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New York team competes in national fitting contest

by Sally Colby Brushes, scotch combs, blowers, clippers and an array of spray cans were carefully arranged next to blocking chutes. Junior Angus members led animals to the ring, loaded them into chutes, then stepped aside to plan some last-minute strategies. These juniors were preparing for the fitting contest held during the National Junior Angus show, July 10-16 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. Robin Ruff, Director of Junior Activities at the American Angus Association, said that 23 teams competed in the fitting competition at this year’s show. She explained each state could enter one 4person team in the fitting contest. Youth qualify for the team according to each state’s guidelines; sometimes through a ‘fit-off’ at the state level. “Each team has a junior, an intermediate and a senior,” Ruff explained, “and one person at large — a member from any age group. They use one of the kids’ animals.”

The team representing New York in the fitting contest included James Held, 16, of Orchard Park; Chris Montross, 20, of Weedsport; Julia Weaber, 10, of Potsdam; and Chris Dermody, 19, of Linwood. Although it takes quite a while to perfect fitting skills, members can enhance skills through watching and assisting others fitting cattle, observing cattle shows and participating in shows. Having a mental picture of what the finished animal should look like is helpful, so knowing what’s correct for the show ring is essential.

Ruff says the fitting contest is one of several life skills contests available to junior members. “It’s the ability to get the animal ready for the show ring,” she said, “to make it look the best it can for

judging.” Participants were scored on their ability to fit, organize supplies and equipment, and how well they interacted with other team members.

In the past, contestants had 20 minutes to fit the animal, then the animal was pulled out of the chute, set up and the judges would ask questions. This year, the teams had 30 minutes for fitting, and judges asked questions throughout the competition. Ruff says that questions were designed to test members’ knowledge of fitting and included ‘why are you building the leg? What dimension do you want to give them? What kind of clippers and blades do you like to use?’ were among the possible questions judges might ask.

Scoring categories on judge’s score sheets included ‘are all members equally involved in the preparation? Did the team make effective use of the equipment available? Were fitting supplies organized in a mannerly fashion?’

Animals used for the contest had already been washed and blown dry — after that, it was up to the team to clip, shape and work the coat of the animal.

Most of the teams started by focusing on the legs, working the hair to make the legs appear as straight as possible with large bone. Later in the contest, clippers were used to improve toplines and to trim stray hairs to present an overall smooth appearance. Teams that had ample time worked on spraying hooves and putting the final touch on tail switches.

Although placings were awarded to only the top three teams, each junior came away from the contest with just a little more experience in properly preparing a beef animal for the show ring.

Teams for the fitting contest are selected through state level elimination, with members of various ages on each team.

James Held (on left), of Orchard Park works on the top of an Angus heifer while teammate Chris Montross of Weedsport touches up a front leg in the fitting contest at the National Junior Angus Show held recently in Harrisburg, PA. Photos by Sally Colby

The fitting team representing New York included (from left) Chris Montross of Weedsport, NY; Chris Dermody of Linwood, NY; Julia Weaber of Potsdam, NY and James Held of Orchard Park, NY.

The Diehl Homestead Farm

by Judy Van Put Saturday, July 9, dawned bright and beautiful — and the day turned out to be a perfect summer day for Sullivan County’s fourth “Farmstock 2011 Working Farm Tour.” The event was held at the Diehl Homestead Farm, located high on a scenic hillside near Callicoon, NY. Hosts Alice and Pete Diehl were ably assisted by their son, Adam, his wife, Annette, other family members and friends.

As we headed up the hill toward the sap house and kitchen, a group from the Sullivan County Dairy Promotion Program manned a table filled with items promoting the dairy industry.

Dairy Ambassadors Mackenzie Hubbert, Brandi Burk and Danielle Sykes were assisted by Dairy Maids Brittney Burk and Carrie Sykes in explaining what they do.

In the kitchen behind the sap house, Joan Dirie (Alice Diehl’s sister-in-law) from the farm ‘just down the hill’ was giving a cheese-making demonstration. She explained how she makes Ricotta cheese in just 20 minutes from start to finish. We were eager to taste a sample and found it to be delicious and creamy, and so much better than the commercial brands of ricotta sold in the grocery stores.

Alice and Pete Diehl related the long and proud history of their farm, which was started by Pete’s great-greatgrandparents in 1842. They had emigrated from Darmstadt, Germany, way back in 1834. The farm was begun as a dairy farm and remains so today. Of the 300 acres, Pete and the family raise “mostly hay, no corn,” with about 60 acres of pasture; they practice rotational grazing. The Diehls have over 100 Holsteins, and raise their own replacements; their cows produce an average of about 70-75 pounds of milk, with more than one million pounds produced each year.

Today one of the Diehl’s four children, Adam, is the Diehl Homestead Farm’s herdsman; another son runs a sportsman shop, while a third son works in construction. Their daughter Brenda helps her husband, Matt Hoefer, in his nearby sawmill and lumber company. Alice is happy to be able to point out where all of her four children live — ‘within a stone’s throw’ of the family farm.

Through the years, all of the children and grandchildren were raised to help out on the farm; but as time went on and milk prices started to drop, it was necessary to branch out into other ventures in which to make enough money to survive.

Maple syrup had been produced on the farm from its inception; Annette explained that today buckets are used ‘very sparingly’ and most of the sap is collected via tubing. The Diehls are also producing maple cream and maple sugar. The process is difficult, but recently “We ordered an Automatic Sugar Machine that produces a crumblier and more uniform product. We’re excited!” she said, as it will make the process much easier, and will result in a finer product that can be sold to restaurants and grocery stores. This last ‘sugaring’ season was a banner year, with about 460 gallons being produced. Some of the syrup and products are sold at Peck’s Market in Callicoon, a Health Food Store in Fallsburgh, but “the rest is all sold here. A lot of people come here from the Villa Roma Resort,” she explained, but most of their customers are local.

Friends and neighbors also travel to the Diehl Homestead Farm to purchase their honey. Pete remembers starting off with one single hive in the 1980s, at the invitation of a neighbor. “He suggested we get bees, and he ordered one hive for me and one for himself. Now I’ve got 20-some.” The job of keeping the

Youngsters Michaella Burr, Shelby Diehl, Karlee Diehl and Jeremy Klutts greeted visitors to the Diehl Homestead Farm. They also collected admission in between leading farm tours, answering questions and showing some of the farm’s dairy cows and calves.

Sullivan County Dairy Ambassadors McKenzie Hubbert, Brandi Burk and Danielle Sykes; along with Milk Maids Brettney Burk and Carrie Sykes were enthusiastic promoters of Dairy products at the Diehl Homestead Farm’s Farmstock 2011.

Adam and Annette Diehl (with their daughter Ashley) handle the Maple Syrup production on the farm. They also produce maple cream and maple sugar, and have recently ordered a new Automatic Sugar Machine, which will improve and increase production of the sweet product. Adam is also Herdsman for the dairy farm.

Photos by Judy Van Put

bees he finds is “not bad,” but says that the worst problem he has with them comes from the cold winter — the cold and long winter is hard on the bees. He and his daughter produce close to 1/2 ton of honey each year, which is all sold “to people close by.”

I asked Alice about Farmstock and how it got started: She related the story of five women sitting around the table — each from different farm backgrounds, each very much concerned about the future of farming here in Sullivan County. They developed the idea of Agri-Tourism in Sullivan County, adding that so little had been done in the past, and the group thought this would be a good outlet to open up demonstrations of working farms for visitors to see — “a way to bridge the gap between those who eat, and those who produce the food.” And so the group, comprised of Alice Diehl, Sonja Hedlund, Mary Anne Dirie, Cindy Geiger and Amy Erlwein, along with the input of Elinor Young, organized their efforts about three years ago. They started off with five farm tours that first summer — and their efforts have blos-

somed and now other farms have joined the effort — the project has grown to the extent that “Farmstock 2011” features 12 tours this summer.

“There is a good farm network in Sullivan County, and a lot of interest in Agri-tourism. We have a Web site, www.SullivanCountyFarmnetwork.org , that tells about the history, where we’ve been and where we’re going.”

In addition, Alice and her group are working on a ‘farm to school program’ and, thanks to the efforts of an area grant-writer, some of the schools in Sullivan County have installed a “smoothie machine” in order to bring more healthful foods into the breakfast programs at Livingston Manor, Roscoe and Monticello schools. Future goals include farm network meetings with school lunch personnel in the Sullivan County BOCES and school systems who want to use more local dairy and produce in their school lunch systems; as well as bringing in a micro-processing plant for processing dairy products here in Sullivan County; and getting more area farms together to bring their products to a more local market.

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All in the family - two brothers farm together and protect their land together PHILADELPHIA, NY — “When it’s time for me to leave this earth, I know I will be leaving my land better than how I found it,” stated fifth generation dairy farmer, William (Bill) Gleisner, “I value the tranquility and peacefulness of the land — and I want to keep it that way.”

Bill Gleisner and his brother, Charles (Chuck), moved to the North Country in the late 1970s from Ohio looking for good farmland and somewhere they could call home. At the time, farmers in Ohio were being pushed out of their land due to development; Bill and Chuck knew they wanted to continue farming, or as Bill put it, “Once you get the manure under your fingernails, it is always there.”

Since then, Bill and Chuck have been farming together in the Town of Philadelphia, NY. But now, they have done something more — they have protected their land, ensuring it will remain available for agricultural purposes, and compatible uses, forever. Fort Drum, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust and Ducks Unlimited partnered with the Gleisner brothers through the Army Compatible Use Buffer (ACUB) program.

The purpose of the ACUB program is to limit use or development of property near the Fort Drum installation to agricultural and forestry uses. This minimizes encroachment while protecting conservation values and open space. Encroachment is defined here as urban development surrounding military installations that negatively affect the ability of the military to train realistically.

“The North Country is a special

place, and it is partnerships like these that make Fort Drum so unique,” stated Michael H. McKinnon, Fort Drum Deputy Garrison Commander. “From the early days when the 10th Mountain Division was activated, the North Country community embraced the military as one of its own. Today, the ACUB program continues in that same tradition and is a great example of neighbors working together to protect family farms, while preserving Fort Drum’s training capability well into the future.”

The ACUB program benefits the Army, as well as the land trust and the landowner. The Army maintains or enhances training capabilities, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust protects open space, and the landowner is paid not to develop their land, and in this case, the landowners will continue to farm.

After 30 years of working the land together, the Gleisner brothers are still at it. “We work together; we bail hay together — we do everything together, and that’s something special that not many families have,” explains Bill.

With six children and three grandchildren he is hoping to keep the land in his family, “Hopefully one day my kids will take over the farm and keep it going, but even if they don’t I can rest in peace knowing that it will not be developed.

Someone will be able to farm it, and that’s the most important thing to me.”

Totaling 274 acres, Bill and Chuck Gleisner’s farms are the fifth and sixth properties to be protected by Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust through the

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Fifth generation dairy farmer William (Bill) Gleisner.

Photo courtesy of Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust ACUB program. With the addition of of their non-farm development rights, these properties, over 1,300 acres have as determined by a state-qualified apbeen conserved with agricultural agree- praiser familiar with this type of conserments through the ACUB conservation vation project. The properties remain in private ownership and stay on the tax partnership program.

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Subcommittee examines farm loan programs during audit hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 14, Representative Jeff Fortenberry, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Credit, held a hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) loan programs. The audit hearing was a part of the House Agriculture Committee’s ongoing effort to provide oversight of current spending to ensure that programs are being delivered effectively while minimizing waste, fraud, abuse, and duplication. This is the fifth audit hearing in the series.

Farming is capital-intensive, and farmers must often apply for large amounts of credit to enter farming or maintain their existing operations. By providing direct loans or guaranteeing commercial loans, FSA affords farmers who are denied commercial lending access to credit. The audit hearing provided Subcommittee members information regarding what loan programs are the

most effective for farmers and ranchers.

“In a challenging fiscal environment, the findings of today’s hearing help us prioritize the farm loan programs that are most valuable to America’s farmers and ranchers while making the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars,” said Chairman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE).

“The information shared today brings us a step closer to understanding and addressing credit concerns for producers in the next farm bill, but there is still more to analyze. The soundness and adequacy of the credit extended to farmers by the FSA and how that affects the affordability and availability of food in urban areas, like Cleveland, is of high priority to me. It is also important to continue to monitor progress made to ensure minority farmers receive sufficient and unbiased access to credit. It is our responsibility to ensure that both the structure and implementation of FSA programs is fair,” said Ranking Member Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH).

Cover photo courtesy of Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust Fifth generation dairy farmer William Gleisner takes a moment to pet his dog.

by Kara Lynn Dunn Although the start of the 2011-12 school year may be more than eight weeks away, BellevilleHenderson Central School’s new agriculture teacher and FFA advisor is already on the job.

Tedra McDougal recently introduced herself to parents, students and community members at an evening picnic at the school.

School Superintendent Rick T. Moore introduced Miss McDougal saying, “We interviewed 10 applicants for the position and she was heads above all the rest.”

McDougal graduated from South Jefferson

Central School where she participated in FFA and 4H. She earned an agricultural science degree at SUNY Morrisville before going on to Cornell University for her agricultural science education degree.

“I am excited to return to this area and to continue so many good things that Mr. Jones has done here,” McDougal said.

McDougal succeeds Stephen Jones, who has retired after 36 years of teaching.

New York State FFA President J.W. (John) Allen welcomed McDougal to his alma mater and served as grilling chef for the picnic supper.

“Miss McDougal will be

Incoming Belleville-Henderson Central School Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor Tedra McDougal welcomes first-year FFA students Jordan Shepard at a meet-andgreet event in the local community.

a great replacement for Mr. Jones. She is a former State FFA officer from a neighboring school district and I am excited to see her getting started here,” Allen said.

McDougal already had more than a dozen signup sheets for students to register for such activities as horse and dairy judging, tractor driving, tree and wildlife identification, and agronomy competitions at the Lewis and Jefferson County Fairs in preparation for the New York State Fair.

McDougal had the chance to meet 18 of her future FFA students at an end-of-school-year field trip led by Mr. and Mrs. Jones to a Syracuse Chiefs baseball game.

She said, “That was a nice informal way to get to interact with some of the students and begin to associate names and faces.”

Incoming freshman Jordan Shepard and his mom Margo Shepard came to the evening picnic to meet McDougal.

Jordan will join FFA for the first time in the fall.

The Belleville-Henderson FFA Chapter has more than 90 members in grades 9-12. That number represents almost half of the total high school population.

“I would like to have a career in diesel mechanics and engineering and I like to grow vegetables to sell at our roadside

stand. I am looking forward to joining FFA,” Jordan said.

Mrs. Shepard commented, “I am all for Jordan joining FFA as something that fits his interests. He is already fixing small lawn tractors.”

“Because agriculture in the world is changing, we will be looking at learning new things based on the interests of the students.

At least one student is interested in raising ostriches,” McDougal said.

Amanda Rhodes already raises peacocks, chickens and ducks. She said, “I have always wanted to have an ostrich and try driving it with a cart.”

Rhodes is the school’s FFA Treasurer. She participated as a soloist in the National FFA Chorus and will run for state office in the fall.

“Mr. Jones put me forward for a lot of great experiences that provide insights on life and how to be a better person. He picked me and John Allen to attend the Washington D.C. Leadership Conference and that was a real eye opener for learning about leadership skills, cooperation and how to work together,” Rhodes said. “Mr. Jones was a terrific role model and teacher. I will miss him, but I am very excited about the activities Miss McDougal already has planned for us.”

Two projects McDougal is looking forward to continuing include growing

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Belleville-Henderson welcomes new ag teacher

Incoming Belleville-Henderson Central School Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor Tedra McDougal (left) and FFA Chapter Treasurer Amanda Rhodes are already busy with summer fair projects and look forward to the 20112012 school year.

Photos by Kara Lynn Dunn

plants from seeds and plugs in the school greenhouse to sell at the annual September Ag Fair.

“This program offers hands-on classes with small animals and fish. I like environmental science and will build upon what has already been done here,” she said. “I just returned from an agricultural teachers conference at (the FFA Camp at) Oswegatchie and brought back an ice

cream maker for some fun food science projects,” McDougal said.

School Board Member Kevin O’Rourke said, “We know Miss McDougal will serve our kids well. By December, she will see just how much the board is behind the ag program here when we complete our brand new building for the program.”

The school is extending the agriculture room on the school “Where We Grow Great Kids.”

Protecting dairy profitability through risk management Part 3: Ruedinger Farms’ strategic marketing plan and the budget process

by Sally Colby John Ruedinger, a Wisconsin dairy producer who found that strategic marketing has increased profits, says that hedging line of credit is where working with the dairy team is critical. “How many dollars do you need? It depends on your risk appetite,” he said. “What’s the size of your dairy? You need to have a lender you can talk to.” The bank obtains the loan (the hedging account agreement) with the producer and the brokerage firm, and specifies when the bank can draw money from the client.

Ruedinger says that the account must be balanced at the end of the day, every day.

Ruedinger devotes time to strategic marketing each day. “I get e-mails every day from Stewart Peterson,” he said.

“Conversations with the broker might depend on how fast the market is moving. But the buck stops with me.” With a risk management program, Ruedinger says that it’s important to work with a trusted finance person to track costs. It’s also critical to have a good balance sheet. Debits include fees and commissions, options expense, checks disbursed and futures losses.

Credits include options income, checks received and futures gains. “We’re finetuning our accounting program to balance, and know where debits and credits are,” he said. “Know which columns to put numbers in to get the hedging account balanced, and know what the true profit and losses are. Keep track of beginning balance, profit and loss, and activity for the month. Know where the ending account balances are.”

As far as funding the margin calls on futures contracts, options are purchased through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Ruedinger works directly with his bank — he has a brokerage account, and the bank receives the same statements he does. “The brokerage account gains value when the contracts are favorable,” he said, “and loses value when it isn’t. In the end, the margin account has to be balanced — cash is going and out of the checking account whenever there’s a margin call requirement.”

Ruedinger begins the budgeting process in October. He relies on input from his nutritionist to allow for feed needs, and the dairy manager for esti-

mated milk production. He sends a first draft to his finance manager, and then a final draft to Stewart Peterson. Many members of the team are aware of the dairy’s entire financial picture. “The dairy manager sees the profit sheet every month, and the nutritionist sees it,” said Ruedinger, adding that he doesn’t share finance information with all of his employees. “Our employees know when times are tough. It’s the communication we have in all aspects of the business that allows me to let some of this roll off my shoulders when things don’t go as well as we’d like. In January, the budget is reviewed, everyone on the team gives a report, and Stewart Peterson provides insight as to where they think markets will be.

The team focuses on best costs rather than least costs — what can be done to reduce feed costs that won’t hurt the cows? For example, during a recent visit with the nutritionist, Ruedinger found that the price of cottonseed was over $400/ton. The farm is currently over budget on protein and energy costs because commodities have jumped, but Ruedinger decided to keep using the

products they were feeding because milk prices are a little higher.

Ruedinger noted that with 2008 milk prices, most dairy producers lost $800 to $1,000/cow per year. However, through sticking with a milk marketing program, he minimized losses to about $20/cow per month. “If you jump in and out when things are good and you think you can make money, that’s when you’re going to get burned,” he said.

Ruedinger says that the nature of the game is volatile prices in the future.

“There will be higher and lower swings,” he said. “We just need to have it a little less volatile in the middle. It’s all about averages — it’s about trying to get the middle of the road price. But you need a solid plan, and you need to know what your cost of production is so you can manage it. Sometimes you’re contracting lower than your cost because you had a lower option. You don’t really want to go lower, but watch receipts and try to manage the risk side of it. Don’t jump in and out, and don’t try to outguess the market. Follow the plan, take the emotion out of the plan, and trust your lender to work with you.”

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Wild parsnips, anyone?

One of the most important vegetables in the American diet has waned in popularity over the last few decades. This particular sweet root vegetable stores extremely well through the winter, a critical advantage back when produce was grown locally and stored locally... usually in root cellars. Our house, built in 1939, just before World War II pulled the U.S. out of the Great Depression, has the remnants of a root cellar.

Over the last few days the vegetable in question has been on my mind, or more accurately, a particular weed that has been taking over roadsides and under-worked fields has been on my mind. This weed was brought to my attention by one of our readers who wanted to know if wild carrots could harm cattle in any way. I tried to find out more about wild carrots, which are often referred to as Queen Annes Lace (or scientifically as Daucus carota). The inflorescence, or cluster of flowers, is fairly umbrellashaped, and is called an umbel (easy term to remember). Wild carrot has a white umbel. This reader said its flowers

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were yellow, so it had a yellow umbel.

Another reader showed me how a big weed, often seven feet tall, had claimed some fallow ground, and it had a yellow umbel, and he referred to it as wild carrot also. Well, I knew it wasn’t Queen Annes Lace.

Shortly after arriving home, I got out my weed texts, Weeds of the Northeast (Cornell University Press), and Weeds-Control without Poisons (Acres U.S.A. Press). In neither book could I find a picture of this tall weed with a yellow umbel. My luck improved when I visited another reader who had a good stand of the weed in question on the roadside opposite his kitchen window. He said the weed was wild dill.

My luck really got better when his wife dug up a book titled Wild Flowers of New York in Color (Syracuse University Press). In that text she found the elusive weed, with a beautiful photograph.

Its scientific name is Pastinaca sativa, more commonly known as wild parsnip.

As soon as I got home, I got on line and struck it rich, figuratively. Turns out that wild parsnip has the same scientific name as cultured (tame?) parsnip. Most wild foods which share their name

with a cultivated plant are significantly different from their renegade cousins, such as wild grape and wild leek. The wild parsnip is identical to its “tame” counterpart because it is descended directly from it. If you know parsnips, you know wild parsnips.

Many rural folks, who know the wild parsnip only as a tenacious weed that cows don’t eat and humans avoid, are surprised to hear that the plant’s root is edible.

Parsnip is one of the most abundant weeds in the Midwest and Northeast. If you haven’t tried this vegetable, you might want to take advantage of this perennial opportunity.

Parsnip is a member of the same family as carrots, dill, celery, and car-

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away. Like many taproot vegetables, it has a two-phase life cycle. In the first one to three years, it forms a clump of leaves from the top of the root, and stores energy in the taproot. In the second phase, which occurs after the plant has stored a sufficient amount of energy to flower, it produces a tall flow-

ering stalk, with the flowers fanning out in the umbel. The roots of flowering plants are too woody to eat.

The best time to harvest parsnips is in fall, after they have had the full growing season to store starch in their root, or in early spring, before the plant’s top has started to grow and

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draw energy from the root. Like many other root vegetables, parsnips contain inulin, a non-digestible starch.

Through fall and winter, the plant converts this inulin to simple sugars in preparation for growth the following spring. This process makes the root taste progressively sweeter and more digestible, so the later in the fall one harvests the roots, the better.

In many parts of its range the ground does not freeze solid for any long period; in this case, the middle of winter is a great time to dig parsnips.

In more northern areas, very early spring yields the best tasting parsnips… wild or tame. Harvest the parsnip’s tuber, just like you harvest the carrot’s tuber. Look for large specimens (as indicated by the size of the leaves) and try to find them on the loosest soil possible, because parsnips grown in rocky areas can be badly shaped and hard to clean and use.

There is a flipside to the parsnip coin, wild or tame: if you get the juice of parsnip leaves or stalks on your skin when you are exposed to sunlight, a chemical reaction will occur that will give you a severe burn. The chemical culprit that exudes from the parsnip stalk and foliage is called furocoumarin. If the plant is killed by herbicide (much the same as any broadleaf weed) or brush-hogging, this chemical volatilizes away. If the tubers are being harvested in winter or early spring, this chemical should no longer be present in the dried up foliage. So, it very rarely affects those who harvest the plants for food; many gardeners who have grown the plant for years are unaware of the fact that it can cause such dermatitis.

Wild parsnips do not differ appreciably from cultivated ones, except that they tend to have a less symmetrical

form, and this is due entirely to their growing conditions. They also tend to be slightly tougher, slightly sweeter, and slightly more aromatic than their garden counterparts, but this does not significantly affect their use in cooking. Many people relish parsnips, while some find them disagreeable, kind of like not everybody likes lima beans or rutabaga. To those who are unfamiliar with parsnip, its flavor is somewhat like carrot, with a hint of banana and apple. Old-fashioned recipes for pot roast often included parsnip chunks, along with onions, celery, rutabaga, potato, carrot, and mushrooms. You can also eat parsnips alone as a boiled vegetable, served with a little butter and salt. You can mash them like potatoes and serve in a similar fashion, or mix them with other mashed root vegetables such as potato and rutabaga. Parsnips are delicious cut into strips and dipped in onion-ring batter, then deep fried.

It wouldn’t surprise me if the Swiss used parsnips along with turnips as a dietary staple during periods of national emergency, like World Wars, when they closed their borders, and became super-self-sufficient. I’ll have to check that out the next time my son cashes in frequent flyer mile credits and flies us to Switzerland. (Or talk to some of the Swiss immigrants whom I know over here.)

If my wild parsnip research has generated curiosity in any of our readers, they will do well to check out a book written by Samuel Thayer, who is a wild food expert and avid forager from northern Wisconsin. He is the author of The Forager’s Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants, available through COUNTRYSIDE & SMALL STOCK JOURNAL, or www.foragersharvest.com.

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JD 45 combine, 12 foot grain head, only good engine. 585-669-2679.(NY)

4x4 ROUND BALES hay $15 cash each, loaded on your vehicle. Ron 518-8720077.(NY)

INNES Bean windrower, 4 row, field ready, shed kept, straw wheat small squares twine bales. 315-945-1923.(NY)

GOOSENECK trailer 8x20 ft., flatbed, tandem axle, $14,000 GVW. 315-2323786.(NY)

TWO PUREBRED Holsteins, organic cows for sale, both real nice. 315-515-8484.(NY)

NH 718 2 row corn chopper; NH 717 wide grass head chopper; Clay 14 foot silo unloader, for parts. 860-886-3943.(CT)

ANTIQUE buggy circa 1919 has been completely refurbished, comes with shafts or pole for single or team, asking $1,800.

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by Ann Swanson A blast from the past Only once in your lifetime do you pass the milestone of the 50th anniversary of your graduation from high school.

This past weekend marked that occasion for me. What a delight to see familiar faces from the past who played a significant role in my early life!

As we reminisced we each remembered different events. When I distinctly remembered something I was not afraid to voice my opinion. Out of a class of approximately 150 students 55 returned to mark this milestone. For three former classmates it was the first time they ever returned. The rest of us who have been meeting at five year intervals had a much easier time recog-

nizing everyone. They used our high school yearbook photos on the name tags which was a big help. That also helped us identify who were the classmates and who were the spouses.

Many of us agreed that when we look into the mirror these days we see our parent. Although I wear my hair different than my mother ever did, it does not diminish the similarity of our features.

This year it was my daughter’s turn to attend her 25th class reunion.

As I recall I celebrated my 25th when my mother celebrated her 50th. My mother seemed old when she went to her reunion.

Am I really that old? I was in my forties when I celebrated my 25th, so is my daughter.

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tent allergen when I finally was tested. No wonder I had so much trouble breathing way back then.

A few years of allergy shots enabled me to control the substances that really bothered me. I was finally able to control my allergies with over-thecounter medicines. I know what to take before I am exposed to an allergen and what to take after. The only symptoms I get are tiredness. I do not take the non-drowsy stuff because then I cannot sleep at all.

Another thing that surprised some of my classmates was my writing career. Writing is not something that I ever considered way back then. I did not even like to write. I did not believe I had a particular talent for it either. It was not until after I passed the 25th milestone of graduation that I even gave writing a try.

As I explained my columns and my books, I saw looks of amazement.

The cookbooks sparked a great deal of interest.

Everyone loves new recipes. I carefully explained to everyone that since I live out in the country — away from stores — I liked recipes that could be made from what I had in my pantry.

Of course, the exception is holiday fare.

Since many classmates did not attend the last reunion I also had to explain about the death of my husband. It is different when you attend a reunion on your own. As the odd woman out you spoil a table for the couples. Thankfully, one of my friends invited me to sit with her and her husband. We ended up having a very lively table.

Two of the class cut-ups sat with us.

The informal evening was by far my favorite one because I could walk around and mingle. The entertainment at the formal dinner sort of ruined conversation. I still have a scratchy voice from trying to yell over the music.

