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First responders give tractor safety demonstration Car versus tractor ~ never an equal match

by Sally Colby A sobering headline: Police say a car trying to pass a slow-moving tractor on a rural road in Yates County, New York, collided with a van full of Amish farmers from Steuben County, killing five people and injuring nine others.

“This is a scene we see all too often,” said Dave Hill, senior extension associate and agricultural emergency management program director at Penn State. “There are developments where farms used to be, and those developments are residences for non-farm people who are driving on the roads. We find ourselves sharing the roads with people who don’t understand farm equipment. A lot of these people have less patience — they’re in a hurry and just want to go down the road. They don’t want to be bothered by a tractor that’s pulling an implement from field to field.”

Hill manages a program aimed at training first responders who help at farm-related accidents. “We teach fire fighters how to respond to agricultural accidents,” he said. “Tractor turn-overs, machinery entanglements, silo entrapments.” Hill also oversees a farm-family program that teaches farm families what to do while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive.

“The peak time for farm vehicle accidents is late afternoon — from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.,” said Hill, “and June and October are the peak months for

accidents. The majority of accidents occur when the tractor driver turns left. That person behind you has been putting up with your speed for long enough, so he tries to pass. He can’t see you, and he tries to pass just as you’re turning left.”

Hill says that before making a left turn, tractor drivers should pull into the right lane so that they can see everyone behind them prior to turning. He added that the second most common accident is rear-end collisions, many of which are the result of someone is talking on a cell phone, texting or distracted in some other way. “They’re driving at 55 mph, become distracted, and all of the sudden there’s a tractor and implement in front of them going 15 mph.”

That type of accident, a rear-ender, is what a team of first responders demonstrated to a huge crowd at Penn State during Ag Progress Days.

Hill explained the process for accident response, noting that police are usually first to arrive on the scene.

“Next, the fire chief and the rest of the company arrive to stabilize the scene,” he said. “The tractor and car are stabilized so that they don’t roll. The EMS will focus on stabilizing victims and preparing them for transport to the hospital.” The team worked carefully and seamlessly; first stabilizing the woman (a volunteer) who had fallen from the tractor and then working to extricate the driver (a dummy) from the car.

In some cases, parts of the vehicle must be removed to gain access to additional victims.

“We have a ‘golden hour’ rule,” said Hill. “The victim has a much better chance of surviving their injuries if we can get them to a surgeon at a trauma center within an hour.”

Hill noted the accident in New York brought numerous rescue workers to the scene, including several helicopters.

“The farm vehicle was a field sprayer loaded with chemicals,” he said. “It wasn’t leaking, but it would’ve been a more serious incident if the tank had been breached.”

Throughout the demonstration, Hill discussed some of the most important safety measures for those who drive farm equipment on pub-

The stabilized victim is placed on a board and moved away from the accident scene so rescue workers can work on the automobile and tractor as well as the victim in the vehicle.

lic roads. “As farm equipment gets bigger, it also gets faster,” he said.

“If you’re driving farm equipment on the highway, make sure you’re driving at the appropriate speed for the equipment. Some of the new tractors are designed to be operated in excess of 25 mph — that’s fine if you’re pulling implements that are also designed to go 25 mph.

High-speed tractors with low speed implements are not a good combination.” Hill also noted that all equipment operators should be properly

trained, and that equipment should be wellmaintained and roadworthy with hitch pins, steering, tires, bearings and brakes in good condition.

The slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign should be in good condition and properly mounted. “It’s designed to be mounted on the back of equipment for equipment traveling at 25 mph or slower,” said Hill. “The inside triangle is visible during daylight hours and the outside triangle is visible at night. Consider an escort vehicle on busy

rural roads so that people behind know what’s going on. Use proper lighting and take every opportunity to let nonfarm neighbors understand the issues of moving farm equipment on the highway.”

Hill says accidents involving automobiles and farm vehicles are becoming more frequent.

“Tractors are getting bigger and there are more non-farm people in rural communities,” he said.

“It’s our obligation to inform people at every opportunity about farm equipment on the road.”

After the victim is removed from the scene, fire personnel carefully stabilize the automobile and tractor with a series of supporting blocks and jacks.

Photos by Sally Colby

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin “We are absolutely ecstatic with the crowd this year!” exclaimed Juli Webster, organizer of the Mohawk Valley’s 10th annual Garlic & Herb Festival.

The event turned into a regular jubilee with a record crowd, 57 vendors, garlic cuisine, three bands, and perfect, sunny weather for the event.

“It’s really wonderful!” said first year vendor, Krysta Kearney, whose Loveland Farms booth was stocked not only with garlic, but also with fresh cut flowers, fresh organic produce, freshly mixed granola, and more. “We’re used to going to the normal smaller farmer’s markets, and I’m actually surprised at how many people are here. It’s been really wonderful!”

Kearney plans on returning again next year to take part in the annual festival.

All along Canal Street, and in Sterziner Park, Little Falls, NY, vendors displayed a variety of herbs, aromatic foods, colorful seasonal flowers and produce, handcrafted artisan items, and more than 50 varieties of garlic, and garlic for seeding.

Diane Reilly, of Emerald Valley Acres, Fultonville, NY, was one vendor who had many return customers from previous years looking for garlic to seed their own crops.

“It was our best year ever!” Reilly said enthusiastically. “The Mohawk

Valley has the perfect soil and climate for growing garlic and it’s wonderful to have this opportunity to be able to sell it, and to educate the people attending the festival about garlic. Hopefully, by the time they left, they have learned that all garlic is not alike.” Reilly laughed.

This was Reilly’s fourth year at the event as a vendor. She said she has developed many regular customers from attending this agricultural event, with several repeat customers calling her as early as April to place their orders.

The festival, which was founded in 2001, has become a staple in the Herkimer County community, drawing in thousands of people from all over the Mohawk Valley and beyond.

The festival provides an opportunity for local farmers and vendors to educate folks on the benefits of growing garlic and herbs, and gives people an opportunity to make new connections.

Herbalists Brenda and Michael Henry, vendors from Brenda’s Natural Foods in Rome, NY, have been exhibiting at the Festival for all 10 years and have seen the growth in the marketplace.

Folks buying herbs surrounded their booth and were also purchasing the fresh baked cookies at the exhibit.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer

County’s Jill Turner was on hand to provide information, recipes, and newly printed Herkimer County Local Foods Map. The maps lists and shows location of 47 farms in Herkimer County that produce and sell produce. It also provides information on Herkimer County’s farmers’ markets. Turner stated the map was made possible through the “Creating Healthy Places in New York” grant that was awarded to the Herkimer County Health Net. “We at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County are working along with the Health Net on the grant,” Turner said, “promoting eating local, eating well, and eating together. We are working on encouraging everyone to eat fresh, locally grown foods along with providing healthier food options in local convenient and small grocery stores.”

Turner was also handing out recipes and information on buying, using, storing, and harvesting garlic, which was provided by CCE. One of the highlights of Garlic & Herb Festival is the Garlic Queen Pageant, which benefits scholarships in the Miss Mohawk Valley program.

Laurie Jean Britton, Executive Director of Miss Mohawk Valley Scholarship Program, hosted this annual event.

The Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival

Juli Webster (left), Co-Chair and organizer of the Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival kept busy serving customers throughout the day, and noted that this was the biggest year yet.

Committee is responsible for the creating this annual event in an effort to recognize local agriculture, educate the public, and promote the production and consumption of garlic and herbs. The committee looks for garlic and herb food vendors with original themes and quality products, and is supported by the Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts. One-third of all admission fees is donated to the Center, with the remainder being used to support the Festival.

A new feature this year was the raffling of a New Holland Rustler Utility Vehicle. Proceeds from this raffle will be used to paint an agriculturally accurate mural honoring one of the event’s founding fathers, Adam Hugick. Tickets from this raffle are still available.

Folks flocked to the 10th annual Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival in Little Falls, NY, where 57 vendors sold their wares.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin

The Mohawk Valley’s Garlic & Herb Festival is a non-profit agricultural festival, and in the words of organizer Juli Webster, “Come rain or shine, we have a stinking

good time!”

For more information on the Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival contact Webster at 315823-0718 or e-mail garlicfest@yahoo.com.

Pageant winners crowned during Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival Several winners were crowned during the annual Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival pageant held Saturday, Sept. 10, during the festival in Little Falls. Participants from across the Mohawk Valley were judged on personality, stage presence and appearance while modeling dressy attire and being interviewed in front of an audience. The winners in each age group received a crown, sash and flowers. The event was hosted by director Laurie Jean Britton and included a guest appearance by Miss Mohawk Valley, Lynn Tryon. Results are as follows: Miss Garlic Festival - Shelbylynn Phillips, 18, of Mohawk; First RunnerUp - Sierra Hanson, 18, of Fort Plain Garlic Queen - Heather Graves, 17, of Caroga Lake; First Runner-Up - Kira

Skye Chontow, 14, of New Hartford Herb Princess - Hanna Marie Fleming, 10, of Herkimer; First Runner-Up Christina Maria Basler, 10, of Ilion; Second Runner-Up - Carissa Johnson, 10, of Ilion Little Miss Clove - Tiffany Sargalis, 8, of Johnstown; First Runner-Up - Carlene Montanye, 9, of Fultonville; Second Runner-Up - Kaylee Marie Sanders, 8, of Fort Plain Sweet Pea Sweetheart - Julia Llewellyn, 3, of Mohawk; First RunnerUp - Nevaeh Leigh Stowell, 3, of Canajoharie; Second Runner-Up - Johannah Northrop, 3, of Forestport People’s Choice Winner - Hanna Marie Fleming, 10, of Herkimer For additional information visit www.missmohawkvalley.com

Back Row (L-R): Heather Graves, Shelbylynn Phillips, Hanna Marie Fleming Front Row (L-R): Tiffany Sargalis, Julia Llewellyn

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Mohawk Valley’s 10th annual Garlic & Herb Festival surpasses all expectations

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Recovering after the storm

by Ellen Wren Green and orange pumpkins of every size floated down the Rondout Creek and the Wallkill River for days after Tropical Storm Irene hit Ulster County.

Children fished them out of the murky water and entertained themselves by carving and decorating them. During the several days of power outages, the pumpkins felt like a gift, a little excitement for the kids during the stressful post-storm period. In the small town of Rosendale, nearly every home had at least one battered pumpkin gracing their doorstep.

The fact that it was barely September and too soon for pumpkins was not lost on the kids, nor was the unconventional delivery method of those odd pumpkins. Growing up visiting farm stands for fresh corn and cider doughnuts, the connection was swift. The pumpkins were the talk of the town. Children could be heard wondering, “But which farm did it come from? How do we pay for this?”

Farmers with flooded fields and devastated crops were wondering the very same thing, “How do we pay for this?”

Ulster County growers have had to recover before. However, it’s been nearly 60 years since they’ve had to recover from loss and damage as severe as what Tropical Storms Irene and Lee brought in late summer.

As the long haul of recovery marches on, many farmers have taken recovery efforts into their own hands to help themselves and their fellow farmers.

The Rondout Valley Grower’s Association (RVGA), made up of over 50 growers is doing just that. Their annual Food and Wine in the Orchard event was held Oct. 8 at Stone Ridge Orchard in Stone Ridge, NY. Besides the usual live music,

local food, RVGA officially kicked off a special fundraiser, The Paper Pumpkin Project.

After being contacted by someone wanting to pay for pumpkins “delivered” to them by Hurricane Irene, President and member, Bruce Davenport got creative. He came up with the idea of selling paper pumpkins to raise funds for RVGA members whose farms were devastated. The pumpkins are meant to be displayed as a show of support for local farms. They will be sold at $1 “per pound”, allowing people to contribute at whatever level they can afford. Two versions of the paper pumpkins, one left blank for decoration, will be available at farm stands and other businesses throughout the area.

In many cases, individual farmers are trying their hands at fundraising. Ray Bradley, of Bradley Farm in New Paltz lost almost everything. In order to begin recovery, he has taken some creative measures. The farm has a sophisticated Web site which links to an online store where supporters can buy “Fresh and Dirty, Bradley Farms” t-shirts. For a $100 PayPal donation, a farm supporter can have a row of vegetables named after them. Loyal patrons of his booths at greenmarkets in New York City made their way upstate recently for Bradley’s fall party, altered this year to be a fundraising event. For $20, people received a generous dinner of local food prepared on the farm. Photo ops around the farm and Chicken Scat Bingo were added to the agenda to bring in additional income.

Just down the road from Bradley Farm lies Evolutionary Organics Farm.

Kira Kinney saw 19 of her 22 acres go under water during the floods. Her efforts to get back on her feet include a

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The Rondout Valley Grower’s Association (RVGA) officially kicked off a special fundraiser, The Paper Pumpkin Project.

unique approach. Kira has registered her farm at myregistry.com. There, friends and supporters can purchase, via PayPal, gift certificates for seeds, chicken feed, potting soil or make a donation for “general farm support”. At her greenmarket booth in New York City, Kinney is selling photographs of her farm taken during better times. Kira has also set up a sort of “debit card” system. Customers pre-pay now and will use their credit for goods in the spring. In a letter to her farm market email list she writes “One thing I do say about myself is that I am an idea factory, so I will get there some how, it is just going to take a little time.”

After losing the majority of their crops, Taliaferro Farms in New Paltz received an outpouring of support in the form of donations of labor, meals and cash from its CSA members. Sylvester “Pete” Taliaferro, whose home was also flooded, gave high praise to them as well as the larger community. “It’s just been unbelievable; the support we’ve gotten from the community has helped us out tremendously,” said Taliaferro. His plan and advice: “Just muddle along and try to get to the end of the season.”

The community is indeed rallying in many different ways. On Oct. 4, the Rosendale Theater Cooperative (RTC) presented the documentary film “Food Over Knife” to benefit local farms. Carrie Wykoff of Events That Matter and board member of the RTC explains that the pumpkins were the spark for this effort, “In Rosendale we saw many a pumpkin come down the Rondout Creek right behind Main Street. We knew that those pumpkins were from a farm and that there was a lot of devastation. The RTC wants to help support the growers as they re-built and replant.” All proceeds were donated to

RVGA, where they will be distributed to Ulster county farms in need.

“New Paltz Flood Aid — Farmers, Families and First Responders” signs sprouted up as flood waters receded.

The non-profit was quickly established to assess damage and gather resources to rebuild. They are hosting an all day benefit concert on Oct. 16 at Hasbrouck Park in New Paltz. A long list of local musicians will be donating their time and talent to entertain guests. Besides the admission fee, income will be generated by the sale of T-shirts, food and raffles, all donated by the community. Funds will be distributed based on need.

On campus at SUNY New Paltz, another benefit was held. The first annual Farmfest! Local Food Celebration is part of The Village of New Paltz Local Food Week (Oct. 2-9). It was planned far before the floods as a free event to connect people to growers. In response to the floods, Farmfest! joined forces with Flood Aid and held a silent auction and art raffle to benefit area farms.

Across the river in Dutchess County, the Rhinebeck Farmers Market Hurricane Recovery Fundraiser is selling, among other things, inexpensive farm themed T-shirts and greeting cards created and donated by a local artist. This effort will benefit surrounding farms, including some in Ulster County.

There has been a great deal of loss and uncertainty, but one thing is evident. Farmers are fighting back.

They’re using their resources creatively and accepting help that the community is offering.

Says Kira Kinney, “Farming can be such a solitary thing, that you lose sight of the impact we have on others. When so many people step up to help you it is a little hard to believe and comprehend.”

Cover photo by Sally Colby With more automobiles traveling in rural areas, autos vs tractor accidents such as this rear-ender are becoming more frequent.

by Julie Cushine-Rigg Within the beautiful Helderberg Mountains in the town of Knox, NY, Cheryl and Dale Frantzen operate their family farm, Frantzen’s Scenic Acres.

The farm was bought by Dale’s parents in the 1940s as a working dairy farm, though like many dairy farms from the early and mid part of the last century, it has transitioned from dairy to growing crops and raising animals for meat. Today, the Frantzens, along with their children Sarah and Adam, are raising a variety of vegetables, poultry, and beef cattle on 135 acres.

“Both Dale and I were raised on farms. My grandparents owned a dairy farm in Vermont, and Dale’s family was running the dairy farm here. Several years ago we decided not to continue with the dairy end of the farm,” said Cheryl. So instead of selling or subdividing the land, the couple branched out into growing and later beef cattle.

What the Frantzens do differently than some other farms is that they specialize in heritage breeds — as part of their mission statement/pamphlet says, “We focus on sustainable breeds so that in the future we will not be dependent upon hatcheries and other breeders for our stock. We have been incubating and hatching our turkey poults since we began.”

How the Frantzens decided to raise heritage breeds comes from memories of Cheryl’s grandparent’s farm in Vermont.

On a visit there, Cheryl recalls, “My grandfather always raised a Charlet for beef every year. I remember we had the most delicious roast beef for dinner when Dale and I went to visit them once and thinking, ‘I can raise beef like this too’.”

Up until 1998 the Frantzens were raising a couple of different breeds for beef cattle, including the Charlets, and finishing them on grain. From there they researched other breeds for producing cattle and started raising Scottish Highlanders for their adaptability to the hilly terrain and climate of the Heldeberg Mountains. It was a great choice to breed for the Franten’s partly because there was an otherwise unusable and overgrown field on the farm.

A steep slope and overwhelming shrubbery were obstacles in that field, but the Frantzen’s used the Highlanders to manage the unruly vegetation. That, together with the Highlander’s ability to maneuver the terrain in the hilly Heldebergs has been a good match so far.

“They’ll go and clean up that whole area. Plus, their meat is lean, as low in cholesterol as the white meat of

chicken,” Cheryl states.

What the Highlanders lack in marbling, they make up for in taste. A customer of the Frantzens had even placed an order for a share before their first cow was raised. “They heard about what we were doing and placed an order to us through e-mail.”

The heritage breeds don’t stop with cattle. The farm is also raising heritage breeds of chickens, goose, duck, turkey, and most recently, rabbit.

Cheryl says of their new additions, “The Silver Fox Rabbit is only the second breed of rabbit to be created in the United States and is very rare. They are very docile, have a higher survival rate and a higher meat-to-bone ratio than other meat rabbits. Rabbit meat is the highest in protein of any meat and very lean; therefore, very nutritious.”

Chickens raised by the Frantzens include Freedom Rangers, a breed raised in France out on pastures. What has become a reflection of what consumers are buying, the farm now sells whole birds and has phased out selling halves, which was very popular for a long time.

Most customers don’t realize the breed of chickens that are raised for meat, but seems be changing as farmers like Cheryl and Dale reach out to the food buying public who are eager to learn about where their food comes from.

Turkey breeds being raised on Frantzen’s Scenic Acres include Regal Reds and they are becoming more and more in demand for farm customers, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday.

“The Regal Reds have a more true turkey flavor, it has a little longer to develop that kind of nuttiness to the taste,” Cheryl reports. She also says that customers really have taken a liking to the breed and that the farm has sold out of turkeys for the past few years that they’ve been raising them. In 2009 the farm sold over 50 turkeys to customers from all around the Capital Region including Saratoga. The following year was even better for the family — selling over 60 turkeys.

In addition to animals, the farm grows tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions, shallots, carrots beets and potatoes. Perhaps their most popular variety comes in the potato crops — they grow fingerlings, Adirondack blues, and red new potatoes.

“The colors are really intriguing to the children. When they see a blue or a red potato they’re more likely to try it,” said Cheryl.

Frantzen Scenic Acres — bringing heritage breeds back.

Turkeys have proven to be a successful flock at Frantzen's Scenic Acres.

Part of the herd of Scottish Highlanders at Frantzen's Scenic Acres.

Photos courtesy of Cheryl Frantzen

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Senator Casey will introduce The Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 While we were in Washington, D.C., [the week of Sept. 26], staff members of Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA), announced that the Pennsylvania Senator will be introducing the Federal Milk Marketing Act of 2011 [hopefully the week of Oct. 3]. Senator Casey along with former Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, had introduced the original version of the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act. Presently we are seeking other U.S. Senators to co-sponsor the proposed bill. Dairy farmers, agri-business people and all interested parties should be contacting their U.S. Senators and urge them to co-sponsor the proposed bill.

In our opinion the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 is the only proposed dairy legislation that will allow the average dairy farmer to cover their cost of operation and return a profit to his dairy farm.

The continued decline in the value of manufactured dairy products, which will result in substantial lower prices to dairy farmers clearly indicates that dairy farmers deserve a new pricing formula to cover their continued increase in operating their dairy farms.

Another important reason for a new pricing formula: In the past we have printed out several reasons why all dairy farmers deserve a new pricing formula. Now we have another reason.

When Congress passed legislation that implemented the Milk Income Loss Contract payments (MILC) on Class I milk, they established the Class I target price (for the MILC program) at $16.94 per cwt. The $16.94 price actually was the same Class I price that was used in the former Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact.

After a few years of the $16.94 Class I target price, the U.S. Congress implemented a feed adjuster which resulted in a higher Class I target price. Some people are estimating the target price could reach $22 per cwt this fall. This could call for MILC payments to be made later on. However, for the time being let’s forget about the MILC payments. More importantly the probable $22 target price for Class I milk, (again

for MILC payments) means there will be a $5.06 per cwt increase in the dairy farmers cost of production for the cost of feeding his dairy animals. However, what about the remaining cost of production on the dairy farmers operation?

These costs have also escalated.

As I observe the cost of production figures issued by the USDA, it appears that approximately 50 percent of the dairy farmers’ cost of production figures are related to feed costs and 50 percent for all other costs of production.

With this in mind, then if the target price for Class I milk (again for the MILC payments) raised $5 per cwt because of the increase in feed costs since the beginning of the MILC program, than all other costs also raised approximately $5 per cwt.

With these calculations then the true value of Class I milk in Federal Order Number 1 should be approximately $27 per cwt. Is this too high? I don’t think so. The highest Class I price in Federal Order Number 1 was $25.16 per cwt in September 2007. In Pennsylvania, the PA Milk Marketing Board had a premium on fluid milk of approximately $2 per cwt over the $25.16 which meant a total Class I price of approximately $27.16. In order Number 1, if you subtract the $3.25 per cwt differential it would leave a manufactured price of $23.75. Isn’t this strange; the USDA’s cost of production figures indicate the National Average cost of producing milk for June of 2011 was $23.62. This is only $0.13 per cwt different from calculating the price through the MILC payments of $27 per cwt for Class I milk.

No matter how you analyze it, by using USDA’s figures, every dairy farmer must realize by now exactly why things have been tough and unrealistic to the average dairy farmer.

These figures should convince the dairy farmers that the only way they can cover their cost and realize a profit on their dairy farm is to support the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011.

Give us a call or e-mail Pro-Ag. We need your help.

Phone 570-833-5776 or e-mail: progressiveagricultureorg@gmail.com Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Progressive Agriculture Organization

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Heritage Breeds at Frantzen’s Scenic Acres

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Bio-char: diamond in the rough My friend Bob asked me to research the soil amendment characteristics of bio-char, since he manufactures several fertilizer-type products with his pelletizing business. According to the Wikipedia on-line encyclopedia, bio-char is a high-carbon, finegrained residue, originally produced using centuries-old techniques. It is charcoal produced in the earth, subjected to great heat in the absence of oxygen; if oxygen is present, combustion occurs, resulting in flames.

Bio-char is also called terra preta (literally “black earth”) is a manmade soil of prehistoric origin that is higher in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium than adjacent soils. Biochar controls water and reduces leaching of nutrients from the rhizosphere. Rich in humus, pieces of hundreds- ofyears old unfired clay

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pottery, and black carbon, it is a haven for beneficial microbes, that promotes and sustains the growth of mycorrhizae. Mycorrhizae are the minute fibrous colonies of bacteria and fungi which surround and nourish plant root tips. Thus, biochar has been shown to retain its fertility for thousands of years. In university trials, terra preta has increased crop yields by as much as 800 percent.

These soils are manmade, generally about two feet deep, most typically created by South American natives prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus (preColumbian).

They achieved such through the incorporation of charcoal and unfired ceramic pieces into the earth. Nowadays, it is even possible to produce carbon-negative useable energy (such as biodiesel or hydrogen) while making the major input, biochar, for farm use. Terra

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preta sequesters carbon at such a high rate that farming with this technique could be eligible for lucrative carbon credits.

Farsighted academics embrace the properties of terra preta, documenting such with unbiased university scientific studies.

Bio-char advocates consider terra preta to be the cornerstone of a proposed agricultural system that would both feed starving populations and solve global warming.

These centuries-old manmade soils are commonly found in the Brazilian Amazon basin and other regions of South America in parcels averaging 50 acres.

Terra preta soils are very popular with the local farmers and are used especially to produce cash crops such as papaya and mango, which grow about three times as rapidly as on surrounding infertile soils.

These special soils are laced with shards of unfired pottery. Such artifacts were likely introduced into the soil just like modern growers add perlite or sand to potting mix. Shards served to keep the soil from baking

hard under the tropical sun, before a cover of vegetation could grow over it.

Some authorities believe that this pottery was made solely for incorporation into these soils.

William Devan, a geologist from the University of Wisconsin, who is prominent in terra preta research, commented: “The black terra preta is associated with long-enduring Indian village sites, and is filled with ceramics, animal and fish bones, and other cultural debris. (These soils) have generally sustained this fertility to the present despite the tropical climate and despite frequent or periodic cultivation. This is probably

because of high carbon content and an associated high microbial activity which is self perpetuating.” In fact, archeologists have proven that there were large preColumbian indigenous populations thriving in some of the world’s largest, and cleanest, cities in the Americas. In addition to great achievements in art and architecture, these early peoples bred the ancestral forms of modern crops, such as maize (corn), sunflower, beans, potato, sweet potato, tomato, peanut, avocado, tobacco and cotton).

They also developed the “three sisters” practice,

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which involved planting a trio of symbiotic unrelated species together: maize, squash, and beans… a simple, very effective, form of biodiversity.

When the Europeans arrived, production of terra preta stopped. These foreigners brought disease and hostile treatment to the natives, which decimated the labor force required to create terra preta (it was labor-intensive).

But it was undoubtedly the introduction of the Spanish steel axe that led to slash-and-burn by small bands of people, replacing slash-and-char by large

groups. When clearing land with a stone axe, a conservation of all biomas and an intensification of soil production becomes a necessity. Steel axes — and, later, chainsaws — contributed to exploiting the very short-term benefits of ash. Traditional methods can die out in a single generation, and in that Amazonian social structure, the elders were responsible for all technical knowledge. Most likely the elders were the hardest hit by epidemics, and the loss of their cultural knowledge, combined with social disruption, would

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lead to the replacement of a deeply effective technology with a much less-effective substitute.

Recently high-carbon terra preta-like soils have been discovered outside of the Amazon, in Holland, Japan, South Africa and Indonesia, and are currently being studied. Can carbon inputs other than charcoal be used? The Japanese are extensively investigating the use of coal dust for promoting field fertility. Coal dust does seem to reproduce many of the positive effects of wood charcoal. Those who want to use coal dust for soil fertility need to make certain that the dust is from brown coal, which is more humic, and that the coal does not contain toxins.

The research of Siegfried Marian on the benefits of carbon incorporation, as reported in Leonard Ridzon’s The Carbon Connection and The Carbon Cycle, led to the development of Ridzon’s NutriCarb product, which claimed agricultural benefits very similar to those claimed for terra preta.

NutriCarb stopped being produced following Mr. Ridzon’s passing several years ago. I talked to Ridzon about 10 years ago, and he wanted me to get involved in marketing NutriCarb, which, I must admit, I did not understand very well. Samples he gave me smelled like chimney creosote. But apparently NutriCarb detoxified soils and enhanced crop performance.

A question often asked is how is terra preta is linked to alternative energy and climate change abatement. Terra preta is a carbon sink, as is most carbon in the soil. Slash-and-burn agriculture contributes greatly to global warming. If terra preta technologies were applied to tropical farming, less

land would have to be cleared for farming, and if farmers in temperate zones such as the Midwest incorporated charcoal or other chars into their soil, more carbon could be sequestered. If this char is produced by appropriate technology, such as pyrolysis (heat applied, absent oxygen), both fuel and a “restorative, high-carbon fertilizer” can be produced.

This process does not require wood — it is just as effective when agricultural wastes, such as manure from all species, as well as wasted feed, and even peanut shells — are subjected to pyrolysis. How much charcoal needs to be incorporated? In published reports on plot tests of the effect of charcoal on plant growth, incorporation at 20-30 percent by weight tended to consistently produce the most benefit. In row crops, this would translate to at least 200 tons of char incorporated in the top six inches of an acre… an investment that can be amortized over a few centuries. In many parts of the U.S. we’re destroying soils in much less time than that. Think of another carbon processing project, this one totally natural, requiring tremendous pressure. Most of the men reading the column have given one of these to a woman.

One the writers I studied, who wrote about bio-char, said that a form of terra preta can be created by seriously overheating a loaf of bread in a microwave. The shrunken, very black, end product, if oxygen is sufficiently lacking, is bio-char. If you try this experiment, be sure to have baking soda handy, just in case your micro-wave contains more oxygen than you planned on.

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Avoid Them • Development of Silvopasture Grazing Systems — Introducing Trees to Pastures and Pastures to Forests • The Benefits of Silvopastures for Water Quality Protection • The Economics of Silvopasturing — Development Expenses and Projecting Incomes Presented by Dusty Walter, Gene Garrett and Larry Godsey of the University of Missouri Center for Agroforesty • Dinner on your own. A list of great local eateries and pubs within walking distance of the hotel will be provided in registration packets 7:30 to 9 p.m. (Reception to follow) — Silvopastures: A Pantry and Pharmacy for Man and Beast. A Special Evening Session with Jerry Brunetti, Founder of Agri-dynamics.com Tuesday, Nov. 8 7-8 a.m. — Buffet Breakfast (provided) — “Joining Forces and Moving Forward — A Vision to Expand Silvopasturing in the Northeast” 8 a.m. — What Every Woodland Manager Needs to Know about Grazing

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by Cyndie Sirekis Steering clear of “producer” and “industry” when talking about food grown or raised by America’s farm and ranch families was one of the tidbits of advice offered at a recent gathering of Farm Bureau members and staff from around the country involved in agricultural promotion and education. The solution? Just use farmer.

J. Scott Vernon Ph.D., a featured speaker at Farm Bureau’s national Promotion & Education Conference, is the founder of I Love Farmers… They Feed My Soul and a professor of agricultural education and communication at California Polytechnic State University. He is not alone in urging food producers to call themselves farmers.

Vernon and the board of directors of I Love Farmers, none of whom are older than 25, do stand out in the growing field of those dubbed “agri-

cultural advocates” due to their chosen methods of engaging with the non-farming public.

Provocative is an apt description for some of the strategies used by the young agricultural enthusiasts (ages 15-25) who make up I Love Farmers, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by Vernon to “create a conversation among peers about our food, our farmers and our future.”

The slogan “Where’s the Food, Without the Farmer?” is one example. Tee shirts, ball caps and temporary rub-on tattoos emblazoned with the slogan are wildly popular as conversation starters when worn by supporters.

Hosting rap and reggae concerts and using social media are other fun ways to get points about today’s farming across to young people, according to Vernon.

Going even further afield from the

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation traditional venues ag advocates often frequent to reach the public, such as farmers’ markets and community fairs, supporters have placed “I Love Farmers” artwork in tattoo parlors.

Spreading the word about today’s agriculture in tattoo parlors may have some merit.

According to the Web site VanishingTattoo.com, which features facts and statistics about inked body art, 14 percent of Americans now have one or more tattoos. That’s up from 6 percent in 1936.

Looking at age breakdowns is even more revealing. A 2006 a study done by the Journal of the American Academy of

Dermatology found that 36 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo. Expanding the age bracket studied up to 50 reveals that 40 percent sport some ink.

Despite the growing prevalence and increased acceptance of tattoos, does Vernon really think people will ask for “I Love Farming… it Feeds My Soul” tattoos?

Not at all, he says.

“This is just one more place where we can reach people and get them talking about food and farming,” he suggests.

