notices the item, tell your children, guests, and anyone else who will listen about the person’s life.

Don’t Keep Misery Remember that people give each other things as acts of kindness. No one intends to add to someone else’s clutter misery. Appreciate the intent of gifts and inherited items but feel free to sell, donate, or re-gift items to others who might have more appreciation for them. If you hang onto old boyfriend letters or items that make you feel bad, for sure, let them go! Items can be given away on freecycle.org, or sold in the newspaper, on the Internet at craigslist.org or ebay.com,

or taken by local estate sale or auction companies who will buy stuff outright or accept things on consignment. Check the yellow pages, and feel free to get more than one opinion on values. Look for similar items on eBay to see what prices people are getting for items similar to yours.

Other People’s Clutter Clutter boundaries: Don’t let anyone else’s clutter drag you down. If people try to get you to store their stuff, it is fine to be generous with your space on a short-term basis. Establish a specific deadline for them to retrieve the item. Remind them once. And, finally, feel free to dispose of this stuff as you see fit after the deadline has come and gone. What am I saying here? Parents, you are not responsible for indefinitely storing stuff for your grown children. It isn’t fair or respectful to you. Further more, do not “gift” stuff to your grown children with strings attached. It isn’t really a gift when you are basically asking for free storage under the loving guise of “keeping it in the family!”

Give Respectfully What about our own giving? Many have heard the biblical quote, “It is better to give than to receive.” Perhaps we heard it as children when our parents tried to instill a generous spirit in us and teach us to share. In that context, it seemed better to give than to receive for moral and ethical reasons rather than for personal reasons. We can give generously to get rid of clutter. It allows us to get rid of extra physical stuff, as well as the emotional, and spiritual baggage that clings to our possessions. We get a feeling of satisfaction for sharing our excess with others. At the same time, we free ourselves from the weight of our clutter. Give respectfully, however, by giving to those who can truly use the items they receive. Do not dump on a fellow clutter bug because you know they too have a weakness for stuff. It isn’t kind, and you aren’t doing them any favors. If you are passing items down in your family, remember to pass down the stories too. Write down why these items have monetary or sentimental value. If you don’t, the treasures may get tossed with the trash. Also, it is kinder to specify who gets what today to prevent painful arguments after you are gone.

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Getting rid of clutter is not about getting rid of everything. The general rules are to keep what is beautiful, useful, and sentimental. Or, as you weed out, simply look at something and go with your gut response to it before your well-intentioned rationalizations kick in—you know, “It was a gift,” or “It was Grandma’s,” or “I paid good money for it…” If your gut just doesn’t like it, get rid of it! Life brings us enough stress without hanging onto items that increase stress. Period.

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Is There Really A Shortage Of Jobs? Or Just A Shortage Of People Willing To Work? If jobs are the ultimate social justice it is hard to understand why government doesn't hand out jobs rather than handing out checks for not working. It is hard to find compassion for the jobless when the agricultural sector doesn't even get a response to their plea for workers. A farmer in North Dakota, for example, ran several newspaper ads seeking farm hands — paying $35.00/hr. Though the non-response to the farmers ad was disappointing, it points out an even bigger problem. What is the government doing to insure job placement rather than insuring unemployment checks? We've just completed the second term presidential election, and jobs continue to be the nation's major bone of contention. It would seem that agriculture (encompassing both production and food manufacturing), is the driving force behind job creation, and should receive more government attention than that of doweling out subsidy checks for not producing. Instead of focusing on putting people back to work, there seems to be more interest in welfare and food-stamps. How can such a misguided government solve the jobless situation, when it can't resolve the fundamental cause and effect of joblessness? With their flawed thinking they continue to contend that by making the rich richer they will create more jobs. Though there is a shred of truth in this fairy tale, it is you and I, the customer that creates jobs! The customer is more powerful than all the entrepreneurs and investors combined. You can start and build all the companies you want, but if they aren't surrounded by a healthy economic ecosystem, there is no chance of success. The ecosystem is a customer driven phenomenon that is often overlooked by both the government and the wealthy. Each and every one of us creates jobs, one purchase at a time. If all the wealth is in the hands of a few, it actually slows down job growth. So don't buy this argument that only the entrepreneurs and investors can solve our nation's huge unemployment problem. In fact, many investors have done more harm than good. Speculators, for example, take positions in the futures market that amplify price trends to the point of being extremely damaging. They often take financial positions that have absolutely no link to the actual commodity itself. When more than 85% of the contracts on the commodities futures market is held by purely financial players, you can imagine how volatile the affect is on agricultural employment swings. This example shows to what extent our country

