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In This Issue: Run-down corn silo gets new life as a hyper-energy efficient home/office.....4 Innovative new fencing system eliminates need for digging post holes................8 The benefits of using high volume, low speed ventilation fans.......................14 Maintenance: Prep your planter now for the spring planting season..................5
Monthly Favorites: What's New: Equipment & Products.........6 The Knightro Report............................. A36 Pennywise........................................... A32 Keeping the Family Farm in the Family.A11 Farm and Ranch Life............................ A12 Clutter Clearing Choices...................... A34 Positive Outlook.................................. A33
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Innovative new fencing system eliminates need for digging post holes................A6
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The benefits of using high volume, low speed ventilation fans......................A12 Maintenance: Prep your planter now for the spring planting season.................A3 Monthly Favorites: What's New: Equipment & Products.............A4
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The Knightro Report...................................A18 Pennywise..................................................A14 Keeping the Family Farm in the Family.........A9 Farm and Ranch Life...................................A10 Clutter Clearing Choices.............................A16 Positive Outlook.........................................A15
Feature-loaded, and innovative, the Nitro spreads manure evenly and efficiently. The variable speed, hydraulically driven apron chain feeds fast-moving vertical beaters that 'bite' the load and throw it into the field with remarkable consistency, ensuring a finely spread application every time. The Nitro Spreader comes in three optimal sizes for your farm operation. With heaped cubic foot capacities of 392, 524, and 693,
Nitro Spreaders ensure that you can move and spread manure both efficiently and effectively. Standard Nitro features ensure a premium spreader in all models. The 450, 600, and 750 all feature the same, effective vertical beater configuration, the same guillotine end gate and the same front stone guard to protect the driver.
Standard Features that "Set the Standard" The brute strength of the Nitro's apron chain system sets it apart. Truly heavy-duty, the chain and sprocket are designed to move
heavy manure day after day. The variable apron chain ensures that your load is delivered at the right speed regardless of
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the manure consistency. The reversible apron chain allows the operator to reverse the apron should an object come in contact and jam the beaters.
Light covers hydraulically open and close in sequence with the end gate. This protects the lights while loading and spreading ensuring they are in optimal operating condition providing increased safety while traveling. The robust guillotine endgate may be utilized to control the flow of sloppy,
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The quick-drop removable beaters remove in minutes, converting your spreader into a rear discharge trailer for stockpiling or windrowing. Your Nitro 750 can easily double as a silage hauler, with the addition of optional height-extenders.
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Repurposing for Green:
From Dilapidated Corn Silo to Hyper Energy Efficient and Resilient Office TF Forming Systems latest project is the construction of an environmentally green, highly energy efficient and structurally resilient home/office out of a dilapidated old corn silo. Located in Mount City, MO, local grain farmer JW Trimmer is taking a former corn silo and transforming it into the ultimate home/office. The new building will be constructed out of Vertical Insulated Concrete Forms from TF Forming Systems. “We were looking for an energy efficient material and concept,” Trimmer explained. “We compared ICF to double stud to highly insulated wall to a sip type panel…what we actually wanted to do with the radius of the corn silo is why we chose TF. TF’s vertical design looked the best option for doing the radius." Steve Graham with Graham Construction was the installer on the project. This was the first building he had completed where an existing structure was repurposed and four radius walls were part of the design. “We were impressed with the ease of being able to create the perfect radius,” said Graham. “Additionally, with this system, the homeowner should experience a lower utility bill and the structural integrity of the home, being that the walls are 8-inches and the helix added, will offer them safety for years to come.” “The corn silo was a well-built structure and unique, not too many of them were built this way,” Trimmer says. “However, it no longer served a useful purpose as a corn elevator. We were looking for something that it could be repurposed into. The farm had grown so we needed an office space.”
Hyper Energy Efficiency JW Trimmer owns more than 200 acres of farmland in the small Northeastern town of Mound City. Located near Nebraska where winter temperatures can be extreme, Trimmer intends to use geothermal energy to heat the structure. He will also tie in the excess heat from the wood-fired boiler to heat the water in the radiant A 2
floor system to heat the lower level. Because of the usage of natural energy, coupled with the concrete walls and insulation on both sides of his walls, he will reduce his energy bills by well over 50 percent.
The ear corn elevator silo before construction.
“Our house is smaller than this structure, but we are hoping with the energy efficient walls and the design aspects of the building, the bills will be comparable to a space half its size,” Trimmer says.
Resilient and Disaster Resistant The new building, a hybrid of the existing structure and the new structure, will result in a state-of-the-art building with walls engineered to withstand 250 mph winds thanks to the slow curing process accomplished with a TF concrete wall and addition of Helix fibers to the concrete mix. “We get intense storms and high winds. We get tornadoes that go through the area,” Trimmer says. “I was looking at a long-term structure; something that would withstand extreme weather conditions and stand for a considerable period of time.”
Inside wall of one of the radius corners.
“This is a testament to the unique capabilities our wall systems offer,” says Kirk Brown, TF Forming Systems’ CEO. “Not only do we offer solid and affordable ways to be resilient and energy efficient, but we give building owner’s the opportunity to incorporate our wall systems into existingstructures. Once again the vertical design of our system proves that we are architecturally-friendly for every application.” The new structure will offer 4900 square feet of space that will be used for offices, a conference room, full kitchen and guest bedrooms and living quarters. Trimmer hopes to have the building complete by April 2013. For more information, visit www. tfsystem.com.
The ear corn elevator silo during construction using TF Forming Systems' vertical ICF wall system.
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Kinze Advises Planter Prep During Winter Months The people at Kinze® Manufacturing, Inc. understand the urgency to get seed in the ground shortly after the planting window opens. Because many Kinze employees also farm, they know how critical proper planter maintenance is to ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency during this short time.
While it’s very important for farmers to make sure their planter is mechanically sound, it’s also important to check the electronics and technology on today’s planters. “The electronics on your planter affect productivity and bottom line, just like the nuts and bolts,” says Phil Jennings, Kinze Manufacturing service manager. After farmers check their planter’s mechanics, there is a separate checklist of items they should check regarding their monitors and technology. For farmers to ensure their planter monitor is running properly, Jennings recommends three basic areas to check: display operation, display data/software and the planter components.
Mechanics and electronics both affect productivity and the bottom line.
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Checking Electronics When checking planter electronics, start in the cab. Plug in the display and turn it on. Farmers should take their time inspecting things like the main power connections and relays, harness routings through doors and windows, and GPS connections. Scroll through the different operation screens to make sure that all of the sensors and modules register on the display as they should. Next, farmers should check to be certain they are running the latest version of the software in their display. Updates often become available more than once a year. Staying up-to-date gives the operator solutions that may apply to more than just the planting season. What about the information or applied data that is still in the display’s memory from last season? Make a copy and purge unnecessary files from the display. Doing the same for old products and out of date field information can help avoid confusion when navigating through the display later. Now is the time to enter new data; farmers can start plugging in the new seed variety numbers, field changes or implement information.
Last, farmers need to inspect the planter components. Carefully follow the wiring harness routing from hitch pin to seed tube. Stay focused on any areas that move when the machine is folded and around the row unit chains and parallel arms. Be sure to add new tie straps or guarding where necessary. The culmination of this process should be a full function system check. Planters equipped with a hydraulic drive should be run in the shop allowing farmers to verify that the row unit clutches and sectional controls are working as they should. No matter how much technology is added to the planter, it is still the operator’s responsibility to verify that seed monitor and control systems are working properly. Jennings always suggests a true field check after farmers make any adjustments to the planter. “I recommend a full 1/1000th acre field check when any settings or adjustments change,” says Jennings. “The extra 15 minutes it takes to dig up those seeds is an inexpensive insurance policy.” If these tasks are performed before planting, it ensures that farmers will be ready to plant when weather permits.
About Kinze Manufacturing: Founded more than 45 years ago on the premise of innovation, Kinze Manufacturing, Inc., markets its planters and grain carts globally and is known for a number of industry “firsts.” Kinze operates with core values of integrity, customer focus, excellence, innovation and mutual respect. Kinze Manufacturing is the recognized technology leader and innovator of planters for row-crop production and grain auger carts. Kinze employees spend their nights and weekends farming, putting them in a unique position to be both manufacturers and customers of the planters and grain carts they build. For more information, visit the Kinze Manufacturing website at www.kinze.com. ©Copyright 2012 by Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. All rights reserved.
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«What's New New Electric Wheelbarrow Streamlines Operation and Increases Safety
BRITESPAN Building Systems Launches New APEX Building Series
Power Pusher introduces its new E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow, designed to transport heavy loads with ease, eliminating ergonomic challenges and unnecessary production halts associated with traditional wheelbarrow solutions for improved operator productivity and safety.
BRITESPAN Building Systems Inc announces their new “APEX” Building Series. This new building design combines features from both the Atlas and Genesis Buildings. “The APEX Building Series is ideal for the 80’ and 100’ wide market; it provides everything our customers have been asking for,” states Ben Hogervorst, President of BRITESPAN Building Systems Inc.
Featuring a heavy-duty construction and a 24v, batteryoperated motor, the E-750 is engineered to tackle diverse material handling applications. With its rechargeable battery, the E-750 can run for a total of five miles on a single charge. Capable of effortlessly moving up to 750 pounds at speeds reaching three miles per hour, this electric wheelbarrow aids in enhancing production speed and efficiency. Plus, its quiet motor extends its suitability to indoor applications by eliminating noise disruption and fumes common with gas engines.
