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Educating consumers about beef

by Pat Malin SYRACUSE, NY — Beef is safe. Beef is nutritious. It’s a product of hardworking family farms and is part of a wholesome, American diet.

While farmers recognize this, how do they convince the calorie-counting, fatconscious consumers? That was the mission facing guest speakers Scott George and Daren Williams during the New York Beef Industry Council’s annual meeting on Jan. 20 at the Embassy Suites. The NYBIC meeting was held concurrently with the NY Beef Producers conference.

George, a vice-president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a dairy farmer from Cody, WY, addressed the marketing of beef in the current retail marketplace. Williams, Executive Director of Communications for NCBA in Denver, coordinates the Masters of Beef Advocacy program. He assessed the Beef Checkoff Program on its 25th anniversary.

George is a member of the Wyoming Beef Council, which amazingly, has just five members total. Don’t forget, he noted, Wyoming is a state with wide-open spaces, where a farmer can easily accommodate 2,500 cows. It’s where dairy and beef farmers live and work side-by-side.

George’s PowerPoint presentation explained how farmers can export their way to profitability. Farmers are exporting cuts of meat to Russia, Egypt, and other countries that the American public disdains. U.S. beef exports in November 2011 reached 232 million pounds valued at $456.25 million, a 4 percent increase in volume and 17 percent increase in value from 2010.

On the other hand, world beef production and cattle prices have declined four consecutive years, George said. In addition, droughts and floods in the

Midwest have forced some cattle farmers out of business. Nevertheless, the world’s population is growing and so is its appetite.

“With (beef) in short supply, it’s a challenge at this point to meet the demand... but that means more opportunity, not pressure, for exporting beef, as well as pork and poultry,” he said.

He cited the New Cuts Initiative, a marketing plan funded through the Beef Checkoff Program and designed to educate consumers about beef products. Under the Initiative, which began in 2003, shoppers are introduced gradually to new “brands” of beef, such as Delmonico or Tucson.

“The goal is to add value to chuck and round, to identify the most tender muscles in chuck and round as diamonds in the rough,” said George.

He then discussed a Penn State study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in January, stating that Beef is part of an Optimal Lean Diet (known as BOLD). The clinical trials, which began in 1997, compared and contrasted the impact of beef in the diet in patients with high blood pressure. According to the research, the BOLD diet proved as “effective” as the DASH diet (the standard heart-healthy diet).

For years, shoppers have viewed chicken as having a “halo,” in other words, a “good” addition to the diet, he explained. Beef has often been associated with “horns,” and was considered “bad” for one’s diet. That’s why it’s crucial to make consumers aware of the Penn State study.

George asked farmers to determine what drives the consumer to buy and consume beef products. One survey determined that the taste of beef is the most important consideration, cited by 87 percent of respondents, followed by

Scott George, a cattle and dairy farmer from Wyoming, was the keynote speaker at the New York Beef Industry Council's annual meeting on Jan. 20 in Syracuse. George discussed the need for farmers to better connect with consumers.

Daren Williams, Executive Director of Communications for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, addressed the members of the New York Beef Industry Council at its annual meeting in Syracuse on Jan. 20. He explained the benefits of the Beef Checkoff Program, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Photos by Pat Malin

value (83 percent), safe (79 percent), taste and nutrition (76 percent).

He said farmers need to paint a positive picture of their family operations, including that cattle and cows are humanely raised and do not harm the environment. “Engage in the community,” George added. “Assess the (animal’s) life cycle from breeding and from farm to table.”

Likewise, Daren Williams, following up George’s talk, advised beef producers and farmers to engage in two-way conversations with consumers by answering questions about where their food comes from and how it is raised.

Unlike 25 years ago when the Beef Checkoff Program started, he said today’s farmers have many opportunities to reach consumers and their market through social marketing using Twitter or Facebook.

“How do we get out the positive message about beef?” he asked the NYBIC members.

McDonald’s, for one, has already taken the initiative. The fast food chain created a video for YouTube featuring an Illinois farmer, Steve Foglesong, his photogenic family, healthy-looking cattle contently grazing and framed by a picturesque landscape. This is a dramatic contrast from the stereotyped factory farm — whether it’s beef, sheep or poultry — that many consumers expect to find.

McDonald’s contacted the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association first

and asked if the association could provide candidates for a 30-second video, Williams noted. Preferably, they were farmers who supplied product to McDonald’s, but the association had no control over McDonald’s farmer of choice.

Foglesong, a past president of NCBA, developed Black Gold Ranch and Feedlot in 1994, reclaiming land that was once a strip-mining coal operation, Williams said. He now operates the 5,200-acre farm with his son and grandson.

Under the Beef Checkoff program, which covers 47 states, every farmer, producer, importer and meat processor pays the state beef council $1 for each head of cattle sold during its lifetime.

Fifty cents of every dollar is invested by the state beef council and the other 50 cents goes to the national council.

That money is put toward NCBA’s marketing program, research and promotions. “We have invested $30 million in safety (studies) since 1993,” Williams noted.

“Over the last 25 years, I think we’ve seen more educated consumers,” he added. “They want their food from local farms, and grass-fed animals raised without hormones. In 25 years, the NCBA has helped to keep the demand for beef steady during a time when there are a lot of forces against us, and I qualify that as a success. Americans love beef and they want to eat beef as much as they did 25 years ago.”

Draws more than 2,200

by Jon M. Casey The record turnout at the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) 21st Annual Farming for the Future Conference, fostered by the addition of 650 new attending members, gave organization leaders the sense of satisfaction in knowing that sustainable agriculture is alive and well in Pennsylvania. With people from 28 states and five countries coming to the event to help celebrate the 20th year of PASA’s existence, the focus of this year’s event was on ways to cultivate versatility and resilience as agriculture moves headlong into the 21st Century. The event was held Feb. 1 to 4 in State College, PA Recognized as the largest organization of its kind in the U.S., PASA conference organizers hosted a series of workshops and discussion sessions that gave attendees an opportunity to share experiences, as they recognized the need to feed an ever-expanding population of hungry inhabitants, worldwide.

More than 110 breakout sessions presented on Friday and Saturday, focused on everything from how to manage a value-added dairy farm to how individuals or organizations can work with companies and regulators who oversee the drilling for natural gas in the region’s Marcellus Shale deposits.

Sessions on subjects such as more effective composting methods or filling the need for quality workers to other sessions highlighting food safety regulations and animal health techniques on how to reduce the build-up of antibiotic resistance in animal production and human consumption, gave students of sustainable agriculture dozens of opportunities to

Brian Halwell, author of “Eat Here: Reclaiming Homegrown Pleasures in a Global Supermarket,” shares his experiences as Friday’s Keynote Speaker.

Photos by Jon M. Casey refine their skills and improve their farming methods.

Brian Snyder, PASA Executive Director, told attendees that he is energized by the successes of PASA over the 20 years of serving its members, reminding the listeners that today, “Sustainability” in agriculture is now a mainstream idea, something it was not just 10 years ago. He cautioned against the shift in current thinking of world leaders in their efforts to supply food to the populations of their respective nations. He suggested that they consider the role of nature in their food production, as a way “to minimize the hazards and maximize the benefits” of the environmental ecological systems to emulate nature for optimum farming practices.

Kim Seeley, retiring PASA president and owner of Milky Way Farms in Bradford County, PA, told the group that he enjoyed serving the organization and he would continue to be available to share ideas

and help to others who are looking to get involved in sustainable agriculture or improve upon their current efforts in sustainable farming. “PASA is the organization for trust, for honesty and for gathering knowledge for farming and living sustainably,” he said. “We stand together every day to educate and to offer leadership and foster relationships that help to further sustain our communities. Our members’ successes are being used as case studies worldwide, for sustainable solutions for feeding the world with food fit for our children.”

Brian Halwell, Friday’s Keynote Speaker and author of Eat Here: Reclaiming Homegrown Pleasures in a Global Supermarket, echoed Seeley’s thinking by adding that he has observed that the world would be able to more effectively feed its people if more attention were paid to cutting down on the food waste that goes on daily.

He said after visiting more York City, to gardens in cities than 30 countries on behalf of like Philadelphia,” he said. “In the Bill and Melinda Gates Nairobi, Kenya, more than Foundation, he observed more 150,000 women are raising than 400 individual projects vegetables in small gardens where the group concluded including small sacks filled that better use of the food with earth.” He noted this already being produced, method accelerated in recent would go a long way to helping years when high food prices hit feed the world’s inhabitants. the area, prompting the poorer With many places seeing 25 to families to resort to individual 50 percent of its food going to gardens near their homes. waste, Halwell said that it is Halwell said the Foundation’s an insidious problem. He fourth finding is that governnoted it happens all along the ment agencies should be food chain and can be correct- encouraged to participate in ed everywhere along that helping the populace in ways path. From growing, to ship- that are more extensive. He ping to storage, there are bet- described establishing cooperater methods available to help tive extension-like resources, reduce waste. much like the work that goes Halwell said other work with on here in the U.S. He said by the Gates Foundation has paying farmers to store carbon shown that feeding children in in their soils and on their land, schools will help to reduce the the nation as a whole would world hunger problems, where benefit from these improved community schooling takes methods. In one example, he place.

“The Home-Grown cites the planting of a variety of School Eating Program, a proj- acacia trees in the fields where ect of the World School Feeding other crops will also grow. This helps to add Program, includes nitrogen to the a dozen nations in For more photos Africa alone,” he from PASA’s Farming soil while at the same time provide said. “These profor the Future food for livestock. grams need to Conference please The trees also scale up globally.” see seePage PageA23 E4 help shade the He went on to crops beneath say that in the future, urban farms would also from the intense summer heat help to feed the world in ways and sunshine. “Planting trees that are currently yet to be among crops will help remove developed. He said in third- billions of tons of carbon from world nations like Kenya, the atmosphere over the comhomemakers are learning to ing years,” he said.

For readers who are considgrow vegetables in small planters on porches of their ering attending the 2013 PASA homes. “Africa is realizing a annual meeting, it is never too massive migration to cities, at early to plan. The conference the rate of 14 million people per is scheduled to return to the Stater Hotel and year, and this shift will strain Penn urban infrastructure and pres- Convention Center on Feb. 6sure farmland in and around 9, 2013. For more informacities. There is no shortage of tion, contact PASA at 814 models of urban farming, like 349-9856 or online at the rooftop gardens in New www.pasafarming.org.

Brian Halwell, Keynote Speaker for Friday’s event, shared his world-wide travel experiences that featured sustainable agriculture in daily practice. A record turnout of more than 2,200 attended the four-day show.

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PASA’s 21st Annual Farming for the Future Conference

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4th Annual Winter Green-Up Grass-Fed Beef Conference

by Julie Cushine-Rigg The brainchild of Morgan Hartman (Black Queen Angus Farm) and Thom Gallagher (Cornell Cooperative Extension) has just finished its fourth installation.

Together the two men have succeeded tremendously in bringing together a decent crowd to the Century House in Latham, NY to discuss topics related to grass-fed beef farming at the Winter Green-Up Grass-Fed Beef Conference (GUGF).

A little background It was during Hartman’s quest to find information on grassfeeding cattle several years ago, that the idea for a conference came to him. “My thought, was ‘let’s get more outreach on grass-fed at the extension level.’ Tom was very open to that, and I pitched the idea to him,” Hartman recalled as he talked about the beginnings of this now estab-

lished annual event.

Having been inspired by the likes of Troy Bishopp (the Grass Whisperer), Hartman wanted to get information out to like minded people. And if he could help farmers with management, and give a sense of hope and purpose to accept change and still use wisdom from past generations — that was going to be the secret to getting a conference off the ground!

“I noticed at Troy’s talks that there was a cross-section of the population,” said Hartman of witnessing Bishopp’s speaking engagements.

With his muses by his side, Hartman talked with Gallagher about what the GUGF would shape up to be.

How to make a living from land without owning it One of this year’s speakers was Greg Judy of Green Pastures Farm

in Rucker, MO. Greg and his wife Jan raise cattle, sheep, horses, goats, pigs and chickens on grass pastures in balance with nature. Greg is also the author of two books; No Risk Ranching, and Comeback Farm.

Hartman introduced Judy by saying, “We’ve got living proof that you can make a living from the land and Greg is doing it in sustainable, holistically managed way… And is helping to make his corner of the world a better place.”

Judy started by stating “You don’t have to own land to control it.”

Figuring out how to get land, what kind of animals to put on the land and stimulating the land with animals and without any input was at the heart of his message.

“Leased land is the number one cost reducer in our operation and managed leased land is

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Morgan Hartman relaying some information to the crowd.

Photo by Julie Cushine-Rigg the key to our success,” he said. Continuing, he expressed that focusing on improving leased land and the owners seeing the end results, the improvements, was monumental. He has been able to develop both friendships and business relationships with his land owners.

So, how does he do it?

Well, he says that owning the land is not necessary to control the land. And once you can Greg Judy talks about land leasing with the crowd. locate viable land for Photo courtesy of Tom Gallagher, CCE farming, one of the key things that Judy uses is he says, unless the land could look like and a contract. Having had landowner is willing to what it could be producdeals fall through on pay for it. A better option ing. Being on time to previous agreements is high tinsel fencing. pick up your landowner, without any written A portion of an exam- having a clean vehicle contract led him to ple contract, reads, “I and keeping the suggestalways having a lease Greg Judy agree to a six- ed time to an hour are now.

Leased Land year farm lease from the crucial.

Contracts protect the owner ____ for the pur“Make sure the farm farmer and the land pose of grazing livestock, looks like a showcase. If owner by setting param- improving the wildlife, you’ve got old tractors eters and spelling out aesthetic view, fertility laying around, don’t take exactly what is expected and water resources of him there. Take him to of both parties. the farm.” He says to your friend’s farm that’s “Hunting land is a take your time writing it cleaner,” he said of a great candidate,” he said and cover everything. particular tour, as the of the many opportuni- There must also be a crowd chuckled. ties to obtain land. He legal description of the Continuing, he said, “I also advises to look farm in the contract. even Armor Alled the intensively at every idle An example of one of tires, the air conditionland parcel, start out his successes was when ing was working and it close to your residence, he was able to bring was 105 degrees out that and to start driving and somebody else’s cattle on day.” recording parcels where to leased land, and the Keeping leases is work you see them. (Your local owner bought the hay. At too. Judy suggests giving courthouse should have that point he was getting landowners regular information on idle paid to have those cows updates, educating them parcels.) (which he did not own) to on grazing practices, and If the land isn’t already fertilize the fields. e-mailing them pictures. set up with fencing or When considering a His overall philosophy is water, he says not to be parcel, one of the first having passion for what discouraged, but rather things Judy does is he does. those things give you makes sure to give Judy listed a few closbargaining power when landowners a tour of his ing thoughts, among it does come time to farm in his own truck. them were; look around draw up a contract. No This gives the landowner your neighborhood, idle barbed wire fencing is an idea of what the hayfields are gold mines, allowed on leased land landowners parcel of and Have Fun!

Cover photo by Karl Kazaks

by A. Rock Despite verifiably milder winters, experts from Cornell University Cooperative Extension predict marked growth, improved production and sales for the northern maple syrup industry as presented at the Winter Maple School held at Lowville Central School on Jan. 20 and 21. The program is part of Cornell’s outreach series to provide the latest information and concerns for novice to expert in the maple syrup industry throughout the realm.

The Lewis County Maple Producers Association, which actually includes representatives from Jefferson, Oswego, and Oneida Counties also helped sponsor the program.

Nadeen L yndaker, President of LCMPA, explained that the presentations on Jan. 20, were primarily for the novice, and to get acquainted. “Basics for Small and New Maple Producers” gave an overview of the industry and the inherent opportunities in this growing agricultural business.

On the second day experts presented a total of 12 workshops, with attendees from novice to well seasoned producers

selecting four choices.

Stephen Childs, the NYS Maple Extension Specialist from Cornell, discussed, “Difficulties and Opportunities of Value Added Maple Products.” These include candy, granulated sugar, maple cream, maple cotton. They create complexities as well as opportunities both in production, sales, and tax concerns.

Childs also presented crucial information on “Maple Grading, Regulation and Tax Issues.” He discussed recent research, laws, and new, expectedly international, guidelines in grading maple syrup.

He distinguished times when a maple producer must collect sales tax and times when the producer is exempt. For example, syrup, sugar, seasonings, and condiments are tax exempt.

Candy and confectionary, including maple sugar candy, maple cotton, maple coated nuts, value added products, are taxable. Publication 880 NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance clarifies.

Later Stephen Childs elaborated upon “Reverse Osmosis for Maple Production of Any Size.” A close look at the

At one of the afternoon seminars, Steve Childs was showing the group how to change a membrane in a E2 GE Osmonics machine which extracted about 30 gallons of water from the raw sap per hour.

Photos by Jerry Waskiewicz

basics of reverse osmosis, its advantages and disadvantages, and the distinction between buying the latest or building one’s own clearly streamlines production despite cost, even for the backyard producer.

Childs also described “The Production Power of Maple Tap Hole Sanitation.”

Recent research validates that such sanitation increases sap yield in a maple tubing system.

The research has been at both research forests and in sugarbushes, with and without vacuum.

Michael Farrell, Northern NY Maple Specialist from Cornell, a graduate of Hamilton College now working on his PhD, presented ideas for “Making the Most of Your Sugarbush.” He highlighted other nontimber products to cultivate or harvest that may be medicinal, edible, floral, for example.

Mike Farrell also explained the latest “Economics of Buying Sap.” Sap pricing obviously affects buying. He explained logistical challenges and ways to utilize Excel spreadsheets to determine sap pricing and the hourly wage aspects when purchasing raw sap.

Jonathan J Schell, Agriculture Program Leader of Cornell Cooperative Extension from Oswego County, presented “Turning Your Hobby into a Profitable Business” with an overview of planning, financing and production advice. He also discussed, “Using the Internet to Market Your Maple Products.” The latest advertising and networking ideas, including farm blogs and other social media, seem a feasible avenue to increase awareness and revenue.

Last, but far from least, Peter J. Smallidge presented four valuable programs.

In “Sugarbush Thinning Improves Trees Growth and Sap Quality,” actual research results have shown “favorable sap

sugar response following cutting.” There are specific techniques for efficient and improved results.

Smallidge also discussed, “What’s in Your Sugarbush? Basics of Sugarbush Measurements.” As he has noted, “An essential part of keeping your sugar factor healthy is to know the number, quality, type and size of trees.”

In “Best Management Practices for Timber Production” he emphasized, “Most maple producers don’t emphasize timber production in the sugarbush, but they may produce timber on other parts of their property.”

Improving the volume and value of their property is integral to sustained success.

Smallidge further highlighted the need to heighten consciousness about “Controlling Invasive Plants in Your Sugarbush and Farm.”

These have “significant negative impacts on access, ecosystem function and the regeneration of desirable trees.” A systemic approach is crucial. Herbicide and organic treatments are both viable.

A standard international grading system is being proposed by the International Maple Syrup Institute to “help unite maple syrup producers, packers, distributors and consumers.”

Government agencies in

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Winter Maple School, 2012, heats up latest topics and technology for successful syrup production

Michael Farrell from Cornell, Department of Natural Resources, gave a talk about “Making the most of your Sugarbush.”

the United States and Canada have targeted 2013 maple season for implementation.

Under the proposal pure maple syrup is defined as, “produced exclusively by the concentration of maple sap or by the solution or dilution of a maple product other than maple sap in potable water.” A minimum of soluble solids is 66 percent with a maximum 68.9 percent.

There are proposed color class changes.

Golden maple syrup with a delicate taste has a color not less than 75 percent Tc. Amber maple syrup with a rich taste

has a color 50-74.9 Tc. Dark maple syrup with a robust taste has color 25-49.9 percent Tc. Very dark maple syrup has a strong taste. The color is less than 25 percent. It is generally recommended for cooking.

While the change may be difficult at first, Stephen Childs warns against double labeling as confusing to consumers. Also, he notes, “New York commands the market; Vermont and Canada command the supply.”

The goal is to adopt a better system for all concerned. For some it is tradition; for others it is a start.

During the lunch break the Lewis County Maple Court was on hand to help with the lunch. Pictured (L to R) are: Elizabeth Mcintrye the Lewis County Maple Queen, Brittany Hoppel Maple Ambassador, and Emily Walters Maple Princess.

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Bare Facts According to our electric bill from NYSEG, which came a couple days ago, average temperature for January was 27 degrees Fahrenheit; this compares to 20 degrees for January 2011.

As someone who has to buy heating oil, even though most of it is pretty reasonably priced do-it-yourself biodiesel, I’m glad for the comparatively mild weather. The weather reporter on a Binghamton TV station refers to the present meteorological behavior in the Northeast as the “winter that never was”. Personally, I think his assessment may be premature. I recall, during my first spring in Otsego County that 15 inches of snow fell on May 15, 1973. But statistically, we should be on the downhill side of bitter cold weather, even though we may get serious spring snow dumped on us.

(That’s the snow that brings a little extra atmospheric nitrogen.)

On Feb. 2, furry Phil’s forecast (from Punxsutawney, PA) was for six more weeks of winter. Old timers say that one day earlier than that, stored feed inventories should not be more than half used up. This mild weather has another plus, besides reduced fuel oil consumption: ruminant livestock don’t

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need to eat so much fibrous feed to stay warm. This may be a real benefit this year, following a growing season in which both hay quantity and quality were sadly lacking for most crop people.

Last winter, in my opinion, was wicked, extra cold, more than average snow. I tell people that the 2010-2011 winter started on Halloween, which was pretty close to the truth. But back then, during one of the several times I had to put my roof rake to good use, I became philosophical and thought of how beneficial that type of snow was to many crops. The crunchy snow, resulting from freezing rain landing on top of fluffy white stuff last winter, was particularly beneficial to alfalfa. The alternate freezing/thawing see-saw is what causes alfalfa to “heave out” of the topsoil. The freezing/thawing problem kicks into overdrive when a meadow has lost its snow cover. That was not a problem in 2010-2011, but it may be this winter.

Sometimes, the freezing and thawing see-saw functions as a type of ratchet mechanism, grabbing the root nodules and pulling on them, often breaking the tap roots. A very major benefit of planting a perennial grass, usually

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Fall-planted winter grains also enjoy a good snow cover. If the topsoil froze hard before it received that cover, the tiny seedlings will kick into gear when the ground thaws for good in the spring. If the ground remains unfrozen because heavy snow cover landed early (as was the case most places late fall 2010), the seedlings take advantage of the geothermal warmth sealed under the snow cover… and continue growing. Winter grains do not suffer from heaving as much as alfalfa does. How-

ever, both kinds of crops put the snow cover to good use, a fact borne out by better yields the next growing season.

One plus for bare ground during the cold weather is that field conditions may allow crop people to spread mined crop inputs, like limestone and rock phosphate, without the threat of getting equipment stuck in unfrozen mud (hidden by deep snow). These mined crop inputs weather quite efficiently from the same freeze/thaw soil behavior so stressful on alfalfa. This weathering-induced breaking-down process improves the bio-availability of the crop inputs before the next growing season arrives. The commonly used

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term pertaining to limestone’s bioavailability is ENV (estimated neutralizing value). This means that if you can afford to apply these soil inputs during the late fall, or early winter, you get a nice return on your investment in just a few months.

I was curious as to how bare ground and milder temperatures were affecting the local maple syrup industry. So I called one of my customers who raises beef cattle and manages a well-established sugar bush. Her husband’s family has been on their farm, going back to some time between the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. She said that she can’t really predict how the sapping season this year will turn out. She knew of one maple syrup producer who took advantage of the mild weather to use his vacuum-operated sap-gathering system to suck every last drop of sap that would flow.

She and her husband weren’t able to gather much sap last month with their gravity flow system.

She said that the 2011 maple season was one of the best ones they could recall, but that one followed a really obnoxious winter, obnoxious, that is, for someone like me who has to drive a lot and doesn’t snowmobile. Last winter also made possible the annual ice harvest festival in Miller’s Mills, NY. We were very much looking forward to attending that festival this year. Unfortu-

nately, on the Miller’s Mills Ice Festival website, yesterday an announcement was posted, stating that the festival was cancelled for 2012. The festival director said that the pond where the ice would be harvested only had nine inches of ice. A minimum of ten inches is required for conditions on the pond surface to be safe for humans and horses. Horses haul the bobsleds loaded with the frozen water.

So there’s always next year’s ice festival. Apparently this cancellation is the third in the last seven winters. One thing good about the mild winter is that my twice-rebuilt chimney has not been put to a test by ice and snow build-up on the roof. I’m convinced that the chimney will fare quite well the next time we experience old man winter at his worst. But today (as I write) is Feb. 7, exactly one year since the first rebuilt chimney collapsed from snow load and poor design. Tends to give one pause for thought.

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A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson Shopping 101!

There is nothing simple to a shopping trip any more. Each and every aisle you go into offers a challenge to shoppers.

You cannot simply pick up a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk. You have to read the label to be sure that you are getting what you think you are.

Foods are being genetically engineered these days. What does that mean for the consumer?

It means that just because the food looks like what you are expecting, that may not be what it is at all.

I appreciate good nutrition. Eating provides our bodies with the fuel necessary to run. In many cases the body does not recognize substitutes.

When it is craving a food or ingredient it will not be satisfied with something that is artificial.

I am not sure that people know how to eat healthy any more. They are consumed with cutting calories and eating fast food. The Bible tells us that animals and plants were put on this earth as food for humans. There is nothing bad about meat protein. It is all a matter of balance and exercise.

All food must be eaten in moderation.

Factor in the means of cooking and you have another problem with the current nutritional trend. We need to eat more like our forefathers. We need to prepare foods in the time tested ways.

While I use a microwave to heat things, I do not often use it to cook with. I remember when microwaves were first introduced. There were cautions about using them if you had a mechanical heart mechanism. There have also been cautions about using plastic in the microwave.

I know if I heat something with tomato sauce in the microwave that the dish will be ruined.

The plastic combines with the sauce leaving a visible red mark on the cookware. That cannot

be good for the body.

Back to the grocery store. When you go to the milk case these days

as most of us do on each and every trip to the supermarket you have to read. Things are labeled, but not as clearly as I would like to see.

Most of you know that we were a dairy family.

My children grew up drinking raw milk and loved it. In fact one of the children could not tolerate formula so the

only thing that agreed was the raw milk. We were not afraid to consumer raw milk. The milk was tested at each and every pick up by the dairy. We knew what the levels were and they were not dangerous. My children did not like to buy their lunches because they did not like the school milk. It tast-

ed funny packed in those small cartons.

When you glance at the refrigerated case where they have the milk you will notice an array of products. Read those labels.

Many of the “healthy” alternatives do not have the amount of nutrition that real milk has.

In a recent article that I read in a magazine it

compared the manufactured types of “milk” to the real thing. According to the findings there is little comparison when it comes to milk. Oh, some of the products are flavored and supposedly taste better. Be sure to read what is added to make it taste good. Often

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NASHVILLE, TN — A team of students from Pennsylvania State University took top honors in the 2012 National Collegiate Quiz Bowl, held in conjunction with the annual cattle industry convention. The invitation-only competition was presented by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and the American

Society of Animal Science and was sponsored by Farm Credit Services.

The annual quiz bowl is designed to help develop future leaders through industry-oriented education and competition, while also offering students the opportunity to be part of the annual cattle convention.

Moderator for the Nashville competition was Dr. Jim Males of Oregon State University.

The winning team included Dustin Dreyfuss, Steve Bond, Sarah Doyle and Brianna Isenberg. Dan Kniffen was the team’s advisor.

The second highest-scoring team,

Texas A&M University, included Alyssa Looney, Alyzabeth Looney, Katy Knox and Christine Mesecher. The team’s advisor was David Forrest.

Other teams included Ohio State University and the University of Wyoming.

Hickory from A8 there is artificial color as well as artificial flavor.

This is not meant to be an expose about milk, but it is meant to inform consumers. It is meant to get you to think about what you put in your body and those of your family members. I could not believe the “milk” products I found when I

“googled” milk! Try it for yourself. Although many bear the name, there is nothing dairy about them. There is nothing nutritious about them either.

Then, there is the cereal aisle. There are more brands of cereal available than ever before.

There are those that are gluten free, those with

artificial colors, those with whole grain, and those with artificial sweetener. Consumers need to make choices based on nutrition. They can make a cardboard box taste good these days so beware!

I do not purchase many pre-packaged things. The words on the labels should be enough

to scare anyone away. I have to think that the manufacturers have figured that out because now I hear many of them advertise that there are no preservatives or artificial flavors. If you see words that you do not understand, call the manufacturers on them.

Many products have toll free numbers that you

can call for information.

Soup is another thing that I like to make from scratch. When I cook from scratch I control all of the ingredients. I do not add preservatives — except for salt — because I do not need them. The batch of soup goes pretty quickly around here. I control the amount of salt I add as well. I like that. While I want the soup to taste good there is a point that I will not exceed. Once again moderation is the key.

I do not care if you indulge in a burger and fries every once in a

while as long as it is not your diet staple. I do not care if you try that flavored beverage that tastes good, only do not substitute it for milk.

Get to know your food producers. The quality of food that you can purchase through places like the local farmer’s markets is worth the extra price you pay for them. You can find out about the growing methods. Farmers are willing to share the information with you.

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

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Over $10,000 in scholarships available Scholarships available for Junior Shorthorn Breeders Each year, there are several scholarships sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation as well as the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) available to American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) members.

The ASA and the Foundation find offering college support to the youth of the association greatly important as they are the future of the industry and the Shorthorn breed.

AJSA members are eligible to apply for one of six different college scholarships: Mike Dugdale Memorial Scholarship, John C. “Jack” Ragsdale Scholarship, Don Longley Memorial Scholarships, Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship, Jesse M. & Jennie S. Duckett Memorial Scholarship, and new in 2011 is the Charles B.

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Farmers may be more organic than people think

by Lynne Finnerty Ever heard of the hype cycle?

Created by Internet consulting firm Gartner, Inc., the theory goes like this. New technology goes through a cycle, including a “technology trigger” phase, in which it generates excitement and press coverage; a “peak of inflated expectations” phase, in which the hype leads to unrealistic expectations; a “trough of disillusionment” phase, in which the technology fails to meet expectations; followed by a “slope of enlightenment” phase, in which the hype has subsided but some businesses continue to use the technology for its actual benefits; and, finally, the “plateau of productivity” phase, in which the practical benefits become accepted as part of normal business.