has lost its sense of value, sense of reality, and sense of capitalism to serve the development of consistent employment. It has contributed to both food and job insecurity across the entire country. If jobs in agriculture are to be created, it must be customer driven and stability priced in accordance to supply and demand. It kind of goes like this—the company's customers buy the company's products, which in turn, creates the need for the employers to produce, sell, and service those products. If those customers are under paid or go broke, the demand for the company's products will collapse. And the jobs will disappear, regardless of what the wealthy entrepreneurs did to create the company in the first place. Now, of course, entrepreneurs are an important part of the company creation process — so are investors, who risk capital in the hope of earning returns. But ultimately whether a new company continues growing and creates selfsustaining jobs is a function of a customers' ability and willingness to pay for the company's products — not the entrepreneur or the investor capital. Suggesting that rich entrepreneurs and investors create the jobs is like suggesting that unanswered employment ads contribute to unemployment. The farmer in North Dakota did all that he could to create a job, but it's like saying that a seed creates a kernel of wheat. The seed does not create the wheat. The seed starts the wheat plant. But what creates the wheat is the combination of the DNA in the seed and the soil, sunshine, water, atmosphere, nutrients, and other factors that nurture it. Plant the seed in an inhospitable environment, and it won't create anything — it will die. So, then, if what creates the jobs in our economy is customers, who are the customers? What can government policy do to make sure these customers have more money to spend to create demand and, thus jobs? The customers of most companies (especially agriculture) are ultimately the gigantic middle class. These hundreds of millions of Americans represent the bulk of this country's buying power. If the wealth of the world were redistributed to the hands of many instead of being in the palm of a few, there would be no end to job creation. It's time to let go of the notion that rich people create jobs, or to think that there aren't jobs available. It's common, ordinary people like you and I that create and fill jobs. And, according to my sources, there is no shortage of jobs, just a shortage of people willing to work.

YOUR VOICE IN THE MARKETING PLACE OF YOUR CHOICE Ken E. Knight is the author of the “Knightro Report”, a nationally syndicated livestock-marketing column, which is featured in this publication on a regular basis. Mr. Knight is a graduate of North Dakota State University, with a major BS Degree in Meat and Animal Science and a minor in Communications. In addition to being a professional auctioneer, public speaker and livestock judge, he brings many years of corporate level meat and livestock market management and expertise to the industry for which he now serves as an independent voice of shared knowledge and experience. 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 715-262-8480, fax 715-2628480, e-mail knighto1@comcast.net; or contact the Farm & Livestock Directory, P.O. Box 998, Fort Dodge, IA 50501; email heidi@fivestarpublishing.com.

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Even The Incumbents Were Looking For Another Job As job's continue to be the subject of interest in this past election year — dominating the news, the economy, and especially the lives of those directly affected — I thought it only appropriate to share my job story.

and that of being fiscally responsible to the challenges of greener pastures — a story line that goes something like this:

Like many of you, unless you were the heir apparent to a second or third generation farm or ranching enterprise, a job was perhaps high on your priority list — not only to put food on the table, but to satisfy those intrinsic values of life that become hard to define. Stuff like family, friends, and location always enter into the equation. For me, the biggest obstacle was that of leaving North Dakota. I just never seemed to get over being homesick.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY: Teaching Meat & Animal Science Labs assisted with coaching the meat and livestock judging teams.

After leaving home, a grain and livestock operation in western North Dakota, I went on to North Dakota State University, where I worked my way through college doing various jobs. But the best job of all was working for the Meat and Animal Science Dept. I did this part time, until graduating with a degree in meat and animal science, and then went on to South Dakota State University where I worked full time as an instructor of meat and animal science while taking graduate study courses. With abounding job opportunities, I was always torn between following my heart

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DUBUQUE PACKING CO. -Hog Procurement Manager IOWA PORK INDUSTRIES-Hog Procurement Manager CHICAGO STOCKYARDS -Auctioneer KNIGHTRO POWERED MARKETING -Director of Livestock Marketing

STATE AND NATIONAL ACCOUNTS NFO - Livestock Procurement Consulting CROPP -Livestock Procurement Consulting ONEIDA INDIAN TRIBE —Livestock Procurement Consulting WYOMING — (Goshen County Feasibility Study) LIVESTOCK AUCTIONS AND SALES MANAGEMENT NATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO. (Emcee/Auctioneer) Lawton, Oklahoma Each of these job positions were held at the corporate level, and without exception, I loved every moment of each and every job. But I could never seem to find complete contentment. There was always that little something that kept pushing me somewhere beyond that which I was doing — becoming the story line of my life. May this insightful glimpse of my career (jobs) give meaning and purpose to every story line I've shared over the years.

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Contemplating cash: Little-known facts about your money Here’s a quick list of some surprising facts about U.S. cash... Though most of us think about money mostly when we don’t have enough of it, its history and development can be fascinating. Here’s a quick list of some surprising facts about U.S. cash. • The biggest bill. The highest U.S. denomination was the $100,000 bill, bearing the likeness of Woodrow

Wilson and issued in limited numbers in 1934 for Federal Reserve Bank transactions. The largest bill in public circulation was the $10,000 bill, bearing the face of Salmon P. Chase. • The smallest bill. Paper money was first introduced in the U.S. during the Civil War to combat a shortage of coins. Bills were printed and distributed in denominations of 20 cents, 25 cents, and 5 cents. • Groovy coins. A dime has 118 grooves along its edge; a quarter has 119. Ridges originally were added to make counterfeiting difficult; today they mainly serve the purpose of helping people with impaired vision to identify coins by touch.