Cyndie Sirekis is director of news services with the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Silvopasture from A8 8:45 a.m. — What Every Grazier Needs to Know About Forestry by Dr. Peter Smallidge, New York State Extension Forester 9:30 a.m. — How Much Land is Suitable in the Northeast, and How to Evaluate It, by Nancy Glazier, CCE North West New York Team 10 a.m. — Break 10:30 a.m. — Overview of Current Resources and Assistance for Silvopastoralists by Tom Ward, NRCS Forester

with the Eastern National Technology Support Center, NC 11:15 a.m. — Summary of Key Considerations by Presenters, and Discussion 12:15 p.m. — Lunch (provided) 1:15 p.m. — Depart for Field Tour at Angus Glen Farms, LLC (2.4 miles from hotel) by Dr. tatiana Stanton and Brett Chedzoy 4 p.m. — Adjourn, and Keep Networking

Bottom Unloader Replacement Parts & Service Chains.. Chains.. Chains 1994 Ford 7840 MFWD, 90 hp, cab, air, SLE, 4995 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials, ex 14.9x28 radials, ex Ford 7413 loader, very clean, original, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 2006 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, left hand reverser, 2267 hrs, ex 16.9x38 radials, 540+1000 pto buddy seat very clean sharp original ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2006 JD 6320 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed power quad LHR, 1100 hrs, buddy seat dual pto 460/85R/38 and 420/85R/24 fenders with JD 563 SL loader electronic joystic 3rd valve to front mint cond like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,500 2004 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, LHR, ex 16.9x38 radials, 540+1000 pto buddy seat, 3066 hrs, very clean sharp original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 2002 JD 5220 2WD folding roll bar, 2090 hrs, ex 16.9x24 turf tires, dual remotes, very clean runs ex. . . . . . . . $10,500 2001 JD 6110 MFWD, cab, air, 16 speed power quad LHR, only 957 hrs, dual remotes, ex 18.4x34 radials and 14.9x24 fronts, front fenders, air seat, corner post exhaust, super nice original one owner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 1992 JD 3255 MFWD, cab, air, ex 18.4x38 radials rear 16.9R24 fronts, front fenders, 4900 hrs, clean original runs ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 1985 JD 1030 roll bar and canopy, same as JD 1530, 2900 hrs, diesel, very, very clean, tight, sharp, one owner, runs ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000 1973 JD 4230 100hp, cab, quad range, 6371 hrs, real good 18.4x38s, dual pto and remotes, runs and shifts ex, original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 1973 JD 4430 cab, air, quad range, dual remotes and pto, ex 16.9x38s, very clean, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 1968 JD 4020D power shift with added on sound guard cab ex 18.4x38s dual remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 1985 Massey Ferguson 3525 2WD, cab, air, 108 hp, 16 speed trans, new 18.4x38s, 4900 original one owner hrs, clean, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 1998 White 6710 cab, air, 95 hp, 4242 hrs, 8x4 power shift right hand reverser, 3 remotes, 18.4x38 and 13.6x28s with Quicke 465 loader new 7 ft bucket clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 2005 NH TL90A deluxe MFWD, cab, air, loader prepped, mid mount, joystick, 2054 hrs, 13.6x38 rears, 13.6x24 fronts, 24x24 trans LHR, 3 remotes, dual pto, very clean, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 1989 Ford TW15, MFWD, cab, air, series 2, 20.8x38s and 16.9x28s, 10 front weights and rear weights, 6180 hrs, 3 remotes, very clean, runs ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 1987 Ford 4610 series 2 MFWD, 2300 original one owner hours ex 16.9x30 and 11.2x24 8 speed ex allied 594 quick

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tatch loader front mounted pump ex tractor . . . . $14,000 2005 CIH JX95 MFWD, cab, air, 80hp, 841 hrs, 18.4x30 and 12.4x24 Goodyear super traction radials, front fenders, dual remotes, like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 1995 CIH 7220 Magnum MFWD, cab, air, 5657 hrs, ex 20.8x42 radials rear, ex 16.9x30 radials front, front fenders and weights, dual pto, 3 remotes, very clean original, run ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,500 1990 CIH 5120 MFWD, roll bar, 80 hp, 5238 hrs, 16 speed trans, LHR, 540+1000 pto dual remotes with ex CIH 510 SL loader, ex 18.4x34 and 13.6x24 radials, very clean, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000 1986 CIH 3394 MFWD, cab, air, 162 hp, only 3306 original hrs, 24 speed powershift, ex 20.8x38s rear, ex 18.4x26 radials front, 18 front weights, dual remotes, 1000 pto, ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp, 20.8x38s, 540+1000 pto, 5400 hrs, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 1982 Case 2090 cab, cold air, powershift 110hp, 5592 hrs, ex 20.8x38 radials, front weights, 540+1000 pto dual remotes, very clean, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 1984 IH 684D only 2317 original hrs, ex 18.4x30 rears, roll bar and canopy with ex CIH 2250 quick tatch loader, joystick, very clean original one owner hobby farmer ex tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 1981 IH 3588 2+2, cab, ex 18.4x38's, 5340 hrs, triple remotes, 1000 pto, 150 hp, clean runs ex good TA but has chipped reverse idler gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 1977 IH 986 factory cab 5717 hrs, dual pto and remotes like new 20.8x38 firestone 7000 radials very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 1977 IH 1086 cab, air, 6100 hrs, 18.4x38 radials dual pto and remotes, clean original Illinois tractor . . . . . . . . . $12,500 1975 IH 666D with cab, 5900 hrs, new 18.4x34s, dual remotes, good TA, very clean, sharp original, must see, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 1965 IH 806D roll bar and canopy, new TA and clutch, new 18.4x38 radial tires and rims, new Allied 795 quick tatch loader with valve, ex cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 1976 Massey Ferguson 245 diesel, 5114 hrs, 13.6x28 rears, 3ph, 1 set of remotes, very clean original, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head, bale ramps, netwrap endless belts, very nice . . . . . . $12,500 New Holland 310 baler with NH 75 hydraulic pan type kicker, real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

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Red Angus National Convention opens with commercial symposium

by Tina L. LaVallee The 2011 Red Angus National Convention kicked off with a commercial cattle symposium in Durham, NC on Sept. 14. The symposium was hosted by the Red Angus Association of the Carolinas and was free of charge to give local cattlemen an opportunity to hear some of the distinguished speakers who had traveled to the state as part of the national convention.

More than 160 attendees from as far away as Montana and Colorado came

to Durham to experience the southern hospitality.

The president and executive secretary of the Canadian Angus Association were also in attendance to hear the latest news on America’s fourth largest beef breed.

This was the first time the Red Angus National Convention was held in North Carolina, but Greenville, SC was the site of the 2005 event.

The Red Angus Association of the Carolinas, which encompasses both states, was established in 2004 to serve the

growing popularity of the breed in the southeast.

“We’re excited to have the Red Angus National Convention here,” said Mark Morgan, national board representative for the Northeastern Region.

“Preparations have been under way for a whole year.” The Carolinas may not the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of beef cattle production, but the entire southeast is experiencing steady growth and Red Angus are playing a significant role. “We can see by our national

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membership that the breed is moving east,” said Morgan. “We see excellent growth potential throughout the eastern United States because of the Red Angus’s excellent disposition combined with the heterosis (crossbreeding) benefits for the commercial cattleman.”

The activity in the Carolinas has not gone unnoticed. “The Red Angus Association of the Carolinas is one of the fastest growing in the United States,” said Greg Comstock, Chief Executive

Producer News Officer of the Red Angus Association. “Southeastern cattlemen have different needs from those west of the Mississippi and Red Angus are increasing in all areas, especially where heat tolerance is an issue. Redhided cattle offer better adaptive qualities in many situations.”

The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium featured a stellar group of speakers on the topic of adding profitability to

the commercial cowherd.

Dr. Tonya Amen, genetics expert for Pfizer, began with an explanation of genomic enhanced EPDs and their importance to commercial breeders. “GE-EPDs can help track the most efficient sires, identify bulls with low fertility, and those that produce the highest value at the feedlot,” she explained. Cows also benefit from genetic evaluation.

“Genomic

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Great cattle along with superb customer service, from a family that has been breeding Angus cattle for over 50 years. These are just a couple of the reasons that numerous cattlemen gathered at Trowbridge Farms on Sunday, Sept. 18, to bid at their annual

Angus female auction.

Named “The Family Affair” this years’ sale additionally had Trowbridge customers marketing cattle through the auction — 12 families from throughout the Northeast participated.

After the last animal went through the

ring and the auctioneer said, “Sold” there had been buyers from all over New York, as well as 12 other states and 2 provinces of Canada.

More information on Trowbridge Farms, including an informative video that looks into their operation more in-

depth, can be found at www.TrowbridgeFarms.com. Please watch for details regarding their upcoming Customer Preconditioned Feeder Calf Sale.

Sale report

and Continental breeds.

Next, Dr. Joseph Cassidy, Associate Professor at North Carolina State University, gave an interesting report on a joint study being conducted with Mississippi State University on the rate of hair coat shedding and its effect on cow performance. Data is being gathered on 5,000 cows in an effort to learn the effects of a heavier, slow shedding hair coat on heat stress and calf weight gain. Heat stress is a major factor in the south and southeast where high humidity slows a cow’s natural system of evaporative cooling.

The session concluded with Larry Keenan, director of Beef Improvement for the Red Angus Association of America. He emphasized the importance of the whole herd reporting that has been implemented within the Red Angus breed since its inception and how the information gained can help select and retain cattle for the cow/ calf producer.

Red Angus CEO Greg Comstock summarized the symposium by stating

that the Red Angus Association’s full herd reporting system provides very

clean data sets which make predicting certain traits easier and that the organization is focused on making this information more meaningful to the rancher’s profitability. “We cannot become disconnected from the commercial customer. Our goal must be to produce seedstock that fulfills these needs. We want to add value through superior Red Angus genetics and we help accomplish this by providing accurate genetic predictions to our members.”

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Convention from A12 data adds accuracy to the standard EPD, which is strictly an estimate. A single genomic test can add as much information as data collected on eight natural calves, a lifetime’s produce for a cow.” This data available at an early age can identify the potential worth of female even before her first breeding, thus allowing better informed decisions regarding sire selection and a heifer’s retention in the herd.

Dr. Gordon Jones, Professor at Western Kentucky University, addressed essential cow herd traits. He stated that females must have adaptability to the local environment and forages, good disposition, calving ease, fertility, and longevity. Of these, Jones considered the most important trait to be longevity. “A heifer does not turn a profit until her third or fourth calf. She must be physically able to stay in a producer’s herd long enough to earn her keep.” As for achieving longevity, Jones recommended judicious crossbreeding with British cattle such as the Red Angus

Dr. Tonya Amen, genetics expert for Pfizer, discussed the importance of genomically enhanced EPDs. Photos by Tina L. LaVallee

Convention visitors from across the U.S. mingle among the many vendor displays.

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Families join for successful angus female sale

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Trowbridge Angus Joint Production Sale 59 Lots, Averaged $ 3657 Top Spring Pairs Lot 21&21A: $8000 pair Trowbridge Barbara 1509 & Trowbridge Barbara 101 from Trowbridge Farms, Ghent, NY; cow sold for $4000 to Linda Steele, Chicora, PA; calf sold for $4000 to Punsit Valley Farm, Chatham, NY Lot 19&19A: $7800 pair Trowbridge Lucy 0209 & Trowbridge Lucy 102 from Trowbridge Farms; cow sold for $5200 to Linda Steele, Chicora, PA; calf sold for $2600 to Rally Farms, Millbrook, NY (all Spring Pairs sold in range of $2000-$8000) Top Fall Pairs Lot 59&A: Burns Precision 432 from Trowbridge

Farms, sold for $3000 to Loss Farms, Lima, NY Lot 62&A: Buford Eisa Evergreen 9323 from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $3000 to Sharon English, Woodhull, NY (all Fall Pairs sold in range of $2000-$3000) Top Open Cow Lot 1: Trowbridge Lucy 9307 from Trowbridge Farms, sold 2/3 interest for $6500 to O’Mara Angus, Ghent, NY Top Pregnancy Lot 16A: Greenane Ruby confirmed heifer pregnancy, from Greenane Farms, Delhi, NY, sold for $5700 to 44 Farms, Cameron, TX Top Open Heifers Lot 4: Trowbridge Forever Lady 107, from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $7300 to Kiamichi Link Ranch, Finley, OK Lot 8: Trowbridge Miss

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Burgess 103, from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $4700 to Double R Bar Ranch, Finley, OK Lot 40: Shale Ridge Cathy 1006, from Shale Ridge Farm, Otego, NY, sold for $4700 to Werner Angus, Cordova, IL Lot 3: Trowbridge Pure Pride 070, from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $3800 to Paradise Angus, Caledon, Ontario, Canada Lot 5: Trowbridge Forever Lady 055, from O’Mara Angus, sold for $3400 to Clear Choice Angus, Lemont Furnace, PA Lot 3A: Mud Creek Pure Pride 2910, from Mud Creek Angus, Kinderhook, NY, sold for $3300 to Trowbridge Farms, Ghent, NY (all Open Heifers sold in range of $1600-$7300) Top Bred Heifers Lot 63: Trowbridge Lucy 953, from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $5100 to O’Mara Angus, Ghent, NY Lot 2: Trowbridge Pure Pride 021, from Mud Creek Angus & Trowbridge Farms, sold for $5000 to Green Oaks Farm, West Liberty, KY Lot 13: Trowbridge Estella 0301, from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $4900 to Quality Angus, Bridgewater, SD Lot 7: Trowbridge Lucy 006, from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $4800 to Homestead Farm, Pownal, ME Lot 1B: Trowbridge Lucy 977, from Trow-

bridge Farms, sold for $4200 to Mud Creek Angus, Kinderhook, NY Lot 47: PS Burgess 875 014, from Penn State University, State College, PA, sold for $4000 to Windy Point Angus, Potsdam, NY (all Bred Heifers sold in range of $1700-5100) Top Bred Cows Lot 53: Rally Tibbie 8019, from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $3800 to Linda Steele, Chicora, PA Lot 58: Trowbridge Camilla Bell 6119, from Trowbridge Farms, sold for $3000 to Clear Choice Angus, Lemont Furnace, PA Lot 50: Stillwater Rita Rito 914, from Stillwater Angus, Stillwater, NY, sold for $2300 to Greenane Farms, Delhi, NY (all Bred Cows sold in range of $1750-$3800) Cattle sold into 13 states and 2 provinces of Canada Sale participants included: Trowbridge Farms, Ghent, NY; Mud Creek Angus, Kinderhook, NY; At Ease Acres, Berne, NY; Bippert’s WBB Farm, Alden, NY; Cheer-Up Farm, Higganum, CT; Greenane Farm, Delhi, NY; Langus Farm, Northampton, PA; Penn State University, University Park, PA; Rooker Angus, Uniontown, PA; Shale Ridge Farm, Otego, NY; Stillwater Angus, Stillwater, NY; Windy Point Angus, Potsdam, NY

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If a tree could talk The other day, my husband came up from cutting wood and told me that one of the largest trees on the farm had blown over in this April’s 90-mile per hour wind. It was a fence line border tree between three different farms. He said that he thought I’d like to see it before he cut it up for firewood.

Late Sunday afternoon we made the trip down the lane.

He wasn’t exaggerating.

After measuring it we realized the tree was over 100 feet high and around 15 feet in circumference.

That huge fallen tree,

even lying on its side, was still massive, measuring over four feet in diameter, 30 feet from the base. The closest we could estimate by counting the rings was that it began growing before the Civil War. If it could talk, I can only imagine what it might tell us. I’m sure it would open up a lot of hidden stories we didn’t know about.

It’s mind boggling just how much has changed since that tree began its growth. Horse and buggies were replaced by the horseless carriage. Oxen and workhorses made way for the iron horse.

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changing upward trend.

Back in the 1950’s 20,000 pounds of milk, with 800 pounds of butterfat per cow was a pipe dream, but today it is being surpassed. New apple varieties are coming on the scene every year, replacing old proven ones, all planted on dwarf stock, on trellises.

Just look at all the major world conflicts that have taken place in the last 150 years. Today, look at the amount of money that is needed in our national budget for our defense. Back 100 years ago, airplanes were barely making it across our nation in a week, but today our military fighters can make that same trip in hours.

I wonder what that tree might try and tell us that might be the answer to all the worlds’ problems that we face

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presently. Look at how many more people we have to feed today on this earth, compared to 150 years ago. Just a few years ago we were being paid not to produce certain crops, because there was such a surplus. Today, there is talk of rationing certain crops.

Everyday, more and more people are asking why we are using corn for ethanol production when supplies are tight.

I always wonder why people are reluctant to let the farmers get a small piece of the action, like our friends in the oil business. Don’t they realize they are going to pay for it, either in their food prices or at the pump? I guess we’ll all have to make some tough choices!

We are being forced to readjust our thinking on our food supplies and those supplying it. The weather has become the focal point for everyone’s survival and reigns supreme in our minds, not just for vacations and pleasure, but for our existence.

What has not changed in all these years? Take a walk outside on a clear crisp night and look up into the heavens and take in the view of all the stars that are still where they always have been since creation. Gaze at the moon as it moves majestically across the sky,

night after night. Look at the eastern horizon every morning and watch the sun unerringly bring the break of day and warm your hearts. Watch for a rainbow after a summer rain and look into the eyes of a child as they see one for the first time.

Our Creator loves us so much that He made all this for our enjoyment.

He is so awesome and majestic that it is almost impossible for our human minds to even begin to comprehend what He is able and can do. We find it hard to believe that He loves us so much that He knows the numbers of hairs on our head. It is His desire that we all accept His free gift and spend eternity with Him. Even the trees and all the plants on the earth are always looking and reaching up towards their Creator. We are a blessed people. But we forget sometimes to thank Him for all this beauty! We all get tired and want to lie down like that tree did after all those years.

For there is hope for a tree — if it’s cut down it sprouts again and grows tender, new branches.

Though its roots have grown old in the earth, and its stump decays, it may sprout and bud again at the touch of water, like a new seeding.

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travel when this place was settled, but was soon replaced by the railroad system. Today, there are millions of trucks doing the majority of the transportation of our goods.

Just look at all the communication changes that have taken place.

First, gas lights then electricity came on the scene, with all the conveniences that came with it. Telephones, radios, then television, and later computers that are evolving constantly. Electronic gadgets that are too numerous to mention occupy our time.

Robotic milkers, tractors that use GPS to navigate across fields without operators, and new seed varieties that are supposed to be the answer to the world’s future hunger needs. Milk production is on an ever-

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A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson Pumpkins in short supply Usually my grandson has lots of pumpkins to sell, but this year they are in short supply. If he has enough for the family, that is about it. Once again the growing season this year played a trick on this crop. While the vines grew, they rapidly shriveled up from lack of moisture.

I heard an announcer on the radio reiterate the same message. If you hope to have a pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern you better get it as soon as they are out unless you live in an area that was not part of the drought.

Years ago we used to grow pie pumpkins. They are smaller and sweeter than those used for jacko-lanterns. We used the pumpkins we grew for small jack-o-lanterns. I always kept stubs of candles to light the little jack-o-lanterns.

Once the pumpkins were all picked my mother-in-law canned and froze the meat of them.

First we cleaned out the seeds, then, we cut the flesh into small pieces that could be boiled or baked.

Once they were cooled we removed the skin and mashed them. I froze most of mine because I did not have a pressure canner at the time.

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I wonder if pie pumpkins are in the same boat. Since they grow during the same time frame I assume they are.

We just recovered from a short crop a couple years ago where the cans of pumpkin flew off the shelves as quickly as they were stocked. I wonder what this season will bring.

No matter how you look at it farmers play a game of chance as they head into their fields each spring. They sow the seeds in faith that there will be enough sun and rain to grow a good crop. Then they wait to

see how things play out.

The return may swell the coffers or they may get very little. It is always a gamble. I have to say that businesses no matter what they are the ultimate gamble. An investor puts money into a business hoping for an adequate return. That is not always the case.

I feel fortunate to have some pumpkin put away so I know I will be able to make pies, breads, and pancakes.

The October birthdays are coming up fast. I know my daughter-inlaw intends to make pumpkin pie for her

son’s birthday.

I thought we were doing something different this year but the boy has chosen for us to go to the Audubon Society to celebrate once again. We wander the trails where “animals” tell about themselves, and then we go into the building for cider and popcorn. We have our pie at home when we

are all done. It really is a very nice night as long as the weather is decent.

My baking skill will be called into play when we celebrate for my son and daughter. I’ll make pie for him, but my daughter prefers cake.

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by Anna Meyerhoff, Farm Safety Educator, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health (NYCAMH) Fire is a major hazard around the farm and in our homes. Fires can be started by things like

electrical equipment, chemical reactions, cigarettes and matches, sparks from machinery, batteries and motors.

Flammable materials such as hay, straw, bedding, cobwebs, dust,

paint, fertilizer and chemicals can also cause a fire. Accelerants like gasoline, oil or aerosol cans make a fire spread faster. To be prepared and stay safe: • Keep accelerants and flammable materials away from heat, flame or sparks • Install smoke alarms.

Change the batteries and test the alarms every six months • Run regular fire drills so everyone knows what

to do if there is a fire • Know where phones, emergency exits and fire extinguishers are • Post emergency phone numbers and directions to the farm at every phone • Clean up fire hazards like brush, oily rags and dust • Check electrical cords, plugs and outlets to make sure they are safe • Don’t leave heaters on or plugged in when

they are not being used When a small fire breaks out, make sure everyone gets to safety and call for help. You may be able to put it out with a fire extinguisher if you act quickly. To use one, just remember to PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep.

• Pull: Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher. This lets you squeeze the handle to discharge it.

• Aim: Don’t aim for

the flames near the top of the fire. You must aim for the base of the fire.

• Squeeze: Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. When you let go of the handle, the discharge stops.

• Sweep: Using a sweeping motion, move the extinguisher back and forth from side to side to put the fire out.

Always stay at a safe distance and don’t ever turn your back on a fire.

If the fire starts to spread, back away and leave the area right away. Remember, fire can spread quickly!

As part of our Farm Emergency Response Program, NYCAMH can provide farms in New York with free fire extinguisher training, available in English and Spanish. We continue to offer free on-farm safety training and surveys as well. For more information, please contact me by calling 800-3437527, ext 291 or e-mail ameyerhoff@nycamh.co m. NYCAMH, a program of Bassett Healthcare Network, is enhancing agricultural and rural health by preventing and treating occupational injury and illness.

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“SAFETY SAVVY”

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Get ready for fall harvest with renewed focus on tractor safety Get ready: the fall harvest season is nearly upon us. The so-called “lazy” days of summer will undoubtedly give way to a very busy harvest for farmers across the county, increasing the likelihood for fatigue and risk of injury for tractor operators logging extra hours in the fields.

That is why Kubota Tractor Corporation is reminding all tractor and equipment users to brush up on 10 critical safety reminders — Kubota’s Ten Commandments to Tractor Safety — before harvest season officially gets underway.

“At Kubota, we advocate for safe operating practices year-round, but especially during peak seasons like harvest,” said Greg Embury, vice president of sales and marketing, Kubota Tractor Corporation. “As the end of summer moves to fall, it is a good time to remind everyone who operates tractors and heavy equipment — farmers, ranchers and their families — about tractor safety to help prevent serious injury or fatality due to an unfortunate accident.”

Safety starts with use of a Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) According to the National Safety Council, if all tractors were equipped with a ROPS and a safety belt, about 350 lives would be saved each year. Make sure your tractor — old and new — has a fully operational ROPS. Along with a fastened seatbelt, ROPS provides a protective zone around the operator, which proves to be highly effective in preventing serious injury and death due to tractor rollovers.

Here are Kubota’s “Ten Commandments of Tractor Safety” and important reminders for tractor operators for a yearround commitment to safe operating practices: 1. Know your tractor, its implements and how they work. Please read and understand the Operator’s Manual(s) before operating the equipment. Also, keep your equipment in good condition.

2. Use ROPS and a seatbelt whenever and wherever applicable. If your tractor has a foldable ROPS, fold it down only when absolutely necessary and fold it up and lock it again as soon as possible. Do not wear

the seatbelt when the ROPS is folded.* Most tractor fatalities are caused by overturns. (*Kubota Tractor Corporation strongly recommends the use of ROPS and seatbelts in almost all applications.)

3. Be familiar with your terrain and work area — walk the area first to be sure and drive safely. Use special caution on slopes, slow down for all turns and

stay off the highway whenever possible.

4. Never start an engine in a closed shed or garage. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which is colorless, odorless — and deadly.

5. Always keep your PTO properly shielded.

Make it a habit to walk around your tractor and PTO driven implement — never walk over, through or between the tractor and implement, particu-

larly if either is running.

The PTO rotates with enough speed and strength to kill you.

6. Keep your hitches low and always on the drawbar.

Otherwise, your tractor might flip over backwards.

7. Never get off a moving tractor or leave it with its engine running.

Shut it down before leaving the seat.

8. Never refuel while the engine is running or

hot. Additionally, do not add coolant to the radiator while the engine is hot; hot coolant can erupt and scald.

9. Keep all children off and away from your tractor and its implements at all times. Children are generally attracted to tractors and the work they do. However, a tractor’s work is not child’s play. Remember, a child’s disappointment is fleeting, while

your memory of his or her injury or death resulting from riding the tractor with you, or being too close, will last a lifetime.

10. Never be in a hurry or take chances about anything you do with your tractor. Think safety first, then take your time and do it right.

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Seeking clarification on costly, burdensome uncertainties arising from Clean Water Act The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) recently filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) case, which will likely be argued in January 2012. Dustin Van Liew, PLC executive director and NCBA direc-

tor of federal lands, said Sackett v. EPA could set a dangerous precedent allowing EPA and other federal agencies to make jurisdictional determinations that are not judicially or administratively reviewable.

In 2005, Chantell and Michael Sackett purchased a plot of land, less than one acre in size, to build a home.

However, in 2007, after filling in half the lot with gravel in preparation for construction, EPA issued the Sacketts an “Administrative Compliance Order” (ACO), alleging the land was a wetland subject to Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction and ordered the Sacketts to restore the land to its original condition or face nearly

$50,000 in fines per day. The Sackett family appealed for a hearing on their alleged violation but was denied by EPA and the federal court.

According to Van Liew, the court threw out the case because it determined that the CWA prevented judicial review ACOs until the enforcement actions have been issued by federal agen-

cies. He said the Sacketts could not challenge the compliance order until they refused to do what it instructed and consequently were fined tens of thousands of dollars.

“Like millions of Americans regularly do, the Sacketts rightfully purchased land to build their dream home. Unfortunately, instead of building that home, they

have spent the past four years battling EPA and the courts,” Van Liew said.

“The Sacketts weren’t trying to cut corners. They followed the rules and now they just want a fair shake in the courts. The uncertainty surrounding the CWA permitting process and the time and financial costs associated with it has left them with abysmal options of submitting to the regulator’s demands and the costs associated with those demands, risking catastrophic fines for noncompliance or investing significant time and resources pursuing a permit. In this process, the only winner is the federal government. Private landowners lose.”

According to NCBA Deputy Environmental Counsel Ashley Lyon, this case could have farreaching impacts on farmers and ranchers and all private landowners. She said the CWA has morphed from a statute to protect our nation’s waters in to a tool for regulators to micromanage daily decisions of private landowners. She said the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether petitioners may seek pre-enforcement judicial review of ACOs and whether petitioners’ current inability to seek preenforcement judicial review of the ACO violates their rights under the Due Process Clause.

“The brief NCBA and PLC filed in this case pushes for a decision that affirms a landowner’s right to challenge a jurisdictional determination before they are required to either go through the costly and time-consuming permitting process or are fined thousands of dollars,” L yon said. “Today it is private landowners, who followed the rules, attempting to build a home but private landowners, including farmers and ranchers, will no doubt face future challenges if EPA and other federal agencies’ decisions are not subject to judicial and administration review. We are hopeful the U.S. Supreme Court will consider the sweeping impact this case could have our all private landowners in this country.”

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NCBA, PLC weigh in on precedent-setting Clean Water Act case

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Pork Checkoff recommends producers and workers get flu vaccination As the United States enters another flu season, the Pork Checkoff is advising producers, farm personnel and others who have contact with pigs to get the seasonal flu vaccination as soon as possible to help protect human and pig health.

“It’s always wise for producers and swine farm workers to reduce the risk of getting sick and bringing the flu to the farm or workplace by getting vaccinated,” said Jennifer Koeman, director of producer and public health for the

Pork Checkoff. “It also demonstrates the industry’s ‘We Care’ approach to protecting employees, animals and public health.”

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, all people over the age of 6 months of age should be immunized for influenza each year.

“People may remain contagious for up to five to seven days after getting sick,” Koeman said. “That’s why it’s so crucial that employers have a sickleave policy that encourages those ex-

periencing symptoms of influenza-like illness to stay home.”

At the farm level, good building ventilation and good hygiene can help reduce transmission of flu viruses.

“To prevent pigs and humans from other species’ influenza viruses, producers also should look at bird-proofing their buildings, protecting feed from birds and enforcing biosecurity practices, such as the use of farm-specific clothing and footwear,” Koeman said.

According to Lisa Becton, Pork Checkoff’s director of swine health in-

formation and research, “It’s very important to monitor your herd’s health daily and contact your herd veterinarian if influenza is suspected. Rapid detection of influenza can help producers and their veterinarians implement appropriate strategies to better manage sick pigs.”

Additional general flu-related information can be found at www.cdc.gov/flu.

The Pork Checkoff also has a factsheet on influenza, “Influenza: Pigs, People and Public Health.”

by Patrick D. Burk September was the month for Combine Clinics at three of Monroe Tractor stores across Western New York. “It is important for us to make sure that our customers learn the tips needed to maximize harvest success,” stated Tom Sutter, Monroe Tractor Agricultural Sales Manager.

“Our goal is to be a service to our wide range of

combine customers so that they can get the most out of their machines.” Attendance was extremely high, better than planned, especially in the Auburn store.

The wet fall and difficult growing season in western New York has led to a variability of cob size and acre to corn harvested ratio. It is imperative that the combines and corn heads

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15. Each location presented the farmers with combine harvest tips and maintenance.

“Corn was the main discussion, but we did touch on the soybean harvest as well,” said Sutter, “Soybeans are becoming a more prevalent crop with more and more information needed for a successful harvest.”

Monroe Tractor reaches out to all its customers on a regular basis with updates and new product information. “The importance of maintaining an open dialogue with our customers is a major goal for Monroe Tractor,” stated Jim Munroe, Agriculture General Manager, “It allows us to improve our customer service by offering these types of clinics and other customer contacts to pass on product updates and information.”

If you are interested in further Case IH Combine information, please contact Tom Sutter at Monroe Tractor at 585730-1853.

September’s Combine Clinic at the Batavia Monroe Tractor was attended by over 50 people, including 22 farmers.

Photos courtesy of Tom Dwyer, Monroe Tractor

Attendance was extremely high, better than planned, especially in the Auburn store.

The Combine Clinic also included a walk around of corn and grain headers lead by Service Manager Craig Linderman which gave an overview of new and old heads, adjustments, settings, and wear parts.

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4-H Standardbred Day Clinic set for Oct. 22 Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is set for this year’s 4-H Standardbred Day Clinic. The tour is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster and Orange counties and made possible with a grant from the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund.

Non-4-H members may attend, if accompanied by a parent.

The program begins at the Goshen Historic Track and the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen, NY, and includes a session with a leading horseman who will offer an “insider’s look” at the New York State Standardbred industry. Registration cost is $10 per

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Monsanto donates $25,000 to Flight 93 National Memorial We will never forget. On Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives.

Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the attack on the U.S. Capitol was thwarted.

Monsanto has joined other companies to bring recognition and honor to those who sacrificed their lives by donating $25,000 to the Flight 93 National Memorial. The National Park Service dedicated Phase One of the project, and commemorated the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11. However, this $62

million dollar project is still millions of dollars short of its goal.

The Flight 93 National Memorial is the only 9-11 memorial Congress has designated as a national park. It’s also the only one on a rural site, hundreds of miles away from ground zero and The Pentagon. Our rural communities are the heart of America and Monsanto and the Monsanto Fund are working hard to give back to organizations who reach out to help others, through programs like America’s Farmers Grow Communities and America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. This is another rural America cause we are proud to support.

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“Temporary housing units are for people who need a place to stay, with utilities, while they repair their damaged homes,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Philip E. Parr. “Our goal is to help people repair their homes as quickly as possible. The temporary housing units meet shortterm housing needs, while flood survivors make repairs.”

“We will work one-on-one with people to help them recover from this severe flooding,” said Andrew X. Feeney, Director of the New York State Office of Emergency Management and State Coordinating Officer.

“I want to thank FEMA for working to get these temporary housing units in place,” said Congressman Paul Tonko.

“These units will assist those hardest hit by the flooding, making certain they have living arrangements while they move forward with assessing and repairing the damage to their homes.”

Available rental units on the open market within a reasonable distance are the primary option for temporary housing. The FEMA temporary housing units are another option.

The temporary housing units will be shipped to a federal staging area in Cobleskill and then moved to a private home site or a commercial site.

FEMA housing experts will call people whose homes or rental units were destroyed or severely damaged in the flooding, and who have registered with FEMA, to assess their temporary housing needs on a case-by-case basis.

FEMA will discuss with flood survivors whether a temporary housing

unit is the best option or if rental units are available within a reasonable distance. The site must be clear of debris and utility hook-ups must be readily available. A site inspector will look at the property to make sure it is suitable for a temporary housing unit.

After the site is approved, the temporary housing unit will be delivered and set up. Once the unit is ready, FEMA will schedule an occupancy date with the homeowner or renter.

FEMA does not charge rent for the temporary housing unit, however applicants must pay all utilities.

While living in the housing unit, residents can actively pursue making home repairs so they can return to their home as soon as possible.