For example, “cloud computing,” the use of computer programs and data storage over the Internet, has been a subject of media buzz. It’s supposed to save businesses money on computer software they

won’t need to buy if they can get the same services at no or low cost via the Web. Gartner says cloud computing is coming to the end of the “peak of inflated expectations” and is headed toward the “trough of disillusionment.” Recent news stories have pointed out that information entered into a Web-based service could be compromised.

Of course, people will continue using cloud computing, just with their expectations less in the clouds.

What does all of this have to do with farmers?

The hype cycle is an interesting way to look at what’s happening with organic agriculture. Organic food has been the darling of the news media, with stories about how it was going to save everything from small farms to the planet.

Then some organic food companies got big and some already big companies, seeing consumers’ willingness to pay premium prices for organics, jumped on the bandwagon. Some of the same people who were early

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fans of organic food tend not to be fans of big companies, so they started wondering if buying local was more important than buying organic.

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However, some organic practices have practical benefits and farmers across the agricultural spectrum are adopting them. For example, specialty potato grower Brendon Rockey of Colorado has started growing “green manure” crops to build up his soil quality to the point where he doesn’t need commercial fertilizers or pesticides. He considers himself a hybrid of organic and conventional

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lized (acidified) milk self feeders, positive pressure directed ventilation and some promising negative pressure ventilation systems have allowed this advancement to flourish. Investment financial risk is minimized due to substantial

labor savings with these systems. A broad range of housing options from retrofits to testing system in an older facility and then migrating to a purposed new facility have been working for the nearly 50 New York producers with group

calf systems.

Experts will talk about the lifetime value of calf growth gains during the first months of life; group feeding and housing systems; advances in barn ventilation and how these systems can spare labor expense to help

pay for themselves. A true expert… Dairy Producer with experience making one of these systems work will present their farm’s “how-to” and take questions.

Cost is $30 and includes lunch, “how-to” materials from the Dec. 1, 2011 symposium and the proceedings from the day’s presentations. For more detailed information please contact meeting site managers listed below with the meeting locations and dates.

• Feb. 22: Richfield Springs, Tally Ho Restaurant, Rt. 20, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Dave Balbian, drb23@cornell.edu, 518-312-3592 • Feb. 24: Oneonta, Holiday Inn, Rt. 23, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Meghan Filbert, mef99@cornell.edu, 607865-7090, ext. 208 • Feb. 29: Hornell, Club 57, Seneca Rd. North, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Contact: Kerri Bartlett, ksb29@cornell.edu, 607-664-2300 • March 1: Mt. Morris, Livingston County Transportation Center, Rt. 408, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Cathy Wallace, cfw6@cornell.edu, 585343-3040.

• March 2: Randolph,Randolph Fire Hall, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Lisa Kempisty, ljk4@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502.

• March 12: Weedsport (to be determined), 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Dan Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, 315-255-1183.

• March 13: Cortland, New York State Grange off Rt. 13, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Sharon Van Deuson, shv7@cornell.edu, 607-753-5078.

• March 21: Carthage, Carthage Elks Club, 511 Fulton St., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Ron Kuck, rak76@cornell.edu, 315788-8450 or Frans Vokey, fjv2@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 • March 22: Chazy, Miner Institute, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Kim Morrill, kmm434@cornell.edu, 603-568-1404 or 315-379-9192 ext 233

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Farms that use 100,000 gallons of water per day in any 30-day period must report by Feb.15 ALBANY NY — Feb. 15 is a key date for New York’s farmers to report water usage to the Department of Environmental Conservation or face more stringent regulations moving forward. Under a new law signed by Governor Cuomo last August, a state permit is required for water withdrawals that meet or exceed 100,000 gallons per day. Farmers who fall under this law and report their usage

by Feb. 15, will receive an exemption from the permit requirements. Anyone who reports after that date will lose this important opportunity.

“Contrary to what people may have heard, farms of all sizes that use an average of 100,000 gallons of water per day or anticipate doing so in the future for any 30 day period must report their water usage to the DEC by this coming Tuesday, Feb. 15, and annually thereafter,” said Dean Norton President of New York Farm Bureau. “There is no cost to report water usage, and while all of us dislike paperwork, investing a few minutes in reporting now, will save you a lot of time and energy later. I

Country Folks has partnered with the New York State Corn and Soybean Growers Association to publish the spring edition of the Association's newsletter, The NY Crop Grower. This will be a special insert to the MARCH 26th edition of Country Folks East and West.

strongly encourage any farmer who may fall within the guidelines of this law to report their water usage to DEC. There really is no time to waste.”

Water Withdrawal reports are due to the DEC by the close of business on Wednesday, Feb. 15. For additional information and to access water reporting forms, visit DEC’s water reporting page on their website at www.dec.ny.gov/lands/55509.html.

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hand to discuss plan requirements.

Julie King, Adirondack North Country Association’s Agriculture Program Coordinator, was gearing up to create new grazing plans for livestock farmers in the Adirondack region.

A series of educational events open to all will take place in February in Canton, Plattsburgh, Watertown and Malone.

Dave Roberts will present along with other guest speakers. Topics will include comparing different Grazing Styles and Multi-Species Grazing.

• Wednesday, Feb. 22, Canton – dinner meeting at the Best Western, 6:30 p.m., $15 per person, includes meal.

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by Miranda Reiman True or false: To get past a fork in the road, you have to choose between turning left or right. Okay, that’s true.

Some things really are — as the song goes — “black or white, one way or another.”

But is there really a war over deciding for tenderness versus marbling?

Marketers try to sell what they have, even if it’s not the most complete product on the market. The phrase “guaranteed tender” may sound like it’s all that matters, the one true path to great meat.

But that’s not all there is. Eating experience is not independent of another important factor: intramuscular fat, or those tiny flecks of flavor found in high-quality beef. They

add juiciness and make beef taste like, well, beef.

Consumers can have both highly marbled and highly tender beef, if they don’t get tunnel focused on the latter.

Research from Colorado State University shows that tenderness and “buttery, beef-fat” flavor accounts for 91 percent of the variation in overall sensory experience.

Marbling score plays a big role. It accounts for 40 percent of tenderness variation and 71 percent of variation in that desirable flavor.

This proves that they’re not independent factors, but rather interdependent. The people buying your end product want it all and they depend on you to deliver.

Breeding and management decisions that favor higher quality

grades are typically supportive of tenderness, too. They can easily be achieved in tandem.

If a restaurant has good food, but poor service your odds of returning are slim. When you find both in the same package then you’ve found a winner, perhaps a new favorite hangout.

That’s the way it is with consumers and their protein purchases.

They want a piece of meat that can be cut with a butter knife, but it must be packed with flavor, too. It has to be worth it. Otherwise, all chicken is pretty much guaranteed tender at a fraction of the price.

So what does that mean to you?

Don’t let some label claim or sales pitch lead you to believe anyone can define beef quality with tenderness alone.

Instead, keep a focus on beef quality as it relates to marbling. You can select breeding stock to include that trait, reduce stress at key manage-

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The entire beef industry stands to benefit when you’ve got it right.

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worry about competing proteins when there’s really no competition on all the points that really matter.

Eighteen New York Beef Producers Association (NYBPA) members graduated, Friday Jan. 20, at the NYBPA Annual Conferences in Syracuse, at the Embassy Suites Hotel.

Daren Williams NCBA Communications Director held the ceremony along with past graduates. Graduates did an online course consisting of six Courses including, Modern Beef Production, Animal Care, Beef Safety, Beef Nutri-

tion, Environmental Stewardship, and The Beef Checkoff. With this graduation New York now has a total of 78 MBA Graduates.

For information on how to become a Masters of Beef Advocy (MBA) contact www.beefusa.org or Brenda Bippert at nybeefproducers@aol.com.

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So far there are 22 Bulls, Simmental, Angus, Hereford and Red Angus consigned. The heifers there are 22, Angus, Simmental, Hereford, Red Angus, and Commercial heifers.

These are consigned from NYBPA Beef Producers from around the state. These cattle will

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Nebraska Cattleman named new NCBA president Successful 2012 Cattle Industry Convention Sets Records, Generates Excitement WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nebraska cattleman J.D. Alexander was named 2012 president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) during the organization’s annual meeting in Nashville. Alexander officially took the reins of NCBA from Bill Donald, a rancher from Melville, MT. The 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show attracted a record 8,216 attendees. The attendance eclipsed the old record of just less than 7,000, set at NCBA’s 1998 centennial celebration.

Elected NCBA president-elect was Scott George, a second generation

Wyoming farmer. Also elected to NCBA posts at the meeting were Bob McCan, Texas, to vice president; Craig Uden, Nebraska, federation division chair; Richard Gebhart, Oklahoma, federation division vice chair; Don Pemberton, Missouri, policy division chair; and Phil Ellis, Wyoming, policy division vice chair.

Alexander said the turnout was representative of the enthusiasm in the industry.

“If you want a voice, want to make a difference and want to ensure that your family operation stays in the family, you must step up to the plate, get off the sidelines and become actively involved in your industry,” he said.

“Together — with our state and nation-

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Alexander has served as chairman of the federation division and on numerous NCBA committees. George was previously NCBA vice president and has also served on the Beef Promotion Operating Committee and as chair and vice chair of the federation division.

The next generation of cattlemen and women took an active role in the convention, with more than 1,000 young people registered to attend. Marketing, public speaking, quiz bowl and livestock judging contests were held for youth of all ages.

In addition, more than 250 companies and organizations exhibited at the NCBA Trade Show — another record.

While convention attendees spent a

great deal of time in meetings and at educational seminars, there were multiple entertainment events for them to attend. A Cowboy’s Night at the Grand Ole Opry, with performances by the Oak Ridge Boys, Josh Turner, Charley Pride and others was a highlight of the convention.

Alexander called the 2012 Convention and NCBA Trade Show “a convention of a lifetime.” He said it exceeded expectations.

“There was a lot of optimism and positive energy at this convention,” Alexander said. “We saw a lot of ranchers and farmers — both young and old — looking to the future and the possibilities it holds. We’ve got a lot of momentum in this industry and in NCBA.”

It is that time again to come to the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse for the New York State Farm Show on Feb. 23-25. We invite all to come out and enjoy our famous Beef Sundaes at the Beef Center in the Toyota Building. They will be served daily starting at 10 a.m. until sold out.

While there check out our Cattle Display including 11 heifers of different breeds from producers around the state. Producers will be available to answer any questions. Sign up for a drawing for The Healthy Beef Cookbook, loaded with excellent beef recipes.

Pick up recipes, beef brochures and beef related items to help people understand that Beef is a lean source of protein and information on BOLD-Beef an Optimum Lean Protein.

Our Daily Speakers: 10 a.m. - Halter braking Techniques, followed by clipping and fitting demonstration. By Robert Groom and Jeanne White 11 a.m. - Effective Castration Methods for feeder

calves. By Chris McBurney.

11:30 a.m. - Setting up an Effective and Practical Cattle Handling System, By Dan Egan.

12 p.m. - Ultrasounding demonstration. By Heather Birdsall.

12:30 p.m. - Farm Safety. By NYCAMH 1 p.m. - Preconditioning Feeder Calves, By Luke Lines.

1:30 p.m. - A.I. and Synch Technologies, Practical

Producer News Heat Detection. By Jerry Emerich and Ivor Jones.

2 p.m. - Name That Beef Cut. By Carol Gillis.

Crowd participation and prizes awarded.

New York Beef Producers Association Annual Meeting, Banquet and Conferences WOW, what a weekend! At the Embassy Suites Hotel in Syracuse the NYBPA held their Annual Conferences. Numerous Vendors came out and showed off their

products and services available to Beef Producers. Excellent speakers were on hand for speeches on various topics to help educate all people involved in the Beef in-

Steve & Michelle Ledoux and Family, awarded Beef Promoter of the Year.

Daren Williams, NCBA Communications Director, speaking to group.

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Congratulations to our 2011 Award winners: President’s Award - Rich Brown, Youth Award Jayne Bannister, Friend of the Industry - Dr. Deanna Fuller, Extension Educator - Betsy Hodge, Educator - Tom Smith, Friend in the Government - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Special Service - Pat Adams, Volunteer Recognition Charles Parkhurst, Val-

ue Discovery - Dr. Tim & Dawn Dennis, BQA Award - Brenda Bippert, Cattlemen of the Year Andy Weaber, and Beef Promoter of the Year Steve & Michelle Ledoux and Family. A Special recognition to Charlie Davis for his numerous years as the Junior Advisor, great job Charlie you will be missed!

Thank you to all who supported the Junior Semen Sale and the Junior Scholarship Auction.

Newly Elected 2012 NYBPA and NYJBPA Officers VERMONT DESMARAIS EQ., INC. Orleans, VT 05860 802-754-6629

Election of officers for the New York Beef Producers’ Association was held on Friday, Jan. 20, at our Annual Meeting in Syracuse. Officers for 2012 are: President - Allan Lawyer, Vice President - Andy Weaber, Secretary - Tom Smith, and Treasurer - Charlie Davis.

The Junior Beef Association elected their officers on Saturday, Jan. 21. Officers for 2012, for the NYJPBA are: President Nick Britt, Vice President James Held, Secretary Jala Murphy, Treasurer Libby Kelkenberg, Reporter - Taylor Wierzbowski, and Fund Raising Chair - James Held.

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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald said with roughly 6,000 cattlemen and women registered for the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, the event offers something for everyone. The convention, which kicked-off Feb. 1, in Nashville, TN, is the largest annual gathering of the beef industry.

The following articles are some of the highlights of this year’s convention.

NCBA readies plan to pursue permanent estate tax relief Estate tax could jeopardize food security “The estate tax kills small business and jeopardizes the future of our family farms and ranches throughout the country,” said Kent Bacus, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) associate director of legislative affairs.

“2012 will be the year where permanent relief is within reach.”

Bacus addressed attendees of the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, TN. He said the estate tax is top of mind for many cattlemen, especially young farmers and ranchers hoping to take over family-owned cattle operations. As a result of a last-minute fix passed through Congress in December 2010, the current estate tax exemption level is $5 million per individual and $10 million per couple with a maximum tax rate of 35 percent. However, Bacus said if Congress and President Obama fail to take action by the end of 2012, the tax rate will revert back to pre-2001 levels at a “mere” $1 million exemption level with a 55 percent tax rate.

“This is not a tax on the wealthy elite. The wealthy are more likely to find a way to weather the storm. Small business owners and family farmers and ranchers will be forced to make difficult decisions. In many cases, ranchers are forced to sell off all or part of their estate just to pay for this outdated tax. Often times, land doesn’t stay in food production but instead

is sold into development,” Bacus said. “As the global population continues to grow, it is paramount we keep farms and ranches intact. We have to be able to feed people.”

Bacus said there are 29 pieces of legislation in the U.S. Congress to address the estate tax.

NCBA and its state affiliates support a full and permanent repeal of the tax. That’s why Bacus said NCBA supports the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 introduced by Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas).

The legislation, if passed, would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Bacus said the legislation has already garnered 194 bipartisan co-sponsors.

“Taxing the next generation of food producers out of business is dead wrong. We will not sit idly by and watch the destruction of family farm and ranch operations,“ Bacus said. “Consumers and cattlemen alike should support repealing this tax. We need jobs and we must not play politics with the world’s food security. When land in this country goes out of production, it seldom comes back.”

While full and permanent relief would be ideal, according to Bacus, NCBA’s top priority will be permanent relief. He said NCBA and its state affiliates would be willing to make permanent the current estate tax exemption level of $5 million at a top tax rate of 35 percent.

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NCBA backs department of labor’s reconsideration of on-farm child labor regulations National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald welcomed a crowd of roughly 6,000 cattlemen and women to Nashville, TN, for the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show with news that the U.S. Department of Labor announced, Feb. 1, the agency’s intent to reconsider a portion of its proposed rule related to onfarm child labor. Donald commended American farmers and ranchers for making their voices heard on the proposed rule, which could have restricted, and in some instances totally prevented, America’s youth from working on farms and ranches.

“You’ve all probably heard of the Department of Labor’s proposed rule that would prevent youth under the age of 15 from working on farms and ranch-

es. The department announced this afternoon that they will re-evaluate the original proposal. This is big news.

Your voices — our voices — were heard,” he said. “This issue goes to the very fiber of who we are in this country. It goes right to the fact that businesses are looking to fill positions with farm and ranch kids because they have a work ethic. They do their chores before they get on the school bus and do them again when they get home. So thanks to all of you, the Department of Labor listened finally.”

Specifically, the department will reconsider the “parental exemption” portion of the proposal. According to Donald, the proposed rule would have prevented youth under the age of 15 years from working on farms or ranches

owned by anyone other than their parents. He said it failed to take into consideration youth working for an aunt or uncle or for a partnership with which their family is involved. He added in rural America, working on a neighbors’ farm or ranch is a way of life and taking away that opportunity for America’s youth would result in fewer people entering into production agriculture.

The Department of Labor received thousands of comments on the proposed rule and announced they would continue seeking input on the “parental exemption” language. The department said it expects to re-propose a rule in early summer 2012.

Donald said the agency did not go far enough and should scrap the provision completely.

“Rather than strapping our hands behind our backs and preventing American youth from learning the ropes of food and fiber production from today’s farmers and ranchers, the department should scrap this provision completely. Instead, it should work with farmers and ranchers to ensure the rules on the books are workable,” Donald said. “Rules and regulations, including those related to America’s youth working on farms and ranches, need to ensure safe working conditions. But the original proposal simply goes too far. Cattlemen’s voices were heard today. We will continue working to ensure our kids and grandkids have the opportunity to earn a living producing the safest, most nutritious beef in the world.”

NCBA: EPA questioned by cattlemen on CAFO Reporting Rule Ellen Gilinsky with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) faced a roomful of cattlemen and women at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention held in Nashville, TN. Gilinsky, who serves as a senior policy advisor to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, received questions regarding the proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 308 CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Reporting Rule. The center of concern stems from what was referred to as a serious overreach of EPA’s authority. NCBA Deputy Environmental Counsel Ashley Lyon said the proposed rule could put the nation’s food system at risk of increased terrorist attacks.

“EPA should pull this rule. The agency needs to redirect its focus to working with states and other partners to attain already publicly available in-

formation that would allow them to work toward their goal of improved water quality,” said Lyon. “This can be done in a way that does not put our food system at increased risk.”

According to concerns raised, this rule was developed through a consent decree with environmental groups.

Cattlemen voiced their deep concern that more and more regulations are coming from these type of agreements where cattle producers don’t have a seat at the table. The proposed rule requires all cattle operations meeting the regulatory definition of a CAFO to report a long list of information about their operations to EPA, including latitude and longitude (or street address) of the production area, acres available for land application of manure, type and number of head and contact information for the owner or authorized

representative. EPA would place this information on the agency’s website in an easily searchable database, where Lyon fears extremists could access the information with the intent to do harm to cattle operations or the nation’s food system. Gilinsky said EPA received a number of comments on the proposed rule prior to the closing of the comment period on Jan. 19. She said the agency understands the cattle industry’s biosecurity and privacy concerns.

“We are very interested in working with you. We want to work in partnership,” said Gilinsky. “We heard your

concerns about biosecurity. We are very open to ideas on how to get information. We just want the information.

We worked really closely with USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) and what we came up with was actually a result of our work with USDA.” Gilinsky said the final rule will be released on July 13, 2012. If finalized as proposed, Lyon said any non-compliance with the rule would be a violation of the CWA and be subject to fines of up to $37,500 per day. Lyon also said she was encouraged by the comments made by Gilinsky.

NCBA responds to legislation to mandate on-farm production practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald criticized legislation introduced by Representative Kurt Schrader (D-OR) that would codify an agreement between the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers establishing federally mandated egg production practices.

Donald said the legislation would set a dangerous precedent for allowing the federal government to dictate on-farm production practices and disregards decades of work the cattle industry has undertaken to develop science-based, voluntary animal care programs. Donald issued the following statement: “America’s farm and ranch families are committed to raising healthy animals, which are the foundation of a safe, wholesome food supply. Decades ago, our farmers and ranchers voluntarily took it upon themselves to work with veterinarians, animal health specialists, university researchers and with each other to develop animal care practices and guidelines. That is why the programs have been so successful, certainly not because politicians in Washington, D.C., mandated them.

“This legislation, while currently only

affecting egg producers, could set a dangerous precedent to allow government bureaucrats in Washington to mandate how farmers and ranchers across the nation raise and care for their animals. This ill-conceived legislation could set the model for a one-sizefits-all approach to cattle production.

Unfortunately, one-size-fits all doesn’t work with cattle producers, who are in diverse settings in all 50 states. This legislation won’t improve animal health or care and will result in further costly and burdensome regulations being placed on America’s food producers.

“America’s cattle producers work day in and day out, in extreme weather and at all hours of the day and night to ensure your family and families around the world have a safe, wholesome and consistent supply of beef. Instead of mandating production practices and increasing regulatory burdens on America’s farmers and ranchers, we urge members of Congress to reject this legislation and to work with food producers to empower and enable them to continue raising the healthiest, safest and most wholesome food supply in the world.”

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As cattle supplies remain tight and global demand intensifies profitability for cattle ranchers will continue in the year ahead, CattleFax analysts told cattlemen during remarks delivered at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, TN. “The economic signals are in place for restocking to begin this year,” said CattleFax Chief Executive Officer Randy Blach. “All we need now is a little encouragement from Mother Nature.”

Art Douglas, of Creighton University, set the expectation that, although there have been three months of nearnormal rainfall in parts of Texas, drought will continue to play a role in determining if and when the cowherd

expands. Douglas expects much of Texas to return to dry conditions by late-spring or early summer. He also predicts drought will spread into southern California, the Northern Plains and coastal areas of the southeast United States.

“By March a trough of low pressure should become established in the inland West and this will lower temperatures though precipitation will remain light at 75-90 percent of normal along the coast,” said Douglas. “These dry spring conditions will extend from the Pacific Northwest into the northern Plains. Dry spring weather is expected to persist in the Southeast where pre-

cipitation should run 80 percent of normal in coastal areas. Florida should show some improvement in moisture conditions by late spring.”

Despite shifting drought conditions, Blach told the audience he expects cattle inventory numbers will decline slightly in 2012 and reach a low point in 2013, before increasing in 2014 and beyond. Although herd growth may remain elusive, an increase in average carcass weights will partially offset the decline in inventory numbers, he said.

The decline in cattle numbers means prices can be expected to move higher in 2012. Tight supplies of cattle and beef will be compounded by continued

growth in the export markets, with expanded access into Japan and continued increases in the volume and value of beef being sold into export channels, according to Blach.

“We anticipate additional good news from Japan, perhaps during the first half of the year,” said Blach of the effort to expand trade to include beef derived from cattle up to 30 months of age.

He said Japan won’t be the only export market to see significant growth during 2012. In fact, U.S. beef exports, which set records in 2011, will likely set new highs in 2012 as a result of strong overall global demand and continued weakness in the U.S. dollar.

NCBA calls estate tax top priority, pushes back on regulation A recording-breaking crowd of nearly 7,000 cattlemen and women from across the country jockeyed for a seat at the second general session of the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in Nashville, TN. NCBA President-Elect J.D. Alexander painted a picture of regulatory chaos in Washington, D.C., but pointed to grassroots advocacy as the primary reason the cattle industry was able to “weather the storm.”

“Because of the partnership between our state affiliates and your national organization, we managed to prevent ourselves from being the main course at the big government café,” said Alexander, who is also a cattleman from Nebraska. “This partnership — this grass-

roots policy process — is the shining star of this industry. You have a voice and it is being heard loud and clear.”

Alexander used the slew of regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency; the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration’s proposed rule on livestock marketing; and the Department of Transportation’s proposed rule, which would have required cattlemen to acquire commercial driver’s licenses, as examples of cattlemen’s successful pushback of burdensome regulations. Alexander said NCBA will continue pushing for practical legislation and a commonsense approach to regulations. He called the estate tax his top policy priority as the 2012 NCBA president.

“I pledge to you that my top priority as your president is to do all I can to build beef demand and producer profitability. This can only be accomplished if we are allowed to operate without government intervention and, most importantly, if decisions are made to ensure future generations are able to take over our family business-

es,” Alexander said. “The death tax is the biggest deterrent to young people returning to the cattle business. What we need now are jobs, a stable economy and food for a growing global population. Leaving the next generation to choose between a life they love or the inability to pay the estate tax is not something we will tolerate.”

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Proper dosing helps contribute to producer profits The ability of producers to estimate the live bodyweight of cattle can critically affect whether animals receive too little drug or too much, which can have a significant impact on herd health and ultimately, on the profitability of a producer’s operation. And given that the weight of mature cows has increased by more than 300 pounds during the past 30 years, the potential for under — or overdosing poses a real health and financial risk for any operation that estimates cattle weight.

Proper dosing is especially important when it comes to parasite control, which is the most economically important practice in beef production. With inadequate or no parasite control programs in place, the cost to producers can be as much as $200 per head, per grazing season. Producers simply can’t take chances when it comes to properly administering parasite control products.

One method often used is simply looking at an animal, estimating its weight based on appearance and dosing accordingly. This method, however, is not reliable, as it has been shown that cattle weights are often underestimated.

Results of a study showed the actual weight of 85.7 percent of the evaluated cattle was underestimated by an average of 46.9 percent.

In the same study, only 19 percent of the cattle weights were estimated within +/-20 percent of their true weights. Findings such as these raise concerns that the esti-

mation of cattle weight can result in considerable drug underdosing.

Another method commonly used is evaluating a group of cattle and estimating the average weight of the group and then dosing according to that weight. This is known as the “Set it and Forget it Method.” As a result, some animals in the group are properly dosed, while lighterweight animals are overdosed and heavierweight animals in the group are underdosed.

Ray Kaplan, DVM, Ph.D., DEVPC, professor of parasitology at the University of Georgia,

says the best technique to guarantee proper dosing is to purchase a scale. “Individually dosing animals to their actual weight can lead to more effective parasite control,” Kaplan says.

“Scales today can be very reasonable to purchase.

In addition, having a scale to take individual animals weights opens the door for other management practices like culling dams based on calve weaning weights.”

“Underdosing can lead to poor treatment response, repulls, chronics or death losses, which can mean significant economic losses for

an operation,” says Joe Dedrickson, DVM, Ph.D., Director, Field

Veterinary Services, Merial. “Using a scale can pay off in many

ways. After all, if you are selling by the pound you should own a scale.”

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partnership between the Mueller and Nedrow families and John Davies. With 45 to 50 farm employees working with cattle and large equipment on a daily basis, a strong emphasis is placed on a safe work environment. Management at Willow Bend Farm, LLC consistently reminds all staff that safety comes first. According to partner John Mueller, “Every year we set a goal of having no lost time due to farm related injuries.”

Willow Bend Farm, LLC first started working with outreach staff from the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health in July of 2009. The farm has since continued their close relationship with NYCAMH by scheduling multiple annual safety trainings for their employees on a number of topics, including animal handling, chemical safety, machinery and tractor safety. Bilingual, dairyspecific first aid training was provided to employees by NYCAMH staff. The farm also conducts on-farm safe-

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Management is receptive to making suggested changes and taking action to make improvements to the safety environment of the workplace.

Jim Carrabba, NYCAMH’s agricultural safety specialist, states that Willow Bend Farm is a clean and orderly farmstead. All tractors have rollover protection (ROPS), fire extinguishers and SMV emblems. The farm has a “no extra riders” policy, and children are not allowed to play around the farmstead.

The farm’s management is committed to supplying staff with the tools that they need to do their job safely and effectively. Employee training, access to personal protective equipment, and management’s pro-safety attitude are factors that account for Willow Bend’s excellent safety record. John Mueller sets a good example by personally sitting in on the NYCAMH safety trainings, and often leading discussion of farm-specific information.

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Safety from B3 in the safety process by attending the NYCAMH trainings, asking questions and discussing their own experiences.

Homemade baked goods and other refreshments are also provided at trainings as an additional incentive for the workers to attend and participate.

After a recent training session on tractor, power take off (PTO) and roadway safety at the farm, John Mueller further demonstrated his commitment to farm safety. He checked all farm equipment for missing or damaged PTO shields, as well as ensuring proper slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblems on tractors and implements. He then placed an order through NYCAMH for all necessary replacements, plus spares, and installed all safety equipment to ensure worker and public safety.

Needless to say, I was impressed — it’s great to see a farm manager with such a proactive attitude about

worker safety!

Congratulations to Willow Bend Farm, LLC, this year’s winner of the New York State Agricultural Society Farm Safety Award, sponsored by Cargill, Inc. The award consists of a commemorative plaque and a $500 cash award in recognition of their efforts.

NYCAMH can assist farms with implementing a comprehensive farm safety program that combines all the elements outlined in the New York Farm Safety Award requirements.

Take time this winter to schedule free on-farm safety training, a safety survey, or emergency response training!

Please contact me by calling 800-3437527, ext 291 or e-mail ameyerhoff@nycamh.com. NYCAMH, a program of Bassett Healthcare Network, is enhancing agricultural and rural health by preventing and treating occupational injury and illness.

The Mueller family of Willow Bend Farm is presented with the New York State Agricultural Society Farm Safety Award. Clockwise from top left: Richard Petersen, Co-Chair of New York State Ag Society Farm Safety Committee; Darrell Aubertine, New York State Commissioner of Agriculture; Eric Hallman, Cargill, Inc.; John Mueller; George Mueller; David Tetor, President of New York State Ag Society; Sally Mueller and Mary Lue Mueller.

Photo courtesy of New York State Ag Society

Willow Bend’s employees also participate in creating a pro-safety environment. Workers are encouraged to replace faulty equipment and report any missing or broken shielding and guarding on machines. Regularly

checking the condition of machinery helps workers to take an active role in protecting themselves. Mueller uses their input to determine topics of interest for future safety trainings. Workers are encouraged to actively participate

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The 2012 Central New York Dairy Day will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY. Cost is $30 per person (includes the best buffet lunch you will ever eat!).

Agenda

10 a.m. - Trade Show Opens, Coffee & Danish 11 a.m. - Kevin Ganoe, Area Field Crops Specialist, Central New York Dairy & Field Crops Team. High Quality Forage is the key to high production with minimal grain inputs. Know when

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to harvest your hay crop for optimal quality. How to get local information to aid your decisions.