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Nuera Transport: Common components, uncommon people 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.

• Its unique 24-volt computer eliminates the guesswork involved in safely and cleanly burning wood

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.

Lamppa Manufacturing has developed two remarkably clean burning furnaces – the Kuuma VaporFire 100 and 200. Both can heat an average insulated home up to 3,200 square feet, and are designed to eliminate wood smoke. By diminshing creosote and air pollution at the same time, the Kuuma VaporFire furnace is truly a ‘green’ product. Benefits of VaporFire Furnaces: • Makes wood burning safe • Environmentally and operator friendly • Burns wood up to 99% smokeless • Less than 1 gram per hour of emissions produced for less environmental harm • The burn is controlled automatically by a simple knob a 26

Visit our website www.bransontractor. com for more information on this model as well as our other models ranging in horsepower from 24 to 80 hp.

New EPA guidelines, which were developed to reduce the emissions of particulates from new wood stoves, allow up to 7 grams per hour of particulates, which is a level that many wood stove manufacturers struggle to meet. However, the latest testing shows that the Kuuma furnaces are a spectacular exception, with results ranging from 1.0 to 0.45 grams of particulates per hour, depending on conditions.

“The Kuuma furnaces are so efficient,” says Daryl, “because of a patented design that truly gasifies the wood, ensuring the cleanest and most efficient burn possible. It gasifies the logs and burns them clean. It really does burn in a different way, using a natural draft.”

Oakwind Manufacturing introduces new cultivator/ripper

For more information contact Stull Feeders by calling 800-369-4131 or email: info@stullfeeders.com, or vist our website at www.stullfeeders.com.

Branson Tractors is proud to introduce their 20 Series Cab models The 20 Cab series tractor takes the R series heavyweight design and adds a hard cab for the operator’s convenience. The cab is fully enclosed with heat and air conditioning. These cabs provide shelter from all weather conditions. Whether it be cold and snow, wind and rain or relief from heat and humidity, these cabs make using our tractors comfortable.

‘Smokeless’ wood burners feature an overall efficiency of over 86% It’s all about safety, high efficiency, and enhancing our environment when it comes to using a wood burning furnace.

True to form, Branson has kept its tradition of keeping the sheet metal steel, adding valuable weight to the tractor for maximum productivity.

One of the world’s leading testing labs have found that the VaporFire wood furnaces burn with virtually no smoke, and with an overall efficiency of more than 86% — an efficiency unheard of for wood furnaces of any kind. The furnace also scored an incredible 99.4 in combustion efficiency.

“There’s no furnace in the world that does what this one does,” said Daryl Lamppa.

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• Parking brake is moved to the side of the seat.

Oakwind Manufacturing has introduced a new 5 ft. cultivator/ripper. It is designed for tractors with a Category I 3-pt hitch (20 – 45 HP). A unique feature of the cultivator is its use of offset shanks so that small trash or other chaff can pass through. The five shanks are spaced a foot apart, which is well suited to loosen soil completely. The shanks have three vertical hole positions for varying tractor wheel heights, and optional gauge wheels are available for depth control. This cultivator/ripper is perfect for homeowners and gardeners, landscapers, and market gardeners. It can be used to loosen hard soils for shaping and landscaping, to break heavy sod in preparation for new flower beds and shrub plantings, to allow wet soil to dry, and to break the surface prior to a secondary tillage. It features commercial steel construction, and it has a solid painted finish to keep it looking new.

For comfort while operating your tractor, purchase a Branson Tractor with a cab. The 4520C and 5220C tractors are designed with a modern look. For more information, contact Lamppa Manufacturing at 800-358-2049 or visit www.lamppakuuma.com. Videos and financing also available. Kuuma today for a better tomorrow.

Stull’s 600 pound auger fed feeder Our 600 lb. auger fed feeder is Stull Feeder’s newest feeder. It has the same basic design as the 400 lb. feeder, holds up to 600 lbs. of feed and is auger fed. A 12-volt motor can be wired to a battery or hooked up to a backup battery. A 10-foot starter switch lets you operate the auger from the driver’s seat. The Stull Feeders 600 lb. feeder bolts to the bottom of beds of UTVs and trucks. (It is not made to be mounted on ATVs.)

• The hood/bonnet has a design with an attractive front with rounded headlights • The hood latch is conveniently located in the front center. • No more prop sticks to hold up the hood. These tractors feature suspension support spring shocks for ease in raising the hood. These tractors also have several user friendly features, such as:

The cultivator can be ordered directly from Oakwind Manufacturing at www.efarmtools.com, and it ships direct by UPS.