To register with FEMA, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

Phone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week until further notice. People with hearing disabilities can use the TTY number, 800-462-7585. Applicants can also register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or with any web-enabled mobile device or smartphone at m.fema.gov. Follow the link to “apply online for federal assistance.”

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Part 2: Promoting beef as what’s for dinner You might remember seeing the television commercials with actor James Garner touting beef as “Real Food for Real People” back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, or Robert Mitchum kicking off the “Beef. It’s What’s

for Dinner” campaign in May of 1992.

After a brief stint with a “Beef. It’s What You Want” slogan in 1988, the checkoff returned to “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” in 1999, but this time featuring the deep,

powerful voice of cowboy actor Sam Elliott for nearly a decade.

And that brings us to the checkoff’s latest radio ads, which have tantalized taste buds for beef since 2007 with a sultry recognizable voice reminding consumers that beef is not only good tasting — but good for them.

Yes, beef is still what’s for dinner. And these efforts to keep it that way

over the years are thanks to your investment in the national Beef Checkoff Program, which is wrapping up its 25th year in operation on behalf of the cattle ranchers, farmers and importers who pay into the program nationwide.

In this second part of a six-part series celebrating the beef checkoff’s silver anniversary, we’re focusing on the historical

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accomplishments of your checkoff investment into beef promotion.

Consumer Advertising The launch of the checkoff’s $21.7 million beef promotion campaign at the start of the national checkoff program in the fall of 1986 marked the largest concentrated promotion campaign that the beef industry has ever launched — even to date.

And it’s still the only national self-help program that the industry has operating on its behalf.

Since the early days of the checkoff, however, “promotion” programs funded through the beef checkoff have included far more than consumer advertising — with things like foodservice and retail promotions and partnerships, as well as new product initiatives and veal promotions. But consumer advertising remains an important anchor in the overall strategy to increase consumer demand for beef.

And the success level of the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” campaign and its predecessors has

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been tremendous, according to industry standards. For example, consumer recognition of the beef industry slogan has reached as high as 86 percent during its run — a level that any number of huge corporations with budgets exponentially larger than the checkoff would be pleased to boast.

With its recognition and creative television, radio and print commercials over the years, the checkoff’s promotion campaign helped first slow the decline, and later turn around consumer beef demand, which had been spiraling sharply downward in the 1980s.

As the industry changed over time — and other checkoff program areas focused on helping cattlemen improve the quality and consistency of the product they offered to fickle American consumers, so too did the focus of the promotion campaigns.

Amid today’s health-conscious consumer population, the checkoff is proud to boast that 29 cuts of beef qualify as lean — a quality that market research identifies as near or at the top of consumers’ list of demands from beef they purchase today. The checkoff advertising campaign focuses on that, as well as other consumer demands, like convenience and, always, great taste.

As checkoff expenses have increased dramatically while revenues have not, the producer leaders who serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and state beef councils have worked diligently to leverage every dollar to the fullest extent possible. In fact, the latest comprehensive econometric model identifying the value of a cattleman’s checkoff dollar indicates that producers get a return of $5.55 for every dollar invested.

(Remember, the checkoff cannot single-handedly turn around a bad market, so even at times when the market may not be as strong as producers would hope, this indicates that their dollar-per-head investments certainly are making things significantly better than they would be without the checkoff.

That’s an important concept to understand when

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it comes to measuring the checkoff’s results.)

Other Key Promotions The list of promotion program achievements funded by the beef checkoff goes on and on.

But let’s go beyond advertising and take a look at some of the key promotional accomplishments of your Beef Checkoff Program during its first 25 years: • Based on important muscle-profiling research that the checkoff completed near the turn of the century, the checkoff launched Beef Value Cuts into the marketplace, giving consumers increased choices for steaks and roasts

from single muscles in the chuck and round.

These cuts — including the flat iron steak, petite tender and ranch cut from the shoulder clod, the sirloin tip from the knuckle and the Western griller from the bottom round — increased the value of the chuck and round by creating steaks and roasts with quality taste, tenderness and price points that consumers were seeking.

Now selling at the rate of 15 million to 20 million pounds a year, Beef Value Cuts have been a big hit with consumers, some available in tens of thousands of restaurants and supermarkets

nationwide, as the checkoff continuously works on promotion of these and other new cuts. In 2010, for example, the checkoff introduced six more new cuts from the beef round – including the Santa Fe Cut, the Round Petite Tender, the San Antonio Steak; the Tucson Cut, the Braison Cut, and the Merlot Cut — in options suitable for retail and foodservice sectors.

• Foodservice partnerships have garnered as much as $60 in promotions from restaurant and other foodservice companies for every dollar invested in the same promotion by the check-

off. While that number varies from year to year — though always remains at a ratio strongly in favor of the checkoff program — the foodservice sector of the industry clearly sees value in working directly with cattle producers to deliver your quality product to consumers — and it’s putting its money where its mouth is. The checkoff also supports an award-winning foodservice marketing campaign, known as BEEFlexible, which dishes up new ideas for chefs and restaurant operators looking to offer creative beef items that attract consumer attention.

• Just having a good product isn’t enough.

You have to get that product to consumers when, how, and in the form they both desire and understand. That’s where the checkoff’s Beef Made Easy program and other training sessions, promotional materials, and partnerships have stepped in. They have helped retailers improve their beef merchandising strategies to present a growing number of beef items to their meat and freezer cases in a way that is attractive and meaningful to buyers.

• After developing a Long Range Plan for veal promotion, the checkoff

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has worked with major restaurant chains to get veal added to their menus, especially in the last few years. During the last 18 months, for example, 14 restaurant chains have added veal to their menus, thanks to checkoff partnerships and promotions.

Even this short list makes it clear that cattle producers and importers who volunteer to make decisions about how to spend their and your checkoff dollars are resourceful. So the next time someone asks you, ‘What has the checkoff done for me lately?’, you can start with an overview of its 25 years of PROMOTION accomplishments.

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Trucks ATA’s Safety Management Council announces 2011 award recipients ARLINGTON, VA — ATA’s Safety Management Council announced its 2011 award winners at its Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Albuquerque, NM, in September.

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NTTC offers free tank truck rollover prevention video with spanish subtitles “National Tank Truck Carriers is pleased to offer free access to the Cargo Tank Rollover Prevention video that they developed with the U.S. Department of Transportation with Spanish subtitles added,” NTTC Chairman Greg Hodgen, Groendyke Transport, has announced. “While it is a requirement that a tank truck driver be able to speak English, we believe that there is a real safety benefit to providing training in the person’s native language.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You World Egg Day Recipes The entire globe celebrates World Egg Day on the second Friday in October. This year’s celebration, on Oct. 14, means countless countries pay homage to all the attributes of The incredible edible egg™ in activities ranging from festivals to celebrity chef cook-offs to recipe promotions, egg hunts and beyond.

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Greek Omelet 2 eggs 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 tsp. Oregano Feta cheese Baby spinach leaves

Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped Heat a 10” skillet with a quick release finish on medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray or coat surface with a teaspoon olive oil. Blend eggs, water and oregano and pour into hot skillet. Swirl egg around pan so entire pan is coated. With an inverted spatula, bring some of egg mixture towards center as you tip the pan, allowing the liquid egg to fill that space. Do this all around the pan until the egg mixture is no longer runny.

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Chinese Egg Foo Yung 8 eggs, beaten 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup diced, fresh mushrooms 1/3 cup each: chopped, cooked chicken; crumbled, cooked ground beef; chopped, cooked pork 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Heat oil in a medium skillet and brown 1/2 cup portions of mixture. Flip and brown other side. Serve with Foo Yung Sauce. Serves 5

Foo Yung Sauce 2 cubes low sodium chicken bouillon 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 2 T. low sodium soy sauce 6 tablespoons cold water 1 1/2 T. cornstarch Dissolve bouillon in hot water in a small saucepan; add sugar and soy sauce and blend over medium heat. Add cold water and cornstarch and stir until thick and smooth.

Australian Poached Egg and Green Vegetable Pasta 8 eggs, poached and left in warm water 1 lb. penne or short pasta, boiled until al-dente 1 T olive oil and 2 tsp. margarine or butter 1/4 pound baby spinach, washed 1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite size pieces

1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet; add veggies and sauté until spinach is wilted. With slotted spoon, lift pasta into skillet; stir to coat; sprinkle with cheese. Season to taste. Serve in individual bowls, each portion topped with a poached egg.

Serves 8

Try this dairy recipe

by Sarah Gerow, Lewis County Dairy Princess Recently I attended the 7th annual Cream Cheese festival where we sold merchandise and watched the public milk Miss EZ Squeeze (The Cow). It is amazing the amount of people that come out to support the community. I didn’t realize how many things can be made with cream cheese. Thanks to Kraft for inviting us and letting us participate in this huge event.

I will be attending the annual ADADC meeting Oct. 13 at the Copenhagen fire hall. All farmers are welcome. Hope to see you there! Learn how your check off dollars are being spent.

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

Dairy Fact: It takes 10 pounds of milk to make 1 pound of cheese.

Taco Dip 2-3 pounds hamburger 2 packets taco seasoning 2 (8 oz.) bricks cream cheese 16 oz. sour cream Shredded cheese (cheddar or taco) Shredded lettuce Diced tomatoes Black olives, sliced Tortilla chips, for dipping Cook hamburger until brown. Drain off fat. Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Let cook. In bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Pour into 13x 9-inch pan. Layer hamburger mixture on top of cream cheese/sour cream. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Answer to last week’s puzzle

Hard work, studying and practice paid off for five youth from Fulton and Montgomery Counties who traveled to the New York State Fair in Syracuse in August to compete in the New York State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. The contest is divided into three divisions based on experience. The Novice Division is for first time judges, the Junior Division is for participants who are not experienced enough to give “oral reasons” before a judging panel, and the Senior

Division is for youth who are ready to compete at a higher level and give oral reasons when judging.

Youth in Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program participated in both the Junior and Senior Division this year. In the Junior Division, Ashley Oeser, Sprakers, placed 12th in individual standings and was the only Junior participant.

In the Senior Division, the Fulton & Montgomery Counties Team placed first in the New York State. For the first time in several years, all four

members of the Senior Division Team placed in the top 30, being invited back for a second day of judging. Individual placing for the first day of judging were as follows: Danielle Bartlett, Broadalbin, placed 7th, Clyde Sammons, Johnstown, placed 8th, Marybeth Shults, Canajoharie, placed 19th, and Erika Gogis, Pattersonville, placed 23rd.

Three of the four team members returned for the second day of judging, from which the New York State teams are

selected for further regional and national contests. Danielle Bartlett was selected for the New York State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team. She will head to Louisville, KY for the Invitational 4-H Judging Contest held at the NAILE. Thanks go out to Team Coach Rebecca Ferry and Assistant Coach Martin Kelly for all the time and hard work they dedicated to the 4-H Dairy Judging Program in Fulton and Montgomery Counties.

For more information on how to be involved

Fulton-Montgomery Counties 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Winning Team members from left to right: Marybeth Shults, Erika Gogis, Danielle Bartlett, and Clyde Sammons.

Photo courtesy of Fulton-Montgomery Counties CCE

with the 4-H Dairy Judging Program, contact Bonnie Peck at Cornell Cooperative Extension of

Fulton and Montgomery Counties at 518-6735525 extension 115 or via e-mail bsp8@cornell.edu

Susquehanna County 4-H Horse Judging Team places first at 2011 State Achievement Days The horse judging team consists of Stephanie Koloski, Katelyn Kveragas, Nathan Moyer, and Samantha Turner and is coached by 4-H Leader and 4-H summer assistant Kelli Agler. Kelli brought the team together in early summer, which began the many practices and hard work of learning to judge classes, practice giving reasons, and learn the rules of horse judging contest. The team worked very hard and went on to compete at State Days where they won the Horse Judging Contest as a team.

This advances the team on to two national level competitions, being the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio, and the Eastern National Horse Roundup in Louisville, KY. Through sponsors and fundraising, the team plans to attend both contests.

Best of luck to the Susquehanna County Horse Judging Team 2011.

Also, the Susquehanna County Senior

Shotgun Team placed fourth in the state.

The senior team consisted of: Christopher Jordan, Anthony Whitney, Allison Kiefer and Matthew Coy. Christopher Jordan placed third in the senior division with his individual score of 45 out of 50 targets. This qualifies Christopher to go to the 2012 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational in Grand Island, NE, in June of 2012. Chris will be attending this national event.

There were also two junior age shooters from Susquehanna County who participated in State Achievement Days: Zach VanWinkle and Callie Curley. Zach’s score of a 48 out of 50 targets actually placed him First in the junior division and second overall both senior and junior shooters.

Also taking part in 4-H Fashion Revue at State Achievement Days was Olivia Everitt and Theresa Staats.

Congratulations to all who took part.

Susquehanna County: Kelli Agler, Coach, Samantha Turner, Nathan Moyer, Katelyn Kveragas, Stephanie Koloski and Christy Bartley, 4-H Youth Development Program Leader.

Photo courtesy of Susquehanna County Cooperative Extension

Animal Costume Contest held at the Harford Fair

Autumn Bonavita all dressed up with her bunny.

Submitted by Evie Goff The contest show ring found a group of children and their calf dressed as characters from the Super Mario Brothers Game.

Winning a most original award was Jewelie, an Ayrshire heifer dressed as a sunflower with a little honey bee Annalyn Cleveland perched on the sunflower.

Some of the other winners were animal/exhibitor look-a-like gypsies Devon and Cassidy Greenwood with a Brown Swiss and a Jersey calf.

Kyle, Autumn and Austin Bonavita and Maggie Kowalewski each had their rabbits dressed up for the occasion.

Autumn Bonavita caught the judges eyes dressed as a Dairy Maid with her bunny winning a

Left to right: Pictured with the calf and receiving the overall judges favorite award is Ian Briechle as Mario, Emory Bewley dressed as Princess Peach, Gavin Bewley plays the part of Luigi and Mushrooms, Lyndon Bello, Kinsey Bello, Julia Briechle and Keelan Pavelski.

Photos courtesy of Penn State Cooperative Extension in Susquehanna County most original award.

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WANTED: Combine with 4RN corn head, Gleaner or JD preferred. Also, Batch dryer, pto drive, Troy. 518-279-3241.(NY)

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Evenings. 315-524-4007.(NY)

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS PUBLIC AUCTION ANNUAL FALL CONSIGNMENT & INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE CATSKILL TRACTOR, INC., FRANKLIN, NY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 10:30 AM Tractors & Industrial: IH 806, Ford 5000 w/cab, Ford 9N, IH 1086 w/cab, Satoh S550G w/front blade, IH 2404, IH 986, JD 4230 w/cab, Kubota L3430 w/cab & loader, CaseIH 585, Ford 7600, MF 285, MF 65 diesel, MF 283, Ford 1910, Case 680 TLB, MF 20 industrial w/loader, Ford 575D TLB, Case 480 Construction King TLB, Oliver OC-46-3D crawler loader, Gehl 3825 skid steer, 20 ft gooseneck trailer Implements: NH BR740 Silage Special round baler, CaseIH 8530 inline baler, IH 550 manure spreader, Goosen 3 pt bale chopper, (2) Kilbros 350 gravity boxes, NH 477 haybine, IH 6 ft 3 pt disc, Neidmeyer 3 pt fertilizer spreader, NI 1-row corn planter, 6 ft QT manure scraper, NH Super 717 chopper, MF 3 pt 3 btm plow, MF 3 pt 2 btm plow, 3 pt post pounder, Kuhn TB181 ditch bank mower, NH 316 baler, IH 310 3 pt 1 btm plow, JD 525 disc mower conditioner, Shaver QT post pounder, Brillion 3 pt 2-row cultivator, NH F62B blower, poly calf hutch, International Machinery 3-way dump trailer, Bush Hog 15 ft batwing mower, 6 ft finish mower, MF 41 3 pt sickle bar mower, MF 12 baler, Kewanee 3 pt 7-shank chisel plow, AC 8 ft transport disc, Shaver 3 pt post pounder, Woods 5 ft rotary mower, (2) Kory gravity boxes, Pequea HR10 rotary rake, JD 1360 disc mower conditioner (salvage), Bush Hog bale spear, JD 5 ft rotary mower, Fella SM165 3 pt disc mower, JD 3 pt 2 btm plow, Tufline GB4 8 ft back blade, 5 ft rotary mower, Feterl 85 grain cleaner (rotary screen), Gehl 2365 disc mower conditioner (salvage), IH 1150 grinder mixer, Land Pride 4 ft power seeder, 8 ft box blade, Brillion 12 ft cultipacker, NH 25 blower, Kuhn FC300 disc mower conditioner (salvage), Bean orchard sprayer, Gehl 55 Mix-All, NH 28 blower, Brillion 10-shank chisel plow, Dearborn 3 pt 2 btm plow, NI 4-spool tedder, MF 39 2-row corn planter, Gehl 1000 chopper, Bush Hog 8 ft plowing disc, Bush Hog 12 ft transport disc, NI wheel rake, JD 2940 chopper w/2 heads, Gehl 1310 round baler (salvage), NH 451 3 pt sickle bar mower, JD trailer-type sickle bar mower, JD 7000 4-row planter, White 508 4 btm semi-mount plow, IH 1300 3 pt sickle bar mower, Kuhn 4-star tedder, NH 268 baler, Gehl 99 blower, IH 420 3 pt 3 btm plow, JD 1207 haybine, NH 1430 disc mower conditioner, Kuhn 17 ft tedder, IH 510 3 btm semi-mount plow, IH 496 24 ft wing disc, Gehl 860 chopper w/2-row corn & hay head, Kverneland 5 btm spring-reset plow, IH 12 ft transport disc, CaseIH 3309 disc mower conditioner, MF grain drill w/seed box, Bush Hog post hole digger, Gehl 315 Scavenger spreader, Mayrath 30 ft hay & grain elevator, JD 5 btm semi-mount plow, AgriMetal bale chopper, Kverneland 3 pt 4 btm plow, Gehl 1312 Scavenger spreader, NH 352 grinder mixer, House 5 ft rotary mower, King Kutter 6 ft stone rake, King Kutter 7 ft back blade, Dion forage wagon, ground-drive spreader, 3 pt 2-row cultivator, King Kutter carryall, NH 256 rake w/dolley, NH 472 haybine, Gehl 1000 chopper w/2-row corn head, Sanford field cultivator, Knight 3025 Reel Augie spreader Lawn & Garden & UTV: Polaris Ranger 4x4 UTV, CubCadet 2185 garden tractor, JD GX75 riding mower, CubCadet 724WE snowblower Early Listing - Much More by Sale Day • Listing May Change Due to Daily Business Consignments Accepted Until Friday, October 13th, 5 PM Trucking Available Pre-Approved Financing Available Lunch by Franklin Rotary Club TERMS: Cash or Good Check. VISA and MasterCard Accepted. Positive ID Required. 4% Buyer’s Premium Waived if Paid in Full with Cash or Check. Nothing Removed Until Paid in Full. All Sales As Is Where Is. 20% Down Payment Required Sale Day - Balance Due Within 7 Days.

DIRECTIONS: From I-88 Exit 11, take State Route 357 East approx. 7 miles to Franklin. Turn left onto Otego Street. One block to auction.

AUCTIONEER: Frank Walker Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center Street, Franklin, NY • 607-829-2600 • www.catskilltractor.com

Issued Sept 30, 2011 Farm gate milk prices are heading down. The Agriculture Department announced the September Federal order Class III milk price at $19.07 per hundredweight (cwt.), down $2.60 from August, but still $2.81 above September 2010, and equates to about $1.64 per gallon. That pulls the 2011 Class III average to $18.28, up from $14.07 at this time a year ago and $10.49 in 2009.

Class III futures settled Friday as follows: October $17.44, November $16.41, and December at $16.35. Looking “back to the futures” now combined with the announced Class III prices, the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was at $19.63 on September 2, $19.36 on September 9, $19.49 on September 16, $19.21 on September

23, and $18.72 on September 29.

The September Class IV price is $19.53, down 61 cents from August, but $2.77 above a year ago.

California’s comparable September 4a and 4b prices are scheduled to be announced October 3.

The four week NASSsurveyed cheese price averaged $1.8592 per pound, down 28.1 cents from August. Butter averaged $1.9886, down 8.1 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5439, down 3 cents, and dry whey averaged 59.26 cents, up 2.4 cents.

Cash cheese lost a little more ground the last week in September

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though some positive movement occurred in the week. The 40-pound Cheddar blocks closed Friday at $1.72 per pound, down three quarter-cents on the week, and 4 cents below that week a year ago.

The 500-pound barrels closed at $1.64, down 6 3/4-cents on the week, and 9 1/2-cents below a year ago. Ten cars of block traded hands on the week in the spot market and 18 of barrel.

The NASS U.S. average block price fell to $1.8005, down a penny and a half from the previous week, and the bar-

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Mielke from B1 rels averaged $1.7694, down 1.2 cents.

FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski wrote in his September 26 Insider Opening Bell that, “As long as domestic spot cheese prices stay in the $1.70 range with international prices about a dime higher, export demand isn’t likely to change enough to lift domestic prices.”

The CME’s Daily Dairy Report says USDA confirmed the slowdown in cheese usage this summer, reporting that disappearance of American cheese was down 1.9 percent from 2010 in the May-July period and down 9.6 percent in July alone.

Growth in butter movement slowed as well, due to a decline in exports.

Overall butter disappearance was up 2.7 percent in May-July; domestic use was up 4.1 percent, while exports were down 8.7 percent, according to USDA numbers.

The cash butter market closed September 30

at $1.76, down a penny on the week, and 47 1/2cents below a year ago when it peaked for 2010 at $2.2350. Only four cars were sold this week.

NASS butter averaged $1.8911, down 4.8 cents.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk held all week at $1.49, while the Extra Grade remained at $1.58. NASS powder closed at $1.5413, up a half-cent, and dry whey averaged 60.04 cents, up a penny.

In other milk price news, looking “back to the futures” combined with the announced Class III prices for July and August, the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was at $19.75 on August 5, $19.42 on August 12, $19.18 on August 19, $19.36 on August 26, $19.63 on September 2, $19.36 on September 9, $19.49 on September 16, $19.21 on September 23, and was close to $18.80 at our deadline on September 29.

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Milk production across the country is settling into fall trends, according to USDA’s weekly update. Weather patterns and temperatures are basically conducive to late season milk output, although milk volumes are declining to the point that balancing plants and surplus operations are greatly reducing processing schedules.

Schools are now back in session, thus the school bottling pipeline is full and milk volumes are less stressed to maintain capacities.

The fall harvest is well underway in many regions of the country for corn silage, although many corn and soybean fields still need drying time before combining.

In some northern areas, a killing frost recently occurred which came earlier than crops in the region were ready for.

Speculation is that the frost will reduce yields and crop maturity will be challenged.

Cream markets are unsettled as cream volumes build and buyers are hesitant to purchase.

The sharp drops in daily

pricing and falling weekly price averages of CME butter, are affecting the basing points used for most cream sales. Cream buyers are negotiating for the lowest basing point. As pricing multiples and basing prices continue to fluctuate, butter producers are very cautious with their additional cream purchases and churning schedules.

Butter producers are often limiting their cream purchases to contractual commitments. Class II cream demand has eased as ice cream production

declines seasonally, although other cream based product production (cream cheese, sour cream, and bottled cream) is seasonally active, according to USDA. Farm profitability declined in September, according to the USDA’s latest Ag Prices report issued September 29.

The September All-Milk price was estimated at $20.90 per cwt., down $1.10 from the August record high.

The cost of feed to produce 100 pounds of milk

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TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville CAT D4H LGP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Ford 8N w/Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7930 Lease return. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4010 w/Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8560 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4240 Quad Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5510 w/540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 244 J Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kubota MX5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,400 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH TL90 cab 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,900. . . . . . . . . Chatham AC 200 w/ cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 4230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5425 w/542 ldr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5065M w/553. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2305 w/ldr & deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 110 TLB, w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,800 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2520 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900. . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 4400 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,400. . . . . . . Clifton Park Kubota L5450 loader/backhoe . . . . . . . . $21,000. . . . . . . . . Chatham NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900. . . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 317 Skid steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900. . . . . . . . . Chatham NH L170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MOWERS CONDITIONERS NH 477 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 925 Moco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 946 Moco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kuhn FC 302 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham TILLAGE Brillion Seeder 10’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . Schaghticoke IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . Schaghticoke IH II Shank Chisel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . Schaghticoke 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 JD 7300 SP w/686 & 640 . . . . . . . . . . . $139,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

NH 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH Flail Chopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville DBL Rake Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In $8,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3RN corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5 1/2 pickup (like new). . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 166 inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Vicon 4 Star Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kuhn 500 Disc Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 550 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 335 Round Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pequea Fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston Rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS HARDI 210 3pt Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville ARCTIC CAT 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 135 mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 245 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 840 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,950. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 6620 combine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville H&S 125 spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Great Bend loader for JD 7000’s . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850. . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’Loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MC 7’ Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Landpride 7’ HD Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke Frontier 7’ HD back blade, hyd Angle . . . $1,850 . . . . . Schaghticoke

HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR COMPANY LLC FULTONVILLE 518-853-3405

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, October 10 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Monthly Heifer sale. A group of reg. fresh young cows from Muranda Holsteins; Larkindale sends 10 -15 fancy Registered cows all stages of lactation. An exceptional group of cattle with deep pedigrees and a lot of quality & milk. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752.

• 10:00 AM: Mifflintown, PA. Happy Hollow Dairy Dispersal. 300+ head sell.

David & Tina Hunsberger, owners. Comanaged by Stonehurst Farm & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585738-2104.

• 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, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-

847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 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 • 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 315-2870220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale.

Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-3923321.

Tuesday, October 11 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 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, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, October 12 • Lexington, KY. Late model Cat & Komatsu Construction Equip. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

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

E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-8449104 • 1:30 PM: Francis Clancy, Alfred, NY. 12 organic cows & heifers. Holstein & Xbred cows. All organic paperwork is in order. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 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, 716-2965041, 585-738-2104 Thursday, October 13 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market-

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ing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-2870220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Friday, October 14 • Detroit, MI. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-6332944 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 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers.

Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers.

Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers.

Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers.

Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518568-3579 • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor Co., 384 Center St., Franklin, NY. Fall Inventory Reduction and Machinery Auction. Con-

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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 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 signments accepted. Frank Walker Auctioneers, 607-829-2600 • 5:30 PM: American Legion Hall, Main St., Wayland, NY. Auction of tools & equip., large private collections and guns. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-5678844 www.rgmasonauctions.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 315427-7845.

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, 413-569-6421 • 11298 State Route 149, Fort Ann, NY. Late model Construction Equip., Forestry Attachments, Support Equip., Tagalong & Equipment Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: 6 Charmund Rd., Orangeville, PA. Complete Liquidation of Brewer Equipment LLC. Trucks, forklifts, equipment and pallet lots. Fraley Auction Co., Inc., 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.com • 8:30 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. 8:30 am rain or shine. Accepting consignments Oct. 12 & 13 from 9-7 pm, Oct. 14 from 9-5 pm with preview all day. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, Sale Barn 860349-3204 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equip-

ment, 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: LaPlume Excavating, 119 Newton Rd., Plaistow, NH. Contractor Retirement 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, 585394-1515. 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 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-8226087 www.hoskingsales.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 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.

Monday, October 17 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Lamb,

Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 19 • Manassas, VA. Cat Construction Equip., Support, Attachments, Forklifts, Dump Trucks, Pickups & Equipment Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Allentown, PA. State Auction. Complete Liquidation of Automotive Dismantling Operation. MAC Car Crusher, Rubber Tired Loaders, Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over 100 Cars (4050 running), UNBELIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors, Transmissions, Shocks, Glass & Much More.Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Early consignments include 32 open heifers & 12 bred heifers. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041, 585-738-2104 • 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, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, October 20 • 140 Manda Ct., Troy, MO. Complete Liquidation of Concrete Precast Plant plus Real Estate. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315633-2944, Site phone 262-903-6269 www.lyonauction.com • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: 423 Ashwood Rd., Darlington, PA. Construction Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com Friday, October 21 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Vision-Gen & Partners Elite Offering.

Hosted by Vision Genetics. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 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, 585-2431563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:30 AM: Woodhull, NY (Steuben Co.). Levi Farmwald Retirement Auction. Horses, Dairy Herd & Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site.

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

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

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

TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung

WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 • www.williamkentinc.com

R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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)

• 10:30 AM: Castile, NY. Ward Bros. Machinery & Cattle Dispersal. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 11:00 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Machinery Sale. We will be accepting Machinery on Thurs. 20th & Fri. 21st.

Already consigned: Case 5220 tractor 4WD loader, cab; NH L150 Skid Loader; HLA sand/sawdust shooter; Rissler 510 feed cart mixer. Please call to get into the following ads. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 11:00 AM: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY. The Eastern New York Fall Heifer Sale. kmooney498@aol.com, or call 845702-3643 Tuesday, October 25 • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545, North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Returns of Late Model Construction, Support Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, October 26 • 10:00 AM: 175 Wolf Run Rd., Cuba, NY. Estate of Steve Petzen. Excavating Equip. & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Milking Herd Dispersal. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104 Thursday, October 27 • Moira, NY. Carl & Annabelle Bilow. 85 head of Quality Dairy Cattle. “Super Milk” every year since 1986. Delarm & Treadway, Sale Managers & Auctioneers, 518-483-4106 • Cleveland, OH. Complete Liquidation Cat Construction Equip. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Friday, October 28 • Bloomfield, NY. Bennett Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Detroit, MI. Large Construction, Agricultural Equip., Attachments, Support Equip. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Saturday, October 29 • Syracuse, NY. Construction, Support, Attachments, Aerials, Trucks & Trailers.

Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com • 20 McCormick Rd., Spencer, MA. Estate of George Adgalanis. 4 Ford tractors, Trucks & Tools, Hay & other equipment. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, Inc., 413-569-6421

www.jacquierauctions.com • 9:00 AM: 5563 East Main St., Batavia, NY. Empire Tractor Relocation Auction.

Farm Tractors, Equipment, Agricultural Parts, Store Inventory, Store Pictures.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Fall Feeder Cattle Auction. Accepting consignments Fri., Oct. 28 12-6 pm; Sat. Oct 29, 7-11 am. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-8835828, Sale Barn 860-349-3204 Tuesday, November 1 • Pell City, AL. Truck Tractor & Specialized Trailer Auction. Large quantity of specialized trailers of different configurations: 19 axles, Trail Kings, Liddell, Hobb & others. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.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, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 5 • Canaan Tire, Gandolfo Dr, Canaan, CT. 5 Oliver Tractors, 1989 Ford Service Truck, Tire and Service Equipment, Office Equipment. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Delaware, OH. Late Model Rental Return Construction Equip., Aerial Lifts, Attachments, Support Equip. & Camping Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 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., 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, 585394-1515. 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, 585-3941515. 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. Selections are underway.

Call if you want to participate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, November 12 • Madison, NY. Fern Hill Farm II Milking Herd Dispersal. 100 outstanding registered Holsteins sell. Jack Russin & Family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Racine, WI. Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Truck Tractors, Dump Trailers, Equip. Trailers, Campers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.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, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Tuesday, November 15 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equip., Aerials, Forklifts, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, November 16 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 150th Top of Vermont Invitational Dairy Sale. Free turkey for every buyer! Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-5254774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-6268892 neks@together.net • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 17 • Bow, NH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.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 315427-7845.

Saturday, November 19 • Ledyard, CT (Foxwood Casino).

Earthmoving Construction Equip., Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Support, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equip. & Dump Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, November 23 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. 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, 585-3941515. 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, 585-2431563. 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, 585394-1515. 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, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Ulysses, PA (Potter Co.).

Fox Hill Farms (The Hoopes Family) Complete line of upscale vegetable farm equipment. Real estate sells at 10:15 am. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.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, 585-3941515. 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 315427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. 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, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, January 7 • 10:00 AM: 3517 Railroad Ave., Alexander, NY. Z&M Ag & Turf Auction.

Public Auction Sale of Farm Tractors, Machinery, Landscape, Tools and Lawn Tractor Mowers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT October 3, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .20-.23; 6175# .24-.27; 76-90# .29-.32; 91-105# .35-.38; 106# & up .40-.45.

Farm Calves: .50-.60 Started Calves: .22-.25 Veal Calves: .55-1.10 Heifers: Open .63-.75; Beef .65-.95.

Feeder Steers: 74-92.50; Beef .58-.74 Stock Bull: .63-1 Beef Bull: 75-80 Sows: 31-33 Feeder Pigs: 30-57.50 Sheep, ea: 65-95 Lambs, ea: 165-260 Goats, ea: 70-160; Kids 2575 Rabbits: 5-14 Chickens: 3-15 Ducks: 4-13

AUCTION, INC Whately, MA October 4, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 5-31; 61-75# 25-65; 76-95# 4075; 96-105# 43-75; 106# & up 75.

Farm Calves: 80-210/cwt Start Calves: 45-50/cwt Feeders: 57-110/cwt Heifers: 48.50-68/cwt Steers: 67/cwt Bulls: 82/cwt.