We held a memorial

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service for the 30 classmates who are deceased.

As the helium filled balloons wafted their way into the sky they stayed in a group. I discovered a close friend had died in December and I never heard about it. Tears spilled out of many eyes during this stirring moment.

All and all the reunion was a success. It did what reunions are supposed to do. We all had a time to remember the silly things we did. We all shared about the things that have made up our lives since last we met.

I drove past familiar spots in town. I also visited the cemeteries to pay tribute to my family members who are gone. It was a blast from the past, but I am certainly glad that my life turned out the way it did. I definitely would not like to be part of the city life again.

Ann Swanson writes from her home in Russell, PA. Contact at hickoryheights1@verizon.net

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A View from Hickory Heights

The wonderful part of 50 years is that we are all in the retirement stage of life. We do not have the daily commitment of working. We work when we want and use our free time to volunteer for various organizations. I am content with my life at this point.

It was fun though to go back through some of the events that we thought were earthshattering at the time. Some things just needed time to work themselves out. Some things were not really a problem when you looked at them in hind sight.

You know the old saying “Hindsight is 20/20.”

The classmates who remembered how much trouble I had with my allergies asked me how I ever managed to live on a farm. I recall that the first two years that we were married I slept sitting up so that I could breathe.

My system was subjected to allergens that I had never experienced before.

The box elder trees at the farm proved to be a po-

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New analysis continues to disprove food v. fuel canard There is no statistical evidence to support the argument that growth in ethanol production is driving consumer food prices higher, according to a comprehensive study released on July 11 by Informa Economics. Rather, the report concludes that retail food prices are determined by a complex set of inter-related factors, including supply chain costs for energy, labor, transportation, packaging and other marketingrelated expenses.

The new study, entitled “Analysis of Corn, Commodity, and Consumer Food Prices”, concludes that “the statistical evidence does not support a conclusion that there is a strict ‘food-versus-fuel’

tradeoff that is automatically driving consumer food prices higher.” The analysis, which was funded by the Renewable Fuels Foundation, further found that “…there has historically been very little relationship between annual changes in corn prices and consumer food prices. The corn price would be considered a statistically insignificant variable in determining what drives the food [consumer price index].”

“Ethanol is not the only driver influencing corn prices, and corn prices have not been the only factor driving consumer food prices,” said Bruce Scherr, CEO and Chairman of Informa Economics.

“Rather, there is a complex and

interrelated set of factors that contribute to corn and food prices. Further, the farm share of the retail food dollar is relatively small. Increases in other marketing bill component prices are contributing to food price increases.”

Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen said the new study adds to a mounting body of economic analysis that shows ethanol plays a trivial role in retail food pricing.

“Yet again, sound analysis has demonstrated that the farcical food-versus-fuel debate is just that — a joke,” Dinneen said. “Unfortunately, the effort to scapegoat ethanol in or-

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comprehensive 6-year reauthorization proposal in the face of very difficult fiscal realities.

“Like other highway interests, ATA would like to see a more robust bill, but we believe the current funding constraints are forcing an important re-focusing of the surface transportation program on core programs in the

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marketing bill components are contributing to food price increases, as reflected in the growing farm-to-retail price spread for many food categories.

• The “farm value” of commodity raw materials used in retail foods accounts

for just 16 percent of total U.S. food costs, a proportion that has declined significantly from 37 percent in 1973.

For food products where corn is only one of several farm-produced inputs, the proportion of the total product cost attributable to the cost of corn is even less than 16 percent. The remaining portion of total retail food costs is known as the marketing bill.

• Historical price relationships between corn prices and livestock, poultry, egg, and milk prices show relatively weak correlations. With these low correlations, it is statistically unsupported to suggest that high and/or rising corn prices are the only or even the main reason behind high and rising retail meat, egg and milk product prices.

• Ethanol has not been the only factor influencing corn prices; other supply and demand factors have also been at play. Weather events, a decline in the U.S. dollar, strong export demand, and steady feed demand are among the supply/demand factors that have pressured corn prices in recent years.

In several places, the report references the important role of energy prices in determining consumer food prices and speaks to the ability of ethanol to reduce gasoline prices. Ac-

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On the ability of ethanol to hold down gasoline prices, the report states “…to understand the net impact on consumers’ financial condition, changes in expenditures on not only food but also fuel would have to be considered. Specifically, if more abundant supplies of ethanol were to result in a measurable reduction in retail fuel prices, this would have to be compared to any food price increase in determining the net impact to consumers.” The Informa study makes reference to a recent analysis by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development that concluded growth in ethanol production reduced gasoline prices by an average of 25 cents, or 16 percent, over the entire decade of 2000-2010.

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Common dreams, common ground

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

by Ben LaCross Like all of the young American farmers I know, Leo has dreams, ambitions and goals. He wants to provide a better life for his family.

He’s focused on the goal of sending his son to college. It’s a typical American story. But Leo’s story strays from the traditional plot. Leo is from Mexico.

Some would call Leo a farm worker. I call him a farmer. For a big chunk of each year, Leo is my right-hand man, working beside me to tend my Michigan cherry orchard and bring in the harvest.

Leo is invaluable to my success as an American farmer. In fact, Leo is an integral part of my farm’s business family.

Without the seasonal farm services provided

by Leo and his counterparts on farms all across our nation, the ability to grow, tend and harvest food in America would grind to a halt.

I cherish the fact that my farm helps provide for families beyond my own. One of the things I love about being a farmer is extending someone else a job.

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Agriculture is economic development. Our nation and our rural communities are strengthened by agriculture, and one major factor in that strength is the jobs that our farms and ranches create.

As I study the landscape, however, I am troubled that the positive aspects of providing the economic boost of a farm job are being overwhelmed by the divisive tone set by those who refuse to understand the demographic reality of today’s agricultural workforce.

While I was growing up and our farm was smaller, local high school kids filled many of the manual labor positions. Older workers from our community would often hire on as sprayers, mechanics and harvesters. A few seasonal migrant laborers would fill in as needed. There is no way to turn back that clock.

Today, most people in our local community have found less strenuous, less demanding jobs — and in some cases for salaries less than what we offer. As our farm has grown and new workers

are needed, we have made decisions that make the most sense for our farm.

This spring, I decided to hire two full time positions to supplement our current workforce.

An ad was placed on the local unemployment Web site. Resumes were submitted. Interviews were conducted. The lack of work experience and skills by many was disturbing. Propositions to receive payment “under the table” so they could continue to receive unemployment benefits was appalling.

In the end, I needed employees to help grow my perishable fruit. I gave several local candidates a chance. Six men, to be exact, were hired.

Five don’t work for me anymore. Each man had

a different reason to leave the job, and each left me scrambling to find qualified replacements.

Amidst this turnover, the rest of my crew returned, many for their 12th year. These men, including Leo, are all from Mexico. As members of our nation’s mobile migrant workforce, they have become essential to the success of each year’s crop on my farm. And they leave each fall to run a cotton gin in Georgia.

The bottom line is that Leo comes to work when I need him and he works for someone else when I don’t. He and other migrant workers contribute to our communities, fill a need and are productive members of society. They aren’t the cause of the financial dismay our

country is facing. In fact, I could argue that by moving around the country to stay employed, seasonal laborers are a model of work ethic and entrepreneurship.

Our nation does have an immigration problem, one that can only be solved by comprehensive immigration and border security reform. A patchwork approach of state laws and government agency crackdowns is not a solution.

But we must have an honest dialogue about who is going to perform skilled, manual labor in our country in the future. If we want those workers to be “local,” we must champion skilled, manual labor as a vocation worthy of aspiration.

The Toughest of the TOUGH is Here.

And, perhaps we will have no other choice. Because Leo’s son is not going to be pruning my orchards in the middle of a cold Michigan winter.

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by Phoebe Hall

Fifty years working How many people do you know that have worked at the same job for 50 years? Oh there are a few, but almost everyone we know is ready to retire as soon as they can. But we known of a person that

can’t retire, because the farmers he works for won’t let him. He is highly requested and in big demand by many farmers to do their repair work. Some have let it be known that he has a job waiting for him after retirement.

It’s remarkable he never forgets you, nor leaves you in a pickle. Always willing to do your job and do it right. I think he has worked on every kind of equipment that is out there, including all the up to date complicated machines. His phone is ringing constantly with calls from farmers trying to get on his agenda.

When we asked him when he was retiring, he smiled and said, “They won’t let me.” Some of the farms that he servic-

es are on the fourth generation, going way back to the early 1960’s.

When asked what he would do differently if he had to do it all over again, his reply was, “I’ve always been too busy to think about it, I just did what I had to do to get the jobs done.”

He’ll turn 70 next year, and has worked at John Deere dealerships since early 1962. He was originally at Karsten’s until 1967 when Perry’s bought them out. He was

still working there in 2001 when they sold out to Goodridge, who sold out to Z & M later. Today he is one of the main reasons, (as the roaming service and go to guy), that John Deere still has a presence here.

As a youngster, he was required on a daily bases to help do chores on his parent’s dairy farm before and after school.

However his real love was always the farm equipment on their farm.

Interestingly, all these years as a full time side-

line, he has continued to farm, plus cut and burn wood to heat his residence and greenhouse.

He stated recently, that the 4020 will always be a classic, but he still loves the old two cylinders.

D.H.; it has been a pleasure getting to know you all these 50 years and we hope you’ll be around another 50.

Thank-you!

A faithful employee is as refreshing as a cool day in the hot summertime.

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Every year, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York receives donated produce from over 60 local farmers. These successful farm/Food Bank relationships helped the organization distribute over 1.2 million pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2010.

The decade-long partnership between the Food Bank and Black Horse Farms in Coxsackie, NY, has been especially productive and culminated with a donation of over 130,000

pounds in 2010 alone.

“The donated produce we receive from local farms is the freshest, most nutritious we have to offer to the 1,000 agencies we serve,” said Joanne Dwyer, Director of Food Industry Relations & Business Development Representative for the Food Bank. “One of the reasons that 2010 was such a banner year for our relationship with Black Horse Farms is Mr. Zimmermann’s commitment to the integration of sorting produce that can be donated to

the Food Bank as a function of his daily operations for all of the items he grows.”

Black Horse Farms is an 800-acre family owned and operated farm located in Coxsackie, NY. Lloyd Zimmermann, owner of Black Horse Farms, graduated from the University of Vermont, and has devoted his career to agriculture. Lloyd, his wife Mary Lou, and daughters Chellie and Lisa are dedicated to the production of high quality fresh produce, sorted and packed

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The benefits of donating don’t rest solely on the side of the Food Bank; it has an impact on everyone at Black Horse Farms as well. “For me, the main benefit is that I know people are getting a wholesome, solid product that is needed and appreciated, but my men feel good as well — something I didn’t realize would happen. They are proud to be helping out and giving back to those who need it the most,” said Zimmermann.

right on the home farm.

Look for the Black Horse label in your local grocery stores and visit the Black Horse markets located on 9W in Athens, the New Baltimore Service Area, and at the Capital District Farmers’ Market in Menands. For more information, please see www.blackhorsefarms.com The farm sets very high standards for the produce it sells to its customers, which include individuals at its farm market locations, wholesalers, retailers and restaurants. The produce donated to the

Food Bank will have some flaw that makes it less marketable, but is still wholesome to eat.

“It used to be that the guys would throw anything bad away right in the field, but that also included nutritionally good though unmarketable produce,” said Zimmermann. “Now, they know to pick such items as well and bring them in with the rest for the sorting room to decide. The only difference between the donated produce and the stuff you can buy at our stand, for example, is that it has a blemish — the

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From Farm to Food Bank: A visit to Black Horse Farms

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2011 Pennsylvania Angus Breeder’s Junior Show

Grand champion bred-and-owned steer — Freys FCF All Star V87-R29 won grand champion bred-and-owned steer. Fred Frey, Quarryville, PA, owns the March 2010 son of Freys Extra Stout R103.

Grand champion bred-and-owned female — Cedar Hill Grace 1961 510 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2011 Pennsylvania Angus Breeder's Junior Show, June 18, in Huntingdon, PA. Alana Eisenhour, Wellsville, PA, owns the March 2010 daughter of H S A F Bando 1961. She earlier won junior champion. Thomas Carper, White Post, VA, evaluated the 87 entries.

Photos by Dave Mullins, American Angus Association.

Grand champion steer — B C A Freedom 06 won grand champion steer. Jeremy Bentzel, East Berlin, PA, owns the February 2010 son of TC Freedom 104.

Grand champion cow-calf pair — Freys KJF Delia M90 T26 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Fred Frey, Quarryville, PA, owns the January 2008 daughter of G 13 Stand Out. A February 2011 heifer calf sired by Check Mate completes the winning pair.

Reserve grand champion owned female — B C A Edella Bismarck D012 won reserve grand champion owned female. Haley Sweitzer, Wellsville, PA, owns the April 2010 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682.

She earlier won junior champion.

These Angus enthusiasts won junior showmanship.

From left are Shelby Dean, New Castle, PA, champion, and Alana Eisenhour, Wellsville, PA, reserve champion.

Champion Spotlight Heifer — BVA Final Answer Anne won spotlight heifer. Brent Stufflet, Lenhartsville, PA, owns the winning heifer.

These juniors won novice showmanship. Pictured from left are Haley Sweitzer, Wellsville, PA, champion; and Daniel Rohrbaugh, Seven Valleys, PA, reserve champion.

Hannah Grim, East Berlin, PA, left, and Haley Sweitzer, Wellsville, PA, won grand showman and reserve grand showman respectively.

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The Agriculture Department again raised its 2011 and 2012 milk production forecasts in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Cow number estimates were also raised as higher milk prices and lower forecast feed prices support further herd expansion, but milk per cow was unchanged from last month’s report.

Commercial exports on a fat basis were forecast higher for 2011. Ending stock forecasts were raised as cheese stocks are larger than expected.

Dairy product price forecasts for 2011 were raised from last month as were Class III and Class IV milk price forecasts, in line with the in-

creased product prices.

Look for 2011 milk output to hit 195.7 billion pounds, up 200 million pounds from the June estimate. The 2012 total is now projected at 198.8 billion pounds, up 300 million from a month ago. These projections compare to 192.8 billion pounds in 2010 and 189.3 billion in 2009.

USDA expects the 2011 Class III milk price to average $18-$18.30 per hundredweight, up from the $17.40-$17.80 projected a month ago.

The 2012 range estimate was unchanged, at $16$17. The 2010 average was $14.41 and $11.36 in 2009.

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Fresh produce from local farms such as Black Horse Farms is put out for agencies to take back for distribution at a food pantry or to serve at an on-site feeding program.

In 2010, the Food Bank served nearly 250,000 people.“We receive a great deal of support from farms, but the system for donation Black Horse Farms has incorporated is truly an innovative, comprehensive approach that can be easily replicated at other farms,” noted Dwyer. “We are grateful to the Zimmermann family for setting a new standard for donations from the farming community and are hopeful their efforts will inspire others.”

eating quality is perfect.”

As workers sort the produce in the packing room, there is always a bin set at the sorting table for donation to the Food Bank. “We began to incorporate the Food Bank donation right at the sorting table last year and found that it worked really well,” noted Zimmermann. “Farms with a similar packing line structure can easily do the same thing. People will appreciate anything a farmer can give them.”

Once the bin is full, the farm calls the receiving department at the Food Bank for pick-up. A truck from the Food Bank will arrive at the farm the next day and bring it to

their Latham site for distribution to the many agencies within their 23 county service area.

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, a member of the Feeding America network, provides food to over 1,000 non-profit programs including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in its 23 county service area of northeastern New York State.

In 2010, the Food Bank distributed over 24.9 million pounds of food and grocery items. The Regional Food Bank is located in Latham, NY. For more information, please see www.regionalfoodbank.net

The 2011 Class IV price is projected to average $19.15-$19.55, up from $18.95-$19.45 last month. The 2012 range is projected at $16.50$17.60, unchanged from a month ago, and compares to $15.09 in 2010 and $10.89 in 2009.

U.S. feed grain supplies for 2011/12 were projected higher this month mostly with higher expected beginning stocks and production for corn. Corn beginning stocks were raised 150

million bushels reflecting changes to 2010/11 usage projections.

Corn production for 2011/12 was projected 270 million bushels higher based on planted and harvested area as reported in the Acreage report. Corn use for ethanol was raised 100 million bushels with larger supplies and an improved outlook for ethanol producer margins.

Exports were raised 100 million bushels mostly reflect-

ing increased demand from China. Ending stocks for 2011/12 were projected 175 million bushels higher at 870 million. Soybean ending stocks of 175 million bushels were slightly higher than expected.

The 2011/12 seasonaverage farm price for corn is projected at a record $5.50-$6.50 per bushel, down 50 cents on both ends of the range. Total U.S. corn use for 2010/11 was projected 145 million

bushels lower mostly reflecting the larger-than expected June 1 stocks estimate. Partly offsetting is a 20-millionbushel reduction in use for sweeteners reflecting slower demand from Mexico. Corn exports were lowered 25 million bushels based on the slower -than-expected pace of shipments in recent weeks.

Cash block cheese saw its third week of decline but is still holding above $2 and has been there

since early June. It closed Friday July 15 with a surprise 5 1/2cent rebound on the day, at $2.0575 per pound, still 5 1/4-cents below the previous week, but 48 1/4-cents above that week a year ago.

The barrels were steady all week until Friday when they were bid up three quarters to $2.11, 58 1/2-cents above a year ago, and 5 1/4-cents above the blocks. Volume was heavy as a whopping 43

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cars of block traded hands on the week and none of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price hit $2.1107, up 2.2 cents.

Barrel averaged $2.0991, up 2.6 cents.

Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, attributes the strength in cheese to strong food service demand and exports. “The demand is there,” he said, “The cheese isn’t.”

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks says the supply demand situation in cheese has shifted a bit. Speaking in Tuesday’s DairyLine, he suggested that the block supply has loosened some, pointing to the 17 loads of block that traded in the 4th of July holiday-shortened week.

The last time trading approached that level was the week of May 16 when 16 loads traded hands.

The profitability of cheese plants seems to have recovered as we went through May and into June, according to Brooks, but he warned of the high temperatures and humidity in the Midwest and how Minnesota and Wisconsin milk production lagged year ago levels in May. A fair amount of barrel cheese is produced there and lagging milk production may be tightening the barrel market.

Demand for barrels is probably good, he said, because more people are staying home and eating out less and firing up the barbecue.

Brooks also discussed why the block price is typically 2 or 3 cents above the barrels. Production and packaging costs are a little higher for block cheese, he explained, whereas barrel cheese these days is packaged in a fiber board barrel and is easy to extract for use in further manufacturing “so there’s not as much packaging, not as much cost there.” Whenever the price spread is inverted (barrels over the blocks) the higher costs “squeeze plant margins” he said, especially when you’re paying higher prices for the milk.

He expected more cheese to make its way to the CME looking for a home and warned that people will step away from the market once the price starts slipping and that will pull the barrel lower as well.

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Mielke from A19 Cash butter held all week at $2.03, 25 1/2cents above a year ago.

Only one car was traded.

NASS butter averaged $2.0348, down 5.4 cents.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk finished at $1.61, down a penny and a half, and Extra Grade held at $1.61. NASS powder averaged $1.6667, up 0.3 cent, and dry whey averaged 54.16 cents, down 0.6 cent.

Looking “back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $18.72 per hundredweight on June 3, $18.34 on June 10 and June 17, $18.21 on June 24, $18.19 on July 1, and $18.54 on July 8.

California’s August Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture at $23.24 per hundredweight for the north and $23.51 for the south.

Both are up 86 cents from July, are $5.91above August 2010, and equate to about $2.00 and $2.02 per gallon respectively.

The 2011 northern price average now stands at $20.27, up from $16.38 a year ago. The southern price average is $20.54, up from $16.65 a year ago. The Federal order Class I base price is announced by the USDA on July 22.

National Milk’s Roger Cryan says the Federal order Class I milk price “came within a whisker of triggering payments in February, then began rising. Now corn and soybean prices have dropped, widening the gap between projected Class I prices and MILC target rates for the last few months of the Fiscal Year. No payments are projected through September.”

Commercial disappearance of dairy products during the first four months of 2011 totaled 64 billion pounds, according to USDA’s latest data, up 2.9 percent from the same period in 2010. Butter was up 15 percent; American cheese, up 4 percent;

other cheese, up 7.1 percent; nonfat dry milk, down 5.7 percent; and fluid milk products were off 1.5 percent.

USDA reports that milk production is at or near peak levels in the Pacific Northwest, steady in Utah, Idaho, and the Northeast; declining along the seasonal trend in the Central and MidAtlantic regions with steeper production declines in the Southeast, Florida, Arizona and portions of California due to heat and or humidity.

FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski says “Hot weather has been on everyone’s mind, mostly in terms of how it will affect grain prices, but now those concerns are spilling into the milk market.” There’s plenty of uncertainty. The heat will take its toll on milk output and yields however economic concerns could hurt dairy demand here in the U.S. and developing countries. And, increased milk production in Australia and New Zealand could slow U.S. dairy exports.

Milk production in

Oceania is at seasonal low levels and the winter season is underway.

Australian winter weather conditions are developing along typical lines, according to USDA. Milk handlers are stating that winter conditions are wetter than usual in some regions, while moisture is in better balance in others.

Australian milk producers are very optimistic about the upcoming season, according to USDA. Much of this optimism comes from an overall positive the winter and provide a positive start to the new season.

Both countries are in the early days of the 2011-2012 milk production year, thus it is too early to indicate new trends. Production estimates for the new season over last season are starting to develop; 4-5 percent higher in New Zealand and 1- 2 percent in Australia. Sales activity out of the Oceania region is minimal as stocks are limited and nearing seasonal low levels.

California’s Milk Producers Council’s July 8

newsletter reports that the number of approved bidders for Fonterra’s global dairy product auction continues to grow as the number of products offered by Fonterra increases and the prospect of additional suppliers lingers.

It warns that “More sellers from different countries add variables such as product quality differences, effects of currency valuations and changes (including speculation about possible

changes), differences in transportation costs from sellers to buyers, and tariffs, tariff rate quotas, and the existence or absence of Free Trade Agreements, all of which likely affect what bidders are willing to pay.”

It quoted USDA’s Dairy Market News; “Traders and handlers continue to use the gDT auction platform as a component when determining commercial prices but most are not adjusting their prices as sharply as the

percentage changes from the previous auction event.” MPC adds that, “What began as a noble but self-serving tool intended to provide an important improvement in international price transparency, may be approaching an entirely different stage. “Should we say buyer beware?”

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New York Beef Producers Summer Picnic & Education Day The Eastern Region of the New York Beef Producers and the Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension will present an all-day educational opportunity for all beef producers, both experienced and beginner, on Saturday, July 30.

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world market. Exports topped 5,000 head again in May, bringing the yearly total to about 28,500, nearly double the total for the same time last year.

Turkey remains the leading market for U.S. dairy cattle, followed by Mexico.

In politics; draft legislation incorporating key elements of National Milk’s Foundation for the Future dairy policy proposal was announced July13. The text was made available by the House Agriculture Committee’s ranking member, Collin Peterson (D-MN.) at http://democrats.agriculture.house.go v/ . The action provides lawmakers, farmers, and others to view the language prior to an official introduction as a bill.

The action drew criticism from dairy processors. IDFA CEO Connie Tipton said “We are disappointed that Rep. Collin Peterson is circulating draft legislation that clearly would take the dairy industry in the wrong direction.

Instead of encouraging job growth and reducing regulation on an already overregulated industry, the discussion draft would impose new and intrusive government mandates on dairy markets at the cost of a growing dairy export business and the jobs that have

come with it.” More details are posted at www.idfa.org/news—views/newsreleases/details/6175/ .

Meanwhile; CEO Jerry Kozak and staff are on a 12-stop tour across the

U.S. meeting with producers to answer questions about their plan. Locations and times and NMPF’s response to IDFA’s criticism can be found at www.nmpf.org .

Mielke from A20 eight requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 648,371 pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Central America.

The product will be delivered through November and raises CWT’s 2011 cheese exports to 49.2 million pounds.

Speaking of exports; Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that the value of May dairy exports was estimated at $401 million, virtually unchanged from April, but 40 percent more than May 2010.

May imports, at $212 million, were down 12 percent from April, and up just 3 percent from a year ago. Thus far in fiscal year 2011, exports are valued at $2.9 billion, with a dairy trade surplus estimated at more than $1 billion.

The U.S. exported 289 million pounds of dairy products in May, about the same as April. Exports were equivalent to 13 percent of U.S. milk solids production during the January-May period, while imports represent 2.7 percent, matching the lowest percentage since 1996, according to Natzke.

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• The NLGMA, as proposed, would give the large conventional produce industry the ability to dictate farming practices. Small scale and organic farmers would have a very small voice in the standard-setting process.

• The NLGMA is modeled on state food safety agreements in California and Arizona. In those examples, the conventional produce industry has pushed through food safety regulations that are biased against organic and small-scale farmers.

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HORSE TALES

By Judy Van Put Misty’s swollen knee, cold water therapy One morning last week I walked up to our summer pastures to feed the horses as I usually do in summer, as they are now turned out to pasture “24/7”, rather than being stabled in the barn overnight.

It is a pleasant though long walk to the main pasture, which is almost a half-mile from the barn, but one I never regret. I love starting my day outside this way — the three barn cats greet me, as does our little Netherland Dwarf rabbit.

I feed the two goat ‘girls’ and then scoop up the horses’ grain and supplements, carrying their buckets of feed as I walk through the dense woods on the trail that leads to the summer pastures. It is always cool in the mornings, fragrant with the scent of the white pines along the trail; and I enjoy hearing the songbirds calling as they begin their day.

Exiting the dark woods, the trail turns uphill and gives the first glimpse of the fogshrouded pasture above.

My calls to the horses this morning remained unanswered — no whinneys or brightly-blazed face lifted in recognition of my voice. I found it unusual this morning that the two (old) mares were not waiting near the pasture gate for me at feeding time, nor did they respond or come down to greet me when I called.

I walked past the lower field and through the main pasture, stopping

at the arena to leave the buckets of feed before proceeding up the hill to the upper field. I repeated my calls, but again there was no answer — and I realized I would probably have to trek all the way up to the farthest corner, where the horses love to stand facing the woods to the east, where the strong breezes come up the mountain and pass through that section of forest. Sure enough, as I approached, I could see Misty, our Tennessee Walkinghorse mare, standing in the corner facing the breeze. Sabrina, the Morgan, was somewhat closer, and looked as though she would prefer to come and eat, rather than stay with her pasture-mate and possibly miss out on a meal. I haltered Misty and put a lead rope on her to head back down to the arena, but she refused to walk on with me. I directed her to “Get up!” and started again, but she planted her heels and shook her head. I realized she must have had a reason for not walking along with me, as she is usually very obedient — and did a quick visual exam. I noticed her off (right) knee appeared to be swollen, and sure enough, it felt hot to the touch. No wonder she didn’t want to walk all the way down the hill!

When a horse has an injury to its “ankles” or knees, a lot of pressure is put on those joints when traveling downhill — and in this instance,

Misty was fully prepared to miss out on a morning meal to ward off the discomfort.

I decided to lead Sabrina instead, counting on the strong bond between the two mares that would cause Misty to want to follow us at her own pace. Sure enough, not long after Sabrina and I started down through the upper pasture, Misty whinneyed for her pasture-mate, and slowly made her way down to the arena where I had set up their feed buckets and grooming tools.

Once on level ground, I was better able to check Misty’s condition. I felt the knee, which seemed warmer on the back of the joint and was quite noticeably swollen. Believing it to be a strain or sprain, as the pastures

are still wet from the continual spring rains and rather uneven in places where rocks had pushed up and were removed, it would not at all have been difficult for her to have taken a misstep. I decided to bring the mares back to the barn, as Misty was pretty uncomfortable, and my first-aid equipment might be called into play.

I contacted the veterinarian, who agreed that this could be the result of a strain or sprain, but he also suggested I check her for a bite wound — wasp, spider, even snake — to rule out that possibility. I used my clippers and shaved all around her knee and down the leg — no bite or wound was noticeable.

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Cold water therapy, hosing the swollen joint with cold water for 20 minutes twice a day, along with 30 minutes of controlled gentle exercise (walking) was recommended for this mare and seemed to make a difference. She was feeling much better after the fourth day of treatment.