• Easy access to pumps and hoses. • Bracket installed for easy access to the radiator screen for cleaning • The control valve is repositioned to the upper side of the fender. • Gear lever has been shorten to make operator’s platform more accessible

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Solar Feeders provides same health benefits as hand feeding Does your doctor tell you that eating six small meals a day is healthier for you? The same applies to your livestock. Ask your veterinarian, or check out the 2013 joint study by the University of Arkansas and Kansas State University to test the effects of feed delivery methods on stocker calves. It illustrated that Solar Feeders provides the same health benefits as hand feeding and salt-limited feeding, while significantly reducing labor hours and eliminating waste. Solar Feeders are readily available in three standard feed capacities: 1000, 2500, and 6000 pounds. Each feeder is manufactured in the U.S.A. with rugged construction and quality components designed to last many years. Solar Feeders are designed with quality components – battery, motor and timer – that can be replaced at minimal cost at a local co-op or hardware store. Solar Feeders are trailer mounted and individually calibrated to evenly distribute feed in any area of your pasture up to six times a day. The feeders are accurately and reliably programmed to distribute any bulk feed, including but not limited to: Grains, rice and soybean hulls, hominy and citrus pulp. Solar Feeders has taken every necessary step to produce a reliable and tested product ideal for any size livestock, in any climate. As a testament to the faith Solar Feeders has in its product, each feeder is warranteed.

features and benefits, including: - Up to 42,000 gallon storage capacity - Seamless one-piece construction - Non-corroding, maintenance free fiberglass - Pigmented for maximum UV protection The company builds one of the largest onepiece fiberglass storage tanks available for agricultural use. Measuring 15’6” in diameter with a 30’-0” straight side wall height, it provides a 42,000 gallon capacity, giving you the best price per gallon in fiberglass tanks. Pumps, plumbing, valves, manifold stands, and meters are available with all units. For more information, contact Red Ewald, Inc. at P.O. Box 519, Karnes City, TX 781180519. Call 830-780-3304, 800-242-3524, Fax 830-780-4272, or online at www. redewald.com.

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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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!

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.

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

For more information, call toll-free 855646-7123 or visit www.solarfeeders.com.

High-quality portable and permanent storage tanks and products “Quick Move” storage tanks from Red Ewald, Inc. are the quickest and easiest way to handle all temporary and permanent storage needs for the person on the move. Tanks from Red Ewald, Inc. are your best investment in storage. There are many a pr il 20 13

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Call us today to see what we can build for you! 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.

Revolutionary new wire fence stapling system designed for farmers and professional fencers

Red Ewald, Inc. has 38 years experience in designing and engineering permanent and portable storage tanks and complimentary products.

About Red Ewald, Inc. Located in Karnes City Texas, the company has been supplying fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks and process vessels since 1963. These tanks continually serve a wide range of applications in the chemical handling, mining, pulp and paper, petrochemical, waste water treatment, oil and gas drilling and testing, food processing, pollution control industries, agriculture and aquaculture environments.

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.

your unit operating and provide field service to repair or maintain your generator. Give us a call to find the best generator to fit your application.

Our years of experience, and our company’s diversified operation have allowed us to design, engineer, and fabricate the highest quality FRP products available today.

Available for the first time in North America, Wire Fence Stapler introduces the Stockade 400 wire fence stapling system designed specifically with the professional fencer, farmer, and rancher in mind. This new stapling system developed by Paslode New Zealand will save time and money. Simply load a rack of 2 inch or 1 3/4 inch galvanized barbed staples into the Stockade 400 and begin single or multi-wire fence construction. With a ground-breaking pneumatic (125 psi) fencing tool and hot dipped galvanized barbed fence staples designed to perform in all weather conditions Paslode has just made a tough job a whole lot easier! The revolutionary Stockade 400 pneumatic stapler is light weight (8.2 lbs), tough, and has enough power to drive staples into even the hardest fence posts. Loaded with depth adjustment features the 400 wire fence stapler is designed for any fencing job, saving up to 70% of the time currently taken to hand hammer fence staples. That time saving is money in your back pocket. Contact your distributor, Wire Fence Stapler at www.wirefencestapler.com

We have the personnel to help you select and design a tank for your specific needs, and the know-how to custom fit your tank to meet these requirements. Up-to-date manufacturing capabilities will assure prompt delivery of your tank. Quality, pride and experience, built into each Red Ewald, Inc. tank will assure you complete satisfaction.

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Thinx Ltd. brings innovative products to the marketplace We at Thinx are a small group of experienced businessmen who are dedicated to bringing new and innovative products to the marketplace.

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.