Canners: 20-54/cwt Cutters: 55-65/cwt Utility: 66-71.50/cwt Sows: 50.50-57/cwt Pigs: 25-63/ea.

Lambs: 125-210/cwt Sheep: 80-132.50/cwt Goats: 21-177.50/ea.

Rabbits: 2.50-5.50/ea.

Poultry: 1-14/ea.

Hay (2 lots wet): 1.301.40/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT September 26, 2011 Cattle: 145 Calves: 241 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-74.50; Boners 80-85% lean 68-71; Lean 85-90% lean 52-70.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 70-150; 80-92# 7090.

Vealers: 60-100# 20-72.50

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ October 4, 2011 Livestock: 29 Calves .321.40, Avg 1.01; 41 Cows .37.5-.72, Avg .57; 9 Easy Cows .39-.62.5, Avg .52; 23 Feeders 300-600# .50-1.28, Avg .78; 7 Heifers .41-.1.05, Avg .65; 9 Bulls .54.5-.82, Avg .68; 5 Steers .53-.96, Avg .69; 2 Hogs .69; 10 Roasting Pigs 19-66, Avg 44.90; 26 Sheep .90-1.92, Avg 1.10; 3 Lambs (ea) 3892, Avg 74, 73 (/#) 1.302.22, Avg 1.99; 20 Goats (ea) 23-150, Avg 77.28; 29 Kids (ea) 20-127.50, Avg 52. Total 286.

Poultry & Egg: Heavy Fowl (/#) .90-1.40; Mixed Fowl (ea) 5.50; Pullets (ea) 1-2; Bantams (ea) 5; Roosters (/#) 1.40-1.55; Ducks (ea) 2.50-6; Rabbits (/#) 1-2.15; Pigeons (ea) 2-6.50.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.65; Brown Jum XL 1.90-1.95; L 1.87; M 1.14.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 1 Alfalfa 4.10; 1 Mixed 4.40; 3 Grass 2.40-4; 1 Wheat Straw 4.20. Total 6.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA October 5, 2011 Cows: Canners 12-52.50; Cutters 53.50-58.50; Util 59.50-72.50.

Bulls: 58 Steers: Ch 111-115.50; Sel 104-106.50; Hols. 65-71.

Heifers: Ch 112-113.50; Sel 72-96.50.

Calves: 25-185/ea.

Feeders: 35-143 Sheep: 68 Goats: 45-185/ea; Kids 46101/ea.

Sows: 39-55 Boars: 36 Hogs: 59-61/ea.

Feeder Pigs: 55-85/ea.

Chickens: 1.25-10.50 Rabbits: 3-22 Ducks: 2.50-18 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA October 4, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners 3052; Cutters 50-62; Util 5668; Bulls 70-80; Steers 105115; Heifers 55-65.

Calves: Growers No. .75 1.20; Veal .55; Heifers .751.10; Other .50-.75.

Hogs: Sows .40-.50; Roasters 50-70/ea; Boars .25.

Sheep: 70-95; Lambs 1.201.75.

Goats: Billies 125-175/ea; Kids 20-90/ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY No report CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY September 27, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2; Grower Bull over 92# .701.30; 80-92# .50-1.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .58-.75; Lean .40-.62; Hvy. Beef Bulls .62-.76.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 800-1100;

Springing Hfrs.

7501400;Bred Hfrs. 700-1150; Fresh Hfrs. 900-1300; Open Hfrs. 400-900.

Beef (/#): Feeders .50-1.20; Sel .80-.89; Hols. Sel .74.85.

Lamb & Sheep (/#): Feeder 1-2; Market 1-1.50; Slaughter Sheep .30-.65.

Goats (/hd): Billies 75-180; Nannies 50-125; Kids 30-80.

Swine (/#): Hog .25-.35; Sow .30-.40; Boar .05-.12; Feeder Pig (/hd) 10-42.

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY October 3, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower over 92# 1.10-1.40; 80-92# .901.20; Bob Veal .43-.57.

Cull Cows (/hd): Gd 64-70; Lean 53-60.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 67-72.

Beef (/#: Feeders .60-.68; Veal .60-.83; Hols. Slaughter .58-.68.

Lamb/Sheep (/hd): Feeder 140-160; Market 120-155; Slaughter 67.

Goats (/hd): Billes 180225; Nannies 70-92.50; Kids 25-55. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY September 29, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower Calves over 92# 1-1.50; 80-92# .501.20; Bob Veal .05-.70.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .58-.68; Lean .35-.63; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.78.

Beef (/#): Hols. Sel .78-.85.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY September 29, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 1-2.10; Grower Bulls over 92# 11.45; 80-92# .70-1.15; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Calves (/#): Gd .61.69; Lean .55-.63; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.81.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-.85.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.30-1.40; Slaughter Sheep .45-.50.

Goats (/hd): Billies 75-95; Nannies 70-85.

Swine (/#): Sow .46-.50; Boar .20-.25.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY October 5, 2011 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 58-72.50; Canners/Cutters 39-66; Bulls dairy HY Util 61-73.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs

95-110# 15-60; 80-95# 1055; 60-80# 5-50.

Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 30-65; 80-95# 2560; 60-80# 20-57; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 67-85.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 70-125; 8095# 65-120; 70-80# 60-75; Hfrs. 125-200; Bull calves over 95# 77.50-112.50.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 103-117.50; Sel 85-93.50; Hols. Ch grain fed 86-95; Sel 70-82.50.

Hogs: Slaughter US 1-3 6770; Sows US 13 52; Boars US 1-3 17.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 150-180; Market Ch 80100# 95-142.50.

Slaughter Sheep: M 62.5065; Rams Ch over 130# 50.

Goats (/hd): Billies L 110# & up 130-157.50; Nannies L 107.

October 1, 2011 Beef Steers: 301-500# 67136; 501-700# 65-125; 701# & up 58-112.

Beef Heifers: 301-500# 64123; 501-700# 61-124; 701# & up 54-105.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 58132; 501-700# 52-105; 701# & up 50-80.

Holstein: 31-500# 35-67; 501-700# 40-65; 701# & up 45-64.

Bred Replacements: 3201000.

Cauliflower (hd): .50-2.35 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 814.50 Eggs (dz): 1.20-1.80 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 3-7.50 Gourds: .40-3.25 Grapes (12 bu): 4-18 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 2-13 Hubbards: .15-2 Indian Corn: 1.20-2.40 JBL’s (1/2 bu): 5.50-11.50 Mums: 1.25-4.25 Onions (bu): .10-.32 Peppers (1/2 bu): 2-12 Pie Pumpkins: .35-.85 Plums (peck): 2.50-10.50 Potatoes (50#): 16-19 Pumpkins: .40-9 Sweet Corn (dz): 1.20-3.25 Sweet Potatoes (1/2 bu): 515.50 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 3.75-23 Tomatoes (25#): 2-36 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report.

Hay Fridays @ 11:15. Produce Mon. @ 10 am, WedFri. @ 9 am sharp!

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY September 28, 2011 Acorns: .10-.45 Apples (1/2 bu): 3-11 Beans (1/2 bu): 5-15.50 Beets (bunch): 1.05-1.40 Broccoli (hd): .55-1.50 Brussel Sprouts: .55-2 Buttercups: 10-1.40 Cabbage (hd): .70-1.45 Cantaloupes: .10-1.75

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY October 3, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .60-.86; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls/Steers .60-.83.

Feeders: Dairy .60-.83; Hfrs. .77-1.03; Bulls .781.05; Steers .75-.83.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# .80-1; up to 95# .10.95; Hols. Hfrs. under 100# 1.55.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA September 28, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1460# 106.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 Hols. 1440# 81.0; Sel 1-3 935# 86.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 68.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 63.50-66.25, lo dress 59-61; Boners 80-85% lean 5862.25, hi dress 65.50; Lean 85-90% lean 52.75-58.50, hi

dress 59.75, lo dress 46.7551.75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1965# 7.75; 1235# 83.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 650# 104.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-115# 140-172; 90# 120; No. 2 Hols. 95-120# 100-132; 80-90# 70-90; No. 3 95-120# 60-82; 75-90# 5062; No. 2 Hols. Hfrs. 80-100# 70-150/hd; BeefX 100-105# 100-110.

Vealers: 70-90# 15-62.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 240# 155/hd; 270-280# 190195/hd; 45-50% lean 260300# 157.50-180/hd.

Boars: 270-450# 90100/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1055# 17-40; 70# 40.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 45-65# 140-195; 80100# 117.50-170; Gd & Ch 1-2 40-55# 70-125; Ewes Gd 2-3 160# 70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-60# 65-82.50; Sel 2 under 20# 4-8; 20-45# 2060; Nannies Sel 1 90-110# 75-77; Sel 3 90# 30.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA October 4, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 1240-1645# 113-119.75; Sel & Lo Ch 1180-1335# 103-112.50; cpl not finished 92-98.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 1540-1695# 103-112.50; Ch 1265-1545# 95-102.50; Sel 1215-1505# 88-95.

Heifers: Sel & Lo Ch 12151480# 107.50-114.50; cpl Hols. 65-96.75; Beef cow 95-100 Slaughter Cows: Breakers/Boners 62-68.50; Lean 63-67; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 56-61.50; Shelly 55 & dn.

Bulls: Hols. 1 hd 1600# 84.

Feeder Cattle: Steers BeefX 430-500# 97-111; Hols. 210-1160# 66-81.50; Hfrs.

BeefX 435-575# 89.50-108; Dairy types 7551055# 52.50-74.50; Here-

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT ford 1075# 75; Bulls dairy types 230-1055# 56-102.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-115# 137147; No. 2 85-120# 105-137; No. 3 65-100# 65-105; Hols. hfrs. 90-120# 170-217.

Swine: Sows 315-545# 5463; Thin/weak/rough 40-50; Boars 555# 31.50.

Goats: L Nannies 80-122; thin 54-70; Family 180; Fleshy Kids 72-114; Small/thin/bottle 20-68.

Lambs: Ch 45-70# 180195.

Sheep: all wts. 90.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * Special Fed & Feeder Cattle Sale Tues., Oct. 4. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., Oct. 7.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale No report All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Oct. 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA October 3, 2011 Cattle: 126 Holstein Steers: 12321428# 83-87.50.

Cows: Breakers 60.7564.50; Boners 51.50-61; Lean 45-55.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 480528# 100-107; M&L 2 540784# 75-84; L 3 Hols. 500734# 60-64.

Feeder Bulls: 380# 88.

Calves: 143. Bulls No. 1 94124# 137.50-152.50; 84-92# 105-125; No. 2 94-124# 120-137.50; 80-92# 85107.50; No. 3 94-116# 70115; 80-92# 62.50-87.50; Hfrs. No. 1 84-104# 175222.50; No. 2 78-94# 90140.

Veal: Util 20-65.

Feeder Pigs: (/hd) 34-47.

Sheep: Lambs 40-48# 112.50-147.50; 50-68# 147.50-160; 70-90# 137.50160.

Goats (/hd): Kids 50-60# 70-97.50; 60-70# 95-97.50.

Hay: 14 lds, 120-350/ton.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 225285/ton.

Straw: 3 lds, 190-245/ton.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA October 3, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 63-65, hi dress

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 66-67, lo dress 5962.50;Boners 80-85% lean 60-64, hi dress 64-69, lo dress 56-59; Lean 85-90% lean 58-61.50, lo dress 5057.

Slaugter Bulls: YG 1 10051945# 72-73, hi dress 79.50, lo dress 65-67.

Feeder Steers: Hols. L 3 550-800# 70-75.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 250-450# 117.50-127.50; 500-600# 110-117.50; 700750# 102-103; M&L 2 200400# 90-102.50; 550-650# 103-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 122.50-127.50; 400500# 128-136; 600-700# 115-118; M&L 2 pkg 560# 109.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Bulls 95-105# 120-135; 80-90# 107.50-120; No. 2 95-110# 100-112.50; No. 3 80-95# 50-75; Util 50-75# 12.50-30.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 1-3 60-80# 152.50-163; 100150# 152.50-162; Yearlings Ch 2-3 125-135# 130132.50.

Ewes: Util 1-2 100-200# 6065.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 65-85; 60-85# 8092.50; Sel 3 35-45# 27.5035; Nannies Sel 3 100-130# 50/cw.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA October 3, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1234-1448# 118120.50; Ch 2-3 1098-1548# 112.50-118.50; Sel 1-3 1106-1332# 108-112.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1424-1592# 100-104.50; 1614-1686# 100-101; Ch 2-3 13281578# 94-99; Sel 1-3 11921510# 90-94.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1274-1330# 115.50116.50; Ch 2-3 1166-1348# 112.50-114.50; Sel 1-3 1224# 106.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 63.75-68.25, hi dress 68.50-69.75, lo dress 59-63.50; Boners 80-85% lean 60-65.25, hi dress 66.25-67.50, lo dress 56.5060.25; Lean 88-90% lean 56-61.50, hi dress 63-67, lo

dress 51-55.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1198-1704# 70.50-79.50, Bullocks 1082# 89.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 308422# 120-127.50; 548-618# 99-120; M&L 2 289-298# 120-127.50; 752# 85; L 3 Hols. 326-376# 71-79; 6091090# 69-83.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 278-490# 110-118; M&L 2 356-492# 90-105; 608-842# 83-104.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 301484# 102.50-116; 502-736# 100-112; M 2 512# 180; L 3 Hols. 378# 81.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 94-118# 135-152.50; 92# 115-117.50; No. 2 94125# 105-142.50; 82-92# 90-115; No. 3 96-108# 67.50-105; 70-92# 5587.50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90# 225; No. 2 102# 95; Beef X 82-126# 70-125.

Vealers: Util 66-96# 12-65.

Sows: US 1-3 380-500# 5456.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 62-66# 178-190; 77-107# 147.50-187.50; Yearlings 160-186# 130-160; Gd 2-3 152-196# 69-75; 209-224# 64-68; Rams 254-274# 6065.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-60# 105-120; 65-70# 130-140; Sel 2 20-35# 2544; 40-45# 77.50-85; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 6182.50; Sel 3 70-100# 42.5067.50; Billies Sel 2 110# 110.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA October 1, 2011 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 180-220 Mixed Hay: 10 lds, 140-310 Timothy: 3 ld, 175-250 Grass: 4 lds, 130-300 Straw: 4 lds, 175-205 Firewood: 2 lds, 90-110 Oats: 4 lds, 13-14 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA September 30, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Mon. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1230-1625#

116.50-119.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1535# 113-116.50; Sel 2-3 1120-1440# 109.50113; Hols. Ch 2-3 12401470# 94-95.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1245-1380# 114.50116.50; Ch 2-3 1105-1360# 111.50-113; Sel 2-3 12651370# 108.25-109.50; Thurs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 12851565# 118-122; Ch 2-3 1190-1440# 114-117.50; Sel 2-3 1160-1395# 110113; Hols. Ch 2-3 12501505# 92-95; Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1450# 118-119.50; Ch 2-3 1180-1385# 113.50116.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 71-73; Breakers 75-80% lean 64.50-69, hi dress 70-72.50, lo dress 63-64.50; Boners 80-85% lean 61-65.50, hi dress 65.50-67.50, lo dress 58.50-61; Lean 85-90% lean 55-60.50, hi dress 61-65, lo dress 51-55.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon.YG 1 1510-1700# 79-83.50, lo dress 1325-1590# 69-73; Bullocks 835-1365# 74-78; hi dress 860-1180# 78.5089; lo dress 825-1375# 66.50-72; Thurs. YG 1 9001630# 73-77, hi dress 12401760# 82-86, lo dress 67.50-70.50.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-115# 165-185; No. 2 95-120# 130160; 85-90# 60-90; No. 3 95105# 60-75; 75-90# 50-60; Util 65-100# 20-60; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 2 70-80# 110-190; non-tubing 60-75# 22-37; Tues. No. 1 pkg 121# 115; 95-112# 120-140; 90-95# 115-120; No. 2 95-113# 120-137; 90-95# 110-112; pkg 83# 80; No. 3 83-109# 50-66; pkg 74# 22; Util 73103# 20-40; Graded Hols.

Hfrs No. 1 103-113# 230255; 8093# 180-200; pkg 80# 180; No. 2 pkg 84-91# 180; non-tubing 62-93# 1250.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 pkg 120-128# 137; 94118# 166-178; 80-92# 6075; No. 2 pkg 120-128# 130; 94-118# 161-176; 80-92# 50-62; No. 3 90-130# 50-70; 72-88# 20-30; Util 60-110# 17-25; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 95-110# 150-220; No. 2 75-

115# 50-100.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA September 27, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 62.50-63.50; Boners 80-85% lean 56.5061; Lean 88-90% lean 5256.50, lo dress 44-49.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-120# 135-170; 8090# 80-120; No. 2 95-120# 100-125; No. 3 90-120 4575.

Vealers: Util 60-100# 30-45.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA September 28, 2011 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1250-1530# 93.5097.75; Sel 1-3 1415-1475# 87.25-90.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 67.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 6466; Boners 80-85% lean 6063.50, lo dress 57-58.50; Lean 85-90% lean 54.5059.50, hi dress 60.50-61, lo dress 48-53.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1990-2040# 72-74.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

358# 57.50.

Vealers: Util 70-110# 25-61.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 155-172.50; 85-90# 120-157.50; No. 2 95-120# 120-150; 80-90# 85-115; No. 3 95-120# 75115; Hols. Hfrs. No. 2 75-90# 95.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 55-75# 140157.50; Gd & Ch 1-3 40-70# 120-140.

Ewes: Gd 1-2 225# 70.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 40# 75; 70-80# 118; Sel 2 40# 6576; Billies Sel 1 150# 152.50; Sel 2 100# 115.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA September 27, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1330-1445# 117118.50; Ch 2-3 1135-1475# 112-117.50; Sel 1-3 10551520# 108-112.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1160-1445# 100-105; Ch 2-3 13101565# 95-100.50; Sel 1-3 1260-1535# 88-94.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1155-1375# 114-116; Ch 2-3 1055-1380# 109.50114.50; Sel 1-3 1035-1230# 105-109.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 68.5073; Breakers 75-80% lean 63-68, hi dress 69, lo dress 61-63; Boners 80-85% lean 59-64.50, hi dress 66.5068.50; Lean 85-90% lean 53-60.50, hi dress 62.50-63, lo dress 45-52.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1270-1980# 73.50-82.50; 2005-2225# 71-76, hi dress 1445# 84.50; YG 2 13101810# 59.50-70; Bullocks 1115-1185# 79-85.

Feeder Steers: S 1 440592# 83-85; L 1 840# 107; M&L 2 480# 85-93; 502545# 82-93; L 3 Hols. 505725# 52-61.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 275# 119; 450# 92; 525632# 87-100; M&L 2 265# 100; 335-480# 86-92; 505800# 80-85.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 375440# 91-102; 555-700# 8594; M&L 2 215-275# 100125; 375-467# 88-92; 510870# 74-89; L 3 Hols. 240485# 60-67.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-130# 140-182; 90# 125-140; No. 2 95-115# 110140; 80-90# 95-122; No. 3 70-115# 45-110; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 100# 220; No. 2 Hols.

Hfrs 75-120# 97-205.

Vealers: Util 65-110# 20-60.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 215-218# 70.75-71; 235-257# 69.5072.75; 290# 69.50; 45-50% lean 231-277# 66.50-69.75; 292-323# 65-67.

Sows: US 1-3 400-490# 5057.50; 510-620# 59-60.

Boars: 370-850# 33.5034.25; 370-850# 33.5034.25; Jr. 275-345# 48.5053.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1555# 10-31.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 35-60# 130-157; 70100# 120-152; 118-130# 120-132; Rams 225# 80.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 72-92; 65-70# 87-105; Sel 2 20-40# 27-67; 45-60# 60-72.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 120# 90; Sel 3 110# 62; Sel 3 90# 30.

Billies: Sel 2 130# 110.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA October 3, 2011 Cattle: 145 Steers: Gd 95-100 Heifers: Gd 90-95 Cows: Util & Comm. 62-69; Canner/lo Cutter 61 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 70-78 Bulls: YG 1 63-71 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7595; Bulls 60-85; Hfrs. 60-90.

Calves: 88. Ch 100-110; Gd 80-90; Std 15-60; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 60-150.

Hogs: 47. US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 68-70; Sows US 1-3 5060.

Feeder Pigs: 32. US 1-3 20-50# 20-36. Lambs Ch 155-180; Gd 130-150; SI Ewes 50-70.

Goats: 8-150 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA October 3, 2011 Alfalfa: 250 Alfalfa/Grass: 200-300 Grass: 170 Timothy: 130-165 Rd. Bale: 100 Lg. Rd, Bales: 130 Straw: 185-215 Wood: 57.50 Hay Auction held every

Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA October 3, 2011 Roosters: 1-4 Hens: .25-2.75 Banties: .05-1 Pigeons: 1.50 Guineas: 1.25-3 Ducks: 2 Bunnies: 1.50-3 Rabbits: 4-10 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA September 29, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1285-1565# 118-122; Ch 2-3 1190-1440# 114117.50; Sel 2-3 1160-1395# 110-113.

Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1250-1505# 92-95.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1450# 118119.50; Ch 2-3 1180-1385# 113.50-116.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 70-72, hi dress 73.50-75.50, lo dress 67-67.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 67-70, hi dress 70-72, lo dress 59-63; Boners 8085% lean 63-67, hi dress 68-72; Lean 88-90% lean 56.50-61, hi dress 61.50-63, lo dress 53-55.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9001630# 73-77, hi dress 1240-1760# 82-86; lo dress 67.50-70.50.

Graded Bull Calves: Hols.

No. 1 pkg 120-128# 137; 94118# 166-178; 80-92# 6075; No. 2 pkg 120-128# 130; 94-118# 161-176; 8092# 50-62; No. 3 90-130# 50-70; 72-88# 20-30; Util 60110# 17-25.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 95-110# 150-220; No. 2 75-115# 50-100.

NEW HOLLAND

PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA October 3, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 190-2177; 60-80# 191-211; 80-90# 184-202; 90-110# 189-202; 110-130# 191206; Wooled & Shorn Ch 23 40-60# 181-202; 60-80# 171-196; 80-90# 175-190; 90-110# 166-183; 110-130# 145-160.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 82-97; 160200# 78-91; 200-300# 6876; Util 74-86; 160-200# 7084.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 90-112; 60-80# 106140; 80-90# 136-151; Sel 2 30-50# 68-84; 50-60# 7994; 60-80# 88-106; 80-90# 94-109; 90-100# 98-113; Sel 3 30-40# 32-46; 40-60# 34-56; 60-80# 53-80; 80-90# 79-88.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 50-80# 78-94; 80130# 94-108; 130-180# 101-116; Sel 2 50-80# 6674; 80-130# 69-84; 130180# 81-96; Sel 3 50-80# 49-64; 80-130# 62-76.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 165-175; 150-250# 190-208; Sel 2 100-150# 121-136.

Slaughter Wethers: Sel 1 100-150# 249-265; 150200# 275-288; Sel 2 100150# 188-203; 150-200# 195-210.

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 Compared to last week corn sold .60 to .70 lower, wheat sold .25-.30 lower, barley sold .10-.20 lower, oats sold .05-.10 lower & Soybeans sold 1 to 1.25 lower. EarCorn sold 5 lower.

All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.13-7.31, Avg 6.64, Contracts 5.95-6; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.596.34, Avg 5.91, Contracts 6; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-5, Avg 5.10, Contracts 4.50, Oats No. 2 Range 4.25-5, Avg 4.62; Soybeans No 2 Range 11.04-11.49, Avg 11.20, Contracts 11.09; EarCorn Range 190-200, Avg 195.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6-7, Avg 6.68; Wheat 5.80; Barley No. 3 Range 4.60-4.75, Avg 4.67; Oats No. 2 Range 3.804.30, Avg 4; Soybeans No. 2 Range 10-11.40, Avg 10.92; EarCorn Range 220.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.38-6.52, Avg 6.50; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.30-6.10, Avg 5.70; Barley No. 3 Range 3.70-5, Avg 4.31; Oats No. 2 Range 3-4, Avg 3.41; Soybeans No. 2 Range 10.88-11.79, Avg 11.27; EarCorn Range 165240, Avg 201.66 Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.45-6.85, Avg 6.67; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.60; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70; Oats No. 2 Range 4.35; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.10-11.25, Avg 11.17; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.15.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6-7, Avg 6.44, Mo. Ago 8.16, Yr Ago 4.70; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.30-6.60, Avg 5.95, Mo Ago 6.88, Yr Ago 5.93; Barley No. 3 Range 3.70-5.50, Avg 4.65, Mo Ago 4.88, Yr

Ago 2.49; Oats No. 2 Range 3-5, Avg 3.95, Mo Ago 4.13, Yr Ago 2.34; Soybeans No. 2 Range 10.88-11.79, Avg 11.10, Mo Ago 13.88, Yr Ago 10.12; EarCorn Range 165-240; Avg 202.50, Mo Ago 211.25, Yr Ago 114.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.83-7.50, Avg 6.64;Wheat No. 2 Range 5.34; Oats No. 2 Range 3.40-4, Avg 3.67; Soybeans No. 2 Range 10.99.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary September 30, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 115.50-119.50; Ch 13 112-117.50; Sel 1-2 108113; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 100-105; Ch 2-3 95-100.50; Sel 1-2 88-94.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 114-119.50; Ch 1-3 109-113; Sel 1-2 105109.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 63-69; Boners 80-85% lean 58.50-64.50; Lean 85-90% lean 52-60.

Slaughter Bulls: lo dress 67-71.50, Avg dress 72-77; hi dress 81.50-86.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 132.50-146; 500-700# 122.50-137; M&L 2 300500# 119-125; 500-700# 105-117.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 117-126; 500700# 111-123; 300-500# 102.50-114; 500-700# 98107.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 120-144; 500-700# 109-130; M&L 2 300-500# 110-122.50; 500-700# 92110.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-60.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 140-185; No. 9 95-125# 100-145; No. 3 80-120# 45-110; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 205-305; No. 2 84-105# 180-250; No. 2 80-105# 100-175.

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Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 73-77; 45-50% lean 220-270# 6873.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 5356; 500-700# 61-63.75.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-30# 170-200; 40-50# 130-165; US 2 20-30# 200205; 30-40# 165-190.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 168-213; 60-80# 159-178; Ch 1-3 40-60# 140-157; 60-80# 148-163; 80-110# 137-154; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 69-84; 160200# 70-85; Util 1-2 120160# 61-76; 160-200# 5873.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 106-112; 60-80# 100-131; 80-100# 122-137; Sel 2 40-60# 73-88; 60-80# 88-100; Sel 3 40-60# 40-76; 60-80# 67-83; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 112-120; 130-180# 116-130; Sel 2 80-130# 7085; 130-180# 96-106; Sel 3 50-80# 46-62; 80-130# 6378; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 136-151; 150-250# 147162; Sel 2 100-150# 108123.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary October 3, 2011 Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. Compared to last week hay sold steady to 10 higher and straw sold steady to firm. All hay and straw reported sold /ton.

Alfalfa 175-250; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 160300; Timothy 150-200; Straw 100-160 clean; Mulch 60-80.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 161 lds Hay, 53 Straw. Alfalfa 160-305; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 130-355; Timothy 147-295; Grass Hay 150-340; Straw 140280 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: September 26, 65 lds Hay, 16 lds Straw. Alfalfa 170-305; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 165-355; Timothy 195-295; Grass 150-340; Straw 140-280 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: September 30, 39 lds Hay, 14 Straw. Alfalfa 160; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 130-285; Timothy 147-275; Grass Hay 160-250; Straw 147215 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: September 29, 15 lds Hay, 11 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 160310; Grass 180-280; Straw 155-245.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: September 28, 42 lds Hay, 12 lds Straw. Alfalfa 192-195; Alfalfa/Grass Mix 150-260; Timothy 170-295; Grass 105-245; Straw 165240 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 87 Loads Hay, 9 Straw. Alfal-

fa 180-290; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 105-300; Timothy 135-180; Grass 150-300; Straw 135-205 clean.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: September 28, 12 lds Hay, 0 ld Straw. Alfalfa 205-290; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 140300.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: September 28, 14 Lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 155-340; Straw 160-185 clean.

Greencastle Livestock: September 26 & 29, 8 lds Hay, 0 ld Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass 142.50-155; Timothy 135-165.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: October 1, 19 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 180220; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 105-310; Timothy 175-250; Grass Hay 130-300; Straw 190-200 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: September 27, 15 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 105-255; Grass 100150; Straw 185.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: September 24 & 27, 19 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 120-285; Timothy 165-187.50; Straw 125-162 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: September 30, 17 lds Hay, 0 lds Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 160185.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA October 3, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1355-1555# 119.50123.50; Ch 2-3 1220-1490# 115-120; Sel 2-3 10901380# 108-114.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1105-1455# 112-116.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 64.50-68.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6164.50; Lean 85-90% lean 56.60-59.50, lo dress 48-54.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 130-167.50; 8590# 60-75; No. 2 100-120# 105-130; No. 3 80-125# 4070; Util 65-115# 15-45; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 2 80-100# 100130. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Oct. 14.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA September 29, 2011 Loads: 36 Mixed Hay: 12 lds, 160-310 Grass: 3 lds, 180-280 Straw: 12 lds, 155-245 Rye: 3 lds, 12.75-13 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA October 5, 2011 Loads: 51 Alfalfa: 5 lds, 130-320 Mixed Hay: 14 lds, 137-300 Timothy: 4 lds, 225-385 Grass: 5 lds, 132-187 Straw: 11 lds, 147-190 Rye: 8 lds, 12.25-13.50 Firewood: 1 ld, 75

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Mielke from B2 was $11.88, up 24 cents from last month, according to the DDR. Corn decreased 19 cents, to $6.69 per bushel, alfalfa hay was up $5, to $196 per ton, and soybeans were down 30 cents, to $13.10 per bushel. The DDR reports the “Income over feed cost” came to $9.03 per cwt., down $1.33 from August. Over the last 10 years, it has averaged $9.09.

In politics, National Milk CEO and president Jerry Kozak reported in a September 26 teleconference that additional sponsors in the House are signing on to its Foundation for the Future (FFTF) dairy policy

reform proposal. The Dairy Security Act of 2011 (HR 3062) was introduced by Reps. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho).

Other sponsors included Democrats Jim Costa, California; Joe Courtney, Connecticut; Rick Larsen, Washington; Kurt Schrader, Oregon; and Peter Welch, Vermont.

Rep. Billy Long, Missouri, was the only Republican to join Simpson.

Additional cosponsors are being sought, according to Kozak, who added that the list of co-sponsors represented bipartisan, regionally diverse support for the bill, including representatives

ADVANCE NOTICE TWO IMPORTANT AUCTIONS

OCTOBER 22, 2011 - 11 AM Iris Hill Registered Holsteins Complete Dispersal 8887 Larkin Rd. - Hubbardsville, NY - Southern Madison Co.

135 head RHA 22,000M 4.1%BF, 105.6% BAA 50% R&W. Superior type, high production, show prospects, deep pedigrees (28 Advent dtrs) - This herd has it all!

October 29, 2011 - 11 AM Iris Hill Farm Complete Farm Machinery Dispersal 8887 Larkin Rd. - Hubbardsville, NY - Southern Madison Co.

5 big IH tractors, Bobcat skidsteer loader, full line of well kept field ready farm machinery plus well stocked farm shop contents.

Watch for details in future issues and on auctionzip.com - auctioneer # 17575 COL. KERRY DART - Auctioneer & Sales Mgr.

Hubbardsville, NY

315-750-0366

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Fresh Produce from Casey Farm Market & Ciampi Greenhouse sends Asters, Mums (all in 8" pots). 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, Oct. 3rd sale - Cull cows ave. .56 top cow .86 wt. 946 $813.56 (cows up to $1230.65) Bulls up to .83, bull calves top $1.00, heifer calves $1.55. Feeder bulls up to $1.05, Feeder Heifers $1.03, Feeder Steers .83, Dairy Feeders .83.

Monday, Oct. 10th - Monthly Heifer Sale. A group of Registered cows from Muranda Holsteins - Damion GP82 @ 2yr., Dam VG88; Bred back GP83 2yr.

Lucifier; VG Powerhouse Dam VG 32850; VG Outside w/103# last test Dam EX 37,090. Larkindale sends 10 Outstanding young cows: EX90 Boss Iron due in March to Big Shot; VG Zenith safe in calf to Abectin; Just Fresh Krull Mr. Sam Edison w/65# 1st test; VG86 Durham Rudy due soon to Drama; GP 82 Talent w/102# last test; additional dtrs. Of RSVP, Primetime, Cousteau, Garter in all stages of lactation. Paul does an outstanding job and has a limited number of stalls in his barn. Angelrose Holsteins, Bainbridge sends 4 fresh Registered Heifers sired by: Nor-Bert Emerson Everett and Buckeye - Dams to VG86 w/35,980 3.5 1246. Deep Pedigrees - "Lots of Milk". Additional consignments from Boanco & Ira-Moos. These herds are overstocked and need to make room. An exceptional group of cattle with deep pedigrees and a lot of quality & milk. Watch website might be more outstanding additional groups.