Photo by Judy Van Put

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Tales from A26 It was then suggested that I treat her by hosing down the knee with cold water for 20 minutes, twice a day, then walking her for at least 20 minutes twice a day. The cold water would relieve the swelling, and the controlled gentle exercise would loosen up the stiff joints, making it easier and less painful for her to walk.

Fortunately she didn’t mind the cold water, at least for the bulk of the 20 minutes — and was fairly cooperative for her ‘treatments.’ I left the mares in the barnyard for the remainder of the day so that I could hose Misty’s knee again in the afternoon. I walked her for about a half-hour afterward, and put her in the barn with Sabrina that night. For the next few days I repeated this treatment. In the mornings she would be stiff and swollen again, so I would repeat the treatments which included a leisurely walk back up to the

summer pastures for the day, then back down in the evening for another hosing and walk.

After four days of this treatment, Misty seemed to be responding well, with the swelling having gone down noticeably and the heat in the joint almost gone. In fact, by the fifth day, she seemed to be much more comfortable.

I decided to stop the cold water hosing, as cold therapy is most effective right after an injury — and left the mares up in their summer pasture all day. That evening, we did not bring the mares back to the barn, and instead drove up to feed them in the arena as we used to do before her injury, racing the engine a bit as we climbed up the steep hill.

Misty responded — by tossing her head and doing a little ‘buck’ — and then turned and loped up the hill alongside the pickup — obviously ‘telling’ us that she felt better!

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Death tax goes into hibernation

By Mike Deering, NCBA Director of Communications Out of sight, out of mind is too often the political strategy of many inside the Beltway. An issue not talked about too much lately is the estate tax or more appropriately labeled the death tax.

However, when you venture out in rural America this issue is still a top concern for cattlemen and other small business owners. At the conclusion of 2010 and a few weeks into 2011, the death tax received the attention it deserved from congressional leaders. As you likely remember, in late December Congress voted — just a few days before the tax reverted back to pre-2011 levels — to reform the estate tax to a 35 percent rate with a $5 million exemption. On Jan. 1, 2011, if the estate tax was allowed to revert back to the pre-2001 levels of 55 percent on property valued at $1 million, many farmers and ranchers would have been forced to sell.

In late December 2010, Congress approved the Reid-McConnell tax package that extended personal income tax levels for all taxpayers for two years, maintained capital gains tax rates at 15 percent for two years, included an Alternative Minimum Tax for two years, as well as other business tax incentives. Most importantly, the tax package included death tax relief for the next two years with a 35 percent rate with a $5 million exemption.

This reform, indeed, was a victory for all farmers, ranchers and small business owners. However, the beast isn’t dead; it’s just hibernating for a couple years. This estate

tax reform is only good for two years. In 2013, the fate of the death tax and, consequently, the fate of many farm and ranch families throughout the country will again come up for debate. It is vitally important that we continue to force attention to this important issue by contacting members of Congress about this devastating tax and the unintended consequences it will have on you, your family and those employed on your farm or ranch.

It is important to note that a few members of Congress did wake the beast earlier this year with H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act, originally sponsored by U.S. Congressmen Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Mike Ross (D-AR). More than 90 legislators have cosponsored the legislation so far. Encourage your policymakers to do the same.

This is a real issue in rural American as farmers and ranchers worry endlessly about the future of their land and family. It is a true sign of the disconnect between some members of Congress and the realities of rural America when some argue against estate tax reform and even attempt to make the case to increase this outdated tax. It is apparent some members of Congress are out of touch with their constituents and the steam engine of economic growth. This is not a tax on the wealthy elite.

Let’s remind Congress the estate tax is a tax on the net value of a decedent’s estate, including all personal and business assets, which have already been taxed, be-

fore distribution to any heirs. Given that most farmers and ranchers are asset rich and cash poor; this will financially ruin many family farms and ranches.

You can bet your bottom dollar, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is still marching the halls of Congress educating elected leaders about the impact this tax has in rural America. Our policy clearly directs us to push for a full and permanent repeal of the estate tax, but more than anything we are looking for a commonsense solution that doesn’t force farmers and ranchers to liquidate, further depopulating rural America.

We will not stop working on this issue, but the voice of rural America is best heard from those of you with personal stories and legitimate concerns.

Telling your story will have an impact. Do not underestimate the value of your voice in Washington.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has represented America’s cattle producers since 1898, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry

through education and public policy. As the largest association of cattle producers, NCBA works to create new markets and increase demand for beef. Efforts

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Using strategic soil sampling and biogeochemical modeling, the researchers plan to develop new tools that will allow farmers to monitor the effect of management decisions on energy efficiency, environmental impact and net profits.

The research team will also use regional climate projections and economic

data to develop tools for policymakers to analyze economic and environmental implications of a range of policy options.

One key focus is the use of nitrogen fertilizers, Wolfe said. Carbon dioxide is the gas most associated with climate change, but nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas released as nitrogen fertilizer, breaks down in the soil and is a major concern in farming operations.

The research will include a look at ways farms might customize their fertilizer use based on factors like soil temperature, rainfall and crop rotations.

“That’s low-hanging fruit in terms of what farmers can do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions overall,”

Wolfe said.

The team also hopes that their Web-based greenhouse gas and carbon monitoring tools will make it easier for farmers to enter the carbontrading market and other incentive programs.

“As for all businesses, there will be growing incentives for documenting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” Wolfe said.

Farms could also at some point get credit for sequestering carbon in soils — but the costs of verifying this are often prohibitively expensive.

The research project will be exploring low-cost options, such as using near-infrared spectroscopy for measuring soil carbon directly in the field, a strategy in-

spired by NASA’s techniques for analyzing soils with the Mars rovers on the Red Planet.

On the economic and policy front, co-investigator Antonio Bento, associate professor of applied economics and management, and colleagues are considering incentive programs to encourage greener farming in each of the three regions.

“It’s all about keeping farmers in business in a world where energy costs and the climate are uncertain,” Wolfe said.

“Farmers and policymakers will need new decision tools to maintain food security and farm profits while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

2011 New York State legislative session wraps up The New York State legislature has gone home for the summer.

Two bills benefiting agriculture and farmland protection have passed.

Assembly Bill

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2009 Lexion 585R 824 hrs, 670 separator hrs, U17580 (B) $299,900

1999 Case IH 2388 2766 hrs U17238 (B) $98,500

There’s peace of mind in buying a late model used combine.

(AC) Adams Center Mike Gaylord 800-962-4686 315-583-5486 (A) Auburn Clay VanNostrand 800-362-4686 315-258-0122 (B) Batavia James Kingston 800-388-4113 585-343-9263 (BG) Binghamton Tom Sutter 585-730-1853 (C) Canandaigua John Poppoon 800-388-6119 585-394-7260 (E) Elmira Tom Sutter 585-730-1853 (H) Hornell Kris Bower 607-481-1562

SP FORAGE HARVESTERS Claas 830 2001yr, 4WD, 2475 engine hrs (A) . . . . . . . . $129,900 Claas 870 2001 4WD processor, 2952 hrs U14751 (A). $141,000 Claas 890 2003 4WD, KP U17684 (H). . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,000 Claas 890 2001 U17764 (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000 Claas 900 2002 4WD, KP U17683 (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,900 PULL-TYPE FORAGE HARVESTERS NH FP240 hay head, 3RN (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,625 NH 900 chopper with 3RN, hay head (A). . . . . . . . . . . . $9,995 Gehl CB1275, 2001, 7ft PU U17957 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 WINDROWERS Case IH 8880, 1999 yr, U17827 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 BALERS IH 3450 U17823 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,555 Claas 250RC round, 2003 U17997 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,873 SPRAYERS / APPLICATION EQUIPMENT Tyler Patriot XL, 4721hrs, 60’ boom, 4-way nozzle bodies, 750 gal tank, 12.4R38 tires, 3-section controller, foam markers, clean water tank U14686 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,900 JD 4710, 2004 yr, 2850 hrs, 90ft nozzles on 20” spacing & 5-way nozzles, 800 gal poly tank, fresh water & foam markers, chemical inductor, JD tracker system, 380Rx90x46 (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,813 Case IH FLX4300 floater, 1999 U01602 (B) . . . . . . . . $52,900

Pre-owned equipment.

2009 Lexion 575R 770 hrs, 458 separator hrs, U17744 (AC) $264,900

see more pre-owned equipment at www.monroetractor.com

TRACTORS 40HP to 99HP Case IH MX100C, 2000yr, LX550 loader, european quick hitch U17862 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,900 JD 2440 1981yr, 6811 hrs, 2WD JD146 loader, 84”bkt U15274 (AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,250 JD 2755 2WD, cab, side & 3pt. flail mowers, 6ft cutting width each. 3pt. hitch on tractor needs repair (C) . . . . please call TRACTORS 100HP to 174HP IH 1486 1978yr, cab, 2 remotes U17886 (H) . . . . . . . . . $14,900 Case IH 7120 1988, soucy tracks available U18636 (B) $30,000 Case IH 7120 1989 U17990 (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,500 Case IH 7120 1992 U17996 (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,250 Case IH MX135, 2000yr, 5978hrs, cab, MFD, U17885 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,250 Case IH MX120 Pro, MFD, bar axle, 3100 hrs, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 50%, 14.9x28 50%, with Stohl F15HD loader & 84” bucket U10924 (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,813 Case IH MX120, 2006 U10985 (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,313 TRACTORS 175HP PLUS Case IH MX240, 1999, 3126 hrs, U17392 (B) . . . . . . . . $80,000 JD 8440 articulated, 1980 17391 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,879

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• rotor parts • repair kits • separator parts • unloading auger • corn head kits and much more.

Check out our selection of combine heads at www.monroetractor.com

2008 Lexion 585R 1221 hrs, 665 separator hrs, U17772 (B) $261,250

2000 Case IH 2366 3473 hrs U17203 (C) $89,813

More field ready combines.

2005 Case IH 2377 1792 hrs U17463 (A) $162,500

New trades coming in daily.

Combine parts.

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grain platform kits wobble box reel parts knife parts elevator parts feeder parts

In stock for any brand, any • • • • • •

Visit us at Empire Farm Days, August 9, 10, 11, Booth #719

Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS

The September Issue of

Three NYJBPA members graduate from Cornell University

Your connection to the Northeast Equine Market www.cfmanestream.com

Will Feature: Colleges

DEADLINE: Friday, August 19th For advertising contact your sales representative today... or call 1-800-218-5586

Sarah Barber, Thomas Smith and Amanda Stang, members of the New York Junior Beef Producers Association, are all recent Cornell University graduates.

Photo courtesy of New York Junior Beef Producers Association

Sarah Barber, Thomas Smith and Amanda Stang, three of the junior members from the Western Region graduated this spring from Cornell University. Sarah graduated with Cum Laude honors with her Bachelor’s degree from the dairy science program.

Tom graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from the animal science program and earned Magna Cum Laude honors.

He will be attending Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in the fall to earn

Graduate B2

Arnold Haven Farm and Friends Machinery Auction Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 5:00 PM 1298 Route 147e, West Charlton, NY Located at 1298 Rt. 147e just south of the intersection of Rte 67 and Rte 147, 13 miles northeast of Thruway Exit 27 and Amsterdam, NY. SELLING: International 2500A backhoe loader, 2,344 original hours, needs clutch; Farmall Super A w/ Woods 60" mower; Cub 582 w/ mower; John Deere 950 15' cultimulcher; John Deere 347 baler w/ electric controls & wide pickup; (4) good wood basket wagons; Pequea HR15 rotary rake; John Deere 50' hay & grain elevator; (3) hay elevators; (2) Clay 3 beater SU wagons on HD gears; New Idea 3626 manure spreader; Bush hog 7 ft 307 mower; post hole digger; New Holland crop dryer; 60' John Deere mow conveyor (down); John Deere FBB drill 16 disc; dump wagon; dump trailer; Uebler 810 feed cart w/ Honda engine; New Holland 27 whirl-a-feed blower; front for Dion SU wagon; plus miscellaneous items watch for additions! Visit our website, www.williamkentinc.com, for photos!

Terms: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. 13% buyer's premium, 3% discount for cash or good check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items sold "AS IS".

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NYSERDA expands programs for small businesses and not-for-profits New Green JobsGreen New York Program will provide free energy audits and reduced rate financing for energy efficiency services In accordance with the New York State legislature’s passage of the Green Jobs Green NY (GJGNY) Act, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has expanded programs to help small businesses and not-for-profits across the state save energy and reduce energy expenses, while creating green jobs in New York.

NYSERDA is making available $5.6 million in GJGNY funding to provide small businesses and not-for -profit or-

ganizations with access to customized and objective energy audits to help them make informed energy decisions and improvements to their buildings.

NYSERDA is also making available more than $13 million in funding to provide small businesses and not-for-profits with access to low-interest loans to finance the cost of making qualified energy efficiency improvements.

The GJGNY Small Business and Notfor-Profit Energy Efficiency Financing Program will make it easier for small businesses and not-for-profits to make energy efficiency improvements by eliminating their need to provide the upfront capital to im-

Graduate from B1 a DVM degree. Amanda also graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors as well from the dairy science program. Amanda is starting her new job as the Replacement heifer manager at Will-OCrest Dairy, LP in Clifton Springs, NY, where she will manage the day to day operations for over 600 young heifers.

The three students also were awarded other Animal Science Awards.

All three received the American Society of Animal Science Award. This award is given to students who are enrolled in a four-year animal science curriculum, rank in the top 10 percent of their class and demonstrate leadership by participating in animal science and university activities. The three also received the American Dairy Science Association Award. Students must be members of ADSA, active in a dairy science club and rank in the top 10 percent of their respective classes.

Sarah, Tom, and Amanda also were award-

ed the Morrison Award.

This award is given to students majoring in Animal Science who have excelled in academics (3.5 and above), research and leadership roles in Animal Science undergraduate organizations.

Finally, a Livestock Scholarship Award was awarded to Tom Smith.

This award is given annually to one or two students with an interest in domestic farm livestock as demonstrated through work experiences, course program, academic performance and activity in undergraduate student organizations.

Congratulations to all three students. We are proud to have you as members of our region and organization.

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“NYSERDA is excited to work with our private partners to deliver Green Jobs-Green New York benefits to businesses throughout New York State,” said Francis J. Murray Jr., President and CEO of NYSERDA. “Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership NYSERDA will continue to help reduce the cost of doing business in New York by making our commercial energy consumers more energy-efficient and environment-friendly.”

NYSERDA’s FlexTech program will provide free energy audits for small businesses and not-forprofit organizations with an electric demand of 100 KW or less. C.J. Brown Energy Engineering & Architecture, P.C. (Buffalo), L&S Energy Services, Inc. (Albany), The Daylight Savings Company (Goshen) and EME Consulting and Engineering Group, LLC (NYC) will deliver regionally-based free audit services to eligible customers throughout New York, including busi-

TRACTORS Ford 8N w/Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4240 Quad Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5510 w/540. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 244 J Loaders . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7810 w/840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . Chatham AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 4610 Narrow, MFWD, cab . Coming In . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 5320 MFWD w/ldr . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota MX5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,400 . . . . . . Fultonville NH 8240 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,800 . . . . . . Fultonville NH TL90 cab 2WD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,900 . . . . . . . Chatham AC 200 w/ cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . Schaghticoke JD 5325 2WD/Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5065M w/553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,500 . . . . . . . . Goshen Ford 8N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750 . . . . . . . Chatham COMPACT TRACTORS Ford 1520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,995 . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3005 w/300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,350 . . . . . . . Chatham MF 1220 w/mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . Chatham JD 855 w/cab, & loader . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800. . . . Schaghticoke JD 2520 w/loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900 . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4520 w/cab, loader, low hours . . $39,900. . . . Schaghticoke Kubota L39 TLB, canopy. . . . . . . . . $28,400 . . . . . Clifton Park Kubota L5450 loader/backhoe . . . . $21,000 . . . . . . . Chatham NH TZ25DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900 . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 317 Skid steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 320 w/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900. . . . Schaghticoke MOWER CONDITIONERS NH 477. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . Fultonville TILLAGE JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2500 4 bottom plow . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 . . . . . . Fultonville HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/Heads . . . . . $169,500. . . . Schaghticoke DBL Rake Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 . . . . . . Fultonville Dion Forage Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 . . . . . . Fultonville NH 258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . Fultonville NH 169 Tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . Fultonville NH 28 blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . Fultonville H&S merger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . Schaghticoke Miller Pro Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . Fultonville

nesses on Long Island and in Municipal Lighting Districts upstate.

The GJGNY Small Business/ Not-for-Profit Energy Efficiency Financing Program will work with lenders statewide to provide small businesses and not-for-profits with access to low-interest energy efficiency financing.

Under the program, NYSERDA and a lender will share the cost of the principal, with NYSERDA providing 50 percent, up to $26,000, at 0 percent interest. The lender

will provide the remaining principal at market rate. To be eligible for financing, a small business or not-for-profit in New York State must have a qualified energy audit, from either NYSERDA or its utility service provider; must own, lease or manage the facility; and must meet other eligibility requirements.

For more information visit: www.nyserda.org /gjgny-small-businessnonprofit/default.asp.

Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . Schaghticoke Miller 1416. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500. . . . Schaghticoke JD 714 Forage Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit. . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970 w/ 7’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900 . . . . . . Fultonville NH 166 inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 3pt hitch, 6’ sickle bar mowerComing In . . . Schaghticoke Vicon 4 Star Tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 945 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 . . . . . . . . Goshen Vicoh 423 TN Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 302 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 4000 Disc Mower . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn 500 Disc Mower . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 550 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . Fultonville Rossi 7’ sickle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Sitrex 302 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Brillion 18’ Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . Schaghticoke JD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . Fultonville Taylorway 16’ disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . Schaghticoke JD 2500 4 btm hyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 4RH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,550 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 12’ BWA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . Schaghticoke NH 279 baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 . . . . . . . . Goshen NH 316 baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 447 Round Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 . . . . . . . . Goshen Pequea Fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . Fultonville Hesston 530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston Rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS HARDI 210 3pt Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . Fultonville ARCTIC CAT 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . Fultonville JD 135 mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 6600 combine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 215 Grain HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch $4,950 . . . . . . Fultonville JD HPX Gator 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,750 . . . . . Clifton Park Keenan 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . Fultonville Great Bend loader for JD 7000’s . . . $5,500 . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 . . . . . . . Chatham JD 9600 w/643, combine. . . . . . . . . $41,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 850 Gator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2 BTM Plow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 . . . . . . . . Goshen 3 pt. Disc 4’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Goshen

HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR COMPANY LLC FULTONVILLE 518-853-3405

GOSHEN 845-294-2500

CHATHAM 518-392-2505

SCHAGHTICOKE 518-692-2676

CLIFTON PARK 518-877-5059

Save the date — Cornell Maple Camp will be held on Aug. 25-28 at Cornell’s Arnot Teaching and Research Forest, near Ithaca, NY. The Cornell Maple Program is excited to announce a unique opportunity for maple producers to acquire hands-on

experience to increase their production, profitability and efficiency.

Peter Smallidge, Cornell Maple Program Director, reports that “this workshop is a unique experience and an unparalleled venue for focused and handson learning in a research and produc-

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tion setting. Participants will learn all aspects of production, processing and marketing.” In the sugarbush, participants will learn how to measure and select trees, how to evaluate, plan and install a tubing system, and how to evaluate vacuum and bucket systems for efficiency. In the sugar house participants will learn about sap storage, reverse osmosis, evaporator operations, and syrup filtering, storage and grading.

Further, participants learn to understand the principles of marketing syrup and value added products, making value-added products, and evaluating and managing their business enterprise.

Steve Childs, New York Maple Specialist, says “this training will position maple producers, especially intermediate and beginners, to learn the details that would otherwise require years.”

The Cornell Maple Camp will begin late afternoon on Thursday Aug. 25 and conclude at noon on Sunday Aug. 28.

Cornell Maple Camp will occur at the Cornell University Arnot Forest near Ithaca, NY. The Cornell Maple Camp is open to all maple producers and those wishing to become maple producers. The Cornell Maple Camp is designed for anyone who wants to become a producer or who has a few years of experiences, but is seeking to expand production, products, markets or profitability.

Registration information is available by going to www.CornellMaple.info and selecting Cornell Maple Camp. Registration including all meals (Thursday supper through Sunday lunch) and handouts is $90 per person. Cabins at the Arnot Forest will be available for rent at $90 per person for the complete stay (Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights) or information on local hotels can be provided. This training is sponsored by the Cornell Maple Program and the New York State Farm Viability Institute.

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Cornell Maple Camp scheduled Aug. 25-28

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, July 25 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 9:30 AM: Athens Stockyards, Athens, PA. Misc. sale starts @ 9:30 am, small animals approx.

12:30-1 pm, followed by livestock (pigs, calves, goats, sheep & beef cattle). All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 570-882-8500 or 607-699-3637 www.athensstockyards.com • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-5843033, 585-738-2104.

• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Misc., Produce & Small Animals @ 12:30 pm. 1 pm Dairy, lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following the dairy.

Calves & cull beef approx. 4:30-5:30 pm. All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Maplehurst Livestock Market, Inc., 4428 Rt. 16, Hinsdale, NY. Selling a dairy of 60 head from Pete Causer, Tutlepoint, PA. Consisting of 30 cows (2/3 in 1st or 2nd lactation), 12 bred heifers, 18 strated calves & open heifers. AI Sired & bred, tie stall, pastured and haven’t been pushed. Also our usual run of quality dairy replacements. Maplehurst Livestock Market, Inc., 716-257-3542 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Private Consignor - 1985 Chevy Corvette. ‘85 Chevy Corvette 2 door coupe w/Borla stainless steel mufflers. Starts, runs & drives. Undercarriage clean & solid. CarFax available.

• 6:05 PM - LaFayette CSD - Vehicles & Equipment - (3) International 3800 buses, ‘97 Chevy

K1500 Suburban, South Bend vertical milling machine, radios, tires & more.

• 6:40 PM - Canaseraga Central School District Assets - 30,000 & 75,000 BTU Modine heaters, (24) 400w metal Halide lamps, fluorescent ceiling lights & wood planks.

• 6:50 PM - Onondaga Corrections - Lightning Rod Cable - Two piles, approximately 500 feet of lightning rod cable that was used above the top section of a jail.

• 6:55 PM - State of Vermont - Pickups & Jeep ‘01 Ford F250 pickup, ‘00 Chevy S10 pickup and ‘03 Jeep Liberty Renegade. All sold with keys & clean titles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, July 26 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 1815 Hicks Field Rd. East Fort Worth, TX. Late Model Rental Fleet Construction, Support, Attachments, Trucks & Tralers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 817-8472071 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

• 6:00 PM: Livingston Co. Hwy. Shop Facility, Rte. 63, Geneseo, NY (Livingston Co.)`. Livingston Co. Tax Title Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Washington County - Light Fixtures.

Troffer 277V T8 w/32w recessed lighting fixtures.

2, 3, & 4 bulb styles. Some w/diffusers, some with backup ballasts.

• 6:30 PM - Town of N. Hempstead - Vehicles & Equip. - ‘98 Ford 545 backhoe/loader, Ford L8000 dump trucks, pickups, autos, GEM cars, buses, Groundsmasters & more!

• 8:15 PM - Wappingers CSD - Vehicles & Equipment - ‘94 & ‘95 Bluebird TC2000 buses, ‘00 Dodge 2500 Ram van, assorted Ford bumpers & tailgates, some new.

• 9:00 PM - North Shore Central Schools - Literature - Large quantity (3354 books) of literature.

The books are all in good condition; good for export. Complete inventory included. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

B RO U G HT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES Rte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740 Sale every Monday & Thursday Specializing in Complete Farm Dispersals “A Leading Auction Service” In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS 802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639 ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY 315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544 315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912 AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC. 18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599 www.jacquierauctions.com Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Service philcorn@jacquierauctions.com AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 808 Borden Rd. Buffalo, NY 14227 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONS Fort Plain, NY 518-568-2257 Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

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BRZOSTEK’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. Household Auctions Every Wed. at 6:30 PM 2052 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135 Brzostek.com 315-678-2542 or 800-562-0660 Fax 315-678-2579 THE CATTLE EXCHANGE 4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-2226 • Fax 607-746-2911 www.cattlexchange.com E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com A Top-Quality Auction Service David Rama - Licensed Real Estate Broker C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC. Complete Auction Services Rte. 5, East Thetford, VT 802-785-2161 DANN AUCTIONEERS DELOS DANN 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com dannauctioneers.htm DELARM & TREADWAY Sale Managers & Auctioneers William Delarm & Son • Malone, NY 518-483-4106 E.J. Treadway • Antwerp, NY 13608 315-659-2407

Wednesday, July 27 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 6:00 PM: Cheektowaga-Maryvale UFSD - Tractor. ‘00 New Holland 545D front bucket loader w/Fisher 9-ft HD snow plow, 10-ft FFC push box, pallet forks & 1/3-cu yd bucket.

• 6:05 PM - Town of Cambridge - Tractor & Equipment - ‘81 JD 301A tractor w/loader, mower, counterweights & ROPS canopy, military generator & (2) oil tanks.

• 6:15 PM - Private Consignor - Corvette & Trailer - ‘87 Chevy Corvette 2 door convertible with a new battery & ‘00 Witzco RG-35 35 ton dual axle lowbed trailer. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com Thursday, July 28 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 10:00 AM: 7877 Batesville Blvd., Pleasant Plains, AR. Complete Liquidation. Secured Party Auction of late model Cat construction equip., dump trucks, truck tractors. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 731-234-8925 www.lyonauction.com • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Live-

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• 6:00 PM: Rockland County - Computers & Assets. Large lots of ThinkCentre & NetVista PC towers, Dell laptop, automotive manuals, Space Saver file storage system & more.

• 6:35 PM - July Second Chance Auction - More than ever this month! ‘05 Ford F550 Superduty pickup, ‘77 Gradall G660 SME, ‘99 Chevy 3500 dump truck & tons more!

• 8:00 PM - Town of Franklin, MA - Vehicles & Equip. - (2) GMC Brigadier J8C042 dump trucks, ‘97 Chevy K3500 Pickup, ‘97 Land Rover, (3) ‘00 Ford E350 vans & more.

• 9:25 PM - Questar III - Modular Bldgs. & Autos - Ammco brake lathe, refrigerant reclamation systems, pressure washer, flatbed truck body, (2) modular buildings & more.

• 9:40 PM - Schuyler Co. - Equip. & Tires - Post hole digger, post driver, Blackhawk lifts, grader blade, 2 ton chain pulleys, block & tackles and (6) tires. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Friday, July 29 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers.

Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:05 PM: Private Consignor. Trailer & Equip.

• 6:20 PM - Valhalla Fire Dist. - Surplus Equip. (20) 50’ lengths of 1.5” & 2.5” hose, Olympus D520 zoom digital camera, heater & A/C control & surge protector.

• 6:30 PM - Heritage Centers - Rubbermaid Carts - (7) large 1-yd tilt carts and (5) small 1/2-yd tilt carts. These are heavy duty carts in good condition. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, July 30 • 8:00 AM: 14 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY. Complete liquidation of Lenz Hardware Contents, Hardware & Tools, Misc. Antiques. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: 40470 Highway 23 Grand Gorge, NY. One Owner, Complete Liquidation of Construc-

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EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY 315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000 Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105 Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006 Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321 Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041 Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104 Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215 Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220 Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752 Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK 3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com

FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003 HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 tion, Attachments, Support, Tools, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 315-559-5900 www.lyonauction.com • 9:00 AM: 291 Maple Hollow Rd., New Hartford, Ct. Sunset Hollow Farmbr. Combined the contents of the Old Mill of Bakersville with the Nathan Estate Tractor collection for this spectacular auction. 19 JD antique tractors, IH, Case & other antique tractors, 1919 Ford Model T depot hack delivery sedan & 1956 IH R190 cab & chassis trucks, Hit & Miss engines & early walk behinds, horse drawn equip., quilt collection & antiques. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 Sunday, July 31 • 6:00 PM: Onondage Co. - Fire Safe Assets. (2) Black Diamond Remington-Rand safe file fire insulated, very heavy cabinet. Dimensions are 30” x 20” x 54.” Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Monday, August 1 • 12:30 PM: New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Misc. produce & small animals @ 12:30 pm. 1 pm dairy, lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following the dairy. Calves & cull beef approx. 4:40-5:30 pm. Monthly Feeder & Fat Cattle Sale. All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Windham. Pickup & Equip. ‘02 GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup with plow, push mowers, pole saw, weed eater, air compressor & Police car dividers.