11:30 a.m. - Dr. Charles G. Schwab, Professor Emeritus, Animal Sciences, University of New Hampshire, one of the world’s leading researchers in protein metabolism for dairy cows. How Amino Acid balanced rations can reduce ration protein levels, increase milk production, increase milk protein & butterfat percent, reduce Nitrogen excretion, and make you more money!

12:30 p.m. - Lunch & visit. Trade Show 2 p.m. - Producer Panel — Real farms tell you how to make high forage & Amino Acid balanced rations work day in and day out.

• Jim Canary, Canary Dairy, St. Johnsville, NY. This 60 cow registered Holstein herd consistently feeds high forage levels with total diet crude protein below 16.5 percent, even when grazing. Daily production typically runs in the 80 and 90 pound range with 4.0 percent fat & 3.3 percent protein on 2X milking.

• Rob Collins, Collins Knoll Farm,

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Demco HTH Sprayer, 60’ Boom, 700 Gal . . . . . . .$6,900 Century 300 Gal. Sprayer, 33’ Boom, PTO . . . . . .$1,395 PLANTER OR DRILL JD 1590-20 No-Till Drill, Grass Seed . . . . . . .$47,500 JD 1770-16 Vacuum, Liquid Fert, Insect . . . . . .$45,000 JD 1770-16nt CCS ProShaft, SeedStar Var Rat . .$82,500 JD 7200-12 Dry Fert, Vac Seed Meters . . . . . . .$19,900 TILLAGE Unverferth 1225-43 Rolling Basket, 2010 Model . . .$21,500 Krause 8238WQF-38 Disk, Used 2 Seasons . . . . . . .$51,500 JD 16 R Strip Til w/ Demco 500 Gal. Tank . . . . . . .$45,000 JD 2500-6 In Furrow Plow, Trashboar . . . . . . . . .$2,750 JD 2500-7 Moldboard Plow, In Furrow . . . . . . . .$3,250 IH 800-10 On-Land Plow, Flex Frame . . . . . . .$13,500 DMI 32’ Basket Harrow, 5 Section . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,950 TRACTOR JD 4240 110HP, 2WD, 18.4x38 Duals . . . . . . . .$26,900 JD 5065M + 563SL Ldr, Low Hrs, Excell Cond .$36,500 JD 5320 +541 Ldr, 55HP, 4WD, Low Hrs! . . . . .$25,900 JD 6200 66HP, 2WD, Open Station . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 JD 6310 +640 Ldr, 85HP, 4WD, Open Station . . $33,750 JD 7320 105HP, 2WD, Good Cond . . . . . . . . . . .$39,500 JD 7600 140HP, 4WD, 18.4x42 Tires . . . . . . . . .$39,900 JD 7930 180HP, Front 3Pt & PTO . . . . . . . . . . .$152,000 JD 8285R 500 Hrs., Avail July, 2012 . . . . . . . .$203,500 JD 9300 360HP, No 3pt or PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . .$72,500 JD 9330 PTO, 3Pt, Avail June 10th . . . . . . . . .$235,000 FNH TS100 w/Ldr, 4WD, 80HP . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,900 CASE 2294 130HP, 4WD, 540+1000 PTO . . . . . . . . .$16,900 WAGON OR SPREADER MENSCH 3375 PT Bedding Spreader, 10 Yd. . . . . . . . . .$13,900 KNIGHT 3036 Mixer, 360 Cu. Ft., Good Cond . . . . . . . . .$11,500 KNIGHT 3036 360 Cu. Ft., Mixer Wagon. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 KNIGHT 3050 500 Cu. Ft. Mixer, Aircraft Tire . . .$16,900 KNIGHT 5168 Twin Auger Vertical Mixer . . . . . .$22,500 KNIGHT 8118 Spreader, Good Cond . . . . . . . . . .$15,900 KNIGHT RC160 600 Cu. Ft. Mixer, 2010 . . . . . . .$37,900 Jaylor 2425 Vert. Mixer Wagon, 425 Cu. Ft. . . . .$7,250

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3 p.m. - Adjourn Registration is $30 per person (includes lunch): Pre-registration is required!

Please send your registration information and payment to: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County, 5657 State Route 5, Herkimer, NY 13350.

Make checks payable to: Cornell Cooperative Extension. Please call 315866-7920 if you have any questions.

Registration must received in the office by Friday, March 9, noon. NO EXCEPTIONS. Registration allows us to communicate any cancellations or changes in arrangements.

Your registration information must include your name, number attending, check to cover the $30 person registration fee, and your complete address.

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Nebraska man shares love of tractors

by Tony Herrman, Hastings Tribune HILDRETH, NE (AP) — One look in the basement of Don Nelson’s Hildreth home, and it’s obvious how important tractors and toy tractors are to the 70year-old retired farmer.

Nelson, who owns Nelson Lawn Service in Hildreth, has floor-to-ceiling cases filled with hundreds of ERTL Co. toy tractors, plows and farm wagons.

“Flashback memories,” he said of why he collects the toys. “They’re made so perfect. Most of them are replicas.

It’s a hobby.”

Many of those toys are replicas of equipment he used growing up, like a late 1950s-model 2MH corn picker.

“It’s kind of fun,” he said. “I used to run the corn picker like this when I was 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 years old. Dad had one of them.”

Not far from where he displays the corn picker, Nelson has a replica toy Farmall three-bottom plow.

“I used to do a lot of plowing with a three-bottom plow when I was 15, 16, 17, 18,” he said.

Some of Nelson’s most prized toys aren’t ERTLs; they’re his own. He and his older brother, Jim, used wood and baling wire to build replicas of the 1952 Farmall Super M tractor his father owned.

“I was 10 years old when I built that tractor,” he said. “My older brother and I built our toys.”

The wood that eventually became tractors came from boxes the boys’

mother requested from the local grocery store where they lived, near Axtell.

The two used a small jigsaw Nelson still owns, a quarter-inch drill and sanders to make their toys.

“We started with the hood,” he said.

“And if it didn’t look quite right we’d redo it and start over again.”

As the object of the Nelson boys’ affection, the toy tractors saw a lot of use.

“They’ve been bounced around over the years, and about five years ago I put them all together and I had to make some more stuff because it was broken over the years,” he said. “I put them all together and then I put them inside the Plexiglas, so they wouldn’t get broken up anymore.”

When he was a teenager, Nelson restored that 1952 Super M, which he still owns. He also restored a late1940s Cub Farmall parade tractor, mid-40s C Farmall tractor and a 1944 H Farmall.

Nelson, who married his wife, Mary, in 1961, farmed in the Axtell area until moving near Hildreth in 1969. He continued to farm there until about 20 years ago when he retired and the couple moved into town.

Nelson started Nelson Lawn Service about 10 years ago as a retirement project he called a “half-day job.” He now has two Grasshopper riding mowers on which he puts 500 hours each summer.

Along with one full-time employee and one part-time worker, Nelson

mows 38 yards in Hildreth, 10 local cemeteries and seven or eight big country yards.

“It’s no longer a half-day job,” he said.

Nelson and his wife have four children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His grandchildren have their own toy machinery, keep-

ing some well-worn Tonka trucks in Nelson’s garage.

Those Tonka trucks keep his grandchildren out of the case full of ERTL toys.

“They’d just love to get into these,” he said. “That’s a no-no, and they know it.”

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NY Farm Show 2012 The New York Forest Owners Association, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry will present a series of free forestry programs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 23, 24, and 25, at the New York Farm Show annually held at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

The Farm Show has many exhibits displaying information, equipment, and items of interest to landowners as well as farmers. Landowners who own woodland as part of their property can get information on many subjects that will help them enhance the value of their woodlots for timber, wildlife, and recreation.

The following tentative seminars will be presented in the Arts and Home Center Building in the Somerset Room.

People are free to attend whichever seminar interests them. The speakers

are knowledgeable in forest and rural land subjects and come from university, government, private industry, and volunteer organizations.

Forest Management Seminars Feb. 23: Thursday 1 p.m: An Introduction to Silvopasturing, and its Benefits to Land, Livestock and People Brett Chedzoy, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County 2 p.m: What Woodland Owners Need to Know About Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) by Rebecca Hargrave, Extension Educator, Horticulture and Natural Resources, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County Feb. 24: Friday 10 a.m.: Hunting Leases for Landeowners by Tom Dziekan, Hunting Lease Consultant, Hunting Lease Network, Phelps, NY 11 a.m.: Best Practices for Improving Timber Value by Dr. Peter Smallidge, New York State Extension Forester, Cornell University

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Foresters and with Master Forest Owner volunteers. Free information (brochures, publications, people, organizations, and resources) will be available at the booth. People can sign up for more information or for a free visit to their woodlot. The International Building has many forestry related exhibits for landowners. For further information contact: Jamie Christensen 315-472-5323 kchriste@twcny.rr.com, and Rich Taber rbt44@cornell.edu

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Trucks ATA leaders say House highway bill will improve safety, infrastructure Leaders of American Trucking Associations praised Chairman John Mica, and other House leaders, for their work to craft a surface transportation bill that will not only make needed improvements to our nation’s highway system, but will also make that system safer for trucks and cars.

“This bill,” ATA President and CEO Bill

Graves said, “is a major step forward, not just for trucking, but for all users of our transportation system. From reforming how projects are delivered and refocusing the federal highway program on issues of national interest, like freight movement, Chairman Mica has laid the groundwork for significant improvements in how Americans travel.

“Furthermore, we are pleased that the bill includes a number of safety provisions, ranging from the creation of a drug and alcohol testing clearinghouse, stricter driver training requirements and takes steps to toward establishing the first-ever crashworthiness standards for large trucks, that ATA has consistently championed,” Graves said.

ATA also praised the legislation for addressing the critical issues of truck productivity and hours-of-service.

“We’re pleased that for the first time in 30 years, despite unfounded, yet curiously well-funded, attacks on the safety of our industry the House appears set to make much-needed reforms to federal truck size-andweight reforms,” ATA Chairman Dan England,

chairman of C.R. England Inc., Salt Lake City, said. “Allowing states to choose to open their interstate highways to more productive trucks is an important step to reducing costs to American consumers and reducing congestion on our highways.

“We’re also thankful this bill directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to initiate a field study of its

proposed hours-of-service changes, specifically the impacts of the proposed modifications to the 34-hour restart provision,” England said.

“The researchers whose work was used to justify these changes said a field study was needed to understand the safety, cost and operational implications of such a change, and we agree wholeheartedly.”

ASA points to multiple positives in proposed reauthorization of Highway Bill ST. LOUIS, MO — As the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee moves to mark up the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (H.R. 7) released by Chairman John Mica (R-FL) the week of Feb. 2, American Soybean Association President Steve Wellman underscored multiple high points within the bill’s initial language: “ASA applauds Chairman Mica’s proposal, which included multiple soybean farmer priorities, including the renewal of an agricultural harvest time exemption from the hours-of-service rules that limit the number of hours truck drivers may operate, as well as the chairman’s proposed inclusion of

provisions enabling states to allow increased truck weight limits if an additional axle is used.

ASA is disappointed with efforts during the markup to block the provisions to allow increased truck weight limits.

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As I’m writing this column, I glance at the calendar and it says that winter is half over. That’s all I need to know.

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notice our 70 year-old maple tree starting to show leaf development and the snowdrops are starting to venture up.

One thing that concerns me is, with all the rain and the threat of freezes without snow cover, some of the alfalfa fields may suffer. But our animals appreciate the warmer temperatures this winter; we just have to keep our eyes opened for respira-

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A fund raising campaign: NYS 4-Her’s have opportunity to visit Europe This is a time to remember and reminisce about your youth. Were you a 4H member, a member of FFA? What did you learn from the experience: Goals, hard work, dedication, caring, and learning?

New York State 4-H programs give youth the opportunity of experiences in many areas, grow as young adults and build leadership ability. The New York State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team represents these qualities well and had a tremendous year in 2011. In October, the New York State team competed against 28 other teams from throughout the United States at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging

Contest in Madison, WI. The team showed outstanding talent, hard work and won the National Contest. As a result, they have been invited to participate in an International Judging Competition held during the Royal Highland Show in Edinburg, Scotland in June 2012. They will have the unique opportunity to compete in the International Contest and experience an agricultural tour of England, Ireland, Scotland, and France.

We really have reason to be proud.

This is a fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the New York State 4H Dairy Cattle Judging Team. Dr. Doug Waterman will be traveling with

4-H Adirondack Guides – getting youth outdoors!

The 4-H Adirondack Guide Program orientation meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., at the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Education Center, 377 Schroon River Road, in Warrensburg, NY. The 4-H Adirondack Guide Program is an exciting and unique program designed for boys and girls (12-18 years old) who would like to explore, in depth, natural resource related topics.

The program gives teenagers an opportunity to gain knowledge in the biological sciences and develop teaching and leadership skills.

In this program, sponsored by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, participants advance from the Beginner Guide level, through intermediate, to full advanced 4-H Adirondack Guide status. As Guides progress through the levels they are expected to give back to the program by teaching review sessions and help in testing other youth at the end of each year.

Activities include field trips and

classes, canoe and hiking trips, and community service projects. Topics taught include map & compass reading; canoeing; tree, plant, flower and wildlife identification; environmental teaching techniques; woods lore and safety; first aid and lifeguard training; outdoor clothing and equipment; wilderness trip coordination, and global positioning systems (GPS).

Participants have the opportunity to work with licensed Adirondack Guides, Forest Rangers, Fish and Wildlife Biologists, Foresters and skilled woodsmen. The program is conducted in an informal atmosphere, conducive to building confidence and self-esteem. Several of our programs are being underwritten by a partnership grant from Outdoor Nation.

For more information, or to register, please call the Cornell Cooperative Extension office at 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881 to register. For further information, please ask to speak with John Bowe.

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The New York 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging team who won the National contest is Madison, WI, this past fall now have the opportunity to go to Scotland for the International competition. Pictured are (L-R): Meghan Vaill from Oneida County, Emma Andrew from Wayne County, Dr. Doug Waterman — coach, Cassie Stap from Orange County, and Andrew Reynolds from Orleans County.

Photo courtesy of Deborah Grusenmeyer, 4-H Dairy Youth PRO-DAIRY Youth Specialist

and coaching the team. The team members are: Andrew Reynolds — Andrew is the son of John and Shelley Reynolds of Corfu, NY. Andrew is a senior at Pembroke Central School where he is the Vice President of his class, a member of national honor society, and will be graduating in the top ten of his class. Andrew lives on a 700-cow dairy farm and has been involved in 4-H and the Nioga Holstein club both for over 10 years. Andrew has participated in 4-H dairy cattle judging at the regional and State level for many years and has earned a seat on the State 4-H Dairy Judging team for several years first competing in Louisville, then Harrisburg, and most recently Madison.

Emma Andrew — Emma is the daughter of George and Colleen Andrew from Newark, NY in Wayne County. She is a freshman at Geneseo State College where she is studying Communications and Spanish. Emma grew up and worked at EL-VI Dairy working with the calves and dairy cows.

Cassandra Stap — Cassie is the 18 year old daughter of Robert and Stacey Stap and is currently a freshman at SUNY Orange where she is pursuing a degree in radiology. Cassie resides in Pine Bush, NY, in Orange County on her family’s dairy farm. Cassie is a member of the New York State Junior Holstein Association and is actively involved in the USO Holstein club.

Cassie has been actively involved in 4H for the past ten years at the county, regional, and State level participating in the following activities: dairy bowl, dairy challenge, dairy discovery, and dairy cattle judging, in addition to exhibiting her cows, Meghan Vaill — Meghan is the daughter of Milton and Linda Vaill and is currently a freshman at Cornell University majoring in Animal Science.

Meghan grew up on a 500-cow Holstein dairy in Vernon, NY. She has been a member of 4-H for 10 years and has participated in many activities from dairy quiz bowl, Teen Exchange, exhibiting dairy cattle, and dairy judging since she was 12.

As you have read, all four team members are long term members of 4H, received several honors for their dedication to 4-H and also are involved

in numerous activities in their schools.

They have the character of true leaders to represent new York State at the International level.

New York State has participated in 4H Dairy Cattle judging for many years.

In order to be a good breeder and feeder, and to cope with management problems, a dairy farmer must know how to judge and observe his cattle. Learning to judge dairy cattle helps develop confidence in one’s ability to make and defend good decisions: Skills needed in almost every aspect of life. They learn careful observation, thoughtful evaluation, intelligent decision making and justification of the decision, which equals organized thinking. Dairy cattle judging is an excellent opportunity for young people to learn about dairy cattle and the dairy industry and develop skills to face the future challenges of the dairy industry and life.

We have introduced you to these four outstanding individuals and would like to ask for your help. The team members are undertaking a fund raising campaign for this educational trip. The team members are actively pursuing fund raising in their local areas with the guidance of their County Extension Association. In order for the team to make the trip, they must raise close to $25,000. This trip is organized by the National FFA Organization and is a great opportunity for these young dairy leaders.

We are depending on your support for this once-in-a-lifetime experience for the New York State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team. If you would like to support this great opportunity for these youth, financial donations would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to CCE Oneida County and send to 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424 and Attention to Kristi Cranwell. The dates for the trip are June 20- July 3, 2012, so please send your donations by April 1. Your sponsorship and support for this great educational experience will be appreciated immensely and will be recognized by the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University, our respective County Extension programs and the 2011 New York State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Grusenmeyer at 607-255-0656 or djc27@cornell.edu.

Get heart smart and healthy February is known to be about hearts, but not just the kind Cupid aims for. It’s National Heart Month, and a great time to learn about taking the best care of your body’s most important muscle. Here are some important facts from USA.gov that you may not know, and tips you can use to keep your heart healthy: • Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Over time it

can cause a heart attack, and many people are unaware of the warning signs — which can be rather mild.

Chest pain or discomfort, pressure or squeezing, along with shortness of breath, and nausea, are all symptoms of heart attack. Although not everyone who has a heart attack experiences the same symptoms, it’s important to take notice and know what to look for in order to get proper help quickly.

A decadent Valentine’s Day dessert

It seems that even the most steadfast dieters make room for a little dessert come Valentine’s Day. What better than a trifle that’s both impressive to the tastebuds and the eyes this holiday?

“Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Trifle,"courtesy of “A Decade of Cooking the Costco Way” (Toppan Lefung Printing), edited by Tim Talevich, pairs chocolate and cherries together with rich cream cheese, making a decadent dessert many will enjoy.

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Trifle Serves 6 to 8 Cake 1 cup egg whites Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon salt 11/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/3 cup pitted and finely chopped fresh sweet cherries, divided Cheesecake Filling 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup half-and-half

1/4 cup pureed fresh sweet cherries 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh sweet cherries 1 1/2 cups shaved chocolate 1 cup prepared whipped cream Preheat oven to 325°F. To prepare the cake, with an electric mixer, beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until they begin to foam. Add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla. Carefully fold in flour.

Pour half of the batter into an ungreased 9-inch tube pan and top with half of the chopped cherries. Pour in the remaining batter and sprinkle on the remaining cherries. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before removing from the pan. To prepare the filling, blend cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add half-and-half and pureed cherries.

To assemble, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes. In a trifle dish, place an even layer of cake cubes and cheesecake filling. Sprinkle with chopped cherries and shaved chocolate. Repeat layers until the trifle dish is full, finishing with whipped cream and the remaining cherries and chocolate on top.

• Risk factors such as age and heredity cannot be changed, so be sure to see your doctor regularly and make sure they know your family’s history of heart problems.

• Heart issues are often associated with men, when in fact 1 in 4 women have heart disease. Being overweight, a smoker, or inactive all contribute to heart disease. Luckily, you can prevent these risks by making good food choices, quitting smoking, and getting more exercise. While this can sound daunting, making small daily changes can go a long way: avoid adding salt to your food, gradually cut back on cigarettes, and make an effort to take a walk each day.

• Diets that are high in fat can lead to elevated levels of cholesterol in your blood, which can cause heart complications by creating blockages in your

arteries. There are medications to help with high cholesterol including statins, bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, and niacin. Each has potential side effects, so talk to your doctor to devise a plan for what will work best for you.

For more information on heart disease and other health matters wherever you are, download the free Medlineplus mobile app and visit the Publications.USA.gov health section.

Valentine treats Submitted by Marilyn Lamb, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess

between two cookies, and place in freezer until ready to serve.

Cupid’s Ice-Cream Treats

Real Chocolate Mousse

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 pints strawberry ice cream, softened 1. Prepare dough: In bowl, combine flour and cocoa. In large bowl, with mixer on high, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended. Reduce mixer to low, and beat in flour mixture. Divide dough in half. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

2. Line 9 x 13-inch baking pan with plastic wrap. Smooth ice cream evenly into pan, and freeze 1 hour.

3. Heat oven to 375°F. On floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness.

Using a 2-1/2-inch heartshaped cookie cutter, cut out hearts, then transfer to baking sheet, 1 inch apart. With tines of fork, prick the tops of the cookies. Bake 12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes and transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.

4. Using same cookie cutter, cut out heart-shaped portions of ice cream. Sandwich

6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces 3 large egg whites Pinch of table salt 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 cup cold heavy cream Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional) 1. Put the chopped chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl and set the bowl in a skillet of barely simmering water. Stir the chocolate with a heatproof spatula just until it is melted.

Remove the bowl from the skillet, add the butter to the chocolate, and stir until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

2. In a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed (or with a balloon whisk), whip the egg whites and salt until they barely hold soft peaks. While whipping, gradually sprinkle in the sugar-go slowly, as adding it too fast may cause the whites to fall. Continue whipping until the whites just start to hold stiff peaks.

Don’t overbeat or the dissolved sugar may weep out of the whites.

3. Wipe the beaters (or whisk) clean and then whip the cream in a large bowl until it’s fairly thick and holds a soft peak when the beaters are lifted.

4. With a large spatula, gently fold about one third of the egg whites into the chocolate until the mixture is no longer streaky. Fold in the remaining whites. Scrape the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. Fold gently until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.

5. Divide among four dessert dishes and serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for a slightly firmer texture. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if using.

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Championship Bull Riding (CBR) debuted in Kansas last year at United Wireless Arena with a 2-hour action packed, adrenaline pumping performance that is fun for the entire family!

Often called the “World’s most dangerous sport,” Bull Riding with the CINCH CBR Tour offers top caliber athletes — both human and bovine — and each battle provides edge-ofyour-seat action!

As part of the 2012 CINCH Tour, the “ROTO-MIX Dodge City CBR Shootout” will be televised primetime on FOX Sports Network Sunday, June 24, at 6 p.m.

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“We are excited about returning to Dodge City,” said CBR President and 4-time World Champion Bull Rider, Tuff Hedeman. “Our event there last year was well received by the community, and the new facilities at United Wireless offer one of the most intimate bull riding experiences in the country.

To have a local organization such as ROTO-MIX as a partner is outstanding. Because of their support, the good people of Dodge City get to see the best Bull Riding entertainment available in the country today.”

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Rookie of the Year, Chandler Bownds, took home the championship from last year’s CINCH Tour Stop in Dodge City.

The 20 year-old Bull Riding phenomenon plans to return to this year’s event as he marches toward his goal of the CINCH CBR Tour World Championship. “The win at Dodge City last year was my first CINCH Tour event win — it meant a lot to get that one under my belt,” added Bownds. “Because CINCH is also one of my sponsors, that made it — that much better! I look forward to defending that Dodge City title this year as well”.

Tickets for the ROTO-MIX Dodge City CBR Shootout are available at the United Wireless Box office, by calling 620-371-7878 or can also be obtained through Ticketmaster or at ticketmaster.com. For more information on “The Real Cowboy Sport” in Dodge City, visit CBRBull.com.

Crop Congress to be held on Feb. 22 CHAZY, NY — The William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute will host its annual Crop Congress event Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dairy farmers and agribusiness professionals are encouraged to attend this educational event.

The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for the opportunity to visit with a variety of agribusiness representatives and view their exhibits. The speakers program will begin at 10 a.m. This year’s topics include: An Update on Weed Control in Corn by Russ Hahn from Cornell University; Alfalfa-grass Management by Paul Peterson of the University of Minnesota; Weather and Crop Production by a climatologist from the Northeast Regional Climate Center; and Crop Records for Profit by Anita Deming with Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Crop Congress is organized in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension and is open to the public at no charge, with no advance registration required. Lunch is available for $5.

Crop Congress is held in the Miner Center building of Miner Institute on Route 191, just west of exit 41 on Interstate 87. For more information, contact Eric Young by phone at 518-8467121, ext. 113 or e-mail young@whminer.com.

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by Troy Bishopp, aka The Grass Whisperer, Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) According to UK’s Grassland Specialist, Nigel Young: “A novice grazier plans their grazing a week ahead, an experienced grazier plans a month ahead and a wellseasoned grazier plans a

year ahead.”

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Since last year’s grazing season was indeed difficult and with 2012’s forecast of significantly higher energy and input costs, The Upper Susquehanna Coalition’s Grazing Team of John Wickham, Jonathan

Barter and Troy Bishopp with a combined grazing experience of 75 years is spearheading a grazing planning management meeting to be held at the Civil Defense Building, Route 54, in Bath, NY, on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a light local lunch.

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Come learn how to make more money as a grazier at the upcoming grazing planning management meeting on Feb. 23.

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more resilient and profitable. According to one dairyman who has adopted this forwardthinking mentoring program; “There is no question in my mind — these charts along with deeper thinking about land management are a real winner. I can see this becoming a huge management tool that we will implement more and more on our grass farm.”

There will be a satisfying local lunch and a 12 month grazing chart sponsored by the Upper Susquehanna Coalition for every participant but you need to register for this in-depth program by calling John Wickham at the Schuyler County SWCD 607-535-6878 or Jonathan Barter at the Steuben County SWCD 607-776-7398.

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The whole story on the Farm Bill

by Bob Gray The picture on whether or not the Farm Bill will go forward this year has been largely predicated on the budget issue. But as the late Paul Harvey used to say — now for the rest of the story.

As you will recall last fall when the House and Senate Agriculture Committees made their Farm Bill recommendations to the Super Committee, there was a series of delays in completion of the recommendations due to disagreement among the farm and commodity groups on the details of a crop insurance program that would cover shallow or steep losses to crop famers if prices plunged in the future.

Congressman Lucas, the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, was quoted Jan. 26 by DTN/Progressive Farmer as saying, “it would help if farm groups were able to come to some understanding on how commodity programs should work in the future.” Lucas went on to say, “This is something I have been harping on privately to various groups and publicly. If we don’t come to some sort of a practical consensus, if we can’t march together, if we are fractured up then we’re lost. There is this perception outside the ag committee and ag community that we just automatically move in lock-step. That is not the case.”

DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton noted that, “The failed supercommittee process showed agriculture groups were divided over programs that would pay produces for shallow or steep losses, as well as whether target prices should be raised for crops and, if so, by how much.”

The bill crafted by the House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders eliminated direct payments and used that $4.7 billion-a-year program not only for budget cuts but to craft a shal-

low-loss program, higher target prices and a stand-alone crop-insurance program for cotton producers.

Having worked through three farm bill, Congressman Lucas noted there are always commodity and re-

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Through the supercommittee process last fall, Lucas said it was clear a one-size-fits-all bill would not work and options were needed in

commodity programs.

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process is being slowed by the lack of agreement among the various commodity groups as to how best to craft a crop insurance program that has broad based support in the agriculture community.

A number of commodity and farm organizations are getting together next week here in Washington to see if they can’t hash out an agreement.

Source: NDFC E-letter for Jan. 27

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HAULING of Heavy Equipment and farm equipment.

OVERSIZE OK. 315-4970095

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

WANTED

Custom Services

Custom Services

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).

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals

No Lines ~ No Waiting All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product Call For Appointment

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084 Custom Services

Custom Services

B.K. Transfer 5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Barb Kelley Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

Monday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

14 CERTIFIED ORGANIC crossbred springing heifers, due April. 585-593-1631

95 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due February & March. Had all shots. 315-269-6600

30 YOUNG DAIRY cows, half are Holsteins, half are Holstein/Jersey cross, SCC under 100,000, will hold until 04/01/2012, 607-898-3994

Herd Expansions

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

REG. HOLSTEIN COWS High Type - High Production Fresh Cows Milking 80-100 lbs.

Show Calves - Breeding Bulls Call Greg 518-284-2991

USED COWS WANTED Dairy Cattle

ATTENTION FARMERS

WA N T E D

Down - Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows For Rendering - Courteous Service

315-793-0043

BLACKTOP UPSTATE Asphalt Paving N New Bunks N Resurface Existing Bunks N Driveways N Freestalls Won’t Breakdown Like Concrete!

Call: 607-764-8738

ATTENTION FARMERS Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

WANTED

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

315-375-8459

ALWAYSS AVAILABLE: Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

(ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

315-269-6600

35 HEIFERS bred 4-5 months for sale. 607-583-4946

Dairy Cattle

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

DEAD - DOWN - DISABLED CATTLE Call 607-722-5728 Anytime

1-800-777-2088 AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY WANTED: Freestall parlor barn for 120 cows. Financially secure, have equipment and cows. 806-685-0126

Dairy Equipment

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Dairy Equipment 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

585-732-1953 Dairy Equipment

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us

• 4000 Gal. Surge (99) • 3000 Gal. Surge (95) • 3000 Gal. Storage • 2700 Gal. Mueller OH NY • 2000SOLD Gal. DeLaval • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 1600 Gal. Surge • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 1250 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T.• 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 1000 Gal. DeLaval

• 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 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 CT M Mueller • 500 Gal.SOLD • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M

• 500 Gal. Majonnier • 415 Gal. Sunset • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 400 Gal. Majonnier SOLDMilkeeper WV • 375 Gal. • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal. Sunset • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 200 Gal. SOLD SunsetPASC • 180 Gal. Milkeeper • 150 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH SOLD TN • 100 Gal. Majonnier

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

We e Do o Tank k Repair

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

SHENK’S

505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

Lititz, PA 17543

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Equipment 1000’S OF PARTS FOR SALE Mueller, Westfalia, Surge, Ritchie, Clay, Norbco, Condi & More!