Saturday, Oct. 15th - Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Club Sale - 11 AM. Chairman - Brad Ainslie 315-822-6087. Watch for future ads. Brad says this will be the best group ever! Catalog online on our website.

Monday, Oct. 17th - Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale.

Saturday, Oct. 22nd 11AM - Fall Machinery Sale. We will be accepting Machinery on Thurs. 20th & Fri. 21st. Already consigned: Case 5220 Tractor 4WD loader, cab; NH L150 Skid Loader; HLA sand/sawdust shooter; Rissler 510 feed cart mixer. Please call to get into the following ads. Spring sale was a big success lets keep it going. Pictures on website.

Friday, Nov. 11th - Fall Premier All Breeds Sale - held at the sale facility in New Berlin. Selections are underway - Call if you want to participate - We Don't want to miss anyone.

LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW - GIVE US A CALL. **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.

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

607-699-3637 or 607-847-8800 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

from several major dairy states and he urged dairy farmers to contact their elected officials to encourage their support.

Kozak said the Congressional budget Office has scored the legislation and stated the measure would reduce government expenditures by $167 billion over the next five years and $131 billion over 10 years, based on a 60 percent enrollment of U.S. milk in FFTF’s supply management program. The bill has been referred to the House Ag Committee.

Meanwhile, National

Milk’s Cooperatives Working Together program (CWT.) accepted 12 requests for export assistance this week from Darigold, Dairy Farmers of America, and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 6.78 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. The product will be delivered October through March and raised CWT’s 2011 cheese exports to 72.3 million pounds to 20 countries, the equivalent of 723 million pounds of milk.

Speaking of the CWT; Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reports that a law firm representing two consumers, a school and an animal advocacy group, filed a lawsuit against several dairy organizations, alleging the dairy groups used the CWT program to “fix” milk prices.

Hagens Berman, on behalf of consumers, including Compassion Over Killing (COK) members, filed a class-action lawsuit that various dairy companies and trade groups, including National Milk, Dairy

Farmers of America (DFA), Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Agri-Mark, Inc. formed CWT in order to fix the price of milk in the U.S. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on September 26, 2011, alleges that between 2003 and 2010, more than 500,000 cows were slaughtered under CWT’s dairy herd retirement program.

The complaint alleges the program was a con-

Mielke B18

Shoresbrook Registered Holstein Milking Herd Dispersal & a Select Group of Heifers

Thurs., Oct. 13, 2011 - 10:00 A.M. **Sale to be held at our Whipple farm location** 2892 Sheshequin Rd. , Towanda, PA 18848 Located just 15 miles south of Waverly, NY. From Waverly, take route 220 south to Ulster, PA. Take left at light on Bridge St. Go across bridge and turn right on SR 1043 Sheshequin Rd. Go 3 miles to the Robert Whipple Farm, first farm on right.

100+ head of Registered Holsteins - 65 Milking Animals; 5 EX cows; 45 first lactation; 12 second lactation; 10 bred heifers; 15 yearlings (6-12 months); 15 calves; 15 red & white cattle; another 15 red carriers BAA - 109.5; RHA - 19,786; Fat - 3.5; Protein - 3.1 Army - 3E 94 EEEEE 10 daughters sell directly out of Army including: • VG 88 91MS - First lactation talent - Fresh 8/11 with second calf Looks tremendous - Milking 108 lbs.

• Other milking daughters: 3 Talents, Roy, Shottle • Heifers by Goldwyn, Stormatic, and Dundee • Army is 7th generation VG or EX

Trisa - VG 85 @ 2-03 • VG fresh Advent from the Tobi family sells; backed by a VG 86 Inferno.

Then 2E 93 Radius Tess, • Ruebens Tory EX 92, Storm Tobianna 2E 94, Tobi 3E 96, Tina 2E 95.

• Also selling: Advent full sister fresh in June and a pair of black and white Talent sisters recently fresh.

Briana - VG 87 - 88 MS @ 2-03 • This stylish Jr 2 sells completing 13 gen vg or ex and her first four dams are all ex.

From the heart of the Packard herd.

• Also selling from this family - 3 VG 86 2-year-olds September Storms from Briana's VG 86 Durham sister

Other highlights include: • Fresh second calf Dundee with 8 out of 9 excellent dams.

• Linjet 2 yr old from 2E 93 Durham x 2E 90 Encore • 2 Talent 2 yr olds x 2E 92 Astre x 3E 94 Mark x 3E 92 x Ex 93 Fond Matt • 2 fresh Shottles x 87 Skyfame x 2E 95 Encore Rip • 4 daughters sell from 87 pt 2 yr old Stromatic x 2E 94 Chief Adeen x 2E 94 Starbuck Ada; include shottle, 2 jaspers, and Bolivia • Red September Storm and Rampage sell from Ex Kite x Ex 94 Red Marker Rizz • Ex Jordan 94 MS sells with her VG 87 Ex MS from Ron Con Carla Factor-Red 3E 93 family

Renee - EX 90 - 91 MS • This excellent Durham daughter sells out of Maple-Flat Astre Rio - 3E 92 • Second dam the one and only Maple-Flat Aries Rosie -3E 96 *6 times NOM AA • Renee sells being fourth out of five generations excellent • Renee's vg 87 pt 4 yr old sells along with her shottle bred heifer due in January to Crackholm Fever • Milking 122 lbs - Fresh in June

Managed by: Shoresbrook Farm & Howard Visscher Auctioneers: Howard Visscher: 607-699-7250 Lic. #000959L Art Kling: 717-439-5117 Lic. #000500L Catalog/Pedigrees: Daniel Brandt: 717-821-1238 Sale Staff — Glenn Shores: 570-265-8280 Randell Shores: 607-857-2224 Russell George: 716-913-8977 Ryan Shores: 914-805-3351 Kenny Young: 570-596-2842 Ray LeBlanc: 802-249-2155 Dave Packard: 860-459-5868

HARRISBURG, PA — College students with an interest in advancing Pennsylvania’s dairy industry can apply for a paid internship with the Center for Dairy Excellence, based in Harrisburg, PA for approximately nine weeks during the summer of 2012.

The center is a non-profit organization that was launched in 2004 to enhance the profitability of the dairy industry in the commonwealth. The organization, initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, provides coordination and leadership of programs supporting individual dairy farms and the larger dairy in-

dustry in Pennsylvania.

Interns will provide assistance and support for the Center for Dairy Excellence in meeting goals identified in its three-year strategic plan. Applicants should have strong communications and interpersonal skills and be proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel software programs. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the dairy industry is preferred.

Interested applicants may send resumes and cover letters to Jayne Sebright, communications director, at 717-346-0849 or jsebright@centerfordairyexcellence.org .

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Don’t ignore signs of disaster-related stress ALBANY, NY — New York residents facing the loss of homes, businesses or cherished possessions in the wake of Hurricane Irene may find themselves struggling to cope with the emotional impact of disaster. Local, state and federal officials are urging those survivors to be aware of the signs of emotional stress and to seek out help if they are feeling overwhelmed.

Everyone who lives through a disaster is affected by it in some way.

It is normal to feel anxious about your own safety and that of family and friends. Profound sadness, grief, and anger are normal reactions to an abnormal event, and acknowledging such feelings is a first step toward healing. Everyone has different ways of coping, but remember that seeking or accepting help from community counseling programs is healthy and worthwhile.

The following signs may indicate the need for crisis counseling or stress management assistance: • Difficulty communicating or sleeping.

• Depression, sadness or feelings of hopelessness.

• Increased use of drugs and/or alcohol.

• Limited attention span, poor performance at work or school.

• Headaches/stomach problems, flu-like symptoms, disorientation or confusion.

• Reluctance to leave home.

• Mood-swings, frequent bouts of crying.

• Overwhelming feelings of guilt and self-doubt.

The following are ways to ease disasterrelated stress: • Talk with someone about your feelings of anger or sorrow.

• Seek help from professional counselors.

• Take steps to promote your own physical and emotional healing by healthy eating, rest, exercise, relaxation, and meditation.

• Maintain as normal a family or daily routine as possible.

• Use existing support groups of family, friends, and religious institutions.

• Ensure you are ready for future events by restocking your family disaster plan disaster supplies kits and updating your family disaster plan. Taking such positive steps can be comforting.

Children can be particularly affected by disaster-related emotional stress. Regardless of your child’s age, remember to: • Set an example of calm, even though you may feel stressed. If you feel unable to control your emotions, seek out help and support from family or professionals.

• Keep routines as consistent as possible and answer questions openly and honestly at a level

ND 22 ND ANNUAL L FALL L FARM T AUCTION CONSIGNMENT

~ Trucks ~ Tractors ~ Machinery ~ Tools ~ Lumber ~ Shrubs ~

Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 • 5:30 PM We Will Be Selling Small Tools Off Wagon Inside Friday Night

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 • 10:00 AM Auction Held At Village Auction Gallery - Route 14 - Sodus, NY Already Consigned: Ford 7710 Tractor, Kubota L2250 Tractor, Farmall M w/ WFE, Ford 8N Tractor, Ford 8000 lb. Forklift (air tires), Case W4 Mini Payloader w/ Fork & Bucket, Farm Machinery, Lg. Quickway Sand Blaster, Vehicles, Lumber, Lawn & Garden, Chainsaws, etc.

Attn: Farmers, Farmers, Contractors, Builders & Alike We Will Be Accepting Consignments Such As: Tractors, Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment, Trucks, Vehicles, Building Supplies, Lawn & Garden, Trailers, Lumber, Tools, Shrubs, Trees, ATV’s & Related!

Consignmentss Accepted d From m Wednesday,, Octoberr 12 2thh - Friday,, Octoberr 14 4thh From m 9:00 0 AM M - 5:00 0 PM Promptt Consignmentt Checks.. No o Household d Items,, Bikess Orr Junk k Accepted!

Village Auction Company Alton, NY 315-483-1900

James C. Hoyt ~ Auctioneer Building Friendships One Bid At A Time... ~ Farms ~ Households ~ Antiques ~ Estates ~ Livestock ~ Appraisals ~ Check Us Out At: www.auctionzip.com Auctioneer # 2898

children can understand.

• Allow your children to talk about the event.

Listen to their concerns and questions. Help them label and cope with their feelings. Let them know it is OK to feel angry or sad.

• Reassure your children that you love and will care for them, especially at bedtime.

• Provide a peaceful household to the extent possible under the circumstances.

• Limit children’s exposure to adult discussions and news reports about the disaster.

• Provide opportunities

to talk and play, be creative and physically active.

Mental health representatives are available at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to assist applicants who may be experiencing emotional distress. In addition, people may also contact their local mental health or community services office for assistance.

For more information, visit www.fema.gov/rebuild/recover/cope.shtm or www.bt.cdc.gov/mentalhealth FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we

Horse and Tack Sale John Wetmore’s Auction Center

work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare

for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

FEEDER CATTLE SALE

Sat., Oct., 15, 2011 • 10 AM PLEASE BRING CATTLE IN ON FRIDAY, OCT. 14TH

For info call: 585-394-1515

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EX. 3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20 Cash or good check day of sale, nothing to be removed until settled for, Announcements day of sale take precedence over advertising Visit Our Web Site www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Next Feeder Cattle Sale Sat., Nov. 5, 2011 @ 10 AM

Starting with tack at 11:00 AM followed by horses.

If you have tack or horses to consign please contact John at (570) 493-6995.

PUBLIC AUCTION Complete Liquidation of

Several horses already consigned and more coming in.

45 Trucks, Trailers, Forklifts, Equipment, Shop tools, Van & Storage Containers, Scrap Steel, 100’s of pallet Lots!

All sales absolute to the highest bidder!!!!

6 Charmund Road Orangeville, PA (Columbia County)

39 Happy Hollow Lane, (off Slish Rd), Honesdale, PA 18431

Hope to see you all. Come spend the day with us!

Auctioneer's note: Largest tack sale in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Check the web for updates and pictures at www.wetmoreauction.com.

NO BUYER'S PREMIUM! Terms: Cash or good PA check with driver's license.

Food and bathroom facilities will be provided.

Sale Conducted by: John H. Wetmore AU005268

570-253-1648 570-493-6995 Cell phone

BREWER EQUIPMENT, LLC

Saturday, October 15, 2011 Starting at 8:00 AM 45 + TRUCKS

1999 GMC C7500 S/A 10’ dump, 3126 Cat, 7 spd., air brakes, 33,000 GVW, only 68,000 miles; 1980 Int. Rollback, 238 Detroit, 9 spd., 24’ Jerr Dan roll back & tow bar, rebuilt motor less than 100k; 1991 Ford F-800 Bucket Truck, diesel, auto, air brakes, w/Telsta - T40C Pro Series, only 92,000 miles; 1992 GMC Topkick Bucket Truck, diesel, auto, air brakes, w/Telsta T40C Pro Series, only 142,000 miles; 1993 GMC Topkick Bucket Truck, 3116 Cat, auto, w/Telsta Pro Series (missing parts), 109,000 miles; 1994 GMC Topkick, 3116 Cat, auto, w/22’ van body & lift gate; 1996 Topkick Cab/Chassis, 3116 Cat, auto, 73,000 miles; 1993 GMC Topkick, Cab/Chassis, 3115 Cat, auto, 199,000 miles; 1994 Ford Super Duty, gas, auto, w/Telsta - A28D - Aerial lift; 1994 Ford reel carrier Truck, auto, diesel, 96,000 miles; 1992 Kodiak Cab/Chassis, 427 gas, 5 & 2, 127,00 miles; 1991 Ford F-800 Pitman Pole Cat digger Truck, diesel, 5 & 2, 64,000 miles; 1989 Ford Cargo 7000 Cab/Chassis, diesel, auto, 101,000 miles; GMC 7000 gas service truck; Plus 25 Parts Trucks including: Grumman Alum. Van., Ford E350 Van, GMC’s, Fords, Dodges, Topkicks, Etc. PICKUP TRUCKS: 2008 Ford 150, etc. cab, auto, 5.4 gas, 60,000 miles; 1999 Ford 250, 4x4, 7.3 diesel, Alum. Dump, only 35,000 miles, like new; 2006 Dodge Dakota, ext. cab, 4x4, auto, (white) only 31,000 miles, nice; 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Van, 94,000 miles; Dodge 2500 gas van. TRAILERS: Beck 10’ T/A 10,000 GVW w/ramps; 10’ 6,000 tilt bed T/A Trailer; 16’ T/A equipment Trailer; Army Trailer, w/tent, generator & heat; 30+ Storage Van Trailers & storage boxes from 12’ to 40’; 5 Sea Containers: 4 - 8’x20’, 1 - 8’x24’, all very nice, w/double rear doors.

EQUIPMENT Case 586C forklift, diesel, side shift, only 1,900 hrs.; Gehl Dynamite DM54 extend-a-boom forklift, 4x4, diesel, pallet turner, only 1,565 hrs.; Hyster RT100 forklift, 10,000 lift, 6 cylinder, Int., 14’ lift, 8’ forks; 2000 Brush Bandit 200XP chipper, Ford 6 cylinder gas; 1997 Woodchuck chipper, Ford 6 cylinder gas, (up to 12” brush); Ditch Witch 7620 4x4 diesel, w/cable plow, only 574 hrs.; Ditch Witch 4010 4x4 diesel, w/Trencher/Backhoe/C. plow, only 623 hrs.; Tarco Big T Vac, leaf vac. w/hyd. power feeder, JD diesel, only 842 hrs.; Jacobsen F10 7 gang real mower; 2 - Hesco Trailer model 10KW generator/compressor units; Marlo 6” water pump on cart, w/Ford 6 cylinder gas, only 74 hrs.; American Blinkomatic road sign on cart, w/diesel engine; Wacher W74 walk behind vibrating roller, w/11hp Honda; 3 - National 50 booms; HGP 6’ skid steer snowblower, nice; JD 42” snowblower; Large pallet forks; LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GENERATORS & POWER UNITS Including Delco 50KW w/Detroit diesel; Onan multi gas, 30KW; GMC 50KW, Detroit diesel; 2 - Detroit power units w/hyd. pumps; Jaeger sludge pump; Pallets of Kubota WG 2300 motors; Kubota 2019 5’ front blade; Large assortment of 10’ snowplows; Cat 3116 motor; 275 gal. fuel tank w/pump; Large Army alum. fuel tank; Heavy duty pallet fork boom; 3 pth. 5’ blade; New 8 ton scissor hoist; New small scissor hoist; 3 pth. Fert. spreader; Toledo 400 lb. platform scales; Pallets of chipper parts; Large selection of truck hoods; Large Quantity of Scrap Iron Large Quantity of ALL KINDS OF SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS Auct. Note: After 45 years in business this is a complete retirement auction.

Very large Auction selling w/2 Trucks, so bring a friend. Trucks & Large Equipment sells at 12 Noon. There will be 100’s of pallets. Something for everyone ~ Plan to Attend.

Owners: Kelly Brewer & Sons for info call Doug at (570) 683-5411

Auction Co., Inc.

1515 Kepner Hill Road • Muncy, PA 17756 www.fraleyauction.com

(570)) 546-6907

The beef checkoff’s nutrition communications program helps motivate health professionals to recommend beef because they recognize that Americans need to eat beef and can eat beef every day to live strong and be strong.

The program provides nutrition leaders with the reasons to believe in beef’s contribution to improving health since nearly half of Americans say they are trying to consume more protein, and more than three-quarters of Americans reportedly change the types of food and/or food components to improve the healthfulness of their diet.

That’s why each fall, your beef checkoff attends the American Dietetic Association’s (ADA) annual meeting — the world’s largest meeting of food and nutrition experts — where more than 6,000 registered dietitians, nutrition science researchers, policy makers, health-

care providers and industry leaders address key issues affecting the health of all Americans. This year’s annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) featured more than 100 research and educational presentations, lectures, debates, panel discussions and culinary demonstrations. More than 350 exhibitors, including your beef checkoff, showcased healthy foods and nutrition education materials.

“When I started doing beef promotion in 1994, I gave out beef samples in a grocery store, and consumers refused to take them because their doctors told them they can’t eat red meat.

Now, I see the American Heart Association logo or seal on packages of lean beef. That is a huge step in educating nutritionists and dietitians,” said Jeanne Harland, a beef producer from Illinois and vice chairman of the beef

NYS SEIZED / REPO VEHICLE AUCTION Plus: Motorcycles, ATV's, Trailers, Lawn & Grounds Equipment And Restaurant Equipment Held @ Manasse Auction Yard, Whitney Point, NY

Saturday, October 15, 2011 • 10:00AM Auction To Be Held @ Manasse Auction Yard/Office, 12 Henry St. (Rt. 26S), Whitney Point, NY 13862. Take I-81: To Exit 8, Just Off North Bound Exit Ramp (Whitney Point Is 15 Miles North Of Bing. & 20 Miles South Of Cortland).

Watch for Arrows.

(100) NYS Seized / Financial Institution Repo Vehicles (100) NYS Seized Vehicles Including: '79 Chevy Corvette, T-Tops, Nice!; '79 Lincoln Continental Mark V, 86k Orig. Miles, Nice!; '00 Ford Windstar SEL Van; '99 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2DSN, Red, 93k; '99 Ford Ranger PU; '97 Ford F150 Ext. Cab, 4wd; '97 Cadillac Catera, 4DSN; '96 Subaru Outback Wagon, AWD; '95 Honda Accord; '94 Ford F150 PU; '95 Buick Lesabre, 4DSN; Enclosed Trailers: '04 Carmate 14', S/A Enclosed Trailer; KZ Cargo Trailer, T/A, 16'; Personal Watercraft: (2) '03 Polaris Genesis 1200, Direct Injection PWC, Both Nice Condition, On Karavan Dbl. Trailer - To Be Offered Individually & Together, Whichever Is Greater; Plus: Some Tools & Misc. Items Out Of NYS Seized Vehicles; Etc.; NOTE: NYS Seized Vehicles Subject To Prior Redemption & State Approval; Local Finance Co. Repos Including: Cars: '03 Olds Alero, 4DSN; '03 Pontiac Grand AM, GT, Loaded; '04 Hyundai Sonata; '01 Chrysler PT Cruiser, LTD; '03 Kia Spectra; '02 Buick Century; '02 Chevy Malibu; (2) '02 Mercury Sables; '01 Ford Focus ZX3, 2Dr Hatchback; '00 Ford Contour; '01 Cadillac Deville; '00 Cadillac Eldorado, 2DSN; '00 Cadillac Seville, STS; '01 Chevy Monte Carlo, 2DSN; '01 & '00 Lincoln Continentals; '02 Saturn L200, 4DSN; '00 Buick Regal; '00 Saturn SL1- 4DSN; '00 Chrysler Cirrus; '00 Chevy Prizm, 4DSN, 77k; '00 Olds Alero, 2DSN; '02 Pont. Gr. AM; '01 Chevy Cavalier, 4DSN; '00 Pont. Grand Prix GT, 4DSN; '00 Dodge Stratus; '99 Chevy Lumina; '99 Olds Alero; SUV's: '04 & '01 Isuzu Rodeo's; '03 Land Rover Freelander; '01 Jeep Cherokee Sport; '01 GMC Jimmy; (3) '01 & '00 Chevy Blazers; '00 Mercury Mountaineer; '00 Ford Explorer; '01 Chevy Tracker, 4Dr; MiniVans: '01, (2) '00 Dodge Caravans; (2) '02 & '01 Ford Windstars; '00 Chevy Venture; '04 Kia Sedona; '00 Oldsmobile Silhouette; Many Other Repo Vehicles Coming; Additional Consigned Vehicles Including: '78 Chrysler Cordoba, 2DSN, 78k Orig. Miles, Real Sharp!; '95 Mercedes-Benz E320, low miles; '99 Lincoln Continental; '05 Ford Freestyle Wagon; '92 Ford Bronco SUV; '00 Dodge Caravan; Dump Truck: '79 Chevy C70 S/A Dump Truck, 427 Gas Eng., 5 & 2 Spd., Runs & Works Good!; Others Coming!

Special '07 Harley Davidson & '06 BMW Motorcycles - Selling @ Approx. 1:00PM '07 Harley Davidson Softtail Deluxe, 1560cc, 9k Orig. Miles, Leather Saddle Bags, Windshield, Military Green/Black Two-Tone, Super Nice Bike; '06 BMW K1200R Motorcycle, 19k Orig. Miles, 1-Owner, Super Nice!!!; Commercial Mower, ATV's, Snowmobile, Motorcycle, Trailer And Lawn & Garden Equipment Mowers: Jacobsen HR 5111, Self-Propelled, 11' Wing Mower, 4wd, Kubota Diesel, Fancy Unit!; (2) JD Riding Mowers; '08 Polaris MXZ450 Outlaw ATV, Like New!; '86 Honda 250R, 3-Wheel ATV, All Redone!; '03 Ski-Doo, MXZX - 800CC, REV, Snowmobile; '85 Yamaha XJO, 700cc Motorcycle, Lots Of Recent Repairs, Nice!; EZ-GO 4-Wheel Golf Cart w/ Roof, Elec.; New Cross Country 18' Equip. Trailer; Toro 54" Walk Behind Mower; Etc.; Group Of Restaurant Equipment, Exercise Equipment & Misc (3) Coldelite Soft Ice Cream Machines; Bev-Aire Ice Cream / Syrup top Chest Cooler, SS; SS 3-Bay Sink; (2) Hot Fudge Dispensers; Donut Making Machine; Nautilus Ab Machine; (8) Pcs. Curves Style Womens' Exercise Equip.; Treadmill; Nice Dining Room Table - Matching Cabinet Set w/ (6) Chairs; Other Misc. Items; Etc.; Auction Order: 10:00AM - Restaurant Equip., Exercise Equip., Misc. Items; 10:30AM - NYS Tools & Misc. 11:00AM - NYS Seized Vehicles, Followed By Repos, Consigned Vehicles, Approx 1:00PM - Motorcycles, Followed By ATV's, Commercial Mowers, Golf Cart, Trailer, Mowers, Etc.; Preview: Day Of Auction From 2 Hours Prior To Auction Time.

Terms: Payment In Full Evening Of Auction In Cash, Good Check or Major Credit w/ Positive ID. 13% Buyers Premium, w/ 3% Waived For Payment In Cash Or Good Check. Nothing Removed Until Settled For. Titles Sent Out To Cash Purchasers On Wed. 10/19; Check Purchasers Wed. 10/26. NO Exceptions! Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material.

Visit Our Website 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

checkoff’s Joint Nutrition and Health Committee. “That mindset is changed by attending shows like ADA and the work that our state and national partners do with influencers,” she added.

“It’s all about education and showing these nutrition leaders sound checkoff research to base their decisions on. It’s exciting to see actual results.”

This year, the beef checkoff also supported a session titled, “Interpreting Epidemiology: Another New Study… Now What Do I Say?” Sixtyfour percent of consumers cite too much conflicting information about which foods are healthy as a roadblock to healthful eating. Registered dietitians need to be able to interpret the most current research for their clients, organizations and the media succinctly and clearly. This session provided concrete examples of how to review epidemiological research and create one or two sentences that puts the research in perspective.

“Most of the questions we received

centered around how the lean cuts of beef fit into a weight-loss program,” said Bill Brandenberg, a beef producer from California who met with conference participants at the beef checkoff booth. “As a cattle feeder from the Imperial Valley, it was good for attendees to see a producer face sharing the message about how beef is high in protein, low in fat, and a low-calorie option at mealtime. The younger generation has a lot more concerns about the safety of food and antibiotic use, but they were open-minded and asked great questions.”

In addition, the checkoff’s presence at the trade show included recipe demonstrations and samples, a resource CD, educational materials, “Beef Nutrition IQ and You” challenge and giveaways of the checkoff-funded Healthy Beef Cookbook.

For more information about checkoff-funded activities, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com.

PUBLIC AUCTION

October r 29,, 2011 1 8:30am Estate Auction for Ross "Tiny" Miller Location: 102 Old Dutch Hollow Rd. Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 Directions: From the Rte 287/87 Interchange. Follow 17N to 17A W into Greenwood Lake. Bear right onto Mountain Lake Ln then take a slight right onto Old Dutch Hollow Rd. Follow the signs to the auction.

Old-Fashioned Estate Auction 26' Aluminum Steam Boat w/Wooden Roof; Rumely Oil Pull Tractor; 1919 White Stake Body Truck; 1908 Stanley Steamer 10HP James Beggs & Co. Steam Engine; IH TD-14 Crawler w/Crane; 5 Cletrac/CAT Crawlers; 15 Old Stake Body Trucks; 10 Old Farm Tractors; 25 Hit & Miss and Steam Engines; Several Antique Riding Mowers Auctioneer's Note: Mr. Miller was an avid auction attender and antique collector. The house & sheds are full. All announcements day of auction take precedence over printed material.

Call or check our website, wolgemuth-auction.com, for updates and pictures.

Bring a friend! We will be selling at several auction rings at the same time.

Terms: Cash or check with proper ID.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION LLC (#2357) CALL DENNIS (717) 656-2947 FAX (717) 656-6011 For more information call or visit our website www.wolgemuth-auction.com Email: wolgemuth-auct@juno.com

CANANDAIGUA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Sat., Oct. 15, 2011, 9am

Old Maintenance Center, located behind Canandaigua Emergency Squad building, 239 N. Pearl St., 1 block W. of N Main St. Rt. 332, Canandaigua, NY Vehicles: 1998 IH 70 pass bus, diesel, auto; 1995 IH 15 pass handicap bus, diesel, auto; 1997 Ford Taurus GL station wagon; 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van, 4wd; 1993 Chev S-10 Blazer; 1991 Ford F250, 4wd; 1991 GMC 1500 Sierra, 4wd; 1989 GMC 2500, 4wd; 1987 Dodge Ram Charger, 4wd; 1986 ambulance, 4wd, no engine; 1981 Ford bucket truck Equipment: Niagara 30” shear; Pexto 24” bender; heavy duty engine stand; dual wheel dolly; retractable reel fluid dispensers; air compressor; commercial shop vac; diesel/gas pump; radial arm, table, scroll & Skil saws; sander; floor burnishers; commercial carpet cleaner; 20” floor scrubber; high bay quartz halogen lights; commercial stainless steel chest coolers & other stainless steel kitchen equipment; electric stove/oven/microwave units; commercial meat slicer; condiment dispenser; vending machines; washing machine; offset press; 20' diving board; weight/exercise equipment; AC; student desks & chairs; tables; shelving; file cabinets; architect drawing desks; chalk & bulletin boards; 16” wall clocks; Xerox copier/fax; laptop computer carts; upright pianos; overhead projectors; TVs; radios; VCRs; electronic lab equipment; cameras; photo equipment & supplies; misc.

Info: Nick Cutri, 585-396-3745, 8-5pm Preview: Saturday, 8am Sale Order: 9am equip., 10am vehicles, remaining equip.

Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check. Payment with Visa, MasterCard & Discover, 3% fee.

DANN AUCTIONEERS, DELOS DANN,

3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Fri Dec. 2nd, 7pm: - Geneseo Farm Toy Show Auction. Geneseo NY School, Rt. 39. Show Sat. Dec. 3, 9am. Info: Doug Harke 585-243-3882. dharke@rochester.rr.com

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Beef Checkoff helping to motivate health professionals

Section B - Page 14 October 10, 2011 • Let Them Know You Read COUNTRY FOLKS •

2011 National FFA Convention to be televised live on internet Broadcast will also be live to all mobile phones In a significant technological move forward for agriculture, the National FFA Organization will stream its 2011 National Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 19-22 live online via the newly launched Alltech Ag Network on iHigh.com. The televised convention will be accessible real time via computers, iPads and all iPhone, Android and BlackBerry mobile devices.

As FFA membership stands at more than a half-million students throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, iHigh.com expects this to be their largest telecast ever. Yet the significance of the convention broadcast goes beyond record-breaking metrics.

“Agriculture is taking the lead in communications, moving high tech to engage the world in its story,” said Billy Frey, general manager of the Alltech Ag Network. “iHigh.com’s unique platform enables it to, for example, on a recent Friday night, broadcast more than 170 high school football games simultaneously and live to mobile devices free of charge. This is a capability far beyond many major sports organizations and applications. FFA is now harnessing this power, broadening its reach at a time when our growing population is moving increasingly far away from the stories of the farm and the origins of their food.” iHigh.com, the Global Youth Network, is designed to provide free feature-rich Web services to schools, students and youth organizations, and enables live streaming of events, mobile broadcasting, unlimited photo uploads and more. Using iHigh.com’s unique feature-rich Web and broad-

cast platform, high schools and organizations such as the National High School Rodeo Association, U.S. Pony Club, USA Swimming, the Bass Federation, BMX tracks, AAU and many others are able to share their events in real time with a global audience that can access the streaming video on any computer or mobile device. Currently, iHigh receives 1.3 million unique visitors per month with a growth of 30 percent just within the last 30 days. “iHigh.com is a true supporter of FFA and exemplifies this by providing the means to take our convention message to tens of thousands of FFA members throughout the country and beyond who aren’t able to attend the event,” said National FFA Organization CEO Dwight Armstrong. “This is a major opportunity for FFA and we are extremely grateful for iHigh.com’s expertise, resources and abilities to reach our membership in a new and meaningful way.”

“I am so pleased that one of the premier youth organizations in the United States, the FFA, has chosen to use the Alltech Ag Channel on iHigh.com to reach their audience in this everchanging world of technology,” said Jim Host, CEO of iHigh.com.

The broadcast schedule for the 2011 FFA National Convention is as follows (times are listed in EST): • I Believe – Opening Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 19, 7:15 p.m.

• I Believe in Action – Second Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 20, 2 p.m.

• I Believe in... – Third Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.

• I Believe in Service – Fourth Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 21,

Affordable health insurance for dairy farmers Are you in need of affordable health insurance for your farm employees, your family or yourself? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is working with Payne & Rybak Benefit Plans, Inc. to offer the Dairy Co-ops Health Insurance on a group basis.

This would mean better coverage at a

lower premium.

If you are interested in attending this informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., at the Extension office, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY, please contact Bonnie Collins at 315736-3394 x 104 to register by Oct. 14.

8 a.m.

• I Believe in Leadership – Fifth Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 21, 12 p.m.

• I Believe in Excellence – Sixth Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 21, 3 p.m.

• I Believe in Possibilities – Seventh Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 21, 7 p.m.

• I Believe in Passion – Eighth Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 22, 7:45 a.m.

• I Believe in the Future – Ninth Session at Conseco Fieldhouse – Oct. 22,

1:30 p.m.

View the broadcasts live on the Internet or an iPad at ffa.ihigh.com. For mobile phone, including iPhones, Androids and some BlackBerrys, the broadcasts may be accessed at m.ihigh.com/ffa by clicking on the Media button and selecting your smartphone type to view the broadcast.

Broadcasts will be viewable live and on-demand at no cost to the users. If there are any issues viewing a broadcast, please contact 859-514-3886 for technical support.

ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD, FARM & GARDEN EQUIPMENT

AUCTION

Saturday, Oct. 15 @ 10:00am Selling for the Floyd & Beulah Austin Estate of 7361 Thompson Road, N. Syracuse (13212). Take I-81 to Taft Road to Thompson Road. Across Thompson Rd. from Spinning Wheel. Watch for auction arrows.

Machinery & Equipment selling at noon: New Holland Skid Steer (L783) diesel with new bucket, 1959 Ford Dexter diesel tractor w/Ford snow plow, WFE, new rubber, 3 pt. hitch & pto-ex.condition, Scotts 20hp/50” garden tractor w/cruise control & hydrostatic-ex.condition, Suzuki 160 quad runner, Bridgeport J12526 series, 3 pt. hitch lift, 5’ 3 pt hitch bush hog, off center 3 pt hitch rototiller, 6’ 3 pt. hitch trailer pull behind pto mower, Deerborn 3 pt. hitch 2-bottom plow, 3 pt. hitch sprayer, garden trailers, Lincoln welder, tractor parts, vice, bench grinder, wrenches, socket sets, hydraulic rims, Delta table saw, Delta-Milwak commercial ban saw, 612 FAMCO metal hack saw, elec. grinders-sanders-impact wrenches, grease guns, taps & dies, pipe threaders, CLAUSING metal lathe, EZ floor drill press, generator, carpenters work bench w/vice, cutting torch set w/cart, weed wacker, upright air compressor, 12” planer, 51/2 bucket for Bobcat, misc. scrap, misc. lumber, belt disc sander, Makita miter saw, lg. early drill press, BCS rear-tine tiller, hydraulic floor jack, landscape rakes, elec. hand tools, early farm manuals, Modine hanging furnace, chains, pulleys, firewood, alum. Xtension ladder, char broiler, 275 fuel tank w/hand pump, gas cans, HOUSEHOLD selling at 10am: washer & dryer-like new, dining set, living room furniture, bedroom set, Meilink steel safe (2’X4”), dressers, filing cabinets, 8’ cherry bench and more.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: An excellent auction, plan to attend. Something for everyone. Partially under tent.

Much more. Bring chairs. Food available. Preview: Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm, Day of auction 8 a.m.

TERMS: Cash or good NYS check day of auction.

ABSOLUTELY NO BUYERS' PREMIUMS OR PENALTIES WHEN PAYING WITH CASH

Floyd & Beulah Austin Estate—owners Dean D. Cummins, Auctioneer - 315-626-2248 Visit Dean online at www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #4840)

A BSOLUTE CONSIGNMENT

AUCTION

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 - OCTOBER 15TH, 2011 STARTING @ 8:30 AM

SELLING CONSTRUCTION & FARM EQUIPMENT, AUTO'S, TRUCKS, TRAILERS & MORE

The 63rd Annual

OHM Holstein Club Sale

Saturday, October 15TH 11 AM Hosted by the Pullis Family, Roedale Farm, at 626 McShane Rd., Richfield Springs, NY

2005 Kubota L3830 4WD tractor, loader, backhoe 724 hrs; Kubota L35 4WD tractor, loader backhoe 1462 hrs; 1998 JD 450G dozer w/6 way blade, canopy 2700 hrs; 2007 Kubota B7800 4WD tractor w/loader 732 hrs; 2004 Kioti DK45 4WD tractor w/loader 272 hrs; Kubota L3750 4WD tractor w/loader 752 hrs; Kubota L295DT 4WD tractor w/loader; Ford/NH 1920 4WD tractor w/loader 811 hrs; Kubota BX2200 4WD w/loader & mower deck 547 hrs; 2005 Kubota GR2100 4WD 54” mower deck 284 hrs; Samsung SE130LC excavator w/Geith thumb 3523 hrs; Case 580D tractor loader backhoe 2280 hrs; Versatech hyd brush grapple bucket; Gentec hyd thumb (10-12K # machine); Gentec manual thumb (24-28K # machine), new quick attach forks, Fabtec hyd grapple bucket and more.

Directions: Roedale Farm is located 1 mile west of the intersection of Rts. 20 and 80 in Springfield Center, turn North onto McShane Rd. for 3 miles to sale site.

Semen sale on Friday night, October 14th at 7:30 PM. Semen selling includes Advent, Shottle, Goldwyn, Linjet, Stormatic, Marquis, Durham, Triple Threat, and many other hard to find breed greats. Barbequed Beef served the night of the open house sponsored by Judy King Insurance, Growmark F.S. and Farm Credit East ACA. Cattle sell in all ages and 100 lots sell, 40 milk cows sell, with many from VG and EX dams and granddams. Sired by Advent, Toystory, Jasper, Pronto, Roy, LHeros and Aspen. Many fresh or close up cows and heifers with a large selection of younger calves and open yearlings from some of the deepest pedigrees of the Holstein Breed today. Families represented include consignments from Gaige Highlight Tamara 4E 97, Laurieshiek, Citation Roxy, Blackrose and many more For catalog contact Sale Chairman, Brad Ainslie 315-822-6087 or Semen Sale Chairman, Doug Wolfe 315-858-2882 Sale Managed by: Hosking Sales

Sale Hosted by the Pullis Families Allan & Pat 315-858-0651 or Luke & Theresa 315-263-7422 Sale Staff: Richard Keene 607-783-2328, pedigrees Carman Lamanna 315-823-2649 Kerm Fassett 607-264-3795 www.athensstockyards.com www.hoskingsales.com

Many more consignments expected A ll vehicles must have proper title papers or previous registrations. m 8:00 to 12:00.

Consignments Accepted on Fridayy - Oct 14th from Small items will be accepted until 10:00.

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EDEN — Extension Disaster Education Network With the flood cleanup stage well underway some flood victims are finding discarding items, particularly those with sentimental value, can be difficult. However, keeping certain items soaked by water may be unhealthy.

Some materials tend to absorb and keep water more than others. As a general rule, materials that are wet and cannot be thoroughly cleaned and dried may have to be discarded because they can remain a source of bacteria and mold growth.

Homes with all porous items removed may begin to develop mold growth. This is especially the case for homes that have been exposed to water and moisture for long periods.

People can experience health effects when exposed to mold even if it is dead. Killing it by applying a biocide such as chlorine bleach does not minimize health risks, so it must be removed.

Anyone spending more than a brief time cleaning in a moldy environment should use a HEPA filter or N95 rated mask; typically it will have two straps.

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Allow the solution to dry naturally 6 to 8 hours. The area must be well ventilated since bleach fumes may cause lung irritation. Never mix bleach and ammonia.

Non-bleach products called biocides will also kill mold. These biocides have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration numbers on the bottle and instructions for the intended application.

Be sure to follow local recommendations from County, State and FEMA officials.

For more information on EDEN and flood resources please visit http://emergencypreparedness.cce.cor nell.edu/disasters/Pages/Floods.aspx.

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Using gloves is also highly recommended.

Porous materials should be thrown out or completely decontaminated if they are moldy. Materials such as hard plastic, glass and metal can be cleaned. Remove the mold from non-porous materials using a soap or detergent.

Disinfect structural members that have been cleaned by applying a solution of 1 cup chlorine bleach per 1 gallon water or follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

The surface should be thoroughly wetted with the solution. Keep the surface wet with the bleach solution for 10 to 15 minutes to kill the mold.

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Storm relief appliance rebate program update Residents who lost appliances or heating equipment in Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee may be eligible for both FEMA and NYSERDA Awards Funding is still available through New York State’s Storm Relief Appliance Rebate Program, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). In addition, if the FEMA or insurance award does not cover the entire cost of the replacement of eligible appliances or equipment, residents can apply for the NYSERDA rebate, as long as the two payments together do not exceed the cost of the replacement.

The rebate program is for residents impacted

by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee and includes ENERGY STAR® refrigerators, clothes washers, dehumidifiers, furnaces, boilers, gas hot water heaters, and heat pump water heaters as well as higher efficiency clothes dryers with moisture sensors and electric hot water heaters. As of 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 26, rebates have been allocated for 808 refrigerators, 1,645 clothes washers, 1,456 clothes dryers, 1,307 dehumidifiers, 697 hot water heaters (gas, electric and heat pump), 441 furnaces, 346 boilers.

The $8 million rebate program started on Monday, Sept. 19, and more than $4.0 million is still available. All rebates will be awarded on a firstcome, first-served basis for completed applications. Applications are available at www.NYSApplianceRebates.com or by calling 877-NYSMART (877-697-6278).

The rebate program will continue until funding runs out.

The Storm Relief Appliance Rebate Program was created to meet unmet financial needs for the most critical appliances or equipment damaged during the recent storms. ENERGY STAR or higher efficiency appliances and equipment may cost more to purchase but will provide energy savings for the life of the appliance.

Residents statewide in affected areas are eligible and must affirm that they have been impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee. For residents af-

fected by Hurricane Irene, rebates on purchases of approved appliances and equipment will be retroactive to Aug. 29, 2011, and for residents affected by Tropical Storm Lee, rebates will be retroactive to Sept. 9, 2011.

Purchases of appliances and equipment, with the exception of dehumidifiers, must be for replacement purposes only. Audits to verify in-

surance claims and/or FEMA assistance may be conducted.

Funding for the Storm Relief Appliance Rebate is provided from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP). The State Energy Program provides grants to states and directs funding to State Energy Offices from technology programs in DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renew-

able Energy. States use grants to address their energy priorities and to adopt emerging renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

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The Fall Hops Conference & Annual Northeast Hop Alliance (NeHA) Meeting will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.5 p.m., at Brown’s Brewing Co., Revolution Room, 417 River Street, Troy, NY. This meeting is a professional level conference for current and prospective hop growers.

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hops commercially as well as brewers, educators and other industry professionals.

• DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits have been applied for.

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and Pelletizing • Irrigation • Financials • Farm Brewery Legislation • Grower & Brewer Panel • Annual NeHA meeting • Ordering rhizomes and coir and much much more...

Speakers: • Dr. David Gent, USDA Ag Research Service, Oregon

• Dr. Shaun Townsend, Oregon State University • Dr. Heather Darby, University of Vermont Extension • Chris Callahan, Callahan Engineering • Steve Miller, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Madison County • Becca Jablonski, Cornell University • Growers and Brewers Panel TBA This event is brought

to you by: United States Department of Agriculture / New York State Agricul-ture & Markets Specialty Crop Block Grant; Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Speaker Grant.

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Storm damaged crops: what you need to know Even if you’ve never had mold or mycotoxin problems, and if the flood waters didn’t inundate your crops, your feed may still be affected.

Get the information your farm needs from experts in the field.

A free phone in Q&A session will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

The panel of experts includes: • Dr. Everett D. Thomas, Oak Point Agronomics, Ltd. —Management Tips for Storm Effected Crops • Dr. Trevor Smith, University of Guelph — Mycotoxins, What to Expect & How to Manage • Rebecca Csutora, FSA Program Chief for Disaster Programs — Disaster Assistance Call In details: Call 866-266-3378 on Oct. 20 at either 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. to join the call Conf. ID: 717-7871413# Passcode: 4041#

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Modern beef production is “green” Efficient cattlemen and women are a boon for the environment.

“I am absolutely not anti-grass-fed beef. There is a place for every single kind of system: grass-fed, grain-fed, local, organic and so on,” said Jude Capper, Washington State University animal scientist at the Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) Annual Conference.

“What I am ‘anti’ is mismarketing and the perceptions that are passed on to the consumer about what is and isn’t environmentally friendly.”

From farm publications and the Wall Street Journal to Cosmopolitan and mainstream women’s magazines, there is a constant stream of information about water, land and resource use. Beef is often held under the microscope, Capper told the crowd of more than 500 who gathered at the event in Sunriver, OR. “In every part of the world we’re going to face the issues of feeding more people on less land with fewer resources,” she said, citing estimates that by 2050 worldwide population will increase by 50 percent and we’ll need 70 percent more food to support that.

“On a global basis people are going to have greater incomes,” Capper said. “As people have more money they want more meat, more milk, more eggs.”

Today’s conversations

about sustainability are well founded, she said, but some of the proposed solutions are not.

Take “Meatless Mondays” for example.

“Even if we all went meatless every Monday, if we only ate lentils and tofu and magically didn’t give off any methane ourselves, it’s going to cut our national carbon footprint by less than half a percent,” Capper said.

And then there are important considerations, like where would animal byproducts like leather, tallow and pharmaceuticals come from?

Instead, Capper suggested one proven method for reducing resource use: increase efficiency.

“If we can have our animals on the planet for fewer days before they’re harvested, in total we use less energy, less land and less water per unit of beef,” she said, pointing to examples over the years.

In 1977 it took five animals to produce the same pounds beef that it takes four animals to produce today.

“Beef yield over that time has gone up fairly consistently,” she said, noting carcasses can’t keep getting bigger because of consumer acceptance and processing challenges. “What we can do is improve productivity, improve growth rate.”

The efficiency gains from 1977 to 2010 amount to a 19-percentage-point reduction in

Mielke from B10 certed effort to reduce the supply of milk and inflate prices nationally. The increased price allowed CWT members to earn more than $9 billion in additional revenue, according to the complaint.

DPW editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that, if the lawsuit moves forward, the suit seeks establishment of a class representing milk consumers, and seeks financial damages on their behalf for dairy products purchased since 2004.

Jim Tillison, CWT chief operating officer, defended the program, saying it was a self-help initiative to assist family dairy farmers and dairy cooperatives who were losing money producing milk, Natzke reported.

Tillison said the program was designed and operated consistent with U.S. anti-trust laws, the lawsuit was without merit, and that National Milk would vigorously

defend its actions.

Finally, a salute to World Dairy Expo in Madison which I will be attending for the 26th or 27th time, but who is keeping track. It’s a great show, enjoyable and educational.

feed use, a 12-point decrease in water needed and a 33-point drop in land required per pound (lb.) of beef.

“That’s not because ranchers and feedlot operators have implemented specific environmental technologies,” Capper said.

“It’s because they’ve been doing what they do best, to improve productivity.”

Yet that story hasn’t caught on.

“The consumer often hears that grass-fed must be best,” she said. Capper and her research team analyzed and compared the environmental impact of three beef production systems: conventional, natural and grass-fed.

Looking at conventional, with its growth-enhancing technologies like

implants and ionophores, versus natural production, cattle in the latter system take more days to finish.

“Animals that grow faster and weigh more cut the environmental impact,” she said. That’s magnified when comparing conventional to grassfed, as average days from birth to harvest increase by 226 and carcass weights drop by 185 lb.

“To convert to an entirely grass-fed system, we’d need to more than double the number of the cows in the U.S. today just to maintain beef supply,” Capper said. Land use would increase by 131 million acres, equivalent to 75 percent of the area of Texas, and water use would skyrocket by 468 billion gallons.

Capper showed several highly publicized studies containing suspect assumptions about the modern beef industry.

“This is very dangerous because it’s put out there as fact in an international science magazine,” she said of one example. “Potentially, it turns consumers away from beef.”

Ranchers, stockers and feeders need to keep getting better, and talking about it.

Reducing mortality and morbidity is one step.

“It’s important to keep having healthier animals. They’re going to gain better and grow faster,” she said.

Reproduction is another.

“Only about 86 percent of cows have a live calf every year. If that was 90 percent, 95 percent or 99

percent, that would make a huge improvement in productivity,” Capper said. “If we improve our land, better grasses, better feed, those animals are going to grow faster.”

Good news is found in a recent study showing 94 percent of worldwide consumers either support or are neutral toward the use of technology in food production.

“Most consumers just want affordable, safe, nutritious food that tastes good,” she said.

To view Capper’s research visit http://wsu.academia.edu/JudeCapper/Papers. For more information on the Certified Angus Beef ® brand Annual Conference, go to www.certifiedangusbeef.com.

Fair trade, not free trade, should be basis of food and agriculture system The National Family Farm Coalition and 56 allied organizations representing family farmers, ranchers, fishermen and advocates signed a letter [http://nffc.net/Pressroom/Press%20Releases/2011/finalsignon.trade

ltr.Sept2011.pdf] to Congress condemning the pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. As the letter states, more FTAs will only accelerate the economic disasters in agriculture:

32ND FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Sat., October 15, 2011, @ 9:00 a.m.

Located: At Alparon Park (Troy Fair Grounds) Troy, PA. Gate-3, (Intersection of Rtes. 6&14)

industrial farms dependent on massive amounts of petroleum-based inputs, low-paying exploitative jobs in processing and packing plants, and increased consolidation throughout the agricultural supply chain.

Wisconsin farmer Joel Greeno, a participant in the Aug. 16 White House Rural Economic Forum in Peosta, Iowa, noted, “The way to get the country’s economy back on track is to strengthen rural communities, which means

SELLING HAY & STRAW

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Note: Submit your listings & Photo's early so we can post them on Auction Zip. If you do not have a computer & would like to consign items, call or send description to the above address.

3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20

Selling: Agricultural Equipment - Municipal & Contracting Equipment - Dozers, Backhoes, Skid Steers, Forklifts, Equipment Trailers, Livestock Trailers, Trucks, Automobiles, Recreational Vehicles, Landscaping Equipment, Antique Equipment, Horse Equipment, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. Titles must accompany Vehicles when consigned. Accepting Consignments up to Friday noon Oct. 14.

Terms: Full Payment Auction Day by CASH, CHECK, VISA, and M/C. Paying with check or cash saves 3% processing fee.

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DAIRY AUCTION

Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale

at N.N.Y. Farmers Market, Rt. 26, Lowville

Wed., Oct 12TH • 10:30 AM SHARP Complete Milking HERD Dispersal for Big Spring Farm, Sussex Co. NJ 40 Reg. or A.I. Sired Holsteins Herd milked in tie stalls, closed herd for 36 yrs., Herd or yearly, Vacc. program, Herd sold due to sale of farm.

All Consignments of Cows-Heifers-Bulls Welcome

Please send all info w/Trucks

Wednesday, Oct. 12th @ 1PM

CONSIGNMENT #1 - APPROX. 50 HEAD OF TOP HOLSTEIN HEIFERS FROM LOCAL FARMS. THIS GROUP RANGES FROM JUST FRESH, SPRINGING, SHORT BRED & YEARLINGS. THE MAJORITY OF THIS GROUP ARE SPRINGING CLOSE OR JUST FRESH. YOU WILL FIND SOME TOP HOLSTEIN HEIFERS IN THIS GROUP. CONSIGNMENT #2 - GROUP OF SHORT BRED & SPRINGING HEIFERS FROM ONE FARM. CONSIGNMENT #3 - EXPECTING OUR USUAL RUN OF OPEN, BRED, MILKING COWS, HEIFERS & SERVICE BULLS. CONSIGNMENT #4 - WE WILL BE HOLDING A BENEFIT AUCTION FOR SONLIGHT MISSIONS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT:

SCOTT ZEHR • 222-6796

Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

Reminder (1) Wed., Oct. 19th - Special Fall Heifer Sale (2) Wed., Oct. 26th - Annual Show & Sale

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, Oct. 15TH • 10AM Dan E Byler is discontinuing farming to pursue other interests and will be selling, at public auction, all his livestock, machinery, shop tools and some furniture.

From the NYS thruway take exit 29, in Canajoharie, then take Rte 10 north 7 miles to auction site. From Johnstown, follow St Rte 67 west, to Turnpike Rd, follow Turnpike Rd to St Rte 10, turn left, auction site .04 mi south on right to 133 New Turnpike Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Partial List: Jersey cross 1st calf heifer; 6 month old steer; large group of chickens; nice team of 8 & 15 yr. old Belgian halflinger, cross broke to all farm equipment; 6 ft JD grain binder; #7 International mower; New Idea hay rake; JD hay loader; JD hay wagon; small one horse wagon with Pioneer running gear; Case 11 disc grain drill; Ford 6 cylinder power unit with clutch; 2 horse sled; White horse one bottom plow; two section spring tooth harrow; MC corn planter; MC cultivator; one horse cultivator; MC manure spreader; fore cart; single horse lawn mower; Norwood band mill; buzz saw; band saw sharpener and setter; circle saw sharpener and gummer; retoother; Foley hand saw filer; hand saw setter; metal cutting band saw; wood lathe; drill press, radial arm saw; 1” line shaft with bearings and pulleys; ice saw; platform scales; lawn mowers; lots of wrenches and small tools; milk cans; ss pails & strainer; 1 set of double work harnesses; 1 single work harness; 2 work collars; some household items including dressers; head boards; dishes; silverware; old dolls; and many more items too numerous to mention.

This will be a really nice fall sale.

Order of sale: small items followed by machinery, horses and other livestock.

Bake sale and lunch served by Amish Women Auctioneer Don Turnbull 607-965-8167 965-8815 ID Required NO Buyer Premium ~ Cash or Good NYS Check ~ Restroom Available ~

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ensuring farmers a fair price, not exporting foods to people they may not want or that would destroy their own markets.” The Economic Policy Institute’s research revealed that 700,000 U.S. jobs have been lost or displaced since 1994 as a result of the trade deficit with Mexico. Additionally, EPI estimates that free trade agreements with Colombia and South Korea alone will likely increase the U.S. trade deficit by $16.8 billion and eliminate or displace another 214,000 U.S. jobs.

Such trade agreements are an economic disaster that will only deepen the current recession.

When Mexico devalued the peso by 50 percent after NAFTA’s implementation, the projected benefits for thousands of Mexican producers were eliminated.

NFFC president Ben Burkett added, “Many Korean, Colombian and Panamanian producers will lose their livelihoods and land, so we’ll hurt our allies, as well.”

Furthermore, the Tax Information Exchange Agreement between the

U.S. and Panama may not be enough to curb Panama’s position as one of the world’s major tax havens.

This FTA could deprive the U.S. government of much-needed revenue and saddle other sectors of the economy, such as agriculture, with a disproportionate share of the cost-cutting burden.

The ability of local producers both here and abroad to feed their families and their communities will be compromised by these misguided trade agreements. Potential labor abuses, trade deficits and displaced jobs will further destabilize rural communities and the food system.

NFFC vice-president Dena Hoff, summarized, “The seven principles of food sovereignty, including food as nutrition first and a commodity second, should be the basis of our agricultural system, not the unbridled NAFTAstyle commerce that destroys our communities and environment as gargantuan transnational corporations profit.”

ANNUAL FALL EQUIPMENT

AUCTION

Sat., Oct. 22nd 2011 @ 9 AM Pre. 8 AM Held @ Our Site On Sacandaga Rd. 1 Mile From Rte. 67 Below F.M.C.C. College Johnstown, NY

OR THE MARKET • 376-7441

NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS!!!

IF YOU HAVE ANIMALS FOR THIS OR ANY SALE AT NNY PLEASE CONTACT:

ANYTHING FROM VEHICLES, TRACTORS, TOOLS, FARM EQUIPMENT, ATV'S, NEW & USED TOOLS

John Scofield

315-771-4565

Market Manager Ted Simmons

315-376-7441 • 315-767-8656

AUCTION

SALE BY COUNTY LINE AUCTION: AUCTIONEER JACK BELKNAP FOR INFO CALL (518) 773-2247

• ON SITE •

October 22ND at 10:00 AM FARM MACHINERY DISPERSAL 330 Arcadia Rd., Goshen, NY 10924 10AM: Tools, Parts, Odds & Ends 11AM: Tractors: JD 4840, JD 4440, JD 2550, JD 310SE Backhoe Machinery: JD MoCo Discbine, Gehl 1315 Spreader, BBE Round Bale Carriers, JD 582 Round Baler, NH 315 Baler, 4 Star Tedder, Mack Dump Truck, 3 JD Quick Hitches, Snowplow, Bale Chopper, Log Splitter, 2 Tractor Pull Sleds, Head Locks, Veal Stalls, Woodworking Equipment.

Terms: Cash or good check (sorry no plastic)

Miedema Family Auction Service 324 Minisink Turnpike, Port Jervis, NY 12771 845-856-5651 ~ 845-313-5527

Go to Auctionzip.com #11800

D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS, INC. 76 Maple Ave. - Unadilla, NY 13849

607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190 Draft Horse Sale and Fall Round-Up

Friday October 14th, 2011

Work horse equipment @ 10am Work horses @ 1pm- Followed by Tack Saddle horses @ 6pm Already consigned is a 110 bushel Pequea ground driven manure spreader in new condition.

We will have a lot of good broke horses for this Special fall sale.

We have Cattle Sales Every Wednesday. Starting at Noon with small animals, Dairy sells @ 3pm, followed

by Feeder Cattle.

Celebrating 74 years in business Check out our Website for market report, sale dates and more. www.drchambersauction.com Join us on Facebook at Chambers Livestock-Auction

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Organizations oppose pending free trade agreements

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USDA awards $18 million to support beginning farmers The USDA on Sept. 30 announced $18 million in grants to beginning farmers and ranchers at a press conference held in Washington, D.C. USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan highlighted these recent awards that were funded through the 2011 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), a competitive grants program administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). BFRDP was first authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, and over the past three years, has awarded over 100 grants to organizations that provide training and technical assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers.

Merrigan stressed the importance of BFRDP in supporting our nation’s beginning farmers, and spoke about the major challenges the country faces in transitioning our workforce to the next generation of people who will work the land. Merrigan cited that the average age of farmers in the U.S. is between 57 and 59, and that the forthcoming census of agriculture being conducted next year, will likely show an increase from the 2007 Census.

“BFRDP is just the type of program we need to help beginning farmers succeed so they can create jobs and economic development in our rural communities,” said Adam Warthesen, a policy organizer with the Land Stewardship Project — a non-profit organization based in Minnesota and an NSAC member group — adding that the next slate of beginning farmer and rancher policies and ini-

tiatives are in the works, with the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011 set for introduction in Congress next month.

“As we’ve seen with BFRDP, the demand is strong and the need is there for community based programs that support the next generation of farmers,” said Warthesen.

2011 BFRDP Awards For Fiscal Year 2011, BFRDP projects were awarded in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Eight of the 36 grants announced were awarded to NSAC member organizations, totaling $4.8 million, and representing over a quarter of total program funding for 2011 includes: Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NJ) — There are currently no beginning farmer programs in the Garden State, yet there is an ever-increasing demand for local, organic produce and an ample amount of preserved farmland. This program will empower New Jersey's new small scale farmers through technical training courses, internship and apprenticeship programs, an incubator farm, and the development of land leases and contracts that can be used by beginning farmers to gain access to land.

Northeast Organic Farming Associa-

Yoder Auction Farm Machinery, Saw Mill, Household and Misc.

0 A.M. Thursday,, Octoberr 20th 10:00 Located at: 1687 State Highway 11 B. Potsdam, New York 13676 Directions from Potsdam: Take Highway 11 B east 8 miles to location.

Items include; (2) goats, Frick O sawmill, 4 head block - steel carriage, John Deere 4 cylinder power unit with turbo, Swedger hand crank saw sharpener, 40"x 12' evaporator, all S.S. pans with hood & preheater, 30 gallon S.S. filter tank, 1000 tree saver spouts, old tubing, vacuum pump, 2010 Nolts deluxe raised bed mulch layer, Green house supplies; 11 ft. x 4 ft. space heater, hundreds of trays, lots of labels, 6 packs, pots, large green house stove, Bee supplies; Bee hives, honey supers, S.S. 10-20 extractor (electric), Large S.S. uncapping tank, in hive feeders, hive insulation, Farm Equipment; fore cart w/dry fertilizer attachment, 2010 1 horse produce sprayer w/(2) 10' booms, bean planter, farmers market wagon, 5 ft. double disk, 6 ft. single disk, JD 1 row cultivator, (2) NI hay rakes, (2) MCD hay rakes, MCD 6 ft. mower, sickle bar mower for Farmall C, small Papec filler, filler pipe, spike tooth harrow, potato plow, potato digger, (2) sets disk hillers, (2) fanning mills, 500 gallon bulk tank, bob sled, #45 McCormick hay baler w/Wisconsin engine, (2) 275 gallon cage tanks, (3) 300 gallon stock tanks, large Rockford drill press w/2 speed power feed, band saw, table saw, small forge, SS milk strainer, (2) piston water pumps, pump jack, (3) 3 way pumps, (2) 4 inch cylinders, (1) 3.5 inch cylinder, (3) 6 inch flat belts, some white vinyl siding, aluminum roofing, steel roofing, drywall trowels, axes , shovels, junk pile, 200 gallon fuel tank, ice tongues, cross cut saw, shop tools, wagon load of misc. items. Collector items; Sears & Roebuck piston water pump with 1/2 HP engine - runs good, old hay cars, Harpoons with steel track. Household items; Ashland cook stove w/reservoir, Hitzer wood-coal stove, 40 gallon S.S. kettle, drop leaf table, sewing machine, night stand, New Perfection 4 burner oil stove, 2 burner oven, oak half bed, dresser, night stand, school desk, inversion table, Coleman sad iron, pots and pans, Enterprise sausage stuffer, No. 32 meat grinder, certified double dial scale. Consigned items; fishing reels, life jackets, boat oars, (2) buzz saw arbors, 12 ft. fiberglass boat, MCD potato digger, Int. mower, 1 row cultivator, (2) Perfection heaters, (3) burner Perfection oil stove, treadle sewing machine, horse eveners, neck yokes, Kerosene incubator, horse stalls with doors, chain saw, Patz 20 ft. bottom silage unloader, cement mixer, variety of electric motors, fireplace insert, (3) compound bows, Misc. hand tools.

Note: We do not have a lot of small items at this sale therefore we will only sell in 1 ring. Be there on time and enjoy the day.

Terms: Cash or check with proper I.D. There will be sales tax charge on household items.

Lunch stand

Owners, Mr. & Mrs. Dan J Yoder 1687 State Highway 11 B Potsdam, NY 13676

Auctioneers, Steve Chupp and Daniel Weaver 330-465-4725

tion of New York (NY) — The “Cultivating the Next Crop of Organic Farmers” project will support the next cadre of beginning farmers in every Northeast state by strengthening the support they receive from seven regional organic and sustainable farming organizations. The project's goals include providing a formal apprenticeship and mentoring program, as well as shared learning opportunities such as onfarm workshops, webinars, and conferences to build a strong and supportive generation of new farmers.

Stone Barns Center for Food And Agriculture (NY) — Stone Barns is a working farm and education center that addresses the critical need to train young farmers in the Northeast.

This award will be used to grow and improve their program that provides workshops, conferences, apprenticeships, on-line resources and mentoring services geared towards the needs of beginning farmers. The project will provide intensive hands-on training for more than 1,200 farmers by 2014 to ensure a better-equipped corps of regional farmers that will be able to supply the region with healthful food.

2012 Request for Applications Earlier this month, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) also released the Request for Applications (RFA) for the next round of BFRDP funding for Fiscal Year 2012.

Approximately $19 million will be made available for projects next year.

This will be the last round of mandatory funding for BFRDP authorized un-

der the 2008 Farm Bill, and the program will require reauthorization and a dedication of funding in the next Farm Bill. NSAC will be pushing hard to reauthorize this program in the coming Farm Bill, and will advocate for increased mandatory funding in order to meet the incredible demand for the program.

BFRDP grant projects address five major priority areas that provide technical and financial assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers, and include: • Production and management strategies to enhance land stewardship by beginning farmers and ranchers; • Business management and decision support strategies that enhance the financial viability of beginning farmers and ranchers; • Marketing strategies that enhance the competitiveness of beginning farmers and ranchers; • Legal strategies that assist beginning farmers with farm or land acquisition and transfer; and • Other Priority Topics to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of beginning farmers and ranchers for the next generation.

Additionally, grants may be awarded for educational enhancement team projects that assemble a team of experts to review beginning farmer and rancher curriculum and programs, identify gaps, and develop and disseminate recommendations and materials to address these gaps.

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GOT GAS: 315-729-3710 35¢ above spot. No contracts, membership or tank fees. www.propane4farms.com

Vernon Center, NY

Sunfilm Bale Wrap & Silage Bags

315-794-1769

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Antique Tractors

BARGAIN Alpaca starter herd, (3) breeding females, and unrelated male, $3,500.

315-696-5958

1959 FARMALL 140 serial # 2514-J Runs good, hydraulics good. Included are cultivators, flat belt pulley, draw bar, $3,500 OBO. 607-546-2524

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Bedding

KILN DRIED BULK BEDDING

Bedding

Beef Cattle

WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. Call SAVE! 1-800-688-1187

ANGUS FOR SALE, groups of registered females, and also embryos from great genetics, proven cow families, some high carcass EPDs, more info call MIKE SHANAHAN 518-598-8869. mike@cattlepromotions.com

Delivered all of NY & New England or you pick up at mill.

FOR SALE: Champion Angus bull, sired by Cortachy boy & award winning dam New Design 878, $1, 200. Home of the Gentle Angus Triple B Angus. 607-525-6358

Seward Valley 518-234-4052 Bedding

Bedding

BEDDING SAND for COW STALLS

• Stones • Gravel • AgLime Mark J. DuPont, Owner Cell 315-796-5084 Home 315-845-8471

USA Gypsum Bedding Reduce your bedding costs!