• 6:10 PM - Onondaga Community College Assets - Nexlink computer towers, Colex Studio M 50 film processor, conference table & chairs, Tandum lab table & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, August 2 • 6:00 PM: National Grid MA . Culvert Cylinders (4) various sized, 2-oz/610-gram cylinders: (1) 30” diameter x 6’ L, (1) 40” x 15’ L, (1) 60” x 18’ L, (1) 84” x 23’ L. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 3 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, August 5 • Queretaro, Mexico. Late Model Construction Equip., Trucks, Trailers, Support & Attachments.

Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944

www.lyonauction.com • 9:30 AM: Tuscaloosa, AL. Complete Dump Truck & Truck Tractor Liquidation plus Construction & Logging Equip. for SLG Trucking. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, August 6 • Edison, NH. Retirement Auction. High Quality Construction, Paving Equipment, Snow & Sander Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Farmersville, NY (Cattaraugus Co.).

Raisin Acres Farm Auction. 5th Wheel Camper, Cattle Handling System, Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Sunday, August 7 • Detroit, MI. Complete Liquidation of Construction, Agricultural Equip., Support & Vehicles. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Monday, August 8 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Heifer Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637 or 607-972-1770 Tuesday, August 9 • 6:00 PM: Canaseraga Central School District .

Equipment - 30,000 & 75,000 BTU Modine heaters, (24) 400w ‘03 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Fleetside 4X4 pickup, metal Halide lamps, fluorescent ceiling lights & wood planks. . Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 10 • 10:00 AM: West Haven, VT. Complete Dispersal of Oak Creek Farm including 200 free stall Holsteins, complete extensive line of equip., 100 tons of corn silage. Wrights Auction Service, 802334-6115 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 2:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Grounds, Gehan Rd, off Rts. 5 & 20, 5 mi. east of

Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Associations 3rd Annual Consignment Auction. Selling antique and modern farm and construction equipment. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Thursday, August 11 • Route 414, Seneca Falls, N.Y. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show.

Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Fishkill Police - Crown Vic. ‘03 Ford Crown Vic 4 door police interceptor. In overall good condition. New motor at 50,000 miles, everything works. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, August 13 • 10:00 AM: 3277 Lexington Rd., Richmond, KY. Over 50 Cars Sell! Corvette Extravaganza!

Corvettes & Other Classics. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Monday, August 15 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 • 6:00 PM: Harrison Central Schools - Van & Equip. ‘99 GMC Savana G2500 cargo van, Toro 580D mower, Harper Turbo vac 4D, Garland ranges, Traulsen refrigerator & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, August 16 • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545, North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Return Auction. Construction, Support Rental Fleet Equip., Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944, Site Phone 407-239-2700 www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, August 17 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm.

Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 5:00 PM: Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Curvin & Bertha Stauffer Real Estate & Farm Machinery

Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, August 18 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

• 5:00 PM: Dansville, NY. Slaight Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling Slaight homestead including house barns and approx. 20 acres w/more land available. See our Web site for more information.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers and Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Friday, August 19 • Lebanon County Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Arethusa-Kueffner Klassic II. Hosted by Arethusa Farm & Kueffner Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Mobile, AL. One Owner Complete Liquidation of Disaster on the Spot Construction Equipment, Recycling Equipment, Tub Grinders, Debris Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Pickups, Office & Dump Trailers & much more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3 lights & siren package. Transmission rebuilt at GM dealership at 106,000 miles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, August 20 • Racine, WI. Secured Creditor’s Auction-Late Model Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Equipment & Reefer Trailers, Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, Attachments, Support Equipment. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Prattsburgh, (Steuben Co.) NY. 206 Acre Farm in two (2) Parcels. 153 acres with buildings and 53 acres Farmlands & Woods along County Rd. 75 & Townline Roads in Prattsburgh Township for the John Brezinski Trust. Absolute Auction!! . Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:30 AM: Carthage, NY. Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 45 registered & grade Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance young stock. Full line of machinery, 3 tractors, skidsteer, tillage, haying & barn equip.

Pictures and full listing on Web site. Tom &

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE R.D. 1, Little Falls, NY 315-823-0089 We Buy or Sell Your Cattle or Equipment on Commission or Outright In Business Since 1948!

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues. • Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations.

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 • www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 • www.wrightsauctions.com

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Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, August 24 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 148th Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Feeder Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, August 25 • 5:00 PM: Elba, NY. Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including New Holland 1915 forage harvester, 7 tractors, mixer wagon and more. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, August 27 • 9:00 AM: 140 Perrin Rd., Woodstock, CT. Estate of Ernest Levesque. JD 2355 tractor w/loader, JD 327 baler, Woods backhoe, equipment, huge collection of horse drawn equip. & collectibles, lumber, tools, real estate, barns & 57 acres.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction. Inc. Fall Machinery Consignment Sale. For info contact Edwin Zimmerman at 315-536-6252. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Oswego County DPW, Oswego, NY. Oswego County Municipal Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Tuesday, August 30 • 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.). Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction. Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 10 • Morrisville, NY. Morrisville Autumn Review Sale.

Hosted by the Morrisville College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 15 • Belleville, PA. First String Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Andrew Fleischer, owner. Co-managed by Stonehurts Farms & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000

or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, September 17 • Canton, CT. Estate of Dean Moulton. 1922 IH 816 Tractor, Cat 15 Dozer , Boat Motors, Early Canoe; Early Mowers & Gravely’s, Horse Drawn Equipment, Early tools, Antiques & Collectibles.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Atlantic City, NJ. Rental Returns of Construction, Aerials, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks.

Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, September 23 • South Bend, IN. 2 Auctions in One Day! Complete Liquidation of Late Model Construction, Support Equip. & Large Job Completion of Late Model Construction, Support Equipment & Large Job Completion of Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Saturday, September 24 • Betty & Nelson LeDuc, Champlain, NY. Dairy Dispersal. 180 head. Northern New York Dairy Sales, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-5690503, Harry Neveett 518-561-1818 www.nnyds.com • Woodward, PA. Houserdale Holsteins Dispersal. Featuring 100 registered Holsteins. David Houser & family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction of Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 29 • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co,). Steuben Co. Surplus Vehicles, Heavy Equipment & Accessories. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, September 30 • 9:00 AM: 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com Saturday, October 1 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, October 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 8 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY . Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563.

www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, October 12 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, October 14 • Detroit, MI. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Intercourse, PA. Plankenhorn Farms Complete Dispersal. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farms.

Dr. Sam & Gail Simon, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 5:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, October 15 • Sweet Water Farm Auction, 26 Barker St., Three Rivers, MA. IH 5088 & 1086, JD 2020, Dozer, IH Silage Trucks, Equipment, Owner George Foskit. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413569-6421 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Holstein Club Sale. 100 head of quality registered Holsteins sell. Hosted by Roedale Farm, the Pullis Family. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 19 • Allentow, PA. State Auction. Complete Liquidation of Automotive Dismantling Operation. MAC Car Crusher, Rubber Tired Loaders, Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over 100 Cars (40-50 running), UNBELIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors, Transmissions, Shocks, Glass & Much More.Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, October 20 • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed

by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 22 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction of Municipal & Contractor Equipment.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, October 26 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, October 28 • Bloomfield, NY. Bennett Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, November 2 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 5 • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Com-

plete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 9 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 10 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Reserved for a major New York Herd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%! Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 11 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breeds Sale. 100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637 Saturday, November 12 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 16 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 17 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, November 23 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, December 15 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 18, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .12-.14; 6175# .15-.18; 76-90# .20-.22; 91-105# .25-.30; 106# & up .35-.40.

Farm Calves: .45-.55 Veal Calves: .95-1.50 Heifers: Open .63-1.20; Beef .68-.7650.

Beef Steers: .75-.85; Beef .67-1.1250 Beef Bull: 70-72 Replacement Cows: one @ 1450 Boars: one @ 20 Sows: 30-31 Butcher Hogs: one @ 40 Sheep, ea: 45-205 Lambs, ea: 35-162.50 Goats, ea: 80-220 Kids, ea: 75-85 Canners: up to 65.50 Cutters: 66-69 Utility: 70-75.25 Rabbits: 3-12 Chickens: 3-21 Ducks: 5-18 COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA No report * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA July 19, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .32.54; Cutters .54-.68; Util .65.77; Bulls .85-.90; Steers 78-102; Heifers 60-78.

Calves: Growers No. 1 .751.20; Heifers 1.50-2; Veal Util .90-1.05; Other 70-89.

Hogs:Sows 40-45; Boars 20-25/ea.

Sheep: 65-75 Goats: 75-130/ea; Billies 150-175; Kids 20-120/ea.

Lambs: 1.80-2.20 NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA July 19, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 5-16; 61-75# 18-42; 76-95# 3260; 96-105# 35-60; 106# & up 50-60.

Farm Calves: 70-250/cwt Start Calves: 50-76/cwt Veal: 74-79/cwt Heifers: 36-82.50/cwt Steers: 86.50/cwt Bulls: 68.50/cwt Canners: 22-61/cwt Cutters: 61.50-71/cwt Utility: 72-83.50/cwt Sows: 35/cwt Hogs: 43-71/cwt Boars: 5/cwt Pigs: 48-53/ea Lambs: 160-225/cwt Sheep: 51-110 Goats: 45-182.50/ea.

Rabbits: 2-9.50/ea.

Poultry: 1-18.50/ea.

Hay (18 lots): .353.30/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ July 19, 2011

51 Calves .02-1.20, Avg .54; 44 Cows .30-.87, Avg .66; 7 Easy Cows .07.5.57.75, Avg .43; 6 Feeders 300-600# .31-1.18, Avg .80; 3 Heifers .45-.75.5, Avg .63; 7 Bulls .57-.95.5, Avg .87; 14 Steers .53.5-1.11.5, Avg .88; 18 Sheep .27-.98, Avg .53; 6 Lambs (ea) 1-72, Avg 54.17;, (/#) 1.30-2.06, Avg 1.71; 16 Goats (ea) 29-155, Avg 57.16; 11 Kids (ea) 3465, Avg 48.73. Total 204 Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (/#) .80-1; Roosters (ea) 2-4; Bunnies (ea) 2; Ducks (ea) 3.50; Rabbits (/#) 1.50; Pigeons (ea) 1.503.25; Guineas (ea) 7.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.25; Brown Jum XL 1.40-1.45; L 1.35; M .95.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 1 Alfalfa 4.30; 13 Mixed .70-1.40; 2 Timothy 1.90; 6 Grass 14.30; 1 Rye Straw 3.20; 1 Oats 8. Total 24 CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 11 & 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .601.25; 80-92# .50-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.81; Lean .45-.72; Hvy. Beef .70.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1400; Springing Hfrs. 900-1500; Bred Hfrs. 1000-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1350; Open Hfrs. 500-900.

Beef (/#): Feeders .601.15.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100190; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 11 & 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .601.25; 80-92# .50-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.81; Lean .45-.72; Hvy Beef Bulls .70-.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1400; Springing Hfrs. 900-1500; Bred Hfrs. 1000-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1350; Open Hfrs. 500-900.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-1.15.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100190; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 13, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2.60; Grower Bull over 92# .901.10; 80-92# .60-1.05; Bob Veal .10-.55.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .71-.85; Lean .55-.73; Hvy. Beef .75.88.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1650; Springing Cows 1525; Open Hfrs.

900; Started Hfrs. 300-610.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.13; Sel .90-.97; Hols. Sel .88-.94.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.50-1.75.

Swine (/#): Sow .47; Boar .20; Feeder Pig .90-1.05.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 11, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.70; Grower Bull over 92# .701.30; 80-92# .70-1; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .74-.87; Lean .72-.78; Hvy. Beef .80.86.

Beef (/#): Feeders 1.051.27.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY July 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower Calves 92# .90-1.15; 80-92# .501.05; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .71-.80; Canners/Cutters .60-.73; HY Util .80-.90.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Cows 950.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.12; Sel .95-.98; Hols. Ch .94-.98; Sel .80-.85.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY July 13, 2011 Cows: Bone Util 64-81; Canners/Cutters 42-74.

Bulls: Dairy 81-88.

Calves: 95-110# 15-25; 8095# 10-22; 60-80# 5-20; Ret. to Feed Bull over 95# 30-132; 80-94# 25-130; 7080# 20-100; Hfrs. 205.

Steers: Beef Ch 94-113; Sel 88-94; Hols. Ch 85-95; Sel 78-83.

Hogs: St. 71-90; Boar 10; Feeder pigs 60/hd.

Lambs/Goats: Lambs 122197; Sheep 20-75; Goats 70-142.50/hd.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 13, 2011 Beans (1/2 bu): 4-17 Beets (bunch): .45-1.15 Blueberries (pt): 1.50-3 Broccoli (hd): .55-1.10 Cabbage (hd): .25-.95 Cherries (peck): 16-28 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 112.50 Eggs (dz): .65-1.40 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 7-13 Onions (bunch): .25-.85 Peas (1/2 bu): 11-34 Peppers (1/2 bu): 4.50-15 Pickles (1/2 bu): 1-16 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 7.50-16

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Raspberries (pt): 1.453.70 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .50-2 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 11.50-23.50 Sweet Corn (dz): 2.65-4.25 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 2-16 Tomatoes (25#): 17-61 Zucchini (1/2 bu): .7511.50 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY July 18, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.8050; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .76.90 Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801.30; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 2.82.

Sheep/Lambs: Cull .15.80; Lambs under 60-80# 1.45-2.05; Lambs 80# & up 1.4250-2.0250.

Goats: 15-125.

Dairy: Bred Hfrs. up to 1435.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA July 13, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73.5078.78, hi dress 80, lo dress 70.75-72;Boners 80-85% lean 69.50-74, hi dress 75.75, lo dress 68; Lean 8590% lean 65.50-69.50, lo dress 57-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1195-1220# 88-94.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

395-505# 79-82.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-115# 97-125; 90# 85-105; No. 2 95-115# 7297; 80-90# 70-82; No. 3 80100# 40-55; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 85# 250/hd.

Vealers: Util 65-90# 12-45.

Slaughter Pigs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 240# 175/hd.

Sows: US 1-3 400-450#

205/hd.

Boars: 200-350# 60136/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2050# 38-69; 60-100# 45-100.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 35-65# 150-190; 70-80# 120-200.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 175# 75.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 20-45# 35-70; 50-70# 80120;80-90# 120-145.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 120-140# 125-145; Sel 2 90-140# 90-125.

Slaughter Wethers: Sel 1 160# 185.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA July 12, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel & Ch 1150-1560# 108-116; Hols. Ch 1450-1600# 9799.75.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 79.50-84.50; Boners 73.5080; Lean 71.50-77.50; Big/Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 60-71.50; Shelly 69 & dn.

Bulls: 1355-1855# 78.5096.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 545880# 84-100; Hfrs. 9701130# 86-95; Hols. 436670# 65-67; Bulls Hols. w/horns 510-940# 57-87.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 105120; No. 2 90-10# 80-105; No. 3 75-115# 45-80; Util 43 & dn; Hols. Hfrs. 100110# 180-184.

Swine: Sows 340-475# 4959.50; 505-695# 53.5055.25; Thin/Weak/Rough 360-445# 39-45; Boars Weak/Rough 355# 24.

Goats: L Nannies to 127; Fleshy Kids 72-112; Small/Thin 38-65.

Lamb: Gd & Ch 50-100# 157-185.

Sheep: all wts. 55.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., July 15. * Special Fed Cattle Sale Tues., July 19.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale July 12, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: .5015 Chickens: .50-7 Ducks: 1-10.50 Pigeons: 2.75-5 Gerbils: .50-1 Hamsters: .50 Chicken Peeps: .50-1 Ducklings: 1.25-1.50 Guinea Pigs: .50-2.50 Gerbil Family: 5 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA July 15, 2011 US 1-2: 25 hd, 21# 165; 38 hd, 43-49# 123-132; 89 hd, 51-59# 116-138; 111 hd, 64-69# 111-136; 188 hd, 70-76# 102-125; 13 hd, 8793# 107-120; 54 hd, 125138# 75-99.

US 2: 29 hd, 24-26# 162164; 51 hd, 31-40# 127140; 20 hd, 42-59# 100133.

As Is: 7 hd, 50-53# 66; 11 hd, 71-80# 85-86; 4 hd, 128-140# 70-83. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Aug. 5 & 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA July 18, 2011 Cattle: 330 Cows: Breakers 69.75-73; Boners 65-68.50; Lean 5559.

Bulls: 1136-2064# 7985.50 Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 104-109; 500600# 99-107; 600-700# 9799; M&L 2 300-400# 92105; 400-500# 95-104; 500600# 93-104; 600-700# 8194.

Calves: 159. Bull Calves No. 1 94# & up 97.50112.50; 80-92# 82.50-

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 97.50; No. 2 94# & up 82.50-100; 80-92# 70-85; No. 3 80-110# 40-80; Hols.

No. 1 94-108# 290-325; No. 2 82-102# 160-190.

Veal: Util 25-47.50 Lambs: 30-58# 120-145.

Feeder Pigs: (/hd) 10-15# 27.50-35.

Kid Goats: (/hd) Sel 2 3040# 30-40; 50-60# 52.5065.

Hay: 6 lds, 110-247/ton Oats: 1 ld, 5/bu EarCorn: 4 lds, 100190/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1145-1485# 113-115.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1245# 100; Sel 1-2 12451250# 78-79.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1090-1150# 115.50-116; Ch 2-3 9601165# 114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8787.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-85, lo dress 77.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74-79, hi dress 80.50, lo dress 71.50-73; Lean 85-90% lean 69.50-72.50, lo dress 67-68.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1220-1840# 84-86.50; Ret. to farm 1280-1465# 92.5095.50; YG 2 1340-1655# 80-81.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 135-142.50; 500-700# 130-132.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-600# 122.50-132.50; M&L 2 300-500# 102112.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 700# 103; M&L 2 600# 97.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 97.50112.50; No. 2 90-130# 8095; No. 3 85-120# 42.5077.50; Beef Calves 90-195# 107.50-120.

Vealers: 65-120# 20-32.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 100175# 71-77.50/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-100# 193-209; Ewes Util 1-2 90-175# 62.50-90.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40# 57.50; 60-62# 115132.50; Sel 2 35-45# 43-63; Nannies Sel 1 100-115# 115-127.50/cwt; Sel 2 8595# 80-95; 130# 95/cwt; Billies Sel 2 90# 72.50.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1292-1506# 116.50118; Ch 2-3 1180-1514# 112-116.50; 1660-1680# 107-108.50; Sel 1-3 10441494# 107-111.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Sel 1-3 1142-1578# 89.50-94.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1216-1388# 112.50115.50; Ch 2-3 1102-1428#

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Eighty-Four 107.50-112.50; Hols. 1164# 88.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 82.2586.75; Breakers 75-80% lean 76-80, hi dress 81.7583, lo dress 72.50-75.75; Boners 80-85% lean 72.5076.75, hi dress 77.50-80.25, lo dress 67-72.75; Lean 8590% lean 67.50-73, hi dress 72.50-75.50, lo dress 62.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1026-2098# 81.50-91.50, hi dress 1644# 101; YG 2 9481334# 65-80.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 442# 117.50; 989# 111; L 3 Hols. 702-1024# 78-85.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 224-282# 127.50-134; 349450# 117.50-126; 504-536# 110-117.50; M&L 2 394# 105; 725-794# 93-103.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 366454# 127-130; 520-552# 112.50-129; L 3 Hols. 200260# 99-112.50; 470# 100; 538# 75.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 96-120# 100-112.50; No. 2 96-116# 75-105; 8692# 50-67.50; No. 3 94114# 45-70; 78-92# 42-50; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 80-96# 175-180; No. 2 102# 145; Beef X 82-94# 80-112.50.

Vealers: Util 72-104# 1045.

Sows: US 1-3 440-718# 47-54.

Boars: 678# 25 Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 50-66# 140-205; 89-106# 150-160; Yearlings 138150# 95-100; Ewes 82# 85; 154-194# 65-77.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-60# 110.50-122.50; 70-80# 122.50-152.50; Sel 2 under 20# 10-35; 20-40# 37.50-75; 45-60# 62.50105; 65-75# 84-112.50; Nannies Sel 1 110-150# 107.50-130; Sel 2 90-130# 76-102; Sel 3 80-90# 57.5065; Billies Sel 1 170# 220; Sel 2 120-130# 140-165; Wethers Sel 2 140# 160.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA

July 16, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 210 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 105-200 Timothy: 2 lds, 145-190 Oat Hay: 2 lds, 115-180 Grass: 4 lds, 110-185 Straw: 6 lds, 150-160 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 15, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1270-1560# 114116.50; Ch 2-3 1160-1510# 112-114.50; Sel 2-3 10201320# 107.50-111.50; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1520# 116-120; Ch 2-3 12501485# 114-116; Sel 2-3 1075-1370# 108.50-113.

Slaughter Heifers: 11051465# 110-113.25; Full 1100-1320# 106.50-109; Ch 2-3 1105-1380# 106.50110.

Slaughter Cows:Prem.

White 65-75% lean 7983.50, hi dress 84-88.75; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-79.50, hi dress 8486, lo dress 73.50-75.50; Boners 80-85% lean 7276.50, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 67.50-73; Lean 8590% lean 65-69, hi dress 71-77.50, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1200-1520# 95-97; Bullocks 835-1420# 93-97; hi dress 1295-1595# 111-114, lo dress 910-1435# 86-92; Thurs. YG 1 1055-1665# 89-91, hi dress 1060-1575# 93-97.50, very hi dress 1350-1665# 100-106; lo dress 1215-1540# 79-84.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-115# 105-120; 8090# 85-100; No. 2 95-110# 90-100; 80-90# 60-80; No. 3 95-135# 50-75; 70-90# 3050; Util 70-105# 27-42; Hols. hfrs. No. 1 85-105# 260-310; No. 2 85-105# 170-210; Jersey X bred 65105# 50-120; non-tubing 65-85# 14-47.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Tues. No. 1 85121# 105-122; No. 2 84112# 100-115; pkg 84# 92; No. 3 83-108# 60-82; pkg 74# 21; Util 72-107# 12-30; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 92110# 355-360; pkg 82# 300; No. 2 pkg 81-91# 280; non-tubing 63-72# 20-40.

Graded Bull Calves:

Thurs. No. 1 90-128# 100115; 80-88# 50-87; No. 2 120-128# 80; 94-118# 103109; 88-94# 87-94; 80-86# 50; No. 3 72-130# 30-47; pkg 90-98# 65; Util 80-110# 11-25; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 95-115# 250-280; No. 2 90105# 175-230; 70-90# 100110.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA July 13, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel 2-3 1040-1245# 89-90; Hols.

Sel 2-3 1465-1690# 86-90.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 81.5086; Breakers 75-80% lean 75-81.50; Boners 80-85% lean 69-73, hi dress 74-76; Lean 85-90% lean 6469.50, lo dress 58-64.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1490-2125# 82-88.50.

Vealers: Util 70-105# 17.50-55.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 102.50127.50; 80-90# 70-90; No. 2 95-125# 75-105; No. 3 80115# 45-65.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 95115# 205-255.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 40-60# 180-215; 6080# 190-192.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 99-112.50; Sel 2 40-60# 6062.50; Nannies Sel 1 5080# 117.50-132.50; Billies Sel 1 70-80# 120-157.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 12, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1260-1500# 117121.50; Ch 2-3 1180-1505# 112.50-116.50; 1665# 108; Sel 1-3 1120-1415# 104110.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1345-1560# 101-103; Ch 23 1225-1570# 94.50-99.50; Sel 1-3 1210-1410# 90-94.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1130-1245# 111.50113.50, Hols. 1540# 94.50; Ch 2-3 1085-1295# 106-

110.50; full/YG 4-5 10901095# 104; Hols. 1395# 88; Sel 1-3 1140-1280# 102106.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 83.5085; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-79.50, hi dress 81.50-83, lo dress 72.5075.50; Boners 80-85% lean 72.50-75, hi dress 77, lo dress 67.50-70; Lean 8590% lean 68-73, lo dress 61-65.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1130-2125# 86-92, 2280# 83; hi dress 1250# 103; YG 2 1070# 78.50.

Feeder Steers: L 1 510# 135; L 2 410# 115.

Feeder Heifers: L 1 416430# 100-102; 697-790# 85-90; M 2 355# 81; L 2 925# 77.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 240255# 135-160; 360# 115; M&L 2 490-680# 72-83; L 3 Hols. 320-465# 72-78.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 100-127; 90# 85-105; No. 2 95-110# 77100; 80-90# 65-82; No. 3 95-100# 50-75; 85-90# 4560; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 85-95# 205-250; No. 2 85-95# 112170.

Vealers: Util 60-105# 1050.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 240-272# 70-72; 290# 69; 45-50% lean 236-275# 69.50-70.75; 300# 66.50.

Sows: US 1-3 390-442# 45-50.50; 505-625# 54-56; M 1-2 333-422# 34-43.50.

Boars: 355-690# 31-35.50; Jr. Boars 265# 50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2550# 50-55; Roasters 175215# 74.50-82/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 55-60# 190-205; 7295# 195-202; 110-1483 150-185; Gd & Ch 1-2 40# 155; Yearlings 180# 125.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3540# 87-105; 55-65# 110135; Sel 2 under 20# 35-40; 25-45# 50-82; 55-70# 92110; Sel 3 20-35# 20-50.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 160# 145; Sel 2 9110# 95; Sel 3 80-90# 57-60.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 140-150# 192-250.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Cattle: 83 Steers: Gd 100-105 Heifers: Gd 95-100 Cows: Util & Comm. 70-77; Canner/lo Cutter 68 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 78-85 Bulls: YG 1 60-78 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7590; Bulls 65-85; Hfrs. 70-85.

Calves: 81. Gd 80-100; Std 10-45; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 50-110; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 100-200.

Hogs: 36. US 1-2 68-72; US 1-3 60-65; Sows US 1-3 5255; Boars 22-40.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 160-180; Gd 140-160; SI Ewes 6080.

Goats: 20-200

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 295 Alfalfa/Grass: 170-230 Timothy: 125-130 Rd. Bales: 80-120 Lg. Sq. Bales: 125 Straw: 145-170 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Roosters: 2-6.50 Hens: 1.25-5.50 Pigeons: 1.75 Ducks: 4-7 Bunnies: .50-2 Rabbits: 3-6 Fancy Pigeons: 4-5.25 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 14, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1520# 116120; Ch 2-3 1250-1485# 114-116; Sel 2-3 10751370# 108.50-113.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1340-1625# 100103; Ch 2-3 1260-1555# 94.50-98.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 80-83, lo dress 73-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 76-79, hi dress 84-86, lo dress 68.5072.50; Boners 80-85% lean 73-76, hi dress 76-78.50, lo dress 67.50-71; Lean 8890% lean 66-69, hi dress 71-73, lo dress 60.5064.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1055-1665# 89-91, hi dress 1060-1575# 93-97.50, very hi dress 1350-1665# 100106, lo dress 1215-1540# 79-84.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 90-128# 100-115; 80-88# 50-87; No. 2 120-128# 80; 94-118# 103-109; 88-94# 87-94; 80-86# 50; No. 3 72130# 30-47; pkg 90-98# 65; Util 80-110# 11-25.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 95-115# 250-280; No. 2 90-105# 175-230; 70-90# 100-110.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report *Next Feeder Pig Sale will be Wed., July 20.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 208-235; 60-80# 205-221; 80-90# 202-216; 90-110# 196-210; 110-130# 219233; 130-150# 218-232; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 150-277; 60-80# 175191; 80-90# 177-191; 90110# 171-185; 110-150#

170-184.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 103-117; 160-200# 99-113; 200-300# 93-107; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 53-67; 160-200# 75-89.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3040# 88-100; 40-60# 101129; 60-80# 120-136; 8090# 167-181; Sel 2 30-40# 60-74; 40-60# 71-107; 6070# 106-117; Sel 3 30-40# 42-56; 40-50# 56-69; 6070# 65-76.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 120-133; 130-180# 117-131; Sel 2 50-80# 72-86; 80-130# 104118; Sel 3 50-80# 70-84; 80-130# 84-98.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 167-181; 150-250# 198-211; Sel 2 100-150# 136-150; Sel 3 100-150# 142-156.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary July 19, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold .30-.35 higher, wheat sold steady to .05 higher, barley sold steady, oats sold .20-.30 higher & soybeans sold .60-.70 higher. EarCorn sold 3-5 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.99-8.60, Avg 8.25, Contracts 6.78-6.79; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.406.60, Avg 6.47, Contracts 6.90; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-5.10, Avg 4.60; Oats No. 2 Range 3.60-5.20, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No 2 Range 14.11-14.30, Avg 14.19, Contracts 13.22-13.25; EarCorn Range 220-245, Avg 232.50.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.50-8.40, Avg 8.04; Wheat No. 6.41; Barley No. 3 Range 4.60-4.75, Avg 3.90; Oats No. 2 Range 3.90-4.80, Avg 3.90; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6514.20, Avg 14; EarCorn 165-225, Avg 195.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.61-8, Avg 7.77; Wheat No. 2 Range 56.80, Avg 5.76; Barley No. 3 Range 4-4.80, Avg 4.45; Oats No. 2 Range 3-3.80, Avg 3.35; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.70-14.25, Avg 13.93.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7.80-8.37, Avg 8.01; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.45-7, Avg 6.72; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.05, Avg 4.52; Oats No. 2 Range 4.304.65, Avg 4.47; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.60-14.42, Avg 13.99; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.40.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.508.60, Avg 8.06, Mo. Ago 8.05, Yr Ago 3.98; Wheat No. 2 Range 5-7, Avg 5.93, Mo Ago 7, Yr Ago 5.21; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.10, Avg 4.78, Mo Ago 4.69, Yr Ago 2.29; Oats No. 2 Range 34.80, Avg 3.95, Mo Ago 4.04, Yr Ago 10.10; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6014.42, Avg 14.03, Mo Ago 13.48, Yr Ago 10.10; EarCorn Range 165-245; Avg 213.75, Mo Ago 202.60, Yr Ago 113.60.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.50, Avg 7.26;Wheat No. 2 Range 6.45; Oats No. 2 Range 34.50, Avg 3.90; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.71.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 15, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 116120; Ch 1-3 111-116; Sel 12 104-110.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 99-104.50; Ch 2-3 94.50-99.50; Sel 1-2 90-95.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110-115; Ch 1-3 106.50111.50; Sel 1-2 102-106.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74-70-79.50; Boners 80-85% lean 69.50-75; Lean 85-90% lean 65.5069.50.