The APEX can be constructed to any length required and can easily be extended down the road. The design of the APEX provides exceptional sidewall clearance making it ideal for large equipment storage, commodity storage, salt/ sand storage and livestock barns. “We wanted to offer a
building that is versatile with features our customers have asked for,” states Hogervorst. The APEX building can be customized to suit your building needs with doors, ends, ventilation and various foundation options. BRITESPAN Building Systems is a provider of pre-engineered, steel frame fabric covered buildings for agricultural, commercial and government applications. “We work with our customers to meet their needs while building our reputation as the leading supplier in our industry. Our vision is not just about buildings, it’s about innovation to cover all of your needs,” says Hogervorst. To find out more information visit www.britespanbuildings.com. ________________________________________
New Vi0 Series Excavator from Yanmar
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A centuries-old concept meets innovative home design in Deltec Homes’ new award-winning Solar Homestead.
“With today’s focus on efficiency and profitability, we are committed to developing products that streamline opera-
Power Pusher’s electric wheelbarrow is an ideal solution for hauling a wide range of landscaping and construction materials, including:
Further distinguishing the Vi035-6 is its advanced operation control and hydraulic quick-coupler system which enables operators to release and fit the safety lock pin on the bucket while all the rest is done electronically from inside the cab. With the new state-of-the-art, digital Smart Assist control system, up to three months of operational and maintenance support information can be monitored in one centralized location. In 1993, Yanmar launched the world's first Zero Tail Swing excavator. The "ViO" name means True Zero Tail Swing, and the Vi035-6 marks the company’s 6th generation model.
Deltec Homes Introduces The Solar Homestead; Innovative, Energy-Efficient Design Represents New Era In Green Building
The E-750 offers a bed capacity of nine cubic feet, allowing users to haul larger loads in a single pass. Further, its power dump feature provides an added safety benefit. Activated with push-button ease through a control located conveniently on the handle, users can eject materials without excess strain from manual dumping.
tion and promote user safety,” said Scott Lorch, President/ CEO for Power Pusher. “The E-750 is designed to eliminate the lifting, pushing or pulling required with traditional wheelbarrow solutions, minimizing operator exertion to safely and effectively expedite task completion.”
vice by having virtually every major component – engine, hydraulic system, starter, generator, and battery – right at your fingertips.”
Yanmar America announced a new addition to its Vi0 Series of excavators. The true zero tail swing Vi035-6 comes on the heels of Yanmar’s rollout of its new line of skid steers and compact tractor loaders. The new Vi035-6 uses 20 percent less fuel than previous models yet features the same digging, lifting and do-anything power for which Yanmar is recognized. The electronically controlled Tier 4 engine of the Vi035-6 combined with an evolved hydraulic system, standard ECO and Auto-Deceleration modes enhance the mighty excavator’s overall operational efficiency.
Inspired by the traditional home-places of early mountain settlers, the Solar Homestead is a self-sustaining dwelling designed to produce as much energy as it consumes. The home’s fully panelized building kit can be shipped anywhere in the world. Its sleek and functional layout and leadingedge technology make it a perfect choice for homeowners who want to maximize energy savings and minimize their impact on the environment. The Solar Homestead was the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the 2011 U.S. Solar Decathlon, a project of the U.S. Department of Energy to highlight the comfort and affordability of energy-efficient construction. It is the first time a Decathlon winner is being made available to the consumer. “This home is a true mix of form and function -- as attractive and livable as it is efficient,” said Steve Linton, President of Asheville, NC-based Deltec Homes, builder of The Solar Homestead. “In this design, we are using some of the most forward-thinking practices and technologies in building science. We believe this home exemplifies the next generation in green building.” Designed to be a “net-zero” home, the Homestead uses a highly efficient building enclosure and solar technology to produce its energy. Customizable options allow homeowners to adapt the design to meet their specific “net-zero” living goals.
“We have made a commitment to provide our Yanmar dealers with the most advanced excavator products on the market today,” said Paul Manger, Equipment Division Sales and Marketing Manager of Yanmar. “The 24.4 hp Tier 4 diesel engine is very efficient and provides exceptional power. And with Yanmar’s innovative design, the Vi035-6 is easy to ser-
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«What's New The Solar Homestead’s main house features two bedrooms and one bath in 1,032 square feet of living space. An optional outbuilding module provides an additional 135 square feet for full or half-bath and a third bedroom or office. A grand porch and solar canopy connect the living spaces, and additional outbuildings can expand living and storage options even further into the outdoors. “The Solar Homestead is a modern take on the self-sustaining homesteads established all those years ago,” said Linton. “Like those early homes, ours connects indoor and outdoor living and utilizes renewable energy resources, but in new way tailored to fit the needs of today’s family.” Features like super-insulated double stud framed walls, triple-glazed windows and doors, and innovative heating and cooling systems add to the efficiency of the home. The Solar Homestead is manufactured by Deltec, a leading builder of energy efficient homes for more than 40 years, and designed by students and professors in the Department of Technology and Environmental Design at Appalachian State University (ASU) in Boone, NC. ASU was one of 20 collegiate teams competing in the 2011 U.S. Solar Decathlon that challenged participants to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energyefficient and attractive. "This is a great example of our department working with local industry to bring sustainable solutions to the people of North Carolina and beyond,” said Jamie Russell, Assistant Professor, Department of Technology and Environmental Design at ASU. “It is a great step forward, bringing energy efficient housing to a large consumer base." The Solar Homestead can be shipped nationally as a panelized building system package or constructed turnkey by the Deltec Building Company within a 60 miles of Asheville. Royalties from sales of the home will support the ASU Department of Technology and Environmental Design’s next large-scale sustainable design-build project and other research and creative activities at the university.
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Pivot start/stop, direction control, application rate / speed change, & water pump control.
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Precision Point III commands that can be changed from the website including End Gun angles, Auxiliary Application areas and Auto Stop/ Reverse functions.
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Operator monitored functions that include pivot angle, water pressure, speed, and direction of travel.
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VRI (Variable Rate Irrigation) control is also facilitated with steps programmed through the WagNet website.
The Precision Link and PPC III, combined with T-L’s hydrostatic design and continuous system movement, assure uniform water application, help improve crop production, and provide effective system management.
New ETG Grapple For John Deere Loaders Worksaver, Inc. announces the expansion of is ETG grapple line with the addition of two models which integrate John Deere 300/400/500 mounting to the unit. Models ETG5-JD and ETG-6-JD mount to John Deere loaders with the 300/400/500 series quick attach systems. Featuring a unique upper grapple design, these ETG John Deere grapples are ideal for large acreage owners for piling and loading brush and other hard to handle materials. Also features a 3,000 psi cylinder, hoses and couplers.
For more info call 800-330-4264 or visit www.tlirr.com. ________________________________________
New Wire Fence Stapling System Designed for Farmers and Professional Fencers Available for the first time in North America, Wire Fence Stapler introduces the Stockade 400 wire fence stapling system designed specifically with the professional fencer, farmer, and rancher in mind. This new stapling system developed by Paslode New Zealand will save time and money. Simply load a rack of 2-inch or 1-3/4 inch galvanized barbed staples into the Stockade 400 and begin single or multi-wire fence construction.
For more information visit www.worksaver.com. ________________________________________
May Wes releases Impact Plate for mass seed flow sensor May Wes engineering working in conjunction with a valued customer, developed a replacement poly shield for the mass seed flow sensor on John Deere combines. This product offers an economical replacement part alternative compared to the previous option of purchasing the entire OEM assembly. May Wes’s Mass Flow Sensor Impact Plate includes a pre-drilled poly plate with hardware and retails for $26.
For more information visit www.deltechomes.com. ________________________________________
Web-Based Pivot Management from T-L and AgSense, LLC T-L Irrigation Co., manufacturer of hydrostatically powered pivot and linear irrigation systems, announces the Precision Link, the latest advancement in web based irrigation management from T-L’s family of pivot management systems. Developed by AgSense, LLC and T-L, the Precision Link, coupled with the Precision Point III (PPC III) Control Panel from T-L, allows full remote pivot control and monitoring capabilities: •
Manage your pivot from any computer or mobile device and a simple internet connection.
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Realize labor and fuel savings by simply logging on to the AgSense WagNet website to monitor and control the pivot without having to travel to the field site.
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
Using the Precision Link with T-L’s PPC III Panel provides remote control management including:
The John Deere models applicable for the May Wes poly Impact Plate include: 9450, 9550, 9550SH, 9650, 9650CTS, 9650STS, 9750STS, 9560, 9560SH, 9560STS, 9660, 9660CTS, 9660STS, 9760STS, 9860STS, 9570STS, 9670STS, 9770STS, and 9870STS. About May Wes Since 1972, May Wes Manufacturing has been working with polybased products and assures all products have been FIELD-TESTED and FARMER-APPROVED before they’re sold. The company has always been an innovator of the Ag equipment after-market components leveraging expertise with UHMW Polyethylene material. May Wes is a division of Pride Solutions and is located in Hutchinson, MN, USA. Learn more about May Wes’s complete line of poly products by visiting the website at http://www.maywes.com.