And Improve Soil - Naturally!

FREE TIRES Waste Tires for Hold Downs Free Delivery

(50 mi. from Syracuse) 100 Tires Minimum Load

RID-O-VIT 315-475-6602

Dumpster Rentals www.ridovit.com Barn Equipment WANTED: Litter carrier tracks that hang from the ceiling.

518-673-3611

Barn Repair BARN REPAIR SPECIALISTS: Straightening, leveling, beam replacements. From foundation and sills to steel roofs. HERITAGE STRUCTURAL RENOVATION INC., 1-800-735-2580.

Bedding BLACK BEAVER SHAVINGS Selling Bulk Green Shavings, delivery available. Call 315778-8841 & leave message.

Announcements

Gypsum Bedding

GRIP X 1 Barn Dry

• Cheaper than sawdust shavings or straw.

• Barn dry filling your gutters & tanks?

• Reduce mastitis & cell Gypsum dissolves. counts.

• Use less! More • Use in place of absorbent than lime Hydrated Lime. products.

• Improves your soil Try Grip X1 Today!

• Available in bulk. www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379 Also Available at: Dealers wanted in select areas Central Dairy & Mechanical, Martinsburg, PA, ph 814-793-3721 Genesee Valley Nutrition, Piffard, NY, ph 585-243-9597 Himrod Farm Supply, Penn Yan, NY, ph 315-531-9497 Homestead Nutrition, New Holland, PA, ph 888-336-7878 Levi Fisher, Honey Grove, PA (Juniata County), ph 717-734-3145 Martin’s Ag, Shippensburg, PA, ph 717-532-7845 Elam Miller, Fort Plain, NY, ph 518-993-3892 New Bedford Elevator, Baltic, OH, ph 330-897-6492 Norm’s Farm Store, Watsontown, PA, ph 570-649-6765 Robert Rohrer, Millmont, PA, ph 570-898-1967 Steve B. Stoltzfus, Lykens, PA, ph 717-365-3804 Walnut Hill Feeds, Shelby, OH, ph 419-342-2942

PEANUT HULL BEDDING New York Prices Quoted • Call for Prices Elsewhere

Load Size

110 Cu. Yd. Trailer Loads

Ground Unground

$125.00 $115.00/Ton $165.00/Ton

Works Great in Both Freestall & Tiestall Barns

ADVERTISING DEADLINE Wednesday, October 12th

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For as little as $8.25 - place a classified ad in

508 White Oak Rd. New Holland, PA 17557 Wendell • (717) 989-4153 Wesley • (717) 587-7192

Country Folks

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LOW-LINE ANGUS CATTLE, AI sired calves, bred heifers & cows. Quiet Valley Farm, 315626-6893 LOWLINE ANGUS calves for sale, PUREBRED Bulls & Heifers. Call 315-497-0095 New England Angus Field Day at Blackbird Farm in Smithfield RI Oct 15th 518598-8869.

REG. ANGUS BULLS Embryo Yearlings out of Final Answer, $2,000; show heifer and market steer prospects. 802-3766729, 518-436-1050 REG. BLACK ANGUS Service Bull, proven sire, $1,700.00.

607-326-4253 REG. RED ANGUS BULL for sale, 3 years old, $1,700.00.

315-868-2315

SEMEN COLLECTED ON YOUR BULL At Your Farm or At Our Stud in Verona, NY

All Semen Processed at Our Lab Under Strict Regulations Electronic Seal of Straws (no powder plug)

40 Years Experience

Dependa-Bull Services

315-829-2250

WANTED: Quality grain finished beef cattle. Now booking for November. 518-2310239 WANTED: Steers 200# & up.

570-561-8488

Building Materials/Supplies #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) INSULATION 1/2” to 4” - 4x8 sheets foam insulation. 1x6, 2x6 tongue & groove, white pine siding. Large quantities available!! Beachy’s Lumber & Insulation. 585-765-2215 WIDE White Pine boards kiln dried, 1x12’s, 1x8’s tongue & groove, ShippLapp. Yellow Pine #2 2x8’s T&G, 3/4 or 1½” log siding. 585-554-4289

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

VISTA BUILDERS, INC. GENERAL CONTRACTORS for

Buildings For Sale

Freestalls, Parlors, Commodity Sheds, Machinery & Heifer Buildings

CALL (315) 492-1289 Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (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

Cow Mats

Custom Butchering

Custom Butchering

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

Buildings For Sale

AGRICULTURAL & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Cow Mats

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!!

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

R A R E & FA S T ‘06 Caddy CTS-V

New York Custom Processing, LLC

2845 Rte 364 Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-0944

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals No Lines ~ No Waiting Cutting & Wrapping Rate

Empire Rib

.65¢ per Lb.

PBR pannel

t direc Buy ave! s And

All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product Call For Appointment

Standing Seam

Metal roofing available cut to your length 18 + colors painted • Galvalume • Galvanized aluminum • #1 & #2, material in stock.

Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

Professional Pole Barns

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084 6.0 liter V-8, 6spd std, all options, black w/tan leather interior, 46,000 miles.

$26,500

518-221-4103 or 518-673-0104 Collectibles

Concrete Products

WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

BARN FLOOR GROOVERS®

Custom Services POLITICAL PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES available for reasonable prices.

Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or email bsnyder@leepub.com

Custom Services CUSTOM BAGGING USE BAGS FOR YOUR EXTRA SILAGE NEEDS

CUSTOM ROUND BALING • Wet or Dry • Wet Bale Wrapping

Use Our Roto-Cut to Make Your Bales More TMR Friendly

RICK AUSTIN

CONCRETE SAFETY GROOVING IN

315-331-0633 SHORT OF FEED? We board heifers, reasonable rates, good care, experienced. 607334-3463

No Sub Crews

1/2”, 3/4” or 1 1/2” Wide Grooves Protect Your Cows From Injuries and Slippery Concrete • Free Stalls • Holding Areas SAFE A T LA ST • Feed Lots • Pens • Stalls • Walkways

Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5471

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Dick Meyer Co. Inc. www.barnfloorgroovers.com

570-398-5948 (o) 570-772-2352 (c)

It’s easy & economical to add a picture to your ad!

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Custom Services

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

CORNER CREST FARMS: Heifer raising plus winter boarding. Tiestall & freestall barn. Excellent feed & grain. $1.25 per day. 315-408-6712

USED COWS WANTED

WANTED

COMPLETE pipeline milking system: 220’ of stainless pipeline, 5 hp vacuum pump with oil recovery, complete washing system, 1,000 gal.

Mueller bulk tank, (6) universal units. 315-729-4769

(ALL SIZES)

Herd Expansions

WANTED

DEAD - DOWN - DISABLED CATTLE

All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

1-800-777-2088 AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

ORGANIC COWS, Jersey’s and Crosses. Intensive grazing/parlor herd. 25 cows, 14 bred heifers (mostly fall bred) Young stock also available.

Little Falls,NY. 315-868-4905

Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

www.cattlesourcellc.com

- WANTED -

Dairy Equipment

A.C.A. Bernese Mountain Dog puppies, vet checked, shots, wormed, farm raised w/children. Parents on premises. $700.00. Ready October 10th.

518-673-3565

Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 Dairy Cattle

ATTENTION FARMERS Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

WANTED

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING 110 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due November & December. Had all shots. 315-269-6600

ADVANCE NOTICE

2 YOUNG JERSEY BULLS ready for breeding, $450 each, $875 for both. 518-7748382 FOR SALE: Reg. Holsteins from a good, solid herd with excellent pedigrees. All ages & prices. Must reduce numbers ASAP. Call 802-748-4038 or arshla_farm@hotmail.com 50 TIESTALL HOLSTEINS, 20,000 lb. DHIA herd average.

Charlie Reed, Carlisle, NY 518-234-4559, Cell:518-7052506 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Dairy Cattle

Wed. 10/26 @ 11 am ULMER FARMS

COMPLETE DISPERSAL 90+ AI Holsteins (40+ milking/dry & 50+ bred/open hfrs.)

4722 NYS RT 41 Cortland, NY

Cortland Auction Pavilion Zoggbros.com

607.835.6599

315-375-8459

ATTENTION FARMERS

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

585-732-1953 USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT

Electrical Let our 35 years of electrical experience go to work for you.

Providing Complete Grain/Dairy Facility Installations, Facility Power Distribution & Lighting, Motor Control Centers, Automation & Troubleshooting, and New Services & Upgrades.

Call Jeffrey at Agri-Fab & Repair, Inc. dba AFR Electrical Service

@ 585-584-9210

Employment Wanted

For Rendering - Courteous Service

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159 Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment

Down - Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows

315-793-0043

Holstein Heifers Bred 1-5 Months.

Prompt Pickup & Payment

ALWAYS AVAILABLE:

6000 Mueller 900 Mueller 4500 Mueller 850 Sunset 4000 Mueller 800 Universal 3500 Mueller 800 Sunset 3000 Girton 800 Mueller 3000 Mueller 800 Surge 2-3000 S.S. 735 Sunset Sugar Tanks 700 Mueller 2500 Mueller 625 Sunset 2-2000 Mueller 600 Mueller 1500 Mueller 545 Sunset 1500 Surge 500 Mueller 1350 Mueller 400 Mueller 1000 Zero 310 Sunset 3-1000 Mueller 300 Mueller 1000 Surge 250 Mueller New Sunset Tanks New & Used Compressors 200-4000 Gal. StorageTanks Used Freheaters

BORDER COLLIE PUPS, out of good working dogs. 585335-2789

WA N T E D

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).

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.

600 GALLON BULK TANK with cooling compressor, good condition, $875.00. 518673-3611

Highly motivated, experienced and educated individual looking to secure a feed manager position on a dairy farm. Would prefer Livingston or Ontario county but am open to other locations for the right opportunity.

Contact me at ctrewer@gmail.com

WANTED:

Dairy Cattle

518-791-2876

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.

AV ZOGG, JR. Auctioneers "Since 1952" Consignments Welcome

WANTED: 50 used freestall loops in good condition. Prefer double loop for side longe space. 607-836-4512, Cortland,NY

Dogs

Dairy Cattle

Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email

DOUBLE 8 HERRINGBONE Boumatic Parlor for sale, $25,000. Call for details. 607847-6809

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

Heifers & Herds

REG. & GRADE Springing Holstein heifers. Wrapped and dry round bales for sale. 845985-7866

Dairy Cattle

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

Call 607-722-5728 Anytime

315-269-6600

Dairy Cattle

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

Northeast Kingdom Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 550 Barton, VT 05822

Jim Young

Ray LeBlanc

(802) 525-4774 Cell: 274-0179

(802) 525-6913 Cell: 249-2155

FAX: (802) 525-3997 Email: neksales@together.net http://www.together.net/~neksales

Eastern New York Fall Heifer Sale Sat., Oct. 22, 2011 • 11:00 AM Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY 100 Head - Open, Bred & Recently Fresh Young Cows ~ Buyers Wanted • Consignors Still Welcome ~ Featuring Large Consignment Group from:

General Cochran Farm Sires of early consignments include: Lheros, Delaware, Roy, Dundee, Mr.Sam, Terrason, Renaldi

Sale Chairman-David Hammond Contact: Kathleen 845-702-3643

Auctioneer-Dave Rama 607-746-2226

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us

• 3000 Gal.Girton D5 • 3000 Gal.Storage • 2000 Gal.DeLaval • 2000 Gal.Mueller OE • 2000 Gal.Mueller OH • 2000 Gal.Mueller O SOLD RI OH • 1500 Gal.Mueller • 1500 Gal.Mueller OHF • 1500 Gal.Mueller OH • 1250 Gal.DeLaval • 1250 Gal.Mueller OH SOLD PA • 1000 Gal.Mueller O • 1000 Gal.Mueller M • 1000 Gal.Mueller OH SOLD PA

• 1000 Gal.Sunset F.T. • 1000 Gal.Mueller OH • 1000 Gal.DeLaval • 900 Gal.Mueller OH SOLD NY OH • 800 Gal.Mueller • 800 Gal.Majonnier • 800 Gal.Mueller OH • 735 Gal.Sunset • 700 Gal.Mueller OH • 700 Gal.Mueller V • 700 Gal.Mueller M • 600 Gal.Mueller OH • 600 Gal.Mueller M • 600 Gal.DeLaval Rnd

• 545 Gal.Sunset • 500 Gal.Mueller MW • 500 Gal.Mueller M • 500 Gal.Majonnier • 415 Gal.Sunset • 400 Gal.Jamesway • 400 Gal.Majonnier • 375 Gal.Milkeeper • 300 Gal.Majonnier • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal.Sunset • 200 Gal.Sunset SC • 180 Gal.Milkeeper • 150 Gal.Mueller RH

HEAT EXCHANGERS • TUBE COOLER 300-6000 Gal Storage Tanks

We Do Tank Repair

SHENK’S

505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

Lititz, PA 17543

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Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

Farm Equipment APPROX. 100 APPLE BINS for sale, excellent condition, $50.00 each. 518-929-9172 JD 5730 chopper, 4wd processor hay & 4 row chain heads. 585-746-5050 RICHARDTON 1400 dump wagon, no roof, $4,000. 585746-5050

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

2004 NH TL-100A, 52LC selfleveling loader, 850hrs., 4WD, full cab, very clean, $39,500.

518-872-1386

CASE 930, 86hp Comfort King cab, tires 95%, 3000 hrs, dual remotes, $5,000; New Holland 2-row corn head model 822, $450; Jeep snow plow, came off CJ7, $250; Case 1951 SC Antique, good shape runs good, $1,500.

Herkimer,NY 315-825-8497

HUSKY 3500 gallon tank spreader, 3 like new 18.4-26 tires, unit rough, $3,500; JD 956 haybine, good condition, $10,500; IH corn shredder, 14’, $3,600; Oliver 5 bottom 256 plow, $1,600; 18’ steel truck forage dump body, VGC, $2,100; 740 JD loader and bucket, exc. cond., $4,500; 2, 3/4” cable alley scraper drive units, make offer. Holmes Acre, 315-662-3625

2010 EDGE high-flow snowblower, used one season, 36”H 86”W, chute hydraulically controlled, $8,900. 518872-1386 24’ PARKER aluminum dump trailer, 10x22 tires, corn chute, tub in excellent condition. 413584-0782

02 HOULE Multi-purpose lagoon pump, 540PTO, 8” discharge, new impleller, no sand, $8,500. 315-374-3396

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FALL IS HERE IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

JD 4650 MFD, new PS . . . . . . .$28,500 Case IH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,500 CIH 5140 new eng. C/A . . . . . . .$21,500 CIH 4366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 966 Fender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 1066 Black Stripe, new engine, exc. cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 IH 1066 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 w/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call IH 1066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 weak hydro . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 w/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 656 diesel, RBT eng . . . . . . . .$6,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500

JD 9500 . . . . .$39,900

Kilbros 350 gravity wagon . . . . .$2,200 JD Combines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call JD 9510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900 JD 915 flex head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call JD 843 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 JD 643 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,750 Gehl CB1200 chopper w/heads.. ....$2,000 JD 4-8R corn head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call JD 8300 drill w/seeder . . . . . . . .$3,750 Case 8430 Round baler . . . . . . .$5,000 Elwood 4WD unit . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call IH & White plows 3x-10x . . . . . . . . .Call IH 100# Front End wgts.. . . . . . . .$105 1st Choice GS520-4 tedder . . . .$4,500 Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call

FARM ELEVATOR: Extra wide 2x20’, good for silage or sawdust, excellent motor, $1,500.

315-677-5366

$1,000 OFF Most any corn heads & grain heads in stock.

Huge selection. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

(6) GRAIN CARTS. Brent, Killbros, Parker. All Nice. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322

FEED/GRAIN BIN: Holds 8 tons, new plastic boot, 12’ auger, $1,800 OBO. Little Falls,NY, 315-868-4905

1990 IH 1660 COMBINE, 4WD, high hours, many, many new parts, w/tracks & combine mover, $35,000. 585591-1234 leave message

B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

FOR SALE: 1986 JD 644D payloader turbo, 3½ yard bucket, new tires, good condition, $28,500. Phil Keller 315678-1605

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

GEHL 860 chopper, electric controls, 2 row narrow corn head, 6’ hay head, field ready, $4,500. 315-841-8673 GEHL 970 forage box, 3 beaters w/roof, heavy gear, nice shape, ready to go, $4,000.

315-396-2267

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

315-687-0074

FA L L B A R GA I N S NH 8160 4WD, ROPS, Canopy, 100 HP, LH Reverser, Frt Tires 70%, Rear Tires New . . . . . . . . . . .Was $25,000 NOW $22,000 JD 2750 4WD w/Cab, 7200 Hrs., Good Tires, Nice Looking Tractor w/JD 240 Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,500 JD 2155 2WD w/New Woods 720 Loader, 6 Ft. Bkt, 2 Remotes, Canopy, Nice Unit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 ‘06 Landini PowerFarm 105 4WD w/New Alo Q30 Loader, ROPS, 2 Hyd., Warranty, 99 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 Ford 8210 Series 2, 4WD, Cab, 7200 Hrs., Good Tires, Runs Good, 95HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 IH 1086 w/Cab, 4600 Hrs., Great Buy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,750 New 2011 McCormick X10-55 4WD Tractor w/Cab, AC, 55 HP, Special Cash Deal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Landini PowerFarm 105 2WD, Cab, 99 HP, Very Low Hours, w/Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 MF 383 2WD, 200 Original Hours, Looks New . . . . . . . .$20,000 Claas 62 Round Baler, 4x5, Good Condition Includes 2nd Baler for Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500

USED PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS Check our web site for more good deals!

MACFADDEN & SONS INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

518-284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com

DION chopper with hay head, GEHL 1275 chopper w/ corn and hay head, 2 wooden dump boxes, 1 steel dump box. 802-453-3870

Canandaigua, NY White 140 4x4 tractor w/duals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In Oliver 1550 gas, wide front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 IH 1460 combine, just in, very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 F2 Gleaner diesel combine, only E . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 Gehl 1540 silage blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 White 508 5x18 reset plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 M&W gravity box, gear & top ext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 Trail Eze gravity box & gear, sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 Very good selection of gravity boxes . . . . . . . . . $800 & up Gehl 95 grinder mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 Gehl 970 14’ 3 beater box with gear . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 Parker 4500 grain cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 IH 1460 combine, 15’ flex head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 John Deere 500 grain cart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000 Kill Bros 375 box with 10 ton gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 White 2-105 cab tractor, . . . . . . . . . . . Just Came In, Call Kill Bros 385 box & ext, 10 ton gear . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,800 Bush Hog 9 shank disc chisel, walking beam . . . . . $6,000 New Idea 324 2 row narrow picker & 2 row sheller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please Call (2) Case IH 183 12 row flat fold danish tine cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 & $2,500 Like New John Deere Cat II quick hitch . . . . . . . . . . . $400 IH 1010 15’ grain head, very nice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 3 1 8 6 Fr e s h o u r R d . , C a n a n d a i g u a , N Y 1 4 4 2 4

(585) 394-4691 or (585) 394-4057 Serving the American Farmer Since 1937

IH 1086, 130hp, duals, $9,000; JD 4040, 90hp, dual remotes, saddle tanks, rebuilt motor, hyd. pump, $9,750.

607-588-6723 IH 5100 GRAIN DRILL 15’, very good condition, $3,000; Farmall 666, very nice condition, 3400 hrs., $7,500; 1966 Mack single axle road tractor, good cab, $2,500. 315-6266779 IH corn binder, great condition with an elevator, $1,850. Also, IH corn binder, good condition, $850. Ride wagon, w/ lights, seats 20, horse or tractor drawn, $2,850. 518-8826950 INT. 1460 COMBINE, 4WD, new radiator, rebuilt rotor, $8,000. 315-271-7091

GOTTA GO! Large selection of JD 6620 & 7720 combines.

We dropped prices! Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

INTERNATIONAL 574 diesel; Ford 7710, 4WD; 30hp electric motor. 315-691-2927

H&S Rear unload forage wagon, (3) 9’ 5-ring hopper beds. Case IH 1063, JD 893, NH 824, 2 Row Green JD corn heads. 585-732-1953

INTERNATIONAL 800 10 bottom/700 8 bottom trailer/White 588 7 bottom on-land; 2 M&W 400 bushel w/heavy hi-floatation gear, grain boxes. 315536-3807

HERCULES, CONTINENTAL WAUKESHA: Farm and Industrial Engine Parts, M&M Surplus Sales, P.O. Box 381, Chester, NY 10918. 845-4693597, Fax 845-469-0990.

JD 4400 COMBINE, diesel, air, Dial-a-matic, 213 flex, $6,800. 607-533-4850 eves, 607-279-6232 days.

HUSKY Tiger lagoon pump, 6”, 42’, used one season, $11,000; (8) 50” barn fans, $450/ea. 518-895-2088

JD 4960 MFWD, recent engine OH; JD 4760 MFWD, duals. both good rubber. www.zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD Trs., 8420, 8110, 7930, 6115-D, 2555, 2550, 720 others coming!

Case IH Trs. 305 Magnum, 275 Magnum 140 hrs., 125 Maxium w/500 hrs., NH TD 5050 c/a 4x4 w/ldr., 7740 2x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 JD 9510 combine, 2900/2400 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,500 Just in: New McFarlane Vertical tillage tools, Demo - this Sat. 8th & Mon. 10th Call for Details.

ANDREWS FARM EQ., INC. Conneautville, PA 16406 See Lots More at www.andrewsfarm.com 814-587-2450 or 814-573-3344

2009 MAXXUM 115

CAH 117 HP, 24 SPEED TRANSMISSION, MFD, 3 REMOTES, 1862 HOURS

$42,500

570-587-1725

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 5830 self propelled chopper w/kernal processor, 4 row corn, 4 row snapper, winrow pickup, $45,000; Rotopress 8’ bagger, $10,000; Richardson model 1200 dump wagon, $2,500. 607-656-8244

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver”

NEW & USED tires & rims of all sizes. Parting out Int. 1460 combines & NH choppers; Also Case 970, 1070 & 1370, 2470, 886, 986, 1486. 585732-1953

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS

NEW HOLLAND 824 2 row narrow corn head; 79 Mack tandem parts truck. 518-4361050

LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

New Skid Loader Attachments, Buckets, Pallet Forks, Manure Forks, Round Bale Grabbers, Bale Spears, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch

WANTED

JD 6600 Diesel combine, has 404 engine, looks & runs very good, $3,800; JD 215, 218 & 220 flex heads, stainless bottoms, poly skids, $3,200; Westfield 8x36 transport auger w/5hp motor, $1,500; JD 443 low tin, oil bath, $3,800; JD 7000 planter, 6x30 cross auger, $4,200. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 JD 7720 4x4 w/approx. 100 hrs. on new engine, 643 low tin oil bath corn head, 918 flex, 216 rigid, straw chopper.

Willing to separate; IH 886, CAH, 5000 hrs., very clean & straight; Krause 21’ disk w/packer hitch & float, needs blades. 315-730-4469 JD 8420, 8200, 4955, 4560, 7920, 7810, 7700, 7210, 7405, 5500, 4020. FORD TW20, TW15, 8560. 585-7321953 JOHN DEERE 2950, 4 wheel drive with cab, $17,000. 607544-4632 JOHN DEERE 4240 tractor with cab, quad range, 6100 hrs., $10,000. Will deliver.

518-358-2419 JOHN DEERE 4720 forage harvester, base unit, field ready. 518-744-1763 JOHN DEERE 6400 MFWD, PTO 540/1000, dual hyd., $14,500; Brillion 27’ X-fold packer, good cond., $9,200.

315-536-3807 JOHN DEERE 6620 hydrostatic combine, 6 row, 4WD w/grain & corn head. 518-2793751 JOHN DEERE 930 flex head, Crary air reel 00-10 Series hook-ups, Contour Master dial-a-matic, 1/2” thick MayWes poly skids, stored inside, w/header cart, $14,995.00.

585-704-5762

3Pt Snowblowers 4’, 5’, 6’, 6 1/2’, 7’ & 7 1/2’, new/used Fr. Mt. Snowpushers 7’thru 15’, new/used 4x4 Ford 545D Heated Factory Cab & Ford Ldr 65+HP Dsl, 1000 hrs, wheel wts $12,900; NH 256 Rake $675; Sander / Spreader for Pickup w/Controls $675; 4x4 Long 50HP Dsl ROPS Canopy w/reverser, work ready $6,950; 4x4 NH TC45D w/NH 16LA Ldr Adj. ROPS, 40+ HP Dsl, 1500 hrs, hydro, outlets, rabbit/turtle control on joystick $14,500; 4x4 Kubota B1750 w/Kubota Ldr & belly mower, 20HP Dsl, hydro, 800 hrs. $7,950; 4x4 Kubota L3410 w/Heated Cab hydro w/3pt snowblower package $9,650; PTO Generators: Dayton 50/25KW on nice cart $2,750 & Winpower 70/30KW on pallet $2,450; Int 504 row crop gas $3,500; Farmi 3pt Winches New/Used; Quicke 980 Ldr & 7’ Bkt w/mts to fit MF, Agco & Challenger (for 70HP-up tractor) new $4,150; Landpride RCR2510 10’ Rotary Mower trailer type, (3) gearboxes, 540 pto, hard rubber tires, demo $5,500; 3Pt (New) Rototiller 4’ w/slip clutch $1,599; Int 450 (3) Btm Plow Spring Reset $1,450; Ford NH 4630 Fully Heated Factory cab, 55-60HP Dsl, 1800 hrs, dual outlets, super clean inside & out! $11,500; Vermeer Trencher w/front blade, Dsl, low hrs $3,500; Lots more tractors & equip in stock

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 KILBROS 350 gravity wagon, like new, $3,500; Little Giant gravity wagon, $1,500; Keenan 115 mixer, $5,000; 1969 Chevy dump truck, $1,500. 315-364-8596, 315246-1032 LARGE SELECTION OF FARM TRACTORS available.

Call for great pricing. BUYING good tractors too! Located just below LJ HANDS Farm Center, 518-922-6301 LOOK! 1993 JD 9500 that is exceptional! Central Illinois.

Fresh from farm. None better, $54,500 firm. Save $2,000 Off any head with this combine.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

JOHN DEERE Model A pulling tractor, excellent condition, $5,800; IH Model H tractor, $1,150; fast hitch IH 2 bottom plow, $325. 585-7270350 JUST ARRIVED! 1997 JD 9500 sidehill 4x4, very nice, last year made. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 JUST ARRIVED: 1997 2166 very very nice; Case IH 2144, very high quality; Case IH 2188, loaded. Being trucked now. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800919-3322

315-536-8854

NH 520 spreader 220B; Gehl 120 grinder mixer; JD 300 corn picker, 2 row; NI 2 row corn picker; NI 2 row corn sheller. 315-219-9090 NH TB 110 TRACTOR, 90HP, FWD, Loader w/Quick Attach, 4 remotes, new clutch in 2010, good shape, very reliable. Little Falls,NY 315-8684905 PARTS for JD 4640, snapper head for Gehl chopper. 315868-2120 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 PRICES REDUCED. Case IH 2366 combine, reduced $2,000; JD 9550 LL, priced reduced to $89,500. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 RECONDITIONED 4-6-8R 7000 and 7200 planters. Also, one and two row sweetcorn, vegetable, pumpkin planters w/JD Max-Emerge. FrameMount no-till coulters. Custom b u i l d p l a n t e r s . Pe q u e a Planter, 717-442-4406 ROTOGRIND grain grinder, model GG7, like new, $8,500.

315-209-7183

MAINE TO N. CAROLINA We broker and manage Multi Farm Partnerships.

JOHN DEERE BALER PARTS. Winter discounts for baler repairs. New hay equipment.

Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 JOHN DEERE grain cart, good condition, $3,200 OBO. 315-253-8644, 315-224-1058

MARTIN’S WELDING

Wet fields? Make land tile application a part of your crop rotation @ PleasantCreekHay.com Welsarth@Msn.com Compare our front PTO tractors speed, options, and prices.

MATURE STANDING CORN for sale, will sell by acre or ton, for silage or grain, harvesting storage and trucking available; set of Int. 735 6 bottom variable width moldboard plows, $4,000. 607-329-2302 McCONNELL 12’ silage dump wagon, same as a Richardson, very good condition; 420 John Deere tricycle tractor w/belt pulley. 315-896-6144

Smiley’s Farm & Ind Equipment Excavator, $12,500; Case 450 Dozer, $8,500; JD 350C Dozer, $11,500; White 4x4 Loaderhoe, $9,500; Case Loaderhoe, $6,000; MF 4x4 Hoe, $10,000; IH diesel Dump Truck, $4,000; GMC pickup, $1,500; JD Lawnmower, $600; 4x4 Ford, $4,500; Hesston 4x4 & cab, $8,500; JD 4230 Tractor, $12,500; 1020 JD, $4,500; David Brown, $3,500; New Dump Trailer, $5,000; 9 Ton Trailer, $1,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up; Brush Hogs, Discs, Harrows, Plows & More.

Buying Machines Dead or Alive

518-634-2310 USED COMMERCIAL Heavy Duty slant bar feeder, 6’x24’, asking $2,500. Call 607-6744484

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

Farm Machinery Wanted

(315) 549-7081

COMBINE w/ 4rn corn head, Gleaner or John Deere preferred; Also, a batch dryer.

Troy, NY. 518-279-3241

EAR CORN FOR SALE, near Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, NY. 845-266-4412 or cell B24 B25B26B24845-797-3902

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

Fencing 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

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

WANTED: FORD 9N or 8N tractor for parts. Call B24B25 B26B24315-439-2685

HIGH MOISTURE SHELL CORN

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

2011 HIGH MOISTURE corn for sale. Owego, NY 607-7258558

Fencing

Fencing

Trailer Loading Available

WANTED: JD corn picker M-300, 2 row. Call 315-2199090

2011 CROP high moisture corn delivered to your farm.

Also dry corn, whole or ground. 585-732-1953

845-778-5073 845-784-6423

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

Waldon, NY (Orange County)

Improve Your Farm Efficiency

ALL TYPES OF FENCES Quali Guara ty nteed

FALL DISCOUNTS NOW

BUYING Mold & Heat Damaged Grains. Also high moisture corn. Auburn,NY. Call Ralph 315-729-0918

Your Forage & Grain Crops May Have Challenges This Year MOLD YEAST MYCOTOXINS

We Have Unique and Proven Tools to Help Get You Through Call Today

1-866-737-6273 Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Heavy Duty Galvanized Gates

Serving The Northeast

E&A Fence LLC 518-993-5177

771 St. Hwy 163, Fort Plain, NY Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

• Corn Meal • Minerals

Made in USA

BOARD • VINYL • WOVEN WIRE • HI TENSILE

Pat O’Brien & Sons For all your feed needs!

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

Cyclops Energizers

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Fencing

Fencing

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies 4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240 Fencing Fencing

Goats

Hay - Straw For Sale

BOER GOATS 25 high percentage does, yearlings, kids, $75-$150/based on number and selection. 315-866-1403

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

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

LOT’S OF GOOD HAY: 1st & 2nd cutting. 518-284-2180

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

2033 Brothertown Rd., Deansboro, NY 13328 Phone: (315) 841-4910 Fax: (315) 841-4649 Summer Hrs.: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm; Sat. 8am-Noon www.williamsfarmfence.com

WE SELL: • Treated Posts • Horse Stalls • Bale Feeders • Horse Mats • Gates • Energizers • Waterers • Electrobraid • Cattle Handling Equip.

• And Much More!

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

AG LIME HI-MAG

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

HI-MAG LIME

Delivered by the Truckload Also BEDDING

SAND

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY Delivery Available

888-339-2900 ext. 10

Spr ing Lak e Far ms Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995” 50 Mile Radius

HI-CAL Lime & Lime Spreading Big Square Baling Liquid Manure Spreading & Pumping Electronic Rate Controlling GPS Guidance Clinton Zimmerman Savannah, NY

315-729-1066 Save Money ~ Call Us

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

50 to 75 Lb. Bales

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

ORGANIC BALEAGE FOR SALE: First cut 4x5 $25; 4x4 $20. Graham Farms 802-4336127, 802-793-7526

From Bushels to Tractor Trailer Loads

Hoeffner Farms Hornell,NY

Hay - Straw Wanted

STANTON BROTHERS 10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344 1st & 2nd cutting alfalfa timothy & grass, small squares & large square bales, also round bales. Stored inside. Get your order in early before hay shortage due to Western drought & Northern rains.

518-929-3480, 518-329-1321 1st & 2nd CUTTING small square bales; wrapped round bales 2nd cutting & dry round bales inside. 716-532-4609, 716-560-7447

607-769-3404 607-324-0749 eves Generators

1st CUTTING Dry Round Bales; also 2nd cutting baleage. Delivery available.

315-794-8375

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1st CUT ROUND BALES dry hay, 1st & 2nd cut baleage.

Delivered in 40 bale loads.