Bulls: YG 1 88-97; YG 2 7882.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 130-137; 500-700# 126-145; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117; 500-700# 110118.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 110-122; 500700# 124-142; M&L 2 300500# 102-115; 500-700# 103-117.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 130-142; 500-700# 113-117; M&L 2 300-500# 116-125; 500-700# 95-105.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 1045.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 100-127; No 2 95-125# 80-110; No. 3 80120# 30-70; No. 1 84-105# 205-280, pkg to 360; No. 2 80-105# 155-230.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 67-71; 45-50% lean 220-270# 66.50-67.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 48-53; 500-700# 54-55.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2030# 125-140; 30-40# 100135; 40-60# 125-145; US 2 20-30# 115-125; 30-40# 115-120; 40-50# 140-145; 40-50# 60-80.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 204230; 60-80# 214-234; 80110# 210-232; Ch 1-3 4060# 169-206; 60-80# 184202; 80-110# 187-211.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 110-120; 160-200# 93-107; Util 1-2 120-160# 90-100.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 113-140; 60-80# 140-58; Sel 2 40-60# 89116; 60-80# 122-136; Sel 3 40-60# 66-78; 60-80# 8398.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 140-147; 130-180# 152166; Sel 2 80-130# 116130; Sel 3 50-80# 82-92; 80-130# 94-109.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150#

205-220; 150-250# 246260; Sel 2 100-150# 165179.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary July 18, 2011 Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 130-175; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 120-175; Timothy 120-165; Straw 80-150 clean; Mulch 60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 118 lds Hay, 41 Straw. Alfalfa 142-315; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-350; Timothy 185-280; Grass Hay 135-240; Straw 127230 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: July 11, 51 lds Hay, 13 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 135350; Timothy 190-280; Grass Hay 135-240; Straw 150-230 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: July 15, 24 lds Hay, 6 Straw.

Alfalfa 142-225; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 145-260; Timothy 177-215; Grass Hay 135-210; Straw 147-175 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 14, 15 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 150245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-245; Grass Hay 180; Straw 132-200 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: July 13, 28 lds Hay, 14 lds Straw. Alfalfa 207-270; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 150-

242; Timothy 185-230; Grass 127-195; Straw 127172 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 129 Loads Hay, 23 Straw.

Alfalfa 135-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70295; Timothy 105-200; Grass 80-150; Straw 115220 clean.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: July, 22 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 135-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 110-250; Timothy 105167.50; Grass Hay 90-130; Straw 150-170 clean.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 11, 3 Lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130-160; Straw 145 clean.

Greencastle Livestock: July 11 & 14, 11 lds Hay, 3 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 30130; Straw 82.50-92.50 clean.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 9, 18 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 230-245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130250; Timothy 115-200; Grass Hay 95-130; Straw 150-220 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 12, 13 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-295; Timothy 170; Grass Hay 80; Straw 105120 clean.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: July 9 & 12, 15 lds Hay, 8 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 75160; Grass Hay 140-150; Straw 110-165 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 15, 16 lds Hay, 0 lds Straw. Alfalfa 130; Timothy 130; Grass Hay 120.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1310-1590# 114117.25; Ch 2-3 1145-1520# 109-114.50; Sel 2-3 12151485# 105-111.

Slaughter Heif4005-1465# 110-113.25; Full 11001345# 110.75-113; Ch 2-3 1180-1445# 105.75110.75.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74.50-78.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6873.50; Lean 85-90% lean 62-67.50, hi dress 57-62, lo dress 53-59.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 95-110; 80-90# 6080; No. 2 95-115# 70-90; No. 3 80-115# 40-70.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 few 80-130# 105-175 * Next Feeder Cattle Sale August 12.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 14, 2011 Loads: 25 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 150-245 Mixed Hay: 11 lds, 70-245; 1 Mixed old 275.

Grass: 1 ld, 180 Straw: 8 lds, 132-200 Rye: 2 lds, 12.50/bu.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 20, 2011 Loads: 39 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 243-275 Mixed: 20 lds, 186-360 Timothy Hay: 2 lds, 180210 Grass: 6 lds, 166-180 Straw: 8 lds, 139-185

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Draft dairy reform legislation is released

by Bob Gray On July 13, Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN), the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, released a draft copy of a dairy reform proposal that contains many of the provisions developed as part of NMPF’s Foundation for the Future (FFTF) program.

Peterson’s draft bill is accessible on the Minority Web site for the House Agriculture Committee at http://democrats.house.gov. In addition, there is an article in Agri-Pulse as well and there will likely be many other media articles on this proposal in the days ahead.

The press release that accompanied Congressman Peterson’s draft bill stated that the proposal consists of three main components: • A Margin Protection Program (safety net) • Reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order System • A Dairy Market Stabilization Program Keep in mind since this is a draft bill and is being circulated over the next few weeks for review and comment that it does not have a bill number yet and it will not have one until it is officially introduced in the House of Representatives. The draft bill has been scored by the Congressional Budget Office but the actual budget score has not been officially released.

The timing of this draft legislation in terms of its actual introduction in the House will be based upon comments received from the dairy industry and any modifications made to the draft bill.

However, it is expected that Mr. Pe-

terson will officially introduce the draft bill the first week of August prior to the Congressional recess that starts on Aug. 5.

A thumbnail sketch of the key provisions in the bill are as follows: Margin Protection Program (Dairy Insurance): • Would provide a floor for producer margins through a government funded safety net for all producers; • In addition, the program would establish a “supplemental” margin program under which producers may purchase additional coverage; • A producer’s margin would be based on the difference between the allmilk price and the average feed cost; • The calculation of the average feed cost would be based upon USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reporting price of corn, alfalfa and soybean meal; • Each producer will have a historical milk base which will be predicated on the highest annual milk production from the three years prior to the implementation of the bill once it becomes law.

• The Margin Protection Program would be administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency; • This program would replace both the Dairy Product Price Support Program (previously known as the federal support price program) and the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program.

Federal Milk Marketing Order Reform: • The proposal would reduce the current four price categories of milk: Class I (fluid milk); Class II (soft products such as yogurt and cottage cheese);

PUBLIC AUCTION Complete Liquidation of the old Lenz Hardware Store Contents

Saturday, July 30th - 8:00 AM Location: Lenz Hardware, 14 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY 13452 HARDWARE & TOOLS: Key machine with key display, 2 welding helmets, grinding wheels, lots of new drill bits, pipe threaders, Stabila laser, saw blades, hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, vise grips, Stanley planers, signs, scales, THOUSANDS OF PCS. PIPE fittings, steel, copper, PVC and misc. door hinges, latches, thousands of pcs. of plumber’s supplies, glue, stove pipes, nail bins, Fletcher glass cutter, 2 ton come-a-longs, fire extinguishers, misc. belts, torch kit, large and small chains, paint shaker, caulking guns, misc. paint supplies, 28' Werner ladder, lg. display of Thorsen wrenches and sockets, lawnmower blades, weedeater string display, snow scraper, pipe clamps, complete hardware display, nuts, screws, bolts, rivets, clips, pins, thousands of pcs. of electrical supplies, refrigerant leak detector, snake lights, wiring, light bulbs, dog collars, multiple sump pumps, rolls of cables, lots of ready rods & misc. brackets, wood dowels, electric floor sander, Oster electric pipe threader, multiple hand pipe threaders, porta cable electric air compressor, hundreds of pcs. of hand tools; hammers, planers, wrenches, screw drivers and misc., electric Makita metal chop saw, Milwaukee sander grinder, Bosch electric hammer drill, electric drill press, Little Giant tap and threader, tool chests, electric bench grinders, electric motors, fuel pumps, circulating pumps, Maytag wringer washer parts, toilets, sinks, fans, wire, galvanized rain gutter, brass pipe fittings & valves, large selection of copper fittings, huge selection of galvanized pipe fittings & elbows, lg. selection of 3/4" pipe 20' long, PVC pipe & fittings, 1 electric pipe threader, copper pipe, steel tubing, steel band saw, saw horse, bench vise, pumps, tool boxes, lg. selection of pump parts, pressure switches, metal cabinet, saw blade, pressure gauges, water pumps, gallons of paint, brand new Goulds water pumps still in box, paint mixer, plexi glass, aluminum roof coating in 5 gallon buckets, boxes of glass, galvanized duct work, lg. selection stove pipe, air filters, refrigerator parts, dryer parts, washer parts, electric starter kits, Yardman tractor parts, U belts, copper wire, lawn mower parts, 1953 Ford Maytag truck 1st edition, anvil, grindstone sharper, old records, books.

MISC. ANTIQUES: 2 old nail scales, lots of old advertising pcs., rolltop desk, lots of parts manuals, 4 file cabinets, old wooden paper files, Canon copier, antique wooden parts cupboard, Macy's Little Shop mink coat and hat good condition, 1977 and ‘78 Ridgid calendars.

Class III (hard cheese); and Class IV (butter and non-fat dry milk powder) to two classes:

- Class I would remain as bottled or

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Located at Gray's Field, 1315 US RT 5 in Fairlee, VT 05045. Take exit 15 off I-91 go North on RT 5 and field is on the left.

SATURDAY - JULY 30TH, 2011 STARTING @ 8:30 AM

SELLING CONSTRUCTION & FARM EQUIPMENT, AUTO'S, TRUCKS, TRAILERS & MORE Forr thiss sale:: 2005 Case 580 Super M Series 2 4WD TLB-Amulet thumb-2109 hrs; 2005 Case 580 Super M Series 2 4WD TLB-Amulet thumb-4054 hrs; 2000 NH 545D turbo 4WD cab w/loader-3pth-1704 hrs; 2000 NH 545D turbo 4WD cab w/loader-3pth-585 hrs; Kubota L2950 4WD w/loader-2112 hrs; Kubota L2950 4WD w/loader-1138 hrs; Ford 2110 4WD

w/loader-2857 hrs; Kubota L2550 4WD w/loader; 2003 Kubota B7800 4WD w/loader; 2005 Kubota BX2230 w/loader-mower deck-275 hrs; Case 1845C skid steer; JD 1010 Industrial 1 w/loader; 2002 Hillsboro 25' 7T equipment trailer; NH 70 bale thrower; JCB 214 Series 2 4WD TLB-2163 hrs; 2004 Case 40XT skid steer-heated cab-868 hrs; New Wildcat 72" hyd brush cutter skid steer mount; New Gen-Pac GE870 hyd plate compactor for exc/backhoe; SEC hyd thumb for 15-25K machine; 2005 Econoline 12T air brake equipment trailer; 2005 Takeuchi TB135 excavator w/cab-heat/ac-blade-2800 hrs; New 9' dump body (no hyd), palette forks, skid steer buckets 60"-66"-72"; hyd grapple bucket

Manyy moree consignmentss expected Alll vehicless mustt havee properr titlee paperss orr previouss registrations.

Consignmentss Acceptedd onn Fridayy - Julyy 29thh from m 8:000 too 12:00.

Small items will be accepted from 8:00 to 10:00.

TERMS S CASH H OR R GOOD D CHECK,, VISA A & MASTER R CARD D ACCEPTED D W/A A 3% % CHARGEE

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AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON'S, INC. EAST THETFORD, VT VT LIC #128 • NH LIC #2890 Timothy Gray 802-785-2161 • Field 802-333-4014 Email address: cwgray@valley.net Web address: www.cwgray.com • Try: www.auctionzip.com

SPECIAL SUMMER ANNIVERSARY SALE AND CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE Friday, July 29, 2011 •

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Selling A Select group of registered and grade young cows and first calf heifers * Group #1: 37 head selected by us from the well managed herd of MacGlaflin Farms, Claremont, NH. They are a SPECIAL group - all first or second calf with super udders.

Low somatic cell counts - 2 year olds milking to 94 lbs. * Group #2: 36 registered young cows picked from the 64 cow herd of Howes Family Farm, Commington, MA. This herd has been A.I. bred for years and never pushed for peak production - Good uddered - sound cows with 29 out of the 36 safe in calf, including a few nice red cows. * Group #3: Special cattle from Woodmansee Farm in CT. All first or second calf and registered. Sired by such bulls as Goldwyn, Bolton, Fortune, Pagewire, Velvet and Lou. All but one is from a very good or excellent dam. The right kind. * Group #4: From Tiffany/Schilldale in CT - A group that includes a very good Grandaughter of Buttercup, 2E94. * Group #5: 15 Fresh sire ID’d first and 2nd calves from a 24,000 lb. herd milkiing from 75 to 105 lbs. from fancy udders. * Group #6: Several local fresh heifers, some registered and some ID’d personally selected by us from some great neighbors herds. * Red & Whites: 2 Fancy ones - 2 yr. old Landslide milking 85 lbs. from an 86pt udder - her dam an 88pt Talent w/35,000 of 4.1 - or Dam EX Rubens over 47,000. Then 4 more VG or EX Dams. Just fresh VG Advent w/306 - 25,690 - 3.4 - 872 - 3.0 - 762 Dam 87pt Rubens over 35,000. Gr. Dam Ex Emery over 36,000 - 3rd Dam 88pts - over 30,000 - 4th Dam VG over 26,000. * Jerseys: Pair of fancy fresh 2 yr. olds sired by Avonlea - TV Kasper from Hillacres Jerseys - one fresh 6-29 - her dam EX Beretta over 21,000 - Gr. Dam VG over 19,000 - The other fresh 6-3 @ 1-11 - 65 lbs. on test - Dam & Gr Dam both 88pts.

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Auctioneer’s Note: Bring a friend, this will be a fast paced auction all day.

Food Available All Day See Photos on Auction Zip ID #18971 All Announcements Day of Sale Precedence Over Advertising

TERMS: Cash or good check sale day - people unknown to us must have bank letter of credit.

For additional information or questions call.

Marty: John: FREE 717-572-6330 413-537-1308 Chicken Bar-B-Que and

Soft Ice Cream fo all customers starting at 10:15am Auctioneer AU-00873-L Paul Snyder

Hot Dogs for children

Pedigrees John Burket

Today’s dairy cow looks much different than her ancestors did in 1970.

Rarely do you see a sloping rump or the “beefy” appearance of a Milking Shorthorn or Dutch Belted cow.

Today’s cow is much larger in size and scale, but she also eats almost twice as much forage and grain and produces twice as much milk as her ancestors did.

So how can we ask her to live in a barn — at least for part of the year — equipped with 40 year old ties stalls?

Dairy farmers are invited to be part of a discussion about new tie stall designs for today’s dairy cow. We will meet at the Meeker Farm, 5387 Brown Rd. Munnsville, NY, on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. John Conway, Pro-Dairy Specialist, will help present this new

information. Please call 315-684-3001 to register in advance.

This program is based on new research from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food at Fergus, Ontario, Canada, suggesting that there are economic benefits to making changes in tie stall design. Their findings include: a) wider stalls lead to lower bulk tank SCC and more milk shipped per cow; b) wider stalls allow cows to rest comfortably and spend more time lying down, both important for improved health and production; c) stalls should be sized for the stature of the cow using rump height & hook bone width.

For further information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County at 315-684-3001.

NYS SEIZED / REPO VEHICLE, CYCLE & EQ UIPMENT AUCTION Compact Tractors, Utility Vehicles & Lawn & Garden Equipment, Harley Cycles

Plus: Bar & Restaurant Equipment from NYS Tools & Vehicles Manasse Auction Yard/Office, 12 Henry St (Rt. 26S), Whitney Point, NY 13862

Saturday, July 30, 2011 • 9:30 AM Take I-81 to Exit 8, just off northbound exit ramp (Whitney Point is 15 miles north of Binghamton & 20 miles south of Cortland). Watch for arrows.

(75) Seized/Repo vehicles & motorcycles from NYS Child Support & local finance company repos including: NYS Seized vehicles: ‘03 GMC Safari van; ‘03 Hyundai Elantra; ‘03 Ford Focus, 4DSN; ‘01 Chevy Silverado 4wd, ext. cab; ‘01 Dodge Grand Caravan; ‘00 Pontiac Bonneville; ‘98 Cadillac Seville STS, pearl white, 20” wheels; ‘96 Dodge 1500, 4wd, ext. cab; ‘00 Ford Explorer; ‘96 Honda Accord 4dr wagon; ‘98 Toyota Camry; ‘99 Chevy Monte Carlo. Boat, Seadoo, Cycle & Scooter: ‘77 Glastron 17’ boat, inboard with trailer; Seadoo SPX, PWC; ‘08 Jmstar 150cc Scooter with side & rear compartments’; ‘80’s Yamaha motorcycle; Dump Truck: ‘96 Ford F350 dump truck, 2wd, gas. NOTE: NYS seized vehicles subject to prior redemption and approval of high bid by NYS. Local finance company repos including: Cars: (2) ‘03 Dodge Neon’s, 4dr; ‘02 Ford Taurus; ‘04 Suzuki Verona, 4DSN; ‘02 Hyundai Elantra 4DSN; ‘02 Pontiac Sunfire; ‘00 Saturn LS2 4dsn; ‘00 Cadillac Deville; SUV’s & Trucks: ‘01 Chevy Blazer; (2) ‘00 Chevy Blazers, 4wd; (2) ‘00 GMC Jimmy’s; ‘01 Ford Explorer XLT; ‘02 GMC Sonoma; Vans: ‘03 Dodge Cravan; ‘03 Pontiac Montana; ‘01 Nissan Quest; ‘02 Chevy Venture; ‘01 Mazda MPV; ‘99 Plymouth Voyager; Other Repo’s coming, Keep checking website for updates!!; Kolanda Estate Vehicles: ‘95 Lincoln Town car Sig. Series, cloth top, moonroof, real nice; ‘86 IH 66-Pass, diesel bus w/ lift gate; ‘80’s IH 1600 crew cab dsl. dump truck; Collector Vehicles: ‘88 Pontiac Firebird, white w/ red interior, 305, V8, auto, 43k orig. miles, super nice!; ‘77 Chevy ElCamino, runs, needs restoration; Special Chevy Box Truck: ‘06 Chevy 3500, 16’ Cube van truck, Duramax diesel, 85k miles, white, super nice! Hard to find in diesel!; Other Consigned Vehicles: ‘95 Chevy S10 ext. cab, V6, auto, Southern truck, cold A/C; ‘98 VW Jetta; ‘97 Buick Lesabre; ‘98 & ‘97 Chevy Cavaliers, 2dr.; Special - Super Nice Harley: ‘01 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FXSTC, custom wine w/ gray paint from the factory, leather saddle bags, chrome Longshot exhausts, windshield, lots of chrome, 16k orig. miles, always HD dealer serviced, A Super Nice Bike !!

Compact Tractors, Utility Vehicles, Forklift and Lawn & Garden Equipment Selling @ approximately 1:30 PM Tractors: NH TC33 Compact, 4wd W/ loader & NH backhoe, 1400 hrs, cab, nice unit, sells all together as package; NH2120 Compact Tractor, 4wd w/ loader, 2000 hrs., 45 hp w/ Bradco 3pth Backhoe attach (Note: Tractor/ Loader & Backhoe attachment offerred separately then together); Utility Vehicles: Arctic Cat 650II Prowler, 4wd ATV w/dump box/ Utility, super nice!!; Polaris UTV 1500 Utility w/ dump box, 1000 hrs, nice; Forklift: Hyster 60, indoor forklift, LPG, 6000 lb. capacity, sideshift, 3000 hrs; Wood Chipper: Emerybilt 3pth pto Woodchipper, Like New!!; Special - Antique Tractors: 1926 Fordson Model F, runs good, orig. cond., all steel wheels; Minnie-Mo ZTU, rear on steel, rubber NF, runs good,orig. Both nice units!!; (15) Lawn & Garden Tractors: JD’s: GT275 w/ 48” deck; 240 w/ 48” deck, LX188 w/ 48” deck; LA145 w/ Deck & Blower; 316 w/ Deck, Blower & Cab; L110; Cub Cadets: GT2523 w/ 54” Deck & Blower; GT1554 w/ 54” Deck; 1440; Others: Simplicity Express; Ariens 1540H; Craftsman 18hp; Others; Trailers: New Cross Country 3-ton Equipment Trailer; T/A Const. Equip Trailer; Group of Hand & Power Tools out of NYS Seized Vehicles - Special: Mac 9640 B Enhanced Scan Tool, real nice!; Amish Furniture: (2) Swing Sets; Picnic table; 10pcs. assorted benches & Adirondack chairs; etc.

Special - Selling for NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance for the Account of General Clinton’s Pub, Oneonta, NY. Selling @ 9:30 AM Items Including: SS Sandwich table; (2) 3-bay bar sinks; Berkel slicer; 2-dr SS cooler; 1-dr. SS cooler- under counter; under counter Manitowoc ice machine; Pub tables; Regular tables & chairs; (12) bar stools; several TV’s; Many bar neon signs & mirrors, some antique; food rep. items; old phone booth, MANY other items. Note - State Tax Bar items to be offerred in bulk first, then singularly, whichever way is greater.

Welders, Tools, Torch Sets and other items selling for Kolanda Estates (Jack) Binghamton, NY - selling @ approx. 10:45 AM Miller Bobcat 225 Welder/ Generator, gas engine; (2) Lincoln Idealarc R35, 1 w/ wirefeeder, Linde160 mig welder; (2) Lg. Hobart welders; many Torch sets; Power tools; Hand tools; Delta radial arm saw; many machinist tools, Generators; Hardinge metal lathe; Keller Commercial metal bandsaw; several gas bottles; Shelving; Scaffolding; (4) Rascal single person carts; (3) Valve grinding machines; Arbor presses; Vehicles: selling with other vehicles after 12 Noon: ‘95 Lincoln Town Car; IH 66 Passenger bus; IH Crew cab dump truck; many other nice items!; a collection of many years - come expecting surprises!!

Group of Kitchen Items from U-E Schools - 10:30 AM (2) Garland convection ovens; Southbend 10-burner gas stove w/ dbl oven; Wilson chest ice cream dip freezer; SS hardtop worktable; (2) hard top work tables w/ sinks; General meat slicer; Other Restaurant Equipment: Sable 4-user P.O.S. System w/ all accessories, works good; DCS 2-basket LPG fryer; Bloomfield pour-over coffee maker.

Terms & Conditions: Payment in full day of Auction in Cash, Good Check or Major Credit Card w/ positive ID. 13% Buyers Premium, w/ 3% waived for payment in cash or good check. Titles will be sent the following Wednesday for cash and second Wednesday after auction for check payments, NO Exceptions. Nothing Removed Until Settled For. Sale Order: 9:30 AM - NYS Sales Tax Bar & Rest. equip; Approx. 10:30 AM - UE Schools Rest. Equip; 10:45 AM - Kolanda Estate tools; 11:45 AM - Harley Davidson bike; 12 noon - NYS seized Vehicles, then Repo Vehicles; 1:30 PM - Compact Tractors, Antique Tractors, Forklift, Lawn & Garden.

Auctioneers Note -- A large auction here with a large variety of different items. Plan to attend. Some real nice items!!

Auction Preview: Day of Auction, 2 hours prior to auction time.

Visit Our Web Site For More Info, Pics & More!!

Sales Managers & Auctioneers Licensed Real Estate Brokers In NY, NJ & PA Whitney Point, N.Y. 13862 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com

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Renovating tie stalls in dairy barns

Section B - Page 12 July 25, 2011 • Let Them Know You Read COUNTRY FOLKS •

Reform from B10 fluid milk and Class II will be all milk that is processed or manufactured; • The proposal eliminates the “endproduct” pricing formula now used to determine minimum prices for different classes of milk; • The legislation would establish a competitive milk pricing system which would be based on prices that are determined by local supply and demand.

Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP): • Designed to mitigate milk price volatility, the DMSP would send market signals to producers when national supplies of milk exceeded demand.

• This would not only include domestic demand but export demand as well.

• The market signal to all producers would function as follows: – When the actual national margin (difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost) is below $6 for two consecutive months, producers will receive payment for 98 percent of their base milk marketings and would

be subject to a maximum reduction in payment equal to 6 percent of current milk marketings; - When the national margin is below $5 for two consecutive months, producers will receive 97 percent of their base milk marketings and be subject to a maximum reduction in payment equal to 7 percent of current milk marketings: - And when the national margin goes below $4 for a single month, producers will receive payments for 96 percent of their base milk marketings and would be subject to an actual reduction in payment equal to 8 percent of current milk marketings.

• A producer board would be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase excess dairy products through commercial sources for donation to food banks.

Now that the draft bill is being circulated for comment you will be hearing much more about this in the weeks ahead.

Source: NDFC E-letter for July 15

MACHINERY, CATTLE, HEIFER SALE FRIDAY Y

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Directions: Sale to be held at Jack Wood’s Sale Barn, located on Taylor Valley Road, Cincinnatus, N.Y. - 2 miles north of Cincinnatus. Just off Route 26. Watch for auction signs.

Cattle: (44) Consigned. (28) Mature cattle, (18) 1st calf heifers, just fresh, or due for August & September. Some good fresh cows in this group, milking heavy. (4) Short bred heifers. (12) Open heifers, from 600 lbs. to breeding age. All heifers are Holsteins-Nice.

(20) Consigned, (10) from one place. Cattle in various stages. Some crosses in this group. Nice 1st calf heifers in this group. (2) Jerseys.

(30) Open heifers from NB to breeding age. Several crosses in this group. Heifers are in good condition.

(1) Nice Jersey service bull. Heifers have all been bred and he is no longer needed.

Machinery:: INT 1486, cab. Ford 7000, 3 remotes, runs good. NH L160 skid steer, w/bucket & bale spear, 1500 hrs. 1987 INT 2200 dump truck w/10 ft. box. JD 447 Silage Special round baler. (Only 4 yrs. old). Kverneland 7517 bale wrapper. (3 yrs. old). Steel round bale wagon, w/tandem running gear.

(1 yr.). Kuhn FC 283 RTG discbine. NH 273 baler w/kicker. Kuhn 4 star tedder. NH 56 rake. Hesston haybine, 7ft. H&S steel hay wagon. (2) wooden hay wagons. 24 ft. skeleton elevator. Surge Alamo vacuum pump. DeLaval milker pails & Surge milkers. Air jar and dryer for dumping station. More cattle and machinery being consigned daily.