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ÂŤInnovations in Equipment
by Renae B. Vander Schaaf
No post holes needed! CLAREMORE, OK – The classic saying that necessity is the mother of invention has been proven true once again. Just what is the most onerous task when putting in fence? Most folks would agree that digging postholes wins hands-down. But you can't have a fence without posts, or can you? Dennis Arden of Claremore, Oklahoma, took it upon himself to answer that challenge. He had spent many years digging postholes around his own ranch and for others. If fencing needed to be done, friends would call him. If he had a dime for every posthole he dug, he would be a wealthy man. According to Arden, fencing was a hobby, something he liked doing. Except for one thing, digging post holes was, well, definitely not something he enjoyed. The more he dug, the more he knew there had to be a better way. Then one day, he had a heart attack while digging a post hole. He now had his mandate, he needed to design a fence that did not require digging postholes. It became his passion to build a reliable fence, capable of working in many different situations, and easy to maintain. Recollecting different fencing systems, he kept coming back to the Colorado Split Rail fence. Made of wood, old timers would piece the fence together, stacking the ends, zig-zagging the log fence so that it stood. Arden took that idea, modernized the design utilizing today's material A 6
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he has revolutionized how fencing can be done. He spent six years perfecting it and getting the patent. ArdenX has been on the market for two and half years. Arden X's freestanding fencing is completely USA designed, made in the USA of USA 3/16 inch square carbon steel tube. Designed to be maintenance free with an estimated life of forty plus years. The rugged, steel X post, has a solid horizontal bar in the X that gives the fence stability. Any type of wire, mesh or fencing panel material works in the framework-barbed wire, electric wire, netting, wood, vinyl, panels, any fencing material. Baird Lobree, President of ArdenX said Mr. Arden's passion to get it right has put a common-sense fence on the market that has limitless possibilities and will work in the most challenging terrain. "ArdenX has adjustable feet," said Lobree. "The fact that is self-leveling is a huge benefit. It works on hilly, sloped, and ungraded land, in river beds." Vertical and swivel horizontal adjustments can be made at each side of X-post. "ArdenX's strength is due to physics. Remember how in school they taught you that gravity was the strongest force on earth, said Lobree. A bull can run into it, the fence does not give." The combination of gravity plus the ArdenX legs, the self-leveling and articulating section design, weight and physical properties of the car-
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bon steel make it strong. It is not possible to pick-up any single section of the fence once the bolts and wires are strung and tightened as it becomes one super-strong, un-movable unit. Adjustable it works for any livestock. Agricultural heights adjust from four to eight feet, simply by adjusting the feet. ArdenX also manufactures fencing for the military and industrial industries. The fact no postholes are needed saves first on initial labor cost. Installation goes fairly quickly. Two men can put it up, but three men make a better team. Lobree likens it to the Erector sets or Legos everyone had when a child, just snap it together. "All is prewelded, set feet in, tighten up torque screws, bolt it together," said Lobree. "And just keep going." The no post hole concept eliminates issues with underground water, electric, gas utilities, easements and right-of-ways. Because it sits on top of the ground it is not considered permanent property but chattel, or movable property. It is one thing you can take with you if you relocate to a new farm or ranch. ArdenX fence is completely portable. If traveling with horses, it is ideal for setting up a safe, secure temporary corral. Overall design gives a visual perception that it is deeper and wider which deters deer. The fencing works for long, continuous fencing but also in small area situations such as around a well, or garden.
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This effectively raises capital gains and other unearned income sources tax rates for those over $250,000 (including the income) another four percent. For example, capital gains - if they go to twenty percent in 2013 and if your income is over $250,000 - will now be taxed at twenty-four percent. The additional four percent taxes are to pay for AHCA. If you're thinking of selling, 2012 may be your year.
The second bit of 'good' news is there is a push to lower the Unified Credit from $5,000,000 per person to $3,500,000 per person. This will put close to twenty percent of all farmers and ranchers back into estate tax situations. Up until year's end, you can gift property of up to $5,000,000 per spouse. However, if you were to gift, say, $2,500,000 in value today and the Unified Credit drops to $3,500,000 in 2013, you will only leave yourself with $1,000,000 of Unified Credit to use on the remainder of your estate at death. If you are gifting property that is either depreciating or is likely to stay flat in value for years to come, you don't accomplish anything by doing such a gift. You'll just paint yourself into a corner in the future as to what you can and cannot do! However, if you are gifting property that you feel fairly confident will rise in value for years to come (land, being the only example I can think of), why not move land out of your estate at it's current value today? If I give five million dollars worth of land today and credits
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lower to $3,500,000, I've immediately shielded $1,500,000 from 35%-55% tax rates. I've also shielded any future growth on this asset, as well. So, if it grows to ten million by the time I die, it's out of my estate for estate tax purposes. The really, really bad thing about this whole situation is the election just occurred, it's already the middle of November and with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, there are really only about three to three and a half 'business weeks' to make this life altering decision. I know a lot of people are going to push the panic button and make some stupid, crazy gifts before year's end for these reasons. The only issue with a gift is this. Any gift you make should be considered like you would consider gambling money. In the same way you would never bet more than you can afford to lose, never, ever gift anything away that you might - and might in any sense of the word - need someday, Don't do it - you'll likely live to regret it. If it's assets whereby you can be assured - and not just because you want to believe it's so, but because it IS so - will never, ever come back to bite you for having given it up then by all means gift the assets away - as long as they meet the other criteria of future growth and not dropping in value later on. A gift is a gift is a gift - and once given, you cannot get it back. If you can live with that, then make the gift. If not, don't. We have a bit of a financial tsunami coming our way right now. We may find that for all the good intentions of the current program, it might bring our country to an economic standstill or even a recession. We won't know the result of these changes for six months to a year. Until we jump into the deep end and tread water for a period of time, we won't know if we're in over our heads or not. Secondly, in the war of taxes and estate planning, the planners of today and tomorrow don't yet know what they will be fighting and, therefore, don't have the tools yet to carry into the melee. But, rest assured; every time these issues have arisen in the past, new tools have been developed to give respite to those affected. We just haven't had enough time to see what we're facing nor how we will combat it - yet! We will. _________________________________________ 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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Some supervisors reward valuable suggestions of employees with bonuses. Another beneficial management practice is to make sure all employees, including the owners, have sufficient time to sleep, recreate, exercise, and associate with family and friends. These are investments in employees that improve production and safety.
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their perceived stressors and symptoms on questionnaires. Generally, the workers reported more symptoms than the owners/managers.
Practitioners of artificial insemination of livestock have long known their stress levels affect the conception rate of the animals they are breeding. Animals detect the tension of the people working with them. Reproductive success diminishes when the AI technician is stressed out.
Reported stressors included these: having to work very fast, having little influence over decisions and workloads, low sense of meaningfulness of the work and low sense of staff coherence. These stressors were associated with the following symptoms: feelings of irritation, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, nervousness and abdominal pain. Workers who felt their contributions to the dairy farm operation were valued by the owners/ managers reported fewer symptoms and greater pleasure from their work.
Animals can sense when their handler is upset or relaxed and calm. I know from my own experiences when I raised cattle that if I felt the need to hurry as I artificially inseminated a cow, she usually didn’t cooperate. If I took my time, the cow relaxed and the job usually went faster. Stress increases the risk of farming-related injuries. An analysis of injuries to North Dakota farmers during the Farm Crisis of the 1980s by Jack Geller, Richard Ludtke and Terry Stratton, published in 1990 in the Journal of Rural Health, indicated that stress, especially financial difficulties, increased their chances of injury. Using data from the Iowa Farm Family Health and Hazard Survey (1994) and the Iowa Farm Poll (1989), Kendall Thu, Paul Lasley and other colleagues determined that stress was a risk factor for agricultural injuries. Their research was reported in the Journal of Agromedicine in 1997. Farmers’ stress levels also can affect the health of their animals. Christina Lunner Kolstrup and Jan Hultgren examined the relationship of symptoms reported by 41 owners or managers and 20 employed workers on Swedish dairy farms to the physical health of their cows. Their study was published in the Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health in 2011. The study confirmed that stressful working conditions and behavioral health symptoms “are not uncommon” among owners/managers and employed workers. The owners/managers and dairy farm workers reported
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If we accumulate ten hours of sleep debt, we behave similarly to when we have .08 percent alcohol in our blood, which is the legal minimum for inebriation in most states and provinces. Ten hours of sleep debt slows our reaction time, reduces the accuracy of motor movements and memory, makes us more emotionally impulsive and compromises judgment. In short, insufficient sleep increases the risk of injuries. When we are tired we are more likely to incur injuries when working with animals. Livestock can detect when “we aren’t our usual selves.” The annual reports by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, entitled Injuries among Farm Workers in the United States, routinely indicate animals are the leading cause of nonfatal farming-related injuries. It is important that farmers who work with livestock recognize healthy working conditions and good behavioral health of the workers increase productivity. _______________________________________________________ Dr. Michael R. Rosmann brings the perspective of a farmer in “Farm And Ranch Life”. Dr. Rosmann grew up on a mixed grain and livestock farm in Western Iowa where he experienced enjoyable hard work and 4-H, and witnessed the stresses that accompany farming and farm life. Dr. Rosmann developed the first mental health response in Iowa to the Farm Crisis of the 1980s. In 2001, Dr. Rosmann, along with partners in seven states, founded the nonprofit network, AgriWellness Inc. AgriWellness conducted research and provided counseling services to farm people. It became clearer that a specialized field – agricultural behavioral health – was needed to respond to the unique problems experienced by farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture. Email Dr. Rosmann at mike@agriwellness.org, or visit his website at www.agbehavioralhealth.com. You can call him at his office in Harlan, Iowa at 712-235-6100.
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Ventilation Benefits from High Volume, Low Speed Fans –by Eddie Boyd, president of MacroAir | www.macroairfans.com Indoor air quality is important whether you work in a warehouse or a barn. Indoor air, when it isn’t continuously mixed with fresh air, becomes stuffy and smelly. This is especially true in a barn where you’re subject to smells from working equipment, livestock or hay and other substances. High summer temperatures can also lower indoor air quality by increasing humidity and discomfort. Poor indoor air quality in the barn not only affects animals, but also people and productivity.