Nice feed. 315-737-0820

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

WANTED: CONSTRUCTION HAY, second cut grass hay, load in box trailer, 600 bales per load. 315-737-0820

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302-737-5117 302-545-1000

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Pie, Jack-O-Lantern, White & Munchkin Pumpkins Butternut, Spaghetti, Buttercup, Acorn, Ambercup, Sweet Potato, Sweet Dumpling Squash

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SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

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Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

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FARM FOR RENT: Cooperstown School District NY. 4 bedroom farm house, plus 2 large fenced pastures, with water, $1,100/month. Call 203-948-4926

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NOFA CERTIFIED dairy quality balage & hay. Also inexpensive round bales. Highly motivated. MA/VT/NY border.

413-458-3424

Hay - Straw Wanted

60-4x4 NET WRAP 2nd cutting round bales, alfalfa mix, $40.00/each. Knox Rd., Schoharie,NY 518-872-7046 BALEAGE for sale, 54”x84” 3rd cutting grass and clover mix. Call 315-497-0095

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FOR SALE All Grades Hay & Straw Horse & Dairy Quality Bagged Shavings & Sawdust

WILL DELIVER

ROBERT ROLLE (518) 234-4052

Hay For Sale First Cut, Second Cut, Timothy and Alfalfa WE DELIVER

519-604-8683 HAY: 1st & 2nd cut big squares (650-700 lbs.), Large Quantities.

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H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

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 Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment Contacts: Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

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Help Wanted ASSISTANT HERDSMAN for 950 cow farm in Western Saratoga County,NY. Wage plus benefits. David Wood, 518-882-6684 or drwfarm@aol.com Assistant herdsman opportunity is available on 600 cow dairy in East Smithfield, Pa.(Bradford Co.) This individual will work with the herdsman in all areas of herd health. Duties include milking and treating the sick barn, identifying sick animals, administering vaccines and repro shots, breeding, drying off cows, and pulling blood for BioPryn. This individual will also help manage the parlor and milking crew. Knowing how to breed cows is not necessary, but must be willing to learn. Some field work will round out the job. Salary will be determined upon experience. 570-596-2624

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WORKER FOR HORSE, SHEEP & BIRD FARM ON HOPE ISLAND, CASCO BAY, ME.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Empire Tractor in Waterloo, NY is seeking to hire Agriculture Technicians to fill immediate job openings.

These are F/T positions that offer competitive wages and benefits.

For more info & to apply please contact Karl @ 315-539-7000 or in person: 1437 Route 318; Waterloo, NY

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Horses FOR SALE: 3 Standard Donkeys, two Jenny’s, one-rare all white Jack. Very gentle. 607849-4138

IRRIGATION PIPE, over 14,000’, aluminum 3” to 6”, fittings, risers, valves, $12,500.

Steve 716-649-6594

FULL TIME Farm Manager & Worker Wanted for small Reg. Black Angus beef farm & hay business. Must be able to operate modern hay equipment, deliver locally and CDL license. Salary plus commissions, housing and benefits available. Columbia County, Ancram,NY area.

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DON’S HOOF TRIMMING: Maintain herd health. Sore feet a specialty. Vet recommended. Quality, experience, will travel. 518-6732577 leave message.

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FULL TIME DAIRY EMPLOYEE, all normal responsibilities, housing, Delaware County,NY 607-538-1009, 607-267-3708

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE

Livestock Equipment Round Bale Feeder $150.00 / OBO 518-673-2885 Lumber & Wood Products BAILLIE LUMBER CO. buys all species of hardwood veneer logs, sawlogs and standing timber year round.

IMMEDIATE LOCAL PAYMENT AND TRUCKING AVAILABLE. Please call for an updated price and spec sheet today! Smyrna Sawmill 607-627-6547. Mark Mowrey 315-796-6644; Phil Day 315436-2766; Jonathan DeSantis 315-882-8174; Sean Karn 315-436-3588. Boonville Sawmill 315-942-5284. Dave Prezyna 315-436-5329; Paul Snider 315-827-4062 (home) or 315-436-0949 (cell); Tom King 315-436-0936; Lukas Myers 315-263-6909.

Miscellaneous 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

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Van Billings Real Estate, LLC Van Billings, Broker/Owner 14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

315-429-0300

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FARMS

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.

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.

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 - 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.

Oppenheim - 96.5 Acres - $149,900 Old 4 Bedroom farmhouse set on 96.5 wonderful acres of land. House is being sold “As Is”

Mobile Homes Champion - 190 Acres - $365,000

FOR SALE: Repossessed single-wide and double-wide homes, discount prices, covering New York State and surrounding states, delivery and setup available. 315-771-6217

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!

Organic

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!

Johnstown - 80 Acres - $265,000

25 ACRE Organic corn silage or high moisture. Call soon.

585-554-4289

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Kinship Properties Inc. 2 Locations To Serve You Dolgeville St. Johnsville Branch Branch 54 East Main Street, St. Johnsville NY 13452 • (518) 568-2776

10 E. State St., Dolgeville NY 13329 • (315) 429-9750

Little Falls 521-523E JEFFERSON ST. & 7 KING ST. Owner financing is being offered for these 2 seperate income properties. The property located on East Jefferson is a 4 unit apartment building that is fully occupied and 7 King Street is a 2 unit apartment building that is fully occupied. Owner is offering a much more competitive price for a cash offer for this money making investment. Potential cap rate is 17.5% to 19%. $129,000 for Both

Call Heidi Mouyos @ 315-717-7269 932 JERSEYFIELD RD. Enjoy this beautiful cabin year round. This newly built home in 2007 comes with all the furnishings and features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Never pay high electric bills again, cabin is wired to generator for all power and vent free gas.

Brand new gas refrigerator, stove, woodstove with stainless steel liner system, and fully insulated. Price is dropped drastically to sell so don't let this great country property pass you by. . . . . . . . . .$99,900

Call Heidi Mouyos @ 315-717-7269

Dolgeville

110 SOUTH MAIN ST. Spacious village home priced to sell located on large lot. Tastefully remodeled inside and out with 2 bedrooms but could be converted up to 4 bedrooms. Large open living room and family room with fireplace in the den area. Ceiling fans and multi lighting system accent every room. Conveniently located within walking distance to school, stores, and park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,500

Call Heidi Mouyos @ 315-717-7269

Ephratah 5765 ST. HWY. 29 Well established business centrally located on busy Rte 29 between several township! Great location for a gas/ convenience mart or mall location! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210,000 Call Deb Sicilia @ 518-495-5770

Middleville MIDDLE CORNER CAFE Great place for a business or restaurant. Corner lot on busy intersection. Convenient to school, outdoor recreations, surrounding small villages. Building is new and ready to open as a store, office space or restaurant! Owner willing to hold part of mortgage if qualified. . . . . . . . . $130,000 Call Deb Sicilia @ 518-495-5770

St. Johnsville

8 KINGSBURY AVE This lovely remodeled single family home is breathtaking when walking into the spacious entrance. Everything new from the furnace to the wiring and vinyl siding with Timbertech decking on the front porch. Nothing to do but turn the key in a village setting, close to everything! A must see piece of property with huge back yard and 2-stall garage. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE - $149,000

Call Deb Sicilia @ 518-495-5770

St. Johnsville

113 W MAIN ST. A very nice family home in a nice residential neighborhood.

This home offers 4 bedrooms and a bath upstairs, a dining room, large living room, family room, bath and laundry room downstairs. It has some hardwood floors, a great front porch for those warm summer nights and a 17' by 34' in-ground pool! Within walking distance of the downtown area and near the Little League fields. A must see, priced to sell! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,000

Call Bob Snell @ 518-321-9897

Fort Plain 203 HEISER RD. A beautiful ranch home in country setting, offers 2 or 3 bedrooms, large master bedroom, loft, large bathroom w/jacuzzi tub, large living room w/propane fireplace, large kitchen, and an open floor plan. Only 8 years old, this home has a lot of natural woodwork and natural light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169,000 Call Bob Snell @ 518-321-9897

St. Johnsville 16 CENTER ST. A beautiful brick home in a great neighborhood. This home offers 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, oak kitchen cabinets, hardwood, softwood, ceramic tile floors, all new windows and the list goes on.

A 27’ above ground pool and a new 24’x32’ garage round out this home. Listed at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $114,000, it’s a must see.

Call Bob Snell @ 518-321-9897

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220 ACRE FARM IN CENTRAL NEW YORK With 70 Holstein milkers, 40 young stock, including one month old- up to 2 years old.

Beautiful land with lots of opportunity. Buildings include renovated barn with spacious cow stalls, tiestalls w/mats, addition on barn houses heifers & dry cows.

Big spacious 5 stall garage.

Big 5 bedroom, 1½ bath farmhouse. Must see property. Tons of equipment in excellent shape and wellmaintained.

$650,000.00

Real Estate Wanted

WANTED - FARM TO BUY OR RENT Within Hour Commute of New York Capital/ Saratoga Area

518-469-4270 WANTED TO BUY: House with recreational land, around 100 acres, with barn and some water on the property if possible. Call or leave message 518-823-4436

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DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

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. #71 - Hobby farm with 8.2 A. in nice quiet location - 2 story post & beam 7 rm. home mostly remodeled - attached garage - also 40x80 ft. pole barn with 36x60 ft. addition & water - irrigation pond for veg. gardens is stocked w/bass . . . . . .$130,000 #65 - 29 acres of mostly all tillable land - 810 ft. of road frontage, nice spring, nice views of Mohawk Valley - great buy at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 #261 - 43.4 A. on Woodcreek Rd. - Town of Verona with 620 ft. road frontage borders Barge Canal in back - 25 A. open & 18 A. wooded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $198,000 REDUCED TO $125,000 (WANTS QUICK SALE MAKE OFFER) C-62 - Very Attractive 1860 Built Brick Italianate house situated on 45 acre hobby farm, 20 A. tillable, 25 A. pasture. This 2400 sq. ft. home in the process of refinishing, has 4BR, 2 full baths, 8 rooms total, new forced air heating system, new appliances, new roof, finished original plank and hardwood floors. Third floor available for additional living area. 36x90 Gambrel style barn, two large box stalls, clear span drive-in second story, new roof, new wiring. 24x36 three stall garage with door openers. Overlooks the Mohawk Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $425,000 REDUCED TO $375,000 C-14A - 130 A Farmland, 80 A tillable, 29 A pasture, 21 A woods, large, level fields of prime farmland, pond located in pasture; can qualify for Organic status.

Priced at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$390,000

POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607) 334-9727 Cell 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

New - 2304 - Oneida County Dairy Farm 140 acres, 80+ acres tillable well drained very productive soils right behind the barn, flat to gently rolling fields. An additional 86 acres close by available to rent.

Nice remodeled 2 story dairy barn with 86 stalls. Tunnel ventilation.

Nice barn to work in. Attached 74 stall free stall barn w/large bedding pack and pens for calves. Barn has a manure pit for 3 month storage.

2 large machinery buildings. Good 2 story 5 bdrm home and 2 bdrm mobile home for hired help. This is a good turn key operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $450,000 New - 2305 - Oneida County Gentleman’s Farm. 30 acres of flat to gently rolling land mostly tillable, conducive to growing road side crops. Remodeled two story barn used for storage and vegetable sales.

Remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm farm house. Owners are growing and selling veggies road side. Awesome opportunity for someone looking to do this type of business. Priced to sell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1159,900

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Sheep (4) REG. TEXEL ram-lambs, well muscled, excellent disposition, easy keepers, born Jan.-Feb., sire from Fisher flock in Idaho. 518-853-3678 FOR SALE: Grade Dorset Easter lamb ewes, $125.00, pick 20 from 80. Ram available. 518-827-5089 KLUN FOREST EWE Lambs 585-335-2789

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2256 - Madison County Free stall Operation. 210 acres 160 acres of very productive tillable land. 2 barns with 280 free stalls. Double 10 rapid exit parlor. Large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 5 bedroom home with 2 baths. Several custom operators in the area for harvesting and planting feed. This farm is turnkey, ready to milk. Good farming area, agricultural and machinery businesses all close by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $550,000 Showplace Madison County Dairy Faarm with a large modern home 2254 - 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. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $550,000 cattle, machinery, and feed available 2265 - Hunting and Recreational Paradise! 220 acres of land located on a quiet road. Good 36x100 2 story barn used for beef and hay storage. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Large beaver pond great for ducks and geese. Snow mobile and ATV trails close. Barn could be used for storage, snow mobiles, ATVs, etc. 15 mins from I81, easy to get to, 1/2 hour from Syracuse, NY. Owners are retiring, property has been priced to sell at. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$220,000

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Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

JOHN DEERE 2640, 70 hp tractor, good condition, good rubber, $6,800. 518-872-0412

2005 BARRETT aluminum stock trailer, 8Wx28Lx7H, 3 axle, electric over hydraulic brakes, excellent condition, with extras, $19,000/OBO. 570-398-2688

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NEW Steel Livestock Trailers Bumper Pulls Starting at $3,950

1986 SP Grain Dump Trailer, 32’ Frame 2002 Pete 357 Tri Axle 19’ Alum type, Steel Composition, Roll Tarp, Dump, C12 Cat 380/410hp, Jake, 13 spd, Spring Susp., Good tires and Brakes Air Susp, 19’ Ravens Dump, 66” Sides, $14,500 Grain Chute, 18/20/46, Quadlock, Steerable Lift Axle, 427k mi. $53,500

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2006 J&J 36’ x 102” Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 Way Gate, Liner, Aluminum Wheels, Tarp, Work Ready Price To Sell or Trade

1999 Freightliner FL-70 Cummins 6 Speed Trans., Air Brakes, 33,000 GVW, Double Frame, Southern Truck, No Rust, 16’ Steel Dump Body Priced To Sell or Trade

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2001 International 4900 DT466, 6 Speed Trans., 33,000 GVW, Air Brakes, Double Frame, Southern Truck, No Rust, Cheap! Priced To Sell Or Trade

1979 Ford LTS 9000 350 HP Diesel 8LL Trans., 18,000 Front, 40,000 Rears, 16.5’ Steel Dump Body, Work Ready, Cheap!

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Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

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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 Trucks

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1999 Int. 4900 DT530 automatic, w/20’ dump, ready to go . . . . . .$23,000

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Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

(2)) 19855 FREUHAUFF 80000 GALLON N ALUMINUM M TANKS,, on buds, new pump and book kit field spread or nurse. Very sharp!

Email for Pricing or More Info Lawtonfamily@gmavt.net

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(Qty 3) 2004 Freightliner Columbia Day Cabs Cat C-13 425hp, 10 speed, 185” wheelbase, 46,000# rears. $29,900 each

2001 Freightliner FL80 Cab and Chassis Cat 3126, automatic transmission, double frame, 18k front axle 46k rears, 60,488 miles, auto-lube system, 16’ of frame behind the cab. $33,500

(Qty 6) Peterbilt 335 Mixer Trucks, Cummins ISC 315hp, 8LL, 20 front axle, 46k full locking rears, average 68,000 miles. 18-1/2’ of frame behind the cab. We will separate the mixer from the chassis. Call for price.

WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

Calendar of Events EAST NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

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/farmers market SEP 6 - NOV 5 Fall 2011 Group Classes with Ashley Harr River Run Farm, 68 Folts Rd., Corinth, NY. 8 week session. Save the date and reserve your spot! Beg./Int. Class Tues., 4:30-6 pm.

Intermediate Class Thurs., 4-5:30 pm. Int./Adv. Class Saturdays, 9-10:30 am.

Competition Team Class Saturdays, 11:30 am-1 pm. No Saturday classes Oct. 15.

Tues. & Thurs. classes end Oct. 25 & 27. $30/class, $240/session. Pay for the entire 8 week session up front and get 2 free lessons towards the next group session. Contact Ashley Harr, 518-222-6490 or e-mail ashley@ashleyharr.com. On Internet at www.ashley harr.com SEP. 12 - DEC. 12 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program 9 am - 3 pm. Regular attendance at the weekly training sessions is required. Training sites may vary, however, transportation will be provided. The fee for this comprehensive training is $250/person and covers the costs of the training, materials and resources. Contact Donna Peterson, 518-3929576 ext. 103 or e-mail dmp234@cornell.edu.

OCT 5 - NOV 9 Business Planning Class for Farmers Cornell University. All classes are from 7-8:30 pm.

Course fee is $175. Register online: http://nebeginning farmers.org/online-courses/ register-for-upcomingcourses.

OCT 10-11 DFA/Dairylea 2011 Annual Meeting Syracuse, NY. Call 888-5896455, ext. 5598.

Trucks

9000 GALLON N HEILL TANKER,, New Pump and Swing Boom, With 8 inch Piping Will unload in 4-5 Minutes! Excellent Brakes, Tires and Suspension

2005 Terex TCX225 Excavator, Long stick and long U/C. Only 1348 hours, 42” digging bucket, excellent condition $69,750

2001 Nissan 8000# Forklift Cab with heat, sideshift, 7800 hours $9,900

1999 Petrebilt 378 Winch Truck with Flat Top Sleeper Cat 3406 425hp, 18 speed, aluminum wheels, 444k miles, 45,000# Braden winch. $44,500

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19744 Internationall IH H 20100 18 foot body, 66 sides, air brake, DT 466 runs excellent $9,0000 OBO

Call Chuck Hainsworth 585-734-3264 5 Easy Ways To Place A Country Folks Classified Ad

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1995 Cat 312 Excavator, 5036 hrs, long stick, 31” bucket, hydraulic thumb, U/C 40% $32,000

2006 Deere 310G Loader/Backhoe, 2044 hrs, MFWD, cab with heat and AC, extend-a-hoe $46,900

John Deere 9500 4WD, 30.5x32’s at 90%, Straw Spreader, 3794 Sep. Hours $27,900

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1999 Kohler 350KW Generator Self contained, 350kw, 3 phase, 480v, 60hz, 200 gallon fuel tank, 6638 hours $28,900

2007 Case 621D Wheel Loader, 3045 hrs, GP bucket, JRB coupler, good rubber

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OCT 13 Sustainable Grazing for Profit workshop Pennsdale Civic Center, 261 Village Rd., Pennsdale, PA. 8 am - 3:45 pm. The registration fee is $30/person.

Space is limited, so please register early. Contact Rod Morehart at 570-329-1619 or Chad Bower at 570-3291621.

OCT 14, NOV 4 & 18 Beginning Meat Goat Farmer Workshop Series Various Locations throughout Delaware County. Fridays 10 am - 4 pm. Preregistration and prepayment are required by Sept. 23. Fee is $50/person for entire program or $15/program. Make check out to “Cornell Cooperative Extension” and mail to P.O. Box 184, Hamden, NY 13782. Bring a bag lunch and chair. Water and juice will be provided. Contact Janet Aldrich, 607-8656531.

OCT 16 & 23 Shooting Sports Fall Session 2011 Cooperstown Fish and Game Club. All youth ages 12-17 are invited to a three part series to learn about the art, sport, and safety of marksmanship. Hands on classes will be held on Fri. 6-9 pm, Oct. 14; Sun. 1-4 pm. The three part series will include the disciplines of air rifle, rifle and shotgun. These classes are taught by 4-H certified instructors. To ensure quality instruction

Farm/Company Name: ________________________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________ County: ____________________ City: __________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________ Phone #_____________________Fax #________________Cell #_____________________ e-mail address: _____________________________________________________________ Payment Method: Check/Money Order American Express Discover Visa MasterCard Card # __________________________________________Exp. Date __________________ (MM/YY)

Name On Credit Card:(Print)____________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________ Todays Date: ______________ (for credit card payment only)

40-43 ft. Aluminum Grain Hopper Trailers in stock and arriving weekly.

Prices Starting at $22,500

the class is limited to ten youth. It is first come, first served w/paid registration.

The cost for the three sessions is $30/youth. Register with the 4-H office in Cooperstown. The deadline for registration is Oct. 7, or until the class is filled. Contact 4H office at CCE Otsego County, 607-547-2536, ext.225, or e-mail psz2@ cornell.edu.

OCT 15 Exotic Livestock Bus Tour Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 9 am. $15/couple; $25/family of four. Contact Carol, 607584-9966.

2nd Annual 4-H Fall Festival Ulster County Fair Grounds located at 249 Libertyville Road in New Paltz, NY. The festival is free and will begin at 10 am and festivities will proceed until 2 pm. Lots of exciting hands-on activities, contests & educational demos for the entire family.

Call 845-340-3990.

On Internet at www. cceulster.org OCT 16 Sullivan County 4-H Annual Fall Open Gymkhana Show Stone Wall Farms, Jeffersonville NY. Registration 8 am, 9 am start time. Entries day of show - $9/class. Contact Nikki Olsen, 845-292-6180.

On Internet at www. sullivancce.org

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Joint Leadership Conference Syracuse, NY. Like usual, an Agri-Business Breakfast will be held the morning of Oct. 11 with a focus on growth of dairy in the Northeast. Call 888-589-6455, ext. 5598.

OCT 11 Fresh Food Face Off Apple Hills, 131 Brooks Rd., Binghamton, NY. 6-8 pm. $30/person or $50/couple.

Silent auction proceeds will benefit CHOW efforts for those affected by the Sept. 7 flood. Call 607-584-5014.

OCT 11, 18 & 25 Beginning Farmer Healthy Community Alliance, 1 School St., Gowanda, NY. 6:30-9 pm.

Enrollment will be limited; preregistration is required by Sept. 29. There is a cost for this workshop. For more information or to preregister contact Ginny Carlberg, 716-664-9502 ext. 202; Sharon Bachman, 716-6525400 ext. 150 or Lynn Bliven, 585-268-7644 ext. 18.

OCT 12 & 14 LGM-Dairy Crop Insurance Meetings Please join Dr. Brian Gould and New York crop insurance educators for one of the live online meetings which start at 11 am. To register, go to www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AP/ CropInsuranceEvents.html and click on the date that works best for you. You will need a broadband internet connection and a telephone to participate in the webinar.

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OCT 17 Spaghetti Dinner Parillo’s II/ Rolling Hills Country Club, Rt. 5, Fort Johnson, NY. 4-8 pm. $12/ticket. Silent Auction.

50/50. Entertainment provided by MedRock. Take out available, containers provided or bring your own if preferred. All proceeds will be equally divided amongst Old Fort Johnson, Walter Elwood Museum at Guy Park Manor, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site and Schoharie River Center. For more info: Montgomery County Business Development Center, 518-853-8334; United Way of Montgomery County, 518842-6650; Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 518-842-8200.

Please make all checks payable to Montgomery County Treasurer and mail to: Montgomery County Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1500, Fonda, NY 12068. Donations will be accepted through Oct. 31.

OCT 18 Energy Town Meeting CCE of Warren County, 377 Schroon River Rd., Warrensburg, NY. Call 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881.

Energy Town Meeting Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY. 10

am - noon. Contact Nancy Lerner, 518-765-3521 or email NKL1@cornell.edu.

Energy Town Meeting Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County, 34570 State Highway 10, Suite 2, Hamden, NY. 10 am - noon. Contact Jeanne Darling, 607-865-6531.

Growing Mushrooms workshop Town of Chenango Building, Community Hall. 7 pm. $20/person. Contact Carol, 607-584-9966.

OCT 19 Afforadable Health Insurance for Dairy Farmers Extension office, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY. 6 pm.

Register by Oct. 14. Contact Bonnie Collins, 315-7363394 ext. 104.

CCE of Rensselaer County Board of Director’s Meeting Education Room of their offices, 61 State St., Troy, NY. 7 pm. Call 518-2724210.

OCT 20 Columbia County CCE Annual Meeting Dutch Reformed Church of Claverack, NY (88 Rte. 9H).

6:30 pm. Registrations are due by Oct. 17. Let us know what dish you will be bringing to share at the potluck!.

Call 518-828-3346 ext. 0.

Rental Unit Lancaster 40 Hammer Blower Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rental Discounted Price $20,650

New EZ-Trail Gravity Box - 400 Bushels, w/Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,125

New Holland BR7060 - 4x4, Silage Special, Net and Twine, Excellent Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,775

New Holland 130 Spreader - 145 Bushels, End Gate, Nice New Idea 3739 Spreader - 390 Bushels, End Gate, Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,875 Excellent Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,875

Kid 7-16 Bale Processor - 3pt Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,975

Woods SS74 Snowblower - 74” Width, 3pt Hitch, Excellent New Sunflower SF4213-09 Coulter Chisel - Straight Front Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,975 Coulters, 9 Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,575

Demo Unit Kverneland BE115HD - 6 Bottom, 14”-22” Variable Width, Hydraulic Steering. . . . . . . . . . . .$29,975

New My-D Hand-D Grain Augers - 8” x 60’. . . . . .$6,640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Country Folks Special $6,140

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John Deere 4620 - 135 PTO HP, 2WD, 2 Rear Remotes, Lease Return New Holland TD5030 - 62 PTO HP, 4WD, 2 1000 PTO. . . . . . . . . . .Recent Trade In Call For Pricing Rear Remotes, 335 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,775

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ROY TEITSWORTH INC. SUCCESSFUL AUCTIONS FOR 41 YEARS

PH (585) 243-1563 FAX (585) 243-3311 6502 Barber Hill Road, Geneseo, New York 14454 WWW.TEITSWORTH.COM

LaPlume Excavating, Inc. Contractor Retirement Auction

Saturday October 15, 9 A.M. Backhoes, Loader, Trucks, Excavators, Snow Plowing Equipment & Shop Supplies 119 Newton Rd. Plaistow, New Hampshire

Notice - The fussy buyer will appreciate the quality here! Even the older machines are in exceptional condition as all the equipment has been very well maintained.

Equipment All Backhoe's - EROPS, E-hoe, 4x4 Cat 420DIT Cat 416CIT Cat 416 Cat 426 Cat 312 Excavator Hyudai 160 H23 Excavator Cat 257B Track Skid Steer (2) Dresser 510 Loaders Case W14 Loader Trucks 2006 Ford F250, 4x4, Snow Plow, 39K

2002 Ford F250 Service Truck 1999 Chevy 3500 dump, snow plow, 15k 1989 Ford F800, S/A, Diesel, Dump 1985 Ford F350, Diesel, 4x4 Dump, Plow, 64K 1996 Ford F250 w/Plow and Sander 1994 Ford F800 utility truck, 29,000 GVW, Cummins, 86k 1992 Ford L9000 boom truck, 26' reach, 10 spd, 52k GVW 1992 GMC Topkick digger truck, Cat eng., Altec boom, AWD, 38k 1997 GMC 7500 bucket truck, auto, AC, 36' boom, Cat 3116, 101k Trailers 2001 Rodgers 20T Airbrake Tag Trailer

2001 12T Utility Trailer 1996 Eager Beaver 12T Trailer 1997 Pequea Roller Trailer Miscellaneous Equipment Several Snow Plows Aluminum Storing Box Several Road Plates Stainless Steel 8' & 10' Sander Water Pumps Portable Air Compressor 1000 & 2000 Gal. Double Wall Fuel Tanks w/Pumps Sign Boards Storage Van Trailers Several Backhoe & Excavator Buckets Symons Concrete forms, (Appx. 3,400 Sq ft) complete sets with ties and brackets

Shop Tools, Supplies & Inventory PVC Pipe & Tile Water Line Pipe Cones & Signs New 19.5 Tires Hand Tools Pavement Cutter Slings 40' Container Tent Shed Sand Blaster Walk Behind Snow Blowers Miller Mig Welder Tool Boxes Power Washer Tampers Road Saw Thor - 60lb Rotary Air Drill

Gardner 60lb Denver Rotary Air Drill Power Eagle 1470PE, 3,000 psi pressure washer Power American PA1322N, 1300 psi power washer Tenco Sol 324 Mig/Tig AC/DC welder Transit & Much More!

Owner - Ron Laplume (978) 337-1371 Roy Teitsworth, Auctioneer NH License# 2695 TERMS - Full Payment auction day, cash, check, or MC/Visa. 3% Buyers Fee on All Items. Additional 2% buyer's fee will be waived for payment with cash or check. No Sales Tax in New Hampshire.

ONONDAGA COUNTY AREA MUNICIPAL SURPLUS & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION Trucks, Heavy Equipment, Cars & Pickups

Sat., October 22, 2011 @ 9:00 A.M. NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, New York Now Accepting Consignments!

PRELIMINARY LISTING ONLY! Check out website for up-to-date listing.

Selling: 2008 Chevy 2500 HD, Duramax diesel, gooseneck hitch, 4-door, 4x4, PL, PW, AC, CD, 84k Cat 938F wheel loader, cab, radial tires, Balderson coupler 1996 John Deere 770BH motor grader, cab, AC, New motor and trans.

Komatsu WA180PT-3MC wheel loader, cab, AC, GP bucket, JRB coupler, (2) Bobcat T190 track skid loaders, GP bucket Yanmar B-5 mini excavator, OROPS, zero tail swing, 3032 hrs Wacker diesel plate tamper 2004 Sterling SA day-cab tractor, Cat C10, 10spd, 312k

2007 Ford F-350 flatbed 1 ton, lift gate, diesel, 144k 2007 Chevy 2500 HD, ext cab, 4x4, loaded, Fisher 8' plow, 74k 1989 Autocar SA dump, new Heil body, 1-way plow & wing, Cummins, 146k 2005 Ford F-550 flatbed, diesel, 125k 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5, ext cab, AC, CD, PL, PW, 123k New PJ Tilt-top and Landscape trailers

TERMS: Full payment auction day, cash, check, MC/Visa or municipal voucher.

10% buyer's premium on items selling for under $1,000. 2% buyer's fee waived for payment with cash or check.

Inspection: Friday, October 21st, 12-4pm Questions: Cindy Wolcott 585-738-3759 Can't make it to the auction? Bid live, online with RTI Live online Bidding.

October Internet Only Auction • Bidding ends Oct. 12 2011 @ 6:00PM Municipal Cars, Trucks, Equipment For complete details, please visit www.teitsworth.com 2006 Kawasaki Brute Force 4x4 ATV, 750 V twin engine, independent rear suspension, front differential lock, trailer hitch, digital dash, 1106 miles 1991 Hofmann rim clamp tire machine, Model - Monty 12 SE 18" , 110 Volt 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4WD SUV,. 6 cyl. Gas, A/C, PW, PL, CC, 90,172 Miles, 40%-60% tire wear remaining 1998 Dodge Durango 4WD SUV,.V-8 Magnum Gas, A/C, PW, PL, CC, 90,592 miles 2006 Chevy Silverado 4WD Extended cab Pickup Truck,. A/C, PW, PL, Cruise, Hitch, Hard Toneau Cover, 103,368 miles. V8

Engine, club cab, Municipal 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4, 94,000 miles, 5.3L V8, auto, a/c, tilt, cd, power windows and locks 2002 Ford E-150 Panel Van, V-8 Gas, A/C, PW, PL. 118,118 miles. Dog control vehicle. As-is, Where-is. Municipal 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, 153,370 miles, A/C, PW, PL, Cruise. Vehicle mileage is mainly highway miles. Municipal 1979 Oshkosh T/A Fire/Ariel ladder Truck Model A1838-C31, VIN: 15888. Detroit diesel engine, automatic transmission, 7807 miles 1979 Dodge Rambler RV Gas V-8 engine, (low mileage) A super RV for anyone interested in being comfortable while camping.

Bus # 97- 2003 IH Navistar / Bluebird, 117,534 Miles, 3800 chassis, DT466E, Allison 2000 transmission, air brakes Bus # 99 - 2003 IH Navistar / Bluebird 122,846 Miles, 3800 Chassis, DT466E, Allison 2000 transmission 1995 IH 3600 Thomas Vista bus, diesel, auto, odometer reads 133,353 miles 2000 International Model 2674 tandem axle plow truck, powered by Cummins, Model ISM 320 Engine, allison auto transmission model HD4560, 20K front axle, 46K rear axle, double frame, 120K miles John Deere 6520L 4X4 Tractor ROPS Canopy, 3-pt hitch, PTO, 2 Remotes, 1691 hrs John Deere 2840 Fender tractor w/ loader

(hydraulic problem) JD MT Tractor, tractor runs and drives 1982 JCB C36000 4X4 Tractor/Loader, Cab, Shuttle-shift, rear weight, GP front bucket, flipover forks, 1632 hrs 1990 Dresser TD-15 Crawler/Dozer, Straight blade w/Hyd. Tilt, Power shift, 5160 hrs on meter, Rear screen, 2-speed on tracks and does work well 1990 Dresser TD-15 Crawler/Dozer, Power shift, Manual Angle Blade w/Hyd. tilt, ROPS canopy Grove Hydraulic Crane Model RT-58, Detroit Diesel Power, runs and works well 1965 Cat 955 track loader, power shift, scarifier w/ 3 teeth, 4 in 1 bucket, peddle steer,

1983 Galion 503L T/A Motor Grader, OROPS, 10' Moldboard, Front Scarifier, GM diesel, 2525 hrs.

GBC Ultima 65-1 Laminating Machine, 2006 Canon iRC3220 Color Copier Books: Over 600 discarded books from TJ Connor Elementary Library Media: Approximately 70 VHS tapes that include some science topics as well as books made into videos.

For Information Please Call Milo @ 585-739-6435 • Richard @ 585-721-9554 Cindy @ 585-738-3759

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