61 Years in Business

Tarryk’s Farm Supply 860-822-6013 USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159 COMPLETE MILKING SYSTEM: MUELLER bulk tank, 500 gallon, with compressor; Surge pipeline, electronic pulsation, 5 units, 160-200’ of pipe, plus more. Call For Details, 315-737-5095

Farm Equipment

Dairy Equipment

Employment Wanted

DELAVAL MILK PUMP Model 76 w/3hp motor; compressor for 600 gallon milk tank, like new. 315-350-4877

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Currently Herds Manager at 900 cow commercial Holstein dairy. Former herdsman at high quality show dairy that won at state and national shows. Strong resume and references available. 518-2429643

Dogs A.K.C. BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups, farm raised w/children, shots/wormed. 2-males left, reduced $600.00. 518673-3565 BLUE HEELER & Australian Shepherd cross puppies, $200 ea., (3) Female, (2) Male, 1st shots, wormed. 607426-1132

GEHL MX135 grinder mixer; J D M300 two row corn picker.

WANTED: manure spreaders.

WANTED: grinder mixers.

315-219-9090

IRISH WOLFHOUND Puppies, F/M, ready, beginning Feb., vet checked, home raised. 518-568-5817

KINZE 3000 6-row no-till corn planter, double frame, excellent shape, asking price $20,000. NH 1431 Discbine, excellent shape, $12,500.

518-965-8269

NOVA SCOTIA Duck Tolling Retriever puppies. Beautiful red coats, white on face, 4 white paws, white tip on tail.

Family/farm raised. Vaccinated, dewormed, $400. 315891-3397 Herkimer,NY

Country Folks New York Farm Show Issue ADVERTISING DEADLINE

Wednesday, February 15th If you would like to place a classified ad Call Peg at

Farm Equipment

1-800-836-2888

or 518-673-0111

or email classified@leepub.com

Farm Machinery For Sale 13hp VALMETAL bedding chopper, used 2-1/2 years, $1,800; Brock feed bin, 21 ton, exc. shpae, $2,500; 140’ Patz barn cleaner chain, counter-clockwise, $2.00/ links, $4.00/16” paddles, sell as package. 518-497-6114

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale 18 BALE HAY grabber, works with New Holland bale wagons, set up with quarter turn for loading trucks, $4,800. Call 315-945-2259 1996 JD 9500 sidehill 4x4, used on our farms over 600 acres. Really did well. Was $66,500, now $64,500. 1 year motor & trans. warranty.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 1997 JD 8100 8.1 5200hrs, 4x4, radar, duals, 4-remotes, 540/1000, clean, $65,000 OBO. 315-253-3409 1999 JD 7810 MFWD, 18.4x42 75%, 4 hyd., very sharp tractor, $59,900. JD 4450, $4,455, 2WD. 800-9193322 zeisloftequip.com 2-JD 9550 sidehill combines just arrived. One is exceptional quality. Both low hours, 3.7% fin. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322. 1 yr. warranty on eng. trans.

20’ N-TECH manure auger, wic bedding chopper, 16”x20’ belt conveyor. 315-495-6506, 315-404-6721

Farm Machinery For Sale

PRICES REDUCED Bes t in Nor theas t No w in the South

M ID - W INTER

B A R GA I N S BARGAIN OF THE WEEK White 2-85 4WD w/Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,900 NH 492 Haybine, Excellent, Last Year Made . . . . . . . . . . .$6,750 NH 315 Baler w/Thrower, Hyd. Tension, Nice . . . . . . . . .$5,750 2011 McCormick X-10 40 4WD w/Loader, Nearly New! Only 15 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500 JD 5440 4WD Forage Harvester w/P.U. Head, 4500 Hrs., New Dura Drum Cutterhead rebuilt in 2011, Priced Right!. .$12,500 NH 8560 4WD, Cab, 3500 Hrs, Powershift, 4 New Tires, Very Nice!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 JD 325 Skid Steer w/Cab & AC, Hi flow, 68 Hrs!! . . . . . .$28,900 Claas 46 Round Baler w/Netwrap, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . .$8,750 Krone RR280 5x6 Round Baler, Very Good . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,750 Case IH C80 2WD, 3500 Hrs, Bargain!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 ‘07 Krone KW1102 36 Ft. Tedder, Like New!! . . . . . . . . .$12,500 JD 4050 4 Post, Quad, 4500 Hrs, 3Pt, 2 Hyd, Future Collector Tractor, Factory Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 15 Ft. Brillion Land Commander Very Good . . . . . . . . .$15,000 NH 2120 4WD Tractor w/Loader, 1500 Hrs . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 Case IH 9X, 800 Spring Reset Plows, Very Good!! . . . . . . .$9,500 2006 Landini PowerFarm 105 4WD Open w/Alo Loader, 99HP, 2 Year Warranty, 0% for 48 Mos!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000

MACFADDEN & SONS INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

518-284-2090 • email: info@macfaddens.com

www.macfaddens.com Lots More Equipment & Parts In Stock - Stop In

BEST WARRANTY: 1 Year Parts on Motor & Transmission, most all combines BEST QUALITY: Selected Direct from Farm or OEM Dealers BEST SELECTION: Just visit website; We got em BEST TRUCKING: Lowest Rates Available BEST “TRUE” INTEREST: 3.7% 3 Years • 4.2% 5 Years • 4.9% 7 Years Over 25+ Years Selling Combines

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

2006 NH 575 Square Baler, super wide sweep, hydraulic t e n s i o n , # 7 2 t h r o w e r, $16,500.00; 2006 Kahn 4120 GP Gyro Rake, $4,000.00; JD 3960 1000 RPM, Long Tongue, 2 Row Corn Head and Hay Head, $6,500.00.

315-688-4531, 315-483-5725

BRILLION 26’ X-FOLD PACKER, nice, $9,200; 4 Kilbros gravity bins w/gears. 315-5363807

2010 EDGE high-flow snowblower, used one season, 36”H 86”W, chute hydraulically controlled, $8,900. 518872-1386

CASE/AMCO, 24’ folding disc, H.D. bearings, 18” blades, rock flex, asking $7,500/OBO. 716-213-7843

2010 John Deere 5083 farm tractor, 4x4, cab, air, 2 remotes, $35,500. 315-4970095 2010 Kubota 3400D loader backhoe, 195 hours, 4x4, $16,500. 315-497-0095 3 POINT HITCH bedding chopper, real good condition.

315-963-3586 call before 7 pm.

6 E-Z TRAIL HAY RACKS on 8-ton running gear, high floatation tires, 3 at $3,500 each, 3 at $3,000 each. North of Watertown,NY 315-7830595 8’ SNOW PUSHER, standard quick tach, others available.

Pine Ridge Welding and Machine, Penn Yan, NY. 315536-2102 ‘99 Jimmy 4x4, clean, $3,500; ‘96 Dodge 4x4, Dakota, $2,500; ‘99 Ford pickup, $1,500; ‘66 Cadillac Fleetwood, loaded, $9,500; IH dsl. dump truck, $2,500; new dump trailer, $5,000; 9 ton trailer, $1,500; Excavator, $12,500; Case 450 Dozer, $8,500; JD 350C Dozer, $11,500; White 4x4 ldrhoe, $9,000; Case ldrhoe, $6,000.

JD 4630, nice, $12,500; JD tractor & ldr, compact, $10,500; Hesston 4x4 w/cab, $7,500; White 4x4 w/cab, 135hp, nice, $12,500; Int. 4x4, $10,500; David Brown, $3,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up; several Woodsplitters; Brush Hogs, Discs, Harrows, Plows & more. Buying Machines Dead or Alive

TOLL FREE 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com

FULL LINE OF USED EQUIPMENT: 7000 JD corn planter, no till & dry fertilizer, $8,000; 93 JD 4960 w/Degelman blade, $45,000; Fan manure separator, $15,000; sawdust shooter, $500; sand shooter, $1,000. 802-272-7009 or 802223-3868 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.

IH 1086 dual 18.4x38, dual PTO, field ready; (2) tandem running gears; Oliver 546 4 bottom plow. 607-588-6723 IH 4166, 10’ blades, excellent condition, $12,000 OBO. 518857-7406 IH 5488, 190hp, 7800 hrs, 20.8x38 duals 70%, rebuilt motor, great condition, $18,500. 607-435-1478 IH 700 trailer, 7 bottom, good condition; White 498, 4,5&6 bottom; IH 720 6 bottom onland, nice. 315-536-3807 IH 800 12 bottom spring reset trailer plow; IH 11 shank disk chisel; IH 10 shank disk chisel; Glencoe 7 shank disk chisel. 315-536-3807

Approximately 500 feet

JD 7000 plate planter 4x28, lots of plates, nice, $2,800; JD 7000 planter, 6x30 no till coulters, fair cond., $2,800; new 8x20 all metal flat rack hay wagon, $2,200; JD 13’ BW disk, $2,300; JD 218 & 220 flex platforms, poly & stainless bottoms, $2,800; 4 JD & White 6x30 cultivators, S-tine & shields, $850-$1,050. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424

CLAY BARN CLEANER CHAIN

$4.00/ft. part or all

328 Danville Rd. (Near I-80)

E-Z TRAIL & STOLTZFUS kicker bale wagons, 9’x18’ w/ gear, $3,600; 12 bale, low profile, round bale carrier, 31’ long, $3,600; and feeder wagons. Sunnyhill Farm, 518-8855106.

INTERNATIONAL 966 diesel, very very nice condition, $11,500. 315-397-2593

518-284-2710

Bloomsburg, PA • Route 44 (Jerseytown)

COMBINE:Case IH 2388, 4WD, loaded, w/2 heads 2206 & 2020, great condition, $135,000. 540-825-6929

518-634-2310

16”, clockwise travel, good condition, stored on pallets

WE WANT TO SELL YOU YOUR NEXT COMBINE

CASE IH 7140 MFWD, 6000 hours, local trade, new interior, new exhaust, $42,900.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Sharon Springs, NY B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513 BP20 HESSTON round bale shredder. Hull-O Farms 518239-6950

JD 8420, 8200, 7920, 7700, 7405, 7210, 5500, 4955, 4560; Case IH 215, MX200, 8930, 7140, MX135, MX120, JX95, C80. NH 900 chopper.

Degelman 14’ blade. 585-7321953

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

JD MoCo 936 discbine, excellent condition $11,900. 518527-2701.

JOHN DEERE 8420, duals, weights, power shift, $104,000. 315-447-3008 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 JOHN DEERE loader, single lever control, 8’ bucket; JD 46A loader; JD Degelman blade for row crop tractor; Case IH 885 with cab, 2WD; JD direct cut head for chopper. 518-376-0244 NEW HOLLAND 36 flail chopper, 6’ cut, stored inside, asking $3,200. (518)895-2230 Leave Message

LOOK! BEST VALUE ON LOT. 1995 Case IH 5240, MFWD, w/excellent loader, only $32,900. Tractor alone is worth that! Zeisloft Eq. 800919-3322

VERTICAL TMR Mixer Wagon. NDE 551LP, 550ft³, low profile, 2-speed gear box, scales. Works Great. Bought new 2003. $16,000. 802-4343269

FOR SALE: 1500 tons corn silage, 1500 tons haylage. All in Ag Bags. 607-565-9677

RED CLOVER SEED for sale, $70.00 per bushel or $1.20 per pound. 315-536-8675

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

NEW LEADER L2020GT, 15’ box, truck mounted fertilizer & lime spreader. New Leader Mark III controller. 518-8427101

WANTED

JOHN DEERE 6310 4WD w/640 loader, $18,500; sawdust side shooter also available. 518-361-7957 JOHN DEERE 6400 MFWD, dual hydraulics, open station, rebuilt trans, 540/1000 PTO, good condition, $14,500. 315536-3807 JOHN DEERE 7000, 6 row corn planter, dry fertilizer, $5,500. 607-769-5199

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com

NEW HOLLAND baler, 283, quarter turn chute, $3,500.

NH 1037 stack liner, 105 barrel capacity, $9,500. 315-8682226

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE PH: 570-869-1551 Cell: 607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

570-833-5214 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

2010 Case IH 305, 345, 335 Loaded, Warranty, In Stock Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALL! JD 8330, 7810, 7930, 8295 R etc. . . . . . CALL!

Good Selection of Tillage, Hay & Silo Equipment Call! or Visit www.andrewsfarm.com

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Dwight Andrews 12737 Tower Rd., Conneautville, PA 814-587-2450 You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

Y QUALIT EED T N A GUAR

Questions? Call us. PH#

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS

814-793-4293

• Buckets • Manure Forks • Pallet Forks • Bale Spears • Round Bale Grabbers • Feed Pushers • Adapter Plates • Skid Steer Hitch

Farm Machinery Wanted

Truck Freight Available

MARTIN’S WELDING 315-531-8672 PARTS FOR 1750 OLIVER, high low trans., $800; radiator, $200; fuel tank, $100. 315592-2336 PATZ 98C 16’-20’ SILO Unloader, unloaded 2 silos; 8’ Kelly Ryan bagger; 2-34” IH cast centers 3-1/4” axles.

716-665-9416

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, running or not. Early or late models 1970’s & newer. Will 315-777-2357 WANTED: 30.5-32 tires in good condition. 585-465-0235 WANTED: GEHL 1315V sidekick manure spreader in top condition, float tires preferred.

845-866-9322 WANTED: Gehl used 2340 discbine for parts. Call 607588-7794

LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

WANTED: Potato sprayer (high pressure); also Allis Chalmers farm implements working or non-working. 315677-9511

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans, Corn, Etc. at Your Farm or Mill. “ R O A S T I T, C O O L I T ! ” Serving All of NY State.

Weiler’s Grain Roasting

Pat O’Brien & Sons For all your feed needs!

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

315-534-8948

SMITH AG SERVICE Morrisville, NY 315-447-7579 mark@smithagservice.com

188 Genesee St. - Suite 209 Auburn, NY 13021

1-800-599-71500 315-258-4394 Grieg Dougherty • Richard Damaske Carter Riley • Greg Creeden Jeff Kuney • Dan Campbell (Distiller Sales) All New Contraction Options - Call For Details

(315) 549-7081

GRAIN AND INGREDIENT MERCHANDISERS

SEE US AT THE NEW YORK FARM SHOW CENTER OF PROGRESS BUILDING LOT 177

ORIGINATING CORN & MARKETING DISTILLERS FOR SUNOCO ETHANOL PLANT , F ULTON , NY

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Fencing

Financial Services

Financial Services

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

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

HI-MAG

3 0 To n M i n i mu m Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

Call T J Allen 315-845-6777 315-868-2438

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

For Sale

Generators

SEASONINGS: Home Fries.

Ranch Hearty Steak Seasoning. Catalog H. McIntosh, Box 714, Pittsfield, MA 01202

SELF-CONTAINED Detroit diesel, single phase generator; 315-480-0250

TINGLEY

Goats

• Hi-Top Work Rubbers* #1300 - $17.00/pr • 10” Closure Boots* #1400 - $22.00/pr • 17” Knee Boots #1500 - $26.00/pr

Fencing

Fencing

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, & 3X

Naples Distributors (888) 223-8608

www.NaplesDistributors.com

Generators • High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies 4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

E & A FENCE

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~ Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

518-993-5177

2033 Brothertown Rd., Deansboro, NY 13328 Phone: (315) 841-4910 Fax: (315) 841-4649 Hrs.: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm; Fall/Winter Sat. BY APPT. ONLY www.williamsfarmfence.com • Email williamsfence@gmail.com

See Us at the NY Farm Show Toyota Building Booth 635

GOAT RANCH FOR SALE, with livestock. Saugerties, NY 845-706-3633 GOATS: 10-20 bred goats, Alpine and Saanens, 6-10 dry yearlings, good show and milking stock. Must sell. 607838-8227 or 607-280-6617

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS 10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344 Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

Quality First - Always

HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

87¢ per pound. Product available in Waterloo, NY. Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown, PA 717-367-5078

3x3x8 SECOND CUTTING grass hay, reed canary timothy mix, $190/ton. Pulaski,NY 315-651-2265

Spreader & Spreading Available

Romulus, NY 14541

1st & 4th cutting haylage, mixed grass, price on request.

Oneonta, NY 607-267-4657

1st CUTTING square bales; 4x5 wrapped 1st cutting silage bales. All good quality.

Roscoe,NY 607-498-5812

AG LIME

(315)) 549-82266

Hay - Straw For Sale

1ST CUTTING grass hay, 4x4 round bales, wrapped; 2nd cut grass baleage, wrapped 4x4s.

315-324-5435

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

Hay - Straw For Sale

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

4x4 BALEAGE, $35.00/bale.

607-965-8184 500 BALES grass hay, $40/bale, quantity discounts.

St. Lawrence County, NY. 315393-2818 DRY HAY: Several grades & quality levels available for horse, cow, sheep & goat.

Large square, barn stored, no rained-on hay. Also, straw available. Pick up or deliver.

Free loading. Fox Valley Vail Farms 518-872-1811

H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 HAYLAGE BALES & dry round bales. 700 bales baleage, 400 bales dry hay.

Mulch/bedding round bales available. Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050

FOR SALE: Baleage, 1st cut alfalfa grass, or Sudex, $30.00/bale. 518-673-5474

FOR SALE All Grades Hay & Straw Horse & Dairy Quality Bagged Shavings & Sawdust

WILL DELIVER

ROBERT ROLLE (518) 234-4052

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

JUNE CUT 1st cutting round bales, grass hay, $35.00 each; 2nd cutting grass hay, $4.50/bale. 518-281-5293 Large 3x3x8 Squares & Small Squares approx. 5560 lbs. Also 4x5 round bales.

Really early cut & timothy hay. All hay stored inside on pallets. Also approx. 20 large square bales of mowed rye straw, excellent for horses.

Picked up or delivered, large quantity. 518-929-3480, 518329-1321

HAY FOR SALE: 3x3x7 large square bales, good color, no rain, alfalfa mix, approximately 125 tons, $150.00/ton. 607753-0343, 607-423-5775

MADE IN AMERICA!!!

Quality Hay = Healthier Animals! All hay is tested and meets production and nutrient needs... Dry Round, Square & Wrapped, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th.

Delivery available. 845-9857866

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Looking for Long Term Customers Wheat Straw, Grass Hay, Mixes and Alfalfa available in large square bales.

FULL TRAILER LOADS ONLY

Galvanized d Steell Feederr

Poly y Balee Feeder

WE SELL: • Treated Posts • Horse Stalls • Bale Feeders • Horse Mats • Gates • Energizers • Waterers • Electrobraid • Cattle Handling Equip. • And Much More!

Supplier of Organic Feed and Fertilizer

Call Nick 845-901-1892 Miriam 800-747-3811 or visit adenbrook.com

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

Help Wanted

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

WANTED

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Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

Hay & Straw - All Types We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304 Buyers & Sellers

WANTED

Pre Cut Rye Straw 50 to 75 Lb. Bales

TOO MUCH HAY?

302-737-5117 302-545-1000

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CENTRAL BOILER EClassic OUTDOOR FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call North Creek Heat 315-8663698

CENTRAL BOILER E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call today Halloran Farm 845-482-5208.

ALWAYS WANTED

Central Boiler E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Buy NOW and save up to $1500! The next generation of cleaner wood furnaces has arrived. 97% Efficient. Call Today Border Drive Heating/Royal Stoves 570537-2447

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY

Help Wanted

Hay - Straw Wanted

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

DAIRY FARM Currently Accepting Applications for upcoming openings: Equipment operators and milking staff. Reliable transportation required. Hourly pay based on experience. Send resume/ cover letter to: PO Box 511, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428.

Fax: 518-673-3451 or email: dairyfarmer1999@gmail.com Absolutely no phone calls or unscheduled visits.

DAIRY FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/MECHANIC Job opportunity immediately available in CNY for full time year-round work.

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

Dirk@twinbirch.net & Steve@twinbirch.net Or call Steve at

Assist in operating equipment used in agricultural production. Responsibilities will also include maintaining and repairing modern farm equipment in heated shop. Competitive salary & benefits.

Respond with references & phone numbers to set up appointment for interview.

315-696-8051

Help Wanted

Organic Valley is looking for an East Region Pool Coordinator Recruitment & producer support of dairy producers/members in PA and MD.Work with other regional support & procurement team members in the region. Dairy/livestock experience required.

Knowledge of Organic standards preferred.

Visit www.organicvalley.coop or call 608-625-3314 for more info and how to apply.

ment Opportunity Employ Service Technician - Milking Equipment Wormuth Dairy and Refrigeration Morrisville, NY

Help Wanted HERDSPERSON wanted on a 200 cow dairy, salary and benefits based on experience.

Call 315-823-7004.

Large Dairy Farm Located in Cayuga County, NY Is seeking a goal-oriented team player to join our crop crew. Ideal candidate will have a class A CDL, knowledge of dairy farming, and strong mechanical and operation skills. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are also a must.

Call

315-729-0438

315-730-4111

EXPERIENCED CHEESE MAKER

TOP QUALITY HAY FOR SALE Since 1980 the Cristaldi Family located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Washington County in Greenwich, NY have provided the Northeast including Martha’s Vineyard with top quality hay. We take pride in our production assuring repeat customers. Due to the quality & customer base we are now limited to first cutting mixed grass hay harvested in late May & June. Deliveries are available.

Please call our office from 8-5, M-F @ 518-692-2647 or Home 518-692-2791

This position is ultimately responsible for the health, safety and performance of the milking herd. Position is a leadership and supervisory role with a team of employees who assist you in completing the day to day activities required to operate a large commercial dairy.

Salary range $60,000+, with future ownership opportunity.

Please send resume to

Help Wanted

Established, well equipped grass-based sheep dairy in Cazenovia, NY producing on-farm artisanal yogurts and award winning cheeses seeks experienced head cheese maker starting April 2012. Commercial acumen and marketing experience a plus.

Send resume to resumes@meadowoodfarms.com

WANTED: Ag Service Tech

Cazenovia Equipment Company, a premier John Deere Dealer is looking for experienced service technicians to join our team in any of our eleven locations in New York.

The right candidate has strong mechanical skills, understands the performance of farm equipment and implements applications.

The job requires computer knowledge and good communication skills. John Deere equipment repair knowledge and experience is a plus.

Technicians have access to state-of-the-art computer diagnostic information, John Deere education programs, as well as performance incentive programs.

Cazenovia Equipment offers competitive compensation package, 401K retirement program, employee discount, personal leave days many group employee benefits.

Apply now...

Fax Resume to (315) 655-8433 Email Resume: jobs@cazequip.com

www.cazenoviaequipment.com

TIRED OF MAKING THE SAME REPAIRS EVERYDAY? Progressive, profitable family owned, family friendly business is seeking a service technician to join our service team. Wormuth Dairy and Refrigeration has a long tradition of serving local dairy farm businesses. We are committed to superior customer service for our customers; your supervisor will strive to ensure that you succeed based on professional supervisory training. Our new team member will install and service dairy equipment and will provide scheduled preventive maintenance. An understanding of dairy farm equipment is desirable. This position enables you to have a continuing relationship with clients while working with a small number of dedicated service technicians working with local productive dairy farm businesses. The qualifications to succeed in this position include excellence as a trouble shooter, a passion for working with a variety of equipment and systems, and satisfaction from working alone as a service tech and as part of an installation team. Wormuth Dairy and Refrigeration is committed to providing world-class initial and continuing training. We are planning to begin interviews on February 18th.

Address questions to Sheila at 315 684-9152. Apply by sending resume to address below or e-mail to wormuth@frontiernet.net

Wormuth Dairy & Refrigeration Box 332, 3859 Swamp Road Morrisville, NY 13408 Attn: Dave Wormuth

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HELP P WANTED The Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District has the following opening in LaFayette, NY:

Conservation n Districtt Technician Qualified individuals will perform a variety of technical duties pertaining to soil and water conservation practices on public and private properties, responsible for assisting with fieldwork for agricultural, environmental and forestry projects, field surveys and in the design of conservation projects. Oversee the rental operation of conservation tillage equipment.

Ideal candidates will have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Soil Conservation, Forestry, or a closely related field; or two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in these sciences; or an equivalent combination of training and experience in this field.

Please visit www.ocswed.org to download the vacancy announcements and application, or call our office at (315) 677-3851 X5.

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Hoof Trimming DON’S HOOF TRIMMING: Maintain herd health. Sore feet a specialty. Vet recommended. Quality, experience, will travel. 518-6732577 leave message.

Horses SMALL White Percheron gelding, broke for wedding carriage. Also, team of well broke, older Belgian geldings, sound, shod. Erin C. Lundy 315-493-1051

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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.

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TEAM OF Haflinger geldings, rides and drives, broke the best, others available. 315558-9133

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COOPER'S ARK FARM 17 Week Old Laying Hens Coming March 13

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Day Old Guineas $3.00 each Day Old Turkey Poults $3.25 each Cornish X Broilers: 2 weeks old - $2.25 4 weeks old - $3.75 Pick-up Schoharie

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JAN 26 - FEB 23 4-H Veterinary Science Program SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY. 6:30-8 pm. Participation is limited to 24 youth aged 14 to 19. The registration fee is $20 for enrolled 4-H members or $30 for non-4-H members, which is due with

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DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #722 - Dairy farm w/378 A. - 180x34’ barn w/70 new tie stalls & 2” pipeline - flat barn parlor for summer - mach. shed & heifer barn - ex. soils - Slurrystore for manure - v.g.

18 rm. home w/2 baths - also 2nd set of bldgs. w/house & 2 story barn for 42 head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $900,000 #54 - COUNTRY SIDE STOVE & CHIMNEY STORE OF LITTLE FALLS, NY on 6.5 A. of land on main busy highway (St. Rte. 5). Attractive, well-kept, nearly new bldgs. - one w/show room & offices is 2800 sq. ft. (46x64’) - also lg. garage w/concrete floor for storage & vehicles (36x60’) w/12x14 ft. overhead door - both buildings have alarm system - also natural gas on property - COMPLETE INVENTORY of $214,000 included in sale - Great Value at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$550,000 #67 - Very quiet, private location 3 miles from Little Falls, NY with 46 A., 14 tillable, 30 pasture - great hobby farm - 9 room farmhouse in good condition has combination oil/wood hot water heat, a clean & comfortable home - also like-new doublewide with 6 rooms, 2 decks, 1 porch, above ground pool, work shop with electric, dependable yeararound creek, drilled well & 2 springs - all for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$198,000 #16 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC - 175 ACRES NEAR LITTLE FALLS WITH ACREAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF ROUTE 5S - 90 acres tillable the rest woods and a pond - has great views of the Mohawk Valley. It is located one mile from the AMISH SALE BARN THAT HAS AN AUCTION AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $350,000 C-72 - Operating Sheep Farm located in southeast Montgomery County. 204A. total with 104A. forest managed surveyed woodlot, (last harvested in 2007), 20A. pasture, remainder prime cropland. 36x80 two-story barn, set-up with pens for livestock, 9-crate heated and insulated farrowing room. Additional 30x40 wing off of main barn, 40x80 steel pole barn/large doors, 5 outbuildings: 2-16x21; 2-16x30; 1-12x41. Used for livestock, all with water. Completely remodeled 3200 sq. ft. 200+ yr old farmhouse. 8 Lg. rooms, 4BR, 2 full baths, jacuzzi, woodstove in kitchen/dining area, fireplace insert for wood in sitting room, additional wood or coal forced-air furnace. Drilled well and pond. Great hunting, woodlot, and cropland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $499,000 B-302 - This is a very nice private 2BR year round cottage that is on a secluded bay of Kayuta Lake with 128 feet of lakefront. The cottage has a wrap around deck with a hot tub for relaxing. There is a private dock also a small island where you could have a picnic. A storage shed (10x12) to hold the yard equipment and a detached 2 car garage (24x24) with a second story loft that could be used for living space, all on a wooded 1/2 acre lot. In a perfect area for year round recreation; near snowmobile trails, miles of XC ski trails 3 miles away at BREIA, and boating right out the door. Total taxes are $1896. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $259,000

POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

Special thanks to Frank and Nancy Debiase of Marcy, NY for allowing us to sell their beautiful Oneida County property. We wish them all the best.

2306 - Serenity at its best with picture perfect views: Enjoy country living in this 30-acre well-maintained 3 bedroom/2 full bath home, with neatly manicured landscape with lots of trails for sports enthusiasts, breathtaking views surrounded with nature, wildlife and farmlands. 2-car attached garage and an additional extra large detached garage for extra storage. The house is set up away from the road with long driveway, lots of privacy. Secluded but close to shopping, church, schools, restaurants, medical clinics, etc. Close to Herkimer, Utica and Cooperstown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d from m $210,000 0 to o $198,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced 2 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stalll Operation. Buildings for 300 2302 head. Double 8 milking parlor, 3,000 gallon bulk tank, large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loem soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although

program registration. Registrations will be received on a paid, first come first served basis. Contact Jenny Lang, 845-340-3990 ext. 313.

JAN 30 - FEB 27 4-H/Toastmaster Public Speaking & Leadership Program No young person between the ages of 11 to 19 years old should miss this opportunity. The program is a 5 week series, offered for 5 Monday nights from 6:30 - 7:45 pm with a projected start date of Jan. 30. Only 15 spaces available in this free program. Call 845-292-6180.

FEB 14-16 45th Annual World Ag Expo International Agri-Center, 4450 South Laspina St., Tulare, CA. The Expo is the largest annual agricultural show of its kind with 1,600 exhibitors displaying cutting edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds. On Internet at www.WorldAgExpo.com FEB 14, 15, 21 & 22 North Country Crop Congresses 9:30 am - 3 pm. Lunch & materials provided.

• Feb. 14 - Canton Best Western, 315-379-9192.

• Feb. 15 - Carthage Elks Club, 315-376-5270, 315788-8450.

• Feb. 21 - Moe’s Bar and Grill, Malone, 518-4837403.

• Feb. 22 - W.H. Miner Center Auditorium, Chazy, NY. NYSDEC Pesticide Recertification Credits and Certified Crop Advisor Credits are pending.

FEB 15 2012 Crop Congress Carthage Elks Club,

Carthage, NY. 10 am - 3 pm.

Contact Mike Hunter 315788-8450 or Joe Lawrence 315-376-5270.

Equine Nutrition Lecture Upstate Equine Medical Center, 362 Rugg Rd., Schuylerville, NY. 7 pm.

Admission is free. Reservations are suggested by Feb. 11 but not required. Call 518-695-3744 or e-mail upstateequine@aol.com.

No Farms No Food Rally New York State Capitol, Albany, NY. 9:30 am - 4 pm.

A lunch of local food will be served. Bus transportation roundtrip from New York City to Albany is also available. Register now for the No Farms No Food Rally. Join the movement online at www.farmland.org/newyork or Facebook.com/american farmlandtrustny. Contact New York State Field Office, 518-581-0078 or e-mail us at newyork@farmland.org.