Many barn and stable owners and managers use natural ventilation systems to maintain good air quality. These systems include orientating the stable or barn to take advantage of natural airflow, opening barn doors and windows to allow the free flow of fresh air, and incorporating a roof ridge and eaves into the building design to draw in fresh air. Barn owners and managers also use high-speed box fans to keep fresh air circulating. The problem with natural ventilation systems is that they present numerous natural challenges – namely, it’s difficult to maintain a uniform air temperature. And, while box fans can help with improving air quality and lowering temperatures, they consume vast amounts of energy, are expensive to run, and you need lots of them to cool down a barn. They also kick up a lot of dust – further adding to discomfort. To maintain indoor air quality and increase the comfort level and productivity of both humans and animals, supplementing natural ventilation with high volume, low speed (HVLS) large-size commercial ceiling fans should be looked to as an efficient and cost-effective solution.
Challenges of natural ventilation systems Natural ventilation is ideal; however, these systems come with their own inherent challenges.
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Building must be oriented correctly To take advantage of prevailing natural conditions, a barn must be oriented correctly. However, this is not always possible, given individual terrain considerations. In addition, the area around the barn must be free of obstructions to allow for the free flow of air; again, this could be problematic if your barn backs up to a hillside or is fronted by trees.
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Build up of condensation On high humidity days, water vapor is released into a building. Water vapor moves independently of air and always flows to the coldest point, such as concrete floors, which cool down at night. Once the concrete slab reaches dew point as temperatures increase, condensation is formed on the floor, which poses real safety hazards to people, livestock and machinery. Condensation on roof beams also drips to the floor and surfaces, causing discomfort for animals and people, and damage to materials.
How HVLS Fans Supplement Natural Ventilation Systems To solve these problems, and to help lower interior temperatures in the summer, barn owners and managers use high-speed box fans. The problem with these fans, however, is that to effectively cool a barn, you need quite a few of them, which drives up costs as box fans consume vast amounts of energy. They also kick up dust. HVLS fans work in tandem with natural barn ventilation systems, and also reduce or eliminate many of the challenges associated with these systems while offering significant energy efficiencies and significantly lowering HVAC costs.
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Smaller high-speed fans are incapable of producing the same effect. Airspeed, combined with fan “effectiveness,” means that when the objective is to cool animals or people, very large, low-speed commercial fans are enormously more efficient and effective than small high-speed fans.
Benefits of Using HVLS Fans in Barn Applications HVLS fans impart a number of benefits to barn owners and managers including lower energy costs. In addition to supplementing natural ventilation systems, HVLS fans also reduce or eliminate the challenges inherent in these systems.
Improved ventilation and indoor air quality Although a building, including a barn, may have an air exhaust system in place, these systems often fail to thoroughly mix all of the air inside the barn. This type of system gets short circuited as doors or windows are opened and closed. Air pressure created in the suction of the exhaust looks to the path of least resistance and circumvents the intake devices. HVLS fans eliminate this problem as they continuously mix incoming fresh air, vastly improving indoor air quality.
Eliminate condensation buildup Because HVLS fans constantly mix air from roof to floor, a constant state of thermal equilibrium exists inside the building – and hence, condensation doesn’t form on the roof beams or floor, eliminating condensation dripping on livestock and building surfaces as well as helping to ensure the floor stays dry and safe. In the winter months, when “warm air rises” the effect can cost an additional 25 percent or more since more heat is required to maintain floor level temperatures. Why so much? The rate of heat loss or transmission through the roof accounts for roughly 70 percent of the transmission losses inherent in all structures. The objective, then, is to even out the temperature gradient from floor to ceiling in order to reduce heat loss. The unique feature of HVLS fans is that they can run in reverse, which pushes the warm air at the top of the structure down to the floor effectively and efficiently evening out temperature throughout the building. The result is that one HVLS fan applied to 20,000 square feet of indoor space can easily return 30 percent of heating energy dollars.
How to Choose the Right HVLS Fan Natural ventilation systems are ideal for animals, as like people, they need a continuous supply of fresh air. HVLS fans are incredibly energy efficient — one HVLS fan can replace up to 50 highspeed box fans while covering up to 20,000 square feet of barn space. Which size HVLS fan should you choose? This depends on the size of your barn and its height. To maintain continuous air exchange, add one HVLS fan per 20,000 square feet of space. The bigger the HVLS fan, the more air it can move over a larger space. MacroAir, originator of the HVLS technology in 1998 as a solution for cooling dairy cows and increasing milk production, today remains a leading manufacturer of HVLS fans in 8’ to 24’ in diameter. The company provides a number of calculator applications on its website that, upon entering specific building specifications, help determine the right MacroAir fan (or fans) to achieve optimal air movement and results: macroairfans.com/fan-calculators/.
Equipment Budget Short? Expand On What You Already Have! Mark Altemeier was in need of new equipment for his produce farm and market, but, financially, a new tractor just did not fit into the business’s limited budget. Altemeier began looking for a solution by taking stock of his existing equipment. The RTV he owned had the potential to lift the same weight as a small compact tractor - all that was needed was a way to retrofit a standard Category 1, 3-point hitch to fit his RTV, and there weren’t any viable solutions on the market at that time. Ironically, this became a fortunate problem for Altemeier.
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Celebrate the New Year by Shedding the 'Stuff' Several years ago, I wrote an article entitled 'Shared Blessings' and in light of the state of our economy today, I think some of that article needs repeating. As a nation, we have been greatly blessed over the years of our lives to accumulate lots of stuff – and there comes a point when we need to get rid of some of that said 'stuff'. After helping several elderly folks clear out their homes as they prepare to move into senior apartments, assisted living and nursing homes, I realized I just have too much! I have made it my goal for this new year to spend just 20 minutes a day cleaning out something in my house. Now a lot of you might say, "What the heck can you get done in just 20 minutes? I can't get anything done in just 20 minutes!" Do you talk on the phone? Text? Watch a mindless television program? Flip though a magazine? Read a chapter in that new
book you just bought? Of course you do. And it all takes just about 20 minutes. I have found I can do quite a lot in a short length of time if I just focus on the task at hand. (I tend to get distracted a lot.) I can type out several articles for this paper, I can answer a couple of e-mails, and I can do some of the prepwork required to get this paper ready for the printer. And, I can clean something in 20 minutes. A sink full of dishes, a kitchen towel drawer, a shelf in the bathroom, empty a small tote, or clean one shelf in a kitchen cupboard. I really can get a lot accomplished in just 20 minutes. I've started to set the kitchen timer to keep myself on task.
The next item of business is, "Now what do I do with the stuff I don't want it or need it any more?" I sort as I go, pitching anything that is broken, stained or badly worn. Dump time! My goal this year is to donate what I don't need. I'm sick of being a procrastinator. I don't usually have garage sales, although I love going to them. I've only been involved in a couple of them over the years and I had to haul everything about 30 miles, set it up, and haul home what didn't sell. It's just a whole lot easier for me to just donate thing I don't need or want any more. I now have a blue plastic tote sitting in a closet to hold the donations. As I find things I don't need any more, I put them in
the tote, whether it be it an item of clothing, a set of bowls, pots, pans, whatever it happens to be. And when the tote is full, off it goes! My 'blessings' will be shared with someone else. And best of all, my kids won't have to deal with the excess on down the road. Years ago, when I wrote the original piece, a friend of a friend had shared that she was gifting her excess blessings to a battered women's shelter. They help women and children start over again in an apartment or home, and sadly, too many times, they left with just the clothes on their backs. They have nothing and need everything! This little here gal packed bedding, kitchen items, toys and clothing in plastic totes and donated the tote and the contents. It's a wonderful way to start off the New Year and share your blessings at the same time. Give it a try and enjoy the results! Till next month, Paula
New Use for Bread Tabs, Zipper Help For The Kids, Grease Free Baking Idea and More! New Use for Bread Tabs Use those white plastic bread tabs to mark cords for computer set ups: monitor, printer, etc. The hole in the end is open and slips over the cord. You just write on the tab with a permanent marker what the cord is used for. And they are free, sort of. You've already paid for them when you bought the bread!
Zipper Help For The Kids One of those big notebook rings that are used in offices to corral papers with holes punched in the corners can be very useful to help small children zip up their own coats. By putting the ring through the little hole in the zipper tab, it gives the child something large enough to hang on to so they can zip up and unzip their own coat as a step to independence.
Alka Seltzer To The Rescue! Have a stinky thermos or one with a 'deposit' of water lime and gunk around the edges? A simple solution is to fill the thermos full of water and drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets. Let them fizz and soak for at least an hour or overnight and the sludge and smell will wash right out.
Grease Free Baking Idea If you prefer using solid shortening or butter to grease cookie sheets and pan instead of the
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used it for years. And then it sat in the basement, just waiting...
It's floppier and not nearly as cute as the commercial one, but my son and his sisters love it anyway. They use it as a pillow when watching the television – all 3 of them at once. They jump on it, sit on it, use it to 'bop on' (hit it) when they are mad at a sibling, etc.
Now, they have grandchildren and that same old cardboard box is once again a haven for the small fry – and they love it! She said one of her boys wanted to throw that thing out until he saw how much fun his own children were having.
And all it cost me was a little time and imagination.
A free playhouse – why not ask a furniture or appliance dealer if they ever have such a box that they would give it to you just for hauling it away? They can only say no, but most of the time, the answer is yes!