Manager'ss Note: Nice cattle in this sale. Machinery from 2 different farmers, and no longer needed.

Sale order: Machinery, followed by cattle.

Terms: Cash or good check day of sale - ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT - nothing removed until paid for.

Saturday,, Augustt 20,, 2011: Maple Hill Farm, Andy & Maureen Bartlett, E. Pharsalia, N.Y. Complete dispersal. (250) Top Jerseys, with over 18,000 lb. Ave. Years of AI breeding. Closed herd. Full line of machinery: INT 3788 2+2. INT 1486. INT 1256. INT 1066, 4WD. INT 986 w/ Allied 695 loader. INT 766. INT 806. Bobcat 643 skid steer. Ag Bagger G6000, 9ft. NH FP 230 forage harvester w/metal III. (6) Forage wagons. Kuhn FC 302 discbine. Claas Profill Liner 880 tandem rake. Kuhn GA-4521 GTH Masterdrive rake. Kuhn GF 5202 THA hyd. tedder. Knight 8118 Pro Twin spreader w/tandem. (19) calf hutches. (10) Agri Plastic Modular calf box stalls. (4) Brock grain bins, 22T. 6T. 3T. 1T. all like new.

Mueller 1500 gal. bulk tank. Heat exchanger. 600 ft. 2"SS Surge pipeline w/Compass Digital washing system and Bulk Barrel pump unit. (10) Boumatic milkers & auto. take off's. Plate cooler.

Inspectionss welcomee thee weekk off thee sale.. Forr informationn calll thee auctionn service.

Saturday,, Augusst 27,, 2011: Estate of Carl DeGroat, Peterboro, N.Y. Machinery, Heavy Equipment, Machine Shop Tools, Antique Steam & Gas Engines, Farming Equipment. Information, Fritz @ 315430-7241.

Sale Managed By:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040 Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

Public Auction

Prussia's Perennials

236 Tisdel Road, Lake Ariel, Pa 18436

July 30, 2011 @ 10:00 AM

Directions: : 1/2 mile off of Route 191 on Tisdel Road, North of Lake Ariel Follow signs PERENNIALS: Echinacea - cone flowers (7 kinds), Bee Balm - monarda (4 kinds), False Indigo Baptisa, Wooly Thyme, Coreopsis (3 kinds), Dianthur - Pinks, Poker Plant, Ajuga, Lithodora - Graceward, Shasta Daisy, Black eye Susans - 2 kinds, Liatris - gay feather, Hollyhock (3 kinds), Orange Poppy, Cat mint - Nepta, Wine cups, Veronica, Russian Sage, Wormwood, Potentilla, Phlox, Yellow Clamitis Vine, Heucherella - Foamy Bells (3 kinds), Cora Bells ( 3 kinds), Astibies, Bleeding hearts, Columbin (4 kinds), Delphineum, Siberian Primerose, Hosta (5 kinds), Montana, Ground Sedum (3 kinds), Sedum (5 Balloon Flower, Loosestride (Day lillies, Dusty Miller, Spiderworts (2 kinds), Chinese Cinn, Pink Octopus, Hens and chicks, Black Negliqee, Geraniums (4 kinds), and house plants 6 Greenhouses, Watering System, Sprayers NEW STORE ITEMS: Trestle, swing set, clocks, thermostats, travel mugs and flasks, candles, 10" gazing balls, Xmas trees, decorations, nick nacks, wind chimes, chemicals, gloves, angles, pictures, garland, religious items, stepping stones, benches, tea greeting cards, winches hat baskets, glass shelving units, yard statues, yard stakes, wreathes, western pictures frames, miniature house cabinets, flower pots, shelving, landscape fabric, 2 counters (nice), lattice, landscape pull wagons SHRUBS AND TREES: Wisteria tree and vines, Mugo pines, Azalias (2 kinds), Roses (climbing & Bush), Purple leaf plum, Brandywine crab apple, weeping willows, weeping pussy willows, hydrangea trees, Japanese maples, golden elderberry, bittersweet, spirea, weigelia (4 kinds), lilac trees (3 kinds), Lilac bush, Variegatedd forsythia, burning bush, variegated maples, red maples, sugar maples, andromeders, rhododendronm, smoke trees, apple trees, pear trees, birch trees, mt. Ash, weeping elm, sand cherry, star magnolia, st. johns wort, potentilla, trumpet vine, honeysucle (vine & bush), golden mops, grasses, cotton Easter, barberry, raspberry bushes, blueberry bushes, grape vines, currents, strawberry, blackberry, purple robe locuse, white pine, green spruce, Douglas fur ANTIQUES: Coca Cola Memorabilia, Clocks, Chicken incubator, lanterns, sows bits, meat clever, old sleighs, milk bottles, radio, jugs, wash boards, chisels, baskets, grinders, ice hooks, pulleys, trunks, barrels, cloth rack, tables, Paray Candy show jar, school desk, wood stove, bellows, blacksmith tools, cheese box, cabbage grater, ash board, green enamel top table, wiffle trees, haw saw, cake sign, cupboard, flour tins, horse collar, tea cup and saucers, old dolls, derby and top hats, misc tools, picnic basket, books, adding machine, soda crates, covered wagons, show cabinets, shoe repair, cultivator, kettle cutter, wooden oil can, phone, hay hooks, boxes, tins, fans, battles, cream cans, violin case, old magazines

Auctioneers Note: Something for everyone • No buyer's premium Terms: cash or good check with PA driver's license.

Visit www.wetmoreauction.com for pictures and up-to-date information

Sale Conducted by: John H. Wetmore AU005268 570-253-1648 or 570-493-6995 Cell phone

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DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011; TIME: 10am LOCATION: 2474 VT 22A WEST HAVEN, VT 05743. DIRECTIONS: 4.8 MILES FROM FAIR HAVEN LOCATED NEXT TO DEVIL BOWL SPEEDWAY ON RTE 22A.

200 FREE STALL HOLSTEINS

This herd consist of 108 mature cows with 80 milking cows averaging 70+ lbs per cow, 18 fresh, 9 due in August, 11 in September, 8 in October, 8 in November, 4 in December, 4 in January, 4 in February & the balance due in different lactations. SCC 118,000, 3.7% butter fat, 3% protein. 92 Holstein heifers, 38 bred heifers; 7 due in August, 8 in September, 4 in October, 5 in November, 2 in December and 12 short bred heifers. 13 heifers ready to bred, 20 heifers 8-12 mos old, 9 heifers 3-6 mos old & 12 calves 0-2 mos old. This herd is on the Bovi-Sheild GOLD program & has over 50 years of AI breeding, 70% of this herd is milking 1st & 2nd calves. All cows will be inoculated & pregnant checked prior to sale.

EQUIPMENT TRACTORS: JD 7810 4wd tractor w/cab (snap on dual wheels, power shift, 4671 hrs), JD 7400 4wd tractor w/cab (power quad, 8927 hrs), JD 6420 4wd w/JD 640 loader (snap on dual wheels, 3789 hrs), JD 6400 4wd tractor w/cab JD 640 loader (snap on dual wheels, 8500 hrs), JD 970 4wd tractor w/ rubber tire scrapper, JD 5300 tractor, JD 320 skid steer w/attachments & sawdust shooter (scrapper, spear, fork & bale roller) HARVEST: Kuhn 4000FC RG 14’ discbine, (2) Kuhn 6000GA 17’ rakes 1- for parts, Kuhn 15’ tedder, JD 3970 chopper w/ 2 row corn head w/ metal detector, JD 582 round baler silage special w/ netting, 16’ round bale wagon, 18’ steel side tandem hay wagon (can be used either way round bale or dry hay), bale spear w/ fork, AL 4099 Frontier bale grabber, Richardton 700 hi-dump wagon w/ wide tires & narrow frame, Miller Pro 5200 forage trailer, SPREADERS: Houle 3600gal manure tank, 3632 New Idea tandem dry manure spreader w/ new chain, 3 pth fertilizer, tag-a-long fertilizer spreader, ATV seeder, Unverferth 275 fertilizer wagon, LuckNow 350 mixer wagon TILLAGE: Kverneland BB15 - 5 bottom plow, 3 shank deep till, JD 960 21’ field cultivator, Bearcat 15’ pulvimulcher, Brillion 16’ spring tooth harrows, 10’ land leveler, drags, JD 7200 4-row corn planter w/ dry fertilizer box TRUCKS: 1990 International 4900 w/ 466 engine w/ 16’ dump body w/ 72,330 miles & 1 owner, 1999 Dodge 3500 4x4 w/plow & dump w/ 50,000 miles, 2005 GMC 1500 4x4 pickup w/ 43,000 miles MISC: Semen tank & semen, 10 calf hutches, 1000 gal fuel tank w/ electric pump, JD MX8 8’ bush hog w/ v off set & sim mount, 306 6’ bush hog (needs work) goose neck dump trailer w/ like new hoist, 5’ Woods side bush hog, shaver post driver, feed wagon, (2) round bale feeders (heavy duty 1- round, 1- square), JD heavy duty back blade, Kato light 50kw continuous generator 50-80, (1) set dual tires 18.4 x 34, (2) sets dual tires 20.8 x 38, 150 BTU space heater, 40 gal water heater, assorted cattle gates, many small items to be ready day of sale.

CORN SILAGE: 100+ TON AUCTIONEER’S COMMENT: This is the sale we’ve all been waiting for!!

TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID. ***Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provide letter of credit issued to Wright’s Auction Service. *** Lunch catered by Wright’s Catering Service. Sale managed by Wright’s Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com AUCTIONEER: Ron Wright - TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) (802) 673-9840 CC Miller Jr. - TEL: (O) (802) 888-3670 (C) (802) 793-1583 Ring man: Roland Ayers - TEL: (802) 343-3750 Owners: Jim Richards: (802) 265-3576; Peter Richards: (802) 537-3562

Chicken à la grill (Family Features) — There’s nothing wrong with lip-smacking good barbecued chicken - but there are a lot of other tasty ways to enjoy chicken hot off the grill. These recipes from the National Chicken Council bring flamekissed flavor to your plate in the form of sweet and spicy wings, summerfresh kabobs, and a gorgeous entrée salad.

Quick grilling tips • When cooking chicken outdoors, keep it refrigerated until ready to cook.

Do not place cooked chicken on same plate used to transport raw chicken to grill.

• Keep food from sticking to the grate by rubbing with vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray.

• Keep a spray bottle filled with water close by so that you can spray down flare-ups, which can blacken your food.

For more tips and recipes, visit www.eatchicken.org.

Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings Serves 4 4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, and cut at the joint 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup apricot preserves 2 garlic cloves, mashed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Juice from one lime, about 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons chopped chives Fresh lime wedges for garnish Season wings with salt. Heat grill to medium high.

In bowl of food processor combine preserves, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, lime juice, vinegar and cumin; process until smooth. Add chives.

Place wings on grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and grill for another 5 to 6 minutes.

With a pastry brush or spoon, brush sauce on wings. Cook for about 1 minute, and turn. Repeat on other side of wings. Cook for another 1

Marinate, turning skewers occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Heat grill on high heat. Place skewers on grill and cook, turning, for about 10 minutes.

Serve over rice.

Pan-Asian Chicken Escabeche

Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings

minute. Wings should register 170°F when tested with an instant read thermometer.

Serve wings garnished with lime wedges.

Grilled Chicken and Peach Kabobs Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 16 cremini mushrooms 3 ripe peaches, cut into eighths (may use frozen if fresh not available) 8 wooden or metal skewers Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup coarse grainy mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon orange zest If using wooden skewers, place in water and soak for at least one hour.

Cut chicken into 1-inch dice. In small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, thyme, salt, pepper and zest.

Slowly whisk in olive oil to combine.

Thread chicken, zucchini rounds, mushrooms and peach slices onto skewers, alternating ingredients. Be sure to leave enough space at bottom of skewer to hold and turn.

Place skewers in a single layer on a sheet pan or baking dish and pour marinade over, turning skewers to distribute marinade. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate.

Happy Ice Cream Month

by Hannah Bush, Chemung Dairy ambassador We have been busy visiting schools and farmers markets and we are getting ready for the Chemung County Fair that starts on the 2nd of August, so plan on stopping by to see us at the Dairy Booth in the 4-H building.

Just a reminder that even when it is hot out, there are many ways to get your 3 servings of dairy every day, here is a great Ice Cream Treat recipe to make and share with your family. Stay cool and drink Milk.

Rice Krispie Ice Cream Dessert 1 stick melted butter 1 cup coconut 2 1/2 cups rice krispies 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 quart vanilla ice cream Combine sugar, nuts, coconut and cereal. Add melted butter and stir until evenly coated. Pat half of mixture in 8 x 8 pan. Slice ice cream and put on top of ice cream and pat down. Freeze until firm. For 9 x 13 pan, double recipe.

The Chemung County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council — the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars.

From the Illinois Institute of Art Cooking School, Chicago Serves 4 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and quartered 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded 2 cans water chestnuts (5 ounces each) 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 English cucumber, skin on and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 radishes, halved 1 red onion, quartered 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped In large plastic zipper bag, combine Chinese five spice powder, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add thighs to bag, seal well and turn to coat.

Marinate in refrigerator for one hour, or up to overnight.

While chicken is marinating, place red pepper, yellow pepper, jalapeño

Pan-Asian Chicken Escabeche

pepper pieces, water chestnuts, carrot, cucumber, radishes and red onion in bowl of food processor. Rough chop by pulsing the blade. If food processor is not available, vegetables may be julienned by hand.

Place chopped vegetables in large bowl. Add garlic, lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Place bowl in refrigerator and allow to sit for one hour or up to overnight.

Prepare gas or charcoal grill. Place chicken on grill and cook, turning, until done throughout, about 6 minutes per side. Cool and shred meat coarsely.

Add chicken to vegetable salad mixture. Add cilantro and parsley; stir well to combine.

Oneida County Princess attends Dairylea Open House Submitted by Jasmine Wratten, Oneida County Dairy Princess The Oneida County Dairy Princess traveled to the Dairylea Open House on June 27. Ambassador Kenna Williams also attended and assisted with the many interactive booths that were available to the public. Among them were the human TMR, where the public was able to create a balanced ration for a cow using people food and then take it home with them.

The public was also able to color cow pictures, make masks, and learn how to make butter and ice cream from dairy royalty. A big hit was the green screen, where a picture was taken and then superimposed onto a poster with a celebrity. The pictures were made all the more interesting because both people would have milk mustaches! A very clever way to promote the “Got Milk?” slogan.

Companies such as Chobani and Heluva Good were also in attendance, giving out free samples of their dairy goods.

The open house saw many people and provided an opportunity for dairy royalty to promote dairy products as well as the dairy farmers’ positive image.

The Oneida County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the

Kenna Williams, Oneida County Dairy Ambassador and Jasmine Wratten, Oneida County Dairy Princess, hard at woek at the Dairylea Open House.

support of the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council — the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars.

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Ninth Annual 4-H Duck Race On Saturday, July 9, Delaware County 4-Hers met at Third Brook in Walton to launch the 9th Annual 4-H Duck Race.

The location had to be changed from the Delaware River due to its elevated height and

murky water. This year’s Duck Race, launched from the Ogden Street Bridge and landed at Robinson’s Auction Barn/Delaware Street Bridge. Spectators and 4Hers alike enjoyed watching the 1,138 colorful

ducks float swiftly down the brook.

This year’s winners were: 4-H duck race winners: 1st place winner was Charlotte Walley from Walton, winning $500;

Third Brook Invaded by Ducks!

Chenango County 4-H Senior Scholarship winners

by Richard Turrell, 4-H Volunteer Manager NORWICH, NY — The Chenango County 4-H Leaders’ Association is pleased to announce its scholarship recipients for 2011. The 4-H scholarship is based on academic achievement, community service and 4-H participation. The top female and male recipients are: Micaela Brandt and Karl Graham.

Micaela Brandt began her nine year 4-H career in Ulster County before moving to McDonough. She is active in all aspects of livestock production, Dairy Judging, Dairy Bowl, Horse Bowl and Hippology. She is a member of the Chenango County Livestock Club and 4-H Teen Council and has served in the roles of Treasurer, Secretary and President in the clubs. Micaela plans to attend SUNY Morrisville and major in Equine Studies.

Karl Graham, a 10 year member of Chenango County 4-H is from South Otselic. Karl is active in the goat, beef, and equine projects, receiving grand champion awards in each of these areas. Karl has held several officer positions in the Valley Busters 4-H Club and is currently the club president. Karl plans to attend SUNY Delhi and major in Veterinary Technology.

Ryan McGowan, from Willet, is a 10 year member of the Can Do Equestrians 4-H Club. He is an active participant in numerous equine projects and events, competing at the state level in Horse Bowl and Hippology as well as in the

show ring. He won the Little Navajo Zip Sportsmanship Award and the Mountain View Peer Award for best citizen and sportsmanship. Ryan plans to attend Paul Smith’s College and major in Forest Technology.

Kayla Geier, from Sherburne, joined 4-H five years ago after attending a horse camp at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County. She is an active participant in the Horse Bowl and Hippology teams competing at the state level in both areas in addition to being an excellent role model to the other members of her team.Kayla will graduate from Sherburne-Earlville Central School and plans to attend SUNY Geneseo to major in Science.

Scott Smith, from South Plymouth, joined 4-H four years ago. He participates in dairy judging, Dairy Discovery, Dairy Bowl and dairy showmanship and competes at the state level.

His skills and knowledge helped the 4H Dairy Judging team achieve fourth place in dairy judging at the New York State Spring Dairy Carousel this year, an international dairy show. Scott is an invaluable teen volunteer for the Chenango County 4-H program assisting with Dairy Day, Dairy Rodeo and at the Chenango County Fair.

Scott plans to attend SUNY Morrisville and major in Agricultural Business.

Congratulations to all of these award winners for their commitment and dedication to “Make the Best Better.”

duck sold by Aryanna Gutierrez from Kountry Kritters, Walton.

2nd place winner was Tony Stankiewicz from Walton, winning $250; duck sold by Kylee Letosky, Kids & Kritters, Masonville.

3rd place winner was Susan Madey, from West Islip, winning $150; duck sold by Casey Stewart, Thistle Be The Best Little 4-H Club, Hobart.

4th place winner was Barb Coleman from Hobart, winning $100; duck sold by Jared Coleman, Thistle Be The Best Little 4-H Club, Hobart.

5th place winner was Michele Gabriel, Delhi, winning $50; duck sold

by Kailee Young, Kountry Kids & Kritters, Walton.

4-H clubs throughout the county were also in competition. 4-H member and club winners were: 4-H club winners: 1st Place Club Winner was Thistle Be The Best Little 4-H Club from Hobart, led by Christine Miller, selling 457 ducks and winning $100, plus the “Quack Award.” The “Quack Award,” is a duck-shaped plaque which is presented to the 1st place club. Thistle Be The Best Little 4-H Club’s name will be engraved on a name plate and the club will retain possession of the plaque until next year’s Duck Race, when the 2012 4-H Duck Race club winner will be announced.

2nd Place Club Winner was Kids & Kritters from Masonville, led by Karleen DuMond, selling 301 ducks and winning $50.

Seller winners:

John Hannum, 4-H Program Leader and Christine Miller, leader of Thistle Be The Best Little 4-H Club and Madison Miller. Thistle Be The Best Little 4-H Club won 1st place and the “Quack Award,” selling 457 ducks; Madison Miller was top salesperson, selling 228 ducks.

Photos courtesy of Delaware County CCE

1st place winner was Madison Miller from Thistle Be The Best Little 4-H Club from Hobart, selling 228 ducks and winning $100.

2nd place winner was Kylee Letosky from Kids & Kritters 4-H Club from Masonville, selling 157 ducks and winning $75.

3rd place winner was Camryn Hazen from Kids & Kritters 4-H Club from Masonville, selling 59 ducks and winning $50.

4th place winner was Rachel Cobane from Little Clovers 4-H Club from Franklin, selling 53 ducks and winning $25.

This year’s winner of the Random Drawing, which is pulled from all

the duck sellers, was Morgan Rynkiewicz from Thundering Hooves 4-H Club from Treadwell, winning $50.

Thank you to all the 4Hers, Leaders, Parents, and Supporters of the 4H Duck Race! You made this year’s event a success!

All proceeds of the 4-H Duck Race will benefit the 4-H program in Delaware County to offset the cost of 4-H educational materials and programming for our members and leaders.

If you would like to get involved with the Delaware County 4-H program, contact the 4-H office at 607-865-6531.

Andy Mowers donates $200 each to local FFA and 4-H chapters Andy Mower, a sales agent with Pioneer HiBred, has donated $200 each to the 4-H of Oneida County and the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill FFA. Mower was awarded this contribution

money by Pioneer for his dedication to customerfocused activities throughout the year.

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is the world’s leading source of customized solutions for

farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics in nearly 70 countries.

Ron Bunce, Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, accepts check for $200 from Andy Mowers, Pioneer Hi-Bred sales agent, at the 2011 Farm Fest held at the DiNitto Farm in Marcy, NY on June 3.

Photo courtesy of Oneida County CCE

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Unloading Mycoplasma bovis The next load of cattle may carry more than just an opportunity for profit Producers who regularly deal with high-risk cattle — those animals that may weigh a little less or have been commingled with others from different backgrounds — have seen what Mycoplasma bovis can do to cattle health.

However, even the best-prepared operations can experience the disease.

“If you are buying well-managed cattle, you don’t generally see M. bovis as a common theme, but every once in a while you get proof of the problem,” said Daniel Scruggs, DVM, Veterinary Operations, Pfizer Animal Health. “We don’t know how it happens, but all of a sudden we can see herds that are treating for M. bovis, but by far the most common manifestation is in cattle that are at high risk.”

M. bovis is one of the most common infectious agents connected to clinical cases of bovine respiratory disease (BRD), which is estimated to cost the beef industry nearly $1 billion in economic losses from death, reduced feed efficiency and increased treatment costs.

Dr. Scruggs notes that producers should pay close attention to classes of cattle that are most likely to develop M. bovis-related disease, including cattle that have been commingled, lightweight cattle, and cattle that have been stressed. Knowing the level of risk is particularly important if producers are dealing with types of cattle they don’t normally handle as a response to higher feeder prices.

“When cattle prices go up, some pro-

ducers tend to handle riskier cattle,” Dr. Scruggs said. “Any time people dramatically change the quality of cattle they are buying, they may be surprised by what they encounter disease wise.”

Dr. Scruggs recommends producers work with their veterinarians to control M. bovis before it becomes a problem by treating cattle on arrival with an effective, proven antimicrobial and instituting management changes to help control spread of disease.

“I advise producers to treat all respiratory disease in cattle as if Mycoplasma bovis were a component, because in many cattle it is M. bovis,” Dr. Scruggs says. “If you do it right, you may never identify if M. bovis was a component because the cattle are treated, get better and move on with their lives.”

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ADADC farmers support child nutrition programs in New York City Thousands of children take advantage of free school feeding programs — including milk — during the school year, but what happens when schools let out for the summer? In New York City, ADADC’s largest marketing area, those kids head to the parks — not just for as a place to play, but as an opportunity to stretch food dollars by eating nutritious meals. Sponsored by the USDA, the Summer Meals program serves healthy breakfast and lunches — with milk as a federally-required component — to kids while school is not in session. As part of their longstanding commitment to child nutri-

tion, dairy farmers in ADADC’s region support promotion of this important program, and have teamed up with the New York Yankees and New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation to help spread the word.

To kick off the partnership, ADADC joined the New York City Parks and Recreation Department at a press conference to mark the official opening of the City’s public pools and the start of the summer meals program at Mullally pool in the Bronx.

Former Met and Yankee great Lee Mazzilli was on hand to announce the winner of a set of Yankee tickets, one of

many incentives being offered to encourage students to attend the program. The first 100 kids at the pool received Yankee’s beach towels and had a chance to visit with Rainbow the dairy calf who was there to remind kids that milk is an important part of their diet and part of every summer meal. Yankee Curtiss Granderson also recorded a public service announcement about summer meals that plays on the jumbotron at Yankee Stadium before every home game.

Yankee tickets and merchandise will be used to publicize the 84 Parks and Recreation sites that offer summer meals, and the site that increases participation the most, will receive a Yankee party featuring an appearance by an alumni player, Yankee tickets and giveaways.

Lee Mazzilli with the winner of the Yankee tickets along with Rainbow the dairy calf.

Photo courtesy of ADADC

Subcommittee examines trade and food aid programs during audit hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 13, Representative Timothy V. Johnson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture, held an audit hearing to examine trade, food aid and agricultural development programs operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This was the fourth hearing in the audit series that is designed to provide members of the committee with a greater understanding of farm policy.

FAS administers trade promotion programs that are designed to tackle non-tariff trade barriers and help develop export markets for U.S. agricultural products. Exports are vital to the U.S. agricultural economy supporting 1 million jobs on and off the farm.

Nearly a third of agricultural sales come from exports. Export development programs have been a critical component in building relationships

between U.S. industries and foreign counterparts and customers. Subcommittee members examined how the export promotion programs are working, as well as the food aid programs, which are administered by both FAS and USAID. “One of the objectives we must keep in mind for the next farm bill is reducing overall spending while maintaining an effective level of support for critical programs. In every corner of government we are looking for opportunities to streamline processes and ensure federal programs are delivered with maximum impact and with the least cost possible. It is incumbent upon the agencies to effectively deliver each program in the most efficient manner possible. And it is the purview of this committee to ensure the agencies are fulfilling this responsibility,” said Chairman Timothy V. Johnson (R-IL).

“As we prepare to write the 2012 Farm Bill, we must review the federal programs under this subcommittee’s jurisdiction to ensure our tax dollars are being spent efficiently and effec-

tively. Today’s hearing clearly demonstrated the benefits agricultural export and international food aid programs provide for American farmers, our

economy and in advancing our foreign policy objectives,” said Ranking Member Jim Costa (D-CA).

Absolute Real Estate Auction Per Order Of Secured Creditor 8776 Route 28, Big Indian / Shandaken, NY 12410 (Ulster County)

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Mr. & Mrs. Frank Johnson are moving to a smaller home and will be selling their household, shop and craft items. Sale is located at 937 Williams Rd., Earlville, NY, in Madison County.

At the Chenango - Madison County line, on St Rte 12, take S Hamilton Rd to 1st 4 corners, take a right & go 1.4 miles to Williams Rd. Follow Williams Rd .02 to auction site. From East Hamilton, on St Rte 12, turn onto Larkin Rd, follow 1/4 miles to Williams Rd. Follow 2 miles to auction site.

Selling Friday, July 29th 1:00PM Preview 11:00AM till sale Items from the household & craft shop will be sold. For further info, call.

Selling Saturday, July 30th 9:30AM Preview: 8:00AM till sale time Partial List: 2 JD 790, 4 wheel drive compact diesel w/bucket loader and tines with ballast box. This tractor has 8 ply tires, wheel weights with only 505 original hours and in showroom condition; 1949 Allis Chalmers C with narrow front end, 12 volt, overhauled with new paint job; JD 318 lawn tractor with 48” mower deck, cab, rototiller, back & front blades; brand new 6’ 3pt hitch bush hog; brand new box scraper; 2 bottom Ford plow; tractor mount buzz saw; 3pt hitch back blade; 7’ 3pt hitch Rhino finishing mower; 3x5 - 4 wheel wagon; 3pt hitch land rake; Allis Chalmers tractor mount cultivator; 6’ 3pt hitch King cutter disc (brand new); 6’ 3pt hitch snow blower Agro Trend (brand new); new 3x4 trailer; new 3pt hitch post hole digger; Polaris 250 2-wheel drive Trail Boss 4-wheeler; 2 section drag; 3pt hitch lift box; vertical or horizontal wood splitter, almost new; Chicago 4,600 watt generator (brand new); Agri Fab grass or leaf vacuum with 6.5hp motor; 2 cylinder Wisconsin engine; 15’ single axle old camping trailer; old wood trailer; tandem axle trailer frame; garden carts; BCS sicle bar & rotary mower with cart; 2000 lb. Gantry crane with 3 ton chain falls; new 20 ton press; Central Machinery dust collection system; Shop Fox 20” planner; 6” Craftsman jointer; 12” Craftsman band saw; router & router table; Woodmaster 12” sander; Delta 1” belt sander; 16” Craftsman scroll saw; New 38” Craftsman wood lathe; 10” Craftsman table saw; sign making machine; 14” Makita chop saw; 8” bench grinder; Craftsman double rolling tool box; 2 Craftsman tool cabinets; rolling tool cart; oxygen & accetylene torch set with tanks; rotary laser level; belt sander; bench vise; angle grinders; battery drills; air nailer; 365 Husky chain saw; 2 Poulan chain saws; Chicago miter saw; sabre saw; drills; open & box end wrenches; Datto set; molding set; molding set; router template set; levels; all kinds of clamps; lathe tools; work mate; floor jack; bottle jacks; handyman jack; portable air tank; double tri pod light; new triple charger; 16 gal wet dry va; six 10’ steel rollers from milk plant; large pile rough cut cherry lumber & other lumber; used cement blocks; milk cans; treated plank; landscape timber; wood & steel fence posts; 20’ & 40’ aluminum ext ladders; 8’x7’ overhead door; plastic sluice pipe; lots of misc. hand and shop tools. All of these tools and machinery are brand new or nearly new, you will not believe the condition! There’s something here for everyone!