FEB 16 Grower/Buyer Networking Session Binghamton Public Library, Binghamton, NY. 9:30 am 1:30 pm. Contact Laura, 607-772-8953.

Hydrofracking Meeting Lee Town Hall, 5808 Stokes Lee Center Road, Lee Center, NY. 6 pm.

FEB 16, MAR 1, 15 & 29, APR 12 Farm Business Planning Course Ithaca, NY. All classes 6-9 pm. Cost: Sliding scale, $80 - $300 Application required.

Visit www.groundswellcen ter.org for online application.

For more information e-mail info@groundswellcenter.org.

FEB 18 Clarion Landowner’s Conference St. Michael Church Parish

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Hall,18668 Route 208, Fryburg, PA. 8 am - 3:30 pm.

Register no later than Feb. 10. by sending your name, address and phone number along with number of acres you own and number attending to ClarionExt@ psu.edu. Act 48 Hours available. $15/person. Make checks payable to PSCE Clarion County. Lunch will be provided. Return to Penn State Cooperative Extension

Office, 8 Grant St., Clarion, PA 16214. Call 814-2239028.

Oswego County Maple School CCE Oswego County, 3288 Main St., Mexico, NY. The $15 fee for the Feb. 18 Oswego County Maple School covers lunch and materials. Interested parties can register with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)

by Feb. 15. Contact JJ

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Van Billings Real Estate, LLC Van Billings, Broker/Owner 14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

315-429-0300

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com

Want To Sell Your Farm or Land?

Call Van!

HELP WANTED

Active farm real estate broker seeks person with extensive farming experience to handle farm sales in Madison County and nearby areas.

Must have real estate license or be willing to get one.

Phone Van Billings @ 315-429-0300

FARMS

NEEDED: 100-300 Acres Tillable

IN

MADISON COUNTY - LEBANON - EATON - EARLVILLE

QUALITY BUYER WILL PAY MY COMMISSION

Oppenheim - 37.1 Acres - $110,000 Beautiful old multi-level barn would make an excellent home. A drilled well, 2 septics and electricity already on the property. 37.1 acres of nice farmland, great hayfields, beautiful and magnificent distant views all makes a perfect spot for a retreat.

Manheim - 42 Acres - $135,000 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.

buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and 5,000.. makee uss an n offer farm. Priced to sell . . . . .Askingg $245 2256 6 - Madison n Countyy Freee Stalll 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $550,000.. Makee an 2317 7 - NEW W - Nearr Cortland. Intensive grazing dairy operation on 62 acres all in high tensile fencing with 30 additional acres rented. Good 2 story dairy barn with 65 ties, ready to milk. Good 40x60 Morton Machinery building for young stock and machinery. 2 story 4 bdrm farm house with new furnace and septic. Buildings and land all on the same side of the road. Owners are currently milking 50 cows. Farm makes a good dairy farm but will also be suitable for beef horses and making hay. Great location close to I81 and Cortland. Machinery and AG dealers all close by. Just 20 mins north of Binghamton. Beautiful setting overlooking the Cortland Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $259,900 2309 9 - Northern n Schohariee Countyy Land. Close to the Town of Ames, NY. 170 acres +/- situated on a quiet road. 90+ acres tillable good soils and decent size fields. 40 acres of pasture balance woods. Lots of road frontage. Would make a nice property to build, run beef or horses, make hay. Reasonable taxes around $2,000 a year. Good investment property. Local farmers willing to rent this land which would more than pay the taxes. Good deer and turkey hunting. Easy to get to from Rt90 or I88. 45 mins to downtown 0 Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $250,000

Minden - 81.6 Acres - $299,900 Superb Horse Farm - 36x96 Morton Building with 8 gorgeous stalls. Plus old dairy barn, turn out sheds, equipment shed, pond, all fenced.

Remarkable post and beam passive solar design on home with very open floor plan.

Spectacular private setting at end of road. Any offer is subject to court and bank approval.

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.

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FEB 18-20 2nd Annual Beginning Farmer Conference Amway Grand Plaza Hotel & DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI. Beginning farmers and ranchers interested in all types of agriculture are encouraged to attend. The conference provides an opportunity for attendees to network with other farmers from around the country and learn from experts about how to start and maintain a thriving farm or ranch business. For more information, including online registration and hotel information, visit http://2012bfrconference.ev entbrite.com or e-mail questions to info@start2farm.gov.

FEB 20 Sullivan & Wayne Counties’ Joint Ag Day Honesdale High School, 459 Terrace St., Honesdale, PA. 10 am - 3:15 pm. Registration is requested by Feb 17.

Contact Wayne County Extension Office 570-2535970, ext. 4110, WayneExt@psu.edu or Sullivan County Extension Office at 845-292-6180 or Sullivan@ cornell.edu.

FEB 21 2012 Crop Symposium Civil Defense Center, Bath, NY. 10:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Lunch is $10/person. Registration requested. Contact Steuben CCE, 607-6642300.

FEB 22 Crop Congress Miner Center building of Miner Institute on Route 191, just west of exit 41 on Interstate 87. 10 am - 3 pm.

Crop Congress is open to the public at no charge, with no advance registration required. Lunch is available for $5.

Grow Food During the Winter Town of Chenango Community Hall. 6 pm. $10/person.

Contact Carol, 607-7728953.

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FEB 22-25 NNY Pasture Meetings For more information on times and exact locations, please contact one of the following county-based CCE offices: St. Lawrence County 315-379-9192 or bmf9@cornell.edu; Jefferson County - 315-788-8450 or rak76@cornell.edu; Franklin County - 518-483-7403 or drd9@cornell.edu; Clinton County - 518-561-7450.

FEB 23 Grazing and Pasture Program Grace Episcopal Church, Cataract St., Copenhagen, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. Contact Ron Kuck, 315-788-8450.

Grazing Planning Management Meeting Civil Defense Building, Route 54, in Bath, NY. 10 am - 3 pm. There will be a satisfying local lunch and a 12 month grazing chart sponsored by the Upper Susquehanna Coalition for every participant but you need to register for this indepth program. Contact John Wickham - Schuyler County SWCD 607-5356878 or Jonathan Barter Steuben County SWCD 607776-7398.

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Horseman’s Social Longfellow’s Restaurant & Inn, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY. 6-9 pm.

Great buffet style hors d’oeuvres! Entertainment. Door Prizes. $25/person. Preregistration requested. Contact Sharon T. LaPier, 518885-8995 or e-mail stl32@cornell.edu.

FEB 23 & MAR 29 Sustainable Cortland’s Soup and Sustenance Winter Reading Series The Beard Building, 9 Main St., Cortland, NY. 6-8 pm.

Soup and bread provided.

Contact Sara Watrous, sustainablecortland@gmail. com FEB 23-25 New York Farm Show State Fair Grounds; Syracuse, NY. Contact Scott Grigor, 315-457-5145 or email sgrigor@ne-equip.com.

FEB 25 7th Annual Central Region Forest Landowners Conference Penn State University Forest Resources Building Auditorium, Room 112, University Park, PA. 9 am - 4 pm. Registration is $25/person (includes program materials and lunch). Registration deadline is Feb. 17. You may pay online with any major credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover or American Express) or you may mail your check, made payable to “Penn State,” to Central Region Forest Landowners Conference, ATTN: Registration, 323 Ag. Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802.

Farm Bill Listening Forum Clarkson University, Barben Rooms, Cheel Campus Center, Potsdam, NY. 11 am noon. Contact Sean Magers, 202-225-4611.

Farming Our Future conference Taconic Hills in Craryville, NY. Includes topics that farmers are talking about now, in a way that is interactive, informative and meaningful and will bring together local and regional farmers, educators, farmers’ market managers, agriculture students, providers of goods and services and consumers who care about the future of agriculture. Contact Karen DiPeri, 518-329-0890 or email karendiperi@gmail.com Opportunities for Your Rural & Forested Land Program Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 9 am - noon. $15/person. $5 for each individual from the same family. Contact Carol, 607584-9966.

JAN 25-26 Northeast Pasture Consortium Annual Meeting Century House Hotel & Conference Center, Route 9, Latham, NY (Albany County).

This year’s sessions will cover nutrient management on pastures, conservation benefits of pasture, grass species and varieties grazing trials, organic methods for seeding and managing pastures, silvopasture techniques and more. Contact Jim Cropper, e-mail jbcropper@yahoo.com.

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS

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3/17/2012 Single Family Home Real Estate Auction, Gates, NY 3/23/2012 Jeff & Kathy Thompson Farm Machinery Auction, Batavia, NY 3/30/2012 Estate of Ronald Milcarek Farm Machinery, Vehicle, Tool & Household Auction, Batavia, NY 4/6/2012 Alfred State Spring Fling All Breed Cattle Auction, Alfred, NY 4/13/2012 Agricultural Education Consignment Auction, Batavia, NY sponsored by the Farm Bureau NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS!

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Soybean variety trial data now available for Northern New York Growers NORTHERN NEW YORK — Northern New York growers produce soybeans on nearly 9,000 acres. Six thousand of those acres are in Jefferson County, making it an ideal location for evaluating new varieties. The results of field trials conducted by Cornell University Crop and Soil Sciences Professor William J. Cox at Robbins Farms in Sackets Harbor, NY, are now available to help growers deciding which varieties to plant in 2012.

“Soybeans are an increasing attractive crop for northern growers.

The climate in Northern New York is no longer too cool to produce soybeans so mid-season (Group I) varieties are adapted to most of Northern New York and early Group II varieties can mature if planted early near the Lake,” Cox said.

Cox points to the 659,000 acres of soybeans grown in Quebec and more than 100,000 acres of soybeans grown in the province of Ontario between New York’s northern border and Ottawa in 2010 as evidence of the adaptability of soybeans in northern regions.

“If global warming continues over the next several decades, Northern New York may well prove to be the ideal location rather than a marginal region for soybean production,” Cox said.

Cox also notes that the high price of soybean meal has more dairy farmers looking to grow their own soybeans and process them in an on-farm or local custom roaster.

“Soybeans are a lowinput crop — you plant, spray once or twice, and harvest. This makes soy-

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beans an attractive crop from a labor management perspective, especially on smaller dairy operations,” Cox said.

The current high price for soybeans make it an attractive cash crop.

2011 saw the wettest April-May period ever recorded at the Watertown Airport, five miles from the variety trial at Robbins Farms. The trial

Soybean C3

This soybean pest workshop group, led by Cornell University Cooperative Extension IPM Specialist Keith Waldron (in the hat), found no problems at Forrester Farms in Northern New York last fall.

Photo by Kara Lynn Dunn

planting was delayed until June 3. The wet period was followed by the fifth warmest June-September in the area and the third wettest August-September period.

“Although the 2011 growing season in Northern New York was challenging,

the trials produced very good soybean yields — 56 bushels per acre average yield for Group I varieties and 53 bushels per acre average yields for Group II,” Cox said.

“If the current price remains at $11 per bushel, I would expect soybean

acreage in New York, including Northern New York, to increase in 2012,” he added.

The trials were partially supported

by Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station funding.

The 2011 Soybean Variety Trials for Northern New York data is available from Cornell Cooperative Extension and online at www.nnyagdev. org/_fieldcrops.htm#Soybeans.

CRAWFORD CO DAIRY FARM AUCTION 29494 LAKE CREEK RD, COCHRANTON, PA 16314

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012 @ 11:00 AM LOCATED: Approx 12, miles east of Meadville, Pa OR 13 Miles West Of Franklin, Pa On RT 322, Turn North on RT 173 4 7/10 mile, turn East on Lake Creek Rd 1 7/10 mile to auction. Watch For Huey Auction Signs.

Crawford Co ******* Wayne Twp SELLING 110+/- ACRE DAIRY FARM OFFERED IN TWO PARCELS & ENTIRETY. TRACTORS * SKIDLOADER * FARM MACHINERY * HAY * GRAIN & FEED BINS & MORE.

DAIRY FARM: SELLS FIRST @ 11:00 AM PARCEL # 1: 55 +/- Gently Rolling Acres including Exceptional Dairy set up w/ 100 Tie Stall 52' x 87' Bank Barn w/ 188' x 40' Addition w/ 8 Maternity Pens - 6 Permanente calf pens - 5 Temporary calf Pens - Tile Mangers - 2 Gutter cleaners - 20' x 67' Enclosed Manure shed Cement Stave Silo w/ Unloader - Cemented feed lot w/ 80' covered feed bunk.

Sells complete w/ milking equipment including pipe line milking system w/ 5 units - 1000 gal Mueller SS Bulk Tank - Vac Pump - Everything in tact & Ready for Cows.

SUPER SET UP * ALL IN GOOD REPAIR * CLEAN * VERY NICE Parcel #1 SELLS W/ 3 BEDROOM COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME W/ ELEC BASEBOARD HEAT.

FRONTAGE ON LAKE CREEK RD. (2) PONDS. PARCEL #1 HAS APPROX 30 +/- ACRES TILLABLE RE TERMS ON PARCEL #1: $15,000.00 DOWN DAY OF AUCTION (NON REFUNDABLE) BALANCE IN 30 TO 45 DAYS OR UPON DELIVERY OF DEED.

*********** PARCEL #2: 55 +/- Gently Rolling Acres w/ Frontage on Lake Creek Rd, Shoey & Dupont Rds. 2 Story Heifer Barn - 56' x 136' Machine Shed. Parcel #2 Has Approx 35 +/- Acres Tillable.

RE TERMS ON PARCEL #2: $15,000.00 DOWN DAY OF AUCTION (NON REFUNDABLE) BALANCE IN 30 TO 45 DAYS OR UPON DELIVERY OF DEED. VERY NICE FARM SELLS W/ 1/2 GAS - OIL & MINERAL RIGHTS. NO CURRENT LEASES ALL BLDGS IN GOOD REPAIR. READY TO MOVE INTO. SOLD W/ OWNER CONFIRMATION *** TAXES: $4300.00 YR

THE FOLLOWING SELLS ABSOLUTE TO HIGH BIDDER: TRACTORS: Ford 8340 SLE w/ CAH - 2WD - Dual Outlets - (3210 hrs) Nice; IH 1456 3 PTH w/ Yr Rd Cab. SKIDLOADER: Case 1845 C w/ (3596 Hrs) sells w/ Material Bucket; Bale Spear & Rubber Tired Scrapper sold separate.

FARM MACHINERY: Penta 4110 Vertical TMR Mixer; NI 3733 Tandem Axle Dbl Beater Manure Spreader w/ Slop Gate; Claas Rollant 250 Rd Baler w/ Net Wrap; H & S In Line Bale Wrapper w/ 13 hp Honda Eng; Gehl 970 2 Beater Self Unloading Wagon on JD Gear; NH 707 3 PTH Forage Harvester w/ Corn Hd; Fair Banks Morse Self Contained 40KW Natural or LP gas Generator.

HAY: 212 4 x 4 Bales Tubed Baleage; (14) 4 x 5 Rd Bales 1st cut Dry; (18) 8' sq Bales 1st cut mixed Hay. GRAIN & FEED BINS: GSI 6 Ring Grain Bins w/ Drying Floor & Stirater; GSI 7 Ring Bin w/ Drying Floor - LP Gas Dryer & Stirater; Brock 1 & 2 Ring Feed Bins; 6 Ton Feed Bins.

TRAILER: 2007 Northern Hauler 8 x 20' Enclosed.

MISC: Hay Drying Fan; Calf Dehorning Stand; SS Milking Cart; Wic Bedding Chopper.

Owners: Mike & Andrea Rabold NO Small Items Please Be On Time.

TERMS: Cash Or Check w/ Current Photo ID. ALL OUT OF STATE CHECKS NEED BANK LETTER PROOF OF FUNDS. Lunch & Rest Room Available.

Log onto auctionzip.com to view full listing & photos use AU ID # 1361 AUCTIONEERS JOHN R HUEY II SUE ANN WEIDNER JAMES E YOUNKINS AU-001588-L AU-001781-L AU-002901-L SLIPPERY ROCK, PA (724) 794-4737

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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, February 13 • 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 Sire ID heifers from Springdale Farm: Bred heifers, breeding age - some being red carriers. 1 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 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607844-9104 • 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. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. Due to farm accident, Schoharie Co. Herd Dispersal. 85 head, 45 milking age, 13 bred or breeding age, 27 started calves to 300#. Mixed herd Hols. few crosses, Jerseys, Normandy Cross. Low SCC all stages of lactation & AI bred.

This herd has a 150,000 SCC 4.4F & 3.2P. Also 18 heifers from calves to breeding age from one farm. 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. Regular Monday schedule. . Tim Miller, 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 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, February 14 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. 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, February 15 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752

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

• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 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: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041 or 585-447-3842 Thursday, February 16 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Fat Cattle & Feeder Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 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. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY.

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Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, 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 315-287-0220 • 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.

Saturday, February 18 • 9:30 AM: Newark Valley, NY. Large auction of farm & construction equipment.

Goodrich Auction Service, Inc., 607-6423293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com • 10:30 AM: Owens Farm, Smithfield, VA. Another Absolute Auction by Ownby.

Farm Equipment Dispersal. No Buyer’s Premium. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 804-730-0500 Monday, February 20 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 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 • 2:00 PM: Windsor Meat Market, 73

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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 West First Ave., Windsor, PA. Public Auction Online and On Site. For updates go to auctionzip.com 3721. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 Wednesday, February 22 • 10:00 AM: Doody Farms LLC, 4451 Large Rd., Auburn, NY. Large Public Retirement Auction. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842 Thursday, February 23 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. February Heifer Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 Tuesday, February 28 • 10:00 AM: 97 Loop Rd., Quarryville, PA (Lancaster Co.). 53 Acre Dairy Farm.

Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 Friday, March 2 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle.

Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-7298030

Saturday, March 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com Saturday, March 10 • 9:00 AM: Penn Y an, NY (Yates Co.).

Finger Lakes Produce Auction Spring Farm Machinery Consignment Auction.

Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:30 AM: 653 Youkers Bush Rd., St. Johnsville, NY. Public Auction. Farm Equip., Guns, Stoves, Tools & Household. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-5682257 • 3:30 PM: Benton Fire Dept., 932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yan, NY. Seneca Farm Toy Auction.

Show 8:30 am - 2 pm. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Saturday, March 17 • 1138 Rte. 318, Waterloo, NY. Third Annual Spring Equipment Auction. Large public auction selling for farmers, dealers, bank repo & construction equipment. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315729-8030 • 8:00 AM: Mendon, NY. Saxby Implement Corp. Public Auction. 200 Lawn Mowers, Vehicles, New Trailers & Much

More. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:30 AM: Nathan Mason, Callaway, VA (near Rocky Mount). Another Absolute Auction by Ownby. Farm Equipment Dispersal. No Buyer’s Premium!. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 804-730-0500 Wednesday, March 21 • 8:55 AM: Rising, MD. 3 Day Retirement Auction. Business Liquidation. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-6628149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com • 9:00 AM: 3186 Freshour Rd., Canandaigua, NY. Coryn Farm Supplies, Inc. Public Auction of Farm Equip. & Tools. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Friday, March 23 • 10:00 AM: Batavia, NY. Jeff & Kathy Thompson Farm Machinery Auction.

Selling a full line of farm machinery including Case IH Maxxum 115, Case IH MX110, Case IH 7220, Case IH CX70 plus hay, tillage, barn equipment and much more!. William Kent, Inc., 585-3435449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, March 24

• Atglen, PA. The Gala at Glen Valley II. Hosted by Glen Valley Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Clymer, NY. Z&M Ag and Turf Farm Equipment Auction.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Monday, March 26 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Special Holiday Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, March 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Regular Livestock Sale. Easter Lamb & Goat Sale approx. 5 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, March 30 • 10:00 AM: Warsaw, Wyoming Co. Estate of Ronald Milcarek Auction. Selling vehicles, farm machinery, tools, & household including ‘07 Chevy Silver-

HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

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

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

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

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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

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 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

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net

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

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Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page)

ado, NH TB100 tractor, MF 573 tractor and more! Watch our website for a complete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, March 31 • Cobleskill, NY. 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors & Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com Thursday, April 5 • 11:00 AM: 2324 Ridge Rd., Penn Yan, NY. Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction. IH 1420 4WD combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck, tillage, planting & harvest equip.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies, registered and grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, April 7 • Champlain, NY. Betty & Nelson LeDuc Farm Machinery Auction. Full line of machinery: Case MX120 w/ldr., Case IH 8920, Case 5130, NH TB110 w/ldr., Ford 6610. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway.

Accepting registered high quality cattle.

Give us a call. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Friday, April 13 • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center St., Franklin, NY. Farm Equipment Consignment and Inventory Reduction. Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auction Service, 607-829-2600 Saturday, April 14 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. Livestock.

Full line of JD farm machinery & tiling equip. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

• Syracuse, NY. New York Spring Holstein Sale. Held in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:00 AM: Farm of Don & Betty Duska, 1820 Co. Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. 22nd Annual Auction. Quality Consignments Accepted. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 8:00 AM: Beaver Mountain Farms, 1820 County Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. On the Farm of Don & Betty Duksa, 22nd Annual Auction. Quality Consignments Accepted.

Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 Saturday, April 21 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction. Accepting consignments groups or single items.

Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference. Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Co-managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Gerry Rodeo Grounds, RT. 60 Gerry, NY. Chautauqua County Area, Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: Argyle Livestock Station, 8 McEachron Hill Rd., Argyle, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Franklin Used Equipment Sales Inc., Frank Walker Auctioneer 607-829-5172 Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for Gary Tiernan. 200 head of AI sired dairy cattle. Delarm & Treadway, 518483-4106 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Machinery Consignment Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, April 28 • Heifer Haven, North Bangor, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-5690503 www.nnyds.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 42nd Annual New York’s Favorite Consignment Auction . Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585243-1563

www.teitsworth.com • 8:00 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 9:00 AM: 796 No. Cream Hill Rd., Bridport, VT. Jim Ferguson Farm Machinery & Small Equipment Sale. All machinery like new. Wide selection of tractors, tools, hay & farm equip. Well maintained. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339-COWS or 802-388-2661 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 11:00 AM: On the farm Otego, NY. Gretna Acres Registered Brown Swiss Complete Dispersal. 100 Head sell. This is a long established breeding herd (50 years) DHI tested, AI sired. Regular herd health program. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, May 5 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Also selling Trowbridge Angus Bulls. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale. Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, May 12 • 9:00 AM: 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY. Estate of Tom Oliver.

Excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, May 19 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, June 1 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, June 9 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs

Farm II. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 15 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 22 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 6 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 3 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 1 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at te Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn.

Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

The 2012 New York State Dry Bean Meeting will be held on March 19, 9 a.m.3 p.m., at the LeRoy Country Club, 7759 E. Main Rd., LeRoy, NY. Save $5 over walk-in registration if you pre-register by March 12 - $20 for current Cornell Vegetable Program enrollees; $30 for all others. Contact Angela Parr at 585-394-3977 x426 or aep63@cornell.edu.

DEC and CCA credits will be available!

Bring your DEC ID card and attend the entire meeting to receive credit.

9 a.m.: Registration, coffee, and sign-up for NYSDEC pesticide credits 9:30 a.m.: Introductions — Carol MacNeil, CCE Vegetable Program (CVP) in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie,

Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, & Yates Counties 9:35 a.m.: Report on the New York State Dry Bean Endowment for Dry Bean Research — Marc Smith, Assistant Director, New York State Ag Experiment Station, Cornell 9:40 a.m.: Breeding for Heat Tolerance in Beans — Phil Griffiths, Cornell 10 a.m.: Varieties for New York State - Report on Yields, Maturity, Processing, and Resistance to Disease — Eric Sandsted and Don Halseth, Horticulture, Cornell 10:30 a.m.: What’s New from Industry?

10:40 a.m.: Break 10:50 a.m.: Update on Preliminary

Zone Till Herbicide Programs in Dry Beans and a Review of New Herbicides Robin Bellinder, Horticulture, Cornell 11:10 a.m.: Good Cover Crops for a Bean Rotation — Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell 11:30 Western Bean Cutworm: Continuing the Advance in New York State — Keith Waldron, NYS IPM Field Crops Coordinator, Cornell – Geneva 12 p.m.: Lunch 1 p.m.: Dry Bean Seed Production: Ensuring Top Quality — Paul Varner, Treasure Valley Seed Co. 1:25 p.m.: Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Review: Comply and be Prepared for an Inspection — Chris Wainwright, New York State Depart-

ment of Environmental Conservation, Bath 2:25 p.m.: The Dry Bean Market and Promotional Activities of the Dry Bean Council — John McCreedy, NY Bean, LLC; Jim Kohl, Furman Foods; Hal Cole, King Cole Bean 2:55 p.m.: Your Evaluation of the 2012 NYS Dry Bean Meeting 3 p.m.: Adjourn and pick up NYSDEC pesticide recertification sheets Special needs: Contact Carol MacNeil at 585-394-3977x406 or crm6@cornell.edu in advance.

Source: Livingston County Agricultural News, Feb. 2012

New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association holds most successful Expo to date The New York Corn & Soybean Growers Asso-

ciation (NYCSGA) recently held its annual

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Corn & Soybean Expo, and this year’s event was the organization’s most successful to date.

More than 200 growers and members of the agribusiness community attended the event, which featured 31 sponsors and exhibitors and David Kohl and Danny Klinefelter as the expo’s keynote speakers.

“Dr. Kohl, as always,

brought a lot of high energy and a lot of laughs to his presentation on the global economy’s impacts on U.S. farming,” said NYCSGA Executive Director Julia Robbins.

“Dr. Klinefelter also presented a lot of good information about new ways to manage your business effectively, including reaching out to your peers to get out of

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your comfort zone and get some fresh ideas.”

Robbins said that in addition to the information the speakers presented, some of the most valuable information for farmers came during the networking time. “With over 200 farmers and industry folks together in one room, there is a lot to be learned from each other,” she said.

NYCSGA is exploring the idea of holding a oneand-a-half-day forum next year with more topic-specific breakout sessions to give attendees a chance to have more personal interaction with the speakers. While no date is nailed down yet, the organization has already confirmed agri-

business consultants Moe Russell and Dick Wittman to speak, with a tentative topic of farm business transitions.

“As evidenced by the record attendance at the expo and the large yields that our farmers pulled in this year, the corn and soybean commodities are big business in New York State, and we should not be counted out as a major player in this industry in the United States,” said Robbins.

New York soybean production averaged 43 bushels per acre – 1.5 bushels per acre more than the national average!

Source: ASA Weekly Leader Letter for Thursday, Feb. 2.

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NY Farm Show 2012 — Forestry Programs The NY Forest Owners Association, NYSDEC, CCE, and SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry will present a series of free forestry programs on Feb. 23-25 at the NY Farm Show held at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

Landowners who own woodland as part of their property can get information on many subjects that will help them enhance the value of their woodlots for timber, wildlife, and recreation.

The following tentative seminars will be presented in the Arts & Home Center Building in the Somerset Room.

People are free to attend whichever seminar interests them.

Feb. 23: Thursday 1 p.m.: An Introduction to Silvopasturing & Benefits to Land, Livestock, and People: Brett Chedzoy, CCE Schuyler County.

2 p.m.: What Woodland Owners Need to Know About Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): Rebecca Hargrave, Extension Educator, Horticulture & Natural Resources, CCE Chenango County Feb. 24: Friday 10 a.m.: Hunting Leases for Landowners: Tom Dziekan, Hunting Lease Consultant, Hunting Lease Network, Phelps, NY 11 a.m.: Best Practices for Improving Timber Value: Dr. Peter Smallidge, NYS Extension Forester, Cornell University 1 a.m.: Sugarbush Thinning Improves Tree Growth & Sap Quality: Dr. Peter Smallidge, NYS Extension Forester, Cornell University 2 p.m.: Woodland and Wildlife Information Sources for Landowners: Rich Taber, NYFOA — State Wildlife Grant Coordinator, CCE Chenango County Feb. 25: Saturday

10 a.m.: Timber Value: The Market, Present & Future: Andy Metz, SAF Certified Forester, Cortland Forestry There will also be a free information booth, I55, in the International Building each day of the Farm Show. Before or after the seminar presentations, people can go to the booth and talk with Forest Owners Association volun-

teers, DEC Service Foresters, CCE Extension Foresters and with Master Forest Owner volunteers. Sign up for more information or a free visit to your woodlot. Contact Jamie Christensen at 315-472-5323 kchriste@twcny.rr.com, and Rich Taber at rbt44@cornell.edu.

Source: Livingston County Agricultural News, Feb. 2012

HILLTOP DAIRY AUCTION

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17th @ 11:00 AM

At the auction facilities 3856 Reed Road, Savannah, NY 13146 just off Rte. 89, 6 miles north of Savannah or 6 miles south of Wolcott, NY FOR OUR FEBRUARY AUCTION: - a group of 8-10 fresh 1st and 2nd calf Holstein diary cows some with heifer calves - a group of Holstein bred and open heifers - a group of Holstein and crossbreed cattle from an overstocked dairyman Plus our usual consignments of fresh cows, 1st calf heifers, bred heifers, open heifers and service bulls. NOTE: Dairyman please vaccinate your cattle prior to auction. Cattle will be vet checked and Nasaled. In January we had a good demand for fresh and close cattle.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Contrary to rumors you may be hearing, our monthly dairy auction will be continuing on the 3rd Friday of each month. We have served the dairy community well, with integrity, honesty and fairness to buyers and sellers alike, for the last 9 years and with your help for many more to come.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK

LUNCH AVAILABLE

TO CONSIGN OR ARRANGE TRUCKING CONTACT:

Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 or 315-594-8260 OR Howard W. Visscher, Auctioneer - Nichols, NY 607-699-7250

TRADE SHOW OPPORTUNITIES • KEYSTONE FARM SHOW • January 3, 4, 5, 2012 • Tues. 9-4, Wed. 9-4 & Thurs. 9-3 York Fairgrounds • York, PA

• VIRGINIA FARM SHOW • Jan. 19, 20 & 21, 2012 • Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-4 & Sat. 9-3 Augusta Expoland • Fishersville, VA

• BIG IRON EXPO • February 8 & 9, 2012 • Wed. 10-7 & Thurs. 9-4 Eastern States Exposition • West Springfield, MA

• MATERIAL HANDLING & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT EXPO • February 8 & 9, 2012 • Wed. 10-7 & Thurs. 9-4 Eastern States Exposition • West Springfield, MA

• EMPIRE STATE FRUIT & VEG EXPO • Jan. 24, 25 & 26 2012 Oncenter Convention Center • Syracuse, NY

• HARD HAT EXPO • March 7 & 8, 2012 • Wed. 10-7 & Thurs. 9-4 New York State Fairgrounds • Syracuse, NY

• MATERIAL HANDLING & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT EXPO • March 7 & 8, 2012 • Wed. 10-7 & Thurs. 9-4 New York State Fairgrounds • Syracuse, NY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO EXHIBIT AT OR ATTEND ANY OF THESE SHOWS

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The beef checkoff’s Research, Education and Innovation (REI) programs manage the safety, human nutrition, and product enhancement research, as well as the Beef Quality Assurance, Beef Innovations Group and Culinary Innovations programs that provides the tools, technologies and knowledge to all sectors of the supply chain, thereby facilitating improvements and increased understanding of beef products offered to the public.