My son really wanted a huge purple critter he saw at a flea market last summer, and even though it was marked down, it was still too much for my budget. (They wanted $75 for the thing!) Late in the fall, I was given a huge piece of purple fuzzy fabric from a friend who was moving. So, I drew out my own pattern of a "critter" on newspapers I'd taped together, cut the "critter" out and sewed it up. So far, so good! Then came time to get the stuffing. Holy Cow! When I figured up the cost of filling the insides, it almost made me pass out and I sure didn't have that kind of money. I had a couple of garbage bags of old rags; tshirts that were stretched out, holey towels, etc. and a couple of old pillows in the corner of the closet, so I used the pillow stuffing for the head of the "critter", and the rest of the stuff
Laura would offer a cake for any occasion and used this 'double flip' method to get her cakes right side up. She also took cardboard boxes and cut cake trays from the bottoms, covered them with aluminum foil and placed the cake on the 'tray'. She never had to worry about finding the cake pan before she went home, and the remaining cake could be given to anyone who needed a little 'extra sweetness'
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Playhouse, For Free! A friend was telling me about the cardboard playhouse her sons had when they were small, made from a huge cardboard appliance box. They cut a door and windows in the thing and
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“Food for Thought”
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Ritual of ‘Giving Thanks’ Goes Back 6,000 Years Since I am writing this on Thanksgiving, I feel it is proper to talk about our history of this Holiday. Surprisingly enough, I am going way back into history, before Abraham Lincoln made it a National Holiday in 1863, and even before what was considered the First Thanksgiving by the pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621. How about we go back around 6,000 years ago, to a reference in the Book of 1 Chronicles 16:7; That day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this psalm of thanks to the Lord: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what He has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. David continues thanks in the Psalms 7:17; I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. 28:7, The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. 107:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. 136:1, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods; His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords; His love endures forever. Luke 2:38... (Anna in the Temple) Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. It wasn’t just Jerusalem but our whole world. Luke 17:12... Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As He was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When He saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus feet and thanked him, and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then He said to him, “Rise and go, your faith has made you well.” A little more understanding is needed here to garner even more out of it. Jesus was a Jew, and the thankful healed man was a Samaritan; usually these two did not associate and hated each other. Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. Luke 19:10 Color, race, ethnicity, etc., has no bearing. Paul says in EpheJA NU ARY 20 13
sians 5:20 to always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul in Philippians 4:4... Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16... Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. James 1:16,17, Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Revelation 4:9 Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives forever and ever. There are many more places in the Bible where ‘giving thanks’ events happened, but I think you get the picture and idea. Thankfulness came from us appreciating the gifts that God has given us. Fast forward to the “First Thanksgiving” in 1621, where the Pilgrims celebrated with Native Americans after a good harvest. Fast forward to 1863 where Abraham Lincoln proclaimed “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelt in the Heavens,” making Thanksgiving a national Holiday. The ultimate thanksgiving has to be for the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ, to pay for our sins, so that if we believe in Him we will someday join our beneficent Father in the Heavens. Have a great Holiday Season. Don’t forget to take the time to think about how good we have had it for 6000 years. –Steve Huneke
Robert Pagliarini is a CBS MoneyWatch columnist and the author of “The Other 8 Hours: Maximize Your Free Time to Create New Wealth & Purpose” and the national best-seller “The Six Day Financial Makeover.” Visit YourOther8Hours.com.
3 Steps to Prepare for the Next Disaster As a "sudden wealth" financial planner, I take great pride in helping others determine where they are going and how to get there. I consider myself an eternal optimist. In my mind, the glass is not half empty or half full – it is well on its way to becoming full. People are generally good and do what is right. On the other hand, I'm also a realist, looking not only at the destination but rather at all of the things that can go wrong along the way. Bad things happen to good people all the time. Some things we simply can't prevent. Superstorm Sandy is a reminder that we all need to plan for the unexpected and that you need to protect your family in the event of a natural disaster. September was National Preparedness Month, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. When I hear "homeland security," I think of terrorism, but this agency also assumes primary responsibility for ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation. There are a few things you and I can do today to help protect our families and loved ones. The three steps Homeland Security recommends are 1. Get a kit; 2. Make a plan; 3. Be informed.
Get a kit. That refers to an emergency kit with a few basic supplies. According to Ready America, here is what such a kit should contain: • One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days (for drinking and sanitation) • At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both (a good option is the American Red Cross Axis NOAA weather radio) • Flashlight and extra batteries • First-aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask to help filter contaminated air, along with plastic sheeting and duct tape • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Local maps There are also several additional items that you should consider for your kit, according to Ready America: • Prescription medications and glasses • Infant formula and diapers • Pet food and extra water for your pet (you can't forget about them!) • Important family documents, such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container • Cash and change • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person; consider additional bedding if you live in a cold weather climate • Complete change of clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes; consider additional clothing if you live in a cold weather climate • Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper (when diluted, with nine parts water to one part bleach, the solution can be used as a disinfectant); in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water – do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners • Fire extinguisher • Matches in a waterproof container • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items • Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels • Paper and pencil • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Make a plan If disaster strikes and your family is not together, it's important to have a plan of action -- how you will contact one another, where you will meet and related considerations. Ready America has a form you can download to prepare such as a plan.
Be informed It's important to know what's happening locally in an emergency and if there are special instructions you should follow. An AM/FM radio can keep you informed. Create the emergency kit and review it with your family a couple of times a year so the next time disaster strikes you are prepared.
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Try a Clutter-Free and Guilt-Free Holiday Season Financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally, the holidays can drain us. Ironically, it can be a tough time of year on our spirituality, relationships and family, and even career. Would you like to get off the holiday bandwagon? It may be simpler than you think, and, guess what, you wouldn’t be alone! It happened at my November simple living group meeting one year. Two women, without so much as a twinge of guilt in their voices, "confessed" that they didn't bake Christmas cookies! One said she buys them or simply let others bring them. The other woman said she makes banana bread for gifts instead because it is simpler. How dare they! I was more envious about their obvious lack of guilt than about the fact that they didn't bake cookies. Another woman talked about the last time it was her turn to host the extended family Christmas dinner. She decided to forego the expected traditional Swedish multi-course extravaganza in favor of a make-ahead stuffed shell pasta dish, tossed salad, and garlic bread. The audacity! I had read this idea before, but I had never actually done it! Worse yet, this woman wasn't feeling a bit guilty. She was happy about it. She
talked about how everyone had enjoyed the simplicity of the food. She also said that, "After all, the big dinner was only a tradition, and her family could always go back to the tradition another year." Her idea was simple and also brilliant. She could choose to drop, change, or simplify a tradition. Another year, she could simply choose to go back to the tradition if she wanted. These women really got me thinking. When planning and organizing only take you so far, how do you simplify after that? Who would care if I didn't make so many Christmas cookies this year? Who would feel bad if the meal wasn’t as elaborate as last year? Who would notice if the gifts were fewer or less extravagant this time around? I suspect the answer is me, maybe even just me. I let myself make Christmas too busy, complicated, and stressful because of my own expectations. In Christmas' past, I have unintentionally run my family and myself physically and emotionally ragged to meet unimportant expectations that I clung to in my head. I felt like activities and events that were supposed to be fun just turned into more stuff to be gotten through and crossed off the holiday to-do list. I have been relieved when the holidays were over. Whew! We
survived another holiday. We are off the hook for another year. I know there have been times during past holidays where I have foolishly exchanged fun and spirit for quantity just to meet my own expectations. I ignored my gut and pressed forward. Have you ever done that? This year we can choose to notice and heed the nagging twist in our hearts that happens when we strain ourselves to achieve overblown holiday goals. We can step back and pause to re-evaluate our choices and the impact those choices have on our family. The first step for me: I will make fewer cookies. That is, I will make cookies with my daughters, and when it stops being fun, we will stop. If I have spare time, I may make more by myself–if I feel like it. For my second step, I will buy some simple gifts from the heart, and when shopping gets too crowded or boring, I will say, " enough," and we will hop into the car, and drive around to look at Christmas lights. When holiday crafting gets frustrating for me or for my kids, I will say, "Hey, this is good enough," and we will stop and do something else.
Finally, I will not whip myself or my family into an unhappy frenzy to prepare an elaborate meal or create a perfectly clean house. It just isn't worth it. I don't want my kids to remember their holidays or their mother that way! If it isn't simple enough or joyous enough, don’t do it. Most importantly, don’t let yourself feel guilty for those choices. I will choose to feel peaceful and grateful for having the chance to make better choices. Maybe I am getting closer to the true spirit of Christmas. If so, it has taken years. I don't know. I just know that when I have opportunities to trade guilt and frustration for peace and joy this month, I will take them–-for me and for my family, and you can too!
Barbara Tako is a clutter clearing motivational speaker and author of "Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life" (O Books, 2010), a seasonally organized book of clutter clearing tips that readers can pick and choose from to fit their personal style and needs. Sign up for her free monthly clutter clearing tips newsletter at www.clutterclearingchoices.com.