The Thinx team includes a certified arborist with over 21 years as an owner of a fully integrated tree service company. Manufacturing is under the direction of a plastics engineer with experience in plastic products, while research and developement is managed by a mechanical engineer. Our new product, the Pole Sprayer, was designed to fit all 3/4” standard threaded poles and its universal design will accept any standard aerosol spray can. Apply sealants and spray paints, 20 feet high or more (depending on the pole – pole, rope and sealant sold separately) without your feet leaving the ground. The benefits of the Pole Sprayer are: safe, affordable, and easy. No more falling from ladders. Protecting your trees has never been easier. We guarantee that our highly experienced and organized team will be responsive to your needs and those of your customers. Customer satisfaction is important to us and we sincerely appreciate your business. For more information on Thinx Ltd. and

Don Hardy, owner of Don Hardy Fuel Efficient Engine Services in Floydada, Texas, developed a dual fuel mixer for diesel engines to combine natural gas and diesel. The fuel mixing process could then be done economically, by all producers. In the spring of 2007, Hardy and Leon New, an engineer with the Texas Cooperative Extension Service in Amarillo, tested this mixer on three engines in Floyd County. Two engines were Case IH engines–one waas a turbo-charged, and the other engine, a 4-cylinder non-turbo. The third engine was a John Deere 4T100. During the testing, straight diesel was used, followed by a diesel and natural gas mix. The dual fuel outperformed the diesel on all three engines. 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.

our products contact us at 1114 Highland View Rd., Lexington, TX 78947. Call 512-273-1233 or visit our website at www. polesprayer.com.

Irrigation engines can be more affordable with a fuel mixer

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Diesel Conversion Specialists offers complete Cummins kit to repower Ford Power Stroke trucks

Gopher problem? We can help you with that.

Late model Ford Super-Duty owners like their trucks. However, the recent generation Power Stroke diesels are problem-prone. Once out of warranty, these engines’ head/head gasket and other “thermal event” issues present Power Stroke owners with a difficult choice: An expensive repair bill or trading in the truck for something more reliable.

People have trusted Elston products for decades to control difficult multi-acre pocket gopher infestations. They have several models available to target a range of gopher control needs.

For those Ford owners who want to keep their Super-Duty trucks but want time-proven power, Diesel Conversion Specialists has the solution in a complete conversion kit to install a 12-valve, 24-valve or Common Rail 5.9L Cummins engine. Benefits include improved economy, impressive towing capability, many aftermarket performance parts and legendary durability. The conversion can be done with the cab on the truck, and no firewall, core support or floorpan modifications are necessary. The Ford radiator, fan shroud and intercooler are reused.

Another benefit they have reported is oil change intervals could be longer with the fuel mix versus the straight diesel. The Hardy Duel Fuel Mixer comes in a kit, and the cost is $1,595. For more information visit www.donhardyengines.com; or call 806-983-3774.

Elston products are safe because all products get the bait underground into tunnels where the gophers are, for maximum effectiveness. The products allow you to treat gopher problems quicker than by hand or by other techniques available. With the larger models, one man can treat up to 10 acres per hour. In addition to the time you'll save, all of Elston’s products meter out bait in preset quantities that provide an effective kill without wasting bait. This makes using Elston’s products very economical. Elston also mixes and sells their own bait. It is an excellent product, with 0.5% strychnine and good free flowing properties. When the bait is used with Elston Gopher Getters, the gophers die underground, safely out of reach of other animals.

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 and can also supply new, used or rebuilt Cummins engines. Some customers choose to ship their trucks to Diesel Conversion Specialists and have the job professionally done.

Shown: Elston Gopher Getter Model GA-400

Five available models of Gopher Getters (also called burrow builders): The GA-300 is the NEWEST ADDITION to our line of gopher getters. The GA300 attaches to a category 2 hitch or category 2 quick hitch. It builds and baits an artificial pocket gopher runway in one fast sure operation. The depth of this runway is adjustable to help you better intercept natural pocket gopher runways.

Hardy says the mixture of natural gas and diesel is “the way to go”, and his mixer is designed to reduce the high costs of running irrigation engines. In the past few years, several producers using the mixer have reported their fuel cost savings has been very substantial. Hardy said producers have told him they have savings of over $3.00 per hour by using the mixer over straight diesel, and have had gains of 100-150 rpm from their engines.

Elston Gopher Getters provide a safe, fast and economical method of controlling gophers

GA-400: Entry-level 3-point hitch model. It is our best-selling model and allows you to easily treat many acres. Exhaust downpipe, intercooler tubes, throttle cable, accelerator pedals and throttle position sensors are just some of the OE parts offered by Diesel Conversion Specialists.

For more information, please contact Diesel Conversion Specialists at 406-7558878, email sales@dieselconversion.com or visit www.DieselConversion.com.

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GA-500: Pull-type (drawbar) model–it has attached wheels that allow transport at highway speeds. GA-600: Handheld model designed to control gophers in large lawns and small acreages. GA-700: Heavy duty 3-point hitch model designed large acreages and tough and rocky ground.

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For more information, contact Elston Manufacturing at 800-845-1385, or visit www.elstonmfg.com. About: Elston Manufacturing is a small family owned company centrally located on the great plains. They have been in the business of making cargo heaters, traction sanders, gopher getters and gopher bait for more than a half century. They are confident you will have the same experience that has kept other customers coming back.

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 any purchase, and can be found in print-ready format directly from our website. Not sure what your new metal roof is going to look like? No problem! With our new ProofMyRoof™ service you can virtually try on your new Premium Metal Roof before you buy. Simply send us a photo of your project and we will superimpose your metal roof profile and color selections right onto your project photo! Call us today at 855-IT-LASTS or visit our website at www.GulfCoastSupply.com to get started!