In the end, all development, education and communications programs are founded on research, which is vital if the industry is to have the sciencebased knowledge to fuel innovation at

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all sectors of the beef chain. Marketing and communication programs must have a story worth telling. In today’s social climate, to answer challenges from the health community and the consumer’s need for convenience, marketing and communications messages must be data-driven, based on irrefutable research.

To read more about what the checkoff’s REI program accomplished in the past year, read the Research, Education and Innovation Annual Update released January 2012.

To learn more about your checkoff investment in research programs, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com.

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There are

3 Options for Insuring Vegetable and Fruit Crops Crop Insurance (rates on file in selected counties)

Written Agreement (may be used to make additional policies available in non-select counties)

NAP - Non-insured Assistance Program Crop insurance and written agreements are available through insurance agents.

NAP coverage is sold by USDA FSA and costs $250 for the administrative fee per crop per county, with a cap of $750 per county for multi-crop coverage.

Did you know?

New for 2012 Crop Insurance for Fresh Market Green Beans grown under contract in 9 counties & all other NYS counties by written agreement (a crop insurance-like arrangement approved by the USDA RMA regional director under specific conditions, including at least 3 years of records for the crop or similar crop).

by Bob Gray As an effort on her part to move the Farm Bill process forward, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), the chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced on Feb. 1 that the Senate Agriculture Committee will hold four hearings starting on Feb. 15 on various Farm Bill issues. They include:

Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Energy and Economic Growth for Rural America Wednesday, Feb. 29 – Strengthening Conservation through the 2012 Farm Bill Wednesday, March 14 – Healthy Food Initiatives, Local Production and Nutrition Wednesday, March 21 – Risk Management and

Commodities in the 2012 Farm Bill There is no indication at this time that Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK), the chair of the House Agriculture Committee, is planning a similar effort. Lucas will be conferring with the House leadership to determine the best time to move a Farm Bill in that body.

Senator Stabenow pointed out that the “commodity title is where we have the most work to do.” She also went on to say that “crop insurance is the number one management tool, but crop insurance is not available for all crops.” It is the piecing together of a crop insurance program or programs that will sat-

isfy corn, wheat, cotton and rice producers, etc. which remains as the major hurdle in moving forward on the Farm Bill.

The second one, of course, is “money.” Isn’t it always about money in the end. When Congress passed mandatory federal program cuts last August agriculture spending was targeted to be

cut by about $16 billion.

Based on last summer’s legislation these cuts would take place on Jan. 1, 2013. However Congress does not control this aspect of the budget cutting process. Rather the Administration will determine the level of cuts for agriculture programs. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) could well increase the total amount of cuts for agriculture for its budget recommendations this spring.

And lastly, most observers believe much deeper cuts in agriculture programs will be wanted. Last year the House Budget Committee recommended cuts of $48 billion.

Source: NDFC E-letter for Feb. 3

What is Agricultural Mediation?

Agricultural mediation is a tool for farmers and others in the agricultural community to communicate clearly, negotiate effectively, and to find fair and workable solutions. NYS Agricultural Mediation Program (NYSAMP) services are usually free and always affordable, thanks to the support of our funders and the dispute resolution community. Decisions are made by the people directly involved, and not by mediators or other outside authorities.

Mediation Research shows that over 80 percent of mediation results in agreements. NYSAMP works with affiliated mediation centers to provide services for every county in New York.

Trained and experienced NYSAMP mediators provide a way to solve problems between parties, and to avoid the high costs of litigation.

NYSAMP is a program of the New York State Dispute Resolution Association, an independent, non-profit membership organization.

To determine whether mediation can work for your situation contact NYSAMP at: www. nysamp.com/ or your local NYSAMP affiliate. All conversations are treated as private and confidential. For more information contact Charlotte Carter at 518-687-2246, 866669-7267, or charlotte@nysdra.org.

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Leading business organizations oppose minimum wage hike Business Council and New York Farm Bureau weigh in against costly new mandate ALBANY NY — Two of New York’s leading business organizations expressed dismay on Jan. 30, at the prospect of New York adopting an increased minimum wage law that would put its members at a distinct competitive disadvantage.

Despite repeated studies that demonstrate that minimum wage increases do nothing to decrease poverty or increase employment, the bill introduced on Jan. 30 by Speaker Silver seeks to increase New York’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 an hour.

“When the government imposes costs on a business that the market does not dictate, we typically call this a tax,” said Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau. “Today’s proposal to increase New York’s minimum wage is a stealth tax for our state’s farmers masquerading as a benefit for workers. In reality, this proposal will hurt the very people that it aims to help, by artificially increasing payroll and forcing farmers to make tough decisions about the size of their workforce and the price of their products.”

“At a time when we are working hard to create jobs and improve our business environment, this proposal seems particularly illtimed and ill-considered,” Norton added.

“The Business Council believes that the way to improve our state’s economy and the lives of all New Yorkers is to create

more private-sector jobs.

Raising the minimum wage would only hurt New York’s small businesses, farms and notfor-profits that are struggling to make their current payrolls, and reduce job opportunities, in this difficult economy,” said Heather Briccetti, President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State, Inc. Advocates for a higher minimum wage often cite evidence that shows that boosting the minimum wage will increase the paychecks of the lowest paid workers and help them out of poverty.

Twenty-eight states accepted this logic after the Federal minimum wage was increased in 2003

and 2007. But studies — such as the one published last year by the Southern Economic Journal — found no evidence that state minimum wage increases made any real difference.

New York Farm Bureau and The Business Council of New York State are committed to reducing taxes, eliminating needless red tape and creating a more business-friendly economy for our state based on sound free market principles. As such, we hope that the Legislature will reject this and other measures that will negatively impact our member businesses and New York’s economy.

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT February 6 , 2012 Calves: 45-60# .35-.40; 6175# .50-.75; 76-90# .80-.85; 91-105# .90-.9750 106# & up 1-1.05.

Farm Calves: 1.15-1.30 Started Calves: .38-.42 Veal Calves: .85-1.35 Open Heifers: .65-1 Beef Heifers: .72-.75 Feeder Steers: .75-1.10 Beef Steers: .55-.83 Stock Bull: 1.10-1.35 Beef Bull: .79-.95 Boars: one at .85 Sows: one at .47 Feeder Pigs (ea): 40-55 Sheep (ea): 45-115 Lambs (ea): 85-175 Goats (ea): 80-310.

Canners: up to 73.50 Cutters: 74-78 Utility: 80-83 Rabbits: 6-27 Chickens: 5-21 Ducks: 7-11 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT February 6, 2012 Cattle: 125 Calves: 148 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 87.5088; Breakers 75-80% lean 80-86; Boners 80-85% lean 75-84.50; Lean 85-90% lean 66-79.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 85-155; 80-92# 85115.

Vealers: 100-120# 72-80; 90-100# 60-82; 80-90# 6085; 70-80# 57-82.50; 60-70# 50-56.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA February 6, 2012 Cows: Canners 48-74; Cutters 75-81; Util 83-88.50.

Bulls: 81-96.50 Steers: Ch 123-125.50; Sel 88-119.50.

Heifers: Ch 122-126; Sel 101-118; Holstein 84-86.

Calves: 38-204 ea.

Feeders: 74-131 Goats: 115-233 Kids: 40-161 ea.

Boars: 23.50 Chickens: 4-13.50 Rabbits: 2.50-14 Ducks: 6-18 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA February 7, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 4065; Cutters 62-78; Util 76-84; Bulls 80-102; Steers 100120; Hfrs. 78-92.

Calves: Growers 80150;Hfrs. 60-100; Veal 90120.

Hogs: Feeders 40-80

ea;Boars 20.

Sheep: 70-100; Lambs 1.50-2.25.

Goats: 80-150 ea; Billies 150-210 ea; Kids 60-140 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA February 7, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 31-35; 61-75# 30-65; 76-95# 31-85; 96-105# 52-85; 106# & up 15-75.

Farm Calves: 80-150/cwt Start Calves: 75-115/cwt Feeders: 56/cwt Heifers: 51-79/cwt Steers: 50.50-89/cwt Bulls: 92.50-96.50/cwt Canners: 30-70/cwt Cutters: 73-81/cwt Utility: 82-90.50/cwt Sows: 30-62.50/cwt.

Boars: 36/cwt Feeder Pigs: 82.50 ea.

Lambs: 150-270/cwt Sheep: 35-105/cwt Goats: 120-135 ea.

Rabbits: 2.50-13 ea.

Poultry: 2-17.50 ea.

Hay: 13 lots, 3.40-5.70/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ February 7, 2012 Livestock Report: 30 Calves .02-1.20, Avg .68; 42 Cows .50-.94, Avg .76; 3 Easy Cows .05-.53.5, Avg .27; 9 Feeders 300-500# .40-1.12, Avg .74; 1 Heifer 1.04; 3 Bulls .88.5-.99, Avg .94; 1 Steer .99; 1 Boar 39; 5 Sheep 1.10-1.30, Avg 1.16; 7 Lambs (/#) 2-2.75, Avg 2.33; 2 Goats (ea) 120150, Avg 135; 8 Kids (ea) 78-115, Avg 87.38; 5 Hides (ea) 3-20, Avg 7. Total 117.

Poultry & Egg Report: Mixed Fowl (/#) .70-1.15; Pullets (ea) 10.50; Bantams (ea) 4-5; Roosters (/#) 1.251.40; Ducks 1.30; Rabbits (/#) 1.60-2.60; Pigeons (ea) 2-12.50.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.15; Brown Jum XL 1.15-1.30; L 1.20; M .95-1.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 3 Alfalfa 2.30-6.20; 26 Mixed 1.90-5.5; 3 Timothy 3.104.60; 16 Grass 1.90-5.20; 1 Rye Straw 4; 1 Ground Corn 6.70; 2 Oats 5.30-5.80; 13 Firewood 50-135; 1 Cedar Post 145. Total 56.

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Vernon, NY February 2, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 40-100; Grower Bulls over 92# 70-130; 8092# 40-110; Bob Veal 10-45.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-88; Lean 45-65; Hvy. Beef Bulls 7092.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 800-1400; Springing Cows 800-1300; Springing Hfrs. 750-1450; Bred Hfrs. 700-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 750-1550; Open Hfrs.

300-750; Started Hfrs. 100300; Service Bulls 4001000.

Beef: Feeders 50-100; Hols Sel 84-118.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100200; Slaughter Sheep 3060.

Goats: Billies 75-150; Nannies 60-125; Kids 20-80.

Swine: Sow 30-60.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY February 6, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 90-110; 80-92# 85-125; Bob Veal 53-65.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-86.50; Lean 68-73.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 82-85.50.

Beef: Feeders 125-140; Steer 77-92; Hols. Steer 7487.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 160195.

Goats: Nannies 120137.50 *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY February 1, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 115-145; Grower Bulls over 92# 120142.50; 80-92# 90-127.50; Bob Veal 20-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 71-84; Lean 50-72; Hvy Beef Bulls 8293.50.

Dairy Replacements: Handling Hfrs. 750-1400; Springing Cows 1050-1400; Bred Hfrs. 720-1185; Fresh Hfrs.

1025-1325; Open Hfrs. 525750; Started Hfrs. 250-400; Service Bulls 860.

Beef: Ch 101-124.50; Sel 95-101; Hols. Ch 95-105; Sel 87-94.

Lambs: Feeder 190-212; Market 120-150; Slaughter Sheep 70.

Swine: Hog 68-72.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY

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February 2, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 40-127.50; Grower Bulls over 92# 75157.50; 80-92# 75-130; Bob Veal 30-75.

Cull Cows: Gd 72-87.50; Lean 60-80; Hvy. Beef Bulls 72-90.

Beef: Ch 90-101; Hols. Sel 90-102.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY February 2, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 70-130; Grower Bulls over 92# 100-147; 80-92# 75-110; Bob Veal 15-60.

Cull Cows Gd 72-86; Lean 62-73; Hvy Beef Bulls 8290.

Beef: Feeders 90-119; Ch 110-117; Hols. Sel 92-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 170210; Slaughter 40.

Goats: Billies 135; Nannies 25-100.

Swine: Hog 70-77; Sow 4854.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY February 4, 2012 Beef Steers: 301-500# 74151; 501-700# 69-162; 701# & up 84-124.

Beef Heifers: 301-500# 64139; 501-700# 75-153; 701# & up 79-120.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 65136; 501-700# 62-146; 701# & up 76-110.

Holsteins: 301-500# 62-88; 501-700# 67-81; 701# & up 75-79.

Bred Replacements: 4601020.

Families: 740-920.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY

No report Produce Mon. @ 10 am, Wed-Fri. @ 9 am sharp!

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY January 31 & February 3, 2012 Hay: 65-190, 1st cut; 110275, 2nd cut; 80-275, 3rd cut Straw: 175-230 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY February 6, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.93; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .801.03.

Feeders: Dairy .55-.65; Hfrs. .85-1.05.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# .80-1.7750; up to 95# .10-.95; Hols. under 100# 1.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA February 1, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 77.5080; Breakers 75-80% lean 74.50-80, lo dress 71.50-73; Boners 68-73, hi dress 7374.50; Lean 85-90% lean 63-67.50, hi dress 72.50, lo dress 55-62.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 3 Hols. 262-495# 78-88; Hfrs.

M&L 2 340-410# 79-93; Bulls L 3 Hols. 488# 84; 592# 74.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 94-116# 110-127; 88-

92# 110-120; No. 2 96-110# 92-110; 84-90# 95-110; No. 3 78-122# 70-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 90-105# 140-195/hd; No. 2 90# 115/hd; Vealers 66-82# 10-62.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 260-270# 145-195/hd; 45-50% lean 260# 140/hd; Sows US 1-3 400-450# 255-270/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2050# 23-40; 60-80# 27-63.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 110# 157.50; Ewes Gd 1-2 158-172# 97.50-105; Rams 158# 102.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 60-70# 157.50-162.50; 90# 175; Sel 2 under 20# 25; 30# 25; Nannies Sel 2 pygmy 70# 80; Billies Sel 1 180# 245.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA February 7, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers hi Ch & Pr 1350-1560# 130.50-132.50; Ch 2-3 1300-1755# 125-130; Sel & Ch 1200-1475# 117-124.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 12901590# 113.50-118.50; Ch 1350-1585# 107-113; Sel & Lo Ch 1235-1635# 99.50106.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 1310-1445# 130-132; Ch 1090-1575# 123.50-129.50; 1 1430# thin 114; 1 Hols.

1535# full 100.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites to 87.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 80.50-85; Boners 76-82; Lean 72.50-82; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 62-76; Shelly 61 & dn.

Bulls: 1870-2080# 88-92.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 1 720-745# 120; Hols. 9501275# 74-97; Hereford 1275# 104.50; Hfrs.

Hols/Dairy X 605-720# 8492; Longhorn 255# 93; Bulls Jersey 325# 74.

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 90-120# 120130; No. 2 85-125# 105-120; No. 3 80-110# 80-105; Util 85 & dn; 1 Hols. Hfr. 85# 110.

Swine: Hogs 300-370# 7076; Sows 320-350# 65-70; 375-490# 52-56; 505-625# 56-59; weak/thin/rough 49 & dn; Boars 245-260# 5152.50; 420-475# 30.

Goats (/hd): M&L Nannies/Billys 140-207; Fleshy Kids 90-117; Small/Thin/Bottle 28-80.

Lambs: Ch 55-65# 250270; 70-85# 225-235; 1 25# 285.

Sheep: all wts. 70-132 Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Feb 21 & March 6 & 20. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Feb. 17.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA February 7, 2012 Rabbits: 6-23 Chickens: 1-7.25 Turkeys: 16-22 Pigeons: 2-5 Eggs (/dz): Brown Jum 1.55-1.70; XL 1.45-1.60; L 1.20; S .50.

Bunnies: 3-5.50 Guinea: 5-9.50 Ducks: 10-11 Guinea Pigs: 1.50 Eggs: White L 1 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 Feeder Pig Sale Fri., Feb. 17.

Receiving from 7:30 until 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC February 6, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 79-83; Breakers 7274; Boners 67-71; Lean 6367.50, lo dress 58-67.50.

Bulls: 1474# 84; 15681678# 77-79.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 147156; M&L 2 112-116.

Feeder Heifers: M 1 126.

Calves: 164. Bull Calves No. 1 94-120# 127-145; 8092# 137-147; 94-124# 115135; No. 2 80-92# 120-135; No. 3 94-120# 80-112; 8092# 92-115; Hfrs. No. 1 86120# 180-220; No. 2 82-98# 100-160; Util 70-110# 40-80.

Hay (/ton): 28 lds, Timothy

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four Grass 74-240; Mixed 155320; Grass 80-250; Alfalfa/Grass 135-310.

Straw: 13 lds, 170-205/ton.

Firewood: 6 lds, 25-70/ld.

Round Bales: 4 lds, 30-40

Holstein Bred Heifers: No. 1 1022-1150; No. 2 850.

Jersey Bred Heifers: No. 1 700-750; No. 2 585-630.

Holstein Open Heifers: No. 1 640-700; No. 2 585-630.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA January 30, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Sel 1-2 995-1215# 107112.50; Hols. Sel 2-3 1315# 99; Hols. Hfrs. Sel 1-2 12951455# 104-111.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75# lean 93; Breakers 75-80% lean 8184, lo dress 78.50-80; Boners 80-85% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 81-82.50, lo dress 69-71; Lean 85-90% lean 69-74, lhi dress 75.50-76, o dress 66-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1345-1990# 91-98; one hi dress at 105; YG 2 1240# 84.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-400# 150-165, few a 170; 500-600# 151-159; 700-800# 129-135; Heifers M&L 1 300-500# 140-156; 500-700# 128-139; M&L 2 300-400# 110-130; Bulls M&L 1 400# 152.50; 500700# 125-139; M&L 2 300500# 110-132.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-120# 130-140; No. 2 90-130# 105-125; No. 3 85-120# 50-100; Hfrs. No. 1 145-210# 127.50-165; Vealers Util 65-120# 17.50-45.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 40-45% lean 190-267# 74; Boars 455# 23.

Slaughter Sheep: Ewes Util 1-2 250# 57.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 45# 77.50; Nannies Sel 2 140# 86/cwt; Billies Sel 1 190# 105/cwt; Sel 2 90# 87.50; 105# 87.50/cwt.

Special Dairy Sale Holstein Cows: No 1 10901230; No. 2 925.

Jersey Cows: No. 1 635735; No. 2 570-630.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA January 30, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1338-1542# 127.50130.50; Ch 2-3 1348-1528# 123.50-126.50; 1526-1744# 124-126, lo dress 11461428# 115-120; Sel 1-3 1190-1380# 111.50-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13601664# 108.50-111.50; Ch 23 1322-1147# 100-106; Sel 1-3 1194-1380# 94-99.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1220-1446# 123125; Ch 2-3 Hols. 13501476# 95.50-102; Sel 1-3 1084-1266# 109-110.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8386.75, hi dress 90.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 7781.25, hi dress 81.75-83.50, lo dress 73-75; Boners 8085% lean 72-77, hi dress 77.50-81.25, lo dress 69-72; Lean 85-90% lean 65-72, hi dress 73-78.50, lo dress 5964.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1220-1886# 83-89.50, lo dress 1200-1536# 76.50-82; YG 2 1022-1104# 60-64.50.

Feeder Calves: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 145-157; M&L 3 300-500# 9199; 700-900# 81-90; Hfrs. M&L 1 300500# 146-161; 500-700# 128-137.50; M&L 2 250500# 122.50-142.50; M&L 3 200-300# 87.50-125; 500700# 74-79; 700-900# 7385; Bulls m&L 1 200-300# 170-180; 300-500# 150187.50; 500-700# 125-135; M&L 2 300-500# 137.50150; 500-700# 122.50137.50; M&L 3 700-900# 7893; Hols. Bull calves No. 1 94-128# 120-157.50; 90-92# 100-137.50; No. 2 94-122#

115-145; 80-92# 85-105; No. 3 94-106# 105-120; 70-94# 70-115; Hols. Hfr. calves No. 1 90-108# 140-155; No. 2 82-94# 90-120.

Vealers: Util 54-110# 20-70.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 50-54% lean 250-270# 71-72; 45-50% lean 360# 62.50; Boars 482# 30.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 50# 91.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch 2-3 20-40# 217.50; 100-120# 210-215; Ewes Gd 2-3 160220# 82.50-92.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 87.50-107.50; 4060# 112.50-125; 60-80# 127.50-137.50; 80-100# 152.50-160; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 115-132.50; Sel 2 80-130# 105-115; 130-200# 132.50; Billies Sel 2 100150# 135-165; Wethers Sel 2 100-150# 135-165.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA February 2, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 1412-1584# 119122; Sel 1-2 1195-1640# 107.50-115; Hols. Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1548# 111; Ch 2-3 1468# 98; Hfrs. Ch 2-3 1252-1544# 117-122.50; Sel 1-2 1240-1426# 108.50113.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 77-78, lo dress 71; Boners 80-85% lean 7476.50, lo dress 68-71.50; Lean 85-90% lean 67.50-71, hi dress 74.50, lo dress 64.50-66.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1172-1424# 72.50-78.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 600# 140; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-400# 134-137.50; Bulls M&L 1 300# 155-157.50; 500-700# 135-148; 700800# 122.50-117.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-125# 115-135; No. 2 90-125# 100-115; No. 3 85-120# 55-90; Hfrs. No. 1

100# 175; Vealers Util 70120# 30-50; Gd & Ch 158214# 92.50-115.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 274-306# 69-72.

Sows: US 1-3 600# 48.50.

Boars: 500# 24.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 70# 157.50; Ewes Util 1-2 218# 70.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 80# 145; Sel 2 65# 60.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA February 4, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 270-285 Mixed Hay: 25 lds, 170-300 Timothy: 10 lds, 240-270 Grass: 14 ld, 170-250 Straw: 14 lds, 160-180 Firewood: 10 lds, 55-120 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA February 3, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1275-1690# 127-131; Ch 2-3 12101565# 123-127.50; Sel 2-3 1160-1455# 120.50-124; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 13401675# 110-116.50; Ch 2-3 1400-1625# 103-108.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 11701505# 125-128.50; Ch 2-3 1105-1365# 120-124.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 78.5083.50, hi dress 84-89; Breakers 75-80% lean 7481.50, hi dress 81.50-85, lo dress 71-74; Boners 80-85% lean 71.50-77, hi dress 7785, lo dress 64-71; Lean 8590% lean 64-71, hi dress 7177.50, lo dress 57-64.

Slaughter Bulls: Thurs. YG 1 990-1895# 86-92, hi dress 1200-1570# 95-102; lo dress 950-1475# 81.5085.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: Thurs. No. 1 94-128# 121129; 80-92# 100-115; No. 2 80-128# 106-116; No. 3 80130# 90-95; 72-78# 70; Util 60-110# 20-50; Hfrs. No. 1 90-105# 170-235; No. 2 75105# 90-160; Jersey X bred 80-85# 90-150; non-tubing 65-90# 20-40.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA January 31, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 78.5083.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76.50; Boners 8085% lean 67-72.50; Lean 85-90% lean 64.50-70, lo dress 50-55.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 110-130; 8090# 90-110; No. 2 95-120# 90-115; No. 3 80-110# 70100; Util 70-105# 30-50.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA February 1, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1375-1455# 111.50-112.50; Ch 2-3 1205-1520# 102-108; Sel 13 1330-1565# 95.50-100.25.

Slaughter Heifers: Sel 1-3 1260-1480# 88-98.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 87-89; Breakers 75-80% lean 78.50-83.50, hi dress 8487.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74.50-79, hi dress 79-81.50; Lean 85-90% lean 68-72, lo dress 54-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1055-1455# 89-91.

Feeder Cattle: Vealers 70110# 10-50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 120-145; 8090# 110-140; No. 2 95-130# 120-140; No. 3 80-120# 80130; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95105# 190-195; No. 2 80-90# 75-140.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 70-80# 177.50-190; 120-140# 132-140;Yearlings Gd 2-3 95-110# 120-134; Sheep Gd 2-3 130-200# 89130.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 25-30# 100-122.50; Sel 2 pkg 10@ 24; 30-60# 77.50-80; Nannies Sel 1 130-200# 112.50115; Sel 2 80# 85; Billies Sel 1 150# 200; Wethers Sel 1 100-125# 140-157.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA January 31, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1305-1435# 130.50131; Ch 2-3 1315-1575# 123.50-129; 1595-1630# 120-125; full/YG 4-5 14051545# 120-124; Sel 1-3 1195-1565# 119-123; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1330-1610# 111-117.50; Ch 2-3 12601595# 104-110; 1615-1685# 102-105; Sel 1-3 11051525# 95-103.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1225-1550# 127.50133.50; Ch 2-3 1205-1550# 121.50-127; full/YG 4-5 1210-1520# 118.50-120.50; Sel 1-3 1015-1380# 115122.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 79-82.50, lo dress 75-77; Boners 80-85% lean 73-78, lo dress 68-73; Lean 85-90% lean 66-71.50, lo dress 61-66.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1325-1775# 85-98.50, hi dress 1520-1545# 99-105; lo dress 1305-1350# 80-83.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 560-605# 126-142; M&L 2 425# 137; 555# 122; L 3 Hols. 490# 80; 525-830# 7282; Hfrs. M&L 1 400-477#

130-132; 586-617# 117-122; 730-877# 100-112; M&L 2 506-550# 120-126; Bulls M&L 1 365# 162; 500-567# 128-133; 742# 111; M&L 2 525-687# 106-125; L 3 Hols.

265-450# 82-100; 595# 77.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-130# 115-130; 8590# 125-137; No. 2 95-125# 100-122; 80-90# 102-122; No. 3 75-120# 70-100; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 90# 145; No. 2 80-100# 80-92; Vealers Util 60-100# 27-75.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 240-275# 76-83; 280-305# 77-84; 315345# 77-80; 45-50% lean 230-280# 71-77; 280-305# 69-77; 355# 75; Sows US 13 455-487# 56-61; 505-525# 59-68; Boars 405-515# 3036; Jr. Boars 205-370# 5763.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1050# 17-28; 65-80# 35-42.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 42# 200; Ewes Gd 23 145-220# 85-117; Util 1-2 170-175# 62-82.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 85-100# 122-157; Sel 2 25-40# 60-110; 60-75# 97132.50; Nannies Sel 1 90140# 117-140; Sel 2 110120# 102-107; Billies Sel 1 110-130# 135-140; Sel 2 90120# 92-132.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA February 6, 2012 Cattle: 96 Cows: Steers Ch 115-120; Gd 105-114; Hfrs. Ch 114118; Gd 95-108; Util & Comm. 72-80; Canner/lo Cutter 70 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 80-88 Bulls: YG 1 68-82 Cattle: Steers 75-135; Bulls 65-120; Hfrs. 55-115.

Calves: 82. Ch 100-118; Gd 85-100; Std 15-85; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 80-140.

Hogs: 75. US 1-2 74-80; US 1-3 65-72; Sows US 1-3 5065.

Feeder Pigs: 40. US 1-3 2050# 25-50.

Sheep: 12. SI Ewes 60-80.

Goats: 20-140 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA February 6, 2012 Alfalfa: 205-395 Alfalfa/Grass: 150-330 Grass: 175-280 Timothy: 170-215 Round Bales: 125-175 Lg. Sq. Bales: 195-205 Straw: 175-215 Wood: 35-65 Fodder: (/bale) 40 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE

LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA February 6, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-6.75 Hens: 2-6.25 Banties: 1.75-3.25 Pigeons: 2 Guineas: 6.75 Ducks: 5.50-7 Bunnies: 4-8 Rabbits: 7.50-12.50 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA February 2, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1320-1690# 127-131; Ch 2-3 1225-1500# 123127.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1340-1675# 110-113; Ch 23 1465-1645# 103-106.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1170-1505# 125128.50; Ch 2-3 1150-1355# 120-123.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 7983.50, hi dress 84-88; Breakers 75-80% lean 7680, hi dress 80-85, lo dress 72-76; Boners 80-85% lean 72-76, hi dress 77-81, lo dress 67-71; Lean 88-90% lean 64-68.50, hi dress 7072.50, lo dress 57-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9901895# 86-92, hi dress 12001570# 95-102; lo dress 9501475# 81.50-85.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 121-129; 80-92# 100-115; No. 2 80-128# 106116; No. 3 80-130# 90-95; 72-78# 70; Util 60-110# 2050.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 170-235; No. 2 75-105# 90-160; Jersey X breds 80-85# 90-150; nontubing 65-90# 20-40.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA February 1, 2012 US 1-2: 20-30# 140-145; 30-40# 135-145; 40-50# 155; 60-90# 70-90.

US 2: pkg 31# 150; pkg 42# 110; pkg 57# 140. *Next Feeder Pig Sale is Wed., Feb. 15.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA January 30, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 225-240, fancy 290-315; 6080# 215-241; 60-70# fancy 250-270; 80-90# 191-296, fancy 212-224; 90-110# 172-187, fancy 205-238; 110-130# 183-198; 130150# 158-170; 150-200# 144-158;Wooled & Shorn

Ch 2-3 40-60# 210-240; 6080# 187-235; 80-90# 172189; 90-110# 142-157; 130150# 140-154.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 103-118; 160-200# 94-109; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 88-100; 160-200# 80-95.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 90-104; 40-60# 118-136; 60-80# 130-150; 80-100# 148-165; 100-110# 153-168; Sel 2 30-40# 6880; 40-60# 74-95; 60-80# 108-123; 80-90# 122-132; Sel 3 30-40# 37-52; 40-60# 60-75; 60-90# 67-100; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 128-143; 130-180# 145-160; Sel 2 80-130# 114-129; Sel 3 50-80# 90-105; 80-130# 104-119; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 184-200; 150250# 210-225; Sel 2 100150# 138-153; 150-250# 175-184.