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Mahindra Red Ribbon Holiday Sales Event Is The Best Time To Buy Mahindra USA offers the best deals of the season during its “Red Ribbon” Holiday Sales Event going on now through January 15, 2013. Mahindra’s “Red Ribbon” Holiday Sales Event features the industry’s best programs and financing offers, customer rebates on popular package deals and our new “Mahindra Pride Military Appreciation” program to honor those who have served, or currently serve, in the US
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THE STABLE The Centerpiece of Christmas Thank God for livestock at the time of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! With the stench of the election still blowing in the wind, Christmas comes as a breath of fresh air. Like that of cleaning the barn and refurbishing it with the amenities of golden flurry straw and freshly mown alfalfa hay — the comparison is heartwarming and reassuring. So much so, that I want to continue to share with you, the most popular of all my columns. There has been more response to the Christmas message than any other "story" I've told, a clear sign of the times. This is especially true in rural America, where Christian values are still the cornerstone of family lives. As we celebrate the season of Christmas, we are reminded of the role that livestock played in the life of Jesus. His very survival at the time of his birth was dependent upon the heat and warmth of a barn full of livestock. To have laid him in a manger, protected from harm's way, where the radiant body heat of the animals would keep him warm was as much a part of the miracle as the miracle itself. The miracle that continues to sustain the world in these difficult times of war and terror will continue to give us hope for all eternity. To have been born of the Virgin Mary was miraculous, but to have survived is perhaps the greatest role that livestock has ever played in our lives. We like to think of livestock as our primary source of protein, nourishment, and satiety value— like that of no other food. For those reasons alone we will always be grateful for God's creation; especially meat for the table. But how much thought have we ever given to the fact that Jesus may never have survived that first night on earth if it hadn't been for he comfort provided by that lowly barn full of God's creatures. The message is as clear and relevant today as it was then. The only difference is we've had Jesus since that point in time to sustain our lives and give us hope for all eternity. •As real as the message is to our lives, one would have
to concede that those of us that grew up with livestock, perhaps have an easier time relating than those that are generations removed from the ardors of the stable. *Remember when the barn was the focal point of the farm; when the barn up-staged the house and every other building on the farmstead. More time was spent in the barn then in the house, and certainly a lot more maintenance, upkeep, and money was spent in this arena. It was a lifestyle that left little doubt about believing in the Christmas miracle. The stable was the focal point of our very existence. It was our source of income, food for the table, and often housed our only source of enabling power. Horsepower, for many, was the only means of transportation in the cold of the winter months. I remember riding to school in a horse driven sleigh, buying groceries, and attending church, as there was no other means of transportation. The roads were drifted shut with high banks of snow, and temperatures were so cold that most vehicles wouldn't start. Impassable roads were improvised in open fields and wind swept prairies. Cars were housed under snow banks until the warmth of spring would thaw them out. The Christmas miracle seemed so real. Milking the cows and selling the beef and pork were our primary sources of income. Without the barn, none of this would have been possible. Relating to the barn was as second nature as that of visualizing Jesus lying in a manger in the comfort of all those livestock. The sights, sounds, and smells of the barn instilled memories that will linger with me forever. There was nothing more welcoming than walking into a warm barn, the smell of freshly mowed alfalfa hay, the clean golden comfort of fluffed-up straw, and the baaing of a new born lamb. There may not have been room in the Inn for Jesus, but I'm convinced that this was part of the "plan", as the stable has become symbolic for all of mankind to remember.
Unfortunately man has become so far removed from the rigors of reality, that he can no longer connect with the miracle of Christmas. The Christmas story seems so far removed from today's world, that it almost seems unbelievable. The bright lights and tinsel of modern day Christmas has driven Christ further and further away; until the real gift of life has become over-shadowed by the gifts of materialism. If the young people of today could only experience the feeling of waking up with frost on the end of your nose, or walking through a blinding snow storm to get to the barn, perhaps the miracle of Christmas would become more real to them. I remember tying a string, several hundred feet long, between the barn and the house to keep from losing our way. And when the weather forecast predicted snow, cold, and wind it was time to — "Hook up the team, heat up the oven and let's get neighborly."
It's Christmas Time In America! As the association of time and circumstances continue to drift away from the reality of the miracle of Christmas it is easy to understand that believing was easier when times were simpler. The reality of the world which man has made is causing many to lose their way. Am I suggesting that we turn back in time, or things were better when we didn't have electricity, television, e-mail, etc? Though I do wonder about that, there are no definitive answers—- implied or otherwise. Progress is wonderful, but progress at the expense of condemnation, peace, and the void of the Christmas miracle is too high a price to pay!
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, W11911 County Road FF, River Falls, WI 54022, phone toll free 1-877-KNIGTRO, phone 715-262-8480, fax 715-262-8480, e-mail knightro@centurytel.net; or contact the Farm & Livestock Directory, P.O. Box 998, Fort Dodge, IA 50501; email heidi@fivestarpublishing.com.
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Jesus paid the ultimate price of dying that we might live and be reborn into the glory of eternity. We can't cash in on that price if we don't believe. If it takes acquiring a donkey and building a little stable to get grounded — then do it! A "kick in the ass" wouldn't hurt most of us. Just believe — it's the best insurance policy you'll ever own, and it's free. So, all of you livestock producers, listen up! You've got an easier row to hoe than those less fortunate than you. The stable and the manger make up the centerpiece of your labors, as well as the centerpiece of Christmas. Be more understanding of those less fortunate and show more leadership in spreading the good word of the miracle of Christmas. For those of us that know the difference, there comes an obligation of helping to save those that have not heard. Livestock producers are known to be pretty good at spreading it pretty thick. My favorite spot to gather with my friends and neighbors is still my barn. My stable is the centerpiece of my folk lore and a constant reminder of the centerpiece of my life. Thank you for allowing me to share these sentiments during this special season of Christmas. I was asked to do this at one of our local churches during Christmas, and it has become a favorite message among senior citizen groups. It was in the sharing of these stories that Pony Tales by Ponty was contrived. They are a collection of writings inspired by personal life experiences that are farm and livestock related. Within each story is a message of inspiration and hope from which one can draw empirical strength or empathy. You've either been there or seen it happen.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
–by Ken E. Knight (author of the KNIGHTRO Report
Pony Tales by PONTY:
A Ride Down Memory Lane The Christmas Greeting It was magical — like that of a voice coming from the heavens! "Merry Christmas Kenny!"
Like that of never getting to really know my Dads other brother, Virgil, a civil engineer in Alaska. Just vaguely, on two different occasions did I ever experience any kind of a relationship — once when I was about 3 years old, and another brief visit about fifteen years later. And his beautiful sister, Eula, is but a faded memory of postcards exchanged at Christmas. They have all passed on, but I'll be forever grateful for their inspiration and example of life, for which I've tried to follow.
We had just pulled into the Kansas City Railroad Depot. There were Christmas lights everywhere, and Christmas carols filled the air waves, like that of permeating the whole world with the spirit of Christmas. And all at once, there was this hush of total silence. The silence was deafening as I heard my name being spoken. A little boy, only 5 yrs. old, never before away from home, it was just too much to take it all in.
There are visions of Christmas that were conjured up by a recent visit from my cousin, Carol, also from Alaska. She and her husband, Darrell, were a reminder of all these many years, barley knowing that either of our families existed.
I realize now that the whole stint had been orchestrated by my Uncle Edgar, but hearing your name being announced over the PA system, for all to hear, seemed bigger than life.
Not that my Dad wasn't proud to be kin of a minister, engineer, and a beauty, for these are the manna of dreams. But the road of life was traveled intuitively by each, as though the other didn't exist. (So much for genetics.)
Our parents had been planning this trip from North Dakota for more than a year, and my younger sister, Ardell and I were getting more excited as each passing day drew us closer to Christmas. Mom & Dad weren't really any better, as they planned with so much detail to make this a trip of a lifetime.
Though I didn't know my Dad's family very well, they had to have been driven by fame and fortune, unlike my Father who was driven by the independence of a free spirit. He was actually gregariously famous for his community philanthropy — maybe this makes them equal, each in their own way.
After all, this was my Dad's brother, a prominent Christian minister in Kansas City. How much more pressure could there be to make a favorable impression? It was such a memorable experience that it will be etched in my mind forever. But I'm forever saddened that our families never stayed close, as lost in the shadows of paths seldom crossed can be a life time of unfurled treasures. The treasurers were always there, right out in the open for all to enjoy. But for reasons not fully understood, some of the glitter of life has seemed to blind the inner soul.
But this family has been a gift to me, each in its own way, most noticeably remembered those 70 plus years ago at Christmas time at an railroad depot!
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The beverage, brewed with the toasted leaves of the
that Cahokia was a hub of trading and commerce,
Yaupon holly plant, apparently dominated religious
suggesting that the drink was important to the early
ceremonies in Cahokia, considered North America’s
Native American culture. The brew’s presence in the
first city. Cahokia was located near the site of modern-
high-quality cups found by archeologists suggests it
day East St. Louis from about the year 1050 to 1350,
was highly prized—perhaps more sacred than a dou-
before abruptly disappearing for no clear reason.
ble latté.
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Progressive Agriculture Safety Days® program challenges you to test your
Automobile accessories that didn’t make the cut
Pesticide Safety I.Q. Question: It’s ok to finish using containers of banned pesticides, as long as the label on the container is intact. True or False? Answer: False. It is against federal law to use banned pesticides. In addition, using banned pesticides can endanger your health, your family’s health, your neighbor’s health and the environment. If you have banned pesticides, you must treat them as hazardous waste. Call your county Extension office to find out how to dispose of them. Do not simply pour them out in a secluded area. It’s illegal, unethical and very dangerous. One ounce of pesticide can contaminate up to 7,800 gallons of groundwater to potentially dangerous levels.
Question: As long as you wash clothes in hot water, it is ok to wash pesticidesoiled clothes with your family’s regular wash. True or False? Answer: False. Clothing worn when applying farm or home pesticides can contaminate other items of clothing both before and during washing. Launder these items separately. While proper laundering removes most of the pesticide from clothing, some trace residue can remain. It is unclear how these trace residues affect human health. To learn the added steps needed to properly wash pesticide contaminated clothing, check with your county Extension office.