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Proposals due Aug. 29 The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that $37 million is available for the Value-Added Producer

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DAIRY DAY at D.R. Chambers and Sons, Inc. Wednesday y July y 27,, 2011 1 @ 2pm **NOTE TIME CHANGE**

Small Animals will start at 11am Dairy will sell at 2pm 78 Head Delaware County Herd Dispersal 24 Holsteins *32 Jersey Cross *15 Lineback *7 Jersey 48 Milking cows of which 13 are in 1st lactation 26 in 2nd lactation and 9 mature cows 23 fresh June & July 10 fresh April & May 3 bagging 12 bred back to Lineback bull 9 breeding age heifers - 1 B&W, 1 Jersey, 7 Cross 21 Calves 6 months & younger - 3 B&W, 3 Jersey, 7 Cross, 8 Lineback Note: Cattle are pasture fed and averaging 55 lbs in tank 208,000 Somatic Cell, 3.63 Butterfat, 3.10 Protein Medium frame with great legs & udders Vet checked for pregnancy & vaccinated for shipping fever D.R. Chambers and Sons, Inc. is expanding our Dairy Cattle Division. If you are planning on selling your Dairy of cows or having a complete dispersal give Scott Chambers or Frank Walker a call.

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farmers and ranchers.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 29.

“Any farmer or rancher needing planning or working capital funds to move their value-added ideas forward should check out the ValueAdded Producer Grants program,” said Traci Bruckner, Assistant Director of Policy at the Center for Rural Affairs.

“The 2008 Farm Bill made some important changes to the Value Added Producer Grants Program by giving a priority to projects from beginning and small and midsize family farmers and ranchers,” added Bruckner. “Value-added, niche markets are one of the best strategies for creating and maintaining profitability for beginning and small and mid-size family farmers and ranchers. Those applicants that meet the beginning, small or mid-size family farm criteria will automatically get 10 points out of a total of 100.”

Agricultural producers, businesses majorityowned by agricultural producers, and organizations representing agricultural producers are eligible to apply for Value Added Producer Grants for business planning or working capital expenses associated with marketing value-added agricultural

products.

Agricultural producers include farmers, ranchers, loggers, agricultural harvesters and fishermen that engage in the production or harvesting of an agricultural commodity.

According to Bruckner, the program was created to help producers expand their customer base for the products or commodities they produce. This results in a greater portion of revenues derived from the value-added activity being made available to the producer of the product.

For more information on the Value-Added Producer Grants Program and how to apply, visit: www.rurdev.usda.gov/B CP_VAPG_Grants.html.

Applicants can also contact their USDA Rural Development State Office by calling 800-6706553 and pressing (1).

Applicants are encouraged to contact their state USDA RD offices well in advance of the deadline to discuss their projects and ask any questions about the application process.

“These grants are popular and competitive but help is available,” commented Bruckner.

Bruckner went on to explain that the Center for Rural Affairs is gearing up to help producers

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; **We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. **We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line.

Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, July 18th sale: Cull cows ave. .58 top cow .8050 wt. 1617 $1301.69 (12 head over $1000 up to $1653.75). Bulls up to .9050 wt. 1923 $1740.32, bull calves top $1.30, heifer calves $2.82; cull sheep top $.80; lambs up to $2.05. Dairy - bred heifers up to $1435.

Monday, July 25th - 1PM - Milking Herd Dispersal for Anthony Gauquie, Afton, NY. 48 cows all stages of lactation with 12 fresh in the last 60 days and a number due in the fall. Presently average 63# a day, 3.8/3.2 with SCC ave. last 6 months 150,000. A young herd consists of mostly Holsteins and a few crosses. Anthony sold his milking herd a few years ago and started back with his heifers. Quality milk last 6 years and Super Milk award for the last 8 years. Also consigned: group of 10 open Holstein cross heifers from one farm. Farmer sends 3 springing heifers.

Monday, Aug. 1st - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder sale. Call to advertise.

Monday, Aug. 8th - Monthly Heifer sale. Call to advertise.

Monday, Aug. 15th - Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig sale. Call to advertise.

Saturday, Aug. 20th - Carthage, NY sale on the farm. 10:30 AM Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 44 Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance youngstock (25 head registered), with some show prospects. Tractors, Skidsteer, Tillage & Haying Equipment, Barn Equipment and Miscellaneous items. Check out our website for a full listing and pictures.

Saturday, Oct. 25th - Richfield Springs, NY 63rd OHM Club Sale @ 11:00 AM. Chairman - Brad Ainslie 315-822-6087. Watch for future ads.

Friday, Nov. 11th - Fall Premier All Breeds Sale - held at the sale facility in New Berlin. Call to participate in this sale. **Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference. Looking to have a farm sale or just to sell a few give us a call.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

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as much as possible during the application period by operating a Farm Bill Helpline where producers can call in and receive assistance in accessing the Value Added Producer Grants Program.

“The Center for Rural Affairs has a long history of assisting family farmers and ranchers to access farm bill programs,” added Bruckner. “The helpline provides a direct connection to Center staff with knowledge about the program rules to help you understand if the program will fit your needs.”

Producers can call 402-687-2100 and ask for the Farm Bill Helpline. During peak demands, such as the four to six weeks before a major grant deadline, producers may have to leave a message and

await a response. Or, potential applicants can also contact the Farm Bill Helpline via e-mail by sending an e-mail with “Farm Bill Helpline” in the subject line to tracib@cfra.org. The Value Added Producer Grant is not the only program covered by the Center’s Farm Bill Helpline. Assistance is also available for the Conservation Stewardship Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and a host of Beginning Farmer and Rancher provisions.

The Center for Rural Affairs has also created Value Added Fact Sheets and other additional information, which can be accessed at www.cfra.org/ node/2672.

For more information visit: www.cfra.org

Beef Council offers matching grant program BEDFORD, PA — The Pennsylvania Beef Council is now accepting matching grant applications for beef promotions. Eligible projects strive to increase beef’s visibility at consumer events, while promoting good stewardship and nutritional messages.

The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 12.

With a completed application, county or regional groups can become eligible to receive matching funds up to $500 and materials, for local beef promotions.

The Beef Council board of directors will review applications and fund promotions that best meet the industry’s

goals.

Previous winners have included Farm City Day events, school education programs and county fair promotions.

To receive an application, or for more information, please contact the Pennsylvania Beef Council office at 814623-2698 or kkassimer@pabeef.org .

LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale Wed., July 27TH • 10:30 AM Complete Dispersal for Charlie Powell • Garret Co., MD 42 Cows & 3 Springing Heifers This is a young tie stall herd consisting of 26 Jerseys, 9 Crosses & 7 Holsteins

All Cows are Bred AI & Oldest Cow in Herd is only 5 1/2 Years Old All Consignments Welcome • Cows-Heifers-Bulls Consignors: Please send all info w/truckers on Tues.

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#1-40YR painted steel, galvanized & galvalume, also #2 available w/all trim & accessories. Complete Building Packages. Before you buy call Mohawk Metal Sales, 315-853-ROOF(7663)

2000 DYNAWELD equipment trailer; 1989 Chevy dump truck, diesel, 13 ton hoist, 5 yard box; 1989 Ford 655C backhoe; 1979 John Deere diesel 450 bulldozer. 607-6749740

Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

Construction Supplies

Construction Supplies

Custom Butchering

Custom Butchering

ATTENTION FARMERS

Asphalt Millings (fine) Delivered Driveways - Parking Lots Walkways - Building Floors Bunker Silo Pads

1-800-941-7452

Cow Mats

Cow Mats

Now Booking Hogs & Beef Farmer’s Place, International Gold Medal winner for Ham, Bacon, Sausages, and Beef Jerky. Now taking Beef and Hog appointments. Ham and Bacon smoked on site.

Call 607-847-8234 for your appointment.

Dates filling fast!

“We are still processing our award winning venison products.”

FARMER’S PLACE 256 Co. Rte. 20, South Edmeston, NY 13411 607-847-8234 • www.joesfarmersplace.com

Midlakes Metal Sales

Custom Services

Custom Services

POLITICAL PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES available for reasonable prices.

Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or email bsnyder@leepub.com

CUSTOM ROUND BALING: dry hay & baleage. Call Bob Green 518-369-1692

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Custom Services

• Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses

Custom Butchering

(Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

607-869-9483 2845 Rte 364 Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-0944

LARRY’S CUSTOM MEATS

Custom Butchering GOT MEAT? WILL TRAVEL. Brandt Mobile Slaughtering offers custom processing of beef, pork, sheep, poultry & venison. Call Jordan at 315493-9120

• All Processing Available • Smoking Done on Premises

3528 St. Hwy. 205 Hartwick, NY 13348 (607) 293-7927

Empire Rib

Custom Butchering PBR pannel

t direc Buy ave! s And

Custom Butchering

Kelley Meats, LLC

USDA Inspected

Standing Seam

Metal roofing available cut to your length 18 + colors painted • Galvalume • Galvanized aluminum • #1 & #2, material in stock.

Ow Ope ner Sinc rated e 19 94

Custom Slaughtering & Processing Beef * Lambs * Hogs * Goats

*Featuring In-House Smoking with Natural Hickory Prompt Turn Around & Best Quality Now Processing *All Beef Dry Aged *All Hogs Scalded Bison, Elk & Fallow Deer (Under State License Article 5A) *We Prepare Hogs for Roasting

All Processing Vacuum Packed High Quality at Low Prices!

Buildings For Sale

We Have Appointments Available...Call Today

FA R M R A I S E D H O M E BUILDER, featuring Bill Lake Homes. Your plans or ours. www.kdhomesny.com Call Dave KD HOMES 315-841-8700 kdhomes@frontiernet.net

8937 Beckwith Road, Taberg, NY 13471

Buildings For Sale

(315) 337-4272

New York Custom Processing, LLC Buildings For Sale

Double O Builders LLC

518-673-1073 or 518-774-7288 • Dairy Facilities • Machinery Sheds • Pole Barns • Free Stall Barns • Tie Stall Barns • Garages • Gravity Flow Manure Systems • Horse Barns • Riding Arenas Call today and join our family of satisfied customers!!

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals No Lines ~ No Waiting New!! Lower Cutting & Wrapping Rate

.50¢ per Lb. Call For Appointment

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084

6 ATTENTION FARMERS

Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

WANTED

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows & Horses for Rendering Free Same Day Pickup If Called in by 9:00 AM

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

315-375-8459

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

10 LARGE HOLSTEIN heifers due September. Jacobs. 315298-2009

5 REG. HOLSTEIN COWS in various stages of lactation, from 2-4 years old, several high producers; 2 Holstein heifers available September 2011. 4-H’er dispersing to get ready for college. Please call 518-755-3877

10 REGISTERED HOLSTEIN heifers, due October to December, $1,600 each. 978544-6105 103 FREESTALL HOLSTEIN cows in various stages of lactation, large framed, even udders, closed herd, 20,900 herd average, 4.2 butterfat, SCC between 100K-200K, and DHI tested. Call 315-3767676 110 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due August & September. Had all shots. 315-269-6600 20 CERTIFIED Organic Jersey cross bred heifers, due July-August, AI sired, asking $1,800. 518-638-8357

Dairy Cattle FOR SALE: Herd of 45 Holstein cows and 45 Heifers.

Cows are AI sired, housed in sand-free stalls, averaging 95# per cow. 315-283-0477

Herd Expansions

WANTED

BOSS LIVESTOCK: WANTED Holstein Jersey or Mixed Dairy Herds, immediate payment and removal. Also Dairy Cows For Sale: One or 100your choice, quality replacements. Call Chris Boss 315219-0590(cell), 315-8581651(home).

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

TOP QUALITY REGISTERED JERSEYS 40 TO 50 COWS - ALL CLASSIFIED & ON TEST High Components, Excellent Type, Low SCC Great group of cows. Mainly grass based freestall herd.

Cows never pushed and work well in ties.

Cows are vaccinated, health tested, trimmed and ready to go.

Prime Bulls Available, some out of multiple generations.

92 point dams w/good numbers & some bulls Genomic tested.

Located in Connecticut

860-268-2979

ALWAYS AVAILABLE: Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER LIVESTOCK SALES, INC. Middletown, NY (845) 344-7170 buycows@warwick.net

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email

All Size Heifers

315-269-6600

FOR SALE Quality Holstein Free-Stall Herd Pick 40 Out of 50

Call for More Information

802-933-2039 Reg. Milking Shorthorn Heifers for Sale: Echo Farm in Hinsdale, NH has 30 Shorthorn heifers for sale, $500$2,000 each depending on age/pedigree. 5 bred heifers (due Nov-Jan), 6 breeding age, 4 fall calves, 2 winter calves, 2 May calves, 10 June 2011 & 1 July 2011. Please call Courtney for more information, 603-336-7706 ext10 or email: courtney@echofarmpuddings.com

USED COWS WANTED

Dogs

Farm Equipment

AUSTRALIAN Blue Healer Puppies. Good cow dogs, good pets, half-price. Call 315-963-3586 before 7pm.

1989 KOMATSU BULLDOZER, tracks in good shape, new main & rod bearings in motor, new rear seal, very good working condition, $37,000 OBO. 585-261-7262

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

BORDER COLLIE PUPS. Red, Black, Blue & Merle, working lines, ABCA Reg. Shots.Dep. 518-673-5456

Dairy Equipment

Electrical

2-DARI KOOL glycol chillers w/compressors & plate coolers, will separate; 1-large Schreiber gylcol chiller, (3ph.); also various tube coolers & plate coolers. 585-732-1953

Let our 35 years of electrical experience go to work for you.

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC COWS pick 40 from 70, Johnes free. 315-750-0411

Dairy Cattle

USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159 SEVERAL USED Double 6 and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3” low lines complete. Several 2”: pipelines, used vacuum pumps, receiver groups, claws, ATO’s, washer boxes, etc. 585-732-1953 UNIVERSAL pipeline milker, includes 345’ of 2” SS line, 3 BouMatic takeoff units, 7.5hp milker pump, w/oil reclaimer & 20’ pre-cooler, $6,000; 1,240Gal. bulk tank w/compressor & temperature time chart, $6,000; Set of JD 18.4x42 duals w/10 hole hubs, excellent condition, $2,000; G6000 8’ Ag Bagger w/200’ cable, $12,500; hoof trimming EZ Chute, brand new, only used once, paid $2,900, asking $2,250. 607749-4140 or 607-745-8572

Providing Complete Grain/Dairy Facility Installations, Facility Power Distribution & Lighting, Motor Control Centers, Automation & Troubleshooting, and New Services & Upgrades.

ALUMINUM IRRIGATION PIPE 3” to 6”, fittings, risers, valves, over 14,000’, $12,500.

Steve 716-649-6594 FOR SALE: KUHN discbine, model SC353RGC, 11’ 5” cut. $10,000. 315-837-4805

@ 585-584-9210

JOHN DEERE model 446 round baler, very good condition, used very little, last used in ‘08, always stored inside, $11,000. HARVESTER roller mill, model 400, with 5 hp motor, very good condition, $800. 315-783-0595

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

Call Jeffrey at Agri-Fab & Repair, Inc. dba AFR Electrical Service

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

Y QUALIT NTEED A R A U G

Questions? Call us. PH#

Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

ATTENTION FARMERS

WA N T E D

Down - Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows For Rendering - Courteous Service

315-793-0043

WANTED Good Quality Heifers Due This Summer & Fall Also Need 20 Jersey Heifers Fresh This Fall Call Us For More Info Northeast Kingdom Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 550 Barton, VT 05822

Jim Young

(802) 525-4774 Cell: 274-0179

Ray LeBlanc

(802) 525-6913 Cell: 249-2155

FAX: (802) 525-3997 Email: neksales@together.net http://www.together.net/~neksales

DEAD - DOWN - DISABLED CATTLE Call 607-722-5728 Anytime

1-800-777-2088

AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

PACK YOUR SILAGE TIGHT

(ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 WANTED: Heifers 200# to Springing. 570-561-8488

Now with Changeable Hookups

MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717 Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch & 3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N, 3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

1-800-836-2888 To place a Classified Ad

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Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

THINK SUMMER

IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS JD 4650 MFD, new PS . . . .$28,500 CIH 5140 new eng. C/A . . . .$21,500 CIH 4366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 986 mechanics spc . . . . . . . .Call IH 966 Fender . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 1066 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 weak hydro . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 656 diesel, RBT eng . . . . .$6,500 FD 7710 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 Gehl CB1200 chopper w/heads.$2,000

JD 8300 drill w/seeder . . . . . .$3,750 JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 Case 8430 Round baler . . . .$5,000 Degelman 14’ Sil. blade . . . .$6,000 Elwood 4WD unit . . . . . . . . .$5,500 1000 gal sprayers . . . . . . . . . . .Call Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call New Cat 4 cyl. eng. . . . . . . . .$5,400 Kewanee cultipacker 24ft . . . . .Call IH & White plows 3x-10x . . . . . .Call IH 900 6 row narrow . . . . . . .$3,500 1st Choice GS520-4 tedder .$4,500 Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

315-687-0074

SUMMER B A R GA I N S

JD 2750 4x4 w/240 loader, great buy!! . . . . . . . .$15,000 JD 2750 4x4 w/cab, 7300 hrs, very nice tractor! $18,500 JD 2755 2wd w/cab, fresh overhaul by us . . . . .$18,500 Case IH 885 w/2255 ldr., joystick, ROPS . . . . . .$15,000 Ford 6610 Series 2, sharp fresh paint, ROPS, canopy, nice!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 Krone KR160 Classic 4x5 round baler, ’06, NICE!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,750 NH 8160 4x4, ROPS & canopy, 4,100 hrs., LH reverser, nice big tractor for the money!! . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Case IH 8309 discbine, 9ft., very good . . . . . . . . .$8,750 JD 1350 8ft. discbine, field ready, nice! . . . . . . . . .$7,500 NH BC5050 square baler, no thrower, NEW . . .$12,750 JD 344E wheel loader, cab, 4 in 1 bkt, 4,100 hrs., very nice, low wear machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,500 JD 1219 9ft. haybine, hyd. tongue . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 3388 2+2, runs & drives good . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 Case IH round bale chopper, very good . . . . . . .$7,500 New Galfre 17ft. hyd fold tedders, only 3 left . . . .$4,900 100+ New Rotary Cutters, 4-15 ft. In Stock . . . . . . .Call

Farm Machinery For Sale 457 JD Silage Special round baler; ’79 Mack 10 wheeler dump truck, needs cab; International 5100 grain drill; NH #8 silage wagon; NH pickup head & 824 corn head; Calving pen w/headgate. 1880 grass heads & 3 row corn heads. 518-436-1050 5 CASE IH 2366 combines.

2 are 4x4. All very high quality. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 786 INT. tractor w/cab, $8,000; Case 870 tractor, $4,000; 3 wooden hay wagons, $1,200 each; 1 metal hay wagon, $1,600; Gehl discbine, model 2340, $6,000; New Holland baler, model 565, like new, $15,000; Kuhn hay tedder, $1,000; New Idea hay rake, $800; back blade, $400; hay elevator on wheels, $150; 30’ pipe elevator, $400; two cows w/calves, $1,000 each pair; tractor chains fits 18.434” tires, $500. 315-354-4316

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

825 Belarus Tractor

CIH 1640 combine w/15’ flex head, very good cond., needs some electrical work, $17,000. 607-793-0085

FRONTIER RR1012E Rotary Rake, $3,900; NH 315 Baler #70 Thrower, $2,250; NH 853 Round Baler, $2,200; Sitrex RM5200 4 Star Tedder, $2,450; Duetz-Fahr 2 Star Tedder, like new, $2,400. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

4WD, Only 600 Hours Like New - Best Offer

315-963-3586 Before 7:00 PM

BOBCAT 763 skid steer loader, good condition, $7,900; JD #30 hydraulic bale kicker, $1,100; (2) Killbros gravity boxes 1/350, 1/375, w/extensions, 12T gear. 315536-3807 BOBCO 4000 gallon liquid spreader, big tires, steerable rear axle, good shape, $15,570.67 Firm. Hesston 4800 big square baler, $8,026.33 Firm. 315-436-5484

FIELD CULTIVATOR 30’ Salford 550 in excellent condition; White 988 5 bottom adjustable plow; International Einbock RotoSeeder, new still in the box; Hydraulic Auger for gravity wagon; 15’ rotary hoe.

315-534-5568 FOR SALE: 1981 Hess LN800, air brakes, gas engine, PTO, stored inside, engine rebuilt, very good condition, $2,500. 315-855-4244

C A S E I N T E R N AT I O N A L 8430 round baler, good condition, $4,200 OBRO; JD 336 square baler w/ejector, good condition, $1,800 OBRO. 607652-2624

FORD TW15 2WD tractor; 2 self-unloading wagons; 3 choppers (NH 782, NH 790, Gehl 750); Badger blower/ rollermill. 315-823-2664

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

BEST BUYS IN USED EQUIPMENT

GEHL 170 grinder mixer with electronic scales, $7,000.

315-946-0087 GRAVITY WAGON, Little Giant, G.C., $1,500; J&M gravity wagon w/Gehl running gear, E.C., $3,000; 15 ton construction trailer, dual axle, air brakes, $4,900; NH 57 rake, $1,200; 8014 Knight spreader, $2,500; JD 8350 grain drill, $1,600; AC-CA w/belly mower, $2,500; International 120 silage wagon w/Gehl tandem running gear, G.C., $1,500; 18’ Brillion transport drags, $1,100; 2004 28’ Wilderness camping trailer, very nice, $7,500. 607423-5639 INTERNATIONAL 2+2, recent clutch, runs good, $6,500; International 1586, bad reverse gear, $4,000; International 656, has a weak hydro, but runs good, $3,000; Gehl 1060 chopper, both heads, $2,000. 315-323-7147 JD 348 Twine Baler w/#42 thrower, like new; IH 1020 15’ grain head; new & used tires and rims of all sizes. 585-7321953 JD 3955 forage harvester, excellent condition, 2-row corn head plus grass head, $19,900. 978-544-6105 JD 3970 forage harvester w/2 row corn head and hay head, good working condition, $8,000. 607-334-5918

NEW & USED PARTS FOR ALL KINDS OF TRACTORS

JD 55 COMBINE, late model, good condition, $2,000. 607793-0085

Check our web site for more good deals!

JOHN DEERE 6400, 4WD, open station, good condition, $14,900; big M&W 400 bushel gravity bins w/center dividers & 2 doors, 12 ton M&W gears w/16.5L/16.1SL tires. 315536-3807

MACFADDEN & SONS INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

518-284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

1020 INT. GRAIN HEAD, 20’ flex head, $5,000 OBO. Call 315-730-3663

2009 JD 9670 sidehill, only 285 hours, $229,000, like new! Zeisloft Farm Eq. Lot’s of 9500-9550 combines! 800919-3322

1954 JD 40 UTILITY, wide front, 3 point hitch. 518-2563169 1990 CASE INT. 1660 combine w/13’ grain head, 3200 engine hours, reverse feeder, runs and works great, $25,000. 607-687-9622

2010 EDGE high-flow snowblower, used one season, 36”H 86”W, chute hydraulically controlled, $8,900. 518872-1386

20’ PATZ wheel drive silo unloader, $2,500; 14’ Patz wheel drive silo unloader, $1,900; 5209 New Idea discbine, $4,500. 518-673-2663

22x38 DION THRASHING machine with straw shredder, steel wheels, grain elevator with auger, all belts, real good condition. Roger Downes, Canada, phone early mornings, 905-983-8104

2004 NH TL-100A, 52LC selfleveling loader, 850hrs., 4WD, full cab, very clean, $39,500.

518-872-1386

312 GEHL Side Slinger, good condition, $2,800; 9” silo distributor, complete, 3 years old, $300.00. 607-543-0610

700534

CASE-IH H PUMA A

210 0 TRACTOR

$115,000

GRAIN DRYER - RENTAL RETURN 104983

GT 545XL

CALL DALE

LOOK UP AND ORDER YOUR PARTS ONLINE THRU OUR WEB SITE: www.whitesfarmsupply.com 4154 State Rt. 31, Canastota (315) 697-2214 (800) 633-4443 962 State Rt. 12, Waterville (315) 841-4181 (800) 859-4483 8207 State Rt. 26, Lowville (315) 376-0300 www.whitesfarmsupply.com

©2007 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. Case IH is a registered trademark of CNH America LLC. CNH Capital is a trademark of CNH America LLC. www.caseih.com

JOHN DEERE 920 Mo-Co discbine, very good condition.

607-836-4502 JOHN DEERE BALER PARTS: New & used. New Miller bale wrappers, basic, $7,200; with cut and hold, $8,400. New Super Crimp hay conditioners, $4,200; 8’, $4,626. New bale grabbers, $1,750; HD $1,950.

Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•JD L3020 dsl PS •E4020 •3010 •2630 •2950 4WD •L4020 PS •2640 •3020 std, burnt •2010 •JD 5400 4WD burnt •4020 PS We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS 800-730-4020 315-536-3737

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Gifford’s TEMCO Replacement Parts & Supplies For Agricultural Equipment All Types of Repairs and Welding 136 Kardas Road • Valley Falls, NY 12185

(518) 753-6207

Hours: M-F 8-5, Sat: 8-3

MABIE BROS., INC. MABIE BROS., INC. See the Krone Difference for Size, Strength and Unmatched Durability

MF (New Idea) 1359 9’ Disc Mower 0% Financing & $900 Rebate

New MF 1512 12 Wheel V Rake

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver”

MACK ENTERPRISES

Dayton PTO Generator on good trailer, 50 surge/25 continuous late model, exc. cond. $2,450; Pequea 710 Fluffer 7’ PTO driven, never used $2,250; 3pt Snowblowers: 4’ thru 8’, new/used; Pequea 175 Bu. Spreader Demo model (new list over $8,000) Our Price $5,950; QA Digging Hoe for Skid Steer w/18” Bkt., Like New $1,450; Quike 980 Ldr New for 90-150 HP tractors, 7’ bkt w/mounts to fit MF, Agco & Challenger $4,150; JD 100 Silage Blower $575; Landpride RCR 2510 10’ Rotary Mower (Demo/New) Trailer Type Chain, Guard Kit (new list $7,400) Our Price $5,950; Pequea 50 Bu. Spreader new list $3,565 Our Price $2,500; Farmall Super A with Woods belly mower $1,750; 4x4 Ford NH 545D fully heated factory cab & loader, 65+ HP dsl, 1,000 hrs, PS 3pt live PTO, wheel wts $12,900; NH (2000) 545D Air Conditioned Factory Cab (also heat) 65+ HP dsl, low hours, dual outlets ps 3pt live PTO, very clean $10,900; Int 504 row crop gas outlets, “good” $3,650; Vermeer Trencher w/front blade, dsl, low hrs $3,500; 4x4 NH TC 45D w/NH Ldr 40 HP dsl w/rabbit/turtle control, outlets, hydro, low hrs, nice $14,900; 4x4 Mahindra 28 HP dsl w/ldr,70 hrs, hydro, ps 3pt live pto, “ag” tires, just like new $12,900; 4x4 Kubota B1750 w/LDR& Bellymower 20 HP, low hrs, hydro $7,950; Oliver 550 (all orig) live PTO $4,150; Farmall A HiCrop; Farmall C WFE Farmall Super C NFE; Ford NH 4630 full factory heated cab, 1800 hrs, dual outlets, super clean inside & out $11,900; 25+ Tractors & Other Implements; Also Farmi Winches new/used.