Evans Waterless Heavy Duty Coolant Test Proves Fuel Economy Improvement and Emissions Reduction Sharon, Conn., - manufacturer of the only waterless engine coolant, reported that recent testing results by the Department of

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Sanitation in New York City and Emisstar LLC, a nationally recognized emissions testing firm, showed fuel economy improvement while lowering exhaust emissions. The objective of this evaluation was to report the results of a chassis dynamometer test program at the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Vehicle Test Facility to assess the fuel economy, emissions, and temperature performance characteristics of Evans Waterless Heavy Duty Coolant. The test was performed on a diesel refuse collection truck, a Mack MP7 owned and operated by DSNY. Two computer controlled test configurations were selected to produce a statistically valid comparison of fuel economy and emissions performance data. The two testcyclesreflected the New York City Garbage Truck cycle and the other reflected events that are normally found in refuse collection operations. The results were fuel economy improvement of 4.4 and 6.1 percent respectively, and a reduction of CO2 emissions of 4.3 and 5.6 percent respectively. Emisstar conducted testing in March of 2012, utilizing highly accurate and standard duty cycles with universal recognition across the industry. It was also noted that the test showed no negative impact to oil and transmission fluid temperatures. A complete copy of the report is available at www.evanscooling. com. “Evans waterless coolants have shown to improve fuel economy by as much as 3 - 9 percent, substantially reducing operating costs for fleets and owner operators,” according says Mike Tourville, Evans Marketing Director. “The report demonstrates that Evans can help reduce CO2 and particulate emissions.” A feature of Evans Heavy Duty Coolant is its higher boiling point of 375 degrees F, significantly higher than water-based coolants - allowing the engine to safely operate at slightly higher temperatures. The huge separation of the boiling point from the operating temperature enables raising the fan-on temperature to 230° F, resulting in less fan-on time. The fans on heavy duty diesel engines draw a considerable amount of horsepower, using significant amounts of fuel. About Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. headquartered in Sharon, CT, has focused on engine cooling and related areas for over 25 years. The company has a team of high performance engine cooling experts based in Pottstown, PA, and a heavy duty diesel sales and marketing office in Suffield, CT. Evans is committed to maintaining a cleaner, safer environment, and continually seeks to improve product choices for all major heavy duty engine users. Visit the Evans website at www.evanscooling.com or call 1-888-990-2665.

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 to be evaluated–then determined if it is the customers fault. Any new part will be shipped at the customer’s expense for parts, plus shipping both ways. (This can take months. We know a Diaphragm customer still waiting over a year.) 7. American Eagle: Pump action is a huge 1 and 3/4” stroke some call intermittent. Most pumps are. The Eagles huge volume of air creates the most effective method of water circulation. More air, more circulation. The competition: Only 1/2” stroke, also intermittent. Less volume of air results in much less water circulation. For fourteen more reasons to choose American Eagle, visit our website at www. pondaeration.com/before.html.

For more information, call Joe Mescan at American Eagle Windmills, 440-2363278; fax 440-236-5496 or email joem@ pondaeration.com. You may also visit online at www.pondaeration.com.

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

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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Sort and gather your herd with unsurpassed ease and efficiency You will be amazed by the size and ease of this cattle sorting system. Diamond W Corrals introduces a portable sorting and gathering system by the original designer of the Wilson Wheel Corral.

What FRE-FLO™ is not: With FRE-FLO™ there are: no chemicals in daily operation, no magnets, no electricity needed, no salts required, nothing added to the water. FRE-FLO™ is not a water softener (water softeners remove minerals from the water, while FRE-FLO™ water conditioning has the big advantage of minerals remaining in water).

Eliminates gathering, loading, unloading, sorting and then reloading. Thanks to Burlington Welding, LLC, home of the Diamond W Corral, the days of stressing your herd to get them out of the pasture are gone. One system, one move, and you’re done and home in time for lunch. This is a goose-neck unit that opens for access in or out of the front. There is a total of 16 gates throughout the system. On each end of the alley there are two sets of 6’ gates that open between the split gooseneck hitch and the rear axle assembly. The rancher has two sorting pens measuring 15’ 6” X 15’ 6” with a height of all panels at 6’. This gives the rancher the ability to tie into the sorting system with any type of portable corral or stock trailer in the field. A hydraulic system sets the unit down on the ground, and when ready to move, lifts it up for transport. The hydraulic system is operated by a 12-volt battery charged with a solar panel and the ease of pushing a button. All systems are assembled with spring-loaded latches on the interior gates for added convenience. A 10’ gate allows you to drive thru the alleyway with a cake truck. To learn more about this new product, contact Burlington Welding, LLC, at 580-431-2556 or 580-327-7867. Visit www.diamondwcorrals.com or e-mail diamondwcorrals@yahoo.com.