These farm safety tips are provided by the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program. For information on how you can keep your child safe and healthy on the farm, ranch and at home, go to www.progressiveag.org"
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James Bond’s cars come equipped with ejector seats and machine guns. Real-life automakers have been similarly creative with accessories, though not all of them have stood the test of time. The Allstate website notes three of the more unusual variations that autos have sported at one time or another: • The record player. The 1956 Chrysler, DeSoto, Dodge, and Plymouth models offered an optional turntable that slid out from beneath the dashboard to play drivers’ vinyl records as the touch of a button. • The third headlight. The 1948 Tucker Sedan sported an additional headlight in the center of its hood, capable of swiveling along with the car’s steering wheel for improved visibility when turning corners. Only 51 of the sedans were ever built, and the extra headlight had to be hidden behind a cover because of laws in 17 states prohibiting more than two headlights on cars. • The invisible gas cap. For a more streamlined look, some carmakers tried hiding fuel caps behind taillights and rear license plates; the 1956 Chevy Bel Air featured a rear headlight that would flip down to reveal the gas cap. The practice was discontinued when safety experts pointed out that in a rearend collision, even a small bump could create a dangerous gasoline leak.
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2008 MT665B, 1354 hrs., cab, air, heat, radiio, transmission: CTV, differential lock, quick hitch, 3-pt. hitch, front weights, remote hydraulics 2006 MT755B, 2418 hrs., wheel: tracks, cab, air, radio, transmission: powershift, differential lock, quick hitch, 3-pt. hitch, remote hydraulics, diesel
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BYRD TRACTOR INC. 7274 Centreville Rd., Manassas, VA 20111 703-361-2135 • www.byrdtractorinc.com Used Listings: Kubota V4208, 72" manual angle, snow standard blade, fits RTV900, RTV1100, RTV1140 Befco C25-RD5, 60" 3-point hitch, rear
discharge........................................................ $450
2009 7088, crop: grain, separator: rotor, terrain: conventional, unloading auger, rear attachment, straw chopper, grain loss monitor, yield monitor, diesel 2009 MT865C, 1072 hrs., cab, air, heat, radio, transmission: powersift, 3-pt. hitch, remote hydraulics: 6 2003 MT765, 2967 hrs., cab, air, heat, radio, transmission: powershift, 3-pt. hitch
2009 9870 STS, crop: corn/beans, separtator: rotor, rear attachement: straw chopper, duals, grain loss monitor, yield montiro, contour feeder house
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2009 MT675C, 1290 hrs., cab, air, heat, quick hitch, 3-pt. hitch, warranty, warranty expires 2/2014, diesel
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Kubota G2000-60, 60", 20hp gas, 2WD, hydrostatic, 4-wheel steering, 1170 hours...................... $3,970
2006 MT765B, 2657 hrs., cab, air, radio, transmission: powershift, 3-pt. hitch
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2011 Magnum 340, 200 hrs., cab, air, heat, radio, Transmission: powershift, differential lock, 3-pt. hitch, remote hydraulics
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2008 MT755B Challenger, 3161 hrs., 245 hp., wheel, tracks, cab, air, transmission: powershift, quick hitch, 3-pt. hitch, remote hydraulics, diesel
Used Listings:
1996 9350, 7038 hrs., cab, air, heat, radio, 3-pt. hitch, remote hydraulics: 4 2011 Magnum 335, 957 hrs., cab, air, heat, radio, transmission: powershift, differential lock, three point hitch, remote hydraulics
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Befco 209-121, 678#, 10.6 cu. ft. metal 3-point hitch................................................................ $400
Befco 20-GRT-258, 58" 3-point hitch slit
seeder.......................................................... $3,700
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C L AS S I FI EDS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FARM EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– USED FORD TRACTORS, running or not. 5000 to 5610 Series, etc. 6600 Series, etc. 7000 Series. Call Mike: 229-777-3710, 229-848-0295. 03/13 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQ., 6676. Tractors and farm equipment. Salvage: tractors and farm equipment. Order parts online. New and used parts. 254-582-3000. kaddatzequipment.com. 02/13
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANT TO BUY ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: Caterpillar Cable Scrapers. Lever Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332. 01/13
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE BOOKS AND DVD's. Soon the government will enforce the "Mark of the Beast" as Church and State unite! Let the Bible identify it. This is a paid advertisement from: The Bible Says, P.O.B. 99, Lenoir City, TN 37771, thebiblesaystruth@yahoo. com, 1-888-211-1715. 01/13
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MISCELLANEOUS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MEAT PROCESSING SUPPLIES - Grinders, cubers, all butcher supplies needed for farm and wild game processing. The Home Processor, call 770-535-7381, or visit us online at www.home-processor.com, www.countryhorizons.net. 01/13
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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT . . . A22-A24 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PRIORITY PAGES 2T Cattle Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B15 4 Star Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 Adams Truss Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B12 Ag Shield Mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 AGCO CHALLENGER. . . . . . . . . . . B1 Agri Dry LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Americas Seed & Belting . . . . . . . . B13 Beilers Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B14 Bermuda King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 Big Tractor Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B14 Binful Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B16 BJ Mfg Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 Branson Tractor Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Calmer Cornheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 CAN-AM ATV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B13 CAN-AM COMMANDER. . . . . . . . . B11 Cross Mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC D&K Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B12 Diamond W Corrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . B14 DMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 Dynamic Ditchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Elston Mfg Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Emerson Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . B15 Four Star Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . B11 Fre-Flo Water Systems. . . . . . . . . . B13 Frey Mfg & Dist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B16 Gabel Belting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B15 Giant Rubber Water Tanks. . . . . . . B16 Gnuse Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B16 Grain Bin Max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 Greenwell Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC GSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 Gulf Coast Supply & Mfg Inc. . . . . . B13 Hardy Mfg Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B11 Hidden Mountain Resorts. . . . . . . . . B3 Holcomb Scraper Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . B14 Hoover Diesel Service LLC. . . . . . . . B6 Horst/Tubeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC KUBOTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Livestock Steel/All Rail . . . . . . . . . . B14 M’s Machine & Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . B16 MAHINDRA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 Marr Bros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC MBSC Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 McTavish Steelworks . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Mid South Custom Cars . . . . . . . . . . B6 Moyer’s Chicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B14 NEW HOLLAND BALER . . . . . . . . . B8 NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR. . . . B10B Performance Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Petersen Mfg. Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B11 Phase-A-Matic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 POLARIS ATV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B16 POLARIS RANGER. . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Precision Mfg Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Protank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B11 Radiator Supply House Inc. . . . . . . B14 REINKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B15 Riceland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Satterfield Naturals. . . . . . . . . . . . . B14 Scale Tec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B12 Sidney Mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B11 Sooner Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 Star Hill Jawz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 Stops The Sting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B16 SUNFLOWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Tandem Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 Trailer Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B12 Tridekon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Tubeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 VP Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B15 W&W Fiberglass Tank. . . . . . . . . . . B12 Walinga Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Warner Plastics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Wire Fence Stapler. . . . . . . . . . . . . B16 ZIMMATIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GENERAL Ag Industrial, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11 American Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . A9 Anderson Tractor Supply Inc. . . . . . A11 Bass Equipment Co. . . . . . . . . . . . A21 BRANSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11 Chattanooga Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 CLAAS BALER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 DC Welding & Fabrication. . . . . . . . . A8 E-Tip Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Herrs Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11 Hey Machinery Co. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . A11 Joe Mescan Windmill . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 KIOTI TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A19 KIOTI UTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Medi-Dart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A17 Myers Poultry Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 OB & E Rubber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 Red Ewald Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A16 RK Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A16 Ron’s Mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Schweiss Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11 Stull Feeders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A17 The Wik Livestock Pest Control . . . . A9 Thompson Diesel Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . A11 Tips Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11 Topline Steel Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . A9 Udy Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Virden Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 YAMAHA ATV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A16 YAMAHA RHINO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11
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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CONKLIN® DEALERS NEEDED! Lifetime career in marketing, management, and applying green products made in America. Full time/part time. For a free catalog, call now at 320-238-2370, 855-238-2570, www.frankemarketing.com.
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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HAY & HAY EQUIPMENT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ROUND BALER BELTING AMERICAN MADE: Largest dealer in U.S. Original belting for all round balers including new John Deere - in stock! Save hundreds$$! Free shipping anywhere! No 800#, just best prices. Since 1973. MC/Visa/Discover/ Am. Express or C.O.D. Contact Hammond Equipment in Faundale, AL 36738, at 334-627-3348, or visit our website at www.balerbelts.com. 03/13
WE BUY LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES for a cash settlement. Contact Reliant Group, Inc. 800-457-2315 01/13
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REAL ESTATE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REAL ESTATE LOANS: Payments scheduled on 25-years. Interest rates as low as 3.00%. Call Joe Stubblefield and Associates for information at 13830 S. Western Street, Amarillo, TX, call 806-622-3482, fax 806-622-8380, or email: joes3@suddenlink.net. 02/13
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LIVESTOCK FEED/SUPPLIES ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ALFALFA PELLETS: Sun cured 1/4” and alfalfa meal. 17% protein; chopped alfalfa. We buy & sell alfalfa. Call 620-793-7701. 01/13
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– POULTRY/EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “FREE” CHICK & TURKEY CATALOG. Quality chicks as low as $29.95 per 100. Call toll free 1-866-365-0367. Reich Poultry Farms, P.O. Box 100, Marietta, PA 17547. 01/13
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CULVERTS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GOOD USED RR TANK CAR SHELLS (7’-10’ diameter, 30’-55’ long), also good used steel pipe 5,000' 18", 5,000' 20”, 5,000’ 24”, & 5,000’ 26”. Call Jules, Gateway Pipe and Supply, Inc. at 800-489-4321. 01/13
EQUIPMENT COMPANY Kennel, Rabbit, and small animal supplies HOME OFFICE & PLANT CALL OR GO P.O. BOX 352 ON-LINE MONETT, MO 65708 AND REQUEST 417-235-7557 ONE OF OUR FREE 1-800-798-0150 COLOR FAX 417-235-4312 CATALOGS TODAY!