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954

SW 42T

KUHN 16’ discbine; JD 2950; 48’ Fontaine flatbed trailer.

Call 518-643-2223

13’ 9” Rake

0% for 48 Mos. OR 2% for 60 Mos.

New MF/Hesston 1734 39x52

0% Financing + $900 Rebate

$140/Mo. w/ 15% Down

On Rakes, Tedders, Mowers

MF TD 1620 2 Basket 8’ Tedder

MabieBrosInc.Com

315-687-7891 Farm Machinery For Sale

2010 Krone SW38T Rake

Call For Price

Ask about the new Krone VP 1500

MabieBrosInc.Com

315-687-7891

www.countryfolks.com

Farm Machinery For Sale

L2 GLEANER COMBINE, 16’ flex & 16’ rigid head, good condition, $15,000 OBO. 585721-7684 LARGE SELECTION OF FARM TRACTORS available.

Call for great pricing. BUYING good tractors too! Located just below LJ HANDS Farm Center, 518-922-6301 LINCOLN AC225 220 volt stick welder w/helmet, rod & manual, $165.00. 315-4392685

Farm Machinery For Sale

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com

Hiring For Fall?

108@EFD’s

WelsArth@Msn.com

Partner Up Instead

Randolph, NY Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

NEW HOLLAND 1044, 119 bale wagon, $3,300. 1033, 104 bale wagon, $3,400.

1030, 69 bales, $1,600. Farmhand 8-bale accumulator and fork, $2,100. Roeder Impl., Seneca, KS 785-336-6103 NEW HOLLAND 66 baler in storage 25 years, perfect for hobby farm, field ready, $750.

607-829-6817 NEW HOLLAND pickup head, used less than 50 acres, $3,000. 518-568-7950 NEW STEEL BALE WAGONS, all steel, 2”pressure treated floor, 9x8x18 w/wide track 8T gear, $3,799. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”box beam, $2,999. Feeder wagons all sizes. 570-446-3170 ONE OF LARGEST Selections of JD & Case IH combines on East coast! 1 year motor warranty. Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg, PA www.zeisloftequip.com PARTING OUT: Ford 8N & 9N tractor & Ferguson TO-20 tractor. 315-439-2685 PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com RETIRING: 1981, 1586 International, cab, axle duals, 2 extra radial tires, asking $15,000; 2006 Reese drum mower, 10’, asking $7,500 OBO; Gehl 2004, 2580 Silage Special baler, $17,500 OBO; Kverneland 7335 wrapper, asking $7,500; Pequea 646 round bale, low loader, 8 bales, $2,200; Buffalo Ridgetill cultivator, 4 row, $2,200.

315-322-4354, 315-322-1320 SKID LOADER Attachments: 72” rock bucket, $650; 48” pallet fork, $500; Lower profile & snow & litter buckets, call for price 315-536-0268

Smiley’s Equipment Square Balers, $750 up; Round Balers $1,500 up; Haybines, $750 up; Discbines, $3,000 up; Rakes, $350 up; Tractors, $1,000 up; 4x4 Rater, $1,250; Chevy Pickup, $1,750; Sickle Bars, $350 up; Backhoes, $3,000 up; Dump Trucks, $2,500 up; dozers, excavators, pavers, seal outfits, blacktop rollers, tedders, brush hogs, hay elevators, mixer wagons, hay wagons, finish mowers, post pounders, post hole diggers, sickle bar mowers.

Hundreds of Tractors, Thousands of Parts

25% Bank Financed @ $47,250 / Partner / The Works

518-634-2310

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery Wanted

SPECIAL: White 4 or 6 row cultivator, was $1,050, now $950; JD 4400 & 6600 diesel combines, low hours, very good, $5,500; JD 220 flex head, pipe reel, super, $3,800; 20’ homemade head carrier, $1,500; JD 348 baler, no kicker, $3,000; (5) 20.8x42 radial tires, 25% tread, $200 each.

Mike Franklin, 607-749-3424

WE PURCHASED a lot of combines in past month. Best to call, cuz we gott ‘em.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322, 1 year motor warranty on combines, 3.9% fin.

NEW HOLLAND 256 hay rake gear box needed, may consider parts machine. Call 607829-6817

WANTED

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293

Farm Machinery Wanted

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS

1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - $2,900 48’ - $3,650 Price Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE PH: 570-869-1551 Cell: 607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

E & A FENCE

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

BUYING Mold & Heat Damaged Grains. Also high moisture corn. Auburn,NY. Call Ralph 315-729-0918

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

Romulus, NY 14541

Fencing

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

AG LIME

SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

3 0 To n M i n i mu m Spreader & Spreading Available Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

Call T J Allen 315-845-6777 315-868-2438

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY

Heat Stress Alert: ProFresh Plus & ProBiotic Booster Pak Should be added to your dairy feeds today.

Combat lower cow intake and reduced feed quality due to heat.

Big returns for little investment.

1-866-737-9273

HI-MAG LIME

Also BEDDING

SAND

Delivery Available

888-339-2900 ext. 10

Generators

GENERATORS GENERAC SERVICE CENTER PTO Units in Stock 25 & 40 KW. Portable & Standby •Shipping Available•

GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC. 518-966-4346 FAX 518-966-4647 Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

ROY’S

SPREADING SERVICE LLC New Lime Hi - Cal

Spreader By Float

Dealer inquires always welcome.

Fencing

Fencing

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

cell#

607-434-1024

Roy Van Warner

607-432-7476 Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS

60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON

(315) 364-5240

POST POUNDER FOR RENT

ALL

SIZE POST IN STOCK

Plus All Your Other Fencing Needs

www.andrewsfarm.com

2033 Brothertown Rd., Deansboro, NY 13328 Phone: (315) 841-4910 Fax: (315) 841-4649

Call for details

www.williamsfarmfence.com

Conneautville, PA 16406 814-587-2450 or 573-3344

Quality First - Always

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

K & J Surplus

ANDREWS FARM EQ., INC.

518-993-5177

Serving All Of New York

Delivered by the Truckload

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

See us at

Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

HI-MAG

ELECTRIC FENCE CONTROLLER REPAIRS. Factory authorized warranty center for Zereba, ParMak, many others.

No charge for estimates. Quick turn-around time. Send or bring to our shop, any make, any model. 518-284-2180

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR

JD 8420 C/A MFD, JD 8130 C/A MFD, JD 7830 C/A MFD, JD 7830 C/A 2 Wheel, JD 7230 C/A MFD w/ldr., JD 7130 C/A MFD, JD 2555 & JD 2550, JD 820 A Zero Turn Lawn Mower and more! 2010 CASE IH 335 & 305 in stock (new)! & More! NH TD 5050 C/A w/Ldr., & NH 8160 C/A 2 Wheel, AGCO GT 75A 4x4 Canopy, NH BR740 Rd Baler, NH 575 sq. Baler! JD 9510 combine w/18ft flex head.

~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~

(315) 549-7081

MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

JD TRACTORS HERE NOW!

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You

LOCUST POSTS, POLES, Split Rails, 6x6’s, 4x4’s. Other hardwood & softwood boards and planks, custom cut. Also lots, land cleared, woodlots wanted. 518-883-8284

570-833-5214

Combine Salvage

Fencing

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

Fencing

Supplier of Organic Feed and Fertilizer

315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Hay - Straw Wanted

24’ 6000 bushel grain bin, w/new floor & unload, $7,000 torn down; Butler 30’ 6 ring wide sheet grain bin, 7-1/2hp fan, 8” unloading auger drying floor, 14,000 bushel, nice, $9,800 torn down. 570-9669893

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Help Wanted

Alltech is currently looking for Territory Sales Representatives for Vermont and New York. Alltech sales people are highly motivated professionals who provide a natural link between marketing, research and the customer. Alltech ranks among the top 10 animal health companies in the world. The company has experienced consistent growth since it was founded in 1980. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Alltech has a presence in over 110 countries with distributors around the world. Today it employs 2,600 people and growth continues at a rate of 20 percent.

Key responsibilities include: • Regularly visit our industry partners (feed companies, consulting nutritionists, veterinarians, producers, government agencies, etc) across the territory to manage existing relationships while cultivating new relationships • Drive sales by identifying customer needs and finding solutions • Attend industry events and tradeshows to showcase Alltech in a positive, professional manner • A strong technical background: BSc, MSc or higher • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Interest and experience in the animal health or nutrition industries • Self-motivated and proactive • A valid driver’s license Alltech

Model SD250 GRAIN DRYER Hay - Straw For Sale

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

WANTED

Hay & Straw - All Types We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304 Buyers & Sellers WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

Also Square Bales of

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 HAYLAGE BALES & dry round bales. 700 bales baleage, 400 bales dry hay.

Mulch/bedding round bales available. Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050 LOT’S OF GOOD HAY: 1st & 2nd cutting. 518-284-2180

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

CENTRAL BOILER EClassic OUTDOOR FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call North Creek Heat 315-8663698 CENTRAL BOILER E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call today Halloran Farm 845-482-5208.

519-529-1141 Heating

Heating

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

Livestock For Sale

Meat

400 COW DAIRY In Northern Vermont

PA PERFORMANCE RAM and Boer Buck Test Sale and Invitational Female Sale.

Saturday, August 6, 2011, PA Livestock Evaluation Center- 814-238-2527 www. livestockevaluationcenter.com

ALL NATURAL GRASS FED BEEF. Straight from our farm to your table. 845-744-8997 newyorkgrassfedbeef.com

802-723-4503

BEEF FARM looking for general laborer, must know Equipment & Livestock, fencing, repairs, anything on farm, applicants must have references with at least 2 years experience. Please send resume and contacts to: Iris Farms, P.O. Box 755, Pine Bush, NY 12566 or email horse@irisfarms.com

Heating

Central Boiler E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Buy NOW and save up to $1500! The next generation of cleaner wood furnaces has arrived. 97% Efficient. Call Today Border Drive Heating/Royal Stoves 570537-2447

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

Parts Badger Farm Parts, Wic, Miller, Miraco, Ideal & Honda Parts.

Call 315-376-3329

Help Wanted

Seeks Person to milk, take care of fresh & sick cows and other general farm work.

Salary dependent on experience.

40 ACRES Standing hay for sale, CHEAP! 464 Lynch Rd., Little Falls, NY. 315-866-6748

Wet and Dry

C A M PA I G N P O S T E R S : Very reasonable prices. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or email bsnyder@leepub.com

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE

STANTON BROTHERS

Farmer to Farmer

Miscellaneous

Lowville Sport & Farm Equipment

| Pennsylvania 1860 Charter Lane, Suite 203 Lancaster, PA 17601 Fax: 717-393-9774 • mgast@allltech.com

315-523-0763

H AY

Help Wanted

The ideal candidate should have:

SUPER B

FOR SALE: Large square bales of first cut grass hay 3x3x7½’, stored inside, $40.00 per bale or $100.00 per ton.

315-486-0875

Help Wanted

Tired of the High Cost of Fossil Fuel?

Do You Have Large Heating Needs?

Portege and Main, a well established North American company with over 35 years experience building and improving outdoor wood, coal, and biomass stoves is now offering a fully automatic chip/biomass stove for large heating needs; greenhouses, businesses, warehouses, schools, etc.

Easily adaptable to any established heating system.

For more information on the complete line of Portege and Main hydronic boilers, contact: Karl at HALLEN’S SAWMILL 315-852-9507

Dairy and Livestock Manager: Oversee all aspects of organic, 50-cow, grass-based dairy and beef herds and on-site processing plant on publicly accessible, diversified farm owned by Massachusetts non profit organization. Competitive salary and benefits, including housing. Full posting at: www.thetrustees.org HELP WANTED: Relief Milker, tiestall barn. Available for all shifts including weekends.

Send list of experience and references to: PO Box 511, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

Maintenance & Repair

KICKER RACKS 8’x16’ Up To 9’x18’ 16’ & 20’ FEEDER BOXES FLAT RACKS

We Rebuild Forage Boxes Pickup & Delivery Available

Witchley MFG.

Greenway-New Loudon Road • RD #1 • Verona, NY 13478

Ph. (315) 336-8268

If Busy - Cell #525-1814 Just off Rt. 365 between Rome & Verona 1/2 mile past Warner Sales & Service

Attention Building Owners Don’t tear down Your failing structures.

We can repair them.

INDIVIDUALS FOR CUSTOM HARVESTING OPERATION Texas through Montana 2011 Season

Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Parts & Repair

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955 STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

Poultry & Rabbits

Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers (7 Meat Varieties)

402-364-2222

Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More

Horses

www.myerspoultry.com

Must be honest, hard working with farm background.

(814) 539-7026

REGISTERED Belgian Draft Horse for stud service, $100.

Call for details 518-568-5817.

Livestock For Sale PA PERFORMANCE BOAR and Gilt Test Sale, Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

PA Livestock Evaluation Center 814-238-2527 www. livestockevaluationcenter.com

Before

After

Performing structural renovations and general construction since 1965. With having been involved in over 30,000 projects we feel confident we can solve your problems

Woodford Bros., Inc. Box 108, Apulia Station, NY 13020 1-800-OLD-BARN WWW.1-800-OLD-BARN.COM

Day Old Chicks Broiler, Layers Turkeys

NEPPA Hatchery Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339 email: giespasture@frontiernet.net Write or call for prices & availability

518-568-5322

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Real Estate For Sale

RAINBOW RIDGE FARM Business Wanted: Have new meat processing 5-A licensed facility for poultry, ducks, turkeys. Also Broilers available, any size, dressed or alive. 607-869-2287 7:308:00AM

Absolute 25 A. Tillable Land & Content Auction!

8/13 @ 10 AM “Crandall Estate” 2100’ of RF on 2 rds.!

W/ MIN RIGHTS: 6325 Cuyler Hill Rd. Cuyler, NY 13158 Also: IH FARMALL “Super M” & “H”!

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

FARM SALE IN WALWORTH, NY: 88 acres, 60 tillable, 43 cow newly renovated dairy barn, 2 heifer facilities w/full concrete, machine shed in garage, w/beautiful 1800 4 bedroom 2 bath house. 315730-3312

SHARON SPRINGS: 289 acre farm. 4 bedroom 2 bath farmhouse. Large cattle and horse barn. Picture perfect country setting. $495,000.

Also, 90 acres. Excellent 5 bedroom 3 full bath home.

Large barn. 2 stocked ponds.

Picturesque and private country setting. Borders 10,000 acres of state forest. $299,000. FREE CATALOG Country Boy Realty, 753 East Main Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043. 518-234-4371. www.countryboyrealty.com

ZOGG BROS. AUCTIONEERS *607.835.6599*

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

Van Billings Real Estate, LLC Van Billings, Broker/Owner 14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

315-429-0300

Zoggbros.com Cortland, NY

Real Estate For Sale

DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com

Want To Sell Your Farm or Land?

Call Van!

FARMS

Oppenheim - 112 Acres - $119,900

Older farmhouse set nicely on a knoll with 115 acres. About 30-40 acres of fields and the rest is woods. Superb hunting location across the street from a nature preserve. Ideal property for a small farm, horses or an Adirondack Farm retreat.

House needs some TLC, but it’s a great buy!

Champion - 190 Acres - $365,000

Nice small dairy farm on a quiet country road with plenty of land. Could be organic, 100 acres tillable, 50 acres wood and 30 acres pasture. 32 tie stall barn in excellent condition, new roof and all milking equipment stays. Older solid 6 bedroom house with updates. First time offered for sale in over 100 years, don’t miss out!

Manheim - 83 Acres - $440,000

Vintage brick farmhouse fully restored with beautiful floors and trim, keeping the original look, yet with a modern kitchen and baths. The main house has 3200 sq ft including 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. There is a 1 bedroom, 1800 sq ft apartment with a huge great room, amazing fireplace and wonderful views. Could be used as a 2 family or in law apartment. Set on 83 magnificent acres of useable farmland this property is ideal for horses or a small sustainable farming operation. There is an old barn and two modern steel barns. The Morton pole barn, 40X80 has water and electricity. Part of a larger parcel, taxes to be determined.

Norway - 69 Acres - $199,900

Wonderful small farm with pasture, barn, hayfields and updated farmhouse in perfect setting on quiet road. Ideal for beef or gentleman's farm. Second floor of house is apartment but could be converted back to single family.

Excellent setting for wildlife, hunting, 4 wheeling, and snowmobiling. New septic installed.

Manheim - 42 Acres - $160,000 Barn on about 42 acres with apartment built into barn. Includes the business of Zook’s storage shed, lawn furniture and food goods, but does not include the inventory.

Excellent main roadbusiness site.

Real Estate For Sale

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #720 - VERY NICE 250 ACRE DAIRY FARM - 4 miles south of Sangerfield borders Rte 12. 170 acres tillable, 50 pasture, 90 woods - 60 tie stall 2 story cow barn with wide fronts, large milk house, 2 bulk tanks - 72 stall 2 story heifer/dry cow barn with wide fronts, two barns hooked together, concrete barn yard - 3 concrete silos with black top for unloading wagons. Big 20 room house built by a doctor 150 years ago - new wood/oil furnace - great water supply. Some of the best soils in NEW YORK STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $698,000 REDUCED TO $650,000 BIG HOUSE HAS BEEN PAINTED, NEW ROOF, COMPLETELY REMODELED. #18 - Great site for new home or business at end of Industrial Dr. Rd., Frankfort, NY - 25 A. open land with city water & sewer - also 45 A. wet lands with lots of wild life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000 REDUCED TO $75,000 #72 - 241 ACRES on Parkhurst Rd. Near Middleville, Herkimer County, NY - 120 acres tillable - 30 acres of woods and 90 acres pasture - great views in all directions - not far from the West Canada Creak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A great buy for $350,000 #267 - Hobby/horse farm w/49 acres - 27 tillable, 12 pasture & 8 woods - 10 rm, 2 story home in good cond’t w/deck, above ground pool, vinyl siding, steel roof, circular driveway & full basement - 84x40 ft. 2 story barn w/cleaner, 34x18 ft. horse barn w/4 stalls - 24x74 ft. garage w/shop, 26x75 ft. hay storage shed & 14x30 ft. steel silo - 2 wells & half acre pond w/fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000 #40 - DAIRY OF DISTINCTION - Very nice 395 Acre river bottom dairy farm w/240 tillable, 70 pasture & 80 woods, 350 ft. stone barn w/108 tie stalls & room for 75 young stock, 1500 gal. B.T. & 2” pipeline, 6 stall garage & 100x25 ft. carriage barn, 4 concrete silos w/unloaders & 40x80 ft. bunk silo, 3 brdm. brick home & 2 fam. tenant house. Also 5 rm. mobile home, 1 lg. pond, 2 springs & 100 ft. well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $1,500,000 Machinery Available C-67 - 3.75A. Adirondack Park Waterfront Property One Quarter Acre Developed with Year Round Camp, Remainder wooded undeveloped area, Located on Motorless Lake Edward. The pleasant one-story house is fully furnished with three rooms, one full bath, full cellar, new forced air furnace and new chimney, enclosed porch, tiled well, line phone, and septic. All in a private setting at the end of a dirt road. Great investment property. A nice waterfront location at a modest price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $199,000

POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607) 334-9727 Cell 607-316-3758

Newport - 22 Acres - $59,900

Beautiful Vintage home in need of total restoration. Being sold in "As Is" condition. Create a mini farm on this 22 level acres of hay and cornfield within the village. City water available.

Victorian carriage garage with great detailing overlooks West Canada Creek.

Oppenheim - 96.5 Acres - $149,900 Old 4 Bedroom farmhouse set on 96.5 wonderful acres of land. House is being sold “As Is”

Minden - 81.6 Acres - $299,900

Superb Horse Farm - 36x96 Morton Building with 8 gorgeous stalls. Plus old dairy barn, turn out sheds, equipment shed, pond, all fenced. Remarkable post and beam passive solar design on home with very open floor plan. Spectacular private setting at end of road. Any offer is subject to court and bank approval.

Johnstown - 80 Acres - $265,000

Nicely remodeled old farmhouse on beautiful land, including hayfields, pasture and woods. Ideal horse farm with fenced areas, barn with three stalls and hay storage.

Additional building has fenced dog run.

Access to snowmobile trails. Located on dead end road, this is the perfect retreat!

www.possonrealty.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2254 - Showplace Madison County Dairy Farm with a large modern home. Neat, Clean, & Turn-key. 220 acre farm, 160 exceptional well drained tillable acres with additional 40+ acres to rent. Balance mostly pasture, some woods. Two story 68 stall dairy barn with attached 80 stall free stall for dry cow and young stock. 3 very nice Morton machinery buildings. Nice 2 story 5 bedroom 3 bath Modern Home. Farm is located near the beautiful Town of Cazenovia. Just south of Syracuse, NY. This is truly an exceptional farm that has everything.

Great milking facility, room for heifers and dry cows, plenty of machinery storage, and enough supporting lands. Farm recently appraised by leading Ag Bank at close to $550,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We're asking $550,000, cattle, machinery, and feed available.

2272 - Herkimer County Farm - 120+ acres with 50 m/l acres tillable, mostly class 1 soils. Exceptional fertility conducive to growing vegetables. Good 2 story barn 65 tie stalls, enclosed manure room.

60x80 machinery building, with 8x14 cooler room. 28x48 greenhouse building. Location of this farm is outstanding for growing and selling

Roofing

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BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture

ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

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vegetables: Sweet corn and beef. Farm borders the beautiful West Canada Creek. Awesome fishing and kayaking. Close to Adirondack Park. This is a very good farm with a lot of different opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduced from $320,000 to $300,000 2284 - Herkimer County 23 acre Gentleman's Farm. 23 acres 15 acres tillable balance pasture. Additional land to rent. Good 2 story dairy barn with 28 tie stalls room for additional 30. Side addition for 25 head of heifers. Shop and machinery building. 4 run in sheds. Nice remodeled 2 story 4 bedroom 2 bath home. This farm has a very quiet pretty setting. 20 mins south of Utica and Herkimer. Nice little farm for someone who wants to raise beef, horses or milk a small dairy.

Reasonably priced at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,000 2293 - Chenango County. 34 acre Gentleman's farm with the mineral rights. 15 acres tillable ground, all in hay. Will grow row crops or vegetables. 7 acres of pasture with a year round trout stream.

Balance woods. Lots of firewood and good hunting. Good 2 story 30x40 drive through barn. 20x20 tack building used for storage, wooden floor, would make a nice wood shop. 22x44 greenhouse. 2 story remodeled 4 bedroom home. Has been completely remodeled from the bottom up in the modern timber-frame style. Lots of exposed beams and timbers. New $35,000 poured concrete foundation. New siding, windows, kitchen, bathroom and floors. Farm sits atop a small valley. Very quiet & scenic. Close to shopping, hospitals, schools, yet you are in the country. Would make a very nice hobby farm, raise beef or horses, have a big garden, hunting and fishing.

Laid back country living at its' best. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assking $199,000

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MAY 7 - DEC 17 Cooperstown Farmers Market 101 Main St., Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown, NY. 9 am - 2 pm. Fresh local produce, meat, cheeses, herbs, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, flowers, crafts and much more.

On Internet at www.otsego2000.org/ farmersmarket JUL 19 - AUG 31 The 7 Threats to Your

Family Security 5789 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY (1st Floor Conference Room). Topics include: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, staying in control of your “stuff” & protecting it from the govt., nursing homes, lawsuits, taxes, children’s divorces, creditors & “predators,” paying for quality care in your home/assisted living facility without losing your business and/or lifetime of assets, qualifying for Medicaid/ VA Benefits, keeping personal information private and much more.

There is no cost or obligation to attend this workshop, however, registration is required due to limited seating. Call 315-446-3850.

JUL 25 PowerPoint and Your Farm Cornell Food & Agricultural Technology Park, Geneva, NY. 7-9 pm. $10. Learn how to use PowerPoint software to plan and create a basic digital slideshow. Registration requested. Contact Nancy Anderson, 585-3943977 ext. 427 or nea8@ cornell.edu.

JUL 26 2011 NYBSA Capital District Canton Show Schaghticoke Fairgrounds in Rensselaer County, NY. ALL members of the New York Brown Swiss Association are invited to show that day. Not a member? It’s easy to join by going to the NYBSA Web site at www. nybrownswiss.com All information and forms have now been posted on the NYBSA Web site, under shows and sale info. We also have our own Facebook page. Please “like” us at “2011 NY Capital District Canton Brown Swiss Show.” Call 518-860-8754.

JUL 27 60th Annual Tri-County Holstein Club Show Schagticoke fairgrounds, Schagticoke, NY. Animal Science Camp Cornell Cooperative Extension Office in Norwich, NY. 8 am - noon. The program costs $20/youth and includes all handouts and transportation costs. Contact Katlin Smith, 607-3345841.

JUL 27 & AUG 3 Food Preservation 101 Workshops • July 27 - St. Joseph’s Church, 31 North Helmer Ave., Dolgeville, NY • Aug 3 - CCE Office, East Herkimer, NY. July 27 5:307 pm. Aug. 3 6:30-8 pm. No charge. Contact CCE, 315866-7920.

JUL 28 Oneida County CCE Annual Meeting Boonville Oneida County Fair, Hof Brau Tent, 222 Schuyler St., Boonville, NY. 7 pm. Contact CCE Oneida Co., 315-736-3394 ext. 111.

JUL 28, AUG 4 & 11 Improve Your Online Business Presence 8 week series dedicated to connecting your business through social media and networking channels. Contact Josh VanBrakle, e-mail jvanbrakle@nycwatershed.org JUL 30 Chenango County 4-H Trail Ride Brookfield Trail System, New

Berlin, NY. 10 am. Sponsor sheets on line at www.purecountrycampground.com Starts at 10 am on the Brookfield Trail System.

Camping available. Contact Lorraine, 607-591-6907.

Eastern Region of the New York Beef Producers Meeting A day long educational opportunity for all beef producers both experienced and beginners. Contact Lisa Cox, 518-765-3512 or e-mail lkc29@cornell.edu.

On Internet at www. ccealbany.com Small Scale Woodlot Management Registration is limited and receiving the $15/person registration fee will reserve your spot. Please send a check to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County, 1581 Rte 88 N., Newark, NY 14513. Contact CCE of Wayne, 315-331-8415 or email mgwayne@cornell.edu.

On Internet at www2.dnr. cornell.edu/ext/forestcon nect/2011woodlotwkshp.ht ml JUL 31, AUG 13, 20, 27, SEP 3 Farmstock 2011 Working Farm Tours Locations as follows: All take place 12 - 3 pm.

• July 31 - Rivendel Farm, Swiss Hill Rd., Kenoza Lake 845-482-3592. Farm tours, sheep care, felting demonstration, • August 13 - Rafters Farm, Roscoe, 605 Dutch Hill Rd., Roscoe - 607-498-5445.

Horse rides, free range chickens, home of rescued animals.

• August 20 - Oak Ridge Farm, 222 Hessinger Lare Rd., Youngsville - 845-4824686.

Horse grooming, hands on horse are, harnessing & driving demonstration.

• August 27 - Channery Hill Rd., 77 Keller Rd., Callicoon Center - 845-482-4369.

Herbs & vegetable growing, canning & preserving demonstration.

• September 3 - Bridle Hill Farm, 190 Hemmer Rd., Jeffersonville - 845-482-3993.

Western trail ride, English trotting lunge session, grooming & saddling.

AUG 2 Renovating Tie Stalls in Dairy Barns Meeker Farm, 5387 Brown Rd., Munnsville, NY. 1 pm.

Pre-registration requested.

Call 315-684-3001.

AUG 2, 8 & 15 Breast Cancer Screenings Locations as follows: • Aug. 2 - Sharon Springs Health Center.

• Aug. 8 - Canajoharie Health Center, 56 Montgomery St. • Aug. 15 - Richfield Springs Health Center, 8550 State Hwy. 28.

AUG 3 Berry Picking Bus Tour Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 10 am. You will pay for what you pick. After picking, the tour will travel for lunch. The cost is $25 for a family of four, or $15/couple and includes lunch and a tote bag. Contact Carol, 607584-9966.

AUG 10-11 & 13 Hunter Safety Education Course Hudson Falls Fish & Game Club on Route 196, Hudson Falls, NY. • Aug. 10-11 - 6-9 pm • Aug 13 - 8 am - 3 pm.

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