The Power of FREFLO™ Water Systems FRE-FLO™ provides reliable water conditioning to solve scale problems. As an environmentally sustainable water conditioning technology, FRE-FLO™ provides effective solutions for a common, world-wide problem found in soil, pipes, and equipment – water flow stopping or slowing down because of hard calcium carbonate mineral deposits (limescale). Utilized for de-scaling in industry and business since 1972, cost-saving FREFLO™ solutions then expanded to agriculture and turf. A new model line was added for home in 2009. R and D is currently underway on further specialized models.

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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.

Parrish AgriTurf Hay Systems most popular design is the 10-bale unit.

What FRE-FLO™ does: Simply stated, FRE-FLO™ is green technology engineered to work with nature. FRE-FLO™ works with the ability of calcium carbonate (a very ver s at i le mineral) to have different forms and functions. Its remarkably different forms are seen in nature – such as in marble, limestone, sea shells, and egg shells. From cement to health food supplements, manufacturers use calcium carbonate, further demonstrating its versatility. Water conditioning prevents minerals that cause hardness in water from clumping together into hard deposit build- ups. Catalytic FRE-FLO™ systems change existing hard calcium carbonate deposits, so water can flow freely, while also preventing new deposits from forming. Thus, bottomline, FRE-FLO™ is a water conditioning technology that unclogs soil pores and water-using equipment of hard calcium carbonate deposits.

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.

converts any chisel plow to a year ‘round tool to prepare your fields. These kits are your year around tool for the perfect seedbed. The Vertical Tillage Attachment has a wide variety of capabilities, making it ideal for use in spring and fall. In the fall, it can be used to lightly till the soil and incorporate and size residue, setting the stage for the spring planting season. It is also a practical way to dry out wet soils. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment works well in no-till conservation tillage, as well as conventional tillage operations, extending the growing season and creating better planting conditions. Vertical tillage prepares the soil to warm more quickly in early spring, energizing the seedbed for maximum growth and yield potential. In addition the Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment allows for shallow seedbed preparation which decreases the risk of excess soil density below the root zone. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment is a smart investment in that it has multiple uses, which will ultimately produce savings in terms of time and money. It also has a low operating cost

Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment gets even stronger Ron’s Manufacturing has added two more bearings to their kits. This makes the kits even more heavy duty. Coulter kits from Ron’s Manufacturing

For more information call 308-236-5399 or visit www.freflowater.com.

Hay handling made simple and efficient 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. 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. 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.

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per acre and can be used in a wider range of conditions than most tillage tools. It operates at a relatively high speed of 6 to 10 MPH, which saves time. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment allows for quick mixing of manure and soil to prevent loss of nutrients and control odor. It can also be used for very shallow incorporation of fertilizer and select herbicides.

bushel capacity behind a straight truck. By adding augers and power units to any of our available models you can have a seed delivery or bulk feed delivery in the same unit. With the auger option you can use one grain trailer for many year-around uses.

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

D&K Trailers has available models for all industries, car haulers, fork lifts, scissor lifts, skid steer, back hoes, trenchers as well as a very extensive line of dump trailers from the mini 8' on up through 18' models.

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!

Our hottest selling and newest model is the combo dump trailer featuring a front platform and a rear dump box trailer, that is great for landscapers, lawn service and construction. Being able to have a trailer that will do the work of two will save money on trips and time. A few other featured models include extendable pole trailer, cargo trailers, stock trailers and wide variety of utility and tilt deck trailers.

For more information on Star Hill Jawz Grabbing tools, “grab your world” and visit www.starhilljawz.com, or call 877798-JAWZ (5299).

Starwood Rafters: About the company Founded in 1964 as a manufacturer of laminated arch rafters and beams, the company started out in Independence, Wisconsin as a three-man operation, with the original owners, Joseph Wozney and his two partners working nights after working their regular jobs.

Product Summary - Kits mount on most chisel plows, even low lift. - The kits include two 18” 13-wave Boron “Earthen Harden” wave blades and mounting bolts. - Exclusive “Double Shields” protect the bearings. (Patent Pending)

The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment can be equipped with a wide selection of coulter blades. Spaced on 6” centers, the coulter blades can be matched to achieve the desired amount of tillage and residue sizing. For more information contact Ron’s Manufacturing at 40582 187th St., Carpenter, SD 57322 or call 605-266-2177. E-mail info@ronsmfg.com.

Have you seen a trailer made by D&K Trailer? If not, then you are missing out on a very high quality, great looking trailer At D&K Trailers we strive to build the highest quality and largest variety of trailers available all across the country. Our custom capability with all the new innovations available today enable us to build to your specifications. An example is our rear gravity flow trailers that you can pull with a pickup truck or with pintle hitch in pup style for additional

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We can give you an option of hot dip galvanizing on many of our models. Galvanizing is an excellent, durable coating that will last a lifetime. Check us out at www.dktrailers.com and envision your next trailer.