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Read this only when you’re done updating your profile Is social networking going to take over the world? Consider these data from the PsychologyDegree.net website: • One out of every eight humans is on Facebook. • We spend one out of five minutes online on a social network. • Humans produce over 690,000 status updates per minute, and we post some 250 million photos every day. • The average person has 150 friends in real life, and 245 “friends” on Facebook. • Nine out of 10 Americans think we share too much information online.
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Product Spotlight
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.
versatile attachment comes in sizes to fit most compact utility loaders, skid steer and farm tractors, wheel loaders and excavators. Other jobs are made easier, include removing fence posts and stakes and placing large rocks and boulders. The front-end loader attachment is a must-have attachment for the arsenal of all landowners and managers. "Grab Your World" with Star Hill Jawz!
With our ever increasing stock of parts, along with the generator sales, our facility gradually filled up. In 2011 we opened our brand new 31,000 square foot building.
Generators Hoover Diesel Service has a large selection of generators in stock, both the double bearing belt driven style and the single bearing SAE housing mount. We also stock parts to keep your unit operating and provide field service to repair or maintain your generator. Give us a call to find the best generator to fit your application.
For comfort while operating your tractor, purchase a Branson Tractor with a cab. The 4520C and 5220C tractors are designed with a modern look.
• 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: • 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 • Parking brake is moved to the side of the seat. True to form, Branson has kept its tradition of keeping the sheet metal steel, adding valuable weight to the tractor for maximum productivity. 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.
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 in the U.S. to high standards, this
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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. What FRE-FLO™ is not:
• The hood/bonnet has a design with an attractive front with rounded headlights • The hood latch is conveniently located in the front center.
The Power of FREFLO™ Water Systems
For more information on Star Hill Jawz Grabbing tools, “grab your world” and visit www.starhilljawz.com, or call 877-798JAWZ (5299).
Hoover Diesel Service LLC has the expertise and sources to provide complete power unit packages for the stationary non-road market Gehman Bros. of Terre Hill, Pa, was a lawnmower shop as well as a Petter Diesel dealer. Melvin Hoover joined Gehman Bros in 1973 to work in their diesel division and in 1974 bought the Petter Diesel aspect of the company and renamed the company Hoover Diesel Service. Two years later, in 1976, the business was moved to a larger facility for a higher parts stock and more engine storage space. Distributorship of the Lombardini Diesels was taken on at the same time. In 1985, the Lister company and the Petter Diesel company merged, giving us access to the Lister-Petter line of diesels. With the added capacity of selling both Lombardini and Lister-Petter engines, and after several additional employees, it was decided to build a 9,000 square foot structure in 1986. It included a dedicated engine rebuilding department, larger parts department, and a road service bay. In 1992 we were introduced to the Iveco Industrial dealership, which gave us access to an excellent line of diesels. 2005 brought on two more dealerships, as we added John Deere and Yanmar to our collection.
Generator Sets Hoover Diesel offers Hi-Power and Lister Petter 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 have something to fill your needs.
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).
What FRE-FLO™ does:
Power Units Hoover Diesel Service offers a variety of diesel power units, built specifically to fit your needs. We can custom build a power unit to include a skid, clutch, muffler, or fuel tank. We have new and rebuilt units available.
Call us today to see what we can build for you! 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.
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Simply stated, FRE-FLO™ is green technology engineered to work with nature. FRE-FLO™ works with the ability of calcium carbonate (a very versatile 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. For more information call 308-236-5399 or visit www.freflowater.com.
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Product Spotlight
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 features and benefits, including: - Up to 42,000 gallon storage capacity - Seamless one-piece construction
pollution control industries, agriculture and aquaculture environments. 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.
have selected a more effective and complete solution to cold weather-related problems.
The 400 Lb. Stull Feeder has a hopper with a capacity of 400 lbs. of feed. Mounted on any ATV or UTV, the feeder features a retractable top which allows for easy loading; its long handle permits the driver to easily open the feed chute door and regulate flow into the bunk while safely seated. When feeding time is over, the tapering chute folds up for easy storage.
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. Upto-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.
- 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.
Red Ewald, Inc. has 38 years experience in designing and engineering permanent and portable storage tanks and complimentary products.
Stop filter fuel gelling in cold weather
The Universal Fuel Filter Preheater™ offers a simple solution. It is a thin, flexible, silicone/fiberglass heating pad that easily wraps around the metal filterhousing to maintain full contact and evenly transmit heat quickly. It converts the metal filterhousing into the heating element, acting an electric blanket for the fuel filterhousing. When it is time to change the filter element, the Universal Fuel Filter Preheater™ is easily released for transfer to the new filterhousing. The 4”x7” Preheater draws 85 watts and is available in several voltages. See our website’s Maintenance section for further technical specifications.
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,
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Gelled Diesel Fuel Filter
To help prevent diesel/biodiesel fuel gelling in cold weather, E-Tip, Inc. introduces the Universal Fuel Filter Preheater™ that mounts easily to the engine fuel filter. It is just one in an extensive line of products for cold weather starting, security, safety and maintenance. Cold conditions often affect fuel flow during start-up and in daily operations. When it is cold enough to cause fuel gelling, over-the-road trucks, heavy machinery, automobiles, generators and other equipment that must operate in low temperatures can become disabled. The gelling plugs the filter, preventing fuel passage. The only solutions are to replace the filter or warm up the fuel until it flows again, requiring towing the equipment to an inside location or bringing a heater to the equipment site.
E-Tip, Inc. also carries the 120v “Peel & Stick” Universal Preheater™ to warm fuel tanks overnight. No cutting or welding, just clean mounting area on fuel tank, peel and stick it on. Include both the “Peel & Stick” Universal Preheater™ for engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, gear boxes, etc. and the Universal Filter Preheater™ in your cold weather package and be assured that you
Randy finalized his design. In early 2008, Stull Feeders proudly announced its new line of ATV and UTV-mounted feeders, all designed to give cattlemen - not the cattle - control over the feeding process.
These laser-crafted Stull Feeders are manufactured under the careful supervision of Randy and his team and are available in standard galvanized finish. Customers everywhere will value the durability of quality materials used in manufacturing. Experienced cattlemen and farmers are excited by the practical design and easyto-use Stull Feeder. “Just one use and you’ll understand what we mean when we say, peaceful, easy feedin’,” says Randy.
Fuel Filter Preheater
The Universal Fuel Filter Preheater™ carries a three-year materials and workmanship warranty. A standard 12v Pre-heater is priced at $138. Contact E-Tip, Inc. at 800-530-5064, email sales@etipinc.com, or visit www. etipinc.com for more information.
Take control of feeding time and enjoy your own peaceful, easy feedin’ with an innovative Stull Feeder. Call 800-3694131 or visit www.stullfeeders.com. See our ad in this issue!
Experience peaceful, easy feedin’ with the 400 lb. Stull Feeder Farmers and ranchers everywhere know firsthand the risks involved in trying to fill the feed troughs before the stampede of hungry cows gets close. “Peaceful” and “easy” are definitely not words generally associated with the chore of feeding farm animals. When Randy Stull, CEO and founder of Stull Feeders, was injured in 2006 while feeding his cattle, he decided there had to be a better way. During recuperation from his injuries, he used his time to design a product that safely and efficiently fed his cattle – a way to enjoy some peaceful, easy feedin’ while avoiding the stampede. In the fall of 2007, Stull Feeders started selling early versions of the Stull Feeder to friends and family. Excitement grew and
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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 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.
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 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. 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.
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
For more information contact Ron’s Manufacturing at 40582 187th St., Carpenter, SD 57322 or call 605-266-2177. E-mail info@ronsmfg.com.
Unique heart formula saves countless lives
- 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)
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“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 877-2711312. (Not available in Iowa.)
of teeth made of tempered T1 on each side of the puller for grip and better pulling power. points allow the digging of loosening of the soil.
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The rugged construction of the Tree Pullers allow it to be used to clear pastures and fence rows as well as roadsides, ditches and right of ways. A variety of brackets are available so the Tree Pullers can be attached to tractors, skid steers, telehandlers and other equipment.
Today’s farmers take advantage of increasing their field production Farmers take advantage of clearing fence rows and pastures! For years, farmers have experienced broken mirrors, broken glass and scratched paint on their tractors, combines and haying equipment from limbs hanging over their fields. Equipment repair is expensive! It is either take the chance of damaging your equipment or drive around the limbs and lose up to 15’ of production from the edges of your fields.
To learn more about these products as well as over 20 models of grapples, please visit our website at www.precisionmfg. com or call toll-free 888-497-3224.
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.
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Jim’s heart attack was not a fluke. He admits to having lived in the fast lane, ignoring the healthier lifestyle of his parents. He considers himself fortunate as nearly half of first time heart attacks end in death. Relying on knowledge acquired over the years, he refused the recommended surgery and instead put together an herbal formula which he immediately applied to himself with outstanding results. In 3 months, his 2” arterial blockage was cleared. Since that time, Jim has shared his formula with thousands around the world who are living testimonials to its curative powers.
You don’t have to have a PhD in math to calculate what that costs in lost field production. Side trimming a 150 acre corn field for instance can pay for a HyReach Tree Clipper the first year. The HyReach Clipper not only trims limbs but also cuts at ground level. The HyReach Tree Clipper has been in production for over 20 years so you can be confident of the experience from Precision Manufacturing in solving all kinds of tree problems. Sometimes when removing a tree you don’t want to leave a stump in your field or pasture. Precision Manufacturing can now eliminate that problem with The Tree Puller. The Tree Puller safely removes the tree – stump, roots and all! Uproot unwanted bushes and trees with ease. You can also remove fence posts or move large rocks, making land management much easier. The Model 525000 features two rows
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