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 steady to .05 higher wheat sold .20 to .25 higher, barley sold .05 to .10 lower, Oats sold steady to firm & Soybeans sold .05 to .10 higher. EarCorn sold steady to 5 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.05-7.40, Avg 7.25, Contracts 5.80-5.81; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.41-7, Avg 6.70, Contracts 6.376.64; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-5.90, Avg 5.36, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No 2 Range 11.58-12.13, Avg 11.91, Contracts 11.69-11.77; EarCorn Range 205-206, Avg 205.50.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.80-7.54, Avg 7.08; Wheat No. 2 6.45; Barley No. 3 Range 5.50; Oats No. 2 4-4.50, Avg 4.33; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.2012.07, Avg 11.63; EarCorn Range 195-225.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.20, Avg 6.99; Wheat No. 2 Range 66.90, Avg 6.42; Barley No. 3 Range 4-6.34, Avg 5.02; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.27; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.20-11.90, Avg 11.56; EarCorn Range 190200, Avg 195.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7.05-7.30, Avg 7.17; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.80-7.75, Avg 7.27; Barley No. 3 Range 5.20; Oats No. 2 Range 4.55; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.20-12.07, Avg 11.52; Gr. Sorghum Range 5.85.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.54, Avg 7.12, Month Ago 7.14, Year Ago 6.75; Wheat No. 2 Range 6-7.75, Avg 6.65, Month Ago 6.44, Year Ago 8.18; Barley No. 3 Range 46.34, Avg 5.16, Month Ago 5.15 Year Ago 4.48; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.38, Month Ago 4.19, Year Ago 3.02; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.20-12.13, Avg 11.69, Month Ago 11.28, Year Ago 13.80; EarCorn Range 190-225; Avg 205.85, Month Ago 200, Year Ago 162.80.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6-6.60, Avg 6.38; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.26; Oats No. 2 3.50-4, Avg 3.50; Soybeans No. 2 11.88.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary January 27, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 128-134; Ch 1-3 123129; Sel 1-2 115-122.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 109116; Ch 2-3 102-108; Sel 12 94-99.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 125-131; Ch 1-3 122126; Sel 1-2 110-118.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-83.25; Boners 80-85% lean 74.5079; Lean 85-90% lean 6572.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 93-100; Avg dress 84-92; lo dress 77.50-84.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 152-164; 500-700# 121-148; M&L 2 300-500# 125-147; 500-700# 105-137.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 124-146; 500-700# 118-137; M&L 2 300-500# 110-130; 500-700# 102-129.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 120-152.50; 500-700# 120-142.50; M&L 2 300500# 117-145; 500-700# 95112.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-80.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 120-160; No. 2 95-125# 100-130; No. 3 80120# 70-125; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 125-210; No. 2 80-105# 80-140.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 6370.50; 45-50% lean 220270# 63-68.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4855; 500-700# 57-60.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-

2 15-30# 135-150; 15-30# 160-180 fancy; 30-40# 250 fancy; 40-50# 140; US 2 2030# 100-110; 20-30# 190240 fancy 30-40# 240-270; 40-50# 105.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 242262; 60-80# 202-270; 80110# 188-220; 110-150# 150-194; Ch 1-3 40-60# 200-218; 60-80# 222-217; 80-110# 180-196; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 100-120; 160200# 88-102.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 74-106; 40-60# 120-138; 60-80# 128-142; 80-100# 130-144; Sel 2 2040# 70-84; 40-60# 100-124; 60-80# 118-130; 80-100# 130-142; Sel 3 20-40# 5080; 40-60# 88-112; 60-80# 104-112; 80-100# 100-120; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 108126; 130-180# 128-144; Sel 2 80-130# 102-118; Sel 3 50-80# 70-88; 80-130# 94112; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 145-167; 150-250# 167-212; Sel 2 100-150# 130-150; 150-250# 170-180.

PA DEPT OF* AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Compred to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 175-335; Mixed Hay 170-335; Timothy 150-240; Straw 120-180; Mulch 60-100.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 270 lds 66 Straw; Alfalfa 225-20; Mixed Hay 120-510; Timothy 120-360; Grass 120-395; Straw 122225, mostly 150-210.

Diffenbach Auct, January 30, 100 lds Hay, 24 lds Straw. Alfalfa 255-420; Mixed Hay 145-510; Timothy 190-360; Grass 180-390; Straw 160-225, mostly 180210.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: February 3, 661 lds Hay, 25 Straw. Alfalfa 235-335; Mixed Hay 140-375; Timothy 175-255; Grass Hay 130275; Straw 150-185.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: February 2, 46 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 225400; Mixed Hay 120-340; Timothy 170-265; Grass 120-395; Straw 160-195.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: February 1, 63 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 150325; Mixed Hay 125-310; Timothy 120-275; Grass 125-330; Straw 122-185.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 163 Loads Hay, 85 Straw.

Alfalfa 145-385; Mixed Hay 100-400; Timothy 112-270;

Grass 107-250; Straw 117.50-270, mostly 170215.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: February 1, 51 lds Hay, 1 lds Straw. Alfalfa 170-260; Mixed 100-275; Grass 190200; Straw 270.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: January 30, 35 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 200; Mixed Hay 180-400; Grass 155220; Straw 200-240.

Greencastle Livestock: January 30 & February 2, 30 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 85385; Mixed Hay 102.50-275; Timothy 112.50-170; Grass 107-170; Straw 117.50142.50.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: February 4, 52 lds Hay, 14 Straw. Alfalfa 235285; Mixed Hay 190-310; Timothy 240-270; Grass Hay 170-250.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: January 31, 55 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 175300; Mixed Hay 140-255; Timothy 135-235; Grass 115-220; Straw 110-170.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: January 7 & 10, 80 lds Hay, 23 Straw. Alfalfa 145320; Mixed Hay 85-295; Timothy 175-250; Grass 135285; Straw 150-210.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: February 3, 42 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 190-230; Timothy 160-200; Grass 200-250; Straw 300-375.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA No report * Next Feeder Cattle Sale is Feb. 10.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA February 2, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 225-400 Timothy Hay: 4 lds, 170265 Orchard Grass: 3 lds 230310 Mixed Hay: 30 lds, 120-340 Grass: 6 lds, 170-395 Straw: 4 lds, 160-195 EarCorn: 2 lds, 215-235 Firewood: 5 lds, 55-120 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 125 Baleage: 1 ld, 60/bale Alfalfa Mix Lg. Bales: 1 ld 85/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA February 1, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 247-325 Mixed: 35 lds, 211-310 Timothy: 9 lds, 220-275 Grass: 18 lds, 212-330 Straw: 15 lds, 143-185 Fodder: 2 lds, 106-130 Baleage: 5 lds, 49-62 Firewood: 1 ld, 75

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Gillibrand, Schumer announce more than $40 million now available to help New York agriculture communities recover from Irene and Lee WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer recently announced that the $41,794,484 they fought together to secure in disaster relief funding is now available to help New York agriculture communities recover from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. “America has always stood by those suffering from disaster and helped them to rebuild,” said Senator Gillibrand. “New York’s farmland endured some of the worst of Hurricane Irene, and much of our farmland is badly damaged. When our farm families suffer, our whole state and whole economy suffers. We need to provide our agricultural communities with all the resources we need to dig out and rebuild from these devastating storms.”

“Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee delivered severe rains and devastating flooding to New York last fall, and caused millions of dollars of damage to farms across the state. Today’s release of $42 million in USDA disaster relief funding will mean that New York’s farmers, residents and counties recovering from this damage will not have to shoulder that financial burden alone,” said Senator Schumer. “Severe weather during these tropical storms scattered debris across farmers’ properties, often damaging crops and hindering them from replanting, and I am thrilled that the USDA has heeded my call to provide the disaster assistance that Upstate farmers deserve.”

The GillibrandSchumer amendment to provide this emergency funding passed in November as part of the Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Science, Transportation and Housing & Urban Development appropriations bill. $3,927,000 for Emergency Conservation Program The ECP is coordinated through USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide emergency funding and technical assistance for farmers and

ranchers to repair farmland damaged by natural disasters, and to carry out emergency water conservation measures during severe drought.

Conservation practices include removing debris, restoring fences and conservation structures, and providing water for livestock.

For land to be eligible for ECP resources, the natural disaster must create new conservation programs that if left untreated would impair or endanger the land; materially affect the land’s productive capacity; represent unusual damage; and be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.

ECP program participants receive cost-share assistance of up to 75 percent of the cost to implement approved conservation practices determined by county FSA committees. Individual or cumulative requests for cost-sharing of

$50,000 or less per person, per disaster are approved at the county committee level, $50,001 to $100,000 is approved at the state level, and over $100,000 is approved at the federal level. Technical assistance may be provided by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). $37,811,000 for Emergency Watershed Protection Program The EWP was established to help conserve natural resources following natural disasters by relieving imminent hazards to life and property caused by floods, fires, drought, windstorms and other severe weather. The EWP responds to hazards including debris-clogged streams and channels, undermined and unstable stream banks, jeopardized water control structures and public infrastructure, wind-borne debris removal; and damaged upland sites stripped of protective vegetation by

fire or drought.

Protection efforts can include purchasing floodplain easements to restore, protect, maintain and enhance the floodplain, including wetlands and riparian areas. It can also conserve natural values, including fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, flood water retention and groundwater recharge, and safeguard lives and property from floods, drought and erosion.

NRCS may bear up to 75 percent of the construction cost of emergency measures. The remaining costs must come from local sources, and can be in the form of cash or in-kind services.

Public and private landowners are eligible for assistance but must be represented by a project sponsor, such as the state, local government, or conservation district.

All EWP work must reduce the threat to life and property, be economically, environmentally and socially defensible, and

come from a sound technical standpoint. $52,500 for Emergency Forest Restoration Program The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) provides payments to eligible owners of non-industrial private forest land to implement emergency measures to restore land damaged by a natural disaster.

The program is administered by the FSA’s state and county committees and offices. County FSA committees determine eligibility using on-site damage inspections that assess the type and extent of damage. Eligibility requirements include: • Existing tree cover (or had tree cover immediately before the natural disaster occurred and

is suitable for growing trees); and • Ownership by any non-industrial private individual, group, association, corporation, or other private legal entity, with definitive decisionmaking authority over the land.

Additionally, the natural disaster must have resulted in damage that if untreated would: • Impair or endanger natural resources on the land; and • Materially affect future use of the land.

EFRP program participants may receive financial assistance of up to 75 percent of the cost to implement approved emergency forest restoration practices as determined by county FSA committees.

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OPEN HOUSE DATES Fultonville - Saturday, March 10TH Goshen - Wednesday, March 21ST Chatham - Friday, March 23RD TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Case IH MXU125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Ford 8N w/blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 555B WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 7930 IVT/loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4010 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5075 w/553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5303 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 6430 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 750 w/ldr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2305 w/ldr & deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 375 backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4100 cab/loader/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,995 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 loader/blower/blade . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 72” Sweepster broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS 85 cab/AC/heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 3935 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS Gehl DC2414 mo-co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham CIH 8880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 1411 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 925 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 735 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4890 w/890 14’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn 500 disc mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 302 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

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Through EWP, the NRCS may pay up to 75 percent of the construction costs of emergency measures.

Ninety percent may be paid for projects within limited-resource areas as identified by U.S. Census data.

The remaining costs must come from local sources and can be made in cash or in-kind services. No work done prior to a project agreement can be included as in-kind services or part of the cost share.

All EWP projects must reduce threats to lives and property; be economically, environmentally, and socially defensible; be designed and implemented according to sound technical standards; and conserve natural resources.

Type of work authorized As mentioned above, the EWP program addresses watershed impairments, which include, but are not limited to: • Debris-clogged stream channels; • Undermined and unstable streambanks; • Jeopardized water control structures and public infrastructures; and • Wind-borne debris removal NRCS completes a Damage Survey Report (DSR) that provides a case-by-case investigation of the work necessary to repair or protect a site. NRCS will only provide funding for work that is necessary to reduce applicable threats. A project agreement is completed including NRCS and sponsor responsibilities.

Sponsors that are capable are encouraged to do the design, contracting and construction inspection.

This can be reimbursed up to 7.5 percent of the total construction cost.

Sponsors that want to increase the level of protection in a particular project are responsible for paying 100 percent of the costs of the desired upgrade and additional work.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced that they have funds for disaster assistance for damage from Irene and Lee. Overview Through the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program, the USDA NRCS can help communities address watershed impairments that pose imminent threats to lives and property. Most EWP work is for the protection of threatened infrastructure from continued stream erosion. Please contact your local authorities and/or your local NRCS office to find out if your project qualifies for the EWP program.

The facts Congress established the EWP program and provides funding for it. Please know that eligibility for

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Chipping Away at the Farmland Protection Backlog

by American Farmland Trust staff in New York State Governor Cuomo has held the line at $12 million in funding for New York’s Farmland Protection Program in his Executive Budget Proposal for fiscal year 2012-2013. This is the same amount he proposed last year, which was supported by the legislature. Although a far cry from the $30 million the program received in 2008, it is a big improvement. During the height of the budget battles in 2010, the program’s available cash was slashed to a mere $5.2 million — not nearly enough to address the backlog of $70 million in farmland protection funds that had been awarded to 61 farm families. As we head into budget negotiations this February, the project backlog has been reduced to $46 million but we still have a long way to go.

The good news is that several farms across the state have recently closed on the sale of their development rights using state funding. In eastern New York, the Agricultural Stewardship Association, working with a combination of state funding and contributions

from local foundations, shepherded through the closing on several easements, protecting a total of 1,273 acres of farmland used for dairy. Participating farms and landowners include Mat and Peggy Cannon of Cannon Cattle Ranch; landowner Theresa Baum; John and Mary McMahon and their son Dan McMahon of Hooskip Farm; and Stearns Brothers Farm and farmer Dan Clark.

The Agricultural Stewardship Association coordinated funding for the farmland protection projects, working with Washington and Rensselaer counties to use a combination of money from the New York State Farmland Protection Program, the Castanea Foundation and the Whipstock Preservation Society.

“It’s a good fit for us,” said Matt Cannon of Cannon Cattle Ranch, a dairy farm in the town of Pittstown. “We worked hard to build this farm, our retirement is in it and we don’t want to see it go down the drain. We want to see another farmer here someday.”

Meanwhile in central New York, the Finger Lakes Land Trust and the

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County, collaborating with farmers Curtis and Susan Gillette and Eugene and Francis Wilson, have successfully worked with the state’s Farmland Protection Program to permanently protect 396 acres of farmland on two farms.

The Gillette farm is a fourth generation diversified operation that grows a variety of field crops as well as grapes and raises beef steers in the town of Jerusalem less than a mile from Keuka Lake. The Wilson farm is an organic crop farm that produces corn, soy-

beans and small grains in the town of Torrey near Seneca Lake.

“Farmland is vital to the future of Yates County and the entire Finger Lakes Region,” said Andrew Zepp, executive director of the Finger Lakes Land Trust. “We are grateful to the commitment the farmers have made to both the land and the community. We also greatly appreciate the support of Yates County, New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Partridge Foundation. Each of these partners was essential to making this project possible.”

DAIRY CATTLE & HEIFERS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2012 11:00 A.M.

Directions: Salee too bee heldd att Jackk Wood'ss Salee Barn,, locatedd onn Taylorr Valleyy Rd,, Cincinnatus,, NY,, justt offf Rouutee 26.. Watchh forr auctionn arrows.

(30) Head from one consignor, with top 1st calf heifers just fresh or springing close.

(14) Open heifers. Some nice Holsteins and Crosses in this group.

One group of cattle will sell as they bag and freshen. Good Jersey crosses.

(25) Head consigned from our heifer raisers. (12) from one place, from 300 lbs. to shortbred.

More cattle being consigned daily.

Sale Managed By:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

LARGE PUBLIC AUC TION SATURDAY, FEB. 18 • 9:30 AM

ADVANCEE NOTICE,, SATURDAY,, MARCH H 3,, 2012: Troy & Lory Irwin, Earlville, NY. Selling Trucks, Tankers, Trailers, Machinery, Recreational Vehicles, & Tools. 1999 Peterbuilt 379 EXT. Ultra cab. 1999 Mack Daycab Tractor CH613, 2000 Sterling AT9 tandem axle tank truck. (2) Insulated transport trailers. Yanmar VIP-35 Excavator. JD 6675 Skidsteer, enclosed cab. 2008 Halmark trailer.

MARCH H 30,, 2012: At Jack Wood's Sale Barn. (40) Head Dairy & Machinery Sale.

To be held in our yard at the corner of RT 38 & 38B in Newark Valley, NY (19 miles west of Binghamton, 8 miles north of Owego off I-86).

Quality Farm and Compact Tractors: JD 6220 CAH MFWD w/ 640 SL Loader 4,000 hours Very Nice!; JD 6400 CAH MFWD w/640 Loader Very Nice!; JD 2355, 1050 4wd; JD 790 w/300 Ldr R4 tires 215 hours like new!!; Kubota L3400 4wd 195 hours w/New LA524 loader, L2650 GST 4wd w/loader, L2250 4wd w/loader, BX2230 4wd w/loader & 60"mower; MF GC2400 4wd w/ DL100 ldr 24 hp, 49 hours same as new!!! IH 560 Reconditioned Very nice!; White 2-60 MFWD w/loader; Oliver 1750 Nice Original!; IHC 1086; Case 1370, 970, 1030; Ford 5200 8 speed; DB 1410; MF 65 Diesel; AC WD; Farmall C; JD CX Gator w/ 90 hours like new!; Kubota TG1860G w/mowing deck; (2) Exmark zero turn mowers; Suitcase & wheel weights; Kubota BX24T 800 hrs.

Industrial: JD 110 4wd Compact Backhoe 714 hours Very Nice! Bobcat B250 B Series Compact backhoe 735 hours front & rear hyd. Nice!; JD 710B 2wd side dump bucket, Case 590 4wd Backhoes; Case 480D w/3pt Nice Original, Rebuilt trans.; Cat 215 BLC Nice, 225 Excavators; (2) Thomas T15S Mini Excavators w/blade 1,000 & 1,300 hours; Cat 247B Track SSL w/ bucket & forks; Fiat Allis 605B Wheel Loader cab w/ heat, hyd quick attach bucket & forks; JCB Loadall 506 4x4 Telehandler; Galion S4-6A Roller; MF 220 Skidder; Ford F250 w/plow & utility box nice!; Utility trailer; LB KT2400B walk behind trencher; New Attachments for Skid Steers Buckets, Forks, Sweeper Broom & More! Quanity of used tin roofing.

Farm Machinery: Case IH 3309 discbine; Case IH 8330, NH 489 Haybines; (2) New Idea 484, Vermeer 605F Round Balers; NH 315, (2) 269 Balers; (2) NH 56, JD 894 Reconditioned, Ford Rakes; NH Hay elevator; Gehl 120 Mixer; NH 357 Mixer w/scales; Stalk Chopper; Kewanne 1020 Wing Disc, Kewanne 750, (8) JD, IH, Case, 8'-14' Transport discs & Several 3pt discs; Cultipacker; White 508, Ford, IH 4x, JD 5x & Several 2x & 3x plows; JD pull- type chisel; Gandy Lime spreader; JD 450 hydrapush, NI 362, Millcreek, Freeman, New Holland & Ground drive spreaders; (2) Hinson 812 Grain Carts Nice!; Several Gravity Wagons; White 5100 6 row planter; (4) Packer pups; Grain Cleaner; NH 404 Crimper; 15X34, 18X38 duals; Good selection of New & Used 3pt equipment IT 702 7' Mower, 7' Snowblower, Vicon 3pt spin spreader, Frontier back & box blades, New TM 4', 5',6' Rototillers, Box blades, back blades, post hole diggers, rotary, sicklebar & finish mowers, cultivators & much more!

New Round Bale Feeders, farm gates, corral pannels, bunk feeders, small greenhouses; Wagon load of new & used parts, tools, farm toys. Contents of 20' Storage container, sold like on the TV show Storage wars 1 lump; Rustic Furniture Auctioneers Note: The yard will be full of good quality equipment for all seasons! Our Feb. auction has always been one our largest sales of the year, there will be something for everyone!

Terms: Cash or good check day of sale. No Buyers Premium! Everything is sold as-is, where is. There will be more than listed, updates will be added daily keep checking back! All items subject to change due to daily business. Many items will sell regardless of price!

Plenty of parking- Trucking available- Free loading- Lunch stands- Auction held rain or shine!

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Wed., Feb. 22, 10:30 AM at 5541 Large Rd. Auburn, NY 13021 TRACTORS: ‘08 JD 8330 1102 hrs., powershift, axle duals front and back, 4 remotes, quick hitch, 12 front weights, inside wheel weights, Green Star ready, S. RW8330P026358 ‘09 JD 9230 831 hrs., p.s. 4 remotes, PTO, Green Star ready, inside wheel weights, selling w/and seperate 16’ Degelman 7900 6-way blade S. RW9230P004809 ‘06 JD 7520 2844 hrs., power quad, 4wd, 3 remotes, 6 front w/ inside wheel weights, S. RW7520R019467 ‘08 JD 7830 1085 hrs., 4wd, rear axle duals, quick hitch, heavy draw bar, 8 front weights, rear ext. fenders, 3 remotes, Green star ready, power shift, S. RW7830R011930 ‘06 JD 7720 1707 hrs., 4wd, Power quad, axle duals, 3 remotes, 5401000 front susp., quick hitch, Green Star ready, 2 doors w/746 self-leveling loader w/bucket; selling seperate 10’ big-Multi-purpose bucket S. RW7720A000125 ‘08 JD 6430 699 hrs., 2wd, quadpowershift, 2 remotes, 8 front weight, rear wheel weights S. XL06430H581582 ‘96 JD 7600 8186 hrs., power quad, snap-on duals, 2wd, 3 remotes, 5401000 PTO S. RW7600H008806 CHOPPERS: ‘09 JD 7350 Chopper, 375 hrs., 4wd, w/applicator, 10 rear weights, S. Z07350X510413; Selling 640B pick-up head 12’, JD 686 rotary corn head

MOWER: ‘07 Krone Big M II, disc bine, 652 eng. hrs., 452 mowing hrs., 4wd, 32’ cut, S. 727325 TRUCKS: 2 - ‘99 Sterling dump trucks, 10wheeler, 1 w/ 36,166 mi. and 1 w/26,541 mi., heavy susp., Cat motors, Eaton trans., both selling w/22’ box w/ hyd. tailgate, also selling w/extra side ext. (forage) also selling seperate: 8 Alliance flotation tires on 10 hole rims to fit on both trucks ‘79 Mack 10-wheeler w/20’ aluminum dump box PLANTERS: ‘09 JD 1770 SSC Corn Planter, 12 row, central hopper, no-till, S. A017702715108 ‘02 JD 5160 Grain Drill, 15’, no-till, with extra weights, S. NO 1560X695931 Like New w/ Seeder HAY EQUIPMENT: Oxbo 334 merger, 34’ continuous pick-up (like new) S. 627840-200063 2yrs. old Pronovo ST, tandem axle 12 bale wagon w/hyd. gate and dump model P6812 S.1092 JD 582 maxi-cut round baler w/Harvest Tec automatic liquid applicator, net wrap 720 Richardton tandem axle dump wagon trailer H&S Gyro rakel model 5R 420 H/H 11’ rotary

TILLAGE: JD 17 shank chisel plow w/front disc (folding) JD 637 35’ rock-flex disc, good blades - nice Wilrich 35’ field cultivator Wilrich 2900 8 bottom moldboard plow JD 9700 Cultimulcher 24’ Brillion 35’ Packer SKID LOADER: JD 320 5620 hrs., 8 extra back weights w/bucket GRAIN CART: Unverferth 5225 grain cart SPREADER: 6000 gal. Huskey tandem axle, liquid MISC: 1997 Ford motor home 36’, double push-out, satellite, (nice) Haybuster Bale Grinder (Like New) Vermeer RP78 stone picker w/hyd. reel Degelman hyd. rock rake 300 gal. liquid fertilizer tank w/frame 2000 gal. liquid transfer tank 2 direct - inject liquid inoculant applicators Forks w/grapple for Skid Loader Roto-grind grain grinder S. 1690908 (new in 2010) JD rotary broom model BA 72 w/ hitch plate for skid loader 3-pt. hitch weight bar Misc. truck tires Plus a few more small items

Auctionerss Note: Having auctioned their large dairy in April, we now have the privilege of offering you this top notch equipment at absolute public auction. Most all equipment bought new, and in excellent condition. d & Dorriss Doody.

Not a lot of small things - so be on time. Owners:: Donald LIVE E ONLINE E BIDDING G PROVIDED D BY Y EQUIPMENTFACTS.COM M (MUST T REGISTER R BEFORE E AUCTION) Termss off Auction: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. Out-of-State buyers must have a bank letter of guarantee made out to Hill Top Auction Co. or leave equipment at site until check clears. (No Exemptions) No Buyers Premium To o Discusss methodss calll Jay y Martin n 315-521-3123 3 Lunch h Provided d by y the e Ziesett Giirls

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Special Thanks to everyone involved in the grand opening of Lakeview Holsteins on February 3rd in Penn Yan, NY we marketed around 250 head of dairy cattle, with the top sold for $2,300 and around 400 attendees. Next auction at Lakeview Holsteins on March 2nd at 11:00 AM. A few quality groups of cattle already confirmed. Watch advertising.

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2005 Jeep Laredo 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 1998 Ford F-150 4X4 1978 Dodge Power Wagon 4X4 Construction Equipment: 2006 JD 624J wheel loader 1996 Caterpillar D7E dozer 1994 Blaw Knox PF200B paver 1999 JLG 33RTS Scissor lift Trailers: 1997 Reefer trailer 1991 Pole trailer

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Thursday, August 9, 2012 1:00 P.M. Farm & Equipment Auction Next to Empire Farm Days Show Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction equipment Route 414, Seneca Falls, N.Y Saturday, September 8, 2012 9:00 A.M. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction Town of Lansing Highway Dept.

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Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:00 A.M. Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction Municipal & Contractor Equipment Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds) Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:00 A.M. Special Winter Consignment Auction Teitsworth Auction Yard, Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks Liquidations & Consignments Geneseo, NY Check it out at www.teitsworth.com February 7-14, 2012 March 6-13, 2012 April 3-10, 2012 May 1-8, 2012 June 5-12, 2012 July 10-17, 2012 August 14-21, 2012 September 11-18, 2012 October 9-16, 2012 November 6-13, 2012 December 4-11, 2012 RTI Online Auctions Keep in mind we also have a web based auction monthly! This is an efficient and convenient way to sell equipment of all kinds. It runs from the first to the second Wednesday of every month. Please contact Milo @ 585-739-6435, Richard @ 585-721-9554 or Cindy @ 585-7383759 to consign to any of these auctions.

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2012 Won’t Be Another 2011 Issued Feb. 3, 2012 Farm milk prices continue to head down. The Agriculture Department announced the January 2012 Federal order benchmark Class III price at $17.05 per hundredweight (cwt.) down $1.72 from December but $3.57 above January 2011, $2.82 above California’s comparable 4b cheese milk price, $2.82 above California’s comparable 4b cheese milk price, and equates to $1.47 per gallon.

Looking ahead, Class III futures were trading late Friday morning as follows: $16.17 per cwt. for February; $15.88 for March; $15.95, April; $16.44, May; and $16.70 for June. The peak was $17.09 in September.

The January Class IV price is $16.56, down 31 cents from December, but 14 cents above a year ago.

The NASS-surveyed cheese price averaged $1.6097 per pound, down 19.7 cents from December. Butter averaged $1.59, down 2.2 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3942, down 2.6 cents, and dry whey averaged 68.76 cents, up 3.4 cents.

California’s comparable 4b cheese milk price is $14.23, down 91 cents from December, and $1.74 above a year ago.

The 4a butter-powder price is $16.18, down 41 cents from December and 31 cents below January 2011.

Increased volumes of milk available to cheese plants are allowing some manufacturers to increase production, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News. Others are waiting for orders to arrive before increasing production. Buyers are reluctant to place additional new orders while the market is trending lower.

The cash Cheddar blocks closed the first

Friday of February at $1.4850 per pound, down 2 1/2-cents on the week, and 32 1/2-cents below a year ago. The barrels rolled three quarters of a cent lower but regained it on Friday to close at $1.4950, 28 cents below a year ago.

Sixteen cars of block traded hands on the week and nine of barrel.

The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price edged 0.7 cent lower, to $1.5832, while the barrels averaged $1.5788, down 2.7 cents.

FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski wrote in his February 1 eDairy Insider Opening Bell; “Not only are we making slightly more cheese, but more cheese is also being put into storage. In December, cheese manufacturers produced 1.2 percent more cheese than a year earlier and they put away 2.9 percent more cheese, which indicates there was probably a slowing of demand in December and it likely hasn’t picked up much in January.”

Cash butter is at the lowest point since March 2010, closing Friday at $1.4925, down 5 3/4cents on the week, and 60 3/4-cents below a year ago. Three cars were sold on the week.

NASS butter averaged $1.5897, down 0.3 cent.

Churning activity across the country is strong as cream is plentiful and clearing from one region to another to find processing. Producers are gearing up schedules and often, churns are running at capacity levels and, as such, greatly surpassing demand, thus clearances to inventory are heavy, says USDA. Butter demand is fair at best as many buyers are hesitant to procure too heavily in a down price cycle and the thinking is that, with milk production

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Mielke from D1 looking strong, there will be plenty of butter churned ahead.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk lost 9 1/4cents, closing Friday at $1.3575. Extra Grade plunged 18 1/4, to $1.2975. NASS powder averaged $1.3936, up 2.8 cents, and dry whey dropped for the first time since mid October, averaging 67.53 cents, down 3.6 cents.

“Cash (powder) had to come down to meet futures to bring prices back into realignment,” said FC Stone market analyst Derek Nelson in their January 30 Insider Closing Bell. “China has started to depend more on New Zealand product, which has decreased export opportunities for the U.S,” wrote Nelson.