Lam-Ply Trusses can span up to 72 feet Used in many applications, from machinery storage to livestock facilities to horse arenas Starwood Rafters, the manufacturers of Lam-Ply trusses, is a company devoted to building high-quality trusses for large buildings. They offer many types of trusses to meet any need, including: • Pole sheds • Free stalls • Pavilion shelters • Machinery storage • Riding arenas • Solar barns

In the early 1970's, they developed the Lam-Ply Truss. It combines plywood, glulams, and dimensional lumber to make a truss that is stronger than a conventional web truss. This allows the builder to space them further apart to reduce erection time and labor costs. This design also limits bird nesting and improves ventilation in livestock facilities. Today, Corey Wozney and Steve Wozney, Joseph's sons, operate the company. Starwood Rafters is still in Independence, Wisconsin and now ships its products anywhere in the U.S. For more information, contact Starwood Rafters, Inc., W24141 Starwood Lane, Independence, WI 54747. Call 715-9853117, toll-free 888-525-5878, or fax 715985-5222. Email lamply@triwest.net or visit online at www.starwoodrafters.com.

Save time and hay with convenient bale feeder attachment The patent-pending Double Up Feeder attachment mounts to most round and square bale feeders. The Double Up feeder holds a reserve bale up above the feeder, allowing the bale to drop, and the cattle to be fed with a simple pull of a lever. With the Double Up you can save time and fuel by starting your tractor half as often, while having less waste of expensive hay. Even people without any tractor experience can feed livestock with the Double Up. Don’t start the tractor up, just pull the lever. For more information about the Double Up Feeder, call VT Fabrication at 402480-4599. You may also visit www.vcutter. com or doubleupfeeder.com.

Star Hill Jawz grabbing tools make chores safer, faster and economical The patented line of Star Hill Jawz Grabbing Tools are designed specifically for removing invasive and unwanted trees and plants – roots and all. The front-end loader attachment makes many tedious and time-consuming chores safer, faster and less costly. Manufactured

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

These bearing - critical to safe and smooth door operation - are now built into all Schweiss ‘Red Power’ Hydraulic Doors. During an extensive testing phase, the design team at Schweiss Doors found them to be the perfect answer to a stronger, longer-lasting door. Content with the use of conventional bearings, no one else in the industry has adopted this unique feature. Schweiss Doors engineering team has proven that spherical bearings are far superior, and when you use superior components, you get a superior product. Spherical bearings are not new, but they are something ‘new’ to the door industry. They are being used in tractor 3-point hitches, planters, drawbars, car suspensions, engines, driveshafts, heavy machinery and many other applications. Schweiss Doors is ‘light years’ ahead of the curve in engineering genius by using these bearings in their large and heavy Red Power lift doors.

New scale option for John Deere DN345 fertilizer and lime spreaders New for 2012, Scale-Tec introduces the John Deere DN345 Fertilizer Spreader scale kit, that includes six load cells, wiring, mounting brackets and a waterproof, backlit readout. The installation time is 8 hours, with no modification or welding required. Benefits of this scale option are: • Determine pounds of fertilizer used per acre • Determine pounds of fertilizer used per farm • Know inventory of fertilizer at all times with 99.5% accuracy • 99,000 lb. capacity scale system • Durable enough to withstand rapid application and rough ground Scale-Tec also offers kits for other types of fertilizer spreaders.

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:

For more infromation, contact Scale-Tec at 888-962-2344, email scaletec@scale-tec. com or visit online at www.scale-tec.com.

“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.)

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Strobel Mfg. expands its facility and product lines Schweiss Hydraulic Door spherical bearings are strategically located between the teardrop area and cylinder plate at each end of the doors’ large, lifting and closing cylinders. Each door frame has a certain amount of deflection when in operation, and spherical bearings allow for less friction, eliminate binding, wear and damage to a door cylinder and any flexing of the door frame. Established over 30 years ago, Schweiss Doors continues to be at the top of its trade. You can always rely on Schweiss Doors for the very best in agricultural, aeronautical, industrial, commercial, residential and designer doors. Visit us at www.schweissdoors.com or call 800-746-8273.

Strobel Manufacturing has just completed and moved in to their $2 million plant expansion and separate paint facility. With the expansion, they were able to hire 25 more employees and expand their product lines. Steve Strobel, President and CEO of Strobel Manufacturing, said “We had the choice of relocating to larger cities but we chose not to relocate but to expand our present location in Clarks, Nebraska, because our employee draw was more of the strong Midwest farm work ethic. We are a family oriented workplace and wanted to keep it that way. Clarks is where our roots are.” Steve’s grandfather, Leonard, started Strobel Blacksmith in 1946 and Steve purchased Strobel Industries from his father, Dwight, in 2008. Strobel

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Manufacturing product line includes forced ejection scrapers, pull-type graders, box scrapers and earth packers in its earth moving division. They produce bulk seed tenders and box seed tenders in the seed tender division, and in their crop production division they manufacture native grass seeders and rolling stalk cutters. Strobel Manufacturing sells its products through its dealer network in the United States, Canada, and Australia. For more information, call 308-548-2254 or e-mail sales@strobelmfg.com.

Tandem Products produces animalfriendly livestock flooring 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. 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. 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.

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