Commercial disappearance of dairy products in the first 11 months of 2011 totaled 182 billion pounds, 1.5 percent above 2010, according to USDA. Butter was up 11.1 percent; American cheese, up 1.2 percent; other cheese,

up 3.9 percent; NDM, down 4 percent; and fluid milk products, were off 1.6 percent.

But there are plenty of dairy products available.

The latest Dairy Products report pegs December butter output at 165.9 million pounds, up 8.9 percent from November and 5.2 percent above December 2010.

Nonfat dry milk totaled 150.2 million pounds, up 24.8 percent from November and 8 percent above a year ago.

American type cheese production, at 370.7 million pounds, was up 5.6 percent from November and 1.2 percent above a year ago. Total cheese output hit a record 929.5 million pounds, up 4.2 percent from November and 2.4 percent above a year ago.

The CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) says the biannual “Cattle” inventory report shows fewer replacement heifers in the pipeline. On January 1, there were 4.53 million head, down from 4.57 million a year ago,

according to USDA. There were 49 replacements for every 100 cows, down from 49.9 at the start of 2010.

The DDR also reported that milk price declines in January left farm profitability at an eightmonth low. The All-Milk price was estimated at

$19.20 per cwt., down 60 cents from December, while feed costs were fractionally lower, according to USDA’s latest “Ag Prices” report.

The corn price increased 4 cents per bushel to $5.90 and soybeans increased 20 cents, to $11.70, but al-

falfa hay dropped $7 a ton to $192.00. Feed costs compute out to $10.85 per hundred pounds of milk, according to the DDR, leaving “Income over feed costs” of $8.35 per cwt., down from $8.86 in December and below the 10-year average IOFC of $8.98

per cwt.

Looking “back to the futures;” the Class III milk price average for the first six months of 2012 stood at $17.60 on January 6, $17.28 on January 13, $16.81 on January 20, $16.85 on January 27, and $16.37

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late morning February 3.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 17 requests for export assistance this week to sell 2.84 million pounds of cheese and 10.96 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. CWT also announced it would begin assisting member cooperatives in making sales of butter overseas.

In other market news; prices moved lower in Wednesday’s Global Dairy Trade auction. The weighted average price for skim milk powder was $1.50 per pound, down 0.5 percent from the January 17 auction.

Whole milk powder averaged $1.60, down 0.9 percent. The weightedaverage price for anhydrous milkfat was $1.79, down 3.5 percent. Cheddar cheese averaged $1.65, down 1.1 percent.

The overall tradeweighted index was off 0.9 percent from the previous event, according to the DDR, and almost 14 percent below a year ago

however, the DDR adds that the index has fluctuated in a narrow range (less than $300 per ton) since August.

A headline in the International Dairy Foods Association’s January 25 Smart Brief caught my eye; “Dairy is Key to PepsiCO Growth.” It quoted a story from Agweek which reported that “Dairy product sales will grow faster than other foods in developing countries in the coming years, and PepsiCo Inc. intends to be a part of that growth, a key PepsiCo executive told members of the International Dairy Foods Association Jan. 15 at the 2012 Dairy Forum in La Quinta, California. I well remember the “beverage wars” between soda and milk a few short years ago. Guess a truce was called and competitors have joined in some fashion.

February 2 was Groundhog Day and Dairy Profit Weekly’s Dave Natzke used the occasion to point out in Friday’s

DairyLine that “It’s a day celebrating the weather prediction skills of a glorified ground squirrel” but asked, “When it comes to 2012 dairy prognostication were the groundhogs scared back into their holes?”

He talked about the movie Groundhog Day, where the character played by actor Bill Murray relives February 2 over and over again, trapped in repeating events. “Whether U.S. dairy farmers are trapped in a continuous cycle of volatile prices and feed costs in 2012 depends on a number of factors, and only the shadows know,” Natzke quipped.

On the bright side, Natzke reported that many forecasters see moderating global milk production and stable world demand, thanks to economic growth in Asia.

He said that could provide more price stability in the year ahead as U.S. cheese export expansion could draw down burdensome inventories, and dry whey prices will provide

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strength. Recent trade agreements and the resolution to a Mexican trade dispute could open some marketing doors for U.S. dairy producers, according to Natzke.

Lurking in the shadows, however, are prospects that U.S. exports could decline somewhat due to higher production by competitors, Natzke warned.

Latest USDA projections expect the U.S. all-milk price to decline $1.05$1.75 from 2011’s record high. Preliminary figures show average costs to produce milk were higher last year, and rivaled the previous high-cost year of 2008.

Also somewhat scary are dairy feed production and supply totals.

Latest forage estimates, for example, show 2011 hay and forage production totals at the lowest levels in many years, Natzke said, and we’ve seen historically high hay prices in many parts of the country.

“Perhaps scariest of all is the shadow from election-year politics and whether partisan entrenchment and gridlock on tax and spending is-

sues prevent federal policy reforms and a 2012 Farm Bill friendly to dairy,” he concluded.

“Dairy’s 2012 groundhogs probably saw plenty to be optimistic about, but also plenty of shadows on the horizon, too.”

In politics; bureaucrats in Washington may be thinking they know better than you regarding your kids. Child labor laws were examined Wednesday by the Small Business Committee in the House, according to National Milk’s Chris Galen in Thursday’s DairyLine.

Last fall the Department of Labor submitted its first major rewrite of child farm labor laws which would prevent children under 16 from operating power driven machinery, working with livestock on horseback, or working around breeding cattle, all common activities on dairy farms, Galen said, and the Federation is concerned this could further affect the labor challenges and needs that dairy operations already have.

“Failure to reform immigration laws has dairy farmers between a rock and a hard place,”

Galen charged, “As to whom they hire, and now the government is looking at regulations that could further reduce the amount of family labor that’s available on dairy farms.”

Meanwhile, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to remove truck weight reform language from the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act, also known as the highway bill. NMPF President & CEO Jerry Kozak said they were disappointed with the action.

“As dairy farmers and members of dairy cooperatives, we are affected every day by transportation policies that do not reflect the needs and demands of today’s commercial environment,” Kozak charged. “Building on the overwhelming success of pilot programs in Maine and Vermont, which Congress recently extended for an additional 20 years, truck weight reform has proven to be a responsible approach to raising truck weight limits. This allows American businesses to meet consumer

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Farmers, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders meet to discuss the future of farming Forum on Farming tackles tough topics with an eye toward the future The First Annual Farming Our Future will engage the agriculture community to think about its work toward Growing Food, Farms and Community in the context of a rapidly changing local, regional and global food system.

Just as the Hudson Valley sits at the crossroads of the consumer market positioned between the New York Metro area and New England, area farmers sit at the crossroads of the future of agriculture.

“We have a rich agricultural history of being on the forefront of innovation; for centuries farmers and agriculture professionals in our area have created new models for growth and progress,” said Anna Duhon, Cultural Research and Outreach Coordinator at the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program and Steering Committee Member.

“As we enter a new era of farming, Farming Our Future will offer attendees a unique opportunity in which to forge new approaches, inspire fresh ideas, share practical techniques and engage a whole community in the process of growing food, farms and our community,” said Steve Hadcock, Beginning Farmer and Market Development Educator for Cornell University’s Cooperative Extension, who is also a member of the Steering Committee.

The forum is scheduled for Feb. 25, and will take place at Taconic Hills in Craryville, NY, in their state of the art facility.

“We’re thrilled to host this important conference, which comes on the heels of implementing five new agriculture classes which were filled

Mielke from D3 demand with fewer trucks, removing unnecessary congestion from the roads, lessening our dependence on fossil fuels, reducing our carbon footprint and improving shipping productivity.

We need reform now, not after a three year study.”

to capacity almost overnight,” said Sandra Gardner who was instrumental in spearheading the award winning agricultural program the HARVEST club and a new agricultural department at Taconic Hills.

Farming Our Future will include topics that farmers are talking about now, in a way that is interactive, informative and meaningful, and will bring together local and regional farmers, educators, farmers’ market managers, agriculture students, providers of goods and services, and consumers who care about the future of agriculture.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Field Crops Educators Mike Hunter with CCE Jefferson County, Joe Lawrence with CCE Lewis County, Cornell E.V. Baker Agricultural Research Farm Manager Michael Davis, and W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute Agronomist Eric Young will be offering two field crop pest management training programs at four Northern New York locations in March.

The Pest Management: Part I program on Thursday, March 1, will cover Integrated Pest Management (IPM) prin-

cipals, scouting, insect identification, insect management and disease management.

The Pest Management: Part II program on Thursday, March 8, will cover weed identification, weed life cycles, and sprayer operation and calibration.

Through videoconferencing each of the programs will be offered on the same day at all four sites as follows: Thursday, March 1: • Chazy: W.H. Miner Institute; register with CCE Essex County, 518962-4810 • Malone: Mo’s Pub & Grill; register with CCE

Franklin County, 315483-7403 • Canton: Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm, register with CCE St. Lawrence County, 315-379-9192 • Watertown: Cornell Cooperative Extension office, register with CCE Jefferson County, 315788-8450 or CCE Lewis County, 315-376-5270; and Thursday, March 8: • Chazy: W.H. Miner Institute; register with CCE Essex County, 518962-4810 • Malone: Mo’s Pub & Grill; register with CCE Franklin County, 315483-7403

• Canton: Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm, register with CCE St. Lawrence County, 315-379-9192 • Lowville: Cornell Cooperative Extension office, register with CCE Lewis County, 315-3765270 or CCE Jefferson County, 315-788-8450.

The cost of the training is $30 per person per week. The training may qualify for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Pesticide Credits and Certified Crop Advisor credits (three credits per week are pending approval). Register with the local Cornell Cooper-

ative Extension for one or both programs one week before the program date.

This training is part of the new Northern New York Crops Management School offered by the Northern New York

Dairy Institute made possible with funding from the New York Center for Dairy Excellence and Cornell PRO-DAIRY program. The School is managed by the Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Northern New York.

Dairy Environmental Systems holding a workshop about the economics of anaerobic digester systems The Dairy Environmental Systems group in PRO DAIRY is holding a workshop titled “Intro-

duction to Financial and Economic Evaluations of Biogas Systems” at three different locations on three different days from Feb. 27-29.

This 1-day workshop will provide participants with an overview of anaerobic digester economics and experience in using an economic assessment model.

This course will also offer a balance between lecture-style instruction and hands-on experience using the Economic Assessment Model. This course will provide participants with the tools they need to: • quantify assumptions and risks, • predict costs and revenues of an AD system, • conduct an economic analysis, • utilize the Economic Assessment Model There are three offerings of this workshop planned: 1. Feb. 27: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Genesee County CCE, Batavia, NY 2. Feb. 28: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Auburn Holiday Inn, Auburn, NY 3. Feb. 29: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Madison County CCE, Morrisville, NY Workshop registration fee: $20 registration is required to attend this event To register or for more information contact: Jenny Pronto at jlp67@cornell.edu or 607-227-7943.

Workshop speaker Brent Gloy is an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University. He teaches and conducts research and Extension programs in the areas of agricultural finance and agribusiness management.

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Two New York Agri-women members to speak at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Two members of New York Agri-women organization will speak at the 56th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women being held at United Nations (“UN”) in New York City from Feb.

local, state and national advisory boards.

Professor Sheila Marshman is Chair of the Department of Agricultural Science at Morrisville State College. She serves as a Professor of Agricultural Business Develop-

585-534-5935 Morrisville State College professor agricultural advocate to speak at United Nations.

Photo courtesy of Morrisville State College 27-March 9. Dr. Kim Wagner of Ulster County and Professor Sheila Marshman of Chenango County will speak on March 1 as part of the ”Womens’ Role in Food Security and Sustainable Development: Partnership between Rural and Urban Women” session.

Both rural and urban women from around the globe will join Wagner and Marshman in presenting innovative strategies to solving the challenges of today’s food system. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to: (i) the promotion of initiatives to locally consumed and grown products, (ii) teaching children and consumers the importance of agriculture, foods and healthy diet, (iii) environmental sustainability in rural communities, and (iv) the preservation of local foods and traditions. The panelists will field questions from women representing over 45 UN member states from both developed and developing nations.

Dr. Kim Wagner is a Senior Partner and Managing Director of The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. She serves as the Global Topic Leader for Agribusiness and is a member of the Global Advantage Practice Leadership Team for rapidly developing economies. In addition, Wagner is an owner of Stoutridge Vineyard, LLC, a sustainable vineyard and winery in the Hudson Valley.

Wagner earned advanced degrees in animal science and biochemistry from Texas A & M University and Harvard University and serves on several

ment and the faculty advisory to Morrisville Fresh LLC, a student managed business committed to the growth and development of the rural economy through the food system.

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Harford Fair Directors attend 100th PA State Fair Convention Directors from the Harford Fair, office staff, and the Harford Fair Queen and her parents recently joined 1,653 other fair personnel from across the state for the 100th Pennsylvania State Fair Association Convention in Hershey.

As a part of the celebration, all participating fairs had the opportunity to win a brand new John Deere Gator, golf carts, computers, printers and

other office equipment.

The 2011 Harford Fair Queen, Daisy Matulevich, a junior at Mansfield University majoring in nursing, proudly rep-

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Tax Tip: prepaid farm expenses-agriculture tax tips

by Bonnie Collins, Ag Farm Business Management Eduator, Lewis County CCE There may be a limit on your deduction for prepaid farm supplies if you use the cash method of accounting to report your income and expenses. This limit will not apply, however, if you meet one of the exceptions, described later.

Deposits are not considered prepaid farm expenses.

What is a Prepaid Farm Expense

Prepaid farm supplies are amounts you paid during the tax year for the following items: • Feed, seed, fertilizer, and similar farm supplies not used or consumed during the year • Poultry (including egg-laying hens and baby chicks) bought for use (or for both use and resale) in your farm business that would be deductible in the following year if you had capitalized the cost and deducted it ratably (for example, monthly) over the lesser of 12

months or the useful life of the poultry • Poultry bought for resale and not resold during the year What is Not a Prepaid Farm Expense Prepaid farm supplies do not include any amount paid for farm supplies on hand at the end of the tax year that you would have consumed if not for a fire, storm, flood, other casualty, disease, or drought.

Deduction Limit You can deduct an expense for prepaid farm supplies that does not ex-

ceed 50 percent of your other deductible farm expenses in the year of payment. You can deduct an expense for any excess prepaid farm supplies only for the tax year you use or consume the supplies.

The cost of poultry bought for use (or for both use and resale) in your farm business and not allowed in the year of payment is deductible in the following year. The cost of poultry bought for resale is deductible in the year you sell or otherwise dispose of that poultry.

Harford from E1 vich of Hop Bottom attended the Coronation Banquet on Saturday evening along with two of Daisy’s four siblings, Meadow and Levi Matulevich. She competed with 56 other queen contestants from fairs across the state. The West Lampeter Fair Queen, Drew Brubaker, was crowned the 2012 PA State Fair Queen at the banquet, the culminating event of the convention.

The convention affords fair personnel from the 115 fairs the opportunity to attend round table discussions as well as educational seminars presented by national speakers. The information will be utilized in planning and making improvements for the 2012 Harford Fair, on Aug. 20-25.

Communications Competition in the areas of premium books, billboards, placemats, brochures, creative fair ideas, and overall fair displays were judged. In addition to informational sharing, there was a vast trade show with over 155 vendors which offered ideas and samples of food, ribbons, entertainment, amusements, and other things associated with fairs.

Other Harford Fair personnel and Susquehanna County members in attendance at the convention included directors Dr. Michael Kowalewski, president; Dale Grant; Jason Miller; Cindy Reynolds; and David Tyler; Barbara L. Kelly who handles sponsorships for the fair; Brian Tyler who works in the fair arena; Renee Tyler who manages the First Aid Station; and Michelle Kowalewski, Dairy and Ag Enterprise Educator, Susquehanna County Cooperative Extension.

One of the major changes that occurred and was announced at the convention was the sponsorship for the chocolate contests at the fairs. Hershey will

no longer sponsor these contests state wide.

This is somewhat ironic since the state fair convention has been held at the Hershey Convention Center for years.

The new sponsor is PA Preferred, a state-wide agricultural marketing program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Also announced

was the theme for the 2012 fairs is “A Century of Celebrating Fairs and Agriculture.” Harford Fair plans to use this state-wide theme for its premium book,

advertising, and commercial and vendor space competition.

There has been a tremendous buzz throughout the beef industry the last few years and the buzz is “efficiency”. Almost every symposium and popular press publication has at least one talk or article about efficiency.

Indexes (residual feed intake and residual average daily gain) have been developed and accepted by the Beef Improvement Federation and most

breed registries. All this is with good reason. Feed input costs are usually the largest single expense for beef producers.

If feed costs could be reduced or outputs per unit of feed increased, profitability would increase. However, as we explore and find new methods to select cattle (i.e. efficiency), it appears we are heading into an arena that has more “unknowns” than “knowns”.

For example, reducing feed costs have obvious beneficial implications, but at what cost? And are the advantages truly as beneficial as we think? Do we understand the ramifications of selecting for efficiency?

Knowledge that is already available As we search for new ways to increase efficiency and ways to make our systems more profitable, are we forgetting about

knowledge that is already available? Feed intake is an extremely important topic and when applied correctly, can have a marked impact on the finances of an operation. But, doesn’t it make more sense to utilize the increase in efficiency that heterosis provides and select bulls for profitability rather than efficiency?

The question we don’t understand is how ani-

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mals with varying efficiencies partition nutrients. It seems likely that highly efficient animals for one trait must partition their use of nutrients differently from animals with lower efficiency. This may seem elementary, but it is important to remember that all consumed are to be partitioned to support important metabolic functions.

So what makes one animal more efficient than another?

Assuming two animals with identical nutrient requirements eat the exact same amount of feed, why does one animal gain more weight than another? Do animals with greater efficiency utilize more of their energy for metabolism or growth and subsequently less for other processes, such as reproduction?

There is evidence that selection for efficiency alone can exert some detrimental effects on production in both sheep and cattle. Factors such as age of puberty could be negatively associated with feed efficiency. Scientific reports indicate there is a correlation between age at puberty and duration of post partum interval in cattle. If age of puberty in cattle is increased through selection, there is a possibility of affecting the cows’ ability to rebreed in a timely manner each year. Data in this area are inconclusive and should be sorted out before selection decisions are based on perceived economic advantages of selecting for feed efficiency alone.

How big of an economic value is associated with increased feed efficiency? One of the misunderstandings of RFI and efficiency is that these values do not necessarily translate to profitability. A recent evaluation of Grow Safe data from bull tests conducted at the University of Wyoming demonstrated that selection for RFI, or efficiency, does not translate to performance or profitability. In the bull test referred to, the difference in feed intake between the low testing RFI bull (in this case, a low RFI value is good) and the second highest

RFI bull (again, in this case, a high value is bad) was a little over 3 pounds of feed per day.

If this is translated to a cow and her performance, that would equate to about $54 of extra feed over the course of a 6month winter-feeding period that the high RFI cow would consume compared to low RFI cow.

Assuming they perform similarly in efficiency to the bull test. Fifty-four dollars per cow of feed savings would be fantastic! However, the cow consuming more feed also produced a calf that would perform 20 percent better than the low RFI cow. So if the low RFI calf weighed 500 pounds at weaning, the high RFI cow produced a calf weighing 600 pounds (again assuming that calf performance will reflect that of the bull).

With today’s cattle markets, even after considering an $0.08 slide, the heavier calf is worth about $96 more than the lighter calf. Simple math tells us that even after subtracting out the added feed costs, the heavier calf was worth $42 more than the lighter calf.

Steve Paisley, University of Wyoming, has begun ranking bulls on test

by RFI, as well as by a traditional ADG and feed to gain ratio. By combing these tests, a bull purchaser can see which bulls performed in the upper third of all three tests. Those are the bulls that have the greatest potential to increase a producer’s profitability.

It is also important to remember that an RFI ranking at a bull test is simply an index and only applicable for comparison of animals on that test. It is possible that the bull with the best efficiency ranking in one test could end up middle of the road in another test, or even worse than the bulls/cows that you already own.

Please don’t misunderstand; RFI is a fantastic tool that allows beef cattle producers to make informed decisions about animal selection. However, it is a tool and should be used in conjunction with the other tools that

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Farming for the Future Conference ~ State College, PA, Feb. 1-4

Visitors from 28 states and five countries were able to talk with suppliers at exhibits located throughout the Penn Stater Facility.

Lunchtime gave visitors the opportunity to stop in at sponsor's exhibits to gather new ideas for sustainable farming.

Photos by Jon M. Casey

PASA Executive Director Brian Snyder said he is pleased with the continued success of the PASA organization and its members.

Between sessions, attendees spend time visiting with vendors at exhibits throughout the facility.

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Pechart, assures PASA members that the PA Department of Agriculture supports PASA and their efforts to promote sustainable agriculture.

Kim Seeley, President of the PASA Board of Directors and owner of Milky Way Farms in Bedford County, PA, applauds the new attendees at this year's event. Seeley is retiring as president, this year.

Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit was on hand to support PASA members with meeting sponsorship and loans for improving their farms.

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Dairy and Animal Science (DAS) was recognized with the Pennsylvania Angus Association’s 2011 Seedstock Breeder of the Year Award at their annual banquet held during the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

The award was accepted by Wendall Landis, Beef and Sheep Complex Manager in DAS. The award recognizes a century-long tradition of Angus cattle at Penn State, as well as its ongoing efforts to produce elite Angus seedstock for breeders while educating both students and producers and conducting relevant research that is of benefit to animal agriculture.

“This recognition is a tribute to the exceptional contributions of the livestock program we have in the College of Agricultural Sciences,” said Dr. Terry Etherton, head of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science. “We continue a proud 100 year legacy of successful breeding, as well as conducting extension, teaching and research programs that are led by remarkably dedicated and talented faculty and staff. I congratulate all those associated with this outstanding program, and especially commend Wendall Landis for the committed leadership and guidance he provides.”

Alumni of the department’s beef cattle program continue to have major impacts on the national seedstock industry, providing valuable leadership as owners, mangers and herdsmen in addition to serving as executive directors,

CEOs and directors of national breed associations, A.I. studs, and branded beef programs.

The recent and continuing primary research emphasis has been projects dealing with intensive grazing, fencing, and wintering systems; refinement of estrus synchronization schemes; and herd and breed genetic improvement.

Earlier research conducted at Penn State included work on determining growth and carcass traits of beef sires, with the early programs being labeled as certified Meat Sire programs. Other important research centered on the inheritance of the scur and polled gene which are more important in breeds that carried the horned gene.

The undergraduate program offers first-hand marketing experience via a beef merchandising class, offered every two to three years since 1979. The annual production sale is an intense and engaging learning activity for students; in 2011 they organized the 100th Anniversary Production Sale.

Angus cattle were the first purebred cattle to arrive on campus, just four years after the original Department of Animal Husbandry was officially organized in the School of Agriculture in 1907. In 1911, Pennsylvania State College joined the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association.

The most famous sire produced at Penn State may be PS Power Play, the number one sire in number of registrations in 1984. He ranked in the top five

sires from 1981 to 1986. PS Power Play was the number one sire of Pathfinder daughters in 1988, 1989, and 1990.

Penn State bulls have stood stud in four leading AI firms including Select Sires Inc. and 21st Century Genetics.

Penn State has consigned bulls to the PA Bull Test and breeding cattle to regional sales. Angus cattle from this herd have been sold throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, and Tasmania. Semen on some of the bulls has reached a much broader international market and income generated from the sale of livestock is used for program support.

The Department of Dairy and Animal Science works closely with Cooperative Extension, offering field days, conferences and judging contests. Students are involved in all aspects of the program, gaining valuable real-world experience as part of their education.

The success of the cattle program over the last century was due to outstanding leadership of many individuals: in the early years F.L. Mently, P.C. McKenzie and Alex Buchan managed the herd and mentored students. In the 1950s Herman Purdy, Gail Long, Dick Sour, Bill Gray and Les Haller led the program, including successfully showing and selling cattle throughout the United States and in Canada.

When Purdy retired in 1972, Erskine Cash joined the beef team and with assistance by Donnie Nichols and Eric Lorenz, launched several exciting decades for the Angus program. In the late 1990s Dr. John Comerford added his expertise to the breeding program.

Today, the program is led by department head Dr. Etherton; Landis, Beef and Sheep Complex Manager; Randy Swope, coordinator of Support Units; and Pete LeVan, Haller Farm Manager.

Puzzle from E3 producers already use for selection criteria. The assumption that cows and calves perform similarly to the bulls on test is not proven. Bulls are usually placed on a fairly high plain of nutrition in a lot. How does test performance translate to cows foraging on range grass or “limit-fed” hay during winter?

Considering the vast

differences in physiological processes that occur for nutrient digestion and assimilation between a forage and grain diet, it is questionable if there is a direct correlation between efficiency measured with forage diets compared to grain fed diets. If cattle producers want to increase profitability and whole system efficiency, repro-

duction can have one of the greatest impacts simply because even small calves are worth more than no calves.

One of the real puzzles in the beef industry is why don’t more beef cattle producers crossbreed cows? As we chase efficiency and ways to be more profitable, think about this, crossbred cows produce on average

1.5 more calves in their lifetime, mainly because they stay in the herd on average 1.5 years longer.

Crossbred cows also have an approximately 2 percent increase in weaning ratio, wean calves that are 18 percent heavier, and those calves gain 0.1 pounds/day more throughout their lifetime. If maintaining the

right color is of importance, there are many breeds that will help maximize growth and are available in black, red, white and every shade in between.

Maybe the best scenario of both worlds is to utilize RFI in a production index as described above, and select for efficient high growth bulls

in a crossbreeding program. Thereby, taking advantage of the benefits of both heterosis and feed efficiency. Feed efficiency is an important tool for selection that when used in conjunction with other tools, can have a beneficial impact on profitability.

However, for breeding cows and bulls, feed efficiency or RFI is just one aspect of production that should be considered as a selection criteria. The most important measure of production efficiency is producing the most pounds of quality beef per unit of forage or concentrate. This index clearly differs by cattle type, reproductive performance, forage/feed type, and the environment of each production enterprise. If cattle producers want to increase profitability and whole system efficiency, reproduction can have one of the greatest impacts simply because even small calves are worth more than no calves.

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Recent Trade In New Holland TL100A - 82 PTO HP, 4wd, Cab, Excellent Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,975

2007 New Holland E35 Compact Excavator- 28 HP, 10’ Dig, 8,000 lbs. Operating Weight, Cab. . . . . . . . $28,000

2006 New Holland EH50 Compact Excavator - 39 HP, 12’ 2007 New Holland L175 - 60 HP, 2000 lbs. Lift Capacity, Dig, 10,000 lbs. Operating Weight, Cab . . . . . . . $36,975 Cab w/Heat and A/C, Approx. 1000 hrs., Great Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,975

Knight 8124 Spreader - 500 Bushels, 2400 Gallons Kuhn FC4000 - 13’ Cutting Width, Roll Conditioning, AS IS 2008 Bri-Mar DT816GN - 16’ Long, 96” Wide, 40” Capacity, w/Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,275 Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 Removable Sides, Split Barn Doors, Scissor Lift, 14,000 GVWR, 15.8 Cu. Yd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,975

Van Dale 43 Feed Cart - Serviced and Barn Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,975

Ferris IS3000 Extreme - Zero Turn, 27 HP, 61” Deck Cut, Approx. 300 Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,475

Huskee Log Splitter - 35 Ton, 12.5 HP, Excellent Condition, Horizontal and Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500

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New Holland 5030 - 63 PTO HP, 4wd, Front Loader, Serviced and Work Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,975

2010 New Holland T4040- 70 PTO HP, 4wd, Cab, Approx.

100 Hrs., Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,775

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NEW YORK ATLANTA, NY 14808

NEW YORK (cont.)

NEW YORK (cont.)

NEW YORK (cont.)

Greenville, NY 10586

SHARON SPRINGS, NY 13459

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

EMPIRE TRACTOR

GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC.

SHARON SPRINGS FARM & HOME CENTER

WALLDROFF FARM EQUIPMENT, INC.

5040 State Route 81 West • 518-966-4346 MENDON, NY 14506

1375 Rt. 20 518-284-2346 • 800-887-1872

WHITE’S FARM SUPPLY, INC.

Route 371 • 585-534-5935 ALEXANDER, NY 14005

ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT 3266 Buffalo Street • 585-591-2955

SAXBY IMPLEMENT CORP. 180 State Rt. 251 • 585-624-2938

SYRACUSE, NY 13205

NORTH JAVA, NY 14113

2700 Erie Blvd. East • 315-446-5656

EMPIRE TRACTOR

CLAVERACK, NY 12513

COLUMBIA TRACTOR, INC. 841 Rt. 9H • 518-828-1781 www.columbiatractor.com

LAMB & WEBSTER, INC.

LAMB & WEBSTER, INC. Crs Rt. 219 & 39 716-392-4923 • 800-888-3403

CORTLAND, NY 13045

EMPIRE TRACTOR

PALMYRA, NY 14522

3665 US Route 11 • 607-753-9656

JOHN S. BLAZEY, INC.

FULTONVILLE, NY 12072

111 Holmes Street 315-597-5121

RANDALL IMP. CO. INC. 2991 St. Hwy. 5S • 518-853-4500 www.randallimpls.com Johnson City, NY 13790

GOODRICH IMPLEMENT 745 Harry L. Drive • 607-729-6161

SPRINGVILLE, NY

4120 Route 98 585-535-7671 • 800-724-0139

SALEM, NY 12865

TROY, NY 12180

SHARON SPRINGS FARM & HOME CENTER 1175 Hoosick St. • 518-279-9709

SALEM FARM SUPPLY 5109 St. Rte. 22 518-854-7424 • 800-999-3276 www.salemfarmsupply.com

WATERLOO, NY 13165

EMPIRE TRACTOR 1437 Route 318 • 315-539-7000

22537 Murrock Circle • 315-788-1115

CANASTOTA, NY • 315-697-2214 WATERVILLE • 315-841-4181 LOWVILLE • 315-376-0300 www.whitesfarmsupply.com PENNSYLVANIA ABBOTTSTOWN, PA 17301

MESSICK’S FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. 7481 Hwy. East (Rt. 30) 717-367-1319 • 800-222-3372 www.messicks.com ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

MESSICK’S FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. Rt. 283, Rheems Exit 717-367-1319 • 800-222-3373 www.messicks.com HONESDALE, PA 18431

MARSHALL MACHINERY INC. Rt. 652, 348 Bethel School Rd. • 570-729-7117 www.marshall-machinery.com